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DSTni-XPress DR User Guide RESET F R A L RS232 RS485 10/100BASE-T SERIAL Revision B 8/03 Part Number 900-288 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 2
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omissions in this manual or the information contained herein. Lantronix, Inc. products Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618, USA Phone: 949-453-3990 Technical Support Phone: 800-422-7044 or 9949-453-7198 Fax: 949-450-7226 On-line: www.lantronix.com/support DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 4
user's authority to operate this device. The information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this guide. Date Rev. Comments 12//02 A Initial release 8/03 B Updated warranty information ii DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 5
of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and BS 7514) Manufacturer's Name & Address: Lantronix, 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product: Product Name Model: DSTni-XPress DR, DSTni-XPress DR-IAP Device Servers Conforms to the following standards or other - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 6
if a customer is unable to resolve a product problem with Lantronix Technical Support, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) will be Lantronix. The contents of this document shall not become part of or modify any prior or existing agreement, commitment or relationship. iv DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 7
: +31 76 542 6977 Fax: +31 76 542 2970 [email protected] Europe, Middle East, Africa Sales (Europe, Mid East, Africa) [email protected] [email protected] Europe, Middle East, Africa Technical Support Tel: +49 (0) 77 20 30 1657 [email protected] DSTni-XPress DR User Guide i - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 8
Contents 1. Introduction ...1-1 1.1 DSTni-XPress DR 1-1 1.2 DSTni-XPress DR-IAP Device Server 1-2 1.2.1 Industrial Automation Protocols 1-4 1.3 Network Protocols (Standard Tunneling 1-4 1.3.1 Packing Algorithm 1-5 1.3.2 IP Address 1-5 1.3.3 Port Number 1-5 1.4 Serial Interface ...1-5 1.5 RJ - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 9
3-21 3.6.8 DisConnMode 3-21 3.6.9 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing 3-22 3.6.10 Pack Control 3-23 3.6.11 DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout 3-24 3.6.12 Send Characters 3-24 3.6.13 Telnet Terminal Type 3-24 3.6.14 Channel (Port) Password 3-24 3.7 Expert Settings 3-25 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide iii - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 10
IP Service Configuration 5-5 5.3.4 IPX Service Configuration 5-5 5.3.5 Port Settings 5-6 5.3.6 Listen Mode 5-6 5.3.7 Silent Mode 5-7 5.3.8 TCP Keepalive 5-7 6. Troubleshooting...6-1 6.1 Technical Support 6-1 6.1.1 Technical Support 6-1 7. Monitor Mode ...7-1 iv DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 11
Serial Port 7-1 7.1.2 Entering Monitor Mode Via the Network Port 7-1 7.1.3 Monitor Mode Commands 7-1 8. Network Configuration using UDP 8-1 8.1 UDP Datagrams 8-1 8.2 Configuring Multiple Devices B Network 10-1 10.3 Class C Network 10-1 10.4 Network Address 10-2 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide v - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 12
Terms ...11-1 List of Figures Figure 1 - DSTni-XPress DR 1-2 Figure 2 - RS-485 Multidrop with DSTni-XPress DR-IAP 1-3 Figure 3 - RJ-45 Connector ...1-8 Figure 4 - Front Panel Layout 1-11 Figure 5 - DSTni-XPress DR Connected to Serial Device and Network 2-3 Figure 6 - CD Main Window 2-6 Figure - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 13
Contents List of Tables Table 1 - Serial RJ45 Pinouts 1-6 Table 2 - Serial Screw-Terminal Pinouts 1-7 Table 3 - Ethernet Interface Signals 1-8 Table 4 - Front Panel Components 1-12 Table 5 - DSTni-XPress DR LED Functions 1-13 Table 6 - LED Error Indications 1-13 Table 7 - Technical Specs ...1- - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 14
Modem Emulation 9-4 Table 42 - Disconnect Mode Options 9-5 Table 43 - Flush Mode Options 9-7 Table 44 - Interface Mode Options 9-14 Table 45 - Pack Control Options 9-15 viii DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 15
DR and DSTni-XPress DRIAP. 1.1 DSTni-XPress DR The DSTni-XPress DR Device Server connects serial devices to Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family (TCP for connection-oriented stream applications and UDP for datagram applications). A few of the different types of serial devices supported - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 16
serial port. It supports 10/100Mb/s Ethernet through the RJ-45 connector. It can be configured via HTTP, SNMP, DHCP or Telnet. It contains a Flash ROM for easy software upgrades. 1.2 DSTni-XPress DR-IAP Device Server Note: This section is for the DSTni-XPress DR-IAP only. The Lantronix Industrial - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 17
RESET F R A L RS232 RS485 10/100BASE-T SERIAL PLC's XPress DR-IAP Figure 2 - RS-485 Multidrop with DSTni-XPress DR-IAP Lantronix provides IAP Device Servers specifically designed for different industrial environments. • DSTni-XPress DR-IAP, with a DIN rail interface for harsh environments - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 18
the software CD or our web site. Protocol firmware files are also contained on the CD and new versions are available from the Lantronix web site. You can set up the unit using the serial port, or remotely over Ethernet using Telnet or a web browser. The CD that comes with your Device Server includes - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 19
network) are software selectable. The standard algorithm is optimized for applications where DSTni-XPress DR is used support RS232 and RS485/422. By setting the switch located on the face of the DSTni-XPress DR, RS232 or RS485/422 can be selected. Note: DSTni-XPress DR is a single serial port device - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 20
