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1. 4 Select Assign Specific IP and click Next The Assign address IP Settings window displays Enter IP Settings fea Assign IP address IO xX IP Settings Please fillinwhatip subnet and gateway we should assign the device We automatically fill in the device s natural subnet as you wpe but please verify itfor accuracy Incorrect values in any ofthe below fields can make it impossible for your device to communicate and can cause network disruption IP Address 172 19 22 100 Subnet Mask 2755 7255 O0 Gateway i f woo Help Back Next M Cancel 5 Enter the IP related settings a For IP Address enter the desired IP address b For Subnet Mask change the values provided only if you wish to use a mask other than the default The default value should be correct in most cases 6 For Gateway Address select None 7 Click Next The Assign IP address Assignment Status window displays 5 3 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 5 Installation Assign IP fea Assign IP address O x Assignment Status Select whether to add the device into the listing of devices then click assign to complete the IP assignment process Add device into listing when done Assign IP Help Back Cancel 8 Click the Assign IP button 9 Wait for instructions from EZWebCon For assistance once EZWebCon is running refer to EZWebCon s online help DHCP Method
2. Displays a one page summary of available commands and what they do 7 4 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 7 Troubleshooting Init 451 Reboots the SCS after it has been configured If the SCS can find and load the specified software loadfile it restarts itself with full functionality If the loadfile is not found the SCS attempts to reload continuously If there is an error or if the console s Enter key is pressed the SCS re enters the Boot Configuration Program Set Server BOOTP Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the sending of BOOTP queries during the boot sequence It is enabled by default Set Server Bootgateway p address Specifies the address of a router so TFTP upgrades can be performed over a routed network This requires Boot version 1 3 or higher TF TP UDP port 69 must not be blocked on the routers Set Server Hardware xx xx xx Specifies the last three numbers of the SCS s Ethernet address The first three numbers are supplied automatically The Ethernet address should have been set at the factory Setting an incorrect address could cause serious network problems Set Server IPAddress o_ address Specifies this SCS s IP address Uses the standard numeric format Set Server Loadhost p_address Specifies the host to attempt to load the file from The IP address should be in standard numeric format no text names are allowed Set Server RARP Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the sending of RARP queries dur
3. If DHCP is enabled on the SCS the SCS will accept an IP address gateway address and subnet mask from a DHCP host DHCP can be enabled or disabled with the following command Set Define Server DHCP Enabled Disabled DHCP is disabled in production Resetting the unit to factory defaults via the reset button command line or web interface will enable DHCP See page 2 1 for information on resetting hardware or page 7 4 for information on the Flush NVR command Command Line Method To assign an IP address to the SCS via a terminal 1 Attach a terminal to the serial port port 2 and press Enter You see a Local gt prompt at which you can enter configuration commands 2 Once you are connected become the privileged user and enter the Define IP IPaddress command Note The default privileged password is system Entering IP Address at Local Prompt Local gt SET PRIVILEGED Password gt system not echoed Local gt gt DEFINE IP IPADDRESS 192 0 1 228 5 4 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 5 Installation 3 Reboot the SCS for the IP address to take effect 4 Ifthe SCS encounters an Ethernet network problem while booting it sends an alert message to port and waits ten seconds to detect serial port activity before attempting to finish booting If you press Enter when the alert message displays the Boot gt prompt displays Note For more information on Boot Configuration Program BCP commands see Troubleshooting ARP an
4. For more information on any of these features see the SCS Reference Manual To enable port event logging 1 Click the Ports link under Advanced Settings 2 Click Configure next to the desired serial port SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup Serial Port Settings SERIAL PORT SETTINGS Port 1 status Idle Speed Char Stop Panty Access Flow 115200 8 i none dynamic ctsrts Local Password Required l Signal Check l Incoming Net Passwd Required l DTR Wait M Authenticate Users C Modem Control sC3200 Quick Setup Users C activity Logout CO Dialback Authentication M DSR Logout l Menu Wenu Modems Dial Out Modem Type none Bart Tanna ad Pot Tunneling Port Name Porn Advanced Settings Serial Log Size lo Ebytes T Email Events Packet Mode Settings M PPP Allowed l SLIP Allowed M PPP Detect l SLIP Detect CHAP both h PAP both PPP username optional Stats amp Counters PPP password optional ase ech Support Home Interactive Connections Local Switch None Forward Switch None Backward Switch None Ereak Control local Alternate reak Nore Morne Character Autostart with Ho characters Autostart with ft T ayp none characters 3 Enable port logging also referred to as serial logging by changing the Serial Log Size from 0 to any number between 1 and 250 Kbytes Enabling Serial Logging and Email Events S
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6. and the processing of commands You can update the contents of Flash ROM by downloading a new version of the operational software Obtaining Software You can obtain a current firmware file and release notes for the SCS from the Lantronix web site www lantronix com or by using anonymous FTP ftp lantronix com Via the Web You can download the latest version of the firmware from the Technical Support area of the Lantronix web site The files are listed as CS100 SYS CS200 SYS CS400 SYS Note Netscape Navigator may try to open the file as an ASCII text file To avoid this hold down the Shift key when choosing the software file 8 1 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 8 Updating Software Via FTP The SCS software resides on the Lantronix FTP server ftp lantronix com Most of these files are binary data so the binary option must be used to transfer the files All released files are in the pub directory Always download the README file in the pub directory before downloading anything else it contains a list of available software files To log into the FTP server tyoe anonymous as the username and enter your full email address as the password Reloading Software The SCS stores software in Flash ROM to control the initialization process operation and command processing You can update the contents of Flash ROM by downloading a new version of the operational software via EZWebCon TFTP FTP or MOP Regardless of which proto
7. is good However if the user presses a key during that time period the SCS displays the Boot gt prompt Note If you see the message Will attempt another download in x minutes press any key for the Boot gt prompt You can enter a series of commands called Boot Configuration Program BCP commands at the Boot gt prompt to configure the SCS These commands are a subset of the entire SCS command set For example a typical TCP IP configuration might use the following commands BCP Command Examples Boot gt SET SERVER IPADDRESS 192 0 1 229 Boot gt SET SERVER SOFTWARE tftpboot SCS200 SYS Boot gt SET SERVER LOADHOST 192 0 1 188 Boot gt SET SERVER SECONDARY 192 0 1 22 Boot gt FLASH Initialization begins in 5 seconds These commands set the SCS s address the software loadfile and the loadhost s IP address as well as that of a backup loadhost The SCS then reboots using the Flash command and attempts to load the file firmware file from the host at 192 0 1 188 Flash This command forces the SCS to download new operational code and reload it into Flash ROM This is necessary when a new version of software is released and you wish to upgrade your unit If the SCS cannot download the file the code in Flash ROM is still usable Flush NVR This command is used to restore the SCS s non volatile RAM to its factory default settings It resets everything that is configurable on the SCS including the unit s IP address Help
8. Creating a User Account E Lantronix Web Manager Mozilla Build ID 2002121215 File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools Window Help Debug GA ne a a d 3 a http 172 19 21 199 index html Go _2 Search ch Print 4 Home af Bookmarks L The Mozilla Organizat L Latest Builds L Getting Involved with USER CONFIGURATION Username user4 Password User can alter password CS200 Expire user s password now r Quick Setup set ppp Users Example login commands Login Command Authentication Menu Modems Remote Dialup Users SET PPP Menu Users MENU Port Restrictions Dial Out Port Tunnelling Serial logins allowed on ports All Networlklocal connects allowed to Advanced Settings ports All Serial logins are character modem PPP sessions Network local connects are TCP socket 20x 30xx SSH and Connect Local commands from a command line Use All or None for all or no ports respectively Update Back to Users Stats amp Counters Tech Support Home He n G2 Done 2 Toconfigure an external serial modem attach the modem to one of the serial ports and follow these steps a Click the Modem link b Click the Configure link for the port with the attached modem c Select the modem type from the drop down list d If you want to enable authentication check the Authenticate Users box e Click the Update button 3 To conf
9. Moderns Cial Out Port Tunnelling Advanced Settings Ports in mail DBVvICes TCP P P Routin Sites Dever ao 11 1 zs 4 4 5 6 7 5 9 i ji i a tats amp Counters ech Support Home i DI 2 Enter a title for your menu in the Title field 3 Create menu entries by entering a description which will be displayed in the menu and a corresponding command that will be run when that entry is selected Each menu entry can do one of the following Connect to a device on the network using a Telnet command Telnet Menu Entry Item Description Command 1 Cisco Router fteInet 172 19 21 51 6 3 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup Connect to a device attached to the SCS with a Connect Local Port command The port is the port name listed in the SCS such as port_2 Connect Local Menu Entry 4 Linux Server connect local port_3 Access a local service on the SCS with a general SCS command Local Service Menu Entry Local Prompt o fa Resume Last Session esume Disconnect Last Session disconnect om tra fe Note The Exit command which only works in menu mode allows users to return to the SCS Local gt prompt It is helpful to include this command in your menus until you have fully tested them otherwise there is no way for users on menu mode ports to return to the Local gt prompt To return to the menu from the Local gt prompt type menu 4 Click t
