ConnectPort™ X Family User’s Guide ConnectPort™ X Family: ConnectPort X2, ConnectPort X4, ConnectPort X8 e-mail: info@direktronik.
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Contents Contents Contents...........................................................................................................................................................3 About this guide............................................................................................................................................15 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................15 Audience.....
Contents HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) HyperText Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS) ................................. 34 Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)..................................................................... 34 Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) .......................................................................................... 34 Network Address Translation (NAT)/Port Forwarding...................................................
Contents Command-line interface (CLI)-based client connections....................................... 46 Modem emulation (pseudo-modem) client connections ........................................ 46 Configuration capabilities and interfaces .............................................................................................47 Configuration capabilities ..........................................................................................................47 Configuration interfaces .............
Contents By entering the Digi device’s IP address in a web browser ............................................ 69 By using the Digi Device Discovery utility..................................................................... 69 Install Digi Device Discovery utility ..................................................................... 69 Discover devices .................................................................................................... 70 Organization of the web interface................
Contents Using pinholes to manage the Digi device ............................................................. 96 Remote device management and IP pass-through.................................................. 97 Steps to configure IP pass-through......................................................................... 97 Virtual Private Network (VPN) settings ..........................................................................99 Uses for VPN-enabled Digi devices......................................
Contents Configure Mesh/ZigBee network settings ............................................................................... 130 Mesh network terms ............................................................................................ 130 ZigBee protocol terms.......................................................................................... 131 Mesh Network configuration settings............................................................................ 133 Basic radio settings...........
Contents Alarm destinations................................................................................................ 152 Enable and Disable Alarms ............................................................................................152 Configure system settings ........................................................................................................153 Device description information......................................................................................
Contents Verify device support of commands ........................................................................................ 166 Configuration through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) ......................................... 169 Configuration through Connectware Manager .................................................................................. 170 Configuring Mesh Networks and Nodes through Connectware Manager............................... 170 ZigBee Networks View ................
Contents Manage active system connections....................................................................... 189 Event logging .................................................................................................................190 Manage network services ...............................................................................................190 Manage DHCP server operation...........................................................................
Contents Administration from the web interface .............................................................................................. 210 File management ...................................................................................................................... 211 Uploading Files.............................................................................................................. 211 Delete files ...................................................................................
Contents Glossary .......................................................................................................................................................225 Index ............................................................................................................................................................
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About this guide About this guide Purpose This guide describes and shows how to provision, configure, monitor, and administer Digi devices. Audience This guide is intended for those responsible for setting up Digi devices. It assumes some familiarity with networking concepts and protocols. A glossary is provided with definitions for networking terms and features discussed in the content. Scope This guide focuses on configuration, monitoring, and administration of Digi devices.
Where to find more information Where to find more information In addition to this guide, find additional product and feature information in the these documents: General release documentation These documents are of interest to end users of Digi devices: Online help and tutorials in the web interface for the Digi device Quick Start Guides RealPort® Installation Guide Cellular 101 Tutorial Digi Connect Family Customization and Integration Guide Connectware Manager Getting Started Guide and Operator’s Guide R
About this guide Additional product information on www.digi.com In addition to the previous documents, product information is available on the Digi website, www.digi.com, including: Support Forums Knowledge Base Data sheets/product briefs Application/solution guides Digi contact information For more information about Digi products, or for customer service and technical support, contact Digi International.
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Introduction Introduction C H A P T E R 1 This chapter introduces Digi devices and their product families, types of connections and data paths in which Digi devices can be used, and the interface options available for configuring, monitoring, and administering Digi devices.
ConnectPort X Family products ConnectPort X Family products The ConnectPort X Family of products is intended to provide gateway functionality between various network technologies such as Ethernet, cellular, Wi-Fi, and Mesh (IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee).
Introduction Features This is an overview of key features in Digi devices. Software features are covered in more detail in the next three chapters. Hardware specifications and are covered in Chapter 5, "Specifications and certifications".
Features Quick reference for configuring features This guide primarily focuses on configuring, monitoring, and administering Digi devices from the web interface. This table provides a quick reference for configuring features and performing device tasks, and where to find the features and settings in the web interface and this guide. Click the page number in the Page column to jump to instructions on configuring or using the feature. Some features are configurable from the command line interface only.
Introduction Feature/task Path to feature in the web interface See page Autoconnection: automatically connect a user to a server or network device Configuration > Serial Ports > port > Profile Settings > TCP Sockets > Automatically establish TCP connections 139 Bisynchronous (BSC) communications (Available in Digi Connect WAN Sync only) Configuration > Applications > Bisync (BSC) Settings 168 Camera settings for ConnectPort X Family products Configuration > Camera 147 Manage serial port connect
Features Feature/task Path to feature in the web interface See page Ethernet settings Configuration > Network > Advanced Network Settings 118 Help on configuring features Help button on each page. Host name for a device Configuration > Network > Advanced Network Settings > Host Name 118 Industrial Automation (IA) Configuration > Serial Ports > Select Port Profile > Industrial Automation The Industrial Automation port profile should address most configuration scenarios.
Introduction Feature/task Path to feature in the web interface See page Mesh network: Mesh network configuration through web UI Configuration > Mesh Network 130 170 Mesh network configuration through Connectware Manager Mesh network monitoring/ management through web UI Administration > System Information > Mesh Network See also Connectware Manager’s Mesh Network view and detailed view of network nodes 193 Mesh network monitoring/ management through command line set mesh display mesh info zigbee
Features Feature/task Path to feature in the web interface See page Modem emulation Configuration > Serial Ports > Port Profile Settings > Modem Emulation See the Connect Family Command Reference for modem emulation commands.
Introduction Feature/task Path to feature in the web interface See page Configuration > Security 160 Basic serial port settings Configuration > Serial Ports > Basic Serial Settings 142 Advanced serial port settings Configuration > Serial Ports > Advanced Serial Settings 143 Port profiles: associate a serial port with a set of preconfigured port settings for a specific use Configuration > Serial Ports > Port Profile Settings 137 RCI over serial mode Configuration > Serial Ports > Advanced Ser
Features Feature/task Path to feature in the web interface See page Basic network and serial settings configurable through standard and Digi-specific Management Information Blocks (MIBs). More advanced settings must be set through the web or command-line user interfaces, and sending alarms as SNMP traps must be configured through the web interface, on the pages listed above.
Introduction Hardware features A summary of hardware features, including power-supply information, is in "Hardware specifications" on page 220. Network interface features A detailed list of network interface features is in Chapter 5, "Specifications and certifications". See also the data sheet for your Digi product. Configurable network services Access to network services can be enabled and disabled.
Features IP protocol support All Digi devices include a Robust on-board TCP/IP stack with a built-in web server. Supported protocols include, unless otherwise noted: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) Telnet Com Port Control Option (Telnet) including support of RFC 2217 (ability to control serial port through Telnet).
Introduction Serial data communication over TCP and UDP Digi devices support serial data communication over TCP and UDP. Key features include: Serial data communication over TCP, also known as autoconnect and tcpserial can automatically perform the following functions: – Establish bidirectional TCP connections, known as autoconnections, between the serial device and a server or other network device. Autoconnections can be made based on data and or serial hardware signals.
Features Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) can be used to automatically assign IP addresses, deliver TCP/IP stack configuration parameters such as the subnet mask and default router, and provide other configuration information. For further details, see "IP address assignment alternatives" on page 39.
Introduction Supported SNMP traps SNMP traps can be enabled or disabled. Supported SNMP traps include: Authentication failure Login Cold start Link up Alarms can be issued in the form of SNMP traps Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) are used to provide authentication and encryption for Digi Cellular Family products. For more information, see "Security features" on page 42.
Features HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) HyperText Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS) Digi devices provide web pages for configuration that can be secured by requiring a user login. Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) ICMP statistics can be displayed, including the number of messages received, bad messages received, and destination unreachable messages received.
Introduction Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) Passthrough Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) ESP Passthrough Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) and Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) are routing protocols that are used to route (tunnel) various types of information between networks. GRE applies to the encapsulation of IP datagrams tunnelled through the internet.
Features Mobile/Cellular protocols Protocols supported in the Digi Cellular Family include, unless otherwise noted: Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) Code-Division Multiple Access (CDMA) General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service (UMTS) (ConnectPort WAN VPN only) Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO, EVDO, or 1xEV-DO) (ConnectPort WAN VPN only) Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) The GSM protocol is a digital m
Introduction General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) GPRS is based on Global System for Mobile (GSM) communication. GPRS is a packetbased wireless communication service that transports data rates from 56 up to 114 Kbps and continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone and computer users. Higher data rates allow users more flexibility in the media they transmit.
Features the network. It will also make it possible to provide new services, such as alternative billing methods (pay-per-bit, pay-per-session, flat rate, asymmetric bandwidth, and others). The higher bandwidth of UMTS also promises new services, such as video conferencing.
Introduction IP address assignment alternatives There are several ways to assign an IP address to a Digi device: Static IP: Assign a specific IP address to a device, through the Digi Device Setup Wizard, the web interface, or the command-line interface. Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an Internet protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use TCP/IP.
Features RealPort software Digi devices use the patented RealPort COM/TTY port redirection for Microsoft Windows. RealPort software provides a virtual connection to serial devices, no matter where they reside on the network. The software is installed directly on the host PC and allows applications to talk to devices across a network as though the devices were directly attached to the host. Actually, the devices are connected to a Digi device somewhere on the network.
Introduction Alarms Digi devices can be configured to issue alarms, in the form of email message or SNMP traps, when certain device events occur. These events include certain data patterns being detected in the data stream, and cellular alarms for signal strength and amount of cellular traffic for a given period of time.
