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Before using your VPort 2110, please pay close attention to the following items: After opening the VPort 2110 box, compare the contents of the box with the Package Checklist in Chapter 1. Notify your sales representative if any of the items is missing or damaged.
Setting up an Ethernet Environment..................2-2 Cable Connection ...................... 2-2 Powering on VPort 2110 Video Server ..............2-3 Assigning an IP Address to the VPort 2110 Video Server ............ 2-3 Working in a DHCP Server Networking Environment ..........2-3 Installing the VPort Installation Wizard..............2-3 Running the VPort Installation Wizard ..............
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Using Setup Wizard ....................4-2 System........................4-3 Security ........................4-4 Network........................4-5 Video......................... 4-8 COM port ........................ 4-10 Application......................4-12 Homepage layout..................... 4-15 View log file......................4-17 View parameters...................... 4-17 Factory default ......................4-17 System Configuration Via FTP................... 4-18 CONFIG.INI ......................4-18 System Configuration Via Telnet..................
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Chapter 6 Upgrading System Firmware..............6-1 Using the VPort Installation Wizard to Upgrade Firmware..........6-1 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ..................7-1 Power On Self Test (POST)....................7-2 Frequently Asked Questions....................7-2 Appendix A URL Commands of Video Server ............A-1 Page URL ..........................A-1 System Resource URL ......................
Introduction Chapter 1 VPort 2110 is a high-performance networking video server. In addition to meeting the basic needs of video feed, many advanced features are included to help you set up surveillance or web attraction applications. The state-of-the-art design strikes a good balance between stability, robustness, ease-of-use, and flexibility.
Introduction Overview VPort 2110 is a high-performance networking video server. With a powerful VLIW DSP core and fully optimized algorithm, it can compress and transmit high quality real-time video over a standard TCP/IP network. In addition to meeting the basic needs of video feed, many advanced features are included to help you set up surveillance or web attraction applications.
Software CD NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged. Product Features VPort 2110 products have the following features: Compact size, 1-ch MJPEG Video Server 1 BNC video input Stand-alone, with built-in web server for network interface...
Modem Dial-up Connection ATTENTION VPort 2110 Video Server does not support a dial-out function, so when using the Modem Dial-up connection, you will not be able to receive warning messages, such as snapshots triggered by VMD, DI events, or sequential mode.
Network and Status LEDs Each time the Video Server starts up, it will perform a Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to examine each hardware module. VPort 2110 Video Server has 3 LEDs: 1. NETWORK: detects the network’s Tx/Rx status 2. CONNECT: checks if the Video Server alive or not 3.
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Digital Input/Relay Output VPort 2110 Video Server provides one digital input and one relay output. The Digital Input’s “+” pin and “-” pin can be connected to an external sensor to monitor the voltage according to the programmed scripts in configuration (see the “Command Script for DI/DO &...
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual Introduction Reset Button A recessed RESET button is provided for restoring the system to the factory default settings. When the system fails to install properly, or operates abnormally, use the wrench included in the package to reset the system back to its original status. The procedure is as follows: Step 1: Stick the wrench into the hole to press down on the reset button, which is located about 1.5...
Getting Started Chapter 2 This chapter includes information about how to install a VPort 2110 Video Server. The following topics are covered: Before Getting Started Setting up an Ethernet Environment Cable Connection Running the IP Installer Program Powering on VPort 2110 Video Server...
Video Server. 00-02-xx-xx-xx-xx Cable Connection Before powering on the VPort 2110 Video Server: 1. Connect your camera’s video output to the BNC video input. 2. Connect VPort’s COM port with your camera’s COM port if you are using a PTZ Camera.
At this point, the network speed and video modulation type will be detected automatically. Assigning an IP Address to the VPort 2110 Video Server Working in a DHCP Server Networking Environment The VPort’s IP address is assigned by a DHCP server when the VPort is connected to a DHCP server network.
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual Getting Started 2. Click Next when prompted. 3. It may take several seconds to complete the installation. 4. Click Finish when the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears.
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Getting Started Running the VPort Installation Wizard 1. The VPort Installation Wizard will automatically search for VPort products connected to the same LAN as your computer. You can also click the Search button on the VPort Installation Wizard window to initiate a new search.
The Modem and Null Modem connections for VPort 2110 Video Server only support the dial-in function, which means that you can access the VPort 2110 Video Server, but VPort 2110 Video Server cannot send alarm messages to you automatically via the Modem and Null Modem...
