Moxa Technologies CN2510-8, CN2510-16-48, CN2510-8-48, CN2510-16 User Manual

CN2510 Async Server User’s Manual

Edition 7.0, January 2018

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CN2510 Async Server User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-2

Hardware ................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Software .................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 1-3

Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 1-3

2. Getting Started.................................................................................................................................. 2-1

Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................................... 2-2

Desktop ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Rackmount ................................................................................................................................. 2-2

Wiring Requirements ................................................................................................................... 2-2

Connecting CN2510-8/16’s Power.................................................................................................. 2-3

Connecting CN2510-8/16-48V’s Power ........................................................................................... 2-3

Grounding CN2510-8/16-48V ........................................................................................................ 2-3

Connecting to the Network ........................................................................................................... 2-4

Connecting to a Serial Device ....................................................................................................... 2-4

Connecting to the Console Port ..................................................................................................... 2-4

Accessing the Console Utility ................................................................................................................ 2-4

Configuration Checklist ................................................................................................................ 2-4

Accessing the Console from a Telnet Terminal ................................................................................. 2-5

Accessing the Console from a Console Terminal .............................................................................. 2-7

Configuring CN2510—The Server Menu ............................................................................................... 2-12

Server Configuration—Info. ........................................................................................................ 2-12

Server Configuration—LAN ......................................................................................................... 2-13

Server Configuration—Adv. ......................................................................................................... 2-14

Server Configuration—Host_table ................................................................................................ 2-16

Server Configuration—Route_table .............................................................................................. 2-16

Server Configuration—User_table ................................................................................................ 2-17

Save ............................................................................................................................................... 2-18

Restart ............................................................................................................................................ 2-18

3. Knowing Your Application ................................................................................................................. 3-1

Windows Real COM (NT Real COM) ....................................................................................................... 3-2

Linux Real TTY/Unix Fixed TTY (NT Real COM) ........................................................................................ 3-3

Device Control (Device Control) ............................................................................................................ 3-4

UDP Communication (Raw UDP) ........................................................................................................... 3-5

Console Management (Reverse Terminal) .............................................................................................. 3-6

Terminal Access (Terminal) .................................................................................................................. 3-7

Multi-host TTY (Multi-host TTY) ............................................................................................................ 3-8

Dial-in/Out-of-Band Management (Dialin/out) ........................................................................................ 3-9

Network Printer (Printer) ................................................................................................................... 3-10

Multiplexor Access (Multiplex) ............................................................................................................ 3-11

4. Setting Up Windows Real COM/Linux Real TTY/Unix Fixed TTY ........................................................ 4-1

Accessing the Console Utility ................................................................................................................ 4-2

Selecting the Application ..................................................................................................................... 4-2

Configuring ASPP Mode ....................................................................................................................... 4-4

Configuring the Serial Ports.................................................................................................................. 4-5

Save ................................................................................................................................................. 4-6

Restart .............................................................................................................................................. 4-6

Setting up Hosts ................................................................................................................................. 4-7

Setting up Windows XP/2003 Hosts ............................................................................................... 4-7

Setting up Windows 2000 Hosts .................................................................................................. 4-22

Setting up Windows 95/98/ME/NT Hosts ...................................................................................... 4-35

5. Setting Up Device Control ................................................................................................................. 5-1

Accessing the Console Utility ................................................................................................................ 5-2

Selecting the Application ..................................................................................................................... 5-2

Configuring ASPP Mode ....................................................................................................................... 5-4

Configuring RAW Mode ........................................................................................................................ 5-6

Configuring the Serial Ports.................................................................................................................. 5-7

Save ................................................................................................................................................. 5-8

Restart .............................................................................................................................................. 5-8

ASPP Library Introduction .................................................................................................................... 5-9

ASPP Examples for Unix....................................................................................................................... 5-9

ASPP Examples for Windows .............................................................................................................. 5-10

6. Setting Up Raw UDP .......................................................................................................................... 6-1

Accessing the Console Utility ................................................................................................................ 6-2

Selecting the Application ..................................................................................................................... 6-2

Configuring RAW UDP Mode ................................................................................................................. 6-4

Configuring the Serial Ports.................................................................................................................. 6-5

Save ................................................................................................................................................. 6-6

Restart .............................................................................................................................................. 6-7

7. Setting Up Reverse Terminal ............................................................................................................. 7-1

Accessing the Console Utility ................................................................................................................ 7-2

Selecting the Application ..................................................................................................................... 7-2

Configuring RTELNET Mode .................................................................................................................. 7-4

Configuring the Serial Ports.................................................................................................................. 7-5

Save ................................................................................................................................................. 7-6

Restart .............................................................................................................................................. 7-6

8. Setting Up Terminal .......................................................................................................................... 8-1

Accessing the Console Utility ................................................................................................................ 8-2

Selecting the Application ..................................................................................................................... 8-2

Configuring TERM_ASC Mode ............................................................................................................... 8-4

Configuring TERM_BIN Mode ................................................................................................................ 8-6

Configuring the Serial Ports.................................................................................................................. 8-8

Save ................................................................................................................................................. 8-9

Restart ............................................................................................................................................ 8-10

9. Setting Up Multi-host TTY ................................................................................................................. 9-1

Accessing the Console Utility ................................................................................................................ 9-2

Selecting the Application ..................................................................................................................... 9-2

Configuring FIXTTY Mode ..................................................................................................................... 9-4

Configuring the Serial Ports.................................................................................................................. 9-5

Save ................................................................................................................................................. 9-6

Restart .............................................................................................................................................. 9-6

Setting up Hosts ................................................................................................................................. 9-7

Installing and Compiling Moxatty ................................................................................................... 9-7

Moxatty for Different Applications .................................................................................................. 9-8

Using Moxatty ............................................................................................................................. 9-9

10. Setting Up Dialin/out ...................................................................................................................... 10-1

Accessing the Console Utility .............................................................................................................. 10-2

Selecting the Application ................................................................................................................... 10-2

Configuring PPPD/PPP Mode ............................................................................................................... 10-4

Configuring SLIPD/SLIP Mode ............................................................................................................. 10-6

Configuring Dynamic Mode ................................................................................................................ 10-8

Configuring the Serial Ports.............................................................................................................. 10-12

Configuring Modem Initialization ....................................................................................................... 10-13

Optional Welcome Message .............................................................................................................. 10-14

Configuring Optional Local User Information ....................................................................................... 10-14

Save ............................................................................................................................................. 10-15

Restart .......................................................................................................................................... 10-16

11. Setting Up Printer ........................................................................................................................... 11-1

Accessing the Console Utility .............................................................................................................. 11-2

Selecting the Application ................................................................................................................... 11-2

Configuring RAW PRN Mode ............................................................................................................... 11-4

Configuring LPD PRN Mode ................................................................................................................. 11-5

Configuring the Serial Ports................................................................................................................ 11-6

Save ............................................................................................................................................... 11-7

Restart ............................................................................................................................................ 11-8

Setting up Unix Hosts ........................................................................................................................ 11-8

Setting up a SCO Unix Host ........................................................................................................ 11-9

Setting up a SOLARIS X86 Host ................................................................................................ 11-10

Setting up a LINUX Host ........................................................................................................... 11-11

Setting up Windows Hosts ............................................................................................................... 11-12

Setting up a Windows NT Host .................................................................................................. 11-12

Setting up a Windows 2000 Host ............................................................................................... 11-15

12. Setting Up Multiplex ........................................................................................................................ 12-1

Accessing the Console Utility .............................................................................................................. 12-2

Selecting the Application ................................................................................................................... 12-3

Configuring the “Host” CN2510 ........................................................................................................... 12-3

Configuring the “Device” CN2510 ........................................................................................................ 12-6

Configuring the Serial Ports.............................................................................................................. 12-10

Save ............................................................................................................................................. 12-11

Restart .......................................................................................................................................... 12-12

13. Setting Up Routing .......................................................................................................................... 13-1

Accessing the Console Utility .............................................................................................................. 13-2

What is RIP? .................................................................................................................................... 13-2

Configuring RIP ................................................................................................................................ 13-3

Configuring the Static Routing Table ................................................................................................... 13-4

Static Routing Examples .................................................................................................................... 13-5

Configuring Routes to the Internet .............................................................................................. 13-5

Configuring Routes to the Internet and Intranet ............................................................................ 13-6

Configuring Multiple-Point Routes ................................................................................................ 13-7

Save ............................................................................................................................................... 13-8

Restart ............................................................................................................................................ 13-8

14. Administrative Utilities.................................................................................................................... 14-1

Ping ................................................................................................................................................ 14-2

Monitor............................................................................................................................................ 14-2

Line ......................................................................................................................................... 14-3

Network ................................................................................................................................... 14-4

Async ...................................................................................................................................... 14-5

Routing .................................................................................................................................... 14-6

PPP-Trace ................................................................................................................................. 14-7

Diagnostic........................................................................................................................................ 14-7

Upgrade .......................................................................................................................................... 14-8

Upgrading with the Windows Utility ............................................................................................. 14-8

Console Terminal Upgrade ........................................................................................................ 14-10

Upgrading through the Serial Console ........................................................................................ 14-11

Remote RCP Upgrade ............................................................................................................... 14-14

Export ........................................................................................................................................... 14-16

Console Terminal Export .......................................................................................................... 14-16

Remote RCP Export ................................................................................................................. 14-18

Import .......................................................................................................................................... 14-19

Console Terminal Import .......................................................................................................... 14-19

Remote RCP Import ................................................................................................................. 14-21

Default .......................................................................................................................................... 14-22

15. Android API Instructions ................................................................................................................ 15-1

Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 15-2

How to Start MxNPortAPI ........................................................................................................... 15-2

MxNPortAPI Function Groups .............................................................................................................. 15-3

Example Program ............................................................................................................................. 15-3

A. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ A-1

Console Terminal Problems .................................................................................................................. A-2

Terminal Port Problems ....................................................................................................................... A-4

How to Save CN2510’s Parameters ....................................................................................................... A-4

ASPP Port Problems ............................................................................................................................ A-5

SLIP/PPP Connection Problems ............................................................................................................. A-5

RADIUS Problems ............................................................................................................................... A-5

B. RADIUS Server .................................................................................................................................. B-1

What is RADIUS? ................................................................................................................................ B-2

Definition ................................................................................................................................... B-2

Client/Server Architecture ............................................................................................................ B-2

Setting up CN2510.............................................................................................................................. B-3

Setting up the RADIUS Server IP Address ....................................................................................... B-3

Setting up Port Configuration ........................................................................................................ B-4

