Lantronix UDS1100 User Manual

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UDS1100

User Guide

Part Number 900-417

Revision A February 2006

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Contacts

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Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Phone: 949-453-3990

Fax: 949-453-3995

Technical Support

Online: www.lantronix.com/support

Email: support@lantronix.com

Sales Offices

For a current list of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix Web site at http://www.lantronix.com/about/contact/index.html

Revisions

 

Date

Part No.

Rev.

Comments

 

2/06

900-417

A

Initial document

 

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Contents

1: Using This Guide

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Purpose and Audience _______________________________________________ 7 Chapter Summary ___________________________________________________ 7 Additional Documentation _____________________________________________ 8

2: Introduction

9

Applications ________________________________________________________ 9 Application Examples ________________________________________________ 9 Protocol Support ___________________________________________________ 11 Additional Features _________________________________________________ 11 Configuration Methods ______________________________________________ 11 Product Information Label ____________________________________________ 12

3: Getting Started

13

Package Contents __________________________________________________ 13 Installing the UDS __________________________________________________ 14 Required Information ________________________________________________ 15

Hardware Address ______________________________________________ 15

IP Address ____________________________________________________ 15 Assigning the IP Address: DeviceInstaller________________________________ 16

Installing DeviceInstaller __________________________________________ 16 Assigning an IP Address__________________________________________ 16 Adding the Unit to the Manage List __________________________________ 17 Accessing the UDS1100 Using DeviceInstaller ________________________ 17 Viewing the Current Configuration __________________________________ 17

Next Step _____________________________________________________ 19 Assigning the IP Address: Serial Port Login ______________________________ 19

4: Configuration Using Web-Manager

21

Accessing UDS1100 Using DeviceInstaller_______________________________ 21 Network Configuration _______________________________________________ 22

Automatic IP Address Configuration _________________________________ 23 Static IP Address Configuration ____________________________________ 23

Ethernet Configuration ___________________________________________ 24 Server Configuration ________________________________________________ 24 Host List Configuration ______________________________________________ 26 Channel 1 Configuration _____________________________________________ 27

Serial Settings__________________________________________________ 27 Connection Settings - TCP ________________________________________ 29

Connection Settings - UDP ________________________________________ 32 Apply Settings _____________________________________________________ 34 Apply Factory Defaults ______________________________________________ 34

5: Configuration via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode)

35

Accessing Setup Mode ______________________________________________ 35 Telnet Connection_______________________________________________ 35

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Serial Port Connection ___________________________________________ 36 Exiting Setup Mode _________________________________________________ 36

6: Setup Mode: Server Configuration

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Server Configuration (Option 0)________________________________________ 37 IP Address________________________________________________________ 37 Set Gateway IP Address _____________________________________________ 37 Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part __________________________________ 38 Change Telnet Configuration Password _________________________________ 38 DHCP Name ______________________________________________________ 38

7: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration

40

Channel 1 (Option 1) ________________________________________________ 40 Baudrate _________________________________________________________ 40 I/F (Interface) Mode _________________________________________________ 41 Flow_____________________________________________________________ 41 Port Number ______________________________________________________ 42 Connect Mode _____________________________________________________ 42

a)Incoming Connection __________________________________________ 43

b)Response ___________________________________________________ 44

c)Active Startup ________________________________________________ 44

d)Datagram Type _______________________________________________ 46

e)Modem Mode ________________________________________________ 46 Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode ________________________ 49 Auto Increment Source Port __________________________________________ 49 Remote IP Address _________________________________________________ 49 Remote Port ______________________________________________________ 49 DisConnMode _____________________________________________________ 49 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) _________________________________________ 50 Pack Control ______________________________________________________ 51

Packing Interval ________________________________________________ 52 Trailing Characters ______________________________________________ 52

