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1. gt mm 0 X N Port Server Lite User s Manual for DE 302 304 332 334 Third Edition March 2001 Moxa Technologies Co Ltd Tel 866 2 8919 1230 Fax 886 2 8919 1231 www moxa com service moxa com tw N Port Server Lite User s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement Copyright Notice Copyright 2000 Moxa Technologies Co Ltd All rights reserved Reproduction without permission is prohibited Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of Moxa Technologies Co Ltd All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Moxa Moxa provides this document as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the particular purpose Moxa reserves the right to make improvements and or changes to this manual or the product s and or program s described herein at any time Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However Moxa Technologies assumes no responsibility for its use or for any infringements on the rights of fourth parties which may result from its use This product could include technical or typographical errors Changes are periodical
2. Installation and Configuration Uninstalling the Software If your Windows NT 95 98 host no longer needs access to any NPort Server Lites you may use the Uninstall NPort Server utility to uninstall the driver and software 1 Goto Start gt Program gt NPort Server Lite from the NT 95 98 desktop 2 Select Uninstall NPort Server 3 Restart the NT 95 98 system as requested N Port Server Lite User sManual 4 57 5 Windows 2000 Installation and Configuration In this chapter we explain how to configure NPort Server Lite under the Windows 2000 operating system The installation and configuration procedure is substantially different than for Windows NT 95 98 ME so read carefully We discuss the following topics Q Windows 2000 Driver Intallation e Installing NPort Server Lite e Installing NPort Server Lite s Serial Port Q NPort Server Lite Properties e General e Configuration gt NPort Server gt Port Status e Driver N Port Server Lite User s Manual 5 1 Windows 2000 Driver Installation Installing NPort Server Lite to run under Windows 2000 involves installing the drivers that are used to operate the NPort Server Lite and its port This is done by running the Windows 2000 Add Remove Hardware Wizard In fact unless you have previously installed and then uninstalled an NPort Server Lite on your system you will need to run the Add Remove Hardware Wizard twice once to install NPort Server Lite i
3. 4 2 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Host Based Mode There are two options under Host Based Mode You should follow the installation instructions under Single Host Mode if you will be accessing NPort Server Lite from just one host Follow the instructions under Custom Mode for all other Host Based applications Single Host Mode Driver and Software Installation Insert the NPort Server Lite disk into either the floppy disk drive or CD ROM drive depending on the type of disk that was provided From the Start Menu choose Run 1 Type A setup in the dialog box if using drive A and then click OK Replace A with the correct drive letter if you are using a different drive Run Type the name of a program folder or document and Windows will open it for you Oper B Setup EE r i Bun in Seperate Memon Space Cancel Browse The setup program prompts you with a welcome message and asks if you want to install NPort Server Lite now Click on Next Welcome to NPort Server Lite This setup program will install the software for Mora WPort Server Lite to your workstation Click on the Cancel button now if you do not want to continue setting up Moxa Port Server Lite at this time Cancel N Port Server Lite User sManual 4 3 4 Select the type of application Single Host in this case and then click on Next Setup Wizard Select your type of installation
4. operation mode Provides Multiple Host to multiple NPort Server Lites operation mode and inter network In the Select Destination Directory window that opens up click on Next to install NPort Server Lite files in the given default directory or click on Browse enter the name of a different directory and then click on Next Custom Select Destination Directory Please select the director where the MPort Server Lite files are to be installed D Program Files PortLit 6 A window opens asking if you would like to run Add Server Wizard now Follow the instructions select Yes and then click on Next 4 4 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Add Server Wizard You may add a new server now Make sure you have connected the NPort Server Lite to the network and then plug in the power cord before continuing Do you want to run Add Server Wizard Now menneen No Iwil un Add Server wizard later 4 pack Cancel The configuration instructions continue in the next section Adding an NPort Server Lite Add Server Wizard 1 Inthe Add Server Wizard window use the mouse to highlight the server you want to add and then click on Next to continue Add Server Wizard Your NPort Server Select the server from the list below IF you cannot find the server from the list check with your server connection and power then click Find Find lt Back Can
5. 127 254H LEVEL 1 OPERATION MODE FIRMWARE VER PORT SETTING 1 2 3 4 SELECT PORT Tx Rx Bytes KEY DE 332 334 Soe oe Belle CONFIGURABLE LO LINE STATUS Dre T BAUD RATE STOP BIT DATA BIT FLOW CONTROL TX FIFO lo e e E el fe el ETHERNET STATUS MAC ADDRESS _ f IP ADDRESS NETMASK GATEWAY REMOTE IP DHCP 5 o 6 2 e e Figure B 1 Tree Graph Displaying LCD Menu Options N Port Server Lite User s Manual B 3 The part of the LCD operation that still requires some explanation is how to edit the configurable options In fact you will only encounter two types of configurable options Back in Chapter 4 for example we explained how to use the LCD buttons to change NPort Server Lite s IP address In this case you change the number one digit at a time The up cursor A is used to decrease the highlighted digit the down cursor V is used to increase the highlighted digit and the SEL button is used to move to the next digit When the last digit has been changed pressing SEL is very similar to pressing the enter key on a computer keyboard The second type of configurable option is when there are only a small number of options to choose from Consider the INTERFACE attribute under PORT SETTING as an example Follow the tree graph to arrive at the following INTERFACE screen The first option NONE is displayed with a down arrow all the way to the right This is an i
6. 14 7 168 1 gt 192 168 127 251 N Port Server Lite User s Manual A 7 The program begins sending packets of data and tests the return response Press Esc to stop sending and to receive a short report In this case the ping was successful If you try pinging an IP address for a device not connected to your network the report will tell that 0 packets were received E Telnet 192 168 127 254 TIOR Connect Edit Terminal Help serverConfig Serialport Diagnostic Monitor EDEN Restart Exit Ping a host ESC back to menu Enter select Press ESG to cancel PING 192 168 127 254 56 data bytes 64 bytes from 192 168 127 254 icmp seq 8 time 8 ms 64 bytes from 192 168 127 254 icmp seq 1 time 8 ms 64 bytes from 192 168 127 254 icmp seq 2 time 8 ms iene PING Statistics 3 packets transmitted 3 packets received B packets loss Press any key to continue Jj ca Restart and Exit When you are sure that all of your settings are correct return to the MAIN MENU and run Restart You will be prompted with a warning that your settings are going to be changed Press Enter to proceed If you decide to reject all of the modifications that you ve made return to the MAIN MENU and run Exit A 8 NPort Server Lite User s Manual LCD Panel Configuration In this appendix we explain how to operate the LCD display using the four buttons on NPort Server Lite s top panel It s best 1f your NPo
7. 192 168 127 254 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 192 168 1 100 255 255 255 255 Port 4 m e 6 Click OK to finish 7 Select Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings immediately Modifying Granted Host 1 Click on the port 2 Click on the IP address you want to change and then click on Modify 3 Modify the IP address as needed 4 Select Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings immediately D Note This host modification will only be activated for the specific host of this port Removing Granted Host 1 Click on the port 2 Click on the IP address of the host to be removed and then click on Remove 3 Click OK to finish 4 Select Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings immediately 4 30 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Server Properties General Password Acces Control Advanced View access control list by Port lee P61 405 1 92 168 12 7 254 Adair E Fort 1 E Port 2 Port 3 Ada Pont i 192 168 1 100 255 255 255 255 E Fort 4 Renove tiadity OF Cancel Adding Routes to NPort Server Lite To enable access from an Internet Intranet host first make sure your NPort Server Lite can be connected through the Internet You may add routes into NPort Server Lite if your Windows NT 95 98 host is at a remote site This section lists the steps you should follow to
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9. D Note If you see ports with the status Non authorized and you are a general user ask your server administrator to add access permission to the server for you 9 If you would like to add another server click on Add Server Wizard and repeat the above process 10 Exit NPort Server Lite Manager when you finish Using NPort Server Lite Manager When you run the Setup program to install NPort Server Lite software you are automatically asked to add one server However you have the option to run NPort Server Lite Manager at a later time if you decide to add more servers change server names remove servers or change COM names To start NPort Server Lite Manager click on Start gt Programs gt NPort Server Lite gt NPort Server Lite Manager A Accessories j fey NPort Server Lite ee Firmware Utility A Startup Bt NPort Diagnostic b ities Command Prompt HB MPort Lite Manager a Windows MT Explorer E NPort Monitor i gi Uninstall NFort Server a Administrative Tools Common E HpperSnap D fc Startup Windows NT Workstation Start As shown below the NPort Server Lite Manager main window displays server names and model numbers in the left info box When a particular NPort Server Lite is highlighted the port associated with that server the associated COM port names and other relevant information are shown in the right info box All NPort Server Lite Manager functions can
10. Edit Terminal Help HOXA HPort Server Lite U4 CMT Serialport Diagnostic HMonitor Ping Restart Exit Config server settings Enter select ESC previous menu Navigating the Telnet Console After activating the Telnet Console you will need to use the keyboard keys to maneuver about the vt100 screen The operation is really quite simple Q While in the MAIN MENU the left right arrow keys move the cursor between menu headings and pressing the Enter key activates whichever menu heading is highlighted Q After pressing Enter from the MAIN MENU the Tab key and up down arrow keys are used to move between configurable options The left right arrow keys are used to move through certain configurable settings without actually changing anything To modify a setting such as a device name or IP address both of which have a very large number of possible settings use the appropriate letter and number keys on the keyboard The Enter key is used to open a menu containing a small number of options Yes and No for example for configurable settings which have only two or three possible settings The up down arrow keys move the cursor between the options and the Enter key is used to select the option that is highlighted A 2 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Telnet Console Q The Esc key is used to maneuver backwards For example if you have made modifications to the settings listed under the serverConfig menu press the Esc ke
11. Lite DE 301 or DE 302 304 331 332 334 to open the Properties window 5 12 N Port Server Lite User s Manual g Device Manager Miel x Action view e gt fm e 2g aa BA MOXA 117WKXKMAZ Computer amp Disk drives DVD CD ROM drives Sy Floppy disk controllers amp Floppy disk drives amp IDE ATAJATAPI controllers 3 Keyboards A Mice and other pointing devices i Multi port serial adapters Sy MOXA NPort Server Lite DE301 1 H 0 0 0 E7 Network adapters EY Ports COM amp LPT Sound video and game controllers system devices FE MOXA NPort Server Lite DE 301 2 x General Configuration Driver zj IMOXA NPort Server Lite DE301 Device type Multi port serial adapters Manufacturer Moxa Technologies Inc Location Unknown r Device status This device is working properly If you are having problems with this device click Troubleshooter to start the troubleshooter Device usage Use this device enable z Configuration Installation and Configuration Select the Properties window s Configuration tab to change parameter settings for your NPort Server Lite Most of the system settings are accessed by clicking on Settings see the NPort Server subsection below The COM port number can be changed by clicking on Ports Setting see the Port St
12. Manual Telnet Console Telnet 192 169 127 254 OL Connect Edit Terminal Help HOXA HPort Server Lite U1 61 m Eaaiietutets Serialport Diagnostic Monitor Ping Restart Exit Config server settings ESC back to menu Enter select Server Model DE 334 Server Hame NHP61465 Serial Number 61485 Operating Hode Host Based Mode DHCP pisable Ethernet Status 18Hz Link HAC Address 00 90 E8 04 EF 0D IP Address 192 168 127 254 Hetmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 171 254 Press Enter to activate a pop up window displaying the two DHCP options shown below Use the up down arrow keys to highlight the desired setting and then press Enter The new setting enclosed in square brackets will appear to the nght of Operating Mode Telnet 192 168 127 254 oy x Connect Edit Terminal Help HOXA HPort Server Lite U1 61 n CME Serialport Diagnostic Monitor Ping Restart Exit Config server settings E C back to menu Enter select Server Model DE 334 Server Hame HP61465 Serial Number 61485 Operating Mode Host Basel MEEME DHEP Disable Enable Ethernet Status 18Mf Link HAC Address BH 9H82E8 2 B84 EF DD IP Address 192 168 127 254 Hetmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 171 254 If you find that you chose the wrong setting simply press Enter again to reactivate the pop up window and choose the correct setting When all of the settings are correct press the
13. To add access for a group of computers select a group of computer and then enter the IP address and netmask E g for network class C computers you might enter 192 168 1 0 for IP address and then 255 255 255 0 for netmask Grant Access IP x Grant Access IP Server Name NP61405 Server Name NP61405 a single computer a single computer a group of computer a group of computer IF address 192 168 1 100 IF address 192 168 1 0 Hetmask Netmask 225 225 225 0 Cancel Cancel 5 Click OK 6 When the Add Port window opens up highlight the port s that the host will be granted access to Note that you can select blocks of ports by holding down the left mouse button while scrolling through the list of ports 4 26 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Add Port Pads 192 168 1 100 Netmask 255 255 255 255 Select from the ports below to add access permissions to current host Cancel 7 Click OK to finish and return to the Access Control page Server Properties General Password Access Control Advanced View access control list by iP address EE MP6 405 192 168 127 254 Add IP 1 32 168 1 100 255 255 255 255 Port 2 Add kaart B Port 4 Remove adit OF Cancel 8 The ports granted access to will be listed under the host s IP address Click OK to finish and the choose Save Configuration to activate th
