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  • Page 1 Serial ↔ LAN/WLAN Converter CSC-H64 User Manual Version 1.0 Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. http://www.ezTCP.com...
  • Page 2 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 This symbol, found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 Contents Overview ..........................- 6 - 1.1 Overview ................................- 6 - 1.2 Features .................................. - 6 - 1.3 Application Examples ............................- 7 - 1.3.1 Wired LAN ..............................- 7 - 1.3.2 Wireless LAN ............................... - 9 - 1.4 Components ..............................
  • Page 4 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 Configuration ........................- 30 - 3.1 Connecting to CSC-H64 ..........................- 30 - 3.1.1 Setting by Wireless LAN ........................- 30 - 3.1.2 Setting by wired LAN .......................... - 32 - 3.1.3 Setting by USB port ..........................- 33 - 3.2 AT command ..............................
  • Page 5 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 7.1.1 What is the SSL(Secure Socekt Layer)? ..................- 63 - 7.1.2 How to set the SSL ..........................- 63 - 7.1.3 Restriction..............................- 64 - 7.2 Security ................................- 65 - 7.2.1 Access Restriction (ezTCP Firewall) ....................- 65 - 7.2.2 Setting Password ............................
  • Page 6 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 12.1 Precaution................................- 79 - 12.2 Exemption from Liability ..........................- 80 - 12.2.1 English version ............................- 80 - 12.2.2 French version ............................- 81 - Revision History ........................- 83 - - 5 -...

  • Page 7: Overview

    RS232/RS422/RS485 and a frame delimiter for packet fragmentation. CSC-H64 comes preloaded with Soft AP so it can simply be linked to any devices with WLAN by operating as an AP. It eases network construction with mobile devices such as smartphones, tablet PCs and laptops where an AP is unavailable.

  • Page 8: Application Examples

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 Application Examples 1.3.1 Wired LAN  1:1 Connection with a PC Figure 1-1 1:1 connection with a PC  Multiple serial ports Figure 1-2 multiple serial ports - 7 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
  • Page 9 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0  Applied to LAN Figure 1-3 applied to LAN  Applied to the Internet with an IP Share Router Figure 1-4 applied to the Internet with an IP share router - 8 - http://www.ezTCP.com...

  • Page 10: Wireless Lan

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0  Applied to a serial tunneling system Figure 1-5 applied to a serial tunneling system 1.3.2 Wireless LAN  1:1 network with a PC Figure 1-6 1:1 network with a PC  1:1 network with a PC through an AP...

  • Page 11: Components

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0  Internet connection with a xDSL/cable modem Figure 1-8 Internet connection with an xDSL/cable modem Components  CSC-H64’s body  DVD, including utilities and documents (optional)  USB WLAN adapter (optional)  DC 5V power adapter (optional) ...

  • Page 12: Specification

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 Specification 1.5.1 Hardware Input Voltage DC 5V (±0.5V) / USB Power Current Typically 235mA (without a USB WLAN adapter) Dimension 180㎜ x 90㎜ x 24㎜ Weight About 417g (without a USB WLAN adapter) Serial 4 x RS232/422/485 (300bps ~ 230,400bps)

  • Page 13: Dimensions

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 Dimensions 1.6.1 Dimensions Figure 1-9 dimensions Dimensions may vary according to a method of measurement.  - 12 - http://www.ezTCP.com...

  • Page 14: Interface

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 Interface 1.7.1 Panel Layout Figure 1-10 panel layout ① LED: PWR, STS, TX, RX ② Ethernet port: 10/100M ③ USB Host port: USB Wireless LAN adaptor connection ④ USB Setup port: For connecting to ezManager ⑤...

  • Page 15: Led

    USB Setup Port for connection with a PC USB setup port is for connection with a PC. You can access to CSC-H64 via ezManager after connecting a USB cable to this port. Moreover, you can supply DC 5V power to CSC- H64 through this port.

  • Page 16: Supplying Power

    1.7.6 USB Host Port for Connection with WLAN adapter CSC-H64 provides a USB host port for a USB WLAN adapter. You can connect CSC-H64 to Wireless LAN by connecting the WLAN adapter to this port. Caution: Only adapters using Ralink RT3070/5370 chipsets are available.

