Lantronix XPORT PROTM 900-560 User Manual
XPort Pro User Guide
Part Number 900-560
Revision A September 2009
Copyright & Trademark
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Technical Support
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Disclaimer & Revisions
Note:
This product has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC and EN55022:1998 Rules when properly enclosed
and grounded. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
radio interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with
this guide, may cause interference to radio communications.
The information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes
no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this guide.
For the latest revision of this product document, please check our online
documentation at
Revision History
Date Rev. Comments
September 2009 A Initial Document
www.lantronix.com/support/documentation.html.
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Contents
Copyright & Trademark.................................................................................................2
Contacts........................................................................................................................2
Disclaimer & Revisions.................................................................................................2
Revision History............................................................................................................2
Figures..........................................................................................................................7
1. Using This Guide 10
Purpose and Audience................................................................................................10
Summary of Chapters.................................................................................................10
Additional Documentation...........................................................................................12
2. Introduction 13
Key Features...............................................................................................................13
Applications.................................................................................................................13
Protocol Support .........................................................................................................14
Evolution OS™ ...........................................................................................................14
Additional Features.....................................................................................................15
Modem Emulation _______________________________________________ 15
Web-Based Configuration and Troubleshooting ________________________ 15
Command-Line Interface (CLI)______________________________________ 15
VIP Access_____________________________________________________ 15
SNMP Management______________________________________________ 15
XML-Based Architecture and Device Control___________________________ 15
Really Simple Syndication (RSS)____________________________________ 15
Enterprise-Grade Security _________________________________________ 16
Terminal Server/Device Management ________________________________ 16
Troubleshooting Capabilities _______________________________________ 16
Configuration Methods................................................................................................17
Addresses and Port Numbers.....................................................................................17
Hardware Address _______________________________________________ 17
IP Address _____________________________________________________ 17
Port Numbers ___________________________________________________ 18
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Product Information Label...........................................................................................18
3. Using DeviceInstaller 19
Accessing XPort Pro using DeviceInstaller ................................................................19
Device Details Summary.............................................................................................20
4. Configuration Using Web Manager 22
Accessing Web Manager through a Web Browser.....................................................22
Web Manager Page Components ..............................................................................24
Navigating the Web Manager .....................................................................................25
Device Status Page ....................................................................................................27
5. Network Settings 28
Network Settings.........................................................................................................28
Network 1 (eth0) Interface Status ___________________________________ 28
Network 1 (eth0) Interface Configuration______________________________ 29
Network 1 Ethernet Link___________________________________________ 31
6. Line, Tunnel, Terminal, and Host Settings 33
Line Settings ...............................................................................................................33
Line 1 Statistics _________________________________________________ 33
Line 1 Configuration ______________________________________________ 34
Line 1 Command Mode ___________________________________________ 35
Tunnel Settings...........................................................................................................37
Tunnel 1 – Statistics______________________________________________ 38
Serial Settings __________________________________________________ 38
Packing Mode___________________________________________________ 40
Accept Mode____________________________________________________ 42
Connect Mode __________________________________________________ 44
Disconnect Mode ________________________________________________ 48
Modem Emulation _______________________________________________ 49
Terminal Settings........................................................................................................51
Line Terminal Configuration ________________________________________ 51
Network Terminal Configuration_____________________________________ 52
Host Configuration _______________________________________________ 54
7. Configurable Pin Manager 55
CPM: Configurable Pins..............................................................................................55
Current Configuration_____________________________________________ 56
CPM: Groups ___________________________________________________ 58
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8. Services Settings 61
DNS Configuration......................................................................................................61
PPP Configuration ......................................................................................................61
SNMP Configuration...................................................................................................63
FTP Configuration.......................................................................................................65
TFTP Configuration.....................................................................................................66
Syslog Configuration...................................................................................................67
HTTP Configuration ....................................................................................................68
HTTP Statistics__________________________________________________ 68
Change HTTP Configuration _______________________________________ 69
HTTP Authentication _____________________________________________ 71
RSS Settings...............................................................................................................73
LPD Settings...............................................................................................................74
LPD Statistics Page ______________________________________________ 74
LPD Configuration Page___________________________________________ 75
9. Security Settings 77
SSH Settings...............................................................................................................77
SSH Server Host Keys____________________________________________ 77
SSH Server Authorized Users ______________________________________ 79
SSH Client Known Hosts __________________________________________ 80
SSH Client User Configuration______________________________________ 81
SSL Settings ...............................................................................................................83
