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USB Device Server myUTN-50 SDCardserver myUTN-120 myUTN-52 Scannerserver myUTN-130 myUTN-54 myUTN-150 Dongleserver myUTN-80 User Manual...
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SEH Computertechnik GmbH has endeavoured to ensure that the information in all manuals is correct. If you detect any inaccuracies please inform us at the address indicated above. SEH Computertechnik GmbH will not accept any liability for any error or omission. The information in this manual is subject to change without notification.
2.1 Administration via the myUTN Control Center ..... 18 2.2 Administration via the SEH UTN Manager......20 2.3 Administration via the InterCon-NetTool .
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8.3 LED Display............132 8.4 SEH UTN Manager - Function Overview......133 8.5 Troubleshooting.
General Information 1 General Information This chapter contains information concerning the device and the documentation as well as notes about your safety. You will learn how to benefit from your UTN server and how to operate the device properly. What Information •...
The 'Scannerserver' (myUTN-130) was exclusively designed for the deployment of USB scanners. The software tool 'SEH UTN Manager' handles the access of the USB devices. The software is installed on all clients that are meant to access a USB device in the network. The SEH UTN Manager shows the availability of all USB devices in the network and establishes a connection between the client and the USB device.
General Information Fig. 1: UTN Server in the Network Documentation Scope This documentation describes several versions of the USB and Content Deviceserver, the dongle server, the Scannerserver as well as the SDCardserver. This means that functions will be described that may not be applicable to your product.
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'myUTN Control Center'. Online Help (SEH UTN Manager) The Online Help contains detailed information about how to use the software tool 'SEH UTN Manager'. Document Features This documentation has been designed as an electronic document for screen use. Many programs (e.g. Adobe® Reader®) offer a bookmark navigation feature that allows you to view the entire document structure.
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General Information Symbols and A variety of symbols are used within this document. Their meaning is Conventions listed in the following table: Table 1: Conventions within the documentation Symbol / Convention Description A warning contains important information that must be heeded. Non-observance may lead to malfunctions.
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Guide'. 3. Make sure that an IP address is stored in the UTN server; see: 4. Install and start the software tool 'SEH UTN Manager' on your client; see: 5. Add the devices that you want to use to the selection list; see: 6.
IP address in the UTN server. The UTN server’s assigned IP address can be determined and changed using the software tools 'SEH UTN Manager' and 'InterCon-NetTool'; see: Different methods for the assignment of the IP address are described in the following.
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General Information ZeroConf If no IP address can be assigned via boot protocols, the UTN server assigns itself an IP address via ZeroConf. For this purpose, the UTN server picks an IP address at random from the address range (169.254.0.0/16) which is reserved for ZeroConf. You can use the domain name service of Bonjour for the name resolution of the IP address;...
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IPv4 address via the InterCon-NetTool, see: SEH UTN Manager You can manually enter the desired IPv4 address and save it in the UTN server using the SEH UTN Manager. To configure an IPv4 address via the SEH UTN Manager, see: myUTN User Manual...
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General Information myUTN Control Center You can manually enter the desired IP address and save it in the UTN server using the myUTN Control Center. • To configure an IPv4 address via the myUTN Control Center, see: • To configure an IPv6 address via the myUTN Control Center, see: ARP/PING The assignment of the IP address to the hardware address can be done via the ARP table.
What Information • ’Administration via the myUTN Control Center’ Do You Need? • ’Administration via the SEH UTN Manager’ • ’Administration via the InterCon-NetTool’ • ’Administration via Email (only myUTN-80 and later)’ • ’Administration via Reset Button of the Device’...
UTN server in the device list and select Actions – Launch Browser from the menu bar. • To start the myUTN Control Center via the SEH UTN Manager, mark the UTN server in the selection list and select UTN Server –...
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Administration Methods Fig. 2: myUTN Control Center - START Structure of the The available menu items are located in the navigation bar (top). myUTN Control After selecting a menu item (simple mouse click), the available Center submenu items are displayed at the left. After selecting a submenu item, the corresponding page with its content is displayed (at the right).
Administration via the SEH UTN Manager Area of Application The software tool 'SEH UTN Manager' handles the access of the USB devices. The SEH UTN Manager shows the availability of all UTN servers and USB devices that exist in the network and establishes a connection between the client and the USB device.
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UTN servers, simplified use of USB devices, and much more. The minimal version of the SEH UTN Manager can only be used via the command-line interface and UTN Actions. The minimal version can be used to •...