14. Waiho Maree iP Gch ao Poihi Por Mapping _iiatace WES HPR TOIRINN Sw fle D Note Click the Search button before selecting a server from the pull down menu if you add more NPort Server Lites after the Diagnostics utility is initiated Otherwise the new server will not be listed in the pull down menu 7 The check box for all ports needing to be tested should be checked refer to the figure in step 5 For those ports that no longer need to be tested click inside the checked box to remove the check mark 8 If you do not need to change any Test Items or Communication Parameters click OK to return to the NPort Server Diagnostics window Otherwise continue the configuration process in the next sub sections Test Item Selection Click the Test Item tab in the Diagnostic Config window The tests that you want to run should be checked Add or remove check marks as necessary by clicking inside the appropriate check box N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 39 Q Internal Test If this test item is selected an internal test will be done on the RS 232 serial port and the result successful or failed will be displayed when the test is completed Q External Test If this test item is selected an external test will be done to check that the connection signals between NPort Server Lite and other points on the line are OK The items described below which are check marked will be tested Tx Rx Displays test result of tranmitting and re
15. an Ethernet card installed you will need to purchase one and then follow the instructions provided by the Ethernet card manufacturer to install and set up the card D Note We recommend installing a PCI Ethernet card on your NT 95 98 host Because of the BUS difference a PCI bus Ethernet card will perform much better than an ISA Ethernet card The PCI card reduces system loading under high speed and multiple port usage IP Address Configuration You may choose from three different methods to configure NPort Server Lite s IP address The first method using the server s LCD Panel simply requires plugging the server into an electrical outlet LCD Panel The LCD buttons on NPort Server Lite s top panel are manipulated in a manner similar to the way a modern cellular phone is operated See Appendix B for a complete description of how to use the LCD buttons As you move through the various functions and setting options note that the top line shows the current menu or submenu name and the bottom line shows the submenu name or menu item which is activated by pressing SEL We would like to set the IP address To do this you should 1 Plug in the power cord if necessary see the section Connecting the Hardware from Chapter 2 for complete instructions and then press MENU once after which you should see the MAIN MENU screen e PO Ase Ph Lae alls Id stele vjelel fsfett riristc t 2 Press V twice at which point the
16. be monitored should be checked refer to the figure in step 2 For those ports that no longer need monitoring click inside the checked box to remove the check mark If you need to delete some servers from the list highlight the servers to be deleted and then click on the Delete Server button in the lower left hand corner of the Monitor configuration window N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 45 5 Click on the Select Item tab to open the list of options shown below This function is provided so that you can select monitoring items according to your needs Items selected will be displayed in the NPort Server Monitor screen Some operations can be activated simultaneously Check or uncheck the boxes as needed Monitor configuration meme Ee e eee Ko m m m ee eee CE S E E E E Hi 6 Click the General tab to set up the Sampling interval Sampling time is the time interval for updating the current data of NPort Server Lite where the time interval ranges from 1 to 20 seconds Select a number from the pull down list to set up the time and then click OK Monitor configuration 4 46 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration 7 After returning to the NPort Server Monitor window the servers and ports that were selected will be listed in the info box General information such as Model No NPort Server Name OP_mode NPort Server IP Address and Port No will also be displayed CA NPort Serve
17. be selected from the main menu As shown below functions related to servers are put under the Server menu and port functions are under the Port menu The help menu shows topics concerning various aspects of NPort Server Lite Manager s operations as well as on line help Moreover when you use the right mouse button to click on a port or server a window with a list of functions available for the selected item opens up 4 20 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Pit Lite Manip Sire T MPi Libs wien aye Custom ed __ Current Installation Type cOoM3 Asad A LUMA Amide Bail _ CoM ASace Bey c AH Figure 5 1 NPort Manager and the menus NPort Server Lite Manager Toolbar Icons Lal a al lt The NPort Server Lite Manager toolbar icons also provide an easy way for you to manage your servers Save all Servers ld In order to be activated modifications of NPort Server Lite or changes to port configurations must be saved by the NT 95 98 system or the server Clicking on the toolbar Save all Servers button will automatically detect any changes and save them in the appropriate places Add Server ie If you need to add another NPort Server Lite to your system after the initial installation simply click on the toolbar Add Server button to start the Add Server Wizard and then follow the instructions given earlier for adding new servers N P
18. is returned during the open i e sio_open session 2 If the fail code returns while writing data reading data changing settings etc you should close the file handler and then try to open the port again N Port Server Lite User s Manual 6 5 A Telnet Console This appendix contains instructions and illustrations that explain how to use Telnet Console Interface The following discussion and examples were generated by running Telnet from a Windows NT 95 98 host Starting Telnet From the Windows NT 2000 95 98 desktop click on Start and then choose Run As shown below type telnet NPort Server Lite IP address in the Open text box where NPort Server Lite IP address is the NPort Server Lite s IP address and then click OK to begin the Telnet session Run Ed Type the name of 4 program folder or document and Windows will open it for you Oper telnet 192 168 127 254 r Runin Seperate Memon Space Cancel Browse N Port Server Lite User s Manual A 1 You should see a window requesting the Console terminal type you would like to use Type 1 for ansi vt100 and then press Enter Telnet 192 168 127 254 iil ES Connect Edit Terminal Help Console terminal type 1 ansizuti 2 ut52 1f This activates the Telnet Console Interface utility program In what follows we refer to the screen shown below as the Telnet Console Interface MAIN MENU Telnet 192 168 127 254 il ES Connect
19. lee Set you want to change Server Name NP44444 2 Click on the toolbar Properties Server IP fisateai27264 icon a Hetmask 255 255 255 0 3 Modify the server name as desired Enable Desiable 4 Click OK to save the configuration Properties Change Password To add more security to your NPort Server Lite it is highly recommended that you set a password as soon as you complete the installation If you did not set the password while running Add Server Wizard or you would like to change the current password you may use the toolbar Properties function to do so You may also use this function to Auto Save i e to have Windows NT 95 98 remember your password for you By auto saving the password you will not be asked to enter the password when modifying server properties from this computer Keep in mind that other people using your computer will also have ready access to the NPort Server Lite Manager functions 1 Click on the server whose password EEDE x you would like to change General Password 2 Click on the toolbar Properties icon Auto Save Password on this computer 3 Select the Password page Change Password Current Server Password 4 Enter the current password and new ee ee arae password as indicated Confirm New Password 5 Check the Auto Save Password on this computer box if you want Windows NT 95 98 to remember your password 6 Click OK to save the changes 4 12 N Port Serv
20. serial port expansion up to 256 ports for one Windows NT host Supports sharing of the server or ports to multiple hosts Remote control of NPort Server through the Internet Intranet Driver for Windows NT 95 98 platform Easy configuration and management under Windows NT 95 98 Free Moxa PComm Pro Serial Control Library for easy serial device control Serial connection speed of 230 4 Kbps Package Checklist Ooovdovwdvovo ve One NPort Server Lite NPort Server Lite User s Manual MOXA PComm Pro a professional serial Comm developing tool on CD PComm Pro registration card Cross wired 10 100 Mbps Ethernet cable Power Adapter 110V or 230V Windows NT 95 98 device driver on diskette Two attachment plates with 6 screws Optional Accessory DIN Rail mounting kit 35 mm with 4 screws 1 2 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Overview Top Front Rear View There are three network status LEDs located on the top panel of NPort Server Lite each with its own specific function LED function Turns green when power is supplied to the server Link Turns green when the Ethernet link is detected Blinks green while transferring data over the Ethernet Network status LEDs eEOoWoO Bs Odio 19D 88 107 284 H d LCD display panel lt q Buttons for panel configuration Figure 1 1 NPort Server Lite Fop Panel DE 302 304 332 334 A i amp lt DCIN 9V c to 30Vde Reset Press for 3 x seconds to reset 10 100 M
21. the attribute names are listed in the left column and the current settings are given to the right of each name N Port Server Lite User s Manual A 3 Attributes that can be edited are enclosed in square brackets and those that can t be edited are not enclosed in brackets Furthermore there are two types of configurable attributes those with a large number of possible settings and those with only two or three possible settings Consider Server Name for example To change the name of your NPort Server Lite use the keyboard arrow keys to position the cursor over the first character of the current name Simply type in the new name and then use the arrow keys to move to the next configurable setting Telnet 192 168 127 254 Biel Ei Connect Edit Terminal Help HOXA NPort Server Lite U4 SS Serialport Diagnostic Monitor Ping Restart Exit Config server settings ESC back to menu Enter select Server Model DE 334 Server Name EP61405 Serial Number 61465 Operating Mode Host Based Mode DHCP Disable Ethernet Status 16H Link HAC Address 86 96 E8 645 EF DD IP Address 192 168 127 254 Hetmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 254 Password EEHEEHE al ap As a second example consider DHCP There are two options for this attribute Using the arrow keys position the cursor so that the current DHCP setting is highlighted For the example shown below the current setting is Disable A 4 NPort Server Lite User s
22. to multiple asynchronous RS 232 models DE 302 304 or RS 422 485 models DE 332 334 serial ports through a TCP IP network Each model has two DE 302 332 or four DE 304 334 asynchronous serial port connections on one side and one 10 100M Ethernet connection on the other allowing any device that supports primarily the asynchronous communications protocol to attach to a network NPort Server works like an add on multiport serial board to the NT 95 98 server but with one major advantage the TCP IP network Since the Windows NT95 98 host communicates with the COM ports on Nport Server Lite over a TCP IP network you are able to control asynchronous serial devices from virtually anywhere in the world Although it connects through the virtual link of the Ethernet the ports on NPort Server Lite are recognized as real COM ports by the Windows NT 95 98 operating system NPort Server Lite provides both the basic transmit receive data functions as well as RTS CTS DTR DSR and DCD control signals NPort Server Lite can be used with your existing applications that support serial communication It also comes with a utility program providing a simple step by step installation procedure and a maintenance wizard that gives you easy access to your asynchronous devices N Port Server Lite User s Manual 1 1 Features Ce oo Do ee a Built In LCD Human Interface Long range connection through the Internet Intranet between host and serial port Easy
23. 182 168 127 254 Hetmask 255 255 255 0 Enable f Dziable 3 Modify the server name as desired 4 Click OK to save the configuration Cancel N Port Server Lite User sManual 4 23 Server Properties Change Password To add more security to your NPort Server Lite it is highly recommended that you set a password as soon as you complete the installation If you did not set the password while running Add Server Wizard or you would like to change the current password you may use the toolbar Properties function to do so You may also use this function to Auto Save 1 e to have Windows NT 95 98 remember your password for you By auto saving the password you will not be asked to enter the password when modifying server properties from this computer Keep in mind that other people using your computer will also have ready access to the NPort Server Lite Manager functions General Password Access Control Advanced 1 Click on the server whose password you would like to Auto Save Password on this computer change Change Password Current Server Password 2 Click on the toolbar P ti New Password roper les icon Confirm New Password 3 Select the Password page 4 Enter the current password and new password as indicated 5 Check the Auto Save Password on this computer box if you want the Windows NT 95 98 operating system to remember your password 6 Click OK
24. 253 202 65 66 2 NPort Server AOO Lite Internet aoe No al e tao E Asynchronous Devices Figure 5 2 Scheme for NPort Server Lite connecting to the Intranet or Internet You will only need to add the first route to NPort Server Lite if the environment is the same as above except that the server only needs to be accessed by the private network server Properties General Password Access Control Advanced Enter the IP address and Gateway for your data to route to Netmask Metric 202 65 66 00 203 67 56 252 259 255 255 0 2 Add 4 34 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Configuring Routes through Multiple Routers You should configure NPort Serve Lite as follows for the case in which the two subnets reach through the routers Generel Ferword Acces Conte Advan Enter the P eddines end Gsheseay for your dats bo route to Destination Gaee Hamak MEEA 204 65 GE D ARETE 252 275 255 155 0 ZTE A456 0 AUG ETE 25d Poa aaah 2 203 67 6 10 z Router ea Router 203 67 6 254 203 67 6 252 bed thea bbe Router TCP IP 203 67 6 253 NPort Server Lite 5 li sa a gatt fa Hinin 4 miya nmura nv 204 5 6 2 Asynchronous Devices Figure 5 3 Scheme for NPort Server Lite connecting to multiple routers If only the 202 65 66 0 network is needed to provide access configure your NPort Server Lite as shown below
25. 4DE 334 COM3 RS422 Available rA 2 COM4 RS422 Available gt 3 COM5 RS422 Available i gt 4 COME RS422 Available N 2 D Note For easy verification the NPort Server Lite Manager title bar also shows the type of installation just performed Single Host in this case 6 Ifyou would like to add another server click on Add Server Wizard and repeat the above process 7 Be sure to select Save Configuration to save settings to your Windows NT 95 98 host and to the selected server 8 Exit NPort Server Lite Manager when you finish N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 7 Using NPort Server Lite Manager When you run the Setup program to install NPort Server Lite software you are automatically asked to add one server However you have the option to run NPort Server Lite Manager at a later time if you decide to add more servers change server names remove servers or change COM names To start NPort Server Lite Manager click on Start gt Programs gt NPort Server Lite gt NPort Server Lite Manager A Accessories d fog NPort Server Lite ee Firmware Utility I Startup pi Fort Diagnostic ii Command Prompt Fort Lite Manager a Windows NT Explorer NPort Monitor i ay Uninstall NPort Server La Administrative Tools Common if HyperSnap D la Startup Windows NT Workstation J Start As shown below the NPort Server Lite Manager main window displays server names an
