Page 2 - XPress DR+ User Guide; Copyright & Trademark; Lantronix Corporate Headquarters; Disclaimer & Revisions; with this guide, may cause harmful; Date Rev. Comments
XPress DR+ User Guide 2 Copyright & Trademark © 2006, Lantronix. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. Printed in the United States of America. Ethernet is a trademark of...
Page 3 - Contents; Chapter 1: Using This Guide
XPress DR+ User Guide 3 Contents Chapter 1: Using This Guide 10 Purpose and Audience_______________________________________________ 10 Summary of Chapters _______________________________________________ 10 Additional Documentation ____________________________________________ 11 Chapter 2: Introducti...
Page 4 - Chapter 5: Using DeviceInstaller
Contents XPress DR+ User Guide 4 Ad Hoc Network ________________________________________________________ 29 Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure ___________________________________________ 29 Ad Hoc XPress DR+W Connection _________________________________________ 30 Physically Connecting the XPress DR+...
Page 5 - Chapter 7: Configuration Using Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode)
Contents XPress DR+ User Guide 5 Server Configuration ________________________________________________ 48 Host List Configuration_______________________________________________ 50 Channel Configuration _______________________________________________ 51 Serial Settings _______________________________...
Page 6 - Chapter 10: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings
Contents XPress DR+ User Guide 6 Remote Port _______________________________________________________ 79 DisConnMode _____________________________________________________ 79 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)__________________________________________ 80 Pack Control ________________________________________...
Page 8 - Appendix F: Warranty; Figures
Contents XPress DR+ User Guide 8 Australia & New Zealand – Wireless Notice__________________________________ 114 Appendix F: Warranty 115 Index 116 Figures Figure 2-1. XPress DR+ (Front) .......................................................................... 13 Figure 2-2. Example of Serial T...
Page 9 - Tables
Contents XPress DR+ User Guide 9 Tables Table 3-1. RJ45 Serial Connector Pinouts .......................................................... 21 Table 3-2. Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS422 (4-Wire) ............................. 21 Table 3-3. Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS485 (2-Wire) .........
Page 10 - Purpose and Audience; The remaining chapters in this guide include:; Chapter
XPress DR+ User Guide 10 Chapter 1: Using This Guide Purpose and Audience This manual describes the Lantronix XPress DR+ and XPress DR+W device servers. These device servers are members of the XPress family that work with Industrial Automation Protocols. The XPress DR+ W has wireless as well as wire...
Page 11 - Additional Documentation
Chapter 1: Using This Guide XPress DR+ User Guide 11 Chapter 13: Troubleshooting and Technical Support Describes common problems and error messages and how to contact Lantronix Technical Support. Appendix A: Technical Specifications Lists technical information about the unit. Appendix C: Alternative...
Page 12 - Product Description; Types of supported devices:
XPress DR+ User Guide 12 Chapter 2: Introduction This chapter provides basic information about the wired and wireless versions of the XPress DR+. The wireless version has two modes of operation: wireless and wired. In wired mode, the wireless functionality is not used, and the unit behaves identical...
Page 14 - Industrial Automation Protocols
Chapter 2: Introduction XPress DR+ User Guide 14 Industrial Automation Protocols The XPress DR+, adapted to multiple factory environments, can unite any mixture of equipment from industrial automation vendors into a single reliable pipeline. This new and open infrastructure opens the way for data to...
Page 15 - XPress DR+ Application Examples; For XPress DR+W application examples, see
Chapter 2: Introduction XPress DR+ User Guide 15 Loading industrial protocols such as Modbus Bridge to an XPress DR+ changes the configuration dialogs. See the user guides on individual protocols for protocol-specific settings and configuration dialogs. Protocol manuals are on the software CD. Note:...
Page 16 - Addresses and Port Numbers; Hardware Address
Chapter 2: Introduction XPress DR+ User Guide 16 Figure 2-3. Example of Cascading Multiple XPress DR+ Units Note: For examples of wireless applications, see Chapter 4: XPress DR+W. Addresses and Port Numbers Hardware Address The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address or MAC add...
