lantronix MTCHDRCT User Manual
MatchPort™ b/g User Guide
Part Number 900-484
Revision A March 2007
Copyright and Trademark
© 2007, Lantronix. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be
transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission
of Lantronix. Printed in the United States of America.
MatchPort, with its patent-pending technology, is a trademark of Lantronix.
Ethernet is a trademark of XEROX Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of
The Open Group. Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and
Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Netscape is a trademark of Netscape
Communications Corporation.
Contacts
Lantronix Corporate Headquarters
15353 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Phone: 949-453-3990
Fax: 949-453-3995
Technical Support
Online: www.lantronix.com/support
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/
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Disclaimer
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device is intended only for OEM Integrators. The OEM integrator should be
aware of the following important issues.
Labeling of the End Product
The label of the end product integrating this module must clearly indicate that the end
product contains an FCC approved RF module. The format of such statement could
be "Contains Transmitter with FCC ID: R68MTCHDRCT" or something similar.
RSS-GEN Sections 7.1.4 and 7.1.5 Statement for Devices with Detachable
Antennas
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in the Certificate,
and having a maximum gain of 5 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a
gain greater than 5 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required
antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not
more than that required for successful communication.
Integration Note
a) This module is authorized under limited module approval specified to mobile host
equipment. So, the antenna must be installed such that 20cm is maintained between
the antenna and users.
b) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or
antenna.
As long as the two conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be
required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end product
for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for
example, digital device emission, PC peripheral requirements, etc.)
Note: In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain
laptop configurations, general purpose PCMCIA or similar cards, or co-
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location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer
considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
Note: Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will
void the user's authority to operate this device.
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Contents
Copyright and Trademark _________________________________________________2
Contacts ______________________________________________________________2
Disclaimer _____________________________________________________________3
1: Using This Guide 8
Purpose and Audience ___________________________________________________8
Chapter Summary _______________________________________________________8
Additional Documentation _________________________________________________9
2: Introduction 10
Capabilities ___________________________________________________________10
Applications ___________________________________________________________11
Protocol Support _______________________________________________________11
Configuration Methods __________________________________________________11
Addresses and Port Numbers _____________________________________________12
Hardware Address __________________________________________________________12
IP Address_________________________________________________________________12
Port Numbers ______________________________________________________________12
3: Using DeviceInstaller 13
Accessing MatchPort b/g using DeviceInstaller________________________________13
Viewing the MatchPort b/g’s Current Configuration_____________________________13
4: Configuration Using Web-Manager 16
Accessing Web-Manager using DeviceInstaller _______________________________16
Network Configuration___________________________________________________17
Network Mode Configuration __________________________________________________18
Automatic IP Address Configuration _____________________________________________18
Static IP Address Configuration ________________________________________________19
Ethernet Configuration _______________________________________________________19
Server Configuration ____________________________________________________21
Host List Configuration __________________________________________________22
Channel 1 Configuration _________________________________________________23
Serial Settings ______________________________________________________________23
Connection Settings - TCP ____________________________________________________25
Connection Settings - UDP ____________________________________________________27
Email Configuration _____________________________________________________29
Trigger Configuration ________________________________________________________29
WLAN Configuration ____________________________________________________31
Configurable Pin Settings ________________________________________________33
Updating Settings ______________________________________________________34
Applying Defaults_______________________________________________________34
5: Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port 35
Accessing Setup Mode __________________________________________________35
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Telnet Access ______________________________________________________________35
Serial Port Access___________________________________________________________36
Server Configuration ____________________________________________________37
Network Mode ______________________________________________________________37
Set the IP Address __________________________________________________________37
Set the Gateway IP Address___________________________________________________37
Set the Netmask ____________________________________________________________38
Change Telnet Configuration Password __________________________________________38
DHCP Name _______________________________________________________________38
Channel 1 Configuration _________________________________________________39
Baudrate __________________________________________________________________39
I/F (Interface) Mode _________________________________________________________39
Flow______________________________________________________________________41
Port Number _______________________________________________________________41
Connect Mode______________________________________________________________42
Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode_________________________________48
Show IP addr after 'RiNG' _____________________________________________________48
Auto Increment Source Port ___________________________________________________48
Remote IP Address__________________________________________________________48
Remote Port _______________________________________________________________48
DisConnMode ______________________________________________________________48
Flush Mode ________________________________________________________________49
DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout) _______________________________________________51
SendChar 1 and SendChar2___________________________________________________51
Telnet Terminal Type ________________________________________________________51
Channel (Port) Password _____________________________________________________51
Email Configuration _____________________________________________________52
Mail Server ________________________________________________________________52
Unit Name _________________________________________________________________52
Domain Name ______________________________________________________________53
Recipients _________________________________________________________________53
Triggers ___________________________________________________________________53
WLAN Settings ________________________________________________________54
Topology __________________________________________________________________54
Network Name (SSID) _______________________________________________________54
Adhoc Network Channel ______________________________________________________55
Security Suite ______________________________________________________________55
WEP _____________________________________________________________________55
WPA _____________________________________________________________________56
802.11i/WPA2-Personal ______________________________________________________56
Fixed or Automatic Data Rate__________________________________________________57
Transmission Data Rate ______________________________________________________57
Enable Power Management ___________________________________________________57
Expert Settings ________________________________________________________57
TCP Keepalive Time _________________________________________________________57
ARP Cache Timeout _________________________________________________________58
CPU Performance ___________________________________________________________58
HTTP Port Number __________________________________________________________58
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SMTP Port Number__________________________________________________________58
MTU Size _________________________________________________________________58
Alternate MAC Address ______________________________________________________58
Ethernet Connection Type ____________________________________________________59
Security Settings _______________________________________________________59
Disable SNMP______________________________________________________________59
SNMP Community Name _____________________________________________________59
Disable Telnet Setup_________________________________________________________59
Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade _______________________________________________59
Disable Port 77FE (Hex) ______________________________________________________59
Disable Web Server _________________________________________________________60
Disable Web Setup __________________________________________________________60
Disable ECHO Ports _________________________________________________________60
AES Encryption _____________________________________________________________60
Enable Enhanced Password ___________________________________________________60
Disable Port 77F0 (Hex) ______________________________________________________60
Default Settings ________________________________________________________61
Channel 1 Configuration ______________________________________________________61
WLAN Settings _____________________________________________________________61
Expert Settings _____________________________________________________________61
Security Settings ____________________________________________________________62
Email Settings ______________________________________________________________62
Exit Configuration Mode _________________________________________________62
6: Configurable Pins 63
Defaults Settings ____________________________________________________________63
Features __________________________________________________________________63
Control Protocol________________________________________________________63
Guidelines _________________________________________________________________63
Commands ________________________________________________________________64
Examples_____________________________________________________________66
7: Monitor Mode 68
Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port____________________________________68
Entering Monitor Mode via the Network Port__________________________________68
Monitor Mode Commands ________________________________________________68
8: Updating Firmware 70
Obtaining Firmware _____________________________________________________70
Reloading Firmware ____________________________________________________70
Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface ___________________________________________70
Using TFTP: Command Line Interface ___________________________________________71
Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port ____________________________________71
9: Troubleshooting 72
Diagnostic LED States___________________________________________________72
Problems and Error Messages ____________________________________________73
Technical Support ______________________________________________________75
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Purpose and Audience
This guide provides the information needed to configure, use and update the
MatchPort b/g
are embedding the unit in their designs.
Chapter Summary
The remaining chapters in this guide include:
Introduction Describes the main features of the MatchPort and the protocols it
Using DeviceInstaller Provides information for viewing the MatchPort’s configuration
Configuration Using WebManager
Configuration via Serial Mode
or Telnet Port
TM
and is intended for software developers and system integrators who
supports.
using DeviceInstaller.
Details configuration using the Web-Manager to set parameters
such as port and server properties.
Provides instructions for accessing Setup Mode (command line
interface) using a Telnet connection through the network or a
terminal or terminal emulation program through the serial port.
Details the parameters that you must configure.
Configurable Pins Provides instructions for configuring the five General Purpose I/O
pins.
