Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Product Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 1-3
2. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Panel Layout ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Connecting the Hardware .................................................................................................................... 2-3
Wiring Requirements ................................................................................................................... 2-3
Connecting the Power .................................................................................................................. 2-3
Grounding the NPort 5200 ............................................................................................................ 2-3
Connecting to the Network ........................................................................................................... 2-4
Connecting to a Serial Device ....................................................................................................... 2-4
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................ 2-4
3. Initial IP Address Configuration ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Initializing the NPort 5200’s IP Address ................................................................................................. 3-2
Factory Default IP Address ................................................................................................................... 3-2
NPort Administration Suite ................................................................................................................... 3-2
ARP .................................................................................................................................................. 3-2
Telnet Console ................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1) ............................................................................................................. 3-6
4. Choosing the Proper Operation Mode ................................................................................................ 4-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Real COM Mode .................................................................................................................................. 4-2
TCP Server Mode ................................................................................................................................ 4-3
TCP Client Mode ................................................................................................................................. 4-3
UDP Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Pair Connection Mode .......................................................................................................................... 4-4
Reverse Telnet Mode ........................................................................................................................... 4-4
Disabled Mode .................................................................................................................................... 4-5
5. Web Console Configuration ............................................................................................................... 5-1
Opening Your Browser ......................................................................................................................... 5-2
Basic Settings .................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Time .......................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Web/Telnet Console ..................................................................................................................... 5-5
Network Settings ................................................................................................................................ 5-6
SNMP Settings ............................................................................................................................ 5-8
IP Address Report ....................................................................................................................... 5-8
Serial Settings .................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Serial Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 5-9
Operating Settings ............................................................................................................................ 5-10
Real COM Mode ......................................................................................................................... 5-11
TCP Server Mode ....................................................................................................................... 5-13
TCP Client Mode ........................................................................................................................ 5-16
UDP Mode ................................................................................................................................ 5-20
Pair Connection Mode ................................................................................................................ 5-22
Pair Connection Master Mode ............................................................................................... 5-22
Pair Connection Slave Mode ................................................................................................ 5-23
Reverse Telnet Mode ................................................................................................................. 5-23
Disabled Mode .......................................................................................................................... 5-24
Accessible IP Settings ....................................................................................................................... 5-25
Auto Warning Settings ....................................................................................................................... 5-26
Auto warning: Email and SNMP trap ............................................................................................ 5-26
Mail Server ....................................................................................................................... 5-26
SNMP Trap Server .............................................................................................................. 5-27
Event Type ............................................................................................................................... 5-27
DCD changed .................................................................................................................... 5-27
DSR changed ..................................................................................................................... 5-28
Monitor ........................................................................................................................................... 5-28
Monitor Line ............................................................................................................................. 5-28
Monitor Async ........................................................................................................................... 5-29
Monitor Async-Settings .............................................................................................................. 5-29
Change Password ............................................................................................................................. 5-29
Load Factory Default ......................................................................................................................... 5-30
6. Configuring NPort Administrator ....................................................................................................... 6-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 6-2