Features Security features Security-related features in Digi devices include: Secure access and authentication: – One password, one permission level. – Can issue passwords to device users. – Can selectively enable and disable network services such as ADDP, RealPort, Encrypted RealPort, HTTP/HTTPS, LPD, Remote Login, Remote Shell, SNMP, and Telnet. – Can control access to inbound ports. – Secure sites for configuration: HTML pages for configuration have appropriate security.
Introduction Configuration management Once a Digi device is configured and running, configuration-management tasks need to be periodically performed, such as: Upgrading firmware Copying configurations to and from a remote host Software and factory resets Rebooting the device Memory management File management For more information on these configuration-management tasks, see Chapter 4, "Administration tasks". Customization capabilities Several aspects of using Digi devices can be customized.
Supported connections and data paths in Digi devices Supported connections and data paths in Digi devices Digi devices allow for several kinds of connections and paths for data flow between the Digi device and other entities. These connections can be grouped into two main categories: Network services, in which a remote entity initiates a connection to a Digi device. Network/serial clients, in which a Digi device initiates a network connection or opens a serial port for communication.
Introduction Network services associated with serial ports in general Network service connections associated with serial ports in general include: RealPort: A single TCP connection manages (potentially) multiple serial ports. Modem emulation, also known as pseudo-modem (pool): A TCP connection to the “pool” port is interpreted as an incoming call to an available pseudo-modem in the “pool” of available port numbers.
Supported connections and data paths in Digi devices Network/serial clients A network/serial client connection is one in which a Digi device initiates a network connection or opens a serial port for communication.
Introduction Configuration capabilities and interfaces Following is an overview of the configuration capabilities and interfaces for Digi devices. Chapter 2, "Configure Digi devices" covers these capabilities and interfaces in more detail. Configuration capabilities Device configuration involves setting values and enabling features for such areas as: Network configuration: Specifying the device’s IP address and IP settings, network-service settings, and advanced network settings.
Configuration capabilities and interfaces Configuration interfaces Several interfaces are available for configuring Digi devices, including: The Digi Device Setup Wizard, which helps set up an IP address for the device and quickly configure features. The Digi Device Discovery Utility, which locates Digi devices on a network, and allows opening the web interface for the devices.
Introduction The Digi Device Setup wizard The Digi Device Setup Wizard is a wizard, for configuring Digi devices. It is provided on the CD shipped with each product. It assigns an IP address for the device, configures the device’s serial port parameters based on a selected configuration scenario called a port profile, and determines whether RealPort software needs to be installed. Digi Cellular Family products have a predefined IP address of 192.168.1.
Configuration capabilities and interfaces Disadvantages of the Digi Device Setup Wizard as an interface include: While the wizard is available in Microsoft Windows or UNIX platforms, it requires Microsoft Windows for full support, and the PC running Windows usually needs to be on same network segment as the Digi device. The Unix version of the Wizard does not include all the features of the Windows version.
Introduction Digi Device Discovery utility The Digi Device Discovery utility can be used to locate a Digi device and open its web interface. It uses the Advanced Digi Discovery Protocol (ADDP), a Digi Internationalproprietary protocol for discovering devices on networks, to discover the Digi devices on a network, and displays the discovered devices in a list, as shown below.
Configuration capabilities and interfaces Advantages of the Digi Device Discovery utility are: It quickly locates Digi devices and basic device information, such as the device’s address, firmware revision, and whether it has been configured. ADDP runs on any operating system capable of sending multicast IP packets to a network. ADDP sends out a User Datagram Protocol (UDP) multicast packet to all devices on the network.
Introduction The Web interface A web interface is provided as an easy way to configure and monitor Digi devices. Configurable features are grouped into several categories. These categories vary by product; examples include Network, Serial Port, Alarms, System, Remote Management, Security. Most of the configurable features are arranged by most basic settings on a page, with associated and advanced settings accessible from that page.
Configuration capabilities and interfaces Advantages of the web interface include Ease of use, including point-and-click functionality and wizards that make configuration quick and complete. Secure access to devices. No need for programming experience. Port profiles simplify the configuration process. A potential disadvantage of the web interface is that not all settings provided by the command-line interface are displayed.
Introduction Command-line interface Digi devices can be configured by issuing commands from the command line. The command-line interface allows communication directly without a graphical interface. For example, the following is a command issued from the command line to assign the IP address to the Ethernet interface: #> set network ip=192.168.1.1 Advantages of the command-line interface include: Flexibility.
Configuration capabilities and interfaces Connectware Manager interface Connectware Manager is an optional, centralized device and network management package. From the Connectware Manager interface, you can: Configure devices Remotely upgrade device firmware Remotely reboot devices Reset devices to factory defaults Backup/restore device configuration properties Import or export the device configuration properties.
Introduction Advantages of the Connectware Manager interface are: Allows multiple devices to be managed (configured and monitored) from one source. This multiple-device, network-view capability is particularly useful for Cellular and ConnectPort X products. The server can also be managed from same location. Logs and reports can be generated and reviewed. Summaries or totals can be linked back to the original devices for more thorough investigations.
Configuration capabilities and interfaces Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol for managing and monitoring network devices. The SNMP architecture enables a network administrator to manage nodes--servers, workstations, routers, switches, hubs, etc.--on an IP network; manage network performance, find and solve network problems, and plan for network growth. Digi Cellular Family products support SNMP Version 1.
Introduction Standard MIBs supported The standard MIBs supported in Digi Cellular Family devices are: MIB-II (RFC 1213) This is a MIB for managing a TCP/IP network. It is an update of the original MIB, now called MIB-I. MIB-II contains variable definitions that describe the most basic information needed to manage a TCP/IP network.
Monitoring capabilities and interfaces Monitoring capabilities and interfaces There are several capabilities and interfaces for monitoring Digi devices and managing their connections; these are covered in more detail in Chapter 3, "Monitor and manage Digi devices". Monitoring Digi devices includes such tasks as checking device status, checking runtime state, viewing serial port operations, and reviewing network statistics, and managing their connections.
Introduction System Information: – General device information – Serial port information: for each port, the port’s description, current profile, and current serial configuration. This is the same information displayed by choosing Serial Port Management. – Network statistics: statistics for IP, TCP, UDP, and ICMP Command-line interface Several commands can be issued from the command line to monitor devices.
Administration tasks Administration tasks Periodically, administrative tasks need to be performed on Digi devices, such as: Uploading and managing files Changing the password for logging onto the device Backing up and restoring the configuration Updating firmware Restoring the configuration to factory defaults Rebooting the module As with configuration and monitoring tasks, administration can be done from a number of interfaces, including the web interface, command line, and Connectware Manager.
Configure Digi devices C H A P T E R 2 This chapter describes how to configure a Digi device. It covers these topics: "Default IP address" on page 64, identifying the predefined static IP address for your Digi device. "Alternate methods for assigning an IP address" on page 64 "Configuration through the web interface" on page 68. "Configuration through the command line" on page 166. "Configuration through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)" on page 169.
Default IP address Default IP address ConnectPort X Family products ship with a a default static IP address for the Ethernet port of 192.168.1.1 and a a DHCP server enabled by default. Therefore, simply connecting a laptop computer to the Ethernet port of these products allows direct access to the web interface for configuration. Alternate methods for assigning an IP address There are several alternate ways to assign an IP address to a Digi device: Using the Digi Device Setup Wizard.
Configure Digi devices 4 The Digi Device Setup Wizard automatically starts. Select the appropriate platform and click Next. The Digi device discovery utility finds and lists all of the Digi devices on the network. 5 Locate the Digi device by its MAC address. 6 Select the Digi device and click Next. 7 Follow the instructions in the wizard to assign an IP address for the Digi device. Use the online help supplied with the wizard for information about values and selections on the wizard screens.
Alternate methods for assigning an IP address Configure an IP address from the command-line interface The set network command configures an IP address from the command line. Include the following parameters: ip=device ip: The IP address for the device. gateway=gateway: The network gateway IP address. submask=device submask: The device subnet mask. dhcp=off: Turns off use of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), so that the IP address assigned is permanent.
Configure Digi devices Test the IP address configuration Once the IP address is assigned, test the IP address configuration to be sure it works as configured. This procedure assumes that the Digi device has an IP address. 1 Access the command line of a PC or other networked device. 2 Issue the following command: ping ip-address where ip-address is the address assigned to the Digi device. For example: ping 192.168.2.
Configuration through the web interface Configuration through the web interface Configuring Digi devices through the web interface involves these tasks: Change the IP address, as needed. See page 74. Open the web interface. See page 69. Configure network communications. See page 75. Configure mobile (cellular) settings, including provisioning the Digi Cellular Family device, mobile service provider settings, mobile connection settings, and SureLink settings. See page 119. Configure Mesh network settings.
Configure Digi devices Open the web interface To open the web interface, either enter the Digi device’s URL in a web browser and log on to the device, if required, or use the Digi Device Discovery utility to locate it and open its web interface. By entering the Digi device’s IP address in a web browser 1 In the URL address bar of a web browser, enter the IP address of the device. 2 If security has not been enabled for the Digi device, the Home page of the web interface is displayed.
Configuration through the web interface Discover devices From the start menu, select Start > Programs > Digi Connect > Digi Device Discovery. The Digi Device Discovery application is displayed. Locate the device in the list of devices, and double-click it, or select the Digi device from the list and select Open web interface in the Device Tasks list. 4 70 Depending on whether a system administrator has configured password authentication for the device, a login may be required.
Configure Digi devices Organization of the web interface When web interface is opened, the Home page is displayed. Here is a home page for a ConnectPort X Family product.
Configuration through the web interface The Home page The left side of the Home page has a menu of choices that display pages for configuration, management, and administration tasks, and to log out of the web interface. This chapter focuses on the choices under Configuration and Application. For details on monitoring Digi devices and the choices under Management, see Chapter 3, "Monitor and manage Digi devices". For details on the tasks under Administration, see Chapter 4, "Administration tasks".