Getting Started Cable Connection Null Modem Before powering on the VPort 2110 Video Server: 1. Connect your camera’s video output to the BNC video input. 2. Connect VPort’s COM port with your PC’s COM port. 3. Connect the power adaptor.
After all cables are correctly and firmly connected, turn on all peripheral devices, including cameras, sensors, and alarm devices. And then connect the VPort 2110 to the power supply. After being powered on, the VPort will automatically detect if an external modem is connected to the modem port.
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual Getting Started 3. Under the Manufacturers column, select (Standard Modem Types). A number of modem models will appear in the Models column. Select Standard 33600 bps Modem, and click on Next to continue. 4. Select the serial port that the included null modem cable is connected to, and click on Next to continue.
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(for null modem connection), and then click on Next to continue. 3. In modem mode, enter the phone number used to connect to your VPort 2110; in null modem mode, enter an arbitrary phone number, and then click on Next to continue.
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual Getting Started 4. Click on Finish to complete the installation of the new modem. The new connection will be displayed in the Dial-up Networking folder and will be used for modem or null modem connections. 5. Open the Dial-Up Networking window, and then click on the icon for the connection (My Connection) that was just installed to configure connection’s properties.
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual Getting Started 7. Click on Configure to modify the modem’s properties. Under Maximum speed, select 115200, and then click OK to continue. 8. Under the Server Types tab of my connection, checkmark the Enable software compression option under Advanced options, and checkmark the TCP/IP option under Allowed network protocols, as shown below.
The point-to-point connection allows users to connect to the VPort for surveillance purpose at any time. After the connection is successfully established, follow the instructions described in the next chapter, Accessing VPort 2110 Video Server for the First Time. 2-13...
Getting Started Mounting VPort 2110 Panel Mounting Users can mount the VPort 2110 Video Server directly to the wall using 2 screws that have diameter larger than 7 mm. DIN-Rail Mounting In addition, Moxa provides a 35 mm DIN-Rail mounting option for use in industrial environments.
Accessing VPort 2110 Video Server for Chapter 3 the First Time This chapter includes information about how to access VPort 2110 Video Server for the first time. The following topics are covered: Accessing VPort 2110 Video Server Opening Your Browser...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Accessing VPort 2110 Video Server Accessing VPort 2110 Video Server Opening Your Browser Open your browser, type the VPort’s IP address in the Address box, and then press Enter. Authentication After opening your browser and type the VPort’s IP address, a dialogue window will appear, asking you to enter the username and the password.
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Accessing VPort 2110 Video Server Functions Featured on the Main Page Image Mode and Text Mode Basic functions are displayed on the VPort’s main page. The first figure below shows image mode, which has a better visual effect. The second figure shows text mode, which provides a shorter download time.
Text Mode Logo and Host Name The default logo is Moxa’s logo, and the host name is VPort 2110 Video Server. For customized usage, the administrator can change the layout of the homepage from the Homepage Layout page. Video Quality Selection There are 5 options for video quality: Medium, Standard, Good, Detailed, and Excellent.
System Configuration. Relay Output Control VPort 2110 Video Server has 1 DI/DO for external devices, such as sensors and alarms. If external devices are attached to the digital output, administrators or permitted users can click on Open to short the Common and Normal Open pins of the digital output, or click on Close to short the Common and Normal Close pins of the digital output.
System Configuration Chapter 4 After installing the hardware, the next task required is to configure VPort 2110’s settings. There are 3 configuration methods: via web access, via FTP, and via Telnet. This chapter includes the following sections: System Configuration Via Web Access...
Chapter 6, URL Commands for advanced functions. There are 5 purposes for the system configuration: 1. Since VPort 2110 Video Server is a networked video server, administrators should run the “Setup wizard,” or at least configure “Security,” “Network,” and “Video.”...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration System Host name The host name will appear as the homepage title of the main page and over the video window on the main page. The maximum string length is 40 characters or 20 characters in double-byte-character systems, such as Chinese or Japanese systems.
I/O access or Camera control. Click on Add to insert the entry. The VPort 2110 Video Server has a total of 20 user accounts. Each user can be given independent access right of the external I/O access and camera control.
Demo VPort 2110 Video Server provides a demonstration mode to allow general access for demonstration purposes. To set up the demonstration mode, administrators must choose the services to be permitted. If administrators select the view option, users may use demo as the username to access the VPort.
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SMTP VPort 2110 Video Server not only plays the role of server, but also actively connects to outside servers to send alarm messages or snapshots. If the administrator has set up some applications in either event mode or sequential mode, the VPort will send out snapshots once these conditions occur.
