WiPort™ User Guide Part Number 900-332 Revision A 3/04
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Disclaimer and Revisions Note: This product has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with this guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contents Copyright and Trademark _________________________________________________ i Contacts ______________________________________________________________ i Disclaimer and Revisions _________________________________________________ ii 1: Using This Guide 1-1 Purpose and Audience _________________________________________________ 1-1 Chapter Summary _____________________________________________________ 1-1 Additional Documentation _______________________________________________ 1-2 2: Introduction 2-1
Contents 5: Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port 5-1 Accessing Setup Mode _________________________________________________5-1 Telnet Access_____________________________________________________________ 5-1 Serial Port Access _________________________________________________________ 5-2 Server Configuration ___________________________________________________5-3 Set the IP Address _________________________________________________________ Set the Gateway IP Address _________________________________
Contents Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade _____________________________________________ 5-21 Disable Port 77FE (Hex) ____________________________________________________ 5-21 Disable Web Server _______________________________________________________ 5-22 Disable Web Setup ________________________________________________________ 5-22 Disable ECHO Ports _______________________________________________________ 5-22 Enable Enhanced Password_________________________________________________ 5-22 Disable Port 77F0 (He
1: Using This Guide Purpose and Audience This guide provides the information needed to configure, use and update the WiPort and is intended for software developers and system integrators who are embedding the WiPort in their designs. Chapter Summary The remaining chapters in this guide include: 2:Introduction Describes the main features of the WiPort and the protocols it supports. 3:Configuration using DeviceInstaller Provides information for configuring the WiPort using DeviceInstaller.
Using This Guide Additional Documentation The following guides are available on the product CD and the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) 1-2 WiPort Development Kit Quick Start Guide Briefly explains the basics to get the WiPort up and running. WiPort Integration Guide Provides information about the WiPort hardware and integrating the WiPort into another product.
2: Introduction WiPort is a wireless embedded device server that provides a network-enabling solution based on the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard. WiPort allows Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to add wireless connectivity to their products by incorporating it onto a circuit board. The WiPort functions independently of a PC, providing a fully integrated solution that combines a processor, memory, 802.11b transceiver, and dual high-speed serial ports into a single compact module.
Introduction Applications The WiPort device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to wireless and Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family. Remote sensing CNC controllers Data collection devices Telecommunications equipment Data display devices Security alarms and access control devices Time clocks and terminals Protocol Support The WiPort device server uses the TCP/IP protocol stack for network communications.
Introduction Addresses and Port Numbers Hardware Address The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address or the MAC address. The first three bytes of the Ethernet address are fixed and read 00-20-4A, identifying the unit as a Lantronix product. The fourth, fifth, and sixth bytes are unique numbers assigned to each unit. Example: 00-20-4A-14-01-18 Note: Make note of the MAC address. It is needed to locate the WiPort using DeviceInstaller.
3: Configuration using DeviceInstaller This chapter covers the steps for getting the WiPort device server online and working. This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page Accessing WiPort using DeviceInstaller 3-1 Server Configuration 3-1 WLAN Configuration 3-2 Host List Configuration 3-3 OEM Pin Configuration 3-3 Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration 3-4 Email Configuration 3-8 Accessing WiPort using DeviceInstaller Note: Make note of the MAC address.
Configuration Using DeviceInstaller 3. Select Assign a specific IP address and click Next. 4. Enter the IP address. The Subnet mask displays automatically based on the IP address; if desired, change it. On a local network, you can leave the Default gateway blank (all zeros). Click Next. 5. Click the Assign pushbutton and wait several seconds until a confirmation message displays. Click Finish. 6. Select the device from the main window list and select Ping from the Tools menu.
Configuration Using DeviceInstaller Encryption Key Alternatively, manually enter the Encryption Key in hexadecimal value. 10 hexadecimal characters are required for 64 bit encryption. 26 hexadecimal characters are required for 128 bit encryption. Data Rate WiPort permits the control of the transmission rate (in Mbps). 3. Click Apply to apply the changes immediately to the WiPort and automatically reboot. Click OK to save the changes to apply at the next reboot.
