Patton 2232 Getting Started Guide
Model 2211
EtherBITS™ Wireless 802.11b
RS-232 Single-Port Device Server
Model 2232
EtherBITS™ RS-232 Single-Port
Device Server
Getting Started Guide
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Document Number: 08311U1-001 Rev. A
Part Number: 07M2232-GS
Revised: May 12, 2006
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Trademark Statement
EtherBITS is a trademark of Patton Electronics Co..
Copyright © 2006, Patton Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Patton Elec-
tronics assumes no liability for errors that may appear in this document.
Warranty Information
The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used
or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
Patton Electronics warrants all EtherBITS™ components to be free from defects, and
will—at our option—repair or replace the product should it fail within one year from
the first date of the shipment.
This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or materials, and does not cover
customer damage, abuse or unauthorized modification. If the product fails to perform
as warranted, your sole recourse shall be repair or replacement as described above.
Under no condition shall Patton Electronics be liable for any damages incurred by the
use of this product. These damages include, but are not limited to, the following: lost
profits, lost savings and incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or
inability to use this product. Patton Electronics specifically disclaims all other warran-
ties, expressed or implied, and the installation or use of this product shall be deemed
an acceptance of these terms by the user.
Note
Conformity documents of all Patton products can be viewed online at
www.patton.com under the appropriate product page.
Summary Table of Contents
1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
2 Getting started............................................................................................................................................... 17
3 Wireless LAN configuration (Model 2211 only) ........................................................................................... 30
4 IP address configuration ............................................................................................................................... 34
5 Host Mode configuration.............................................................................................................................. 39
6 Serial port configuration ............................................................................................................................... 50
7 System administration................................................................................................................................... 53
8 Contacting Patton for assistance ................................................................................................................... 55
A Compliance information .............................................................................................................................. 58
B Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 60
C Cable Recommendations .............................................................................................................................. 64
D Well-known port numbers ........................................................................................................................... 68
E Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 70
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Contents
Summary Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... 3
Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................. 7
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................. 8
About this guide ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Audience................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Structure................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Safety when working with electricity ...............................................................................................................10
General observations .......................................................................................................................................11
Factory default parameters.................................................................................................................................... 11
Typographical conventions used in this document................................................................................................ 12
General conventions .......................................................................................................................................12
1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................14
Glossary.................................................................................................................................................................15
MAC address ..................................................................................................................................................15
Host ................................................................................................................................................................15
Session ............................................................................................................................................................15
Client/Server ...................................................................................................................................................15
Acronyms ..............................................................................................................................................................16
2 Getting started............................................................................................................................................... 17
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................18
Unpacking the device server ..................................................................................................................................18
Controls, ports, and indicators...............................................................................................................................19
Connecting the hardware.......................................................................................................................................20
Connecting power ...........................................................................................................................................20
Connecting the device server to the network ...................................................................................................21
Connecting the Ethernet cable (Model 2232 only) ....................................................................................21
Connecting to the wireless LAN (Model 2211 only) .................................................................................21
Connecting to the serial device ........................................................................................................................22
Accessing the Console Port....................................................................................................................................22
Using the System console ................................................................................................................................22
Using remote console ......................................................................................................................................23
Command usage....................................................................................................................................................25
'set' Command ..........................................................................................................................................26
'get' Command .........................................................................................................................................27
'help' Command .......................................................................................................................................28
'factorydefault' Command .........................................................................................................................29
'save' Command ........................................................................................................................................29
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'exit' Command ........................................................................................................................................29
'reboot' Command ....................................................................................................................................29
3 Wireless LAN configuration (Model 2211 only) ........................................................................................... 30
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................31
Infrastructure Mode and Ad-hoc Mode ..........................................................................................................31
Network Name: SSID (Service Set Identifier) .................................................................................................31
Channel ..........................................................................................................................................................31
Security ...........................................................................................................................................................31
Settings..................................................................................................................................................................32
SSID ...............................................................................................................................................................32
WEP1 .............................................................................................................................................................32
WEP2 .............................................................................................................................................................33
WEP Key ........................................................................................................................................................33
4 IP address configuration ............................................................................................................................... 34
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................35
Static IP.................................................................................................................................................................35
Static IP configuration ....................................................................................................................................36
DHCP...................................................................................................................................................................36
DHCP Configuration .....................................................................................................................................37