Send Characters ________________________________________________ 52 DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout) ______________________________________ 52 Send Characters ___________________________________________________ 52 Telnet Terminal Type________________________________________________ 53 Channel (Port) Password ____________________________________________ 53

8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings

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Expert Settings (Option 5) ____________________________________________ 54 TCP Keepalive time in seconds ____________________________________ 54 ARP Cache timeout in seconds ____________________________________ 55 Disable Monitor Mode at bootup ____________________________________ 55 HTTP Port Number ______________________________________________ 55 MTU Size _____________________________________________________ 55 Enable alternate MAC____________________________________________ 55

Ethernet connection type _________________________________________ 55 Security Settings (Option 6)___________________________________________ 56

Disable SNMP__________________________________________________ 56 SNMP Community Name _________________________________________ 56 Disable Telnet Setup_____________________________________________ 56

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Disable TFTP Firmware Update ____________________________________ 57 Disable Port 77FE (Hex) __________________________________________ 57 Disable Web Server _____________________________________________ 57 Disable Web Setup ______________________________________________ 57 Disable ECHO Ports _____________________________________________ 57

Enable Enhanced Password _______________________________________ 57 Default Settings (Option 7) ___________________________________________ 58

Channel 1 Configuration Defaults ___________________________________ 58 Expert Settings Defaults __________________________________________ 58 Security Settings Defaults _________________________________________ 58

9: Firmware Upgrades

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Obtaining Firmware _________________________________________________ 60 Reloading Firmware ________________________________________________ 60

Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface _______________________________ 60 Using TFTP: Command Line Interface _______________________________ 61 Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller_________ 61

10: Monitor Mode

63

Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port __________________________ 63 Entering Monitor Mode Using the Network Port ________________________ 63 Monitor Mode Commands_________________________________________ 63

11: Troubleshooting and Contact Information

65

LEDs ____________________________________________________________ 65 Problems and Error Messages ________________________________________ 66 Technical Support __________________________________________________ 68

12: Connections and Pinouts

69

Serial Port _____________________________________________________ 69 Serial Connector Pinouts _________________________________________ 69 Modem Cable __________________________________________________ 70 Network Port ___________________________________________________ 71 Ethernet Connector Pinouts _______________________________________ 72 Power Plug ____________________________________________________ 72

13: Technical Specifications

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A: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP Address

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DHCP ________________________________________________________ 75 AutoIP ________________________________________________________ 75 BOOTP _______________________________________________________ 76 ARP and Telnet_________________________________________________ 76

B: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions

77

Converting Binary to Hexadecimal _____________________________________ 77 Conversion Table _______________________________________________ 77 Scientific Calculator______________________________________________ 78

C: Warranty

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D: Compliance and Disclaimer

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Index

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Figures

Figure 2-1. Serial Tunneling Example _____________________________________ 10 Figure 2-2. Direct TCP/IP or Redirector Configuration ________________________ 10 Figure 2-3. Sample Hardware Address ____________________________________ 12 Figure 3-1. UDS1100 Connected to Serial Device and Network _________________ 14 Figure 4-1. Lantronix Web-Manager ______________________________________ 22 Figure 4-2. Network Settings ____________________________________________ 22 Figure 4-3. Server Settings _____________________________________________ 25 Figure 4-4. Hostlist Settings ____________________________________________ 26 Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings_______________________________________ 27 Figure 4-6. TCP Connection Settings _____________________________________ 30 Figure 4-7. UDP Connection Settings _____________________________________ 33 Figure 5-1. MAC Address ______________________________________________ 36 Figure 5-2. Setup Menu Options _________________________________________ 36 Figure 6-1. Network Settings ____________________________________________ 37 Figure 6-2. Change Telnet Configuration Password __________________________ 38 Figure 7-1. Serial Port Settings __________________________________________ 40 Figure 7-2. Interface Mode _____________________________________________ 41 Figure 7-3. Manual Connection Address Example ___________________________ 45 Figure 8-1. Expert Settings _____________________________________________ 54 Figure 8-2. Security Settings ____________________________________________ 56 Figure 9-1. TFTP Window ______________________________________________ 61 Figure 12-1. Serial Interface ____________________________________________ 69 Figure 12-2. DB25 Female DCE Interface RS232____________________________ 69 Figure 12-3. DB25 Female Interface RS422 (4 wire mode) ____________________ 70

