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Moxa Technologies NPORT 6150 User Manual

Moxa Technologies NPORT 6150
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NPort 6000 Series User’s Manual
Edition 15.0, November 2016
www.moxa.com/product
© 2016 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

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Moxa Technologies NPORT 6150 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display-
Baud rate921.6 Kbit/s
Data bits5, 6, 7, 8
Isolation1.5 kV
Stop bits1, 1.5, 2
RS-232 signalsCTS, DCD, DSR, DTR, GND, RTS, Rx, Tx
RS-422 signalsGND, RxD+, RxD-, TxD+, TxD-
RS-485 signalsData+, Data-, GND, RxD+, RxD-, TxD+, TxD-
Flow Control typeRTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Flow control supportYes
Serial interface typeRS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Serial ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100 Mbit/s
Surge protection voltage0.5 kV
Mean time between failures (MTBF)2097705 h
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
Built-in processorNo
Input voltage12 - 48 V
Power consumption285 mA
Power source typeDC
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 75 °C
Maximum operating altitude2000 m
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95 %
Supported network protocolsICMP, IPv4/v6, TCP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP, Telnet, DNS, SNMP V1/V2c/V3, HTTP, SMTP, ARP, PPPoE
Security algorithmsAES, DES, SSH, SSL/TLS
Product colorBlack, Blue, Grey
Housing materialMetal
Sustainability certificatesRoHS
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight700 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)67 x 100.4 x 29 mm

Summary

1. Introduction

Overview

General overview of the NPort 6000 series.

Package Checklist

Lists the items included in the NPort 6000 package.

Product Features

Lists the key features of the NPort 6000 series.

Product Selection Chart

Compares the main differences between NPort 6000 models.

Product Specifications

Details the technical specifications for various NPort 6000 models.

2. Getting Started

Panel Layout

Diagrams showing the physical layout of NPort 6150, 6250, and 6450.

Panel, DIN-Rail, and Rack-Mounting

Instructions for mounting NPort devices using various methods.

Connecting the Hardware

Steps and guidelines for connecting NPort 6000 hardware.

3. Initial IP Address Configuration

Static and Dynamic IP Addresses

Explains the choice between static and dynamic IP configurations.

Factory Default IP Address

States the default IP address of the NPort 6000 device.

Configuration Options

Details methods for initial IP address configuration.

4. Introducing Serial Port Operation Modes

Overview

Explains the NPort 6000's network capabilities and serial port functions.

Guide to NPort 6000 Modes

Describes how to configure serial ports for different operation modes.

Device-Control Applications

Covers modes like Real COM and RFC2217 for device control.

Socket Applications

Details TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP modes for network communication.

Pair Connection and Secure Pair Connection Modes

Explains how to remove RS-232 distance limitations.

Ethernet Modem Mode

Enables NPort 6000 for legacy systems without TCP/IP.

Terminal Applications

Covers ASCII, BIN, and SSH modes for terminal access.

Reverse Terminal Applications

Explains Reverse Telnet and Reverse SSH modes.

Printer Modes

Details NPort 6000's printer mode for banking and stock exchange services.

Dial In/Out Modes

Describes NPort 6000's dial-in/dial-out capabilities.

Disabled Mode

Explains how to disable NPort 6000 serial ports.

5. Configuration with the Web Console

Using Your Web Browser

Steps to configure browser settings for web console access.

Web Console Navigation

Explains how to navigate the NPort 6000 web console interface.

Network Configuration

Settings related to network configuration, including basic and advanced options.

6. Module Settings

Using Ethernet Redundancy

How to implement Ethernet redundancy using protocols like STP/RSTP.

The STP/RSTP Concept

Explanation of Spanning Tree Protocol and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol.

Configuring Turbo Ring

How to set up Moxa's proprietary Turbo Ring protocol for network redundancy.

7. Configuring Serial Port Operation Modes

Port Setting Basics

How to configure individual serial port operation modes and parameters.

Device Control Applications

Covers modes like Real COM and RFC2217 for device control.

Socket Applications

Details TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP modes for network communication.

Pair Connection Mode

How to remove RS-232 distance limitations using two NPorts.

Ethernet Modem Mode

Enables NPort 6000 for legacy systems without TCP/IP.

