Digi TS 2/4 - Manuals

1-2 Setup Overview Setup Overview This section provides an overview of the setup process. Step A: Plan Before beginning setup, consider the following:• How to assign an IP address to the Digi device’s Ethernet interface, which can be accomplished in a number of ways. See "Configuring the IP Addr...

Introduction 1-3 About This Guide Purpose This guide provides the following:• Configuration and administration procedures • Configuration examples Audience This manual is intended for the person responsible for configuring and administering Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4. It assumes that this person has...

1-4 Other Documents in the Library Other Documents in the Library Here is a list of the other documents in the library: Access Resource CD Card This card provides information on the contents of the Access Resource CD. It includes the CD mounting instructions required to access the CD on many Unix sy...

Introduction 1-5 About Configuration Methods Use this section to learn about configuration methods. Configuring the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 from an Attached Terminal With this method, you cable a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software to a Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 port and then use ...

1-6 Configuration Prerequisites Configuration Prerequisites Accessing the Command Line from a Locally-Connected Terminal Use this procedure to access the command line and the configuration from a terminal connected to one of the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4’s serial ports. 1. Connect a terminal or PC ...

Configuring the IP Address 2-1 Chapter 2 Configuring the IP Address In This Chapter This chapter discusses how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4’s IP address and other features associated with its Ethernet interface. It discusses the following topics: • Options for Configuring the IP Address a...

2-2 Options for Configuring the IP Address and Mask Options for Configuring the IP Address and Mask Options The Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address can be configured using the following methods:• With Digi Port Authority-Remote, a Digi utility • By updating the ARP table on a server and then pingi...

Configuring the IP Address 2-3 Configuring the Ethernet Interface with DPA-Remote Use this section to configure an initial IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway using DPA-Remote. This procedure cannot be used to change the IP address, but only to assign the initial IP address. It also cannot ...

2-4 Configuring the IP Address Using Ping-ARP Configuring the IP Address Using Ping-ARP Use this section to configure an IP address by manually updating a server’s ARP table and then pinging the Digi device. Starting Point This procedure assumes the following:• That your Digi device supports this fe...

Configuring the IP Address 2-5 Configuring the Ethernet Interface from the Command Line This section discusses how use the command line to configure an IP address, mask, and default gateway for Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4’s Ethernet interface. Manual Configuration Procedure 1. To configure an IP addr...

Configuring Ports for RealPort 3-1 Chapter 3 Configuring Ports for RealPort In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure Dig One/PortServer TS 2/4 for RealPort connections. It discusses the following topics: • About RealPort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

3-2 About RealPort About RealPort This section provides a brief introduction to RealPort. What is RealPort? RealPort is a feature that allows network-based host systems to use the ports of the Dig One/PortServer TS 2/4 as though they were the host system’s own ports, appearing and behaving as local ...

Configuring Ports for RealPort 3-3 Configuring Ports: Web Interface Use this procedure to configure a port from the web interface. 1. Access the web interface by entering the Dig One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log in to the Dig One/PortServer TS 2/4 as root. The defau...

3-4 Configuring Ports for RealPort: Command Line Configuring Ports for RealPort: Command Line This section describes how to configure RealPort ports from the command line. Procedure Use this procedure to use the command line to configure Dig One/PortServer TS 2/4 for RealPort. This procedure assumes...

Configuring Ports for Printers 4-1 Chapter 4 Configuring Ports for Printers In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure Dig One/PortServer TS 2/4 ports for printer connections. It discusses the following topics: • Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

4-2 Configuration Considerations Configuration Considerations You should be aware of the following considerations if you intend to configure Dig One/PortServer TS 2/4 to handle printers. Using RealPort RealPort, a feature that allows network-based host systems to use the ports of the Dig One/PortSer...

Configuring Ports for Printers 4-3 Tips for telnet and rsh Printing Here are some tips for handling telnet and rsh printing:• If line feed and carriage return problems occur, try supplying a set line command that specifies onlcr=on. This converts carriage returns to carriage return/line feeds. • If ...

Configuring Ports for Printers 4-5 Configuring a Port for Direct-Access Printing Direct access printing allows Telnet users on the LAN to access a port and to issue print commands directly to the printer. This section describes the two ways users can access a printer directly and explains how to con...