Configuration Using DeviceInstaller 2. In the OEM Configurable Pins section, click the … button next to the Configurable Pins field to open the ConfigurablePin Collection Editor window. 3. Highlight a Configurable Pin from the Members section to select it for configuration. 4. In the Configurable Pin Properties section (right side of the window), modify the following fields: Config Pin Function From the pull down menu, select the purpose of the specified pin.
Configuration Using DeviceInstaller Table 3-1. Common Interface Mode Settings Common I/F Mode Setting RS-232C, 8-bit, No Parity, 1 stop bit RS-232C, 7-bit, Even Parity, 1 stop bit To configure advanced channel configurations: 4. From the Configure Device window for the WiPort unit, click the Ports tab. The list of available ports display. 5. Click on a port number and click Edit Settings. The Port Properties window opens. 6. Click the Advanced tab.
Configuration Using DeviceInstaller Port Password This parameter appears only when Password Required is set to True. Enter a password for the selected channel or serial port. Active Connection 3-6 Active Connection Defines the unit’s connection method. The default is None (no Active Connection). Terminal Type This field is available for configuration only when Telnet Mode to True. Use the terminal name for the Telnet terminal type. Enter only one name.
Configuration Using DeviceInstaller Connection Response A single character is transmitted to the serial port when there is a change in connection state. Default setting is None. Disconnection Disable Hard Disconnect The TCP connection closes even if the remote site does not acknowledge a disconnect request. Disconnect with modem_control_in The connection drops when modem_control_in transitions from a high state to a low state.
Configuration Using DeviceInstaller Packing Enable Packing Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent to the network. The standard algorithm is optimized for applications in which the unit is used in a local environment, allowing for very small delays, while keeping the packet count low. The alternate packing algorithm optimizes the packet for the network and is especially useful in applications in a routed Wide Area Network (WAN).
Configuration Using DeviceInstaller Triggers A trigger event occurs when the unit receives the specified trigger input as a result of a specified combination of conditions on the configurable pins. Each trigger is independent of the others. Each condition within an individual trigger must be met before the unit will send the Email. Click the “…” box to open the Email Trigger Collection Editor window.
4: Configuration using Web-Manager This chapter describes how to configure the WiPort using Web-Manager, Lantronix’s browser-based configuration tool. The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power. The unit performs a reset after the configuration is changed and stored.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Figure 4-1. Web-Manager The main menu is displayed in the left side of the Web-Manager window. Note: Alternatively, access the WiPort’s Web-Manager if it is connected to the network by entering its IP address in a web browser. Network Configuration The unit’s network values display upon selecting Network from the main menu. The following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Network configuration menu.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Figure 4-2. Network Settings Automatic IP Address Configuration To automatically assign an IP address and its network configuration: 1. Click Network from the main menu. 2. Select Obtain IP address automatically. 3. Enter the following (as necessary): Disable BOOTP Leave the checkbox empty to enable Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP). The BOOTP server automatically assigns the IP address from a pool of addresses.
