Digi FastPort MIL-3100FTX, MIL-3200FTX, FastPort MIL-3310FTX, FastPortMIL-3200FTX User Manual

MIL-3000FTX Series of FastPort™

Print Servers

Hardware User’s Guide

with

FastManage™

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Table of Contents

Preface

About this Manual............................................................................................... P-1

FastPort Documentation..................................................................................... P-1

Contents of this Document................................................................................. P-2

Notation Conventions......................................................................................... P-2

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview of the MIL-3000FTX Print Servers................................................... 1-1

Features of the Print Servers .............................................................................. 1-2

Physical Features .......................................................................................... 1-2

Configuration Features................................................................................ 1-2

Shared Printer Features ............................................................................... 1-2

Utilities .................................................................................................................. 1-3

The Next Step ....................................................................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2: FastPort Installation

Installation Requirements................................................................................... 2-1

Installing FastPort................................................................................................ 2-2

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Chapter 3: FastManage for the MIL-3000FTX FastPort

Overview of FastManage....................................................................................3-1

Starting FastManage............................................................................................3-1

Configuration Pull-down Menu........................................................................ 3-3

Auxiliary Port Sub-Menu ............................................................................ 3-3

Parallel Printer Setup Sub-Menu................................................................3-4

Hot Spots...............................................................................................................3-5

Appendix A: Specifications

Resetting FastPort Back to the Factory Defaults ............................................. A-1

Hardware Features.............................................................................................. A-1

Serial Printer and Terminal Cables ................................................................... A-2

System LEDs......................................................................................................... A-3

Connectors............................................................................................................A-3

Environmental Operating Conditions.............................................................. A-4

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Appendix B: Technical Support Services

World Wide Web Server..................................................................................... B-1

Internet FTP Server.............................................................................................. B-1

Contacting Technical Support ........................................................................... B-2

Expediting Technical Support Service.............................................................. B-2

Returning Procedures ......................................................................................... B-2

Index

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Preface

P.1 About this Manual

P.2 FastPort Documentation

This manual has instructions on how to physically install the
MIL-3000FTX series of FastPort print servers. This document
also has specific information on the FastManage™ suite of
software as it applies to the MIL-3000FTX series.

The terms “MIL-3000FTX,” “FastPort” and “print server” are
used to describe the device throughout the document. This
document assumes you are familiar with the tasks of a system
administrator.

There are three separate manuals shipped with a FastPort
print server:

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MIL-3XXX FastPort Print Server Hardware User’s Guide, with
FastManage-specific Information

. This document has the

following information:
– Instructions on how to physically set up FastPort
– Information on the FastManage suite of software and

how it affects a specific FastPort
– Specifications for a particular FastPort
This document is unique to a specific FastPort print server.

FastPort User’s Guide

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: This document has the following:
– The latest firmware information
– Software information for MS Windows™, Novell™, etc.
– Configuration and diagnostic information
This document is generic for all FastPorts.

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FastManage User’s Guide

: Use this guide to setup the

FastManage software for FastPort.
This document is also generic for all FastPorts.

P.3 Contents of this Document

Material covered in this manual includes:

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Chapter 1:

series

Chapter 2:

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Chapter 3:

the MIL-3000FTX

Provides an overview of the MIL-3000FTX

Has instructions for installing the FastPort
This section has information on FastManage for

Appendix A:

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Appendix B:

Has specifications information

Provides technical support information,

including how to contact Digi

P.4 Notation Conventions

This document has certain notation conventions that make it
easier to follow instructions and examples. Notation
conventions used in this manual are shown in Table P-1.

Table P-1: Notation Conventions

Conventions Description

[Enter] Brackets indicate a key to be pressed.

Courier bold

“+” sign The “+” sign is used to indicate holding down one key

Courier boldface font indicates a system message,
options, or instructions to be implemented.

while pressing another (e.g., “press [Shift]+[C]”).
Italics Italics designate variables and titles of other documents.
“Quick Reference” Quotes refer to important information or a specific name.
CAPS Capitalized words are abbreviations, a specific directory,

or product markings.

