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Moxa Technologies NPort W2150Plus Series User Manual

Moxa Technologies NPort W2150Plus Series
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NPort W2150/2250 Plus Series
User’s Manual
www.moxa.com/product
First Edition, May 2007
© 2008 Moxa Inc., all rights reserved.
Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

Table of Contents

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Moxa Technologies NPort W2150Plus Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Serial InterfaceRS-232/422/485
Wireless InterfaceIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
CategorySerial Device Server
Ethernet Interface10/100 Mbps
Power Input12 to 48 VDC
SecurityWEP/WPA/WPA2
CertificationsCE, FCC, UL, cUL

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

Introduces the basic features and specifications of the NPort W2150/2250 Plus Series.

Package Checklist

Lists standard and optional accessories included with the NPort W2150/2250 Plus Series.

Product Features

Highlights key capabilities like instant serial device connection, web-based configuration, and security features.

Product Specifications

Details technical specifications for WLAN and LAN interfaces, including compliance, rates, and security.

Serial Port Details

Details the number of ports, interface type, port connector, and buffering for serial communication.

Serial Communication Parameters

Specifies settings for parity, data bits, stop bits, flow control, and transmission speed.

Software Features

Lists supported protocols, utilities, and configuration methods for the NPort.

Power Requirements

Details the NPort's power input voltage, consumption, and connector type.

Physical Properties

Describes material, dimensions, and antenna length of the NPort device.

Environmental Limits

Specifies operating and storage temperature ranges, and humidity limits.

Certifications

Lists EMC and Safety certifications, including FCC, CE, UL, and TUV standards.

Serial Port Pin Assignments

Illustrates pin configurations for RS-232, RS-485 (4W), and RS-485 (2W) interfaces.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Overview

Explains how to connect the hardware features of the NPort W2150/W2250 Plus Series.

Panel Layout

Illustrates the physical layout of the NPort W2250/2150 Plus models, showing ports and indicators.

LED Indicators

Describes the meaning of top and end panel LED indicators for status monitoring.

Pull High/Low Resistors for RS-422/485

Details jumper settings for pull high/low resistors on RS-422/485 serial ports.

Placement Options

Describes how to place the NPort on a desktop, DIN-rail, or wall.

Connecting the Hardware

Provides important safety precautions before connecting the NPort hardware.

Connecting to the Network

Guides on connecting the NPort to an Ethernet network using an Ethernet cable.

Connecting the Power

Explains how to connect the VDC power line to the NPort and the expected LED behavior.

Connecting to a Serial Device

Details how to connect a serial device to a serial port on the NPort.

Chapter 3 Initial IP Configuration

Overview

Explains methods to assign the NPort's IP address for the first time, recommending web console.

Factory Default IP Settings

Details the default LAN and WLAN IP addresses and netmasks for the NPort.

Using ARP to Assign IP Address

Describes using the ARP command to associate the NPort's MAC address with a new IP address.

Using the Telnet Console to Assign IP Address

Provides step-by-step instructions for assigning an IP address via the Telnet console.

Using the Serial Console to Assign IP Address

Explains how to assign an IP address using a serial console connection and terminal emulator.

Chapter 4 Introduction to Operation Modes

Overview of Operation Modes

Introduces various serial port operation modes and how they interact with network devices.

Real COM Mode

Allows legacy serial-based software to access NPort serial ports as local COM ports.

RFC2217 Mode

Maps a virtual COM port to an NPort serial port using Telnet protocol for general COM port control.

TCP Server Mode

NPort waits for host connections to attached serial devices, supporting multiple simultaneous connections.

TCP Client Mode

NPort actively establishes TCP connections to network hosts for data from attached serial devices.

UDP Mode

Faster and more efficient than TCP, suitable for applications where data integrity is less critical.

Pair Connection Modes

Connects two NPort device servers over a network for serial-to-serial communication.

Ethernet Modem Mode

Allows legacy OS like MS-DOS to connect to the network via the NPort acting as an Ethernet modem.

Terminal Applications

Involves connecting terminals to UNIX or Windows servers over a network for serial data transfer.

