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NPort W2150A/W2250A Series User's
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Fourth Edition, January 2014
www.moxa.com/product
© 2014 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series User’s Manual Fourth Edition, January 2014 www.moxa.com/product © 2014 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2014 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................1-1 Overview ............................1-2 Package Checklist ..........................1-2 Product Features ..........................1-2 Product Specifications ......................... 1-3 Serial Port Pin Assignments ........................1-5 Getting Started ..........................2-1 Overview ............................2-2 Panel Layout ............................2-2 LED Indicators ............................ 2-3 Top Panel LED Indicators ......................
  • Page 4 Web Console: System Management ....................8-1 Overview ............................8-2 System Management ........................... 8-2 Misc. Network Settings ......................... 8-2 Accessible IP List ......................... 8-2 SNMP Agent Settings ......................8-3 User Table .......................... 8-5 Authentication Server ......................8-6 System Log Settings ......................8-6 Auto Warning Settings .........................
  • Page 5 SNMP Agents with MIB II & RS-232-Like Groups ................A-1 RFC1213 MIB-II Supported SNMP Variables ................... A-1 System MIB ..........................A-1 Interfaces MIB ..........................A-1 IP MIB ............................A-1 ICMP MIB ........................... A-2 UDP MIB ............................ A-2 Address Translation ........................A-2 TCP MIB .............................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Package Checklist  Product Features  Product Specifications  Serial Port Pin Assignments...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Introduction Overview In this chapter we introduce the basic features and specifications of the NPort W2150A/W2250A and NPort W2150A/W2250A-T, referred to collectively as the NPort W2150A/W2250A Series. The NPort W2150A/W2250A Series of wireless device servers are used to connect RS-232/422/485 serial devices such as PLCs, meters, and sensors, to a wired Ethernet LAN or wireless LAN.

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    NPort W2150A: 1 NPort W2250A: 2 Serial Standards: RS-232/422/485 (DB9 male connector) Off-line Port Buffering: NPort W2150A: 20 MB NPort W2250A: 10 MB Serial Line Surge Protection: 1 KV (level 2) Serial Communication Parameters Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8 Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2...

  • Page 9: Physical Characteristics

    Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Power Requirements Input Voltage: 12 to 48 VDC Power Consumption: NPort W2150A: 237 mA @ 12 VDC NPort W2250A: 237 mA @ 12 VDC Standards and Certifications Safety: UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1 EMC: CE, FCC...

  • Page 10: Serial Port Pin Assignments

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Introduction Serial Port Pin Assignments RS-232 RS-422/ RS-485 (4W) RS-485 (2W) TxD-(A) TxD+(B) RxD+(B) Data+(B) RxD-(A) Data-(A)

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Panel Layout  LED Indicators  Top Panel LED Indicators  End Panel LED Indicators  Pull High/Low Resistors for RS-422/485  Placement Options  Connecting the Hardware ...

  • Page 12: Overview

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Getting Started Overview This chapter presents the hardware features of the NPort W2150/W2250A Series and explains how to connect the hardware. Panel Layout NPort W2150A/W2150A-T NPort W2250A/W2250A-T...

  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Getting Started LED Indicators Top Panel LED Indicators Name Color Function Steady on: Power is on and NPort is booting up. Blinking: IP conflict or DHCP/ BOOTP server did not respond properly. Ready Steady on: NPort is functioning normally.

  • Page 14: Pull High/Low Resistors For Rs-422/485

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Getting Started Pull High/Low Resistors for RS-422/485 You may need to set the pull high/low resistors when termination resistors are used for certain RS-422 or RS-485 environments. S2 (Serial 1) DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4...

  • Page 15: Placement Options

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Getting Started Placement Options The NPort can be placed on a desktop or other horizontal surface. You can also install the NPort on a DIN-rail or on the wall. Wall Mounting DIN-Rail Mounting Connecting the Hardware ATTENTION...

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Network

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Getting Started Connecting to the Network Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the NPort to your Ethernet network. If the cable is properly connected, the NPort will indicate a valid connection to the Ethernet as follows: •...

  • Page 17: Initial Ip Configuration

    Initial IP Configuration The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Factory Default IP Settings  Using ARP to Assign IP Address  Using the Telnet Console to Assign IP Address  Using the Serial Console to Assign IP Address...

