Port selection on PINK

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sci_prez
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Port selection on PINK

Post by sci_prez »

I have number of monitoring systems deployed based on the SB70 with the PINK application.

When using a browser, I sometimes get a "page not found" message. I originally thought this was just one of those internet latency issues. But, I've recently found that even when getting a page not found error I can always use telnet to connect with the module.

In trying to isolate the problem, I'd like to use a different port for the SB70 (say 8080 instead of 80) to see if the ISP is blocking port 80 services.

Can I set the port used by the PINK?

Thanks,

Tom Sisk
rnixon
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Re: Port selection on PINK

Post by rnixon »

An easy test would be to connect the pc and pink to a router or switch, then you eliminate going through your isp.
sci_prez
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Re: Port selection on PINK

Post by sci_prez »

Quite right.

During development on my local network this issue was not apparent. Its only when out in the field on a few sites that it becomes noticeable.

The immediate question is whether the PINK's port number can be easily changed.

Cheers
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pbreed
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Re: Port selection on PINK

Post by pbreed »

If you are building the pink app then its easy...
In the UserMain call StartHTTP just add the port you want...

IE

StartHTTP(8080);


If your using the default app there is presently no easy way to change it....
sci_prez
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Re: Port selection on PINK

Post by sci_prez »

I was afraid of that!

We've been using standard application as it does everything we need and the client is very comfortable with it.

Is there a way to have a separate piece of code change the port number, without digging into the standard application?

Thanks for your insight.

Tom
Herschel51
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Re: Port selection on PINK

Post by Herschel51 »

Thanks for sharing.
Mike2545
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Re: Port selection on PINK

Post by Mike2545 »

You can set up a single port forward/redirect in the router. So when you do http://YourPinkAddress.com:8080 the router redirects to the internal IP address you give the PINK.
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