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  • Page 1 Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide User Guide...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connect hardware and connect to site network using an Ethernet port Connect equipment to the Connect IT serial ports Serial connector pinout Connect equipment to the Connect IT Mini USB port Configure the Connect IT Mini Change a Connect IT password...
  • Page 4 Log in to the Connect IT local web user interface Manually configure PC to connect to the Connect IT Log in to Remote Manager and access the Configuration screen Troubleshooting Reset your device to the factory defaults Tips for improving cellular signal strength Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide...
  • Page 5 Hardware Connect IT Mini hardware and LEDs Front panel and LEDs Left side of the Connect IT Mini Right side of the Connect IT Mini Signal strength Exchange power tips Regulatory and safety information FCC certifications European Union Safety warnings...

  • Page 6: Digi Connect It® Mini User Guide

    Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide This guide provides reference and usage information for the Connect IT Mini. The Mini provides out-of-band management for remote network or infrastructure devices. Cellular connectivity, available as standard in some models and as an option in other models, provides fast reliable cellular connections without additional equipment.

  • Page 7: Get Started With Connect It Mini

    6. Administrators only: Additional configuration to the Connect IT can be done in Remote Manager or in the Connect IT's local web user interface. Configure the Connect IT Mini. Connect equipment to the Connect IT serial ports. Connect equipment to the Connect IT Mini USB port. Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide...

  • Page 8: Verify Product Components

    Get started with Connect IT Mini Verify product components Verify product components Verify that you have the following included equipment. Included equipment Equipment Description Digi Connect IT Mini For detailed information about the front and back panels, see Connect IT Mini hardware and LEDs.

  • Page 9: Required Additional Equipment

    This section explains how to connect the Connect IT hardware and then connect to a cellular network. Prerequisites Activated SIM card from your cellular network provider. The Connect IT Mini supports a standard mini-SIM (2FF). Note By default, the device uses a cellular network. As an alternative, you can also use an Ethernet LAN connection.

  • Page 10: Connect Hardware And Connect To Site Network Using An Ethernet Port

    Get started with Connect IT Mini Connect the hardware to a network Connect hardware and connect to site network using an Ethernet port This section explains how to connect the Connect IT hardware and then connect to a site network, using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 11: Connect Equipment To The Connect It Serial Ports

    Serial connector pinout. You must use a cable with an RJ45 connector to connect to the Connect IT Mini with a RJ45, DB9F or DB9M connector, as determined by your device type, to terminate to your device. Consult the user guide for the device you are connecting to the Connect IT to determine the connector type, cable type, and pinout positions for your specific device.
  • Page 12 Clear to send Input to Connect IT Mini Note Ring Indicate (RI) and Data Set Ready (DSR) are not implemented. The serial port uses a female RJ45 jack to enable connection using UTP Ethernet cabling. Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide...

  • Page 13: Connect Equipment To The Connect It Mini Usb Port

    Connect equipment to the Connect IT Mini USB port The USB port on the Connect IT Mini can provide console access to USB-based console ports or host a USB device. The Connect IT Mini has a TYPE A port. You should reference your device to select the proper USB cable.

  • Page 14: Configure The Connect It Mini

    Configure the Connect IT Mini You can configure the Connect IT Mini in either web UI method: the local web user interface or Remote Manager. Once you have selected a web UI option and logged in, the features and page layout are the same in both the local web user interface and Remote Manager.

  • Page 15: Change A Connect It Password

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Change a Connect IT password Change a Connect IT password You can change either the root password or the user password for the Connect IT. Log in to manage the Connect IT. Access the Configuration > Authentication screen.

  • Page 16: Create A User Profile And Assign An Access Control Group

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Manage users and groups Log in to manage the Connect IT. Access the Configuration > Authentication screen. 3. Expand the Groups section. 4. Expand the group that you want to configure: admin, serial, or a user group that you have added.

  • Page 17: Configure Two-Factor Authentication For A User

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Update the firmware on the Connect IT 5. Select Enable. If the user profile is not enabled, the user will not be able to log in. 6. Enter the password for this user in the Password field.

  • Page 18: Download The Connect It Firmware To Your Pc

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure authentication methods Log in to your Remote Manager account. 2. Click Try Remote Manager 3.0 preview in the top right of the screen. 3. Click Devices in the left pane. 4. Select the device you want to update.

  • Page 19: Configure Idle Timeout

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure idle timeout 5. Configure an external TACACS+ server. This allows access to services on this Connect IT to be authenticated externally, which is useful for central management of users. Note This step is required only if you chose the TACACS+ option in Step Expand each sub-section and complete the fields in each of the sections.