26. 5 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 171 254 Password EEHEHE Press ESC to return to the main menu and then select Restart to activate the change N Port Server Lite User s Manual 3 5 DHCP Configuration This section is applicable if you are using your Windows NT host as a DHCP server where DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This type of server is set up to provide IP addresses for new devices as they log onto a network hence the Dynamic part of the name As the operation of NPort Server Lite requires a fixed IP address we strongly recommend that you establish an IP reservation list in DHCP in order to maintain fixed IP assignments based on the server s MAC address NPort Server Lite s unique MAC address can be found on the server s back panel or by using the LCD panel to access the server s memory See Appendix B for details 1 Access DHCP Manager from the Windows NT desktop by clicking on Start gt Programs gt Administrative Tools gt DHCP Manager 44 Administrative Wizards lay Backup te Command Prompt EN Windows NT Explorer as gt L im Disk Administrator fc Administrative Tools Common Event viewer d EE Microsoft Internet Server Common fs License Manager Ae DHCP Manager Documents 2 The left side of the DHCP Manager window will show a list of DHCP hosts currently hooked up to the network Note that before you can make changes to the host s paramete
27. 5 mm DIN Rail Desktop One option is to place NPort Server Lite on a clean flat well ventilated desktop There are four rubber pads attached to the bottom of the server and we recommend leaving sufficient room between NPort Server Lite and neighboring equipment to create enough clearance for air to circulate You should also remember not to put anything on top of NPort Server Lite since this could damage the internal components and obscure the server s LCD panel Wall or Cabinet The two metal brackets included with NPort Server Lite can be used to attach the server to a wall or the inside of a cabinet Using three screws per bracket first attach the brackets to the bottom of the server Fig 2 2a Next use two screws per bracket to attach the server to a wall or cabinet Fig 2 2b Figure 2 2a NPort Server Lite Wall Mounting Brackets bottom view N Port Server Lite User sManual 2 3 Figure 2 2b NPort Server Lite Wall Mounting Brackets top view DIN Rail Figure 2 3 Din Rail Mounting Bracket NPort Server Lite can also be mounted on a standard 35 mm DIN Rail First use two screws to attach the DIN Rail bracket to the metal plate Fig 2 3 Since the screw heads are beveled and the holes in the plate are countersunk the tops of the screws will be flush with the metal plate Figure 2 4 Din Rail Mounting Bracket Orientation of Metal Plates This allows the metal plate now with the DIN Rail bracket
28. 5082 1 1997 EN61000 4 2 1995 Contact Discharge 4kV Air Discharge 8kV EN61000 4 3 1995 EN61000 4 4 1995 AC DC Power supply 1kV Data Signal lines 5kV EN61000 4 5 1995 AC DC Line to Line 1kV AC DC Line to Earth 2kV EN61000 4 6 1995 EN61000 4 8 1993 3A m at 50Hz EN61000 4 11 1994 N Port Server Lite User s Manual D 1 Problem Report Form N Port Server Lite w ooo p 1 Moxa Product O DE 302 2 RS 232 ports O DE 332 2 RS 422 485 ports O DE 304 4 RS 232 ports O DE 334 4 RS 422 485 port 2 Interface O RS 232 O RS422 O RS485 ADDC O RS485 by RTS 3 Operation mode LI Host Based mode LI Pair Connection mode 4 Serial Number 5 NPort Firmware Version 6 NPort Manager Version 7 PC Host Make Model 8 CPU Speed_ MHz Make_ Model____ 9 Ethernet Card QO ISA Card Make LJ PCI Card Make 10 Your Installation Type O Single Host O Custom 11 Problem Description Please describe the symptoms as clearly as possible including all error messages Be complete since we may need to follow your description to reproduce the symptoms RETURN PROCEDURE For product repair exchange or refund the customer must Provide evidence of original purchase Obtain a Product Return Agreement PRA from the sales representative or dealer Fill out the Problem Report Form PRF Include as much detail as possible for a shorter product repair time Carefully pack the product in an anti static package and send it pre pai
29. Esc key to return to the MAIN MENU N Port Server Lite User s Manual A 5 Serialport Options Starting from the Telnet Console Interface MAIN MENU use the arrow keys to position the cursor over the Serialport menu and then press Enter to display the configurable options RS 422 485 Interface RS 485 Comm Mode and Tx FIFO Telnet 192 168 127 254 OR Ea Connect Edit Terminal Help HOXA NPort Server Lite U1 4 serverConfig Efigehiiuas Diagnostic Monitor Ping Restart Exit Config serial port settings ESC back to menu Enter select Port Humber 1 2 a 4 R3 422 7865 Interface ARS 422 R3 422 e R5 422 R3 422 RS 485 Comm Mode ADDC ADDC ADDC ADDC Tx FIFO Enable Enable Enable Enable The options are as follows e RS 422 485 Interface RS 422 or RS 485 e RS 485 Comm Mode ADDC By RTS e Tx FIFO Disable Enable When all of the settings are correct press the Esc key to return to the MAIN MENU Diagnostic This function simply checks the status of the network connection by running an Q Asynchronous port controller test and Asynchronous port loopback test E Telnet 192 168 127 254 Of x Connect Edit Terminal Help HOXA HPort Server Lite U4 serverConfig Serialport DEMAS Monitor Ping Restart Exit Perform self test for this NPort Server ESC back to menu Enter select Warning ttt All connections will be lost when running Diagnostic Please press Enter to start or E
30. General P easar Access Cool Advanced Enter the IP address and Gateway tnt pour dala bo route to Gateway Nelmask eb Adi 101676357 Imm 2 N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 35 Upgrading NPort Server Lite Firmware Upgrade E Moxa continually upgrades its driver software and server firmware to keep pace with the ever expanding world of computing You can use the Upgrade Firmware function located on NPort Server Lite Manager s toolbar to carry out the upgrade procedure Please access Moxa s Web site at http www moxa com to download the required computer file contact our sales department if you need assistance with this and then follow these instructions 1 Stop all port action related to the server you are upgrading 2 Click on the toolbar Upgrade Firmware icon ee Fot Help Save Configuration Add Server Wizard Delete Server server Properties Replace Server Upgrade Firmware 3 Locate and then select the filename of the firmware that you downloaded Open Look in Ej download ka E NPort ROM File name NPort ROM Files of type Cancel 4 Click on Open and then wait until you see an upgrade completed message The server will restart automatically 4 36 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Sy Note When using this procedure only the selected server s firmware is upgraded If you know that new NPort Server Lite M
31. Help menu in the NPort Server Diagnostics window If one or more of the test items for a particular server fails the test object in the To be tested info box is marked with a red colored Fail 4 42 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration BY NPort Server Diagnostics BEIE File Diagnose Help E lS To be tested Test Report DE 334 NP61405 EEUE AAE Port Server Lite DE 334 NP61405 192 168 127 254 Firmware version 1 01 Communication parameter 38400 NONE 6 1 nternal LoopBack Test Tx Rx J Interface Port l OK R3422 Port 2 OK R5422 Port 3 OK R3422 Port 4 OK R5422 Port A B Tx Rx RTS CT5 DTR DSR DTR DCD 1 2 OK OK OK amar 3 4 OK OK OK Test Time 07 06 00 16 27 43 Ready Printing S The printing function is included to provide an easy way to print out test reports 1 Click on the NPort Server Lite shown in the To be tested info box to determine which testing report to print 2 Click on File and then choose Print or simply click on the toolbar printer icon to print out the report Save E This function allows you to save the diagnostic report in a txt file for future reference 1 Click on the test object in the To be tested info box 2 Click on File and select Save Report or click on the toolbar Save Report icon to save the report 3 You will be prompted to enter a file name in the File name t
32. LCD screen displays ett wiole 3 2 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Configuring the Network 3 Press SEL to selectNETWORK SETTING and then press V twice The LCD screen should look like Ntelr wiofe x sfelr r risfelt tye fafefofatatets s eb 4 Press SEL again after which the default IP address will be displayed Note that the first digit of the IP address will be highlighted by a blinking cursor indicating that it can be edited E A Nee Cee eee eer ae Ws ee st tot2 rtefet frfet7 fatstste The SEL button now acts as the right cursor the AA button decreases the selected digit and the V button increases the selected digit Keep in mind that there is no left cursor button If you accidentally press SEL moving the blinking cursor to the nght before inputting the correct digit you will need to press MENU and then start over at step 3 You will notice that the displayed numbers are automatically limited to the range required for IP addresses For example the first digit of each of the four numbers can only be 0 1 or 2 5 Use the functions described above to enter the server s IP address After changing the last digit the blinking cursor will be all the way to the right highlighting the last digit of the number 6 Press SEL to return to the screen shown in step 3 To change the number press MENU and then start over at step 3 above To accept the number press MENU twice a
33. NPort Monitor you will need to set up the configuration by selecting target servers target ports and monitoring items You will be able to save the configuration for the next time you use it or go back to NPort Server Monitor to check the monitoring information Check the Help menu if you have trouble using this program 1 Click on the Monitor menu and select Configure or click on the toolbar Configure icon 4 to open the Monitor configuration window 4 44 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Monitor configuration x Select Fort Select Item General Server IP Address 132 168 147 254 HPE1405 Serialo 61405 Monitoring MFort Serial No Port Mapping Delete Server Note the three tabs Select Port Select Item and General located towards the top of the window The Select Port tab will be selected by default and the program will find all NPort Server Lites currently connected to the network From the Server IP Address pull down menu select the server s that you want to monitor The server information will appear in the Monitoring NPort Server info box Monitor configuration Select Part Select Item General Server IP Address i 932 168 127 254 NPE1405 Serial o 61405 Search Monitoring NPort Server Name NP61405 IF Address 192 168 127 2 Seral No 61405 Port Mapping COM COM COM COM The check box for ports needing to
34. Provides single host to multiple WPort Server Lites C Single Hast operation mode Provides Multiple Host to multiple MPort Server Lites operation mode and inter network 5 Inthe Select Destination Directory window that opens up click on Next to install NPort Server Lite files in the given default directory or click on Browse enter the name of a different directory and then click on Next Select Destination Directory Please select the director where the MPort Server Lite files are to be installed D Program Files PortLit Back Next gt Cancel 6 A window opens up asking if you would like to run Add Server Wizard now Follow the instructions select Yes and then click on Next N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 15 Add Server Wizard You may add a new server now Make sure pou have connected the NPort Server Lite to the network and then plug in the power cord before continuing Do you want to run Add Server Wizard Now Ho wil rum Add Server wizard later 4 Back Cancel 7 Click Next to start Add Server Wizard Continue with the instructions in the next section Adding an NPort Server Lite Add Server Wizard 1 Inthe Add Server Wizard window use the mouse to highlight the server you want to add Note that Select Existing NPort Servers on the network should be selected Add Server Wizard our NPort Server Select the server from the list below IF you c
35. SC to exit A 6 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Telnet Console Monitor The Monitor function displays the following information Telnet 192 168 127 254 Mm ES Connect Edit Terminal Help HOSA NPort Server Lite U1 serverConfig Serialport Diagnostic AMMA Ping Restart Exit Monitor operating status for each serial port ESC back to menu Enter select Port Number 1 2 3 4 Tx Char Count 8 i 8 8 Rx Char Count A A 8 8 RS 422 585 Interface RS 422 R3S 42 RS 422 R 422 R 485 Comm Hode ADDE ADDE ADDE ADDE Line Status dtr dsr dtr dsr dtr dsr dtr dsr RTS cts RTS cts RTS cts RTS cts DCD DCD DCD pool Baud Ratefbps 1152768 1152 00 1152 00 1152 00 Parity Hone Hone Hone Hone Data Bit 8 8 8 8 Stop Bit 1 1 1 1 Flow Control RTS CTS RTS CTS RTS CTS RTS CTS Ik Ping Ping is a standard network testing function that checks to see if a computer with a particular IP address is logged onto the network Highlight Ping and then press Enter to activate the function Type the IP address of the device in the space provided and then press Enter For the example shown below we pinged the NPort Server Lite currently connected to the PC s Ethernet card Telnet 192 168 127 254 Mm E Connect Edit Terminal Help HOSA HPort Server Lite U1i 0i L serverConfig Serialport Diagnostic Monitor Ep Restart Exit Ping a host E C back to menu Enter select ESC exit Enter start to ping Input target IP address e g 132
36. add new routes including examples you can refer to Adding Routes Through Server Properties 1 Select Start gt Programs gt NPort gt NPort Server Lite Manager 2 Select the server you want to add routes to 3 Click on the toolbar Server Properties icon and then the Advanced tab Sree Mace bens Paesad beoway Advarced Ernis bee Fiia seed Doira bor yaa cnt by kiba bi N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 31 Click on Add Enter the Destination Gateway Netmask and Metric as needed Click OK to exit Gateway Settings Click OK to exit Server Properties Save Configuration as needed Galema Seiny Dedina janca AAE EZA Gales Metmask faon Mebic i Modifying Routes 1 2 6 Ti Start NPort Manager Select the server whose routes you want to modify Select Server Properties from the toolbar or double click on the server Click on the Advanced tab Select the route settings you want to change and then click on Modify Click OK to exit Gateway Settings Save Configuration as needed Removing Routes 1 2 3 4 Start NPort Server Lite Manager Select the server whose routes you want to remove Select Server Properties from the toolbar or double click on the server Click on the Advanced tab 4 32 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration 5 Select the route setting you would like to remove and then click on Remove 6 Clic
