Autocfg (Auto Configuration) - Moxa Technologies MiiNePort E2-H User Manual

MiiNePort E2/E3

AutoCFG (Auto Configuration)

The MiiNePort's AutoCFG function is
designed to allow users to realize true
mass production. With AutoCFG, you
no longer need to configure network
modules one by one during the device
manufacturing process. To use
AutoCFG, follow the steps described
below:
AutoCFG is enabled by default. If you want to disable AutoCFG, see the Maintenance  Configuration Tool
NOTE
 Auto Configuration in Chapter 7: Web Console Configuration.
Step 1: Export the configuration (see the Configuration  Maintenance  Configuration Tool 
Configuration Export section in Chapter 7: Web Console). After you have exported your configuration,
save the configuration to MiiNePort.txt, which contains all of the MiiNePort module's settings.
Step 2: Set up a TFTP server on the network. The TFTP server is used to handle the AutoCFG task on your
device production line. Set your TFTP server's IP address to 169.254.x.x/16. Next, save the previously saved
MiiNePort.txt file under the root directory of the TFTP server. At this point, the AutoCFG working environment
should be ready.
NOTE
Many freeware programs for creating TFTP servers can be found on the Internet.
Step 3: AutoIP protocol will automatically assign a temporary IP address to your MiiNePort modules.
Step 4: Your MiiNePort modules will actively send out a broadcast packet asking if there is a TFTP server on the
same subnet that has a file named MiiNePortE2.txt (the file name will reflect the device module in use, e.g.
MiiNePortE2-H.txt or MiiNePortE3.txt).
Step 5: Your TFTP server will respond to the broadcast packet and your MiiNePort modules will automatically
download the MiiNePortE2.txt from the TFTFP server.
Step 6: Your MiiNePort modules will import and save the configuration. Once the MiiNePort finishes the
self-configuration process; the MiiNePort's ready LED on your design board will blink. When you see the LED
blinking, the AutoCFG task is complete and you can restart or power off your device.
LED Name
Ready
Step 7: When you need to change the configuration, complete the revised configuration, export the new
MiiNePortE2.txt, and save the file to the TFTP server. Choose to replace the original MiiNePortE2.txt located
in the root directory. Your MiiNePort modules will then be able to retrieve the revised configuration file.
Color
Green, Blinking every 1
sec.
8-3
Description
Auto Config complete.
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