Page 17 - Configuration Methods; DeviceInstaller; Web Manager; Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager; Serial and Telnet Ports:; There are two approaches to accessing Setup Mode: making a
Chapter 2: Introduction XPress DR+ User Guide 17 You can associate the unit's serial channel (port) with a specific TCP/UDP port number. Port number 9999 is reserved for access to the unit's Setup (configuration) Mode. Configuration Methods After installation, the XPress DR+ requires configuration f...
Page 18 - Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware; What Must the User Provide?; Physically Connecting the XPress DR+; Lantronix Cables and Adapters
XPress DR+ User Guide 18 Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware What's in the Box? Verify and inspect the contents of the package using the enclosed packing slip or the list below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. XPress DR+ o r XPress DR+W Resource CD...
Page 19 - XPress DR+ Front Panel; For a description of the XPress DR+W front panel, see
Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware XPress DR+ User Guide 19 Figure 3-1. Typical Configuration 1. Connect a serial device to your XPress DR+. (See Serial Interface on page 20 for cable and connector specifications.) 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. (See Ethernet Interface on page ...
Page 20 - Serial Interface; Serial Port 2 supports
Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware XPress DR+ User Guide 20 Figure 3-2. Front of XPress DR+ Serial Interface The XPress DR+ supports RS-232 via RJ45 connectors. It also supports RS-422/485 via screw terminals (Serial Port 2 only). Note: Serial Port 2 supports RS232, RS422, and RS485, but only one ...
Page 21 - Screw Terminal Serial Connectors
Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware XPress DR+ User Guide 21 Table 3-1. RJ45 Serial Connector Pinouts Pin Direction Name Function 1 Output from DR+ RTS Ready To Send 2 Output from DR+ DTR Data Terminal Ready 3 Output from DR+ TXD Transmitted Data 4 Ground GND Signal Ground 5 Ground GND Signal Groun...
Page 22 - Female
Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware XPress DR+ User Guide 22 Note: Termination resistors (R = 120 Ohm) are used to match impedance of a node to the impedance of the transmission (TX) line. Termination resistors should be placed only at the extreme ends of the data line, and no more than two termina...
Page 23 - Ethernet Interface
Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware XPress DR+ User Guide 23 Ethernet Interface The XPress DR+ includes a two-port unmanaged Ethernet switch with a future option to migrate to a managed solution. The internal IEEE 802.3-compliant Ethernet switch is non-blocking, using a 1K MAC address lookup table ...
Page 24 - Multi-Drop Ethernet Connections; Power Requirements; In addition to the wide power input range, the XPress DR+ provides:; Reset Switch
Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware XPress DR+ User Guide 24 Multi-Drop Ethernet Connections Although there are two Ethernet ports, the XPress DR+ only has one MAC address and IP address. Either port can be used as the primary connection with the other used to inter-connect other Ethernet devices o...
Page 25 - LEDs
Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware XPress DR+ User Guide 25 Figure 3-8. Reset Switch Caution: Even though a chassis ground is not required for operation, it is mandatory for protection against transient voltages and ESD. A chassis ground must be connected to earth. LEDs Note: For a description of ...
Page 26 - LED; Dimensions; The following drawing shows the dimensions of the XPress DR+
Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware XPress DR+ User Guide 26 Table 3-6. XPress DR+ LED Functions LED Status Meaning Off No data being transmitted from XPress DR+ Serial port - TXD LED (Yellow) Blinking Data being transmitted from XPress DR+ Off No data being received by XPress DR+ Serial port - RXD...
Page 27 - Wall Mount Bracket; Bar code
Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware XPress DR+ User Guide 27 Wall Mount Bracket Included with the XPress DR+ is an accessory DIN-rail wall mount bracket that makes it very easy to mount the unit in locations where a DIN-rail is not available. Figure 3-11. Wall Mount Bracket Product Information Labe...
Page 28 - Application Examples; Serial Tunneling – Network; MARCOM IS FIXING
XPress DR+ User Guide 28 Chapter 4: XPress DR+W The wireless version of the XPress DR+ (XPress DR+W) provides serial-to-wireless network connectivity as an alternative to wired Ethernet connectivity. The wireless unit uses IP protocol (TCP for connection-oriented stream applications and UDP for data...
