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SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Preface
- About This Book
- Intended Audience
- Documentation
- Typeface Conventions
- Online Help
Introduction
- About the IOLAN
- IOLAN Family Models
- IOLAN Features
Hardware and Connectivity
- Introduction
- IOLAN Components
- Power Supply Specifications
- Getting to Know Your IOLAN
- Powering Up the IOLAN
Configuration Methods
- Introduction
- Configuration Methods Overview
  - Configures an IP Address
  - Requires a Configured IP Address
- Easy Config Wizard
- DeviceManager
- WebManager
- Command Line Interface
- Menu
- DHCP/BOOTP
- SNMP
- IOLAN+ Interface
Getting Started
- Introduction
- Easy Configuration Wizard
- Setting Up the Network
- Setting Up the Serial Port(s)
- Setting Up Users
Using DeviceManager and WebManager
- Introduction
- Navigating DeviceManager/WebManager
- Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLAN
- Using WebManager to Connect to the IOLAN
  - Logging into the IOLAN
- Configuration Files
- Managing the IOLAN
Network Settings
- Introduction
- IP Settings
- Advanced
Configuring Serial Ports
- Introduction
- Serial Ports
  - Overview
  - Functionality
- Serial Port Profiles
- Port Buffering
- Advanced
Configuring Users
- Introduction
- User Settings
  - Overview
  - Functionality
- Adding/Editing Users
Configuring Security
- Introduction
- Authentication
- SSH
- SSL/TLS
- VPN
- Services
- Keys and Certificates
Configuring I/O Interfaces
- Introduction
- Settings
- Channels
- I/O UDP
  - UDP Unicast Format
  - UDP Unicast Example
- I/O Modbus Slave
- Modbus I/O Access
- TruePort I/O
  - TruePort/Modbus Combination
  - API Over TruePort Only
- Accessing I/O Data Via TruePort
- I/O SNMP Traps
Configuring Clustering
- Introduction
- Clustering Slave List
Configuring the Option Card
- Introduction
- Option Card Settings
  - Overview
  - Functionality
- Configuring the IOLAN Modem Card
- Configuring a Wireless WAN Card
  - Overview
  - Field Descriptions
Configuring the System
- Introduction
- Alerts
  - Email Alerts
  - Syslog
- Management
Controlling the RPS, I/O Channels, and IPsec Tunnels
- Introduction
- RPS Control
- Serial Port Power Control
  - Overview
  - Field Descriptions
- I/O Channels
  - Overview
- IPsec Tunnel Control
System Administration
- Introduction
- Managing Configuration Files
- Downloading IOLAN Firmware
- Calibrating I/O
- Setting the IOLAN’s Date and Time
- Rebooting the IOLAN
- Resetting the IOLAN to Factory Defaults
- Resetting the SecurID Node Secret
- Language Support
- Downloading Terminal Definitions
  - Creating Terminal Definition Files
- Resetting Configuration Parameters
- Lost Admin Password
Applications
- Introduction
- Configuring Modbus
- Configuring PPP Dial On Demand
- Setting Up Printers
- Configuring a Virtual Private Network
RADIUS and TACACS+
- Introduction
- RADIUS
- TACACS+
SSL/TLS Ciphers
- Introduction
- Valid SSL/TLS Ciphers
Virtual Modem AT Commands
- Virtual Modem Initialization Commands
Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams
- Serial Pinouts
- Power Over Ethernet Pinouts
- EIA-232 Cabling Diagrams
  - Terminal DB25 Connector
  - Modem DB25 Connector
Setting Jumpers
- Introduction
I/O Wiring Diagrams
- Wiring I/O Diagrams
Utilities
- Introduction
- TruePort
- API I/O Access Over TruePort
  - API Request Format
  - API Response Format
- Decoder
Accessories
- Introduction
- Installing a Perle PCI Card
- Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)
- SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)
Troubleshooting
- Introduction
- Hardware Troubleshooting
  - Power/Ready LED Labels
- Communication Issues
- DeviceManager Problems
- Host Problems
- RADIUS Authentication Problems
- Login Problems
- Problems with Terminals
- Unknown IP Address
- DHCP/BOOTP Problems
- Callback Problems
- Language Problems
- Modem Problems
- PPP Problems
- Printing Problems
- Long Reboot Cycle
- SSL/TLS
- I/O Models
- IPv6 Issues
- Contacting Technical Support
  - Making a Technical Support Query
  - Repair Procedure
  - Feedback on this Manual
Glossary
Index

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18 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.0

Network Time Tab Field Descriptions............................................... 305

Time Zone/Summer Time Tab Field Descriptions............................ 306

Custom App/Plugin...............................................................................307

Overview........................................................................................... 307

Field Description............................................................................... 307

Advanced...............................................................................................308

Overview........................................................................................... 308

Bootup Files Tab Field Descriptions................................................. 309

Message of the Day (MOTD) Tab Field Descriptions....................... 310

TFTP Tab Field Descriptions............................................................ 311

Console Port Tab Field Descriptions................................................ 311

Chapter 14 Controlling the RPS, I/O Channels, and IPsec Tunnels

313

Introduction...............................................................................313

RPS Control ..............................................................................313

Overview................................................................................................313

Field Descriptions.................................................................................313

Plug Control ..........................................................................................314

Overview........................................................................................... 314

Field Descriptions............................................................................. 314

Serial Port Power Control........................................................315

Overview................................................................................................315

Field Descriptions.................................................................................315

Power Plug Status............................................................................ 315

I/O Channels..............................................................................316

Overview................................................................................................316

IPsec Tunnel Control................................................................317

Chapter 15 System Administration................................319

Introduction...............................................................................319

Managing Configuration Files.................................................319

Saving Configuration Files ..................................................................319

Downloading Configuration Files........................................................320