  • Page 18: Overview

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Initial IP Configuration Overview This chapter presents several ways to assign the NPort’s IP address for the first time. Please refer to Chapter 2 for instructions on connecting to the network. The web console is the recommended method for configuring the NPort. Please refer to Chapter 5 and 6 for details on using the web console for configuration.

  • Page 19: Using The Telnet Console To Assign Ip Address

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Initial IP Configuration 5. You will see a message indicating that the connection failed. The NPort will automatically reboot with the new IP address. You can verify that the configuration was successful by connecting to the new IP address with Telnet, ping, the web console, or NPort Search Utility.
  • Page 20 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Initial IP Configuration 4. You will login to the Overview page. 5. Press N or use the cursor keys to select Network and press ENTER. 6. Press E or use the cursor keys to select Ethernet and press ENTER.
  • Page 21 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Initial IP Configuration 7. Use the cursor keys to navigate between the different fields. For IP address, Netmask, and Gateway, enter the desired values directly. For IP configuration and LAN speed, press ENTER to open a submenu and select between the available options.

  • Page 22: Using The Serial Console To Assign Ip Address

    1 for stop bits). As soon as the connection is open, you will be presented with a text menu displaying the NPort W2150A/W2250A Series general settings. Please refer to Chapter 4 for a description of the available settings. The following instructions, we recommend using PComm Terminal Emulator, which can be downloaded free of charge from www.moxa.com, to carry out the configuration procedure.
  • Page 23 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Initial IP Configuration 5. Hold the grave accent key (`) down and power up the NPort. The continuous string of grave accent characters triggers the NPort to switch from data mode to console mode. 6. The serial console will open and will be functionally identical to the Telnet console. Please refer to the Telnet...

  • Page 24: Introduction To Operation Modes

    Introduction to Operation Modes The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  RealCOM Mode  RFC2217 Mode  TCP Server Mode  TCP Client Mode  UDP Mode  Pair Connection Modes  Ethernet Modem Mode...

  • Page 25: Overview

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Introduction to Operation Modes Overview This chapter introduces the different serial port operation modes that are available on the NPort W2150A/W2250A Series. Each serial port on the NPort is configured independently of the other ports, with its own serial communication parameters and operation mode.

  • Page 26: Rfc2217 Mode

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Introduction to Operation Modes ATTENTION In RealCOM mode, several hosts can have simultaneous access control over the NPort serial port. If necessary, you can limit access by using the NPort’s Accessible IP settings. Please refer to Chapter 8 for additional information on Accessible IP settings.

  • Page 27: Udp Mode

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Introduction to Operation Modes UDP Mode UDP is similar to TCP but is faster and more efficient. Data can be broadcast to or received from multiple network hosts. However, UDP does not support verification of data and would not be suitable for applications where data integrity is critical.

  • Page 28: Web Console: Basic Settings

    Web Console: Basic Settings The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Basic Settings...

  • Page 29: Overview

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Basic Settings Overview This chapter introduces the NPort web console and explains how to configure the basic settings. The NPort can be configured from anywhere on the network through its web console. Simply point the browser to the device server’s IP address to open the web console.
  • Page 30 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Basic Settings ATTENTION If you have forgotten the password, you can use the reset button to load factory defaults, but this will erase all previous configuration information. The web console will appear as shown below.

  • Page 31: Basic Settings

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Basic Settings Basic Settings On the Basic Settings page, you can configure Server name, Server location, Time zone (24-hour), Local time, and Time server. Server Name Default NPortW2150A_<serial no.> or NPortW2250A_<serial no.> Options free text (e.g., “Server 1”) Description This is an optional free text field to help you differentiate one device server from another.

  • Page 32: Time Server

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Basic Settings Local Time Default Options Date (yy:mm:dd), Time (hh:mm:ss) Description The NPort has a built-in real-time clock that allows you to add time information to functions such as the automatic warning e-mail or SNMP trap. This field shows the current time according to the NPort’s built-in real-time clock.

  • Page 33: Web Console: Network Settings

    Web Console: Network Settings The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Network Settings  General Settings  Ethernet Settings  WLAN Settings  Advanced Settings...

  • Page 34: Overview

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Overview This chapter explains how to configure all settings located under the Network Settings folder in the NPort web console. Network Settings General Settings On the General Settings page in the Network Settings folder, you can modify DNS server 1 and 2.

  • Page 35: Ethernet Settings

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Ethernet Settings On the Ethernet Settings page in the Network Settings folder, you can modify IP configuration, IP address, Netmask, and Gateway. You must assign a valid IP address to the NPort before it will work in your network environment. Your network system administrator should provide you with an IP address and related settings for your network.