Setting up UNIX Hosts ......................................................................................................................... B-6

Setting up Windows NT Hosts ............................................................................................................... B-6

Setting up Windows 2000 Hosts ........................................................................................................... B-8

Setting up Windows 2003 Hosts ......................................................................................................... B-11

C. SNMP Agent with MIB II ................................................................................................................... C-1

D. Pin Assignments and Cable Wiring .................................................................................................... D-1

Pin Assignments ................................................................................................................................ D-2

10/100BaseTX Port Pin Assignment .............................................................................................. D-2

Console Port Pin Assignment ........................................................................................................ D-2

Async RS-232 Port Pin Assignment ............................................................................................... D-2

Cable Wiring ..................................................................................................................................... D-2

10/100BaseTX Port Cable Wiring .................................................................................................. D-2

Async RS-232 Port Cable Wiring ................................................................................................... D-3

DB9 and DB25 Connector Pin Assignments .................................................................................... D-4

E. LCM Display ....................................................................................................................................... E-1

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Moxa CN2510 Async Server. Models are available with 8 or 16 asynchronous RS-232 ports, and all

models come with one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN port. CN2510 Async Server is used to connect terminals,

modems, printers, and other asynchronous serial devices to LAN hosts. CN2510 complies with TCP/IP and IEEE

802.3 specifications using standard Ethernet 10/100BaseT and twisted pair 10/100BaseTX cable as the data

transmission medium.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Product Features

 Hardware

 Software

Package Checklist

Front Panel

Rear Panel

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Product Features

Hardware

• 1 LAN port (auto-detecting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet)

• Surge protection for each serial port

• 4 MB RAM, 2 MB Flash ROM

• Tx/Rx LED for each serial port

• System Status LEDs

• Ethernet Status LEDs

• 8 or 16 RJ45 RS-232 serial ports, with up to 921.6 Kbps transmission speed

Software

• ASCII/Binary terminal modes with up to 8 Telnet and Rlogin sessions

• Point to Point Protocol (PPP and PPPD)

• Serial Line Internet Protocols (SLIP and SLIPD)

• Dynamic auto-recognition of Terminal, SLIP, or PPP

• Dial-on-demand, Dial-out

• Remote serial or parallel printing (RLP)

• CN2510 Async Server Proprietary Protocol (ASPP) for TCP/IP socket programming

• RAW mode for transparent data transmission

• Reverse Telnet

• SNMP Agent for network management

• Network protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, NetBEUI, DHCP

• Application protocols: Telnet, Rlogin, Rtelnet, RAW TCP, RAW UDP, RCP, WINS, LPD, DNS, Multi-Host

• Security protocols: RADIUS, Dial-back, PAP, CHAP, Local user/password

• Real COM port driver for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003

• Fixed TTY: SCO Open Server5, SCO UnixWare 7, Linux 2.4.x, 2.6.x, 3.x, 4.x

• Static Routing, RIP I/II protocols

• Windows-like administrative CONSOLE utility from a fixed console port, or by Telnet from a networked host

• Password protection and extensive user verification functions

• Easy firmware upgrade via Flash ROM

Package Checklist

CN2510 Async Server products are shipped with the following items:

• CN2510 Async Server

• ac power Cord (for AC Model only)

• Documentation and Software CD-ROM

• Quick Installation Guide (English and Simplified Chinese versions)

• RJ45 Loopback Tester

• Product Warranty Booklet

• Rackmount Kit (includes 2 brackets and 8 screws)

• Desktop Kit (includes 4 pads)

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Front Panel

Feature Description

Reset Button Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to load factory defaults. CN2510 will beep twice when

the configuration has been reset.

Push Buttons Used for configuring the IP address and other parameters.

Ready LED Red Indicates that CN2510 is receiving power

Green Indicates that CN2510’s OS is ready

Serial Tx Green Indicates serial port transmission

Serial Rx Yellow Indicates serial port reception

Rear Panel

Socket / Port Description

AC Power Input CN2510-8 and CN2510-8:

DC Power Input CN2510-8-48V and CN2510-8-48V:

Power On/Off Switch I indicates power on; O indicates power off (AC models only)

Console 8-pin RJ45 RS-232 port for console terminal connection

LAN 8-pin RJ45 auto-detectable 10/100 Mbps UTP port

Serial Ports 8 or 16 8-pin RJ45 ports for DCE modem-type connections

Automatic detection of 100-240V, 47-63 Hz AC power supply

Automatic detection of 48 VDC or -48 VDC power supply

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2. Getting Started

This chapter includes instructions on where and how to install CN2510 Async Server. Both basic and advanced

software configuration instructions are given.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Hardware Installation

 Desktop

 Rackmount

 Wiring Requirements

 Connecting CN2510-8/16’s Power

 Connecting CN2510-8/16-48V’s Power

 Grounding CN2510-8/16-48V

 Connecting to the Network

 Connecting to a Serial Device

 Connecting to the Console Port

Accessing the Console Utility

 Configuration Checklist

 Accessing the Console from a Telnet Terminal

 Accessing the Console from a Console Terminal

Configuring CN2510—The Server Menu

 Server Configuration—Info.

 Server Configuration—LAN

 Server Configuration—Adv.

 Server Configuration—Host_table

 Server Configuration—Route_table

 Server Configuration—User_table

Save

Restart

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ATTENTION

Safety First!

Be sure to disconnect the power cord before inst

Wiring Caution!

Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes

dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.

If the current goes above the maximum rati

equipment.

Temperature Caution!

Be careful when handling CN2510. When plugged in, CN2510’s internal components generate heat, and

consequently the board may feel hot to the touch.

Hardware Installation

Desktop

Place your CN2510 on a clean, flat, well-ventilated desktop. For better ventilation, attach the 4 pads from the

desktop kit to the bottom of the unit, and leave some space between the CN2510 and other equipment. Do not

place equipment or objects on top of the unit, as this might damage the server.

Rackmount

CN2510 is designed to be mounted on a standard 19-inch rack. Use the enclosed pair of L-shaped metal

brackets and screws to fasten your CN2510 to the rack cabinet. Each L-shaped bracket has 6 holes, leaving two

outer or inner holes available for other uses. You have two options. You can lock either the front or rear panel

of the CN2510 to the front of the rack. Locking the front panel is shown in the following figure.

Wiring Requirements

alling and/or wiring your CN2510.

ngs, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your

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terminal, and

48V and DC Power Ground

NOTE

Use 8 kg

terminal block.

Grounding and wire routing helps limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference

(EMI).

connecting serial

ATTENTION

CN2510

You should also observe the following common wiring rules:

• Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must

cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.

NOTE: Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same wire conduit. To avoid

interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.

• You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be kept separate.

The rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together.

• Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.

• Where necessary, it is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system.

Connecting CN2510-8/16’s Power

Connect CN2510’s 100-240 VAC power line to its AC connector. If the power is properly supplied, the “Ready”

LED will show a solid red color until the system is ready, at which time the color changes to green.

Connecting CN2510-8/16-48V’s Power

To connect CN2510-8/16-48V’s power cord to its terminal block, follow the steps given below:

Loosen the screws on the V+ and V- terminals of CN2510-8/16-48V’s terminal block.

Connect the power cord’s 48 VDC or -48 VDC wire to the terminal block’s V+

the power cord’s DC Power Ground wire to the terminal block’s V- terminal, and then

tighten the terminal block screws.

(Note: CN2510-8/16-48V will still operate properly if the 48V/-

wires are reversed.)

If the power is properly supplied, the “Ready” LED will show a solid red color until the system is ready, at which

time the color changes to green.

-cm of screw torque and 22-14 AWG electric wire to connect CN2510-8/16-48V’s power cord to its

Grounding CN2510-8/16-48V

Run the ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to

devices to CN2510.

The Shielded Ground (sometimes called Protected Ground) contact is the second contact from the right of the

5-pin power terminal block connector located on the rear panel of CN2510-8/16-48V. Connect the SG wire to

the Earth ground.

-8/16-48V should be mounted to a well-grounded surface, such as a metal panel.

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The top right

connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network.

The

connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.

NOTE

If your network is already set up, telnet over the network to CN2510’s IP address to access the Console Utility.

If your network environment is not set up, use Moxa PComm Terminal to establish a direct serial console

connection.

Connecting to the Network

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to CN2510’s 10/100M Ethernet port and the other end of the cable to the

Ethernet network. There are 2 LED indicators located on the top left and right corners of the Ethernet connector.

If the cable is properly connected, CN2510 will indicate a valid connection to the Ethernet in the following ways:

corner LED indicator maintains a solid green color when the cable is properly

top left corner LED indicator maintains a solid orange color when the cable is properly

Connecting to a Serial Device

Use appropriately wired serial data cables to connect serial devices to CN2510’s serial ports.

Connecting to the Console Port

A console is a combination of keyboard and monitor that is used to configure settings and monitor the status

of your system. The console port can be used if a network is unavailable, or you do not know CN2510’s IP

address. To connect to the console port, use a PC running UNIX, or a PC with terminal emulation software (e.g.,

HyperTerminal or PComm by Moxa; parameter settings are: baud rate = 115200 bps, parity check = None,

data bits = 8, stop bits = 1, terminal type = VT100). Use an RJ45-to-DB25 or RJ45-to-DB9 cable to connect the

terminal to the console port.

Accessing the Console Utility

The Console Utility is the main application used to set up the server, configure the ports, and run utilities (ping,

diagnosis, monitor, and upgrade). There are two ways to access the Console Utility—with terminal emulation

from a console terminal, or with Telnet from a network terminal.

Configuration Checklist

You will need the following information to configure CN2510. Check with your network administrator if you do

not know all of the required information.

Basic CN2510 Information:

Name

Location

LAN1 IP address

LAN1 IP netmask

LAN1 default gateway IP address

Domain server 1 IP address

Domain server 2 IP address

WINS server IP address

Console password

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Accessing the Console from a Telnet Terminal

Connect CN2510 to your LAN and then turn on the power. Use the Moxa Windows Utility to find CN2510’s IP

address, and then telnet to the IP address to enter the CN2510 console.

CN2510 Windows Utility

The CN2510 Utility is a convenient Windows utility that can be used to find both the name and IP address of

your CN2510. Once you know the IP address, you can telnet CN2510 over the network to complete the

configuration process and to gather information about all servers on the network.

1. Run upgrade.exe, located in the \Software\Firmware\ folder on the CN2510 Documentation and Software

CD, or run NPort Tool  Firmware Utility from the Start menu.