10. Power Supply Surge Test IEC61000 4 6 1996 Conducted Immunity Test IEC61000 4 8 1993 Magnetic Field Test IEC61000 4 11 1994 Voltage Dips amp Interrupts Test Supplementary Information This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 CSA and has been verified as being compliant within the Class A limits of the FCC Radio Frequency Device Rules FCC Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B CLASS A measured to CISPR 22 1993 limits and methods of measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment This product also complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Manufacturer s Contact Director of Quality Assurance Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine CA 92618 USA Tel 949 453 3990 Fax 949 453 3995 A 1 SCS100 200 400 User Guide Compliance and Warranty Information Warranty Lantronix warrants each Lantronix product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR after the date of shipment During this period if a customer is unable to resolve a product problem with Lantronix Technical Support a Return Material Authorization RMA will be issued Following receipt of an RMA number the customer shall return the product to Lantronix freight prepaid Upon verification of warranty Lantronix will at its option repair or replace the product and return it to the customer freight prepaid If the product
11. SSHv2 the connection does not occur Creating an AUTHORIZED_KEYS File RSA and DSA are commonly used Internet encryption and authentication systems included as part of the web browsers from Netscape and Microsoft To use RSA and DSA user authentication for connections to the SCS you must create an AUTHORIZED_KEYS file and store it in the flash ssh directory of the SCS The AUTHORIZED_KEYS file consists of each user s public key For example ona UNIX host your public key is stored in a file called ssh identity pub The SSH client s key generation software creates both an unreadable private key file often called identity and a human readable public key file identity pub Note Not all clients come with this program If yours does not you may need to use the Username Password Authentication method described below Once you have created a public key file 1 Copy the contents of the public key file identity pub to a text file 2 Save the file with the name AUTHORIZED _ KEYS AUTHORIZED _KEYS file names are case sensitive Note Make sure there is no file extension In Windows you may need to save the file as a txt file and then rename the file to remove the extension Shared Key Authentication Process RSA DSA and or username password authentication can be used to ensure only authorized users access the SCS and connected equipment The following sections explain how to configure each of these Briefly here s how
12. The IP address must be configured before any TCP IP functionality is available You cannot use the web browser interface until an IP address is assigned 2 Most configuration commands require privileged user status You must enter the Set Privileged command to become the privileged user The default privileged password is system Connecting the SCS 1 Place the SCS in a secure location close to the device or devices it will service 2 Connect your serial devices to the DB25 and or DB9 serial connectors as appropriate for the SCS model 3 Connect the Ethernet network to the SCS in one of the following ways Connect to the 10 100BASE T port Note You must use a 10 100BASE T wired connection if you wish to perform initial configuration over the network For the SCS200 and SCS400 if desired insert a supported modem card ATA card or 802 11 card in the PC card slot 4 Connect the power supply to the SCS See the appropriate SCS Components chapter for power connection specifications 5 1 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 5 Installation 5 Confirm the following a The green Power LED lights up immediately b After a few seconds the green Link LED lights up c After about 30 seconds the green OK LED blinks green every two seconds If you installed a PC card the PC card LED is solid green If the LED is any other color see the LED section of the appropriate SCS chapter 6 Continue with Assigning an IP Address As
13. is Set Define Port Break Character lt char gt None where lt chars gt is a single character enclosed in quotes You can specify non printable characters using the notation xx where xx is the hexadecimal representation for the desired character The Show Port command displays the current setting 6 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup The table below shows some examples to help you understand how the SCS handles breaks Examples of Alternate Break Sequences HA Then The AltBreak sequence returns the user to a local SCS command prompt The serial port is set to The user Telnets to a Break Local remote network host from a local SCS serial port The AltBreak sequence causes the SCS to transmit a Telnet Break IAC sequence to the remote host The Serial port is set to Break Remote l The AltBreak sequence returns the The user serial port is set local S onek A user to a local SCS command The user issues a Connect prompt Local command to another serial port from a local SCS serial port The user serial port is set to Break Remote The AltBreak sequence causes a break condition to be generated to the target port Note The target port s break settings do not apply or affect this situation Template port 0 is set to The AltBreak sequence returns the Draak Local user to a local SCS command The user Telnets to the prompt SCS Local gt prompt and issues a Connect Local comm
14. is not under warranty the customer may have Lantronix repair the unit on a fee basis or return it No services are handled at the customer s site under this warranty This warranty is voided if the customer uses the product in an unauthorized or improper way or in an environment for which it was not designed Lantronix warrants the media containing its software product to be free from defects and warrants that the software will operate substantially according to Lantronix specifications for a period of 60 DAYS after the date of shipment The customer will ship defective media to Lantronix Lantronix will ship the replacement media to the customer In no event will Lantronix be responsible to the user in contract in tort including negligence strict liability or otherwise for any special indirect incidental or consequential damage or loss of equipment plant or power system cost of capital loss of profits or revenues cost of replacement power additional expenses in the use of existing software hardware equipment or facilities or claims against the user by its employees or customers resulting from the use of the information recommendations descriptions and safety notations supplied by Lantronix Lantronix liability is limited at its election to Refund of buyer s purchase price for such affected products without interest Repair or replacement of such products provided that the buyer follows the above procedures
15. page displays Note For added security change the login and privileged passwords from their default settings You can set both passwords in the Server section of the web pages Web Browser Method To launch the web browser interface outside of EZWebCon open a standard browser and enter the SCS s IP address for example http 172 19 21 215 or resolvable text name into the URL Location field Follow the login process starting with step 3 in EZWebCon Method above Telnet Login Method Standard Telnet connections are not encrypted and pose a security risk Incoming Telnet and SSH Secure Shell are enabled by default to allow TCP IP connections To form a Telnet connection to the SCS 1 Enter the Telnet command followed by the SCS s IP address a space and 7000 2 Enter the login password The default login password is access Until authentication is configured and users are added any username works Forming a Telnet Connection Stelnet 192 0 1 88 7000 access not echoed Lantronix SCS Version n n n yymmdd Type Help at the Local gt prompt for assistance Enter Username gt Command Line Method To monitor or configure the SCS via a terminal attach a terminal to the serial console port and press Enter You see a Local gt prompt at which you can enter configuration commands See the SCS Reference Manual for a complete list of available commands Note For overall help type and enter Help in a command
16. progress Initialization in progress Yellow blinking Scanning for Access Point AP or ad hoc peer Initialization problem 3 3 SCS100 200 400 User Guide Specifications of the SCS200 Power Power Cube Adapter input output DC power input Current Power consumption Temperature 3 The SCS200 120 VAC US 100 240 VAC International 12 VDC 7 24 VDC 1A 12 V max with PC card 12 Watts max Note Rapid temperature changes may affect operation Do not operate near heating or cooling devices or areas that open to the outdoors Operating range Storage range Max temp change Humidity Operation Ideal Storage Altitude 5 to 50 C 41 to 122 F 40 to 66 C 40 to 151 F 20 C 36 F per hour 10 to 90 non condensing 40 to 60 10 to 90 non condensing Note For operations above 2 4 km 8 000 ft decrease the operating temperature rating by 1 8 C for each 1 000 m 1 F for each 1 000 ft Operation Storage 2 4 km 8 000 ft 9 1 km 30 000 ft 3 4 4 The SCS400 The chapter describes the SCS400 connectors LEDs and specifications Connectors Front Panel The SCS400 front panel has four DB9 serial port connectors and an RJ45 Ethernet connector SCS400 Front Panel PCC1 iB Serial 10 100BaseT fj pccz2 Serial fi Link Serial 1 Serial 2 Serial 4 Serial 3 Serials ok Console Serial4 o E oo E eo E ee Ee tf 6 of ON TS RJ45 DB9 Serial DB9 Serial Ports Et
17. to the default use the command Set Define Authentication User lt username gt Port Factory Com Port Redirector The Com Port Redirector application allows Microsoft Windows based PCs to access modems or other serial devices connected to a Secure Console Server as if those serial devices were local Com ports The Redirector creates virtual com ports and intercepts communications from existing device software then redirects those communications over the IP network to the serial ports on your SCS The Com Port Redirector works in the background The Com Port Redirector software and installation instructions are included on the distribution CD ROM or from the Lantronix web site at ftp ttp lantronix com pub redirector 6 20 7 Troubleshooting This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while diagnosing an error to view Summary messages that may be displayed When troubleshooting always ensure that the physical connections power cable network cable and serial cable are secure If you have trouble with wireless networking it may help to connect the SCS to a wired Ethernet network to verify that it is working properly and to check the wireless settings Note Some unexplained errors might be caused by duplicate IP addresses on the network Make sure that your SCS s IP address is unique Technical Support