Configure Digi devices Application pages Depending on the Digi device, there may be an Application menu item for configuring various applications available for use in the device. Python: For loading and running custom programs authored in the Python programming language onto ConnectPort X Family devices. Apply and save changes The web interface runs locally on the device, which means that the interface always maintains and displays the latest settings in the Digi device.
Configuration through the web interface Change the IP address from the web interface, as needed Normally, IP addresses are assigned to Digi devices either through DHCP or the Digi Device Setup Wizard. This procedure assumes that the Digi device already has an IP address and you simply want to change it. 74 1 Open a web browser and enter the Digi device’s current IP address in the URL address bar. 2 If security is enabled for the Digi device, a login prompt is displayed.
Configure Digi devices Configure network communications The Network configuration pages include: IP Settings: For viewing IP address settings and changing as needed. See page 76. DHCP Server Settings: For configuring a DHCP server to allow other devices or hosts on this network to be assigned dynamic IP addresses. See page 77. Network Services Settings: Enable and disables access to various network services, such as ADDP, RealPort and Encrypted RealPort, Telnet, HTTP/ HTTPS, and other services.
Configuration through the web interface Alternatives for configuring network communications There are three ways a Digi devicecan be configured on the network. Using dynamic settings: All network settings will be assigned automatically by the network, using a protocol called DHCP. Contact your network administrator to find out if a DHCP server is available. Using static settings: All network settings are set manually and will not change. The IP address and Subnet Mask are mandatory.
Configure Digi devices DHCP server settings The DHCP server feature can be enabled in a Digi device to allow other devices or hosts on this network to be assigned dynamic IP addresses. This DHCP server supports a single subnetwork scope. For the DHCP server to operate, the Digi device must be configured to use a static IP address. For information on how to configure static IP settings, see "IP settings" on page 76. The Digi Connect WAN IA has different factory defaults for DHCP server.
Configuration through the web interface lease A lease is the length of time that the DHCP server specifies, during which a client host can use an assigned IP address. When the DHCP server grants a lease to a client, the lease is active. Before the lease expires, the client typically needs to renew its address lease assignment with the DHCP server. A lease becomes inactive when it expires or it is deleted at the server, or if the client actively releases the lease.
Configure Digi devices Addresses in the DHCP server settings The IP address and subnet mask of the DHCP server's scope are the static IP configuration settings for the Digi device itself. The default gateway (router) provided to a client with the lease information is the IP address of the Digi device. The DNS servers provided to a client with the lease information are the DNS server addresses configured in the Digi device.
Configuration through the web interface Check that an IP address is not in use before offering it: When a DHCP client requests a new IP address lease, before offering an IP address to that client, use “ping” to test whether that IP address is already in use by another host on the network but is unknown to the DHCP server. If an IP address is determined to be in use, it is marked as Unavailable for a period of time, and it will not be offered to any client while in this state.
Configure Digi devices Address Exclusions: A specific set of IP addresses to exclude from the scope. The DHCP server will not grant leases to clients for any IP address in the exclusion range. To add an exclusion, enter the starting and ending IP Addresses, check or clear the Enable checkbox, and then press the Add button. The Enable checkbox for the entry permits an exclusion to be disabled without actually removing the entry, then enabled again at a later time.
Configuration through the web interface Network services settings The Network Services page shows a set of common network services that are available for Digi devices, and the network port on which the service is running. Common network services can be enabled and disabled, and the TCP port on which the network service listens can be configured. Disabling services may be done for security purposes. That is, certain services can be disabled so the device runs only those services specifically needed.
Configure Digi devices Supported network services and their default network port numbers In Digi devices that have multiple serial ports, the network port number defaults for various services are set based on the following formula: base network port number + serial port number For example, the Telnet Passthrough service is set to network port 2001 for serial port 1, 2002 for serial port 2, 2003 for serial port 3, etc.
Configuration through the web interface The following table shows the network services, the services provided, and the default network port number for each service. Service Services provided Default network port number Device Discovery, also known as Advanced Digi Discovery Protocol (ADDP) Discovery of Digi devices on a network. Disabling this service disables use of the Digi Device Discovery utility to locate the device, either on its own or as part of running the Digi Device Setup Wizard.
Configure Digi devices Service Services provided Default network port number Secure Shell (SSH) Allows users secure access to log in to the Digi device and access the command-line interface. 22 Secure Shell (SSH) Passthrough Accessing a specific serial port set up for SSH. 2501 Secure Socket Service Authentication and encryption for Digi devices. 2601 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Managing and monitoring the Digi device.
Configuration through the web interface Service Services provided Default network port number Web Server, also known as HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) Access to web pages for configuration that can be secured by requiring a user login. HTTP and HTTPS, below, are also referred to as Web Server or Secure Web Server. These services control the use of the web interface. If HTTP and HTTPS are disabled, device users cannot use the web interface to configure, monitor, and administer the device.
Configure Digi devices Dynamic DNS update settings A Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service allows a user whose IP address is dynamically assigned to be located by a host or domain name. Before a DDNS service may be used, you must create an account with the DDNS service provider. The provider will give you account information such as username and password. You will use this account information to register your IP address and update it as it changes.
Configuration through the web interface DynDNS.org DDNS Service: You must create your account at DynDNS.org before you can successfully register the IP address of your Digi device with their service. Please familiarize yourself with their service options and requirements, in order to most effectively use this feature of your Digi device. This DDNS service supports only public IP addresses. If you have a private IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), your update requests will be rejected.
Configure Digi devices – Standard HTTP port 80 – Alternate HTTP port 8245 – Secure HTTPS port 443 Status and history information Following the settings are status and history information for the DDNS service. Most Recent DDNS Service Update Status: This section provides the status of the most recent attempt to update a DDNS service or server.
Configuration through the web interface IP filtering settings You can better restrict your device on the network by only allowing certain devices or networks to connect. This is better known as IP Filtering or Access Control Lists (ACL). By enabling IP filtering, you are telling the device to only accept connections from specific and known IP addresses or networks.
Configure Digi devices IP forwarding settings When a Digi device acts as a router and communicates on both a private and public network with different interfaces, it is sometimes necessary to forward certain connections to other devices. This is also known as Network Address Translation (NAT) or Port Forwarding. When an incoming connection is made to the device on the private network, the IP port is searched for in the table of port forwarding entries.
Configuration through the web interface Forward protocol connections from external networks to the following internal devices: Enables protocol forwarding to the specified internal devices. Currently, the only IP protocols for which protocol forwarding is supported are: – Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE, IP protocol 47) – Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP, IP protocol 50, tunnel mode only). These are routing protocols that are used to route (tunnel) various types of information between networks.
Configure Digi devices Socket tunnel settings A Socket Tunnel can be used to connect two network devices: one on the Digi device’s local network and the other on the remote network. This is especially useful for providing SSL data protection when the local devices do not support the SSL protocol. One of the endpoint devices is configured to initiate the socket tunnel. The tunnel is initiated when that device opens a TCP socket to the Digi device device on the configured port number.
Configuration through the web interface IP pass-through settings There are many application scenarios where a router is used to decide upon alternative routes using a primary and a secondary (or backup) interface. In many of these configurations, the router is required to use a public IP address as assigned by the network over which it is communicating.
Configure Digi devices If the third-party router’s WAN interface is attached to the Digi device’s Ethernet port, and the Digi device’s mobile interface receives the IP address 166.213.2.215, the router’s WAN port is assigned the same IP address 166.213.2.215. If the router is receiving the IP address dynamically; the DNS server addresses, subnet mask, and default gateway information will be filled in automatically.
Configuration through the web interface How IP pass-through affects network access to Digi devices When IP pass-through is enabled, the Digi device effectively disables all router and IP service functionality. Services that are disabled are: NAT Port Forwarding VPN DDNS updates Socket Tunnel Network Services configuration.
Configure Digi devices Connectware Manager and Digi SureLink ports are automatically set up as pinholes so that they continue to work with the Digi device. In addition, the Digi device uses a private address on the Ethernet interface strictly for use in configuration or local access. This allows a user on the local network to gain access to the web interface or a Telnet session in order to make configuration changes.
Configuration through the web interface The screen shot shows IP Pass-through configuration settings.
Configure Digi devices Virtual Private Network (VPN) settings Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are used to securely connect two private networks together so that devices may connect from one network to the other network using secure channels.VPN uses IP Security (IPSec) technology to protect the transferring of data over the Internet Protocol (IP). All Digi Cellular Family products except Digi Connect WAN support VPNs. The Digi device is responsible for handling the routing between networks.
Configuration through the web interface Example VPN configuration The diagram shows a Digi Connect WAN VPN used as a primary remote site router: Remote Site HQ 172.16 .5.0/2 4 IPSec ESP Private IP Tunnel 172.17.1.0/24 Digi Connect WAN VPN Cellular Data Network 166.123.99.99 VPN Appliance P WR WIC 0 CT C A / H0 WIC 0 AT C /C H 0 ET H AC T OK CT C A / H1 C T /C H 1 A COL Internet 172.16.5.1 209.123.123.123 172.17.1.
Configure Digi devices IP address requirements for VPN tunnels To establish an IPSec VPN tunnel, the IP address of the mobile interface must be publicly accessible. The IP address can be either static or dynamic depending upon the requirements of your VPN end point. The IP address, however, cannot be within a private range of addresses (for example, 10.0.0.0, 172.16.0.0 or 192.168.0.0).
Configuration through the web interface Using a console port The Digi device’s console port can be configured for Console Management to provide SSH or Telnet access. It can be cabled to the router or VPN appliance’s console port to provide true diverse out-of-band console access. Configure VPN settings This procedure shows how to configure the VPN connection from the web interface (Configuration > Network > Virtual Private Network (VPN) Settings).