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FTP. Note that if the Return email address is not set, the e-mail system will not work properly. FTP is the other means available for VPort 2110 Video Server to send out alarm messages and snapshots. To send the system log files described in the above paragraph via FTP, the SMTP server should be erased.
VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration ATTENTION Administrators should take note that the basic network settings, including IP address, subnet mask, default router, and DNS servers, should be set to factory defaults before switching the network interface from “Ethernet” to “modem” or from “modem” to “Ethernet.”...
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration Image Setting To adjust image settings for the best visual quality, click on Image Setting to open a motion picture window. Four fields need to be configured, including Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation. Each field has eleven levels, ranging from -5 to +5. While adjusting, administrators can click on preview to see if the settings are appropriate before clicking on Save.
Refer to Appendix B, Settings for Supported PTZ Cameras, to find out the PTZ cameras that MOXA VPort 2110 Video Server supports. If the attached PTZ camera is not supported by the VPort, administrators can select Custom Camera to enter the proprietary commands for pan, tilt, zoom, and focus control.
PTZ Cameras, for default settings of the supported PTZ cameras. Custom command VPort 2110 Video Server provides 5 custom commands in addition to the general pan, tilt, zoom, and preset functions. Administrators can click on Custom Command to configure, and refer to the manual enclosed with the attached PTZ camera to set up frequently-used functions.
Wizard, administrators can also make adjustments to the settings from this page. To set up the 4 applications that VPort 2110 Video Server provides, administrators must have a certain level of knowledge about the setting items listed in the Application web page. Below is the table that separates the setting items into 3 levels.
VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 □Sun □Mon □Tue □Wed □Thu □Fri □Sat □Weekly schedule snapshots begin at [hh:mm:ss] snapshots stop at [hh:mm:ss] □All the time □Enable the external except for the script file to exclude...
Event operation is for setting security applications. 1. Trigger Condition Show alert in image. VPort 2110 Video Server can show the event trigger condition in the video image on the homepage. If motion is detected (based on the motion settings), will appear on the upper-right corner of the image.
System Configuration Sequential Mode With this feature, VPort 2110 Video Server can upload snapshots periodically to an external E-mail or FTP server as a live video source. The interval can be set from a tenth of a second to several hours in Snapshot every □ tenth seconds. The external E-mail or FTP server must be set up in the Network configuration page.
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration Logo figure 1. Select the blank option to hide the logo figure, which appears in the upper-left corner of the homepage. 2. The “default” logo is the MOXA logo. 3. An external logo or image can be used by selecting the URL option, and typing the url for the image in the text input box.
View parameters Clicking on “View parameters” allows you to view all system parameters, which are listed by category. The content is the same as CONFIG.INI of VPort 2110 Video Server. Factory default This function is used to restore the Video Server to its factory default settings, so that any changes that were made previously will be lost.
System Configuration Via FTP CONFIG.INI FTP can be used to configure VPort 2110 Video Server much more quickly than configuring from web browser, particularly when configuring multiple Video Servers. To configure a Video Server via FTP, first download the parameter file, CONFIG.INI, customize each field, and then upload the file to the Video Server to install the new settings.
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration from 12 to –12 <user name> (0)root read-only string with maximum of 14 characters the rest are the same as above (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) <user password>...
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration [LAYOUT] <layout type> image mode or 0 for text mode <font color> 0-black, 1-white, 2-green, 3-maroon, 4- olive, 5-navy, 6-purple, 7-gray, 8-yellow, <background color> 9-lime, 10-aqua, 11-fuchsia, 12-silver, 13-red, 14-blue, 15-teal, <logo type> default image, or 0 for blank, or 2 from URL <background type>...
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration <mail return address> Video Server string with maximum of 80 characters <backup smtp mail server> IP address or domain name <backup mail recipient address> string with maximum of 80 characters <local ftp port> or 1024 to 65535 <ftp server>...
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration 1-Medium, 2-Standard, 3-Good, 4-Detailed ,5-Excellent <default size> between 5 and –5 <brightness> between 5 and –5 <contrast> between 5 and –5 <hue> between 5 and –5 <saturation> between 5 and –5 [SERIAL] <data bits>...
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration string with maximum of 60 characters [ALERT] <script file enabled> or YES to activate external script <motion detection channel enabled> or YES <snapshot channel enabled> or YES <series snapshot channel enabled> or YES <application mode>...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration System Configuration Via Telnet Telnet Commands Video Server has a Telnet daemon that allows administrators to access some seldom used functions. Using any general terminal program to connect to Video Server will prompt the user for a password.