18. AT amp V Views current and NVR settings AT amp W Writes settings to NVR AT amp Z Restores settings from NVR The SCS holds DTR low until it forms a valid network session The attached device can then monitor the SCS DTR output by tying it to its CD input In addition the SCS has DSRLogout enabled so if the attached device drops its DTR the network connection terminates and the serial port logs out Remote User Dial Up You can accomplish dial up access to the SCS either using a data link protocol typically PPP or using an ASCIl based terminal connection with a terminal emulation application such as HyperTerminal Connectivity to the SCS from a remote location requires that you create a user account connect and configure a modem enable authentication and specify an IP address range for use during remote sessions To configure your SCS for remote user dial up 1 Create a user account a From the Quick Setup column on the left select Users b Enter the user name and click Create c Click the Configure link next to the user name d Enter a password in the Password field e ForaPPP connection type set PPP in the Login Command field f For a terminal emulation connection to the console menu enter menu in the Login Command field g Foraterminal emulation connection to the local SCS prompt leave the Login Command field blank h Click the Update button 6 9 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setu
19. If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this chapter or if you are unable to fix the error you may Check our online knowledge base at www lantronix com support com E mail us at support lantronix com Call us at 800 422 7044 Domestic 949 453 7198 International 949 450 7226 Fax Our phone lines are open from 6 00AM 5 30 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday excluding holidays Technical Support Europe Middle East and Africa Phone 49 0 77 20 30 1657 E mail eu_techsupp lantronix com Firmware downloads FAQs and the most up to date documentation are available at www lantronix com support 7 1 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 7 Troubleshooting When you report a problem please provide the following information gt UM Your name and your company name address and phone number Lantronix SCS model number Lantronix SCS serial number Software version use the Show Server command to display Network configuration including the information from a Netstat command Description of the problem Debug report stack dump if applicable Status of the unit when the problem occurred please try to include information on user and network activity at the time of the problem Power up Troubleshooting Problem situations and error messages are listed in the table below If you cannot find an explanation for your problem try to match it to one of the other errors If you canno
20. LANTRONIX S CS100 200 400 User Guide Part Number 900 249 Revision B December 2003 Copyright amp Trademark Contacts 2003 Lantronix All rights reserved No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix Printed in the United States of America Ethernet is a trademark of XEROX Corporation UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corp Netscape is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation Lantronix Corporate Headquarters 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine CA 92618 USA Phone 949 453 3990 Fax 949 453 3995 Technical Support Phone 800 422 7044 or 949 453 7198 Fax 949 450 7226 Online www lantronix com support E mail support lantronix com Sales Offices For a current list of our domestic and international sales offices go to the Lantronix web site at http www lantronix com about contact index html Disclaimer amp Revisions Operation of 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 Note This product has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protect
21. a different operating system or put the SCS in the same IP network as the host The SCS and host are in the same IP network RARP Troubleshooting lf the unit is unable to get an IP address using RARP check these areas RARP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The SCS name and The SCS name and hardware address must be in this file for the host to answer an hardware address in the RARP request host s etc ethers file The SCS name and IP address in the etc hosts file The SCS name and IP address must be in this file for the host to answer a RARP request Many operating systems do not start an RARP server at boot time Check the host s The operating system RARPD documentation for details or use the ps command to see if there is an RARPD process running 7 3 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 7 Troubleshooting Boot Prompt Commands lf the Boot gt prompt appears on the serial console instead of the Local gt prompt one of two things may be wrong Either the SCS does not have enough information to boot or the network or flash reloading procedure has failed If pressing Enter does not display a prompt press any other key The Boot gt prompt should appear If the SCS does not have enough information to boot or the network or flash reloading procedure has failed it prints a message to the console and waits ten seconds for serial port activity If the SCS detects serial port activity it continues booting provided the flash
22. and out of the SCS DNS and WINS for text to IP address name resolution SNMP for remote monitoring and management FTP for file transfers and firmware upgrades TFTP for firmware upgrades BOOTP RARP and DHCP for IP address assignment HTTP for easy browser based configurations NTP for time synchronization and authentication gt gt NAT for enabling private networks to share a connection to the Internet SSH Secure Shell A secure transport protocol based on public key cryptography Telnet A terminal protocol that provides an easy to use method of creating terminal connections to any network host supporting Telnet Rlogin Allows you to initiate a TCP IP login session DNS Domain Name Servers Lets a network nameserver translate text node names into numeric IP addresses SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Commands that allow system administrators to monitor and manage nodes on a LAN Local Area Network and respond to queries from other network hosts One community name can be configured with read write access Refer to the SCS Reference Manual for SNMP configuration instructions BOOTP RARP and DHCP Methods for automatically assigning an IP address and network settings NTP Network Time Protocol Used to synchronize time on networked computers and equipment NAT Network Address Translation Allows private networks to share a single connection to the Internet With Port Mapping spec
23. and to a serial port Template port 0 is set to Break Remote The AltBreak sequence causes a break condition to be generated to the target port Note The target port s break settings do not apply or affect this situation Modem Mode Modem mode allows the SCS to emulate a modem for performing network connections To configure specific ports to emulate modems use the following command Set Define Port lt n gt Modem Emulation Enabled Disabled When the port is in modem mode the following modem commands are available Modem Mode Commands Command Function ATC Provides passthru to the normal CLI ATDT ipaddress Forms a TCP connection Enables or disables echo command ATEx 0 echo off 1 echo on default ATH Hangs up disconnects network session ATI Displays software version information Enables or disables result codes ATQx O result codes on default 1 result codes off Sets shows register ATS xx yy 0 0 means ATA answers otherwise SCS autoanswers All other registers are unimplemented ATSxx Shows register value 6 8 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup Command Function Bit O sets response type 0 numeric responses ATVXx 1 text responses default Bit 1 sets response to unknown AT commands 0 do not accept unknown AT commands 1 do accept unknown AT commands default ATX y Accepted and ignored ATZ Restores settings from NVR AT amp F Resets modem NVR to factory settings
24. col you use to update Flash ROM the following points are important The Flash ROM software file name should not be changed The download file should be world readable on the host The path name has a sixteen character length limit The file name has a twelve character limit for the filename Note f you experience problems reloading Flash ROM refer to Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates EZWebCon Method You can use EZWebCon to update your software 1 In EZWebCon highlight the SCS 2 Select Action gt Reload Firmware 3 Follow the EZWebCon prompts FTP Method Note This feature is supported on firmware versions v1 0 5 and higher Use an FTP client to open an FTP session to the IP address of the SCS Log in with the username of root Enter the privileged user password the default is system Make sure your FTP client is set to do a binary transfer Stay in the same directory the default login directory is the correct directory mo pi Se MS Do an FTP Put of the scs sys file for example scs200 sys for the SCS200 Once the file is downloaded the SCS writes the file to Flash this takes a few moments and then automatically reboots After rebooting the unit runs the new firmware 8 2 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 8 Updating Software Web Interface Method This method requires an external TFTP server You can obtain one for Windows from the Lantronix web site Open your web browser and enter the IP ad
25. d Ping Method The ARP ping method is available under UNIX and Windows If the SCS has no IP address it sets its address from the first directed IP packet it receives When the SCS receives the ping packet it notices that its IP address is not set and sends out broadcasts to see if another node is using the specified address If no duplicate is found the SCS uses that IP address and responds to the ping packet UNIX Host 1 Create an entry in the host s ARP table and substitute the SCS s hardware address and intended IP address 2 Ping that IP address This process typically requires super user privileges Entering ARP and Ping UNIX arp s 192 0 1 228 00 80 a3 xx xx xx ping 192 0 1 228 Windows Host 1 Type ARP A at the DOS command prompt to verify that there is at least one entry in the ARP table 2 If there is no other entry beside the local machine ping another IP machine on your network to build the ARP table This has to be a host other than the machine on which you are working 3 Use the following commands to ARP the IP address to the SCS and make the SCS acknowledge the IP assignment Entering ARP and Ping Windows S 192 0 1 228 00 80 A3 XX XX XX PING 192 0 1 228 C c Note lf the ARP command works replies from the IP address display 9 5 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 5 Installation With the ARP method the SCS does not save the learned IP address permanently This procedure is just a