2. The CN2510 Utility will search for all CN2510s on the network.

3. The CN2510 Utility lists all available servers on the network. Note that servers in grey are password

protected. Double click the server’s name, or click on from the menu bar to see the server settings.

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Telnet 192.168.127.254

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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[Server]

4. The server’s general information is shown in the NPort Server General Info. window. If necessary,

change the settings, and then click on OK to accept the change.

5. If you can’t find the server in the list, double-check the server’s power and network connections, and then

use search

to try locating the server again.

Using Telnet

1. Telnet over the network to the server’s IP address.

2. Type 1 to choose ansi/vt100, and then press Enter.

Async Server CN2510-8 Console terminal type (1: ansi/vt100, 2: vt52) : 1

3. CN2510’s MAIN MENU will open, as shown below.

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Port seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit

Examine/modify async server node/table configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

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Use the following keystrokes to navigate CN2510’s console utility.

Action Key

Move [Up/Down/Left/Right] Arrow Key or [Tab] Key

Jump to next menu, or

Select item

Return to previous menu, or

Close pop up selector

Shortcut Key Capitalized letter of the word

[Enter] Key

[Esc] Key

Accessing the Console from a Console Terminal

If you do not know the CN2510’s IP address, or it is not possible to use Telnet, you can use a direct console

connection to enter the CN2510 console. Use a terminal emulation program for the console PC, such as

HyperTerminal or Moxa PComm Terminal Emulator.

1. If you are using Windows 9x/ME/NT, run PComm26.exe from the Win9xNT directory. If you are using

Windows 2000/XP/2003, run PComm2K.exe , as shown in the figure below, from the

Win2kXP2003directory.

2. Click on Next to Continue.

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3. Select the I Agree option and then click on Next.

4. Select a directory in which to install the CN2510 Utility, and then click on Next.

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5. Click on Next to continue.

6. Wait while the PComm Lite software is installed.

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7. Click on Close.

8. When the installation is complete, select Start  Programs  PComm Terminal Emulator to run

PComm Terminal Emulator.

9. Use an RJ45 to DB25 female cable to connect to the CN2510 console port. Start PComm Terminal, and then

click on the left-most icon to open a new connection.

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10. Click on the Communication Parameter tab, select the COM port (COM2 in this example) for console

connection, 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits.

11. Click on the Terminal tab and select VT100 for terminal type. Press Enter to confirm.

12. Type 1 to select ansi/VT100 terminal type, and then press Enter to open the MAIN MENU.

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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[Server]

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 SERVER MENU

--------------------------------------------------------

[Info.

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0

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[Info.

13. The MAIN MENU is shown below. (NOTE: Click on Edit  Font to choose a different font for the MAIN

MENU.)

Configuring CN2510—The Server Menu

In this section, we describe both basic and advanced configuration tasks. We use the Telnet interface to

illustrate (the Serial Console interface is the same).

Server Configuration—Info.

1. From the MAIN MENU, use the arrow keys to select Server, and then press Enter.

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Port seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit

Examine/modify async server node/table configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

2. From the SERVER MENU, select Info., and then press Enter.

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] Lan Adv. Host_table Route_table User_table Quit

Examine/modify async server basic configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

3. The Info. page contains input/display fields for name, location, serial number, Domain server 1/2 IP

address, WINS function disable, WINS server IP address, and Console password. Each item is

described in detail below.

--------------------

] Lan Adv. Host_table Route_table User_table Quit

Examine/modify async server basic configuration

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Async server name [CN2510-8_5631 ] Async server location [ ] Async server serial number [9]

Domain server 1 IP address [ ] Domain server 2 IP address [ ] WINS function disable [no ] WINS server IP address [ ]

Console password [ ]

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NOTE

Write your console password in a safe place before setting the password.

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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[Server]

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 SERVER MENU

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Async server name—CN2510 uses this name to identify itself when requested by an SNMP station or UNIX

host. Use an ASCII string with maximum length of 40 characters for the name. Spaces are allowed.

Async server location—CN2510 reports this location to the SNMP station when requested. Use an ASCII

string with maximum length of 44 characters for the location. Spaces are allowed.

Async server serial number—Each CN2510 Async Server is assigned a unique serial number before it

leaves the factory. The serial number cannot be changed.

Domain server 1/2 IP address—A Domain Name Server is a network host that translates host names to

IP addresses. Hosts use the Domain Name Server to request the IP address that corresponds to a particular

url (such as www.moxa.com

server 1 IP address field, and the IP address of the secondary Domain Name Server in the Domain

server 2 IP address field. When CN2510 receives a connection request, CN2510 first checks the host

table defined on the Host_table page. If a matching entry cannot be found, CN2510 sends a query to the

Domain Name Server.

WINS function disable—Enable or disable the WINS server. The default setting is “enable.”

WINS server IP address—If a WINS Server is connected to the network, use this field to record the WINS

Server’s IP address. TCP/IP uses IP addresses to identify hosts, but users often use symbolic names, such

as computer names. The WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) Server, which uses NetBIOS over

TCP/IP, contains a dynamic database to map computer names to IP addresses.

). Input the IP address of the primary Domain Name Server in the Domain

Console password—If you specify a password, write it down for safe keeping. If you forget the password,

you will need to use the reset password button to reset it. Only use the console password when absolutely

necessary.

Server Configuration—LAN

1. From the MAIN MENU, use the arrow keys to select Server, and then press Enter.

Port seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit

Examine/modify async server node/table configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

2. From the SERVER MENU, select Lan, and then press Enter.

---------------------------------------------------------Info. [Lan] Adv. Host_table Route_table User_table Quit Examine/modify async server basic configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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[Server]

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 SERVER MENU

-------------------------------------------------------Info. Lan

3. The Lan page contains input/display fields for DHCP (client), Async server IP address, Async server

IP netmask, Default gateway IP address, Ethernet speed, and Ethernet address. Each item is

described in detail below.

---------------------------Info. [Lan] Adv. Host_table Route_table User_table Quit Examine/modify the Ethernet LAN port setting

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Ethernet LAN port 1:

DHCP (client) [Disable] Async server IP address [192.168.127.254] Async server IP netmask [255.255.255.0 ] Default gateway IP address [ ] Ethernet speed [ ---- ] Ethernet address [00:90:E8:26:10:09]

DHCP (client)—When DHCP is enabled, CN2510 will request an available IP address and Netmask over the

network from the DHCP Server. If an IP address is not available, CN2510 will use the current IP address, but

will continue sending requests to the DHCP Server.

Async server IP address—This field MUST contain an IP address unique to the network. The IP address

is written using the notation “ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd,” in which each “ddd” is a nonnegative decimal number

strictly less than 256 (i.e., an 8-bit integer). The default value is 192.168.127.254.

Async server IP netmask—A netmask is used to group network hosts into subnets. CN2510 sends TCP/IP

packets directly to hosts that are on the same subnet. If the recipient of the packet is NOT on the same

subnet, the packet is sent to the default gateway IP address.

Default gateway IP address—This field contains the IP address of a router on the local network. The

default gateway is used when a packet is sent to an IP address that is not on the subnet specified in

CN2510’s local routing table.

Ethernet speed—If the Ethernet port is active, the Ethernet speed will be set automatically to 10BaseT or

100BaseT. This field cannot be modified.

Ethernet address—This field contains the hardware Ethernet address. This field cannot be modified.

Server Configuration—Adv.

1. From the MAIN MENU, use the arrow keys to select Server, and then press Enter.

Port seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit

Examine/modify async server node/table configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

2. From the SERVER MENU, select Adv., and then press Enter.

------------------------------

----------------------

[Adv.] Host_table Route_table User_table Quit

Examine/modify async server basic configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

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3. The Adv. page contains input/display fields for RADIUS server IP, RADIUS key, UDP port, Enable

RADIUS accounting, SNMP community name, SNMP trap server IP address, Ethernet IP

forwarding, Routing protocol, TCP retransmission timeout, and SIO data transfer timeout. Each

item is described in detail below.

---------------------------Info. Lan [Adv.] Host_table Route_table User_table Quit Examine/modify async server advance configuration

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Radius server IP [ ]

RADIUS key [ ] UDP port (1:1645 2:1812) [1] Enable RADIUS accounting [no ]

SNMP community name [public ] SNMP trap server IP address [ ]

Ethernet IP forwarding [no ] Routing protocol [None ]

TCP retransmission timeout [ ] (range: 50 – 60000 ms) SIO data transfer timeout [ ] (range: 0 – 1000 ms)

RADIUS server IP—The IP address of the RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server is

used to authenticate remote dial-in users connecting from an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Leave this

field blank if you do not have a RADIUS server on your network.

Windows NT includes RADIUS software. For UNIX-based platforms, refer to Appendix B for information

about setting up a RADIUS server.

NOTE: The RADIUS server and CN2510 SHOULD be able to communicate with each other. To verify this,

check to see if you can ping from each server to the other.

RADIUS server IP—This is the IP address of the RADIUS server.

RADIUS key—This is a shared key used by the RADIUS protocol. If you have a RADIUS server, you will

need to enter the password in this field.

UDP port (1:1645 2:1812)—RADIUS originally used port 1645, but more recently this conflicted with the

RFC standard, so the officially assigned RADIUS port is now 1812. Check which UDP port your RADIUS

server software uses to determine the proper choice.

Enable RADIUS accounting—The default for this field is no. If your RADIUS Server offers this function,

set it to yes.

SNMP community name—The SNMP community name can be used to guarantee minimal security for

SNMP communication. Only SNMP stations with the same community name can access SNMP agents (such

as Async Server). Choose a community name with no more than 16 ASCII characters. The default name is

“public.”

SNMP trap server IP address—This field specifies the IP address of the SNMP trap server. CN2510 will

report to the SNMP trap server each time it restarts. You may leave this field blank if SNMP is not needed.

Ethernet IP forwarding—CN2510 can forward packets between different segments of a TCP/IP network.

When enabled, CN2510 will use its Ethernet routing ability to identify which incoming packets should be

forwarded.

Routing protocol—CN2510 supports RIP (Routing Information Protocol) versions 1 and 2, a widely used

protocol specifying how routers exchange routing table information. When RIP is activated, routers (or

CN2510s) periodically exchange entire routing tables.

TCP retransmission timeout—This is the amount of time CN2510 waits to retransmit after a transmission

failure occurs.

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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[Server]

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 SERVER MENU

-------------------------------------------------------Info. Lan Adv.

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0

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08 [ ] [ ]

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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[Server]

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 SERVER MENU

-------------------------------------------------------Info. Lan Adv. Host_table

SIO data transfer timeout—This is the amount of time (in milliseconds) CN2510 waits to send serial data

to the Ethernet. Use a shorter timeout to improve efficiency.

