Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 900-653-R Lantronix
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Part Number 900-653-R Revision A September 2012 xDirect User Guide.
xDirect User Guide 2 Copyright & Trademark © 2012 Lantronix, Inc. All rights re served. No pa rt of the co ntents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in an y form or by any means without the written permissio n of Lantronix.
xDirect User Guide 3 T able of Content s Copyright & Tra demark ____________ __________ _____________ ______________ _____ 2 Warranty _______ _____________ _____________ _____________ ___________ .
Table of Contents xDirect User Guide 4 5: Configuration Using Web Mana ger 22 Accessing xDirect Using DeviceInstaller ____________ _____________ _______________ 22 Network Configuration __________ ___.
Table of Contents xDirect User Guide 5 7: Setup Mode: Server Configuration 39 Server Configur ation (Option 0) _____________ _____________ _____________ _______ 39 IP Address ________ _____________ __.
Table of Contents xDirect User Guide 6 9: Setup Mode: Advanc ed Settings 55 Expert Settings ( Option 5) __________ _____________ _____________ _____________ __ 55 TCP Keepalive Time In Seconds _______.
Table of Contents xDirect User Guide 7 Appendix A: Troubleshoot ing and Contact Info 67 LEDs __________ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______________ ____ 67 Status LED ____________ _______.
xDirect User Guide 8 List of Figures Figure 2-1 Serial Tun neling Example ______________________ ______________ ____________ 13 Figure 2-2 Direct TCP/IP or Redirector Co nfi guration __________ ______.
xDirect User Guide 9 List of T ables Table 4-1 xDirect Configuratio n in DeviceInstaller ________________________ _____________ __ 19 Table 7-2 BootP/DHCP/AutoIP option s ___ _____________ ___________.
xDirect User Guide 10 1: Using this Guide Purpose and Audience This guide provides the information nee ded to co nfigure, u se, and update the xDirect de vice server. It is for system adminis trators and those resp onsible for installing and maintaining the xDirect.
1: Using this Guide xDirect User Guide 11 Additional Document ation Visit the Lantronix Web site at www.lantronix.com/su pport/documentation for the latest documentation and the following additional docum entation. Document Description xDirect Quick Start Provides the steps for getting the xDirect up and running.
xDirect User Guide 12 2: Introduction xDirect is a sleek and compact Serial-to-Ethernet device server, providing qu ick and easy Ethernet connectivity to virtually any device or machine with a serial interface.
2: Introduction xDirect User Guide 13 HVAC Systems Medical Devices Oil and Gas Exploration Security Alarms and Access Control Devices Telecommunicatio ns Equipment Time/Attenda.
2: Introduction xDirect User Guide 14 Protocol Support The xDirect uses the Internet Protocol (IP) for network communications and the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to assure that no data is lo st or duplicated and that ever ything sent to the connection arriv es correctly at the tar get.
2: Introduction xDirect User Guide 15 Product Information Label The product information lab el on the unit contains the following information about the specific unit: Part Number Revision .
xDirect User Guide 16 3: Installation of xDirect This chapter describes how to install your xDirect and g et it up and runnin g in the shortest possible time. Package Content s Verify and inspect the contents of the xDirect pa ckage using the following list.
3: Installation of xDirect xDirect User Guide 17 4. For non-PoE xDirect un it, supply power to your unit using the power supply that was in cluded in the packaging . Note: The provided power supply is 5 VDC 1A. For all xDirect units po wer ca n also be supplied via pin 9 (+) and pin 5 (- ) on the DB9F co nnector (voltage ra nge = 5 VDC to 15 VDC).
xDirect User Guide 18 4: Using DeviceInstaller This chapter covers the steps for getting the x Direct device server on line and for viewing its current configuration. Note: DeviceInstaller is a free utility program provided by Lantronix that discov ers, configures, upgra des, and manages Lan tronix Device Servers.
4: Using DeviceInstaller xDirect User Guide 19 the Clear Status butto n to clear the wind ow so you can ping the device again. Note: If you do not receive “Reply ” messages, make sure the unit is attached to the network properly and the IP addr ess assign ed is valid for the particular network segment you are working with.
4: Using DeviceInstaller xDirect User Guide 20 Comments Configurable field. Information about th e xDirect. Double-click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to complete. Th is description or comment is not visible on other PC s or laptops using DeviceInstaller.
