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Contacts
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Technical Support
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Assigning the IP Address: DeviceInstaller________________________________ 16
Assigning the IP Address: Serial Port Login ______________________________ 20
Hardware Address ______________________________________________ 15
IP Address ____________________________________________________ 15
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
4: Configuration Using Web Manager 21
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
Serial Port Connection ___________________________________________ 36
Exiting Setup Mode _________________________________________________ 37
6: Setup Mode: Server Configuration 38
Server Configuration (Option 0)________________________________________ 38
IP Address________________________________________________________ 38
Set Gateway IP Address _____________________________________________ 38
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part __________________________________ 39
Change Telnet Configuration Password _________________________________ 39
DHCP Name ______________________________________________________ 39
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
The remaining chapters in this guide
Chapter Description
2: Introduction
3: Getting Started
4: Configuration Using Web
Manager
5: Configuration via Telnet or
Serial Port (Setup Mode)
Describes the main features of the UDS and the protocols
it supports.
Provides information for installing your unit and getting it
up and running using DeviceInstaller or a serial port
connection.
Details 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.
6: Setup Mode: Server
Configuration
7: Setup Mode: Channel
Configuration
8: Setup Mode: Advanced
Settings
9: Firmware Upgrades
10: Monitor Mode
11: Troubleshooting and
Contact Information
12: Connections and Pinouts
Details the network (server) settings.
Details the serial port settings.
Details expert and security settings and explains how to
reset the unit to factory default values.
Provides instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and
updating the UDS.
Provides instructions for accessing and using the
command line interface to monitor the network and
diagnose problems.
Describes common problems and error messages and how
to contact Lantronix Technical Support.
Provides descriptions and illustrations of connection
hardware.
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Chapter Description
13: Technical Specifications
Lists technical specifications for the UDS.
1: Using This Guide
A: Alternative Ways to Assign
an IP Address
B: Binary to Hexadecimal
Conversions
Additional Documentation
The following information is available on the product CD or the Lantronix Web site
(www.lantronix.com
Document
UDS1100/2100 Quick Start
DeviceInstaller Online Help Provides instructions for using the Windows-based
“Live” Tutorials on the
Lantronix Web Site (English)
Com Port Redirector Quick
Start and Online Help
).
Provides detailed information about using DHCP, AutoIP,
BOOTP ARP, and Telnet to assign an IP address.
Provides instructions for converting binary values to
hexadecimal.
Description
Provides the steps for getting the UDS2100 up and
running.
utility to configure the UDS2100 and other Lantronix
device servers.
Explain and demonstrate assigning an IP address to
the UDS and setting up the UDS and Com Port
Redirector. See http://ts.lantronix.com/tutorials.html.
Provides information on using the Windows-based utility
to create a virtual com port.
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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.
2: Introduction
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
3: Getting Started
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.
3: Getting Started
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 add ress, such
as DHCP, AutoIP, ARP, and Telnet, see A: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP
Address.
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Assigning the IP Address: DeviceInstaller
This chapter covers the steps for getting the 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.
3: Getting Started
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 StartPrograms LantronixDeviceInstallerDeviceInstaller. 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
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.
and select the unit from the list of
.
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.
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
Name Configurable field. A name that identifies the UDS2100.
Group Configurable field. A group name to categorize the
Comments Configurable field. Information about the UDS2100.
Device Family Displays the UDS2100’s device family type 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.
Description
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.
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.
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.
Firmware Version Displays the firmware currently installed on the UDS2100.
Extended Firmware
Version
Online Status Displays the UDS2100’s status as online, offline,
Telnet Enabled Permits Telnet sessions.
Telnet Port Displays the UDS2100’s port for Telnet sessions.
Web Enabled Permits configuration through Web Manager.
Web Port Displays the UDS2100’s port for Web Manager
Maximum Baud Rate
Supported
Firmware Upgradeable Displays True, indicating the UDS2100’s firmware is
IP Address Displays the UDS2100’s current IP address. To change
Number of COB
partitions supported
Displays the full version nomenclature of the firmware.
unreachable (the UDS2100 is on a different subnet), or
busy (the UDS2100 is currently performing a task).
configuration.
Displays the UDS2100’s maximum baud rate.
Note: The UDS2100 may not be running at this rate
currently.
upgradeable as newer versions become available.
the IP address, see Assigning an IP Address on page 16.
Displays the number of COB partitions supported.
Supports Dynamic IP Indicates whether the current IP address on the UDS2100
was set manually or assigned by DHCP.
Subnet Mask Displays the UDS2100’s current subnet mask. To change
the subnet mask, see Assigning an IP Address on page
16.
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Setting
Gateway Displays the UDS2100’s current gateway. To change the
Number of Ports Displays 2, the number of ports on the UDS2100.
TCP Keepalive Displays the UDS2100’s TCP keepalive value. The value is
Supports Configurable
Pins
Supports Email Triggers Displays False.
Supports AES Data
Stream
Supports 485 Displays True. The UDS2100 supports the RS-485
Supports 920K Baudrate Displays True. The UDS2100 supports baud rates up to
Supports HTTP Server Displays True. The UDS2100 supports HTTP server.
Supports HTTP Setup Displays True. The UDS2100 supports HTTP setup.
Supports 230K Baud
Rate
Description
gateway, see Assigning an IP Address on page 16.
in the range 1-65s, and the default setting is 45.
Displays False.
Displays False.
protocol.
920K.
Displays True. The UDS2100 supports a baud rate of
230K.
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
To open the Web Manager in a web browser, click the External Browser
3. By default, no user and password are configured, so just press OK.
4. Continue with 4: Configuration Using Web Manager.
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:
Supports GPIO False
button.
button.
The Web Manager displays. A user and password dialog box displays.
1. Click the Telnet Configuration tab. The Setup Mode window displays.
2. Press Enter within 5 seconds.
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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
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:
3: Getting Started
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.
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 StartPrograms LantronixDeviceInstallerDeviceInstaller. 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
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
ExternalBrowser button. The Web Manager displays.
Note: Alternatively, to open Web Manager, open your web bro wser and enter
the IP address of the UDS2100.
. The list of Lantronix device servers displays in the
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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
4: Configuration Using Web Manager
Automatic IP Address Configuration
An IP address can be assigned automatically. You then enter related network
settings.
To assign an IP address automatically:
1. On the main menu, click Network.
2. Select Obtain IP address automatically.
3. Enter the following (as necessary):
BOOTP Select Enable to permit the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)
server to assign the IP address from a pool of addresses
automatically. Enable is the default.
DHCP Select Enable to permit the Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) to assign a leased IP address to the
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.
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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.
4: Configuration Using Web Manager
4. When you are finished, click the OK button.
5. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.
Ethernet Configuration
You must specify the speed and direction of data transmission.
To specify how data will be transmitted:
1. On the main menu, click Network.
2. Enter the following (as necessary):
Auto Negotiate With this option, the Ethernet port auto-negotiates the
3. When you are finished, click the OK button.
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.
4. 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 on the Server Settings page.
Figure 4-3. Server Settings
4: Configuration Using Web Manager
To configure the UDS2100’s device server settings:
1. On the main menu, click Server.
2. Configure or modify the following fields:
Server Configuration
Telnet Password Enter the password required for Telnet access.
Retype Password Re-enter the password required for Telnet access.
Advanced
ARP Cache Timeout
(secs)
TCP Keepalive (secs) TCP Keepalive time defines how many seconds the unit
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.
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.
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Monitor Mode @ Bootup Select Disable to disable entry into the monitor mode
HTTP Server Port This option allows the configuration of the web server
MTU Size The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest
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.
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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.
port number. The valid range is 1-65535. The default
setting is 80.
physical packet size a network can transmit for TCP and
UDP. Enter between 512 and 1400 bytes. The default
setting is 1400 bytes.
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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Figure 4-4. Hostlist Settings
2. Enter or modify the following fields:
Retry Settings
Retry Counter Enter the value for the number of times the UDS2100
should attempt to retry connecting to the host list. The
default setting is 3.
Retry Timeout Enter the duration (in seconds) the UDS2100 should
abandon attempting a connection to the host list. The
default setting is 250.
Host Information
Host Address Enter or modify the host’s IP address.
Port Enter the target port number.
3. When you are finished, click the OK button.
4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.
Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration
Channel 1 and Channel 2 configurations define how the serial ports respond to
network and serial communication.
Serial Settings
To configure a channel’s serial settings:
1. From the main menu, click Serial Settings for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 to
display the Serial Settings page for the selected channel.