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Introduction

Chapter 1 gives a description on all of the MIL-3000FTX
FastPort print servers.

1.1 Overview of the MIL-3000FTX Print Servers

The MIL-3000FTX series of FastPort print servers are 10/100
Mbps, stand-alone print servers. These print servers are
designed to be connected directly to multiple printers on
Ethernet and/or Fast Ethernet networks. Versions of the print
servers include:

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parallel port and one serial port

When connected to the appropriate network, all print servers
recognize the LAN speed of that particular network, using
auto-negotiation.

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: One RJ-45 (UTP), 10/100 Mbps port; one

: One RJ-45 (UTP), 10/100 Mbps port; two

: One RJ-45 (UTP), 10/100 Mbps port; three

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1.2 Features of the Print Servers

1.2.1 Physical Features

Physical features for the MIL-3000FTX FastPort includes:

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• 10/100BASE-TX, RJ-45 connector

• Centronics compatible parallel ports

• RS-232 serial port

• Diagnostic LEDs

• Four position DIP switch

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1.2.2 Configuration Features

Configuration features for the MIL-3000FTX include:

• FastManage SNMP manager for Windows

• On-board diagnostic utilities can also be accessed on-line

• Configuration can also be done manually or with the
supplied installation program

• Apple Macintosh users can configure FastPort by
downloading configuration files with the supplied Apple
Printer™ utility

1.2.3 Shared Printer Features

The unit give users the widest access to shared printers,
including:

• Windows 95®, Windows NT, and Windows for
Workgroups systems

• PCs networked with Novell® NetWare

• UNIX® support

• Apple® Macintosh® using EtherTalk®

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• OS/2® machines with TCP/IP

• PCs running a TCP/IP protocol stack over Ethernet
networks

• Microsoft LAN Manager® and IBM LAN Server® systems

The MIL-3000FTX print servers are configured by using the
FastManage suite of software, which is an SNMP management
tool. The MIL-3000FTX also supports SNMP MIB-II (RFCs

1213) and parallel/serial MIBs (RFCs 1318 and 1317).

1.3 Utilities

To make the units easier to manage, Digi supplies the
FastManage suite of software and the Advanced
Configuration Tool™ (ACT). FastManage is a windows-based
menu software application and ACT is a DOS-based menu
software application.

Configuration of devices can be done by using print utilities
on UNIX systems. Firmware upgrades of the flash EPROMs
can be done via network connections. Refer to the

User’s Guide

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1.4 The Next Step

Use this guide to physically setup FastPort. Then consult the

FastPort User’s Guide

installation information. Then refer to the

Guide

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to configure FastManage for FastPort.

Chapter 3 in this document has FastManage information, but only as it
applies to this specific FastPort. Chapter 3, though, does not have any
specific instructions on the FastManage suite of software.

for the latest software/firmware

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FastPort Installation

Chapter 2 gives installation information for the MIL-3000FTX
FastPort print server.

2.1 Installation Requirements

Before installing FastPort, make sure you have the following:

• A MIL-3000FTX FastPort print server

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• Power supply
Use a switchable power supply. Set for 120 VAC in the USA

• Appropriate Ethernet cabling (CAT 5)

• Serial or parallel printer(s) with the proper cabling. The
MIL-3000FTX is shipped with a 3 ft. parallel port cable

• Four rubber feet to keep the print server from sliding.
These are also included in the packaging

Contact Digi LAN technical support (see Appendix B) if you
are missing an item(s) from the packaging.

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2.2 Installing FastPort

To install a MIL-3000FTX FastPort print server:

1. Attach the Rubber feet to the bottom of the print server.
Place one on each corner of the device.

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2. Record the Ethernet address (located on the bottom of the
unit) for future reference.

3. Attach the Ethernet cabling: The MIL-3000FTX supports
10/100BASE-TX cabling and has an RJ-45 connector. Use
CAT 5 (UTP).