10. VIP Settings 87
Virtual IP (VIP) Statistics.............................................................................................87
Virtual IP (VIP) Configuration......................................................................................88
11. Maintenance and Diagnostics Settings 90
File System Configuration...........................................................................................90
File System Statistics _____________________________________________ 90
File System Browser _____________________________________________ 91
Protocol Stack Configuration ......................................................................................94
TCP Settings ___________________________________________________ 94
IP Settings _____________________________________________________ 95
ICMP Settings __________________________________________________ 96
ARP Settings ___________________________________________________ 96
IP Address Filter .........................................................................................................97
Query Port...................................................................................................................98
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Diagnostics .................................................................................................................99
Hardware ______________________________________________________ 99
MIB-II Statistics ________________________________________________ 100
IP Sockets ____________________________________________________ 101
Ping _________________________________________________________ 102
Traceroute ____________________________________________________ 103
DNS Lookup___________________________________________________ 104
Memory_______________________________________________________ 105
Buffer Pools ___________________________________________________ 106
Processes_____________________________________________________ 106
System Configuration................................................................................................108
12. Advanced Settings 110
Email Configuration...................................................................................................110
Email Statistics_________________________________________________ 110
Email Configuration _____________________________________________ 111
Command Line Interface Settings ............................................................................113
Command Line Interface Statistics _________________________________ 113
CLI Configuration _______________________________________________ 114
XML Configuration ....................................................................................................115
XML: Export Configuration ________________________________________ 115
XML: Export Status _____________________________________________ 118
XML: Import System Configuration Page_____________________________ 119
13. Point to Point Protocol PPP 125
14. Tunneling 127
Connect Mode...........................................................................................................127
Accept Mode.............................................................................................................129
Disconnect Mode ......................................................................................................129
Packing Mode ...........................................................................................................130
Modem Emulation.....................................................................................................130
Command Mode________________________________________________ 130
Serial Line Settings...................................................................................................132
Statistics....................................................................................................................132
15. VIP 133
Tunneling with VIP Access .......................................................................................133
Obtaining a bootstrap file _________________________________________ 133
Importing the bootstrap file________________________________________ 134
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Enabling VIP___________________________________________________ 134
Configuring Tunnels to Use VIP____________________________________ 134
16. Security in Detail 135
Secure Shell: SSH ....................................................................................................135
SSH Server Configuration ________________________________________ 135
SSH Client Configuration _________________________________________ 136
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) ....................................................................................137
CipherSuites___________________________________________________ 137
Certificates ____________________________________________________ 137
Utilities _______________________________________________________ 139
17. Branding the XPort Pro 141
Web Manager Customization ...................................................................................141
Command Mode .......................................................................................................142
18. Updating Firmware 143
Obtaining Firmware...................................................................................................143
Loading New Firmware.............................................................................................143
A: Technical Support 144
B: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 145
Converting Binary to Hexadecimal ...........................................................................145
Conversion Table _______________________________________________ 145
Scientific Calculator _____________________________________________ 146
C: Compliance 147
Warranty 149
D:
Index 150
Figures
Figure 2-1. Sample Hardware Address ................................................................................................17
Figure 2-2. Product Label .....................................................................................................................18
Figure 4-1. Web Manager Home Page.................................................................................................23
Figure 4-2. Components of the Web Manager Page............................................................................24
Figure 4-3. Device Status .....................................................................................................................27
Figure 5-1. Network 1 (eth0) Interface Status.......................................................................................28
Figure 5-2. Network 1 (eth0) Interface Configuration ...........................................................................29
Figure 5-3. Network 1 Ethernet Link .....................................................................................................32
Figure 6-1. Line 1 Statistics ..................................................................................................................33
Figure 6-2. Line 1 Configuration ...........................................................................................................34
Figure 6-3. Line 1 Command Mode ......................................................................................................36
Figure 6-4. Tunnel 1..............................................................................................................................38
Figure 6-5. Tunnel 1 Serial Settings .....................................................................................................39
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Figure 6-6a. Tunnel 1 Packing Mode (Mode = Disable).......................................................................40
Figure 6-7b. Tunnel 1 Packing Mode (Mode = Timeout)......................................................................40
Figure 6-8c. Tunnel 1 Packing Mode (Mode = Send Character)..........................................................41
Figure 6-9. Tunnel 1 Accept Mode .......................................................................................................42
Figure 6-10. Tunnel 1 Connect Mode ...................................................................................................44
Figure 6-11. Host 2 Expanded..............................................................................................................47