Monitor Mode Provides instructions for accessing and using the command line
interface for monitoring the network and diagnosing problems.
Updating Firmware Provides instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and updating
the MatchPort.
Troubleshooting Describes common problems and error messages and provides
information about the diagnostic LEDs. Also provides Lantronix
Technical Support contact information.
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Additional Documentation
The following guides are available on the product CD and the Lantronix web site
www.lantronix.com
:
1:Using This Guide
MatchPort b/g Demonstration Kit
Quick Start Guide
MatchPort b/g Integration Guide
Briefly explains the basics of getting the
MatchPort up and running.
Provides information about the MatchPort
hardware and integrating the MatchPort into
another product.
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MatchPort b/g is a wireless embedded device server that provides a networkenabling solution based on the IEEE 802.11b/g wireless standard. MatchPort allows
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to add wireless connectivity to their
products by incorporating it onto a circuit board.
The MatchPort functions independently of a PC, providing a fully integrated solution
that combines a processor, memory, 802.11b/g transceiver, and 230K (maximum)
baud rate serial port into a single compact module. It includes an operating system,
an embedded web server, and a full TCP/IP protocol stack. In addition, the MatchPort
sends email alerts and supports numerous other network communication protocols,
including ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, AutoIP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, and SMTP.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wireless Protected Access (WPA ), and
802.11i/WPA2-Personal are available to guarantee the security of the wireless
communication. WEP uses an RC4 encryption algorithm with a configured 64-bit or
104-bit key to scramble the data. WPA uses TKIP, which expands upon WEP by
changing the key automatically every session, detecting intrusion and using improved
authentication.
For OEMs who wish to customize the user interface by employing common and
familiar tools, the MatchPort serves applets to a web browser, resulting in interactive
web pages. This customization of HTML web pages and configuration screens tailors
the MatchPort to fit unique requirements.
Two models of the MatchPort b/g are available: one with AES encryption and one
without.
Note: The MatchPort b/g is based on a standard release of Lantronix' s CoBos
operating system. Some CoBos products support both wired and wireless
interfaces. The MatchPort b/g currently supports only wireless. Please ignore
references and settings that deal with a wired Ethernet interface.
Capabilities
The MatchPort b/g device server has the following capabilities:
Communication between TCP and UDP to serial
Wireless interface (802.11b/g) with WEP, WPA, or 802.11i/WPA2-Personal
protection
Ethernet interface
Email notification of configurable alarms and events
Upgradeable firmware
SNMP monitoring
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Connection to devices through a TCP or UDP data channel to computers or
Web server allowing presentation of custom content and easy configuration
Contains five programmable I/O pins used to monitor or control attached
Applications
The MatchPort device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to
wireless and Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.
Remote sensing
CNC controllers
Data collection devices
Telecommunications equipment
Data display devices
Security alarms and access control devices
Time clocks and terminals
2:Introduction
to another device server
through the browser
devices.
Protocol Support
The MatchPort device server uses the TCP/IP protocol stack for network
communications. Other supported protocols include:
ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, AutoIP, DHCP, HTTP, and SNMP for
network communications and management.
TCP, UDP, and Telnet for connections to the serial port.
TFTP for firmware and web page 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 maintaining a point-to-point
connection.
SMTP for email transmission.
Configuration Methods
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 device server:
DeviceInstaller: View the current MatchPort configuration using a Graphical User
Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. (See 3: Using DeviceInstaller.)
Web-Manager: Through a web interface, configure the MatchPort and its settings.
(See 4: Configuration Using Web-Manager.)
Serial & Telnet Ports: There are two approaches to accessing Serial Mode. Make a
Telnet connection to the network port (9999) or connect a terminal (or a PC running a
terminal emulation program) to the unit’s serial port. (See 5: Configuration via Serial
Mode or Telnet Port.)
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Addresses and Port Numbers
Hardware Address
The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address or the MAC
address. The first three bytes of the Ethernet 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.
Example: 00-20-4A-14-01-18
Note: Make note of the MAC address. It is needed to locate the MatchPort
using DeviceInstaller.