4: Using DeviceInstaller xDirect User Guide 21 Next Step Now that the xDirect unit has an IP address a nd other initial settings , you can configure it. 1. Double-clic k the unit in the list. Details about the unit display. 2. You have the following options: To configure the un it using a Web browser, c lick the Web Configuration tab.
xDirect User Guide 22 5: Configuration Using W eb Manager You must configure the unit so it can communicat e on a network with your serial device. For example, you must set the way the unit will respond to serial and network tra ffic , how it will handle serial packets, and when to start or clo se a connection.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 23 Figure 5-2 Lantro nix Web Manag er 8. Navigate between pages by clickin g links in the left pa ne of the Web M anager windo w.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 24 Network Configuration The unit’s network values display when you select Network from the main menu. The foll owing sections describe the configurable par a meters on the Network Setting s page.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 25 Note: Disabling BOOTP, DHCP, and AutoIP (all thre e checkboxes) is not advised as the only available IP assignment meth od will then be ARP or serial port. 4. When you are finished, click the OK button.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 26 Server Configuration The unit’s server value s display when you select Server from the main menu. The following sections describe the configurable parame ters on the Se rver Settings page. Figure 5-4 Server Settings To configure the xDirec t device server set ting s: 1.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 27 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings . TCP Keepalive (secs) TCP Keepal ive time defines how many seconds the unit waits durin g an inactive connectio n before checking its status.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 28 Host List Configuration The xDirect scrolls through the host list until it connec ts to a device listed in the host list table. After a successful conn ection, the unit st ops trying to connect to any othe rs.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 29 Channel 1 Configuration The Channel 1 configuration defines how the serial ports respond to network and serial communication . Serial Settings To configure the cha nne l’s serial settings : 1.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 30 Pack Control Flush Input Buffer (Serial to Netwo rk) Flush Output Buffer (Networ k to Serial) Baud Rate The unit and attached serial device, such as a modem, must agree on a speed or baud rate to use for the serial connection.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 31 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings . Connection Settings - TCP To configure a chann el’s TCP settings: 1. On the main menu, click Connection.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 32 Connect Mode: Active Co nnec tion Endpoint Configuration Common Options Password Requir ed Determines whether a password is required for an incoming passive connection. This field is not available when a password is set for Telnet mode.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 33 Disconnect Mode 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings . Connection Settings - UDP To configure a channel’s UDP s ettings: 1. On the main menu, click Connection .
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 34 Figure 5-8 UDP Connection Se ttings Connect Proto col Datagram Mode Endpoint Configuration 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings . Protocol Select UDP from the drop-down menu.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager xDirect User Guide 35 Apply Settings 1. To save and apply the configuration changes to the device ser ver, click the Apply Settings button. Note: Clicking OK on each page does not change t he config uration on the device.
xDirect User Guide 36 6: Configuration V ia T elnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) You must configure the unit so it can communicate on a n etwork with your serial device.
6: Configuration Via Telnet or Serial Port ( Set up Mode) xDirect User Guide 37 Password :---- Press Enter for Setup Mode 3. Enter User Name (user name is a dmin and cannot be ch anged). Pressing the Enter key aft er entry is not necessary. The Password field will appear.
6: Configuration Via Telnet or Serial Port ( Set up Mode) xDirect User Guide 38 TCP Re-transmission timeout: 500 ms Alternate MAC: disabled Ethernet connection type: auto-negotiate Change Setup: 0 Server 1 Channel 1 5 Expert 6 Security 7 Defaults 8 Exit without save 9 Save and exit Your choice? _ 6.
xDirect User Guide 39 7: Setup Mode: Server Configuration This chapter explains how to configure the network settings. Note: Current values display in parenthese s. Server Configuration (Option 0) The unit’s basic network parameters display when you select Server configu r at ion (option 0 ).
7: Setup Mode: Server Configuratio n xDirect User Guide 40 Set Gateway IP Address The gateway a ddress, or router, allows commu nication to other LAN segments. The ga teway address should be the IP address of the router co nnected to the same LAN segment as the unit.
7: Setup Mode: Server Configuratio n xDirect User Guide 41 Change T elnet Configuration Password Setting the Telnet co nfiguration pa ssword pr events unauthorized access to the setup menu through a Telnet connection to port 9999 or through web pages.
xDirect User Guide 42 8: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration This chapte r explains how to con figure the s erial port . Notes: Current values display in parenthesis. You must enter some values in hexadecim al notation. See Appendix E: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions .
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 43 I/F (Interface) Mode The Interface (I/F) Mode is a b it-coded byte e nter ed in hexa decimal notation.
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 44 Use the following table to select flow control options: Table 8-4 Flow Contr ol Options Port Number The setting repres ents the source port number in TC P connections. It is the number that identifies the channel for remote initiating connections.