Tables

Table 6-1. BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options ___________________________________ 37 Table 6-2. Standard IP Network Netmasks _________________________________ 38 Table 7-1. Interface Mode Options _______________________________________ 41 Table 7-2. Common Interface Mode Settings _______________________________ 41 Table 7-3. Flow Control Options _________________________________________ 42 Table 7-4. Reserved Port Numbers_______________________________________ 42 Table 7-5. Connect Mode Options________________________________________ 43 Table 7-6. Modem Mode Commands _____________________________________ 48 Table 7-7. Disconnect Mode Options _____________________________________ 50 Table 7-8. Flush Mode Options __________________________________________ 51 Table 7-9. Pack Control Options _________________________________________ 51 Table 9-1. Firmware Files ______________________________________________ 60 Table 10-1. Monitor Mode Commands ____________________________________ 64 Table 11-1. UDS1100 LEDs ____________________________________________ 65 Table 11-2. Problems and Error Messages_________________________________ 66 Table 13-1. UDS1100 Technical Specifications _____________________________ 73

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Purpose and Audience

This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the UDS1100 device server. It is for system administrators and those responsible for installing and maintaining the UDS.

Chapter Summary

The remaining chapters in this guide include:

2: Introduction

Describes the main features of the UDS and the protocols it

 

supports.

 

 

3: Getting Started

Provides information for installing your unit and getting it up and

 

running using DeviceInstaller or a serial port connection.

 

 

4: Configuration Using Web-

Details using the Web-Manager to set parameters such as port

Manager

and server properties.

 

 

5: Configuration via Telnet or

Provides instructions for accessing Setup Mode (command line

Serial Port (Setup Mode)

interface) using a Telnet connection through the network or a

 

terminal or terminal emulation program through the serial port.

 

 

6: Setup Mode: Server

Details the network (server) settings

Configuration

 

 

 

7: Setup Mode: Channel

Details the serial port settings.

Configuration

 

 

 

8: Setup Mode: Advanced

Details expert and security settings and explains how to reset

Settings

the unit to factory default values.

 

 

9: Firmware Upgrades

Provides instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and

 

updating the UDS.

 

 

10: Monitor Mode

Provides instructions for accessing and using the command line

 

interface to monitor the network and diagnose problems.

 

 

11: Troubleshooting and Contact

Describes common problems and error messages and how to

Information

contact Lantronix Technical Support.

 

 

12: Connections and Pinouts

Provides descriptions and illustrations of connection

 

hardware.

 

 

13: Technical Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the UDS.

 

 

A: Alternative Ways to Assign an

Provides detailed information about using DHCP, AutoIP,

IP Address

BOOTP ARP, and Telnet to assign an IP address.

 

 

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1: Using This Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: Binary to Hexadecimal

Provides instructions for converting binary values to

 

 

Conversions

hexadecimals.

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Documentation

The following information is available on the product CD or the Lantronix Web site: www.lantronix.com

UDS1100 Quick Start

Provides the steps for getting the UDS1100 up and

 

running.

 

 

DeviceInstaller Online Help

Provides instructions for using the Windows-based utility

 

to configure the UDS1100 and other Lantronix device

 

servers.

 

 

“Live” Tutorials on the

Explain and demonstrate assigning an IP address to the

Lantronix Web Site (English)

UDS and setting up the UDS and Com Port Redirector.

 

See http://ts.lantronix.com/tutorials.html.

 

 

Com Port Redirector User

Provides information on using the Windows-based utility

Guide

to create a virtual com port.