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Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings
2. In the available fields, enter the following information:
Channel 1
Disable Serial Port When selected, disables communication through the
serial port. The serial port is enabled by default.
Note: This feature is not available on single port device
servers, since it can only be applied to channel 2.
Port Settings
Protocol From the drop-down menu, select the protocol type for
the selected channel. The default setting is RS232.
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 retransmitted data. None is the default.
Baud Rate The unit and attached serial device, such as a modem,
must agree on a speed or baud rate to use for the serial
connection. Valid baud rates are 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400,
460800, and 921600 baud. The default setting is 9600.
Data Bits Indicates the n umber of bits in a transmitted data
package. The default setting is 8.
Parity Checks for the parity bit. The default setting is None.
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Stop Bits The stop bit follows the data and parity bits in serial
communication. It indicates the end of transmission. The
default setting is 1.
Pack Control
Enable Packing Select to enable packing on the UDS2100.
Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how
and when packets are sent to the network.
The standard algorithm is optimized for applications in
which the unit is used in a local environment, allowing for
very small delays for single characters, while keeping the
packet count low.
The alternate packing algorithm minimizes the packet
count on the network and is especially useful in
applications in a routed Wide Area Network (WAN).
Adjusting parameters in this mode can economize the
network data stream.
Disabled by default.
Idle Gap Time Select the maximum time for inactivity. The default time is
12 milliseconds.
Match 2 Byte Sequence Use to indicate the end of a series of data to be sent as
one group. The sequence must occur sequentially to
indicate end of the data collection to the UDS2100. The
default setting is No.
Match Bytes Use to indicate the end of a series of data to be sent as
one group. Set this value to 00 if specific functions are
not needed.
Send Frame Only After the detection of the byte sequence, indicates
whether to send the data frame or the entire buffer. Select
Yes to send only the data frame. The default setting is No.
Send Trailing Bytes Select the number of bytes to send after the end-of-
sequence characters. The default setting is None.
Flush Input Buffer (Serial to Network)
With Active Connect Select Yes to clear the input buffer with a connection that
is initiated from the device to the network. The default
setting is No.
With Passive Connect Select Yes to clear the input buffer with a connection
initiated from the network to the device. The default
setting is No.
At Time of Disconnect Select Yes to clear the input buffer when the network
connection to or from the device is disconnected. The
default setting is No.
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Flush Output Buffer (Network to Serial)
With Active Connect Select Yes to clear the output buffer with a connection
With Passive Connect Select Yes to clear the output buffer with a connection
At Time of Disconnect Select Yes to clear the output buffer when the network
3. When you are finished, click the OK button.
4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.
Connection Settings - TCP
To configure a channel’s TCP settings:
1. On the main menu, click Connection. The Connection Settings window for the
channel displays.
Figure 4-6. TCP Connection Settings
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that is initiated from the device to the network. The default
setting is No.
initiated from the network to the device. The default
setting is No.
connection to or from the device is disconnected. The
default setting is No.
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2. In the available fields, enter or modify the following information:
Connect Protocol
Protocol From the drop-down menu, select TCP.
Connect Mode: Passive Connection
Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming connections. The default
setting is Yes.
Password Required Determin es whether a password is required for an
incoming passive connection. This field is not available
when a password is set for Telnet mode. The default
setting is No.
Password If Password Required was set to Yes, enter the password
for passive connections.
Connect Mode: Active Connection
Active Connect Select None (default) to disable Active Connect.
Otherwise, indicate the connection type from the dropdown list:
With Any Character: Attempts to connect when any
character is received from the serial port.
With Active Mdm Ctrl In: Accepts external
connection requests only when the
modem_control_in input is asserted.
With Start Character: Attempts to connect when it
receives a specific start character from the serial
port. The default start character is carriage return.
Manual Connection: Attempts to connect when
directed by a command string received from the
serial port.
Auto Start: Automatically connects to the remote IP
address and port after booting up.
Start Character If Active Connect is set to With Start Character, enter the
start character in this field. The default setting is 0D.
Modem Mode Indi cates the on-screen response type when in Modem
Mode (if Modem Mode is enabled). The default setting is
None.
Endpoint Configuration
Local Port Enter the local port number.
Auto increment for
active connect
Select to auto-increment the local port number for new
outgoing connections. The range of auto-incremented
port numbers is 50,000 to 59,999 and loops back to the
beginning when the maximum range is reached. Disabled
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by default.
Remote Port Enter the remote port number.
Remote Host Enter the IP address of the remote device.
Common Options
Telnet Mode This field is available for configuration only when Active
Connect is set to None. Select Enable to permit Telnet
communication to the UDS2100 unit.
Terminal Name This field is available for configuration only when Telnet
Mode is set to Enable.
Use the terminal name for the Telnet terminal type. Enter
only one name. When this option is enabled, the unit also
reacts to the end of record (EOR) and binary options,
which can be used for applications such as terminal
emulation to IBM hosts.
Connect Response A single character is transmitted to the serial port when
there is a change in connection state. The default setting
is None.
Use Hostlist If this option is set to True, the device server scrolls
through the host list until it connects to a device listed in
the host list table. Once it connects, the unit stops trying
to connect to any others. If this connection fails, the unit
continues to scroll through the table until it connects to
another IP in the host list.
The host list is disabled for Manual Mode and for Modem
Mode. The unit will not accept a data connection from a
remote device when the host list option is enabled.
LED Select Blin k fo r the status LEDs to blink upon connection
or None for no LED output. The default setting is Blink.
Disconnect Mode
On Mdm_Ctrl_In Drop Set to Yes for the network connection to or from the serial
port to drop when modem_control_in (DSR) transitions
from a high state to a low state. The default setting is No.
Hard Disconnect When set to Yes, the TCP connection closes even if the
remote site does not acknowledge the disconnect
request.
With EOT Select Yes to drop the connection when Ctrl-D or Hex 04
is detected. Both Telnet Mode and Disconnect with EOT
must be enabled for Disconnect with EOT to function
properly. Ctrl+D is only detected going from the serial
port to the network. The default setting is No.
Inactivity Timeout Use this parameter to set an inactivity timeout. The unit
drops the connection if there is no activity on the serial
line before the set time expires. Enter time in the format
mm:ss, where m is the number of minutes and s is the
number of seconds. To disable the inactivity timeout,
enter 00:00.
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3. When you are finished, click the OK button.
4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.
Connection Settings - UDP
To configure a channel’s UDP settings:
1. On the main menu, click Connection. The Connection Settings window for the
selected channel displays.
2. In the available fields, enter or modify the following information:
Figure 4-7. UDP Connection Settings
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Connect Protocol
Protocol Select UDP from the drop-down menu.
Datagram Mode
Datagram Type Conf igures the remote IP or network broadcast address
and the remote port. Enter 01 for directed or broadcast
UDP. The default setting is 00.
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Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming UDP datagrams. The
Endpoint Configuration
Local Port Enter the local port number.
Remote Port Enter the port number of the remote device.
Remote Host Enter the IP address of the remote device.
Device Address Table The table is enabled when Datagram Type is set to FD.
3. When you are finished, click the OK button.
4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.
Apply Settings
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default setting is Yes.
Enter values between 1 and 255 to identify units on the
local network of device servers.
Note: Lantronix Tech Support supports Datagram type 01.
Datagram Type FD is for OEM use.
1. To save and apply the configuration changes to the device server, click the
Apply Settings button.
Note: Clicking OK on each page does not change the configuration on the device.
OK tells the UDS2100 what changes to use; Apply Settings makes the changes
permanent and reboots the UDS2100.
Apply Factory Defaults
1. Click the Apply Defaults button to set the device server back to the default
settings. For details see Default Settings on page 59.
2. Click Yes to set factory settings, or click No to cancel.
You must configure the unit so it can communicate on a network with your serial
device. As an alternative to using a web browser, as described in the previous
chapter, you can use the following procedures remotely or locally:
Use a Telnet connection to configure the unit over the network.
Use a terminal or terminal emulation program to access the serial port locally.
The series of prompts at which you enter configuration settings is called Setup
Mode.
Note: Detailed information about other setup methods is available from your
Lantronix Sales Associate.
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
the configuration has been changed and stored.
This chapter tells you how to access Setup Mode and the general procedure for
using it. To complete the configuration, continue with 6: Setup Mode: Server
This chapter explains how to configure the network settings.
Note: Current values display in parentheses.
Server Configuration (Option 0)
The unit’s basic network parameters display when you select Server configuration
(option 0). The IP Address, Set Gateway IP Address, and Netmask fields display
the current values.