VPort 2110 User’s Manual System Configuration Skip installation at next boot Typing “lock” will inform Video Server to lock the current network settings. You won’t need to go through the installation procedure the next time the Video Server boots up.
Advanced Applications Chapter 5 This chapter will introduce more advanced applications. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Capturing Up-to-date Still Images Getting snapshot via URL Getting snapshot via FTP Video Embedded in Customers’ Homepage Download Event-triggered Snapshots Getting triggered snapshots via URL Getting triggered snapshots via FTP Customizing Graphics in Homepage Command Script for DI/DO &...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Advanced Applications Capturing Up-to-date Still Images Getting snapshot via URL Administrators and users can use a specific URL to capture the current still image. http://<IP of Video Server>/cgi-bin/video.jpg[?<param>=<value>] Additional Parameters:param Value Description Quality Medium Standard Good...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Advanced Applications 192.168.0.201/cgi-bin/video1.jpg"); document.write("?cam=1&quality=3&size=2\">"); document.write("</OBJECT>"); } else { document.write("<img width=352 height=240"); document.write("src=\"http://192.168.0.201/cgi-bin/video.jpg?cam=1&quality=3&size=2\">"); //--> </script> </body> </html> Download Event-triggered Snapshots There are three video image files for the video channel of three stages: pre-alarm, the moment when triggered, and post-alarm. Only the snapshots captured by the last event are preserved.
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Advanced Applications Object File name Maximal size Logo logo.gif Logo and background share 8K bytes Background back.gif Logo and background share 8K bytes Link icon btn_text.gif 2K bytes Configuration btn_confi.gif 5K bytes Usage via FTP is illustrated below.
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Advanced Applications 1H=V1P15; When sensor input 2 is high, drive the camera mapped to video 1 to go to preset location 16. MA=UF+SA+N{video%a@%y%M%d%h%m%s}; If any motion is detected, upload snapshots. If an event is triggered at 19:05:30...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Advanced Applications Recalling camera position /cgi-bin/recall.cgi? cam=1&recall=<position> <position>: the text string of a location that is preset in system configuration. Refer to Camera preset configuration URL for preset function. Transparent Remote Serial Driver Video Server provides a highly customized control support for third-party serial interface devices (other than PTZ cameras).
Upgrading System Firmware Chapter 6 Using the VPort Installation Wizard to Upgrade Firmware 1. Open the VPort Installation Wizard, checkmark the box next to the server whose firmware you wish to upgrade, and then click the Upgrade button. 2. Type in the http port number of the video server whose firmware you wish to upgrade, type the administrator password in the space provided, and then click Retry.
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual Upgrading System Firmware 3. The program will detect the Video Server. Note that the Upgrade button is grayed out. Use the Locate the firmware to upgrade navigation tool in the bottom third of the window to locate the firmware file.
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6. When the upgrade process has finished, click Done to close the Update Progress window. ATTENTION Do not turn off the power supply of the VPort 2110 video server while the VPort Installation Wizard is upgrading the firmware. Doing so will cause the firmware upgrade to fail, and you will...
Troubleshooting Chapter 7 This chapter describes some problems that might occur during installation or operation, and provides the basic solutions to those problems. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Power On Self Test (POST) Frequently Asked Questions...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Troubleshouting Power On Self Test (POST) After the power has been turned on, Video Server will perform a self-diagnostic to detect any possible hardware defects. The status LEDs will blink during the POST, and will keep blinking until the POST completes successfully, or a fatal error is detected.
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual Troubleshouting Q: What if I forget my password? A: Every access to Video Server needs authentication. If you are not a permitted user, you may view the images or control the camera as long as the demo account is opened. The demo account user may use username as “demo”...
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual Troubleshouting Q: How many users are allowed to watch Video Server at the same time? A: To achieve the best effect, Video Server will allow a maximum of twenty users to connect at the same time. Excess users can get an auto-refreshed still image on homepage instead. It is recommended to build another web server to host a large quantity of users by retrieving images from Video Server periodically.
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual Troubleshouting Q: How will the stored images be processed if Video Server loses power? A: If a user has defined the snapshot interval, Video Server will capture images periodically as pre-alarm stage. Once the pre-defined condition is match, the pre-alarm images will be kept and the current images will be saved.
URL Commands of Video Server Appendix A Video Server can be easily integrated with existing websites or web control applications using convenient URLs. This section lists the commands in URL format corresponding to the basic functions of Video Server. Some RFC standards related to HTML may be a good reference for implementation of the customized homepage.