 

 

 

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2: Introduction

The UDS1100 is a single-port device server that provides a quick, simple, and costeffective way to bring the advantages of data accessibility and remote management to devices not currently connected to a network.

Applications

The UDS family of Device Servers allows serial devices, such as those listed below, to connect and communicate over Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family (TCP for connection-oriented stream applications and UDP for datagram applications).

Security alarms

Access control devices

Fire control panels

Time/attendance clocks and terminals

ATM machines

Data collection devices

RFID readers

Universal Power Supply (UPS) management units

Telecommunications equipment

Data display devices

Virtually any asynchronous RS-232, RS422, or RS485 device

Application Examples

Using a method called serial tunneling, the UDS encapsulates serial data into packets and transports them over Ethernet. Using two UDS units, connected by a network, virtual serial connections can extend across a facility or around the world.

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Figure 2-1. Serial Tunneling Example

The Com Port Redirector software included on the product CD simplifies the integration process by extending the functionality of COM-port-based Windows™ applications. Virtual COM ports, mapped to remote device servers on the network, can replace direct serial connections.

Figure 2-2. Direct TCP/IP or Redirector Configuration

Note: For step-by-step instructions on configuring the UDS for serial tunneling or for use with the Com Port Redirector, see UDS Configuration Tutorials on the Lantronix web site: www.lantronix.com/support.

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Protocol Support

The UDS uses the Internet Protocol (IP) for network communications and the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to assure that no data is lost or duplicated and that everything sent to the connection arrives correctly at the target.

Supported protocols include:

ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, AutoIP, DHCP, HTTP, and SNMP for network communications.

TCP, UDP, and Telnet for connections to the serial port.

TFTP for firmware updates.

IP for addressing, routing, and data block handling over the network.

User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for typical datagram applications in which devices interact with other devices without a point-to-point connection.

Additional Features

Modem Emulation: In modem emulation mode, the UDS can replace dial-up modems. The unit accepts modem AT commands on the serial port and then establishes a network connection to the end device. This arrangement leverages network connections and bandwidth to eliminate dedicated modems and phone lines.

Built-in Web Server: The UDS includes a built-in web server for configuring the unit and displaying operating and troubleshooting information on the attached links to online support.

Configuration Methods

After installation, the UDS requires configuration. For the unit to operate correctly on a network, it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are three basic methods for logging into the UDS and assigning IP addresses and other configurable settings:

DeviceInstaller: Configure the IP address and other network settings on the UDS using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network.

(See Assigning the IP Address: DeviceInstaller on page 16.)

Web-Manager: Through a web browser, configure the UDS settings using the Lantronix Web-Manager. (See 4: Configuration Using Web-Manager.)

Serial and Telnet Ports: Use Setup Mode, a command line interface. There are two approaches to accessing Setup Mode: making a Telnet connection to the network port (9999) or connecting a terminal (or a PC running a terminal emulation program) to the unit’s serial port. (See 5: Configuration via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode).)

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Product Information Label

The product information label on the underside of the unit contains the following information about your specific unit:

Bar code

Serial number

Product ID (name)

Product description

Hardware address (also referred to as the Ethernet or MAC address)

The first three bytes of the hardware address are fixed and read 00-20-4A, identifying the unit as a Lantronix product. The fourth, fifth, and sixth bytes are unique numbers assigned to each unit.

Figure 2-3. Sample Hardware Address

00-20-4A-14-01-18 or 00:20:4A:14:01:18

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This chapter describes how to get your UDS up and running in the shortest possible time.

Package Contents

Verify and inspect the contents of the UDS1100 package using the following list. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.

UDS1100

Six-foot DB9F-to-DB25M modem cable (P/N 500-163 )

Power supply

CD with UDS1100 User Guide and utilities (DeviceInstaller and Com Port Redirector)

Quick Start Guide

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Installing the UDS

Figure 3-1. UDS1100 Connected to Serial Device and Network

To install the unit:

Complete the following steps in order. Refer to the numbers in the figure above.