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 45 Note: All bit positions in the table that are bl ank represen t “don’t care” bits for that particular opt ion , whic h can be set to either a 0 or 1 value .
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 46 b) Response c) Active Startup Table 8-7 Ma nual Connection Address Ex ample Character Response A single character is transmitted to the serial port when there is a change in connection state: C = connected, D = disconnected, N = host unreachable.
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 47 Host List Option (Hostlist) Figure 8-8 Host Li st Option (Hostlist) Baudrate (9600) ? I/F Mode (4C) ? Flow (00) ? Port No (10001) ? ConnectMode (25) ? Send ‘+++’ in Modem Mode (Y) ? Show IP addr after ‘RING’ (Y) ? Auto increment source port (N) ? Hostlist : 01.
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 48 SendChar 1 (00) SendChar 2 (00) To enable t he hostlist: 1. Enter a Connect Mode of 0x20 (2X), where X is any digit. The menu shows you a list of current entries already defined in the pr oduct.
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 49 Table 8-9 Mod e m Mo de Me s sa g es Received commands must begin with the two-ch aracter sequence AT and be terminated with a carriage return character.
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 50 The character string ATH is received, terminat ed with a carriage return. The unit re sponds affirmatively according to the selected echo/re sponse mode and drops the network connection. The seria l interface re verts to accepting command strings.
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 51 Disable or enable the xDirect's ability to show the IP address after RI NG in Modem Mode. The default is Y (Yes), to show the IP address. Auto Increment Source Port Auto increment source port (N) ? _ Y (Yes) auto increment the source port.
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 52 Table 8-11 Disconnect Mode Options (1) The T elnet Com Port Control feature is used in conj unction with Com Port Redirector. The xDirect sends the Te r m i n a l Ty p e upon an outgoing connection.
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 53 Pack Control The packing algorithm s define how and when pa ckets ar e sent to the network. The standa rd algorithm is optimize d for applications in which t he unit is used in a local envir onment, allowing for very small delays for single characters, whi le keeping the packet count low.
8: Setup Mode: Channe l Configuration xDirect User Guide 54 unit sends im mediately aft er re cognizing the transmit condition (sendchar or timeout). The default setting is 0 . Note: A transmission might occur if status information needs to be exchange d or an acknowledgment needs to be sen t.
xDirect User Guide 55 9: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings Expert Settings (Option 5) Note: You can change these settings using telnet or serial connections on ly, not on the Web Manager. Caution: Changing the expert set tings can drastically affect the per formance and access to the product.
9: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings xDirect User Guide 56 Increasing CPU cloc k speed consumes more power and ge nerates more he at. This reduces the maximum operating tem perature specificatio n.
9: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings xDirect User Guide 57 Caution: Disabling both Telnet Set up and Port 77FE will prevent users fr om accessing the setup menu fr om the network. Dis abling Port 77FE also disables the Web from configuring the dev ice. Select 6 to configure security settings.
9: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings xDirect User Guide 58 Disable TFTP Firmware Update This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables the use of TFTP to p erform network firmware upgrades. With this option, you can download firmware up grades over the ser ial port using DeviceInstaller’s Recover Fir m ware procedure.
9: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings xDirect User Guide 59 Change Keys (N) Y Enter Keys: **-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-** 1. When prompted to enable encryption, select Y . 2. When prompted, enter the encryption key length. The xDirect supports 128-, 192-, and 256-bit encryption key lengths.
9: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings xDirect User Guide 60 Channel 1 Configuration Defaults Expert Settings Defaults Security Se ttings Defaults Baudrat e 9 600 I/F Mode 4C (1 stop bi t, no par ity, 8 bi .
xDirect User Guide 61 10: Firmware Upgrades Obt aining Firmware You can obtain th e most up-to- date firmwar e and release notes for the unit from the Lantronix web site ( www.lantronix.com/support/downlo ads ) or by using anonymous FTP ( ftp.lantronix.
10: Firmware Upg rades xDirect User Guide 62 Figure 10-2 TFTP Wind ow After the firmware has been loaded and stored, wh ich takes appro ximately 8 seconds to complete, the unit pe rforms a power reset. Using TFTP: Command Line Interface To download new firmwa re f rom a co mputer: 1.
10: Firmware Upg rades xDirect User Guide 63 6. Click OK to download the file. 7. When prompted, reset the device. Status mess ages and a progress bar at the bottom of the screen show the progress of the file transfer. When th e file transfer completes, the messag e “ Successful, Click OK to Close ” displays.
xDirect User Guide 64 1 1: Monitor Mode Monitor Mode is a command-lin e interface used for diagnostic purp oses. There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally using the serial por t or remotely using the network. Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Por t To enter Monitor Mode locally: 1.
