User Guide Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 92000305_E
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................................................7 Setup Overview........................................................................................................................................................7 About Entering Commands on the Command Line.................................................................................................
Configuring Inbound PPP Connections: Command Line......................................................................................31 Configuring Outbound PPP Connections: Command Line ...................................................................................32 Chapter 8 Modem Emulation In This Chapter ......................................................................................................................................................
Configuring SSH....................................................................................................................................................67 Accessing Attached Devices..................................................................................................................................68 Securing Console Access.......................................................................................................................................
Verifying the Network Cabling .............................................................................................................................93 Verifying the RealPort Process..............................................................................................................................94 Checking and Changing Port Configuration..........................................................................................................96 Digi Contact Information......................
In This Chapter Introduction Chapter 1 In This Chapter The following topics are discussed in this chapter: Setup Overview................................................................................................................................6 About Entering Commands on the Command Line.........................................................................7 Supported Devices ..........................................................................................................................
About Entering Commands on the Command Line Connect the device to power and to the network. 3. Connect peripherals to serial ports. See the Cable Guide on the Access Resource CD. 2. Step C: Install and Setup Digi Port Authority-Remote Digi Port Authority-Remote is a utility that provides one of the ways to configure an IP address and also provides port monitoring. See the Digi Port Authority-Remote Device Monitor Setup Guide, which is on the Access Resource CD.
Supported Devices Supported Devices This manual provides information on the following Digi devices: • Digi One RealPort • Digi One IA RealPort • PortServer TS 2 • PortServer TS 4 About This Guide Purpose This guide provides the following: • Configuration and administration procedures • Configuration examples Audience This manual is intended for the person responsible for configuring and administering Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4.
About Configuration Methods Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference This online manual, available on the Access Resource CD, provides complete information on commands. RealPort Setup Guides These online manuals provide information on setting up servers for RealPort software. Digi Port Authority - Remote Device Monitor Setup Guide This online manual provides information on installing and using Digi Port Authority - Remote software.
Configuration Prerequisites Configuration Prerequisites Accessing the Command Line from a Locally-Connected Terminal Use this procedure to access the command line and the configuration from a terminal connected to one of the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4’s serial ports. 1. Connect a terminal or PC to a serial port on the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4. For a Windows HyperTerminal connection, use the cable that came in the package. 2.
In This Chapter Chapter 2 Configuring the IP Address In This Chapter This chapter discusses how to configure the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4’s IP address and other features associated with its Ethernet interface. It discusses the following topics: Options for Configuring the IP Address and Mask .......................................................................11 Configuring the Ethernet Interface with Digi Port Authority-Remote ..........................................
Configuring the Ethernet Interface with Digi Port Authority-Remote Device Support: Digi Port Authority-Remote and ARP-Ping for IP Address Configuration Not all Digi devices can use Digi Port Authority-Remote and ARP-Ping for IP address configuration.
Configuring the IP Address Using ARP-Ping Configuring the IP Address Using ARP-Ping Use this section to configure an IP address by manually updating a server’s ARP table and then pinging the Digi device. Note: The ARP-Ping command assigns the IP address you designate,but also assigns default subnet mask and gateway addresses. It is necessary to change the subnet mask and gateway addresses. Starting Point This procedure assumes the following: • That your Digi device supports this feature.
Configuring an IP Address using DHCP and RARP Example set config submask=255.255.255.0 4. To configure a default gateway, enter the following command: set config gateway=ip-address where ip-address is the IP address of the default gateway Example set config gateway=191.143.2.46 5.
In This Chapter Configuring Ports for RealPort Chapter 3 In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 for RealPort connections. It discusses the following topics: About RealPort ..............................................................................................................................15 Configuring Ports: Web Interface..................................................................................................
