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VSCOM netcom 123, netcom 823RM, netcom 423, netcom 1623RM User Manual

VS NetCom Wireless Serial
Device Server
WLAN Versions User Manual
NetCom 123, 423, 823RM and 1623RM
1.1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
TABLES.................................................................. 1
1.1. TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................... 1
1.2. TABLE OF IMAGES........................................................... 6
1.3. TABLE OF TABLES ......................................................... 10
2. INTRODUCTION ..................................................11
2.1. FEATURES......................................................................... 11
2.2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 12
2.2.1. Common Characteristics............................................... 12
2.2.2. Specific Characteristics ................................................ 13
2.2.2.1. NetCom 123 WLAN............................................. 13
2.2.2.2. NetCom 423 WLAN............................................. 13
2.2.2.3. NetCom 823RM WLAN (19” version) ............... 13
2.2.2.4. NetCom 1623RM WLAN (19” version) .............. 13
2.3. PACKING LIST ................................................................. 13
3. HARDWARE CONFIGURATION .........................14
3.1. POWER SUPPLY............................................................... 14
3.2. NETWORK......................................................................... 14
3.2.1. WLAN Antenna............................................................ 14
3.2.2. WLAN Configuration................................................... 14
3.2.3. Ethernet......................................................................... 15
3.3. SERIAL PORT SIMPLE SETTINGS.............................. 15
4. WINDOWS DRIVER QUICK INSTALLATION ..... 16
4.1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ..................................... 16
4.1.1. Start the Installation Wizard ......................................... 16
4.1.2. Find and configure NetCom Devices ........................... 17
4.1.2.1. Configure IP Parameters....................................... 18
4.1.2.2. Configure Firewall................................................ 18
4.1.3. Install Drivers ............................................................... 19
4.2. VERIFY THE INSTALLATION...................................... 20
4.3. UNINSTALL THE DRIVERS .......................................... 22
5. SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION .......................... 23
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5.1. CONFIGURE IN WEB-INTERFACE ............................. 25
5.1.1. Webbrowser Server Configuration............................... 26
5.1.1.1. Server Info ............................................................ 26
5.1.1.2. Server Parameter................................................... 27
5.1.1.3. Wireless Parameter ............................................... 28
5.1.1.4. Encrypted Communication ................................... 29
5.1.1.5. Authentification .................................................... 31
5.1.1.6. Date & Time ......................................................... 31
5.1.2. Webbrowser Serial Port Configuration ........................ 32
5.1.2.1. Serial Settings ....................................................... 32
5.1.2.2. Transfer Settings................................................... 34
5.1.2.2.1. Driver Mode................................................................34
5.1.2.2.2. TCP Raw Server .........................................................34
5.1.2.2.3. TCP Raw Client..........................................................35
5.1.2.2.4. Null Modem Tunnel....................................................36
5.1.2.2.5. IP-Modem ...................................................................36
5.1.2.2.6. TCP Advanced Settings ..............................................37
5.1.2.2.7. UDP Data Transfer .....................................................37
5.1.2.2.8. Print Server Function ..................................................38
5.1.3. Webbrowser NetCom Tools ......................................... 38
5.1.3.1. Ping....................................................................... 39
5.1.3.2. Statistics................................................................ 39
5.1.3.3. Netstat................................................................... 40
5.1.3.4. Wireless ................................................................ 41
5.1.3.5. Firmware............................................................... 42
5.1.3.6. Save and Load Configuration ............................... 42
5.1.3.7. Logging and Debug .............................................. 42
5.2. CONFIGURE WITH MANAGER PROGRAM ............. 43
5.2.1. Starting NetCom Manager............................................ 44
5.2.2. NetCom Server Settings - Info ..................................... 45
5.2.3. NetCom Server Settings - Ports.................................... 46
5.2.4. NetCom Server Settings - Firewall............................... 47
5.2.5. NetCom Server Settings – Options............................... 48
5.2.6. Manual Detection/Installation of a NetCom................. 49
5.2.7. Firewall Traversal Configuration ................................. 49
5.2.7.1. SOHO Firewall example ...................................... 49
5.2.7.2. SOHO Virtual Servers .......................................... 50
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5.2.7.3. NetCom Detection through SOHO Firewall ........ 51
5.2.7.4. Serial Ports through SOHO Firewall .................... 52
5.2.7.5. DMZ and Virtual Servers ..................................... 53
5.2.8. Dynamic IP Address and OpenVPN™......................... 53
5.3. CONFIGURE NETCOM VIA TELNET CONSOLE..... 54
5.3.1. Telnet Main Menu ........................................................ 55
5.3.2. Server Configuration Menu .......................................... 56
5.3.2.1. Parameter .............................................................. 56
5.3.2.2. Wireless ................................................................ 57
5.3.2.3. Encrypted Communication ................................... 58
5.3.2.4. Authentication ...................................................... 61
5.3.2.5. Date & Time ......................................................... 61
5.3.2.6. Info........................................................................ 62
5.3.3. Serial Ports Menu ......................................................... 63
5.3.3.1. Communication Parameters.................................. 63
5.3.3.2. Data Transfer Modes ............................................ 65
5.3.3.2.1. Driver Mode................................................................67
5.3.3.2.2. TCP Raw Server Mode ...............................................67
5.3.3.2.3. TCP Raw Client Mode................................................68
5.3.3.2.4. Null Modem Tunnel....................................................68
5.3.3.2.5. IP Modem....................................................................69
5.3.3.2.6. UDP Mode ..................................................................69
5.3.3.2.7. Print Server Function ..................................................70
5.3.4. Tools Menu................................................................... 70
5.3.4.1. Ping....................................................................... 70