IP Filtering ............................................................................................................................................................37
5 Host Mode configuration.............................................................................................................................. 39
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................40
TCP Server Mode Operations ...............................................................................................................................42
TCP Server Mode Configuration ....................................................................................................................43
TCP Client Mode Operations...............................................................................................................................44
TCP Client Mode Configuration ....................................................................................................................46
TCP Server/Client Mode Operations ....................................................................................................................47
TCP Server/Client Mode Configuration .........................................................................................................49
6 Serial port configuration ............................................................................................................................... 50
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................51
7 System administration................................................................................................................................... 53
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................54
8 Contacting Patton for assistance ................................................................................................................... 55
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................56
Contact information..............................................................................................................................................56
Patton support headquarters in the USA .........................................................................................................56
Alternate Patton support for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) ..........................................................56
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)...................................................................56
Warranty coverage ..........................................................................................................................................56
Out-of-warranty service .............................................................................................................................57
Returns for credit ......................................................................................................................................57
Return for credit policy .............................................................................................................................57
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RMA numbers ................................................................................................................................................57
Shipping instructions ................................................................................................................................57
A Compliance information .............................................................................................................................. 58
Compliance ...........................................................................................................................................................59
Model 2211 ....................................................................................................................................................59
Model 2232 ....................................................................................................................................................59
Radio and TV Interference (FCC Part 15) ............................................................................................................59
CE Declaration of Conformity ..............................................................................................................................59
B Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 60
Serial interface .......................................................................................................................................................61
Network interface..................................................................................................................................................61
Model 2211 ....................................................................................................................................................61
Model 2232 ....................................................................................................................................................61
Protocols ...............................................................................................................................................................62
Model 2211 ....................................................................................................................................................62
Model 2232 ....................................................................................................................................................62
Security .................................................................................................................................................................62
Management .........................................................................................................................................................62
Diagnostic LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................62
Environmental.......................................................................................................................................................62
Physical .................................................................................................................................................................62
Model 2211 ....................................................................................................................................................62
Model 2232 ....................................................................................................................................................62
Power ....................................................................................................................................................................63
Model 2211 ....................................................................................................................................................63
Model 2232 ....................................................................................................................................................63
C Cable Recommendations .............................................................................................................................. 64
Ethernet pin-outs (Model 2232 only)....................................................................................................................65
Serial port pin-outs................................................................................................................................................66
Ethernet wiring diagrams (Model 2232 only) ........................................................................................................66
Serial wiring diagram.............................................................................................................................................67
D Well-known port numbers ........................................................................................................................... 68
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................69
E Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 70
Power/LED Status Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................71
Serial Console Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................71
Remote Console Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................72
IP Address Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................72
DHCP Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................72
TCP Server Mode Operation Troubleshooting......................................................................................................73
Serial Communication Troubleshooting................................................................................................................73
List of Figures
1 Model 2211 EtherBITS device server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2 Model 2232 EtherBITS device server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Device server LEDs, switches, and ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 Factory Reset button location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5 Telnet program set up example (TeraTerm Pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6 State Transition Diagram of TCP server mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7 State Transition Diagram of TCP client mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8 State Transition Diagram of TCP server/client mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9 Pin layout of the RJ45 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10 Pin layout of the DB-9 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
11 Ethernet direct connection using crossover Ethernet cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12 Ethernet connection using straight through Ethernet cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
13 RS-232 wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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List of Tables
1 General conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 Device server LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Device server command set summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 Wireless LAN setting parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5 IP configuration parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6 Input examples of allowed remote hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7 Device server TCP/IP session modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8 Host mode configuration parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9 Serial Port Configuration parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10 Pin assignment of the RJ45 connector for Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11 Pin assignment of DB-9 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12 Well-known port numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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About this guide
This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 2211 EtherBITS™ Wireless
802.11b RS-232 Single-Port Device Server or Model 2232 EtherBITS RS-232 Single-Port Device Server. By
the time you are finished with this guide, your device server will be fully connected and able to transfer data.