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The functions Auto-Connect, Auto-Disconnect and Print-On-Demand can only be configured by users with administrative rights. Installation and In order to use the SEH UTN Manager, the program must be installed Program Start on a computer with a Windows or Mac OS X operating system.
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The installation routine checks the available drivers during the installation process. If drivers are missing, another installer ('USB driver for SEH UTN Manager') will start. This installer will prepare the installation of the required drivers.
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For more information, refer to the documentation of your operating system. System The installation of the SEH UTN Manager is suitable for Windows Requirements XP and later. The installation can only be carried out by users with administrative rights.
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Shows the help page. The capitalization of the commands is mandatory. Changing Versions If a version of the SEH UTN Manager is installed on your system and you want to change to a different version, you must first uninstall the existing version.
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Buttons for managing the USB Display area for the device properties device connection Fig. 3: SEH UTN Manager - Main Dialog Which Functions Are The SEH UTN Manager offers the following features: Supported? • 'Adding USB Devices to the Selection List' •...
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Online Help. To start the Online Help, select Help – Online Help from the menu bar. Functions in the SEH UTN Manager can be shown as inactive or not shown at all. This depends on • the embedded UTN server model •...
Administration Methods Administration via the InterCon-NetTool The software InterCon-NetTool has been developed by SEH Computertechnik GmbH for the administration of SEH network devices (print server, TPG, ISD, UTN server, etc.). Depending on the network device you can configure various features via the InterCon-NetTool.
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Administration Methods The settings of the InterCon-NetTool are saved in the 'NetTool.ini' file. This file is stored in the respective user folder. This file is stored in the user folder of the user that is currently logged in. Mac OS X The installation file is available in the image data format '*.dmg' for Mac systems.
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Administration Methods Structure of the After the program start you will see the main dialog with the InterCon-NetTool following elements. The dialog may vary, depending on which elements you have chosen to be shown or hidden. Menu bar Toolbar Device list Filter for the device list Shortcut menu Fig.
Administration Methods Administration via Email (only myUTN-80 and later) You can administer the UTN server via email and thus via any computer with Internet access. Functionalities An email allows you to • send UTN server status information • define UTN server parameters or •...
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Administration Methods Syntax and Format Note the following syntax for instructions in the subject line: cmd: <command> [<comment>] of an Instruction The following commands are supported: Commands Option Description <command> get status Sends the status page of the UTN server. get parameters Sends the parameter list of the UTN server.
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Administration Methods Parameter Changes Parameter changes are integrated into the email body with the following syntax: <parameter> = <value> The syntax and values can be obtained from the parameter list, see: 116. Example 1 This email causes the UTN server to send the parameter list to the sender of the email.
Administration Methods Administration via Reset Button of the Device LEDs, the reset button and various ports can be found on the UTN server. These components are described in the 'Quick Installation Guide'. Using the reset button you can reset the UTN server’s parameter values to their default setting;...
UTN server into a TCP/IP network. For further information about the assignment of IP addresses, see: What Do You Want ’Configuring IPv4 Parameters via the myUTN Control Center’ to Do? ’Configuring IPv4 Parameters via the SEH UTN Manager’ ’Configuring IPv4 Parameters via the InterCon-NetTool’ myUTN User Manual...
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Gateway address of the UTN server Configuring IPv4 Parameters via the SEH UTN Manager Requirements The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client; see: The UTN server is added to the selection list; see: Proceed as follows: 1.
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Network Settings The settings are saved. Configuring IPv4 Parameters via the InterCon-NetTool Requirements The InterCon-NetTool is installed on the client, see: The network scan via Multicast has been enabled in the InterCon-NetTool. The router in the network forwards multicast requests. Proceed as follows: 1.
Network Settings How to Configure IPv6 Parameters You can integrate the UTN server into an IPv6 network. What are the IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) is the successor of the more Advantages of IPv6? common IPv4. Both protocols are standards for the network layer of the OSI model and regulate the addressing and routing of data packets via a network.
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Network Settings The URL will only be accepted by browsers that support IPv6. Which Types of IPv6 There are different types of IPv6 addresses. The prefixes of the IPv6 Addresses are addresses provide information about the IPv6 address types. available? •...
Network Settings Table 3: IPv6 Parameters Parameters Description IPv6 Enables/disables the IPv6 functionality of the UTN server. Automatic configuration Enables/disables the automatic assignment of the IPv6 address for the UTN server. IPv6 address Defines a UTN server IPv6 unicast address assigned manually in the format n:n:n:n:n:n:n:n.