Figure 6-12. Host 1, Host 2 Exchanged................................................................................................48
Figure 6-13. Tunnel 1 Disconnect Mode...............................................................................................49
Figure 6-14. Tunnel 1 Modem Emulation .............................................................................................50
Figure 6-15. Terminal on Line 1 Configuration.....................................................................................51
Figure 6-16. Terminal on Network Configuration..................................................................................53
Figure 6-17. Host Configuration............................................................................................................54
Figure 7-1. CPM: CPs...........................................................................................................................55
Figure 7-2. CPM: Groups......................................................................................................................58
Figure 8-1. DNS Settings......................................................................................................................61
Figure 8-2. PPP Configuration Settings................................................................................................62
Figure 8-3. SNMP Configuration...........................................................................................................64
Figure 8-4. FTP Configuration ..............................................................................................................65
Figure 8-5. TFTP Configuration ............................................................................................................66
Figure 8-6. Syslog.................................................................................................................................67
Figure 8-7. HTTP Statistics...................................................................................................................68
Figure 8-8. HTTP Configuration............................................................................................................69
Figure 8-9. HTTP Authentication ..........................................................................................................71
Figure 8-10. RSS ..................................................................................................................................73
Figure 8-11. LPD Statistics ...................................................................................................................74
Figure 8-12. LPD Configuration ............................................................................................................75
Figure 9-1. SSH Server: Host Keys......................................................................................................77
Figure 9-2. SSH Server: Authorized Users...........................................................................................79
Figure 9-3. SSH Client: Known Hosts...................................................................................................80
Figure 9-4. SSH Client: Users...............................................................................................................82
Figure 9-5. SSL.....................................................................................................................................84
Figure 10-1. VIP Statistics Page...........................................................................................................87
Figure 10-2. VIP Configuration Page....................................................................................................89
Figure 11-1. File system Statistics........................................................................................................90
Figure 11-2. File system Browser .........................................................................................................92
Figure 11-3. TCP Protocol Page...........................................................................................................94
Figure 11-4. IP Protocol Page...............................................................................................................95
Figure 11-5. ICMP Protocol Page.........................................................................................................96
Figure 11-6. ARP Protocol Page ..........................................................................................................96
Figure 11-7. IP Address Filter Configuration ........................................................................................97
Figure 11-8. Query Port Configuration..................................................................................................98
Figure 11-9. Diagnostics: Hardware .....................................................................................................99
Figure 11-10. MIB-II Network Statistics ..............................................................................................100
Figure 11-11. IP Sockets ....................................................................................................................101
Figure 11-12. Diagnostics: Ping..........................................................................................................102
Figure 11-13. Diagnostics: Traceroute ...............................................................................................103
Figure 11-14. Diagnostics: DNS Lookup ............................................................................................104
Figure 11-15. Diagnostics: Memory....................................................................................................105
Figure 11-16. Diagnostics: Buffer Pools.............................................................................................106
Figure 11-17. Diagnostics: Processes ................................................................................................107
Figure 11-18. System..........................................................................................................................108
Figure 12-1. Email Statistics ...............................................................................................................110
Figure 12-2. Email Configuration ........................................................................................................111
Figure 12-3. Command Line Interface Statistics.................................................................................113
Figure 12-4. Command Line Interface Configuration .........................................................................114
Figure 12-5. XML: Export Configuration .............................................................................................116
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Figure 12-6. XML Status Record: Export Status.................................................................................118
Figure 12-7. XML: Import Configuration .............................................................................................120
Figure 12-8. XML: Import Configuration from External File................................................................120
Figure 12-9. XML: Import from Filesystem .........................................................................................121
Figure 12-10. XML: Import Line(s) from Single Line Settings on the Filesystem...............................123
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Purpose and Audience
This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the XPort
Pro™. It is intended for software developers and system integrators who are
embedding the XPort Pro in their designs.
Note: This guide occasionally refers to the XPort Pro as just the XPort.
Summary of Chapters
The remaining chapters in this guide include:
Chapter Description
2: Introduction
3: Using DeviceInstaller
Main features of the product and the protocols
it supports. Includes technical specifications.
Instructions for viewing the current
configuration using DeviceInstaller.
4: Configuration Using Web
Manager
5: Network Settings
6: Line, Tunnel, Terminal, and
Host Settings
7: Configurable Pin Manager
8: Services Settings
9: Security Settings
10: VIP Settings
Instructions for accessing Web Manager and
using it to configure settings for the XPort Pro.
Instructions for using the web interface to
configure Ethernet settings.
Instructions for using the web interface to
configure line, tunnel, terminal, and host
settings.