5.3.4.2. Statistics................................................................ 71
5.3.4.3. Netstat................................................................... 71
5.3.4.4. Wireless ................................................................ 72
5.3.4.5. Logging................................................................. 73
5.3.4.6. Firmware............................................................... 73
5.3.5. Save&Exit Menu .......................................................... 74
5.3.5.1. Save Parameter ..................................................... 74
5.3.5.2. Exit........................................................................ 74
5.3.5.3. Reboot................................................................... 74
5.4. CONFIGURE NETCOM VIA SERIAL CONSOLE ...... 75
6. THE VIRTUAL COM DRIVER ..............................76
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6.1. INSTALLATION OF NETCOM SERVERS................... 76
6.1.1. Changing the Installation.............................................. 78
6.2. CONFIGURE THE SERIAL PORTS .............................. 79
6.3. PERFORMANCE ISSUES................................................ 80
6.4. NETWORK & MISC PROPERTIES............................... 81
6.5. REMOTE SETTINGS PROPERTIES............................. 83
7. UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .....................85
8. SPECIAL FUNCTIONALITIES ............................. 87
8.1. IP MODEM FUNCTION................................................... 87
8.1.1. Some Possible Scenarios: ............................................. 87
8.1.2. Serial signals and cables ............................................... 88
8.1.3. Operation Modes by IP Modem ................................... 89
8.1.4. Hayes commands.......................................................... 89
8.1.4.1. AT command set................................................... 89
8.1.4.1.1. Standard AT-Commands.............................................90
8.1.4.1.2. Extended AT-Commands............................................90
8.1.4.1.3. Non-AT commands.....................................................91
8.1.4.2. S-Registers for Configuration............................... 91
8.1.4.3. Sample Commands used by Windows ................. 92
8.1.5. Description of AT-Commands ..................................... 92
8.1.5.1. AT D (dial) ........................................................... 92
8.1.5.2. AT O (online / data mode).................................... 93
8.1.5.3. AT A (answer call) ............................................... 93
8.1.5.4. AT B (modulation) [ATB1]................................ 93
8.1.5.5. AT E (echo) [ATE1]........................................... 93
8.1.5.6. AT Q (quiet) [ATQ0] .......................................... 93
8.1.5.7. AT V (verbose) [ATV1] ...................................... 94
8.1.5.8. AT H (hangup) [ATH0]....................................... 94
8.1.5.9. AT I(n) (information) [ATI0] .............................. 94
8.1.5.10. AT S (setup).......................................................... 94
8.1.5.11. AT L (loudness).................................................... 95
8.1.5.12. AT M (speaker) .................................................... 95
8.1.5.13. AT N (auto baud) ATN0 ..................................... 95
8.1.5.14. AT Z (reset) .......................................................... 95
8.1.5.15. AT &F (factory settings) [AT&F0] ..................... 95
8.1.5.16. AT &C (DCD configuration) [AT&C1].............. 95
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8.1.5.17. AT &S (DSR configuration) [AT&S0] ............... 95
8.1.5.18. AT &D (DTR configuration) [AT&D2].............. 96
8.1.5.19. AT &K (handshake) [AT&K3] AT \Q [AT\Q3] 96
8.1.5.20. AT &V (view profile)........................................... 96
8.1.5.21. AT &W (save profile)........................................... 96
8.1.5.22. AT &Z (save destination) ..................................... 96
8.2. PRINT SERVER OPERATION ....................................... 97
8.2.1. Printer Queue................................................................ 97
8.2.2. Printer Reset ................................................................. 98
8.2.2.1. Init String Definition ............................................ 98
8.2.2.1.1. ASCII Text..................................................................98
8.2.2.1.2. ASCII Control Codes..................................................98
8.2.2.1.3. Numeric Codes............................................................98
8.2.2.1.4. Modem Control Signals..............................................98
8.2.2.1.5. Timing Options...........................................................99
8.2.2.2. Reset Example ...................................................... 99
8.2.3. Operation in Windows
®............................................... 99
8.2.3.1. Add a New Printer ................................................ 99
8.2.3.1.1. Create new printer port .............................................100
8.2.3.1.2. Name the new Printer Port........................................101
8.2.3.1.3. Configure the Printer Port.........................................101
8.2.3.1.4. Install Printer Driver .................................................102
8.2.3.2. Modify an Existing Printer ................................. 102
8.2.3.2.1. Open the properties...................................................103
8.2.3.2.2. Add the Print Server Port..........................................103
8.3. OPENVPN™ ENCRYPTION ......................................... 104
8.3.1. OpenVPN™ Installation............................................. 104
8.3.2. NetCom OpenVPN Configuration.............................. 106
8.3.3. OpenVPN™ Configuration ........................................ 106
8.3.3.1. OpenVPN Configuration File............................. 107
8.3.3.2. Start OpenVPN™ by Context-Menu.................. 108
8.3.3.3. Start OpenVPN™ by Command line ................. 109
8.3.3.4. Start OpenVPN™ as Windows Service ............. 110
8.3.4. OpenVPN without Encryption.................................... 111
8.3.5. Reconfigure Virtual Serial Ports for OpenVPN™ ..... 112
9. TCP/IP DESCRIPTION....................................... 113
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9.1. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS ...................................... 113
9.1.1. Static Configuration.................................................... 113
9.1.2. DHCP Configuration .................................................. 113
9.1.3. Automatic Configuration (APIPA)............................. 114
9.1.4. Other Configuration.................................................... 114
10. HARDWARE DETAILS ......................................115
10.1. SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION ......................... 115
10.2. SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT ............................................. 116
10.3. RS422/485 ELECTRICAL CONFIGURATION....... 117
10.3.1. Termination Resistors................................................. 117
10.3.2. BIAS Function............................................................ 117
10.4. VIEWS OF NETCOM ................................................. 118
10.4.1. NetCom 123 WLAN................................................... 118
10.4.2. NetCom 423 WLAN................................................... 119
