Perle Systems DS1 User Manual

IOLAN DS FamilyDS1 User’s GuideVersion 1.0Part #5500162-10January 2005

10 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Line Commands...90Line Command

Network Commands100 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Delete TrapDescription Deletes an SNMP trap.User Level AdminSyntaxOption <config_

Command Line Interface 101Network CommandsHosts CommandsAdd HostDescription Adds a host to the Device Server host table.User Level AdminSyntaxOptions

Network Commands102 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Gateway CommandsAdd GatewayDescription Adds a gateway. You can configure up to twent

Command Line Interface 103Network CommandsSet GatewayDescription Configures the gateway.User Level AdminSyntaxOptions <config_gateway_host>You

Time Commands104 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Logging CommandsSet SyslogDescription Configures the system log.User Level AdminSyntaxO

Command Line Interface 105Administration CommandsTime/Date Setting CommandsSet DateDescription Sets the Device Server’s system clock.User Level Admin

Administration Commands106 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Show ARPDescription Shows the current contents of the ARP cache.User Level Ad

Command Line Interface 107Administration CommandsNetsaveDescription Transfers a file from the Device Server to a remote host using the TFTP protocol.

Statistic Commands108 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Statistic CommandsConfiguration StatisticsShow NetstatDescription Shows currently

Command Line Interface 109Statistic CommandsShow SerialDescription Shows statistics on the serial port.User Level AdminSyntaxUptimeDescription Displa

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Statistic Commands110 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 111Troubleshooting Appendix AAIntroductionThis chapter provides information that can help resolve proble

Host Problems112 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Host ProblemsCannot access a host on a local network, verify:z The network address is c

Troubleshooting 113Unknown IP AddressWhen using the function keys on your keyboard, nothing happens or your sessions keep swapping.z Change your Hotke

Language Problems114 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Language ProblemsIn a customised language, the text strings appear in the wrong pla

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 115Utilities Appendix BBIntroductionThis chapter provides information on the Trueport utility.TrueportT

Trueport116 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0For more information, see the Trueport User Guide or the Trueport Installation and Configura

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 117GlossaryThis chapter provides definitions for Device Server terms.BOOTP (BOOTstrap Protocol)An Intern

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IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 119Aadmindefault password 23level 39lost password 45ARP-Ping, setting an IP address 25Bbidirgeneral

12 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Problems with Terminals ...112Unknown IP Addres

Index L120 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Llanguagetranslating 42u

U Index IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 121UUDPconfiguring 38parameters 59user levels 39user parameters 61user sessions 40utility

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IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 13PrefaceAbout This BookThis guide provides the information you need to:z configure the Device Serverz i

Typeface Conventions14 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Typeface ConventionsMost text is presented in the typeface used in this paragraph

15Contacting Technical SupportContacting Technical SupportMaking a Technical Support QueryWho To ContactNote:Perle offers free technical support to P

Contacting Technical Support16 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Repair ProcedureBefore sending a Device Server for repair, you must conta

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 17Introduction Chapter 11About the IOLAN Device ServerThe Device Server is an ethernet communications/te

Supported Products/Versions18 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0SoftwareThe Device Server software features include:z Multiple ways to con

Introduction 19Typical Applications SummaryTypical Applications SummaryManaging the Device ServerThe Device Server can be managed and configured by ad

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Typical Applications Summary20 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 21Installation Chapter 22IntroductionThis chapter tells you what is packaged with your IOLAN Device Serv

Powering Up the Device Server22 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Powering Up the Device ServerBefore you attach the Device Server to your

Installation 23Setting an Initial IP AddressSetting an Initial IP AddressThis section describes the different methods you can use to set the Device Se

Setting an Initial IP Address24 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.09. Expand the Server Configuration folder and select Server. You can cho

Installation 25LED GuideUsing ARP-PingYou can use the ARP-Ping (Address Resolution Protocol) method to temporarily assign an IP address and connect to

Pinouts26 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0PinoutsPin 13Pin 25Pin 14Pin 1The following table provides pinout information:Pinout EIA-232 E

Installation 27EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsEIA-232 Cabling DiagramsThis section shows how to create EIA-232 cables that are compatible with the Device Ser

EIA-232 Cabling Diagrams28 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0PC DB9 ConnectorThe following diagram shows how the null modem cable should b