IP Address
Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. This
address is used to reference the specific unit. The MatchPort is automatically
assigned an IP address on DHCP-enabled networks, as it is DHCP-enabled by
default.
Port Numbers
Every TCP connection and every UDP datagram is defined by a destination IP
address and a port number. For example, a Telnet application commonly uses port
number 23. A port number is similar to an extension on a phone system.
2:Introduction
The unit's serial channel (port) can be associated with a specific TCP/UDP port
number. Port number 9999 is reserved for access to the unit's Setup (configuration)
Mode window. Ports 0-1024 are reserved as well. For more information on reserved
port numbers, refer to Table 5-6. Reserved Port Numbers.
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This chapter covers the steps for viewing the MatchPort device server’s properties
and device details.
The MatchPort’s default configuration is as follows:
Network name: LTRX_IBSS
Ad hoc mode
No security
BOOTP, DHCP, and AutoIP enabled.
The computer on which DeviceInstaller will be installed needs to have access to a
wireless card with the same settings. Set the IP address to 0.0.0.0.
Note: AutoIP generates a random IP address in the range 169.254.0.1 to
169.254.255.254 if no BOOTP or DHCP server is found.
Accessing MatchPort b/g using DeviceInstaller
Note: Make note of the MAC address. You will need it to locate the
MatchPort using DeviceInstaller. For more information on the hardware
address, see Hardware Address on page 12.
Follow the instructions on the product CD to install and run DeviceInstaller.
1. Click StartÆProgramsÆLantronixÆDeviceInstallerÆDeviceInstaller.
2. Click the MatchPort folder. The list of Lantronix MatchPort devices available
displays.
3. Expand the list of MatchPort b/g units by clicking the + symbol next to the
MatchPort b/g icon. Select the MatchPort b/g unit by clicking its IP address to
view its configuration.
Viewing the MatchPort b/g’s Current Configuration
Note: The MatchPort b/g is based on a standard release of Lantronix' s CoBos
operating system. Some CoBos products support both wired and wireless
interfaces. The MatchPort b/g currently supports only wireless. Please ignore
references and settings that deal with a wired Ethernet interface.
In the right window, click the Device Details tab. The current MatchPort configuration
displays:
Name Configurable field. Enter a name to identify the MatchPort.
Double-click the field, type the value, and press Enter to
complete. This name is not visible on other PCs or laptops
using DeviceInstaller.
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Group Configurable field. Enter a group to categorize the MatchPort.
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. Enter comments for the MatchPort. Double-
click the field, type the comment, 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 MatchPort b/g’s device
family type as MatchPort.
Type
ID Non-configurable field. Displays the MatchPort’s ID embedded
Hardware Address Non-configurable field. Displays the MatchPort’s hardware
Firmware Version Non-configurable field. Displays the firmware currently
Extended Firmware
Version
Online Status Non-configurable field. Displays the MatchPort’s status as
Telnet Enabled
Telnet Port Non-configurable field. Displays the MatchPort’s port for
Web Enabled
Non-configurable field. Displays the device type as MatchPort
b/g.
within the box.
(MAC) address.
installed on the MatchPort.
Non-configurable field. Displays the
full version
nomenclature of the firmware.
online, offline, unreachable (the MatchPort is on a different
subnet), or busy (the MatchPort is currently performing a
task).
Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating that the user
can access the MatchPort by means of a Telnet session.
Telnet sessions.
Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating that the user
can access the MatchPort by means of a web browser.
Web Port Non-configurable field. Displays the MatchPort’s port for Web-
Manager configuration.
Maximum Baud Rate
Supported
Firmware Upgradeable
IP Address Non-configurable field. Displays the MatchPort’s current IP
Number of COB
partitions supported
Non-configurable field. Displays the MatchPort’s maximum
baud rate. Note: The MatchPort may not currently be running
at this rate.
Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating the
MatchPort’s firmware is upgradeable as newer versions
become available.
address. To change the IP address, see
4: Configuration Using Web-Manager or 5: Configuration via
Serial Mode or Telnet Port.
Non-configurable field. Displays the number of COB partitions
supported (19).