Server Configuration—Host_table

1. From the MAIN MENU, use the arrow keys to select Server, and then press Enter.

-----------------------------------------------------

Port seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit

Examine/modify async server node/table configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

2. From the SERVER MENU, select Host_table, and then press Enter.

----------------------

[Host_table] Route_table User_table Quit

Examine/modify async server basic configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

3. The Host_table contains frequently accessed host names and their corresponding IP addresses. Adding

entries to this table gives you the advantage of being able to refer to a host by name, instead of by IP

address. The host table can hold up to 16 [Host name] / [Host IP address] entries. The Host_table page

contains input/display fields for Entry, Host name, and Host IP address.

Info. Lan Adv. [Host_table] Route_table User_table Quit Examine/modify the host table

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Entry Host name Host IP address 01 [ ] [ ] 02 [ ] [ ] 03 [ ] [ ] 04 [ ] [ ] 05 [ ] [ ] 06 [ ] [ ] 07 [ ] [ ]

Server Configuration—Route_table

1. From the MAIN MENU, use the arrow keys to select Server, and then press Enter.

Port seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit

Examine/modify async server node/table configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

----------------------------

------------------------------

2. From the SERVER MENU, select Route_table, and then press Enter.

----------------------

[Route_table] User_table Quit

Examine/modify async server basic configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

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08 [ ] [ ] [ ] [01]

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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[Server]

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 SERVER MENU

-------------------------------------------------------Info. Lan Adv. Host_table

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0

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08 [ ] [ ] [ ]

3. The Route_table specifies routing parameters. The Route_table page contains input/display fields for

Entry, Gateway, Destination, Netmask, and Metric. Each item is described in detail below.

--------------------Info. Lan Adv. Host_table [Route_table] User_table Quit Examine/modify the routing table

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Entry Gateway Destination Netmask Metric 01 [ ] [ ] [ ] [01]

02 [ ] [ ] [ ] [01]

03 [ ] [ ] [ ] [01] 04 [ ] [ ] [ ] [01] 05 [ ] [ ] [ ] [01] 06 [ ] [ ] [ ] [01] 07 [ ] [ ] [ ] [01]

Gateway—The gateway IP address or interface source IP address to which data packets are sent.

Destination—The IP address of a host or network to which the route connects.

Netmask—The netmask of the destination network.

Metric—The number of hops from source to destination. Refer to Chapter 14 for routing settings.

Server Configuration—User_table

1. From the MAIN MENU, use the arrow keys to select Server, and then press Enter.

Port seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit

Examine/modify async server node/table configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

2. From the SERVER MENU, select User_table, and then press Enter.

Route_table [User_table] Quit

Examine/modify async server basic configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

3. The User_table is used for local authentication for dial-in/out access. The CN2510 User Table, which holds

information for up to 64 users, is useful if you do not have an external RADIUS server for authentication.

The User_table page contains input/display fields for Entry, User name, Password, and Phone

number.

Info. Lan Adv. Host_table Route_table [User_table] Quit Examine/modify the user/password table

------------------------------

----------------------

----------------------------

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Entry User name Password Phone number

01 [ ] [ ] [ ] 02 [ ] [ ] [ ] 03 [ ] [ ] [ ] 04 [ ] [ ] [ ] 05 [ ] [ ] [ ] 06 [ ] [ ] [ ] 07 [ ] [ ] [ ]

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0

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[System]

ESC

Save

When exiting the SERVER MENU, you will be prompted to save settings. Press Y to save.

---------------------------------------------------Info. Lan Adv. Host_table Route_table [User_table] Quit Examine/modify async server basic configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

You may also save all settings from the MAIN MENU by selecting sAve.

-----------------------------Server Port seTting [sAve] Utility Restart Exit Save current configuration to Flash ROM

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

+-------------------------------------+ |Enter to updated, other key to cancel| +-------------------------------------+

Restart

1. From the MAIN MENU, select Restart.

Server Port seTting sAve Utility [Restart] Exit Restart the whole system or selected async ports

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

2. Select System and then press Enter to restart the system and terminate the Telnet session.

Restart the Async Server

----------------------------

Port Quit

: back to menu Enter: select

+----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Warning !!! | | Restart system will disconnect all ports and clear all status value | | ‘ Enter: continue ESC: cancel | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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3. Knowing Your Application

This chapter discusses a variety of applications for CN2510 Async Server. Refer to the diagrams in each section

to see which application most closely matches your own. Determining which application you should choose will

save time configuring both the hardware and software.

CN2510 is an Async Server that can support simultaneously different operation modes for different serial ports.

The examples in this chapter explain each operation mode in detail. You can create a wide variety of

applications by using different combinations of operation modes on the same Async Server.

NOTE: Each section title consists of an application name that uses terminology common to our industry,

followed in parentheses by the application name used in CN2510’s console utility. For example, the CN2510

application that corresponds to Linux Real TTY/Unix Fixed TTY is NT Real COM mode.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Windows Real COM (NT Real COM)

Linux Real TTY/Unix Fixed TTY (NT Real COM)

Device Control (Device Control)

UDP Communication (Raw UDP)

Console Management (Reverse Terminal)

Terminal Access (Terminal)

Multi-host TTY (Multi-host TTY)

Dial-in/Out-of-Band Management (Dialin/out)

Network Printer (Printer)

Multiplexor Access (Multiplex)

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s

Windows Real COM (NT Real COM)

Moxa provides CN2510 COM port drivers for all Windows operating systems. The COM port driver serves a dual

purpose—(1) convert serial data into Ethernet packets, (2) convert Ethernet packets into serial data—as

outlined in the following table:

PC  CN2510  Serial Device Serial Device  CN2510  PC

1. The PC generates RS-232 serial COM commands.

2. The COM port driver converts the commands

into Ethernet packets.

3. The packets are sent over the network to CN2510’

Ethernet port.

4. CN2510 converts the Ethernet packets back into

RS-232 serial format.

5. The commands are delivered to serial device(s)

connected to CN2510’s serial port(s).

You can enhance your applications greatly by using CN2510 to access serial devices over an Ethernet network,

and since CN2510 and the COM driver handle all protocol conversion tasks, you won’t need to modify the

software currently in use. In fact, multiple PCs can access the serial ports of one CN2510, as shown in the

figure.

Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information and configuration instructions.

1. A serial device connected to CN2510 starts

transmitting serial data.

2. CN2510 converts the data into one or more

Ethernet packets.

3. The packets are sent over the network to the PC

host’s Ethernet port.

4. The COM port driver converts the Ethernet

packets back into RS-232 serial format.

5. The serial data is processed by the program that

controls the serial device.

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Linux Real TTY/Unix Fixed TTY (NT Real COM)

Real TTY drivers that control Moxa CN2510 Async Server’s serial ports are provided for Linux environments.

This means that CN2510 Async Server can be used with existing Linux-based applications that use multiport

serial boards, since the host PC will recognize CN2510’s COM ports as real TTY ports. You can enhance your

applications by using CN2510 to access serial devices over an Ethernet network, but without needing to modify

the software currently in use.

Moxa also provides Fixed TTY port drivers for Unix environments. However, the Linux Real TTY and Windows

Real COM port drivers provide better control over serial port data transmission, since you can control modem

signals such as DTR, DSR, RTS, and CTS. The Unix Fixed TTY driver provides software reception and

transmission through CN2510’s serial ports, but does not allow you to control the DTR, DSR, RTS, and CTS

modem signals.

Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information and configuration instructions.

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Device Control (Device Control)

The CN2510 Device Control application allows you to choose between two different operation modes: ASPP and

RAW.

ASPP Mode—For applications that require setting up communication parameters or controlling modem signals

(DTR, RTS, Break, etc.), take advantage of Moxa’s ASPP lib to simplify your programming tasks. ASPP takes

care of the more basic protocol-level programming tasks, and allows you to concentrate your energy on higher

level, application-specific tasks.

RAW Mode—To control device data transmission directly, set CN2510 for TCP RAW mode. Device control

applications can use standard Linux/Unix Socket programming in Linux/Unix environments, or WinSock

programming in Windows environments. Standard socket programming allows you to focus on pure data

transmission, without needing to write code for controlling serial ports or modem signals. ASPP can also be

used to communicate with CN2510.

Linux/Unix socket programming and Windows WinSock programming both use IP as the communication agent

between hosts and devices. RAW mode is a good solution for handling pure serial data communications

applications that do not require setting up communication parameters (baud rate, parity, etc.).

Refer to Chapter 5 for detailed information and configuration instructions.

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UDP Communication (Raw UDP)

UDP is a non connection-oriented data transmission protocol that has the advantages of efficient, high-speed,

high-volume data transmission. Since UDP does not use TCP’s handshaking procedure, it does not re-assemble

and retransmit packets when data is missing. This means that data integrity is sacrificed for higher

transmission speed. UDP provides a very powerful transmission method when data needs to be transmitted

quickly over the network, and upper-level application software is given the responsibility of verifying the

accuracy of the data.

UDP can also use broadcasting or multicasting technologies to handle point to multi-point transmissions. UDP

is an ideal transmission method for serial devices that must transmit data to a group of devices or PCs.

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information and configuration instructions.

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Console Management (Reverse Terminal)

The Reverse Terminal application, which uses Rtelnet mode, is used with routers, switches, and UPS equipment

for console management applications. Rtelnet mode is similar to RAW mode, in that after booting up it listens

to one specific TCP port for network hosts to initiate a connection. RAW mode, however, does not provide a

Telnet conversion function. If the serial devices connected to CN2510 need to use the CR/LF conversion

function, then Rtelnet mode must be used. CN2510’s Rtelnet mode is also used widely for device management

applications in telecommunication control rooms, since remote hosts can make use of Local User Table or

RADIUS identity verification methods.

Refer to Chapter 7 for detailed information and configuration instructions.

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Terminal Access (Terminal)

CN2510’s Terminal Access application is used to connect terminals to Unix or Windows Servers over a network.

The terminals connect to CN2510’s serial ports at a remote site, with terminal commands transmitted over the

network via CN2510’s Ethernet port. The Terminal Access application allows you to use fast keys used in many

terminal applications, and switching sessions on the same terminal. CN2510 supports ASCII terminal and

Binary terminal, with up to 8 simultaneous sessions for each port.

Refer to Chapter 8 for detailed information and configuration instructions.