  • Page 17: Serial Interface

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 1.7.7 Serial interface CSC-H64 provides four serial ports interfaced with D-SUB 9 pin male connectors and you can select the type among RS232, RS422 or RS485. Figure 1-12 D-SUB 9 pin male connector  Pin Assignment in RS232...
  • Page 18 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0  Pin Assignment in RS422 Number Name Description level type Etc. TX + Transmit Data + RS422 required TX - Transmit Data - RS422 required RX + Receive Data + RS422 required RX - Receive Data -...

  • Page 19: Ethernet Interface

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 1.7.8 Ethernet interface CSC-H64 has an Ethernet port which supports 10/100M bit Ethernet. Both direct and cross over cable can be used because it automatically detects the type of cable. Figure 1-13 Ethernet connector interface (RJ45) ...

  • Page 20: Installation And Test

    Network Mode 2.1.1 Wired LAN mode CSC-H64 operates in LAN mode when you connect a LAN cable. To use this mode, you are required to either remove a USB wireless LAN adapter or set WLAN disabled. Figure 2-1 Ethernet connection 2.1.2...

  • Page 21: Wlan Overview

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 WLAN overview 2.2.1 Infrastructure In this mode, every wireless LAN station communicates through an Access Point (AP), which is able to interface with both Wireless LAN and Ethernet, so that all stations can be connected to Ethernet.

  • Page 22: Ad-Hoc

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 2.2.2 Ad-hoc This is an easy way to set up network since wireless LAN stations communicate each other without an AP in this mode. It is suitable for a small scale network if wired LAN is not available.

  • Page 23: Soft Ap

    Ad- hoc function. CSC-H64 supports Soft AP function. While operating in this function, it has 10.1.0.1 as its IP address and assigns one of 10.1.X.X IP addresses to each client. (A simple DHCP server) Figure 2-6 Soft AP mode You can set Soft AP function manually on [Wireless LAN] section like the figure below.

  • Page 24: Key Terms

    SSID to communicate in the network. In the case of infrastructure mode, you have to set the same SSID of an AP to CSC-H64. Otherwise, it will not communicate at all. The maximum length of this parameter is 31 bytes and the default is “sollae”.

  • Page 25: Installation

    2.3.1 Connection  Wired LAN Before testing CSC-H64, users should connect both serial and Ethernet port to a PC. It will be no problem that the Ethernet connection includes network hubs. Figure 2-8 connection between CSC-H64 and a PC  Wireless LAN Make sure that a connection between your PC and CSC-H64 is established via Serial and wireless LAN.

  • Page 26: Setting Network Aera

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 2.3.2 Setting Network Aera This step is for setting both CSC-H64 and users’ PC to be located the same network. If there is nothing other than them, the TCP connection between CSC-H64 and users’ PC can be established.
  • Page 27 Windows, and this is comfortable to use because it does not need installation. Firstly, search your CSC-H64 via network. All the values of parameters have been set to the default values in the factory. To apply it to your system, proper values should be set via ezManager.

  • Page 28: Simple Test

    Figure 2-11 settings for TCP connection ① Select [TCP Client] ② Input a correct IP address and a port number of CSC-H64 ③ Clink the [Connect] button. (In case of TCP Server, it will be [Listen] button)  Opening a RS232 Port Figure 2-12 opening COM Port ④...
  • Page 29 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0  Confirm the TCP Connection and COM port status Figure 2-13 TCP Connected message ⑦ Press Check the message if the TCP connection has been established. Figure 2-14 COM Port open message ⑧ Check the message if the COM port has been opened - 28 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
  • Page 30 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0  Data transmission test Figure 2-15 successful data transmission ⑨ Click the [Send data] on the LAN part ⑩ Check the data has been shown from the step ⑨ Figure 2-16 LAN → RS232 ⑪ Press the [Send data] on the RS232 part ⑫...

  • Page 31: Configuration

    Figure 3-1 connecting Wireless LAN using Soft AP ⑤ Connecting to Web configuration page After connection, CSC-H64 has 10.1.0.1 as its IP address and assigns one of 10.1.X.X IP addresses to each client. Run a web browser and connect to 10.1.0.1.
  • Page 32 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 Figure 3-2 Connecting to Web configuration page (PC, Mobile) ⑥ Set additional environmental variables through ezManager After connecting to WLAN, you can set additional environmental variables (serial etc.) through ezManager. - 31 - http://www.ezTCP.com...

