Digi International Network Hardware TS 2/4 User Manual

92000307_BDigi One/PortServer TS 2/4Configuration and Administration Guide

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18-8 Verifying the Network CablingVerifying the Network CablingUse this procedure to troubleshoot network cabling problems.1. Check the Ethernet cabl

Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting18-9Verifying the RealPort ProcessUse one of these procedures to verify the RealPort process:AIX: Verifying

18-10 Verifying the RealPort ProcessSolaris: Verifying the RealPort ProcessUse this topic for information on verifying that the RealPort process is r

Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting18-11Digi Contact InformationDigi International11001 Bren Road EastMinnetonka, MN 55343U.S.ACustomer Service

18-12 Digi Contact Information

Introduction1-5About Configuration MethodsUse this section to learn about configuration methods.Configuring the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 from an Att

1-6 Configuration PrerequisitesConfiguration PrerequisitesAccessing the Command Line from a Locally-Connected Terminal Use this procedure to access t

Configuring the IP Address2-1Chapter 2Configuring the IP AddressIn This ChapterThis chapter discusses how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4’s IP

2-2 Options for Configuring the IP Address and MaskOptions for Configuring the IP Address and MaskOptionsThe Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address ca

Configuring the IP Address2-3Configuring the Ethernet Interface with DPA-RemoteUse this section to configure an initial IP address, subnet mask, and d

2-4 Configuring the IP Address Using Ping-ARPConfiguring the IP Address Using Ping-ARPUse this section to configure an IP address by manually updatin

Configuring the IP Address2-5Configuring the Ethernet Interface from the Command LineThis section discusses how use the command line to configure an I

2-6 Configuring an IP Address using DHCP and RARP

Configuring Ports for RealPort3-1Chapter 3 Configuring Ports for RealPort In This ChapterThis chapter describes how to configure Dig One/PortServer TS

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3-2 About RealPortAbout RealPortThis section provides a brief introduction to RealPort.What is RealPort?RealPort is a feature that allows network-bas

Configuring Ports for RealPort3-3Configuring Ports: Web InterfaceUse this procedure to configure a port from the web interface.1. Access the web inter

3-4 Configuring Ports for RealPort: Command LineConfiguring Ports for RealPort: Command LineThis section describes how to configure RealPort ports fr

Configuring Ports for Printers4-1Chapter 4 Configuring Ports for PrintersIn This ChapterThis chapter describes how to configure Dig One/PortServer TS

4-2 Configuration ConsiderationsConfiguration ConsiderationsYou should be aware of the following considerations if you intend to configure Dig One/Po

Configuring Ports for Printers4-3Tips for telnet and rsh Printing Here are some tips for handling telnet and rsh printing:• If line feed and carriage

4-4 Configuring Printer Connections: Command Lineset line range=2 baud=9600 csize=8 stopb=1 parity=n set flow range=2 cts=on ixon=off ixoff=off

Configuring Ports for Printers4-5Configuring a Port for Direct-Access PrintingDirect access printing allows Telnet users on the LAN to access a port a

4-6 Configuring a Port for Direct-Access Printing

Configuring Ports for Modems5-1Chapter 5 Configuring Ports for Modems In This ChapterThis chapter describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/

iContentsChapter 1 IntroductionSetup Overview...1-2A

5-2 Tips on Configuring A ModemTips on Configuring A ModemHere are some tips on configuring modems to work with Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4:• Configur

Configuring Ports for Modems5-3Configuring Ports for Modems: Web InterfaceUse this procedure to configure a port for a modem from the web interface.1.

