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- Page 1 NPort Server User's Manual First Edition, Jan 1999 Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. Tel: +866-2-8665-6373 Fax: +886-2-8665-6372 http://www.moxa.com e-mail: support@moxa.com.tw...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
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Page 4: About This Guide
Moxa PComm manual. Note: If you are multiport serial board user, and want to use same functions on NPort Serve, please read Chapter 1, 2 and 3 for installation. If you are advanced users and like to enjoy more benefits from NPort Server, please read Chapter 1, 2 and 4. - Page 5 Appendix B, "About PComm", describes the information about programming tools of PComm and information sources. Appendix C, "Cable Pinout", describes the pin layout information about the cable and interfaces. Appendix D, "Setting up Windows NT Network", describes how to connect your NT system to network by installing and configuring an Ethernet card.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Adding More Servers................... 3-10 Deleting Server ....................3-10 Modifying Mapping COM Names ................ 3-11 Unmapping Ports....................3-12 Configuring Server General Information ............. 3-12 Configuring Server Password ................3-13 Replacing A Server ..................... 3-14 Upgrading NPort Server Firmware ................. 3-15 Uninstalling the Software....................3-15... - Page 7 Chapter 4 Setting Up Multi-Host..............4-1 Driver and Software Installation..................4-3 Adding NPort Server - Add Server Wizard ...............4-5 Configuration Using NPort Manager ................4-9 Saving Configuration ..................4-11 Adding More Servers................... 4-11 Deleting Server ....................4-11 Modifying Mapping COM Names ................ 4-12 Unmapping Ports....................
- Page 8 Chapter 6 Changing Your Installation Type............6-1 Why Should You Change to Other Type ................6-1 Changing Between Types....................6-2 Chapter 7 Printer Server Configuration ............7-1 Connecting Printer to NPort Server ..................7-1 Configuring Printer Server on Windows NT ..............7-2 Adding the TCP/IP Printing Services..............7-2 Adding the Printer....................7-2 Printing through NPort Server..................7-3...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview
The driver of NPort Server is fully compatible with the Windows NT standard COM driver. Though it is through the virtual link of TCP/IP, all the ports on the NPort Server can be recognized as real COM ports under Windows NT. Unlike some similar... -
Page 10: Features
DSR, CTS, RTS, DTR, DCD signals. NPort Server can be used for applying to your existing application supporting serial communication. Above all, NPort Server provides the easy installation procedures and wizard that lets you access to the asynchronous devices easily. -
Page 11: Front Panel View
10Base2 (BNC) 10BaseT (UTP) Connector Connector NPort Server S 0 S 1 Tx R x 16 Serial Ports Figure 1-1. 16-Port NPort Server Front (DE309-16) 10Base2 (BNC) 10BaseT (UTP) Connector Connector NPort Server S 0 S 1 Tx R x 8 Serial Ports Figure 1-2. - Page 12 NPort Server User’s Manual...
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Page 13: Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter tells you what to prepare before you start installing and configuring the NPort Server. Be sure to read everything so you will not get confused while you setup the system. This chapter includes: Knowing Your Application Ø... -
Page 14: Knowing Your Application
Knowing Your Application NPort Server is an advanced solution for multiport serial application to fit into today's networking world. It extends the usage of traditional multiport serial add-on boards - an isolated machine with restricted ports, to TCP/IP network - easy to expand, and easy to connect. - Page 15 If you are users of this type of application, NPort Server with Ethernet connection remains the concept of adding device to your computer and benefits you the easy range extension, ports extension and high throughput (see Figure 2-2). The installation procedure is simplified to be the same as the traditional multiport serial boards.
