Configuration capabilities and interfaces
This is an overview of the configuration capabilities and interfaces for ConnectPort LTS products;
Chapter 2, "Configuration," covers them in more detail.
Configuration capabilities
Device configuration involves setting values and enabling features for such areas as:
Network configuration: Specifying the device IP address and IP settings, network-service
settings, and advanced network settings.
Serial port configuration: Specifying the serial port characteristics for the device.
Alarms: Defining whether alarms should be issued, the conditions that trigger alarms, and how
the alarms should be delivered.
Users configuration: Configuring security features, such as whether password authentication is
required for device users.
System configuration: Specifying system-identifying information, such as a device description,
contact person, and physical location.
Configuration interfaces
Several interfaces are available for configuring ConnectPort LTS products, including:
The Digi Device Discovery Utility, which locates Digi devices on a network, and allows
opening the web interface for the devices.
A web-based interface embedded with the product, providing device configuration profiles for
quick serial-port configuration and other settings.
A command-line interface (CLI).
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
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