Configuration Using Web-Manager 1. Click Network from the main menu. 2. Select Use the following IP configuration. 3. Enter the following (as necessary): IP Address If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses, enter it manually. The IP address must be set to a unique value in the network. Subnet Mask A subnet mask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host part. Default Gateway The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN segments.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Server Configuration Telnet Password Enter the password required for Telnet access. Retype Password Re-enter the password required for Telnet access. Advanced ARP Cache Timeout When the unit communicates with another device on the network, it adds an entry into its ARP table. ARP Cache timeout defines the number of seconds (1-600) before it refreshes this table.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Figure 4-4. Hostlist Settings 2. Enter or modify the following fields from the Hostlist Settings window: Retry Settings Retry Counter Enter the value for the number of times the WiPort should attempt to retry connecting to the host list. Retry Timeout Enter the duration (in seconds) the WiPort should abandon attempting a connection to the host list. Host Information Host Address Enter or modify the host’s IP address. Port Enter the target port number.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings 2. In the available fields, enter the following information: Channel 1 Disable Serial Port Available on Channel 1 settings only. When selected, disables communication through the serial port. Port Settings Protocol Select the protocol type from the pull down menu for the selected channel. Flow Control Flow control manages data flow between devices in a network to ensure it is processed efficiently.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Pack Control Enable Packing Select the checkbox to enable packing on the WiPort. Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent to the network. The standard algorithm is optimized for applications in which the unit is used in a local environment, allowing for very small delays for single characters, while keeping the packet count low.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Connect Protocol Select TCP from the pull down menu. Protocol Figure 4-6. TCP Connection Settings Connect Mode: Passive Connection Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming connections. Password Required Determines whether a password is required for an incoming passive connection. Field is not available when a password is set for Telnet mode. Password If Password Required was set to Yes, enter the password for passive connections.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Endpoint Configuration Local Port Enter the local port number. Auto increment local port number Select to auto-increment the local port number for new outgoing connections. The range of auto-incremented port numbers is 50,000 to 59,999 and loops back to the beginning when the maximum range is reached. Remote Port Enter the remote port number. Remote Host Enter the IP address of the remote device.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Inactivity Timeout Use this parameter to set an inactivity timeout. The unit drops the connection if there is no activity on the serial line before the set time expires. Enter time in the format mm:ss, where m is the number of minutes and s is the number of seconds. To disable the inactivity timeout, enter 00:00. Connection Settings - UDP To configure a channel’s UDP settings: 1.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Remote Port Enter the port number of the remote device. Remote Host Enter the IP address of the remote device. Change Address Table Field enabled when Datagram Type is set to FD. Enter values between 1-255 to identify units on the local network of device servers. Email Configuration The unit sends an Email to multiple recipients when a specific trigger event occurs.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Recipients Recipient 1: Email Address Enter the email address designated to receive email notifications. Recipient 2: Email Address Enter an additional email address designated to receive email notifications. Trigger Configuration A trigger event occurs when the unit receives the specified trigger input as a result of a specified combination of conditions on the configurable pins. Set the configurable pins to Active, Inactive, or None.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Channel Select the channel prompting the trigger. Data Size Select the data size prompting the trigger. Match Data Enter the data which, when appears in the communication stream, prompts a trigger. Note: All of the conditions must match for an email notification to be sent. Message Properties Message The subject line of the trigger event email to the specified recipient(s). Priority The priority level for the e-mail.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Figure 4-10. WLAN Settings 2. Enter or modify the following fields: Network Interface Use the pull down menu to select a WLAN interface or an Ethernet interface. Network Name Enter the name of the network where the WiPort is located. Ad Hoc Settings Ad Hoc Network Creation Select the checkbox when using a client (such as a wireless card) to communicate with the WiPort instead of an Access Point. Ad Hoc Network Name Enter the network name for the Ad Hoc network.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Encryption Key Field is enabled when WEP is selected as the Security type. Enter the Encryption Key in hexadecimal value Advanced Settings Data Rate WiPort permits the control of the transmission rate. Select the data rate (in Mbps) from the pull down menu. Radio Power Management Power management reduces the overall power consumption of the WiPort unit. Selecting Enable increases the response time.
Configuration Using Web-Manager Updating Settings Click the Apply Settings button from the main menu to save and apply the configuration changes.
