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Terminal Server/Device Management, Troubleshooting Capabilities, Configuration Methods

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2: Introduction  Verify the data received came from the proper source  Validate that the data transferred from the source over the network has not changed when it arrives at its destination (shared secret and hashing)  Encrypt data to protect it from prying eyes and nefarious individuals  Provide the ability to run popular M2M protocols over a secure SSH or SSL connection In addition to keeping data safe and accessible, the MatchPort b/g Pro has robust defenses to hostile Internet attacks such as denial of service (DoS), which can be used to take down the network. Moreover, the MatchPort b/g Pro cannot be used to bring down other devices on the network. You can use the MatchPort b/g Pro with the Lantronix Secure Com Port Redirector (SCPR) to encrypt COM port-based communications between PCs and virtually any electronic device. SCPR is a Windows application that creates a secure communications path over a network between the computer and serial-based devices that are traditionally controlled via a COM port. With SCPR installed at each computer, computers that were formerly "hard-wired" by serial cabling for security purposes or to accommodate applications that only understood serial data can instead communicate over an Ethernet network or the Internet. Terminal Server/Device Management Remote offices can have routers, PBXs, servers and other networking equipment that require remote management from the corporate facility. The MatchPort b/g Pro easily attaches to the serial ports on a server, Private Branch Exchange (PBX), or other networking equipment to deliver central, remote monitoring and management capability. With the menu system on the MatchPort, connections to the console ports of the attached devices as well as network hosts, such as Unix servers or another MatchPort, can easily be picked from a user-defined menu. This allows console ports across multiple devices to be accessed from one MatchPort. Troubleshooting Capabilities The MatchPort b/g Pro offers a comprehensive diagnostic toolset that lets you troubleshoot problems quickly and easily. Available from the Web Manager, CLI, and XML interfaces, the diagnostic tools let you:  View critical hardware, memory, MIB-II, buffer pool, and IP socket information.  Perform ping and traceroute operations.  Conduct forward or backup DNS lookup operations.  View all processes currently running on the MatchPort b/g Pro, including CPU utilization and total stack space available. Configuration Methods After installation, the MatchPort b/g Pro requires configuration. For the unit to operate correctly on a network, it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are four basic methods for logging into the MatchPort b/g Pro and assigning IP addresses and other configurable settings: DeviceInstaller: Configure the IP address and related settings and view current settings on the using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. See Chapter 3: Using DeviceInstaller. MatchPort® b/g Pro Embedded Device Server User Guide 18

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2: Introduction
MatchPort
®
b/g Pro Embedded Device Server User Guide
18
Verify the data received came from the proper source
Validate that the data transferred from the source over the network has not changed when it
arrives at its destination (shared secret and hashing)
Encrypt data to protect it from prying eyes and nefarious individuals
Provide the ability to run popular M2M protocols over a secure SSH or SSL connection
In addition to keeping data safe and accessible, the MatchPort b/g Pro has robust defenses to
hostile Internet attacks such as denial of service (DoS), which can be used to take down the
network. Moreover, the MatchPort b/g Pro cannot be used to bring down other devices on the
network.
You can use the MatchPort b/g Pro with the Lantronix Secure Com Port Redirector (SCPR) to
encrypt COM port-based communications between PCs and virtually any electronic device. SCPR
is a Windows application that creates a secure communications path over a network between the
computer and serial-based devices that are traditionally controlled via a COM port. With SCPR
installed at each computer, computers that were formerly “hard-wired” by serial cabling for security
purposes or to accommodate applications that only understood serial data can instead
communicate over an Ethernet network or the Internet.
Terminal Server/Device Management
Remote offices can have routers, PBXs, servers and other networking equipment that require
remote management from the corporate facility. The MatchPort b/g Pro easily attaches to the
serial ports on a server, Private Branch Exchange (PBX), or other networking equipment to deliver
central, remote monitoring and management capability.
With the menu system on the MatchPort, connections to the console ports of the attached devices
as well as network hosts, such as Unix servers or another MatchPort, can easily be picked from a
user-defined menu. This allows console ports across multiple devices to be accessed from one
MatchPort.
Troubleshooting Capabilities
The MatchPort b/g Pro offers a comprehensive diagnostic toolset that lets you troubleshoot
problems quickly and easily. Available from the Web Manager, CLI, and XML interfaces, the
diagnostic tools let you:
View critical hardware, memory, MIB-II, buffer pool, and IP socket information.
Perform ping and traceroute operations.
Conduct forward or backup DNS lookup operations.
View all processes currently running on the MatchPort b/g Pro, including CPU utilization and
total stack space available.
Configuration Methods
After installation, the MatchPort b/g Pro requires configuration. For the unit to operate correctly on
a network, it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are four basic methods for
logging into the MatchPort b/g Pro and assigning IP addresses and other configurable settings:
DeviceInstaller:
Configure the IP address and related settings and view current settings on the
using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network.
See
Chapter 3: Using
DeviceInstaller
.