4. Select an operating mode with the front panel switches.

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D3

Up
Down Up Telnet

Down Down Serial

Up Down Test page A test page prints on a power cycle. Print jobs are not accepted.

D4 Mode Description

Up Normal Does not allow a telnet session. Users can print to the unit. The

Use Table 2-1.

diagnostic
monitor

diagnostic
monitor

Table 2-1: Operating Mode

SYS

(system) and

Allows a telnet session to monitor FastPort or change its
parameters. Users can print to the unit. The
blink.

A terminal can be attached to the serial port to run a serial
monitor. Print jobs are not accepted. The

NET

(network) LEDs blinks.

and

SYS

LED blinks.

NET

NET

LEDs

10/100

MIL•3100FTX

FastPort 10/100 Mb/s

Figure 2-1. MIL-3100FTX Front Panel

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The MIL-3200FTX will have one e xtr a LED: “P2.” The MIL-3310FTX will
have two extra LEDs: “P2” and “P3.”

PRINT SERVER

Front

RX TX P1

LNK NET SYS SER PWR

SWITCH

1 2 3 4

ON

SERIAL

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Switch

D1
D1 Down Selects bank 1 (lower) to run the 4 Mb Flash EPROMs for

D2 Up Test
D2 Down FastPort prints a test page over ports: parallel 1 and

Position Mode Description

Up Flash

Bank

Page

Table 2-2: Default Settings

D1 D2 D3 D4

Up Down Down Up

Selects bank 0 (upper) to run the 4 Mb Flash EPROMs for
uploading the new firmware image.

uploading. If the upgrade process fails, use this setting
and power cycle the unit to return FastPort to its default
settings.

FastPort prints a test page over ports: parallel 2 and
serial 1.

serial 1.

5. Attach the parallel printer(s) cable(s).

Attach the parallel cable to the female DB25 parallel port
on the back of the FastPort. Connect the other end of the
cable to a standard, centronics port on the printer.

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6. Attach the serial printer cable.

Attach the serial cable to the male DB9 printer port on the
front of the unit. The other end of the cable should be
connected to a female DB9 with the standard serial
interface pinout.

A null modem cable or adapter is necessary if the printer’s
serial port is a DTE device. If the cable works for an IBM
PC attached to a printer, then it will work for FastPort.

Note:

See Appendix A for the parallel and serial port pinouts.

7. Set the printer to the defaults for the serial port:
,

baud
Xon/Xoff

8 data bits, no parity bits, 1 stop bit

for flow control.

9600

, and

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Rear

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Note:

The MIL-3200FTX will have two parallel ports. The MIL-3310FTX will
have three parallel ports.

8. Connect the power supply: Select the proper voltage for
the specific country.

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a. Place the unit near the printer.
b. Plug the power connector into the receptacle marked

Power

on the rear of the unit.

9. Verify normal boot-up. The unit performs POST (power­on self-test) at start-up and tries to resolve its IP addresses:

– If the IP address is set, the

SYS

LED blinks once per

second.

– If the IP address is not set, the

LED blinks five times

SYS

per second until the address is set either manually or by
using

RARP, BOOTP

, or

DHCP

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FastPort should now be functioning on the network. Consult
the

FastPort User’s Guide

to continue installation for a specific

client computer.

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Chapter 3

FastManage for the MIL-3000FTX FastPort

Chapter 3 discusses FastManage-specific software, though,
only as it applies to the MIL-3000FTX series of print servers.
This chapter does not have detailed instructions. Refer to the

FastManage User’s Guide

information on the FastManage suite of software.

3.1 Overview of FastManage

for installation and configuration

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The FastManage suite of software configures and manages
most SNMP-types of devices, including print servers, fax
servers, and stackable hubs. When the software is started, an
icon appears that represents each SNMP device discovered
(found) on the network. This section discusses the specific
icons for the MIL-3000FTX series.

3.2 Starting FastManage

There are two ways to start the FastManage suite of software:

• Discovery Application icon:
a. Start by double-clicking on the

Application

all of the SNMP manageable devices on the subnet.