Reverse Terminal Mode

Connects NPort serial port to a server for terminal sessions, assisting with CR/LF conversion.

Chapter 5 Web Console: Basic Settings

Overview of Web Console Basic Settings

Explains how to configure basic settings for the NPort using its web console.

Web Browser Settings

Details the requirement for enabling cookies in web browsers to use the NPort web console.

Navigating the Web Console

Guides on accessing and using the NPort web console, including submitting changes and saving.

Configuring Basic Settings

Allows configuration of server name, location, and time zone for the NPort.

Server Name Configuration

Sets an optional free text field to differentiate NPort device servers.

Server Location Configuration

Sets an optional free text field to identify the physical location of the NPort.

Time Zone Configuration

Allows selection of the appropriate time zone for the NPort's real-time clock.

Local Time Settings

Manages the NPort's built-in real-time clock, allowing modification after setting the time zone.

Time Server Configuration

Specifies an optional time server for automatic time calibration using SNTP.

Chapter 6 Web Console: Network Settings

Overview of Network Settings

Explains how to configure all settings under the Network Settings folder in the NPort web console.

General Network Settings

Allows modification of DNS server, WINS function, and WINS server settings for network connectivity.

DNS Server Configuration

Specifies DNS server IP addresses for translating domain names to IP addresses for host access.

WINS Functionality

Enables or disables the WINS service for mapping symbolic names to IP addresses via NetBIOS.

WINS Server Configuration

Specifies the IP address of the WINS server for name resolution on the network.

Ethernet Network Settings

Allows configuration of IP settings, netmask, gateway, and speed for the Ethernet interface.

Ethernet IP Configuration Method

Determines how the NPort's IP address is assigned (Static, DHCP, BOOTP).

Ethernet IP Address

Assigns a unique IP address to the NPort device server for network identification.

Ethernet Netmask

Defines the subnet mask for the local network segment to facilitate network communication.

Ethernet Gateway Configuration

Specifies the IP address of the gateway computer for communication with external networks.

Ethernet Speed Settings

Sets the network speed for the built-in Ethernet connection, supporting auto-negotiation.

WLAN IP Configuration

Configures IP settings (IP, Netmask, Gateway) for the NPort's wireless WLAN interface.

WLAN Profile Configuration

Configures the NPort for Ad-hoc or Infrastructure wireless operation, adjusting settings per profile.

WLAN Network Type

Specifies whether the NPort operates in Ad-hoc or Infrastructure mode for wireless communication.

WLAN Profile Priority

Sets priorities for multiple available WLAN profiles in Infrastructure Mode for roaming behavior.

WLAN Connect Rule

Defines the NPort's roaming behavior, specifying how it connects to different Access Points.

Low Signal Strength Reconnect

Sets a signal strength threshold for disconnecting from an AP and reconnecting to another.

General WLAN Profile Settings

Configures general properties for a WLAN profile, including network type and profile name.

WLAN Operation Mode

Determines the wireless standard (802.11a/b/g) used by the NPort for communication.

WLAN SSID Configuration

Specifies the SSID (name) of the wireless network for NPort to connect to.

WLAN Security Settings

Configures security parameters like authentication and encryption for the WLAN profile.

WLAN Authentication Methods

Specifies how wireless devices are authenticated (Open System, Shared Key, WPA, WPA2).

WLAN Encryption Types

Selects the type of encryption (WEP, TKIP, AES-CCMP) for wireless communication security.

WPA/WPA2 PSK Passphrase

Sets a pre-shared key for WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK authentication, matching the AP's passphrase.

WEP Encryption Settings

Configures WEP key length, index, and source for wireless data encryption.

Chapter 7 Web Console: Serial Port Settings

Overview of Serial Port Settings

Explains how to configure all settings under the Serial Port Settings folder in the NPort web console.

Serial Port Operation Modes

Configures the operation mode and related settings for serial ports 1 and 2 on the NPort.

Serial Port Application Type

Specifies the type of application for the serial port, determining available operation modes.

Serial Port Mode Selection

Selects the serial port's operation mode (RealCOM, TCP Server, etc.) based on the application type.