+) RS-232: RTS (Request to Send) RS-422/485: TXB (Transmit Data +) None Note: Pin 2 (DTR) is hard wired (+12V) and cannot be affected by software control. Note: For RS-485 2-wire functionality, pins 3 & 4 and 6 & 7 must be connected together. 1-6 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 21
Introduction 1.6 Screw-Terminal Serial Connectors Table 2 - Serial Screw-Terminal Pinouts Pin Direction 1 To XPress DR 4 From XPress DR 2 To XPress DR 3 From XPress DR 8 Ground Name RXD or RXA TXD or TXA CTS resistors may not be needed for your application. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 1-7 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 22
RJ-45 Ethernet Interface DSTni-XPress DR supports 10/100Mbit Ethernet through its RJ-45 (10BaseT/100BaseTX) connector. Table 3 - Ethernet Interface Signals Signal Name DIR TX+ Out TX- Out RX+ In RX- In PIN Primary Function 1 Transmit Data + 2 Transmit Data 3 Differential Ethernet Receive - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 23
diagrams show typical interface cables for the RS-232 Serial interface and the Ethernet interface. 1.8.1 9-Pin RS-232 to Serial RJ-45 This connection assumes you are connecting a typical PC (COM1) to the DSTni-XPress DR through the serial RJ-45 connector. A pinout table and cable diagram are - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 24
9-Pin RS-232 to Serial Screw Terminals This connection assumes you are connecting a typical PC (COM1) to the DSTni-XPress DR through the serial screw terminals. GND 5 DTR 9 CTS 8 RTS 7 DSR 6 4 3 TXD 2 RXD 1 RXD TXD GND DTE, 9-PIN, FEMALE DTE, 9-PIN, FEMALE 1-10 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 25
the DSTni-XPress DR. See Table 4 - Front Panel Components for explanations corresponding to the circled numbers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RESET 10 F 11 R 15 12 A L 13 16 17 14 RS232 18 RS485 10/100BASE-T SERIAL 19 20 21 22 Figure 4 - Front Panel Layout DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 26
the serial port UP: Serial RS-232 DOWN: Serial RS-422/485 Operating power, DC positive or AC Earth ground Operating power, DC negative or AC Earth ground Note: For RS-485 2-wire functionality, pins 1 & 4 and 2 & 3 of the screw terminals must be connected together. 1-12 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 27
The device contains the following LEDs: • Two Green (R for ready, L for link) • Three Yellow (A for active, serial transmit, and serial receive) • One Red (F for fault) READY FAULT ACTIVE LINK RESET F R A L RS232 RECEIVE TRANSMIT RS485 10/100BASE-T SERIAL Table 5 - DSTni-XPress DR LED - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 28
your specific unit. Your unit will have one similar to the one below. S/N:2D00054 DSTni-XPress DR 00-20-4A-2D-00-36 Rev. A11 Made in USA Serial Number Part Number MAC ID Revision Note: Before mounting the device on a DIN rail, copy the information from the label. 1-14 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 29
your panel. Many AC-powered industrial controllers also supply 24VDC for use by field devices. The DSTni-XPress DR is not shipped with a separate power supply, but any power supply between 9- the red LED. RESET RESET F R A L RS232 RS485 10/100BASE-T SERIAL DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 1-15 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 30
1.15 RS-232/RS-485 Switch Set this switch for RS-232 (Up) or RS-485 (Down). RESET F R A L RS232 RS485 10/100BASE-T SERIAL RS232 RS485 Note: The serial port RS232/RS485 switch is a hardware function. Do not change the switch while the device is operating. 1-16 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 31
Windows® 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP based configuration software Ready, Fault/Configuration, Activity, Link, Serial Transmit, Serial Receive Ethernet: Version 2.0/IEEE 802.3 Ethernet: 1500 Vrms, Serial: 2000 Vrms Galvanic UL, CSA, TUV, FCC, CE, FM Class 1, Div. 2 (pending) DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 1-17 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 32
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of intelligent serial devices. For DSTni-XPress DR-IAP users, see Industrial Automation Protocols on page 1-4. Loading industrial protocols to a DSTni-XPress DR-IAP, such as IAP Modbus Bridge, may remove the web pages and change the configure dialogs. See the user manuals on individual protocols - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 34
of the Ethernet Address are fixed and read 00-20-4A, identifying the unit as a Lantronix product. The serial channel (port) can be associated with a specific TCP/UDP port number. Port number 9999 is reserved for access to the unit's Setup (configuration) Mode window. 2-2 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 35
is 9-30VDC, 9-24VAC (3 W maximum). 4. Supply power to the serial device. Note: Connecting a device to an active Ethernet network can disrupt communications on the network. Make sure the device is configured for your application before connecting to an active network. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 2-3 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 36
(Recommended) ARP and Telnet AutoIP Serial Port Login Description A DHCP server automatically assigns the IP address and network settings. See DHCP on page 2-5. You manually assign the IP address using set up your unit: IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway: 2-4 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 37
reboot. Note: If a DHCP server is found, but it denies the request for an IP address, the unit does not attach to the network, but waits and retries. AutoIP can be disabled by setting the unit's IP address to 0.0.1.0. This setting enables DHCP but disables AutoIP. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 2-5 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 38
, backslash, Launch.exe (e.g., D:\Launch.exe). Figure 6 - CD Main Window 2. Click the Device Installer button. The installation wizard window displays. 3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (When prompted to select an installation type, select Typical.) 2-6 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 39