  • Page 20: Configure The Connect It To Connect To A Power Controller

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure Remote Power Management You can control power from the local web UI or from a terminal console. Power control consists of three basic functions: on, off, and power cycle. View power controller status and manage power (Administrators)
  • Page 21 Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure Remote Power Management 1. Connect one end of a serial cable to the power controller. 2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the Connect IT. Make sure you connect the serial cable to the serial port you previously configured.

  • Page 22: Create An Access Control Group For Power Management And Assign To Users

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure Remote Power Management Create an access control group for power management and assign to users You can create an access control group that enables users to control a power outlet from inside a terminal session. For each access control group, you can configure a serial port and the associated outlets, and then assign the group to users that are allowed access to the outlets on that port.

  • Page 23: Control The Outlet Power From A Terminal (All Users)

    The state of the power for each outlet is displayed: on: The outlet has power. off: The outlet does not have power. unknown: The Connect IT Mini cannot get a status from the power controller. Change the power state You can change the power state for an outlet.

  • Page 24: Configure A Serial Port

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a serial port Command Description Clear the history buffer. Send a DTR reset sequence. Cycle the outlets on this port. Power off all the outlets on this port. Power on all the outlets on this port.

  • Page 25: Monitor Serial Port Changes

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a serial port Setting Description Data bits The number of data bits for the serial port. This value must match the data bits configuration for the equipment connected to the Connect IT. The default is 8.

  • Page 26: Enable A Tcp Connection On The Serial Port

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a serial port 3. Expand the port that you want to configure. 4. Expand the Telnet connection section. 5. Configure the settings. Setting Description Enable Select the Enable option to allow the serial port to be directly accessed by a Telnet connection.

  • Page 27: Enable An Ssh Connection On The Serial Port

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a serial port 3. Expand the port that you want to configure. 4. Expand the TCP connection section. 5. Configure the settings. Setting Description Enable Select the Enable option to allow the serial port to be directly accessed by a raw TCP connection.

  • Page 28: Configure A Modem

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a modem 3. Expand the port that you want to configure. 4. Expand the SSH connection section. 5. Configure the settings. Setting Description Enable Select the Enable option to allow the serial port to be directly accessed by anSSH connection.
  • Page 29 Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a modem Setting Description Enable Select Enable to enable the network interface. Interface type The address configuration method for the network interface. Modem: The address is determined by the cellular modem. The default is Modem.
  • Page 30 Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a modem Setting Description Match SIM carrier This conditional field displays when the Carrier option is selected from the Match SIM by list box. Select the appropriate SIM carrier from the list box. The interface is applied when the SIM card is provisioned from the carrier.
  • Page 31 Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a modem Setting Description Use DNS Specify when this interface's DNS servers will be used. Always: Always use the DNS servers provided for this interface. If multiple interfaces have the same DNS server, requests to the DNS server will be routed through the interface with the lowest metric.

  • Page 32: Define A Custom Apn List

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a modem Setting Description Custom gateway Configure a custom gateway/netmask that overrides the automatic values normally provided. This is particularly useful when supporting a group of static UP addresses that communicate directly. See Configure a custom gateway for modem.

  • Page 33: Configure An Ipv4 Network Interface For The Modem

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a modem Setting Description Enable Select Enable to enable a custom gateway for this network interface. Gateway/Netmask The gateway address and netmask to use for this network interface. If either the gateway address or the netmaks is all 0's, it is not overridden.

  • Page 34: Configure An Ipv6 Network Interface For The Modem

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a modem Setting Description Management priority The management priority assigned to this interface. An interface that is up and has the highest management priority will have its address reported as the preferred contact address for central management and direct device access.

  • Page 35: Configure The Network

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure the network Setting Description Weight The relative weight of default routes associated with this network interface. If there are multiple active default routes with the same metric, then connections will be load-balanced between the default routes in proportion to their weight.

  • Page 36: Configure The Connect It Name From The Local Web User Interface

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure the Connect IT name from the local web user interface Section Description Interfaces Configure the interface types that you want to use. Virtual LAN A list of virtual LAN devices supporting the IEEE 802.1Q standard.

  • Page 37: Configure A Vpn

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure a VPN Field Description Contact Contact information for this Connect IT. This is for reference only. Location A description of the Connect IT's physical location. This is for reference only. Description A description of the Connect IT. This is for reference only.

  • Page 38: Configure An Ip Tunnel For A Vpn

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Back up, restore, and delete the configuration 3. Expand the OpenVPN section. 4. Define an OpenVPN server. a. Expand the OpenVPN section. b. Expand the Servers section. c. In the Add OpenVPN server field, enter a name for the server.

  • Page 39: Restore The Connect It Configuration

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure the firewall Log in to the Connect IT local web user interface. 2. Click System in the left pane. 3. Scroll to the Configuration Management section. 4. In the Passphrase field, enter a password for the configuration file you are going to save. This is used when you restore the configuration file.