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icon (Figure 3-1). The system discovers

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Figure 3-1. FastManage for FastPort

b. Icons will now appear on

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as “thumbnails,” each

represent an SNMP device.

c. Double-click on a thumbnail to display a full-screen

image of a particular SNMP device (Figure 3-2).

• FastPort PrintServer Mgr. Icon:
a. Also start the software by double-clicking on the

FastPort PrintServer Mgr. icon (Figure 3-1).

b. Enter the IP Address of the device.
c. A full-screen image appears (Figure 3-2).

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Figure 3-2. MIL-3310FTX Graphical Icon

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3.3 Configuration Pull-down Menu

There are many dif ferent options available fr om the pull-down
menus, including TCP/IP, Novell, and SMB configurations.
Refer to the

FastManage User’s Guide

these options.

3.3.1 Auxiliary Port Sub-Menu

The “Auxiliary Port” sub-menu (Figure 3-3) differs from each
FastPort because of the number of parallel ports, for example:

• The MIL-3100FTX has information for one Serial port and
one Parallel port

• The MIL-3200FTX has information for one Serial port and
two Parallel ports

• The MIL-3310FTX has information for one Serial port and
three Parallel ports

for more information on

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To view the “Auxiliary Port” sub-menu from the
“Configuration” pull-down menus, go to:

TCP/IP Config.--> FPFILTER Configuration-->Auxiliary ports

Figure 3-3. Auxiliary Port Sub-Menu: MIL-3310FTX

This parameter specifies an auxiliary port for parallel or serial
port printing.

3.3.2 Parallel Printer Setup Sub-Menu

Again, the “Parallel Printer Setup” (Figure 3-4) sub-menus
differ from each FastPort, because of the number of parallel
ports. To view these sub-menus from the “Configuration”
pull-down menu, go to:

Ethertalk Config.-->Parallel Printer Setup/Serial Printer Setup
(Figure 3-4)

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Figure 3-4. Parallel Printer Setup Menu

This parameter sets-up the port for parallel port printing.

3.4 Hot Spots

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Hot spots on the graphical representation of a MIL-3000FTX
graphic (Figure 3-2) are used to gain status of the device. Use
the mouse to highlight the selection (a block around the area
appears), and click on it to obtain the information. Hot spots
function the same way on all FastPorts.

The following describes the hot spots for the MIL-3000FTX.
Refer to the FastManage User’s Guide for more information on
the hot spots.

• Traps: This selection alerts the user to any problem

associated with the device.

• Uptime: This selection informs the user of how long the

device has been running.

• Reset: When this hot spot is clicked on, a warning message

appears asking whether or not the user want to reset
FastPort. Select Yes to continue, No to stop.

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• Digi/MiLAN logo: Depending on the versions of MIL-

3000FTX, either a “MiLAN” or a “Digi” appears on the top,
right-hand side of the graphic. When this Logo is clicked
on, FastPort specifications appear. Change the Name,
Location, and Contact and press Set (Figure 3-5).

Figure 3-5. Digi/MiLAN Logo Message

• Parallel port: Depending on which button is clicked, this

parameter displays the status of the parallel port.

• Serial port: Depending on which button is clicked, this

parameter displays the status of the serial port.

• Device speed: This option is the RJ-45 portion of the

graphic (on the top, left-hand side of the unit. Figure 3-2).
When this hot spot is clicked on, this parameter displays
FastPort’s operating speed: Either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

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Appendix A

Specifications

A.1 Resetting FastPort Back to the Factory Defaults

1. Place the front panel switches: D3 and D4 down.

2. Unplug then plug back in the power supply.

3. Wait at least 4 seconds.

4. Toggle switch D4 up and down quickly at least 10 times.
If the reset is successful, SER (serial) LED will blink once.

5. Reset switch D4 back to default (up).

6. Set switch D4 down for printing only (no telnet).

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A.2 Hardware Features

• The MIL-3000FTX motherboard, with Ethernet controller,
serial, and parallel port interfaces

• CPU: An 80186 processor, with a 16 MHz clock

• Memory: 256K RAM

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• Flash: Flash devices are 29F040. Each device is 4 Mbps and

arranged in 2 × 256k × 8 format.