button on the Task Bar and select Programs \Device Installer \Device Installer. The Device Installer window displays. Figure 7 - DeviceInstaller or Ethernet Address field, enter the Ethernet address (MAC address), which is listed on the label on the side of the unit. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 40
2.4.3 Test the IP Address 1. Click the Ping icon . The Ping Device window displays. Figure 9 - Ping Device Window 2. Confirm that "Reply received" messages display in the window, indicating . 3. Click the Back button to return to the Device Installer window. 2-8 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 41
Lantronix devices on the network so that you can manage and configure it. 1. Click the Search the network for devices default. 3. Click the Start Search button. A list of all active units displays. 4. Click the Save button. A confirmation message displays. 5. Click OK. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 42
the devices in the group, including the unit you are setting up. The hardware address and firmware release number for the unit display. Figure 11 - Devices in a Group Now you can manage (configure) the unit so that it works with the serial device over the network. 2-10 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 43
. The Set Configuration icon sends a saved file to the unit. To Get Configuration information see Get Configuration on page 3-27. To Set Configuration of a specific device see Set Configuration on page 3-28. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 2-11 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 44
address you just set is temporary and will revert to the default value when the unit 's power is reset unless you log into the unit and store the changes permanently. Refer to the chapter on configuration for instructions on permanently configuring the IP address. 2-12 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 45
terminal or PC running a terminal emulation program to your unit's serial port. The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop use a Telnet connection. To continue with a serial port login, go to Using a Telnet Connection on page 3-10. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 2-13 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 46
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your JAVA enabled web browser and enter the IP address. The Lantronix Web Manager page will display. Go to Web Manager Page on page 3-4 for a summary of the menu selections. Note: The DSTni-Xpress DR-IAP may not have a web page or may use a different format web page. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-1 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 48
address into the Web browser's URL (Address/Location) field. 6. For Telnet configuration, click the Telnet to Device icon. A small Telnet to Device window appears, showing the IP Address and the Port address. The main Lantronix Universal Device Server window opens. 3-2 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 49
3-27. Configuration information can be read from a device and saved in a file. 8. To Set the configuration of a specific device see Set Configuration on page 3-28 A device can be configured by reading a configuration file and sending the information to the device. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-3 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 50
: The DSTni-XPress DR-IAP may not have a web page or may use a different format web page. You can start a web browser for configuration by opening your JAVA enabled web browser and entering the IP address or by clicking the Web Configuration button on the Device Management window. The Lantronix Web - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 51
following dialog box. This page contains the Server Configuration and the Port Configuration settings. These are static settings read from the device. Note: The following screen shots represent the web page shown when the device is loaded with cbxw31.cob firmware. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-5 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 52
setting of 16 characters is available under Security Settings on the Telnet Setup Mode window.) Note: No password is required to access the Setup Mode window via a serial connection. Remember that the 4 and 16 character passwords are alphanumeric and case sensitive. 3-6 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 53
3.3.3 Port Properties Configure Serial Protocol: RS232, RS422/485 4-wire, RS485 2-wire Speed: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, active startup, with any character, with active DTR (Inactive), with CR (0x0D) only, Manual Connection, Autostart, Modem Mode DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-7 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 54
IP Address: (user selectable) Remote Port: (user selectable) Local Port: 10001 (default 10001, user selectable) On Active Connection: Enable, Disable On Passive Connection: Enable, , Disable Send Character 01: (User Selectable) Send Character 02: (User Selectable) 3-8 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 55
You can use the Tech Support button to link directly to the Lantronix Tech Support web page, the FTP-Site button will link you to the web page for downloading new firmware, manuals, and other files. The Contact Us button will link you to the Contact Information page. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-9 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 56
configuration port number. telnet x.x.x.x 9999 Note: Be sure to include a space between the IP address and 9999. 2. Click OK. 3. The Lantronix Universal Device Server window displays. *** Lantronix Universal Device Server *** Serial Number 2D000054 MAC address 00204A2D0036 Software version 05.1b6 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 57