Network Settings The settings are saved. Table 4: DNS Parameters Parameters Description Enables/disables DNS. Primary DNS server Defines the IP address of the primary DNS server. Secondary DNS server Defines the IP address of the secondary DNS server. The secondary DNS server is used if the first one is not available.
Network Settings Proceed as follows: 1. Start the myUTN Control Center. 2. Select NETWORK - SNMP. 3. Configure the SNMP parameters; see: Table 5 4. Click Save & Restart to confirm. The settings are saved. Table 5: SNMP Parameters Parameters Description SNMPv1 Enables/disables SNMPv1.
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Network Settings When checking the IP address assigned via ZeroConf (see: ’ZeroConf’ 14) the UTN server sends a query to the network. If the IP address has already been assigned elsewhere in the network, the UTN server will receive a message. The UTN server then sends another query with a different IP address.
Network Settings How to Configure POP3 and SMTP (only myUTN-80 and later) You must configure the protocols POP3 and SMTP on the UTN server so that the notification service ( 57) and the remote maintenance via email ( 31) will work properly. POP3 'POP3' (Post Office Protocol Version 3) is a transfer protocol that a client can use to fetch emails from a mail server.
Network Settings Parameters Description POP3 - Server port Defines the port used by the UTN server for receiving emails. The port number 110 is preset. When using SSL/TLS, enter 995 as port number. POP3 - Security Defines the authentication method to be used (APOP / SSL/TLS).
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Network Settings Parameters Description SMTP - TLS Enables/disables TLS. The security protocol TLS (Transport Layer Security) serves to encrypt the transmission between the UTN server and the SMTP server. The cipher strength is defined via the encryption level SMTP - Sender name Defines the email address used by the UTN server to send emails.
Network Settings How to Configure WLAN (myUTN-54 only) The UTN server model 'myUTN-54' can handle WLAN. This allows you to wirelessly operate the UTN server in the network. What is WLAN? WLAN is a radio technology that allows you to establish wireless connections between network components.
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Network Settings WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an encryption method according to IEEE 802.11 on the basis of the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEP offers mechanisms for data encryption and authentication. WEP uses a key to encrypt the entire communication. As for encrypted access points, the same WEP key must be used for the access point and the UTN server.
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Network Settings Using the UTN Server (myUTN-54) in a Wireless Network To operate the UTN server in a wireless network, the WLAN and security settings of the UTN server must match those of the wireless network. In order to configure the UTN server you must first establish a connection to a wired network by means of the network connector RJ-45;...
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Network Settings Table 9: WLAN Parameters Parameters Description Mode Defines the communication mode. The communication (Communication Mode) mode defines the network structure in which the UTN server will be installed. Two modes are available: - In the 'Ad-Hoc' mode, the UTN server communicates directly with another WLAN client (peer-to-peer).
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Network Settings Parameters Description Channel Defines the channel (frequency range) on which the (Frequency Range) entire data communication will be transmitted. The product uses the 2.4 GHz ISM band. A channel has a bandwidth of 22 MHz. The distance between two neighboring channels is 5 MHz.
Device Settings 4 Device Settings You can configure the device time, the UTN port, the notification service, etc. on the UTN server. This chapter describes these device settings. What Information • ’How to Determine a Description’ Do You Need? • ’How to Configure the Device Time’ •...
Device Settings How to Determine a Description You can assign freely definable descriptions to the UTN server. This gives you a better overview of the devices available in the network. Proceed as follows: 1. Start the myUTN Control Center. 2. Select DEVICE - Description. 3.
This UTN port or the UTN SSL port must not be blocked by a firewall. If required, you can change the port number on the UTN server. Requirements In order that the SEH UTN Managers installed on the client receive the current port number, the 'SNMPv1' parameter must be activated; see Proceed as follows: 1.
Device Settings How to Assign a Name to a USB Device You can assign any name to the USB device. This gives you a better overview of the devices available in the network. Proceed as follows: 1. Start the myUTN Control Center. 2.
3. Tick Compression. 4. Click Save to confirm. The data stream of the USB scanner will be compressed. The compression will be displayed client-side in the SEH UTN Manager under the device properties. Fig. 8: SEH UTN Manager - Compression...