Page 29 - Ad Hoc Network
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 29 connected to it. The combination of the XPress DR+W, a PC, and Lantronix’s Com Port Redirector software allows the PC to communicate directly to the wireless unit’s serial devices, providing wireless serial tunneling. Com Port Redirector is available o...
Page 30 - Ad Hoc XPress DR+W Connection; Physically Connecting the XPress DR+W; Screw the antenna into the receptacle at the top of the XPress DR+.
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 30 In the example above, the XPress DR+W communicates with another device server via the AP. The UDS device server, in this example, is connected via an Ethernet connection to the AP. In this way, the XPress DR+W and the device server communicate directly...
Page 31 - Front Panel Description
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 31 Figure 4-5. Typical XPress DR+W Configuration Front Panel Description The following figure illustrates the screw block connector pinouts and other components of the XPress DR+W. Figure 4-6. XPress DR+W Front Panel Layout
Page 32 - Required Information for Initial Configuration; IP Address
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 32 LEDs Table 4-1. XPress DR+W LED Functions LED Status Meaning Off No data being transmitted from XPress DR+ Serial port - TXD LED (Yellow) Blinking Data being transmitted from XPress DR+ Off No data being received by XPress DR+ Serial port - RXD LED (Gr...
Page 33 - WLAN Settings; Installing the XPress DR+W for Initial Configuration; the; Enter; within 5 seconds to display the; Change Setup; Current values display in parentheses.
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 33 IP Address: _______ _______ _______ _______ Subnet Mask: _______ _______ _______ _______ Gateway: _______ _______ _______ _______ WLAN Settings Before the XPress DR+W can communicate on an 802.11b/g wireless network, the WLAN settings must match the wi...
Page 34 - The; fields display the current; between each section. The current value displays in parentheses.; Options; Set Gateway IP Address; and enter the address.
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 34 Network Mode (XPress DR+W only) The first prompt requires you to set the unit for wired or wireless use. Wireless is the default, so just press Enter at the prompt. Figure 4-7. Network Mode The IP Address , Set Gateway IP Address , and Netmask fields d...
Page 35 - Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part; Network Class; Change Telnet Configuration Password; Change the DHCP name if the network is DHCP-enabled.
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 35 Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host part. Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) (0) _ Note: Class A: 24 bits; Class B: 16 bits; Class C: 8 bits ...
Page 36 - Topology; Security
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 36 Leaving the zone blank causes the utility to report the current setting only. Following are valid zone abbreviations. These settings are consistent with IEEE802.11b/g zones: US=United States CA=Canada FR=France SP=Spain JP=Japan OT=Others, such as Euro...
Page 37 - WEP; Key Type
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 37 Point to many wireless devices at once is called multicast and uses the group encryption method. To receive broadcast and multicast messages, the group encryption for all wireless devices communicating with the same access point must be equal. If any o...
Page 38 - WPA; Display current key
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 38 Key Type Encryption Key Passphrase input is not the same as ASCII input. The passphrase input is safer because it has up to 63 characters. ASCII input has a maximum of 5 (WEP64) or 13 (WEP128) characters and limits the number of key combinations. TX Ke...
Page 39 - Enter key; Encryption; Fixed or Automatic Data Rate
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 39 Enter key prompts for the new passphrase or hexadecimal key. Key Type Encryption Key Hex Enter the Encryption Key as a hexadecimal value according the following guidelines: Valid Hex alphanumeric characters are 0-9 and A-F. 64 bit hex = 5 bytes rep...
Page 40 - Transmission Data Rate; TX Data rate; The unit’s maximum data rate cannot be selected when; Next Steps
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W XPress DR+ User Guide 40 Transmission Data Rate If the above TX Data rate is set to fixed , the selected data rate is the XPress DR+W’s fixed transmission rate. If the above TX Data rate is set to auto , the selected data rate is the XPress DR+W’s maximum data rate. Lower data...
