Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
2. Overview of Hardware ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
Panel Layout (DT and DT-J models) ...................................................................................................... 2-2
Top and Rear Views ..................................................................................................................... 2-2
Front Views ................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Bottom View ............................................................................................................................... 2-3
Panel Layout (DTL and DTL-T models) ................................................................................................... 2-4
Top and Rear Views ..................................................................................................................... 2-4
Front View .................................................................................................................................. 2-4
Bottom View ............................................................................................................................... 2-5
LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Top Panel Indicators .................................................................................................................... 2-5
Ethernet Port Indicators ............................................................................................................... 2-6
Pin Assignments ................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Ethernet Port Pinouts ................................................................................................................... 2-6
Device Port Pinouts ...................................................................................................................... 2-6
Console Port Pinouts (applies only to DT models) ............................................................................ 2-7
Product Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 2-7
NPort 5600-8-DT ......................................................................................................................... 2-7
NPort 5600-8-DTL ....................................................................................................................... 2-9
3. Basic Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................ 3-2
Required Items ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
Wiring Guidelines ........................................................................................................................ 3-2
STEP 1: Connect network, serial device, and power ................................................................................ 3-3
Connect to Network ..................................................................................................................... 3-3
Attach Serial Device .................................................................................................................... 3-3
Connect Power ............................................................................................................................ 3-4
STEP 2: Configure the device server’s general settings ............................................................................ 3-4
Install NPort Administrator ........................................................................................................... 3-4
Search for Device Server on LAN ................................................................................................... 3-5
Adjust General Settings................................................................................................................ 3-5
Verify Network Settings................................................................................................................ 3-6
STEP 3: Configure device port operation mode ....................................................................................... 3-6
Adjust Operation Mode Settings .................................................................................................... 3-6
STEP 4: Configure serial communication parameters ............................................................................... 3-9
Review Serial Parameters ............................................................................................................. 3-9
Adjust Serial Parameters .............................................................................................................. 3-9
STEP 5: Map COM port to device......................................................................................................... 3-10
Specify Target Device Server ...................................................................................................... 3-11
Assign COM Port Number to Device Port ....................................................................................... 3-11
Apply Change ........................................................................................................................... 3-12
4. General Settings ................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Basic Settings .................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Network Settings ................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Serial Settings .................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Operating Settings .............................................................................................................................. 4-6
Accessible IP Settings.......................................................................................................................... 4-6
Auto Warning Settings ......................................................................................................................... 4-7
Email and SNMP trap ................................................................................................................... 4-7
Event Type ................................................................................................................................. 4-8
Change Password ............................................................................................................................... 4-9
5. Introduction to Operation Modes ...................................................................................................... 5-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Real COM Mode .................................................................................................................................. 5-2
RFC2217 Mode ................................................................................................................................... 5-3
TCP Server Mode ................................................................................................................................ 5-3
TCP Client Mode ................................................................................................................................. 5-3
UDP Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Pair Connection Modes ........................................................................................................................ 5-4
Reverse Telnet Mode ........................................................................................................................... 5-4
Disabled Mode .................................................................................................................................... 5-4