10.4.3. NetCom 823RM WLAN ............................................ 120
10.4.4. NetCom 1623RM WLAN .......................................... 120
11. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................... 121
12. GLOSSARY OF TERMS ....................................124
1.2. TABLE OF IMAGES
Master Switch Standard Configuration ................................................ 15
Installation Wizard ............................................................................... 16
Start Driver Installation ........................................................................ 16
Discover and Select NetCom Devices for Installation ......................... 17
NetCom in Manager ............................................................................. 17
Define NetComs IP Configuration ....................................................... 18
Use current drivers dialog..................................................................... 19
Install drivers for the serial ports.......................................................... 20
VScom drivers in the Start Menu ......................................................... 20
NetCom in Device Manager ................................................................. 21
NetCom Manager NT ........................................................................... 21
Uninstall NetCom Drivers .................................................................... 22
NetCom Manager ................................................................................. 23
NetCom Manager Servers Panel........................................................... 24
NetCom IP-Parameters......................................................................... 24
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Webinterface for configuration ............................................................ 25
Webinterface Request to Reboot .......................................................... 25
Web Panel Server Information ............................................................. 26
Web Panel Server Parameter ................................................................ 27
Web Panel Wireless Parameter............................................................. 28
Web Panel OpenVPN Network Parameter........................................... 30
Web Panel OpenVPN Encryption grades............................................. 30
Web Panel OpenVPN Key Configuration ............................................ 30
Web Panel Authentification.................................................................. 31
Web Panel Date & Time....................................................................... 31
Web Panel Serial Settings..................................................................... 32
Web Panel Op-Mode by Software........................................................ 32
Web Panel Advanced Flow Control ..................................................... 33
Web Panel Serial Port Mode Selection................................................. 34
Web Panel Driver Mode ....................................................................... 34
Web Panel TCP Raw Server................................................................. 34
Web Panel Raw Client.......................................................................... 35
Web Panel Null Modem Tunnel........................................................... 36
Web Panel IP-Modem .......................................................................... 36
Web Panel TCP Advanced Settings ..................................................... 37
Web Panel UDP Data Transfer............................................................. 37
Web Panel Print Server Configuration ................................................. 38
Web Panel Ping .................................................................................... 39
Web Panel Statistics Port Selection...................................................... 39
Web Panel Port Statistics...................................................................... 39
Web Panel Start Netstat........................................................................ 40
Web Panel Netstat Output .................................................................... 40
Web Panel WLAN Scan ....................................................................... 41
Web Panel WLAN Scan Output........................................................... 41
Web Panel Firmware Upload ............................................................... 42
Web Panel Save/Load Configuration ................................................... 42
Web Panel Syslog & Debug ................................................................. 42
NetCom Manager ................................................................................. 43
NetCom Manager in Start Menu .......................................................... 43
NetCom Manager in Device Manager.................................................. 43
NetCom Manager “Servers” Panel ....................................................... 44
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NetCom Manager Server Settings ........................................................ 45
NetCom Manager Ports Panel .............................................................. 46
NetCom Manager Firewall Panel ......................................................... 47
NetCom Manager Options Panel.......................................................... 48
NetCom Manager Firewall Panel ......................................................... 51
NetCom Manager Port Configuration for Driver ................................. 52
Telnet Password protected option......................................................... 54
Telnet Open configuration menu.......................................................... 54
Telnet Main menu configuration console............................................. 55
Telnet Server Configuration ................................................................. 56
Telnet IP-Configuration Parameters..................................................... 56
Telnet Wireless Configuration.............................................................. 57
Telnet Wireless Configuration Parameter ............................................ 57
Telnet Wireless Configuration.............................................................. 58
Telnet OpenVPN Configuration Parameter.......................................... 59
Telnet OpenVPN Encryption................................................................ 59
Telnet Sample OpenVPN Key.............................................................. 60
Telnet use new Key .............................................................................. 60
Telnet Access Authentication............................................................... 61
Telnet Password Dialog........................................................................ 61
Telnet Date & Time.............................................................................. 61
Telnet Date and Time Retrieval options............................................... 61
Telnet Information................................................................................ 62
Telnet NetCom Server Information...................................................... 62
Telnet Menu, select serial port for configuration ................................. 63
Telnet Configure Communication Parameters ..................................... 63
Telnet Serial transfer parameters.......................................................... 63