Figure 6-1. Network Settings
IP Address : (000) .(000) .(000) .(000)
Set Gateway IP Address (N)
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) (0)
Change telnet config password (N)
IP Address
If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses, enter the IP address manually. The IP
address must be set to a unique value in the network. Enter each octet and press
Enter between each section. The current value displays in parentheses.
IP Address : (000) (000) (000) (000) _
If DHCP is used, the third octet of the IP address sets the BootP/DHCP/AutoIP
options. The following table shows the bits you can manually configure to force the
UDS2100 to disable AutoIP, DHCP, or BootP. To disable an option, set the
appropriate bit.
Table 6-1. BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options
Options Bit
AutoIP 0 1
DHCP 1 2
BootP 2 4
For example, if the third octet is 0.0.5.0, the AutoIP and BootP options are disabled;
only DHCP is enabled. (The value 5 results from adding the binary equivalents of 0
and 2.) This is the most common setting when using DHCP.
Value
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. The
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default setting is N (No), meaning the gateway address has not been set. To set the
gateway address, type Y and enter the address.
Set Gateway IP Address (N) ? Y
Gateway IP addr (000) (000) (000) (000)_
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part
A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for
the host part.
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) (0) _
Note: Class A: 24 bits; Class B: 16 bits; Class C: 8 bits
The unit prompts for the number of host bits to be entered, then calculates the
netmask, which appears in standard decimal-dot notation (for example,
255.255.255.0) when the saved parameters display. The default setting is 0.
Table 6-2. Standard IP Network Netmasks
Network Class Host Bits Netmask
A 24 255.0.0.0
B 16 255.255.0.0
C 8 255.255.255.0
Change Telnet Configuration Password
Setting the Telnet configuration password prevents unauthorized access to the setup
menu through a Telnet connection to port 9999 or through web pages. The password
must have 4 characters. The default setting is N (No).
Figure 6-2. Change Telnet Configuration Password
Change telnet config password (N) ? _
An enhanced password setting (for Telnet access only) of 16 characters is available
under Security Settings (Option 6) on page 57.
Note: You do not need a password to access the Setup Mode window by a
serial connection.
DHCP Name
If a DHCP server has automatically assigned the IP address and network settings,
you can discover the unit by using the DeviceInstaller network search feature or
Monitor Mode (see 10: Monitor Mode).
Note:When you enter Monitor Mode from the serial port with network
connection enabled and issue the NC (Network Communication) command,
you see the unit’s IP configuration.
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There are three methods for assigning DHCP names to the unit.
Default DHCP Name: If you do not change the DHCP name, and you are
using an IP of 0.0.0.0, then the DHCP name defaults to XX.XX.XX.XX
(XXXXXX is the last 6 digits of the MAC address shown on the label on the
bottom/side of the unit). For example, if the MAC address is 00-20-4A-12-3456, then the default DHCP name is C123456.
Custom DHCP Name: You can create your own DHCP name. If you are using
an IP address of 0.0.0.0, then the last option in Server configuration is Change DHCP device name. This option allows you to change the DHCP name to an
alphanumeric name (LTX in our example).
Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) Y
Enter new DHCP device name : LTX
Numeric DHCP Name: You can change the DHCP name by specifying the last
octet of the IP address. When you use this method, the DHCP name is LTXYY
where YY is what you chose for the last octet of the IP address. If the IP
address you specify is 0.0.0.12, then the DHCP name is LTX12. This method
only works with 2 digit numbers (01-99).
This chapter explains how to configure the serial ports.
Notes:
Current values display in parenthesis.
You must enter some values in hexadecimal notation. (See B: Binary to
Hexadecimal Conversions.)
Channel 1 (Option 1)
Note: The procedure is the same for Channel 2 (Option 2).
Select Channel 1 (option 1) from the Change Setup menu to define how the serial
port responds to network and serial communications. The following sections describe
the configurable parameters within the Channel configuration menu.
Figure 7-1. Serial Port Settings
Baudrate
The unit and attached serial device, such as a modem, must agree on a speed or
baud rate to use for the serial connection. Valid baud rates are 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, and 921600
baud.
Baudrate (9600) ? _
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I/F (Interface) Mode
The Interface (I/F) Mode is a bit-coded byte entered in hexadecimal notation. The
default setting is 4C.
I/F Mode (4C) ? _
The following table displays available I/F Mode options:
Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits
for that particular option, which can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.
Table 7-1. Interface Mode Options
I/F Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RS-232C
RS-422/485 4-wire 0 1
RS-485 2-wire 1 1
7 Bit 1 0
8 Bit 1 1
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Figure 7-2. Interface Mode
(1)
0 0
(1)
Flow
No Parity 0 0
Even Parity 1 1
Odd Parity 0 1
1 stop bit 0 1
2 stop bits
2 stop bits are implemented by the software. This might influence performance.
(1)
1 1
The following table demonstrates how to build some common Interface Mode
settings:
Table 7-2. Common Interface Mode Settings
Common I/F Mode Setting Binary Hex
RS-232C, 8-bit, No Parity, 1 stop bit 0100 1100 4C
RS-232C, 7-bit, Even Parity, 1 stop bit 0111 1000 78
RS-485 2-wire, 8-bit, No Parity, 1 stop
bit
RS-422, 8-bit, Odd Parity, 1 stop bit 0101 1101 5D
0100 1111 4F
Flow control sets the local handshaking method for stopping serial input/output. The
default setting is 00.
Flow (00) ? _
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Use the following table to select flow control options:
Port Number
The setting represents the source port number in TCP connections. It is the number
that identifies the channel for remote initiating connections.
Port No (10001) ? _
The default setting for Port 1 is 10001. The range is 1-65535, except for the following
reserved port numbers:
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Table 7-3. Flow Control Options
Flow Control Option Hex
No flow control 00
XON/XOFF flow control 01
Hardware handshake with RTS/CTS lines 02
XON/XOFF pass characters to host 05
Table 7-4. Reserved Port Numbers
Port Numbers Reserved for
1 – 1024 Reserved (well known ports)
9999 Telnet setup
14000-14009 Reserved for Redirector
30704 Reserved (77F0h)
30718 Reserved (77FEh)
Warning: We recommend that you not use the reserved port numbers
for this setting as incorrect operation may result.
Use Port 0 for the outgoing local port to change with each connection. The port range
is 50,000-59,999. Each subsequent connection increments the number by 1 (it wraps
back around to 50,000).
Only use this automatic port increment feature to initiate a connection using TCP. Set
the port to a non-zero value when the unit is in a passive mode or when using UDP
instead of TCP.
Connect Mode
Connect Mode defines how the unit makes a connection, and how it reacts to
incoming connections over the network.
ConnectMode (C0) ? _
Enter Connect Mode options in hexadecimal notation. The default setting is C0.
Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for
that particular option, which can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.
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Table 7-5. Connect Mode Options
Connect Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
a) Incoming Connection
Never accept incoming 0 0 0
Accept with DTR Active 0 1 0
Always Accept 1 1 0
b) Response
Nothing (quiet) 0
Character response (C=connect,
D=disconnect, N=unreachable)
c) Active Startup
No active startup 0 0 0 0
With any character 0 0 0 1
With DTR Active 0 0 1 0
With a specific start character 0 0 1 1
Manual connection 0 1 0 0
Autostart 0 1 0 1
Hostlist 0 0 1 0
d) Datagram Type
Directed UDP 1 1 0 0
e) Modem Mode
No Echo 0 0 1 1
Data Echo & Modem Response
(Numeric)
1
0 1 1 1 1
Data Echo & Modem Response
(Verbose)
Modem Response Only (Numeric) 0 0 1 1 1 1
Modem Response Only (Verbose) 0 0 1 1 1 0
0 1 1 1 0
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a) Incoming Connection
Never Accept Incoming Rejects all extern al connection attempts.
Accept with DTR Active Accepts external connection requests only when the DTR
Always Accept Accepts any incoming connection when a connection is
b) Response
Character Response A single character is transmitted to the serial port when
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input is asserted. Cannot be used with Modem Mode.
not already established. Default setting.
there is a change in connection state:
C = connected, D = disconnected, N = host unreachable.
This option is overridden when the Active Start Modem
Mode or Active Start Host List is in effect. Default setting is
Nothing (quiet).
This option is overridden when the Active Start Modem
Mode or Active Start Host List is in effect. Default setting is
Nothing (quiet).
c) Active Startup
No Active Startup Does not attempt to initiate a connection under any
With Any Character Attempts to connect when any character is received from
With DTR Active Attempts to con nect when the DTR input changes from not
With a Specific Start
Character
Manual Connection Attempts to connect when directed by a command string
circumstance. Default setting.
the serial port.
asserted to asserted.