Page 41 - Installing DeviceInstaller
XPress DR+ User Guide 41 Chapter 5: Using DeviceInstaller This chapter covers the steps for getting the XPress DR+ device server online and viewing its current configuration. Note: For the latest firmware, release notes, and user documentation, go to the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com). Insta...
Page 42 - Accessing the XPress DR+ Using DeviceInstaller
Chapter 5: Using DeviceInstaller XPress DR+ User Guide 42 Note: If the unit already has an IP address (e.g., DHCP has assigned an IP address), click the Search icon and select the unit from the list of Lantronix device servers on the local network. 2. Click the Assign IP icon . 3. If prompted, enter...
Page 43 - Setting; full version
Chapter 5: Using DeviceInstaller XPress DR+ User Guide 43 Table 5-1. Viewing Current Settings Setting Description Name Configurable field. A name that identifies the XPress DR+. Double-click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to complete. This name is not visible on other PCs or laptops u...
Page 45 - Chapter 7: Configuration Using; Accessing XPress DR+ Using DeviceInstaller; Make note of the hardware (MAC) address. You will need it to locate the
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 45 Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager You must configure the unit so that it can communicate on a network with your serial device. For example, you must set the way the unit will respond to serial and network traffic, how it wi...
Page 46 - Network Configuration
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 46 6. In the right pane, click the Web Configuration tab. 7. To view the unit's Web Manager in the current DeviceInstaller window, click the Go button. OR To open the Web Manager in a web browser, click the External Browser button. The...
Page 47 - Automatic IP Address Configuration; From the
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 47 Figure 6-2. Network Settings Automatic IP Address Configuration An IP address can be assigned automatically. You then enter related network settings. To assign an IP address automatically: 1. On the main menu, click Network . 2. (Wi...
Page 48 - Static IP Address Configuration; Server Configuration; The unit’s server values display when you select
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 48 Note: Disabling BOOTP, DHCP, and AutoIP (all three checkboxes) is not advised as the only available IP assignment method will then be ARP or the serial port. 5. When finished, click the OK button. 6. To save and reboot, click Apply ...
Page 49 - To configure the unit's device server settings:; Configure or modify the following fields:
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 49 Figure 6-3. Server Settings To configure the unit's device server settings: 1. On the main menu, click Server . 2. Configure or modify the following fields: Server Configuration Telnet Password Enter the password required for Telnet...
Page 50 - OK; Host List Configuration; Hostlist; Enter or modify the following fields:
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 50 0x77FE Server Port N/A MTU Size The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest physical packet size a network can transmit for TCP and UDP. Enter between 512 and 1400 bytes. The default setting is 1400 bytes. 3. When you are fin...
Page 51 - Retry Settings; Host Information; Channel Configuration; Serial Settings; To configure the channel’s serial settings; (below Channel 1) to display the Serial
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 51 Retry Settings Retry Counter Enter the value for the number of times the XPress DR+ should attempt to retry connecting to the host list. The default setting is 3 . Retry Timeout Enter the duration (in seconds) the XPress DR+ should ...
Page 52 - Channel 1
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 52 Figure 6-5. Channel Serial Settings 2. In the available fields, enter the following information: Channel 1 Disable Serial Port When selected, disables communication through the serial port. The serial port is enabled by default. Por...
Page 53 - Pack Control
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 53 Pack Control Enable Packing Select to enable packing on the XPress DR+. Disabled by default. Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent to the network. The standard algorithm is optimized for app...
Page 54 - Connection Settings - TCP; To configure a channel’s TCP settings; The Connection Settings window for the
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 54 Connection Settings - TCP To configure a channel’s TCP settings : 1. On the main menu, click Connection. The Connection Settings window for the channel displays. Figure 6-6. TCP Connection Settings
Page 55 - Connect Protocol
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 55 2. In the available fields, enter or modify the following information: Connect Protocol Protocol From the drop-down menu, select TCP. Connect Mode: Passive Connection Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming connections. The de...
Page 56 - Common Options; Connection Settings - UDP; To configure a channel’s UDP settings:; . The Connection Settings window for the
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 56 Common Options Telnet Mode This field is available for configuration only when Active Connect is set to None . Select Enable to permit Telnet communication to the XPress DR+. Terminal Name This field is available for configuration o...