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Page 16: Multi-Host Type
5 ports to communicate with five serial devices, you can install one 16 port NPort Server and share 5 ports to each host. To share ports – for application like modem pool, or other RS-232 device pooling, you can set the ports to allow multiple hosts to connect to the port at different time to reach the needs for sharing devices connectivity to the port. -
Page 17: Custom Type
Under most cases, if the NPort Server is involved with any remote access or control, you have to customize the server to suite your needs. You may be the administrator setting up the NPort Server for other Windows NT hosts or you are the general users who access the NPort Server from remote site. -
Page 18: Connecting The Hardware
Preparing Windows NT with TCP/IP Network You need a Windows NT host where you can install the NPort Server on it. If you are a custom user, you need to configure the server first before it can be put at remote site alone. -
Page 19: Locating Nport Server
Locating NPort Server Desktop You can find a clean, flat and ventilated desktop to put the NPort Server. Be aware that putting things on top of the NPort Server is not recommended. Rack Mount NPort Server comes with one pair of L-Shape metal plates and screws kits. It can be mounted to the 19"... -
Page 20: Connecting The Network
This section describes how to connect the NPort Server to your network. There are two ways to connect the NPort Server to an Ethernet Network. Be sure to connect to network before power on so the network type can be detected correctly. -
Page 21: Connecting The Power
HUB. Connecting the Power After putting NPort Server to your network, you may take the following steps to connect the power to your NPort Server. The power supply inside the NPort Server is designed to support 90V-260V. Thus, you may use the NPort Server no matter what your nation power supply is. -
Page 22: Connecting Asynchronous Serial Devices
Connect the power chord to NPort Server. Connect the power male end of power chord to the power outlet. On the rear panel of the NPort Server, turn ON the power by switch the I/O to the I position. Check the S0 LED on the front panel if that is on. -
Page 23: Chapter 3 Setting Up Single-Host
Setting Up Single-Host This chapter describes the steps for setting up NPort Server for single-host type of application. Single-Host users apply the NPort Server to the traditional multiport serial application. In this chapter, you will find the following topics specified for Single-Host... - Page 24 Figure 3-1 Application with single host and multiple NPort Servers Note: If you are user for Multi-Host or Custom type, please skip this chapter and jump directly to Chapter 4 or Chapter 5 for whole description about other types individually.
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Page 25: Driver And Software Installation
Driver and Software Installation 1. Insert the NPort Server disk into drive. (If enclosed in the package is a CD, insert it into the CD ROM drive). From the start menu, click Run. 2. Under the dialog box, type in the drive name followed with ":" then "\setup". - Page 26 5. Enter the name of directory to install the NPort Server files. You may click Next to use default directory name. 6. NPort Manager pops up a dialog asking if you like to add a new NPort server now. Select Yes.
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Page 27: Adding A Nport Server
Adding a NPort Server 1. Select the server you want to add from the list. If you forgot to power on your system, turn it on now and click on this button. This function will blink up the S1 LED on the server. It helps you locate which server is the one you selected. - Page 28 2. Select the name of COM that you like the first port on the server to map to. This will add all ports (8 or 16) on the NPort server to your NT system with consecutive numbered COM names. 3. You will be asked to assign the server password if you install a new server.
- Page 29 4. At complete screen, click OK if everything is correct. 5. After Add Server Wizard, installation program evokes NPort Manager program. NPort Manager displays the server you have added and the ports information. You should see a screen as below if you have successfully added a server.
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Page 30: Configuration Using Nport Manager
7. Be sure to select Save Configuration to save settings to both your Windows NT and the server selected. 8. Exit NPort Manager when you finish. You will be asked to restart your NT system. Press OK to restart. Configuration Using NPort Manager When you run the Setup program for software installation, it automatically asks you to add one server. - Page 31 Server menu. Port Functions are put under the Port menu. Help menu shows the topics about NPort manager and on-line help. You may also use the icons at toolbar for a quick pick up of the function you like to select. Moreover, when you stop your mouse on the port or server then right click on your mouse, it shows the functions available for the selected item.
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Page 32: Saving Configuration
Modifications of the servers or ports need to be saved into either your NT system or the NPort servers in order to be activated. By selecting Save Configuration, it will automatically check any changes and save them to wherever needed. -
Page 33: Modifying Mapping Com Names
Modifying Mapping COM Names If you like to choose other COM names different from what you have assigned at Add Server Wizard, you may follow the steps below to accomplish it. Change all COM names of all ports on the server consecutively: 1. -
Page 34: Unmapping Ports
You may modify the server name while running server properties. Server name is easier for you to manage the whole system. 1. Go to the Server. 2. Click on Server Properties from toolbar. 3. Modify the server name. 4. Save Configuration as needed. 3-12 NPort Server User’s Manual... -
Page 35: Configuring Server Password
Configuring Server Password To add security to your NPort Server, it is highly recommended that you set a password as soon as you complete installing the server. If you do not set the password during Add Server Wizard or you would like to change current password, you may enter into Server Properties to set a new password. -
Page 36: Replacing A Server
Replacing A Server Sometimes your NPort server might need to be replaced because of spurring surge or some particular reason. You have learned from Chapter 1 that NPort Server can be hot-swapped. To accompany with the hot-swap feature, we provide the Replace Server function. -
Page 37: Uninstalling The Software
NPort Manager on your NT then install the new one. Uninstalling the Software If your Windows NT no more access to the NPort Servers, you may uninstall the driver and software. 1. Go to Start à Program à NPort Server from the desktop. - Page 38 3-16 NPort Server User’s Manual...
