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Moxa Technologies NPort 6650 User Manual

Moxa Technologies NPort 6650
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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 6650 Specifications

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BrandMoxa Technologies
ModelNPort 6650
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Overview

The NPort 6000 network enables traditional serial (RS-232/422/485) devices.

Package Checklist

Each NPort 6000 serial device server is shipped in a separate box, which also includes a number of standard accessories.

Product Features

All models in the NPort 6000 series have the following features.

Product Selection Chart

The following table shows the main differences between the NPort 6000 models:

Product Specifications

NPort 6150, NPort 6250, NPort 6450, and NPort 6610/6650 specifications.

Getting Started

Panel Layout

Diagrams showing the panel layout for NPort 6150/6250, NPort 6450, and NPort 6610/6650.

Panel, DIN-Rail, and Rack-Mounting

Instructions for wall, DIN-rail, and rack-mounting the NPort 6000 series.

Connecting the Hardware

This section describes how to connect the NPort 6000 to serial devices for the first time.

Initial IP Address Configuration

Static and Dynamic IP Addresses

Determine whether your NPort 6000 needs to use a static IP or dynamic IP address.

Factory Default IP Address

The NPort 6000 is configured with the default private IP address: 192.168.127.254.

Configuration Options

Options for configuring the NPort 6000's IP address: Device Search Utility, Web Console, LCM Console.

Introducing Serial Port Operation Modes

Overview

The NPort 6000 network enables traditional serial (RS-232/422/485) devices.

Guide to NPort 6000 Modes

Each serial port is independently configurable for a different mode with different settings.

Device-Control Applications

Modes for device-control: Real COM/Secure Real COM mode and RFC2217 mode.

Socket Applications

Modes for socket applications: TCP Server/Secure TCP Server, TCP Client/Secure TCP Client, and UDP.

Pair Connection and Secure Pair Connection Modes

Mode to remove the 15-meter distance limitation imposed by the RS-232 interface.

Ethernet Modem Mode

Designed for legacy OS not supporting TCP/IP Ethernet.

Terminal Applications

Connect terminals to UNIX or Windows servers over a network.

Reverse Terminal Applications

Manage connection between a terminal and a server with reversed roles.

Printer Modes

Provides a solution for banking and stock exchange services with huge printing demands.

Dial In/Out Modes

Provides dial-in/dial-out access for ISPs and enterprises needing remote access.

Disabled Mode

You can disable any port on the NPort 6000 by setting the operation mode to Disabled.

Configuration with the Web Console

Using Your Web Browser

Verify that cookies are enabled for your browser. If the cookies are disabled, you will not be able to use the web console.

Web Console Navigation

The left panel is the navigation panel with an expandable menu tree for navigating settings.

Network Configuration

Assign the NPort 6000 IP address, netmask, Gateway, and other IP parameters.

Module Settings

NM-TX01, NM-TX02, NM-FX01-M-SC, NM-FX01-S-SC, NM-FX02-M-SC, NM-FX02-S-SC

Setting up Ethernet Redundancy on your NPort 6000 network.

Configuring Turbo Ring

Moxa developed the proprietary Turbo Ring protocol to optimize communication redundancy.

Configuring Serial Port Operation Modes

Port Setting Basics

Each serial port on the NPort 6000 can be configured independently.

Device Control Applications

For Real COM Mode/Reverse Real COM Mode, to reconfigure the settings for a particular serial port.

Socket Applications

TCP Server Mode, TCP Client Mode, and UDP Mode.

Pair Connection Mode

Mode to remove the 15-meter distance limitation imposed by the RS-232 interface.

Ethernet Modem Mode

The NPort 6000 accepts the AT command ATD IP address: TCP port.

Terminal Applications

Terminal ASCII (TERM_ASC), Terminal BIN (TERM_BIN), and SSH modes.

Reverse Terminal Applications

Reverse Telnet Mode and Reverse SSH Mode.

Printer Applications

RAW PRN Mode and LPD PRN Mode.