  • Page 36: Wlan Settings

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Netmask Default 255.255.255.0 Options Netmask setting (e.g., “255.255.0.0”) Description This field is for the subnet mask. A subnet mask represents all of the network hosts at one geographic location, in one building, or on the same local area network. When a packet is sent out over the network, the NPort device server will use the subnet mask to check whether the desired TCP/IP host specified in the packet is on the local network segment.
  • Page 37 The WLAN page is located under WLAN Settings in the Network Settings folder. You can modify IP configuration, IP address, Netmask, and Gateway for your WLAN. The NPort W2150A/W2250A Series supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless network interfaces. The supported IP configurations are static and dynamic (BOOTP, DHCP, or BOOTP+DHCP). Users can set up the IP configuration with the serial console, or the Web/Telnet consoles through the NPort’s Ethernet interface.

  • Page 38: Profile

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Profile The Profile page is located under WLAN Settings in the Network Settings folder. This is where you configure the NPort for Ad-hoc or Infrastructure operation. Different settings are available depending on whether you select Ad-hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode.

  • Page 39: Network Type

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Network Type Default Infrastructure Mode Options Infrastructure Mode, Ad-hoc Mode Description This field specifies whether the NPort will operate in Ad-hoc or Infrastructure Mode. For all wireless networking devices, there are two possible modes for communication with another wireless device.

  • Page 40: General Settings For Wlan Profile

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings General Settings for WLAN Profile The General page is opened through the Profile page, under WLAN Settings in the Network Settings folder. You can type a profile name to help you differentiate one profile from another. It does not affect operation of the NPort.

  • Page 41: Profile Name

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings In Infrastructure Mode On the General page, you can configure Profile name, Operation mode, and SSID. Additional settings are also available depending on whether you select Ad-hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode. Profile Name...
  • Page 42 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Operation Mode Default 802.11b/g for Ad-Hoc Mode. Auto, 802.11b/g, and 802.11a for Infrastructure Mode. Options Auto, 802.11a, 802.11b/g Description This field determines which wireless standard will be used by the selected profile. 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g are supported.
  • Page 43 AP. Only when the associated AP is loses, then it will re-associate again. Enable: Fast Roaming function will be enabled. NPort W2150A/W2250A will only scan the pre-defined "Scan Channels - 1, Scan Channels - 2 & Scan Channels – 3" and roam between APs as specified by the SSID.

  • Page 44: Security Settings For Wlan Profile

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Security Settings for WLAN Profile The Security page is opened through the Profile page, under WLAN Settings in the Network Settings folder. After selecting Ad-hoc or Infrastructure Mode, click [Security] to open the Security page for the selected profile.
  • Page 45 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings In Infrastructure Mode You will need to configure Authentication and Encryption. These settings must match the settings on the wireless device at the other end of the connection (such as the AP). Different settings and options are available depending on how Authentication and Encryption are configured.
  • Page 46 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Authentication Default Open System Options Open System, Shared Key, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK Description This field specifies how wireless devices will be authenticated. Only authenticated devices will be allowed to communicate with the NPort. If a RADIUS server is used, this setting must match the setting on the RADIUS server.
  • Page 47 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Encryption Default Disable Options Disable, WEP, TKIP, AES-CCMP Description This field specifies the type of encryption to use during wireless communication. Different encryption methods are available depending on the Authentication setting. Also, each encryption method has its own set of parameters that may also require configuration.

  • Page 48: Security Settings For Wep Encryption

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Security Settings for WEP Encryption When Encryption is set to WEP on the Security page for the WLAN profile, you will be able to configure WEP key length, WEP key index, and WEP key source. Other settings will be displayed depending on how WEP key source is configured.

  • Page 49: Security Settings For Wpa, Wpa2

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings WEP Key Format Default ASCII Options ASCII, HEX Description This field is only available if WEP key source is set to “Manual”. It specifies the format you will use to enter the WEP key.
  • Page 50 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings When WPA or WPA2 is used for authentication, you will also need to configure EAP method in the Security settings for the WLAN profile. Other settings will also be displayed depending on how EAP method is configured.

  • Page 51: Eap Method

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings EAP Method Default PEAP Options TLS, PEAP, TTLS, LEAP Description This field specifies the EAP method to use for authentication. Four methods are supported. TLS: Transport Layer Security (TLS) was created by Microsoft and accepted by the IETF as RFC 2716: PPP EAP TLS Authentication Protocol.