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Page 39: Chapter 4 Setting Up Multi-Host
Setting Up Multi-Host This chapter describes the steps for setting up NPort Server for Multi-Host user. Multi-Host users apply the NPort Server to multiport serial application but let the NPort Server controlled by more than one host at local network. - Page 40 Note: If you are user for Single-Host or Custom type, please skip this chapter and jump directly to Chapter 3 or Chapter 5 for whole description about other types individually. NPort Server User’s Manual...
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Page 41: Driver And Software Installation
Driver and Software Installation 1. Insert the NPort Server disk into drive. (If enclosed in the package is a CD, insert it into the CD ROM drive). From the start menu, click Run. 2. Under the dialog box, type in the drive name followed with ":" then "\setup". - Page 42 5. Enter the name of directory to install the NPort Server files. You may click Next to use default directory name. 6. NPort Manager pops up a dialog asking if you like to add a new NPort Server now. 7. Click Next to start Add Server Wizard. Following is the instruction that guides you to add a selected NPort Server to your NT system.
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Page 43: Adding Nport Server - Add Server Wizard
Adding NPort Server - Add Server Wizard 1. Select the server you want to add to your NT system from the list. If you forgot to power on your system, turn it on now and click on this button. This function will blink up S1 the LED on the server. It helps you to locate which server is the one you selected. - Page 44 LAN administrator. Note: If you have DHCP server at local network, be sure to consult with the DHCP administrator to assign dedicated IP addresses to the server and your computers connecting to the server. NPort Server User’s Manual...
- Page 45 4. Select the name of COM that you like the first port on the server to map to. This will add all ports available on the NPort Server to your NT system with consecutive COM names. 5. You will be asked to assign the server password if you install a new server.
- Page 46 6. At complete screen, click OK if everything is correct. 7. After Add Server Wizard, the installation program stops at the NPort Manager. It displays the server you have added and the ports. You should see a screen like below showing Multi-Host at the program caption.
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Page 47: Configuration Using Nport Manager
9. Be sure to click Save Configuration to save settings to both your Windows NT and the server selected. 10. Exit NPort Manager when you finish. You will be asked to restart your NT system. Click OK to restart. Configuration Using NPort Manager When you run the Setup program for software installation, it automatically asks you to add one server. - Page 48 Server menu. Functions regarding Adding Ports are put under the Port menu. Help menu shows the topics about NPort manager and on-line help. You may also use the icons at toolbar for a quick pick up of the function you like to select.
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Page 49: Saving Configuration
Saving Configuration Any modification of the servers or ports you have made needs to be saved into either your NT system or the NPort Servers. By selecting Save Configuration, it will automatically check any changes and save them to wherever needed. -
Page 50: Modifying Mapping Com Names
3. Go to toolbar and select Map Port. 4. Select the COM name of the port you like to map to. 5. Check off the box for mapping COM names 6. Click OK to finish. 4-12 NPort Server User’s Manual... -
Page 51: Unmapping Ports
Unmapping Ports If you do not need to use the port any more, you may unmap the port to free the resource from your Windows NT. Follow the steps below: 1. Go to the server you like to modify. 2. Go to port. 3. -
Page 52: Configuring Server General Information
3) You check off the box for auto-save password to your NT host. 3. Modify the server name, IP address and netmask if needed. 4. Save Configuration as needed. 4-14 NPort Server User’s Manual... -
Page 53: Configuring Server Password
Configuring Server Password To add security to your NPort Server, it is highly recommended that you set a password as soon as you complete installing the server. If you do not set the password during Add Server Wizard or you would like to change current password, you may enter into Server Properties to set a new password. -
Page 54: Granting Access To Hosts
Granting Access to Hosts You can allow hosts to use the ports on a shared NPort Server by assigning access permissions to the host. The access control list can only be defined by the server’s administrator for security. Without granting access, you see the port status at the right-sided windows with ‘Non-authorized’. -
Page 55: Configuring Through View By Ip
Configuring Through View by IP View by IP displays access control list on IP address base. It is clear to see what IP address has been granted to what ports and what IP addresses are allowed onto the server. Adding Access Permission of One Host If there is a host who is permitted to access to all ports on some specific server, it is recommended that you configure through viewing by IP address. - Page 56 6. On the popped up screen, select the port(s) you wish to grant access to this host. You may hold the mouse left key and scroll down to select multiple ports on the NPort Server. 7. Click OK to finish.
