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Table of Contents3
About this Guide8
Important Safety Information9
Where to Find Information9
Digi Connect and Connectport TS Family Features11
User Interfaces11
Network Services11
IP Protocol Support12
Serial Data Communication over TCP and UDP12
Realport Software14
Encrypted Realport15
Alarms15
Modem Emulation15
Security Features in Digi Devices15
Secure Access and Authentication15
Encryption16
SNMP Security17
Configuration Management17
Customization Capabilities17
Network Connections and Data Paths18
Network Services18
Network/Serial Clients19
Get Started with Digi Connect and Connectport TS Family Products21
Connectport TS 8/16: Verify the Components and Connect the Hardware22
Verify the Connectport TS Components22
Connect the Connectport TS Hardware23
Pin Positions for Serial Devices Connected to a Connectport TS24
Configure the Connectport TS Serial Ports25
Locate the Appropriate Cable Adapters26
Connect SP: Verify the Components and Connect the Hardware27
Verify the Components27
Connect the Hardware28
Connect ES: Verify the Components and Connect the Hardware29
Verify the Connect es Components29
Identify the Hardware30
Connect the Hardware31
Assign an IP Address32
Default IP Address and DHCP Settings32
Configure IP Addresses32
Test the IP Address Assignment34
Sign in to the Web Interface34
Use a Web Browser to Sign in to the Web Interface35
Use Digi Device Discovery Utility to Sign in to the Web Interface35
Configuration Capabilities38
Digi Device Discovery Utility38
Remote Manager Interface38
Web Interface39
Accessing the Command-Line Interface39
Remote Command Interface (RCI)40
Snmp40
Device Administration41
Using the Digi Connect and Connectport TS Family Web Interface42
Home Page43
Menu43
Getting Started43
System Summary43
Apply and Save Changes43
Cancel Changes43
Online Help43
Management44
Web Interface44
Manage Connections and Services44
Event Logging45
Manage Network Services45
Administration45
File Management46
X.509 Certificate/Key Management47
Backup/Restore52
Update the Firmware and Boot/Post Code53
Factory Default Settings53
System Information56
Activate the Find Me LED60
Reboot60
Enable/Disable Access to Network Services61
Configure the Device Using the Web Interface62
Network Configuration62
IP Settingsethernet Uplink IP Settings (for Connect es 4/8 SB with Switch)63
Wi-Fi IP Settings66
Wi-Fi LAN Settings66
Wi-Fi Security Settings67
Wi-Fi 802.1X Authentication Settings68
Network Services Settings69
IP Filtering Settings73
IP Forwarding Settings73
Socket Tunnel Settings77
Advanced Network Settings78
Serial Ports Configuration80
Select Port Profile81
Assign a Profile to a Serial Port84
Automatic TCP Connections (Automatic Connection)90
TCP and UDP Network Port Numbering Conventions90
Rfc221790
Industrial Automation Profile91
Basic Serial Settings91
Multiple Electrical Interface (MEI) Serial Settings91
Advanced Serial Settings92
Display Current Serial Port Settings95
GPIO Pins95
GPIO Pin Settings95
Additional Implementation Required for Input and Output Choices96
Set Alarms for GPIO Pin Changes96
Test GPIO Pins97
Alarms Configuration97
Alarm Notification Settings97
Alarm List and Status98
Alarm Conditions99
Alarm Destinations99
Configure Alarm Conditions100
System Configuration100
Device Identity Settings100
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Settings101
Date and Time Settings101
Configure RADIUS Authentication for a Connectport TS Device104
Remote Manager Settings106
Users112
User Permissions Settings115
Password Authentication116
Control User Access116
Applications Pages117
Configuration through Digi Remote Manager123
Ipv6 Support123
Alternative Configuration Options for Digi Connect Wi-SP124
Configure the Network Using an Access Point124
Configure the Wireless Card Without an Access Point124
Set DIP Switches on Digi Connect Sp\Wi-SP125
Batch Configuration Capabilities127
Configure and Manage the Device Using the Digi Connect and129
Configuration through the Command Line130
Access the Command-Line Interface130
Basics for Using the Command-Line Interface130
Management through the Command Line Interface131
Close132
Connect132
Display132
Exit and Quit133
Flashdrv133
Info133
Newpass134
Ping134
Reconnect134
Rlogin134
Send134
Send Mode134
Set Alarm134
Set Autoconnect135
Set Buffer and Display Buffers135
Set Forward135
Set Gpio135
Set Group135
Set Host135
Set Mgmtconnection135
Set Mgmtglobal135
Set Mgmtnetwork135
Set Network135
Set Pmodem136
Set Pppoutbound136
Set Ppp136
Set Profiles136
Set Radius136
Set Realport136
Set Rtstoggle136
Set Serial136
Set Service136
Set Snmp136
Set Tcpserial137
Set Udpserial137
Set User137
Set Wlan137
Status137
Show137
Telnet137
Who and Kill137
Administration137
Remote Manager Monitoring Capabilities139
Remote Manager Device Management139
SNMP Device Monitoring Capabilities140
Supported Rfcs and Mibs140
SNMP Configuration141
Download a Digi MIB142
Supported SNMP Traps142
Latency Tuning143
Achieving Deterministic IP Performance144
Best-Case Scenario for Achieving Deterministic IP Networking Behavior144
Step 1: Determine the Characteristics of Your Application144
Step 2: Determine the Latency Budget and Type of Latency144
Step 3: Optimize the Physical Layer144
Step 4: Optimize the Network and Transport Layers145
Command Options for Optimizing Network and Transport Layers145
Considerations for Using Latency-Related Command Options146
Step 5: Optimize the Application Layer147
System Status Leds149
Digi Connect SP149
Digi Connect WI-SP149
Digi Connect ME150
Digi Connect Wi-ME150
Digi Connect EM and Digi Connect Wi-EM151
Digi Connect 48 SB and Digi Connect 4/8 SB with Switch153
Connectport TS Family Products154
Rack Mounting (Connectport TS 16 Models)159
Safety and Installation Considerations159
Replace Connect es Time-Lag Fuses161
Replace Connect es (250V2A) Time-Lag Fuses161
Specifications and Certifications165
Hardware Specifications165
Digi Connect es Specifications165
Connectport TS 8 Specifications166
Connectport TS 16 Specifications167
Wireless Networking Features167
Digi Connect and Connectport TS Family Regulatory Information and Certifications169
RF Exposure Statement170
Fcccertifications and Regulatory Information (USA Only)170
Industry Canada (IC) Certifications171
International EMC(Electromagnetic Emissions/Immunity/Safety) Standards171
Troubleshooting173
Replace Connect es Time-Lag Fuses173
Troubleshooting Resources174

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