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Black Box LES4011 User Manual

Black Box LES4011
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November 2007
Terminal Servers - LES4011 to 14
Terminal Server
User Guide
Version 3.3
5500182-33
Secure Server User Guide

Table of Contents

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Black Box LES4011 Specifications

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BrandBlack Box
ModelLES4011
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

About the Terminal Server

Explains the Terminal Server's function as an Ethernet communications/terminal server connecting serial devices to LANs.

Terminal Server Features

Security

Details Terminal Server security features such as password protection, access rights, trusted host filtering, and idle port timers.

Chapter 3 Configuration Methods

Configures an IP Address

Lists methods for setting the Terminal Server IP address, like Easy Config Wizard and DeviceManager.

DeviceManager

Connecting to a Terminal Server Using DeviceManager

Step-by-step guide on connecting to a Terminal Server via DeviceManager.

WebManager

Connecting to a Terminal Server Using WebManager

Steps to connect to a Terminal Server using the WebManager interface.

Command Line Interface

Connecting to a Terminal Server Using the CLI

Details methods to connect via network (Telnet) or serial port.

DHCP/BOOTP

SNMP

Connecting to an Terminal Server Using SNMP

Steps to connect to a Terminal Server using SNMP Management tools.

Chapter 4 Getting Started

Setting Up the Network

Using DeviceManager

Steps to install and use DeviceManager to discover and assign IP addresses to Terminal Servers.

Using a Direct Serial Connection to Specify an IP Address

Steps to assign an IP address via a direct serial connection.

Using a Direct Serial Connection to Enable BOOTP/DHCP

Steps to enable BOOTP/DHCP via direct serial connection.

Setting Up the Serial Port(s)

Setting Up Users

Chapter 5 Using DeviceManager and WebManager

Using DeviceManager to Connect to the Terminal Server

Starting a New Session

Steps to start a new session and connect to a Terminal Server using DeviceManager.

Assigning a Temporary IP Address to a New Terminal Server

How to temporarily assign an IP address for initial connection and configuration.

Using WebManager to Connect to the Terminal Server

Chapter 6 Network Settings

IP Settings

Configures Terminal Server name, IP address, and Ethernet information.

Advanced

Advanced Serial Settings Tab

Applies advanced serial port settings to all serial ports.

Login Tab Field Descriptions

Configures login prompt settings, system name, and banners.

Bootup Files Tab Field Descriptions

Specifies TFTP server details for firmware and configuration file downloads.

Chapter 7 Configuring Serial Ports

Serial Ports

Explains configuring serial ports by selecting connection profiles and parameters.

Editing a Serial Port

Steps to edit serial port settings, including profile selection.

Serial Port Profiles

Hardware Tab Field Descriptions

Details the hardware tab for configuring serial port connection parameters.

Packet Forwarding Tab Field Descriptions

Details the packet forwarding tab for configuring data packet parameters.

User Service Settings

Telnet Settings

Configures Telnet settings for users, including terminal type and local echo.

Virtual Modem Profile

Advanced Tab Field Descriptions

Configures advanced virtual modem settings like echo characters and DTR/RTS signals.

Modbus Gateway Profile

General Tab Field Descriptions

Configures Modbus Gateway mode and destination slave IP mappings.

Advanced Field Descriptions

Configures advanced Modbus settings like idle timeout and request queuing.

Modbus Slave IP Settings Field Descriptions

Details settings for configuring Modbus Slaves.

Adding/Editing Modbus Slave IP Settings

How to add or edit Modbus Slave IP settings, including UID ranges and types.

Modbus Slave Advanced Settings Field Descriptions

Configures advanced Modbus Slave settings like TCP/UDP port and next request delay.

Chapter 8 Configuring Users

User Settings

Allows adding, editing, and deleting users from the Terminal Server.

Adding/Editing Users

Details the General tab for configuring basic user information like name and password.

Services Tab

Configures connection parameters for a user, overriding serial port settings.

Advanced Tab

Configures user session parameters like length, language, and hotkeys.

Serial Port Access Tab

Field Descriptions

Specifies user access rights (Read/Write, Read In, Read Out) for serial ports.

Chapter 9 Configuring Security

Services

Enables/disables client and daemon services for security reasons.

Chapter 10 Configuring the System

Syslog

Configures sending system log messages to a remote syslog daemon.

Management

SNMP

Setting up SNMP for managing and configuring the Terminal Server.

Chapter 11 System Administration

Managing Configuration Files

How to save configuration files locally using DeviceManager or WebManager.

Downloading Configuration Files

Steps to download configuration files to the Terminal Server using DeviceManager or WebManager.

Downloading Terminal Server Firmware

Resetting the Terminal Server to Factory Defaults

Resetting Configuration Parameters

Lost Admin Password

Appendix E Troubleshooting

Hardware Problems

Identifies hardware issues indicated by the Power/Ready LED and suggests troubleshooting steps.

Communication Issues

General checks for communication problems, including cable configuration and network connectivity.

Host Problems

Troubleshooting network access issues to local and remote hosts.

Login Problems

Solutions for lost or forgotten Admin passwords, including factory reset.

Unknown IP Address

Steps to find a Terminal Server with an unknown IP address using DeviceManager or serial port.

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