- Page 57 Modifying the Host Setting 1. Select the IP address of the host you like to modify. 2. Select on Modify button. 3. Modify any configuration for your needs. 4. Click OK to exit. 5. Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now. Removing Ports from a Granted Host 1.
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Page 58: Configuring Through View By Port
It is easy for adding hosts to specific ports. Adding Host IP address to Specific Port 1. Click on the Port where you like to add host. 2. Click on Add IP. 4-20 NPort Server User’s Manual... - Page 59 3. If you like to add the IP address of a single computer, select 'a single computer', then input the IP address of the host. If you like to add a group of computer, select 'a group computer', then input the IP address and netmask. For example, enter IP address 192.168.1.0 and 255.255.255.0 for network class C computers.
- Page 60 2. Click on the IP address of the host you like to remove. 3. Click on remove. 4. Click OK to finish. Save Configuration as needed. 5. Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now. 4-22 NPort Server User’s Manual...
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Page 61: Upgrading Nport Server Firmware
NPort Manager on your NT then install the new one. Uninstalling the Software If your Windows NT no more access to the NPort Servers, you may uninstall the driver and software. 1. Go to Start à Program à NPort Server from the desktop. - Page 62 4-24 NPort Server User’s Manual...
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Page 63: Chapter 5 Setting Up Custom
Setting Up Custom This chapter describes the steps for setting up NPort Server for Custom type of application. Custom users apply NPort Server not only for multiport serial application but also with remote controlling or monitoring, or using the server as a standalone machine connecting to serial devices at remote site. -
Page 64: Driver And Software Installation
Driver and Software Installation 1. Insert the NPort Server disk into drive. (If enclosed in the package is a CD, insert it into the CD ROM drive). From the start menu, click Run. 2. Under the dialog box, type in the drive name followed with ":" then "\setup". For example "a:\setup"... - Page 65 NPort Server now. Click Next to continue. 4. Select the type of application – Custom 5. Enter the name of directory to install the NPort Server files. You may click Next to use default directory name. Setting Up Custom 5-3...
- Page 66 6. NPort Manager pops up a dialog asking if you like to add a new NPort server now. 7. Click Next to start Add Server Wizard. Following is the instruction that guides you to add a selected NPort Server to your NT system.
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Page 67: Adding Nport Server - Add Server Wizard
Adding NPort Server - Add Server Wizard 1. Select the server you want to add to your NT system from the list. Note: If the server is at remote site, you have to click ‘No’ and define the server’s IP address. - Page 68 LAN administrator. Note: If you have DHCP server at local network, be sure to consult with the DHCP administrator to assign dedicated IP addresses to the server and your computers connecting to the server. NPort Server User’s Manual...
- Page 69 4. Select the name of COM that you like the first port on the server to map to. This will add all ports available on the NPort server to your NT system with consecutive COM names. 5. You will be asked to assign the server password if you install a new server.
- Page 70 6. At complete screen, click OK if everything is correct. 7. After Add Server Wizard, the installation program stops at the NPort Manager. It displays the server you have added and the ports. You should see a screen like below showing Custom at the program caption.
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Page 71: Configuration Using Nport Manager
9. Be sure to click Save Configuration to save settings to both your Windows NT and the server selected. 10. Exit NPort Manager when you finish. You will be asked to restart your NT system. Click OK to restart. Configuration Using NPort Manager When you run the Setup program for software installation, it automatically asks you to add one server. - Page 72 Server menu. Functions regarding Adding Ports are put under the Port menu. Help menu shows the topics about NPort manager and on-line help. You may also use the icons at toolbar for a quick pick up of the function you like to select.
