MultiConnect™ SE Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server User Guide
MultiConnect™ SE User Guide Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server (MTS2EA & MTS2EA-R) PN S000344E, Version E Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from MultiTech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications .................................................................................. 4 Product Description .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Applications .............................................................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Product Description The MultiConnect device server is a complete, ready to deploy serial-to-Ethernet device server for connecting legacy devices to an IP network for remote monitoring, control and configuration. The MultiConnect provides a high performance Ethernet bridge as well as a complete TCP/IP protocol stack.
Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Product Builds Available Product Description Region MTS2EA Serial-to-Ethernet + IP (Externally Power) Global MTS2EA-R Serial-to-Ethernet + IP (RS-232 Power) Global Note: The MTS2EA-R (RS-232 Powered) requires power to be supplied into Pin 6 of the female DB9.
Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Specifications Category Memory Description 8 MEG Flash Memory 2 MEG Protocols Supported ARP, DHCP, Telnet, UDP, TFTP, PPP, HTTP, SMTP, POP3, FTP, SNTP, RAW UDP/TCP, ICMP, IP, TCP, SNMP WAN Interface 10/100BaseT Ethernet Serial Interface Standard DCE Serial Data Formats Serial, binary, asynchronous Data Rates 300; 1200; 2400; 4800; 9600; 19200; 38400; 57600; 115200; 230400 bps Flow Control RTS/CTS (hardware) Management Serial; Telnet; Web Se
Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Category Intelligent Features Software Features Description High performance 10/100BaseT Ethernet bridge Half duplex or full duplex support on the WAN interface 256 frame buffer Stores 10,000 MAC addresses Automatically learns MAC addresses Serial interface supports DTE speeds to 230K bps External and RS-232 power options High performance processor runs the protocols Command line interface Flash memory to update firmware with the latest enhancements Flexib
Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Category Software Features (continued) Description Functional Features Command Line Configuration over Serial or Ethernet Serial – TTY Ethernet – Telnet – Web Username and Password Authentication Using Local Database The Username and Password can be created using commands. The User database authenticates the Users before access to command mode of the MultiConnect is enabled.
Chapter 2 – Installation Chapter 2 – Installation Attaching the MultiConnect to a Fixed Location The MultiConnect is design to be used on the desktop or to be panel-mounted. To attach the bracket for panelmounting, following these steps: 1. Typically, the MultiConnect is mounted against a flat surface with two mounting screws. Drill the mounting holes at the desired location. The mounting holes must separated by 4 - 15/16 inches center-to-center. 2.
Chapter 2 – Installation Installation This is an example of a typical setup. Serial-to-Ethernet Power Connections The MultiConnects are powered in one of two ways: Powered by External Power Supply MTS2EA Ethernet Connector RS-232 & External Power Connectors Powered through RS-232 Cable (Pin 6) MTS2EA-R Ethernet Connector RS-232 Power Pin Connector Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Installation Pin Functions of the Female End Connector The following tables explain the pin functions.
Chapter 3 – Managing and Configuring the MultiConnect Chapter 3 – Managing and Configuring the MultiConnect Two Ways to Login Login Using Telnet Client • • Use Telnet Client to configure the MultiConnect for the first time. Type the default IP address of the MultiConnect: 192.168.2.1. Note: The workstation must be on the same subnet. At the Login prompt, type admin. At the Password prompt, type admin. Important: User Name and Password are case-sensitive. They must be typed in lowercase letters.
Chapter 4 – AT Commands Chapter 4 – AT Commands See the separate Command Line Interface and Application Examples Reference Guide. The guide is included on Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server CD and on the Multi-Tech Web site. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 5 – Auto-Discovery Manager Chapter 5 – Auto-Discovery Manager Introduction The Windows-Based Auto-Discovery Manager for the Serial-to-Ethernet MultiConnect The Auto-Discovery Manager is a mechanism for remotely monitoring the IPModule. It also provides support for configuring several key parameters, such as DHCP Status (enable/disable), IP Address, and the Hostname of a Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server.
Chapter 5 – Auto-Discovery Manager Server Component The Server component listens on the SERVER-PORT. It receives the broadcasts from the client and updates the list of configuration parameters. This list can be viewed by the administrator through the User Interface: The List of Entries Detailed Informati on about a Selected Entry Log Files will display here How to View the Detailed Information New entries are appended to the list shown on the screen above.
Chapter 5 – Auto-Discovery Manager Continued: How to Edit the List and Make the Changes Permanent 2. After clicking the desired entry, a new dialog box displays showing the current configuration. 3. Enter the new parameters and click the SET button. The server sends the modified parameters to the client. Upon receiving the broadcast from the Server, the Client validates the packet. The Client determines whether the packet is destined for its own MAC Address.
Chapter 6 – Upgrading the Firmware and Flash Chapter 6 – Upgrading the Firmware and Flash Upgrading the Firmware Prerequisites 1. Serial Port Configuration The default serial port parameters should be: Data length – 8 bits Parity – None Stop bits – 1 Baud-rate of the serial port to which the Device Server is connected should be set to 115200 bps for proper operation. 2.
Chapter 6 – Upgrading the Firmware and Flash Upgrading the Flash Serial Flash Upgrade The following steps explain the procedure to upgrade a flash using the serial COM port (serial flash upgrade). Connect the Device Server to a PC COM Port. • Open an application through which we can access the serial device(e.g., Meterm, zoc, hyperterm). • Reboot the Device Server. • Wait for the boot message and prompt “press d to download” to appear. • Press d when prompted.
Appendix A – Regulatory Information Appendix A – Regulatory Information Regulatory Information FCC Part 15 Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix B – WEEE Statement (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Appendix B – WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Introduction The WEEE directive places an obligation on EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers to takeback electronics products at the end of their useful life.
Index Index Internet-Enable Any Device ............................................... 4 A Applications ........................................................................ 4 AT Commands .................................................................. 14 Auto-Discovery Manager ................................................. 15 C Command Mode ............................................................... 13 Connecting the Power .......................................................