Device Settings How to Use the Notification Service (only myUTN-80 and later) You can get notifications in the form of emails or SNMP traps from the UTN server. By means of these notifications up to four email recipients can be informed about various events irrespective of time and location.
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Device Settings 5. Specify the interval. 6. Click Save & Restart to confirm. The settings are saved. Configuring event notifications via email Requirements SMTP parameters have been configured on the UTN server, see: A DNS server has been configured on the UTN server, see: For the notification service you can specify up to two email recipients and the message types.
Device Settings How to Control the Access to Dongle-Protected Software (only myUTN-80) or USB Devices (only myUTN-150) via VLAN The UTN server supports the use of VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network). It is useful to divide a physical network into VLANs for performance and security reasons.
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Device Settings What Do you Want ’Entering VLANs’ to Do? ’Allocating VLAN to a USB port’ Entering VLANs Proceed as follows: 1. Start the myUTN Control Center. 2. Select NETWORK - IPv4 VLAN. 3. Configure the VLAN parameters; see: Table 10 4.
The software tool SEH UTN Manager handles the access of the USB devices. This chapter will show you how to embed USB devices in the SEH UTN Manager and how to establish connections between the client and the USB device.
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Proceed as follows: 1. Start the SEH UTN Manager. 2. Windows: Select Program – Options from the menu bar. Mac: Select SEH UTN Manager – Preferences from the menu bar. The Options dialog appears. 3. Select the Network Scan tab.
The UTN servers found during the network scan will be displayed in the 'network list'. To use the connected USB devices, they must be assigned to the selection list in the SEH UTN Manager together with the UTN server. Requirements The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client;...
The USB device can then be used by the client as if the USB device was directly connected to the client. Requirements The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client; see: The USB device is shown in the selection list; see: All provisions (driver installation, etc.) necessary to operate the...
This allows other network participants to access the USB device. Usually the connection is cut by the user via the SEH UTN Manager. The administrator can also cut the connection via the myUTN Control Center. In addition, the connection for some automatisms can be automatically disconnected ( 67).
The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client; see: The SEH UTN Manager is installed on the client of the user who uses the USB device; see: The SEH UTN Manager is be executed on both clients.
SEH UTN Manager. Can only be configured by an administrator. Requirements The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client; see: The USB device is shown in the selection list; see: Proceed as follows: 1.
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Working with the SEH UTN Manager 4. Tick Activates the device automatically after the SEH UTN Manager program start. (Auto-Connect). 5. Click OK. The setting will be saved. Automatically disconnect the connection to a device after the time defined (Auto-Disconnect) This function allows you to automatically disconnect the connection to a USB device after the time defined.
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Working with the SEH UTN Manager 2. Windows: Select Program – Options from the menu bar. Mac: Select SEH UTN Manager – Preferences from the menu bar. The Options dialog appears. 3. Select the Automatisms tab. 4. In the Automatic Device Disconnect area, tick Status for the relevant UTN server.
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The script will be created automatically and can then be edited. Finally, the complete UTN Action will be created automatically by the SEH UTN Manager and saved by the user.
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Working with the SEH UTN Manager 4. Follow the instructions of the Wizard. A UTN Action will be created. The UTN Action can be run by double-clicking the file. Fig. 12: Create UTN Action dialog Tip 1 After the saving, shortcuts (Windows) respectively apps (Mac) can be moved to any location and renamed.
Do? ’Configuring Messages (only Windows at present)’ Displaying Status Information Requirements The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client; see: The USB device is shown in the selection list; see: Proceed as follows: 1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.
How to Manage Selection Lists for Several Participants What Are Selection The selection list is a central element of the SEH UTN Manager. It Lists? displays all embedded UTN servers as well as the connected USB devices and shows their status. The displayed USB devices can be connected to the client and can be used.
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Working with the SEH UTN Manager Global Selection List Fig. 13: Global Selection List Properties of the global selection list: • All users of a client use the same selection list. • The users can only access the devices listed in the selection list.
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Working with the SEH UTN Manager • The selection list can be edited by the administrator or by users with write access. • The users can access all devices listed in the selection list. (Provided that no security mechanisms have been specified via the myUTN Control Center.)
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’Providing Users with a Predefined Selection List’ ’Protecting the user-specific selection list’ Providing the Global Selection List to All Users Requirements The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client; see: Proceed as follows: 1. Start the SEH UTN Manager (as administrator).
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Working with the SEH UTN Manager 2. Windows: Select Program – Options from the menu bar. Mac: Select SEH UTN Manager – Preferences from the menu bar. The Options dialog appears. 3. Select the Selection List tab. 4. Tick User selection list.
