User's Manual
Introduction
WiPort™ User Guide 11
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. Other supported protocols include:
ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, AutoIP, DHCP, HTTP, and SNMP for
network communications and management.
TCP, UDP, and Telnet for connections to the serial port.
TFTP for firmware and web page updates.
IP for addressing, routing, and data block handling over the network.
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for typical datagram applications in which
devices interact with other devices without maintaining a point-to-point
connection.
SMTP for e-mail transmission.
Configuration Methods
For the unit to operate correctly on a network, it must have a unique IP address on
the network. There are three basic methods for logging into the device server:
DeviceInstaller: View the current WiPort configuration using a Graphical User
Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. (See 3:Using DeviceInstaller.)
Web-Manager: Through a web interface, configure the WiPort and its settings using
the WiPort’s Web-Manager. (See 4:Configuration Using Web-Manager.)
Serial & Telnet Ports: There are two approaches to accessing Serial Mode. Make
a Telnet connection to the network port (9999) or connect a terminal (or a PC running
a terminal emulation program) to the unit’s serial port. (See 5:Configuration via Serial
Mode or Telnet Port.)
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.