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 29Configuration Methods Chapter 33IntroductionThis chapter provides information about the different meth

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 3Preface ...13About This Boo

WebManager30 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0WebManagerThe WebManager is a web-browser based method of configuring/managing a Device Ser

Configuration Methods 31DHCP/BOOTPMenu ConventionsYou select an option from the Menu by using the keyboard up and down arrows to navigate the list. W

SNMP32 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0The first variable in each folder is the Status variable, for example, serviceStatus. When you pe

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 33Configuring the Device Server Chapter 44IntroductionThis chapter provides general information about co

Configuring the Device Server34 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Device Server ServicesIn order to be as flexible and accessible as the D

Machine To Machine ConnectionsConfiguring the Device Server 35Serial ConnectionYou also need to know the serial interface specifications as follows:z

Users Connecting to Serial Devices36 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Users Connecting to Serial DevicesFor a user to connect to the seri

Setting Up LinesConfiguring the Device Server 37Connecting Through the Device ServerWhen a user connects through the Device Server, that user is auth

Setting Up Lines38 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Virtual ModemsVmodem is a feature of the Device Server that provides “modem like” com

Setting Up UsersConfiguring the Device Server 39z UDP Entry 3All hosts that have an IP Address that falls within the range of 172.16.1.75 to 172.16.1

4 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Typical Applications Summary ...19Managing the Device Se

Configuring Network Options40 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0SessionsSessions are defined for users who are coming in through a serial

Configuring TimeConfiguring the Device Server 41SyslogThe system log is sent to the specified host. You can configure a primary and secondary host fo

Language support42 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.05. To set an individual user to the new language, go to the Users menu and, in the La

Downloading Terminal DefinitionsConfiguring the Device Server 43Downloading Terminal DefinitionsAll terminal types can be used on the Device Server.

TFTP Configuration44 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0For example:term=AT386 | at386| 386AT |386at |at/386 consoleacsc=jYk?lZm@qDtCu4x3bo

Resetting Configuration ParametersConfiguring the Device Server 45Resetting Configuration ParametersYou can reset the Device Server to its factory se

DHCP/BOOTP46 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0z CUSTOM_LANG—The full path, pre-fixed by a hostname/IP address (IPv4 or IPv6), and file na

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 47Using the DeviceManager Chapter 55IntroductionThis chapter provides information about configuring/mana

Starting a New Session48 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Manage Device Server TabYou can connect to Device Servers or assign a temporary

49Starting a New SessionAdding/Deleting Static Device ServersTo permanently add or delete a Device Server to/from the Device Server List, select the

5Chapter 3 Configuration Methods ...29Introduction .

Connecting to a Device Server50 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Connecting to a Device ServerTo connect to a Device Server, double-click

51Configuring the ServerWorking With a Local Configuration FileYou can also connect to a Device Server and open a saved configuration file by selecti

Configuring the Server52 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0ServicesServices are either daemon or client processes that run on the Device S

53Configuring the ServerConfiguring Trueport BaudThe Trueport Baud configuration window allows you to map the baud rate coming out of the serial host

Configuring Lines54 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Configuring LinesWhen you configure the Device Server Line, you are specifying how t

55Configuring LinesMonitor DCDSpecifies whether the RS-232 signal DCD (Data Carrier Detect) should be monitored. This is used with modems or any othe

Configuring Lines56 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0BreakSpecifies how a break is interpreted:z None—The Device Server ignores the break

57Configuring LinesLine ServicesLine Services determine how line is defined. As a rule, when you are accessing a serial device through the Device Ser

Configuring Lines58 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Telnet SettingsWhen the Line Service is set to Direct or Silent Telnet, data is sent

59Configuring LinesBIDIR SettingsWhen the Line Service is set to BIDIR, a bidirectional connection is created, with data flowing in both directions i

6 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Setting Up Lines ...37Direct/Sil

Configuring Lines60 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0VModem SettingsWhen the Line Service is set to VModem, the Device Server acts as a v

61Configuring UsersConfiguring ModemsYou need to configure a modem if there is a modem connected to the Device Server.Configure the following paramet

Configuring Users62 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0LevelThe access that a user is allowed:z Admin—The admin level user has total access

63Configuring UsersConfiguring Line AccessLine Access defines the read/write privileges that a user has while accessing a line.Configure the followin