Keepalive : 45s ARP cache timeout : 600s Change Setup : 0 Server configuration 1 Channel 1 configuration 5 Expert settings 6 Security 7 Factory defaults 8 Exit without save 9 Save and exit Figure 15 - Setup Mode Window (Standard Tunneling) Your choice ? DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-11 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 58
terminal emulation program to your unit's serial port. The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 Server configuration. IP Address : (000) .(000) .(000) .(000) Set Gateway IP Address (N) Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) Change telnet config password DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 59
limited to 4 characters. An enhanced password setting of 16 characters is available under Security Settings for Telnet access only. Passwords are alphanumeric and case sensitive. Note: No password is required to access the Setup Mode window via a serial connection. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-13 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 60
the MAC address is 00-20-4A-12-34-56, then the default DHCP name is C123456. 2) Custom DHCP name. You can create of 0.0.0.0, then the last option in "Server configuration" will be "Change DHCP device name". The "Change DHCP device name" option will allow you to change 14 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 61
8 Bit No Parity Even Parity Odd Parity 1 Stop bit 2 Stop bit 76 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 (1) The XPress DR requires you to choose the correct setting in the IF mode, and to also set the front-panel switch for selection of RS-232/RS-485. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-15 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 62
Flow control sets the local handshake method for stopping serial input/output. Table 12 - Flow Control Options Flow Control Option Hex No flow control 00 XON/XOFF flow control 01 Hardware handshake with RTS/CTS lines 02 XON/XOFF pass characters to host 05 3-16 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 63
the number used to identify the channel for remote initiating connections. Default setting for Port 1 is 10001. Range: 0-65535 except for 30718 10000-10999 Reserved for Reserved (well known ports) Telnet setup Reserved Reserved (77FEh) Recommended ports, should be DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-17 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 64
) Startup No active startup With any character With active DTR (1) With CR (0x0D) only Manual connection Autostart Datagram Type Directed UDP Modem Mode Full Verbose Without Echo 1-character Response For example, C50.1/23 would connect you to 129.1.50.1 and port 23. 3-18 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 65
Manual Connection In Modem Mode, the unit presents a modem interface to the attached serial device. It accepts AT-style modem commands, and handles the modem signals you to replace modems with device servers, and to use an Ethernet connection instead of a phone call DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-19 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 66
). Enables or disables connections from the network going to the serial port. n=0 disables the ability to make a connection from the network to the serial port. n=1-9 enables the ability to make a connection from the acknowledge with an OK, but no action is taken. 3-20 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 67
is dropped. Both Telnet mode and Disconnect with EOT must be enabled for Disconnect with EOT to function properly. Ctrl D will only be detected going from the serial port to the network. 6. DTR hardwired to +12VDC. This option is disabled in the DSTni-XPress DR. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-21 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 68
Serial) Clear with a connection that is initiated from the UDS to the network 1 Clear with a connection initiated from the network to the UDS 1 Clear when the network connection to or from the UDS is disconnected 1 Alternate Packing Algorithm (Pack Control) Enable 1 3-22 DSTni-XPress DR - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 69
Two firmware- serial data currently in the buffer and send it to the network. 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. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 70
can use the terminal name for the Telnet terminal type. Enter only one name. Password This parameter appears only if the channel (port) password option is enabled in Disconnect Mode (see DisConnMode on page 3-21). If set, you can set a password on the serial port. 3-24 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 71
Whenever the unit communicates with another device on the network, it will add via Telnet or serial connections only, not Telnet Setup (N) Disable TFTP Firmware Update (N) Disable Port 77FEh (N) Disable Web Server (N) Disable ECHO ports (N) Enable Enhanced Password DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-25 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 72
allows you to set a 4-character password that protects the Configuration Menu via Telnet and Web pages. The Y (Yes) option allows you to set an extended security password of 16-characters for protecting Telnet access. Passwords are alphanumeric and case sensitive. 3-26 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 73
the device selected in the DeviceInstaller main window. In the Configuration File field, click the Open File button to select a filename for the configuration file. Click the Get button and the file information is read from the device and saved in the selected file. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 3-27 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 74
is shown in the first field. This is the device selected in the DeviceInstaller main window. In the Configuration File field, click the Open File button to select a configuration file. Click the Set button and the file information is read and stored in the device. 3-28 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 75