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
Operators
Installers
Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1 on page 13 provides information about device server features and capabilities
Chapter 2 on page 17 describes installing the device server
Chapter 3 on page 30 describes how to set up the wireless LAN connection (Model 2211 only)
Chapter 4 on page 34 describes configuring the IP address
Chapter 5 on page 39 describes how to configure the operating session mode of the device server
Chapter 6 on page 50 describes how to configure the serial port
Chapter 7 on page 53 describes configuring the system administration
Chapter 8 on page 55 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance
Appendix A on page 58 contains compliance information for the device servers
Appendix B on page 60 contains specifications for the device servers
Appendix C on page 64 provides cable recommendations
Appendix D on page 68 lists well-known port numbers
Appendix E on page 70 provides a troubleshooting information
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the device server.
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Precautions
Notes, cautions, and warnings, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you
become aware of potential problems. Warnings are intended to prevent safety hazards that could result in personal injury. Cautions are intended to prevent situations that could result in property damage or
impaired functioning.
Note
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A note presents additional information or interesting sidelights.
The alert symbol and IMPORTANT heading calls attention to
important information.
The alert symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential hazard. Strictly follow the instructions to avoid property damage.
The shock hazard symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a
potential electric shock hazard. Strictly follow the instructions to
avoid property damage caused by electric shock.
The alert symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential safety hazard.
Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury.
WARNI
The shock hazard symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential electric
shock hazard. Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury caused
WARNI
by electric shock.
Safety when working with electricity
This device contains no user serviceable parts. The equipment shall be
returned to Patton Electronics for repairs, or repaired by qualified
service personnel.
WARNI
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of
lightning activity.
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The external power adaptor shall be a listed limited power source that incorporates a disconnect device and shall be positioned within easy reach of the
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operator. The mains outlet shall be within 10 feet (3 meters) of the device,
shall be easily accessible, and protected by a circuit breaker.
Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether
power to the unit is ON or OFF. To avoid electric shock, use caution when near
WAN ports. When detaching the cables, detach the end away from the
device first.
In accordance with the requirements of council directive 2002/
96/EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
ensure that at end-of-life you separate this product from other
waste and scrap and deliver to the WEEE collection system in
your country for recycling.
General observations
Clean the case with a soft slightly moist anti-static cloth
Place the unit on a flat surface and ensure free air circulation
Avoid exposing the unit to direct sunlight and other heat sources
Protect the unit from moisture, vapors, and corrosive liquids
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Factory default parameters
device server EtherBITS Universal Single-Port Device Server have the following factory default parameters.
Ethernet IP address: 192.168.161.5
Login: root
Password: root
Static IP address
Filter: “All services and ports are accessible from any host.”
Serial port: 9600 data rate , 8-bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control
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About this guide
Typographical conventions used in this document
This section describes the typographical conventions and terms used in this guide.
General conventions
The procedures described in this manual use the following text conventions:
Table 1. General conventions
Convention Meaning
Garamond blue type
Futura bold type
Futura bold-italic type Parts of commands, which are related to elements already named by the user, are
Italicized Futura type
Futura type Indicates the names of fields or windows.
Garamond bold type
Indicates a cross-reference hyperlink that points to a figure, graphic, table, or section heading. Clicking on the hyperlink jumps you to the reference. When you
have finished reviewing the reference, click on the Go to Previous View
button
Commands and keywords are in boldface font.
in boldface italic font.
Variables for which you supply values are in italic font
Indicates the names of command buttons that execute an action.
in the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader toolbar to return to your starting point.