  • Page 52: Advanced Settings

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Verify Server Certificate Default Disable Options Disable, Enable Description Disable: The certificate from the RADIUS server will be ignored. Enable: The certificate from the RADIUS server will be used to authenticate access to the WLAN.

  • Page 53: Web Console: Serial Port Settings

    Web Console: Serial Port Settings The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Serial Port Settings  Communication Parameters  Data Buffering/Log...

  • Page 54: Overview

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Overview This chapter explains how to configure all settings located under the Serial Port Settings folder in the NPort web console. Serial Port Settings Operation Modes Each serial port on the NPort is configured through the hyperlink below the column of Operating mode.
  • Page 55 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Operation Mode Default RealCOM Options RealCOM, RFC2217, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Pair_Master, Pair_Slave, EModem Description Along with Application, this field specifies the serial port’s operation mode, or how it will interact with network devices. Depending on how Application is configured, different options are available for Mode.

  • Page 56: Settings For Realcom Mode

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Settings for RealCOM Mode When Operation Mode is set to RealCOM on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings including TCP alive check time, Max connection, Ignore jammed IP, Allow driver Control, Connection goes down, Packet length, Delimiter 1, Delimiter 2, Delimiter process, and Force transmit.
  • Page 57 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Max connection Default Options 1 to 8 Description This field specifies the maximum number of connections that will be accepted by the serial port. 1: Only one specific host can access this serial port, and the RealCOM driver on that host will have full control over the port.
  • Page 58 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Connection goes down Default always high Options always low, always high Description This field specifies what happens to the RTS and DTR signals when the Ethernet connection goes down. For some applications, serial devices need to know the Ethernet link status through RTS or DTR signals sent through the serial port.
  • Page 59 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Delimiter process Default Do Nothing Options Do Nothing, Delimiter + 1, Delimiter + 2, Strip Delimiter Description This field specifies how data is packed when delimiter characters are received. This field has no effect if Delimiter 1 is not enabled.

  • Page 60: Settings For Rfc2217 Mode

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Settings for RFC2217 Mode When Operation Mode is set to RFC2217 on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings, including TCP alive check time, TCP port, Packet length, Delimiter 1, Delimiter 2, Delimiter process, and Force transmit.
  • Page 61 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Packet length Default Options 0 to 1024 Description This field specifies the maximum amount of data that is allowed to accumulate in the serial port buffer before sending. 0: Packet length is disregarded and data in the buffer will be sent as specified by the delimiter settings or when the buffer is full.

  • Page 62: Settings For Tcp Server Mode

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Force transmit Default 0 ms Options 0 to 65535 Description This field controls data packing by the amount of time that elapses between bits of data. When using this field, make sure that Inactivity time is disabled or set to a larger value.
  • Page 63 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings TCP alive check time Default 7 min Options 0 to 99 min Description This field specifies how long the NPort will wait for a response to “keep alive” packets before closing the TCP connection. The NPort checks connection status by sending periodic “keep alive”...

  • Page 64: Tcp Port

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Ignore jammed IP Default Disable Options Disable, Enable Description This field specifies how an unresponsive IP address is handled when there are simultaneous connections to the serial port. Disable: All transmission will be suspended if one IP address becomes unresponsive.
  • Page 65 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Packet length Default Options 0 to 1024 Description This field specifies the maximum amount of data that is allowed to accumulate in the serial port buffer before sending. 0: Packet length is disregarded and data in the buffer will be sent as specified by the delimiter settings or when the buffer is full.

  • Page 66: Settings For Tcp Client Mode

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Force transmit Default 0 ms Options 0 to 65535 Description This field controls data packing by the amount of time that elapses between bits of data. When using this field, make sure that Inactivity time is disabled or set to a larger value.

  • Page 67: Destination Address 1 To 4

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings TCP Alive Check Time Default 7 min Options 0 to 99 min Description This field specifies how long the NPort will wait for a response to “keep alive” packets before closing the TCP connection. The NPort checks connection status by sending periodic “keep alive”...

  • Page 68: Designated Local Port 1 To 4

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Designated local port 1 to 4 Default Options 1 to 65535 Description This field specifies the TCP port number that will be used for data transmission with the serial port. Connection control...
  • Page 69 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Delimiter 1 and 2 Default Disabled Options Disabled, Enabled, 00 to FF Description These fields are used to define special delimiter character(s) for data packing. Enable Delimiter 1 to control data packing with a single character; enable both Delimiter 1 and 2 to control data packing with two characters received in sequence.

