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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
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Disclaimer & Revisions
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in
which case the user, at his or her own expense, will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
Note: This product has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operating in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with this
guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void
the user's authority to operate this device.
The information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes
no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this guide.
Date Part No. Rev. Comments
6/04 900-360 A
Initial document combining UDS10 and UDS100 products.
Using DeviceInstaller ____________________________________________ 39
Using TFTP____________________________________________________ 40
Using Another Unit ______________________________________________ 41
Using the Serial Port _____________________________________________ 41
7: Using Monitor Mode 43
Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port _____________________________ 43
Entering Monitor Mode Using the Network _______________________________ 43
Using Monitor Mode Commands_______________________________________ 44
8: Troubleshooting and Contact Information 45
LEDs ____________________________________________________________ 45
Problems and Error Messages ________________________________________ 46
Technical Support __________________________________________________ 49
9: Connections and Pinouts 51
Serial Port _____________________________________________________ 51
Serial Connector Pinouts _________________________________________ 51
Null-Modem Cable ______________________________________________ 53
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Network Port ___________________________________________________ 53
Ethernet Connector Pinouts _______________________________________ 54
Table 8-2. Problems and Error Messages__________________________________ 46
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Purpose and Audience
This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the UDS
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
3: Getting Started Provides information for installing your unit and getting it up
4: Configuring the UDS
Using Web Manager
5: Configuring the UDS
Using Telnet or the Serial
Port
supports.
and running.
Provides instructions for accessing Web Manager and using
it to configure settings for the UDS.
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 settings that you must configure.
6: Updating Firmware Provides instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and
updating the UDS.
7: Using Monitor Mode Provides instructions for accessing and using the command
line interface to monitor the network and diagnose
problems.
8: Troubleshooting and
Contact Information
9: Connections and Pinouts Provides descriptions and illustrations of connection
10: Technical Specifications Lists technical specifications for the UDS10 and the
A: Alternative Ways to
Assign an IP Address
B: Binary to Hexadecimal
Conversions
Describes common problems and error messages and how
to contact Lantronix Technical Support.
hardware.
UDS100.
Provides detailed information about using DHCP, AutoIP,
BOOTP ARP, and Telnet to assign an IP address.
Provides instructions on converting binary values to
hexadecimals and tables listing all UDS configuration
options in hexadecimal notation.
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Additional Documentation
The following information is available on the product CD or the Lantronix Web
site:www.lantronix.com
DeviceInstaller User Guide Provides instructions for using the Windows-based utility to
configure the UDS and other Lantronix device servers. (CD
and web site)
“Live” Tutorials on the
Lantronix Web Site
Explain and demonstrate Assigning an IP address to the UDS
and Setting up the UDS and the Redirector. See
http://ts.lantronix.com/tutorials.html.
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The UDS10 and UDS100 are single-port device servers that provide a quick, simple,
and cost-effective way to bring the advantages of data accessibility and remote
management to devices not currently connected to a network.
The main difference between the two models is that the UDS100 provides both half
and full duplex 10/100 Ethernet data transfer, whereas the UDS10 provides only half
duplex 10Base-T Ethernet. The technical specifications of the two products differ
slightly as well. Unless otherwise noted, we refer to both products as the UDS.
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.
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.
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Figure 2-1. Application Examples
Note: For step-by-step instructions on configuring the UDS for serial
tunneling or for use with the Com Port Redirector, access the UDS
Configuration Tutorials using Web Manager. (See Accessing Web Manager
on page 18.)
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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
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, leveraging 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 DeviceInstaller on page 16.)
Web Manager: Through a web interface configures the UDS settings using the
Lantronix Web Manager. (See 4: Configuring the UDS Using Web Manager.)
Serial and Telnet Ports: 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: Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port.)
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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 2-2. 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.
Installing the UDS
Figure 3-1. UDS Connected to Serial Device and Network
To install the unit, complete the following steps in order. Refer to the numbers in the figure
above.
1. Connect a serial device to your unit. See 9: Connections and Pinouts for more
information about the device attachments the unit supports.
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 or 9-24 VAC
(1 W maximum).
4. Supply power to the serial device.
Note: If you encounter a problem, please see LEDs on page 45 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
page13).
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 device 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 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 and Related Network Settings
This section describes two ways to assign the IP address and related network
settings quickly.
DeviceInstaller
Serial Port Login
DeviceInstaller
Note: The DeviceInstaller User Guide and the DeviceInstaller online help
provide more detailed information on using DeviceInstaller.
Installing DeviceInstaller
To use the DeviceInstaller utility, you first install it from the product CD.
1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Lantronix UDS10/UDS100
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, deviceinstaller.exe (e.g.,
E:\deviceinstaller.exe).
3. Click the DeviceInstaller button.
4. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (When prompted to select an
installation type, select Typical.)
Assigning the IP Address and Network Class
1. Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Programs Æ Lantronix Æ
DeviceInstaller Æ DeviceInstaller. The DeviceInstaller window displays.
2. Click the Assign IP icon. The Assign IP Address window displays.
3. Enter the hardware (Ethernet) address of the device.
4. Select Assign a specific IP address to assign a static IP address to the device
or select Obtain an IP address automatically to enable BOOTP, DHCP, or
Auto IP on the device.
5. Click Next.
6. Enter an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the device. Enter this
information in XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX format.
7. Click Next.
8. Click the Assign button to finalize the IP assignment.
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Adding the Unit to the Manage List
Now add the unit to the list of similar Lantronix devices on the network so that 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 that it works with the serial device on the network.
Methods of Configuring the UDS
Now that the UDS has an IP address and other initial settings, you can configure it
further by several methods.