Attempts to connect when it receives a specific start
character from the serial port. The default start character is
carriage return.
received from the serial port. The first character of the
command string must be a C (ASCII 0x43), and the last
character must be either a carriage return (ASCII 0x0D) or a
line feed (0x0A). No blanks or space characters may be in
the command string. Between the first and last command
string characters must be a full or partial destination IP
address and may be a destination port number.
The IP address must be in standard decimal-dot notation
and may be a partial address, representing the least
significant 1, 2, or 3 bytes of the remote IP address. The
period is required between each pair of IP address numbers.
If present, the port number must follow the IP address, must
be presented as a decimal number in the range 1-65535, and
must be preceded by a forward slash (ASCII 0x2F). The
slash separates the IP address and the port number. If you
omit the port number from a command string, the internally
stored remote port number starts a connection.
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If a partial IP address is presented in a command string, it is
interpreted to be the least significant bytes of the IP address
and uses the internally stored remote IP address to provide
the most significant bytes of the IP address. If the IP
address entered is 0.0.0.0/0, the device server enters
Monitor Mode.
For example, if the remote IP address already configured in
the unit is 129.1.2.3, then an example command string
would be C3/7. (This would connect to 129.1.2.3 and port 7.)
You may also use a different ending for the connection
string. For example, C50.1/23 would connect you to
129.1.50.1 and port 23.
Figure 7-3. Manual Connection Address Example
Command String Result if remote IP is 129.1.2.3 and remote port is 1234
C121.2.4.5/1
C5 Connects to 129.1.2.5, port 1234.
C28.10/12 Connects to 129.1.28.10, port 12.
Complete override; connection is started with host 121.2.4.5,
port 1.
C0.0.0.0/0 Enters Monitor Mode.
Autostart (Automatic
Connection)
Hostlist If you enable this option, the device server scrolls through
If you enable Autostart, the unit automatically connects to
the remote IP address and remote port specified when the
firmware starts.
the hostlist until it connects to a device listed in the hostlist
table. Once it connects, the unit stops trying to connect to
any others. If this connection fails, the unit continues to
scroll through the table until it is able to connect to another
IP in the hostlist. Hostlist supports a minimum of 1 and a
maximum of 12 entries. Each entry contains the IP address
and the port number.
The hostlist is disabled for Manual and Modem Modes. The
unit does not accept a data connection from a remote
device when the hostlist option is enabled.
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Figure 4-7. Hostlist Option
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To enable the hostlist:
1. Enter a Connect Mode of 0x20 (2X), where X is 1-5. 1=start with any character,
2=with active DTR, 3=with carriage return, 4=manual connection, 5=autostart.
The menu shows you a list of current entries already defined in the product.
2. To delete, modify, or add an entry, select Yes. If you enter an IP address of
0.0.0.0, that entry and all others after it are deleted.
3. After completing the hostlist, repeat the previous step if necessary to edit the
hostlist again.
4. For Retrycounter, enter the number of times the Lantronix unit should try to
make a good network connection to a hostlist entry that it has successfully
ARPed. The range is 1-15, with the default set to 3.
5. For Retrytimeout, enter the number of seconds the unit should wait before
failing an attempted connection. The time is stored as units of milliseconds in the
range of 1-65535. The default setting is 250.
d) Datagram Type
Directed UDP When selecting this option, you are prompted for the Datagram
type. Enter 01 for directed or broadcast UDP.
When the UDP option is in effect, the unit never attempts to
initiate a TCP connection because it uses UDP datagrams to send
and receive data.
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e) Modem Mode
In Modem (Emulation) Mode, the unit presents a modem interface to the attached
serial device. It accepts AT-style modem commands and handles the modem signals
correctly.
Normally, there is a modem connected to a local PC and a modem connected to a
remote machine. A user must dial from the local PC to the remote machine,
accumulating phone charges for each connection. Modem Mode allows you to
replace modems with UDS2100s, and to use an Ethernet connection instead of a
phone call. By not having to change communications applications, you avoid
potentially expensive phone calls.
To select Modem Mode, set the Connect Mode to C6 (no echo), D6 (echo with full
verbose), D7 (echo with numeric response), CF (modem responses only, numeric
response), or CE (modem responses only, full verbose).
Note: If the unit is in Modem Mode, and the serial port is idle, the unit can
still accept network TCP connections to the serial port if Connect Mode is set
to C6 (no echo), D6 (echo with full verbose), D7 (echo with numeric
response, CF (modem responses only, numeric response), or CE (modem
responses only, full verbose).
Without Echo In Modem Mode, echo refers to the echo of all of the characters
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entered in command mode; it does not mean to echo data that
is transferred. Quiet Mode (without echo) refers to the modem
not sending an answer to the commands received (or
displaying what was typed).
Data Echo & Modem
Response
Modem Responses
Only
Full Verbose: The unit echoes modem commands and
responds to a command with a message string shown in the
table below.
Numeric Response: The unit echoes modem commands and
responds to a command with a numeric response.
Full Verbose: The unit does not echo modem commands and
responds to a command with a message string shown in the
table below.
Numeric Response: The unit does not echo modem commands
and responds to a command with a numeric response.
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Table 4-11. Modem Mode Messages
Message Meaning
Full Verbose
OK Command was executed without error.
CONNECT A network connection has been established.
NO CARRIER A network connection has been closed.
RING n.n.n.n.
Numeric Response
0 OK
1 Connected
2 Ring
3 No Carrier
4 Error
A remote device, having IP address n.n.n.n, is connecting to this
device.
Received commands must begin with the two-character sequence AT and be
terminated with a carriage return character.
The unit ignores any character sequence received not starting with AT, and only
recognizes and processes single AT-style commands. The unit treats compound AT
commands as unrecognized commands.
If the Full Verbose option is in effect, the unit responds to an unrecognized
command string that is otherwise formatted correctly (begins with AT and ends with
carriage return) with the "OK" message and takes no further action.
If the Numeric Response option is in effect, the unit responds to an unrecognized
command string that is otherwise formatted correctly with a "0" message and takes
no further action.
When an active connection is in effect, the unit transfers data and does not process
commands received from the serial interface.
When a connection is terminated or lost, the unit reverts to command mode.
When an active connection is in effect, the unit terminates the connection if it
receives the following sequence from the attached serial device:
No serial data is received for one second.
The character sequence +++ is received, with no more than one second
between each two characters.
No serial data is received for one second after the last + character. At this time,
the unit responds affirmatively per the selected echo/response mode.
The character string ATH is received terminated with a carriage return. The
unit responds affirmatively according to the selected echo/response mode and
drops the network connection. The serial interface reverts to accepting
command strings.
If this sequence is not followed, the unit remains in data transfer mode.
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Table 7-6. Modem Mode Commands
Modem Mode
Command
ATDTx.x.x.x,pppp
or
ATDTx.x.x.x/pppp
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Function
Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and a remote port
number (pppp).
ATDTx.x.x.x
ATD0.0.0.0
ATD
ATDx.x.x.x
ATH Hangs up the connection (Entered as +++ATH ).
ATS0=n
ATEn
ATVn
Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote
port number defined within the unit.
Forces the unit into Monitor Mode if a remote IP address and
port number are defined within the unit.
Forces the unit into Monitor Mode if a remote IP address and
port number are not defined within the unit.
Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote
port number defined within the unit.
Enables or disables connections from the network going to the
serial port.
n=0 disables the ability to make a connection from the network
to the serial port.
n=1-9 enables the ability to make a connection from the network
to the serial port.
n>1-9 is invalid.
Enables or disables character echo and responses.
n=0 disables character echo and responses.
n=1 enables character echo and responses.
Enables numeric response or full verbose.
n=0 enables numeric response.
n=1 enables full verbose.
Note: The unit recognizes these AT commands as single commands such as
ATE0 or ATV1; it does not recognize compound commands such as ATE0V.
Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode
Send ‘+++’ in Modem Mode (Y) ? _
Disable or enable the UDS2100’s ability to send the escape sequence. The default
setting is Y (Yes) (send the escape sequence).
Auto Increment Source Port
Auto increment source port (N) ? _
Y (Yes) auto increment the source port. The UDS2100 increments the port number
used with each new connection.
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Remote IP Address
This is the destination IP address used with an outgoing connection.
Remote IP Address : (000) (000) (000) (000)_
Note: This option does not display when Hostlist is enabled from the
ConnectMode prompt (see Connect Mode on page 43 for more information).