26. d not read or PC card not read or g supported supported supported Yellow solid Initialization in progress Initialization in progress Initialization in progress Scanning for Access Yellow blinking Point AP or ad hoc n a Initialization problem peer Specifications of the SCS400 Power Screw terminal power jack 9 30 VDC Power Cube Adapter input 100 240 VAC US 100 240 VAC international power cord output 12 VDC DC power input 9 30 5 VDC Current 1 5A 12V Power consumption 18 Watts max Temperature Note Rapid temperature changes may affect operation Do not operate near heating or cooling devices or areas that open to the outdoors Operating range 5 to 50 C 41 to 122 F Storage range 40 to 66 C 40 to 151 F Max temp change 20 C 36 F per hour Humidity Operation 10 to 90 non condensing ideal 40 to 60 Storage 10 to 90 non condensing Altitude Note For operations above 2 4 km 8 000 ft decrease the operating temperature rating by 1 8 C for each 1 000 m 1 F for each 1 000 ft Operation 2 4 km 8 000 ft Storage 9 1 km 30 000 ft 4 4 5 Installation This chapter covers all of the steps needed to get the SCS online and working EZWebCon is the preferred method for initial configuration but this chapter also explains alternative methods such as the command line interface The full command set is discussed in the SCS Reference Manual Before you begin note the following points 1
27. dress of the SCS in the URL field Under Advanced Settings select Server Specify the TFTP loadhost and verify the software file Check the Reload Firmware checkbox oa a NS Click the Update Server Settings button Command Line Methods lf BOOTP or RARP is enabled on the SCS the download process is delayed by approximately 30 seconds The SCS first tries TFTP and then tries MOP loading provided that it has enough information to try each download method Downloading and rewriting the Flash ROM and rebooting take approximately two minutes from the time the Initialize Reload command is issued If the SCS cannot find or access the download file you can reboot the SCS with the code still in Flash ROM The OK Activity LED blinks quickly while the SCS is booting and reloading code and then slowly when it returns to normal operation Note Before entering the Initialize Reload command check your settings using the List Server Boot command If you are attempting to update the operating code of an SCS not on a local network you must specify a boot gateway router To specify the boot gateway use the command Set Define Server Boot Gateway lt ip address gt The SCS directs subsequent IP traffic to the specified IP address Note This functionality requires boot code V1 3 TFTP Method Some TFTP implementations require a specific directory for the firmware file See your host s documentation for instructions To manually config
28. ected to a wired 10BASE T or 100BASE T Ethernet network 100 Glows green to indicate a 100 Mb Ethernet connection Blinks green yellow or red to indicate network activity Green Flashes 2 3 times per second during boot When it flashes every 2 3 seconds OK the unit is running Yellow Indicates outgoing network traffic Red Indicates incoming network traffic Blinks green or red to indicate serial activity Green Indicates outgoing serial activity Red Indicates incoming serial activity Serial 2 2 SCS100 200 400 User Guide Specifications of the SCS100 Power Power Cube Adapter input output DC power input Current Power consumption Temperature 2 The SCS100 120 VAC US 100 240 VAC International regulated 5 VDC at 700 mA regulated 5 VDC 800 mA 5V 4 0 Watts max Note Rapid temperature changes may affect operation Do not operate near heating or cooling devices or areas that open to the outdoors Operating range Storage range Max temp change Humidity Operation Ideal Storage Altitude 5 to 50 C 41 to 122 F 40 to 66 C 40 to 151 F 20 C 36 F per hour 10 to 90 non condensing 40 to 60 10 to 90 non condensing Note For operations above 2 4 km 8 000 ft decrease the operating temperature rating by 1 8 C for each 1 000 m 1 F for each 1 000 ft Operation Storage 2 4 km 8 000 ft 9 1 km 30 000 ft 2 3 3 The SCS200 This chapter describes t
29. ed Log Size 250 k l Email Events To sysman company com From scs company com SMTP Host mailsevemame ttst S Reply to fhelpdesk company com Subject Por Imessage tst Update Create Email Site Create Advanced Settings Delete Email Site gt Delete Stats amp Counters Tech Support Home she 2 Done LoS 5 Click the Update button to save changes Dial Out ISP Connection In some cases you may require the SCS to connect to an ISP to access email or the Internet You can configure the SCS to automatically connect to an ISP and accept a dynamically assigned IP address from the ISP When you configure a dial out ISP connection using the web browser interface a site named outgoing is created Once the site is properly configured outbound packets should cause the site outgoing to start and dial out using the modem 1 2 Configure a modem to handle connections from the SCS as described earlier Click the Dial Out link under Quick Setup Complete the following fields The Remote Username and Password for the ISP The Port that the modem is attached to for a PC card modem enter port 3 The ISP s Telephone number If necessary a static IP Address Note Most ISPs assign a dynamic IP address Set the IP address field on the web page to DYNAMIC for this situation Specify a Nameserver 6 14 CS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Applicati
30. ed the RSA authentication keys and copied the public half of the key pair to a file called AUTHORIZED KEYS on your local computer 1 FTP to the IP address of the SCS 2 Log in with the username of root and enter the privileged password system by default 3 Change directories to flash ssh 4 Put the AUTHORIZED KEYS file into that directory 5 Reboot the SCS RSA Method from Unix OpenSSH No Passphrase sshuser UNIXHOST SSH 1 SSHUSER 172 19 21 51 Lantronix SCS Version B1 0 405 011102 Type HELP at the Local _33 gt prompt for assistance Username gt RSA Method from Unix OpenSSH with Passphrase sysadmin UNIXHOST lsysadmin 172 19 21 51 sysadmin 172 19 21 51 s password Lantronix SCS200 Version B1 0 405 011102 Type HELP at the Local_34 gt prompt for assistance SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup Username gt Username Password Authentication Setup New authentication keys are generated within a few minutes based on the list of authorized user public keys A file called host_rsa_key contains the authorized users private identity keys A file called host_rsa_key pub contains the authorized users public identity key As you add individual users add their public keys to the AUTHORIZED_ KEYS file on your workstation and FTP the updated file to the SCS Setting up DSA Shared Key Authentication for SSHv2 This procedure assumes you have generated the DSA aut
31. erial Log Size 250 Kbytes Mf Email Events This setting creates a log file on the ram disk in the format ram Port_xx log where xx is the port name and changes the specified port to access remote You can access the port log via ftp to the ram directory 4 Click the Email Events checkbox This setting enables email notification for the serial log 5 Click the Update Port Settings button to save changes When a port that has Email Events enabled receives a burst of 20 or more characters in its serial log the port buffers the incoming data for up to 25 seconds or until the log file reaches 1500 bytes before sending the contents of the file via email 6 12 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup Creating an Email Site Once port buffering is enabled configure an email site for that port An email site contains the information necessary to generate and send an email message at any system crash Note Email sites are not related to the sites used by the SCS to manage connections Sites are discussed in the SCS Reference Manual To create an Email site using the web browser interface 1 Click the Email link under Advanced Settings 2 Choose a port from the Create Email Site pull down menu You can also select a default The settings for the default email site are used if a port specific email site is not completely configured 3 Click the Create button 4 Configure the email site a Inthe To field enter the emai
32. he SCS200 connectors pinouts LEDs and specifications Connectors The SCS200 front panel features a male DB9 serial connector a male DB25 serial connector and a reset button SCS200 Front Panel fee ni 2 regal Man s z kaa rf DB9 Serial Port Reset Button The SCS200 rear panel has an RJ45 Ethernet connector a power connector and a PC card interface The SCS200 rear panel has an RJ45 Ethernet connector a power connector and a PC card interface SCS200 Rear Panel 10 100 port T RJ45 Ethernet Port Power Connector 3 1 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 3 The SCS200 Note The Reset button returns the SCS to its factory default configuration when you press and hold it during the power up and boot process Resetting to factory default will enable DHCP Serial Connector Pinouts RS 232 RS 485 DB25 Connector The DB25 connector provides a dual RS 232 RS 485 DTE serial port The default serial port settings are 9600 baud 8 bits no parity and 1 stop bit DB25 Serial Connector DTE DB25 Male IX RIS DSR DCD in CD out DTR RS232 RS485 RS 232 DB9 Connector The SCS200 DB9 connector provides an RS 232 DTE serial port The default serial port settings are 9600 baud 8 bits no parity and 1 stop bit DB9 Serial Connector DSR CIS PC Card Slot The SCS200 PC card slot accepts Type I II PC cards As of this writing the SCS200 software supports 16 bit IEEE 802 11 wireles
33. he Update button to save the menu settings Using Menu Connection Commands Changing a Port Name You can change a port name to reference the type of device that port is connected to For example a port attached to a router could be named router To change the name of a port open the configuration page for that port Ports gt Configure and enter the new name in the Port Name field Changing a Port Name Fort Hame Router You can enter more than one command in the Command field by separating each command with a semicolon The most common use of this feature is in the form connect local or remote portname command for example connect local port_2 disconnect This command can be shortened to con loc port_2 disc The disconnect command closes the connection to that port when you return to the menu 6 4 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup Using Hot Keys The SCS has default hot keys defined for Telnet connections to a port or from the menu To change the default hot key see the SCS Reference Manual Ctrl L Allows you to jump back to the menu from a port connection Ctrl F Allows you to jump forward to another connect session Ctrl B Allows you to jump backward to a previous connect session Ctrl Y Allows you to send a break from a Telnet or SSH connection The SCS will not cause unintentional breaks that can halt a Sun Solaris server Using Multiple Ports If you would like to open more than one por
