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Digi PortServer TS 8 User Manual (120 pages)
One Series; PortServer TS Series
Brand:
Digi
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.83 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
About this Guide
9
Purpose
9
Audience
9
Scope
9
Other Documents in the Library
9
Quick Start Guide
9
Command Reference
9
Online Help for the Web UI (User Interface)
9
Digi Contact Information
10
Chapter 1 Introduction
11
Devices in the Digi One and Portserver TS Family
11
Digi One Family
11
Portserver TS Family
11
Setup Overview
13
Step 1: Plan
13
Step 2: Set up the Hardware
13
Step 3: Configure an IP Address
13
Step 4: Configure Ports
13
Step 5: Configure Other Features as Required
13
About Configuration Methods
14
Configure the Digi Device from an Attached Terminal
14
Configure the Digi Device from a Telnet Session
14
Configure the Digi Device from the Web Interface
14
Downloading a Configuration File
14
Accessing the Configuration from the Web Interface
15
Quick Reference for Configuring Features
15
Chapter 2 Configuring the IP Address
21
Options for Configuring the IP Address and Mask
21
Configuring the IP Address Using ARP-Ping
21
Configuring an IP Address Using DHCP and RARP
22
About DHCP and RARP
22
DHCP Option 12
22
DHCP Option 81 FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name)
22
Procedure
22
Accessing the Digi Device
23
Configuring Network and Serial Port Settings
25
Chapter 3 Configuring Network and Serial Port Settings
25
Assumptions
25
Network Settings
25
Advanced Network Settings
27
Configuring the Serial Ports
28
Port Profiles
30
Realport Port Profile
30
Console Management Port Profile
31
TCP Sockets Port Profile
32
UDP Sockets Port Profile
33
Serial Bridging Port Profile
34
Printer Port Profile
34
Using the LPD Protocol
35
Examples
35
Terminal Port Profile
36
Industrial Automation Port Profile
37
Configuring Industrial Automation with Modbus
38
Chat Mode Port Profile
39
Modem Port Profiles
40
Modem Emulation Port Profile
40
Modem Port Profile
41
Internal Modem Port Profile
42
Power Management Port Profile
43
Custom Port Profile
44
User Configuration
45
Common User Features
45
User Access Method
46
Changing or Updating User Passwords
47
Security Configuration
47
Enabling and Disabling Access to Network Services
47
Configure Security Settings
48
System Configuration
48
PPP Settings
49
Configure SNMP Settings
51
Configure MEI Settings
51
About Autoconnection
52
Configuring a Port for Autoconnection
52
Configuring a User for Autoconnection
52
Configuring Industrial Automation (IA)
53
Chapter 4 Configuring Industrial Automation (IA)
53
Key Terms in this Chapter
53
Industrial Automation Configuration Wizard
54
Industrial Automation Configuration Profiles
54
Industrial Automation Configuration Procedures
54
Serial Bridge Profile: Master and Slave Connected to Digi Ports
55
When to Use
55
Configuration Options
55
Locating Setup Information: Slave Side
56
Locating Setup Information: Master Side
56
Modbus Profile: Serial-Connected Slave
56
When to Use
56
Configuration Options
56
Locating Setup Information
56
Modbus Profile: Serial-Connected Master
57
When to Use
57
Configuration Options
57
Locating Setup Information
57
DF1 Profile: Serial-Connected Slave
58
When to Use
58
Configuration Options
58
Locating Setup Information
58
DF1 Profile: Serial-Connected Master
59
When to Use
59
Configuration Options
59
Locating Setup Information
59
Omron Family Profile: Serial-Connected Slave
60
When to Use
60
Configuration Options
60
Locating Setup Information
60
Omron Family Profile: Serial-Connected Master
61
When to Use
61
Configuration Options
61
Locating Setup Information
61
Other Serial Port Protocol Profile: Serial-Connected Slave
62
When to Use
62
Configuration Options
62
Locating Setup Information
62
Other Serial Port Protocol Profile: Serial-Connected Master
63
When to Use
63
Configuration Options
63
Locating Setup Information
63
Configuring a Serial-Connected Slave: Generic Procedure
64
When to Use
64
Procedure
64
Configuring a Serial-Connected Master: Generic Procedure
64
Configuring a Serial-Connected Master: TCP/UDP Sockets
65
When to Use
65
Procedure
65
Configuring a Serial-Connected Slave: Other IA Protocol
65