Chapter 1
Chapter contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................14
Glossary.................................................................................................................................................................15
MAC address ..................................................................................................................................................15
Host ................................................................................................................................................................15
Session ............................................................................................................................................................15
Client/Server ...................................................................................................................................................15
Acronyms ..............................................................................................................................................................16
Overview
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1 • Overview
Introduction
The EtherBITS 2211 and 2232 enable you to network-enable a variety of serial devices that were not originally
designed to be networked. This capability brings the advantages of remote management and data accessibility
to thousands of serial devices over the network.
Figure 1. Model 2211 EtherBITS device server
Both devices are cost-effective single-port serial-Ethernet communication devices. The Model 2211 (see
figure 1) connects to the network via 802.11b wireless transmission. The Model 2232 (see figure 2) connects to
the network through an RJ-45 connector. Both devices support RS-232 serial communications that enable virtually any asynchronous serial device to be accessed over a network.
Figure 2. Model 2232 EtherBITS device server
As for the Internet connectivity, the devices open network protocols such as TCP/IP allowing serial devices to
be accessed over broadband network or conventional LAN (local area network) environment.
Introduction
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1 • Overview
The device servers provides a management console, by using Telnet and the serial console port, which is under
password protection. The device servers also provide a management function with the use of the EtherBITS
Manager Software Utility.
The device servers accommodate the requirements of the Retail POS, Security, Automation and
Medical marketplaces.
Note
This manual assumes user knowledge of Internetworking protocols and
serial communications
Glossary
This section defines commonly used terms in this manual. These terms are related to Internetworking, and
defined in regards to their use with device server.
MAC address
On a local area network or other network, the MAC (Media Access Control) address is the computer’s unique
hardware number. (On an Ethernet LAN, it is the same as the Ethernet address.)
It is a unique 12-digit hardware number, which is composed of 6-digit OUI (Organization Unique Identifier)
number and 6-digit hardware identifier number. The MAC address can be found on the bottom of the
original package.
Host
A user’s computer connected to the network
Internet protocol specifications define host as any computer that has full two-way access to other computers on
the Internet. A host will have a specific local or host number that, together with the network number, forms its
unique IP address.
Session
A series of interactions between two communication end points that occur during the span of a
single connection
Typically, one end point requests a connection with another specified end point. If the specified end point
replies, and agrees to the connection, the end points then take turns exchanging commands and data (talking to
each other). The session begins when the connection is established at both ends and terminates when the connection is ended.
Client/Server
Client/server describes the relationship between two computer programs in which one program, the client,
makes a service request from another program, the server, which fulfills the request.
A server is a computer program that provides services to other computer programs on one or many computers.
The client is the requesting program or user in a client/server relationship. For example, the user of a Web
browser is effectively making client requests for pages from servers all over the Web. The browser itself is a client in its relationship with the computer that is getting and returning the requested HTML file. The computer
handling the request and sending back the HTML file is a server.
Glossary
Models 2211 & 2232 Getting Started Guide 1 • Overview
Acronyms
Acronym Definition
ISP Internet Service Provider
PC Personal Computer
NIC Network Interface Card
MAC Media Access Control
LAN Local Area Network
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
ARP Address Resolution Protocol
IP Internet Protocol
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
UDP User Datagram Protocol
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
FTP File Transfer Protocol
PPP Point-To-Point Protocol
PPPoE Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet
HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol
DNS Domain Name Service
DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Service
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
RADIUS Remote Access for Dial-In User Service
SSH Secure Shell
NTP Network Time Protocol
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Bps Bits per second (baud rate)
DCE Data Communications Equipment
DTE Data Terminal Equipment
CTS Clear to Send
DSR Data Set Ready
DTR Data Terminal Ready
RTS Request To Send
DCD Data Carrier Detect
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Chapter 2 Getting started
Chapter contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................18
Unpacking the device server ..................................................................................................................................18
Controls, ports, and indicators...............................................................................................................................19
Connecting the hardware.......................................................................................................................................20
Connecting power ...........................................................................................................................................20
Connecting the device server to the network ...................................................................................................21
Connecting the Ethernet cable (Model 2232 only) ....................................................................................21
Connecting to the wireless LAN (Model 2211 only) .................................................................................21
Connecting to the serial device ........................................................................................................................22
Accessing the Console Port....................................................................................................................................22
Using the System console ................................................................................................................................22
Using remote console ......................................................................................................................................23
Command usage....................................................................................................................................................25
'set' Command ..........................................................................................................................................26
'get' Command .........................................................................................................................................27
'help' Command .......................................................................................................................................28
'factorydefault' Command .........................................................................................................................29
'save' Command ........................................................................................................................................29
'exit' Command ........................................................................................................................................29
'reboot' Command ....................................................................................................................................29
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Models 2211 & 2232 Getting Started Guide 2 • Getting started
Introduction
This chapter describes how to set up and configure the device server.
