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... of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix web site at www.lantronix.com/about/contact XPort Direct+ User Guide 2 Netscape is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. Copyright and Trademark © 2005, 2007 Lantronix. All rights reserved. Ethernet is a registered trademark of America. Contacts Lantronix Corporate Headquarters 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618, USA Phone...
... of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix web site at www.lantronix.com/about/contact XPort Direct+ User Guide 2 Netscape is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. Copyright and Trademark © 2005, 2007 Lantronix. All rights reserved. Ethernet is a registered trademark of America. Contacts Lantronix Corporate Headquarters 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618, USA Phone...
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Date Rev. Contents Disclaimer and Revisions Operation of this device. Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void the user's authority to operate this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his or her own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Firmware Comments 10/07 A Initial release XPort Direct+ User Guide 3
Date Rev. Contents Disclaimer and Revisions Operation of this device. Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void the user's authority to operate this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his or her own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Firmware Comments 10/07 A Initial release XPort Direct+ User Guide 3
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TCP 26 XPort Direct+ User Guide 4 Contents Copyright and Trademark 2 Contacts 2 Disclaimer and Revisions 3 1: About This Guide 8 Purpose and Audience 8 Chapter Summary 8 Additional Documentation 9 2: Introduction 10 Capabilities 10 Applications 10 Protocol Support 11 Addresses and Port Numbers 11 Hardware Address 11 IP ...
TCP 26 XPort Direct+ User Guide 4 Contents Copyright and Trademark 2 Contacts 2 Disclaimer and Revisions 3 1: About This Guide 8 Purpose and Audience 8 Chapter Summary 8 Additional Documentation 9 2: Introduction 10 Capabilities 10 Applications 10 Protocol Support 11 Addresses and Port Numbers 11 Hardware Address 11 IP ...
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... Show IP addr after 'RING 49 Auto Increment Source Port 50 Remote IP Address 50 Remote Port 50 DisConnMode 50 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing 51 XPort Direct+ User Guide 5 Contents Connection Settings -
... Show IP addr after 'RING 49 Auto Increment Source Port 50 Remote IP Address 50 Remote Port 50 DisConnMode 50 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing 51 XPort Direct+ User Guide 5 Contents Connection Settings -
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... Port 77FE (Hex 60 Disable Web Server 60 Disable Web Setup 61 Disable ECHO Ports 61 Enable Enhanced Password 61 Disable Port 77F0 (Hex 61 XPort Direct+ User Guide 6
... Port 77FE (Hex 60 Disable Web Server 60 Disable Web Setup 61 Disable ECHO Ports 61 Enable Enhanced Password 61 Disable Port 77F0 (Hex 61 XPort Direct+ User Guide 6
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... 64 Features 64 Control Protocol 65 Guidelines 65 Commands 65 Examples 67 10: Firmware Upgrades 69 Obtaining Firmware 69 Reloading Firmware 69 Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface 69 Using TFTP: Command Line Interface 70 Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller 71 11: Monitor Mode 72 Entering Monitor Mode... 75 Problems and Error Messages 75 Technical Support 78 A: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 79 Converting Binary to Hexadecimal 79 Conversion Table 79 Scientific Calculator 79 XPort Direct+ User Guide 7
... 64 Features 64 Control Protocol 65 Guidelines 65 Commands 65 Examples 67 10: Firmware Upgrades 69 Obtaining Firmware 69 Reloading Firmware 69 Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface 69 Using TFTP: Command Line Interface 70 Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller 71 11: Monitor Mode 72 Entering Monitor Mode... 75 Problems and Error Messages 75 Technical Support 78 A: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 79 Converting Binary to Hexadecimal 79 Conversion Table 79 Scientific Calculator 79 XPort Direct+ User Guide 7
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XPort Direct+ User Guide 8 It provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the XPort Direct+ firmware and is for monitoring the network and diagnosing problems. Describes common problems and error messages and how to contact Lantronix Technical Support. Details the ...through the network or a terminal or terminal emulation program through the serial port. 1: About This Guide Purpose and Audience This guide covers the Lantronix XPort Direct+. Provides instructions for converting binary numbers to factory default values. Chapter Summary The remaining chapters in their...
