Lantronix UDS2100 User Manual 2

UDS2100

User Guide

Part Number 900-448

Revision D January 2009

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Contacts

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Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Technical Support

Online: www.lantronix.com/support

Phone: [phone] (US Only) [phone]

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	Rev.	Comments
	9/06	A	Initial document
	5/07	B	Updated to reflect firmware v. 6.5, including UDP Broadcast; added
			two more Monitor Mode commands and diagrams of mounting
			brackets.
	8/08	C	Updated for firmware v6.6
	1/09	D	Reference to documentation on Lantronix website; minor corrections

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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

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

3: Getting Started

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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 UDS2100 Using DeviceInstaller ________________________ 17 Viewing the Current Configuration __________________________________ 17

Next Step _____________________________________________________ 19 Assigning the IP Address: Serial Port Login ______________________________ 20

4: Configuration Using Web Manager

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Accessing UDS2100 Using DeviceInstaller_______________________________ 21 Network Configuration _______________________________________________ 22

Automatic IP Address Configuration _________________________________ 23 Static IP Address Configuration ____________________________________ 24

Ethernet Configuration ___________________________________________ 24 Server Configuration ________________________________________________ 25 Host List Configuration ______________________________________________ 26 Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration _________________________________ 27

Serial Settings__________________________________________________ 27 Connection Settings - TCP ________________________________________ 30

Connection Settings - UDP ________________________________________ 33 Apply Settings _____________________________________________________ 35 Apply Factory Defaults ______________________________________________ 35

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

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Accessing Setup Mode ______________________________________________ 36 Telnet Connection_______________________________________________ 36

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Serial Port Connection ___________________________________________ 37 Exiting Setup Mode _________________________________________________ 38

6: Setup Mode: Server Configuration

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Server Configuration (Option 0)________________________________________ 39 IP Address________________________________________________________ 39 Set Gateway IP Address _____________________________________________ 39 Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part __________________________________ 40 Set DNS Server IP Address __________________________________________ 40 Change Telnet Configuration Password _________________________________ 40 DHCP Name ______________________________________________________ 41

7: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration

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Channel 1 (Option 1) ________________________________________________ 42 Baudrate _________________________________________________________ 42 I/F (Interface) Mode _________________________________________________ 43 Flow_____________________________________________________________ 43 Port Number ______________________________________________________ 44 Connect Mode _____________________________________________________ 44

a)Incoming Connection __________________________________________ 45

b)Response ___________________________________________________ 46

c)Active Startup ________________________________________________ 46

d)Datagram Type _______________________________________________ 48

e)Modem Mode ________________________________________________ 49 Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode ________________________ 51 Show IP addr after 'RING' ____________________________________________ 51 Auto Increment Source Port __________________________________________ 52 Remote IP Address _________________________________________________ 52 Remote Port ______________________________________________________ 52 DisConnMode _____________________________________________________ 52 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) _________________________________________ 53 Pack Control ______________________________________________________ 53

Packing Interval ________________________________________________ 54 Trailing Characters ______________________________________________ 54

Send Characters ________________________________________________ 54 DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout) ______________________________________ 55 Send Characters ___________________________________________________ 55 Telnet Terminal Type________________________________________________ 55 Channel (Port) Password ____________________________________________ 55

8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings

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Expert Settings (Option 5) ____________________________________________ 56 TCP Keepalive time in seconds ____________________________________ 56 ARP Cache timeout in seconds ____________________________________ 56 CPU Performance_______________________________________________ 56 Monitor Mode at bootup __________________________________________ 57 HTTP Port Number ______________________________________________ 57 MTU Size _____________________________________________________ 57 Enable alternate MAC____________________________________________ 57

Ethernet connection type _________________________________________ 57 Security Settings (Option 6)___________________________________________ 57