Information about the Configurable Pin
Manager (CPM) and how to set the
configurable pins to work with a device.
Instructions for using the web interface to
configure settings for DNS, SNMP, FTP, and
other services.
Instructions for using the web interface to
configure SSH and SSL security settings.
Instructions for configuring a Virtual IP.
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Chapter Description
11: Maintenance and
Diagnostics Settings
12: Advanced Settings
13: Point to Point Protocol
(PPP)
14: Tunneling
15: VIP
16: Security in Detail
17: Branding the XPort Pro
18: Updating Firmware
Instructions for using the web interface to
maintain the XPort Pro, view statistics, files,
and logs, and diagnose problems.
Instructions for using the web interface to
configure email, CLI, and XML settings.
Description of PPP on the XPort Pro.
Information about tunneling features available
on the serial lines.
Information about Virtual IP (VIP) features
available on the XPort Pro.
Description and configuration of SSH and SSL
security settings.
Instructions for customizing the XPort Pro.
Instructions for obtaining the latest firmware
and updating the XPort Pro.
A: Technical Support
B: Binary to Hexadecimal
Conversions
C: Compliance
D: Warranty
Instructions for contacting Lantronix Technical
Support.
Instructions for converting binary values to
hexadecimals.
Lantronix compliance information.
Lantronix warranty statement.
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Additional Documentation
The following documents are available on the product CD or the Lantronix Web site
(
www.lantronix.com):
Document Description
1 Using This Guide
XPort Pro Integration Guide
XPort Pro Command
Reference
XPort Universal Demo
Board Quick Start
XPort Universal Demo
Board User Guide
DeviceInstaller Online Help
Com Port Redirector Quick
Start and Online Help
Secure Com Port Redirector
User Guide
Information about the XPort Pro hardware,
testing the XPort Pro using the demonstration
board, and integrating the XPort Pro into your
product.
Instructions for accessing Command Mode (the
command line interface) using a Telnet
connection or through the serial port. Detailed
information about the commands. Also provides
details for XML configuration and status.
Instructions for getting the XPort Pro
demonstration board up and running.
Provides information needed to use the XPort
on the demo board.
Instructions for using the Lantronix Windowsbased utility to locate the XPort Pro and to view
its current settings.
Instructions for using the Lantronix Windowsbased utility to create virtual com ports.
Instructions for using the Lantronix Windowsbased utility to create secure virtual com ports.
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The XPort Pro embedded Ethernet Device Server is a complete network-enabling
solution in a 13.50 (0.531) X 16.25 (0.640) X 33.90 (1.335) package. This miniature
device server empowers original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to go to market
quickly and easily with Ethernet networking and web page serving capabilities built
into their products. [DIMS = mm (in.)]
Key Features
Power Supply: Regulated 3.3V input required. There is a step-down converter to
1.5 volts for the processor core. All voltages have LC filtering to minimize noises
and emissions.
Controller: A Lantronix DSTni-FX 32-bit microprocessor, running at 166 MHz
internal bus and 83 MHz external bus.
Memory: 16 MB Flash and 8 MB SDRAM. Please contact your sales
representative if you need larger memory sizes.
Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet transceiver
Serial Ports: One full, RS232-supporting high-speed serial port with all hardware
handshaking signals. Baud rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921600 bps).
Note: The standard baud rate of 460800 bps is not supported.
Configurable IO Pins (CPs): Up to three pins are configurable as general purpose
I/Os if no DTR or DCD is used on serial ports. Not 5V tolerant.
Interface Signals: 3.3V-level interface signals.
Temperature Range: Operates over an extended temperature range of -40°C to
+85°C.
Applications
The XPort Pro device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to
Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.
ATM machines
CNC controllers
Data collection devices
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Universal Power Supply (UPS) management unit
Telecommunications equipment
Data display devices
Security alarms and access control devices
Handheld instruments
Modems
Time/attendance clocks and terminals
Protocol Support
The XPort Pro device server contains a full-featured TCP/IP stack. Supported
protocols include:
ARP, IP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, BOOTP, DHCP, Auto IP, Telnet, DNS, FTP, TFTP,
HTTP(S), SSH, SSL/TLS, SNMP, SMTP, RSS, PPP and Syslog for network
communications and management.
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TCP, UDP, TCP/AES, UDP/AES, Telnet, SSH and SSL/TLS for tunneling to the
serial port.
TFTP, FTP, and HTTP for firmware upgrades and uploading files.