Configuring Ports: Web Interface documentation for more information. Configuration Options You can configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 for RealPort from the command line or using the web interface. For information on using the web interface, see "Configuring Ports: Web Interface" on page 17. Configuring Ports: Web Interface Use this procedure to configure a port from the web interface. 1. Access the web interface by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2.
In This Chapter Configuring Ports for Printers Chapter 4 In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 ports for printer connections. It discusses the following topics: Configuration Considerations ........................................................................................................17 Configuring Ports for Printers: Web Interface...............................................................................
Configuring Ports for Printers: Web Interface TS 2/4 port (usually CTS) that can be used for flow control. Printing with AIX Systems Some users experience problems properly configuring AIX remote print spoolers used with the Digi One/PortServer TS devices. A third-party printer spooler called TCPrint resolves those issues. You can locate this utility either by doing a search on the Internet or searching the Digi website using the keyword TCPrint.
Configuring a Port for Direct-Access Printing Tips for telnet and rsh Printing Here are some tips for handling telnet and rsh printing: • If line feed and carriage return problems occur, try supplying a set line command that specifies onlcr=on. This converts carriage returns to carriage return/line feeds. • If you want tab characters (ASCII character 9) converted to 8 spaces, use a set line command that specifies otab=on.
Configuring a Port for Direct-Access Printing • Supply a set altip command that specifies the following: set altip group=port-number ip=ip-address where — port-number is the actual port number of a Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 port — ip-address is the unique IP address of a port on the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Command Line Example set ports range=2 dev=prn set line range=2 baud=9600 csize=8 stopb=1 parity=n set flow range=2 cts=on rts=on ixon=off ixoff=off set altip group=2 ip=199.250.38.
In This Chapter Configuring Ports for Modems Chapter 5 In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 ports for modem connections. It discusses the following topics: Tips on Configuring A Modem .....................................................................................................22 Configuring Ports for Modems: Web Interface .............................................................................
Configuring Ports for Modems: Web Interface Configuring Ports for Modems: Web Interface Use this procedure to configure a port for a modem from the web interface. 1. Access the web interface by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log in to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 as root. The default password is dbps. 3. From the main menu, choose Configure > Ports. 4. To configure a port, do the following: a. Choose the port from the port column. b.
Configuring Ports for Outgoing/Bi-Directional Connections: Command Line where range is a port or range of ports and bps is the line speed for this port. Example: set line range=2 baud=115200 3. Supply a set flow command that defines the flow control scheme required by the modem. Example In this example, ports 1 and 2 are set up for incoming modem connections using RTS/CTS flow control.
Configuring A Hunt Group Example set line range=2 baud=115200 3. Supply a set flow command that defines the flow control scheme required by the modem. Example In this example, ports 1 and 2 are configured for bidirectional modems. set ports range=1-2 dev=mio set line range=1-2 baud=115200 set flow range=1-2 ixon=off ixoff=off rts=on cts=on Configuring A Hunt Group A hunt group is a group of ports sharing one common IP address and differs from altip where one port has its own unique IP address.
In This Chapter Chapter 6 Configuring Ports for Terminals and Computers In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 ports for terminal and computer connections. It discusses the following topics: "Configuring Ports for Terminals: Web Interface" .......................................................................26 "Configuring Ports for Terminals: Command Line" ....................................................................27 "About Computer Connections" ...
Configuring Ports for Terminals: Command Line Configuring Ports for Terminals: Command Line This section describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 ports for terminal connections.
About Computer Connections Note: You may need to use additional set flow command fields, depending on the flow control scheme required by your terminal. See the set flow command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference for more information. Example In this example, port 1 and 2 are configured for connection to terminals using hardware flow control. The connection uses default for character size (8 bits), parity (no parity), and stop bits (1).
In This Chapter Configuring PPP Chapter 7 In This Chapter This chapter discusses how to configure PPP connections. It covers the following topics: Configuring PPP Connections: Web Interface ..............................................................................28 Configuring Inbound PPP Connections: Command Line.......................................... ...................30 Configuring Outbound PPP Connections: Command Line ....................................... ...................