5: Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Configure the unit so that it can communicate on a network with your serial device. As an alternative to DeviceInstaller and Web-Manager, the WiPort unit is configurable using a terminal program to access the serial port locally. Using this terminal program to respond to prompts is referred to as the Setup Mode. A Telnet connection may also be used to configure the unit over the network.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port 1. From the Windows Start menu, click Run. 2. From the Run dialogue box, type the following command (where x.x.x.x is the IP address and 9999 is the unit’s fixed network configuration port number): Windows: telnet x.x.x.x 9999 UNIX: telnet x.x.x.x:9999 3. Click OK. The following information displays: Figure 5-1. MAC Address MAC address 00204AFFFF30 Software version 05.3 (040129) WPT Press Enter to go into Setup Mode 4.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Figure 5-3. MAC Address MAC address 00204AFFFF30 Software version 05.3 (040129) WPT Press Enter to go into Setup Mode 4. To enter the Setup Mode, press Enter within 5 seconds. Note: Connection fails if Enter is not pressed within 5 seconds. The configuration settings display, followed by the setup menu options: Figure 5-4.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Set the Netmask A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host part. Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) (0) _ The unit prompts for the number of host bits to be entered, then calculates the netmask, which displays in standard decimal-dot notation when the saved parameters are displayed (for example, 255.255.255.0). Table 5-1.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration Select option 1 Channel 1 or 2 Channel 2 from the Change Setup menu to define how the serial port responds to network and serial communications. The following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Channel configuration menu. Figure 5-5. Serial and Telnet Port Parameters Baudrate The unit and attached serial device, such as a modem, must agree on a speed or baud rate to use for the serial connection.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Note: If attempting to select an I/F Mode bit pertaining to RS-422/485, a “WARNING: RS-422/485 I/F Modes not supported” message displays. The following table demonstrates some common I/F Mode settings: Table 5-3.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Table 5-5. Reserved Port Numbers Port Numbers Reserved for 1 – 1024 Reserved 9999 Telnet setup 14000-14009 Reserved for Redirector 30704 Reserved (77F0h) 30718 Reserved (77FEh) Note: It is recommended to not use the reserved port numbers for this setting as incorrect operation may result. Use Port 0 for the outgoing local port to change with each connection. The port range is 50,000 to 59,999.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Connect Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 With a specific start character 0 0 1 1 Manual connection 0 1 0 0 Autostart 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 Hostlist d) 0 0 1 0 Datagram Type Directed UDP e) Modem Mode Full Verbose 1 0 1 1 0 Without Echo 0 0 1 1 0 Numeric modem result codes 1 0 1 1 1 a) Incoming Connection Never Accept Incoming Rejects all external connection attempts.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Manual Connection Attempts to connect when directed by a command string received from the serial port. The first character of the command string must be a C (ASCII 0x43), and the last character must be either a carriage return (ASCII 0x0D) or a line feed (0x0A). No blanks or space characters may be in the command string.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port If this option is set to True, the device server scrolls through the host list until it connects to the first available device listed in the host list table. Once it connects, the unit stops further attempts. If this connection fails, the unit continues to scroll through the table until it is able to connect to the next available IP address in the host list. Hostlist supports a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 12 entries.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port 4. For Retrycounter, enter the number of times the Lantronix unit should try to make a good network connection to a hostlist entry that it has successfully ARPed. The range is 1-15, with the default set to 3. 5. For Retrytimeout, enter the number of seconds the unit should wait before failing an attempted connection. The time is stored as units of milliseconds in the range of 1-65535. The default is 250.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Message Meaning CONNECT A network connection has been established. NO CARRIER A network connection has been closed. RING n.n.n.n. A remote device, having IP address n.n.n.n, is connecting to this device. 1-Character Response 0 OK 1 Connected 2 Ring 3 No Carrier 4 Error Received commands must begin with the two-character sequence AT and be terminated with a carriage return character.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Modem Mode Command Function ATDTx.x.x.x Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote port number defined within the unit. ATD0.0.0.0 Forces the unit into Monitor Mode. Uses remote IP address and port settings to initiate a connection. ATD or ATDT Forces the unit into Monitor Mode. Uses remote IP address and port settings to initiate a connection. ATDx.x.x.x Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port DisConnMode Disconnect Mode (DisConnMode) determines the conditions under which the unit will cause a network connection to terminate. The current value is displayed in parentheses. DisConnMode ( 0) ? _ In DisConnMode, modem_control_in either drops the connection or is ignored. The following table displays the available input options: Table 5-10.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Function 7 Clear when the network connection to or from the device is disconnected 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 Output Buffer (Network to Serial) Clear with a connection that is initiated from the device to the network 1 Clear with a connection initiated from the network to the device 1 Clear when the network connection to or from the device is disconnected 1 Alternate Packing Algorithm (Pack Control) Enable 1 Pack Control The packing algorithm defines how