Evolution OS™
XPort Pro incorporates The Lantronix Evolution OS™. Key features of the Evolution
OS™ include:
Built-in Web server for configuration and troubleshooting from Web-based
browsers
CLI configurability
SNMP management
XML data transport and configurability
Really Simple Syndication (RSS) information feeds
Enterprise-grade security with SSL and SSH
Comprehensive troubleshooting tools
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Additional Features
Modem Emulation
In modem emulation mode, the XPort Pro can replace dial-up modems. The unit
accepts modem AT commands on the serial port, and then establishes a network
connection to the end device, leveraging network connections and bandwidth to
eliminate dedicated modems and phone lines.
Web-Based Configuration and Troubleshooting
Built upon Internet-based standards, the XPort Pro enables you to configure,
manage, and troubleshoot through a browser-based interface accessible anytime
from anywhere. All configuration and troubleshooting options are launched from a
web interface. You can access all functions via a Web browser, for remote access.
As a result, you decrease downtime (using the troubleshooting tools) and implement
configuration changes (using the configuration tools).
Command-Line Interface (CLI)
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Making the edge-to-enterprise vision a reality, the XPort Pro with the Evolution OS™
uses industry-standard tools for configuration, communication, and control. For
example, the Evolution OS™ uses a Command Line Interface (CLI) whose syntax is
very similar to that used by data center equipment such as routers and hubs.
VIP Access
Virtual IP Access is the Lantronix technology that solves the access-through-firewall
problem. With VIP Access, the XPort Pro can act as a ManageLinx DSC and provide
direct access to your equipment behind a firewall.
SNMP Management
The XPort Pro supports full SNMP management, making it ideal for applications
where device management and monitoring are critical. These features allow networks
with SNMP capabilities to correctly diagnose and monitor XPort Pro.
XML-Based Architecture and Device Control
XML is a fundamental building block for the future growth of M2M networks. The
XPort Pro supports XML-based configuration setup records that make device
configuration transparent to users and administrators. The XML is easily editable with
a standard text or XML editor.
Really Simple Syndication (RSS)
The XPort Pro supports Really Simple Syndication (RSS), a rapidly emerging
technology for streaming and managing on-line content. RSS feeds all the
configuration changes that occur on the device. An RSS aggregator then reads
(polls) the feed. More powerful than simple email alerts, RSS uses XML as an
underlying Web page transport and adds intelligence to the networked device, while
not taxing already overloaded email systems.
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Enterprise-Grade Security
Evolution OS™ provides the XPort Pro the highest level of networking security
possible. This ‘data center grade’ protection ensures that each device on the M2M
network carries the same level of security as traditional IT networking equipment in
the corporate data center.
By protecting the privacy of serial data transmitted across public networks, users can
maintain their existing investment in serial technology, while taking advantage of the
highest data-protection levels possible.
SSH and SSL can:
Verify the data received came from the proper source
Validate that the data transferred from the source over the network has not
changed when it arrives at its destination (shared secret and hashing)
Encrypt data to protect it from prying eyes and nefarious individuals
Provide the ability to run popular M2M protocols over a secure SSH or SSL
connection
In addition to keeping data safe and accessible, the XPort Pro has robust defenses to
hostile Internet attacks such as denial of service (DoS), which can be used to take
down the network. Moreover, the XPort Pro cannot be used to bring down other
devices on the network.
You can use the XPort Pro with the Lantronix Secure Com Port Redirector (SCPR) to
encrypt COM port-based communications between PCs and virtually any electronic
device. SCPR is a Windows application that creates a secure communications path
over a network between the computer and serial-based devices that are traditionally
controlled via a COM port. With SCPR installed at each computer, computers that
were formerly “hard-wired” by serial cabling for security purposes or to accommodate
applications that only understood serial data can instead communicate over an
Ethernet network or the Internet.
Terminal Server/Device Management
Remote offices can have routers, PBXs, servers and other networking equipment that
require remote management from the corporate facility. The XPort Pro easily
attaches to the serial ports on a server, Private Branch Exchange (PBX), or other
networking equipment to deliver central, remote monitoring and management
capability.
Troubleshooting Capabilities
The XPort Pro offers a comprehensive diagnostic toolset that lets you troubleshoot
problems quickly and easily. Available from the Web Manager, CLI, and XML
interfaces, the diagnostic tools let you:
View critical hardware, memory, MIB-II, buffer pool, and IP socket information.
Perform ping and traceroute operations.
Conduct forward or backup DNS lookup operations.
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View all processes currently running on the XPort Pro, including CPU utilization
and total stack space available.