Disable SNMP__________________________________________________ 58

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SNMP Community Name _________________________________________ 58 Disable Telnet Setup_____________________________________________ 58 Disable TFTP Firmware Update ____________________________________ 58 Disable Port 77FE (Hex) __________________________________________ 59 Disable Web Server _____________________________________________ 59 Disable Web Setup ______________________________________________ 59 Disable ECHO Ports _____________________________________________ 59

Enable Enhanced Password _______________________________________ 59 Default Settings (Option 7) ___________________________________________ 59

Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration Defaults_______________________ 60 Expert Settings Defaults __________________________________________ 60 Security Settings Defaults _________________________________________ 60

9: Firmware Upgrades

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Obtaining Firmware _________________________________________________ 61 Reloading Firmware ________________________________________________ 61

Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface _______________________________ 61 Using TFTP: Command Line Interface _______________________________ 62 Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller_________ 62

10: Monitor Mode

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Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port __________________________ 64 Entering Monitor Mode Using the Network Port ________________________ 64 Monitor Mode Commands_________________________________________ 64

11: Troubleshooting and Contact Information

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LEDs ____________________________________________________________ 67 Problems and Error Messages ________________________________________ 69 Technical Support __________________________________________________ 71

12: Connections and Pinouts

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UDS2100 Serial Ports____________________________________________ 72 Serial Connector Pinouts _________________________________________ 72 Network Port ___________________________________________________ 73 Reset Button ___________________________________________________ 73 Ethernet Connector Pinouts _______________________________________ 73 Power Plug ____________________________________________________ 73

13: Technical Specifications	74
A: Mounting Brackets	77
B: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP Address	78

DHCP ________________________________________________________ 78 AutoIP ________________________________________________________ 78 BOOTP _______________________________________________________ 79 ARP and Telnet_________________________________________________ 79

C: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions

Error! Bookmark not defined.

Converting Binary to Hexadecimal _____________________________________ 80

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Conversion Table _______________________________________________ 80 Scientific Calculator______________________________________________ 81

D: Warranty	82
E: Compliance and Disclaimer	83
Index	85

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. UDS2100 Connected to Serial Device and Network _________________ 14 Figure 4-1. Lantronix Web Manager ______________________________________ 22 Figure 4-2. Network Settings ____________________________________________ 23 Figure 4-3. Server Settings _____________________________________________ 25 Figure 4-4. Hostlist Settings ____________________________________________ 27 Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings_______________________________________ 28 Figure 4-6. TCP Connection Settings _____________________________________ 31 Figure 4-7. UDP Connection Settings _____________________________________ 34 Figure 5-1. MAC Address ______________________________________________ 37 Figure 5-2. Setup Menu Options _________________________________________ 37 Figure 6-1. Network Settings ____________________________________________ 39 Figure 7-1. Serial Port Settings __________________________________________ 42 Figure 7-3. Manual Connection Address Example ___________________________ 47 Figure 8-1. Expert Settings _____________________________________________ 56 Figure 8-2. Security Settings ____________________________________________ 58 Figure 9-1. TFTP Window ______________________________________________ 62 Figure 11-1. Diagnostic, Power, and Serial Port LEDs ________________________ 68 Figure 12-1. Serial Interface ____________________________________________ 72 Figure 12-2. DB9 Male RS232 Serial DTE Connector_________________________ 72 Figure 12-3. Network Interface __________________________________________ 73

Tables

Table 1-1. Chapter Summary ___________________________________________ 7 Table 3-1. Current Configuration _________________________________________ 18 Table 6-1. BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options ___________________________________ 39 Table 6-2. Standard IP Network Netmasks _________________________________ 40 Table 7-1. Interface Mode Options _______________________________________ 43 Table 7-2. Common Interface Mode Settings _______________________________ 43 Table 7-3. Flow Control Options _________________________________________ 44 Table 7-4. Reserved Port Numbers_______________________________________ 44 Table 7-5. Connect Mode Options________________________________________ 45 Table 7-6. Modem Mode Commands _____________________________________ 50 Table 7-7. Disconnect Mode Options _____________________________________ 52 Table 7-8. Flush Mode Options __________________________________________ 53 Table 7-9. Pack Control Options _________________________________________ 54 Table 9-1. Firmware Files ______________________________________________ 61 Table 10-1. Monitor Mode Commands ____________________________________ 65 Table 11-1. UDS2100 LEDs ____________________________________________ 68 Table 11-2. Problems and Error Messages_________________________________ 69 Table 13-1. UDS2100 Technical Specifications _____________________________ 74