Configure Digi devices 1 Assign a static IP address to the Ethernet port.Note that the default address for the Ethernet port is 192.168.1.1. The default gateway may change to an address such as 10.6.6.6, which is the mobile service provider’s default gateway. 2 Using a web browser, open the web interface for the Digi device using the IP address you assigned; for example, 172.17.1.1. 3 From the main menu, go to Configuration > Network > Virtual Private Network (VPN) Settings.
Configuration through the web interface 4 104 Click VPN Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Settings.
Configure Digi devices 5 In the Identity setting, specify how the VPN client and its security settings will be identified to the remote VPN endpoint. This value must match the value provided by the remote VPN endpoint. You can either specify an identity string or use the mobile IP address as the entity. – Use the following as the identity: Identity string: Identifies the VPN client with the remote VPN endpoint. The default is macaddress@digi.com.
Configuration through the web interface Aggressive Mode: Processes phase one negotiations with fewer exchanges than Main Mode. In the first exchange, almost everything is sent in the proposed Internet Key Exchange values including the Diffie-Hellman key, nonce to sign and verify, and the identity. The weakness of using Aggressive Mode compared to Main Mode is that negotiations exchange information before the secure channel is created.
Configure Digi devices 7 Specify the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Security Settings for the VPN connection. Internet Key Exchange (IKE) negotiates IPSec security associations (SA). The IPSec systems must authenticate themselves to each other and establish ISAKMP (IKE) shared keys. SAs are relationships between two or more entities or peers that describe how they will use security services to communicate securely. You can use either the default security policies or custom policies.
Configuration through the web interface 8 9 108 Click VPN Policy Settings to add, modify, or delete a VPN tunnel. VPN Tunnels define the actual tunnels between two private networks. The tunnels specify the information required to establish the secure channel, the routing between networks, and the security policies used to encrypt and authorize the data. You can create a maximum of two tunnels.If there are no VPN tunnels defined, the page looks like this: – To add a new VPN tunnel, click Add.
Configure Digi devices Manual-Keyed IPSec/ESP tunnels are established by manually specifying the tunnel and security settings. See page 112 for more information on these tunnels. ISAKMP tunnels are established by specifying list of security policies in order to negotiate a set of security settings from the remote VPN endpoint. Use ISAKMP whenever the remote gateway supports it. ISAKMP tunnels are usually easier to set up than a manually-keyed tunnel and are more secure.
Configuration through the web interface For example, to configure the ISAKMP VPN tunnel in the example configuration, you would choose ISAKMP and enter the pre-shared key (PSK) information and security policy.
Configure Digi devices When the VPN tunnel has been added to the configuration settings after you click Apply, the VPN Policy Settings page looks like this: 10 Configure the remote VPN concentrator with the same settings, remembering to reverse the peer endpoint and remote/local subnet settings. 11 To test the VPN connection, generate traffic from the remote subnet to the HQ subnet. For example, from 172.17.1.100, ping 172.16.5.1.
Configuration through the web interface Manual-keyed IPSEc/ESP VPN tunnel security settings Manual-keyed IPSec/ESP tunnels specify the tunnel and security settings manually. You must configure the settings to match those on the remote VPN server. These settings affect the network traffic between the local and remote peers specified on the settings Tunnel Network Traffic from the following Local Network and Tunnel Network Traffic to the following Remote Network.
Configure Digi devices There are two groups of manual-keyed settings, for incoming and outgoing traffic, which differ from each other, depending on the implementation of the remote VPN server. Incoming Traffic Security Settings: Incoming traffic is any traffic sent from a remote peer on the remote network of the remote VPN endpoint to a local peer on the local network. Outgoing Traffic Security Settings: Outgoing traffic is any traffic sent from a local peer to a remote peer.
Configuration through the web interface Enable Authentication Authentication algorithm Authentication key: The optional authentication algorithm and associated authentication key used to authorize access on the VPN tunnel. To specify authentication, check Enable Authentication and select the matching authentication algorithm. Enter the authentication key according to the authentication algorithm. You can specify either an ASCII value using alphanumerics or a hexadecimal value prefixed by 0x.
Configure Digi devices ISAKMP VPN tunnel security settings ISAKMP security settings include a pre-shared key and security policies for incoming and outgoing traffic. These settings must be set as specified by the remote VPN server. They affect the network traffic between the local and remote peers specified on the Tunnel Network Traffic from the following Local Network and Tunnel Network Traffic to the following Remote Network settings.
Configuration through the web interface Use the following pre-shared key to negotiate IKE security settings: The Pre-Shared Key (PSK) specifies the shared key used to secure the VPN tunnel. The key may be specified as an ASCII value using alpha-numeric characters or may be specified as a hexadecimal value prefixed by “0x”. The key may be specified as either a 128-bit key, 192-bit key, or 256-bit key.
Configure Digi devices VPN tunnel proposal configuration for ISAKMP tunnels The Proposal Configuration settings configure a set of security policies for ISAKMP tunnels. The settings define the set of encryption and authentication algorithms for incoming and outgoing traffic over the VPN tunnel. Proposals let you define multiple types of communications. A security policy can have multiple proposals.
Configuration through the web interface Advanced network settings The Advanced Network Settings are used to further define the network interface, including: Host name: The Host name to be placed in the DHCP Option 12 field. This is an optional setting which is only used when DHCP is enabled. Enable Auto IP address assignment: Whether Auto-IP address assignment is enabled or disabled. Ethernet Interface speed and duplex mode (Auto, Half-Duplex, or Full Duplex).
Configure Digi devices Configure mobile (cellular) settings The Mobile Settings pages configure how to connect to mobile (cellular) networks using the mobile connection, including the service provider, service plan, and connection settings used in connecting to the mobile network. If your Digi device has not already been provisioned for use in the mobile network, you can launch a wizard to provision it from these pages.
Configuration through the web interface Set mobile configuration settings to factory defaults The Set to Defaults button on the Mobile Configuration page sets all the mobile settings to factory defaults and sets the Service Provider selection back to deselected. Mobile service provider settings The Mobile Service Provider settings part of the screen identifies the service provider to use in connecting to the mobile network.
Configure Digi devices Provision a mobile device Mobile device provisioning is needed to properly configure the Digi device with the required configuration used to access the mobile network. The device must be provisioned before you will be able to create a data connection to the mobile network.The device only needs to be provisioned once. This type of provisioning applies only to Digi devices that have a CDMA cellular module.
Configuration through the web interface Automatic versus manual provisioning There are different types of provisioning methods depending upon your mobile provider. The Mobile Device Provisioning Wizard will provide the appropriate choices based on the mobile provider selected. Two main provisioning methods are: Automatic Provisioning: Typically, an automatic provisioning process called IOTA (IP-Based Over the Air) is used to provision the device.
Configure Digi devices 2 Select automatic or manual provisioning. The main difference between automatic and manual provisioning is that manual provisioning involves entering more information. You will have received all of this information from your mobile service provider during account setup. 3 Enter device provisioning information provided by your mobile service provider. If your mobile service provider is Verizon, this screen is not displayed.
Configuration through the web interface 4 Device provisioning in progress... 5 Provisioning complete. Upon successful completion of provisioning, a screen is displayed stating that the provisioning was successful.Click Finish. . 6 Click Apply on the Mobile Configuration page to complete the provisioning. Re-provision a Digi device Re-provisioning a Digi device simply consists of going through the Mobile Device Provisioning Wizard again.
Configure Digi devices Mobile connection settings Mobile connection settings configure how the mobile connection is established and maintained. Re-establish connection when no data is received for a period of time: Inactivity timeout: Whether the mobile connection will be disconnected and re-established after no data has been received over the link for the specified amount of time, in seconds. Digi SureLink™ settings The Mobile Connection Settings configure Digi SureLink™ settings for a Digi device.
Configuration through the web interface Hardware reset thresholds Hard reset the modem module after the following number of consecutive failed connections: Enables or disables a hard reset of the cellular modem module after the specified number of failed connection attempts.This value can be a number between 1 and 255. The default is 3.
Configure Digi devices Ping Test: Enables or disables the use of “ping” (ICMP) as a test to verify the integrity of the mobile connection. The test is successful if a valid ping reply is received in response to the ping request sent. The ping test actually sends up to three ping requests, at three second intervals, to test the link. When a valid reply is received, the test completes successfully and immediately.
Configuration through the web interface DNS Lookup Test: Enables or disables the use of a Domain Name Server (DNS) lookup as a test to verify the integrity of the mobile connection. The test is successful if a valid reply is received from a DNS server. Typically, this means the hostname is successfully “resolved” to an IP address by a DNS server.
Configure Digi devices Test only when idle: if no data is received for the above period of time: Specifies that the test repeat interval (above) is to be used as an idle period interval. That is, initiate the selected link integrity test only after no data has been received for the specified interval of time. This changes the behavior of the test in that the test interval varies according to the presence of other data received from the mobile connection.
Configuration through the web interface Configure Mesh/ZigBee network settings A Digi ConnectPort X gateway provides a gateway between an Internet Protocol (IP) network and a mesh network of various ZigBee wireless devices. Typically, these mesh devices are small sensors and controllers. On the Mesh network, the ConnectPort X gateway serves as the coordinator node. As the coordinator, it is responsible for establishing the operation channel and PAN ID for the entire mesh network.
Configure Digi devices router A router is a node that creates/maintains network information and uses this information to determine the best route for a data packet. A router must join a network before it can allow other routers and end devices to join to it. A router can participate in routing packets and is intended to be a mains-powered node.