  • Page 70: Settings For Udp Mode

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Settings for UDP Mode When Operation Mode is set to UDP on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings such as Destination address 1 through 4, Local listen port, Packet length, Delimiter 1, Delimiter 2, Delimiter process, and Force transmit.
  • Page 71 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Delimiter 1 and 2 Default Disabled Options Disabled, Enabled, 00 to FF Description These fields are used to define special delimiter character(s) for data packing. Enable Delimiter 1 to control data packing with a single character; enable both Delimiter 1 and 2 to control data packing with two characters received in sequence.

  • Page 72: Settings For Pair Connection Master Mode And Pair Connection Slave Mode

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Settings for Pair Connection Master Mode and Pair Connection Slave Mode When Operation Mode is set to Pair Connection Master or Pair Connection Slave on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings such as TCP alive check time, Destination address and TCP port.

  • Page 73: Settings For Ethernet Modem Mode

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings TCP alive check time Default 7 min Options 0 to 99 min Description This field specifies how long the NPort will wait for a response to “keep alive” packets before closing the TCP connection. The NPort checks connection status by sending periodic “keep alive”...

  • Page 74: Communication Parameters

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings TCP alive check time Default 7 min Options 0 to 99 min Description This field specifies how long the NPort will wait for a response to “keep alive” packets before closing the TCP connection. The NPort checks connection status by sending periodic “keep alive”...

  • Page 75: Baud Rate

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Baud rate Default 115200 Options 50, 75, 110, 134, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600, Other Description This field specifies the baudrate for the serial port. Nonstandard baudrates are supported through the “Other”...

  • Page 76: Data Buffering/Log

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Data Buffering/Log On the serial port’s Data Buffering/Log page, you can enable or disable Port buffering and Serial data logging. Port buffering Default Disable Options Enable, Disable Description This field specifies whether the serial port will use port buffering when the network connection (Ethernet or WLAN) is down.

  • Page 77: Web Console: System Management

    Web Console: System Management The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  System Management  Misc. Network Settings  Auto Warning Settings  Maintenance  Maintenance  Certificate...

  • Page 78: Overview

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Overview This chapter explains how to configure all settings located under the System Management folder in the NPort web console. System Management Misc. Network Settings Accessible IP List The Accessible IP List page is located under Misc. Network Settings in the System Management folder.

  • Page 79: Snmp Agent Settings

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Refer to the following table for more configuration examples. Desired IP Range IP Address Field Netmask Field Any host Disable Disable 192.168.1.120 192.168.1.120 255.255.255.255 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254 192.168.0.0 255.255.0.0...

  • Page 80: Read Community String

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Location Default Options free text (e.g., “Building XYZ”) Description This is an optional free text field that can be used to specify the location for SNMP agents such as the NPort. Read Community String...

  • Page 81: User Table

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Read/Write Authentication Mode Default Disable Options Disable, MD5, SHA Description This field specifies the type of authentication to use for read/write access. Read/Write Password Default Options free text (e.g., “password123”) Description This field specifies the password that users must enter for read/write access, if read only authentication is enabled.

  • Page 82: Authentication Server

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Authentication Server RADIUS server: If you are using a RADIUS server for user authentication, enter its IP address here. RADIUS key: If you are using a RADIUS server for user authentication, enter its password here.

  • Page 83: Auto Warning Settings

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Auto Warning Settings Event Settings The Event Settings page is located under Auto Warning Settings in the System Management folder. This is where you specify how the NPort will notify you of system and configuration events. Depending on the event, different options for notification are available, as shown above.

  • Page 84: Serial Event Settings

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Serial Event Settings The Serial Event Settings page is located under Auto Warning Settings in the System Management folder. This is where you specify how the NPort will notify you of DCD and DSR events for each serial port. Mail refers to sending an e-mail to a specified address.

  • Page 85: E-Mail Alert

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management E-mail Alert The E-mail Alert page is located under Auto Warning Settings in the System Management folder. This is where you specify how and where e-mail is sent when e-mail is used for automatic notification of system and serial port events.

  • Page 86: Snmp Trap

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management SNMP Trap The SNMP Trap page is located under Auto Warning Settings in the System Management folder. This is where you specify the SNMP trap settings to use for automatic notification of system and serial port events.