the Lantronix web site for the latest versions and release notes. Table 19 - Protocol Firmware Folder Name DA -XPress \Standard Tunnel DA -XPress \DF1 MultiMaster DA -XPress \Modbus Bridge ROM File AQDX0510.ROM DFMD0150.ROM AMDX0200.ROM COB cbxw324.cob NA NA DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 4-1 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 76
updated firmware files from www.lantronix.com or ftp.lantronix.com and store them in a subfolder on your computer. 2. Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Programs\DeviceInstaller\Device Installer. The Device Installer window displays. Figure 16 - Device Installer 4-2 DSTni-XPress DR - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 77
Firmware 3. Click the Search the network for devices icon displays. . The Search Network window Figure 17 Device Installer window. The Device Installer window now lists all of the devices in the group, including the unit you are updating. Figure 18 - Devices in a Group DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 78
Note: You can update the unit's Web pages by clicking the Upgrade Web files (.COB) icon. Though it would be rare to need to update both the firmware and Web pages at the same time, you can do so by clicking the Update the firmware files and Webpages in one step icon. 4-4 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 79
using the SF command, where x.x.x.x is the receiving unit's IP address. SF x.x.x.x The receiving unit performs a power reset after the firmware has been loaded and stored. Note: You can only update your unit 's internal Web interface using TFTP or Device Installer. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 4-5 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 80
before programming the new firmware in the flash ROM. The following message displays when the firmware upgrade is complete. *** NodeSet 2.0 *** 0>DL 02049 lines loaded. Note: You can only update your unit 's internal Web interface using TFTP or Device Installer. 4-6 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 81
Device Server Remote Serial Data to/from Attached Device PC 5.2 Installing Comm Port Redirector The Comm Port Redirector software is included on the product CD or it can be downloaded from the Lantronix web site. Note: Comm Port Redirector is not suitable for use with Modbus Bridge firmware - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 82
your CD drive letter, colon, backslash, Launch.exe (e.g., D:\Launch.exe). Figure 21 - Main Window 2. Click the Comm Port Redirector button. The installation wizard window appears. 5-2 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 83
will cause the redirector to open a connection to the server. As soon as the application accesses the virtual com established, a message window will indicate what is happening. If any problems occur, they will be displayed in these message windows. A similar appears. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 5-3 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 84
ports will be redirected. The Redirector can support up to 4 ports. These ports can all ports behave in much the same way as local serial ports. A typical configuration would be to add the communications application. If the services that are being referenced use different DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 85
"Add IPX" from the main window. This will bring up a dialog with a list of all visible IPX services on the network. If your service doesn't appear in this list then click "Poll" to rescan for services. Select a service from this list and click "OK" to accept it. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 5-5 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 86
in the IP Service Setup screen to "listen_auto" (without the quotes) and set the port number field to the port that the PC will be listening on. For instance, if you wanted the PC to listen on port 3200, set the host name to "listen_auto" and the port to 3200. 5-6 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 87
TCP connection to the port that is specified in the Service Setup screen. See the documentation or tech tip for your server to find out how to set up an outbound raw of 1 minute, the value needs to be 60000. The default Windows timeout value is 7,200,000 (2 hours). DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 5-7 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 88
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PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday excluding holidays. Firmware downloads, FAQs, and the most up-to-date documentation are available at: www.lantronix.com/support Technical Support Europe, Middle East, and Africa +49 (0) 7720 3016 20/57 [email protected] DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 6-1 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 90
problem) When troubleshooting the following problems, make sure that the XPress DR is powered up and the Link (L) LED is lit solid green. If the Link LED is not lit, then the physical network connection is bad. Confirm that you are using a good network connection. 6-2 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 91
device server. Make sure that the Link LED is lit. If the Link LED is not lit, then the device server is not properly plugged into the network. Double-check the parameters that you specified. Tip: You cannot assign an IP address to a device server through a router. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 6-3 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 92
device server should flash a sequence that tells you this). If you do not get a response, use the serial port to verify that Telnet is not disabled. Try upgrading the firmware again, but make sure to use the correct setting in the field of Existing Firmware field. 6-4 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 93
Troubleshooting 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 If you are sure that the serial settings of the device server. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 6-5 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 94