Configuring PPP Connections: Web Interface A screen similar to the following appears. 4. Use the web interface and the online help to complete configuration tasks.
Configuring Inbound PPP Connections: Command Line Configuring Inbound PPP Connections: Command Line Use this section to configure simple inbound PPP connections from the command line. For information on finetuning PPP connections, see the set user command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference. Note: CHAP authentication works between two Digi devices. CHAP will be negotiated to PAP for all other connections Procedure 1.
Configuring Outbound PPP Connections: Command Line If you used the IP address pool option in the previous step, specify the following subnetwork mask using the following command: (a mask of 255.255.255.255 is required) set user ipmask=255.255.255.255 7. To configure an IP address for the local end of the PPP connection, enter the following command: set user name=name localipaddr=ip-address 6. where name is the user’s name and ip-address is the IP address to assign to the local end of the PPP connection.
Configuring Outbound PPP Connections: Command Line where range is the port or ports and flow-control=scheme is the flow control required for this connection. Typically, for modem connections RTS and CTS are on. Example: set flow range=3 ixon=off ixoff=off rts=on cts=on See the set flow command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference for more information. 3.
Configuring Outbound PPP Connections: Command Line this number as digits only, with dashes (-) separating digits, or with commas. Example: set user name=pppout n1=4452624 Example This example shows a very simple outbound PPP configuration. Here are some points on this configuration: • The port is set up for outbound connections (dev=mout). • Hardware flow control is used.
In This Chapter Modem Emulation Chapter 8 In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure a Digi One TS and a PortServer TS 2/4 MEI for modem emulation. It discusses the following topics: Modem Emulation (Digi One TS and PortServer TS 2/4 MEI only) ............................................40 Common User Scenarios ...............................................................................................................41 Modem Emulation Cable Signals .......................................
Common User Scenarios Common User Scenarios The Digi device server in modem emulation mode allows for the easy replacement of modems in almost any environment where there is a LAN or WAN. User Scenario-Diagram A Workstation Ethernet Serial cable O NE TS #1 Digi One TS D IGI Server 192.168.25.5 In Diagram A, the Digi One TS replaces a modem connected to a workstation running an application.
Modem Emulation Cable Signals Modem Emulation Cable Signals Use the following signal assignments to make a cable connecting the Digi device server to a serial device. Note: DSR and DTR on the serial device side are connected to the DSR signal of the Digi device server. Configuring the Device Server for Modem Emulation: Web Interface Use the following procedure to configure the Digi device server for modem emulation. This procedure configures the serial port parameters and selects the correct Device Type.
Originating, Answering, and Disconnecting Calls Originating, Answering, and Disconnecting Calls In the following table, an application requests a TCP session with the Digi device server. The table displays the responses of the Digi device server and application as they negotiate a TCP connection. Application AT Command Digi Device Server Response Notes AT&F OK. AT command request to restore defaults to factory settingsDigi device server responds OK.
Modem Emulation AT Command Set Modem Emulation AT Command Set AT Command ATA ATD: ATEn Function Answer command: The Digi Device Server will go off hook and answer a TCP connection request. This command directs the Digi Device Server to go on-line, dial according to the IP address entered as follow 191.1.2.3:12 and attempt to establish a TCP connection. If no dial string is supplied, the Digi Device Server will respond no dial tone.
Modem Emulation AT Command Set ATNn Accepted but ignored. ATOn ATWn Return to On-Line Data Mode. This command determines how the modem will enter the on-line data mode. If the modem is in the on-line command mode, the modem enters the on-line data mode. If the modem is in the off-line command mode (no connection), ERROR is reported. O0 Enters on-line data mode. Handling is determined by the Call Establishment task.