Telnet Op-Mode by Software ............................................................... 63
Telnet Standard Flow Controls............................................................. 64
Telnet Advanced Flow Control configuration...................................... 64
Telnet Configure Data Transfer Mode (TCP/IP).................................. 65
Telnet TCP-Ports for Driver and Raw mode ........................................ 65
Telnet Available Transfer Modes ......................................................... 65
Telnet Parameters for transfer modes................................................... 66
Telnet Driver Mode parameters............................................................ 67
Telnet TCP Raw Server parameters ..................................................... 67
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Telnet TCP Raw Client parameters ...................................................... 68
Telnet Null Modem Tunnel parameters................................................ 68
Telnet IP Modem Parameters ............................................................... 69
Telnet UDP Mode parameters .............................................................. 69
Telnet Print Server Configuration ........................................................ 70
Telnet Tools menu ................................................................................ 70
Telnet Ping test utility........................................................................... 70
Telnet Statistics for serial ports ............................................................ 71
Telnet Status and Statistics ................................................................... 71
Telnet Netstat analysis.......................................................................... 71
Telnet Sample Netstat output ............................................................... 71
Telnet Tools Wireless Option............................................................... 72
Telnet Sample WLAN Scan Output ..................................................... 72
Telnet Syslog Option ............................................................................ 73
Telnet Syslog configuration.................................................................. 73
Telnet Firmware Update....................................................................... 73
Telnet Settings, Firmware Update via TCP/IP ..................................... 73
Telnet Save current Parameters ............................................................ 74
Telnet Exit from configuration ............................................................. 74
Telnet Exit and Reboot ......................................................................... 74
Select NetCom to install ....................................................................... 76
Excluded NetCom................................................................................. 77
NetCom Manager Ports View............................................................... 77
Reconfigured NetCom found................................................................ 78
Replaced NetCom found ...................................................................... 78
NetCom COM Port Serial Settings....................................................... 79
NetCom COM Port Performance Settings............................................ 80
NetCom COM Port Network & Misc Properties.................................. 81
NetCom COM Port Remote Settings Properties .................................. 83
Uninstall in Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs ......................... 85
Uninstall in the Start Menu................................................................... 85
Confirm Uninstall of Drivers................................................................ 85
Installation Wizard to uninstall Drivers................................................ 86
Add a printer......................................................................................... 99
Select Printer Port.............................................................................. 100
Create Printer Port .............................................................................. 100
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Properties of Print Server Port............................................................ 101
Properties of Print Server Port............................................................ 102
Printer Port Properties ........................................................................ 103
Add Printer Port.................................................................................. 103
OpenVPN Installation Wizard............................................................ 104
OpenVPN Installable Components..................................................... 105
Installing TAP-Win32 Adapter .......................................................... 105
OpenVPN Network Adapter............................................................... 105
OpenVPN Configuration File............................................................. 107
Context-Menu of OpenVPN™ ........................................................... 108
OpenVPN Connection is active.......................................................... 109
OpenVPN by Command line.............................................................. 109
OpenVPN as Windows Service.......................................................... 110
Start OpenVPN Service ...................................................................... 111
Service Options................................................................................... 111
Startup Types...................................................................................... 111
RS422/485 Jumper ............................................................................. 117
NetCom 123 WLAN Top and Front Side........................................... 118
NetCom 423 WLAN Top and Front Side........................................... 119
NetCom 823RM WLAN Front Side................................................... 120
NetCom 823RM WLAN Rear Side.................................................... 120
1.3. TABLE OF TABLES
Specifications, common........................................................................ 12
Characteristics of NetCom 123 WLAN................................................ 13
Characteristics of NetCom 423 WLAN................................................ 13
Characteristics of NetCom 823RM WLAN ......................................... 13
Characteristics of NetCom 1623RM WLAN ....................................... 13
LED Function ....................................................................................... 15
IP Modem Standard AT-Commands .................................................... 90
IP Modem Extended AT-Commands ................................................... 91
IP Modem S-Registers for Configuration............................................. 91
Master Switch Configuration of NetCom 123, 423, 823RM and
1623RM
Signal Assignment DB9 male............................................................. 116
RS422/485 Jumper Configuration...................................................... 117
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2. INTRODUCTION
This manual covers several different models of NetCom Devices, in particular the Wireless operating devices. In general the operation is the same on all models, except where explicitly noted otherwise.