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IP address as an optional parameter (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). If the IP address is given, the command is applied to another network device with that IP address. If no IP address is given, the command is executed locally. Note: All commands must be given in capital letters. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 7-1 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 96
to memory page Function Download firmware to the Device Server via the serial port in hex format Send firmware to Device Server with IP address x.x.x.x Query software header record (16 bytes) of Device Server with IP address x.x.x.x Get configuration of Device Server with IP address x.x.x.x as hex - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 97
firmware image contain the software type (offset 4,5) and checksum (offset 14,15). The last two bytes of the device information contain the serial number. The Device Server this block, the Device Server resets and uses the new configuration sent with the FA command. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 8-1 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 98
(all in Hex): 49 50 2D 63 45 54 55 50 00 00 2A 12 81 00 01 02 IP address of the node with serial number 42-18 set to 129.0.1.2 FD Set Same as FA, but n/a Configuration changes IP address and IP Address as well (bytes 0-3). 8-2 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 99
Mode on the master Device Server (see Monitor Mode on page 7-1). 3. At the prompt, enter GC followed by a carriage return. The Device Server will respond with its setup record in Intel Hex format. 4. Copy the setup record into a text file and save it for future use. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 8-3 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 100
record to a Device Server: • Send a previously saved setup record via Monitor Mode (easiest method). • Send the setup record of a properly configured Device Server to another Device Server on the network. • Send a previously saved setup record from a host PC via UDP. 8-4 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 101
network. 2. Place another Device Server (the "target") on the network. 3. Enter Monitor Mode (with network support enabled) on the master Device Server (see Monitor Mode on page block program memory (firmware) 00 End record 01 Data block configuration memory 10 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 8-5 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 102
calculate the two's complement by subtracting the sum from 100. Using the example above again, 100 - E2 = 1E. It may help to use a scientific calculator. 8-6 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 103
password (0 if not used) Gateway IP address (0,0,0,0 if not used) 48-byte Channel 1 parameters; parameter setup Channel 1 (see Table E-4: Channel Parameters) 48-byte Channel 2 parameters; parameter setup Channel 2 (see Table E-4: Channel Parameters)) Reserved (0) DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 104
Options) Reserved (0) a) Terminal name for Telnet terminal type option (15 characters max), 0-terminated. If set and Bit 6 in Disconnect Mode is set, Telnet connection will be assumed. b) Password for Passworded Socket Connection (Bit 4 in Disconnect Mode Set). 8-8 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 105
1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 (1) The DSTni-XPress DR requires you to choose the correct setting in the IF mode, and to also set the front-panel switch for 1000 0100 1111 1101 1101 Hex 4C 78 4F DD (1) The DSTni-XPress DR requires you to choose the correct setting in the IF mode, and - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 106
UDP 8.3.3 Baud Rate The Device Server and attached serial device must agree on a speed or baud rate to use for the serial connection. Use the following table to select Baud Rate settings: Table 29 - Baud Rate lines XON/XOFF pass characters to host Hex 00 01 02 05 8-10 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 107
the Device Server makes With CR (0x0D) only Manual connection Autostart Datagram Type Directed 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 (1) Inactive. DTR is hardwired to +12VDC. Note: See Table 39 - Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 8-11 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 108
hard disconnect State LED off with connection (4) 1 1 Disconnect with EOT (^D) (5) 1 1. The DSTni-XPress DR will send the "Terminal Type" upon an outgoing connection. 2. A password is required for a connection to the serial port from the network. 3. The TCP connection will close even if the - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 109
when the network connection to or from the UDS is disconnected 1 Output Buffer (Network to Serial) Clear with a connection that is initiated from the UDS to the network 1 Clear Sequence Send Immediately After Sendchars 76543210 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 8-13 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 110
x.x.x.x, where each x is a number from 1 to 254; for example, 192.0.1.99. The Device Server must be assigned a unique IP address to use TCP/IP network functionality. IP addresses contain three pieces network is broken down into smaller networks using a subnet mask. 8-14 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 111
number of bits to be taken from the IP address as the network or host sections. The Device Server prompts for the number of host bits to be entered and then calculates the netmask, which is Netmask 8 24 255.0.0.0 16 16 255.255.0.0 24 8 255.255.255. 0 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 8-15 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 112
intend to operate the Device Server on an intranet, you Web using one of the following directories or indices: • RFC 950 Internet Standard Subnetting Procedure • RFC 1700 Assigned Numbers • RFC 1117 Internet Numbers • RFC 1597 Address Allocation for Private Networks 8-16 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 113