37. anager software has been released it is recommended that you uninstall the old NPort Server Lite Manager program from your NT 95 9 amp host s hard drive and then install the new one NPort Server Diagnostic NPort Server Diagnostic is one of the Nport Server Lite utilities installed along with the driver You should refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on how to install the driver In this section we explain how to configure and use Nport Server Diagnostic To start NPort Server Diagnostic click on Start gt Programs gt NPort Server Lite gt NPort Diagnostic A Accessones la NPort Server Lite ee Firmware Utility Doul isrie A Startup W NFort Diagnostic Eh Settings ya Command Frompt Ca NPort Lite Manager l a Windows NT Explorer A NFort Monitor Al ole a ee ay Uninstall NPort Server if Administrative Tools Common fc Hyperinap Li fc Startup Windows NT Workstation This will open the NPort Server Diagnostics window from which you can navigate to the different functions provided by this utility E NPort Server Diagnostics File Diagnose Help T betested o Select Config to set test option Select Go to start testing N Port Server Lite User sManual 4 37 Configuration The first time you run NPort Server Diagnostics you will need to choose configuration settings by selecting target servers ports and diagnostics items 1 T
38. annot find the server in the list check on your server connection and power cord and then click on Find Manually Enter the IP address of NPort Server Select existing NPort Servers on the network IF address 192 168 127 254 q H Back Cancel If you forgot to plug in the power cord for your system do so now and then click on Find 4 16 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration 2 If the server is at a remote site you must select Manually Enter the IP address of NPort Server and then click on Next Enter the server s IP address in the text input box and then click on Next to continue 3 First time installers will jump to the next step directly If the server being set has a password you will see a password protected screen If you are the server administrator select Yes and enter the password However if you re NOT the administrator select No and continue to install ports D Note If you re not the administrator be sure to ask the administrator to add you to the access control list of the server 4 Confirm that the displayed IP address is correct or key in a dedicated IP address assigned by your LAN administrator Add Server Wizard Define NFort Server Your NFort Server IP address i 932 168 127 254 Back Cancel S D Note If you have a DHCP server on your local network be sure to consult with the DHCP administrator to as
39. another NPort Server Lite to your system after the initial installation simply click on the toolbar Add Server button to start the Add Server Wizard and then follow the instructions given earlier for adding new servers N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 9 Delete Server zi If one of the NPort Server Lites originally installed on your system has been moved or you do not need the server installed on your system anymore then you can use NPort Server Lite Manager to delete it First highlight the name of the server you would like to remove and then click on the toolbar Delete Server button Map Port wf You may use NPort Server Lite Manager to change previously assigned COM names Click on the Map Port toolbar function and then choose from one of two options You can change the name of all servers simultaneously provided the COM port numbers are consecutive or you can change the name of one port at a time The procedure is as follows 1 Start NPort Server Lite Manager and then click on the name of the server listed in the left part of the window whose port numbers you would like to change Changing the COM names of all ports on the server consecutively 1 The ports on this particular server will be listed in the right part of the window Click on the first server No 1 under Port to highlight it l 2 Click on the toolbar a Map Port icon 3 Select the new COM port name you would like to map to 4 Check the box for Mappi
40. attached to be screwed to the bottom of the server in such a way that it does not stick out over the edge of the server Use three screws to attach the metal plate to the bottom of NPort Server Lite with the orientation as shown in Fig 2 4 2 4 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Getting Started Network Connection There are two ways to use the 10 100BaseT Ethernet jack located on NPort Server Lite s front panel see Fig 1 2 1 For many of the applications using NPort Server Lite you will simply plug one end of your Ethernet cable into the 10 100BaseT jack and te other end into the hub connected to your network 2 n some cases such as when configuring drivers and software you will find it convenient to hook NPort Server Lite directly to your computer s Ethernet card To do this you will need to use a crossed cable such as the one supplied with your server Power Connection You should take the following steps to connect NPort Server Lite s power adaptor 1 Connect the power adpator s DC plug into NPort Server Lite s DC IN jack 2 Connect the power adaptor to an electrical outlet Note that there is no on off switch The server automatically turns on when plugged into the outlet If the server is working properly the LCD panel back light will glow for a few seconds before shutting off and the green PWR LED will also light up indicating that the server is receiving power The LCD panel should l
41. atus subsection below N Port Server Lite User s Manual 5 13 MOXA NPort Server Lite DE301 24x General Configuration Driver NPort Server Asyne Server Status Model DE 301 IP Address 192 168 127 254 m Port Status COM Number COM3 COM3 Ports Setting OK Cancel NPort Server Clicking on Settings in the above Properties window causes NPort Server Lite s Property Sheet to open If prompted enter NPort Server Lite s password and then click OK to continue Password Protection x Please input the server s password Cancel The Basic Configuration page open by default allows you to make changes to the following items Choose an appropriate name for NPort Server Lite The default name is simply NP followed by the serial number Check with your network administrator 255 255 0 0 is for Class B networks Netmask 255 255 255 0 is for Class C networks This is the IP address of the router connecting your LAN to the Click on the DHCP box to allow NPort Server Lite s IP address DHCP to be chosen automatically by a DHCP server connected to your LAN 5 14 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Property Sheet 192 168 12 254 192 168 1 254 The Password page allows you to change the password Click the Remember Password box to have the password automatically stored by your operating syste
42. bps Ethernet RJ 45 password Figure 1 2 NPort Server Lite Front Panel DE 302 304 332 334 DB9 Male connectors RS 232 for DE 302 304 RS 422 485 for DE 332 334 D Note ModelsDE 302 332 have only two RS 232 or RS 422 485 ports Figure 1 3 NPort Server Lite Back Panel DE 302 304 332 334 N Port Server Lite User s Manual 1 3 2 Getting Started Now that you have been introduced to NPort Server Lite s features and specifications it s time to install the hardware and get your system up and running We begin this chapter with a brief explanation of the operation mode available when using NPort Server Lite The surest and quickest way to get your system configured properly is to first read everything in this chapter and then start the actual installation process This chapter includes QO Knowing Your Application e Host Based Mode Q Connecting the Hardware e Choosing a Location gt Desktop gt Wall or Cabinet gt DINRail e Network Connection e Power Connection e Serial Connection N Port Server Lite User sManual 2 1 Knowing Your Application NPort Server Lite is an advanced Industrial Serial Device Server designed to fit into today s ever expanding networking world It extends the usage of traditional COM ports on a PC an isolated machine with restricted ports to being able to access the ports over a TCP IP network Through the nature of networking you can control your serial de
43. ceiving data between two ports RTS gt CTS Displays test result of the RTS and CTS signals between two ports DTR gt DSR Displays test result of the DTR and DSR signal between two ports Ooo wu DTR gt DCD Displays test result of the DTR and DCD signal between two ports Digeaa tc Caha Tipies Test bem Drenai Pea Foch Peet lar ier Fr h Tea F Estee ias k Ta As ATS C16 DTA 05h DTA DiD Communication Parameters Selection Click on the Communication Parameters tab to set up communication parameters Set Baud rate Data bits Parity and Stop bits to the appropriate values 4 40 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Last Step 1 Click OK in the bottom right corner of the Diagnostic Config window to return to the NPort Server Diagnostics window All NPort Server Lites that are to be tested will be listed in the left info box as shown below E Port Server Diagnostics File Diagnose Help esl gt ei soe tested fF DE 334 NPB1 405 Css SetiaINo 61405 192 168 127 254 Select Config to set test option Select Go to start testing Viewer Status and Diagnose Before starting the testing procedure you can check the status of your NPort Server Lite 1 Either click on the Diagnose menu and then choose Server Status or click on the toolbar Server Status icon to open the NPort Server Status window The server information displayed
44. cel If you forgot to plug in the power cord for your system do so now and then click on Find N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 5 2 You must choose a COM port number to assign to the first port on your NPort Server Lite Highlight the desired number from the pull down menu This will add all ports 2 ports for models DE 302 332 or 4 ports for models DE 304 334 on the server to your NT 95 98system with consecutively numbered COM port names Add Server Wizard 3 You will need to choose and then type in a password Click on Next to continue Add Server Wizard 4 6 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration 4 Once the Complete window opens up verify that all information is correct and then click on Finish Add Server Wizard Complete You have finished adding the following server to NPort Manager If the information is corect click on Finish to save these settings Server Name NP44444 Ports COM3 COME Server Serial Number 61301 Server IP 192 168 127 254 Cancel 5 The installation program evokes the NPort Server Lite Manager utility which displays the servers you have just added including port configuration settings You should see a screen similar to the one below 1f the Add Server Wizard completed the task successfully A NPort Lite Manager Single Host Server Port Help bed r 14 E T NPort Server Lite Interface S NP4444
45. cope OF Activer E scluded 1 23 Close Ayvailable 40 972 Help Client Fort Reservation Delete Reconcile Refresh Sort Order 0 Sort leases by IP Address l Show Reservations Only Sort leases by Name 3 10 NPort Server Lite User s Manual 4 Installation and Configuration In the previous chapter we explained how to set up NPort Server Lite for use on a network In this chapter we explain how to configure the server for the particular application you have chosen We discuss the following topics Q Host Based Mode VV VV VV VV VV V Single Host Mode Driver and Software Installation Adding an NPort Server Lite Add Server Wizrd Using NPort Server Lite Manager NPort Server Lite Manager Toolbar Icons Custom Mode Driver and Software Installation Adding an NPort Server Lite Add Server Wizrd Using NPort Server Lite Manager NPort Server Lite Manager Toolbar Icons Granting Access to Hosts Adding Routes to NPort Server Lite Examples of Internet Intranet Routing Configuration e Upgrading NPort Server Lite Firmware N Port Server Lite User sManual 4 1 Q NPort Server Diagnostic e Configuration e Viewer Status and Diagnose Q NPort Server Monitor e Configuring NPort Server Monitor e Save and Load Configuration Monitor Port Status Refresh Monitor Y VV WV Reset Port gt Reset Server Q Upgrading NPort Server firmware e Uninstalling the Software
46. cover the following general problem topics Q Installation and Configuration Troubleshooting Q Programming Problems N Port Server Lite User s Manual 6 1 Installation and Configuration Troubleshooting Cannot use the first computer installed with the Single Host NPort Server Lite Manager to access NPort Server Lite For security reasons and to simplify operations the Single Host Mode allows only one host to connect to NPort Server Lite at a time Thus if while using the single host type of installation you discover that the server has already been configured with password protection it is advised that you check to see if two or more NT 95 98 hosts are sharing the same NPort Server Lite configured for Single Host Mode If you wish to use more than one host to access the same NPort Server Lite you will need to install NPort Server Lite under Custom Mode Cannot change the IP address or other server properties There are two situations that could give rise to this problem 1 Password Mismatch If you type the wrong password while running NPort Server Lite Manager the Manager program automatically assumes that you are not the administrator The administrator of the server is the only one allowed to modify the server s configuration Keep in mind that even when multiple hosts share the same server access to the server s administrative functions is still protected If you need to change some configuration settings you will ha
47. d model numbers in the left info box When a particular NPort Server Lite Server is highlighted the ports associated with that server the associated COM port names and other relevant information are shown in the right info box All NPort Server Lite Manager functions can be selected from the main menu As shown below functions related to servers are put under the Server menu and port functions are under the Port menu The help menu shows topics concerning various aspects of NPort Server Lite Manager s operations and explains how to get help on line Moreover when you use the right mouse button to click on a port or server a window with a list of functions available for the selected item opens up 4 8 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Pals E Current Installation Type COM T Irdertaca 5 Coed Acero Avi BET to Aw Coes AH Ayi COME ASaz2 iv UnMap Pert Figure 3 1 NPort Server Lite Manager main window and menu options NPort Server Lite Manager Toolbar Icons Lal saa sl all _ The NPort Server Lite Manager toolbar icons also provide an easy way for you to manage your servers Save all Servers Modifications of NPort Server Lite or changes to port configurations must be saved in order to be activated Clicking on the toolbar Save all Servers button will automatically detect any changes and save them in the appropriate places Add Server ies If you need to add
48. d to the dealer The PRA should be visible on the outside of the package and include a description of the problem along with the return address and telephone number of a technical contact
49. e settings Modifying the Host Setting 1 Select the IP address of the host you would like to modify Click on the Modify button 2 3 Modify the configuration as desired 4 Click OK to exit 5 Select Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings immediately N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 27 Removing Ports from a Granted Host 1 Double click on the host s IP address 2 Click on the Port that you would like to remove from the list 3 Click on Remove and then click OK to exit 4 Select Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings immediately Removing a Host If you do not allow a particular host to use any of the ports simply remove the host from the list Note that removing all hosts will grant server access to all computers 1 Double click on the host s IP address 2 Click on the Remove button and then click OK to exit 3 Select Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings immediately Server Properties General Password Access Control Advanced View access control list by IP address E NFE1405192 168 127 254 Add IF 1 32 168 1 100 255 455 255 255 Port 2 Addiko 3 Fort 4 a Hemare adit OF Cancel Configuring Through View by Port By choosing the option View access control list by Port it is easy to see the access permission granted for each port This viewing option is particularly useful for adding hosts to specif