Note: See the sections that follow for details about connectors and pinouts.

1.Connect a serial device to your unit.

2.Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port.

3.Supply power to your unit using the power supply that was included in the packaging.

Note: The required input voltage is 9-30 VDC (center +) or 10-24 VAC (1.5W maximum power required).

4.Supply power to the serial device.

Note: If you encounter a problem, please see LEDs on page 65 for diagnostic information.

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Required Information

Before configuring the UDS, have the following information available:

Hardware Address

Take note of the unit’s hardware address (also known as the Ethernet or MAC address). It is on the product label, in the format: 00-20-4a-XX-XX-XX, where the XXs are unique numbers assigned to the product (see Product Information Label on page 12).

Hardware Address: 00-20-4a-_____-_____-_____

IP Address

The UDS must have a unique IP address on your network. This address references the specific unit. By default, the unit is DHCP-enabled and automatically assigned an IP address on DHCP-enabled networks. If you are assigning a static IP address, the systems administrator generally provides the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Note: The factory default IP address is 0.0.0.0 to enable DHCP, BOOTP, and AutoIP. When the units boots, it sends a DHCP broadcast to try and get an IP address. If it receives no reply from a DHCP server, the UDS tries BOOTP. If the UDS does not receive a response from BOOTP, it reverts to an AutoIP address.

IP Address: _______ _______ _______ _______

Subnet Mask: _______ _______ _______ _______

Gateway: _______ _______ _______ _______

You have several options for assigning an IP address and related network settings to your unit. This chapter provides information about using the DeviceInstaller (graphical user interface) and serial port login (command line interface) methods.

Note: For information about other methods of assigning the IP address, such as DHCP, AutoIP, ARP, and Telnet, see A: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP Address.

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Assigning the IP Address: DeviceInstaller

This chapter covers the steps for getting the UDS1100 device server online and for viewing its current configuration.

Note: DeviceInstaller online Help provides more detailed information on using DeviceInstaller.

Installing DeviceInstaller

To use the DeviceInstaller utility, first install it from the product CD.

1.Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Lantronix UDS1100 DeviceInstaller window displays.

2.If the CD does not launch automatically:

a)Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run.

b)Enter your CD drive letter, colon, backslash, Launch.exe (e.g.,

D:\Launch.exe).

3.Click the DeviceInstaller button.

4.Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (When prompted to select an installation type, select Typical.)

Assigning an IP Address

The unit’s IP address must be configured before it can work correctly on a network. The unit’s IP address is normally set to 0.0.0.0 at the factory. The hardware address is on the product label. The unit is DHCP enabled as the default.

To assign an IP address manually:

1.Click StartÆPrograms Æ LantronixÆDeviceInstallerÆDeviceInstaller. If your PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays. Select an adapter and click OK.

Note: If the unit already has an IP address (e.g., DHCP has assigned an IP address), click the Search icon and select the unit from the list of Lantronix device servers on the local network.

2.Click the Assign IP icon.

3.If prompted, enter the hardware address (on the product label) and click Next.

4.Select Assign a specific IP address and click Next.

5.Enter the IP address. The Subnet mask displays automatically based on the IP address; if desired, you may change it. On a local network, you can leave the Default gateway blank (all zeros). Click Next.

6.Click the Assign button and wait several seconds until a confirmation message displays. Click Finish.

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7.Select the device from the main window list and select Ping from the Tools menu. The Ping Device dialog box shows the IP address of the selected unit.

8.From the Tools menu, click the Ping button. The results display in the Status window. Click the Clear Status button to clear the window so you can ping the device again.

Note: If you do not receive “Reply” messages, make sure the unit is attached to the network properly and the IP address assigned is valid for the particular network segment you are working with. If you are not sure, check with your systems administrator.