Modem Emulation AT Command Set AT&Fn Restore Factory Configuration (Profile) The Device Server loads the factory default configuration (profile). The factory defaults are identified for each command and in the S-Register descriptions. A configuration (profile) consists of a subset of S-Registers. AT&Jn &F0Restore factory configuration 0. &F1Restore factory configuration 1. Accepted but ignored. AT&Gn Accepted but ignored. AT&Jn Accepted but ignored. AT&Kn AT&Ln Flow control.
Modem Emulation AT Command Set AT&Wn Accepted but ignored. AT&Xn Accepted but ignored. AT&Yn Accepted but ignored. AT&Zn &Zn=x - Store Telephone Number. Currently not supported OK n=0 or 1 ERROR Otherwise OK n=0 or 1 ERROR Otherwise OK n=0 or 1 ERROR Otherwise OK n=0 or 3 ERROR Otherwise AT\ Commands AT\An Accepted but ignored. AT\Gn Accepted but ignored. AT\Kn Accepted but ignored.
Modem Emulation AT Command Set S-Registers Register S0 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 Chapter 8 Range Units Saved Rings to Auto-Answer Sets the number of rings required before the Digi Device Server automatically answers a call. Setting this register to Zero disables auto-answer mode. Ring Counter S1 is incremented each time the modem detects a ring signal on the telephone line. S1 is cleared if no rings occur over an eight second interval.
Modem Emulation AT Command Set Register Function General Bit Mapped Options Status Indicates the status of command options. Default: 138 (8Ah) (10001010b) Bit 0 This bit is ignored. Bit 1 Command echo (En) 0= Disabled (E0) 1= Enabled (E1) (Default.) Bit 2 Quiet mode (Qn) 0= Send result codes (Q0) (Default.) 1= Do not send result codes (Q1) Bit 3 Result codes (Vn) 0= Numeric (V0) 1= Verbose (V1) (Default.) Bit 4 Reserved Bit 5 Tone (T)/Pulse (P) 0= Tone (T) (Default.
Modem Emulation AT Command Set Register S23 S24 S25 S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 S33 S34 S36 S37 S38 S39 Function General Bit Mapped Options Status Indicates the status of command options. Default: 62 (3Dh) (00111110b) Bit 0 Grant RDL 0= RDL not allowed (&T5) (Default.) 1= RDL allowed (&T4) Bits 1-3 DTE Rate 0= 0 - 300 bps 1= 600 bps 2= 1200 bps 3= 2400 bps 4= 4800 bps 5= 9600 bps 6= 19200 bps 7= 38400 bps or higher (Default.) Bits 4-5 Assumed DTE parity 0= even 1= not used 2= odd 3= none (Default.
Modem Emulation AT Command Set Range Units S86 S91 Register Accepted but ignored. Accepted but ignored. Function 0-255 0-15 dBm S92 Accepted but ignored. 0-15 dBm - - S95 Accepted but ignored. * Register value may be stored in one of two user profiles with the &W command.
In This Chapter Chapter 9 Configuring Autoconnection In This Chapter This Chapter discusses how to configure the autoconnection feature. It covers the following topics: About Autoconnection ...................................................................................................................38 Configuring a Port for Autoconnection: Web Interface ................................................................39 Configuring Autoconnection By Port: Command Line ................................
Configuring a Port for Autoconnection: Web Interface Configuring a Port for Autoconnection: Web Interface This section describes how to configure a port for autoconnection from the web interface. 1. Access the web interface by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log in to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 as root. The default password is dbps. 3. Select Configure and then Autoconnect from the menu. 4. Configure the port as required.
Configuring a User for Autoconnection: Command Line Configuring a User for Autoconnection: Command Line This section describes how to configure a user for autoconnection. Procedure This procedure deals with autoconnection features only.
Configuring TCP Socket Communication 3. From the main menu, choose Configure > Port. 4. From the Port configuration screen, set the Device type to Modem In, adjust other serial port communication parameters as required by the connected device, then choose Submit. Note: The Terminal type field does not matter. 5. To configure the port to launch an automatic connection, do the following: a. Choose Advanced. b. Choose Enable Autoconnect c. Specify the IP address of the slave. d.