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Multi-host TTY (Multi-host TTY)

The Multi-host TTY application is ideal for connecting over a network to multiple Unix hosts from several

sessions simultaneously. When communication begins, the networked Unix server must first enable Moxattyd

to activate the TTY port’s mapping function. Moxattyd will initiate the connection with the CN2510, and the

CN2510 will listen to the connection requests issued by various Moxattyd over different TCP ports.

Once the connection is established, the Terminal server can use hot keys to switch sessions, allowing one

terminal to control different Unix hosts.

Refer to Chapter 9 for detailed information and configuration instructions.

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Dial-in/Out-of-Band Management (Dialin/out)

Moxa CN2510 Async Server provides dial-up/dial-out access for ISPs and enterprises that need a remote

access solution. When a user at a remote site uses a PPP dial-up connection to access CN2510, CN2510 plays

the role of dial-up server, but also ensures the user has legal access to the network by verifying the user’s

identity with its Local User Table or RADIUS.

CN2510 supports PPP, SLIP, and Terminal modes for dial-up/dial-out access. Regardless of which OS is used,

you will always be able to use standard PPP dial-up to establish a connection. CN2510 can also act as an Async

router to connect serial ports to a WAN connection. Routing protocols (including static, RIP I, and RIP II) can

be adjusted to route different WAN connections.

Refer to Chapter 10 for detailed information and configuration instructions.

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Network Printer (Printer)

CN2510 Async Server’s printing program (running under UNIX) provides an excellent solution for banking and

stock exchange services with huge printing demands. Use a Windows or Unix host’s network printer function

via RAW mode, and assign a specific IP address and TCP port number to specify the printer’s location. You can

also connect to the printer via LPD mode when LPD protocol is needed to operate the printer.

Refer to Chapter 11 for detailed information and configuration instructions.

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NOTE

Multiplexor Access (Multiplex)

If are using a multiport serial board installed in a UNIX host, but wish to extend the device control range without

dismantling the host, you can accomplish this with CN2510. Multiplex and De-multiplex solutions use CN2510’s

RTelnet and terminal modes, eliminating the need to modify existing software. CN2510 acts like a converter by

extending the communication distance. CN2510s work in pairs over the network to overcome the short

communication distance limitation imposed by serial connections.

See Chapter 12 for detailed configuration instructions.

This mode does not allow copying the status of control signals to devices at a remote site.

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4. Setting Up Windows Real COM/Linux Real

TTY/Unix Fixed TTY

CN2510 Async Server supports Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux, allowing CN2510’s serial ports to

be recognized as Real COM ports by the Windows operating system, or Real TTY ports by Linux operating

systems. CN2510 Async Server can be used for a variety of applications to make the serial ports accessible over

an Ethernet, but without the need to modify existing serial transmission software. The Real COM driver

provided by Moxa lets users treat networked serial ports the same as local serial ports.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Accessing the Console Utility

Selecting the Application

Configuring ASPP Mode

Configuring the Serial Ports

Save

Restart

Setting up Hosts

 Setting up Windows XP/2003 Hosts

 Setting up Windows 2000 Hosts

 Setting up Windows 95/98/ME/NT Hosts

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NOTE

In this section, we show how to access CN2510’s console utility by Telnet over the network. For information on

using the console port, see the section “Accessing the Console Utility” in Chapter

Telnet 192.168.127.254

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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[Server]

Select item

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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Accessing the Console Utility

2.

1. Telnet over the network to the server’s IP address.

2. Type 1 to choose ansi/vt100, and then press Enter.

Async Server CN2510-8 Console terminal type (1: ansi/vt100, 2: vt52) : 1

3. CN2510’s MAIN MENU will open, as shown below.

------------------------------------------------------------

Port seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit

Examine/modify async server node/table configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

Use the following keystrokes to navigate CN2510’s console utility.

Action Key

Move [Up/Down/Left/Right] Arrow Key or [Tab] Key

Jump to next menu, or

Return to previous menu, or

Close pop up selector

Shortcut Key Capitalized letter of the word

[Enter] Key

[Esc] Key

Selecting the Application

Open Port Menu  Mode to configure the NT Real COM application.

1. From the MAIN MENU, select Port, and then press Enter.

-----------------------------Server [Port] seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit Examine/modify async server ports configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

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[Mode]

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[

07 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

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]+------------------+

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08 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

2. From the PORT MENU, select Mode, and then press Enter.

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Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

3. The Mode page has pop-up selection lists for Application, Mode, and Description/more setting for

each serial port. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the Application column for the port to be

configured, and then press Enter. We use Port 6 to illustrate.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

4. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select NT Real COM, and then press Enter.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application +------------------+ption/more setting

5. ASPP mode is selected by default, since it is the only mode associated with the NT Real COM application.

---------------------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 07 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

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06 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

Configuring ASPP Mode

Follow these steps to configure ports for ASPP mode:

1. Move the cursor to the Description/more setting column and press Enter.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 07 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

2. The pop-up selector contains input/display fields for TCP data port, TCP command port, and TCP alive

check time. Each item is described in detail below the figure.

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mod+------------------------------------------+

Setting Value Notes Necessity

TCP data port 950 – 965 The host uses this port number to determine which

serial device to send data to. These values are

fixed, and cannot be changed by the user.

Serial Port TCP Port No.

01 950

02 951

03 952

… …

16 965

TCP command port 966 – 981 The host uses this port number to determine which

device to send commands to. These values are

fixed, and cannot be changed by the user.

Serial Port TCP Port No.

01 966

TCP alive check time 0 – 99 min.

(default =

7 min)

02 967

03 968

… …

16 981

The time period CN2510 waits before checking if the

TCP connection is alive or not. If no response is

received, CN2510 will reset the port and terminate

the connection.

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Required

Optional

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 PORT MENU

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08 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ]

disconnection.

3. Press ESC to return to the PORT MENU.

Configuring the Serial Ports

Open Port Menu  Line to configure serial port settings.

1. From the MAIN MENU, select Port, and then press Enter.

-----------------------------Server [Port] seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit Examine/modify async server ports configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

2. From the PORT MENU, select Line, and then press Enter.

-------------------

[Line] mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

hronous port configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

3. The Line page has pop-up selection lists for Port, Speed, Bits, Stop, Parity, FIFO, RTS/CTS,

XON/XOFF, and Discon. ctrl for each serial port. Each item is described in detail below the figure.

----------------------------

[Line] mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

xamine/modify asynchronous port configuration

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Speed Bits Stop Parity FIFO RTS/CTS XON/XOFF Discon. ctrl

01 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 02 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 03 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 04 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 05 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 06 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 07 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ]

Setting Value Notes

Speed 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps Transmission rate

Bits 5, 6, 7, 8 Data bits

Stop 1, 1.5, 2 Stop bits

Parity None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space Odd, Even, Mark, Space

FIFO Yes, No First In First Out Device

RTS/CTS Yes, No Hardware Flow Control

XON/XOFF Yes, No Software Flow Control

Discon. Ctrl None DSR off or DCD off will not be interpreted as a

DSR off DSR off will be interpreted as a disconnection.

4. Press ESC to return to the PORT MENU.

DCD off DCD off will be interpreted as a disconnection.

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 SERVER MENU

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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[System]

ESC

Save

When exiting the SERVER MENU, you will be prompted to save settings. Press Y to save.

---------------------------Info. Lan Adv. Host_table Route_table [User_table] Quit Examine/modify async server basic configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

You may also save all settings from the MAIN MENU by selecting sAve and then pressing Enter. Press Enter

again to save, and any other key to cancel.

---------------------------Server Port seTting [sAve] Utility Restart Exit Save current configuration to Flash ROM

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

+-------------------------------------+ |Enter to updated, other key to cancel| +-------------------------------------+

Restart

1. From the MAIN MENU, select Restart.

Server Port seTting sAve Utility [Restart] Exit Restart the whole system or selected async ports

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

2. Select System and then press Enter to restart the system and terminate the Telnet session.

Restart the Async Server

----------------------------

Port Quit

: back to menu Enter: select

+----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Warning !!! | | Restart system will disconnect all ports and clear all status value | | ‘ Enter: continue ESC: cancel | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Setting up Hosts

After using CN2510 Console Utility to set up Async Server’s ports for the NT Real COM application (ASPP mode),

you will need to install port drivers on every computer used to access CN2510’s ports. In this section we explain

how to set up Windows hosts

Setting up Windows XP/2003 Hosts

In this section, we use Windows XP to illustrate the installation procedure. The installation procedure for

Windows 2003 machines is identical.

Installing a Server

1. Unzip the Windows XP/2003 driver file, located on the CN2510 CD ROM, to your hard disk.

2. Run the Windows Add Hardware Wizard, located in the Control Panel.

3. When the Welcome to the Add Hardware Wizard window opens, click on Next to continue.

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4. Wait patiently while the Wizard searches for servers connected to the network.

5. The next window to open will ask you if the hardware is connected. Select Yes, I have already connected

the hardware, and click on Next to continue.

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6. Select Add a new hardware device, and then click on Next to continue.

7. Select Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced) to install the hardware,

and then click on Next to continue.

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8. The window that opens next will ask you to select the type of hardware you are installing. Select Multi-port

serial adapters, and then click on Next to continue.

9. The window that opens next will ask you to select the device driver you want to install for this hardware.

Click on Have Disk… to install from the CD.

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10. Locate and then select the driver file NPSERVER.INF. Click on Open to proceed with the installation.

11. Select the correct CN2510 model, and then click on Next to continue.

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12. The Wizard will start installing the driver, and automatically search the network for copies of the CN2510

model you selected in the previous step.

13. Although the next window to open states that the software hasn’t passed Windows Logo testing, you can

rest assured that this driver has already been tested and been shown that it can support this Windows OS.

Click on Continue Anyway to proceed.

14. Wait patiently while the driver is installed.

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15. You can select the CN2510 that was located automatically, or select Manually Enter the IP address of

NPort Server / Async Server and then enter the IP address of a different server. Click on Next to finish

installing the CN2510 driver.

16. The next window reports that the driver was installed, and port drivers will be installed next. Click on Next

to continue.

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17. Click on Finish to complete the installation of the server driver. This will automatically trigger the port

installation procedure.

Installing Ports

1. After the CN2510 server driver has been installed, Windows will notify you that new hardware has been

found. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click on Next to continue.

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2. Select Include this location in the search, and then click on Next to continue.

3. Although the next window to open states that the software hasn’t passed Windows Logo testing, you can

rest assured that this driver has already been tested and been shown that it can support this Windows OS.

Click on Continue Anyway to proceed.

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4. The driver for Moxa Port 0 will be installed.

5. After Moxa Port 0 is installed, steps 1 to 4 will be repeated 7 or 15 times, depending on whether you are

installing drivers for the 8-port or 16-port CN2510.