RealCOM Mode Settings

Configures RealCOM mode settings like TCP alive check time, max connections, and IP handling.

TCP Server Mode Settings

Configures TCP Server mode settings like TCP alive check time, inactivity time, and max connections.

TCP Client Mode Settings

Configures TCP Client mode settings like TCP alive check time, inactivity time, and IP handling.

UDP Mode Settings

Configures UDP mode settings like destination address, listen port, and packet length.

Pair Connection Mode Settings

Configures Pair Connection Master/Slave settings, extending RS-232 transmission.

Ethernet Modem Mode Settings

Configures Ethernet Modem mode, including TCP alive check time.

Terminal ASCII Mode Settings

Configures Terminal ASCII mode settings like TCP alive check time, inactivity time, and auto-link protocol.

Terminal Binary Mode Settings

Configures Terminal Binary mode for file transfers (XMODEM/ZMODEM), allowing one session.

Reverse Terminal Mode Settings

Configures Reverse Terminal mode settings like TCP alive check time, inactivity time, and TCP port.

Serial Port Communication Parameters

Configures serial communication settings such as Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity, Flow Control, FIFO, and Interface.

Serial Port Data Buffering and Logging

Enables or disables port buffering and serial data logging for each serial port.

Serial Port Welcome Message

Allows enabling and entering a welcome message to greet terminal users.

Chapter 8 Web Console: System Management

Overview of System Management

Explains how to configure all settings under the System Management folder in the NPort web console.

Accessible IP List Configuration

Restricts NPort access by IP address, allowing only specified addresses or ranges.

SNMP Agent Settings

Configures the NPort's SNMP agent, including enabling/disabling and community strings.

SNMP Read Community String

Specifies the read community string for SNMP Agent queries, used for weak authentication.

SNMP Write Community String

Specifies the write community string for SNMP Agent changes, used for weak authentication.

Host Table Configuration

Assigns host names to IP addresses for use in the web console, allowing hostname usage instead of IPs.

User Table for Local Authentication

Manages local user authentication for terminal access, supporting up to 64 entries.

External Authentication Server Settings

Specifies settings for an external RADIUS server for authentication.

System Log Settings

Selects the types of events to be logged by the NPort for system monitoring.

Event Notification Settings

Specifies how the NPort notifies users of system and configuration events via Mail or Trap.

Serial Event Notification Settings

Specifies how the NPort notifies users of DCD and DSR signal changes for each serial port.

Email Alert Configuration

Configures how and where emails are sent for automatic notification of system and serial port events.

SNMP Trap Configuration

Specifies SNMP trap settings for automatic notification of system and serial port events.

Console Access Settings

Enables or disables access to HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, and SSH consoles.

Ping Utility

Tests Ethernet connections or verifies IP addresses by performing a ping test.

Firmware Upgrade Process

Updates the NPort firmware by selecting and uploading a firmware file.

Configuration Import

Loads previously saved or exported NPort configurations, including IP settings.

Configuration Export

Saves the NPort's current configuration to a file on the local host.

Load Factory Defaults

Resets all NPort settings to factory defaults, with an option to preserve IP settings.

Change NPort Password

Allows changing the NPort's console password or removing password protection.

Ethernet SSL Certificate Import

Loads the Ethernet SSL certificate file into the NPort.

WLAN SSL Certificate Import

Imports a WLAN SSL certificate, which is often auto-generated by default.

WPA Server Certificate Import

Loads the WPA server certificate for authenticating the RADIUS server in WLAN Security.

WPA User Certificate Import

Loads the WPA user certificate for NPort authentication when using WPA/WPA2/TLS.

WPA User Key Import

Loads the WPA user private key for NPort authentication with WPA/WPA2/TLS.

Certificate and Key Deletion

Deletes installed certificates or WPA keys from the NPort.

Chapter 9 Web Console: System Monitoring

Overview of System Monitoring

Explains how to use System Monitoring functions to monitor various aspects of NPort operation.

Serial to Network Connections Status

Monitors current operation mode and host connection status for each serial port.

Serial Port Status Monitoring

Monitors signal and data transmission status, including packet counts, for each serial port.