9.Click the Close button to close the dialog box and return to the main window.

Adding the Unit to the Manage List

Now add the unit to the list of similar Lantronix devices on the network so you can manage and configure it. To perform this step, click the Search icon

DeviceInstaller locates the unit and adds it to the list. Now you can manage (configure) the unit so it works with the serial device on the network.

Accessing the UDS1100 Using DeviceInstaller

1.Click StartÆPrograms Æ LantronixÆDeviceInstallerÆDeviceInstaller.

2.Click the UDS1100 folder. The list of available Lantronix UDS1100 devices displays.

3.Expand the list of UDS1100s by clicking the + symbol next to the UDS1100 icon. Select the UDS1100 unit by clicking on its IP address to view its configuration.

Viewing the Current Configuration

DeviceInstaller provides a view of the unit's configuration.

To view the unit's current settings:

1.Follow the instructions above to locate the UDS1100.

2.In the right pane, click the Device Details tab. The current UDS1100 configuration displays:

Name

Configurable field. A name that identifies the UDS1100.

 

Double-click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to

 

complete. This name is not visible on other PCs or laptops

 

using DeviceInstaller.

 

 

Group

Configurable field. A group name to categorize the UDS1100.

 

Double-click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to

 

complete. This group name is not visible on other PCs or

 

laptops using DeviceInstaller.

 

 

Comments

Configurable field. Information about the UDS1100. Double-

 

click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to complete.

 

This description or comment is not visible on other PCs or

 

laptops using DeviceInstaller.

 

 

Device Family

Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS1100’s device family

 

type as UDS1100.

 

 

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Type

Non-configurable field. Displays the device type as UDS1100.

 

 

 

 

ID

Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS1100’s ID embedded

 

 

within the box.

 

 

 

 

Hardware Address

Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS1100’s hardware (or

 

 

MAC) address.

 

 

 

 

Firmware Version

Non-configurable field. Displays the firmware currently

 

 

installed on the UDS1100.

 

 

 

 

Extended Firmware

Non-configurable field. Displays the full version nomenclature

 

Version

of the firmware.

 

 

 

 

Online Status

Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS1100’s status as

 

 

online, offline, unreachable (the UDS1100 is on a different

 

 

subnet), or busy (the UDS1100 is currently performing a task).

 

 

 

 

Telnet Enabled

Non-configurable field. Permits Telnet sessions.

 

 

 

 

Telnet Port

Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS1100’s port for telnet

 

 

sessions.

 

 

 

 

Web Enabled

Non-configurable field. Permits configuration through Web-

 

 

Manager.

 

 

 

 

Web Port

Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS1100’s port for Web-

 

 

Manager configuration.

 

 

 

 

Maximum Baud Rate

Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS1100’s maximum

 

Supported

baud rate.

 

 

Note: The UDS1100 may not currently be running at this rate.

 

 

 

 

Firmware Upgradeable

Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating the

 

 

UDS1100’s firmware is upgradeable as newer version

 

 

become available.

 

 

 

 

IP Address

Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS1100’s current IP

 

 

address. To change the IP address, see Assigning an IP

 

 

Address on page 16.

 

 

 

 

Number of COB partitions

Non-configurable field. Displays the number of COB partitions

 

supported

supported.

 

 

 

 

Supports Dynamic IP

Non-configurable field. Indicates whether the current IP

 

 

address on the UDS1100 was set manually or assigned by

 

 

DHCP.

 

 

 

 

Subnet Mask

Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS1100’s current

 

 

subnet mask. To change the subnet mask, see Assigning an

 

 

IP Address on page 16.

 

 

 

 

Gateway

Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS1100’s current

 

 

gateway. To change the gateway, see Assigning an IP

 

 

Address on page 16.

 

 

 

 

Number of Ports

Non-configurable field. Displays the number of ports on the

 

 

UDS1100.

 

 

 

 

TCP Keepalive

Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS1100’s TCP

 

 

keepalive value. The value is in the range 1-65s, and the

 

 

default setting is 45.

