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UDS200

User Guide

Part Number 900-303
Revision D December 2007

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    UDS200 User Guide Part Number 900-303 Revision D December 2007...
  • Page 3 Copyright & Trademark © 2004, 2007 Lantronix. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. Printed in the United States of America.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Additional Features _________________________________________________ 11 Configuration Methods ______________________________________________ 11 Product Information Label ____________________________________________ 11 3: Getting Started Installing the UDS200 _______________________________________________ 12 Required Information ________________________________________________ 13 Hardware Address ______________________________________________________ 13 IP Address_____________________________________________________________ 13 Assigning the IP Address and Related Network Settings ____________________ 14...
  • Page 5 DHCP Naming _________________________________________________________ 23 Channel 1 Configuration (Serial Port Settings) ____________________________ 24 Baudrate______________________________________________________________ 24 I/F (Interface) Mode _____________________________________________________ 24 Flow _________________________________________________________________ 25 Port Number ___________________________________________________________ 25 Connect Mode _________________________________________________________ 26 Manual Connection _____________________________________________________ 27 Remote IP Address _____________________________________________________ 30 Remote Port ___________________________________________________________ 30 Disconnect Mode _______________________________________________________ 31 Flush Mode____________________________________________________________ 31 Pack Control___________________________________________________________ 32...
  • Page 6 Problems and Error Messages ________________________________________ 44 Technical Support __________________________________________________ 47 9: Technical Specifications 10: Connections and Pinouts UDS200 Serial Ports _____________________________________________________ 50 Serial Connector Pinouts _________________________________________________ 50 Network Port ___________________________________________________________ 51 Ethernet Connector Pinouts _______________________________________________ 51 Null-Modem Cable ______________________________________________________ 51...

  • Page 7: Figures

    Figures Figure 2-1. Application Examples ......................10 Figure 2-2. Sample Hardware Address....................11 Figure 3-1. UDS200 Connected to Serial Device and Network ............12 Figure 4-1. Web Browser Login ......................16 Figure 4-2. UDS Configuration Guidelines Page ................. 17 Figure 4-3. Lantronix Web Manager ....................18 Figure 4-4.

  • Page 8: 1: Using This Guide

    Purpose and Audience This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the UDS200 device server. It is for system administrators and those responsible for installing and maintaining the UDS200. Chapter Summary The remaining chapters in this guide include:...

  • Page 9: Additional Documentation

    UDS200 User Guide Using This Guide Additional Documentation The following guide is available on the product CD or the Lantronix Web site: www.lantronix.com. DeviceInstaller User Provides instructions for using the Windows-based utility to Guide configure the UDS and other Lantronix device servers. (CD and...

  • Page 10: 2: Introduction

    Application Examples Using a method called serial tunneling, the UDS200 encapsulates serial data into packets and transports them over Ethernet. Using two UDS200 units, connected by a network, virtual serial connections can extend across a facility or around the world.

  • Page 11: Protocol Support

    Accessing Web Manager.) Protocol Support The UDS200 uses the Internet Protocol (IP) for network communications and the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to assure that no data is lost or duplicated, and everything sent to the connection arrives correctly at the target.

  • Page 12: Additional Features

    DeviceInstaller: Configure the IP address and other network settings on the UDS200 using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. See DeviceInstaller on page 14.) Web Manager: Through a web interface, configure the UDS200 settings using the Lantronix Web Manager.

  • Page 13: 3: Getting Started

    Installing the UDS200 The following diagram shows a properly installed unit: Figure 3-1. UDS200 Connected to Serial Device and Network To install the unit, complete the following steps in order. Refer to the numbers in the previous figure. 1. Connect a serial device to your unit. See...

  • Page 14: Required Information

    Getting Started UDS200 User Guide Required Information Hardware Address Take note of the unit’s hardware address (also known as the MAC or Ethernet address). It is on the product label, in the format: 00-20-4a-XX-XX-XX, where the XXs are unique numbers assigned to the product (see...