50. e the network connection to the remote site is okay If no route can be established to the remote server and you are connecting through the Internet you may need to wait until the route is reestablished N Port Server Lite User s Manual 6 3 2 If the route is okay try running ping server IP address from your NT 95 98 host where server IP address isthe server s IP address If the server cannot be pinged you will need to ask someone at the remote site to check and see if the power is on and make sure that the connection is okay And then double click on the server icon that has the question mark on top This will evoke NPort Server Lite Manager to reconnect with the server If the problem is still not fixed contact Moxa technical support for further information You cannot find the server after rebooting your Windows NT 95 98 host It s possible that you have a DHCP server on your network Since DHCP servers can assign IP addresses the IP address for either the host or NPort Server Lite might have been changed To recover from this problem you should 1 Ask the administrator of your DHCP server to assign a dedicated IP address to both your Windows NT 95 98 host and to NPort Server Lite 2 Make sure your NPort Server Lite Manager operating mode is either Multi Host or Custom 3 Change the IP address of the server to the dedicated IP address assigned by your DHCP administrator 4 Change the IP address o
51. en your computer and NPort Server Lite should now be established and the MOXA NPort Server Lite utility program will automatically start running 3 4 NPort Server Lite User s Manual 5 7 8 9 Configuring the Network Use the keyboard arrow keys to highlight serverConfig as shown below and then press Enter to select this option Telnet 192 168 127 254 i x Connect Edit Terminal Help HOXA HPort Server Lite U4 m CHOME Serialport Diagnostic Monitor Ping Restart Exit Config server settings Enter select ESC previous menu A window showing the various parameters required to configure NPort Server Lite opens up Those parameters that are configurable are enclosed in square brackets and those parameters that are display only are not enclosed Since our goal in this section is to set the IP address of the server use the keyboard arrow keys to position the cursor over the first digit of the IP address Type in the correct IP address and then press Enter to accept this value Telnet 192 168 127 254 Mim Connect Edit Terminal Help HOXA NPort Server Lite 1 81 L Se Serialport Diagnostic Wonitor Ping Restart Exit Config server settings ESC back to menu Enter select Server Model DE 334 Server Name EF61405 Serial Number 61465 Operating Mode Host Based Hode DHCP Disable Ethernet Status 16M Link HAC Address BO 90 7E8 64 EF DD IP Address 192 168 127 254 Netmask 25
52. er Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Replacing a Server In the unlikely event that your NPort Server Lite needs to be Sewer zor Elster replaced you can use the Replace Server option listed under NPort Server Lite Manager s Server menu This procedure ea asl ay uses NPort Server Lite s hot swap feature and provides an E E NPort easy way for you to find the replacement server The aia Server500i configurations set while installing the now defective server will also be saved Otherwise you would need to delete the old server from NPort Server Lite Manager and then configure the new server and all of its ports 1 mete Fot Help Move your mouse pointer to the server that has a question mark on top of it Gave Eoniguratan Add Server Wizard Click on the Server menu and then select Replace Delete Server Server Fever eropenies Replace Server The Replace Server window that opens up shows a list Oparade of servers that you have not configured You can Exi identify the new server by looking at the serial number Confirm the Server with the pop up window Papiae unna Sabet the paneer bor ropie fera h Bel bos If the new server is password protected enter the pre set password when prompted to do so ee eae Click OK to save the current settings to the new server Click on Save Configuration to activate D Note Previous configurations includ
53. ext input box Click on Save to save the file to disk Exiting the Program When you have finished all testing and report procedures click on File and choose Exit or click on the close window box in the upper right hand corner of the NPort Server Diagnostics window N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 43 NPort Server Monitor Nport Monitor is one of the Nport Server Lite utilities installed along with the driver You should refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on how to install the driver NPort Server Monitor provides a port monitoring function for NPort Server Lite It allows you to obtain useful information about the server such as Login Name Login IP Address DTR RTS Tx Rx Count and throughput In this section we explain how to configure and use NPort Monitor To start NPort Monitor click on Start gt Programs gt NPort Server Lite gt NPort Monitor ine al ACCESSONes i fag NPort Server Lite ea Firmware Utility Documents i Startup Bt NFort Diagnostic Eh Settings ities Command Prompt Ca NPort Lite Manager l EN windows HT Explorer EA NPort Monitor Al eng aa Se a a 49 Uninstall NPort Server fs Administrative Tools Common a Hyper nap D a Startup Windows NT Workstation This will open the NPort Server Monitor window shown below EA HPort Server Monitor File Monitor Help sjaj aala a Configuring NPort Server Monitor The first time you run
54. f your Windows NT 95 98 host to the dedicated IP address assigned by your DHCP administrator D Note Please refer to Chapter 3 to learn how to configure your Windows NT 95 98 to the dedicated IP address 5 Modify the Security list to include your NT 95 98 host 6 Save Configuration 6 4 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Troubleshooting Programming Problems Win32 COMM API functions return fail or the PComm Pro library functions return a Fail code SIO_WIN32FAIL The fail code for the COMM API functions implies something different than the fail code received from the standard COM driver For example you get the fail code when the network connected to the server is unreachable or the server is offline If the network connection is through the Internet the network could be unreachable if Internet traffic is jammed This does not mean you have a defective server To recover from this type of error you can is modify your program so that the port is automatically closed and then re opened You should also check the following to make sure that the problem is only with the TCP IP network 1 Ifthe server is off line turn it on 2 Ifthe route to NPort Server Lite is reachable you may test it by using Ping NPort Server Lite IP address If a route to the server cannot be established check your routing table or the server s routing table To solve this problem programs should 1 Try to re open the port if the fail code
55. fter which the LCD screen displays eee eee eee eel i E stot tT ttt ty tp ty yp te 7 Press SEL to NOT save the setting or press A to change to the following screen statvielt c afaiwi etelte sdefjs PETE tT te Et 8 Press SEL to save the setting At this point the system will restart and then return to the default screen showing the server s name serial number and IP address N Port Server Lite User s Manual 3 3 Telnet Console Depending on the way your computer and network are set up you may find it convenient or even necessary to set up NPort Server Lite over a network This can be done using the Telnet program In the following discussion we assume you are using a Windows NT 95 98 host 1 2 From the Windows NT 95 98 desktop click on Start and then select Run In the Open text input box type telnet IP address where IP address is the IP address of the NPort Server Lite which you intend to configure and then click OK Run EE Type the name of a program folder or document and Windows will oper it for pou Oper telnet 192 168 127 254 r E Run in Seperate Memon Space Cancel Browse When the Telnet window opens up type 1 to select ansi vt100 for Console terminal type and then press Enter on the computer keyboard Telnet 192 168 127 254 Mm E Connect Edt Terminal Help Console terminal type 1 ansizuti 2 ut52 1f A connection betwe
56. his device oy MOXA communication port 4 device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the wizard to do preseseseeseseseeseseseeseseseeseseeeeeeseeeseeseseeeesoseseeseseseeeeseseseeeeseseesesesesessesesereeeeeeeseseeeeseseseseeseseesssesey Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver lt Back Cancel 2 Choose the Specify a location option from the Locate Driver Files window and then click on Next to continue N Port Server Lite User s Manual 5 9 Found New Hardware Wizard Locate Driver Files Where do you want Windows to search for driver files If necessary click on Browse to locate the directory that contains the NPort Server Lite driver During the installation shown here the driver was located on the A drive so the next step is to click OK Note from the second figure that the driver name is NPORT Locate File Ea NPSERVER INF History SKIO Found New Hardware Wizard o Jesktop u _ E My Documents My Computer s e aE My Network P 4 The next window verifies that a MOXA communication port will be installed and the correct driver nport ini will be used for the installation 5 10 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Found New Hardware Wiza
57. ic ports 4 28 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Adding a Host IP Address to a Specific Port 1 Click on the Port you would like to add the host to Server Properties Es General Password Access Control Advanced View access control list by Port E MP61 405 192 168 127 254 E Port 1 E Port 2 Ee Port 3 E Port 4 Add IF Add Port Remove Madii Cancel 2 Click on Add IP 3 To add access for only one computer select a single computer and then enter the host s IP address in the appropriate text box To add access for a group of computers selecta group of computer and then enter the IP address and netmask E g for network class C computers you might enter 192 168 1 0 for IP address and then 255 255 255 0 for netmask Grant Access IP Grant Access IP x Server Mame WP61405 Server Name NF661405 Port 3 Port 3 a single computer a single computer a group of computer i a group of computer IP address 192 168 1 109 IP address fisz 68 1 0 Netmask Hetmask 255 255 255 0 Cancel Cancel 4 Click OK to finish N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 29 5 When the Server Properties window opens up you can look at the Access Control page to verify that the host was added to the port Server Properties Ed General Password Access Control Advanced View access control list by Port gt NP61405
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59. indow opens indicating that the program is searching the network for all active NPort Server Lites Firmware Utility i BY MPort Diagnostic i a g m LI ti A NPort Lite Manager HPort Monitor ta Uninstall NPort Serwer St Windows NT Work Search all NPort Servers x Please wait while system iz searching all available MPort Servers 3 After completing the search the NPort Server firmware upgrade utility window opens listing all NPort Server Lites that were found EN NPort Server firmware upgrade utility Iofs Server Tool Help DEAA T IP Address Serial No MAC ad NP61405 DE 334 192 168 127 254 61405 O0 90 E N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 53 Toolbar Functions Nport Server General Info a iI The General Info function can be used to display basic information about a specific NPort Server Lite To apply the function do the following 1 Click on the server you would like to obtain information about to highlight it 2 Click on the Server menu and choose General Info or simply click on the toolbar General Info icon 3 If the server in question is password protected enter the password in the Enter Server Password text input box Enter Server Password x The NPort Server is password protected Enter the password and press OF 4 The NPort Server General Info window opens displaying the Server Name IP address Model Number Serial Number MAC Addres
60. indow will open Click OK and then reenter the password NPort Server Monitor AN Password check faill 4 After reentering the password click OK The following window will open to verify that the serial port reset operation has completed Reset Server This function is provided so that you can reset the server whenever the NT 95 98 server was not shut down properly or the network was disconnected Normally NPort Server Lite will automatically launch five minutes after the NT 95 98 server is reconnected This function allows you to restart the server manually if necessary While resetting the server the server transmission process will be halted and all remaining data will be cleared D Note Do not use Reset Server while transmitting IMPORTANT information 1 Click on the server that you are going to reset to highlight it 2 Click on Monitor and choose Reset Server or simply click on the toolbar Reset Server icon to reset the server D Note A Reset Server window will open requesting a password before resetting the port if you have previously set up a security password using NPort Server Lite Manager If you didn t set up the security password the following dialog box won t be displayed Reset Server x Restart the WPort Server NP61405 192 168 127 254 This function will restart the HPort Server and clear all data remains Fassword cancel_ N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 51 3 Enter the pass
61. ing server name and port settings are retained after going through the above described Replace Server procedure However the server password will be set to the one you entered during the replacement procedure so you will need to start using the new password to access the server N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 13 Custom Mode Driver and Software Installation Insert the NPort Server Lite disk into either the floppy disk drive or CD ROM drive depending on the type of disk that was provided From the Start Menu choose Run 1 Type A setup in the dialog box if using drive A and then click OK Replace A with the correct drive letter if you are using a different drive Run Type the name of a program folder or document and Windows will open it for you Oper JAAS etup EXE ka E Runin Seperate Memon Space Cancel Browse The setup program prompts you with a welcome message and asks if you want to install NPort Server Lite now Click on Next Welcome to NPort Server Lite This setup program will install the software for Moxa NPort Server Lite to your Workstation Click on the Cancel button now if you do not want to continue setting up Wosa NPort Server Lite at this time Cancel 4 Select the type of application Custom in this case and then click on Next 4 14 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Setup Wizard Select your type of installations
62. ion file do the following you may refer to the figure used in the previous subsection 1 Click on File and choose Load Configuration or simply click on the toolbar Load Configuration icon 2 Navigate to the directory that contains the configuration file you would like to load recall that the file extension is mnt 3 Click on the file name or type the name into the File name text input box 4 Click on Open to load the selected configuration file Monitor After a configuration has been set up or a configuration file has been loaded NPort Server Monitor will automatically start monitoring servers and ports You can refer to the figure below for an example of the type of monitoring information that will be displayed Check the Help menu to find additional information about using this program EA NPort Server Monitor r File Monitor Help sjaj allal 2 Port Serer Mame Fort Server IP Address Connection Status DE 334 MPE1405 Host ba 192 168 127 254 1 COM CLOSE DE 334 MPE1405 Host ba 192 168 127 254 2 COM4 CLOSE DE 334 MPE1405 Host ba 192 168 127 254 3 COMA CLOSE DE 334 MPE1405 Host ba 192 168 127 254 4 COME CLOSE i a fg neat d idle Time Flow Control State Tx throughput CPS As throughput CPS Interface O 24 CTS ATS 0 0 ASdee 0 224 CTS ATS 0 0 AS42e 0 224 CTS ATS 0 0 AS422 0 224 CTS ATS 0 0 RAS422 4 48 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configurati