XPort Direct+ User Guide 8 It provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the XPort Direct+ firmware and is for monitoring the network and diagnosing problems. Describes common problems and error messages and how to contact Lantronix Technical Support. Details the ...through the network or a terminal or terminal emulation program through the serial port. 1: About This Guide Purpose and Audience This guide covers the Lantronix XPort Direct+. Provides instructions for converting binary numbers to factory default values. Chapter Summary The remaining chapters in their...
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XPort Direct+ Integration Guide Provides information about the XPort Direct+ hardware, testing the XPort Direct+ using DeviceInstaller to configure IP addresses and locate Lantronix devices on the product CD and the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com). XPort Direct+ User Guide 9 XPort Direct+ Quick Start Provides the steps for getting the XPort Direct+ evaluation board up and running. DeviceInstaller Online Help Provides information on using the evaluation board, and...
XPort Direct+ Integration Guide Provides information about the XPort Direct+ hardware, testing the XPort Direct+ using DeviceInstaller to configure IP addresses and locate Lantronix devices on the product CD and the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com). XPort Direct+ User Guide 9 XPort Direct+ Quick Start Provides the steps for getting the XPort Direct+ evaluation board up and running. DeviceInstaller Online Help Provides information on using the evaluation board, and...
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...139; Security alarms and access control devices ‹ Handheld instruments ‹ Modems ‹ Time/attendance clocks and terminals XPort Direct+ User Guide 10 Capabilities The XPort Direct+ device server has the following capabilities: ‹ Connects devices through a TCP data channel or through a browser. ‹...; Has three programmable I/O pins used to another device server. The XPort Direct+ also supports UDP datagrams. ‹ Contains a web [HTTP] server allowing presentation of custom content and easy configuration through a...
...139; Security alarms and access control devices ‹ Handheld instruments ‹ Modems ‹ Time/attendance clocks and terminals XPort Direct+ User Guide 10 Capabilities The XPort Direct+ device server has the following capabilities: ‹ Connects devices through a TCP data channel or through a browser. ‹...; Has three programmable I/O pins used to another device server. The XPort Direct+ also supports UDP datagrams. ‹ Contains a web [HTTP] server allowing presentation of custom content and easy configuration through a...
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...as a Lantronix product. It uses the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to assure that everything sent to the unit's Setup (configuration) Mode window. For example, a Telnet application commonly uses port number 23. Reserved Port Numbers on a phone system. 2: Introduction Protocol Support The XPort Direct+ device ...The unit's serial channel (port) can be associated with other devices without maintaining a point-to locate the XPort Direct+ using DeviceInstaller. For more information on reserved port numbers, see to an extension on page 42. XPort Direct+ User Guide 11
...as a Lantronix product. It uses the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to assure that everything sent to the unit's Setup (configuration) Mode window. For example, a Telnet application commonly uses port number 23. Reserved Port Numbers on a phone system. 2: Introduction Protocol Support The XPort Direct+ device ...The unit's serial channel (port) can be associated with other devices without maintaining a point-to locate the XPort Direct+ using DeviceInstaller. For more information on reserved port numbers, see to an extension on page 42. XPort Direct+ User Guide 11
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2: Introduction Configuration Methods For the unit to the unit's serial port. (See 5: Configuration via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) ) XPort Direct+ User Guide 12 Make a Telnet connection to the network port (9999) or connect a terminal (or a PC running a terminal emulation program) to operate correctly on a network, it must ... methods for logging into the device server to assign an IP address and configure the unit: DeviceInstaller: Assign an IP address and view the current XPort Direct+ configuration using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on the network.
2: Introduction Configuration Methods For the unit to the unit's serial port. (See 5: Configuration via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) ) XPort Direct+ User Guide 12 Make a Telnet connection to the network port (9999) or connect a terminal (or a PC running a terminal emulation program) to operate correctly on a network, it must ... methods for logging into the device server to assign an IP address and configure the unit: DeviceInstaller: Assign an IP address and view the current XPort Direct+ configuration using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on the network.