Configuration Methods
After installation, the XPort Pro requires configuration. For the unit to operate
correctly on a network, it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are
four basic methods for logging into the XPort Pro and assigning IP addresses and
other configurable settings:
DeviceInstaller: Configure the IP address and related settings and view current
settings on the XPort Pro using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to
a network. (See page 19.)
Web Manager: Through a web browser, configure the XPort Pro settings using the
Lantronix Web Manager. (See page 22.)
Command Mode: There are two methods for accessing Command Mode(CLI):
making a Telnet connection or connecting a terminal (or a PC running a terminal
emulation program) to the unit’s serial port. (See the XPort Pro Command Reference
Guide for instructions and available commands.)
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XML: The XPort Pro supports XML-based configuration and setup records that make
device configuration transparent to users and administrators. XML is easily editable
with a standard text or XML editor. (See the XPort Pro Command Reference Guide
for instructions and commands.)
Addresses and Port Numbers
Hardware Address
The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address or MAC address.
The first three bytes of the Ethernet address are fixed and read 00-20-4A, identifying
the unit as a Lantronix product. The fourth, fifth, and sixth bytes are unique numbers
assigned to each unit.
Figure 2-1. Sample Hardware Address
00-20-4A-14-01-18
or
00:20:4A:14:01:18
IP Address
Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. This
address references the specific unit.
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Port Numbers
Every TCP connection and every UDP datagram is defined by a destination and
source IP address, and a destination and source port number. For example, a Telnet
server commonly uses port number 23.
The following is a list of the default server port numbers running on the XPort Pro:
TCP Port 22: SSH Server (Command Mode configuration)
TCP Port 23: Telnet Server (Command Mode configuration)
TCP Port 80: HTTP (Web Manager configuration)
TCP Port 443: HTTPS (Web Manager configuration)
UDP Port 161: SNMP
TCP Port 21: FTP
UDP Port 69: TFTP
UDP Port 30718: LDP (Lantronix Discovery Protocol) port
TCP/UDP Port 10001: Tunnel 1
Product Information Label
The product information label on the unit contains the following information about the
specific unit:
Bar code
Product ID (name)
Product Revision
Part number
Hardware Address (MAC Address)
Figure 2-2. Product Label
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This chapter covers the steps for locating a XPort Pro unit and viewing its properties
and device details.
Note: For instructions on using DeviceInstaller to configure the IP address and
related settings or for more advanced features, see the Device Installer online Help.
Note: Auto IP generates a random IP address in the range of 169.254.0.1 to
169.254.255.254 if no BOOTP or DHCP server is found.
Accessing XPort Pro using DeviceInstaller
Make note of the MAC address. It is needed to locate the XPort Pro using
Note:
DeviceInstaller.
Follow the instructions on the product CD to install and run DeviceInstaller.
1. Click StartAll ProgramsLantronixDeviceInstallerDeviceInstaller.
2. When DeviceInstaller starts, it will perform a network device search. To perform
another search, click the “Search” button.
3. Expand the XPort folder by clicking the + symbol next to the XPort folder icon.
The list of available Lantronix XPort Pro devices appears.
4. Select the XPort Pro unit by expanding its entry and clicking on its hardware
(MAC) address to view its configuration.
5. On the right page, click the Device Details tab. The current XPort Pro
configuration appears. This is only a subset of the full configuration; the full
configuration may be accessed via Web Manager, CLI, or XML.
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Device Details Summary
Note: The settings are Display Only in this table unless otherwise noted.
Current Settings Description
Name Name identifying the XPort Pro.
Group Configurable field. Enter a group to categorize
Comments Configurable field. Enter comments for the XPort
Device Family Shows the XPort Pro device family type as
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the XPort Pro. Double-click the field, type in the
value, and press Enter to complete. This group
name is local to this PC and is not visible on
other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.
Pro. Double-click the field, type in the value, and
press Enter to complete. This description or
comment is local to this PC and is not visible on
other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.
“XPort”.
Type Shows the device type as “XPort Pro”.
ID Shows the XPort Pro ID embedded within the
unit.
Hardware Address Shows the XPort Pro hardware (MAC) address.
Firmware Version Shows the firmware currently installed on the
XPort Pro.
Extended Firmware
Version
Online Status Shows the XPort Pro status as Online, Offline,
IP Address Shows the XPort Pro current IP address. To
Provides additional information on the firmware
version.
Unreachable (the XPort Pro is on a different
subnet), or Busy (the XPort Pro is currently
performing a task).
change the IP address, click the Assign IP button
on the DeviceInstaller menu bar.