Page 57 - Datagram Mode
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 57 Figure 6-7. UDP Connection Settings Connect Protocol Protocol Select UDP from the drop-down menu. Datagram Mode Datagram Type Configures the remote IP or network broadcast address and the remote port. Enter 01 for directed or broadc...
Page 58 - Endpoint Configuration; The XPress DR+W WLAN Settings menu permits the following actions:
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 58 Endpoint Configuration Local Port Enter the local port number. Remote Port Enter the port number of the remote device. Remote Host Enter the IP address of the remote device. Device Address Table The table is enabled when Datagram Ty...
Page 59 - To configure the XPress DR+W’s WLAN settings:; from the main menu to open the WLAN Settings window.
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 59 To configure the XPress DR+W’s WLAN settings: 1. Select WLAN from the main menu to open the WLAN Settings window. Figure 6-8. WLAN Settings – Ad Hoc Network Type
Page 60 - Wireless Network Configuration
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 60 Figure 6-9. WLAN Settings – Infrastructure Network Type 2. Enter or modify the following fields: Wireless Network Configuration Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the wireless network (SSID). The XPress DR+W connects to this wire...
Page 61 - Wireless Network Security; WEP Options
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 61 Wireless Network Security Security As a security measure, enable WEP , WPA , or WPA2/802.11i on the XPress DR+W. WPA and WPA2/802/11i are not available when Ad Hoc is the network type. By default, wireless security is disabled. Note...
Page 62 - Advanced Settings; Applying Settings; Apply; Clicking; Applying Factory Defaults; Apply Defaults; button to set the device server back to the default settings; yes; to set factory settings, or click
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager XPress DR+ User Guide 62 WPA2/802.11i Options Authentication Select Pre-Shared Keys from the drop-down list. Encryption Select the encryption type from the pull-down menu. CCMP is the default encryption. Key Type Select the key type ( Hex or Passphrase ). K...
Page 63 - Chapter 7: Configuration Using Telnet or Serial; remotely or locally:; Setup Mode; Configuration; Accessing Setup Mode; Telnet; Connection; the main window list, and click the
XPress DR+ User Guide 63 Chapter 7: Configuration Using Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) As an alternative to using a web browser, as described in the previous chapter, you can use the following procedures remotely or locally: Use a Telnet connection to configure the unit over the network. Use...
Page 64 - Serial Port Connection; key at
Chapter 7: Configuration Using Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) XPress DR+ User Guide 64 To establish a Telnet connection: 1. From the Windows Start menu, click Run and type the following command, where x.x.x.x is the IP address, and 9999 is the unit’s fixed network configuration port number: Wind...
Page 65 - Exiting Setup Mode; Save and exit
Chapter 7: Configuration Using Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) XPress DR+ User Guide 65 At this point, the screen display is the same as when you use a Telnet connection. To continue, go to step 3 in Telnet Connection above. Exiting Setup Mode To exit setup mode: You have two options: To save a...
Page 66 - Chapter 8: Setup Mode: Server Configuration
XPress DR+ User Guide 66 Chapter 8: Setup Mode: Server Configuration This chapter explains how to configure the network settings for the XPress DR+ and XPress DR+W. Server Configuration (Option 0) You can configure the unit’s basic network parameters when you select Server configuration (option 0 )....
Page 68 - DHCP Name; There are three methods for assigning DHCP names to the unit.; Default DHCP Name; : If you do not change the DHCP name, and you are using an; Custom DHCP Name; : You can create your own DHCP name. If you are using an; Change DHCP; . This option allows you to change the DHCP name to an alphanumeric
Chapter 8: Setup Mode: Server Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 68 Change Telnet Configuration Password Setting the Telnet configuration password prevents unauthorized access to Setup Mode through a Telnet connection to port 9999 or through web pages. The password must have 4 characters. Change te...
Page 69 - Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration; Binary to; Baudrate
XPress DR+ User Guide 69 Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration This chapter explains how to configure a serial port. Notes: Current values display in parenthesis. You must enter some values in hexadecimal notation. (See Appendix D: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions ). Channel 1 (Option 1)...