  • Page 15: Assigning The Ip Address And Related Network Settings

    DeviceInstaller. Installing DeviceInstaller To use the DeviceInstaller utility, you first install it from the product CD. 1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Lantronix UDS10/UDS100 DeviceInstaller window displays. 2. If the CD does not launch automatically: a) Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run.

  • Page 16: Serial Port Login

    UDS200 User Guide Adding the Unit to the Manage List Now add the unit to the list of similar Lantronix devices on the network so that you can manage and configure it. To perform this step, click the Search icon.

  • Page 17: 4: Configuring The Uds Using Web Manager

    You can change the configuration at any time. The unit performs a reset after the configuration has been changed and stored. Note: When configuring the UDS200, note that it does not support 2 stop bits for port 2. Accessing Web Manager If your unit already has an IP address, you can log into it using a standard Web browser with Java enabled.

  • Page 18: Figure 4-2. Uds Configuration Guidelines Page

    Configuring the UDS Using Web Manager UDS200 User Guide Figure 4-2. UDS Configuration Guidelines Page UDS settings opens a configuration window to configure the UDS200, as shown in Figure 4-3. Serial cabling lets you view pinouts for the UDS serial port.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Uds

    Configuring the UDS Using Web Manager UDS200 User Guide Figure 4-3. Lantronix Web Manager Configuring the UDS To configure the unit using a Web browser, select UDS Settings on the UDS Configuration Guidelines page and perform the following steps. 1. Use the menu (pushbuttons) to navigate to sub-pages where you can configure server settings.

  • Page 20: Figure 4-4. Server Properties Configuration On The Web Browser

    Configuring the UDS Using Web Manager UDS200 User Guide Figure 4-4. Server Properties Configuration on the Web Browser 3. In the Telnet Password field, enter a password to prevent unauthorized access to the Setup Mode using a Telnet connection to port 9999. The password is limited to four characters.

  • Page 21: 5: Configuring The Uds Using Telnet Or The Serial Port

    This chapter provides instructions on using Setup Mode and detailed explanations of the configuration settings. Note: When configuring the UDS200, note that it does not support 2 stop bits for port 2. Using a Telnet Connection To configure the unit over the network, establish a Telnet connection to port 9999.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-2. Setup Mode Window

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide Figure 5-2. Setup Mode Window 3. Select an option on the menu by entering the number of the option at the Your choice ? prompt and pressing Enter.

  • Page 23: Using The Serial Port

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide Using the Serial Port For local configuration, you can connect a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program to the unit’s serial port (channel 1). Configure the terminal (or emulation) for 9600 baud, 8-bit, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

  • Page 24: Set Gateway Ip Address

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide Set Gateway IP Address The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN segments. The gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN segment as the unit.

  • Page 25: Channel 1 Configuration (Serial Port Settings)

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide address assigned (dd should be a number between 1 and 99). For example, if the IP address is set to 0.0.0.5, the resulting DHCP name is LTX05. If you give the unit an IP of 0.0.0.0, you then have the option to assign an 8-character DHCP name.

  • Page 26: Flow

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide The following table displays available I/F Mode options: Table 5-2. Interface Mode Options I/F Mode Option Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 RS-232C RS-422/485 RS-485 2-wire...

  • Page 27: Connect Mode

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide Table 4-5. Reserved Port Numbers Port Numbers Reserved for 1 – 1024 Reserved (well known ports) 9999 Telnet setup 30718 Reserved (77FEh) Warning: We recommend that you not use the reserved port numbers for this setting as incorrect operation may result.

  • Page 28: Manual Connection

    Datagram Type: When you select this option, the unit prompts for the datagram type. Enter 01 for directed or broadcast UDP. Hostlist: If you enable this option, the Lantronix unit scrolls through the hostlist until it connects to a device listed in the hostlist table. Once it connects, the unit stops trying to connect to any others.