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Current Settings Description
IP Address was Obtained Appears “Dynamically” if the XPort Pro
automatically received an IP address (e.g., from
DHCP). Appears “Statically” if the IP address
was configured manually.
If the IP address was assigned dynamically, the
following fields appear:
Obtain via DHCP with values of True or False.
Obtain via BOOTP with values of True or False.
Subnet Mask Shows the subnet mask specifying the network
segment on which the XPort Pro resides.
Gateway Shows the IP address of the router of this
network.
There is no default.
Number of Ports Shows the number of serial ports on this XPort
Pro.
Supports Configurable Pins Shows True, indicating configurable pins are
available on the XPort Pro.
Supports Email Triggers Shows True, indicating email triggers are
available on the XPort Pro.
Telnet Enabled Indicates whether Telnet is enabled on this XPort
Pro.
Telnet Port Shows the XPort Pro port for Telnet sessions.
Web Enabled Indicates whether Web Manager access is
enabled on this XPort Pro.
Web Port Shows the XPort Pro port for Web Manager
configuration.
Firmware Upgradeable Shows True, indicating the XPort Pro firmware is
upgradeable as newer versions become
available.
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This chapter describes how to configure the XPort Pro using Web Manager, the
Lantronix browser-based configuration tool. The unit’s configuration is stored in
nonvolatile memory and is retained without power. All changes take effect
immediately, unless otherwise noted.
Accessing Web Manager through a Web Browser
Note: You can also access the Web Manager by selecting the Web Configuration tab
on the DeviceInstaller window.
To access Web Manager:
1. Open a standard web browser (such as Netscape Navigator 6.x and above,
Internet Explorer 5.5. and above, Mozilla Suite, Mozilla Firefox, or Opera).
2. Enter the IP address of the XPort Pro in the address bar.
Note: The IP address may have been assigned manually using DeviceInstaller or
the serial port (see the XPort Pro Quick Start) or automatically by DHCP.
3. Enter your user name and password.
Note: The factory-default user name is “admin” and the factory-default password
is “PASS”.
The Web Manager home page appears.
Note: The XPort Pro Status page (the home page) shows the overall XPort Pro
configuration and product information.
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Figure 4-1. Web Manager Home Page
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Footer
Configuration and/or
Web Manager Page Components
Figure 4-2 shows the areas of a typical Web Manager page.
Figure 4-2. Components of the Web Manager Page
Header
Items to configure
Links to subpages
Menu Bar
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Status Area
The menu bar always appears at the left side of the page, regardless of the page
shown. The menu bar lists the names of the pages available in the Web Manager. To
bring up a page, click it in the menu bar.
The main area of the page has from one to three sections:
At the very top, many pages, such as the one in the example above, enable you
to link to sub pages. On some pages, you must also select the item you are
configuring, such as a line or a tunnel.
Information and Help Area
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In the middle section of many pages, you can select or enter new configuration
settings. After you change settings, click Submit to apply the change. Some
settings require you to reboot the XPort Pro before the settings take effect. Those
settings are identified in the appropriate sections in this chapter.
Note: Some pages show information such as statistics in this area rather than allow
you to enter settings.
Below the middle section of most pages shows the current configuration. In some
cases, you can take an action such as resetting or clearing a configurable.
The information or help area shows information or instructions associated with
the page.
The footer appears at the bottom of the page. It contains copyright information
and a link to the Lantronix home page.
Navigating the Web Manager
The Web Manager provides an intuitive point-and-click interface. A menu bar at the
left side of each page provides links you can click to navigate from one page to
another. Some pages are read-only, while others let you change configuration
settings.
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Note: There may be times when you must reboot the XPort Pro for the new
configuration settings to take effect. The chapters that follow indicate when a change
requires a reboot.
Summary of Web Manager Pages
Web Manager
Page
Status
CLI
CPM
Diagnostics Lets you perform various diagnostic procedures. 99
DNS
Email
Filesystem
FTP
Host
Description
Shows product information and network, line, and
tunneling settings.
Shows Command Line Interface (CLI) statistics and lets
you change the current CLI configuration settings.
Shows information about the Configurable Pins Manager
(CPM) and how to set the configurable pins and pin
groups to work with a device.
Shows the current configuration of the DNS subsystem
and the DNS cache.
Shows email statistics and lets you clear the email log,
configure email settings, and send an email.
Shows file system statistics and lets you browse the file
system to view a file, create a file or directory, upload files
using HTTP, copy a file, move a file, or perform TFTP
actions.