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Protecting the user-specific selection list When using predefined user-specific selection lists we recommend protecting the selection list against modifications by the user. The selection list of a user is stored as 'SEH UTN Manager.ini' file in the following location: Windows:...
Security 6 Security A number of security mechanisms are available to ensure optimum security for the UTN server. This chapter describes how to make use of these security mechanisms. The following security mechanisms can be configured and activated according to your demands: What Information •...
Security How to Define the Encryption Level for SSL/TLS Connections The following connections on the UTN server can be encrypted via SSL/TLS: • Email: POP3 ( • Email: SMTP ( • Web access to the myUTN Control Center: HTTPS ( •...
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Security The following encryption levels can be selected: • Compatible: Cipher suites with an encryption of 40 to 256 bit will be used. • Low: Only cipher suites with a low encryption of 56 bit will be used. (Fast connection) •...
Security How to Control Access to the myUTN Control Center You can protect the administrative Web and SNMP access to the myUTN Control Center. What Do You Want ’Specifying the Permitted Web Connection Type’ to Do? ’Protecting the web access via password’ ’Granting/denying the web access via VLAN addresses (only myUTN-80 and myUTN-150)’...
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Security 4. Click Save & Restart to confirm. The setting will be saved. Protecting the web access via password You can use a password to protect the myUTN Control Center against unauthorized web access. If a password is set, only the start page of the myUTN Control Center can be visited and displayed.
Security Granting/denying the SNMP access via VLAN addresses (only myUTN-80 and myUTN-150) You can deny the administrative SNMP access to the myUTN Control Center via a VLAN address. Proceed as follows: 1. Start the myUTN Control Center. 2. Select SECURITY - Device access. 3.
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Security Test Mode The 'test mode' allows you to check the configured access protection. If the test mode is activated, access protection remains active until the UTN server is rebooted. After restarting, the protection is no longer effective. The 'test mode' option is activated by default. After a successful test, you must deactivate the test mode so that access protection remains permanently active.
To make the USB device available, the user must enter the key for the USB port on the client. This is done via the SEH UTN Manager. By changing the key in the myUTN Control Center the user can (once again) lose its permission to access the USB device.
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In order for a user to gain access to a USB device that is protected by means of the USB port key control, an appropriate key must be entered on the client via the SEH UTN Manager. Proceed as follows: 1.
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Security Specifying the Device Assignment on the USB Port To prevent manipulations by switching the USB devices on the UTN server, you can permanently assign USB devices to the USB ports. Proceed as follows: 1. Start the myUTN Control Center. 2.
Security How to Use Certificates Correctly The UTN server has its own certificate management. This section explains how certificates are used and when the use of certificates is recommended. What Are Certificates can be used in TCP/IP-based networks to encrypt data Certificates? and to authenticate communication partners.
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Security authority. The root certificate is stored on an authentication server in the network. • S/MIME certificates (*.pem file) are used to sign and encrypt the emails that are sent by the UTN server. The corresponding private key must be installed as an own certificate in the PKCS#12 format (as *.p12 file) in the intended email program (Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook, etc.).
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Security ’Saving the CA Certificate in the UTN Server’ ’Saving the Root Certificate in the UTN Server’ ’Saving the PKCS#12 Certificate in the UTN Server’ ’Saving S/MIME Certificates in the UTN Server (only myUTN-80 and later)’ ’Deleting Certificates’ Displaying Certificates Certificates installed on the UTN server and certificate requests can be displayed and viewed.
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Security Table 11: Parameters for the Creation of Certificates Parameters Description Common name Is used to clearly identify the certificate. It is advisable to use the IP address or the host name of the UTN server to allow a clear assignment of the certificate to the UTN server.
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Security certificate on the basis of the certificate request. The certificate must be in base64 format. If a certificate request has already been created on the UTN server, you must first delete the certificate request; see: Proceed as follows: 1. Start the myUTN Control Center. 2.
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Security 3. Click Requested certificate. 4. Click Browse. 5. Specify the CA certificate. 6. Click Install. The CA certificate will be saved in the UTN server. Saving the Root Certificate in the UTN Server The UTN server offers a number of authentication methods to verify its identity in a network.
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Security Requirements The certificate must be in base64 format. No certificate request may exist. To delete the certificate request; see: No CA certificate may be installed. To delete a CA certificate; see: Proceed as follows: 1. Start the myUTN Control Center. 2.