  • Page 87: Maintenance

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Maintenance Console Settings The Console Settings page is located under Maintenance in the System Management folder. This is where you enable or disable access to the various NPort configuration consoles, as well as the behavior of the reset button.

  • Page 88: Maintenance

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Reset Button Default Always Enable Options Always Enable, Disable after 60 sec Description This field specifies the behavior of the hardware reset button. Always Enable: The reset button will be operate as usual.

  • Page 89: Configuration Import

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Configuration Import The Configuration Import page is located under Maintenance in the System Management folder. This is where you can load a previously saved or exported configuration. Select or browse for the configuration file in the Select configuration file field.

  • Page 90: Load Factory Default

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Load Factory Default The Load Factory Default page is located under Maintenance in the System Management folder. Click [Submit] to reset all settings to the factory defaults. You can preserve the NPort’s existing IP settings (i.e., IP address, netmask, gateway, WLAN profile, and all certificates) by making sure Keep IP settings is checked before clicking [Submit].

  • Page 91: Certificate

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management ATTENTION If you forget the password, the ONLY way to configure the NPort is by loading the factory defaults with the reset button. All settings will be lost. Before setting the password, you may want to first export the configuration to a file. Your configuration can then be easily imported back into the NPort if necessary.

  • Page 92: Wpa Server Certificate Import

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management The WLAN SSL Certificate Import page is located under Certificate in the System Management folder. By default, the WLAN SSL certificate is automatically generated by the NPort based on the IP address of the wireless interface.

  • Page 93: Wpa User Certificate Import

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management WPA User Certificate Import The WPA User Certificate Import page is located under Certificate in the System Management folder. This is where you can load the WPA user certificate. Select or browse for the certificate file in the Select WPA user certificate file field.

  • Page 94: Certificate/Key Delete

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management The user private key of the NPort must be installed in the RADIUS server when the NPort uses WPA(WPA2)//TLS. The trusted server certificate of RADIUS server must also be installed on the NPort.

  • Page 95: Web Console: System Monitoring

    Web Console: System Monitoring The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  System Monitoring  Serial Status  System Status...

  • Page 96: Overview

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Monitoring Overview This chapter explains how to use the System Monitoring functions on the NPort web console. These functions allow you to monitor many different aspects of operation. System Monitoring Serial Status Serial to Network Connections The Serial to Network Connections page is located under Serial Status in the System Monitoring folder.

  • Page 97: Serial Port Status

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Monitoring Serial Port Status The Serial Port Status page is located under Serial Status in the System Monitoring folder. On this page, you can monitor the signal and data transmission status for each serial port.

  • Page 98: Serial Port Settings

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Monitoring Serial Port Settings The Serial Port Settings page is located under Serial Status in the System Monitoring folder. On this page, you can view the current communication settings for each serial port. System Status...

  • Page 99: Serial Data Log

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Monitoring The Network Connections page is located under System Status in the System Monitoring folder. On this page, you can view the current status of any network connection to the NPort. Serial Data Log Data logs for each serial port can be viewed in ASCII or HEX format.

  • Page 100: System Log

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Monitoring System Log The System Log page is located under System Status in the System Monitoring folder. This is where you can view the log of NPort system events. Click [Clear log] to clear the log contents. Click [Refresh] to refresh the log contents.

  • Page 101: Wlan Site Survey

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Monitoring WLAN Site Survey The WLAN Site Survey page is located under System Status in the System Monitoring folder. This is where you can view live data on wireless signal strength and characteristics. It is useful tool to help you complete a wireless site survey without installing additional software.
  • Page 102 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Monitoring WLAN Site Survey with Procedure NPort W2150/W2250A Series 1. Open web browser 2. Measure AP signal from NPort web console. Advantages • Signal strength is read from NPort • Additional software not required Please note that Java must be enabled in your web browser for the WLAN Site Survey page to display properly.

  • Page 103: Web Console: Restart

    Web Console: Restart The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Restart  Restart System  Restart Ports...

  • Page 104: Overview

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Restart Overview This chapter explains how to use save your configuration changes and restart the NPort using the NPort web console. Configuration changes will not be effective until they are saved and the NPort is rebooted.

  • Page 105: Restart Ports

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Restart Restart Ports The Restart Ports page is located in the Restart folder. Select the desired serial and click [Select All] to select all serial ports. Click [Submit] to restart the selected serial ports. 10-3...