  • Page 33: Setting By Wired Lan

    Setting by wired LAN ezManager and LAN adaptor are required on your PC. ① Supplying power ② LAN Connection Connect CSC-H64 to your PC via a LAN cable ③ Run ezManager and set parameters Figure 3-3 ezManager (LAN) - 32 -...

  • Page 34: Setting By Usb Port

    ① Supplying power ② USB Connection Connect CSC-H64 to your PC via a USB cable. Device driver will be automatically installed when you connect CSC-H64 to your PC.  When automatic installation fails, download and install the driver on ST Micro's web site.
  • Page 35 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 ⑤ Writing the environment parameters Figure 3-5 ezManager (USB) - 34 - http://www.ezTCP.com...

  • Page 36: At Command

    In the AT command mode, you can change some parameters through the serial port.  Requirements Make sure the connection between your PC and CSC-H64 using RS232 cross cable. To use this mode, CSC-H64 has to be set to [AT command] mode on ezManager.

  • Page 37: Operation Mode

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 Operation Mode What is the Operation Mode? Each of the three operation modes of CSC-H64 is defined for specific purpose as follows.  Normal mode This mode is for normal data communication and has 4 different connection modes.

  • Page 38: Comparison Of Each Mode

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 Comparison of each mode Name Serial port Serial type Normal configured value RS232 Button Setup 115,200bps 115,200bps Table 4-1 comparison of each mode Normal Mode In normal mode, there are four connection types to communication with a remote host.

  • Page 39: Button Setup Mode

    You can enter this mode by pressing the function button over 1 second. CSC-H64 offers restriction methods for security like filtering passwords or MAC and IP addresses. In the ISP mode, you can revoke all of these. When you forget the password, enter the ISP mode to solve the problem.

  • Page 40: Communication Mode

    Communication Mode TCP Server In this mode, CSC-H64 runs as a TCP server. CSC-H64 listens to a TCP connection from a remote host. Once the host tries to connect to CSC-H64, it responses to that request. After the connection is established, CSC-H64 converts the raw data from the serial port to TCP/IP data and sends them to the network and vice versa.

  • Page 41: Examples

    Examples  A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 0. Figure 5-1 time chart Points States CSC-H64 is listens to connection requests ① Remote host sends a connection request (SYN) segment Processes of the connection ② The connection is established...
  • Page 42 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0  A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 1. Figure 5-2 time chart Points States CSC-H64 listens connection requests ① Remote host sends a connection request (SYN) segment Processes of the connection ② The connection is established...
  • Page 43 Data communication on both sides ① The last segment arrives at CSC-H64 No data communication for 5 seconds ② CSC-H64 sends a disconnection request (FIN) to a remote host Processes of the disconnection ③ The connection is terminated CSC-H64 listens connection requests...

  • Page 44: Tcp Client

    If there is no data transmission for amount of the time the connection would be terminated.  TCP Server This check option is to enable the TCP Server / Client mode. In this mode, CSC-H64 can be operated as a TCP server or client without changing its settings.  DNS IP Address [DNS IP Address] is needed when user use a host name instead of an IP address.

  • Page 45: Examples

     A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 0 Figure 5-4 time chart Time States Power is not supplied yet. CSC-H64 sends a connection request segment right after it boots ① processes of TCP connection ② The connection is established.
  • Page 46 The data “1234567” is transmitted to the remote host. Table 5-8 states of each point As you can see, CSC-H64 has sent a request segment right after the size of the serial data becomes 5 bytes. Even though those arrive before the connection, the data “123”, “45”...
  • Page 47 Figure 5-6 time chart Time States CSC-H64 listens to connection requests The connection is established ① CSC-H64 is online and processes of the disconnection ② The connection is terminated Both sides are offline ③ Sends TCP connection request segment Table 5-9 states of each point The TCP Server / Client mode can be useful option due to [Event Byte] and [Timeout].

  • Page 48: At Command

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 AT Command In AT command mode, you can control CSC-H64 with AT commands like a controlling a modem. Active and passive TCP connections are available while UDP is not. And you are allowed to configure some environmental parameters with extended commands.