Configuration through the web interface joining The process of a node becoming part of a ZigBee PAN. A node becomes part of a network by joining to a coordinator or a router (that has previously joined to the network). During the process of joining, the node that allowed joining (the parent) assigns a 16-bit address to the joining node (the child). network maximum depth The level of descendents from a coordinator. In a MaxStream PAN, the network maximum depth is 5.
Configure Digi devices Mesh Network configuration settings The Mesh Network Configuration settings (Configure > Mesh Network) displays a view of Mesh Network components, including the ConnectPort X gateway and any ZigBee nodes that have been discovered by the XBee module in the ConnectPort X gateway. For example: In the Network View of the Mesh Devices: The ZigBee radio module in the ConnectPort X gateway is listed as the coordinator. Any ZigBee nodes that are discovered are listed as routers.
Configuration through the web interface For example, clicking on the coordinator COORD-ABE displays the Mesh Network Configuration settings for the XBee radio module in the ConnectPort X gateway. The configuration settings include basic and advanced settings for the XBee radio module. The configuration settings displayed vary depending on the type of XBee radio installed in your Digi device. The radio settings will include some or all of the settings described in this section.
Configure Digi devices Basic radio settings PAN ID: Sets the PAN (Personal Area Network) ID, in hex. This is the preferred PAN ID for the mesh network. If the configured ID setting is FFFF, the Digi device will select a random PAN ID. Otherwise, the specified ID will be used. When a Router or End device searches for a Coordinator on the mesh network, it joins to a parent that has a matching PAN ID. If that device's configured ID setting is FFFF, the device will join a parent operating on any PAN ID.
Configuration through the web interface Advanced radio settings Transmit Power Level: Sets the power level at which the RF module transmits conducted power. Power Level Conducted Power in dBm Lowest (0) -10 to 10 dBm Low (1) -6 to 12 dBm Medium (2) -4 to 14 dBm High (3) -2 to 16 dBm Maximum (4) 1 - 18 dBm Allows Join Time: Determines how long a Coordinator or Router will allow other devices to join it. If set to 255, devices can join at anytime.
Configure Digi devices Configure serial ports Use the Serial Port Configuration page to establish a port profile for the serial port of the Digi device. The Serial Port Configuration page includes the currently selected port profile for the serial port, detailed configuration settings for the serial port, dependent on the port profile selected, and links to Basic Serial Settings and Advanced Serial Settings.
Configuration through the web interface RealPort profile The RealPort profile maps a COM or TTY port to a serial port. This profile configures a Digi device to create a virtual COM port on a PC, known as COM Port Redirection. The PC applications send data to this virtual COM port and RealPort sends the data across the network to the Digi device. Data is routed to the serial device connected to the Digi device’s serial port. The network is transparent to both the application and the serial device.
Configure Digi devices TCP Sockets profile The TCP Sockets profile allows serial devices to communicate over a TCP network. The TCP Server allows other network devices to initiate a TCP connection to the serial device attached to the serial port of the Digi device. Automatic TCP connections (autoconnection) The TCP Client allows the Digi device to automatically establish a TCP connection to an application or a network, known as autoconnection.
Configuration through the web interface TCP and UDP network port numbering conventions Digi devices use these conventions for TCP and UDP network port numbering. For this connection type... Use this Port Telnet to the serial port 2001 (TCP only) Raw connection to the serial port 2101(TCP and UDP) Ensure that the application or Digi device that initiates communication with the uses these network ports numbers.
Configure Digi devices Serial Bridge profile The Serial Bridge profile configures one side of a serial bridge. A serial bridge connects two serial devices over the network, each of which uses a Digi device, as if they were connected with a serial cable. The serial devices “think” they are communicating with each other across a serial cable using serial communication techniques. There is no need to reconfigure the server or the serial device. Neither is aware of the intervening network.
Configuration through the web interface Custom Profile The Custom port profile displays all serial-port settings, which can be changed as needed. Use the Custom profile only if the use of the serial port does not fit into any of the predefined port profiles, for example, if network connections involve a mix of TCP and UDP sockets. Basic serial settings After selecting a port profile, the profile settings are displayed. Choose the appropriate features for your environment.
Configure Digi devices Advanced serial settings The advanced serial settings allow you to further define the serial interface, including whether port buffering (also known as port logging), RTS Toggle, and RCI over Serial are enabled as general serial interface options. You can also define how specific aspects of TCP and UDP serial communications should operate, including timeouts and whether a socket ID is sent.
Configuration through the web interface TCP settings The TCP Settings are displayed only when the current serial port is configured with the TCP Sockets or the Custom Profile. The settings are as follows: Send Socket ID: Include an optional identifier string with the data sent over the network. The Socket ID can be 1 to 256 ASCII characters.
Configure Digi devices Send data only under any of the following conditions: Enable if it is required to set conditions on whether the Digi device sends the data read from the serial port to the TCP destination. Conditions include: – Send when data is present on the serial line: Send the data to the network destinations when a specific string of characters is detected in the serial data. Enter the string 1 to 4 characters in the Match String field.
Configuration through the web interface UDP settings The UDP Settings are displayed only when the current serial port is configured with the UDP Sockets or the Custom Profile. Send Socket ID: Include an optional identifier string with the data sent over the network. The Socket ID can be 1 to 256 ASCII characters.
Configure Digi devices Configure camera settings ConnectPort X Family products support connecting a WatchPort Camera to one of its USB host ports. One Digi WatchPort V2 USB camera is supported. Camera settings These settings configure the operation of the camera and handling of images captured by the camera. Enable Camera: Enables and disables camera. When disabled, all camera activity stops and all memory used will be freed. Resolution: The resolution level for images.
Configuration through the web interface Current Image: Displays a snapshot of the current camera image. Clicking on the image brings up a new window with the full size image (as configured above). If No Camera Available is displayed, either the camera is disabled (see above), no camera is attached to the device, or some other problem is causing the camera to not work correctly.
Configure Digi devices Configure alarms Use the Alarms page to configure device alarms or display current alarms settings. Device alarms are used to send email messages or SNMP traps when certain device events occur. These events include certain data patterns being detected in the data stream, and, for Digi Cellular Family products, alarms for signal strength and amount of cellular traffic for a given period of time.
Configuration through the web interface Alarm conditions The Alarm Conditions part of the Alarms page shows a list of all of the alarms. Up to 32 alarms can be configured for a Digi device, and they can be enabled and disabled individually. Alarm list The list of alarms displays the current status of each alarm.
Configure Digi devices Alarm conditions To configure an alarm, click on it. The configuration page for individual alarms has two sections: Alarm Conditions: For specifying the conditions on which the alarm is based, serial data pattern matching, signal strength (RSSI), or data usage. Alarm Destinations: For specifying how the alarm is sent, either as an email message or an SNMP trap, or both, and where the alarm is sent.
Configuration through the web interface Alarm destinations The Alarm Destination part of the page defines how alarm notifications are sent—either as an email message or an SNMP trap, or both—and where the alarm notification is sent. Send E-mail to the following recipients when alarm occurs: Select the checkbox to specify that the alarm should be sent as an email message. Then specify the following information: – To: The email address to which this alarm notification email message will be sent.
Configure Digi devices Configure system settings The System Configuration page configures system settings, including device description information, such as the device name, contact, and location, and whether SNMP is enabled or disabled and the SNMP traps that are enabled. Device description information A device description is a system description of the Digi device’s name, contact, and location.
Configuration through the web interface Destination IP: The IP address of the system to which traps are sent. In order to enable any of the traps, a non-zero value must be specified. For Digi devices that support alarms, this field is required in order for alarms to be sent in the form of SNMP traps. See "Configure alarms" on page 149. At the bottom of the page are checkboxes for the SNMP traps that can be used: authentication failure, login, cold start, and link up traps.
Configure Digi devices Connection settings The Connection settings configure how the Digi device connects to the Connectware Manager server. These settings include information about communication between client and server and the connection methods used by the various interfaces on the system. About client-initiated and server-initiated connections Digi devices can be configured to connect to and communicate with the Connectware Manager server through client-initiated or server-initiated connections.
Configuration through the web interface A server-initiated connection works the opposite way. The Connectware Manager server opens a TCP connection, and the Digi device must be listening for the connection to the Connectware Manager server to occur. An advantage of server-initiated connections is that you are not charged for sending the keep-alive bytes that are used in client-initiated connections.
Configure Digi devices Client initiated management connection settings Enable Remote Management and Configuration using a client initiated connection: Configures the connection to the Connectware Manager server to be initiated by the Connectware Manager client, that is, this Digi device. Server Hostname: The IP address or hostname of the Connectware Manager server.
Configuration through the web interface Advanced remote management settings The default settings for remote management usually work for most situations. These Advanced settings are used in advanced situations. They are used to configure the idle timeout for the connection between the Digi device and the Connectware Manager server, and the keep-alive settings of the various interfaces (TCP and HTTP for mobile and Ethernet network connections).
Configure Digi devices – Connection Method: The method for connecting to the Connectware Manager server. TCP: Connect using TCP. This is the default connection method, and is typically good enough for most connections. It is the most efficient method of connecting to the remote server in terms of speed and transmitted data bytes. Automatic: Automatically detect the connection method.
Configuration through the web interface Alarms and the Connectware Manager server All alarms can be sent to the Connectware Manager server for display and management from that interface. See "Configure alarms" on page 149. For more information on Connectware Manager The Connectware Manager Operator’s Guide provides detailed information on Connectware Manager features and tasks performed from the Connectware Manager console.
Configure Digi devices About user models and user permissions In Digi devices that have a one-user model: By default, there is no login prompt. The default name for user 1 is root. This user is also known as the administrative user. User 1 has permissions that enables it to do all commands. Permissions cannot be altered. Password authentication By default, there is no password authentication for Digi Cellular Family devices.