Page 70 - Common I/F Mode Setting
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 70 I/F (Interface) Mode The Interface (I/F) Mode is a bit-coded byte entered in hexadecimal notation. I/F Mode (4C) ? _ The following table displays available I/F Mode options. Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank repr...
Page 71 - Flow; Use the following table to select flow control options:; Flow Control Option; Port Number; The default setting for port 1 is; Port Numbers Reserved for
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 71 Flow Flow control sets the local handshaking method for stopping serial input/output. Flow (0) ? _ Use the following table to select flow control options: Table 9-3. Flow Control Options Flow Control Option Hex No flow control 00 ...
Page 72 - Connect Mode; Enter Connect Mode options in hexadecimal notation.; Connect Mode Option
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 72 Connect Mode Connect Mode defines how the unit makes a connection, and how it reacts to incoming connections over the network. ConnectMode (C0) ? _ Enter Connect Mode options in hexadecimal notation. Note: All bit positions in the...
Page 74 - Command String
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 74 If a partial IP address is presented in a command string, it is interpreted to be the least significant bytes of the IP address and uses the internally stored remote IP address to provide the most significant bytes of the IP addre...
Page 75 - To enable the hostlist:; of current entries already defined in the product.; . If you enter an IP address of; Retrycounter; , enter the number of times the Lantronix unit should try to make a; Retrytimeout; , enter the number of seconds the unit should wait before failing an
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 75 Figure 9-3. Hostlist Option To enable the hostlist: 1. Enter a Connect Mode of 0x20 ( 2 X), where X is any digit. The menu shows you a list of current entries already defined in the product. 2. To delete, modify, or add an entry, ...
Page 76 - CF; Message; Received commands must begin with the two-character sequence; AT; and be terminated
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 76 Normally, there is a modem connected to a local PC and a modem connected to a remote machine. A user must dial from the local PC to the remote machine, accumulating phone charges for each connection. Modem Mode allows you to repla...
Page 77 - Function
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 77 The unit ignores any character sequence received not starting with AT , and only recognizes and processes single AT -style commands. The unit treats compound AT commands as unrecognized commands. If the Full Verbose option is in e...
Page 78 - The unit recognizes these AT commands as single commands such as; Auto Increment Source Port; used with each new connection.; Remote IP Address; This option does not display when Hostlist is enabled from the
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 78 Modem Mode Command Function ATS0=n Enables or disables connections from the network going to the serial port. n=0 disables the ability to make a connection from the network to the serial port. n=1-9 enables the ability to make a c...
Page 79 - Remote Port; DisConnMode; that particular option, which can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.; Disconnect Mode Option
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 79 Remote Port You must set the remote TCP port number for the unit to make outgoing connections. This parameter defines the port number on the target host to which a connection is attempted. Remote Port ( 0) ? _ To connect an ASCII ...
Page 80 - Pack control settings are enabled in Flush Mode. Set this value to; Option
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 80 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) Using this parameter, you can control line handling and network buffers with connection startup and disconnect. FlushMode ( 0) ? _ You can also select between two different packing algorithms. Note: Al...
Page 81 - -Byte Send Character Sequence
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 81 Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Interval: 250ms 1 0 Interval: 5sec 1 1 Trailing Characters None 0 0 One 0 1 Two 1 0 Send Characters 2-Byte Send Character Sequence 1 Send Immediately After Send chars 1 Packing Interval Packing Interval defi...
Page 82 - Send Characters; disables the; Telnet Terminal Type; The syntax is
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 82 Send Characters Enter up to two characters in hexadecimal representation in sendchar. SendChar 1 ( 0) ? _ SendChar 2 ( 0) ? _ If the unit receives a character on the serial line that matches one of these characters, it sends the c...
Page 86 - The XPress DR+W’s maximum data rate cannot be selected when
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 86 Key Type Encryption Key Passphrase input is not the same as ASCII input. The passphrase input is safer because it has up to 63 characters. ASCII input has a maximum of 5 (WEP64) or 13 (WEP128) characters and limits the number of k...
