Download TRX-Manager - A simple to use application that can easily be used by radio amateurs. TNC or multimode controller + serial port (optional) Rotator interface + serial port (optional).
#5 I am experimenting with setup of a serial port server to use at my remote site. I am setting it up at home using my TS590SG in order to understand how to make it work before I go to the site. I have successfully established connectivity between the serial port server and the TS590SG using TRX manager when TRX Host computer and the serial server are both on my home network. I have established a wifi hot spot with my cell phone and connected the TRX computer trough it so that it is now outside my home network router . I am trying to connect to the 590SG 'remotely' even though I am in the same room. I am using TRANSCEIVER -----> REMOTE TRX menu. I have entered the WAN IP of my home router and the port number that the serial server is listening on i order to route the data to the server IP static address. TRX manager appears to connect but data does not flow. When TRX appears to connect I try to use DX COMMANDER on my home network desktop and it will not connect -- I assume because TRX is already connected but data does not flow. What else must I do to fully engage TRX manager remotely from outside my home network? 73 Frank VO1HP |
#7 Frank Please do not forget to forward the data coming for the REMOTE PORT to the TRX Computer (this requires a setting from your router or Internet box). However, since 'TRX appears to connect' (are you sure ?), it should work (and I assume 'port forwarding' has been properly configured). Select TCP/IP since it is easier to set up than UDP. Othersie TRX does not know if the data are coming from Intranet or Extranet. All the settings are made from the router. Laurent |
#8 Laurent I am mulling over your reply re port forward to ensure the data flow to TRX manager is successful. I admit I don't understand how to do what you are telling me. On my home network the serial port server has IP 192.168.2.xx and it is listening on Port 1001. In Port Forwarding table on my router I have port forwarded, TCP and also UDP, packets to Port 1001 in order to reach the correct serial port on the server. When I am using the TRX Computer on a cell network wifi hotspot that is outside my home based network how can I port forward to it.? I am emulating being in a distant location whose router etc is unknown to me. I know the IP address it has been assigned by the unknown and distant router. ..however Knowing the iP address is of no value because there is no way to port forward to it. The TRX IP address was not assigned by my home router. Maybe I have misunderstood your reply Frank VO1HP |
#9 Edited Frank From your Router, you have to forward all data from port 1001 to 1001 (or 1001 to 1002 if you are using UDP) to the local address 192.168.2.xx ( XX must be a real number : ie 192.168.2.100, just an example). If you are using DHCP, address changes each time you restart your computer and it is not practicable. You have to use a fixed static IP (disable DHCP). Generally I choose a high number such as 192.168.2.500 so you are sure .500 is never used by an other device. To switch from DHCP to static IP on your server computer, you may find several tutorials on the net. Laurent |
#10 Laurent Thanks again for your help. I have a sketch of the connections of my layout but cannot see how to attach the picture. Here is Google photos link. TS590SG Remote with Serial Server Yesterday I took my laptop to friends house to try it on his home network but still cannot connect. Will recheck my settings in TRX. Port forwarding of Port 1001 to the IP address of the serial server is correct. I see no was to do reverse port forwar to the IP adress of my laptop when I am on a firends network. or in the field at Wifi hotspot Frank VO1HP |
#11 Frank Your sketch seems correct.. if port forwarding is working on the server side. May be you can double check and test this feature, not obvious on most routers. You may also try an other port in case of your isp locks it. Laurent |