Remote Port
You must set the remote TCP port number for the unit to make outgoing connections.
This parameter defines the port number on the target host to which a connection is
attempted.
Remote Port (0) ? _
To connect an ASCII terminal to a host using the unit for login purposes, use the
remote port number 23 (Internet standard port number for Telnet services).
Note: This option does not display when Hostlist is enabled from the
ConnectMode prompt (see Connect Mode on page 43 for more information).
7: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration
DisConnMode
This setting determines the conditions under which the unit will cause a network
connection to terminate. The default setting is 00.
DisConnMode (00) ? _
Notes:
In DisConnMode (Disconnect Mode), DTR drop either drops the connection or
is ignored.
All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that
particular option, which can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.
Disconnect Mode Option 7 65 4 3 2 1 0
Disconnect with DTR drop
Ignore DTR 0
Telnet mode and terminal type setup
Channel (port) password
Hard disconnect
Disable hard disconnect 1
State LED off with connection
Disconnect with EOT (^D)
Table 7-7. Disconnect Mode Options
(6)
1
(1)
1
(2)
1
(3)
0
(4)
1
(5)
1
(1) The UDS sends the "Terminal Type" upon an outgoing connection.
(2) A password is required for a connection to the serial port from the network.
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(3) The TCP connection closes even if the remote site does not acknowledge the
disconnection.
(4) When there is a network connection to or from the serial port, the state LED turns off
instead of blinking.
(5) When Ctrl+D or Hex 04 is detected, the connection is dropped. Both Telnet Mode
and Discon nect with EOT must be enabled for Disconnect with EOT to function
properly. Ctrl+D is only detected going from the serial port to the network.
(6) When DTR transitions from a high state to a low state, the network connection to or
from the serial port drops.
Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)
Using this parameter, you can control line handling and network buffers with
connection startup and disconnect. The default setting is 00.
FlushMode (00) ? _
You can also select between two different packing algorithms.
Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for
that particular option, which can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.
Table 7-8. Flush Mode Options
Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Input Buffer (Serial to Network)
Clear with a connection initiated from the device to the network 1
Clear with a connection initiated from the network to the device 1
Clear when the network connection to or from the de vice is
disconnected
Output Buffer (Network to Serial)
Clear with a connection initiated from the device to the network 1
Clear with a connection initiated from the network to the device 1
Clear when the network connection to or from the de vice is
disconnected
The packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent to the network. The
standard algorithm is optimized for applications in which the unit is used in a local
environment, allowing for very small delays for single characters, while keeping the
packet count low. The alternate packing algorithm minimizes the packet count on the
network and is especially useful in applications in a routed Wide Area Network
(WAN). Adjusting parameters in this mode can economize the network data stream.
Pack control settings are enabled in Flush Mode. Set this value to 00 if you do not
need specific functions.
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Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for
that particular option, which can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.
Send Characters
2-Byte Send Character Sequence 1
Send Immediately After Send chars 1
Packing Interval
Packing Interval defines how long the unit should wait before sending accumulated
characters. This wait period is between successive network segments containing
data. For alternate packing, the default interval is 12 ms.
Trailing Characters
In some applications, CRC, Checksum, or other trailing characters follow the end-ofsequence character; this option helps to adapt frame transmission to the frame
boundary. The default setting is 00 (none).
Send Characters
If 2-Byte Send Character Sequence is enabled, the unit interprets the
sendchars as a 2-byte sequence; if this option is not enabled, the unit
interprets them independently. The default setting is 0 (disabled).
If Send Immediately After Characters is not set, any characters already in
the serial buffer are included in the transmission after a "transmit" condition is
found. If this option is set, the unit sends immediately after recognizing the
transmit condition (sendchar or timeout). The default setting is 0.
Note: A transmission might occur if status information needs to be
exchanged or an acknowledgment needs to be sent.
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DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout)
Use this parameter to set an inactivity timeout. The unit drops the connection if there
is no activity on the serial line before the set time expires. Enter time in the format
mm:ss, where m is the number of minutes and s is the number of seconds.
DisConnTime (00:00) ?:
To disable the inactivity timeout, enter 00:00. Range is 0 (disabled) to 5999 seconds
(99 minutes, 59 seconds). Default setting is 0.
Send Characters
Enter up to two characters in hexadecimal representation in sendchar.
SendChar 1 (00) ? _
SendChar 2 (00) ? _
If the unit receives a character on the serial line that matches one of these
characters, it sends the character immediately, along with any awaiting characters, to
the TCP connection. This action minimizes the response time for specific protocol
characters on the serial line (for example, ETX, EOT). Setting the first sendchar to 00
disables the recognition of the characters. Alternatively, the unit can interpret two
characters as a sequence (see Pack Control on page 52). The default setting is 00.
7: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration
Telnet Terminal Type
This parameter displays only if you enabled the terminal type option in Disconnect
Mode. With this option enabled, you can use the terminal name for the Telnet
terminal type. Enter only one name.
With terminal type option enabled, the unit also reacts to the EOR (end of record) and
binary options, useful for applications like terminal emulation to IBM hosts.
Channel (Port) Password
This parameter appears only if the channel (port) password option is enabled in
Disconnect Mode. With this option enabled, you can set a password on the serial
port. There is no default password.
Note: You can change these settings using Telnet or serial connections only,
not on the Web Manager.
Caution: Changing the expert settings can drastically affect the
performance and access to the product. These settings should only be
changed by an experienced network administrator.
Figure 8-1. Expert Settings
The default settings are listed below:
TCP Keepalive time in s
(1s – 65s; 0s=disable)
ARP Cache timeout in s
(1s – 600s)
45
600
Disable Monitor Mode @
bootup
HTTP Port Number
(1-65535)
MTU Size (512 – 1400)
Enable alternate MAC
Ethernet connection type
Enabled
80
0 (resulting in an operational value of 1400)
Disabled (OEM use only)
0 (resulting in auto-negotiation)
TCP Keepalive time in seconds
This option allows you to change how many seconds the unit waits during a silent
connection before attempting to see if the currently connected network device is still
on the network. If the unit gets no response, it drops that connection. The default
setting is 45.
TCP Keepalive time in s (1s – 65s; 0s=disable): (45)? _
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ARP Cache timeout in seconds
Whenever the unit communicates with another device on the network, it adds an
entry into its ARP table. The ARP Cache timeout option allows you to define how
many seconds (1-600) the unit will wait before timing out this table. The default
setting is 600.
ARP Cache timeout in s (1s – 65s; 0s=disable): (600)? _
Disable Monitor Mode at bootup
This option allows you to disable all entries into Monitor Mode during startup, except
for the ‘xxx’ sequence. This prevents entry using yyy, zzz, xx1, and yy1 key
sequences (only during the bootup sequence). The default for Monitor Mode at
bootup is N (No). (See 10: Monitor Mode.)
Monitor Mode @ bootup : enabled
HTTP Port Number
This option allows the configuration of the web server port number. The valid range is
1-65535. The default HTTP port number is 80.
8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings
HTTP Port Number : (80) ? _
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.
MTU Size: (1400) ? _
Enable alternate MAC
If necessary, enable the alternate MAC address (if specified in the OEM setup
record). The default setting is N (No).
Enable alternate MAC (N) ? _
Ethernet connection type
The UDS2100 allows for the Ethernet speed and duplex to be manually configured.
Enter 0 for auto-negotiation (default). To select the speed and duplex, enter one of
the following: 2 (10Mbit/half duplex), 3 (10Mbit/full duplex), 4 (100Mbit/half duplex), or
5 (100Mbit/full duplex).
Ethernet connection type: (0) ? _
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Security Settings (Option 6)
You can change security settings by means of Telnet or serial connections only, not
on the Web Manager. We recommend that you set security over the dedicated
network or over the serial setup to prevent eavesdropping.
Caution: Disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE will prevent users
from accessing the setup menu from the network. Disabling Port 77FE
also disables the Web Manager from configuring the device.
Select 7 to configure security settings.
Figure 8-2. Security Settings
8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings
Disable SNMP
This setting allows you to disable the SNMP protocol on the unit for security reasons.
The default setting is N (No).
Disable SNMP (N) ? _
SNMP Community Name
The SNMP Community Name is a required field for NMS to read or write to a device.
Enter a string of 1 to 13 characters. The default setting is public.
SNMP Community Name (public): _
Disable Telnet Setup
Note: If you choose to disable this option, keep in mind that disabling both
Telnet Setup and Port 77FE will prevent users from accessing the setup
menu from the network.
This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables access to
Setup Mode by Telnet (port 9999). It only allows access locally using the web pages
and the serial port of the unit.