Configuring UDP Multicast Configuring UDP Multicast The Digi One and PortServer TS devices are devices capable of UDP multicast. UDP multicast is used to send serial data over an Ethernet cable to one or many hosts at the same time. UDP is a connectionless protocol, meaning UDP does not need a protocol, but is sending data without any form of acknowledgement or error correction. Up to 64 devices can receive a UDP multicast at one time.
Configuring UDP Multicast Fill in the requested information and choose Add destination at the bottom of the page. See the Help section for additional information on the settings. 7. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Under Description, choose upddest1. 8. Enter the requested information and choose Submit. You can change the Description as desired. The IP address is the destination device server’s address and the UDP port uses a base socket number of 2100 for UDP. The first port would be port number 2101. 9.
In This Chapter Configuring IP Routing Chapter 10 In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure IP routing. It discusses the following topics: Configuring Static Routes..................................................................................................................34 Configuring Dynamic Routes Using RIP ..........................................................................................35 Configuring Proxy ARP...............................................................
Configuring Dynamic Routes Using RIP • • • • The address on the net field is a subnetwork address, not the IP address of a specific device The wannane=ether, indicating that this route is over the Ethernet interface The metric field indicates that packets to this subnet will pass through two routers The gateway field indicates that all packets using this route are to be forwarded to the device at IP address 191.21.21.2. set route net=199.21.33.0 mask=255.255.255.0 metric=2 wannname=ether gateway=199.21.21.
Configuring Proxy ARP 192.150.75.0 Router 187.100.46.9 Digi Device PPP set forwarding state=active poisonreverse=on splithorizon=on set user name=link1...netrouting=off Configuring Proxy ARP This section describes how to configure Digi One and PortServer TS 2/4 for Proxy ARP. Related Information See the set forwarding command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference.
Configuring Proxy ARP Example In this example, Digi One and PortServer TS 2/4 provides Proxy ARP services to a remote host. 187.155.24.0 Digi Device PPP 187.155.24.11 set user name=link1...ipaddr=187.155.24.
In This Chapter Chapter 11 Configuring the Digi Device for IA In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 MEI for use in an IA (industrial automation) environment. Configuring Modbus......................................................................................................................62 Configuring the User-Defined Protocol.........................................................................................
Configuring the User-Defined Protocol Modbus Configuration Procedure Use this topic to configure the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 for use in a Modbus environment from the web-based configuration wizard. 1. Access the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 from a web browser by entering the Digi device’s IP address in the URL window. Sign on as root. The default password is dbps. 3. From the main menu, choose Setup Wizards > Industrial Protocols. 4.
In This Chapter Chapter 12 Configuring Security Features In This Chapter This chapter describes Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 security features and discusses how to configure them. It presents the following topics: Controlling Access to the Configuration .......................................................................................64 Controlling Access to Inbound Ports .............................................................................................
Controlling Access to Inbound Ports Controlling Access to Inbound Ports This section describes methods of controlling access to inbound serial ports.
Controlling Access to the Command Line Default Access The default for outbound ports is unlimited access. Restricting Access to Outbound Ports Use the set auth command to restrict access to outbound ports. See the description of the set auth command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference for more information. CHAP Authentication for PPP Users CHAP authentication can be used to restrict PPP user access to outbound ports.
Configuring SSH Version 2 for Secure Communication 3. When the system prompts you to enter the new password again, type it in and then press Enter. Example In this example, the newpass command initiates a dialog with Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 that results in the user being assigned a password. newpass name=edm1001 Configuring SSH Version 2 for Secure Communication This section discusses how to configure a user for SSH version 2 encryption. This feature is only available for the following devices.