• “Unpacking the device server”—lists the contents of the device server’s shipping container
• “Controls, ports, and indicators”—Explains the layout of the device server controls and LED indicators
• “Connecting the hardware” on page 20—Describes how to connect the power, the network, and the serial
device to the EtherBITS device server.
• “Accessing the Console Port” on page 22—Describes how to access the console port by using a serial con-
sole at a local site or telnet console at a remote site.
• “Command usage” on page 25—Describes how to use command set of the device server to configure and
view parameter values and status.
The following items are required to get started:
• One DC power adapter (included in the package)
• One serial console cable for configuration (included in the package)
• One RS-232 serial cable for connecting the RS-232 serial device
• One Ethernet cable
• One PC with network interface card (hereafter, NIC) and/or one RS-232 serial port.
• Terminal emulation program running on the PC
Unpacking the device server
Inspect the shipping carton for external damage. Note any damage before removing the container contents.
Report equipment damage to the shipping carrier immediately for claim purposes. Save all packing materials in
case you need to return an item to the factory for servicing.
The device server comes with the following items:
• device server
• External 110 VAC (or 230 VAC) power supply
• Serial cable kit
• CD-ROM containing the Serial/IP, EtherBITS Device Manager, device server Quick Start Guide, and
device server Getting Started Guide
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Controls, ports, and indicators
The device server has five LEDs that display the current system status (see figure 3). The serial port status LEDs
are described in table 2.
Serial Rx/Tx LED
Ready LED
Power LED
Power port
Ethernet port
Model 2232
Link LED
Reset button
Act LED
Model 2232
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Model 2232
Power port
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Serial port
Console/Data switch
Serial
Data/Console
Serial Data/Console
Model 2211
Model 2211
EtherBITS Wireless 802.11b
RS-232 Single Port Device Server
Power
Act
Serial Rx/Tx
Link
Ready
Power
Serial Rx/Tx
Link
Act
Reset
Ready
Power
Ethernet
Act LED
Model 2211
RS-232 Single Port Device Server
EtherBITS Wireless 802.11b
Model 2211
EthernetReset
Power LED
Ready LED
Serial Rx/Tx LED
Link LED
Console/Data
Reset button
Serial port
switch
Antenna
Figure 3. Device server LEDs, switches, and ports
Table 2. Device server LEDs
Lamps Function
10 Base-T Link Green if connected to 10 Base-T Ethernet network.
Act Blinks whenever there is any activities such as incoming or outgoing pack-
ets through the device server’s Ethernet connection.
Serial port Rx/Tx Blinks whenever there is any incoming or outgoing data stream through
the serial port of the device server.
Status Ready Green if the device server is operating.
Power Red when power is supplied.
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The Factory Reset button on the device server (see figure 4) is used to restore the device server to the factory
default configuration.
Model 2232
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EtherBITS Wireless 802.11b
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EthernetReset
Reset button
Reset button
Figure 4. Factory Reset button location
The Console/Data switch (see figure 3 on page 19) enables a user to set the serial port for console or data mode.
(Refer to section “Accessing the Console Port” on page 22 for more information on serial console access)
Connecting the hardware
This section describes how to connect the device server to your equipment for initial testing.
• Connecting a power source to the device server (see section “Connecting power”).