Binary to Hex 9. Binary to Hex Conversion Many of the Device Server's configuration procedures require you to assemble a series of options ( 0101 5 6 0110 6 7 0111 7 8 1000 8 9 1001 9 10 1010 A 11 1011 B 12 1100 C 13 1101 D 14 1110 E 15 1111 F DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 9-1 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 114
DTR With DTR Serial Response Upon Connection None Manual connection Autostart UDP No active startup Any character Active DTR CR (0x0D) Manual connection Autostart UDP Hostlist Hex N/A 1 2 3 4 5 C 10 11 12 13 14 15 1C 40 41 42 43 44 45 4C 50 51 52 53 54 55 N/A 9-2 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 115
With DTR With DTR With DTR With DTR With DTR With DTR Serial Response Upon Connection None (quiet) None (quiet) None (quiet) None Manual connection Autostart UDP No active startup Any character Active DTR CR (0x0D) Manual 75 Hostlist N/A DSTni-XPress DR User Guide Binary to Hex 9-3 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 116
Unconditionally Serial Manual connection Autostart UDP Hostlist Hex Hostlist N/A Hostlist E1 Hostlist E2 Hostlist E3 Hostlist N/A Hostlist E5 Hostlist N/A Hostlist N/A Hostlist F1 Hostlist F2 Hostlist F3 Hostlist N/A Hostlist F5 Hostlist N/A Note: The DSTni-XPress DR - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 117
42 - Disconnect Mode Options Disconnect with DTR Drop (Note) Telnet Mode and Terminal Type Setup Channel (port) Password Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable 81 91 Enable A1 Enable B1 C1 D1 Enable E1 Enable F1 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 9-5 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 118
Enable 29 Enable 39 49 59 Enable 69 Enable 79 89 Enable 99 Enable A9 Enable B9 C9 D9 Enable E9 Enable F9 Note: The DSTni-XPress DR DTR signal is hardwired to +12VDC. DTR options are inactive. 9-6 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 119
9.3 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) Options Table 43 - Flush Mode Options Serial to Network Network to Serial Clear input buffer upon: None Active connection Passive connection Active connection Passive connection 70 80 90 A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F0 1 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 9-7 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 120
Binary to Hex Serial to Network Network to Serial Clear input buffer upon: Active connection Passive connection Active connection Passive connection Disconnect Active connection Disconnect Passive connection D1 E1 F1 2 12 22 32 42 52 62 72 82 92 A2 B2 C2 D2 E2 F2 9-8 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 121
Network Network to Serial Clear input buffer upon: Active connection Passive connection Active connection Passive connection Disconnect Active connection Disconnect Passive connection Disconnect Hex 3 13 23 33 43 53 63 73 83 93 A3 B3 C3 D3 E3 F3 Binary to Hex DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 9-9 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 122
Binary to Hex Serial to Network Network to Serial Clear input buffer upon: Active connection Passive connection Active connection Passive connection Disconnect Active connection Disconnect Passive connection 64 74 84 94 A4 B4 C4 D4 E4 F4 5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 9-10 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 123
Network Network to Serial Clear input buffer upon: Active connection Passive connection Active connection Passive connection Disconnect Active connection Disconnect Passive connection Enable Hex 95 A5 B5 C5 D5 E5 F5 6 16 26 36 46 56 66 76 Binary to Hex DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 9-11 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 124
Binary to Hex Serial to Network Network to Serial Clear input buffer upon: Active connection Passive connection Active connection Passive connection Disconnect Active connection Disconnect Passive connection 86 96 A6 B6 C6 D6 E6 F6 7 17 27 37 47 57 67 77 87 97 9-12 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 125
Network to Serial Clear input buffer upon: Passive connection Active connection Passive connection Disconnect Active connection Disconnect Passive connection Disconnect Algorithm Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Hex A7 B7 C7 D7 E7 F7 Binary to Hex DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 9-13 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 126
49 C9 79 F9 59 D9 4D CD 7D FD 5D DD 4B CB 7B FB 5B DB 4F CF 7F FF 5F DF 9-14 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 127
Hex 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B DSTni-XPress DR User Guide Binary to Hex 9-15 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 128
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Hex 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 9-16 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 129
address is divided in two parts: network and host. To support different needs, three network classes have been defined. Depending on the company networks. Every network can consist of up to 65,534 devices. Example: 172.1.3.2 (network 172.1, host 3.2) 10.3 Class C . DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 10-1 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 130
are to be taken as the host section. When the number of host bits is entered, the DSTni-XPress DR calculates the netmask. The netmask is displayed in standard decimal-dot notation. Class A Class B Class .128.0.0 255.0.0.0 Host bits 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 . . 23 24 10-2 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 131
see the following documents. These can be located on the World Wide Web using one of the directories or indices: RFC 950 Internet Standard Subnetting Procedure RFC 1700 Assigned Numbers RFC 1117 Internet Numbers RFC 1597 Address Allocation for Private Internets DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 10-3 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 132