Disable Telnet Setup (N) ? _
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Disable TFTP Firmware Update
This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables the use of
TFTP to perform network firmware upgrades. With this option, you can download
firmware upgrades over the serial port using DeviceInstaller’s Recover Firmware
procedure. (See 9: Firmware Upgrades.)
Disable TFTP Firmware Update (N) : _
Disable Port 77FE (Hex)
Note: If you choose to disable this option, keep in mind that disabling both
Telnet Setup and Port 77FE will prevent users from accessing the setup
menu from the network.
Port 77FE is a setting that allows DeviceInstaller, Web Manager, and custom
programs to configure the unit remotely. You may wish to disable this capability for
security purposes.
Disable Port 77FEh (N) ? _
The default setting is the N (No) option, which enables remote configuration. You can
configure the unit by using DeviceInstaller, web pages, Telnet, or serial configuration.
8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings
The Y (Yes) option disables remote configuration and web sites.
Disable Web Server
This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables the web
server.
Disable Web Server (N) ? _
Disable Web Setup
The Y (Yes) option disables configuration using the Web Manager. This setting
defaults to the N (No) option.
Disable Web Setup (N) ? _
Disable ECHO Ports
This setting controls whether port 7 echoes characters it receives. The default setting
is Y (Yes), which disables ECHO ports.
Disable ECHO ports (Y) ? _
Enable Enhanced Password
This setting defaults to the N (No) option, which allows you to set a 4-character
password that protects Setup Mode by means of Telnet and web pages. The Y (Yes)
option allows you to set an extended security password of 16-characters for
protecting Telnet and Web Page access.
Enable Enhanced Password (N) ? _
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8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings
Default Settings (Option 7)
Select 7 to reset the unit’s Channel 1 configuration and expert settings to the default
settings. The server configuration settings for IP address, gateway IP address, and
netmask remain unchanged. The configurable pins’ settings also remain unchanged.
Following are the specific settings that this option changes:
Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration Defaults
Baudrate 9600
I/F Mode 4C (1 stop bit, no parity, 8 bit, RS-232C)
Own TCP port number 10001
Connect Mode C0 (always accept incoming connection; no
active connection startup)
Hostlist retry counter 3
Hostlist retry timeout 250 (msec)
Start character for serial channel 1 0x0D (CR)
All other parameters 0
Expert Settings Defaults
TCP Keepalive time in s 45
ARP Cache timeout in s 600
Disable Monitor Mode @ bootup No
HTTP Port Number
(1-65535)
MTU Size (512 – 1400) 0 (resulting in an operational value of 1400)
Enable alternate MAC No ( for OEM use only)
Ethernet Connection Type 0 (auto-negotiate)
Security Settings Defaults
Disable SNMP No
SNMP community name public
Disable Telnet setup No
80
Disable TFTP Firmware Update No
Disable Port 77FEh No
Disable Web Server No
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Disable Web Setup No
Disable ECHO ports Yes
Enable Enhanced Password No
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Obtaining Firmware
You can obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the
Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com
(ftp.lantronix.com
Reloading Firmware
There are several ways to update the unit's internal operational code (*.ROM): using
DeviceInstaller (the preferred way), using TFTP, or using the serial port. You can also
update the unit's internal Web interface (*.COB) using TFTP or DeviceInstaller.
Here are typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the latest
versions and release notes.
ROM File COB
UDS2100_6102.rom UDS2100_webm_1403.cob
Please refer to the DeviceInstaller online Help for information about reloading
firmware using DeviceInstaller. The other methods are discussed below.
).
Table 9-1. Firmware Files
) or by using anonymous FTP
Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface
To download new firmware from a computer:
1. Use a TFTP client to send a binary file to the unit (*.ROM to upgrade the unit's
internal operational code and *.COB to upgrade its internal Web interface).
Note: TFTP requires the .ROM (binary) version of the unit's internal
operational code.
2. In the TFTP server field, enter the IP address of the unit being upgraded.
3. Select Upload operation and Binary format.
4. Enter the full path of the firmware file in the Local file name field.
5. In the Remote file name field, enter the current internal operational code (U4) or
WEB1 to WEB19 for the internal Web interface.
6. Click the Upload Now button to transfer the file to the unit.
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Figure 9-1. TFTP Window
After the firmware has been loaded and stored, which takes approximately 8 seconds
to complete, the unit performs a power reset.
Using TFTP: Command Line Interface
To download new firmware from a computer:
1. Enter the following from a TFTP command line interface:
tftp –i <ip address> put <local filename> <destination file name>
The following examples demonstrate the TFTP command sequence to download
the .rom file and the .cob file:
tftp –i 192.168.1.111 put UDS2100_6102.rom U4
tftp –i 192.168.1.111 put UDS2100_webm_1403.cob WEB4
2. In the Remote file name field, enter the current internal operational code (U4) or
WEB1 to WEB19 for the internal Web interface.
Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller
If for some reason the firmware is damaged, you can recover the firmware file by
using DeviceInstaller to download the *.ROM file over the serial port.
To recover firmware:
1. Connect the COM interface of your PC to serial port 1 of the unit.
2. Start DeviceInstaller. If your PC has more than one network adapter, a message
displays. Select an adapter and click OK.
3. From the Tools menu, select Advanced/Recover Firmware. The Serial Port
Firmware Upgrade window displays.
4. For Port on PC, enter the COM port on the PC that is connected to the serial
port of the Lantronix unit.
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5. For Device Model, be sure the appropriate device (e.g., UDS2100)
displays.
6. For Firmware File, click the Browse button and go to the location where the
firmware file resides.
Note: Make sure the UDS2100 on which you are recovering firmware is connected to
this selected port on your PC.
7. Click OK to download the file.
8. When prompted, reset the device. Status messages and a progress bar at the
bottom of the screen show the progress of the file transfer. When the file transfer
completes, the message “Successful, Click OK to Close” displays.
9. Click the OK button to complete this procedure.
Note For more information, see Recovering Firmware in the DeviceInstaller
online Help.
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Monitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes.
There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally using the serial port or remotely
using the network.
Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port
To enter Monitor Mode locally:
1. Follow the same steps used for setting the serial configuration parameters
(see Serial Port on page 36).
2. Instead of typing three x keys, however:
a) Type zzz (or xx1) to enter Monitor Mode with network connections.
b) Type yyy (or yy1) to enter Monitor Mode without network connections.
A 0> prompt indicates that you have successfully entered Monitor Mode.
Entering Monitor Mode Using the Network Port
To enter Monitor Mode using a Telnet connection:
1. Establish a Telnet session to the configuration port (9999).
2. Type M (upper case) immediately.
A 0> prompt indicates that you have successfully entered Monitor Mode.
Monitor Mode Commands
The following commands are available in Monitor Mode. Many commands have an IP
address as an optional parameter (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). If you enter the IP address, the
command is applied to another unit with that IP address. If you do not enter the IP
address, the command is executed locally.
Note: All commands must be in capital letters.Responses to some of the
commands are in Intel Hex format.
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Table 10-1. Monitor Mode Commands
Command Command Name Function
VS x.x.x.x Version Queries software header record (16 bytes) of
unit with IP address x.x.x.x.
GC x.x.x.x Get Configuration Gets configuration of unit with IP address
x.x.x.x as hex records (120 bytes).
SC x.x.x.x Send Configuration Sets configuration of unit with IP address
x.x.x.x from hex records.
PI x.x.x.x Ping Pings unit with IP address x.x.x.x to check
device status.
AT ARP Table Shows the unit’s ARP table entries.
TT TCP Connection
from memory page
S0, S1,...,Se, Sf Set configuration to
memory page
GM Get MAC address Shows the unit's 6-byte MAC address.
SS Set Security record Sets the Security record without the encryption
Shows all incoming and outgoing TCP
connections.
Shows the unit’s IP configuration.
Gets a memory page of configuration
information from the device.
Sets a memory page of configuration
information on the device.
key and length parameters. The entire record
must still be written, but the encryption-specific
bytes do not need to be provided (they can be
null since they are not overwritten).
Note: Entering any of the commands listed above generates one of the
following command response codes:
Table 7-2. Command Response Codes
Response Meaning
0> OK; no error
1> No answer from remote device
2> Cannot reach remote device or no
This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to
contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while
diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may display. When
troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network
cable, and serial cable) are secure.
Note: Some unexplained errors might be caused by duplicate IP addresses on the
network. Make sure that your unit's IP address is unique.
When troubleshooting the following problems, make sure that the UDS2100 is
powered up. Confirm that you are using a good network connection.