Configuration through the web interface Disable password authentication Password authentication can be disabled as needed. In the web interface: 1 On the Main menu, click Security. 2 On the Security Configuration page, check the Enable password authentication check box. 3 Click Apply. From the command line: Issue a newpass command with a zero-length password. Change the password for administrative user To increase security, change the password for the administrative user from its default.
Configure Digi devices Upload an SSH public key SSH can be configured to log into to servers without having to provide a password. This is called “public key authentication” and is more secure than using a normal password. You generate a public/private key using a program called ssh-keygen, and store a copy of the public key on the server(s) that you wish to use for authentication. When you attempt to log in, the server sends you a message encrypted with your public key.
Configuration through the web interface Configure applications Several Digi devices support additional configurable applications. For most devices, these applications are accessed from the main menu under Applications. Some devices have an Applications link under Configuration. Python ® program management ConnectPort X Family products support loading and running programs written in the Python programming language on ConnectPort X devices.
Configure Digi devices Python files The Python files page is for uploading Python programs to a Digi device, and managing the uploaded files. Upload Files: Click Browse to select a file to upload to the Digi device and then click Upload. Manage Files: Select any files to remove from the Digi device and click Delete. Auto-start settings The Auto-start settings page configures Python programs to execute when the Digi device boots. Up to four entries can be configured.
Configuration through the command line Configuration through the command line Configuring a Digi devicethrough the command-line interface consists of entering a series of commands to set values in the device. The Digi Connect Family Command Reference describes the commands used to configure, monitor, administer, and operate Digi devices. Access the command line To configure devices using commands, first access the command line.
Configure Digi devices Here are some examples of commands used to configure Digi devices. See the Introduction of the Digi Connect Family Command Reference for a complete list of features and tasks that can be configured and performed from the command line.
Configuration through the command line To configure: Point-to-Point (PPP) outbound connections set pppoutbound port buffering set buffer port profile for a serial port set profiles provisioning CDMA cellular modules display provisioning provision system-identifying information set system serial port options--general set serial serial TCP and serial UDP set tcpserial and set udpserial RealPort configuration options set realport router and Network Address Translation settings set nat RTS to
Configure Digi devices Configuration through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Configuring Digi devices through Simple Network Management protocol uses a subset of standard MIBs for network and serial configuration, plus several Digi enterprise MIBs for device identification and alarm handling. These MIBs are listed and described on page 59, and must be loaded into a network management station (NMS). The standard and Digi Enterprise MIBs allow for very basic network and serial configuration.
Configuration through Connectware Manager Configuration through Connectware Manager Configuring Mesh Networks and Nodes through Connectware Manager Connectware Manager has several views for configuring and managing Mesh networks: The Mesh Networks view Node view Using Connectware Manager to manage devices in Mesh networks provides several advantages: Can run remotely Gateway and PAN Management features Can view more devices and the entire network, rather than one device at a time Allows for caching of prev
Configure Digi devices ZigBee Networks View The Mesh Networks device management view of Connectware Manager allows for displaying devices within their ZigBee network, including their node ID, the network to which they belong, physical addresses, their role in the ZigBee network (coordinator, router, or end node), and their defined parent in the ZigBee network.
Configuration through Connectware Manager Node View From the ZigBee Networks view, more detailed views of devices can be accessed.
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Batch capabilities for configuring multiple devices Batch capabilities for configuring multiple devices For configuring many Digi devicesat a time, batch configuration capabilities for uploading configuration files are available through the Digi Connect Programmer. For details and command descriptions, see the Digi Connect Family Customization and Integration Guide.
Monitor and manage Digi devices C H A P T E R 3 The port, device, system, and network activities of Digi devicescan be monitored for from a variety of interfaces. Changes in data flow may indicate problems or activities that may require immediate attention. In addition, connections and network services can be managed. This chapter discusses monitoring and connection-management capabilities and tasks in Digi devices.
Monitoring capabilities in the web interface Monitoring capabilities in the web interface Several device monitoring and connection-management capabilities are available in the web interface including system information and statistics, and connection management information. Display system information The System Information pages display information about a Digi device, and are typically used by technical support to troubleshoot problems. To display these pages, go to Administration > System Information.
Monitor and manage Digi devices General system information The General page displays the following general system information about the Digi device, which can be useful in device monitoring and troubleshooting. Information on the General System Information page includes: Model The model of the Digi device. MAC Address A unique network identifier. All network devices are required to have their own unique MAC address. The MAC address is on a sticker on the Digi device.
Monitoring capabilities in the web interface Up Time The amount of time the Digi device has been running since it was last powered on or rebooted. Total/Used/Free Memory The amount of memory (RAM) available, currently in use, and currently not being used. Serial port information The Serial page of System Information lists the serial ports that are configured for the Digi device. Click on a port to view the detailed serial port information.
Monitor and manage Digi devices Configuration The Configuration section of serial port information includes the electrical interface (Port Type) and basic serial settings. Signals In the Signals section shows the serial port signals are green when asserted (on) and gray when not asserted (off). The meanings of the signals are: RTS Request To Send. CTS Clear To Send. DTR Data Terminal Ready. DSR Data Set Ready. DCD Data Carrier Detected. OFC Output Flow Control.
Monitoring capabilities in the web interface Serial statistics The Serial statistics section of serial port information includes data counters and error tracking that will help determine the quality of data that is being sent or received. If the error counters are accumulating, there may be a problem in the Digi device. Total Data In Total number of data bytes received. Total Data Out Total number of data bytes transmitted.
Monitor and manage Digi devices Network statistics Network statistics are detailed statistics about network and protocol activity that may aid in troubleshooting network communication problems. Statistics displayed are those gathered since the unit was last rebooted. If an error counter accumulates at an unexpected rate for that type of counter, there may be a problem in the Digi device. Ethernet Connection Statistics Speed Ethernet link speed: 10 or 100 Mbps.
Monitoring capabilities in the web interface IP Statistics Datagrams Received Datagrams Forwarded Number of datagrams received or forwarded. Forwarding Displays whether forwarding is enabled or disabled. No Routes Number of outgoing datagrams for which no route to the destination IP could be found. Routing Discards Number of outgoing datagrams which have been discarded. Default Time-To-Live Number of routers an IP packet can pass through before being discarded.
Monitor and manage Digi devices Established Resets Number of established connections that have been reset. UDP statistics Datagrams Received Datagrams Sent Number of datagrams received or sent. Bad Datagrams Received Number of bad datagrams that were received. This number does not include the value contained by No Ports. No Ports Number of received datagrams that were discarded because the specified port was invalid. ICMP statistics Messages Received Number of messages received.
Monitoring capabilities in the web interface Mobile information and statistics The Mobile information and statistics page displays detailed mobile statistics that may aid in troubleshooting network communication problems with your mobile network. The statistics displayed depend on whether your mobile service provider is GSM- or CDMA-based.
Monitor and manage Digi devices Mobile Statistics Mobile statistics include the interface status, bytes received and sent, baud rate, modem resets, and inactivity timer. IP Address The IP address of the PPP connection provided by the mobile service. Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address The IP addresses of the DNS nameservers. Name lookups are performed using the nameserver specified on “dns1” first, and if that fails, the nameserver specified on “dns2” is used.
Monitoring capabilities in the web interface Mobile Information IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI), a unique 15-digit number which designates the subscriber. This ID is the subscriber's code to access the cellular network, and is used by the network for provisioning and to admit the device/user to its provisioned services. Phone Number The phone number used to call the modem module. Two numbers are displayed: the Mobile Directory Number (MDN) and the Mobile Identification Number (MIN).
Monitor and manage Digi devices SureLink statistics Digi SureLink™ provides an “always-on” mobile network connection to ensure that a Digi device is in a state where it can connect to the network. The statistics displayed for Digi SureLink pertain to the periodic tests, known as Link Integrity Monitoring tests, that are run over the established PPP connection to ensure that end-to-end communication is possible.
Monitoring capabilities in the web interface total failures The total number of times a configured test was attempted but failed since the Digi device was booted. total link down requests The number of times the SureLink feature has failed consecutively the configured number of failures and, as a result, requested that PPP shut down and restart its connection. This statistic counts such occurrences during the current device boot.
Monitor and manage Digi devices Manage connections and services The Management menu is for viewing and managing connections and services for the Digi device. Manage serial ports Management > Serial Ports provides an overview of the serial ports and their connections. Clicking Connections displays the active connections for that serial port. The view can be refreshed to see any new serial-port connections list, and connections can be disconnected as needed.
Monitoring capabilities in the web interface Event logging Information on this feature to be provided in a forthcoming release. Manage network services Management > Network Services displays information about active network services. Currently, the only network-service management task possible from this page is managing the DHCP server. Manage DHCP server operation DHCP server management operations include: View DHCP server status. Start/stop/restart the DHCP server. View and manage current DHCP leases.
Monitor and manage Digi devices View and manage current DHCP leases The DHCP server maintains a current list of its leases, reservations and unavailable addresses. The displayed lease list may contain entries that report a variety of status descriptions. The Lease Status types are identified and described below. Even after a lease has expired or is released by a DHCP client, the associated IP address is not immediately returned to the available address pool.
Monitoring capabilities in the web interface Lease status types Descriptions of Lease Status values that are displayed in the lease list follow, including how long a lease table entry will remain in each state. Note that after a lease is deleted, the associated IP address is returned to the available address pool. Assigned (active) A lease is currently assigned and active for the given client. The client may renew the lease, in which case the lease remains in this state.
Monitor and manage Digi devices Released A lease was previously assigned to the given client, but that client has proactively released it. A lease in this state will remain for a 1 hour grace period, after which it is deleted. If the same client requests an IP address before the lease is deleted, it will be given the same IP address previously served to it. Unavailable Address A lease was offered to a client, but that client actively declined to use the IP address.