  • Page 29: Figure 5-6. Hostlist Option

    3. After completing the hostlist, repeat the previous step if necessary to edit the hostlist again. 4. For Retrycounter, enter the number of times the Lantronix unit should try to make a good network connection to a hostlist entry that it has successfully ARPed.
  • Page 30 Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide Modem (Emulation) Mode: In Modem Mode, the unit presents a modem interface to the attached serial device. It accepts AT-style modem commands, and handles the modem signals correctly.

  • Page 31: Remote Ip Address

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide Table 5-7. Modem Mode Commands Modem Mode Function Command ATDTx.x.x.x,pppp Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and a remote port number (pppp). ATDTx.x.x.x/pppp Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote port number ATDTx.x.x.x...

  • Page 32: Disconnect Mode

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide Disconnect Mode This option determines the conditions under which the unit causes a network connection to terminate. In DisConnMode, DTR drop either drops the connection or is ignored.

  • Page 33: Pack Control

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide Pack Control Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how and when the unit sends packets to the network. The standard algorithm is optimized for applications in which the unit is used in a local environment, allowing for very small delays for single characters while keeping the packet count low.

  • Page 34: Disconnect Time (Inactivity Timeout)

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide Disconnect Time (Inactivity Timeout) Use Disconnect Time to set an inactivity timeout. The unit drops the connection if there is no activity on the serial line before the set time expires. Enter time in the following format: mm:ss, where m is the number of minutes and s is the number of seconds.

  • Page 35: Tcp Keepalive Time In S

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide TCP Keepalive time in s This option defines how many seconds the unit waits during a silent connection before checking to see whether the currently connected network device is still on the network.

  • Page 36: Disable Telnet Setup

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide does not know what community to connect to, that person is unable to obtain the SNMP community information from the unit. The default is public. Disable Telnet Setup...

  • Page 37: Factory Default Settings

    Configuring the UDS Using Telnet or the Serial Port UDS200 User Guide Factory Default Settings Select 7 to reset the unit’s serial port to the factory default settings. The server configurations (IP address information) remain unchanged. The specific settings that...

  • Page 38: 6: Updating Firmware

    After downloading the firmware to your computer, you can use DeviceInstaller to install it. 1. Download the updated firmware files from www.lantronix.com or ftp://ftp.lantronix.com/ and store them in a subfolder on your computer. 2. Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Programs Lantronix DeviceInstaller DeviceInstaller.

  • Page 39: Using Tftp

    Updating Firmware UDS200 User Guide Using TFTP Note: If you are running Windows NT or higher, you can simply enter the following command at the command prompt: TFTP -i IP address of UDS PUT source file name destination file name It is easiest to issue the command from the same directory as the one where the firmware files are located.

  • Page 40: Using Another Unit

    Updating Firmware UDS200 User Guide The unit performs a power reset after the firmware has been loaded and stored. Using Another Unit To distribute firmware to another unit over the network: 1. Enter the host unit's Monitor Mode (see Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port on page 41).
  • Page 41 Updating Firmware UDS200 User Guide Note: You can only update your unit’s internal Web interface using TFTP or DeviceInstaller.

  • Page 42: 7: Using Monitor Mode

    Monitor Mode is a command line interface used for diagnostic purposes. There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally using the serial port or remotely using the network. Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port To enter Monitor Mode locally, follow the same principles used in setting the serial configuration settings: 1.

  • Page 43: Using Monitor Mode Commands

    Using Monitor Mode UDS200 User Guide Using Monitor Mode Commands The following commands are available in Monitor Mode. Many commands have an IP address as an optional parameter (x.x.x.x). If the IP address is given, the command is applied to another unit with that IP address. If no IP address is given, the command is executed locally.