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Page 73: Saving Configuration
Saving Configuration Any modification of the servers or ports you have made needs to be saved into either your NT system or the NPort servers. By selecting Save Configuration, it will automatically check any changes and save them to wherever needed. -
Page 74: Modifying Mapping Com Names
3. Go to toolbar and select Map Port. 4. Select the COM name of the port you like to map to. 5. Check off the box for mapping COM names. 6. Click OK to finish. 5-12 NPort Server User’s Manual... -
Page 75: Unmapping Ports
Unmapping Ports If you do not need to use the port any more, you may unmap the port to free the resource from your Windows NT. Follow the steps below: 1. Go to the server you like to modify. 2. Go to port. 3. -
Page 76: Configuring Server General Information
3) You check off the box for auto-save password to your NT host. 3. Modify the server name, IP address and netmask if needed. 4. Save Configuration as needed. 5-14 NPort Server User’s Manual... -
Page 77: Configuring Server Password
Configuring Server Password To add security to your NPort Server, it is highly recommended that you set a password as soon as you complete installing the server. If you do not set the password during Add Server Wizard or you would like to change current password, you may enter into Server Properties to set a new password. -
Page 78: Granting Access To Hosts
Granting Access to Hosts You can allow hosts to use the ports on a shared NPort server by assigning access permissions to the host. The access control list can only be defined by the server’s administrator for security. Without granting access, you see the screen with ‘Non- authorized’... -
Page 79: Configuring Through View By Ip
Configuring Through View by IP View by IP displays access control list on IP address base. It is clear to see what IP address has been granted to what ports and what IP addresses are allowed onto the server. Adding Access Permission of One Host If there is a host who is permitted to access to all ports on some specific server, it is recommended that you configure through viewing by IP address. - Page 80 7. Click OK to finish. 8. Back to the “Access Control” page, you will see the IP with a list of ports. Click OK to finish. 9. Save Configuration if you want to activate this setting. 5-18 NPort Server User’s Manual...
- Page 81 Modifying the Host Setting 1. Select the IP address of the host you like to modify. 2. Select on Modify button. 3. Modify any configuration for your needs. 4. Click OK to exit. 5. Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now. Removing Ports from a Granted Host 1.
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Page 82: Configuring Through View By Port
It is easy for adding hosts to specific ports. Adding Host IP address to Specific Port 1. Click on the Port where you like to add host. 2. Click on Add IP. 5-20 NPort Server User’s Manual... - Page 83 3. If you like to add the IP address of a single computer, select 'a single computer', then input the IP address of the host. If you like to add a group of computer, select 'a group computer', then input the IP address and netmask. For example, enter IP address 192.168.1.0 and 255.255.255.0 for network class C computers.
- Page 84 1. Click on the Ports. 2. Click on the IP address of the host you like to remove. 3. Click on remove. 4. Click OK to finish. 5. Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now. 5-22 NPort Server User’s Manual...
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Page 85: Adding Routes To Nport Server
NPort Server can be connected through Internet. You may add routes into the NPort Server if your Windows NT host is at remote site. This section lists the steps to add the routes and examples of different routes to be added for your reference. - Page 86 5. Click on Add. 6. Enter the Destination, Gateway, Netmask and Metric as needed. 7. Click OK to exit Gateway Settings. 8. Click OK to exit Server Properties. 9. Save Configuration as needed. 5-24 NPort Server User’s Manual...
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Page 87: Modifying Routes
Modifying Routes 1. Run NPort Manager. 2. Select the server you want to modify routes. 3. Select Server Properties from the Toolbar or double clicks on the server. 4. Select Advanced Page 5. Select the route setting you like to modify. -
Page 88: Examples For Internet/Intranet Routing Configuration
Internet through a Router. 203.67.6.10 Router 203.67.6.254 192.167.1.11 TCP/IP 203.67.6.253 NPort NPort Server S e r v e r Internet Asynchronous Devices Figure 5-1. Scheme for LAN with NPort Server connecting to Internet. Your route will be: 5-26 NPort Server User’s Manual... - Page 89 Figure 5-2. Scheme for NPort Server connecting to Intranet as well as Internet. If you are under the same environment as above but the NPort Server only need to be accessed by the private network instead of global Internet, you may just add the first route to the server.