Controlling Access to Services Controlling Access to Services This section describes how to disable services, such as Telnet and Rlogin, for inbound users, which means that they cannot access the Digi device using those services. This feature allows you to turn off individual services or to specify a security level, which means that all services not included in that level are turned off. Services that Can Be Turned Off The following services can be turned off.
In This Chapter Configuring DNS Chapter 13 In This Chapter This chapter discusses how to configure Digi One and PortServer TS 2/4 to use DNS. Topics discussed include the following: About the Domain Name System ..................................................................................................64 Configuration Procedures ..............................................................................................................
Configuration Procedures Types of Name Servers There are two types of name servers in the domain name system: • Local servers maintain information for resources within a local zone. It is up to individual network administrators to determine the scope of a local zone. • Root servers maintain information in higher-level domains than do local servers. Typically, when a user requires information about a domain name, the resolver queries a local server.
In This Chapter Chapter 14 Configuring Console Management In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 for Console Management. It discusses the following topics: About Console Management .................................................................................................................................53 Configuring SSH.....................................................................................................................................
Configuring SSH Configuring Ports The Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 serial ports must be configured properly before they will support console management. To configure the serial ports for console management, do the following: 1. From a web browser, login to the Portserver TS as root (default password is dbps). Make the following changes from the Configure > Ports page. 2. For each port connected to a device that will be managed, change the device type setting for the port to Printer (prn).
Accessing Attached Devices Example: SSH2 and Menu Access In this example, a Digi device is configured to use an SSH2 public key, and it presents a menu to the administrator, from which he or she will select a device to manage. Key aspects of this configuration include the following: • Two ports to which the managed devices are connected specify dev=prn, a device type that does not spawn a login from the Digi device.
Securing Console Access SSH Direct to a Port (Reverse SSH) Reverse ssh is the same as a reverse telnet session except the communication session is encrypted. Reverse ssh uses the socket numbering scheme of 2500 + the port number. In the example below, the user establishes a connection to port 12 on a Digi device. ssh 192.1.2.3 2512 Users on a Linux system should use the following example for reverse ssh. ssh -lroot -p2512 192.1.2.
Configuring Port Buffering Source IP Ports can also be restricted by the source IP of the computer wanting access. For details on configuring these options, refer to Chapter 11, or the see description of the following commands in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference. • set ports uid= • set secureaccess • set auth 3. Configuring Port Buffering Note: Port buffering is supported on PortServer TS 2/4 MEI and PortServer TS 8/16 devices only.
In This Chapter Configuring SNMP Chapter 15 In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure the Digi One and PortServer TS 2/4 SNMP agent. It discusses the following topics: About SNMP and the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Agent ............................................................71 Configuration Procedure: Web Interface .......................................................................................
Configuration Procedure: Web Interface SNMP Management Agent Each managed node contains at least one agent—a component that responds to requests from the network manager—that retrieves network management information from its node and notifies the manager when significant events occur. SNMP Traps A mechanism defined by SNMP is called a trap, which is a report or “alarm” from a managed node to an SNMP manager that a significant event has occurred.
In This Chapter Configuring Users Chapter 16 In This Chapter This chapter discusses how to configure users. It covers the following topics: About Configuring Users...............................................................................................................73 Common User Features .................................................................................................................74 Configuring a User: Web Interface..............................................................
Common User Features Common User Features This section discusses common user-related features. For a complete list, see the set user command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference. Feature auto connect Default access type Menu access Port access Description Automatically connects the user to the host specified on the autohost field using the service (TCP port) defined on the autoport or autoservice fields. Autoconnection can also be implemented by port instead of by user.
Configuring a User: Command Line Examples Configuring a User: Command Line Examples This section consists of a set of examples that tell you how to use the set user command to configure various user attributes. Configuring a User for a Password In this example, the set user command configures a new user. The newpass command then initiates a dialog with the Digi One and PortServer TS 2/4 to assign a password to the new user.