Configuring Users64 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Configuring SessionsYou can configure user Sessions to limit the access the user has

65Configuring the NetworkConfiguring the NetworkThe network configuration parameters define the network that the Device Server will be operating with

Configuring the Network66 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Configuring SNMPIf you are using the Device Server SNMP MIB-based configuratio

67Configuring the NetworkConfiguring TFTPThese parameters configure the TFTP settings for the Device Server’s connections to hosts (as opposed to the

Configuring the Network68 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Configuring SyslogYou can configure where the system log messages are going to

69Configuring Administration TasksConfiguring Administration TasksYou can specify new configuration and firmware files that will go into effect the n

7Chapter 5 Using the DeviceManager ...47Introduction ...

Statistics70 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0StatisticsAfter you are connected to a Device Server, you can view statistics about the Dev

71Tools2. Enter the following information for each Device Server that you want to configure with the same configuration file:IP AddressServer NamePas

Tools72 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Setting the Device Server’s Date and TimeTo set the Device Server’s system clock, select Tools,

73ToolsDownloading a Language FileYou can download one custom language file that can be specified in the User configuration window. See Language supp

Tools74 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0 75Command Line Interface Chapter 66IntroductionThis chapter provides the command line interface (CLI) op

CLI Conventions76 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Command ShortcutsWhen you type a command, you can specify the shortest unique version

Command Line Interface 77Server CommandsServer CommandsThis section defines all the CLI commands associated with configuring the Device Server’s serv

Server Commands78 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Set Service prompt-with-nameDisplays the Server Name field value instead of default pr

Command Line Interface 79Server CommandsShow ServerDescription Shows the parameters set for the server.User Level AdminSyntaxHardware CommandsSet Eth

8 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Configuring the Network...65Configuring Hosts

User Commands80 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Trueport Baud CommandsSet Trueport Remap-BaudDescription Sets the Trueport baud remappin

Command Line Interface 81User CommandsLogoutDescription Logs the user out from the Device Server.User Level Restricted, Normal, AdminSyntaxPingDescri

User Commands82 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Set UserDescription Sets the current user’s settings.User Level Normal, AdminSyntaxOptio

Command Line Interface 83User CommandsShow Line UsersDescription Shows the users who are on the line.User Level AdminSyntaxSyslog ConsoleDescription

User Commands84 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0TelnetDescription Starts a telnet session to the specified host/IP address.User Level No

Command Line Interface 85User CommandsVersionDescription Displays firmware version and build.User Level Normal, AdminSyntaxConfiguring UsersAdd UserD

User Commands86 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0idle-timerThe amount of time, in seconds, that the idle timer will run. Use this timer t

Command Line Interface 87User CommandsSet User serviceThe type of service that the user will use.sess-timerThe amount of time, in seconds, that the

User Commands88 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0idle-timerThe amount of time, in seconds, that the idle timer will run. Use this timer t

Command Line Interface 89User CommandsSet User SessionDescription Configures a user’s session settings. See Set User Session on page 82 for the optio

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Line Commands90 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Line CommandsLine CommandsSet Line Description Configures line parameters.User Level

Command Line Interface 91Line Commandsrev-sess-securityEnables/disables login/password authentication, locally or externally, on reverse Telnet conne

Line Commands92 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0keepaliveEnables a per-connection TCP keepalive feature; after approximately 3 minutes o

Command Line Interface 93Line CommandsSet Line InterfaceDescription Configures line interface (hardware) parameters.User Level AdminSyntaxOptions eia

Line Commands94 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Set Line Service Description Sets the service for the line. For services that need furth

Command Line Interface 95Line CommandsSet TermtypeDescription Sets the terminal type for the current terminal session. term1, term2, and term3 refer

Line Commands96 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Set UDPlocal-echoToggles between local echo of entered characters and suppressing local

Command Line Interface 97Line CommandsSet VmodemDescription Configures the vmodem settings for the serial line.User Level AdminSyntaxOptions failure-

Line Commands98 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 1.0Show VmodemDescription Show the vmodem settings for the line.User Level Normal, AdminSyn

Command Line Interface 99Network CommandsNetwork CommandsSNMP CommandsThe Device Server supports SNMP traps restart and SNMP community authentication