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supported by a device. Support of this feature is optional for individual vendors. Auto-sense: Ability of a 10/100 Ethernet device to interpret the speed or duplex mode of the attached device remote access server will specify devices on both end from the same vendor. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 11-1 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 134
. Ethernet, server" node. bps: Bits per second, units of transmission speed. Bridge: A networking device Bridges operate at the data link level (or MAC-layer) of the OSI reference model, and are transparent to protocols and to higher level devices like routers. 11-2 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 135
device that routes specific protocols, such as TCP/IP and IPX, and bridges other protocols, thereby combining the functions of both routers and bridges Authentication scheme for PPP where the password not only is required to begin connection Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 node. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 11-3 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 136
95 and NT workstation. NT 4 server includes both client and server support. Dial on Demand: When a router detects the need to initiate a dial-up connection to a remote network, it does so automatically according to pre-defined parameters set by the network manager. 11-4 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 137
The IEEE standard 802.3 defines the rules for configuring an Ethernet network. It is a 10 Mbps, CSMA/CD baseband modulated light from a laser or LED (light-emitting diode). File Server: A computer that stores data for network users and provides network access to that data. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 138
device can receive packets and drop them without any loss of incoming packets or delay in processing. Firmware: Alterable programs in semipermanent storage, e.g., some type of read-only or flash reprogrammable memory. Forwarding: Process whereby an Ethernet switch or bridge DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 139
Web server directing it to fetch and transmit the requested Web 10BASE-T Ethernet implementations. services. Internetworking: General term used to describe the industry composed of products and technologies used to link networks together. IP Address: See Network Address. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 140
how dissimilar computing devices such as Network Interface Cards (NICs), bridges and routers exchange data services for the layer above it. Jabber: Network error caused by an interface card placing corrupted data on the network. Or, an error condition due to an Ethernet DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 141
Interface, New standard developed for Fast Ethernet in IEEE 802.3u specification. The Fast Ethernet equivalent to the AUI in 10 Mbps Ethernet, allowing different types of Fast Ethernet media to be connected to a Fast Ethernet device via a common interface. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 11-9 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 142
connect serial terminal lines to terminal devices. MMJs . Modem: A modulator-demodulator device for changing transmission support the additional bandwidth requirements. Multiplexer: A device Ethernet cable, for interconnecting up to eight Thinwire Ethernet segments. 11-10 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 143
Operating System, the software for a network that runs in a file server and controls access to files and other resources from multiple users. It provides security and administrative tools. Novell's NetWare, Banyan's VINES and IBM's LAN Server are NOS examples. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 11-11 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 144
from one node to another. PAP: (Password Authentication Protocol) Authentication scheme for PPP links. A password can be specified for both devices on a remote link. Failure to authenticate -to-network connections over both synchronous and asynchronous circuits. 11-12 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 145
of Terms Print Server: A dedicated physical Ethernet. (Physical Ethernet here refers to an entire site network topology.) Remote Control: Form of remote access where a device dialing . Unlike Telnet, Rlogin assumes the remote host is (or behaves like) a UNIX machine DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 11-13 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 146
a bridge or switch may only read MAC layer addresses to filter, routers are able to read data such as IP addresses and route accordingly. RTEL: Lantronix' "reverse Telnet" software allows hosts using TCP/IP to establish a session with a device attached to a terminal server port. Server: A computer - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 147
the remote host type or operating system. Note that this is very different from the LAT software, which allows only local network access to LAT hosts only. 10BASE2: Ethernet running on thin coax network cable. 10BASE5: Ethernet running on Thickwire network cable. DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 11-15 - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 148
network. Types include ring, bus, star and tree. Transceiver: The actual device that interfaces between the network and the local node. The term generally refers to any connector, such as a MAU, that actively converts signals between the network and the local node. 11-16 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide - Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP | XPress-DR / XPress-DR-IAP - User Guide - Page 149
: Cable that attaches a device either to a standard or thin coax Ethernet segment. Twisted-Pair Cable: services for transmission of data over a large geographical area. Workgroup Switching: Configuration in which a number of users are connected to an Ethernet . DSTni-XPress DR User Guide 11-17
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