The VS NetCom devices are designed to remotely operate serial ports over networks. The new network interface is WLAN (Wireless LAN according to 802.11g) with 54Mbit/s transfer rate. The interface of 100Mbit/s Ethernet as on all cable operated models is also available. The transport is implemented via TCP/IP protocol. Therefore control is available via WLAN, Ethernet, Intranet and Internet. Starting with Firmware version 2.2 all communication with the device may happen encrypted with strong algorithms. The supplied driver software hides the network transfer from your applications. Software applications using standard COM ports need no change to operate via NetCom through the virtual serial ports.
The devices come with a steel case well suited for industrial environments.
NetCom supports high serial speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. All serial ports operate in three configurable ways. There is the common RS-232 mode (up to 921 kbps), and the ports also offer the industrial RS-422 and RS-485 configuration (up to 3.6 Mbps). In RS-485 mode the NetCom may use the Automatic Receive Transmit (ART) control logic to follow the RS-485 specifications for transmitting data. No special code is necessary to be implemented in your software applications.
2.1. FEATURES
Single power supply DC 9V-30V, 200-600 mA@12V
AC 100-240V 47-63Hz, 25VA
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g for 54Mbit/s Ethernet 10/100BaseTx for auto-configuration Three serial port interfaces: RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 Max. 3.686.400 bps, half- and full-duplex TCP/IP configuration fixed or by DHCP Easy remote configuration via SNMP Drivers for Windows™ and Linux operating systems Documented interface for every networked operating system
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2.2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Most of the characteristics are common for all models. However some must differ from model to model.
2.2.1. COMMON CHARACTERISTICS
Processor ARM9 (KS8695P) Memory 16MB SDRAM
2MB Flash WLAN antenna SMA-reverse Ethernet connector RJ45 10BaseT/100BaseTx Serial connector DB9 male (similar to PC) Serial Speed 1 bps up to 3.69 Mbps Parity None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8 Stop bits 1, 2 (1.5) Serial signals
Protocols TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, DHCP, ICMP, ARP,
Serial operation RS232, RS422/485 configured by DIP switch
Management Serial console, Telnet, Webbrowser, SNMP Driver software Windows 2000/XP, Windows NT, Linux Management software Driver installation and configuration program,
Operating temp. 0° to 55°C Approval CE, FCC
Table 1: Specifications, common
RS-232 TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS,
DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND
RS-422,
Tx+/Tx-, Rx+/Rx-, GND
RS-485 4-wire RS-485 2-wire Data+/Data-, GND
Telnet, RTelnet, HTTP
or by software
Management console
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2.2.2. SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS
2.2.2.1. NetCom 123 WLAN
Power requirement DC 9V to 30V, 300 mA@12V Dimensions
Weight 250 g
Table 2: Characteristics of NetCom 123 WLAN
2.2.2.2. NetCom 423 WLAN
Power requirement DC 9V to 30V, 400 mA@12V Dimensions
Weight 500 g
Table 3: Characteristics of NetCom 423 WLAN
2.2.2.3. NetCom 823RM WLAN (19” version)
Power requirement AC 100V to 240V, 47-63Hz, 25VA Dimensions 258×149×45 mm³ (W×D×H)
Weight 1350 g
Table 4: Characteristics of NetCom 823RM WLAN
73×115×27 mm³ (W×D×H) 101×121×27 mm³ with connectors
169×93×29 mm³ (W×D×H) 169×99×29 mm³ with connectors
278×155×46 mm³ with connectors
2.2.2.4. NetCom 1623RM WLAN (19” version)
Power requirement AC 100V to 240V, 47-63Hz, 25VA Dimensions
258×149×45 mm³ (W×D×H) 278×155×46 mm³ with connectors
Weight 1450 g
Table 5: Characteristics of NetCom 1623RM WLAN
2.3. PACKING LIST
√
VS NetCom Power supply adapter,
√
12V 1 A for NetCom 123 WLAN and NetCom 423 WLAN Power cord for NetCom 823RM WLAN and 1623RM WLAN
CD-ROM with driver and configuration software
√
Quick Installation Guide
√
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3. HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
3.1. POWER SUPPLY
The NetCom device is powered by a single 9-30V power supply. It requires 200 mA up to 1500 mA of current, depending on the device type and voltage supplied. A suitable power supply adapter is part of the packaging. Connect the cable to the power jack at the rear side of NetCom, and put the adapter into the socket. For the 19” devices of course just plug the power cord into the socket.