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6. After the installation is complete, you can check Ports (COM & LPT) under Device Manager to verify that

all of the ports were installed successfully.

Configuring CN2510 in a Windows XP/2003 Environment

After the CN2510 driver is installed, you will be given the option to proceed directly with the configuration of

CN2510. You may also configure CN2510 at a later time. In this section we explain how to configure Real COM

Mapping.

1. Click on Device Manager  Multiport serial adapters, right click on the CN2510 you would like to

configure, and select Properties.

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2. Click on the Configuration tab.

3. Click on Settings to configure CN2510’s Basic Configuration, Password, and Access Control.

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4. On the Basic Configuration page, modify Server Name, IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway. Check

the DHCP checkbox if the network parameters will be assigned automatically by a DHCP server.

5. On the Password page, add a password or change the existing password. Check the Remember Password

checkbox to remember the password on this computer.

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6. The Access Control page allows you to set up access rights for each of the CN2510’s ports. Access right is

assigned by IP address. In the example shown here, the “netmask” of 255.255.255.255 limits access to the

listed IP address (192.168.6.16). To allow access to a group of IP addresses, adjust the “netmask”

accordingly.

To allow any IP address to access a port, delete all IP addresses assigned to that port.

7. Click on Modify to save all Property Sheet settings and return to the Properties / Configuration page.

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8. Click on Ports Setting to configure the data transmission mode and FIFO for each COM port.

9. Check the box(es) next to the port(s) you would like to modify, and then click on Modify Setting.

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10. Modify the settings that need to be changed, and then click on OK.

Setting up Windows 2000 Hosts

In this section, we explain how to set up a host in a Windows 2000 environment.

Installing a Server

1. Unzip the Windows 2000 driver file, located on the CN2510 CD ROM, to your hard disk.

2. Run the Windows Add Hardware Wizard, located in the Control Panel.

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3. When the Welcome to the Add Hardware Wizard window opens, click on Next to continue.

4. In the Choose a Hardware Task window, select Add/Troubleshoot a device, and then click on Next to

continue.

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5. In the Choose a Hardware Device window, select Add a new device, and then click on Next to

continue.

6. In the Find New Hardware window, select No, I want to select the hardware from a list, and then

click on Next to continue.

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7. In the Hardware Type window, select Multi-port serial adapters from the Hardware types list, and

then click on Next to continue.

8. Click on Have Disk to install from the CD, and then click on Next to continue.

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9. After locating the win2k folder, select the driver file NPSERVER.INF, and then click on Open.

10. Select the correct CN2510 model, and then click on Next to continue.

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11. The Wizard will start installing the Server driver, and automatically search the network for copies of the

CN2510 model you selected in the previous step.

12. Although the next window to open states that the software hasn’t passed Windows Logo testing, you can

rest assured that this driver has already been tested and been shown that it can support this Windows OS.

Click on Continue Anyway to proceed.

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13. You can select the CN2510 that was located automatically, or select Manually Enter the IP address of

NPort Server / Async Server and then enter the IP address of a different server. Click on Next to finish

installing CN2510 driver.

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14. The next window reports that the driver was installed, and port drivers will be installed next. Click on Next

to continue.

Installing Ports

1. The ports will be installed automatically. Click on Finish to conclude the installation procedure.

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2. After the installation is complete, you can check Ports (COM & LPT) under Device Manager to verify that

all of the ports were installed successfully.

Configuring CN2510 in a Windows 2000 Environment

After the CN2510 driver is installed, you will be given the option to proceed directly with the configuration of

CN2510. You may also configure CN2510 at a later time. In this section we explain how to configure Real COM

Mapping.

1. Click on Device Manager  Multiport serial adapters, right click on the CN2510 you would like to

configure, and select Properties.

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2. Click on the Configuration tab.

3. Click on Settings to configure CN2510’s Basic Configuration, Password, and Access Control.

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4. On the Basic Configuration page, modify Server Name, IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway. Check

the DHCP checkbox if the network parameters are assigned automatically by a DHCP server.

5. On the Password page, add a password or change the existing password. Check the Remember Password

checkbox to remember the password on this computer.

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6. The Access Control page allows you to set up access rights for each of the CN2510’s ports. Access right is

assigned by IP address. In the example shown here, the “netmask” of 255.255.255.255 limits access to the

listed IP address (192.168.6.16). To allow access to a group of IP addresses, adjust the “netmask”

accordingly. To allow any IP address to access a port, delete all IP addresses assigned to that port. Click on

Modify to make changes.

7. And then click on OK to return to the Access Control page.

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8. Click on OK to return to the Configuration page.

9. Click on Ports Setting to configure the data transmission mode and FIFO for each COM port.

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10. Check the box(es) next to the port(s) you would like to modify, and then click on Modify Setting.

11. Modify the settings that need to be changed, and then click on OK.

Setting up Windows 95/98/ME/NT Hosts

In this section, we explain how to set up a host in a Windows 95/98/ME/NT environment. You will first install

the NPort Pro Manager program, and then use this utility to configure the server. We use Windows NT to

illustrate the installation procedure.

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Installing a Server

1. Unzip the Windows 95/98/ME/NT driver file, located on the CN2510 CD ROM, to your hard disk.

2. Locate and run the Setup.exe file.

3. The setup program is used for both CN2500 and NPort Server Pro products, so you will see a Welcome to

NPort Server Pro window. Click on Next to continue.

4. Select Custom mode, and then click on Next to continue.

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5. Select a Destination Directory and then click on Next to continue.

6. Click on Next to finish installing NPort Pro Manager.

7. After the driver is installed, NPort Pro Manager and the Add Server Wizard will start running

automatically. Select Yes, and then click on Next to continue.

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8. Select one of the server’s in the list, or select No, I will define the server myself if the correct server is

not listed. Click on Next to continue.

9. If necessary, enter a different IP address in the Server IP address box, and then click on Next to

continue.

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10. Select the COM number for CN2510’s port 1. The rest of the ports will be mapped automatically. Click on

Next to continue.

11. For added security, set a password for the CN2510. Check the Auto-Saved box to save the password on

your computer. Click on Next to continue.

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12. Check the new server settings to make sure they are correct, and then click on Finish.

13. The server and ports will be displayed in the NPort Server Manager window. Click the Save icon in the

upper left corner to save the settings before exiting the program.

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Configuring CN2510 in a Windows 95/98/ME/NT Environment

After the CN2510 driver is installed, you can proceed directly with the configuration of CN2510, or configure

CN2510 at a later time. In this section we explain how to configure Real COM Mapping.

1. Start the Manger by clicking on Start  Properties  NPort Server  NPort Server Manager, and then

click on the server you would like to configure. The ports will be shown in the right pane of the window.

2. Right click on the CN2510 you wish to configure, click the right mouse button, and then select Server

Properties.

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3. On the General page, you can see the server’s Serial No., and modify Server Name, Server IP, and

Netmask. Select the Enable option (to the right of DHCP)if the network parameters are assigned

automatically by a DHCP server.

4. On the Password page, set up a password for this CN2510 for added security. Check the Auto Save

Password on this computer box if you want your computer to remember the password.

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5. The Access Control page allows you to set up access rights for each of the CN2510’s ports. Access right is

assigned by IP address.

6. The Transmission page lets you to select a Transmission Mode and Tx FIFO for each port.

7. The Access Control page is used to modify access rights to the server.

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8. The Advanced page allows you to add routes to CN2510. However, since CN2510 has a column to set the

Default Gateway, you can ignore this configuration.

5

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5. Setting Up Device Control

Device Control applications use standard Linux/Unix Socket programming for Linux/Unix systems, or WinSock

programming for Windows systems, to control device data transmission directly. With CN2510 configured for

RAW mode, you can focus on pure data transmission, without using serial port control or serial modem control

signals. You can also use ASPP mode, provided exclusively by Moxa, to communicate with CN2510.

For both Linux/Unix Socket programming and Windows WinSock programming, IP is used to communicate

between hosts and devices. At the end of the chapter, we give examples that explain how ASPP is used in a

UNIX/Windows environment.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Accessing the Console Utility

Selecting the Application

Configuring ASPP Mode

Configuring RAW Mode

Configuring the Serial Ports

Save

Restart

ASPP Library Introduction

ASPP Examples for Unix

ASPP Examples for Windows

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NOTE

In this section, we show how to access CN2510’s console utility by Telnet over the network. For information on

using the

Telnet 192.168.127.254

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[Server]

Select item

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Accessing the Console Utility

console port, see the section “Accessing the Console Utility” in Chapter 2.

1. Telnet over the network to the server’s IP address.

2. Type 1 to choose ansi/vt100, and then press Enter.

Async Server CN2510-8 Console terminal type (1: ansi/vt100, 2: vt52) : 1

3. CN2510’s MAIN MENU will open, as shown below.

------------------------------------------------------------

Port seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit

Examine/modify async server node/table configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

Use the following keystrokes to navigate CN2510’s console utility.

Action Key

Move [Up/Down/Left/Right] Arrow Key or [Tab] Key

Jump to next menu, or

Return to previous menu, or

Close pop up selector

Shortcut Key Capitalized letter of the word

[Enter] Key

[Esc] Key

Selecting the Application

Open Port Menu  Mode to configure the Device Control application.

1. From the MAIN MENU, select Port, and then press Enter.

-----------------------------Server [Port] seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit Examine/modify async server ports configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

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[Mode]

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[

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]+------------------+

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2. From the PORT MENU, select Mode, and then press Enter.

------------------------------

Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

3. The Mode page has pop-up selection lists for Application, Mode, and Description/more setting for

each serial port. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the Application column for the port to be

configured, and then press Enter. We use Port 6 to illustrate.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

4. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select Device Control, and then press Enter.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application +------------------+ption/more setting

5. ASPP mode is selected by default.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [Device Control ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

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After configuring a port for the Device Control application, you will need to choose between one of two

operation modes: ASPP and RAW. ASPP mode, which was developed by Moxa, provides an easy-to-use

TCP/IP socket programming library and other useful functions. Choosing RAW mode gives you more

freedom to define your own applications for serial data transmitted and received over the Ethernet. If you

select RAW mode, you will need to use standard TCP/IP socket programming techniques.

Configuring ASPP Mode

Moxa ASPP is a TCP/IP socket programming library. If you are using Moxa ASPP to create your programs,

configure CN2510’s serial ports for ASPP mode, and copy the ASPP library to the server. ASPP programming

functions and examples are introduced at the end of this chapter.