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Packing Interval: Packing Interval defines how long the unit should wait before sending accumulated characters. This wait period is between successive network segments containing data. For alternate packing, the default interval is 12 ms. Trailing Characters: In some applications, CRC, Checksum, or other trailing characters follow the end-of-sequence character; this option helps to adapt frame transmission to the frame boundary.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Email Configuration Note: Change these settings via Telnet or serial connections only, not on the Web-Manager. These settings are also configurable through DeviceInstaller. The unit sends an Email to multiple recipients when a specific trigger event occurs. There are three separate triggers, based on any combination of the configurable pins (PIO) when selected as user I/O functions. Optionally, use a two-byte serial string to initiate a trigger.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Unit Name Enter the username used by the WiPort to send Email messages. The current value is displayed in parentheses. Unit name () ? _ Domain Name Enter the Email server’s domain name. The current value is displayed in parentheses. Domain name () ? _ Recipient 1 Enter the full Email address of the trigger email recipient. The current value is displayed in parentheses. Recipient 1 () ? _ Recipient 2 Enter the full Email address of the trigger email recipient.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port The Re-notification interval indicates the time interval in which a new Email message is sent to the recipient(s) when a single trigger event remains active. Trigger 2 Refer to Trigger 1 for details on completing these fields. Note: Each trigger is independent of the others. Each condition within an individual trigger must be met before the unit will send the Email. Trigger 3 Refer to Trigger 1 for details on completing these fields.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Security As an additional security measure, enable WEP on the WiPort. The current value is displayed in parentheses. By default, WEP is disabled on WiPort. Security 0=none, 1=WEP (0) ? _ Data Rate WiPort permits the control of the transmission rate. The default is a data rate up to 11Mbps. The current value is displayed in parentheses. Data rate, Only : 0=1, 1=2, 2=5.5, 3=11 Mbps or Up to: 4=2, 5=5.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Disable SNMP For security purposes, disable SNMP (if required) on the WiPort unit. The current setting is displayed in parentheses. Disable SNMP (N) ? _ SNMP Community Name The SNMP Community Name is a required field for NMS to read or write to a device. Enter a string of 1 to 13 characters. SNMP Community Name (public): _ The default entry is public. The current value is displayed in parentheses.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Disable Port 77FEh (N) ? _ The default setting is the N (No) option, which enables remote configuration. As a result, configure the unit by using DeviceInstaller, web pages, Telnet, or serial configuration. The Y (Yes) option disables remote configuration and web sites. Note: The Y (Yes) option disables many of the GUI tools for configuring the unit, including the embedded Web-Manager tool. Disable Web Server The Y (Yes) option disables the web server.
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Channel 1 Configuration Baudrate 9600 I/F Mode 4C (1 stop bit, no parity, 8 bit, RS-232C) Port No 10001 Connect Mode C0 (always accept incoming connection; no active connection startup) Hostlist Retry Counter 3 Hostlist Retry Timeout 250 (msec) Send Character 0x0D (CR) All other parameters 0 Channel 2 Configuration Baudrate 9600 I/F Mode 4C (1 stop bit, no parity, 8 bit, RS-232C) Port No 10002 Connect Mode C0 (always accept incoming connec
Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Expert Settings TCP keepalive 45 (seconds) ARP cache timeout 600 (seconds) Security Settings Disable SNMP (N) No SNMP Community Name public Disable Telnet Setup (N) No Disable TFTP Firmware Update (N) No Disable Port 77FEh (N) No Disable Web Server (N) No Disable ECHO ports (Y) Yes Enable Enhanced password (N) No Disable Port 77F0h (N) No Email Settings Trigger Priority L Min. notification interval 1 second All other parameters 0 (e.g.
6: Configurable Pins This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page GPIO Pins 6-1 Control Protocol 6-1 Examples 6-4 GPIO Pins The WiPort has eleven pins configurable for General Purpose I/O (GPIO). Note: In addition, configure these pins for serial port control lines, such as CTS, RTS, modem_control_in, and DCD, and diagnostic outputs to LED, using DeviceInstaller.
Configurable Pins The protocol allows for control of up to 32 GPIOs. How many are actually available depends on the product. WiPort has only three. The parameters are four bytes long and represent GPIOs 0-31, with GPIO0 in bit 0 of the first byte (Little Endian). Parameter bits for configurable pins not configured as GPIOs are undefined for Get commands and ignored on Set commands. Every command consists of nine bytes: one command type of one byte and two parameters of four bytes each.