  • Page 106: Installing And Configuring The Software

    Installing and Configuring the Software The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  NPort Windows Driver Manager  Installing NPort Windows Driver Manager  Adding Mapped Serial Ports  Configuring Mapped Serial Ports  NPort Search Utility ...

  • Page 107: Overview

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software Overview This chapter describes how to install and use NPort Windows Driver Manager, NPort Search Utility, and NPort Linux and UNIX drivers. These items are located on the Document & Software CD that is provided with the NPort W2150A/W2250A Series.
  • Page 108 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 3. Select a destination directory and click [Next] to proceed. 4. Select a folder for the program shortcuts and click [Next] to proceed. 11-3...
  • Page 109 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 5. Verify the installation parameters and click Install to proceed. 6. If you see a warning that the software has not passed Windows Logo testing, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed. 11-4...

  • Page 110: Adding Mapped Serial Ports

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 7. The wizard will begin installing the files. When the files have been installed, click [Finish] to complete the installation. Adding Mapped Serial Ports NPort Windows Driver Manager adds a COM port to your PC that is mapped to an NPort serial port. The destination NPort serial port must be set to RealCOM mode.
  • Page 111 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 2. Click [Rescan] to search the network for NPort device servers. In the list of NPort device servers that are found, select the unit(s) that you will use for COM mapping and click [OK].
  • Page 112 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 3. NPort Windows Driver Manager will list each available serial port and will automatically assign a new COM port to each one. The new COM port will not be accessible by the host system until it has been activated in NPort Windows Driver Manager.

  • Page 113: Configuring Mapped Serial Ports

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software Configuring Mapped Serial Ports 1. To modify the settings of a mapped serial port, select the desired port(s) and click [Setting] on the main toolbar. 2. On the Basic Setting tab, select the COM Number that will be assigned to the serial port. If you have selected multiple ports, you can assign COM numbers automatically in sequential order by selecting the “Auto Enumerating COM Number for Selected Ports”...
  • Page 114 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 3. On the Advanced Setting tab, configure Tx Mode, FIFO, and Fast Flush. Tx Mode: In Hi-Performance mode, the driver immediately issues a “Tx Empty” response to the program after sending data to the NPort. In Classical mode, the driver sends the “Tx Empty” response after confirmation is received from the NPort.
  • Page 115 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 4. On the Serial Parameters tab, specify the communication settings that the host will use when opening the COM port. 5. On the Security tab, select the Enable Data Encryption option to enable data to be encrypted when transmitted over the COM ports.
  • Page 116 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 6. On the IPv6 Setting tab, interface 1 and 2 are able to change. 7. Click [OK] when you have finished configuring the COM port 8. To save all COM mapping settings to a text file, right-click a COM port and select Export in the context menu.

  • Page 117: Nport Search Utility

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software NPort Search Utility Installing NPort Search Utility 1. The main installation window will open when you insert the Document & Software CD. Click [INSTALL UTILITY] to proceed. Once the program starts running, click [Yes] to proceed.
  • Page 118 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 4. Indicate if you wish to create a desktop icon and click [Next] to proceed. 5. Verify the installation parameters and click Install to proceed. 11-13...

  • Page 119: Finding Nport Device Servers On Network

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 6. The wizard will begin installing the files. After the files have been installed, click [Finish] to complete the installation. Finding NPort Device Servers on Network You can use NPort Search Utility to look up or change the IP address of any NPort device servers on the network.

  • Page 120: Modifying Nport Ip Addresses

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software Modifying NPort IP Addresses 1. Once NPort Search Utility has found NPort device servers on the LAN, you can modify any unit’s IP address. Select the desired NPort in the main window and click [Assign IP] on the main toolbar. This will modify the IP address for the active network connection (LAN or WLAN).

  • Page 121: Upgrading Nport Firmware

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software Upgrading NPort Firmware 1. Once NPort Search Utility has found NPort device servers on the LAN, you can upgrade any unit’s firmware. Right-click the desired NPort in the main window and select Upgrade.

  • Page 122: Linux Real Tty Drivers

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 4. When the displayed status is “OK”, click [Close] to complete the process. ATTENTION NPort Search Utility supports upgrading the firmware of multiple units simultaneously, if each unit is the same model. Hold down the CTRL to add additional units to your selection; hold down the SHIFT key to select a block of units.