Configuring a Serial-Connected Master: Other IA Protocol
66
When to Use
66
Procedure
66
Setting up COM Port Redirection
67
When to Use
67
Setup Tasks: an Overview
67
Procedure: Configuring the Serial Port for Realport
68
Updating POST Code
68
Prerequisite
68
Procedure
68
Realport Decision Guide
69
Chapter 5 Configuring Wireless Devices
71
Configuration Considerations
71
Initial Configuration Using Ethernet
72
Configuring MEI Settings
75
Chapter 6 Configuring MEI Settings
75
About MEI Settings
75
Configure the MEI Switches
75
Set the Supported Baud Rate for Multi-Drop Support
76
Four-Wire Multi-Drop Network Scenarios
76
MEI Configuration for a Single Master
76
MEI Configuration for a Slave
76
Table for Pin Outs
77
Chapter 7 Configuring Embedded Modem
79
Embedded Modem
79
Installing the Portserver TS 1/3 M MEI
79
Configuring the Portserver TS 1/3 M MEI
80
Configuring Power over Serial Ports
81
Chapter 8 Configuring Power over Serial Ports
81
Serial Power Feature
81
Configuring RI Power
82
RI Power in
82
RI Power out
82
Configuring DTR Power
83
Power out
83
Serial Power Table
84
Chapter 9 Digi Remote Power Manager (Digi RPM)
85
Configuration Scenarios Using Digi RPM
86
Non-Serial Device Connected to Digi RPM
86
Serial Device Managed by a Portserver TS, but Powered by Digi RPM
87
Configurable from Web User Interface or Command Line
87
Process for Configuring and Managing Digi RPM
88
Connect the Digi RPM to the Portserver TS Device and Power up
88
Configure Digi RPM Settings
88
Configure Outlets
91
Manage Power Devices and Power Controllers
93
Manage Power Devices
93
Manage Power Controllers
94
Chapter 10 Configuring SNMP
97
About SNMP and the Digi Device Agent
97
Network Management Components
97
SNMP Management Agent
97
SNMP Traps
98
MIB Support
98
Message Support
98
Supported Traps
98
Configuration Procedure: Web Interface
98
Chapter 11 Configuration Management
99
Upgrading the Firmware
99
TFTP Upgrade Procedure
99
Backup/Restore Device Configuration Settings
100
Backup Device Configuration Settings to a File
100
Restore Device Configuration Settings from a File
100
Backup/Restore to and from a TFTP Server
100
Resetting Configuration to Factory Defaults
101
Reset Button Locations
101
Chapter 12 Latency Tuning
103
What Is Latency
103
Recommended Process for Latency Tuning
103
Best-Case Scenario
103
Step 1: Determine the Characteristics of Your Application
104
Step 2: Determine the Latency Budget and Type of Latency in Which You Are Interested
104
Step 3: Optimize the Physical Layer
104
Step 4: Optimize the Network and Transport Layers
105
Step 5: Optimize the Application Layer
106
Chapter 13 Reference and Certifications
107
Interpreting the Leds
107
Leds for Portserver TS 1/2/4-Port and Digi One Family Products
107
Leds for Portserver TS 8/16 Products
108
Device EIA 232/422/485 Switch Settings
108
RJ-45 Pinouts
109
Safety Statements
110
Portserver TS 8/16
110
Rack Mounting Installation (Portserver TS 16 Rack and DC Rack)
110
Portserver TS 1/3 M MEI
111
Specifications
112
Power Requirements
112
Physical Requirements
113
Digi One IA DB9 and Screw Terminal Pinouts
114
Portserver TS 1 M MEI and Portserver TS 3 M MEI
114
FCC Class a Statement
114
Digi One SP, Digi One IA, Digi One IAP, Portserver TS 8, Portserver TS 8 MEI, Portserver TS 16 MEI, Portserver TS 16 Rack DC
114
Regulatory Notices
115
Certifications
116
FCC Part 15 Class a (Digi One IA, Digi One IAP, Digi One SP, Portserver TS 8, Portserver TS 8 MEI, Portserver TS 16 MEI)
116
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) (FCC 15.105)
116
Labeling Requirements (FCC 15.19)
116
Modifications (FCC 15.21)
116
Cables (FCC 15.27)
116
ICES 003 Class B
117
MEI, Portserver TS 2/4 Wireless, Portserver TS 16)
117
Antennae (Wireless Only)
117
Maximum Permissible Exposure (Wireless Only)
117
Declaration of Conformity
118
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Digi PortServer TS 8 Configuration And Administration Manual (106 pages)
Brand:
Digi
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.87 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Introduction
7
Setup Overview
8
About this Guide
9
About Entering Commands on the Command Line
9
Supported Devices
9
Other Documents in the Library
10
About Configuration Methods
11
Configuration Prerequisites