LEDs
The following LEDs are on the top of the UDS2100:
Power / Diagnostic (Blue)
RX Serial 1 Activity LED (Green)
TX Serial 1 Activity LED (Yellow)
RX Serial 2 Activity LED (Green)
TX Serial 2 Activity LED (Yellow)
The following LEDs are on the RJ45 Ethernet connector:
Ethernet Link LED on the left (Bi-color, 10Mbps = Yellow, 100 Mbps = Green)
Ethernet Activities LED on the right (Bi-color, Half Duplex = Yellow, Full
Duplex = Green)
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Figure 11-1. Diagnostic, Power, and Serial Port LEDs
Table 11-1. UDS2100 LEDs
LEDs Meaning
Steady On = Power OK
Power/Diagnostic (Blue)
RX Serial 1 Activity LED (Green)
TX Serial 1 Activity LED (Yellow)
RX Serial 2 Activity LED (Green)
TX Serial 2 Activity LED (Yellow)
Ethernet Link LED on the left (Bi-color)
Ethernet Activity LED on the right (Bicolor)
Blinking 2x = No DHCP response
Blinking 2x = Setup Menu active
Off = No data activity
Blinking = Data being received by UDS2100 on channel 1
Off = No data activity
Blinking = data being transmitted from UDS2100 on channel 1
Off = No data activity
Blinking = data being received by UDS2100 on channel 2
Off = No data activity
Blinking = Data being transmitted from UDS2100 on channel 2
Off = No Ethernet link established
Solid Yellow = 10Mbps Ethernet link established
Solid Green = 100 Mbps Ethernet Link established
Off = No data activity
Blinking Yellow = Half Duplex data activity
Blinking Green = Full Duplex data activity
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Problems and Error Messages
Table 11-2. Problems and Error Messages
Problem/Message Reason Solution
When you issue the ARP –S
command in Windows, the "ARP
entry addition failed: 5" message
displays.
Your currently logged-in
user does not have the
correct rights to use this
command on this PC.
Have someone from your IT
department log you in with
sufficient rights.
When you attempt to assign an
IP address to the unit by the ARP
method, the "Press Enter to go
into Setup Mode" error
"(described below) message
displays. Now when you Telnet
to the device server, the
connection fails.
When you Telnet to port 9999,
the "Press Enter to go into Setup
Mode" message displays.
However, nothing happens when
you press Enter, or your
connection is closed.
When you Telnet to port 1 to
assign an IP address to the
device server, the Telnet window
does not respond for a long time.
When you Telnet to port 1
on the device server, you
are only assigning a
temporary IP address.
When you Telnet into port
9999 and do not press
Enter quickly, the device
server reboots, causing it
to lose the IP address.
You did not press Enter
quickly enough. You only
have 5 seconds to press
Enter before the
connection is closed.
You may have entered the
Ethernet address
incorrectly with the ARP
command.
Telnet back to Port 1. Wait for it
to fail, then Telnet to port 9999
again. Make sure you press
Enter quickly.
Telnet to port 9999 again, but
press Enter as soon as you see
the "Press Enter to go into
Setup Mode" message.
Confirm that the Ethernet
address that you entered with
the ARP command is correct.
The Ethernet address may only
include numbers 0-9 and letters
A-F. In Windows and usually in
Unix, the segments of the
Ethernet address are separated
by dashes. In some forms of
Unix, the Ethernet address is
segmented with colons.
The IP address you are
trying to assign is not on
your logical subnet.
The device server may not
be plugged into the
network properly.
Confirm that your PC has an IP
address and that it is in the
same logical subnet that you
are trying to assign to the
device server.
Make sure that the Link LED is
lit. If the Link LED is not lit, then
the device server is not
properly plugged into the
network.
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Problem/Message Reason Solution
When you try to assign an IP
with DeviceInstaller, you get the
following :
"No response from device!
Verify the IP, Hardware
Address and Network Class.
Please try again."
The cause is most likely
one of the following:
The hardware address you
specified is incorrect.
The IP address you are
trying to assign is not a
valid IP for your logical
subnet.
You did not choose the
correct subnet mask.
Double-check the parameters
that you specified.
Note: You cannot assign an IP
address to a device server
through a router.
The device server is not
communicating with the serial
device to which it is attached.
When you try to enter the setup
mode on the device server using
the serial port, you get no
response.
You can ping the device server,
but not Telnet to the device
server on port 9999.
The most likely reason is
the wrong serial settings
were chosen.
The issue is most likely
something covered in the
previous problem, or
possibly, you have Caps
Lock on.
There may be an IP
address conflict on your
network
You are not Telneting to
port 9999.
The Telnet configuration
port (9999) is disabled
within the device server
security settings.
The serial settings for the serial
device and the device server
must match. The default serial
settings for the device server
are RS-232, 9600 baud, 8
character bits, no parity, 1 stop
bit, no flow control.
Double-check everything in the
problem above. Confirm that
Caps Lock is not on.
Turn the device server off and
then issue the following
commands at the DOS prompt
of your computer:
ARP -D X.X.X.X (X.X.X.X is the
IP of the device server).
PING X.X.X.X (X.X.X.X is the IP
of the device server).
If you get a response, then
there is a duplicate IP address
on the network. If you do not
get a response, use the serial
port to verify that Telnet is not
disabled.
With DeviceInstaller, you get the
"Wrong Password " error when
you try to upgrade the firmware.
The file you are attempting
to load is the incorrect
firmware file for the UDS.
Download the correct firmware
file from the Lantronix website.
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Problem/Message Reason Solution
The device server appears to be
set up correctly, but you are not
communicating with your device
attached to the device server
across the network.
If you are sure that the
serial port setting is
correct, then you may not
be connecting to the
correct socket of the
device server.
Another possibility is that
the device server is not set
up correctly to make a
good socket connection to
the network.
Use the Connect Mode option
C0 for making a connection to
the UDS from the network. Use
Connect Mode option C1 or C5
for a connection to the network
from the UDS.
When connecting to the Web
Manager within the device
server, the "No Connection With
The Device Server" message
displays.
Your computer is not able
to connect to port 30718
(77FEh) on the device
server.
Make sure that port 30718
(77FEh) is not blocked with any
router that you are using on the
network. Also, make sure that
port 77FEh is not disabled
within the Security settings of
the device server.
Technical Support
If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this chapter, or if you are
unable to fix the error,you have the following options:
To check our online knowledge base or send a question to Technical Support, go to
The UDS2100 has two male DB9 DTE serial ports that support RS-232C/RS-422 (4wire)/RS-485 (2-wire) serial standards up to 230 Kbps (and up to 921 Kbps if high
performance is selected).
Figure 12-1. Serial Interface
Male DB9 Serial Ports
Male DB9 Serial Ports
Serial Connector Pinouts
The two Male DB9 DTE connectors provide an RS-232C/RS-422 (4-wire)/
RS-485 (2-wire) interface. The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, no
parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.
Figure 12-2. DB9 Male RS232 Serial DTE Connector
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Network Port
The unit's back panel contains a 9-30VDC power plug and an RJ45 (10/100)
Ethernet port.
RJ45 Ethernet Port Reset Button Power Plug
Reset Button
You can reset the unit to factory defaults, including clearing the network settings (IP
address, gateway, and netmask are set to 00s).
To reset the unit to factory defaults:
12: Connections and Pinouts
Figure 12-3. Network Interface
1. Place the end of a paper clip or similar object into the reset opening and press for
a minimum of 3 seconds.
2. Release the button and remove the paper clip. The firmware restores factory
default settings to the configuration and invokes a reset (internally).
Ethernet Connector Pinouts
Power Plug
Power input on the power plug is 9-30 VDC (center +)
(1.8W maximum power).