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.... The installation wizard window displays. 4. Note: For more than one network adapter, a message displays. To assign an IP address manually: 1. XPort Direct+ User Guide 13 Insert the product CD into your CD drive letter, colon, backslash, Launch.exe (e.g., D:\Launch.exe). 3. Click the DeviceInstaller button. We ...be configured before it can work correctly on the Task Bar and select Run. Note: To use a serial connection instead of Lantronix device servers on the product CD. 3: Using DeviceInstaller This chapter covers the steps for assigning an IP to the installation wizard ...
.... The installation wizard window displays. 4. Note: For more than one network adapter, a message displays. To assign an IP address manually: 1. XPort Direct+ User Guide 13 Insert the product CD into your CD drive letter, colon, backslash, Launch.exe (e.g., D:\Launch.exe). 3. Click the DeviceInstaller button. We ...be configured before it can work correctly on the Task Bar and select Run. Note: To use a serial connection instead of Lantronix device servers on the product CD. 3: Using DeviceInstaller This chapter covers the steps for assigning an IP to the installation wizard ...
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... a specific IP address and click Next. 5. The Ping Device dialog box shows the IP address of available Lantronix XPort Direct+ devices displays. 3. From the Tools menu, click the Ping button. If you can ping the device again...view of devices by clicking on the IP address; The current XPort Direct+ configuration displays: Name Configurable field. Accessing the XPort Direct+ Using DeviceInstaller 1. If prompted, enter the hardware address (on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller. XPort Direct+ User Guide 14 On a local network, you are working with your systems...
... a specific IP address and click Next. 5. The Ping Device dialog box shows the IP address of available Lantronix XPort Direct+ devices displays. 3. From the Tools menu, click the Ping button. If you can ping the device again...view of devices by clicking on the IP address; The current XPort Direct+ configuration displays: Name Configurable field. Accessing the XPort Direct+ Using DeviceInstaller 1. If prompted, enter the hardware address (on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller. XPort Direct+ User Guide 14 On a local network, you are working with your systems...
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... the device type as XPort. Displays the full version nomenclature of the XPort Direct+. Non-configurable field. Displays the XPort Direct+ unit's port for ...XPort Direct+'s firmware is upgradeable as online, offline, unreachable (the XPort Direct+ is on a different subnet), or busy (the XPort Direct+ is not visible on page 13. Non-configurable field. Non-configurable field. Indicates whether the current IP address on the XPort Direct+. Non-configurable field. Displays the current subnet mask of the XPort Direct+ as newer version become available. XPort Direct+ User Guide...
... the device type as XPort. Displays the full version nomenclature of the XPort Direct+. Non-configurable field. Displays the XPort Direct+ unit's port for ...XPort Direct+'s firmware is upgradeable as online, offline, unreachable (the XPort Direct+ is on a different subnet), or busy (the XPort Direct+ is not visible on page 13. Non-configurable field. Non-configurable field. Indicates whether the current IP address on the XPort Direct+. Non-configurable field. Displays the current subnet mask of the XPort Direct+ as newer version become available. XPort Direct+ User Guide...
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... 920 Kbps. Non-configurable field. Non-configurable field. The default setting is 45. Non-configurable field. XPort Direct+ User Guide 16 Non-configurable field. Displays the number of Ports TC P Keepalive Supports Configurable Pins Supports Email Triggers ...Supports GPIO Non-configurable field. Non-configurable field. Displays True if the XPort Direct+ supports the RS-485 protocol. Non-configurable field. 3: Using DeviceInstaller Gateway Number of ports on the XPort Direct+. Non-configurable field. Displays True. Non-configurable field. Displays True. ...
... 920 Kbps. Non-configurable field. Non-configurable field. The default setting is 45. Non-configurable field. XPort Direct+ User Guide 16 Non-configurable field. Displays the number of Ports TC P Keepalive Supports Configurable Pins Supports Email Triggers ...Supports GPIO Non-configurable field. Non-configurable field. Displays True if the XPort Direct+ supports the RS-485 protocol. Non-configurable field. 3: Using DeviceInstaller Gateway Number of ports on the XPort Direct+. Non-configurable field. Displays True. Non-configurable field. Displays True. ...