Security Deleting Certificates Proceed as follows: 1. Start the myUTN Control Center. 2. Select SECURITY - Certificates. 3. Select the certificate to be deleted via the icon . The certificate is displayed. 4. Click Delete. The certificate is deleted. How to Use Authentication Methods By means of an authentication, a network can be protected against unauthorized access.
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Security What Do You Want ’Configuring EAP-MD5’ to Do? ’Configuring EAP-TLS’ ’Configuring EAP-TTLS’ ’Configuring PEAP’ ’Configuring EAP-FAST’ Configuring EAP-MD5 Benefits and EAP-MD5 validates the identity of devices or users before they gain Purpose access to network resources. You can configure the UTN server for the EAP-MD5 network authentication.
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Security Configuring EAP-TLS Benefits and EAP-TLS (Transport Layer Security) validates the identity of devices Purpose or users before they gain access to network resources. You can configure the UTN server for the EAP-TLS network authentication. This makes sure that the UTN server gets access to protected networks.
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Security Proceed as follows: 1. Start the myUTN Control Center. 2. Select SECURITY – Authentication. 3. Select TLS from the Authentication method list. 4. Click Save & Restart to confirm. The settings are saved. Configuring EAP-TTLS Benefits and EAP-TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Security) validates the identity Purpose of devices or users before they gain access to network resources.
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Security 3. Select TTLS from the Authentication method list. 4. Enter the user name and the password that are used for the configuration of the UTN server on the RADIUS server. 5. Select the settings intended to secure the communication in the TLS channel.
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Security 3. Select PEAP from the Authentication method list. 4. Enter the user name and the password that are used for the configuration of the UTN server on the RADIUS server. 5. Select the settings intended to secure the communication in the TLS channel.
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Security • The manual delivery mechanism can be every mechanism that the administrator configures and considers to be safe for the network. • In the case of the automatic delivery, an encrypted channel is established in order to protect the UTN server authentication as well as the delivery of the PACs.
Security How to Encrypt Data Transfer You can encrypt the data transfer between the clients and the UTN server (and the connected USB devices). Only payload will be encrypted. Control and log data will be transmitted without encryption. Encrypted connection means that client and UTN server communicate via the UTN SSL port.
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Security The data between the clients and the USB device will be transferred in an encrypted way. The encrypted connection will be displayed client-side in the SEH UTN Manager under the device properties. Fig. 17: SEH UTN Manager - Encryption...
Maintenance 7 Maintenance Various maintenance activities can be carried out on the UTN server. This chapter contains information on securing and resetting the parameter values. You will also learn how to carry out a restart and a device update. What Information •...
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Maintenance Displaying Parameter Values Proceed as follows: 1. Start the myUTN Control Center. 2. Select MAINTENANCE - Parameter backup. 3. Click the icon The current parameter values are displayed. A detailed description of the parameters can be found in the ’Parameter List’...
Maintenance How to Reset the UTN Parameters to their Default Values It is possible to reset the UTN Server’s parameters to the default values (factory settings). All previously configured parameter values will be deleted in this process. Installed certificates will not be deleted.
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Maintenance Resetting Parameters via the InterCon-NetTool Proceed as follows: 1. Start the InterCon-NetTool. 2. Select the UTN server from the device list. 3. Select Actions – Default Settings from the menu bar. 4. Click Finish. The parameters are reset. Resetting the Parameters via the Reset Button LEDs, the reset button and various ports can be found on the UTN server.
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Maintenance [Phase 1] Reset [Phase 2] Restart Switch off the UTN server Switch off the UTN server (interrupt the power supply). (interrupt the power supply). Press and hold the reset Switch on the UTN server button. (establish the power supply). Switch on the UTN server (establish the power supply).
An update should be undertaken if function do not work properly Recommended? and if SEH Computertechnik GmbH has released a new software or firmware version with new functions or bug fixes. Check the installed software and firmware version on the UTN server.
Maintenance How to Restart the UTN Server The UTN server will automatically restart after changes to the parameters or after an update. If the UTN server is in an undefined state, it can also be manually restarted. What Do You Want ’Restarting the UTN Server via the myUTN Control Center’...
UTN server, and the index lists. What Information • ’Glossary’ Do You Need? • ’Parameter List’ • ’LED Display’ • ’SEH UTN Manager - Function Overview’ • ’Troubleshooting’ • ’Additional Tool 'utnm'’ • ’List of Figures’ • ’Index’ myUTN User Manual...