VPort 2110 User’s Manual URL Commands of Video Server demo option /setup/demo.html homepage layout option /setup/layout.html system log /setup/logfile.html system parameters /setup/parafile.html set factory default /setup/factory.html System Resource URL Some images are used on the homepage when the homepage layout is in image mode.
VPort 2110 User’s Manual URL Commands of Video Server Security Configuration URL URL: /cgi-bin/system.cgi Name Value Description rootpass <text string shorter than 15 change root password characters> username <text string shorter than 15 add new user characters> userpass <text string shorter than 15 new user's password characters>...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual URL Commands of Video Server 2Mbits/second use only 2Mbps of bandwidth http <number less than 65535> HTTP port smtp1 <domain name or IP address> primary SMTP server mailto1 <text string shorter than 80 mail recipient address characters>...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual URL Commands of Video Server Detailed higher resolution Excellent highest resolution mode Auto let Video Server detect video modulation NTSC set directly to NTSC type set directly to PAL type Image Quality Configuration URL URL: /cgi-bin/image.cgi...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual URL Commands of Video Server Lilin PIH-7x00 Ernitec Custom Camera third party PTZ camera Custom Camera Configuration URL URL: /cgi-bin/serialportsettings.cgi Name Value Description baud1 <integer> set baud rate of COM data1 <integer> set data bits of COM...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual URL Commands of Video Server com12 <text string shorter than 60 custom command 2 of COM characters> com13 <text string shorter than 60 custom command 3 of COM characters> com14 <text string shorter than 60 custom command 4 of COM characters>...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual URL Commands of Video Server <not required> set Thursday in weekly schedule <not required> set Friday in weekly schedule <not required> set Saturday in weekly schedule sbegin <hh:mm:ss> time to start in weekly schedule send <hh:mm:ss>...
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Settings of Supported PTZ Cameras Appendix B Since the COM port settings can be adjusted to other than the default settings, check the correct default settings for the attached camera. Camera model Baud rate Data bits Stop bit Parity bit Sony VISCA 9600 None...
Camera Control Cable Appendix C The included cable can be used to control motorized cameras of desktop types from Sony and Canon. The pin assignment is illustrated in the following chart. To control cameras of another brand, check the user’s manual of the motorized camera to see if the pin assignment of the control cable is appropriate.
Time Zone Table Appendix D The hour offsets for different time zones are shown below. You will need this information when setting the time zone in automatic date/time synchronization. GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from. (GMT-12:00) International Date Line West (GMT-11:00) Midway Island, Samoa (GMT-10:00) Hawaii...
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual Time Zone Table (GMT+02:00) Harare, Pretoria (GMT+02:00) Helsinki, Kyiv, Riga, Sofia, Tallinn, Vilnius (GMT+02:00) Jerusalem (GMT+03:00) Baghdad (GMT+03:00) Kuwait, Riyadh (GMT+03:00) Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd (GMT+03:00) Nairobi (GMT+03:30) Tehran (GMT+04:00) Abu Dhabi, Muscat (GMT+04:00) Baku, Tbilisi, Yerevan...
Technical Specifications Appendix E System LED Indicators CPU: Trimedia PNX1300 NETWORK: network link RAM: 16MB SDRAM CONNECT: system active ROM: 2MB FLASH ROM SERIAL: serial active Networking Dimensions Adjustable bandwidth limit 72.25 x 106 x 50 mm (W x D x H) Protocols Weight TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, Telnet, NTP, DNS...
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VPort 2110 User’s Manual Technical Specifications General I/O Viewing System Requirement 1 Digital input (max. 12VDC 50 mA) Internet Explorer 4.x or above, 1 Relay output (max. 24 VDC 1A, 125 VAC Netscape Navigator 4.x or above 0.5A)
Service Information Appendix F This appendix shows you how to contact Moxa for information about this and other products, and how to report problems. In this appendix, we cover the following topics. MOXA Internet Services Problem Report Form Product Return Procedure...
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Service Information MOXA Internet Services Customer satisfaction is our number one concern, and to ensure that customers receive the full benefit of our products, Moxa Internet Services has been set up to provide technical support, driver updates, product information, and user’s manual updates.
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Service Information Problem Report Form MOXA VPort 2110 Customer name: Company: Tel: Fax: Email: Date: 1. Moxa Product: VPort 2110 2. Serial Number: _________________ Problem Description: Please describe the symptoms of the problem as clearly as possible, including any error messages you see.
VPort 2110 User’s Manual Service Information Product 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). Include as much detail as possible for a shorter product repair time.