  • Page 40: Configure Services

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure services Section Description Zones Configure the groups of network interfaces that can be referred to by packet filtering rules and access control lists. Port forwarding Configure a list of port forwarding rules. These rules allow network connections to the Connect ITto be forwarded to other servers by translating the destination address.

  • Page 41: Monitor The Data From The Connect It

    Probe network traffic on this device and export statistics to NetFlow collectors. Device Health Device Health is a system monitor that collects and stores metrics over a period to time and reports them to Digi Remote Manager. intelliFlow Reserved for future use.

  • Page 42: Immediately Reboot The Connect It From The Local Web User Interface

    You can also choose to schedule a daily reboot. See Schedule a reboot from the local web user interface. 1. In a web browser, type https://remotemanager.digi.com. 2. Type your login credentials in the Username and Password fields. 3. Click Log in.

  • Page 43: Schedule System Maintenance

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Schedule system maintenance Schedule system maintenance You can schedule the system to run a set of system maintenance tasks to run within a specified time window. You can also schedule a custom script to run at the specified time and frequency.

  • Page 44: Synchronize System Time

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Synchronize system time Field Description Frequency The frequency at which the modem firmware check and update tasks will run. The default value is Daily. Daily: The device runs the modem firmware check and update once a day within the given time window.

  • Page 45: View Connect It Status Information

    Configure the Connect IT Mini View Connect IT status information 5. Specify the NTP servers used to synchronize the time on the Connect IT. a. Expand the NTP servers section. b. In the Server field, enter the name of the NTP server that is used to synchronize the time.

  • Page 46: Configure And View Events And Logs

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure and view events and logs Configure and view events and logs You can configure and view events and log messages for a Connect IT. View events information In the Events page in the local web user interface, you can view detailed information about events that have occurred.

  • Page 47: View System Log Information

    Configure the Connect IT Mini Configure and view events and logs View system log information In the System Logs page in the local web user interface, you can view detailed debugging, warning, and critical messages. Log in to the Connect IT local web user interface.

  • Page 48: Work With The Web Ui (Web User Interface)

    Work with the web UI (web user interface) You can access and configure your Connect IT Mini from a web UI (web user interface). Two web UI options are available: Local web user interface: You can access the local web UI by connecting to the Connect IT and logging in to the device.

  • Page 49: Access The Terminal Screen

    Log in to the Connect IT local web user interface You can log in to your Connect IT Mini using the local web user interface on the device. To be able to access the local web user interface, your PC and the Connect IT must be connected by an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 50: Manually Configure Pc To Connect To The Connect It

    1. Select the Properties of the relevant network connection on the Windows PC. 2. Click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) parameter. 3. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog appears. Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide...

  • Page 51: Log In To Remote Manager And Access The Configuration Screen

    After you have created your Remote Manager account, you can log in. Note Create a Remote Manager account for instructions on how to create an account. 1. In a web browser, type https://remotemanager.digi.com. 2. Type your login credentials in the Username and Password fields. Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide...
  • Page 52 Click Try Remote Manager 3.0 preview in the top right of the screen. b. Click Devices in the left pane. c. Double-click on the device you want to configure. d. Click the Edit Configuration button. Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Reset your device to the factory defaults Tips for improving cellular signal strength Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide...

  • Page 54: Reset Your Device To The Factory Defaults

    If the signal strength LEDs or the signal quality for your device indicate Poor or No servcie, try the following things to improve signal strength: If available, connect a different set of antennas. Purchase a Digi Antenna Extender Kit: Antenna Extender Kit, 1 Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide...

  • Page 55: Hardware

    Hardware Connect IT Mini hardware and LEDs This section includes details about the front and back panels. Front panel and LEDs Item Name Description POWER Indicates whether unit is powered up. This LED is hardwired to the power input. Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide...

  • Page 56: Left Side Of The Connect It Mini

    This is only for a cellular connection. Insert your activated SIM card into the SIM slot. See Connect hardware and connect to a cellular network. The Connect IT Mini supports a standard mini-SIM (2FF). Note This is only for a cellular connection.

  • Page 57: Right Side Of The Connect It Mini

    Flashing: The unit is attempting to establish a connection on the LAN. Solid: A network connection has been established on the LAN. Used to connect equipment to the Connect IT Mini using a Serial serial port. Connect equipment to the Connect IT serial ports.

  • Page 58: Exchange Power Tips

    The PSU comes with the United States style plug installed. To change the plug tip: 1. Slide the new tip down into place until it clicks. Note For more information regarding power-tip compatibility with global deployments, visit www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/. Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide...

  • Page 59: Regulatory And Safety Information

    Digi International Inc. for recommendations that suit your circumstances. CAUTION! By pressing the ERASE button when powered up, the configuration of the Connect IT Mini is erased and the unit reverts to factory default settings. Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide...

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