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Supports DynamicIP Non-configurable field. Indicates whether the current IP
address on the MatchPort was set using DHCP or other
automatic method.
Subnet Mask Non-configurable field. Displays the MatchPort’s current
subnet mask. To change the subnet mask, see
4: Configuration Using Web-Manager or 5: Configuration via
Serial Mode or Telnet Port.
Gateway Non-configurable field. Displays the MatchPort’s current
gateway. To change the gateway, see 4: Configuration Using
Web-Manager or 5: Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet
Port.
Number of Ports Non-configurable field. Displays the number of ports on the
MatchPort.
TCP Keepalive
Supports Configurable
Pins
Supports Email Triggers
Supports AES Data
Stream
Supports 485
Supports 920K Baud
Rate
Supports Wired Ethernet Non-configurable field. Displays True.
Supports HTTP Server Non-configurable field. Displays True.
Supports HTTP Setup Non-configurable field. Displays True.
Supports 230K Baud
Rate
Supports GPIO
Communication
Non-configurable field. Displays 1-65s, the MatchPort’s TCP
keepalive range. The default setting is 45.
Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating configurable
pins are available on the MatchPort.
Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating email triggers
are available on the MatchPort.
Non-configurable field. Displays True if the MatchPort unit
supports AES encryption.
Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating the
MatchPort supports the RS-485 protocol.
Non-configurable field. Displays False. MatchPort does not
support baud rates up to 920 Kbps.
Non-configurable field. Displays True.
Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating MatchPort
supports communication via General Purpose Input Output
(GPIO).
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This chapter describes how to configure the MatchPort using Web-Manager,
Lantronix’s browser-based configuration tool. The unit’s configuration is stored in
nonvolatile memory and is retained without power. The unit performs a reset after the
configuration is changed and stored.
Note: The MatchPort b/g is based on a standard release of Lantronix' s CoBos
operating system. Some CoBos products support both wired and wireless
interfaces. The MatchPort b/g currently supports only wireless. Please ignore
references and settings that deal with a wired Ethernet interface.
Accessing Web-Manager using DeviceInstaller
Follow the instructions on the product CD to install and run DeviceInstaller.
Note: For more information on DeviceInstaller, see 3: Using DeviceInst aller.
1. Run DeviceInstaller and search for the list of available Lantronix device servers.
2. Select the MatchPort unit by clicking its IP address.
3. In the right window, click the Web Configuration tab.
4. To view the MatchPort’s Web-Manager in the current DeviceInstaller window,
click Go. To open the Web-Manager in a web browser, click Use External
Browser. The Web-Manager opens.
Note: Alternatively, if the MatchPort is connected to the network, access
Web-Manager by entering its IP address in a web browser.
A user and password dialog box displays. By default, no username and
password are configured.
Figure 4-1. Web-Manager Login Window
5. Do one of the following:
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If no Telnet password has been defined (default), leave both fields blank and
click OK.
If a Telnet password has been defined, leave the username blank, type in the
password, and then click OK.
The Web-Manager displays. The main menu is in the left pane of the WebManager page.
Figure 4-2. Web-Manager
Network Configuration
The unit’s network values display when you select Network from the main menu. The
following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Network
configuration menu.
Note: The IP address is assigned via DHCP (on DHCP-enabled networks).
Assign a static IP address if preferred.
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Figure 4-3. Network Settings (Wireless Only)
Network Mode Configuration
To determine the MatchPort’s network mode:
1. Click Network from the main menu.
2. Modify the following:
Network Mode
Select Wireless Only to enable only the wireless network
connectivity for the MatchPort. Select Wired Only to enable
only the Ethernet network connectivity.
Automatic IP Address Configuration
To assign an IP address and its network configuration automatically:
1. Click Network from the main menu.
2. Select Obtain IP address automatically.
3. Enter the following (as necessary):
BOOTP
DHCP
Select Enable to permit the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP). The
BOOTP server automatically assigns the IP address from a
pool of addresses.
Select Enable to permit Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP). DHCP automatically assigns a leased IP address to
the MatchPort unit.