• MAC chipsets: Ethernet controller is 10/100 Mbps, with its
own memory management

• 10/100BASE-TX, RJ-45 (unshielded twisted pair) connector

A.3 Serial Printer and Terminal Cables

Print Server

Side

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Figure A-1.Common Dumb Terminal Connection

DB9 Female DB25 Male

FastPort Side

Function

RXD TXD22

GRND GRND57

RTS

5
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8

Terminal/Printer

Pin #

8

PC

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Pin # Function

RXDTXD 3 3

5
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CTS7
RTS
DSR46DTR

Figure A-2.Cable for Terminal and Serial Printers

DB9 Female DB25 Male

Function

FastPort Side

Pin #

RD TD32

SGND

7

CTS CTS85

Terminal/Printer

Pin #

7
4RTS

Function

RDTD 3 2

SGND5

RTS

Figure A-3.DCE Device, Dumb Terminal or Serial Port: DB9 Male

DB9 Female DB9 Female

Function

RXD
TXD
GRD
RTS
CTS

FastPort Side

Pin #

33

8

IBM PC

Pin # Function

TXD22
RXD
GRD55

7
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CTS7

RTS

Figure A-4.Wyse 60 Dumb Terminal

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DB9 Female DB25 Male

Function

RD
TD

DTR

SGND

CTS

FastPort Side

Pin #

33

8

Terminal/Printer

Pin #

6
7

20

Function

TD22

RD
CTS45
DSR

SGND5

DTR

Figure A-5.DTE Printer/Plotter and PC Null: DB25 Male

DB9 Female DB25 Male

Function

FastPort Side

Pin #

RD TD32

SGND

7

CTS CTS85

Terminal/Printer

Pin #

7
4RTS

Function

RDTD 3 2

SGND5

RTS

Figure A-6.DCE Printer/Plotter: DB25 Female

A.4 System LEDs

LED Functioned Color

RX Transmitting on the network Green
TX Receiving from the network Green
SYS System is active Green
SER Serial port activity Green
PWR System power is On Green
LNK Link is active Yellow
NET Network activity Yellow
P1 Parallel data activity on parallel port 1 Yellow
P2 (MIL-3200FTX & MIL­3310FTX only)
P3 (MIL-3310FTX only) Parallel data activity on parallel port 3 Yellow

Parallel data activity on parallel port 2 Yellow

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A.5 Connectors

A.5.1 RJ-45 Pin outs

• Pin 1: Transmit data +

• Pin 2: Transmit data -

• Pin 3: Receive data +

• Pin 6: Receive data -

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A.5.2 Parallel Port Connector.

PIN Number Signal PIN Number Signal

1 PASTB 14 AUTO FEED
2 PAD0 15 FAULT
3 PAD1 16 INIT
4 PAD2 17 SLCTIN
5 PAD3 18 GND
6 PAD4 19 GND
7 PAD5 20 GND
8 PAD6 21 GND
9 PAD7 22 GND
10 ACK 23 GND
11 BUSY 24 GND

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13 ONLINE

13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

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1NC6NC
2 R XD 7 RTS/DTR
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR/RTS 9 NC
5 GND

6 7 8 9

A.6 Environmental Operating Conditions

Parameters Minimum Maximum

Operating Temperature +5° C 40° C
Humidity: Non-condensing 10% 95%
Altitude test NA 40,000 ft. (at 40° C)
Temperature test (Operating) 5° C 50° C
Temperature test (Packaged) -25° C 70° C

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Appendix B

Technical Support Services

B.1 W orld Wide Web Server

Product information, manuals, new product announcements,
programs, applications stories and more can be obtained
through the world wide web. Our address is:

http://www.dgii.com

B.2 Internet FTP Server

Digi has set up an anonymous FTP server for those with access
to the internet. The address is ftp.milan.com or

206.40.59.2. Log-in as anonymous, and enter an email
address when asked for a password. Drivers and installation
tips are located in the /pub/fastport/software and /pub/
fastport/faq directories.