Serial Port Error Count

Displays current frame, parity, overrun, and break errors for each serial port.

Serial Port Current Settings

Displays the current communication settings for each serial port.

Network Connections Status

Displays the current status of any network connection to the NPort.

Network Statistics

Provides current network transmission statistics for Ethernet and WLAN interfaces.

Serial Data Log

Allows viewing and downloading serial port data logs in ASCII or HEX format.

System Log Viewer

Displays and manages the log of NPort system events.

WLAN Status Information

Displays the current WLAN settings and status of the NPort.

WLAN Site Survey Tool

Views live wireless signal strength and characteristics for site survey purposes.

Chapter 10 Web Console: Save and Restart

Overview of Save and Restart

Explains how to save configuration changes and restart the NPort for settings to take effect.

Save Configuration

Saves all configuration changes to the NPort, making them effective upon restart.

Restart System

Restarts the NPort system, applying saved configuration changes.

Restart Serial Ports

Restarts selected serial ports on the NPort, applying any saved configuration changes.

Chapter 11 Installing and Configuring the Software

Overview of Software Installation

Describes installation of NPort Windows Driver Manager, Search Utility, and Linux/UNIX drivers.

NPort Windows Driver Manager

Installs and manages NPort COM drivers for COM mapping, treating remote ports as local COM ports.

Installing NPort Windows Driver Manager

Step-by-step guide for installing the NPort Windows Driver Manager utility.

Adding Mapped Serial Ports

Adds COM ports to the PC mapped to NPort serial ports in Real COM mode.

Configuring Mapped Serial Ports

Modifies settings of mapped serial ports, assigning COM numbers and configuring advanced options.

NPort Search Utility

Provides network utility for finding, configuring, and upgrading NPort devices.

Installing NPort Search Utility

Step-by-step guide for installing the NPort Search Utility software.

Finding NPort Device Servers

Uses NPort Search Utility to locate NPort device servers on the network by MAC address.

Modifying NPort IP Addresses

Changes the IP address of NPort device servers found on the network using NPort Search Utility.

Upgrading NPort Firmware

Upgrades NPort firmware using NPort Search Utility by selecting a firmware file.

Linux Real TTY Drivers

Maps Linux TTY ports to NPort serial ports, allowing serial port access as local TTY ports.

Mapping TTY Ports to NPort Serial Ports

Uses mxaddsvr utility to map NPort serial ports to host TTY ports, either automatically or manually.

UNIX Fixed TTY Drivers

Maps UNIX host TTY ports to NPort serial ports for serial port access.

Installing the UNIX Driver

Steps for installing the MOXA TTY driver on UNIX systems.

Configuring the UNIX Driver

Modifies moxattyd.cf configuration file and adds entries to /etc/inittab to start the moxattyd daemon.

Appendix A SNMP Agents with MIB II & RS-232-Like Groups

RFC1213 MIB-II Supported SNMP Variables

Lists standard MIB-II groups and variable implementations for the NPort.

ICMP MIB Variables

Lists ICMP MIB variables supported by the NPort SNMP agent.

UDP MIB Variables

Lists UDP MIB variables supported by the NPort SNMP agent.

TCP MIB Variables

Lists TCP MIB variables supported by the NPort SNMP agent.

SNMP MIB Variables

Lists SNMP MIB variables supported by the NPort SNMP agent.

RFC1317 RS-232 MIB Objects

Details RS-232 MIB objects, including generic groups, port tables, and signal tables.

Appendix B Well Known Port Numbers

Appendix C Ethernet Modem Commands

Dial-in Operation

Describes how the NPort handles TCP/IP connection requests from remote Ethernet modems or hosts.

Dial-out

Explains how the NPort accepts ATD commands to initiate TCP connections to remote devices.

Disconnection Request from Local Site

Initiates disconnection from data mode by sending '+++' and entering 'ATH' command.

Common AT Commands

Lists common AT commands supported by the NPort in Ethernet Modem mode, with descriptions and remarks.

S Registers

Details the purpose and default values of NPort S registers, used for modem control.

Appendix D Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

Appendix E FCC Warning Statement

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