Each physical ASPP port is divided into two logical ports. One is called the command port, and the other is

called the data port. The command port is used to issue commands across the network to set the transmission

line’s configuration parameters, such as baud rate, data bits, flow control condition, etc. The data port is used

for normal data transmission tasks, such as retrieving data from the serial device.

Follow these steps to configure ports for ASPP mode:

1. Move the cursor to the Mode column for the port and press Enter.

--------------------------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [Device Control ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight ASPP, and then press Enter.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ]+----------+rver Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ]| ASPP |rver Proprietary Protocol] 06 [Device Control ] [ASPP ]| RAW |rver Proprietary Protocol] 07 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ]+----------+rver Proprietary Protocol]

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checking

3. Move the cursor to the Description/more setting column and press Enter.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [Device Control ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

4. The pop-up selector contains input/display fields for TCP data port, TCP command port, and TCP alive

check time. Each item is described in detail below the figure.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mod+-----------------------------------------+

01 [NT Real COM ] [AS| TCP data port : [950] |] 02 [NT Real COM ] [AS| TCP command port : [966] |] 03 [NT Real COM ] [AS| TCP alive check time : [0 ] minutes |] 04 [NT Real COM ] [AS+-----------------------------------------+] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [Device Control ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

Setting Value Notes Necessity

TCP data port 950 – 965 The host uses this value to determine which

serial device to send data to. These values

are fixed, and cannot be changed by the

user.

Serial Port TCP Port No.

01 950

02 951

03 952

… …

16 965

TCP command port 966 – 981 The host uses this Port value to determine

which device to send commands to. These

values are fixed, and cannot be changed

by the user.

Serial Port TCP Port No.

01 966

02 967

03 968

TCP alive check time 0 – 99 min. The time period CN2510 waits before

5. Press Esc to return to the PORT MENU.

… …

16 981

if the TCP connection is alive or not. If no

response is received, CN2510 will reset the

port and terminate the connection.

Required

Optional

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[

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[

07 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ]+----------+rver Proprietary Protocol]

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[

08 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol ]

0’s serial ports is mapped to a TCP port.

Configuring RAW Mode

RAW mode is used for standard TCP/IP socket programs. RAW mode provides a transparent communication

link between the network socket program and the corresponding serial port.

1. Move the cursor to the Mode column for the port and press Enter.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [Device Control ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight RAW, and then press Enter.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ]+----------+rver Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ]| ASPP |rver Proprietary Protocol] 06 [Device Control ] [ASPP ]| RAW |rver Proprietary Protocol]

3. Move the cursor to the Description/more setting column, and then press Enter. The pop-up selector

contains input/display fields for TCP port, Source IP address, Destination IP addr, Inactivity time,

and TCP alive check time. Each item is described in detail below the figure.

----------------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mod+------------------------------------------+

Setting Value Notes Necessity

TCP port number Each of CN251

You may modify these port numbers, but to avoid

conflicts among TCP port numbers for other serial

ports, we strongly suggest using the default values:

4001 for port 1, 4002 for port 2, etc.

Optional

CN2510 Setting Up Device Control

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disconnect.

the

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 PORT MENU

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06 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ]

Setting Value Notes Necessity

Source IP address IP address for

the port

Destination IP addr IP address The host with this IP address will have exclusive

Inactivity time 0-99 minutes Idle time before the port is disconnected

Specify an IP address for this port for application

purposes. If left blank, CN2510 will use its own IP

address, in which case you will need to specify

different TCP port numbers for different serial ports.

access to this port. If left blank, all hosts on the

network will have access to this port.

automatically. If set to 0 minutes, the port will not

Optional

TCP alive check

time

4. Press Esc to return to the PORT MENU.

0-99 minutes The time period CN2510 waits before checking if the

TCP connection is alive or not. If no response is

received, CN2510 will reset the port and terminate

connection.

Configuring the Serial Ports

Open Port Menu  Line to configure serial port settings.

1. From the MAIN MENU, select Port, and then press Enter.

Server [Port] seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit Examine/modify async server ports configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

2. From the PORT MENU, select Mode, and then press Enter.

Mode [Line] mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit Examine/modify asynchronous port configuration

Optional

------------------------------

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

3. The Line page has pop-up selection lists for Port, Speed, Bits, Stop, Parity, FIFO, RTS/CTS,

XON/XOFF, and Discon. ctrl for each serial port. Each item is described in detail below the figure.

-----------------------------Mode [Line] mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit Examine/modify asynchronous port configuration

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Speed Bits Stop Parity FIFO RTS/CTS XON/XOFF Discon. ctrl

01 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 02 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 03 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 04 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 05 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ]

Setting Value Notes

Speed 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps Transmission rate

Bits 5, 6, 7, 8 Data bits

Stop 1, 1.5, 2 Stop bits

Parity None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space Odd, Even, Mark, Space

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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Setting Value Notes

FIFO Yes, No First In First Out Device

RTS/CTS Yes, No Hardware Flow Control

XON/XOFF Yes, No Software Flow Control

Discon. Ctrl None DSR off or DCD off will not be interpreted as a

disconnection.

DSR off DSR off will be interpreted as a disconnection.

DCD off DCD off will be interpreted as a disconnection.

4. Press ESC to return to the PORT MENU.

Save

When exiting the SERVER MENU, you will be prompted to save settings. Press Y to save.

---------------------------Info. Lan Adv. Host_table Route_table [User_table] Quit Examine/modify async server basic configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

You may also save all settings from the MAIN MENU by selecting sAve and then pressing Enter. Press Enter

again to save, and any other key to cancel.

Server Port seTting [sAve] Utility Restart Exit Save current configuration to Flash ROM

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

+-------------------------------------+ |Enter to updated, other key to cancel| +-------------------------------------+

Restart

1. From the MAIN MENU, select Restart.

-------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------Server Port seTting sAve Utility [Restart] Exit Restart the whole system or selected async ports

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

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[System]

ESC

2. Select System and then press Enter to restart the system and terminate the Telnet session.

----------------------------

Port Quit

Restart the Async Server

: back to menu Enter: select

+----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Warning !!! | | Restart system will disconnect all ports and clear all status value | | ‘ Enter: continue ESC: cancel | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

ASPP Library Introduction

The CN2510 Documentation and Software CD contains example programs that illustrate how to control an

ASPP port. After uncompressing the file ASPP.tar, the folder \aspp_unix\aspp.h will contain several basic

subroutines.

The following subroutines are used to control an ASPP port:

1. sio_init()—start ASPP Library

2. sio_open(ipaddr, p)—open a serial port

3. sio_close(fd)—close a serial port

4. sio_ioctl(fd, baud, mode)—configure a serial port’s baud rate, parity, etc.

5. sio_baud(fd, baud, mode)—configure serial port’s baud rate

6. sio_flowctrl(fd, mode)—configure hardware and/or software flow control

7. sio_lctrl(fd, mode)—line control

8. sio_lstatus(fd)—check line status

9. sio_flush(fd, func)—clear input/output buffer

10. sio_write(fd, buf, len)—write data

11. sio_read(fd, buf, len)—read data

12. sio_break(fd, time)—send break signals

13. sio_oqueue(fd)—check how much data is in the output buffer

14. sio_iqueue(fd)—check how much data is in the input buffer

ASPP Examples for Unix

In general, controlling devices attached to ASPP ports involves using the following procedures:

1. Create a socket for the command port, and then connect to the port.

2. Configure the port’s serial parameters, such as baud rate, via the command port.

3. Create a socket for the data port, and then connect to the port.

4. Transfer data via the data port.

This example program continually sends the string “1234567890” to CN2510’s ASPP port and then reads back

data when the program ends.

CN2510 Setting Up Device Control

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Settings:

Target port: parity = None, data bits = 8, stop bit = 1, software (XON/XOFF) flow control, no hardware

(RTS/CTS).

Syntax: # ./example ConsoleServerName [port(1) [Baud(9600)]]

For example:

# ./example CN2510 1 19200

Program sends “1234567890” to port 1 at 19200 bps baud rate and reads back any data on it. Environment:

SCO UNIX. If you’re using another system, modify by including the file name and other variables.

ASPP Examples for Windows

1. Program testing environment:

2. This program works like a dumb terminal. It sends all characters pressed on the keyboard to a remote

connection, and then echoes the data to the screen.

3. This program sends ‘\r’ as ‘\r\n’ and ‘\n’ as ‘\r\n’.

4. All CN2510 ASPP functions are defined in the file as.h.

5. The program works on Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/2003 as a dumb terminal. After completing the connection

to CN2510, the serial port will send all characters pressed on the keyboard to the remote connection, and

then echo the data to the screen.

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6. Setting Up Raw UDP

UDP is a non connection-oriented data transmission method. By circumventing TCP’s handshaking process,

UDP gains the advantages of fast transmission speed, and high transmission efficiency. The disadvantage is

that UDP is unable to guarantee data integrity, since UDP does not re-assemble out-of-order packets, or

retransmit packets when data is missing. UDP is an ideal transmission method if you need fast data

transmission, and upper-layer application software is given the task of checking data for transmission errors.

CN2510’s UDP mode supports 4 configurable groups of IP addresses, allowing data to be broadcast over the

network to one or more groups of IP addresses.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Accessing the Console Utility

Selecting the Application

Configuring RAW UDP Mode

Configuring the Serial Ports

Save

Restart

CN2510 Setting Up Raw UDP

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NOTE

In this section, we show how to access CN2510’s console utility by Telnet over the network. For information on

using

Telnet 192.168.127.254

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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[Server]

Select item

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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Accessing the Console Utility

the console port, see the section “Accessing the Console Utility” in Chapter 2.

1. Telnet over the network to the server’s IP address.

2. Type 1 to choose ansi/vt100, and then press Enter.

Async Server CN2510-8 Console terminal type (1: ansi/vt100, 2: vt52) : 1

3. CN2510’s MAIN MENU will open, as shown below.

------------------------------------------------------------

Port seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit

Examine/modify async server node/table configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

Use the following keystrokes to navigate CN2510’s console utility.

Action Key

Move [Up/Down/Left/Right] Arrow Key or [Tab] Key

Jump to next menu, or

Return to previous menu, or

Close pop up selector

Shortcut Key Capitalized letter of the word

[Enter] Key

[Esc] Key

Selecting the Application

Open Port Menu  Mode to configure the Raw UDP application.