  • Page 44: 8: Troubleshooting And Technical Support

    Some unexplained errors might be caused by duplicate IP addresses on the network. Make sure that your unit's IP address is unique. LEDs The UDS200 contains the following LEDs, which may help you diagnose problems. Power 10 Mbps Link/Activity (green)

  • Page 45: Problems And Error Messages

    Troubleshooting and Technical Support UDS200 User Guide Table 8-1. UDS200 LEDs LEDs Meaning 10 Mbps link/activity steady green Valid 10 Mbps network connection 10 Mbps link/activity blinking Network packets transmitting and receiving 100 Mbps link/activity steady green Valid 100 Mbps network connection...
  • Page 46 If this does not fix the into power properly. problem, contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical Support for a replacement. The UDS does not power up properly, Various Consult the LEDs section above or and the LEDs are flashing.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting and Technical Support UDS200 User Guide Problem/Message Reason Solution The UDS is not communicating with The most likely reason is the wrong Make sure that you are using the tan attached serial device. serial cable or serial settings were correct serial cable.

  • Page 48: Technical Support

    Troubleshooting and Technical Support UDS200 User Guide Problem/Message Reason Solution You are using the correct serial cable, If you are sure that the serial cable is You can check to see whether there and the UDS is set up correctly, but...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting and Technical Support UDS200 User Guide Software version (on the first screen shown when you Telnet to the device and type show) Description of the problem Debug report (stack dump), if applicable Status of the unit when the problem occurred (please try to include...

  • Page 50: 9: Technical Specifications

    CPU, Memory Lantronix DSTni-LX 186 CPU, 48 MHz 1 MByte FLASH ROM 256 Kbytes zero wait state RAM Serial Interface 2 Male DB9 Connectors (DTE pinout) Speed software selectable (300 to 115 kBaud) RS-232C Network Interface 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet External adapter included...

  • Page 51: 10: Connections And Pinouts

    UDS200 Serial Ports The UDS200 has two male DB9 DTE serial ports that support RS-232 serial standards up to 115 Kbps. Figure 10-1. Serial Interface Male DB9 Serial Ports Serial Connector Pinouts The unit's Male DB9 connector provides an RS-232C interface as would be found on most modern computers.

  • Page 52: Network Port

    When attaching the DB9 of the UDS to the DB9 com port on a PC, use a null-modem cable (Lantronix Part No. 500-164). The figure below shows the pinouts for a DB9 to DB9 null-modem cable. To configure the UDS using the DB9 serial port, you only...

  • Page 53: Figure 10-5. Null-Modem Cable (Lantronix Part No. 500-164)

    UDS200 User Guide Connections and Pinouts Figure 10-5. Null-Modem Cable (Lantronix Part No. 500-164)

  • Page 54: A: Alternative Ways To Assign An Ip Address

    Earlier chapters describe how to assign a static IP address using DeviceInstaller, Web Manager, and Setup Mode (through a Telnet or serial connection). This section covers other methods for assigning an IP address over the network. DHCP The unit ships with a default IP address of 0.0.0.0, which automatically enables DHCP.

  • Page 55: Bootp

    Alternative Ways to Assign an IP Address UDS200 User Guide You can disable AutoIP by setting the unit’s IP address to 0.0.1.0. This setting enables DHCP but disables AutoIP. BOOTP Similar to DHCP, but for smaller networks. Automatically assigns the IP address for a specific duration of time.

  • Page 56: B: Binary To Hexadecimal Conversions

    Many of the unit’s configuration procedures require you to assemble a series of options (represented as bits) into a complete command (represented as a byte). The resulting binary value must be converted to a hexadecimal representation. Use this chapter to learn to convert binary values to hexadecimals or to look up hexadecimal values in the tables of configuration options.

  • Page 57: Scientific Calculator

    Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Scientific Calculator Another simple way to convert binary to hexadecimals is to use a scientific calculator, such as the one available on Windows’ operating systems. For example: 1. On the Windows’ Start menu, click Programs Accessories Calculator.