Page 87 - Enable Power Management; This option is not available when the
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration XPress DR+ User Guide 87 Enable Power Management This allows the software to turn off the radio when expecting not to receive or transmit soon. This feature reduces the power consumption by up to 170 mA. Enabling power management increases the response ti...
Page 88 - Only a Network Administrator should change these parameters.; TCP Keepalive time in seconds; ARP Cache timeout; option allows you to define how many; Disable Monitor Mode at bootup; xxx; sequence. This prevents entry using; yyy; key sequences (only
XPress DR+ User Guide 88 Chapter 10: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings Expert Settings (Option 5) Note: You can change these settings using Telnet or serial connections only, not on the Web Manager. Caution: Only a Network Administrator should change these parameters. You must definitely know the conseq...
Page 89 - HTTP Port Number; Disabling both Telnet Setup and
Chapter 10: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings XPress DR+ User Guide 89 HTTP Port Number This option allows the configuration of the web server port number. The valid range is 1-65535. The default HTTP port number is 80 . HTTP Port Number : (80) ? _ MTU Size The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the lar...
Page 90 - Disable SNMP; public; Disable Telnet Setup; Telnet Setup; Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade; Chapter 11: Firmware Upgrades
Chapter 10: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings XPress DR+ User Guide 90 Disable SNMP This setting allows you to disable the SNMP protocol on the unit for security reasons. Disable SNMP (N) ? _ SNMP Community Name The SNMP Community Name is a required field for NMS to read or write to a device. Enter a st...
Page 91 - Disable Web Server; Disable Web Setup; option; Disable ECHO Ports
Chapter 10: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings XPress DR+ User Guide 91 Note: The Y (Yes) option disables many of the GUI tools for configuring the unit, including the embedded Web Manager tool. Disable Web Server This setting defaults to the N (No) option . The Y (Yes) option disables the web server. Di...
Page 92 - Expert Settings
Chapter 10: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings XPress DR+ User Guide 92 Hostlist retry timeout 250 (msec) Start character for serial channel 1 0x0D (CR) All other parameters 0 Expert Settings TCP Keepalive time in s 45 ARP Cache timeout in s 600 Disable Monitor Mode @ bootup No HTTP Port Number (1-65535)...
Page 93 - Obtaining Firmware; typical; ROM File; Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface
XPress DR+ User Guide 93 Chapter 11: Firmware Upgrades Obtaining Firmware You can obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantronix web site ( www.lantronix.com ) or by using anonymous FTP ( ftp.lantronix.com ). Reloading Firmware There are several ways to update ...
Page 94 - Using TFTP: Command Line Interface; rA
Chapter 11: Firmware Upgrades XPress DR+ User Guide 94 Figure 11-1. TFTP Window After the firmware has been loaded and stored, which takes approximately 8 seconds to complete, the unit performs a power reset. Using TFTP: Command Line Interface To download new firmware from a computer: 1. Enter the f...
Page 95 - Device Model; Note
Chapter 11: Firmware Upgrades XPress DR+ User Guide 95 4. For Device Model , be sure the appropriate XPress DR+ device displays. 5. For Firmware File , click the Browse button and go to the location where the firmware file resides. Note : Make sure the XPress DR+ on which you are recovering firmware...
Page 96 - Chapter 12: Monitor Mode; Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port; To enter Monitor Mode locally:; Serial Port; zzz; ) to enter Monitor Mode with network connections.; ) to enter Monitor Mode without network connections.; Entering Monitor Mode Using the Network Port; To enter Monitor Mode using a Telnet connection:; prompt indicates that you have successfully entered; Monitor Mode Commands; All commands must be in capital letters.
XPress DR+ User Guide 96 Chapter 12: Monitor Mode Monitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes. There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally using the serial port or remotely using the network. Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port To enter Monitor Mode locally: 1...
Page 97 - Command; Responses to some of the commands are in Intel Hex format.
Chapter 12: Monitor Mode XPress DR+ User Guide 97 Table 12-1. Monitor Mode Commands Command Command Name Function AT ARP Table Shows the unit’s ARP table entries. G0, G1, ....,Ge, Gf Get configuration from memory page Gets a memory page of configuration information from the device. GC x.x.x.x Get Co...