5-4 Configuring Ports for Outgoing/Bi-Directional Connec-ExampleIn this example, ports 1 and 2 are set up for incoming modem connections using RTS/CT

Configuring Ports for Terminals and Computers6-1Chapter 6 Configuring Ports for Terminalsand ComputersIn This ChapterThis chapter describes how to con

6-2 Configuring Ports for Terminals: Web InterfaceConfiguring Ports for Terminals: Web InterfaceUse this procedure to configure a port from the web i

Configuring Ports for Terminals and Computers6-3• bps is the line speed • characters is the character size • parity is the parity scheme to use on thi

6-4 About Computer Connections

Configuring Autoconnection7-1Chapter 7 Configuring AutoconnectionIn This ChapterThis Chapter discusses how to configure the autoconnection feature. It

7-2 About AutoconnectionAbout AutoconnectionThe autoconnection feature allows you to configure a user to access the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 and th

Configuring Autoconnection7-3Configuring a User for Autoconnection: Web Interface1. Access the web interface by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/

iiChapter 8 Configuring PPPConfiguring PPP Connections: Web Interface... 8-2Configuring Inbound PPP

7-4 Configuring a User for Autoconnection: Command Line

Configuring PPP8-1Chapter 8 Configuring PPP In This ChapterThis chapter discusses how to configure PPP connections. It covers the following topics:•

8-2 Configuring PPP Connections: Web InterfaceConfiguring PPP Connections: Web InterfaceUse this procedure to configure PPP connections from the web

Configuring PPP8-3Configuring Inbound PPP Connections: Command LineUse this section to configure simple inbound PPP connections from the command line.

8-4 Configuring Inbound PPP Connections: Command Line7. To configure an IP address for the local end of the PPP connection, enter the following com-m

Configuring PPP8-5Configuring Outbound PPP Connections: Command LineThis section describes how to configure outbound PPP connections. Use it to config

8-6 Configuring Outbound PPP Connections: Command Lineset user name=name outgoing=on device=devicewhere device is either the Digi-supplied device or

Configuring IP Routing9-1Chapter 9 Configuring IP RoutingIn This ChapterThis chapter describes how to configure IP routing. It discusses the following

9-2 Introduction to RoutingIntroduction to RoutingThis section provides some introductory information on routing.What is RoutingRouting is the method

Configuring IP Routing9-3About RIP Routing Updates IntroductionRIP defines a method for propagating routing information among routers. It provides IP

iiiChapter 17 Configuration ExamplesTerminal Server Configuration Without RealPort... 17-2Terminal Server C

9-4 About RIP Routing Updatesregarded R2 as an alternate path to Net 1. The second is called “poison reverse,” which stipulates that routes are adver

Configuring IP Routing9-5Configuring Static RoutesThis section describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 for static routes.Related Informa

9-6 Configuring Dynamic Routes Using RIPConfiguring Dynamic Routes Using RIPThis section describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 for dy

Configuring IP Routing9-7Configuring Proxy ARPThis section describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 for Proxy ARP.Related InformationSee

9-8 Configuring Proxy ARP

Configuring Console Management10-1Chapter 10 Configuring Console ManagementIn This Chapter• About Console Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10-2 About Console ManagementAbout Console ManagementDigi One/PortServer TS 2/4 can be configured to remotely manage network devices, such as routers

Configuring Console Management10-3where • name is the name of a user • host is either an IP address or DNS name of a host running TFTP • key is the na

10-4 Configuring Console Management: Command Line

Configuring Modbus11-1Chapter 11 Configuring Modbus In This Chapter• About Modbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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11-2 About ModbusAbout ModbusWhat Is ModbusModbus is a protocol that defines a method for devices in an industrial automation environment to communic

Configuring Modbus11-3Configuring Modbus Using the Web Interface1. Access the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 from a web browser by entering the Digi One/P

11-4 Configuring Modbus from the Command LineConfiguring Modbus from the Command LineUse this procedure to configure a Digi device for Modbus. Starti

Configuring Modbus11-5• A Modbus protocol unit number for each slave. This can be specifies in any of the following ways: (a) An individual unit numbe

11-6 ExamplesExamplesConfiguring Network-Connected MastersIntroductionHere are a few points regarding this configuration:• All timers for both master

Configuring Security Features12-1Chapter 12 Configuring Security FeaturesIn This ChapterThis chapter describes Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 security fea

12-2 Controlling Access to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Con-Controlling Access to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 ConfigurationDigi One/PortServer T

Configuring Security Features12-3Controlling Access to Outbound PortsThis section describes methods for controlling access to outbound serial ports. A