1. From the MAIN MENU, select Port, and then press Enter.

-----------------------------Server [Port] seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit Examine/modify async server ports configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

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[Mode]

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[

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[

]+------------------+

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0

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[

07 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

2. From the PORT MENU, select Mode, and then press Enter.

------------------------------

Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

3. The Mode page has pop-up selection lists for Application, Mode, and Description/more setting for

each serial port. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the Application column for the port to be

configured, and then press Enter. We use Port 6 to illustrate.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol]

4. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select Raw UDP, and then press Enter.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application +------------------+ption/more setting

5. The only operation mode associated with this application is RAW UDP, which is selected automatically in

the Mode column.

----------------------------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [Raw UDP ] [RAW UDP ] [Pure raw data (UDP) mode ]

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+--------------------------------------------------------------+

|

| (serial to LAN)

| Dest. IP addr 1 [

| Dest. IP addr 2 [

| Dest. IP addr 3 [

| Dest. I

| (LAN to serial)

| Src. IP addr 1 [

| Src. IP addr 2 [

| Src. IP addr 3 [

| Src. IP addr 4 [

|

| Local Listen Port

| Delimiter 1 (Hex)

| Delimiter 2 (Hex)

| Force transmit (ms)

+--------------------------------------------------------------+

Begin

blank. Be sure to choose a Local Listen Port number

Configuring RAW UDP Mode

1. Move the cursor to the Description/more setting column, and then press Enter.

----------------------------

Mode] Line mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit

Examine/modify the operation mode of async ports

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Application Mode Description/more setting

01 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 02 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 03 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 04 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 05 [NT Real COM ] [ASPP ] [Async Server Proprietary Protocol] 06 [Raw UDP ] [RAW UDP ] [Pure raw data (UDP) mode ]

2. The pop-up selector contains input/display fields for serial to LAN and LAN to serial parameters, Local

Listen Port, Delimiter 1 (Hex), Delimiter 2 (Hex), and Force transmit (ms). Each item is described

in detail below the figure.

Begin End Port |

|

][ ][ ] |

P addr 4 [ ][ ][ ] |

|

][ ] |

][ ][ ] |

|

: [ ] |

Setting Value Notes Necessity

Dest. IP

address

1/2/3/4

Src. IP

address

1/2/3/4

Local

Listen Port

Begin: x.x.x.x

End: y.y.y.y

Port: 1 to 65535

Begin: x.x.x.x

End: y.y.y.y

Port: 1-65535

1-65535 The UDP port that CN2510 listens to and that other

Defines 1 to 4 groups of IP addresses. UDP packets

will be sent through UDP port Port to the range of IP

addresses from the Begin IP address to the End IP

address.

Defines IP addresses that will be allowed to transmit

UDP packets to CN2510’s Ethernet port. UDP

packets from IP addresses in the range from

IP address to End IP address will be accepted

through UDP port Port.

devices must use to contact CN2510. The default is

that does not conflict with the Local Listen Port for

CN2510’s other serial ports.

1: Required

(2, 3, 4 are

Optional)

1: Required

(2, 3, 4 are

Optional)

Required

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serial

large

parity. In

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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Setting Value Notes Necessity

Delimiter

1/2 <Hex>

Force

transmit

<ms>

00-FF Once the CN2510 receives delimiters through its

serial port (or the amount of data received exceeds

1K), it immediately packs all data currently in its

buffer and sends it out the CN2510’s Ethernet port.

Note: Delimiter 2 is optional. If left blank, then

Delimiter 1 alone trips clearing of the buffer.

0-65535 0: Disable this function.

1 to 65535: Forces the CN2510 to try to pack

data received during the specified time into the

same data frame via UDP mode.

The optimal Force Transmit timeout depends on the application, but it must be at least as

as the time required to transmit one character, for the specified baud rate. For example,

assume that the serial port is set to 1200 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and none for

this case, the total number of bits required to send a character is 10 bits and the time required

to transfer one character is

( 10 bits / 1200 bits/s ) * 1000 ms/s = 8.3 ms.

Therefore, you should set the Force Transmit timeout to be greater than 8.3 ms. The Force

Transmit timeout is specified in milliseconds and must be larger than 10 ms.

If you want to send a series of characters in the same packet, the serial device attached to

CN2510 should send that series of characters during a time interval less than the Force

Transmit timeout, and the total length of data must be less than or equal to CN2510’s internal

buffer size. The serial communication buffer size is 1 KB per port.

Optional

3. Press ESC to return to PORT MENU

Configuring the Serial Ports

Open Port Menu  Line to configure serial port settings.

1. From the MAIN MENU, select Port, and then press Enter.

Server [Port] seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit Examine/modify async server ports configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

2. From the PORT MENU, select Mode, and then press Enter.

Mode [Line] mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit Examine/modify asynchronous port configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

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06 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ]

DCD off

DCD off will be interpreted as a disconnection.

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 SERVER MENU

--------------------------------------------------

3. The Line page has pop-up selection lists for Port, Speed, Bits, Stop, Parity, FIFO, RTS/CTS,

XON/XOFF, and Discon. ctrl for each serial port. Each item is described in detail below the figure.

-----------------------------Mode [Line] mOdem Welcome_MSG Quit Examine/modify asynchronous port configuration

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

Port Speed Bits Stop Parity FIFO RTS/CTS XON/XOFF Discon. ctrl

01 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 02 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 03 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 04 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ] 05 [115200] [8] [ 1 ] [None ] [yes] [yes] [no ] [None ]

Setting Value Notes

Speed 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps Transmission rate

Bits 5, 6, 7, 8 Data bits

Stop 1, 1.5, 2 Stop bits

Parity None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space Odd, Even, Mark, Space

FIFO Yes, No First In First Out Device

RTS/CTS Yes, No Hardware Flow Control

XON/XOFF Yes, No Software Flow Control

Discon. Ctrl None DSR off or DCD off will not be interpreted as a

disconnection.

DSR off DSR off will be interpreted as a disconnection.

4. Press ESC to return to the PORT MENU.

Save

When exiting the SERVER MENU, you will be prompted to save settings. Press Y to save.

---------------------------Info. Lan Adv. Host_table Route_table [User_table] Quit Examine/modify async server basic configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

CN2510 Setting Up Raw UDP

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

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CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0

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[System]

ESC

You may also save all settings from the MAIN MENU by selecting sAve and then pressing Enter. Press Enter

again to save, and any other key to cancel.

---------------------------Server Port seTting [sAve] Utility Restart Exit Save current configuration to Flash ROM

ESC: back to menu Enter: select

+-------------------------------------+ |Enter to updated, other key to cancel| +-------------------------------------+

Restart

1. From the MAIN MENU, select Restart.

---------------------------Server Port seTting sAve Utility [Restart] Exit Restart the whole system or selected async ports

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

2. Select System and then press Enter to restart the system and terminate the Telnet session.

----------------------------

Port Quit

Restart the Async Server

: back to menu Enter: select

+----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Warning !!! | | Restart system will disconnect all ports and clear all status value | | ‘ Enter: continue ESC: cancel | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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7. Setting Up Reverse Terminal

In this chapter, we show how to use CN2510 to connect terminals to a computer over an Ethernet network.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Accessing the Console Utility

Selecting the Application

Configuring RTELNET Mode

Configuring the Serial Ports

Save

Restart

CN2510 Setting Up Reverse Terminal

7-2

NOTE

In this section, we show how to access CN2510’s console utility by Telnet over the network. For information on

using the console port, see the section “Accessing the Console Utility” in Chapter

Telnet 192.168.127.254

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

------------------

[Server]

Select item

CN2510-8 CN2510-8_5631 V2.0 MAIN MENU

------------------------------------------------

Accessing the Console Utility

2.

1. Telnet over the network to the server’s IP address.

2. Type 1 to choose ansi/vt100, and then press Enter.

Async Server CN2510-8 Console terminal type (1: ansi/vt100, 2: vt52) : 1

3. CN2510’s MAIN MENU will open, as shown below.

------------------------------------------------------------

Port seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit

Examine/modify async server node/table configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

Use the following keystrokes to navigate CN2510’s console utility.

Action Key

Move [Up/Down/Left/Right] Arrow Key or [Tab] Key

Jump to next menu, or

Return to previous menu, or

Close pop up selector

Shortcut Key Capitalized letter of the word

[Enter] Key

[Esc] Key

Selecting the Application

Open Port Menu  Mode to configure the Reverse Terminal application.

1. From the MAIN MENU, select Port, and then press Enter.

-----------------------------Server [Port] seTting sAve Utility Restart Exit Examine/modify async server ports configuration

Enter: select ESC: previous menu

Moxa Technologies CN2510-8, CN2510-16-48, CN2510-8-48, CN2510-16 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1. Introduction

Product Features

Hardware

Software

Package Checklist

Front Panel

Rear Panel

2. Getting Started

Hardware Installation

Desktop

Rackmount

Wiring Requirements

Connecting CN2510-8/16’s Power

Connecting CN2510-8/16-48V’s Power

Grounding CN2510-8/16-48V

Connecting to the Network

Connecting to a Serial Device

Connecting to the Console Port

Accessing the Console Utility

Configuration Checklist

Accessing the Console from a Telnet Terminal

CN2510 Windows Utility

Using Telnet

Accessing the Console from a Console Terminal

Configuring CN2510—The Server Menu

Server Configuration—Info.

Server Configuration—LAN

Server Configuration—Adv.

Server Configuration—Host_table

Server Configuration—Route_table

Server Configuration—User_table

Save

Restart

3. Knowing Your Application

Windows Real COM (NT Real COM)

Linux Real TTY/Unix Fixed TTY (NT Real COM)

Device Control (Device Control)

UDP Communication (Raw UDP)

Console Management (Reverse Terminal)

Terminal Access (Terminal)

Multi-host TTY (Multi-host TTY)

Dial-in/Out-of-Band Management (Dialin/out)

Network Printer (Printer)

Multiplexor Access (Multiplex)

Accessing the Console Utility

Selecting the Application

Configuring ASPP Mode

Configuring the Serial Ports

Save

Restart

Setting up Hosts

Setting up Windows XP/2003 Hosts

Installing a Server

Installing Ports

Configuring CN2510 in a Windows XP/2003 Environment

Setting up Windows 2000 Hosts

Installing a Server

Installing Ports

Configuring CN2510 in a Windows 2000 Environment

Setting up Windows 95/98/ME/NT Hosts

Installing a Server

Configuring CN2510 in a Windows 95/98/ME/NT Environment

5. Setting Up Device Control

Accessing the Console Utility

Selecting the Application

Configuring ASPP Mode

Configuring RAW Mode

Configuring the Serial Ports

Save

Restart

ASPP Library Introduction

ASPP Examples for Unix

ASPP Examples for Windows

6. Setting Up Raw UDP

Accessing the Console Utility

Selecting the Application