Configuring Ports for Modems 5-1 Chapter 5 Configuring Ports for Modems In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 ports for modem connections. It discusses the following topics: • Tips on Configuring A Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

5-2 Tips on Configuring A Modem Tips on Configuring A Modem Here are some tips on configuring modems to work with Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4:• Configure the modem so that DCD goes high when it receives an incoming connection request. • Configure the modem to answer an incoming call only when DTR is ...

Configuring Ports for Modems 5-3 Configuring Ports for Modems: Web Interface Use this procedure to configure a port for a modem from the web interface. 1. Access the web interface by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log in to the Digi One/PortServer TS...

Configuring Ports for Terminals and Computers 6-1 Chapter 6 Configuring Ports for Terminals and Computers In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 ports for terminal and computer connections. It discusses the following topics: • Configuring Ports for Termina...

6-2 Configuring Ports for Terminals: Web Interface Configuring Ports for Terminals: Web Interface Use this procedure to configure a port from the web interface. 1. Access the web interface by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log in to the Digi One/Port...

Configuring Ports for Terminals and Computers 6-3 • bps is the line speed • characters is the character size • parity is the parity scheme to use on this line • num-bits is the number of stop bits to use 3. If your terminal uses hardware flow control, supply a set flow command that specifies the fol...

Configuring Autoconnection 7-1 Chapter 7 Configuring Autoconnection In This Chapter This Chapter discusses how to configure the autoconnection feature. It covers the following topics: • About Autoconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 •...

7-2 About Autoconnection About Autoconnection The autoconnection feature allows you to configure a user to access the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 and then be automatically connected to a host on the LAN. You can implement autoconnection in the following ways:• By port. In this case, all port users ar...

Configuring Autoconnection 7-3 Configuring a User for Autoconnection: Web Interface 1. Access the web interface by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log in to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 as root. The default password is dbps. 3. Select Configure and ...

8-2 Configuring PPP Connections: Web Interface Configuring PPP Connections: Web Interface Use this procedure to configure PPP connections from the web interface. 1. Access the web interface by placing the IP address of the Digi device in the URL window of a browser. 2. Log in as the root user. The d...

Configuring PPP 8-3 Configuring Inbound PPP Connections: Command Line Use this section to configure simple inbound PPP connections from the command line. For information on fine-tuning PPP connections, see the set user command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference. Note: CHAP authenticatio...

8-4 Configuring Inbound PPP Connections: Command Line 7. To configure an IP address for the local end of the PPP connection, enter the following com- mand: set user name=name localipaddr=ip-address where name is the user’s name and ip-address is the IP address to assign to the local end of the PPP c...

Configuring PPP 8-5 Configuring Outbound PPP Connections: Command Line This section describes how to configure outbound PPP connections. Use it to configure outbound only connections or to configure the outbound portion of bidirectional connections. Note: CHAP authentication works between two Digi d...

9-2 Introduction to Routing Introduction to Routing This section provides some introductory information on routing. What is Routing Routing is the method, employed by IP software, of choosing a path over which to send packets between systems on different physical networks. When Digi One/PortServer T...

Configuring IP Routing 9-3 About RIP Routing Updates Introduction RIP defines a method for propagating routing information among routers. It provides IP software with the information needed to make intelligent routing decisions. The information, passed in RIP updates packets from router-to-router, c...

9-4 About RIP Routing Updates regarded R2 as an alternate path to Net 1. The second is called “poison reverse,” which stipulates that routes are advertised as unreachable on the interface on which the route is learned. Had poison reverse been used in the preceding example, R2 would have advertised N...

Configuring IP Routing 9-5 Configuring Static Routes This section describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 for static routes. Related Information See the set route command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference. Procedure To configure a static route over a PPP link, enter the f...

9-6 Configuring Dynamic Routes Using RIP Configuring Dynamic Routes Using RIP This section describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 for dynamic routing. Related Information See the set forwarding command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference. Starting Point This procedure assu...

Configuring IP Routing 9-7 Configuring Proxy ARP This section describes how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 for Proxy ARP. Related Information See the set forwarding command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference. Starting Point This procedure assumes that you have signed on as root...

Configuring Console Management 10-1 Chapter 10 Configuring Console Management In This Chapter • About Console Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 • Configuring Console Management: Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 • C...

10-2 About Console Management About Console Management Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 can be configured to remotely manage network devices, such as routers, switches, and servers, which usually provide EIA-232 serial ports for management. Using the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 and TCP/IP utilities like re...