Dial In/Out Applications

PPP Mode, PPPD Mode, SLIP Mode, SLIPD Mode, and Dynamic Mode.

Disabled Mode

You can disable any port on the NPort 6000 by setting the operation mode to Disabled.

Additional Serial Port Settings

Port Communication Parameters

Serial Parameters for configuring baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and flow control.

Port Data Buffering/Log

Configure port buffering to prevent loss of serial data when the Ethernet connection is down.

Port Modem Settings

Modem settings for Dial In/Out modes.

Port Cipher Settings

Choose cipher priority for SSL and SSH to build secure connections.

User Table

Authenticate users for terminal or reverse terminal access.

Welcome Message

Enable and enter a welcome message to greet dial-in or terminal users.

System Configuration Settings

Basic Settings

Configure Server Settings and Time Settings.

Accessible IP List

Use IP address-based filtering to control access to serial ports.

Host Table

Simplify IP address entry by assigning a Host Name to a Host IP Address.

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrade the NPort 6000’s firmware through the web console, serial console, or NPort Search Utility.

Backup/Restore

Export and import configuration settings to a file.

Certificate

Import Ethernet SSL/TLS certificates for HTTPS/SSH/Secure OP modes.

Administration Settings

Account Management

Manage user accounts, groups, and password policies.

SNMP Agent

Enable and configure the SNMP Agent function.

Authentication Server

Configure RADIUS and TACACS+ servers for user authentication.

Console Setting

Configure console access methods (HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet/SSH, Moxa Service).

Load Factory Defaults

Reset all NPort 6000 settings to factory default values.

Log, Monitoring and Warning

System Log Settings

Customize network events that are logged by the NPort 6000.

Configure the Remote Log Server

Assign a remote Log Server in the System Management / Misc. Network Settings.

System Monitoring

View Serial Status and System Status to monitor device and network information.

Auto Warning Settings

Configure notifications for system, network, and configuration events.

Common Settings and Others

Ping

Ping an IP address from the NPort 6000 web console to test the Ethernet connection.

Change Password

Change the password for the NPort 6000 device.

Save Configuration

Save submitted configuration changes to the NPort 6000’s flash memory.

Restart

Restart the NPort 6000 system or its ports.

Logout

Terminate the session of the current account.

Software Installation/Configuration

Overview

The CD includes NPort Windows Driver Manager, Device Search Utility, User Manual, and firmware upgrade utility.

NPort Windows Driver Manager

Map unused COM ports on your PC to serial ports on the NPort 6000.

Device Search Utility (DSU)

Locate all NPort 6000 servers connected to the same LAN and change IP address.

Linux Real TTY Drivers

Map an NPort 6000 serial port to a Linux host’s tty port.

The UNIX Fixed TTY Driver

Install and configure the moxattyd program for UNIX systems.

Pinouts and Cable Wiring

Port Pinout Diagrams

RS-232/422/485 pinout diagrams for NPort 6150/6250/6450 and NPort 6600.

Cable Wiring Diagrams

Wiring diagrams for Ethernet and serial cables (RS-232, RS-422/485).

RFC2217

Well-Known Port Numbers

SNMP Agents with MIB II & RS-232 Like Groups

RFC1213 MIB-II Supported SNMP Variables

Lists standard MIB-II groups and variable implementation for NPort 6000.

RFC1317 RS-232 Like Groups

Lists RS-232 like MIB groups.

Moxa-NP6000-MIB

Overview of Moxa-NP6000-MIB parameters.

RADIUS Server

What is RADIUS?

Definition and client/server architecture of RADIUS.

Setting up the NPort 6000

Configure RADIUS Server IP Address and Serial Port Configuration.

Setting up UNIX Hosts

Moxa recommends FreeRADIUS server for UNIX users.

Setting up Windows NT Hosts

Install Windows NT OPTION PACK 4.0 and configure IIS for RADIUS.

Setting up Windows 2000 Hosts

Configure Routing and Remote Access for RADIUS.

Setting up Windows 2003 Hosts

Install and configure IAS service for RADIUS with Windows 2003.

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