Monitoring capabilities in the web interface Manage Mesh networks from the web interface To display information about Mesh networks and devices within them, select Administration > System Information > Mesh Network. The Mesh Network page is displayed.
Monitor and manage Digi devices Gateway device details This part of the display shows information about the ConnectPort X gateway and its role as a gateway device in the Mesh network. It shows the current PAN ID, Channel, and address in use for the Mesh network. Network view of the Mesh devices This part of the display shows the ConnectPort X gateway and any devices that have joined the Mesh network. Click the Discover Mesh Devices button to refresh the list of devices that have joined the mesh network.
Monitoring capabilities in the web interface Python Application ZigBee Socket Error Counts This section includes error counters that are specific to ZigBee Sockets implemented using a Python application. These values will help determine the quality of data that is being sent or received. Refer to the Troubleshooting information in your User Guide for further help. Transmit I/O Errors The total number of transmitted frames which could not be transmitted due to an I/ O error.
Monitor and manage Digi devices Mesh device state pages Clicking a device in the Network View of the Mesh Devices displays the Mesh Device State page for the selected Mesh device. This page is used to view more detailed Mesh information on the state of the Mesh node. The parameters displayed vary based on the capabilities supported by the Mesh node's radio module.
Monitoring capabilities from the command line Monitoring capabilities from the command line There are several commands for monitoring Digi devices and managing their connections. For complete descriptions of these commands, see the Digi Connect Family Command Reference.
Monitor and manage Digi devices info The info command displays statistical information about a device over time. The statistics displayed are those gathered since the tables containing the statistics were last cleared. The info command keywords displays the following types of statistics: Device statistics. info device displays such details as product, MAC address, boot, POST, and firmware versions, memory usage, utilization, and uptime. Ethernet statistics.
Monitoring capabilities from the command line set alarm The set alarm command displays current alarm settings, including the conditions which trigger alarms, and how the alarms are sent, either as an email message, an SNMP trap, or both. The alarms can be reconfigured as needed. set buffer and display buffers These commands can be used to display port-buffering-related information. set buffer configures buffering parameters on a port and displays the current port buffer configuration.
Monitor and manage Digi devices Commands for managing connections and sessions close: Closes active sessions that were opened by connect, rlogin, and telnet commands. connect: Makes a connection, or establishes a connection, with a serial port. dhcp: Manages DHCP server operation. exit and quit: These commands terminate a currently active session. vpn: Manages Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections. who and kill: The who command displays a global list of connections.
Monitoring capabilities from the command line Commands for managing Mesh networks and nodes Several commands are used to configure Mesh networks and display information and statistics about the devices in the Mesh network: set mesh, display mesh, and info zigbee_sockets. set mesh The set mesh command configures Mesh network settings for a ConnectPort X gateway. Also displays current configuration parameters on the gateway Mesh node or of remote nodes in the mesh (specified by the address option).
Monitor and manage Digi devices packet_timeout=0-255 {Packetization timeout, chars} dio0_config=0-5 {AD0/DIO0 configuration} dio1_config=0-5 {AD1/DIO1 configuration} dio2_config=0-5 {AD2/DIO2 configuration} dio3_config=0-5 {AD3/DIO3 configuration} dio4_config=0-5 {DIO4 configuration} dio5_config=0-5 {DIO5 configuration} dio6_config=0-1 {DIO6 configuration} dio7_config=0-7 {DIO7 configuration} pwm0_config=0-5 {PWM0 configuration} dio11_config=0-5 {DIO11 configuration} dio12_config=0-5
Monitoring capabilities from the command line display mesh The display mesh command refreshes the display of Mesh network devices, and displays specific information about Mesh network devices. Command syntax is: display mesh [options...] options: refresh {Discover network devices} address=device address {Specify device to display} For example, here are two display mesh commands. The first one displays the Mesh network device list. The second displays information about one of the routers in the list.
Monitor and manage Digi devices #> display mesh address=00:0d:6f:00:00:06:89:31! Status of device: 00:0d:6f:00:00:06:89:31! channel : 18 net_addr : 0x8e3e association : 0x0 firmware_version : 0x1220 hardware_version : 0x1901 supply_voltage : 3289 (mvolts) info zigbee_sockets The info zigbee_sockets command displays statistics from the ConnectPort X gateway’s perspective of what is happening on the ZigBee network.
Monitoring capabilities from Connectware Manager Monitoring capabilities from Connectware Manager Digi devices can be monitored and managed from Connectware Manager.
Monitor and manage Digi devices Monitor/manage Mesh networks from Connectware Manager Digi’s Connectware Manager provides remote network management of all connected hardware, including devices on the ZigBee network. In contrast to the one-user-to-one device model of other Digi device interfaces, Connectware Manager deploys a one-userto-many-devices interface model.
Monitoring Capabilities from SNMP Monitoring Capabilities from SNMP Device monitoring capabilities from SNMP include, among other things: Network statistics, defined in RFC 1213, MIB-II Port statistics, defined in RFCs 1316 and 1317 Device information, defined in Digi enterprise MIB DIGI-DEVICE-INFO.mib For more information on the statistics available through the standard RFCs listed above, refer to the RFCs available on the IETF web site (www.ietf.org).
Administration tasks Administration tasks C H A P T E R 4 This chapter discusses the administration tasks that need to be performed on Digi devices periodically, such as file management, changing the password used for logging onto the device, backing up and restoring device configurations, updating firmware and Boot/ POST code, restoring the device configuration to factory defaults, and rebooting the device.
Administration from the web interface Administration from the web interface The Administration section of the web interface main menu provides the following choices: File Management: For uploading and managing files, such as custom web pages, applet files, and initialization files. See "File management" on page 211. Python Program File Management: For uploading custom programs in the Python programming language to Digi devices and configuring the programs to execute automatically at startup.
Administration tasks File management The File Management page of the web interface uploads custom files to a Digi device, such as the files for a custom applet, or a custom image file of your company logo. Custom applets allow the flexibility to alter the interface either by adding a different company logo, changing colors, or moving information to different locations. If custom applets or the sample Java applet is not used, using this feature is not necessary.
Administration from the web interface X.509 Certificate/Key Management The X.509 Certificate/Key Management pages are for loading and managing X.509 certificates and public/private host key pairs that are public key infrastructure (PKI) based security. There are several pages for managing several certificate databases: The Certificate Authority (CA) database is used to load certificate authority digital certificates.
Administration tasks Backup/restore device configurations Once a Digi device is configured, backing up the configuration settings is recommended in case problems occur later, firmware is upgraded, or hardware is added. If multiple devices need to be configured, the backup/restore feature can be used as a convenience, where the first device’s configuration settings is backed u to a file, then the file is loaded onto the other devices.
Administration from the web interface Update firmware and Boot/POST Code The firmware and/or boot/POST code for a Digi device can be updated from a file on a PC or through TFTP.The recommended method is to download the firmware to a local hard drive. TFTP is supported for those using UNIX systems. Both the firmware and the boot/ POST code are updated using the same set of steps. The Digi device automatically determines the type of image being uploaded.
Administration tasks Restore a device configuration to factory defaults Restoring a Digi device to its factory default settings clears all current configuration settings except the IP address settings and host key settings. In addition, any files that were loaded into the device through the File Management page such as custom-interface files and applet files are retained. See "File management" on page 211 for information on loading and deleting files.
Administration from the web interface Using the Reset button If the Digi device cannot be accessed from the web interface, the configuration can be restored to factory defaults by using the Reset button. 1 Power off the Digi device by unplugging the power supply. 2 Press the Reset button gently (shown in the illustration below) with a nonconducive, small diameter tool (such as wood or plastic) with a blunt end (NOT SHARP or the button could be damaged) to hold down the Reset button.
Administration tasks Display system information System information displays the model, MAC address, firmware version, boot version, and POST version of the Digi device. It also displays memory available: total, used, and free, and tracks CPU percent utilization and the uptime. From the web interface menu, select Administration > System Information. Select General, Serial or Network for the appropriate information. For descriptions of the information displayed on these screens, see page 176.
Administration from the command-line interface Administration from the command-line interface Administrative tasks for Digi devices can also be performed from the command line. Here are several device-administration tasks and the commands used to perform them. See the Digi Connect Family Command Reference for more complete command descriptions.
Specifications and certifications Specifications and certifications C H A P T E R 5 This chapter provides hardware specifications, additional feature detail, and regulatory statements and certifications for Digi devices.
Hardware specifications Hardware specifications ConnectPort X8 specifications Specification Environmental Power requirements Value Ambient temperature -30 to 60C (-22 to 140F) Relative humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Storage and transport temperature -40 to 85C (-40 to 185F) Altitude 3657.6 meters (12000 feet) Serial Port Protection (ESD) Serial Port Protection (ESD): +15 kV human body model External 100-240V Input frequency 50-60 Hz Input current protection 1.
Specifications and certifications Regulatory information and certifications Safety standards The ConnectPort X8 gateway device complies with the standards cited in this section. FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interface (RFI) (FCC 15.105) The ConnectPort X8 gateway device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B, of the FCC rules.
Regulatory information and certifications enclosed module FCC ID. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: MCQ-50M1358/ IC: 1846A-50M1358”. Modifications (FCC 15.21) Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Digi may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Specifications and certifications Personal computers and peripherals The product listed above has been tested at an External Test Laboratory certified per FCC rules and has been found to meet the FCC, Part 15, Class B, Emission Limits. Documentation is on file and available from the Digi International Homologation Department.
Important Safety Information Important Safety Information To avoid contact with electrical current: Never install electrical wiring during an electrical storm. Never install an Ethernet connection in wet locations unless that connector is specifically designed for wet locations. Use caution when installing or modifying Ethernet lines. Use a screwdriver and other tools with insulated handles. Wear safety glasses or goggles.