AutoIP The MatchPort generates an IP in the 169.254.x.x address
range with a Class B subnet. Select the Enable checkbox to
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enable this feature.
DHCP Host Name Enter the name of the host on the network providing the IP
address.
Note: Disabling BOOTP, DHCP, and Auto-IP (all three checkboxes) is not
advised as the only available IP assignment method will then be ARP or
serial port.
4. Click the OK button when finished.
Static IP Address Configuration
To assign an IP address and its network configuration manually:
1. Click Network from the main menu.
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 standard 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.
4. Click the OK button when finished.
Ethernet Configuration
If the Network Mode is Wired Only, in addition to the IP configuration, you must
specify the speed and direction of data transmission.
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Figure 4-4. Ethernet Settings (Wired Only)
To specify how data will be transmitted:
1. 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 setting.
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.
2. When you are finished, click the OK button.
3. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.
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Server Configuration
The unit’s server values display when you select Server from the main menu. The
following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Server
configuration menu.
4: Configuration Using Web-Manager
Figure 4-5. Server Settings
To configure the MatchPort’s device server settings:
1. On the main menu, click Server to open the Server Settings page.
2. Configure or modify the following fields:
Server Configuration
Telnet Password
Retype Password
Enter the password required for Telnet access.
Re-enter the password required for Telnet access.
Advanced
ARP Cache Timeout When the unit communicates with another device on the
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 TCP keepalive time defines how many seconds the unit waits
during an inactive connection before checking the connection
status. If the unit does not receive a response, it drops that
connection. Enter a value between 0 and 65 seconds. 0
disables keepalive.
Monitor Mode @ Bootup
Select Disable to disable the entry into the monitor mode via
the yyy or xx1 key sequence at startup. This command
prevents the unit from entering monitor mode by interpreting
the stream of characters that are received during the device
server's initialization at startup.
CPU Performance Mode Select the MatchPort’s performance mode. Higher
performance settings require more energy. Low is 26 Mhz,
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and Regular is 48 Mhz. The default is Regular.
HTTP Server Port This option allows the configuration of the web server port
number. The valid range is 1-65535. The default HTTP server
port number is 80.
0x77FE Server Port
MTU Size The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest physical
Host List Configuration
The MatchPort scrolls through the host list until it connects to a device listed in the
host list table. After a successful connection, the unit stops trying to connect to any
others. If this connection fails, the unit continues to scroll through the table until the
next successful connection.
The host list supports a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 12 entries. Each entry
contains an IP address and a port number.
Note: The host list is disabled for Manual and Modem Mode. The unit does
not accept a data connection from a remote device when the hostlist option is
enabled.
To configure the MatchPort’s host list:
1. On the main menu, click the Hostlist tab to open the Hostlist Settings page.
Figure 4-6. Hostlist Settings
Not applicable for this product.
packet size a network can transmit for TCP and UDP. Enter
between 512 and 1400 bytes. The default is 1400 bytes.
2. Enter or modify the following fields from the Hostlist Settings page:
Retry Settings
Retry Counter Enter the value for the number of times the MatchPort should
attempt to retry connecting to the host list.
Retry Timeout Enter the duration (in seconds) the MatchPort should abandon
attempting a connection to the host list.
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Host Information
Host Address
4: Configuration Using Web-Manager
Enter or modify the host’s IP address.
Port
Channel 1 Configuration
Channel 1 configuration defines how the serial port responds to network and serial
communication.
Serial Settings
To configure the channel’s serial settings:
1. On the main menu, click Serial Settings for Channel 1 to open the Serial
Settings page.
Figure 4-7. Channel Serial Settings
Enter the target port number.
2. In the available fields, enter the following information:
Channel 1
Disable Serial Port When selected, disables communication through the serial
port.
Port Settings
Protocol Select the protocol type from the drop-down list for the
selected channel. RS-422/485 4-wire and RS-485 2-wire
options are available on the MatchPort-485 only.
Flow Control Flow control manages data flow between devices in a network
to ensure it is processed efficiently. Too much data arriving
before a device is prepared to manage it causes lost or
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