The Power LED on NetCom (red) will light. You can connect a power supply of your choice, providing the technical requirements are met.
3.2. NETWORK
The NetCom may use WLAN or Ethernet at customers choice. By factory settings both interfaces are enabled, and the priority is set for Ethernet (via cable). If no cable is connected here, the Wireless interface is active. Both interfaces use the same MAC Address, to allow for seamless failover from cable to wireless operation.
3.2.1. WLAN A NTENNA
The connector used for the WLAN Antenna is known as SMA-Reverse. This is a standard type to allow for simple connection of different equipment. Just fit the supplied antenna by carefully screwing it to the connector. You are free to connect a cable and a different antenna of your choice, as long as it is designed for WLAN. When the NetCom detects an operational WLAN it can connect to, the Blue LED lights.
3.2.2. WLAN C ONFIGURATION
The pre-defined operation mode is ad-hoc, which means you do not need an Access Point to get access to the NetCom. Any computer with WLAN equipment may contact the NetCom. The configuration of the NetCom is done with the tools described later. This is the most easy way of installation. However the Ad-hoc mode is not encrypted by definition. As a result any station can read the data transferred to the NetCom. This also includes the passwords. Further in case of problems, it is harder to find the source of the problems. Therefore the recommended method is to
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use the Ethernet connector for the first configuration. Or in case of doubt, use the serial port for this.
The configuration of the WLAN parameters should follow in a later step. This is especially the case, if encryption or certain other parameters require certain configuration.
3.2.3. ETHERNET
The connector for Ethernet is the usual RJ45. Simply connect it to your (switching) Hub. When the connect is done the Link LED on NetCom (yellow) will light. When data traffic occurs on the network, this LED will blink. It depends on your network whether a 100Mbit or a 10Mbit connect will be established. A 100Mbit net causes the Speed LED on NetCom (green) to light, otherwise it will remain dark.
Red LED Yellow LED Green LED Status
Off -- -- Device off, no power On Off Off No connection On On Off 10Mbit connection established On Blink Off 10Mbit data transfer (traffic) On On On 100Mbit connection established On Blink On 100Mbit data transfer (traffic)
Table 6: LED Function
3.3. SERIAL PORT SIMPLE SETTINGS
There is one set of 4 Dip switches to configure the operation mode of the NetCom Device. This switch is the Master configuration for each serial port. All ports operate in the same mode, unless the DIP switches configure for software setting. Before connecting a serial device, the serial port configuration must be completed.
Warning: a bad configuration may cause serious damage in the NetCom or the connected device.
To avoid these problems, it is recommended not to connect a device to the serial ports in the first installation. The serial ports should be configured for RS232. This is done by setting the DIP switches like this example.
Image 1: Master Switch Standard Configuration
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4. WINDOWS DRIVER QUICK INSTALLATION
This section describes the minimum steps required to install the Windows Driver and Management programs. Most configuration options are ignored. They are covered in later sections.
Before starting installation, it is essential to have an IP configuration ready for the NetCom Device to install. You may read the section TCP/IP Description below. In many networks the default configuration is fine. If in doubt, please ask your Network Administrator for help.
The following description is based on Windows XP Professional, with Service Pack 2 installed. The installation on other configurations of Windows XP is similar.
Further it is assumed the network access is functional. It is recommended to use Ethernet via Hub or Cross-Over cable.
4.1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
The installation of drivers is described first. This is followed by a procedure to verify a correct installation. The last part of this section is the uninstall process.
4.1.1. START THE INSTALLATION WIZARD
This is the Installation Wizard, it is named VSNSETUP.EXE. You’ll find it on the CD-ROM shipped with the NetCom, in the directory responsible for your operating system. The drivers are also
Image 2: Installation Wizard
drivers.
available on the Internet, in the latest version. The Installation Wizard for Windows NT is named VSNSTUNT.EXE. Start this program to install the
Your screen displays a VScom logo. Select the folder to install programs and drivers into. In most situations the suggested setting is fine, just hit enter.
Image 3: Start Driver Installation
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4.1.2. FIND AND CONFIGURE NETCOM DEVICES
Some files are copied to your hard disk, this is the usual process similar to other Windows installations. When all files are copied, the NetCom Manager NetCom Devices on your network.
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program is started. This searches for all
Image 4: Discover and Select NetCom Devices for Installation
After short time the search process is finished. All discovered NetCom are listed. In your very first installation of NetCom Devices and Drivers you should connect only one NetCom to your network. This single
Image 5: NetCom in Manager
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This program is covered in detail in a later section. For now follow the minimum
steps.
