Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Installing Your NPort Device Server .......................................................................................................... 7

Wiring Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 7

Connecting the Power ..................................................................................................................... 8

Grounding the NPort Device Server .................................................................................................. 8

Connecting to the Network .............................................................................................................. 9

Connecting to a Serial Device .......................................................................................................... 9

LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................... 9

Beeper Definition.......................................................................................................................... 11

RS-485 Port's Adjustable Pull High/Low Resistor ............................................................................... 11

Configuration by Windows Utility ........................................................................................................... 11

Installing NPort Administrator ........................................................................................................ 12

Searching for Device Servers over a LAN ......................................................................................... 12

Adjusting General Settings ............................................................................................................ 13

Configuring Device Port Operation Mode .......................................................................................... 14

Configuring Serial Communication Parameters ................................................................................. 16

Mapping COM Port to Device (only required when operation mode is set to Real COM or RFC2217) ......... 17

Configuration by Web Console ............................................................................................................... 21

Opening Your Browser .................................................................................................................. 21

Quick Setup (excluding the NPort 5100, 5200, and IA5000 Series) ..................................................... 24

Export/Import (Excluding the NPort 5100, 5200, and IA5000 Series ................................................... 26

Basic Settings .............................................................................................................................. 28

Network Settings .......................................................................................................................... 31

Serial Settings ............................................................................................................................. 37

Operating Settings ....................................................................................................................... 40

Accessible IP Settings ................................................................................................................... 42

Firmware Upgrading Compatibility Check ................................................................................................ 43

Account Management ........................................................................................................................... 44

Notification Message ..................................................................................................................... 44

User Account ............................................................................................................................... 45

Password and Login Policy ............................................................................................................. 46

Auto Warning Settings .................................................................................................................. 47

Monitor ....................................................................................................................................... 52

System Log Settings ............................................................................................................................ 54

Change Password ......................................................................................................................... 55

Load Factory Default ..................................................................................................................... 56

Configuration by Telnet Console ............................................................................................................ 56

Configuration by Serial Console ............................................................................................................. 60

Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1) ...................................................................................................... 60

Testing Your NPort ............................................................................................................................... 62

Cybersecurity Considerations ............................................................................................................. 63

Updating Firmware............................................................................................................................... 63

Turn Off Unused Service and Ports ......................................................................................................... 63

Turn Off Moxa Service After Installation .......................................................................................... 63

Turn On Services That Are Necessary.............................................................................................. 63

Limited IP Access ................................................................................................................................. 64

Account and Password .......................................................................................................................... 64

System Log ......................................................................................................................................... 64

Testing the Security Environment .......................................................................................................... 64

Choosing the Proper Operation Mode ................................................................................................. 66

Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 66

Real COM Mode ................................................................................................................................... 66

RFC2217 Mode .................................................................................................................................... 67

TCP Server Mode ................................................................................................................................. 67

TCP Client Mode .................................................................................................................................. 68

UDP Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 68

Pair Connection Mode ........................................................................................................................... 68