Note:

To ensure binary transfer of files, switch to binary mode by entering bin
or binary before downloading.

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B.3 Contacting Technical Support

B.4 Expediting Technical Support Service

To contact Digi’s technical support:

• By Phone: [phone]

• By Fax: [phone]

• By email: [e-mail]

For faster service when calling our technical support
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• Be in a position where the computer and the print server
are accessible

• Know the type and versions of software you are using.

• Know your hardware specification, including memory and
disk space.

• Note any and all error messages.

• Be specific about the problem(s).

B.5 Returning Procedures

To return a unit to Digi:

1. Call technical support at 408/744-2751

2. Technical support engineers will work with users to find
the problem. If technical support determines that the unit is
defective, a return materials authorization (RMA) will be
issued by our RMA administrator who will also provide
shipping instructions.

Note:

B-2 MIL-3000FTX Series of FastPort Print Servers

It is required that any return has an RMA number or it will be rejected
and returned to the sender.

Index

Index

Numerics

1 stop bit 2-3
10/100BASE-TX 1-2, 2-2, A-2
120 VAC 2-1
16 MHz clock A-1
8 data bits 2-3
9600 baud 2-3

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Advanced Configuration Tool (ACT) 1-3
Apple Macintosh 1-2

B

BOOTP 2-4

C

Centronics 1-2, 2-3
Configuration options 3-3

E

Environmental Operating Conditions A-4
Ethernet 2-2, A-1
EtherTalk 1-2

F

FastManage 3-1

Overview 3-1
Parallel Port 3-6
Reset 3-5
Serial Port 3-6
Traps 3-5

Uptime 3-5
FastManage User’s Guide P-2, 1-3, 3-1
FastPort installation 2-1
FastPort User’s Guide P-1, 1-3, 2-4
Flash bank 2-3
Flash device A-2
Flash EPROMs 1-3
ftp.milan.com B-1

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Hardware features A-1
Hot spots 3-5
http

//www.dgii.com B-1

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DB25 parallel port 2-3
DB9 printer port 2-3
Defaults A-1

Serial port 2-3
DHCP 2-4
Digi/MiLAN Logo 3-6

Message 3-6
Discovery application 3-1
DTE device 2-3

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IBM LAN server 1-3
Installation

FastPort 2-1
Internet access B-1
Internet FTP Server B-1
IP address 2-4

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LEDs A-3

Index

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MAC chipsets A-2
Microsoft LAN manager 1-3
MIL-3000FTX P-1, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 3-1

Features 1-2

MIL-3100FTX

Front Panel 2-2
Rear Panel 2-4

MIL-3310FTX

Features 1-2

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NetWare 1-2
No parity bits 2-3
Notation conventions P-2
Novell P-1, 1-2, 3-3
Null modem cable 2-3

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SMB 3-3
SNMP 1-2, 1-3, 3-1
Specifications

Hardware features A-1

[e-mail] B-2

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TCP/IP 1-3, 3-3
TCP/IP Config.

Auxiliary ports 3-4

fpfilter configuration 3-4
Technical Support B-1, B-2
Telnet diagnostic monitor 2-2
Test page 2-2, 2-3
Thumbnail 3-2

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UNIX 1-2
Utilities 1-3

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Operating mode 2-2

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Parallel port connector A-3
Parallel printer 2-3
POST 2-4
Power supply 2-1

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Windows P-1, 1-2
World Wide Web Server B-1

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Xon/Xoff 2-3

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RARP 2-4
Return Materials Authorization (RMA) B-2
RJ-45 1-2, A-3
RS-232 serial port 1-2

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Serial diagnostic monitor 2-2
Serial port pinouts A-4
Serial printer 2-3
Serial printer and terminal cable A-2

I-4 MIL-3000FTX Series of FastPort Print Servers

Part Number: 90000070 Rev. C Printed in the USA

1299 Orleans Drive

Sunnyvale, CA 94089