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Device is listed here. Identify it by comparing the serial number shown in the NetCom Manager.
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4.1.2.1. Configure IP Parameters
As mentioned above, it is important to configure the NetCom to operate in your network. In many networks this is done by a special server. Please ask your Network Administrator for information. If you need to define parameters manually, double-click the devices icon.
Image 6: Define NetComs IP Configuration
This panel opens. Deselect the Option of “Use DHCP”, and place your parameters as “IP address”, “Netmask” and “Broadcast”. Click on the “OK” button.
4.1.2.2. Configure Firewall
As you will see in Image 6 the driver may also operate by traversal of a Network Firewall. This requires a special configuration, which is skipped here. Please read in detail in section 5.2.6 Manual Detection/Installation of a NetCom. For now proceed with the standard installation.
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4.1.3. INSTALL DRIVERS
You are now back in the NetCom Manager. Click the “OK” button, the installation continues. Windows detects the serial ports on the fresh NetCom as new Hardware. Since Windows XP Service Pack 2 you are asked about to get latest drivers.
Image 7: Use current drivers dialog
There are no later drivers on the Windows Update website. Select the third item, and click on “Next”. This question neither appears on Windows XP prior to SP2, nor on any previous Windows version.
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Image 8: Install drivers for the serial ports
The pre-selected automatic installation is fine, just click on “Next”. The driver files are already copied to your hard disk. Now Windows installs them in the system directory. To “Finish” the installation click on that button as it appears.
These latest steps happen for each serial port on the NetCom Device. Just repeat the procedure, until all ports are successfully installed. Windows will show you this.
In most situations it is not required to reboot the system. Of course you can do that now, to test the drivers.
4.2. VERIFY THE INSTALLATION
Image 9: VScom drivers in the Start Menu
In the Start Menu you’ll find “Vision Systems GmbH”, a new program group. The installed programs are the NetCom Manager and an option for uninstallation. This group is not installed on Windows NT.
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Image 10: NetCom in Device Manager
In the Device Manager the serial ports are listed in the usual section “Ports”. Additionally there is a new device class “VScom Virtual Com”. All installed NetCom Devices are listed herein. The available options are described later.
On Windows NT there is no Device Manager. You’ll find the serial ports listed in the Control panel in the
Image 11: NetCom Manager NT
“Ports” applet. To configure the NetCom and special port options, there is a new applet named NetCom Manager.
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4.3. UNINSTALL THE DRIVERS
To completely uninstall the NetCom Drivers and files, there are three methods. The usual way is to use the Add/Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel, and remove the NetCom Drivers. This will start the NetCom uninstallation program.
Image 12: Uninstall NetCom Drivers
As a second way you may start the Uninstall program in the start menu. The third method is to start the Installation Wizard again. This will detect the drivers on the system. You have the options to repair the current installation, or to remove the installed drivers.
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5. SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
The NetCom Devices may also be used without the installation of a driver software. Customer applications contact the NetCom directly, using network functions. These setups require independent configuration of the NetCom Device and the serial ports. There are several ways to do this configuration. The NetCom offers a Webbrowser interface, a Manager program to use in Windows, configuration via serial port, via Telnet and also via SNMP. This SNMP option is not covered in this manual, please see separate documentation. The serial port option is a fallback, if every other way of configuration fails. The options are here described in the order Web, Manager program, Telnet and serial port.
Configurations via Webbrowser and via Telnet require a functional TCP/IP connection to the NetCom Device.
Image 13: NetCom Manager
is a very minimal description of this program. You find this program on the CD-ROM shipped with the NetCom Device. In Windows 2000, XP and 2003 it is named NETCOMMGR.EXE, while in Windows NT the name is NETCOMMGRNT.EXE. Just double-click to start it direct from the CD-ROM. If you already installed the drivers, the program is also in the Start Menu.
And you must also know the IP-Address of the NetCom, to contact it. The easiest way to retrieve this information is the NetCom Manager program. So here
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Image 14: NetCom Manager Servers Panel
Identify the NetCom Device by comparing the serial number. Double-click the Icon of the NetCom. You’ll see the IP-Parameters. Note the “IP address”, to use it in your browser or via Telnet.
Image 15: NetCom IP-Parameters
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5.1. CONFIGURE IN WEB-INTERFACE
Open your Webbrowser. In the address line type the address of the NetCom Server. In the example from above type http://192.168.254.254 as the target. You may do this on any operating system you prefer.
Image 16: Webinterface for configuration
The NetCom welcomes you with its “Home” screen. To access the different options of configuration, the images above function as a link. In many menus you’ll see a blue question mark. This is a symbol for help. When clicked a short explanation pops up, informing about the function of this parameter. Some other settings require a reboot to save and activate them. Whenever this situation occurs, the NetCom requests a REBOOT.
It is done like this here, you may reboot now, or do that later when the configuration is finished.