  • Page 58: Connect Mode Options

    Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Connect Mode Options Note: Character response codes are C=conn, D=disconn, N=unreachable Connect Mode Options Accept Incoming Serial Active Connection Hostlist Connections Response Upon Startup Connection Never None (quiet) No active startup Never None (quiet)
  • Page 59 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Connect Mode Options Accept Incoming Serial Active Connection Hostlist Connections Response Upon Startup Connection Unconditionally Character Manual connection Unconditionally Character Autostart Unconditionally Character Never None (quiet) No active startup Hostlist Never None (quiet)
  • Page 60 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide The following connect mode options are for when you use modem emulation: Connect Mode Options for Modem Emulation Accept Incoming Response Connections Never Echo Never Without echo Never 1-character response With DSR Echo...

  • Page 61: Disconnect Mode Options

    Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Disconnect Mode Options Disconnect Mode Options Disconnect with Telnet Mode Channel (port) Hard State LED Off Disconnect DSR Drop and Terminal Password Disconnect with with EOT (^D) Type Setup Connection Enable Enable Enable...
  • Page 62 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Disconnect Mode Options Disconnect with Telnet Mode Channel (port) Hard State LED Off Disconnect DSR Drop and Terminal Password Disconnect with with EOT (^D) Type Setup Connection Enable Disable Enable Enable Enable Disable...

  • Page 63: Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) Options

    Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) Options Flush Mode Options Serial to Network Network to Serial Alternate Packing Clear input buffer upon: Clear output buffer upon: Algorithm None Active connection Passive connection Active connection Passive connection...
  • Page 64 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Flush Mode Options Serial to Network Network to Serial Alternate Packing Clear input buffer upon: Clear output buffer upon: Algorithm Active connection Active connection Enable Disconnect Passive connection Active connection Enable Disconnect Active connection...
  • Page 65 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Flush Mode Options Serial to Network Network to Serial Alternate Packing Clear input buffer upon: Clear output buffer upon: Algorithm Active connection Enable Passive connection Active connection Active connection Enable Passive connection Passive connection...
  • Page 66 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Flush Mode Options Serial to Network Network to Serial Alternate Packing Clear input buffer upon: Clear output buffer upon: Algorithm Disconnect Active connection Disconnect Active connection Active connection Disconnect Disconnect Passive connection Active connection...
  • Page 67 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Flush Mode Options Serial to Network Network to Serial Alternate Packing Clear input buffer upon: Clear output buffer upon: Algorithm Active connection Passive connection Enable Disconnect Disconnect Passive connection Passive connection Enable Disconnect...

  • Page 68: Interface Mode Options

    Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Interface Mode Options Interface Mode Options Interface Bits Parity Stop Bits RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C Even RS-232C Even RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C Even RS-232C Even RS-232C RS-232C Pack Control Options Pack Control Options...
  • Page 69 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions UDS200 User Guide Pack Control Options Sendcharacter Trailing Idle Time Send Immediately Defined by a: Characters Force Transmit: after Sendcharacter 1-Byte Sequence 12ms 1-Byte Sequence 52ms 1-Byte Sequence 250ms 1-Byte Sequence 5sec 1-Byte Sequence 12ms 1-Byte Sequence...

  • Page 70: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product: Product Name Model: Device Server UDS200 Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents:...

  • Page 71: Warranty

    UDS200 User Guide Warranty For details on the Lantronix warranty policy, go to our web site at www.lantronix.com/support/warranty.

  • Page 72: Index

    Index Searching for on the network, 15 Application examples, 9 ARP and Telnet, 54 Label, 11 ARPCache timeout, 34 LEDs, 43 MAC address, 11 AutoIP, 13, 53 Baudrate, 24 Modem emulation, 11 Binary to hexadecimal conversions, 55 Modem Mode, 29 BOOTP, 13, 54 Monitor Mode Buffer flushing, 31...
  • Page 73 Index UDS200 User Guide Description, 23 Tutorials TCP Keepalive time, 34 Com Port Redirector, 17 Technical Support, 47 Serial tunneling, 17 Telnet UDS Congfiguration Guidelines page, 16 Configuration password, 23 Updating firmware, 37 Password, 18 Warranty, 70 Port, 11 Web browser, 16...

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