  • Page 49: Examples

    ③ TCP connection is established. CSC-H64 sends “CONNECT” message to the serial port. Table 5-11 states of each point Some of the response messages from the serial port of CSC-H64 are omitted on  above figure. - 48 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
  • Page 50  TCP Client – setting parameters and active connection Figure 5-8 time chart Time States configuring parameters with AT commands CSC-H64 sends TCP connection request with the ATD command. ① processes of TCP connection ② TCP connection is established. CSC-H64 sends “CONNECT” message to the serial port.
  • Page 51 CSC-H64 sends “NO CARRIER” with disconnection. Table 5-13 states of each point CSC-H64 changes the mode to AT command, when receiving “+++”. In this state, the communication with remote host is unavailable because CSC-H64 processes only AT commands. Whenever you want to go back to on-line state, just give “ATO” command.

  • Page 52: Udp

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 UDP has no connection processes. In this mode, data is sent in block units. Therefore, data that comes through CSC-H64’s serial ports is collected in block units to send it elsewhere. 5.4.1 Key parameters  Block Size [Block Size] is to set the time to gather data in one block.

  • Page 53: Examples

    CSC-H64’s Data Frame interval is configured 2byte data interval. Before sending  data from the serial port to LAN, CSC-H64 gathers data in the buffer. If there is no data during the time configured in the 2byte data interval, it will send data to the network.
  • Page 54 UDP data arrives from Remote Host 2. Send UDP data to Remote Host 2. Table 5-16 states of each point The data “ABC”, “DE”, “FGH” in the above figure is from the serial port of CSC-H64.  - 53 -...

  • Page 55: System Management

    6.1.1 Firmware Firmware is a type of software to operate CSC-H64. If there are in need of adding functions or fix bugs, the firmware can be modified and released. For this reason, we recommend using the latest version of the firmware.
  • Page 56 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0  Checking firmware file and Sending Figure 6-2 sending firmware file ① Check if the name and path of the firmware file are correct ② Click the [Send] button ③ Confirm the completed message - 55 -...

  • Page 57: Status Monitoring

    Status Monitoring 6.2.1 Using TELNET Once the [TELNET] option is activated, users can remotely log in to CSC-H64. If a password is set, users should input the password. After then, messages from CSC-H64 appear like the figure below. Figure 6-3 log in to CSC-H64 on TELNET The following commands let users check each state.
  • Page 58 “st sio” command displays the number of bytes for the serial port. Figure 6-6 “st sio” command  st uptime “st uptime” command shows amount of time since CSC-H64 boots up. Figure 6-7 “st uptime” command - 57 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
  • Page 59 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0  sc “sc” command is used when users close a session. [OP1] means the name of session, and [OP2] should be “close”. Figure 6-8 “sc” command In case of the “sc” command you should use only small letters.

  • Page 60: Using Ezmanager

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 6.2.2 Using ezManager Status of CSC-H64 can be monitored by [Status] button on ezManager. By using the [Refresh Every 1 Second] option in the status window, the status is automatically updated in every second. Figure 6-11 status window of ezManager ...
  • Page 61 ESTABLISHED When TCP connection is established In UDP mode Table 6-2 TCP state  SSL STATUS SSL certificate status of CSC-H64 is displayed.  SERIAL STATUS Amount of data in every buffer is displayed. The unit is byte. Buffer Description...
  • Page 62  Password This text box is activated when CSC-H64 has a password. If users want to close TCP connection with right click of mouse on the session, this password has to be correctly filled.
  • Page 63 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0  Refresh Every 1 Second. If this option is checked, ezManager send query in every second.  IP address Conflict Detection By clicking this button, you can find devices which have the same IP address to yours on the network.

  • Page 64: Security Functions

    [SSL] check box in the ezManager. Figure 7-1 setting of option  In case of T2S-TCP server mode, user make a certification and write it at CSC-H64. Please check the followings. ① Click the [Advanced Menu] → [Certificate] of the ezManager.

  • Page 65: Restriction

    Figure 7-5 check of success message 7.1.3 Restriction  If user set the SSL with the CSC-H64, the other device have to set the SSL.  Maximum baud rate of serial port is the 115,200bps.  Cannot use SSL feature in IPv6.

  • Page 66: Security

    The maximum length is 8 bytes of Alphabet or number. When you want to revoke all of these restrictions, operate CSC-H64 as ISP mode. In  the mode, all restrictions are removable and communication with ezManager is revoked.

  • Page 67: Using Wep

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 7.2.3 Using WEP  AP settings Set parameters such as authentication mode(open / shared) and key length(64 / 128) on your AP. If you do not know how to set AP’s parameters, refer to the manual or ask the manufacturer.

