USB connections to bell systems: Difference between revisions

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Chime Master systems do not have network interfaces. Customers often call asking for the MAC address, because they see the RJ-45 connector on the back (for RS485 tower control data) and assume it is an Ethernet port. It is not and there is no MAC address.

One of the following devices must be used to network the carillon. Insert one of the following devices between the USB port on the bell system and a ~~wired~~ network connection. A device driver will be installed on a computer (on the same network and sub-net) that will make the USB port of the networked device look like it is on the local PC.

One of the following devices must be used to network the carillon. Insert one of the following devices between the USB port on the bell system and a network connection. A device driver will be installed on a computer (on the same network and sub-net) that will make the USB port of the networked device look like it is on the local PC.

*[http://silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ Silex wired solutions] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Silex-Technology-America-Device-Server/dp/B00U9UDSH8 Amazon].

* [http://www.silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-520an/ Silex wireless solutions] available from [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Silex-Technology/DS-520AN-US Mouser]

*[http://www.digi.com/products/usb-and-serial-connectivity/usb-over-ip-hubs/anywhereusb Digi-AnywhereUSB] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Digi-AW-USB-2-W-Anywhere-USB-Intl/dp/B0036RFOCI Amazon] and [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-international/AW-USB-2/602-1546-ND Digikey].

* [http://silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ Silex wired solutions] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Silex-Technology-America-Device-Server/dp/B00U9UDSH8 Amazon].

* [http://www.digi.com/products/usb-and-serial-connectivity/usb-over-ip-hubs/anywhereusb Digi-AnywhereUSB] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Digi-AW-USB-2-W-Anywhere-USB-Intl/dp/B0036RFOCI Amazon] and [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-international/AW-USB-2/602-1546-ND Digikey].

Consult your IT department decide which solution is best for you.

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 Chime Master systems do not have network interfaces. Customers often call asking for the MAC address, because they see the RJ-45 connector on the back (for RS485 tower control data) and assume it is an Ethernet port. It is not and there is no MAC address.
-One of the following devices must be used to network the carillon. Insert one of the following devices between the USB port on the bell system and a wired network connection. A device driver will be installed on a computer (on the same network and sub-net) that will make the USB port of the networked device look like it is on the local PC.
+One of the following devices must be used to network the carillon. Insert one of the following devices between the USB port on the bell system and a network connection. A device driver will be installed on a computer (on the same network and sub-net) that will make the USB port of the networked device look like it is on the local PC.
-*[http://silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ Silex wired solutions] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Silex-Technology-America-Device-Server/dp/B00U9UDSH8 Amazon].
+* [http://www.silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-520an/ Silex wireless solutions] available from [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Silex-Technology/DS-520AN-US Mouser]
-*[http://www.digi.com/products/usb-and-serial-connectivity/usb-over-ip-hubs/anywhereusb Digi-AnywhereUSB] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Digi-AW-USB-2-W-Anywhere-USB-Intl/dp/B0036RFOCI Amazon] and [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-international/AW-USB-2/602-1546-ND Digikey].
+* [http://silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ Silex wired solutions] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Silex-Technology-America-Device-Server/dp/B00U9UDSH8 Amazon].
+* [http://www.digi.com/products/usb-and-serial-connectivity/usb-over-ip-hubs/anywhereusb Digi-AnywhereUSB] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Digi-AW-USB-2-W-Anywhere-USB-Intl/dp/B0036RFOCI Amazon] and [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-international/AW-USB-2/602-1546-ND Digikey].
 Consult your IT department decide which solution is best for you.
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