34. hentication keys and copied the public half of the key pair to a file called AUTHORIZED _KEYS2 on your local computer 1 FTP to the IP address of the SCS 2 Log in with the username root and enter the privileged password system by default 3 Change directories to flash ssh 4 Put the AUTHORIZED_KEYS2 file into that directory 5 Reboot the SCS New authentication keys will be generated within a few minutes based on the list of authorized user public keys A file called host_dsa_key contains the authorized users private identity keys A file called host_dsa_key pub contains the authorized users public keys As you add individual users add their public keys to the AUTHORIZED_KEYSz2 file on your workstation and FTP the updated file to the SCS Setting up Username Password Authentication SSHv1 or SSHv2 The SCS also supports username password authentication through an internal user database Radius or SecurelD If RSA authentication fails the SCS prompts for a username and password or just a password if the SSH client forwarded the username The SCS checks the user s name and password against the Radius SecurelD and local authentication databases in order of their precedence settings if configured You can use the SCS s web interface to configure authenticated users and set the authentication precedences Note The SCS does not update expired local passwords or run login scripts at this point of the SSH proces
35. hernet Console Port Port Side Panel The SCS400 side panel has a reset button two PC Card Slots and two power connectors SCS400 Side Panel PC Cards 9 30V DC 9 30V See SS a L Screw Reset Button PC Card Slots Power Terminal Connector Power Connector 4 4 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 4 The SCS400 Note The Reset button returns the SCS to its factory default configuration when you press and hold it during the power up and boot process Resetting to factory default will enable DHCP DB9 Serial Connector Pinouts The following figure shows the pin connections of the SCS400 DB9 RS 232 connector The default serial port settings are 9600 baud 8 bits no parity and 1 stop bit DB9 RS 232 Serial Connector IX GND RA DIR RTS DSR CIS PC Card Slots PC Card Slot The SCS400 PC card slot accepts Type I II PC cards As of this writing the SCS400 software supports 16 bit IEEE 802 11 wireless networking PC cards PCMCIA modem cards and ATA flash disks and hard drive PC cards New cards may be added Note Changes in firmware releases may affect compatibility Power Connectors Power is supplied to the SCS400 using one of the connectors described below Power Jack The SCS400 ships with a standard barrel power jack whose inner conductor is positive Power Jack Connector 4 2 SCS100 200 400 User Guide LEDs 4 The SCS400 Screw Block Power The SCS400 also has a 9 30 VDC screw block powe
36. ific IP Ports can be mapped from the Internet to a private IP address and port 2 The SCS100 This chapter describes the SCS100 connectors pinouts LEDs and specifications Connectors The SCS100 front panel has a male DB25 serial connector as shown in the figure below SCS100 Front Panel DB25 Serial Port The SCS rear panel has an RJ45 Ethernet connector a reset button and a power connector as shown in the figure below SCS100 Rear Panel 10 100 BaseT Ethernet Port Power Connector Reset Button Note The Reset button returns the SCS to its factory default configuration when you press and hold it during the power up and boot process Resetting to factory default will enable DHCP 2 1 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 2 The SCS100 DB25 Connector Pinout LEDs The figure below shows the pin connections of the SCS100 DB25 connector The default serial port settings are 9600 baud 8 bits no parity and 1 stop bit DB25 Serial Connector DTE DB25 Male IX RIS DSR DCD in CD out DIR LEDs indicate serial port activity The SCS100 has five LEDs on the top of the unit A red LED during boot mode typically signals an error but red LED patterns during normal operations do not signal an error Refer to the following table for an understanding of LED functions SCS100 Serial and Network LED Functions Function Power Glows green when power is supplied to the SCS Link Glows green while the SCS is conn
37. ification Dial Out ISP Connection Com Port Redirector gt SSH Connections 6 1 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup Login Banner Pages Banner Pages allow you to display text messages to users before and after authentication Banner text information is taken from two files named prelogin txt and postlogin txt stored in the ram or flash directory on the SCS The SCS does not store or display files stored in the ram directory after rebooting To implement login and logout banner text 1 Create text files named prelogin txt and or postlogin txt 2 FTP to the IP address of the SCS 3 Log in with the username root and enter the privileged password system by default 4 Change directories to flash 5 Put the text files into the desired directory 6 Reboot the SCS Subsequent users logging in or out of the SCS see the text in the prelogin txt and postlogin txt files respectively The standard company product version banner displays if either of these two files is not present in the SCS Menus Enabling Menu Mode If others need to access devices attached to the SCS but you wish to limit their options use menu mode Menus allow users to access often used hosts and services without needing to know command syntax the IP address of the non local devices or the socket numbers involved You can enable menu mode on either individual serial ports or on port 0 the network port template so use
38. igure a PC card modem for the SCS200 or SCS400 insert the PC card modem into the PC card slot and follow these steps a Click the Modem link b Click the Configure link next to port 3 the PC card slot c Leave the modem type as Generic the default for a PC card modem d If you want to enable authentication check the Authenticate Users box e Click the Update button Note If you inserted a PC card modem while the SCS was powered up you need to restart the SCS 4 Specify an IP Pool address range for remote users 6 10 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup a Click the Modems or Back to Modems link b Enter the IP pool address range for remote users Note The IP pool range must be in the same subnet range as the SCS IP address and cannot be used by any other device on the network If only one modem is connected to the SCS then only one IP address is required for the pool For this configuration enter the same IP address in the Start and End fields 5 Reboot the SCS for the pool range settings to take effect Event Port Logging and Email Notification You can configure each SCS serial port to store its console output in a log file If email notification is also enabled a system administrator receives an email through an SMTP mailserver if the connected device reboots or otherwise produces a burst of console output To enable email notification configure the features discussed in the following sections
39. ing the boot sequence It is enabled by default Set Server Secondary jp address Specifies a backup loadhost The IP address should be in standard numeric format no text names are allowed The backup loadhost is queried if the primary host cannot load the server Set Server Software filename Specifies the name of the file to load The SCS automatically adds SYS to the filename you specify Note that all protocols must have a filename specified either the default or set by the user For more information see Updating Software TCP IP users must use the Software option to specify the loadhost the loadfile and their own network address TFTP users can specify a complete path name up to 31 characters if the file is located in a directory other than the default The case of the filename must match that of the filename loaded onto the host computer 7 5 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 7 Troubleshooting Show Server Use this command when issuing other commands to view the current SCS setup 7 6 8 Updating Software Choosing the Right Software File Lantronix intends to provide multiple software files for each SCS model The software file name corresponds to the model name as shown in the table below Software Files Software File Name Models Supported SCS100 SYS SCS100 SCS200 SYS SCS200 SCS400 SYS SCS400 The SCS stores its software in Flash ROM The software controls the initialization process the operation of the SCS
40. ion against such interference when operating in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void the user s authority to operate this device The information in this guide may change without notice The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this guide Date Rev Part No Comments 4 02 A 900 249 12 03 B 900 249 Added new features SSH connections enhanced security break sequences modem mode boot gateway DHCP and additional authentication for Web browser Corrected diagram of the SCS200 RS 232 DB9 connector and updated contact information Updated contact and warranty information Contents Copyright amp Trademark Contacts Disclaimer amp Revisions Contents 1 Introduction to the SCS Family Features Protocol Support 2 The SCS100 Connectors DB25 Connector Pinout LEDs Specifications of the SCS100 Power Temperature Humidity Altitude 3 The SCS200 Connectors Serial Connector Pinouts RS 232 RS 485 DB25 Connector RS 232 DB9 Connector PC Card Slot LEDs Specifications of the SCS200 Power Temperature Humidity Altitude 4 The SCS400 Connectors i 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 3 2 Front Panel ee ees Side Pane
41. ity Enhancements 6 20 Incoming Security 6 20 Port User Restrictions 6 20 Com Port Redirector 6 20 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Technical Support 7 1 Power up Troubleshooting 7 2 BOOTP Troubleshooting 7 3 RARP Troubleshooting 7 3 Boot Prompt Commands 7 4 Flash 7 4 Flush NVR 7 4 Help 7 4 Init 451 7 5 Set Server BOOTP Enabled Disabled 7 5 Set Server Bootgateway jp_address 7 5 Set Server Hardware xx xx xx 7 5 Set Server IPAddress ip address 7 5 Set Server Loadhost jo_address 7 5 Set Server RARP Enabled Disabled 7 5 Set Server Secondary jp_address 7 5 Set Server Software filename 7 5 Show Server 7 6 8 Updating Software 8 1 Choosing the Right Software File 8 1 Obtaining Software 8 1 Via the Web 8 1 Via FTP 8 2 Reloading Software 8 2 EZWebCon Method 8 2 FTP Method oer rn 2 Web Interface Method 8 3 Command Line Methods 8 3 Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates 8 4 Conformity Information A 1 Warranty A 2 vi 1 Introduction to the SCS Family The Lantronix SCS family of Secure Console Servers enables IT professionals to remotely and securely configure and administer servers routers switches telephone equipment or other devices equipped with a serial port This user guide provides information about three SCS products the SCS100 SCS200 and SCS400 These products provide the same functionality and software features but differ in hardware and port configuration options The SCS100 offers one serial RS232 port and