SEH UTN Manager The software tool SEH UTN Manager handles the access of the USB devices. The software is installed on all clients that are meant to access a USB device in the network. The SEH UTN Manager shows the availability of all USB devices in the network and establishes a connection between the client and the USB device.
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Manufacturer Device number The hardware address can be found on the housing, in the SEH UTN Manager or in the InterCon-NetTool. The use of separators within the hardware address depends on the platform. Note the following conventions when entering the...
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Appendix - Glossary Host Name The host name is an alias for an IP address. The host name uniquely identifies the UTN server in the network and makes it easier to remember. Gateway Using a gateway, you can address IP addresses from external networks.
Appendix - Parameter List Parameter List This chapter gives an overview of all available parameters of the UTN server. The parameter list gives details about the functions and values of the individual parameters. What Information • ’Parameter List - IPv4’ Do You Need? •...
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Appendix - Parameter List Table 12: Parameter List - IPv4 Parameters Value Default Description ip_addr valid IP address 169.254. Specifies the IP address of the [IP address] 0.0/16 UTN server. ip_mask valid IP address 255.255. Specifies the subnet mask of [Subnet mask] the UTN server.
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Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description ipv4vlan_snmp on/off Grants/denies the [VLAN access] administrative SNMP access to the myUTN Control Center via a VLAN address. Table 14: Parameter List – IPv6 Parameters Value Default Description ipv6 on/off Enables/disables the IPv6 [IPv6] functionality of the UTN server.
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Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description ipv6_auto on/off Enables/disables the [Automatic automatic assignment of the configuration] IPv6 address for the UTN server. Table 15: Parameter List - Bonjour Parameters Value Default Description bonjour on/off Enables/disables the Bonjour [Bonjour] service.
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Appendix - Parameter List Table 18: Parameter List - TCP port access Parameters Value Default Description protection on/off Enables/disables the locking [Port access of the selected ports. control] protection_test on/off Enables/disables the test [Test mode] mode. The test mode allows you to test the parameters set using the access control.
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Value Default Description utn_heartbeat 1–1800 This parameter can only be [1–4 characters; 0–9] used after consultation with the SEH support team. utn_accctrt_1 [---] Specifies methods for limiting the access and use of the utn_accctrt_8 USB port and the connected [Method] keyids USB device.
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= power on on = power off utn_postreset_1 on/off This parameter can only be used after consultation with utn_postreset_8 the SEH support team. Table 23: Parameter List - DNS Parameters Value Default Description on/off Enables/disables the name [DNS] resolution via a DNS server.
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Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description dns_secondary valid IP address 0.0.0.0 Defines the IP address of the [Secondary DNS secondary DNS server. server] The secondary DNS server is used if the primary DNS server is not available. Table 24: Parameter List - SNMP Parameters Value Default...
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Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description admin_pwd 8–64 characters administr Defines the password of the [Password] [a–z, A–Z, 0–9] ator SNMP user group 2. admin_rights --- [None] readwrite Defines the access rights of [Access rights] readonly the SNMP user group 2. readwrite admin_hash Specifies the hash algorithm...
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Appendix - Parameter List Table 27: Parameter List - Authentication Parameters Value Default Description auth_typ --- [None] ---- Defines the EAP [Authentication authentication method that is method] used by the UTN server to TTLS identify itself in the network. PEAP FAST auth_name max.
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Appendix - Parameter List Table 28: Parameter List - POP3 (only myUTN-80 and later) Parameters Value Default Description pop3 on/off Enables/disables the POP3 [POP3] functionality. pop3_srv max. 128 characters [blank] Defines a POP3 server via the [Server name] IP address or the host name. The host name can only be used if a DNS server was configured beforehand.
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Appendix - Parameter List Table 29: Parameter List - SMTP (only myUTN-80 and later) Parameters Value Default Description smtp_srv max. 128 characters [blank] Defines an SMTP server via [Server name] the IP address or the host name. The host name can only be used if a DNS server was configured beforehand.
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Appendix - Parameter List Table 30: Parameter List - Notification (only myUTN-80 and later) Parameters Value Default Description trapto_1 valid IP address 0.0.0.0 Defines the SNMP trap trapto_2 address of the recipient. [Address] trapcommu_1 max. 64 characters public Defines the SNMP trap trapcommu_2 [a–z, A–Z, 0–9] community of the recipient.