Note: To assign Expert settings and Security settings, you must use the
Setup Mode window in a Telnet session.
To configure the unit using a Web browser, click the Web icon. The Lantronix
Web Manager window displays in your browser. Continue with 4: Configuring
the UDS Using Web Manager.
To configure the unit using a Telnet session or the serial port, click the
Telnet icon. The Setup Mode window displays. Continue with 5: Configuring
the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port.
Serial Port Login
To assign the IP address and other network settings using a serial connection, follow
these steps:
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 haveone 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).
5. Do one of the following:
Continue with 5: Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port.
Select 9 to save and exit Setup Mode. The unit performs a power reset.
You must configure the UDS so that it can communicate on a network with your serial
device. For example, you must set the way the unit responds to serial and network
traffic, handles serial packets, and starts and closes connections.
This chapter gives an overview of the procedure for using Web Manager to configure
a UDS. This is the easiest and preferred method.
The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory (NVRam) and is retained
without power. You can change the configuration at any time. The unit performs a
reset after the configuration has been changed and stored.
Accessing Web Manager
If your unit already has an IP address, you can log into it using a standard Web
browser with Java enabled.
1. Type the unit's IP address into the Web browser's URL (Address/Location) field.
Figure 4-1. Web Browser Login
Note: You can also access Web Manager by clicking the Web icon on the
DeviceInstaller “Manage List” window (see Methods of Configuring the UDS
on page 17.)
2. When the UDS Configuration Guidelines Page displays, select one of the four
links:
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Figure 4-2. UDS Configuration Guidelines Page
UDS settings opens a configuration window to configure the
UDS10/UDS100, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Serial cabling lets you view pinouts for the UDS serial port.
View UDS Configuration Tutorials provides step-by-step instructions for
configuring serial tunneling and the Com Port Redirector.
Technical Support lets you download the latest firmware for your UDS and
view documentation.
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Using Web Manager
1. To configure the unit, select UDS Settings on the UDS Configuration Guidelines
Page. The Web Manager page displays.
Figure 4-3. Lantronix Web Manager
2. Use the menu (pushbuttons) to navigate to sub pages where you can configure
server settings.
Note: For detailed explanations of the settings, see 5: Configuring
the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port.
3. When you are finished, click the Update Settings button to save your settings.
Example
For example, to enter server properties:
1. Click the Server Properties button. The Server Properties section of the Web
page displays.
2. Confirm or enter values for
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
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Figure 4-4. Server Properties Configuration on the Web Browser
3. In the Telnet Password field, enter a password to prevent unauthorized access
to the Setup Mode using a Telnet connection to port 9999. The password is
limited to 4 characters. (An enhanced password setting of 16 characters is
available under Security Settings in Setup Mode.)
Note: No password is required to access the Setup Mode window using
You must configure the UDS so that 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.
As an alternative to using Web Manager, configure the UDS using a series of
prompts referred to as Setup Mode, accessed using a Telnet or a serial port
connection. Once you access the screen, the configuration procedure is identical.
The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory (NVRam) and is retained
without power. You can change the configuration at any time. The unit performs a
reset after the configuration has been changed and stored.
This chapter provides instructions on using Setup Mode and detailed explanations of
the configuration settings.
Using a Telnet Connection
To configure the unit over the network, establish a Telnet connection to port 9999.
Note: You can also establish a Telnet connection by clicking the Telnet icon
on the DeviceInstaller “Manage List” window (see Methods of Configuring the
UDS on page 17.)
1. On the Windows Start menu, click Run and type the following command, where
x.x.x.x is the IP address and 9999 is the unit’s fixed network configuration port
number.
Figure 5-1. Network Login Using Telnet
telnet x.x.x.x 9999
Note: Be sure to include a space between the IP address and 9999.
2. Click OK. To remain in Setup Mode, you must press Enter within 5 seconds.
The current configuration settings display, followed by the Change Setup menu.
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Figure 5-2. Setup Mode
3. Select an option on the Change Setup menu by entering the number of the
option in the Your choice ? prompt and pressing Enter.
4. To enter a value for a parameter, type the value and press Enter. To confirm a
current value, just press Enter.
5. When you are finished, save the new configurations (option 9). The unit reboots.
Using the Serial Port
For local configuration, connect a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation
program to the unit’s serial port (channel 1). Configure the terminal (or emulation) for
9600 baud, 8-bit, no parity, one stop bit, and no flow control.
1. Cycle the unit’s power (power off and back on). After power-up, the self-test
begins and the diagnostic and status LEDs start blinking.
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2. Type three lowercase x characters (xxx) within one second after powering up
to start the configuration mode.
Note: The easiest way to enter Setup Mode is to hold down the x key on
your keyboard while powering up the unit.
The configuration settings display, followed by the Change Setup menu.
3. Select an option on the menu by entering the number of the option in the Your choice ? prompt and pressing Enter.
4. To enter a value for a parameter, type the value and press Enter. To confirm a
default value, just press Enter.
5. When you are finished, save the new configuration (option 9). The unit reboots.
Server Configuration (Network Configuration)
Type 0 in the Your choice ? prompt and press Enter. Current values display in
parentheses. The following sections describe the configurable settings within the
Server configuration menu.
Figure 5-3. Network Configuration
IP Address
The IP address must be set to a unique value in your network. If the IP address has
not been assigned by DHCP, enter it manually. Enter each octet, pressing Enter after
each. See A: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP Address for more information about IP
addressing.
Set Gateway IP Address
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.
Netmask
A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for
the host section. The host section is the part of the IP address that is specific to the
UDS.
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