• Connecting the device server to the network:
- Model 2232: See section “Connecting the Ethernet cable (Model 2232 only)” on page 21 to connect an
Ethernet cable between the Model 2232 and Ethernet hub or switch
- Model 2211: See section “Connecting to the wireless LAN (Model 2211 only)” on page 21 to connect
the Model device server to the wireless LAN
• Connecting the device server to a serial device through serial data cable (see “Connecting to the serial
device” on page 22).
Connecting power
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use
and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-
CAUTI
age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
1. Plug the DC power supply cable connector into the device server’s Power port (see figure 3 on page 19).
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2. Verify that the power cord included with your device server is compatible with local standards. If it is not,
refer to chapter 5, “Contacting Patton for assistance” on page 32 to find out how to replace it with a com-
patible power cord.
3. Connect the male end of the DC power supply power cord to an appropriate AC power outlet. Verify that
the Power LED maintain a solid red.
Connecting the device server to the network
Refer to the appropriate section below to connect your device server to the network:
• Model 2232: See section “Connecting to the wireless LAN (Model 2211 only)” on page 21 to connect an
Ethernet cable between the Model 2232 and Ethernet hub or switch
• Model 2211: See section “Connecting to the wireless LAN (Model 2211 only)” on page 21 to connect the
Model device server to the wireless LAN
Connecting the Ethernet cable (Model 2232 only)
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use
and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-
CAUTI
age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
Connect the one end of the Ethernet cable to the Model 2232 10Base-T Ethernet port (see figure 3 on page 19)
and the other to the Ethernet network. If the cable is properly connected, the Model 2232 will indicate a valid
connection to the Ethernet network as follows:
• Link LED of the Model 2232 maintains solid green
• Act LED continuously blinks to indicate the incoming/outgoing Ethernet packets
If either of the above do not occur, the Model 2232 is not properly connected to the Ethernet network.
Connecting to the wireless LAN (Model 2211 only)
When power is connected correctly, the Model 2211 will automatically search for the 802.11b wireless local
area network (LAN) access point (AP) and attempt to connect to the wireless LAN AP. The Model 2211 will
indicate a valid connection to the wireless LAN AP as follows:
• The Link LED lamp on the 2211 front panel will remain solid orange.
• The Act LED lamp on the 2211 front panel will blink continuously to indicate that incoming and outgoing
wireless LAN packets are being transferred
Before connecting the Model 2211 to a wireless LAN access point, users must first set the corresponding information on the 2211, such as the SSID of the Wireless LAN access point.
Refer to chapter 3, “Wireless LAN configuration (Model 2211 only)” on page 30 to set the appropriate parameters for a wireless LAN connection.
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Connecting to the serial device
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use
and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-
CAUTI
age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
Connect the serial cable to the device server Serial port (see figure 3 on page 19). To connect to the serial port
of the device, the user needs to consider the type of console port provided by the device itself. Refer to appendix C, “Cable Recommendations” on page 64 for details.
Note If the configuration of the device server through the serial console is
required, connect the serial cable to the serial port of user’s computer first.
And push the Console/Data switch (see figure 3 on page 19) to the
Console side.
Accessing the Console Port
There are two ways to access console port of the device server depending on whether the user is located at a
local site or at a remote site:
• System console: Local users can connect directly to the system console port of the device server using a
serial/data console cable (null-modem cable). To use the serial port as the console port, slide Data/Console
switch to the Console side. The serial port of the device server is used as the console port as well as the
data port.
• Remote console: Remote users can make a telnet connection to the remote console port (port 23) of the
device server via a TCP/IP network.
Both methods require the user to log into the device server in order to continue.
Using the System console
1. Connect one end of the console cable to the Serial port on the device server (see figure 3 on page 19).
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use
and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-
CAUTI
age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
2. Slide the Console/Data switch to the Console side.
3. Set the position of DIP switch for serial mode to RS-232 mode. Configuration of DIP switch is discussed
in appendix C, “Cable Recommendations” on page 64.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port of the user’s computer.
5. Run a terminal emulator program (i.e. HyperTerminal). Set the serial configuration parameters of the ter-
minal emulation program as follows:
– 9600 Baud rate
– Data bits 8
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