63. is server name IP address model number serial number and firmware version The port information displayed is the COM name COM3 in the example below serial port interface and current port status NPort Server Status x c NP61405 192 168 127 254 DE 334 Seral No 61405 Ver 1 01 Fort 1 COM4 AS422 Close Fort 2 COMS AS422 Close Fort 3 COME AS422 Close Fort 4 COM AS422 Close N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 41 2 Click OK to return to the NPort Server Diagnostics window 3 To begin testing either click on the Diagnose menu and then choose Go or simply click on the toolbar Go icon gt 4 A window containing a warning message opens up Click OK to proceed with the testing NPort Lite Diagnostic Ed Wrarnnirg Diagnostic will reset the testing serial ports of NPort Server Do Vou want to continue 5 The Test Status window that opens displays some basic information about the test and test results Click on View Report to see details about the tests that were done Test Status Test Object NPEt 405 Test fem External test Test Subitem RTS z CTE Test Status Test Done Error Log Test Done Please press View Report to see report 6 The report will be displayed in the Test Report info box Items that tested okay will be marked with a green OK Error codes are in red To check error messages with corresponding error codes choose Error Code Reference under the
64. iven access More specific limited or wider access can be granted by considering the bit by bit versions of both the IP Address and Netmask Add Access Grant IP x Add Access Grant IP x Single Host Single Host aoe e 4 ieemerarres ae n m IP Address 192 168 4 12 IP Address 192 168 4 12 Netmask Netmask 255 255 0 0 Cancel Cancel Port Status NPort Server Lite s serial port s COM number can be changed by clicking on the Ports Setting button N Port Server Lite User sManual 5 17 MOXA NPort Express DE 311 Properties Use the following window to change the Port Number Transmission Mode and TxFIFO Change Port Setting mo v gi gi C C M M x ee 5 18 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Driver The Driver page displays important information about the driver Use the buttons at the bottom of the window for Driver Details Uninstall the driver or Update Driver MOXA NPort Express DE 311 Properties N Port Server Lite User s Manual 5 19 6 Troubleshooting This appendix explains how to solve some of the most common problems you could encounter while using NPort Server Lite If you are still having problems after reading this chapter contact your dealer or e mail Moxa for help You may also use the Problem Report Form at the end of this manual to notify your dealer that you require prompt technical support We
65. k OK to exit Gateway Settings 7 Save Configuration as needed Examples of Internet Intranet Routing Configuration Configuring Router for Internet Connection Some routers have the capability to learn routes automatically To ensure that your Internet connection will work properly you can consider adding the routes for those routers without RIP protocol Figure 5 1 shows you an example of connecting to the Internet through a Router 203 67 6 10 fe gt Go i LA 203 67 6 254 Sp TCP IP TEPP 203 67 6 25 67 6 253 NPort Server A Lite a internet my a y a Asynchronous Devices Figure 5 1 Scheme for LAN with NPort ServerLite connecting to the Internet Your route will be anal Barwon doces Control Advenced Enbar thee IP addes ond Gateway for aa dala bho ija to Destinasi Gahaa F Hamak Hariz minui 256764 OOOO 5 bcd N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 33 Configuring Routers for one Internet Connection and one Intranet Connection You will need to add two routes to NPort Server Lite for the more complex case in which the server is connected to the Internet and Intranet at the same time General Prewoed Acces Cont Advena Enter the IP access and Galery for your dala in touts ba bigainaln Gaon Melmake fees bso 2A676257 Sao 2 i 2A676254 Q U N 15 203 67 6 10 Router Router 203 67 6 254 203 67 6 252 TCP IP 203 676
66. ly made to the information herein these changes may be incorporated in new editions of the publication MO XA Internet Services Customer satisfaction is one of our number one concerns To ensure that customers receive the full benefit of our products Moxa Internet Services has been set up to provide technical support driver updates product information and user s manual updates The following services are provided E mail for technical support address support moxa com tw FTP site for free driver updates address tp ftp moxa com or ftp ftp moxa com tw user ID ftp password your_email_address World Wide Web WWW Site for product information address http www moxa com or http www moxa com tw Table of Contents OVO VIC W ve ssccactcapccacetsncesnctapctsssunnsansttancansecawsasephiecnssunpscnsseavsassncayseeeptassesssusssesseenes 1 1 FC ACUI SS sss ices eh A E onesie name ncaa l 2 Package CMCC St angadoni ol ol aeons tac Mell castle cd Meant eds 2 TOp Prony Real Vie Weni oad eee ais coi ie aca ens oa Seana eei edn ante eieneceiee 1 3 Getting Started ssiri a aaia ai 2 1 Knowine Tour AppicaiNOm ssnin r a a las a 2 2 Host Based Mod enrrrer nin EEE ANENE ETT TETE 2 2 Conmmectine Medwin a aa 2 3 Choosine a NGOC ATION sanere E N E E eneaesaienake 2 3 Network Connec HoN anen ee r A E E S 2 5 Power CONNEC Oi eean AEE ENN T EA EEE 2 5 Seral Conneccion DEE E AA EAE 2 5 Configuring th NetWork aai naa
67. m The Interface Setting page shows the current Serial Port interface setting You must use the DIP switch settings on NPort Server Lite s front panel to make any changes To see changes in the setting click OK at the bottom of the Property Sheet window to close the window and then follow the instructions given above to reopen the window N Port Server Lite User s Manual 5 15 Property Sheet The Access Control page can be used to allow access to NPort Server Lite s serial port The process of adding and removing IP addresses is straightforward although three comments are in order e You may add access by IP Address as shown here Property Sheet x e You may add access by Port as shown here 5 16 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Property Sheet x Basic Configuration Password Interface Setting Access Control View access control list by Port v NP81 192 168 127 254 a AddiP 192 168 4 12 255 255 0 0 Edd Eart Hemose Tip Delete All IP Address to Grant All e There are two options to choose from when adding access Choose Single Host to only allow access to the computer with the given IP Address Choose A Group of Host to allow access to a group of computers In the example shown here computers connected to the same LAN as NPort Server Lite and with IP aldresses of the form 192 168 xxx xxx will all be g
68. ndication that there are other options to choose from S See eee yey ee SS yee ay ee Press the down cursor button once to see RS 485 ADDC as the second option ajaj eleje elal tT it SS Ea ee eee a a es Press the down cursor button yet again to see the last option RS 485 RTS afls elelee it SS Tee SC es el 1a To choose the desired option press the select button when the option is showing on the screen B 4 NPort Server Lite User s Manual C Cable Pinouts NBS Male PIN RS 232 1 DCO 2 RxD a TxD 4 DTE 5 GNO 6 F 8 2 34d 5 DSR RIS CITS RS 232 Loopback Tester PIN signal DCD RxD TxD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS ON 0 A e uNa N Port Server Lite User s Manual C 1 DB9 Male T 2 3 4 5 RS 485 Data A TxD B Datat B GND OONDHAWN AD Ad gt UO a RS 422 Loopback Tester D N OON Ans Wh a signal TxD A TxD B RxD B E RxD A GND RTS A RTS B CTS B a CTS A C 2 NPort Server Lite User s Manual D Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer s Name Moxa Technologies Co Ltd Manufacturer s Address FI 4 No 135 Lane 235 Pao Chiao Rd Shing Tien City Taipei Taiwan R O C declares that the product Product Name NPort Server Lite Model Numbers DE 302 DE 304 DE 332 DE 334 conforms to the following standards EMC EN55022 1994 class A EN61000 3 2 1995 class A EN61000 3 3 1995 EN5
69. ng COM number consecutively 5 Click OK to finish Changing the COM name of one port 1 The ports on this particular server will be listed in the right part of the window Click on the server whose COM name you would like to change to highlight it I 2 Click on the toolbar a Map Port icon Select the new COM port name you would like to map to Sa 4 Make sure the Mapping COM number consecutively box is not checked 4 10 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration 5 Click OK to finish Port Properties Port Properties Unmap Port If you do not need to use a port any more you may use the toolbar Unmap Port function to remove it from your Windows NT 95 98 operating system 1 Click on the server you would like to modify The ports on that server will be listed on the right side of the window 2 Click on the port you want to delete to highlight it 3 Click on the Unmap Port icon to remove o avaiable the selected port In the example shown is oo here we deleted Port 3 as indicated by the ellipses under COM and a missing plug icon under Port D Note The screen shown above is what you should see after unmapping Port 3 of the server N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 11 Properties Change Name You may modify the server name by Server Properties x using the toolbar Properties function General Password Server Info 1 Click on the server whose name Se
70. o start the configuration procedure either click on Diagnose and then choose Config Ei or just click on the toolbar Config icon The Diagnostic Config window will open displaying the tabs Test Object Test Item and Communication Parameters We start with the Test Item tab which is chosen automatically when the window opens Disg aiit Canig Teat Dbe Test Iien Commaricaton Pasaresers 0 AIET H DE ee rr ae beach Saed HP ea Serve Wade a Hama P Arkan Shoe C o When the Diagnostic Config window first opens the Selected NPort Server info box under the Test Object tab is empty Click on the text box s pull down button and choose the desired server If the server you re looking for is not on the list click on Search to let the program search the network for all connected NPort Server Lites and then choose the desired server Press Enter to select If the NPort Server Lite you chose is password protected the following window will open Type in the correct password and then click OK 4 38 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration HPork Server Password Ea MPort Server 192 168 127 254 MP61 405 Please input the server s passyyord Password Cancel 6 The server information will now appear in the Selected NPort Server information window Test Dteeet Testien Communication Parameter Server P addes 132 68 127 25 Teej Meyi Tery
71. on NPort Server Monitor will use colors to differentiate the current status of server ports Q Black means that the port is currently hooked up to your LAN and is active Q Red means that the port is currently not accessible It could either be inactive removed from the LAN or have a routing error Q Pink means that two or more NPort Server Lites have been assigned the same IP address You must use NPort Server Lite Manager to rectify the situation Port Status E This function displays a status graph for each port being monitored providing additional information such as TX RX CPS history and other relevant information Pl E o 192761 Thong MP Sie wer Th slats EJ Ta OPS Ta GPS Hissar Fir CF Aik GR HEY Pout Hame COMIDO Port Staras OPEN ommunicshion Paani ater Braud Ante bps Jh RTS Flaw Control CM Disks Bits CTE Flow Contal on Panty NONE In A ONADFF Fow Corel OFF Siop Biz 7 Dufput ON OFF Fow Cana OEF i bage Parameter MT Hews Name Moms NT Host IP Adesso Hei te Lagin Tine DE HH RH 12938 Count Ta bries 218033 Count Ay bites TINEA 1 Click on the port item you wish to check to highlight it 2 Click on Monitor and then choose Port Status or simply click on the toolbar Port Status icon 3 Click OK to return to the NPort Server Monitor window N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 49 Refresh Monitor l This function is provided to allow you to manually update port information 1 Click on
72. on Configuration Le SUpEECOPES Eg Properties Deactivate Delete Add Reservations Active Leases Add reserved clients to this scope 2 11 The Client Properties window that opens contains text input boxes for IP address Unique Identifier Client Name and Client Comment First enter the selected IP address and then locate and enter your NPort Server Lite s MAC address in the Unique Identifier field The MAC address is located on NPort Server Lite s back panel or see Appendix B for an explanation of using NPort Server Lite s LCD buttons to locate the MAC address Be sure to enter the same Client Name that was entered in the Name field of the Create Scope Local window see step 8 above The Client Comment is optional At this point you should double check the MAC address and IP address and then click OK to accept the values Chent Properties K lE Sddiess 203 67 8 10 Unique Identifier o090e S04CEAB Client Hame HPom Client Comment Lease Expires MA Cancel Help Options N Port Server Lite User s Manual 3 9 12 To check that the numbers just entered are correct return to the DHCP Manager main window click on Scope and then choose Active Leases from the pull down menu The IP address reserved for your NPort Server Lite will be displayed in the window that opens up Check to make sure that it is accurate Active Leases 203 67 8 0 x Total Addresses in S
73. ook similar to what is shown in Figure 1 1 Serial Connection The model of NPort Server Lite that you purchased has either two models DE 302 332 or four models DE 304 334 DB9 serial port jacks on the back panel see Fig 1 3 Depending on your serial device and serial interfaces there are two options 1 Foran RS 232 port you may use a DB9 to DB9 cable to connect your serial device to NPort Server Lite Simply plug one end of the cable into the jack on the back panel of the server and plug the other end into the serial port jack on your serial device 2 Refer to Appendix C for details on NPort Server Lite s DB9 pinouts and then make your own cable N Port Server Lite User sManual 2 5 3 Configuring the Network In the previous chapter we described the steps required to physically connect NPort Server Lite to the network In this chapter we explain how to configure the server We discuss the following topics LQ Preparing Windows NT 95 98 for a TCP IP network Q IP Address Configuration e LCD Panel e Telnet Console e DHCP Configuration N Port Server Lite User s Manual 3 1 Preparing Windows NT 95 98 for a TCP IP Network In order use a PC via an Ethernet network to control serial devices connected to NPort Server Lite you must first have a host running Windows NT 95 98 This type of application also requires the host to have an Ethernet card and TCP IP protocol installed If your computer does not already have
74. ort Server Lite User s Manual 4 21 Delete Server Ea If one of the NPort Server Lites originally installed on your system has been moved or you do not need the server installed on your system anymore then you can use NPort Server Lite Manager to delete it First highlight the name of the server you would like to remove and then click on the toolbar Delete Server button Map Port wt You may use NPort Server Lite Manager to change previously assigned COM names There are two options depending on whether you want to change all port names consecutively or only want to change one port name Click on the Map Port toolbar function and then take the following steps Change the COM name of only one port 1 Start NPort Server Lite Manager and then Parn Properties click on the name of the server listed in the left info box whose port number you Port 1 at NPET 405 would like to change Select the COM port that you would like current port to map to 2 The port on this particular server will be listed in the nght info box Click on the Mapto coma Hl port to highlight te O ppe 3 Click on the toolbar of Map Port icon interlace P5422 fal 4 Select the new COM port name you would Transmission Mode Tx FIFO like to map to Hi Performance Oh ects Make sure the Mapping COM number Classical Disable consecutively check box is not checked 5 Click OK to finish Cancel 4 22 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installa