  • Page 123: Mapping Tty Ports

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 5. Execute tar xvfz npreal2xx.tgz to extract all files into the system. 6. Execute /tmp/moxa/mxinst. (For RedHat AS/ES/WS and Fedora Core1, execute “# /tmp/moxa/mxinst SP1”.) The shell script will install the driver files automatically.

  • Page 124: Removing Linux Driver Files

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software 1. Modify npreal2d.cf. 2. Remove the relevant TTY ports in directory /dev. 3. Restart the driver. If the IP address is not provided in the command line, the program will list the installed servers and total ports on the screen.

  • Page 125: Configuring The Unix Driver

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Installing and Configuring the Software Configuring the UNIX Driver Modify the configuration: The configuration used by moxattyd is defined in the text file moxattyd.cf, which is in the same directory. You may use vi or any text editor to modify the file, as follows: ttyp1 192.168.1.1 950...

  • Page 126: Snmp Agents With Mib Ii & Rs-232-Like Groups

    SNMP Agents with MIB II & RS-232-Like Groups The NPort has built-in SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) agent software that supports SNMP Trap, RFC1317 RS-232 like groups and RFC 1213 MIB-II. The following table lists the standard MIB-II groups, as well as the variable implementation for the NPort.

  • Page 127: Icmp Mib

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series SNMP Agents with MIB II & RS-232-Like Groups ICMP MIB IcmpInMsgs IcmpInTimestamps IcmpOutRedirects IcmpInErrors IcmpTimest ampReps IcmpOutEchos IcmpInDestUnreachs IcmpInAddrMasks IcmpOutEchoReps IcmpInTimeExcds IcmpOutMsgs IcmpOutTimestamps IcmpInParmProbs IcmpOutErrors IcmpOutTimestampReps IcmpInSrcQuenchs IcmpOutDestUnreachs IcmpOutAddrMasks IcmpInRedirects IcmpOutTimeExcds IcmpOutAddrMaskReps IcmpInEchos IcmpOutParmProbs IcmpInEchoReps IcmpOutSrcQuenchs UDP MIB...

  • Page 128: Rfc1317: Rs-232 Mib Objects

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series SNMP Agents with MIB II & RS-232-Like Groups RFC1317: RS-232 MIB Objects Generic RS-232-like Group rs232Number RS-232-like General Port Table rs232PortTable rs232PortEntry rs232PortIndex rs232PortType rs232PortInSigNumber rs232PortOutSigNumber rs232PortInSpeed rs232PortOutSpeed RS-232-like Asynchronous Port Group rs232AsyncPortTable rs232AsyncPortIndex rs232AsyncPortStopBits rs232AsyncPortEntry rs232AsyncPortBits...

  • Page 129: Well Known Port Numbers

    Well Known Port Numbers Listed below are Well Known Port Numbers that may cause network problems if they are assigned to an NPort serial port. Refer to RFC 1700 for Well Known Port Numbers or refer to the following introduction from IANA. The port numbers are divided into three ranges: Well Known Ports, Registered Ports, and Dynamic and/or Private Ports.
  • Page 130 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Well Known Port Numbers UDP Socket Application Service reserved Management Utility Echo Discard Active Users (systat) Daytime Any private printer server Resource Location Protocol Host name server (names server) Whois (nickname) Login Host Protocol (Login) Domain Name Server (domain)

  • Page 131: Ethernet Modem Commands

    Ethernet Modem Commands A serial port on the NPort can be set to Ethernet Modem mode, allowing a PC or device to connect to the NPort as if it was an Ethernet modem. This section provides additional detail about how the NPort operates in Ethernet Modem mode.

  • Page 132: At Commands

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Ethernet Modem Commands AT Commands Ethernet Modem mode supports the following common AT commands, as used with a typical modem: Command Description Remarks Answer manually Dial up specified IP address and port number ATD 192.168.1.1:950 (example) ATE0=Echo OFF...

  • Page 133: S Registers

    NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Ethernet Modem Commands S Registers Register Description Remarks Ring to auto-answer (default=0) Ring counter (always=0) no action applied Escape code character (default=43 ASCII “+”) Return character (default=13 ASCII) Line feed character (default=10 ASCII) Backspace character (default= 8 ASCII)

  • Page 134: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 135 NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Information for the OEMs and Integrators The following statement must be included with all versions of this document supplied to an OEM or integrator, but should not be distributed to the end user.

  • Page 136: Fcc Warning Statement

    FCC Warning Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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