In This Chapter Chapter 17 Managing the OS and Configuration In This Chapter Upgrading the Firmware ................................................................................................................76 Copying the Configuration to and from a Remote Host ................................................................77 Resetting the Configuration to Defaults ........................................................................................
Copying the Configuration to and from a Remote Host HTTP Upgrade Procedure Download a copy of the latest firmware from the Digi International web site, digi.com. 2. Access the web interface by entering the Digi device IP address in a browser’s URL window. 3. Log in to the Digi device as root. 1. The default password is dbps. 4. From the main menu, choose Admin > HTTP Upgrade. 5. Navigate to the firmware and then choose Submit. 6. Reboot at the prompt.
Copying the Configuration to and from a Remote Host HTTP Procedure Access the web interface by entering the Digi device IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log in to the Digi device as root. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. The default password is dbps. From the main menu, choose Admin > HTTP CpConf. To copy a file from the host you are on do the following: a. Choose Browse, select the file, and then choose Submit. b. Follow the prompts to complete this procedure.
Resetting the Configuration to Defaults Resetting the Configuration to Defaults Use this topic for information on using the revert command to reset the configuration to factory defaults stored in NVRAM. Note: You can also use the range field on this command to define a range of ports with the serial, port, line, flow, keys and login options. To Reset the ... To factory defaults specify ... To the latest version in NVRAM specify...
In This Chapter Chapter 18 Configuring Power Over the Serial Ports In This Chapter Serial Power Feature ..............................................................................................................................................80 Configuring RI Power............................................................................................................................................81 Configuring DTR Power............................................................................
Configuring RI Power Configuring RI Power RI Power In Ring Indicator (RI) power in accepts power into the Digi device server only on port one. Power in is available using the RI pin. The Digi device requires power in the of range 9-30 VDC @ 525mA (max). Ports 2, 3, and 4 can still supply power to a serial device through the RI or DTR pins for each port. When using power in through the RI, the external power supplies (both powered Ethernet and the barrel connector power supply) are inoperative.
Serial Power Table N o t e Here are the pins to verify the jumper position. The default position has the jumpers on the two pins furthest from the edge. DO NOT MOVE THE JUMPERS FROM THE DEFAULT UNLESS USING RI POWER IN. Serial Power Table Use this table for summary information for a serial power setup. .
In This Chapter Configuration Examples Chapter 19 This chapter provides several simple, but complete, configuration examples. If you find that the examples implement exactly the features needed for your network, simply copy them, making appropriate substitutions for site-specific information such as IP addresses.
Terminal Server Configuration Without RealPort Terminal Server Configuration Without RealPort In this configuration, Digi One and PortServer TS 2/4 acts as a terminal server, providing Telnet and Rlogin access to hosts.
Terminal Server Configuration Using Autoconnection Terminal Server Configuration Using Autoconnection This example shows a Digi One and PortServer TS 2/4 acting as a terminal server implementing autoconnection. • The terminals are connected to autoconnect ports. Consequently, when a user presses a terminal key, an automatic connection to a host is made.
Terminal Server Configuration Using RealPort Terminal Server Configuration Using RealPort In this example, the Digi One and PortServer TS 2/4 is simply providing ports for the LAN-based host using RealPort. The configuration is exceedingly simple because port attributes are configured on the host itself.
In This Chapter Chapter 20 Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting In This Chapter This chapter describes how to troubleshoot the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4. It discusses the following topics: Symptom: Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Does Not Boot ................................................................85 Symptom: Cannot Telnet to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 .......................................................85 Symptom: Trouble Accessing a Port ...............................................
Symptom: Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Does Not Boot Symptom: Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Does Not Boot Introduction Use the information provided in this discussion when Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 will not complete the boot cycle. Procedures Things to Try See ... Check for hardware problems. Check for TFTP problems if Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 is booting from a TFTP host. Resetting the device to configuration defaults. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Digi.