75. r Monitor File Monitor Help sjal aeaaea NPort Server Hame NFort Server IP Address _ Port Mapy DE 334 NP61405 Host ba 192 166 127 254 COM DE 334 NP61405 Host ba 192 166 127 254 2 COM DE 334 NPE1405 Host ba 192 168 127 254 3 COM DE 334 NPE1405 Host ba 192 166 127 254 4 COM save and Load Configuration Save Configuration This function is provided so that you can save new or updated configurations for future use After initiating NPort Monitor you may choose to either load a saved configuration file or configure NPort Monitor again The next section explains how to load a configuration To save a configuration do the following 1 Click on File and choose Save Configuration or simply click on the toolbar Save Configuration icon Navigate to the directory where you would like to store the file Type the desired file name in the File Name text input box and then click on Save to continue Save As Ei E Save ir ae Desktop pe g My Computer Network Neighborhood My Briefcase a Timkosa mnt Save az type NPort Server Monitor Files rot Cancel 4 Note The configuration file will be saved in mnt format N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 47 Load Configuration S This function is provided so that you can load a configuration file that was previously saved You may load the desired configuration file when initiating NPort Monitor To load a saved configurat
76. r Properties x General Password Access Control Advanced View access control list by IP address F a ddes NP61405 192 169 12 7 254 Add IP When adding access permission you may either view the access control list by Port or by IP address These two approaches also apply to the procedure for adding new hosts The next two sections describe how to add hosts using both approaches Configuring Through View by IP Address Using the view access control list by IP address option displays the access control list by giving the server IP addresses It is clear to see which IP addresses have been granted access to which ports and which IP addresses are allowed onto the server Adding Access Permission to One Host If a particular host is permitted access to all ports on a specific server we recommend that you configure using the view access control list by IP address option 1 Click on the Access Control tab and then select the IP address option next to View access control list by N Port Server Lite User sManual 4 25 2 Click on the server you would like to modify Server Properties x General Password Access Control Advanced View access control list by E NP61405 1 92 166 127 254 Add IP 3 Click on Add IP to open the Grant Access IP window 4 To add access for only one computer selecta single computer and then enter the host s IP address in the appropriate text box
77. rd Driver Files Search Results Fra tae The wizard has finished searching for driver files for your hardware device Cy The wizard found a driver for the following device oy MOXA communication port Windows found a driver for this device To install the driver Windows found click Next aa a nport inf The wizard also found other drivers that are suitable for this device To view a list of these drivers or install one of these drivers select the following check box and then click Next T Install one of the other drivers Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard L Moxa Port 0 Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Finish lt Back i Bancel NPort Server Lite Properties Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite s configuration parameters such as IP address COM port number etc are easily changed from within the Windows 2000 system s device manager 1 To evoke the device manager double click on the System icon from the Control panel window N Port Server Lite User s Manual 5 11 E Control Panel Printers Regional Scanners and Options Cameras m 6 System Scheduled Sounds and Provides system information and Sa changes environment settings Tasks Multimedia Windows Update zi Bo 2 3 Click on the plus sign to the left of Multi port serial adapters and then double click on MOXA NPort Server
78. rect MOXA NPort Server Installaion NPort Servers Async Servers installation completed NPort Server 7 Async Server is ready to use 17 Click on Finish to complete the installation of NPort Server Lite Keep in mind however that you may still need to install the port 5 8 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Add Remove Hardware Wizard Completing the Add Remove Hardware Wizard The following hardware was installed tMOXA NPort Server Lite DE 301 Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Finish Cancel Installing NPort Server Lite s Serial Port If you or someone else has previously installed an NPort Server Lite on your system then NPort Server Lite s serial port should be installed automatically In this case you may skip this section and continue to the section NPort Server Lite Properties If this is the first time that anyone has installed an NPort Server Lite on your system the following window should open automatically 1 When the Found New Hardware Wizard starts up choose the option Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended and then click on Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers saa 4 device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with CY an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for t
79. rs there must be a minus sign located to the left of the server name Local Machine in the example shown below If as shown below there is a plus sign to the left of the server name use the left mouse button to click on the name until you see the minus sign appear DHCP Manager Server Scope DHCP Options View Help DHCP Servers Option Contiguration f Local Machine Reay o rl g 3 6 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Configuring the Network 3 You must now define the DHCP server scope A scope is simply a range of IP addresses that the server assigns to machines as they log onto the network Since the assignment is dynamic the IP address assigned to a particular device can change each time the device logs in What we will do is use DHCP Manager to set aside a specific IP address that will always be assigned to your NPort Server Lite when it is hooked up to the network When the device is not hooked up the reserved IP address is not used If you have already defined a scope continue with step 6 below 4 To get started click on DHCP Options and then chose Scope from the pull down menu amp DHCP Manager Local Server Scope Qala View Help DHCP Serve MEGA Option Configuration i Global Defaults Edit the configuration options for clients of this scope 2 5 Once the Create Scope Local window opens see below you will be required to input a range of IP addre
80. rt Server Lite is in front of you and plugged in If necessary see the section Connecting the Hardware from Chapter 2 for an explanation of how to connect the power cord Basic Operation If the server is working properly the LCD panel will display a yellow color for a few seconds after which it turns green The green PWRLED will also light up indicating that the server is receiving power You will see a display similar to Eevee eee Beek fot 2 fr efe jrf2tr fats ate This 1s where e NP44444 is the server s name e SN 61301 is the server s serial number e 192 168 127 254 is the server s default IP address e H standsforHost Based Mode There are four buttons on the top panel of NPort Server Lite Going from left to right the buttons are menu activates main menu or returns to a pr evious screen 9 down cursor selects items as indicated on the screen selects options on the LCD panel s second line MENU A lupeursor selects items as indicated on the screen N Port Server Lite User s Manual B 1 The buttons are manipulated in a manner similar to the way a modern cellular phone is operated As you move through the various functions and setting options note that the top line shows the current menu or submenu name and the bottom line shows the submenu name or menu item which is activated by pressing the SEL button Detailed Menu Options The best way to display all of NPort Server Lite s LCD f
81. rver Lite 1 Click on the Server menu and choose Connect or simply click on the toolbar Connect a NPort Server icon N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 55 2 The Connect a NPort Server window opens up Enter the IP address of the server you want to connect to in the NPort Server IP text input box Connect a NPort Server Ed Connect to the NPort Server by manually enter IP address HPort Server IP Cancel 3 Click OK Upgrade firmware Eeri The Upgrade NPort Server function can be used to upgrade the server firmware 1 Access Moxa s Web site at http www moxa com to download the required computer file contact our sales department if you need assistance with this 2 Click on the server whose firmware you would like to upgrade to highlight it 3 Click on the Tool menu and choose Upgrade or simply click on the toolbar Upgrade firmware icon 4 The Upgrade NPort Server window opens Either type the upgrade file name in the text input box or use the Browse button to navigate to the folder containing the software click on the file name to transfer the name to the text input box and then click OK to start upgrading Upgrade NPort Server Enter the file to upgrade Server Mame NPE 405 IF address 192 168 127 254 Seral Ho 61405 Browse Cancel 5 Click OK to start the upgrade procedure and then follow instructions given on the screen 4 56 NPort Server Lite User s Manual
82. s This can happen in one of two ways 1 Your NT 95 98 machine is just one of the hosts sharing the ports on the selected server and you do not provide the server password while installing NPort Server Lite 2 You install NPort Server Lite at a local site with no access problems but later move the server to a remote site and connect through a WAN Due to the different network interface connection your IP address might have changed and as a consequence you are no longer on the server s Access Control List To solve this problem 1 Confirm your IP address with NPort Server Lite 2 Ask the administrator to set up the server configuration so that you are on NPort Server Lite s Access Control list While running NPort Server Lite Manager a question mark shows up on top of the server icon and you are unable to enter server properties This means that the host cannot find the server Here are some steps you can take to recover from this problem If the host and server are in the same location 1 Make sure NPort Server Lite s power cable is plugged in and the server is receiving power 2 Check that the server s network connector is plugged in properly 3 Make sure your computer is properly connected to the network 4 Double click on the server icon that has the question mark on top This will evoke NPort Server Lite Manager to reconnect with the server If the server is at a remote site 1 Make sur
83. s and Firmware Version Those attributes that can be modified are displayed in a text input box HPort Server General Info You may change Server Name or IP Address for selected MPork server Server Hame NF 405 IP i 92 166 127 254 Model DE 334 Serial Wo 61405 MAC address 00 90 E8 04 EF 00 Firmware Yersian 1 1 Cancel 5 Click OK to close the NPort Server General Info window 4 54 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Search All NPort Servers The Search All NPort Servers function can be used to search the network for all active NPort Server Lites 1 Click on the Server menu and choose Search all servers or simply click on the toolbar Search all NPort Servers icon A search will be initiated during which time the following window will be visible Search all NPort Servers Ea Please wait while system iz searching all available NPort Servers 2 Click on Cancel if during the search you decide that it s no longer necessary to continue Otherwise when then search is complete you will see the NPort Server firmware upgrade utility window The servers located by the search will be listed in the info box EN NPort Server firmware upgrade utility OX Server Tool Help DER F IP Address Serial No DE 334 192 168 127 254 61405 Connect an NPort Server ox The Connect a NPort Server function can be used to manually connect to a specific NPort Se
84. sign dedicated IP addresses to the server and to the computers connected to the server N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 17 5 You must choose a COM port number to assign to your NPort Server Lite serial port Highlight the desired number from the pull down list Add Server Wizard 6 Choose and then type in a password Click on Next to continue Add 5 erver Wizard D Note Remove the check mark from the Auto Saved box if you do not want the server password be saved to your NT 95 98 operating system 4 18 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration 7 Once the Complete window opens up verify that all information is correct and then click on Finish Add Server Wizard Complete You have finished adding the following server to NPort Manager If the inforrmation ig corect click on Finish to save these settings Server Name WP61405 Ports COMS COME Server Serial Number 61405 Server P 192 166 3 254 i Cancel 8 The installation program evokes the NPort Server Lite Manager utility which displays the server you have just added including port configuration settings You should see a screen similar to the one below if the Add Server Wizard completed the task successfully A NPort Lite Manager Custom Of x Server Fort Help Hla 997 wh Ea HFort Server Lite Interface gem e P61 A05 DE 334 N Port Server Lite User s Manual 4 19 S A
85. sses in the IP Address Pool There is also an Exclusion Range used to prevent the DHCP server from issuing addresses to existing devices that have already been assigned IP addresses from this range By using the Add and Remove buttons several different ranges can be excluded and later included 6 Another item that must be attended to is the Subnet Mask This is a number that is combined with a device s IP address to determine which subnet the device belongs to For a Class C address you should input 255 255 255 0 and for Class B addresses use 255 255 0 0 7 Make sure the Unlimited option under Lease Duration is checked This prevents the system from automatically disconnecting devices that are using IP addresses in the specified range N Port Server Lite User s Manual 3 7 8 Assign a name to the scope and if you like include a comment Click OK to accept the values Create Scope Local 203 67 8 10 203 67 8 0 g 255 255 255 9 A window opens with the question Activate the new scope now Click on Yes to activate DHCP Manager At this point we explain how to input a unique IP address reserved exclusively for use by your NPort Server Lite 3 8 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Configuring the Network 10 From the DHCP Manager Local menu bar click on Scope and then select Add Reservations amp DHCP Manager Local Server ieee DHCP Options View Help DHF Creste Opti