42. l DB9 Serial Connector Pinouts PC Card Slots PC Card Slot Power Connectors Power Jack eee Screw Block Power LEDs Specifications of the SCS400 Power Temperature Humidity Altitude ee 5 Installation Connecting the SCS Assigning an IP Address EZWebCon Method DHCP Method Command Line Method ARP and Ping Method BOOTP or RARP Reply Method Configuring the SCS EZWebCon Method Web Browser Method Telnet Login Method Command Line Method 6 Application Setup Login Banner Pages Menus Enabling Menu Mode Creating the Menu Using Menu Connection Commands Enabling Menu Mode for a Port Using the Menu Break Sequences 4 1 4 1 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 1 5 1 5 2 5 2 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 7 5 9 5 9 5 9 6 1 6 2 e ae ye ea ae PE a a Oe ae ee EE 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 Serial Breaks 6 7 Alternate Break Sequences 6 7 Modem Mode 6 8 Remote User Dial Up 6 9 Event Port Logging and Email Notification 6 11 Creating an Email Site 6 13 Dial Out ISP Connection 6 14 SSH Connections 6 15 Defining Supported SSH Connections 6 15 Creating an AUTHORIZED_KEYS File 6 16 Shared Key Authentication Process 6 16 Setting up RSA Shared Key Authentication for SSHv1 6 17 Setting up DSA Shared Key Authentication for SSHv2 6 18 Setting up Username Password Authentication SSHv1 or SSHv2 6 18 Forming SSH Incoming Connections Unix and Non Unix 6 19 Secur
43. l address for the recipient To enter a series of email addresses separate each address with a comma The maximum number of characters for this field is 64 b Inthe From field enter the text to be displayed in the From field of the email message The maximum number of characters for this field is 32 c Inthe SMTP Host field enter a valid SMTP mailhost The mailhost can be either a numeric IP address or if a nameserver and domain name are configured a hostname The maximum number of characters for this field is 24 d Inthe Reply to field enter an email address that will receive any responses to the email message The maximum number of characters for this field is 32 e Inthe Subject field enter the text that will be displayed in the subject line The maximum number of characters for this field is 48 6 13 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setu Configuring an Email Site E Lantronix Web Manager Mozilla Build ID 2002121215 File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools Window Help Debug GA a gt Back Forward wh Brrr de SB 4 Home Bookmarks L The Mozilla Organizat PA Latest Builds L Getting Involved with CS200 Quick Setup Users Authentication Menu Modems Dial Out Port Tunnelling EMAIL SITE SETUP In order for Serial Events on port 1 to be emailed to this PORTI site the Port Log size must be gt 0 and Email Serial Events must be enabl
44. line For information regarding a specific command type and enter Help lt command gt For information regarding a command you do not fully know type and enter the partial command followed by a question mark as follows Help lt xxx gt 9 9 6 Application Setup The SCS console server allows you to remotely manage devices and equipment from anywhere on the network or from a remote dial in through an attached modem To use the SCS as a console server connect its serial ports to the serial console management ports of equipment such as UNIX servers PBX switches routers network switches or other similar devices Console Server Example Linux Server Router Modem Card Once you have completed the physical connections you can establish an SSH or Telnet connection to the SCS s IP address and the socket number of the desired port The SCS s serial ports allow three types of socket connections SSH connections at socket 22xx Telnet IAC interpretation at socket 20xx and raw TCP connections at socket 30xx where xx is the port number For example to open a Telnet connection to port 2 of an SCS at IP address 192 0 1 168 issue the command telnet 192 0 1 168 2002 from your system prompt Note The syntax for SSH connections depends on your SSH client software Once you have connected the SCS you can configure or use the following SCS features Login Banner Pages Menus Remote User Dial Up Event Port Logging and Email Not
45. n the host system TFTP Ensure the file and pathnames are enclosed in quotes to preserve case Ensure that TFTP is enabled on the host several major UNIX vendors ship their systems with TFTP disabled by default For remote network reload specify a boot gateway router with the Set Define Server Boot Gateway lt ip_address gt command Ensure that the Ethernet circuit has the service characteristic enabled MOP Ensure that the MOM LOAD search path includes the directory containing the firmware file ETP Ensure that you are using firmware version v1 0 5 and higher Ensure that your FTP client is set to do a binary transfer 8 4 A Compliance and Warranty Information Conformity Information according to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer s Name amp Address Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product Product Name amp Model Secure Console Server SCS100 SCS200 and SCS400 Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents Safety EN60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 Electromagnetic Emissions EN55022 1998 CISPR 22 Class A 1993 A1 1995 A2 1996 IEC 1000 3 2 A14 2000 IEC 1000 3 3 1994 Electromagnetic Immunity EN55024 1998 Information Technology Equipment Immunity Characteristics IEC61000 4 2 1995 Electro Static Discharge Test IEC61000 4 3 1996 Radiated Immunity Field Test IEC61000 4 4 1995 Electrical Fast Transient Test IEC61000 4 5 1995
46. nnected to a the Ethernet functional and properly terminated network node The SCS Ethernet address is on the bottom of the unit Use the Set Server Hardware command to set the correct address enter the last three hex pairs of the address and then reboot Init Noboot command was entered See Boot Prompt Commands If the OK LED blinks rapidly the Reboot the unit If you get the same message you Flash ROM code may be corrupt will need to reload Flash ROM The SCS Ethernet address is invalid If you did not request a TFTP boot the flash ROM code is corrupt The See Updating Software unit will remain in boot mode 1 2 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 7 Troubleshooting BOOTP Troubleshooting If the BOOTP request is failing and you have configured your host to respond to the request check these areas BOOTP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation POTE oe system s BOOTP must be an uncommented line in etc services etc services file The SCS is in the loadhost s etc hosts file The download file is in the The download file must be in the correct directory and world readable Specify the The SCS must be in this file for the host to answer a BOOTP or TFTP request correct directory and is complete pathname for the download file in the BOOTP configuration file or add a world readable default pathname to the download filename Some hosts do not allow BOOTP replies across routed IP networks Either use a host running
47. on Setu Configuring a Dial Out ISP Connection Lantronix Web Manager Mozilla Build ID 2002121215 File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools Window Help Debug DA a 3a j n 4 http 172 19 21 199 index html Go Search c x lt h Home af Bookmarks L The Mozilla Organizat L Latest Builds L Getting Involved with DIAL OUT ISP CONFIGURATION NIX Remote Username Remote Password Prose eg 1 2 CS200 Ports Configure modems on these ports z Telephone Quick Setup IP Address DYNAMIC Users Athameaon Nameserver fi 72 19 0 11 Menu Backup Nameserver 0 0 0 0 Modems ss DialOut Changes require a reboot to take effect Port Tunnelling Warning This ISP site will be the default route after reboot and local E a as ethernet routers will not be used Check to make sure this default route will not conflict with any configured on the TCP IP web page orts Logging Update Stats amp Counters Tech Support Home lt 8 2 d Done S 5 Click the Update button The default route is now set to site outgoing Note Local Ethernet routes are not be used To share an ISP connection with the local LAN Network Address Translation NAT must be used For more information on SCS IP routing and NAT see the SCS Reference Manual 6 Reboot the SCS for these changes to take effect SSH Connections Secure Shell SSH is a program that uses strong user au
48. on Setup When you log into a port with menu mode enabled you are presented with an initial login screen Login Screen Lantronix SCSxx Version B3 6 3 000400 Type HELP at the Local gt prompt for assistance Username gt 1 Enter your user name in this case user and press Enter Login Screen part 2 Username gt user Press lt CR gt to continue 2 As instructed press Enter once more to see the actual menu 3 Type the number of the desired menu option and press Enter For example to connect to the Linux server type 3 and then press Enter Break Sequences This section describes how to specify serial breaks and alternate break sequences Serial Breaks Break conditions originating from serial connections are controlled on a per port basis Break conditions originating from incoming Telnet and SSH connections are based on the settings for port 0 the network template port You must define where the break condition will be processed using the Set Define Port Break Local Remote command for each serial port and port 0 The default break sequence for port 0 is Ctrl Y There is no default break sequence for the serial ports Alternate Break Sequences You can additionally specify an alternate break AltBreak character for use with terminals that cannot natively generate a break condition and for Telnet or SSH clients that cannot generate break IAC sequences The syntax for specifying an AltBreak sequence