Configuring Console Management 10-3 where • name is the name of a user • host is either an IP address or DNS name of a host running TFTP • key is the name of a file that contains the DSA public key. If your host’s implementation requires a complete path to the file, specify the path here as well. Ex...

Configuring Modbus 11-1 Chapter 11 Configuring Modbus In This Chapter • About Modbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2 • Configuring Modbus Using the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3 • Configurin...

11-2 About Modbus About Modbus What Is Modbus Modbus is a protocol that defines a method for devices in an industrial automation environment to communicate. It allows a single controlling unit, called a protocol master, to manage one or more units, called protocol slaves. The protocol specifies that...

Configuring Modbus 11-3 Configuring Modbus Using the Web Interface 1. Access the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 from a web browser by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in the URL window. 2. Sign on to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4. 3. Choose Modbus from the menu. 4. Fill in fields as r...

11-4 Configuring Modbus from the Command Line Configuring Modbus from the Command Line Use this procedure to configure a Digi device for Modbus. Starting Point This procedure assumes that you have logged on to the Digi device as root. Procedure 1. To ensure that the line speed for the port is config...

11-6 Examples Examples Configuring Network-Connected Masters Introduction Here are a few points regarding this configuration:• All timers for both masters and slaves are using defaults. • The range field on the set modbus master command is an index number that Digi One IA identi-fies these masters. ...

Configuring Security Features 12-1 Chapter 12 Configuring Security Features In This Chapter This chapter describes Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 security features and discusses how to configure them. It presents the following topics: • Controlling Access to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Configuration ...

12-2 Controlling Access to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Con- Controlling Access to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Configuration Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 restricts access to the configuration by defining the following types of users:• The root user, who has unlimited access to Digi One/PortServer...

Configuring Security Features 12-3 Controlling Access to Outbound Ports This section describes methods for controlling access to outbound serial ports. An outbound port is one defined on the dev field of the set ports command for one of the following device types:• prn (used to define printer connec...

12-4 Issuing User Passwords Issuing User Passwords This section discusses how to issue user passwords. Related Information See the newpass and set user commands in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference. Starting Point This procedure assumes that you have signed on as root and already configur...

Configuring Security Features 12-5 Configuring SSH Version 2 for Secure Communication This section discusses how to configure a user to use SSH version 2 encryption. This feature is only available for the following devices. Password Protection To configure simple password authentication for an SSH u...

Configuring DNS 13-1 Chapter 13 Configuring DNS In This Chapter This chapter discusses how to configure Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 to use DNS. Topics discussed include the following: • About the Domain Name System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2 • Configurat...

13-2 About the Domain Name System About the Domain Name System This section discusses key concepts of the domain name system. Purpose of DNS The domain name system maps domain names to information associated with these names, such as IP addresses. DNS Components DNS components include:• A distribute...

Configuring DNS 13-3 Configuration Procedures Procedure for Using a Name Server To configure a DNS server, enter the following command: set config domain=domain myname=name dns=ip-address where• domain is the domain in which the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 will reside • name is a DNS name for Digi On...

Configuring SNMP 14-1 Chapter 14 Configuring SNMP In This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 SNMP agent. It discusses the following topics: • About SNMP and the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 • Configuration Procedure...

14-2 About SNMP and the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Agent About SNMP and the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Agent This section introduces SNMP and network management in TCP/IP networks, and it describes the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 agent. It discusses the following:• Network management components • The...

Configuring SNMP 14-3 Configuration Procedure: Web Interface 1. Access the web interface by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log in to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 as root. The default password is dbps, which should be changed. See the newpass comman...

Configuring Users 15-1 Chapter 15 Configuring Users In This Chapter This chapter discusses how to configure users. It covers the following topics: • About Configuring Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2 • Common User Features . . . . . . . . ....

15-2 About Configuring Users About Configuring Users Although it is not required, the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 is often configured to accommodate the requirements of particular users. Typical configurable user attributes include the following:• Whether the user is required to supply a password • A...

Configuring Users 15-3 Configuring a User: Web Interface Use this section to configure users with from the web interface. 1. Access the web interface by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log in to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 as root. The default pass...

15-4 Configuring a User: Command Line Examples Configuring a User: Command Line Examples This section consists of a set of examples that tell you how to use the set user command to configure various user attributes. Configuring a User for a Password In this example, the set user command configures a...