 

 

 

 

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Supports Configurable

Non-configurable field. Displays False.

Pins

 

 

 

Supports Email Triggers

Non-configurable field. Displays False.

 

 

Supports AES Data

Non-configurable field. Displays False.

Stream

 

 

 

Supports 485

Non-configurable field. Displays True. The UDS1100 supports

 

the RS-485 protocol.

 

 

Supports 920K Baudrate

Non-configurable field. Displays False. UDS1100 supports

 

baud rates up to 230 Kbaud.

 

 

Supports HTTP Server

Non-configurable field. Displays True.

 

 

Supports HTTP Setup

Non-configurable field. Displays True.

 

 

Supports 230K Baud Rate

Non-configurable field. UDS1100 supports a baud rate of 230

 

Kbaud.

 

 

Next Step

Now that the UDS has an IP address and other initial settings, you can configure it.

1.Double-click the unit in the list. Details about the unit display.

2.You have the following options:

To configure the unit using a Web browser, click the Web Configuration tab. The Lantronix Web-Manager window displays in your browser. Continue with 4: Configuration Using Web-Manager.

Note: To assign Expert and Security settings, you must use the Setup Mode window in a Telnet session.

To configure the unit using a Telnet session, click the Telnet Configuration tab. The Setup Mode window displays. Continue with 5: Configuration via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode).

.

Assigning the IP Address: Serial Port Login

To assign the IP address and other network settings using a serial connection:

1.Connect a console terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program to the unit's serial port. The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.

2.To enter Setup Mode, cycle the unit's power (power off and back on). After power-up, the self-test begins and the red Diagnostic LED starts blinking. You have one second to enter three lowercase x characters.

Note: The easiest way to enter Setup Mode is to hold down the x key at the terminal (or emulation) while powering up the unit.

3.Select 0 (Server Configuration) and follow the prompts until you get to

IP address.

4.Enter the new IP address, subnet mask, and gateway (if applicable).

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5.Do one of the following:

Continue with 5: Configuration via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode).

Select 9 to save and exit Setup Mode. The unit performs a power reset.

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4: Configuration Using Web-Manager

You must configure the unit so it can communicate on a network with your serial device. For example, you must set the way the unit will respond to serial and network traffic, how it will handle serial packets, and when to start or close a connection.

The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power. You can change the configuration at any time. The unit performs a reset after you change and store the configuration.

In this chapter, we describe how to configure the UDS1100 using Web-Manager, Lantronix’s browser-based configuration tool. (For information on using Setup Mode, our command line configuration interface, see 5: Configuration via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode).

Note: The examples in this section show a typical device. Your device may have different configuration options.

Accessing UDS1100 Using DeviceInstaller

Note: Make note of the hardware (MAC) address. You will need it to locate the UDS1100 using DeviceInstaller. For more information on the hardware address, see Hardware Address on page 15.

Follow the instructions on the product CD to install and run DeviceInstaller.

1.Click StartÆPrograms Æ LantronixÆDeviceInstallerÆDeviceInstaller. If the PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays requesting the selection of a network adapter. Select an adapter and click OK.

2.Click the Search icon . The list of Lantronix device servers displays in the left pane.

3.Click the UDS folder. The list of available UDS products displays.

4.Expand the list of UDS1100s by clicking the + symbol next to the UDS1100 icon.

5.Select the UDS1100 unit by clicking its hardware address.

6.In the right pane, click the Web Configuration tab.

7.To view the UDS1100’s Web-Manager in the current DeviceInstaller window, click the Go button. To open the Web-Manager in a web browser, click the External Browser button. The Web-Manager displays.

Note: Alternatively, to open Web-Manager, open your web browser and enter the IP address of the UDS1100.

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4: Configuration Using Web-Manager

Figure 4-1. Lantronix Web-Manager

The main menu is in the left pane of the Web-Manager window.