49. one 10 100 Ethernet port for physical connections The SCS200 and SCS400 provide added hardware functionality over the SCS100 with multiple serial ports and a PC card interface The PC card interface allows these products to leverage current and future PC card technology such as 802 11 wireless analog and cellular modems and ATA storage cards The units support baud rates between 300 and 230 400 bits per second Features TCP IP compatibility Remote networking Dial in access Dial out ISP connections Event port logging Email event notification Authentication Accountability NAT with Port Mapping e Browser based configuration HTML pages in firmware Server configuration via any browser EZWebCon utility for Initial SCS configuration Extracting and downloading configuration to multiple SCS units Command line editing Context sensitive online help Re loadable operating code Stored in Flash ROM Upgradeable using FTP TFTP and EZWebCon e Diagnostics for network and serial line troubleshooting Break safe for Sun Solaris systems Solaris Ready Certified SCS100 200 400 User Guide 1 Introduction to the SCS Family Note See Using Menu Connection Commands for information on how to send intentional breaks to connected equipment Protocol Support The SCS supports the TCP IP network protocol as well as SSH Telnet and Rlogin for connections in
50. orward 3 6 3 Ae itp 7172 19 21 199 index htm z Go 22 Search M 4 Home AF Bookmarks L The Mozilla Organizat L Latest Builds L Getting Involved with FNA N N CS 200 Quick Setup Users Authentication Port Tunnelling Advanced Settings Stats amp Counters ech Support Home ee LG PORTS Network Port Template Co e Idle Serial Port Configure Clone settings 2 Local Mode Senal Port Configure Clone settings 2 Click the Configure link next to the desired serial port 3 Check the Menu checkbox sC3200 Quick Setup Lsers Authentication Wenu Modems Dial Out Fort Tunnelling Advanced Settings Forts Enabling Menu Mode SERIAL PORT SETTINGS Port 1 Status Idle Speed Char Stop Party Access Flow 115200 a gt ji none dynamic ctsrts l Local Password Required l Simal Check l Incoming Net Passwd Required l DTR Wait i Authenticate Users Modem Control T Inactivity Logout C Dialback M DSR Logout M Menu Modem Type none Port Mame Po rt_ Serial Log Size lo Ebytes Email Events 4 Click the Update Port Settings button 5 If desired enable menu mode on other ports by repeating these steps Using the Menu Once you have both configured the menu and enabled menu mode on a port you can test the menu by forming a Telnet connection to that port 6 6 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Applicati
51. ow EZWebCon Method If you have just assigned the IP address using EZWebCon you may want to continue using EZWebCon to launch the web browser interface for SCS configuration The EZWebCon user interface allows you to set up menus and change passwords without needing to know commands Once the IP address for your SCS is set perform the following steps to launch the web browser interface from EZWebCon 1 2 Click to select the device you wish to configure On the menu bar click Action gt Manage This action launches the web browser interface to your device Authentication on the Web Browser Interface e Lantronix Authentication for 5C5_590176 Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help qm Back mp x fai E Search Gaj Favorites S Media E Eh Address http 172 19 21 215 Server Lantromg SCS 100 es 390176 at 172 19 21 215 Authentication Required Non privileged pages still require a login level authentication Username flogin Password p Type login default username in the Username field and access default login password in the Password field Click the Login button The Server Configuration window displays 5 7 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 5 Installation Server Configuration Window E Lantronix Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help sa Back fx fat Gi Search Gaj Favorites eh Media SE Ehr g Add
52. public private key authentication works on the SCS We assume that the user s public private key pair has been generated In this example RSA user authentication is used DSA authentication is similar 1 The SSH client on the user s computer sends the public half of the user s identity key to the SCS 6 16 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup 2 The SCS checks to see if this user s identity key is listed in the AUTHORIZED_KEYS or AUTHORIZED _KEYS2 file on the SCS If the user s identity key is not listed in the AUTHORIZED_KEYS file on the SCS then the authentication attempt fails If the identity key is listed then the process continues 3 The SSH client then sends the private half of the user s identity key to the SCS 4 The SCS compares the private half of the user s identity key to the key stored in the host_rsa_key or host_dsa_key file on the SCS 5 Ifthe private keys match then the user s identity is confirmed and an SSH connection forms If RSA or DSA user authentication fails the SCS prompts for a username and password or just a password if the SSH client forwarded the username The user s name and password are then checked against the Radius SecurlD or local user databases in order of their precedence settings See the SCS Reference Manual for information on authentication precedence Setting up RSA Shared Key Authentication for SSHv1 This procedure assumes you have generat
53. r jack Screw Block Power V V Shield ground LEDs indicate serial port and PC card activity The SCS400 has eight LEDs on the top of the unit A red LED during boot mode typically signals an error but red LED patterns during normal operations do not signal an error Refer to the following tables for an understanding of LED functions LED Serial 14 OK Link SCS400 Serial and Network LED Functions Function Blinks green to indicate serial activity Blinks yellow green or red to indicate network activity Green Blinks every 2 seconds when booted Yellow Indicates outgoing network traffic Red Indicates ingoing network traffic Glows green or yellow while the SCS is connected to a wired 10BASE T or 100BASE T Ethernet network Off Not connected to a wired Ethernet network Green Connected to a 10Base T network Yellow Connected to either a 100Base T or a 100BASE FX network The PCC1 and PCC2 LEDs which correspond to the top and bottom PC card slot respectively vary in meaning depending on what kind of card is currently installed 4 3 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 4 The SCS400 SCS400 PCC1 and PCC2 Card LED Functions LED 802 11 Cards ATA Cards Modem Cards Not lit No card in slot No card inserted Green solid Ready Negotiating settings with AP or ad hoc peer Red solid PC card failure PC card failure PC card failure Green blinking PC card not formatted n a Red biinkin PC card not read or PC car
54. ress 2 http 172 19 21 215 index html SERVER CONFIGURATION LANTRONIX Server Hame SCS 490176 Boot Code Version V1 5 Dec 19 20023 Firmware Version Version B24 O S05 050617 SC3100 Uptime 0 45 50 Hardware Address 00 80 a5 59 01 76 IP Address 172 19 21 215 Quick Setup Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Users Authentication SoH STATUS Available SERVICES AVAILABLE Port Tunnelling Advanced Settings PORTS ae Wame Log Access Connect aggin Email Port_ Dynamic Telnet Services TERAP 5 Select a link from the left navigation column to configure the SCS The root privileged level authorization window displays Root Level Authorization E Lantronix Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help y Back x fat E Search Ga Favorites Media SE Ehr a Ei Address http 172 19 21 215 index html Server Lantrom 5CS 100 SCS 590176 at 172 19 21 215 LANTRONIX Authentication Required sC 100 Privileged pages require a root level authentication Guick Setup Username froot Users Authentication Password Pleny Mloderms Dial Out Port Tunnelling 5 8 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 5 Installation 6 Type root in the Username field and system default privileged password in the Password field lf a remember password popup window displays select No and re enter the password if necessary 7 Click the Login button The desired configuration
55. rs who Telnet to the SCS see the configured menu rather than the Local gt prompt When menu mode is enabled a user who logs in to an SCS port or if menu mode is enabled for port 0 a user who Telnets to the SCS sees a menu listing various descriptive entries Each menu entry corresponds to a command For example selecting option 4 from the following menu connects the user to the SCS Local gt prompt Sample Menu Lantronix Console Server 1 Cisco Router 4 Local gt Prompt 2 Sun Server 5 Logout 3 Linux Server 6 Enter Selection 6 2 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup For a single global menu the system administrator defines menus using the menu configuration web page For multiple group or nested menus the system administrator defines menu text files and uploads them to the SCS For more information on defining menus see the SCS Reference Manual Creating the Menu The SCS supports a basic menu feature and an advanced menu feature This section describes the basic menu function for a more advanced menu structure refer to the SCS Reference Manual Create a menu with the web browser interface by performing the following steps 1 Click the Menu link under the Quick Setup options Menu Settings MENU SETTINGS mpecity a filename for Menu Settings or enter individual items below Filename sCS200 Title Console Serer Description Command Quick Setup Lisers Authentication Menu
56. s 6 18 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup Authenticated User from Unix OpenSSH sshuser QUNIXHOST ssh 1 sshuser 172 19 21 51 The authenticity of host 172 19 21 51 172 19 21 51 can t be established RSA1 key fingerprint is e8 9b 7f ee 9d 58 47 88 2e 72 a3 61 84 67 d0 dl1 Are you sure you want to continue connecting yes no yes Warning Permanently added 172 19 21 51 RSA1 to the list of known hosts sshuser 172 19 21 51 s password Lantronix SCS200 Version B1 0 405 011102 Type HELP at the Local_33 gt prompt for assistance Username gt Forming SSH Incoming Connections Unix and Non Unix Non Unix Platforms To form an SSH connection from a non Unix platform to an SCS 1 Start your SSH client software 2 Enter the SCS host name or IP Address and specify the public key file to use 3 If connecting directly to a serial port on the SCS specify the port number 22xx where xx is the port number 4 If your RSA key is passphrase protected enter your password 5 If you are not using an RSA key specify the username and password the SCS will use to authenticate you UNIX Platforms To form a connection from Unix your computer must have an SSH client installed OpenSSH for example 1 Atthe command prompt enter ssh followed by the SCS host name or IP Address You may also specify a username by adding a 1 username or username hostname Forming an SSH Connection UNIX