86. stallation and Configuration Add Remove Hardware Wizard Select a Device Driver Which driver do you want to install for this device MOXA DE 309 16 0N2116 MOXA DE 309 8 C0N2108 MOXA NPort Express DE 311 MOXA NPort Express DE 311M MOXA NPort Server Lite DE 301 MOXA NPort Server Lite DE 302 Mi Rn erver ite AN4 XA 12 The Start Hardware Installation window should verify that you have chosen the correct driver Click on Next to continue Add Remove Hardware Wizard Start Hardware Installation Windows is ready to install drivers for your new hardware 13 You may safely ignore any admonitions such as Digital Signature Not Found Simply click on Next to continue N Port Server Lite User s Manual 5 7 14 A series of windows indicating the progress of the installation procedure will open and then close Add Remove Hardware Wizard Copying Files Configuration 15 The next window lists all NPort Server Lite units that are currently connected to your network Select the server you wish to install or manually enter an IP address of your server if it does not show up in the list Click on Next to continue MOXA NPort Server Installation Select the NPort Server 7 Async Server you want to install Which the NPort Server 7 Async Server is that you want to install 16 When the Installation Completed window opens check to make sure that the information displayed is cor
87. ter or are having yetsesenssussesenssusseieeusensenceaitossncssscnseassnsensenssonsencussessooseiteaseaseassasensenssassnsesseassssnssssuscnseusenssnssssesssassasenssassassnsssssassesssssensecseasensenseosee Uninstall Unplug a device Choose this option to uninstall a device or to prepare the computer to unplug a device lt Back Cancel Windows 2000 will spend some searching for a device that is connected directly to your comp uter Keep in mind however that this procedure does not detect vices that are connected over a network N Port Server Lite User s Manual 5 3 Add Remove Hardware Wizard New Hardware Detection The wizard automatically locates new Plug and Play hardware Add Remove Hardware Wizard Choose a Hardware Device Which hardware device do you want to troubleshoot J Floppy disk drive AEADE CD ROM 48x AKU E QUANTUM BIGFOOT_CY4320 ISAPNP Read Data Port ALi PCI to ISA bridge 7 Choose the No I want to select the hardware from a list option from the next window and then click on Next to continue 5 4 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Add Remove Hardware Wizard Find New Hardware Windows can also detect hardware that is not Plug and Play compatible Add Remove Hardware Wizard Hardware Type What type of hardware do you want to install Infrared devices E Memory technology driver Modems Multi port serial adapters BY Network adap
88. ters rsa NT Apm Legacy Support y Other devices PCMCIA adapters Pa Mhd 1 PTI The Select a device driver window displays a list of manufacturers and products If Moxa s name is not listed you will need to click on Have Disk and then select the NPort Server Lite driver from diskette CD or from your hard drive N Port Server Lite User s Manual 5 5 Add Remove Hardware Wizard Select a Device Driver Which driver do you want to install for this device Digi International RocketHUB 8 Port Device Equinox Systems Inc RocketPort 16 Port IS4 BUS Specialix International Ltd RocketPort 32 Port ISA BUS Stallion Technologies RocketPort 4 Port IS4 BUS RocketPort 8 Port IS4 BUS VCINNN 16 ta BA Part Newies 10 If necessary click on Browse to locate the directory that contains the NPort Server Lite driver During the installation shown here the driver was located on the A drive so the next step is to click OK Note from the second figure that the driver name is NPSERVER Locate File eg 3 Floppy 4 M a NPORT INF as 8 NPSERVER INF Histo ry Install From Disk o Deskto p a t A My Documents My Computer s e a My Network P 11 The next window will contain a list of NPort Family products Select MOXA NPort Server Lite DE 301 or DE 302 304 331 332 334 depends on what you have and then click on Next to continue 5 6 NPort Server Lite User s Manual In
89. the port you would like to refresh to highlight it 2 Click on Monitor and choose Refresh Monitor or simply click on the toolbar Refresh Monitor icon to update port information manually Reset Port Ea This function is provided to allow you to reset the port whenever the NT 95 98 server was not shut down properly or the network was disconnected Normally NPort Server Lite will be launched automatically five minutes after the NT 95 98 server is reconnected This function allows you to restart the port manually if necessary While resetting the port the port transmission process will be halted and all temporary data will be lost Y vote Do not use Port Reset while transmitting IMPORTANT data 1 Click on the port that you are going to reset to highlight it 2 Click on Monitor and choose Reset Port or simply click on the toolbar Reset Port icon to reset the port S vote A Reset Port dialog box will open requesting a password before resetting the port if you have previously set up the security password using NPort Server Lite Manager If you didn t setup the security password the following dialog box won t be displayed Reset the port 1 of NPort Server WPS2902 192 168 3 95 The function may cause temporary data loss on this port Password ma 4 50 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration 3 Enter the password and then click OK If you entered an incorrect password the following w
90. tion and Configuration Change the COM name of all ports consecutively 1 Start NPort Server Lite Manager and then click on the name of the server listed in the left info box whose port numbers you would like to change 2 The ports on this particular server will be listed in the right info box Click on the first port to highlight it y 3 Click on the toolbar Map Porticon 4 Select the new COM port name you would like to map the first port to Make sure the Mapping COM number consecutively check box is checked 5 Click OK to finish Unmap Port 3 ou do not need to use a port any more you may use the toolbar Unmap Port function to remove it from your Windows NT 95 98 operating system 1 Click on the server you would like to modify Jok The port on that server will be listed in the right info box 2 Click on the port to highlight it inetace S Bas We gt 2 coma R5422 Awi 3 Click on the Unmap Port icon to remove the i 3 COMS R5422 Avi 4 COME R5422 Avi selected port In the example shown here we deleted Port 1 as indicated by the ellipses under COM and a missing plug icon under Port Server Properties Change Name a You can modify the server name by using Server Properties x the toolbar Properties function General Password Server Into 1 Click on the server whose name you mane ee want to change Server Mame 2 Click on the toolbar Properties icon Server IP
91. to save the changes Granting Access to Hosts It is possible to assign access permission to hosts to allow them access to the ports on a shared NPort Server Lite For security reasons the access control list can only be defined by the server s administrator If you have not been granted access you will see a screen with the message Non authorized for the ports After running Add Server Wizard and typing in your password showing that you are the administrator you are granted access to the server you have added You may go to server properties to check that However if you did not enter the correct password you can still map the ports to your NT 95 98 but you will not have access to the ports You will need to ask your administrator to add your IP address to the access control list of the server to grant you access If you are not sure of the IP address of the host you want to add run ipconfig from the host s NT 95 98 MS DOS prompt 4 24 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration D Note If you want to allow the ports to be accessed by all users simply empty the access control list To grant access you must first enter the Access Control Page 1 2 Run NPort Server Lite Manager Click on the server you want to modify Click on the toolbar Server Properties icon Select the Access Control tab The screen will show a list of ports and two methods of adding permission Serve
92. tself and then once to install NPort Server Lite s ports Installing NPort Server Lite 1 From the Windows 2000 desktop click on Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Windows Update on Programs E cy Documents EX Control Panel Network and Dial up Connections Printers A Taskbar amp Start Menu 2 Double click on the Add Remove Hardware icon J Control Panel Iof x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bak z Sy x Qsearch yFolders EBristory 5 EE X A Address E Control Panel 7 Eco Control Panel Add Remove Hardware ial pa wy Installs removes and js troubleshoots hardware Administrative Date Time Display Tools Windows Update Windows Update res Z ais x Installs removes and troubleshoots hardware 3 When the Welcome to the Add Remove Hardware Wizard window opens click on Next to continue with the installation process 5 2 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration Welcome to the Add Remove Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you add remove unplug and troubleshoot your hardware To continue click Next Add Remove Hardware Wizard Choose a Hardware Task Which hardware task do you want to perform Select the hardware task you want to perform and then click Next Add Troubleshoot a device i Choose this option if you are adding a new device to your compu
93. unctions is to use the tree graph shown in Fig B 1 There are three main levels 1 2 and 3 with each level represented by a separate column The first thing to remember is that the MENU button is used to move back and forth between the LCD panel s default screen and main menu screen Tee e ers Sa ey a aes ito 2 fat cfs fat 2t7 fats aja In addition you only need to remember to e Use the SEL button to move up one level e left to right on the tree graph e Use the MENU button to move down one level e right to left on the tree graph e Use the cursor keys A and V to move between the various options within a level i e up and down on the tree graph As you use the buttons to operate the LCD display you will notice that with very few exceptions moving up one level causes the bottom line of the display to move to the top line of the display Taking a look at the tree graph you will also notice that the bottom three options in level 2 and all of the options in level 3 have either a C or D attached The meaning is as follows configurable i e you are allowed to change the setting of this option e D display only i e the setting for this option is displayed but it cannot be changed this does NOT necessarily mean that the number doesn t change only that you can t change it B 2 NPort Server Lite User s Manual LCD Panel Coniguration NPS1405 SN 61405 LEVEL LEVEL 3 152 156
94. ve to ask your administrator for help If you are the administrator but forget the password you can erase the current password yourself by simply pressing the RESET key on NPort Server Lite s back panel for three seconds 2 Error Installation Type You cannot change the server IP address if you are installing NPort Server Lite under Single Host Mode Setting the installation procedure up in this way makes the Single Host Mode configuration procedure very similar to installing a traditional multiport serial board Under Single Host Mode users are only allowed to modify the server s name and password This is because Single Host users are not sharing their NPort Server Lite with other hosts If you do need to modify other properties run the setup program and change to another mode of operation see Chapter 4 for details You would like to allow one more host to access your NPort Server Lite but are unable to reach the page for Access Control 1 Check the NPort Manager mode If it is Single Host Mode reinstall it as either Multi Host Mode or Custom Mode 2 Double check your credentials to make sure that you are the administrator 6 2 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Troubleshooting After installing NPort Server Lite the NPort Server Lite Manager program indicates Un authorized status for some of the ports This means that NPort Server Lite s Access Control list does not contain your computer s correct IP addres
95. vices from a distance either over a LAN or even over the Internet Since NPort Server Lite is connected through a TCP IP network you will need to know some basic facts about networking in order to get the server hooked up correctly In this section we discuss the Host Based Mode application Host Based Mode Traditional serial port communication uses a COM port board that slides into one of the slots on the back of your PC In this case only the computer containing the board can access the serial port With Moxa s 2 4 port NPort Server Lite serial device server communicating with COM ports is much more versatile since you are now able to access the COM ports from a distance For example the server could be located in Stockholm and the serial devices in Frankfurt Windows NT 95 96 NPort Server Lite Fire Alarm Temperature Monitor Figure 2 1 NPort Server Lite Host Based Mode 2 2 NPort Server Lite User s Manual Getting Started Connecting the Hardware In the previous section we illustrated the general operation mode of NPort Server Lite We begin this section by describing how to find a proper location for your server and then explain how to connect to the network hook up the power cable and connect to the server s serial port Choosing a Location There are three placement options available NPort Server Lite can be e placed on a desktop e fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet or e fixed to a 3
96. word if necessary Otherwise skip Step 3 Y vote The system will display an error message if you entered an incorrect password Click OK and input the password again NPort Server Monitor AN Password check faill 4 Click OK to reset the server The following message box will open to verify that the server reset was successful HPort Server Monitor Ea AN Reset HPort Server complete Exiting the Program When you have finished click on File and choose Exit or click on the close window box in the upper right hand corner of the NPort Server Monitor window Upgrading NPort Server Firmware Moxa continually upgrades its driver software and server firmware to keep pace with the ever expanding world of computing You can use the Firmware Utility to carry out the upgrade procedure Please access Moxa s Web site at http www moxa com to download the required computer file contact our sales department if you need assistance with this and then follow these instructions 4 52 N Port Server Lite User s Manual Installation and Configuration 1 To start Firmware Utility click on Start gt Programs gt NPort Server Lite gt Firmware Utility b A Accessories HPort Server Lite Documents j A Startup j Ek Settings gi Command Prompt ET Windows NT Explorer a Find ee _ fs Administrative Tools Common D Help La Hyperinap Des Bun Startup eT Shut Drown 2 The Search all NPort Servers w
97. y to return to the MAIN MENU When you first activate the Telnet Console Utility s MAIN MENU you may find that the arrow keys on your keyboard initially have no effect on the cursor If that s the case first click on Terminal located on the Telnet menu bar and then choose Preferences Telnet 192 168 127 254 Connect Edit Help Preferences HOXA NPort Server Lite W141 Diagnostic Wonitor Ping Res Start Logging i Stop Loggi Config se acaba Enter select ESC previous menu The Terminal Preferences window opens up allowing you to select various options that affect the function of the keyboard Make sure that the box next to VT100 Arrows in the lower left hand corner of the window is checked and then click OK to return to the Telnet Console window Terminal Preferences Terminal Options Emulation age 4 VTADO ANSI Cancel Help Fonts Buffer Size 25 Background Color T Blinking Cursor I Block Cursor IY T100 Arrows Telnet Console Menu Functions The Telnet Console MAIN MENU has seven menu categories related to the operation of NPort Server Lite They are serverConfig Serialport Diagnostic Monitor Ping Restart and Exit In this section we describe their purpose and use serverConfig Options Using the left right arrow keys maneuver the cursor so that severConfig is highlighted and then press Enter to display twelve NPort Server Lite attributes Note that

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