- Page 90 Configuring Routes through Multiple Routers If there are two subnets to reach through routers, you should configure NPort Server route as: 203.67.6.10 Router Router 203.67.6.254 203.67.6.252 Router TCP/IP Router 202.65.66.2 204.5.6.254 203.67.6.253 NPort Server NPort Server 204.5.6.2 202.65.66.4 202.65.66.5 Asynchronous Devices Figure 5-3.
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Page 91: Setting Up Wan Port
Aside from the use of multiport communication, ports on the NPort Server can be configured to mode called WAN. WAN port is the mode for remote connection through leased-line or dial-up line. The function works like we configure Remote Access Service (RAS) for COM ports under Windows NT. - Page 92 WAN port is the only possible configuration for these applications. You have to configure the NPort Server at local before you can put that at remote site. Or, you can connect a notebook besides the server for configuring the server before it can be run under this environment.
- Page 93 The following information describes how you setup the port as WAN port and configure it. 1. Start NPort Manager from Start à Programs à NPort 2. Move your mouse pointer to the port you want to setup as WAN connection.
- Page 94 6. Under the TCP/IP page, enter the IP address for Remote and Local interfaces. For example, if the IP address for the WAN port providing for connection is 192.167.1.11 and you may assign a remote one as 192.168.1.12. 5-32 NPort Server User’s Manual...
- Page 95 Under Connection, please choose from Direct Cable, Leased-line Modem, or Dial-Up Modem. For Direct Cable, you are connecting another serial line directly to the port on the NPort Server. For Leased-line Modem, the WAN port is used to connect through leased-line modem to remote site.
- Page 96 9. Go to the Access Control Page of Server Properties. Add the Remote IP address to the Access Control List to ensure accessing. 10. Click OK to exit from Server Properties and click Save Configuration to finish. 5-34 NPort Server User’s Manual...
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Page 97: Upgrading Nport Server Firmware
NPort Manager on your NT then install the new one. Uninstalling the Software If your Windows NT no more access to the NPort Servers, you may uninstall the driver and software. 1. Go to Start à Program à NPort Server from the desktop. - Page 98 5-36 NPort Server User’s Manual...
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Page 99: Chapter 6 Changing Your Installation Type
NPort Manager provides you the easy method to change between types. After running Setup and start NPort Manager, you will find you are under other type of NPort Manager. Next, you may follow the instructions on the previous chapters to configure your server or NT system. -
Page 100: Changing Between Types
5. Follow the instruction on the screen to finish. You may skip the procedure for adding servers. 6. Check with NPort Manager. You should see the servers configured by previous installation procedure with program caption as your new installation type. -
Page 101: Chapter 7 Printer Server Configuration
Printer Server Configuration NPort Server is equipped with a Parallel Port on the back of the server. This port is to be used as a TCP/IP network printer port and become a one port printer server for sharing to hosts running TCP/IP networking protocol under all kinds of OS platform. -
Page 102: Connecting Printer To Nport Server
Connect your printer to the back of NPort Server using printer cable. Figure 7-1 Connecting printer to NPort Server Configuring Printer Server on Windows NT To configure NPort Server as printer server, simply follow the instruction in this section. Adding the TCP/IP Printing Services Before adding printer, you have to add the TCP/IP printing services to your Windows NT. -
Page 103: Adding The Printer
3. Select "Add Port". Click Next to continue. 4. Select "LPR Port". Click Next to continue. 5. At the field for the 'Name or Address of server providing lpd', enter the NPort Server IP address. 6. Ignore the field for the 'Name of printer or print queue on that server'. Click OK to continue. - Page 104 NPort Server User’s Manual...
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Page 105: Appendix A Troubleshooting
For security and simplicity, the 'Single-Host' type allows only one host to connect to the NPort server. Thus, while you are using the single-host type of installation and you find the server being configured before - with password protection, it is advised that you stop and think if you really want to add the second NT host as single-host type. - Page 106 (see detail in Chapter 6). u You want to add one more hosts to access to the NPort Server on the network right now but you cannot access to the page for Access Control.