11: Monitor Mode xDirect User Guide 65 Monitor Mode Commands The following commands are availa ble in Monitor Mode. Many comman ds have an IP address as an optional parameter (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). If you en ter the IP address, the command is applie d to another unit with that IP addres s.
11: Monitor Mode xDirect User Guide 66 Note: Entering any o f the com mands liste d above ge nerates on e of the fo llowing command response codes: Table 11-3 Comma nd Response Codes co Set IP address, host bits, gateway, and DNS server IP Exampl e: co 192.
xDirect User Guide 67 Appendix A: T roubleshooting and Contact Info This chapter discusses how you can diagnose an d fix er rors quickly without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix. It he lps to connect a terminal to the serial port while di agnosing an error to view summary messages that may display.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Con tact Info xDirect User Guide 68 Serial LEDs Two serial LEDs on to p of the xDirect unit, dire ctly adjacent to the “X” Power/Status L ED, indicate transmit and .
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Con tact Info xDirect User Guide 69 When you Telnet to port 9999, the "Press Enter to go into Setup Mode" message displays. However, nothing happens when you press Enter , or your connection is closed. You did not press Enter quickly enough.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Con tact Info xDirect User Guide 70 When you try to enter the setup mo de on the device server using the serial port, you get no response. The issue is most likely something covered in the previous problem, or possibly, you have Caps Lock on.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Con tact Info xDirect User Guide 71 T echnical Support United States Phone: (800) 42 2-7044 Please check our online knowledge base or send a question to Technical Support at http:// www.lantronix.com/support . Europe, Middle East and Africa Phone: (33 ) 13-930- 4172 Email: eu_techsupp@lantronix.
xDirect User Guide 72 Appendix B: Connections and Pinouts The xDirect has a DB9F DCE connector, and an Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 interface. The xDirect can be powered via a mini USB-B jac k with a provided 5 VDC powe r supply, or Ethernet PoE (hardware optional), or DB9F pin 9 and 5.
Appendix B: Connections and Pinouts xDirect User Guide 73 Figure B-4 DB9F in RS485 (2-Wire) Mode (x Direct4 85 & PoE Models) Ethernet Connector Pinout s The xDirect supports 10/100 Mbps half or full duplex Ethe rnet through an RJ45 connector. F or PoE option, the xDirect is compliant as an IEEE 802.
Appendix B: Connections and Pinouts xDirect User Guide 74 Power Jack (Mini USB-B) The 5 VDC power supply includ ed with standard xD irect devices (and not included the xDir ect PoE model) connects to standar d xDirect units through a mini USB connector on th e side of the device.
xDirect User Guide 75 Appendix C: T echnical Specifications Table C-1 x Direct Technical Specifications Category Descriptio n CONTROLLER CPU Lantronix DSTni-EX enhanced 16 -bit x86 architecture, 48 MH.
Appendix C: Technical Specifica t ions xDirect User Guide 76 NETWORK INTERFACE 1 RJ45 Connector 10Base-T/100Base -TX Ethernet port Software selectable Ethernet speed 10/100 /Auto Software .
xDirect User Guide 77 Appendix D: Alternative W ays to Assign an IP Address Earlier chapters describe how to assign a static IP ad dress using DeviceInstaller, Web Manag er, and Setup Mode ( through a Tel net or serial connection). This section covers o t her methods for assigning an IP address over th e network.
Appendix D: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP Add ress xDirect User Guide 78 BOOTP Similar to DHCP, but for smaller networks. Automa tically assigns the IP address for a specific duration of time.
xDirect User Guide 79 Appendix E: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions Many of the unit's co nfigurat ion proc edures require you to assemble a seri es of options (represented as b its) into a comple te command (rep resented as a byte). The resulting binary value must be conv erted to a hexadecimal rep r esentation.
Appendix E: Binary to Hexade cimal Conversions xDirect User Guide 80 Figure E-2 Wind ows Scientific Calculato r 4. Click Hex. The hexade cimal value appears.
xDirect User Guide 81 Appendix F: Compliance Manufacturer’s Name & Address Lantronix, Inc. 167 Technology Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Tel: 800-526-8 766 Tel: 949-453-3 990 Fax: 949-450-7 249 Dec.
Appendix F: Compliance xDirect User Guide 82 RoHS Notice All Lantronix products in the following famili es are Chin a RoHS-compliant a nd free of the foll owing hazardous substances and elements: O: toxic or hazardous substance co ntained in all of the homogeneous mate rials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
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