Hall Research CNT-IP-2 - Manual (Page 3)

CNT-IP-2
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1.0 Introduction
The CNT-IP-2 controller is the latest addition to Hall Research’s Switch-
Cat™ room control product line. It offers true flexibility in access and
control making it ideal for K-12 classrooms, conference rooms and more.
The CNT-IP-2 allows for up to 1 or more RS232 devices to be remotely
controlled across a compatible LAN (local area network) network using a
web browser. Features enriched web interface of CNT-IP-2 allows user to
create multiple user accounts with custom permissions, create predefined
action s in the form of macros, schedule actions and provides secure & real
time way to control end devices. Moreover, user can change color themes as
well as customize button sizes in the user interface.
CNT-IP-2 can be used in two different configurations, Pass-Through &
Dual-Port. In Pass-Through configuration unit acts as communication agent
between two serial ports. In this mode, unit can not only monitor serial
traffic between two ports and report it on web interface but also send
commands from web interface to output serial port. In Dual-Port
configuration CNT-IP-2 controller allows to control and monitor two serial
devices at once from web interface.
In the complex setup it is possible have multiple CNT-IP-2 units in the same
LAN communicating with each other.
Figure 1 – Pass-Through Configuration
Figure 2 – Dual-Port Configuration
Control
Data
CNT-IP-2
Serial
Controller
Serial
Device
Network
Switch/Router
CNT-IP-2
Serial
Device
Serial
Device
Network
Switch/Router