System Software DeviceInstaller, Windows® 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP-based configuration
LEDs Power
ModBus TCP, ModBus ASCII/RTU, DF1 Multi-Master (IAP version only)
SNMP (read only)
Serial login
Telnet login
DeviceInstaller software
software
Com Port Redirector, Windows® 98/NT/2000/XP-based virtual com port
software
10/100 Mb Link on RJ45
10/100 Activity on RJ45
Diagnostic
RX Serial 1 Activity
TX Serial 1 Activity
RX Serial 2 Activity
TX Serial 2 Activity
Emissions FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A Radiated Emissions 30MHz – 1000MHz
ICES-003 Issue 4 February 2004 Class A Radiated Emissions 30MHz –
1000MHz
AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006 Class A Radiated Emissions 30MHz – 1000MHz
EN55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2003 Class A Radiated Emissions 30MHz –
1000MHz
VCCI V-3/2006.04 Class A Radiated Emissions 30MHz – 1000MHz
EN61000-3-2: 2000 Class A Harmonic Current Emissions
EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 Fluctuations and Flicker
(1KHz)
IEC_61000-4-8: 1993 Magnetic Field Immunity 50Hz 1.0 Arms/m
IEC_61000-4-11: 1994 Voltage Dips and Interrupts (>95%, 0.5 periods), (30%,
25 periods), (>95%, 250 periods)
Isolation Designed with protections against transients and ESD for use under harsh
environments
Serial Port: 15 KV ESD protection on RS232 and RS422/485 transceivers
Power Input: Up to non-repeated 600 W 10/100 usec pulse protection against
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Category Description
transient over voltages
Ethernet Port: 1500 VAC isolation shielded with shield connected to chassis
Earlier chapters describe how to assign a static IP address using DeviceInstaller,
Web Manager, and Setup Mode (through a Telnet or serial connection). This section
covers other methods for assigning an IP address over the network.
DHCP
The unit ships with a default IP address of 0.0.0.0, which automatically enables
DHCP. If a DHCP server exists on the network, it provides the unit with an
IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask when the unit boots up.
You can use the DeviceInstaller software to search the network for the DHCPassigned IP address and add it to the list of devices retrieved.
Note: This DHCP address does not appear in the unit’s Setup Mode or in
Web Manager. You can determine your unit’s DHCP-assigned IP address in
Monitor Mode. When you enter Monitor Mode from the serial port with
network connection enabled and issue the NC (Network Communication)
command, you see the unit’s IP configuration.
AutoIP
The unit ships with a default IP address of 0.0.0.0, which automatically enables
Auto IP within the unit. AutoIP is an alternative to DHCP that allows hosts to obtain
an IP address automatically in smaller networks that may not have a DHCP server. A
range of IP addresses (from 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.1) has been explicitly
reserved for AutoIP-enabled devices. Do not use this range of Auto IP addresses
over the Internet.
If your unit cannot find a DHCP server, and you have not manually assigned an
IP address to it, the unit automatically selects an address from the AutoIP
reserved range. Then, your unit sends out a (ARP) request to other nodes on
the same network to see whether the selected address is being used.
If the selected address is not in use, then the unit uses it for local subnet
communication.
If another device is using the selected IP address, the unit selects another
address from the AutoIP range and reboots. After reboot, the unit sends out
another ARP request to see if the selected address is in use, and so on.
AutoIP does not replace DHCP. The unit continues to look for a DHCP server on the
network. If it finds a DHCP server, the unit switches to the DHCP server-provided
address and reboots.
Note: If a DHCP server is found, but it denies the request for an IP address,
the unit does not attach to the network, but waits and retries.
AutoIP can be disabled by setting the unit’s IP address to 0.0.1.0. This setting
enables DHCP but disables AutoIP.
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BOOTP
Similar to DHCP, but for smaller networks. Automatically assigns the IP address for a
specific duration of time.
ARP and Telnet
If the unit has no IP address, you can use Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
method from UNIX and Windows-based systems to assign a temporary IP address.
To assign a temporary IP address:
1. On a UNIX or Windows-based host, create an entry in the host's ARP table
using the intended IP address and the hardware address of the unit (on the
product label on the bottom of the unit).
arp -s 191.12.3.77 00-20-4a-xx-xx-xx (Windows)
Note: For the ARP command to work on Windows 95, the ARP table
on the PC must have at least one IP address defined other than its
own.
A: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP Address
arp -s 191.12.3.77 00:20:4a:xx:xx:xx (Unix)
2. If you are using Windows 95, type ARP -A at the DOS command prompt to
verify that there is at least one entry in the ARP table. If the local machine is
the only entry, ping another IP address on your network to build a new entry
in the ARP table; the IP address must be a host other than the machine on
which you are working. Once there is at least one additional entry in the ARP
table, use the following command to ARP an IP address to the unit:
arp -s 191.12.3.77 00-20-4a-xx-xx-xx
3. Open a Telnet connection to port 1. The connection fails quickly, but the unit
temporarily changes its IP address to the one designated in this step.
telnet 191.12.3.77 1
4. Open a Telnet connection to port 9999, and press Enter within five seconds
to go into Setup Mode. If you wait longer than five seconds, the unit reboots.
telnet 191.12.3.77 9999
Note: The IP address you just set is temporary and reverts to the default
value when the unit’s power is reset, unless you configure the unit with a
static IP address and store the changes permanently.
Many of the unit’s configuration procedures require assembling a series of options
(represented as bits) into a complete command (represented as a byte). Convert the
resulting binary value to a hexadecimal representation.
Converting Binary to Hexadecimal
Following are two simple ways to convert binary numbers to hexadecimals.
Conversion Table
Hexadecimal digits have values ranging from 0 to F, which are represented as 0-9, A
(for 10), B (for 11), etc. To convert a binary value (for example, 0100 1100) to a
hexadecimal representation, the upper and lower four bits are treated separately,
resulting in a two-digit hexadecimal number (in this case, 4C). Use the following table
to convert values from binary to hexadecimal.
Decimal Binary Hex
0 0000 0
1 0001 1
2 0010 2
3 0011 3
4 0100 4
5 0101 5
6 0110 6
7 0111 7
8 1000 8
9 1001 9
10 1010 A
11 1011 B
12 1100 C
13 1101 D
14 1110 E
15 1111 F
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Scientific Calculator
Another simple way to convert binary to hexadecimals is to use a scientific calculator,
such as the one available on Windows’ operating systems. For example:
1. On the Windows’ Start menu, click ProgramsAccessoriesCalculator.
2. On the View menu, select Scientific. The scientific calculator displays.
3. Select Bin (Binary), and type the number to convert.
B: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions
4. Click Hex. The hexadecimal value displays.
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CC:: WWaarrrraannttyy
Lantronix warrants each Lantronix product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS after the date of shipment. During this
period, if a customer is unable to resolve a product problem and Lantronix Technical
Support determines the product is defective, a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
will be issued. Following receipt of an RMA number, the customer shall return the
product to Lantronix, freight prepaid. Upon verification of warranty, Lantronix will -- at
its option -- repair or replace the product and return it to the customer freight prepaid.
If the product is not under warranty, the customer may have Lantronix repair the unit
on a fee basis or return it. No services are handled at the customer's site under this
warranty. This warranty is voided if the customer uses the product in an unauthorized
or improper way, or in an environment for which it was not designed.
Lantronix warrants the media containing its software product to be free from defects
and warrants that the software will operate substantially according to Lantronix
specifications for a period of 60 DAYS after the date of shipment. The customer will
ship defective media to Lantronix. Lantronix will ship the replacement media to the
customer.
In no event will Lantronix be responsible to the user in contract, in tort (including
negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental or
consequential damage or loss of equipment, plant or power system, cost of capital,
loss of profits or revenues, cost of replacement power, additional expenses in the use
of existing software, hardware, equipment or facilities, or claims against the user by
its employees or customers resulting from the use of the information,
recommendations, descriptions and safety notations supplied by Lantronix. Lantronix
liability is limited (at its election) to:
* * * *
Refund of buyer's purchase price for such affected products (without interest)
Repair or replacement of such products, provided that the buyer follows the
above procedures.
There are no understandings, agreements, representations or warranties, express or
implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
other than those specifically set out above or by any existing contract between the
parties. Any such contract states the entire obligation of Lantronix. The contents of
this document shall not become part of or modify any prior or existing agreement,
commitment, or relationship.
For details on the Lantronix warranty replacement policy, please go to our Web site
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Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Declares that the following product:
Product Name Model: UDS2100 Device Server
Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents:
Safety
UL 60950-1
CSA 22.2. No 60950-1-03
EN 60950-1
TUV
VCCI
C-TICK
Electromagnetic Emissions
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A
ICES-003 Issue 4 February 2004 Class A
AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2006 Class A
EN55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2003 CLASS A
EN61000-3-2: 2000 Class A
EN61000-3-3: 1995 +A1: 2001
VCCI
V-3/2006.04 Class A
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. Operation of this equipment of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at user own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil num′erique de la classe A est conforme ′a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada
The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC
and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
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.
Manufacturer’s Contact
Director of Quality Assurance, Lantronix
15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Tel: 949-453-3990
Fax: 949-453-3995
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Index
Applications, 9
ARP and Telnet, 77
AutoIP, 15, 76
Binary to hexadecimal conversions, 78
BOOTP, 15, 77