Network Configuration

The unit’s network values display when you select Network from the main menu. The following sections describe the configurable parameters on the Network Settings page.

Figure 4-2. Network Settings

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Automatic IP Address Configuration

An IP address can be assigned automatically. You then enter related network settings.

To assign an IP address automatically:

1.On the main menu, click Network.

2.Select Obtain IP address automatically.

3.Enter the following (as necessary):

BOOTP

Select Enable to permit the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)

 

server to assign the IP address from a pool of addresses

 

automatically. Enable is the default.

 

 

DHCP

Select Enable to permit the Dynamic Host Configuration

 

Protocol (DHCP) to assign a leased IP address to the

 

UDS1100 unit automatically. Enable is the default.

 

 

AutoIP

Select Enable to permit the UDS1100 to generate an IP in the

 

169.254.x.x address range with a Class B subnet. Enable is

 

the default.

 

 

DHCP Host Name

Enter the name of the host on the network providing the IP

 

address.

 

 

Note: Disabling BOOTP, DHCP, and AutoIP (all three checkboxes) is not advised as the only available IP assignment method will then be ARP or serial port.

4.When you are finished, click the OK button.

5.On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Static IP Address Configuration

You can manually assign an IP address to the unit and enter related network settings.

To assign an IP address manually:

1.On the main menu, click Network.

2.Select Use the following IP configuration.

3.Enter the following (as necessary):

IP Address

If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses, enter it manually

 

in decimal-dot notation. The IP address must be set to a

 

unique value in the network.

 

 

Subnet Mask

A subnet mask defines the number of bits taken from the IP

 

address that are assigned for the host part.

 

 

Default Gateway

The gateway address, or router, allows communication to

 

other LAN segments. The gateway address should be the IP

 

address of the router connected to the same LAN segment as

 

the unit. The gateway address must be within the local

 

network.

 

 

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4.When you are finished, click the OK button.

5.On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Ethernet Configuration

You must specify the speed and direction of data transmission.

To specify how data will be transmitted:

1.On the main menu, click Network.

2.Enter the following (as necessary):

Auto Negotiate

With this option, the Ethernet port auto-negotiates the speed

 

and duplex with the hardware endpoint to which it is

 

connected. This is the default.

 

If this option is not selected, complete the fields that become

 

available:

Speed: The speed of data transmission. The default setting is 100 Mbps.

Duplex: The direction of data transmission. The default setting is Full.

3.When you are finished, click the OK button.

4.On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Server Configuration

The unit’s server values display when you select Server from the main menu. The following sections describe the configurable parameters on the Server Settings page.

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Figure 4-3. Server Settings

To configure the UDS1100’s device server settings:

1.On the main menu, click Server.

2.Configure or modify the following fields:

Server Configuration

Telnet Password

Enter the password required for Telnet access.

 

 

Retype Password

Re-enter the password required for Telnet access.

 

 

Advanced

ARP Cache Timeout

When the unit communicates with another device on the

(secs)

network, it adds an entry into its ARP table. ARP Cache

 

timeout defines the number of seconds (1-600) before it

 

refreshes this table.

 

 

TCP Keepalive (secs)

TCP Keepalive time defines how many seconds the unit waits

 

during an inactive connection before checking its status. If the

 

unit does not receive a response, it drops that connection.

 

Enter a value between 0 and 60 seconds. 0 disables

 

keepalive. The default setting is 45.

 

 

Monitor Mode @ Bootup

Select Disable to disable entry into the monitor mode using

 

the yyy or xx1 key sequence at startup. This field prevents

 

the unit from entering monitor mode by interpreting the stream

 

of characters that are received during the device server's

 

initialization at startup. The default setting is Enable.

 

 

HTTP Server Port

This option allows the configuration of the web server port

 

number. The valid range is 1-65535. The default setting is 80.

 

 

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