Shows statistics and lets you change the current
configuration for the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server.
Lets you view and change settings for a host on the
network.
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Web Manager
Page
HTTP
IP Address
Filter
Line
LPD
Network
PPP
Protocol
Stack
Query Port Lets you change configuration settings for the query port. 98
RSS
SNMP
SSH
SSL
Syslog
System
Terminal Lets you change current settings for a terminal. 51
TFTP
Tunnel
VIP
XML
Description
Shows HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) statistics and
lets you change the current configuration and
authentication settings.
Lets you specify all the IP addresses and subnets that are
allowed to send data to this device.
Shows statistics and lets you change the current
configuration and Command mode settings of a serial
line.
Shows LPD (Line Printer Daemon) Queue statistics and
lets you configure the LPD and print a test page.
Shows status and lets you configure the network
interface.
Lets you configure a network link using Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP) over a serial line.
Lets you perform lower level network stack-specific
activities.
Lets you change current Really Simple Syndication (RSS)
settings.
Lets you change the current Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) configuration settings.
Lets you change the configuration settings for SSH server
host keys, SSH server authorized users, SSH client
known hosts, and SSH client users.
Lets you upload an existing certificate or create a new
self-signed certificate.
Lets you specify the severity of events to log and the
server and ports to which the syslog should be sent.
Lets you reboot the XPort Pro, restore factory defaults,
upload new firmware, and change the XPort Pro long and
short names.
Shows statistics and lets you change the current
configuration for the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
server.
Lets you change the current configuration settings for a
tunnel.
Lets you configure Virtual IP addresses to be used in
Tunnel Accept Mode and Tunnel Connect Mode.
Lets you export XML configuration and status records,
and import XML configuration records.
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Device Status Page
The Device Status page is the first page that appears when you log into the Web
Manager. It also appears when you click the Status link in the menu bar. This readonly page shows XPort Pro product information, network settings, line settings, and
tunneling settings.
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Figure 4-3. Device Status
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The Network Settings pages show the status of Ethernet link and let you configure it
on the device.
Network Settings
Network 1 (eth0) Interface Status
This page shows the status of the Ethernet network interface.
To view the network interface status:
1. Click Network on the menu.
2. Then click Network 1, Interface, and Status at the top of the page. The Network
1 (eth0) Interface Status page appears.
Figure 5-1. Network 1 (eth0) Interface Status
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Network 1 (eth0) Interface Configuration
This page shows the configuration settings for the Ethernet connection and lets you
change these settings.
To view and configure network interface settings:
1. Click Network 1, Interface, and Configuration at the top of the page. The
Network 1 (eth0) Interface Configuration page appears.
Figure 5-2. Network 1 (eth0) Interface Configuration
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2. Enter or modify the following settings:
Network 1
Interface
Configuration
Page Settings
BOOTP Client Select On or Off. At boot up the XPort Pro will
DHCP Client Select On or Off. At boot up the XPort Pro will
IP Address
Description
attempt to obtain an IP address from a BOOTP
server.
Notes: Overrides the configured IP address, network
mask, gateway, hostname, and domain.
When DHCP is On, the system automatically uses
DHCP, regardless of whether BOOTP Client is On.
attempt to lease an IP address from a DHCP server
and maintain the lease at regular intervals.
Note: Overrides BOOTP, the configured IP address,
network mask, gateway, hostname, and domain.
Enter the XPort Pro static IP address.
You may enter it alone, in CIDR format, or with an
explicit mask.
The IP address consists of four octets separated by a
period and is used if BOOTP and DHCP are both set
to Off. Changing this value requires you to reboot the
XPort Pro.
Note: When DHCP is enabled, the XPort Pro tries to
obtain an IP address from DHCP. If it cannot, the
XPort Pro uses an Auto IP address in the range of
169.254.xxx.xxx.
Default Gateway
Hostname
Domain
DHCP Client ID
Primary DNS
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Enter the IP address of the router for this network. Or,
clear the field (appears as <None>). This address is
only used for static IP address configuration.
Enter the XPort Pro hostname. It must begin with a
letter, continue with a sequence of letters, numbers,
and/or hyphens, and end with a letter or number.
Enter the XPort Pro's domain name.
Enter the ID if the DHCP server uses a DHCP ID. The
DHCP server’s lease table shows IP addresses and
MAC addresses for devices. The lease table shows
the Client ID, in hexadecimal notation, instead of the
XPort Pro MAC address.
IP address of the primary name server. This entry is
required if you choose to configure DNS (Domain
Name Server) servers.
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