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Purpose and Audience

This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the UDS2100 device server. It is for system administrators and those responsible for installing and maintaining the UDS.

Chapter Summary

Table 1-1. Chapter Summary
Chapter	Description
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: Mounting Brackets	Provides drawings and dimensions of the unit's mounting
	brackets.

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	Chapter		Description
	B: Alternative Ways to Assign an Provides detailed information about using DHCP, AutoIP,
	IP Address		BOOTP ARP, and Telnet to assign an IP address.

Error! Reference source not Provides instructions for converting binary values to found. Error! Reference source hexadecimal.

not found.

D:Warranty

E:Compliance and Disclaimer

Documentation Update

For the latest revision of this product document, please check our online documentation at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation.html.

Additional Documentation

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

	Document		Description
	UDS1100/2100 Quick Start		Provides the steps for getting the UDS2100 up and
			running.
	DeviceInstaller Online Help		Provides instructions for using the Windows-based utility
			to configure the UDS2100 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 Quick		Provides information on using the Windows-based utility
	Start and Online Help
			to create a virtual com port.

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2: Introduction

The UDS2100 is a 2-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 UDS2100 package using the following list. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.

UDS2100

DB9F to DB9F Null Modem Cable (P/N 500-164)

Power supply

CD with UDS2100 User Guide and utilities (DeviceInstaller and Com Port

Redirector)

Quick Start Guide

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Installing the UDS

Figure 3-1. UDS2100 Connected to Serial Device and Network

To install the unit:

To install the unit, complete the following steps in order. Refer to the numbers in the previous figure.

1.Connect a serial device to your unit. See 2: Introduction for more information about what kinds of device attachments the unit supports.

2.Connect an Ethernet cable to the 10/100 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 +) (1.8W maximum power).

4.Supply power to the serial device.

Note: If you encounter a problem, please see 11: Troubleshooting and Contact 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

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 B: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP Address.

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Assigning the IP Address: DeviceInstaller

This chapter covers the steps for getting the UDS2100 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 UDS2100 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 Start Programs Lantronix DeviceInstaller DeviceInstaller. 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 UDS2100 Using DeviceInstaller

1. Click Start Programs Lantronix DeviceInstaller DeviceInstaller.

2.Click the UDS folder. The list of available Lantronix UDS2100 devices displays.

3.Expand the list of UDS2100s by clicking the + symbol next to the UDS2100 icon. Select the UDS2100 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 UDS2100.

2.In the right pane, click the Device Details tab. The current UDS2100 configuration displays:

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	Table 3-1. Current Configuration
	Setting	Description
	Name	Configurable field. A name that identifies the UDS2100.
		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 UDS2100.
		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 UDS2100. 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	Displays the UDS2100’s device family as UDS.
	Type	Displays the device type as UDS2100.
	ID	Displays the UDS2100’s ID embedded within the box.
	Hardware Address	Displays the UDS2100’s hardware (or MAC) address.
	Firmware Version	Displays the firmware currently installed on the UDS2100.
	Extended Firmware	Displays the full version nomenclature of the firmware.
	Version
	Online Status	Displays the UDS2100’s status as online, offline, unreachable
		(the UDS2100 is on a different subnet), or busy (the UDS2100
		is currently performing a task).
	IP Address	Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS2100’s current IP
		address. To change the IP address, see Assigning an IP
		Address on page 16.
	IP Address was Obtained	Non-configurable field. Indicates whether the current IP
		address on the UDS2100 was set manually or assigned by
		DHCP.
	Subnet Mask	Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS2100’s current
		subnet mask. To change the subnet mask, see Assigning an
		IP Address on page 16.
	Gateway	Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS2100’s current
		gateway. To change the gateway, see Assigning an IP
		Address on page 16.
	Number of COB partitions	Non-configurable field. Displays the number of COB partitions
	supported	supported.
	Number of Ports	Non-configurable field. Displays the number of ports on the
		UDS2100.
	TCP Keepalive	Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS2100’s TCP
		keepalive value. The value is in the range 1-65s, and the
		default setting is 45.
	Telnet Enabled	Non-configurable field. Permits Telnet sessions.