12
Chapter 2 Configuring the IP Address
14
Options for Configuring the IP Address and Mask
14
Configuring the Ethernet Interface with DPA Remote
15
Configuring the Ethernet Interface with DPA-Remote
15
Configuring the IP Address Using Ping-ARP
16
Configuring the Ethernet Interface from the Command Line
17
Configuring an IP Address Using DHCP and RARP
17
Chapter 3 Configuring Ports for Realport
19
About Realport
20
Configuring Ports: Web Interface
21
Configuring Ports for Realport: Command Line
22
Example
22
Chapter 4 Configuring Ports for Printers
23
Configuration Considerations
24
Configuring Ports for Printers: Web Interface
25
Configuring Printer Connections: Command Line
25
Configuring a Port for Direct-Access Printing
27
Chapter 5 Configuring Ports for Terminals and Computers
29
About Computer Connections
29
Configuring Ports for Terminals: Web Interface
30
Configuring Ports for Terminals: Command Line
30
About Computer Connections
31
Chapter 6 Configuring Ports for Modems
33
Tips on Configuring a Modem
34
Configuring Ports for Modems: Web Interface
35
Configuring Ports for Incoming Modem Connections: Command Line
35
Configuring Ports for Outgoing/Bi-Directional Connections: Command Line
36
Chapter 7 Configuring PPP
37
Configuring PPP Connections: Web Interface
38
Configuring Inbound PPP Connections: Command Line
39
Configuring Outbound PPP Connections: Command Line
41
Chapter 8 Configuring IP Routing
44
Introduction to Routing
44
About RIP Routing Updates
45
Configuring Static Routes
47
Configuring Dynamic Routes Using RIP
48
Configuring Proxy ARP
49
Chapter 9 Configuring Autoconnection
52
About Autoconnection
52
Configuring a Port for Autoconnection: Web Interface
52
Configuring Autoconnection by Port: Command Line
52
Configuring a User for Autoconnection: Web Interface
53
Configuring a User for Autoconnection: Command Line
53
Chapter 10 Configuring Console Management
55
About Console Management
56
Configuring Console Management: Web Interface
56
Configuring Console Management: Command Line
56
Chapter 11 Configuring Security Features
60
Controlling Access to the Portserver TS 8/16 Configuration
60
Controlling Access to Inbound Ports
60
Controlling Access to Outbound Ports
61
Controlling Access to the Portserver TS 8/16 Command Line
61
Using RADIUS to Authenticate Users
62
Issuing User Passwords
65
Configuring SSH Version 2 for Secure Communication
66
Chapter 12 Configuring DNS
67
About the Domain Name System
67
About the Domain Name System
68
Configuration Procedures
69
Chapter 13 Configuring SNMP
71
About SNMP and the Portserver TS 8/16 Agent
72
Configuration Procedure: Web Interface
73
Configuration Procedure: Command Line
73
Chapter 14 Managing the os and Configuration
76
Upgrading the os (Firmware): Web Interface
76
Upgrading the os (Firmware): Command Line
77
Configuring Portserver TS 8/16 from a Remote Host
78
Resetting the Configuration to Defaults
80
Chapter 15 Configuring Users
81
Common User Features
81
About Configuring Users
82
Common User Features
82
Configuring a User: Web Interface
83
Configuring a User: Command Line Examples
84
Chapter 16 Configuration Examples
85
Terminal Server Configuration Without Realport
86
Terminal Server Configuration Using Autoconnection
87
Terminal Server Configuration Using Realport
88
Dial-In PPP Connection Using RADIUS
89
Chapter 17 Portserver TS 8/16 Troubleshooting
92
Symptom: Portserver TS 8/16 Does Not Boot
92
Symptom: Cannot Telnet to the Portserver TS 8/16
93
Symptom: Trouble Accessing a Port
94
Running Portserver TS 8/16 Hardware Diagnostics
94
Running Portserver TS 8/16 POST
95
Verifying TFTP on a UNIX System
96
Troubleshooting TFTP Problems
96
Resetting Portserver TS 8/16 Configuration to Defaults
97
Verifying the Portserver TS 8/16 IP Address
98
Checking for Duplicate IP Addresses
100
Pinging an IP Address
101
Verifying the Network Cabling
102
Verifying the Realport Process
103
Checking and Changing Port Configuration
105
Digi Contact Information
106
Digi PortServer TS 8 Specifications (2 pages)
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Brand:
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| Category:
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| Size: 0.74 MB
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