I have an M1G that I used to communicate with via the M1XEP. It has been a LONG time since I have tried connected to the M1G with my computer, because I have not really had the time or the need.
I just recently had to make some changes to the system because the installers of my new windows cut a couple of door sensors without telling me.
Here is my problem and what I have tried:
So I don't know if the XEP is malfunctioning or if the serial port is bad.
I could use some help with diagnosing what the problem is before I go spending money on a solution.
I do have a pair of XSPs in reserve that I can hook up if that will help
TIA for a any advice.
I just recently had to make some changes to the system because the installers of my new windows cut a couple of door sensors without telling me.
Here is my problem and what I have tried:
- the XEP seems to be powered up fine and lights flash on the ethernet port. But it does not show up on my router. No evidence of the MAC for the XEP showing up on my network. It is plugged directly into the router. I have also tried plugging it in a different way just to make sure the ethernet cable is not bad or something like that. No dice.
- I set up an old windows laptop with ElkRP2 and tried connecting directly to the serial port on the M1G board. I could not get that to work either. I get a "port already in use" error. I tried with two different USB-Serial adapters. One is a Keyspan USA-19S and the other is a Dtech one.
So I don't know if the XEP is malfunctioning or if the serial port is bad.
I could use some help with diagnosing what the problem is before I go spending money on a solution.
I do have a pair of XSPs in reserve that I can hook up if that will help
TIA for a any advice.