Image 17: Webinterface Request to Reboot
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5.1.1. WEBBROWSER SERVER CONFIGURATION
The Server Configuration is a very long menu. It is divided in its logical sections throughout this document. There is basic server information, the server parameters related to the IP-configuration, the parameters for Wireless communication, the section for encrypted communication, Password settings, and finally the configuration for date and time.
5.1.1.1. Server Info
Information about the selected NetCom is displayed as “Server Info”. Starting with the “Server Type”, this is the model of the NetCom, followed by the version of Software and Hardware. This will give a rough overview, which features are implemented,
Image 18: Web Panel Server Information
important to identify the device you are configuring right now. For further information the “UpTime” is listed. “Contact” and “Location” are User-defined information. They may later help to find the device in the installation, and the person responsible for management.
or need an upgrade of the firmware. The “Serial Nr.” is
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5.1.1.2. Server Parameter
The “Server Parameter” allow configuration of the NetComs name and of course all parameters in IP-settings. The Server Name is used as the ESSID of the Wireless Ad-hoc mode. Generally it is used as information, e.g. in the NetCom Manager program or in SNMP. You may choose the network interface as
Wireless
or both (with
Cable,
priority). Manual changes of IP parameters
are only available with “DHCP” set as
Disabled. When DHCP
is not used, enter “IP Address” and “Netmask”, as well as the
Image 19: Web Panel Server Parameter
“Broadcast” address. “Gateway”
is required, if there are Routers in the network. DNS is used to access other stations by name. The “ConfigPort” is used to access the NetCom for administration via Telnet. It is suggested to use the standard value for Telnet, TCP port number 23. However it may be changed for different purposes. This does not change the function of the Telnet menus.
Firmware version 2.2 introduces the new function as Print Server. The TCP Port defined by RFC1194 is 515, under certain circumstances you may change the “PrintServerPort”. More about Print Server function at the configuration of the serial ports.
“KeepAlive” is an intrinsic function of the TCP/IP protocol. If used it causes network traffic, but problems are detected earlier. In a LAN this is usually not a problem. However, if used via DialUp connections this may cause problems. If this functions is used, you must define an interval in seconds. NetCom has a better chance to react on network problems, or failed hosts. Even dropping an old connection may be useful in certain environments.
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5.1.1.3. Wireless Parameter
To operate a Wireless device, a lot of parameters are required. The configuration in the NetCom is reduced to a small set of them, for ease of configuration.
“SSID” is the «Service Set Identifier». This is used to get access to radio cells established by an Access Point. By default it is built from the serial number, as identification in Ad-hoc mode.
The “OperationMode” is
Image 20: Web Panel Wireless Parameter
selectable as a direct connection from
Ad-hoc for
wireless stations to other
stations, and also as
infra to select the «Infrastructure Mode». This
mode is required to connect to an Access Point. Other wireless stations such as a PC or Laptop use the Access Point to transfer the data to the NetCom.
The “WirelessMode” is available as
11b and 11b+g. It may be
necessary to use the restriction of 11b when compatibility problems with other clients occur.
WLAN as of IEEE 802.11b/g define eleven possible channels (i.e. predefined frequencies) to use with WLAN devices. The available “CountryRegion” values are
FCC(1-11) for North America.
In Infrastructure Mode the NetCom adapts to the configuration of the Access Point.
The “Channel” is used in Ad-hoc mode.
“Encryption Type” defines the encryption of the radio transmission. It may be
Off, WEP or WPA-PSK/TKIP. The WEP encryption may use 40
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or 104 bit keys, sometimes also named WEP40/WEP64 or WEP104/WEP128. Which of this is required is defined by the “Encryption Key” Parameter. The key may be entered as ASCII characters, or as hexadecimal for a binary key. A string with 5 characters is WEP40 using an ASCII key. Using 10 characters as key defines this key as also WEP40, but with a binary key in hexadecimal notation. Likewise a 13 character string is WEP104 with ASCII, and 26 characters select WEP104 with a binary key. WPA Encryption is available for the TKIP protocol. The key is PSK (Pre-Shared Key) and must be installed on all stations. It is recommended to use WPA-PSK/TKIP with a binary key, generated from random data.
“RTSThreshold” and “Fragmentation Threshold” are low level WLAN parameters. They should match the configuration in the Access Point. Higher values result in better data throughput. But when transmission error occur, the impact is dramatic. In this case lower values provide better security and better performance.
5.1.1.4. Encrypted Communication
Firmware version 2.2 introduces a way for encrypted communication with the NetCom Serial Device Server. This function establishes an encrypted VPN tunnel between your computer and the NetCom. All communication to the NetCom uses this new connection. No application requires a change of operation, but seamlessly gets the advantages of Encryption.
To build this tunnel NetCom uses the Open Source product OpenVPN™ (http://openvpn.net
). This is the configuration of the parameters on the NetCom side. The function and the configuration of OpenVPN™ is described with more details later in the section of OpenVPN™ Client installation.
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