Glossary •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 802.11 The IEEE standard for wireless Local Area Networks. It uses three different physical layers, 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g. access control list See IP filtering. ADDP See Advanced Device Discovery Protocol. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) A protocol for mapping an Internet Protocol address (IP address) to a physical machine address that is recognized in the local network.
(DHCP) server. But if the DHCP server is unavailable or nonexistent, Auto-IP will assign the device an IP. If DHCP is enabled or responds later or you use ADDP, both will override the Auto-IP address previously assigned. Also referred to as Auto-IP. CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) protocols are used in wireless communications. CDMA is a form of multiplexing, which allows numerous signals to occupy a single transmission channel, optimizing the use of available bandwidth.
CTS Clear to Send. device server A one- or two-port intelligent network device that converts serial data into network data. DHCP See Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Digi Device Setup Wizard A wizard for configuring Digi devices that is provided on the CD shipped with each device. The Digi Device Setup Wizard is available in Microsoft Windows or UNIX platforms.
Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) A routing protocol used to route (tunnel) various types of information between networks. See also ESP Passthrough. encryption The conversion of data into a form, called a ciphertext, that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people. Decryption is the process of converting encrypted data back into its original form, so it can be understood. Encryption/decryption is especially important in wireless communications.
factory defaults The default configuration values that are set in a device at the factory. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) A standard Internet protocol that specifies the simplest way to exchange files between computers on the Internet. FTP See File Transfer Protocol.
HTTP See HyperText Transfer Protocol. HTTPS See HyperText Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer. HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) An application protocol in the TCP/IP suite that defines the rules for transferring files (text, graphic images, sound, video, and other multimedia files) on the World Wide web (WWW). HyperText Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS) A secure message-oriented communications protocol designed for use in conjunction with HTTP.
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) provides a way for an Internet computer to report its multicast group membership to adjacent routers. Multicasting allows one computer on the Internet to send content to multiple other computers that have identified themselves as interested in receiving the originating computer's content.
Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol (ISAKMP) A protocol that defines procedures and packet formats to establish, negotiate, modify and delete Security Associations (SAs). SAs contain all the information required for execution of various network security services, such as the IP layer services (such as header authentication and payload encapsulation), transport or application layer services, or self-protection of negotiation traffic.
modem emulation A serial port configuration where the port acts as a modem. The Digi device emulates modem responses to a serial device and seamlessly sends and receives data over an Ethernet network instead of a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The advantage for a user is the ability to retain legacy software applications without modification and use a less expensive Ethernet network in place of public telephone lines. Also known as pseudo-modem or pmodem.
the BIOS issues an error message which may be text on the display screen and/or a series of coded beeps, depending on the nature of the problem. provisioning The process of configuring a mobile (cellular) device with the required configuration used to access the mobile network. RealPort RealPort is patented Digi software for COM port redirection. RealPort makes it possible to establish a connection between the host and networked serial devices by creating a local COM or TTY port on the host.
– Routers can route data packets to/from other nodes – Can be a data packet source and destination – Are mains-powered RSH See remote shell. RSSI Relative Signal Strength Indicator. RTS Ready to Send. RXD Receiving Data. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) A commonly-used protocol for managing the security of a message transmission on the Internet. SSL has recently been succeeded by Transport Layer Security (TLS), which is based on SSL.
enables a network administrator to manage nodes--servers, workstations, routers, switches, hubs, etc.--on an IP network; manage network performance, find and solve network problems, and plan for network growth. Digi devices support SNMP Version 1. SNMP See Simple Network Management Protocol. SMTP See Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. SSL See Secure Sockets Layer. static IP address assignment The process of assigning a specific IP address to a device.
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) A set of rules used along with the Internet Protocol (IP) to send data in the form of message units between computers over the Internet. While IP handles the actual delivery of the data, TCP handles keeping track of the individual units of data (called packets) that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet.
TXD Transmit eXchange Data. UDP See User Datagram Protocol. Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service (UMTS) A third-generation (3G) broadband, packet-based transmission of text, digitized voice, video, and multimedia at data rates up to 2 megabits per second (Mbps) that offers a consistent set of services to mobile computer and phone users no matter where they are located in the world.
sometimes referred to as UDP/IP. Like the Transmission Control Protocol, UDP uses the Internet Protocol to actually get a data unit (called a datagram) from one computer to another. Unlike TCP, however, UDP does not provide the service of dividing a message into packets (datagrams) and reassembling it at the other end. Specifically, UDP does not provide sequencing of the packets in which the data arrives, nor does it guarantee delivery of data.
to 255 devices in a single WPAN.
Index Index •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 100% CPU utilization 177 A Access Control Lists (ACL) 163 access permissions for commands 161 Active Opens 182 ADDP See Advanced Digi Discovery Protocol address requirements for VPN 101 administration from command line 218 from web interface 210 administrative user 161 Advanced Digi Discovery Protocol (ADDP) caution on disabling 82 changing password for 162 default port number 84 description 84 enabling and disabling access to 84 feature description 34 alarms ba
Index cellular traffic 41, 149 certifications 221 client-initiated connections 155 close command 201 Code-Division Multiple Access (CDMA) carrier requirements for VPN 101 description 36 mobile service providers 119 cold start traps 33, 154 COM port redirection 138, 142 command-line interface accessing 166 administering devices from 218 as a device configuration interface 55, 166 configuring devices from 166 monitoring devices from 198 overview 55 verifying which commands are supported 166 configuration int
Index DHCP See Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol dhcp command 201 Diffie-Hellman groups 106 protocol description 106 Digi Connect WAN VPN configuring VPN settings 99 Digi Device Setup Wizard configuring IP address with 64 overview 49 Digi SureLink See SureLink display command 198 display mobile command 167 display provisioning command 168 displaying system information from command line 218 from web interface 217 DNS DNS Lookup Test 126, 128, 187 Dynamic DNS Update Settings 87 DSR 143, 145, 179 DTR 179 Dy
Index firmware version updating 214, 218 flow control 142, 179 Forwarding statistic 182 Framing Errors 180 Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) 105 for web interface 69 IFC 179 IMSI 186 Industrial Automation (IA) configuring from command line 167 info command 218 Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) 30, 34 G General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) 37 General system information page 177 Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) as a supported protocol for forwarding 92 definition 35 passthrough 35 Global System
Index Lease Status values 192 Line Printer Daemon (LPD) 33, 44, 84 Link Integrity Monitoring 125 link up traps 33, 154 Local Configuration port profile 141 Location Area Code 184 location information for a device 153 login to a remote system 201 login traps 33, 154 M MAC Address 177 Management menu 189 managing connections and services 189 manual provisioning 122 manual-keyed VPN tunnel 109, 112 Messages Received 183 mobile device provisioning 121 mobile service providers CDMA-based 119 GSM-based 119 info
Index Secure Socket Service 85 Secure Web Server (HTTPS) 86 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 85 Telnet 85 Telnet Passthrough 85 Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Echo 85 Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Passthrough 85 User Datagram Protocol (UDP) 85 User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Passthrough 85 Web Server (HTTP) 86 Network Settings IP Filtering Settings 90 Virtual Private Network (VPN) Settings 99 network settings Advanced Network Settings 118 DHCP Server Settings 77 Dynamic DNS Update Settings
Index RealPort 138 selecting and configuring 137 Serial Bridge 141 set profiles command 168 TCP Sockets 139, 144 UDP Sockets 140, 146 POST version displaying current 177 updating 214 power requirements Digi Connect WAN products 220 PPP See Point to Point Protocol pre-shared key (PSK) 116 Primary DNS Address 185 Primary DNS Name 128 private community password for SNMP 153 proposal 117 protocols Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) 30 Advanced Digi Discovery Protocol (ADDP) 34, 84 cellular protocols supported 3
Index regulatory information 221 Remote Login (Rlogin) 33, 84 remote management and IP Pass-through 97 configuration settings 154 See also Connectware Manager Remote shell (Rsh) 45, 84 reset device to factory defaults from command line 218 from web interface 218 restore device configuration to factory defaults 215 Reverse raw socket 44 Reverse Telnet 33, 44 Reverse TLS socket 44 revert command 218 RFC 1701 35 RFC 1702 35 RFC 2217 30, 33, 139, 142 RFC 2406 35 Rlogin 45, 46, 84 rlogin command 201 root user 1
Index stop bits 142 TCP settings 144 UDP settings 146 serial ports managing connections 189 serial statistics 180 server-initiated connections 155 session bypasses 187 session consecutive failures 187 session control from command line 201 from web interface 189 session failures 187 session information (status command) 201 session successes 187 set accesscontrol command 167 set alarm command 167 set autoconnect command 167 set buffer command 168 set commands for SNMP 153 set ethernet command 167 set forward
Index status LED 216 stop bits 142 SureLink configuration settings 125 configuring 125 description 119 statistics 187 use 35 system connections 189 system information 217, 218 System Information page 176 system settings 153 statistics 182 TCP Connection Test 126, 127, 187 TCP Echo network service 85 TCP keep-alives 118 TCP Sockets port profile 139, 144 tcpserial communication 31, 144 Transport Layer Security (TLS) 33 traps (SNMP) supported in Digi devices 33 tunnel 108 tunnels serial tunneling 141 socket
Index IP address requirements 101 ISAKMP tunnels 115 manual-keyed tunnels 109, 112 purpose 99 settings 102 testing the connection 111 tunnel 108 Tunnel Proposal Configuration 117 vpn command 201 W web interface accessing 69 alarm settings 149 application settings 164 applying and saving changes 73 as a device configuration interface 68 canceling changes 73 configuration pages 72 for configuring devices 68 Home page 71, 72 idle timeout for 69 management menu 189 mobile (cellular) settings 119 network confi
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