57. s networking PC cards PCMCIA modem cards and ATA flash disks and hard drive PC cards New cards may be added Note Changes in firmware releases may affect compatibility 3 2 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 3 The SCS200 LEDs LEDs indicate serial port and PC card activity The SCS200 has five LEDs on the top of the unit A red LED during boot mode typically signals an error but red LED patterns during normal operations do not signal an error Refer to the following tables for an understanding of LED functions SCS200 Serial and Network LED Functions LED Function Serial Blinks green to indicate serial activity Blinks green or yellow to indicate network activity OK Green Flashes every two seconds when booted Red Indicates incoming network traffic Yellow Indicates outgoing network traffic 100 Glows green to indicate a 100 Mb Ethernet connection Kink Glows green while the SCS is connected to a wired 10BASE T or 100BASE T Ethernet network The PC Card LED varies in meaning depending on what kind of card is currently installed SCS 200 PC Card LED Functions 802 11 Cards ATA Cards Modem Cards Not lit No card inserted Green solid Ready a Negotiating settings with AP or ad hoc peer PC card not formatted n a Red solid PC card failure PC card failure PC card failure Dea PC card not read or PC card not read or Red blinking PC card not read or supported supported supported Initialization in Yellow solid Initialization in progress
58. signing an IP Address You must assign an IP address to the SCS before you can perform any configurations We recommend you use the first method listed below EZWebCon EZWebCon Method We recommend using EZWebCon software for initially configuring the SCS EZWebCon is located on the distribution CD ROM The README file provides installation instructions Use the following steps to assign an IP address using EZWebCon 1 Start EZWebCon 2 Onthe menu bar click Action gt Assign IP Address The Assign IP address Select Device window displays Select the Device Assign IP address Select Device Please select which device you would like to assign an IP address to Shown below are the devices which we could find that have no IF assigned your device is noton the list try expanding the search to all devices whether they have an ip orno 00 80 43 56 01 33 505200 r Only show devices that have no IP Help Next F gt Cancel 3 Select the SCS that appears in the window and click Next The Assign IP address Assignment Method Select window displays 5 2 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 5 Installation Select the Assignment Method fea Assign IP address Mhl x Assignment Method Select Would vou like to specity the IF or should the unit get its IP from a server out on the network feither DHCP RARP or BootP Learn IP automatically Assign Specific IP iS Back Next M Mi Cancel
59. ssh l username hostname or IP r ssh username Q hostname or IP Depending on whether your RSA key pair is passphrase protected you may then be prompted for a password 2 Toconnect to a specific SCS port use serial port 22xx where xx is the port number Forming an SSH Connection to a Port 6 19 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup Security Enhancements This section describes methods for increasing the security of the SCS Incoming Security You can make the SCS into a highly secure host by turning off the FTP and HTTP services using the command Set Define Proto HTTP FTP Enabled Disabled Note The web interface will no longer be available You can further restrict access to only SSH connections to the SCS command line and serial ports using the following command Set Define Server Incoming Secure The Server Incoming Secure command disallows unsecure Telnet and TCP connection attempts Access is through SSH only Port User Restrictions To reject network connections to ports not on a user s port target list use the command Set Define Authentication User lt username gt Port Target lt portlist gt To reject serial logins to ports not on a user s port list use the command Set Define Authentication User lt username gt Port Serial lt portlist gt To show the user s current port restrictions use the command Show Authentication User lt username gt To reset the permissions back
60. t remedy the problem contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical Support Problem Message The SCS is connected to a power source but there is no LED activity The SCS is unable to complete power up diagnostics The SCS completes its power up and boot procedures but there s no noticeable serial activity The terminal shows a Boot gt prompt rather than a Local gt prompt The terminal shows a Boot gt prompt rather than a Local gt prompt The SCS passes power up diagnostics but attempts to download new Flash ROM code from a network host Problems and Error Messages Error Remedy The unit or its power supply is Contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical damaged Support for a replacement This generally indicates a hardware Note the blinking LED and its color and then fault One of the LEDs will be solid contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical red for three seconds followed by Support The SCS will not be operational until the one second of another color fault is fixed Check the terminal setup and the physical connections including the cable pinouts Try another serial device or cable or cycle power on There is a problem with the serial connection or the set up of the serial device the SCS A rapidly blinking OK LED may signal Reboot the unit When the SCS is running boot failure normally the OK LED blinks every two seconds The SCS is not connected properly to Ensure that the SCS is firmly co
61. t and jump between those connections remove the disconnect command from your menu entry Then use the default hot keys to return to the menu Ctrl L and select another connection Once more than one connection is open you can jump between connections using the Ctrl B and Ctrl F hot keys Note If you do not include the disconnect command in the menu entry you must manually disconnect each session using the disconnect command at the Local gt prompt or from a menu selection An alternative is to enable Inactivity Logout on each port to automatically logout a port See the SCS Reference Manual for additional information To switch between several connections from a serial port using a terminal you must configure four things on the serial port configuration pages the Local switch Forward switch Backward switch and the Break Control setting which must be changed from Local to Remote Enabling Menu Mode for a Port For a port to use the menu you just configured you must enable menu mode for that port Menu mode can also be enabled on port 0 for any users who Telnet to the SCS After you define and save all menu items perform the following steps to enable menu mode 1 Click the Ports link under Advanced Settings 6 5 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setu Serial Port Page E Lantronix Web Manager Mozilla Build ID 2002121215 File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools Window Help Debug QA a gt Back F
62. temporary measure to enable a web browser or allow an administrator to Telnet into the SCS Once logged in the administrator can enter the Define IP IPaddress command to make the address permanent Changing the IP Address telnet 192 0 1 228 7000 access not echoed Lantronix Version n n n yymmdd Type Help at the Local_ gt prompt for assistance Username gt gopher Local gt SET PRIVILEGED Password gt system not echoed Local gt gt DEFINE IP IPADDRESS 192 0 1 228 Note The default login password is access The default privileged password is system After you have entered both passwords and gained access change those passwords from their default settings BOOTP or RARP Reply Method A host based BOOTP or RARP server can provide information for the SCS to use to configure an IP address See the host based documentation pages for configuration information Keep in mind that many BOOTP daemons do not reply to a BOOTP request if the download file name in the configuration file does not exist If this is the case create a file in the download path to get the BOOTP daemon to respond BOOTP and RARP are enabled by default on the SCS If you wish to disable them use the Define Server BOOTP Disabled and Define Server RARP Disabled commands 5 6 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 5 Installation Configuring the SCS Once you have assigned the IP address you can configure your SCS using any of the methods discussed bel
63. thentication and encryption methods to secure communication from one host to another on a network The SCS products support SSHv1 and the more robust SSHv2 This section describes how to configure the SCS to support either method To use SSH you need an SSH client program on your computer Defining Supported SSH Connections By default the SCS is configured to allow both SSHv1 and SSHv2 client connections In the default mode the remote client is prompted to choose the version to use when an SSH connection attempt is made to or from the SCS From the command prompt of the SCS you can change this setting and specify the types of SSH connections allowed Use the following syntax Set Define Protocol SSH Mode V1Only V1Prefer V2Prefer V2Only 6 15 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 6 Application Setup In conjunction with the Set Define SSH Mode command you can use the following parameters SSH Parameters Parameter SIND Incoming host to SCS Outbound SCS to host V1ONLY SCS offers only SSHv1 connections SCS only connects using SSHv1 V2ONLY SCS offers only SSHv2 connections SCS only connects using SSHv2 V1PREFER SCS offers both v1 and v2 andthe client If both SSHv1 and SSHv2 are available chooses chooses SSHv1 V2PREFER SCS offers both v1 and v2 andthe client If both SSHv1 and SSHVv2 are available default chooses chooses SSHv2 If a compatible protocol version is not agreed upon one node wants SSHv1 and the other wants
64. ure the SCS s IP parameters for a TFTP software reload use the following process 1 Log in to the SCS via Telnet or by direct serial connection 2 Enter the commands shown in the figure below Configuring TCP IP Reload Local gt SET PRIVILEGED Password gt SYSTEM not echoed Local gt gt DEFINE SERVER LOADHOST nnn nnn nnn nnn Local gt gt DEFINE SERVER SOFTWARE SCS200 SyYS Local gt gt LIST SERVER BOOT Local gt gt INITIALIZE RELOAD 8 3 SCS100 200 400 User Guide 8 Updating Software Note For instructions on how to log into the SCS to enter these commands see Installation The path and filename are case sensitive and must be enclosed in quotation marks When attempting to boot across an IP router configure the router to proxy ARP for the SCS MOP Method The firmware filename is the only parameter that the SCS needs to reload via MOP Make sure the service characteristic is enabled on the host s Ethernet circuit copy the firmware file to the MOM LOAD directory and reload the SCS using the Initialize Reload command Be sure to use binary mode for any file transfers Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates Running the following checks can solve problems that may occur when updating the Flash ROM Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates Protocol Area to Check Check the file and directory permissions Ensure the loadhost name and address are specified correctly and that their case matches that of the filenames o

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