Managing the OS and Configuration 16-1 Chapter 16 Managing the OS and Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides information on updating the operating system (OS) and managing the configuration. Topics include the following: • Upgrading the OS (Firmware): Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . ....

16-2 Upgrading the OS (Firmware): Web Interface Upgrading the OS (Firmware): Web Interface Use this section to upgrade the firmware using the web interface. 1. Access the web interface by entering the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log in to the Digi One/PortServ...

Managing the OS and Configuration 16-3 Upgrading the OS (Firmware): Command Line This section describes how to upgrade the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 operating system (OS). The OS is stored in flash ROM and can be upgraded without changing the ROM or other hardware. Related Information See the boot ...

16-4 Configuring Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 from a Remote Configuring Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 from a Remote Host This section discusses remote configuration, that is, configuring Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 from a remote host and then downloading the configuration file to Digi One/PortServer TS 2/...

Managing the OS and Configuration 16-5 Copying a Configuration File from a Host to Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 This section describes how to copy the configuration file from a host to Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 after the file has been edited on the host. Related Information See the cpconf command in ...

16-6 Resetting the Configuration to Defaults Resetting the Configuration to Defaults Use this section to learn how to use the revert command to reset the all or some of the configuration factory or to the latest configuration stored in NVRAM. Note: You can also use the range field on this command to...

Configuration Examples 17-1 Chapter 17 Configuration Examples This chapter provides several simple, but complete, configuration examples. If you find that the examples implement exactly the features needed for your network, simply copy them, making appropriate substitutions for site-specific informa...

17-2 Terminal Server Configuration Without RealPort Terminal Server Configuration Without RealPort In this configuration, Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 functions as a terminal server, providing Telnet and Rlogin access to hosts. This configuration enables the following:• Telnet or Rlogin access to the ...

Configuration Examples 17-3 Terminal Server Configuration Using Autoconnection This example shows a Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 functioning as a terminal server implementing autoconnection. • The terminals are connected to autoconnect ports. Consequently, when a user presses a terminal key, an automa...

17-4 Terminal Server Configuration Using RealPort Terminal Server Configuration Using RealPort In this example, the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 is simply providing ports for the LAN-based host using RealPort. The configuration is exceedingly simple because port attributes are configured on the host i...

Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting 18-1 Chapter 18 Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting In This Chapter • Symptom: Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Does Not Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-2 • Symptom: Cannot Telnet to the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-3 •...

18-4 Symptom: Trouble Accessing a Port Symptom: Trouble Accessing a Port Introduction Use this procedure if you are having trouble accessing a Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 port. The specific problem might be that you cannot logon from a terminal or the printer or modem is not working properly. Assumpt...

Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting 18-5 Key to Interpreting Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 LEDs Here is a key to interpreting Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 LEDs Procedure . Verifying TFTP on a UNIX System Use this procedure to verify that TFTP is working correctly on your UNIX host. Note: This proc...

18-6 Resetting Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Configuration to mkdir /tftpboot • If necessary, use this command to change permissions of the directory to read, write and execute: chmod 777 /tftpboot • Verify that the file /tftpboot/tftp_file_name exists and has read and execute permissions with this com...

Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting 18-7 Verifying the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 IP Address Use this procedure to check the IP address on the Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4. 1. Connect a terminal to a Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 port. 2. If the port is still using the default configuration, confi...

18-8 Verifying the Network Cabling Verifying the Network Cabling Use this procedure to troubleshoot network cabling problems. 1. Check the Ethernet cable. Verify the following: • The Ethernet cable is connected securely at both ends. • The Ethernet cable is pinned correctly. • The quality of the cab...

Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting 18-9 Verifying the RealPort Process Use one of these procedures to verify the RealPort process: AIX: Verifying the RealPort Process Use this topic to verify that the RealPort daemon (process) is running on the AIX system. 1. Type the following: lsdev -Cc nt...

18-10 Verifying the RealPort Process Solaris: Verifying the RealPort Process Use this topic for information on verifying that the RealPort process is running on a Solaris system. 1. Type the following command: ps -ef|grep ncxd 2. If the information that appears is not correct, do the following: a. M...

Digi One/PortServer TS 2/4 Troubleshooting 18-11 Digi Contact Information Digi International11001 Bren Road EastMinnetonka, MN 55343U.S.A Customer Service and Support World Wide Web: http://support.digi.com email [email protected] Telephone (U.S.) 1-800-344-4273 Telephone (other locations (+011) 952-...