12-4 Issuing User PasswordsIssuing User PasswordsThis section discusses how to issue user passwords.Related InformationSee the newpass and set user c

Configuring Security Features12-5Configuring SSH Version 2 for Secure CommunicationThis section discusses how to configure a user to use SSH version 2

Introduction1-1Chapter 1 IntroductionIn This ChapterThis chapter provides a brief introduction on setting up your Digi device. It discusses the follow

12-6 Configuring SSH Version 2 for Secure Communication

Configuring DNS13-1Chapter 13 Configuring DNSIn This ChapterThis chapter discusses how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 to use DNS. Topics disc

13-2 About the Domain Name SystemAbout the Domain Name SystemThis section discusses key concepts of the domain name system.Purpose of DNSThe domain n

Configuring DNS13-3Configuration ProceduresProcedure for Using a Name ServerTo configure a DNS server, enter the following command:set config domain=d

13-4 Configuration Procedures

Configuring SNMP14-1Chapter 14 Configuring SNMPIn This ChapterThis chapter describes how to configure the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 SNMP agent. It di

14-2 About SNMP and the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 AgentAbout SNMP and the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 AgentThis section introduces SNMP and network m

Configuring SNMP14-3Configuration Procedure: Web Interface1. Access the web interface by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in a brows

14-4 Configuration Procedure: Command Line

Configuring Users15-1Chapter 15 Configuring UsersIn This ChapterThis chapter discusses how to configure users. It covers the following topics:• About

1-2 Setup OverviewSetup OverviewThis section provides an overview of the setup process. Step A: PlanBefore beginning setup, consider the following:•

15-2 About Configuring UsersAbout Configuring UsersAlthough it is not required, the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 is often configured to accommodate the

Configuring Users15-3Configuring a User: Web InterfaceUse this section to configure users with from the web interface.1. Access the web interface by e

15-4 Configuring a User: Command Line ExamplesConfiguring a User: Command Line ExamplesThis section consists of a set of examples that tell you how t

Managing the OS and Configuration16-1Chapter 16 Managing the OS and ConfigurationIn This ChapterThis chapter provides information on updating the oper

16-2 Upgrading the OS (Firmware): Web InterfaceUpgrading the OS (Firmware): Web InterfaceUse this section to upgrade the firmware using the web inter

Managing the OS and Configuration16-3Upgrading the OS (Firmware): Command LineThis section describes how to upgrade the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 ope

16-4 Configuring Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 from a Remote Configuring Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 from a Remote HostThis section discusses remote conf

Managing the OS and Configuration16-5Copying a Configuration File from a Host to Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4This section describes how to copy the conf

16-6 Resetting the Configuration to DefaultsResetting the Configuration to DefaultsUse this section to learn how to use the revert command to reset t

Configuration Examples17-1Chapter 17 Configuration ExamplesThis chapter provides several simple, but complete, configuration examples. If you find tha

Introduction1-3About This GuidePurposeThis guide provides the following:• Configuration and administration procedures • Configuration examplesAudience

17-2 Terminal Server Configuration Without RealPortTerminal Server Configuration Without RealPortIn this configuration, Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 fu

Configuration Examples17-3Terminal Server Configuration Using AutoconnectionThis example shows a Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 functioning as a terminal

17-4 Terminal Server Configuration Using RealPortTerminal Server Configuration Using RealPort In this example, the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 is simp

Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting18-1Chapter 18 Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 TroubleshootingIn This Chapter• Symptom: Digi One/PortServer TS 2

18-2 Symptom: Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Does Not BootSymptom: Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Does Not BootIntroductionUse the information provided in th

Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting18-3Symptom: Cannot Telnet to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4IntroductionUse the information provided in this

18-4 Symptom: Trouble Accessing a PortSymptom: Trouble Accessing a PortIntroductionUse this procedure if you are having trouble accessing a Digi One/

Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting18-5Key to Interpreting Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 LEDsHere is a key to interpreting Digi One/PortServer TS

18-6 Resetting Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Configuration to mkdir /tftpboot• If necessary, use this command to change permissions of the directory to

Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting18-7Verifying the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP AddressUse this procedure to check the IP address on the Dig