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...device. Click the Search icon . Note: The examples in this chapter, we describe how to configure the XPort Direct+ using Web-Manager, Lantronix's browser-based configuration tool. (For information on a network with your serial device. You will handle serial ...Accessing XPort Direct+ Using DeviceInstaller Note: Make note of available XPort Direct+ units displays. 4. Click StartÆPrograms Æ LantronixÆDeviceInstallerÆDeviceInstaller. The list of the hardware (MAC) address. In the right pane, click the Web Configuration tab. 7. XPort Direct+ User Guide ...
...device. Click the Search icon . Note: The examples in this chapter, we describe how to configure the XPort Direct+ using Web-Manager, Lantronix's browser-based configuration tool. (For information on a network with your serial device. You will handle serial ...Accessing XPort Direct+ Using DeviceInstaller Note: Make note of available XPort Direct+ units displays. 4. Click StartÆPrograms Æ LantronixÆDeviceInstallerÆDeviceInstaller. The list of the hardware (MAC) address. In the right pane, click the Web Configuration tab. 7. XPort Direct+ User Guide ...
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...8. With firmware 6.1.0.0 and later, your browser must be JAVA-enabled to be JAVA-enabled.) The XPort Direct+ prompts for a User name and Password. Figure 4-1. The Web-Manager displays. Figure 4-2. XPort Direct+ User Guide 18 Perform one of the following: ‹ If no Telnet password has been defined (default),... has been defined, leave the username blank, type in the left pane of the XPort Direct+. (With firmware 1.8 or earlier, your web browser does not need to use Web-Manager. Lantronix Web-Manager The main menu is in the password, and then click OK. 4: Configuration...
...8. With firmware 6.1.0.0 and later, your browser must be JAVA-enabled to be JAVA-enabled.) The XPort Direct+ prompts for a User name and Password. Figure 4-1. The Web-Manager displays. Figure 4-2. XPort Direct+ User Guide 18 Perform one of the following: ‹ If no Telnet password has been defined (default),... has been defined, leave the username blank, type in the left pane of the XPort Direct+. (With firmware 1.8 or earlier, your web browser does not need to use Web-Manager. Lantronix Web-Manager The main menu is in the password, and then click OK. 4: Configuration...
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... only choice. It enables the Ethernet network connectivity. Figure 4-3. Automatic IP Address Configuration An IP address can be assigned automatically. Note the following (as necessary): XPort Direct+ User Guide 19 You then enter related network settings. On the main menu, click Network. 2. The following sections describe the configurable parameters on the Network Settings page...
... only choice. It enables the Ethernet network connectivity. Figure 4-3. Automatic IP Address Configuration An IP address can be assigned automatically. Note the following (as necessary): XPort Direct+ User Guide 19 You then enter related network settings. On the main menu, click Network. 2. The following sections describe the configurable parameters on the Network Settings page...
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... IP Address If DHCP is the default. On the main menu, click Network. 2. server to the same LAN segment as necessary): XPort Direct+ User Guide 20 DHCP Select Enable to permit the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to assign a leased IP address to generate an IP in... the network. AutoIP Select Enable to permit the XPort Direct+ to the XPort Direct+ unit automatically. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. When you are finished, click the OK button. 5. On the main ...
... IP Address If DHCP is the default. On the main menu, click Network. 2. server to the same LAN segment as necessary): XPort Direct+ User Guide 20 DHCP Select Enable to permit the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to assign a leased IP address to generate an IP in... the network. AutoIP Select Enable to permit the XPort Direct+ to the XPort Direct+ unit automatically. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. When you are finished, click the OK button. 5. On the main ...
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... option is not selected, the complete the fields that become available: ‹ Speed: The speed of data transmission. The default is connected. The following fields: XPort Direct+ User Guide 21 On the main menu, click Server. 2. Server Configuration The unit's server values display when you are finished, click the OK button. 4. The default is...: 1. If this option, the Ethernet port auto-negotiates the speed and duplex with the hardware endpoint to which it is 100 Mbps. ‹ Duplex: The direction of data transmission.
... option is not selected, the complete the fields that become available: ‹ Speed: The speed of data transmission. The default is connected. The following fields: XPort Direct+ User Guide 21 On the main menu, click Server. 2. Server Configuration The unit's server values display when you are finished, click the OK button. 4. The default is...: 1. If this option, the Ethernet port auto-negotiates the speed and duplex with the hardware endpoint to which it is 100 Mbps. ‹ Duplex: The direction of data transmission.