Terminal Applications

Covers ASCII, BIN, and SSH modes for terminal access.

Reverse Terminal Applications

Explains Reverse Telnet and Reverse SSH modes.

Printer Applications

Details NPort 6000's printer mode for banking and stock exchange services.

Dial In/Out Applications

Describes NPort 6000's dial-in/dial-out capabilities.

Disabled Mode

Explains how to disable NPort 6000 serial ports.

8. Additional Serial Port Settings

Port Communication Parameters

Configuration of serial port parameters like baud rate, data bits, and parity.

Port Data Buffering/Log

Settings for port buffering to prevent data loss and enable logging.

Port Modem Settings

Configuration for dial-in/dial-out modem settings.

Port Cipher Settings

Settings for SSL/TLS and SSH cipher priorities.

User Table

Stores user accounts for terminal/reverse terminal access authentication.

Welcome Message

Allows setting a custom welcome message for users.

9. System Configuration Settings

Basic Settings

Configuration of server name, location, and time settings.

Accessible IP List

Controls access to serial ports based on IP address filtering.

Host Table

Assigns Host Names to Host IP Addresses for easier console entry.

Firmware Upgrade

Procedure for upgrading the NPort 6000 firmware.

Backup/Restore

Options for backing up and restoring device configurations.

Certificate

Importing and managing SSL/TLS certificates for secure communication.

10. Administration Settings

Account Management

Manages user accounts, groups, and permissions for device access.

SNMP Agent

Configuration for the SNMP agent, including community strings and access control.

Authentication Server

Settings for RADIUS and TACACS+ server integration for authentication.

Console Setting

Configuration of console access methods like HTTP, Telnet, and SSH.

Load Factory Defaults

Resets all NPort 6000 settings to factory defaults.

11. Log, Monitoring and Warning

System Log Settings

Customizes network events to be logged locally or remotely.

Configure the Remote Log Server

Configures the NPort 6000 to send logs to a remote server.

System Monitoring

Monitors serial and system status, including network connections.

Auto Warning Settings

Configures automatic notifications for system, network, and serial events.

12. Common Settings and Others

Common Settings

Basic common settings including Ping test.

Ping

Tests Ethernet connection by pinging an IP address.

Change Password

Procedure to change the device's login password.

Save Configuration

Saves submitted configuration changes to the NPort's flash memory.

Restart

Options to restart the system or specific ports.

Logout

Terminates the current user session.

13. Software Installation/Configuration

NPort Windows Driver Manager

Manages COM port mapping for NPort serial ports in Windows.

Device Search Utility (DSU)

Locates NPort servers on the network and allows IP address changes.

Linux Real TTY Drivers

Instructions for installing and mapping drivers for Linux systems.

The UNIX Fixed TTY Driver

Steps to install and configure fixed TTY drivers for UNIX systems.

A. Pinouts and Cable Wiring

Port Pinout Diagrams

Shows pinout diagrams for NPort 6150/6250/6450 and NPort 6600.

Cable Wiring Diagrams

Illustrates wiring diagrams for Ethernet and serial cables.

B. RFC2217

RFC2217

How to set up RFC-2217 mode for virtual COM port mapping.

C. Well-Known Port Numbers

Well-Known Port Numbers

Lists port numbers that may cause network issues if used.

D. SNMP Agents with MIB II & RS-232 Like Groups

RFC1213 MIB-II Supported SNMP Variables

Lists supported SNMP MIB-II variables for NPort 6000.

RFC1317 RS-232 Like Groups

Details RFC1317 RS-232 like groups for SNMP.

Moxa-NP6000-MIB

Provides the Moxa-NP6000-MIB definition.

E. RADIUS Server

What is RADIUS?

Explains RADIUS protocol and its client/server architecture.

Setting up the NPort 6000

Steps to configure NPort 6000 with RADIUS server IP and port.

Setting up UNIX Hosts

Instructions for setting up FreeRADIUS server for UNIX hosts.

Setting up Windows NT Hosts

Steps to configure RADIUS authentication on Windows NT.

Setting up Windows 2000 Hosts

Configuration steps for RADIUS on Windows 2000.

Setting up Windows 2003 Hosts

Configuration steps for IAS/RADIUS on Windows 2003.

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