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	Setting	Description
	Telnet Port	Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS2100’s port for telnet
		sessions.
	Web Enabled	Non-configurable field. Permits configuration through Web-
		Manager.
	Web Port	Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS2100’s port for Web-
		Manager configuration.
	Maximum Baud Rate	Non-configurable field. Displays the UDS2100’s maximum
	Supported	baud rate.
		Note: The UDS2100 may not currently be running at this rate.
	Firmware Upgradeable	Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating the
		UDS2100’s firmware is upgradeable as newer version
		become available.
	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 UDS2100 supports
		the RS-485 protocol.
	Supports 920K Baud Rate	Non-configurable field. Displays True. UDS2100 supports a
		baud rate of 921600.
	Supports HTTP Server	Non-configurable field. Displays True.
	Supports HTTP Setup	Non-configurable field. Displays True.
	Supports 230K Baud Rate	Non-configurable field. Displays True. UDS2100 supports a
		baud rate of 230400.
	Supports GPIO	Non-configurable field. Displays False.

Next Step

You have the following options:

To configure the unit using a Web browser:

1.Click the Web Configuration tab.

2.Do one of the following:

To view the 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. A user and password dialog box displays.

3.By default, no user and password are configured, so just press OK.

4.Continue with 4: Configuration Using Web Manager.

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

To configure the unit using a Telnet session:

1.Click the Telnet Configuration tab. The Setup Mode window displays.

2.Press Enter within 5 seconds.

3.Continue with step 4 in 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).

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 UDS2100 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 UDS2100 Using DeviceInstaller

Note: Make note of the hardware (MAC) address. You will need it to locate the UDS2100 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 Start Programs Lantronix DeviceInstaller DeviceInstaller. 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 UDS2100s by clicking the + symbol next to the UDS2100 icon.

5.Select the UDS2100 unit by clicking its hardware address.

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

7.To view the UDS2100’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 UDS2100.

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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.

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Figure 4-2. Network Settings

Automatic IP Address Configuration

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

Note: Network Mode is Wired Only.

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

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		UDS2100 unit automatically. Enable is the default.
	AutoIP	Select Enable to permit the UDS2100 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.
DNS Server	The DNS server allows the name of a remote machine to be
	resolved automatically. Enter the IP address of the DNS
	server. If the device is DHCP enabled, the DHCP server
	provides the DNS server IP address, which will override this
	configured value.
	Note: This setting is applicable only in Manual Connection
	mode.

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:

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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.

Figure 4-3. Server Settings

To configure the UDS2100’s device server settings:

1.On the main menu, click Server.

2.Configure or modify the following fields:

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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 network failure or network interruption before checking
		its status. If the unit does not receive a response, it drops that
		connection. Enter a value between 0 and 65 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.
	CPU Performance Mode	Select the UDS's performance mode. Higher performance
		settings require more energy. Low is 26 Mhz. Regular is 48
		Mhz; High is 88 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.
	Config Server Port	Not applicable for this product.
	MTU Size	The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest physical
		packet size a network can transmit for TCP and UDP. Enter
		between 512 and 1400 bytes. The default setting is 1400
		bytes.

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

4.On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Host List Configuration

The UDS2100 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 host list:

1. On the main menu, click Hostlist.

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