Symptom: Trouble Accessing a Port Symptom: Trouble Accessing a Port Introduction Use this procedure if you are having trouble accessing a Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 port. The specific problem might be that you cannot logon from a terminal or the printer or modem is not working properly. Assumptions This discussion assumes the following: • That the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 itself is working, that is, that it completes the boot cycle.
Key to Interpreting Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 LEDs Key to Interpreting Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 LEDs Here is a key to interpreting Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 LEDs Procedure . LED Activity 1-1-1 pattern 1-3-1 pattern 1-5-1 pattern Steady blinking Solid Indication Starting the EOS. TFTP boot process started Tells you that configuration has been return to the factory configuration. See "Resetting Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Configuration to Defaults" on page 92.
Troubleshooting TFTP Problems Troubleshooting TFTP Problems Here are some things to check if you encounter TFTP problems.
Resetting Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Configuration to Defaults Resetting Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Configuration to Defaults Use this topic to reset the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 configuration to defaults. Note: This procedure causes the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 to lose all configuration changes. If you have a complex configuration, contact Digi before performing for information on saving your configuration. See "Digi Contact Information" on page 97 for information.
Checking for Duplicate IP Addresses Checking for Duplicate IP Addresses Use this procedure to ensure that the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 and another device are not using the same IP address. 1. From another system on the network, use the ping command to determine if the IP address is in use. The following is the command syntax: ping ip-address 2. Do one of the following: • If there is no response to the ping, exit this procedure and return to the symptoms section of this section.
Verifying the RealPort Process Verifying the RealPort Process Use one of these procedures to verify the RealPort process: AIX: Verifying the RealPort Process Use this topic to verify that the RealPort daemon (process) is running on the AIX system. 1. Type the following: lsdev -Cc nts 2. If the sa devices are not in an available state, type the following from the AIX prompt: mkdev -1 sa# cfgmgr where # is the number of the Digi Device. HP-UX: Verifying the RealPort Process 1.
Verifying the RealPort Process SCO: Verifying the RealPort Daemon Use this topic to verify that the RealPort daemon is running on a SCO Unix or SCO OpenServer operating system. 1. At the root prompt, enter the following command: ps ef| grep ncxd If the RealPort Daemon is running, you should see an entry for each Digi Device similar to the following? root 2254 1 0 Dec 13 ? 0:03/etc/nexd -d /dev/cts0 -n root 2049 1 0 Dec 13 ? 0:01/etc/nexd -d /dev/cts0 -n 2.
Checking and Changing Port Configuration Checking and Changing Port Configuration Use this topic to ensure that Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 serial port configuration is correct. You can display and change port configuration from either the command line or the web interface. This topic addresses the command line only. For information regarding the web interface, access the port from the web interface and then use the online help. RealPort • Specify set ports dev=rp to define a device type.
Digi Contact Information Digi Contact Information Digi International 11001 Bren Road East Minnetonka, MN 55343 U.S.A. Customer Service and Support World Wide Web: email Telephone (U.S.) Telephone (other locations Chapter 20 http://support.digi.com support@digi.
Specifications Specifications Chapter 21 In This Chapter This chapter describes the environmental specifications for the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4. Specificiations................................................................................................................................98 FCC Part 15 Class A ......................................................................................................................99 ICES 003 Class A ........................................................
Length 13.33 centimeters 5.25 inches Width 8.25 centimeters 3.25 inches Height 1.90 centimeters .75 inches Weight .227 Kilos 8 ounces Power Requirements for Extended Temperature Models 2-contact barrel connector +9 to +30 VDC 525 mA (max) external power supply Environmental Ambient temperature -35 to 70 degrees Celsius -31 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit Relative humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing Altitude 0 to 12,000 feet 0 to 3,658 meters Mechanical Length 13.33 centimeters 5.
ICES 003 Class A Labeling Requirements (FCC 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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. Cables (FCC 15.