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Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description noti_pup_1 on/off Enables/disables the sending noti_pup_2 of emails when the UTN [Send email if server is restarted. UTN server is restarted] notistat_d al = daily Specifies the interval at which [Interval] su = Sunday a status email is sent.
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Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description wifi_channel 1–14 Defines the channel to which [Channel] (country-specific) the entire data communication will be transmitted. The channel (frequency range) should be changed if interferences emerge. Keep yourself informed about national provisions regarding the use of WLAN products and only use authorized channels.
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Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description wifi_wepkey1 The max. number of [blank] Defines the WEP keys. Four wifi_wepkey2 characters depends WEP keys are available. wifi_wepkey3 on the selected key You can enter the following wifi_wepkey4 type: characters: [Key 1-4] 64 ASCII = 5 - Hexadecimal = 0–9, a–f, A–F 64 HEX...
Appendix - LED Display LED Display The UTN server has LEDs. The LEDs of the UTN server provide information about its status. During the activation procedure, the behavior of the LEDs differs from this description. Action Color Description Link permanently on green There is a connection to the network.
Appendix - SEH UTN Manager - Function Overview SEH UTN Manager - Function Overview Functions in the SEH UTN Manager can be shown as inactive (grayed out) or not shown at all. This depends on the following factors: • Settings of the selection list mode (global list / user list) •...
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Appendix - SEH UTN Manager - Function Overview Table 32: SEH UTN Manager - Function Overview Windows Global User-Specific Selection List Selection List User User (rw) Admin User Admin (INI) (INI) Menu Selection List – Edit Selection List – Export Selection List –...
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Appendix - SEH UTN Manager - Function Overview Table 33: SEH UTN Manager - Function Overview Mac Global User-Specific Selection List Selection List User User (rw) Admin User Admin (INI) (INI) Menu Selection List – Edit Selection List – Export Selection List –...
This chapter describes some problems and their solutions. Problem • ’The UTN server signalizes the BIOS mode’ • ’Some functions in the SEH UTN Manager are hidden, enabled or appear dimmed’ • ’A connection to the UTN server cannot be established’...
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Appendix - Troubleshooting Fig. 18: InterCon-NetTool - UTN Server in BIOS Mode The software must be loaded on the UTN server so that the UTN server can switch from the BIOS mode to the normal mode. Proceed as follows: 1. Start the InterCon-NetTool. 2.
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A connection to the UTN server cannot be established A common port will be used for the data transfer between the UTN server and the SEH UTN Manager that is installed on the client. Possible Cause The port numbers are not identical.
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Appendix - Troubleshooting A connection to the myUTN Control Center cannot be established Eliminate possible error sources. First of all, check: - the cabling connections - the IP address of the UTN server 13 as well as - the proxy settings of your browser If you still cannot establish any connection, the following safety mechanisms might be the cause: The access is protected via SSL/TLS (HTTPS)
Benefits and When using utnm, it is not necessary to open and/or install the Purpose interface of the SEH UTN Manager (minimal version of the SEH UTN Manager 20). Frequently recurring command sequences (e.g. a device activation) can be automated by means of scripts. The execution of scripts can be done automatically (e.g.
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Note the following syntax: Commands Windows "<path utnm.exe>" /c "command string" [/<command>] The file 'utnm.exe' can be found in the program folder of the SEH UTN Manager. utnm -c "command string" [-<command>] The executable file 'utnm' can be found in the 'SEH UTN Manager.app'.
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Appendix - Additional Tool 'utnm' The following commands are supported: Command Description Runs a command. The command is specified in greater c "command string" detail by the command string. The following command strings can be used: • activate UTN server vendor ID product ID command "command [port number] Activates the connection to a USB device.
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Appendix - Additional Tool 'utnm' Command Description p port number or Uses an alternative USB port on the UTN server. port port number sp or Uses an alternative USB port on the UTN server with SSL encryption. ssl-port Specifies a USB port key. k USB port key In the course of the port key control a key is specified for the USB port via the myUTN Control Center so that the USB...
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"<path utnm.exe>" /c "activate UTN server vendor ID product ID [port number]" Results in: "C:\Program Files\SEH Computertechnik GmbH\SEH UTN Manager\ utnm.exe" /c "activate 192.168.0.140 0x0d7d 0x1400 4" utnm -c "activate UTN server vendor ID product ID [port number]" Results in: utnm -c "activate 10.168.1.167 0x058f 0x6387 3"...
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