- Page 107 It breaks the security access rule between NPort Server with it Windows NT host. And, NPort Server do not act as an DHCP client, it might assign the same IP address to other DHCP client. To conquer this problem, you should: 1.
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Page 108: Programming Problems
TCP/IP network problem: 1. If the server is off-line, turn it on. 2. If the route to the NPort Server is reachable. You may test it by using 'Ping NPort-Server-IP-address'. If there is no route to the server, check with your routing table or server's routing table. -
Page 109: Leds Descriptions
LEDs Descriptions The LEDs on the front panel of the NPort Server enable you to determine NPort operation at a glance. This section contains information about LEDs and using them as a troubleshooting reference. Color Description Indicates the NPort Server is turned on and the power is being supplied to the server. - Page 110 NPort Server User’s Manual...
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Page 111: Appendix B About Pcomm Pro
Appendix B About PComm Pro PComm Pro, a professional serial comm developing tool for PC, is a software package under Windows NT and Windows 95/98. It consists of powerful serial communication library for easy programming in most popular languages, useful utilities, such as Terminal Emulator, Data Scope and Performance Analyzer, as well as illustrative example programs and comprehensive online documents. - Page 112 For more information, check with the PComm Pro CD enclosed in the package. Read the PComm manual carefully and you will find the benefit thereafter. Note: NPort Server only includes the software of PComm Pro. For PComm diagnostic cable, please refer to the PComm Pro manual to make the cable yourself.
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Page 113: Appendix C Cable Pinouts
Appendix C Cable Pinouts This appendix lists the cables that you may use with NPort server. And, the information you may need to make your own cable for using with NPort Server. 10BaseT Port Pinouts Asynchronous Port Pinouts CN20030 - RJ45 to female DB25 RS-232 Cable Pinouts... -
Page 114: Asynchronous Port Pinouts
Asynchronous Port Pinouts Table C-2 lists the pinouts for the asynchronous port on NPort Server. 10 Pin Description Async Port RJ45 ---- NPort Server User’s Manual... -
Page 115: Cn20030 - Rj45 To Female Db25 Rs-232 Cable Pinouts
CN20030 - RJ45 to Female DB25 RS-232 Cable Pinouts 8 DCD 7 GND 20 DSR 6 DTR 5 RTS 4 CTS 3 TxD 2 RxD RJ-45 Jack DB25 Female DCD 1 DSR 2 GND 4/7 TxD 5 RxD 6 CTS 8 DTR 9 Cable Pinouts... -
Page 116: Cn20040 - Rj45 To Male Db25 Rs-232 Cable Pinouts
CN20040 - RJ45 to Male DB25 RS-232 Cable Pinouts 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 RTS 5 CTS 6 DSR 7 GND 8 DCD DTR 20 RJ-45 Jack DB25 Male DCD 1 DSR 2 GND 4/7 TxD 5 RxD 6 CTS 8 DTR 9 NPort Server User’s Manual... -
Page 117: Appendix D Setting Up Windows Nt Network
Preparing an Ethernet Card Now you can buy all kinds of Ethernet card from computer stores anywhere. Most of the Ethernet card can be used for connection to NPort server. You should only check if the Ethernet card support 10M Ethernet. -
Page 118: Configuring Your Windows Nt With Dedicated Ip Address
TCP/IP. Configuring Your Windows NT with Dedicated IP Address To configure your Windows NT to work properly with NPort Server, you should give your computer a dedicated IP address without using DHCP. 1. Right click Network Neighborhood and select Properties. -
Page 119: Appendix E About Asyncserver
NPort Server can be used as an Async Server if you follow the configuration procedure of Async Server. If you do need to run NPort Server as terminal server or communication server other than serial control through Windows NT, you may check with Moxa's Web site at http://www.moxa.com... -
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NPort Server Customer name: Company: Tel: Fax: Email: Date: Moxa Product: o 16 Port NPort Server o 8 Port NPort Server Serial Number:___________ NPort Firmware Version: ________________ NPort Manager Version: ________________ PC Host: Make _________ Model _________ CPU: Speed _____MHz... - Page 122 RETURN PROCEDURE For product repair, exchange or refund, the customer must: Provide evidence of original purchase Obtain a Product Return Agreement (PRA) from the sales representative or dealer Fill out the Problem Report Form (PRF) as detailed as possible for shorter product repair time.