  • Page 68: Using Wpa-Enterprise

    Set the WPA-Enterprise for authentication and radius server to communicate. If you do not know how to set AP’s parameters, refer to the manual or ask the manufacturer. CSC-H64 supports EAP-TLS / TTLS and PEAP.   Configuration of the product Select one of authentication protocols on 802.1X item in the Security Settings.
  • Page 69 CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 ③ Save the client certificate made by radius server Figure 7-8 saving client certification ④ Input password for the certificate ⑤ Check the information of the certificate - 68 - http://www.ezTCP.com...

  • Page 70: Advanced Settings

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 7.2.6 Advanced Settings You can configure advanced settings for WLAN with this button. We recommend using the default values if you do not have any problem with it. Figure 7-9 Advanced Settings  PHY Mode You have three options for PHY mode and those are [802.11], [802.11b] and...

  • Page 71: Additional Functions

    CSC-H64 can be a TCP server even though it is assigned an IP address automatically. Using [Notify IP Change] function, CSC-H64 sends its IP address with the host name to the designated server. There are 3 types- DDNS, TCP and UDP for this service.

  • Page 72: Sending Mac Address

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 8.1.2 Sending MAC Address [Sending MAC Address] is a function that CSC-H64 sends its MAC address to the remote host right after the connection is established. By using this function, a server can identify multiple devices with the information.

  • Page 73: Serial Port Tab Functions

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 Serial Port Tab Functions Figure 8-3 serial port tab functions TCP Server / Client mode - ① 8.2.1 This mode is available on TCP client mode only. In this mode, you do not need to change the mode for switching between active and passive TCP connection.

  • Page 74: Separator - ②

     details. Disable TCP Transmission Delay - ④ 8.2.4 If you use this option, CSC-H64 sends the data from the serial port to WLAN as quickly as possible. 8.2.5 SSL - ⑤ It transmits and receives data with a SSL secure protocol. Refer to 7.1 SSL for details.

  • Page 75: Additional Functions

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 8.1 Additional Functions 8.1.1 Factory Reset It is a function to physically initialize all the settings. You can save a setting to user- defined ENV area and use it as default values by the factory reset. However, if you do not use the area, Factory Reset uses the original factory default as its default values.

  • Page 76: Checklist In Trouble

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 Checklist in Trouble When you have problem with CSC-H64, make sure all the followings first. 9.1 Connection Problem over TCP/IP  Connection with the network Check if CSC-H64 is successfully connected in network. LED status...

  • Page 77: Data Communication Problem On The Serial Port

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0  Checking parameters related with TCP/IP When CSC-H64 has a private IP address, an IP address of a PC and CSC-H64 need to be on the same network. Check if the IP address and local port number are correct.

  • Page 78: Related Materials

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 10 Related Materials 10.1 Documents You can find each document on our web site or included DVD in your package.  Datasheet  CE certificate  Declaration of RoHS Compliance  IP Change Notification(DDNS)  Sending MAC Address function ...

  • Page 79: Technical Support And Warranty

    11 Technical Support and Warranty 11.1 Technical Support If you have any question regarding operation of the product, visit Customer Support FAQ corner and the message board on Sollae Systems’ web site or send us an email at the following address:  E-mail: support@eztcp.com...

  • Page 80: Precaution And Exemption From Liability

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 12 Precaution and Exemption from Liability 12.1 Precaution  Sollae Systems is not responsible for product failures occurring due to user ’s alternation of the product.  Specifications of the product are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement.

  • Page 81: Exemption From Liability

    Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. and its distributors entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. and its distributors option for the return of the price paid for, or repair, or replacement of the CSC-H64.

  • Page 82: French Version

    à caractère commercial ou de toute autre perte financière) provenant de l'utilisation ou de l'incapacité à pouvoir utiliser le boîtier CSC-H64, même si Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. ou un de ses distributeurs a été informé de la possibilité de tels dommages.
  • Page 83 CSC-H64 sans que la responsabilité de Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. et de ses distributeurs ne puissent être mise en cause, ni que le boîtier CSC-H64 puisse être échangé au titre de la garantie.

  • Page 84: Revision History

    CSC-H64 User Manual Ver. 1.0 13 Revision History Date Version Description Author 2015.05.21 ○ Initial release Amy Kim - 83 - http://www.ezTCP.com...

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