Docklight Application Note TCP Monitoring
Docklight Application Note TCP Monitoring
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Network
TCP TCP Server
Client
PC
Still, debugging such network applications can be a complicated and time-consuming task. Dedicated
TCP/IP testing tools are required, which are many times difficult to use and oversized for simple industry
application protocols like MODBUS/TCP.
Docklight Scripting allows you to monitor and debug a TCP-based application with the same ease as when
using RS232 ports and cables. Instead of using a Docklight Monitoring Cable between the two devices
being tested, you can run Docklight Scripting within the network and simply have the client (Device 1)
connect to Docklight Scripting instead of the network-enabled product (Device 2).
Device 1 Device 2
Client connects to Docklight using Server IP 192.0.0.1
IP:PortNo = 192.0.0.2:3001 TCP Port 3001
Network
TCP TCP Server
Client
PC
Docklight
Software
Local IP Address
192.0.0.2
Figure 2: Using Docklight Scripting as a bridge between client and server, monitoring all communication data
Date 2008-06-18
Auth.. Heggelbacher
Docklight Application Note: TCP Monitoring
Applies to: Docklight Scripting V1.7 / V1.8