Configurable Pins 0 means dedicated function (e.g., serial flow control, diagnostics) for configurable pin X. Command 11h, Get Directions Send: No parameters Response: 1 parameter Bytes 1-4: Directions Bit X 1 means GPIO X is an output. 0 means it is an input. Command 12h, Get Active Levels Send: No parameters Response: 1 parameter Bytes 1-4: Active levels Bit X 1 means GPIO X is active low (0V when active, 3.3V when inactive). 0 means it is active high (3.3V when active, 0V when inactive).
Configurable Pins Bytes 1-4: The updated directions Command 1Ah, Set Active Levels Send: 2 parameters Bytes 1-4: Mask Bit X 1 means the direction for GPIO X will be updated with the value in the second parameter. 0 means the active type for that GPIO will not change. Bytes 5-8: New Active Levels Bit X 1 means GPIO X will become active low. 0 means it will become active high.
Configurable Pins bits 2 to 8 and 10 are 0 → configured for a special function and are unavailable for control or monitoring by the user. Example 2: PC sends command 1Bh to change the current states of GPIO 0 and 1 (assuming they are configured as outputs). PC -> WiPort: 1Bh, 01h, 00h, 02h, 00h, 01h, 00h, 00h, 00h WiPort -> PC: 1Bh, 03h, 00h, 00h, 00h Command details: 1Bh = command 1Bh 01h, 00h, 00h, 00h = the mask that determines which GPIOs will be changed.
7: Monitor Mode Monitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes. This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port 7-1 Entering Monitor Mode via the Network Port 7-1 Monitor Mode Commands 7-2 There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally via the serial port or remotely via the network. Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port To enter Monitor Mode locally: 1.
Monitoring the Network Monitor Mode Commands The following commands are available in Monitor Mode. Note: All commands must be in capital letters. Table 7-1. Monitor Mode Commands Command Command Name Function VS Version Queries software header record (16 bytes) of unit. GC Get Configuration Gets configuration of unit as hex records (120 bytes). SC Send Configuration Sets configuration of unit from hex records. PI x.x.x.x Ping Pings unit with IP address x.x.x.x to check device status.
8: Updating Firmware This chapter explains how to obtain and update the unit’s firmware. It includes the following topics: Topic Page Obtaining Firmware 8-1 Reloading Firmware 8-1 Obtaining Firmware Obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) or by using anonymous FTP (ftp.lantronix.com/pub). Reloading Firmware There are several ways to update the unit's internal operational code (*.ROM and *.
Troubleshooting 8. Click the Upload Now button to transfer the file to the unit. The unit performs a power reset after the firmware has been loaded and stored. Using TFTP: Command Line Interface To download new firmware from a computer, enter the following from a TFTP command line interface: tftp –i put The following examples demonstrate the TFTP command sequence to download the .rom file, the .fwx file, and the .cob file: tftp –i 192.168.1.
9: Troubleshooting This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may be displayed. When troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network cable, and serial cable) are secure. Note: Some unexplained errors might be caused by duplicate IP addresses on the network.
Troubleshooting Problem/Message Reason Solution When you Telnet to port 1 to assign an IP address to the device server, the Telnet window does not respond for a long time. You may have entered the Ethernet address incorrectly with the ARP command. Confirm that the Ethernet address that you entered with the ARP command is correct. The Ethernet address may only include numbers 0-9 and letters A-F. In Windows and usually in Unix, the segments of the Ethernet address are separated by dashes.
General DeviceInstaller Settings Problem/Message The device server appears to be set up correctly, but you are not communicating with your device attached to the device server across the network. Reason Solution The Telnet configuration port (9999) is disabled within the device server security settings. of the device server). If you are sure that the serial port setting is correct, then you may not be connecting to the correct socket of the device server.
Troubleshooting Technical Support If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this chapter, or if you are unable to fix the error, you may: To check our online knowledge base or send a question to Technical Support, go to http://www.lantronix.com/support. Email us at support@lantronix.com. Call us at: (800) 422-7044 Domestic (949) 453-7198 International (949) 450-7226 Fax Our phone lines are open from 6:00AM - 5:30 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