Page 98 - Response
Chapter 12: Monitor Mode XPress DR+ User Guide 98 Table 7-2. Command Response Codes Response Meaning 0> OK; no error 1> No answer from remote device 2> Cannot reach remote device or no answer 8> Wrong parameter(s) 9> Invalid command
Page 99 - Chapter 13: Troubleshooting and Technical; Problems and Error Messages; For information about diagnostic LEDs, see page 25.; Reason
XPress DR+ User Guide 99 Chapter 13: Troubleshooting and Technical Support This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may...
Page 102 - Technical Support; you have the following options:; Technical Support Europe, Middle East, and Africa; Lantronix model number
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting and Technical Support XPress DR+ User Guide 102 Technical Support If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this chapter, or if you are unable to fix the error, you have the following options: To check our online knowledge base or send a question to Techni...
Page 103 - Appendix A: Technical Specifications; Category
XPress DR+ User Guide 103 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 13-2. XPress DR+ and XPress DR+W Specifications Category Description CPU Lantronix DSTNI-EX 48 MHz clock Internal CPU Memory 256 KB SRAM Flash 2 MB Flash EEPROM 2 KB EEPROM Serial Interface 2 RJ45 RS232 Serial Ports Baud rate selec...
Page 105 - Appendix B: Lantronix Cables and Adapters; Lantronix P/N Description
XPress DR+ User Guide 105 Appendix B: Lantronix Cables and Adapters Lantronix P/N Description Applications 500-103 6’ RJ45-to DB9F Included with XPress DR+ for setup or device connectivity. Connects the RJ45 RS232 serial ports of XPress DR+ to a DB9M DTE interface of a PC or serial device. 200.2062 ...
Page 106 - Appendix C: Alternative Methods of Assigning; DHCP; This DHCP address does; AutoIP; unit does not attach to the network, but waits and retries.
XPress DR+ User Guide 106 Appendix C: Alternative Methods of Assigning an IP Address Earlier chapters describe how to assign a static IP address using DeviceInstaller, Web- Manager, and Setup Mode (through a Telnet or serial connection). This section covers other methods for assigning an IP address ...
Page 107 - BOOTP; To assign a temporary IP address:; For the ARP command to work on Windows 95, the ARP table on
Appendix C: Alternative Methods of Assigning an IP Address XPress DR+ User Guide 107 You can disable AutoIP by setting the unit’s IP address to 0.0.1. 0. This setting enables DHCP but disables AutoIP. BOOTP Similar to DHCP, but for smaller networks. Automatically assigns the IP address for a specifi...
Page 108 - Appendix D: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions; Converting Binary to Hexadecimal; Conversion Table; Decimal Binary Hex; Scientific Calculator
XPress DR+ User Guide 108 Appendix D: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions Many of the unit’s configuration procedures require you to assemble a series of options (represented as bits) into a complete command (represented as a byte). The resulting binary value must be converted to a hexadecimal represe...
Page 110 - Appendix E: Compliance Information; Declaration of Conformity; Manufacturer’s Name & Address; Declares that the following product:; Product Name Model
XPress DR+ User Guide 110 Appendix E: Compliance Information Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and BS 7514) Manufacturer’s Name & Address Lantronix, 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product: Product Name Model XPress DR+ and XPress D...
Page 111 - Radio; Supplementary Information
Appendix E: Compliance Information XPress DR+ User Guide 111 Industrial Environment Emissions: Immunity FCC Part 18 Subpart C ICES-001 Issue 4 July 2004 EN61000-6-4: 2001 and AS/NZS 4251.2: 1999 CISPR11 EN61000-6-2: 2001 and AS/NZS 61000.6.2: 2002 IEC_61000-4-2: 1995 IEC_61000-4-3: 1995 IEC_61000-4-...
Page 112 - XPress DR+W Regulatory Information; USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice; could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.; Canada – Industry Canada Notice
Appendix E: Compliance Information XPress DR+ User Guide 112 XPress DR+W Regulatory Information USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference,...
Page 113 - Exposure of Humans to RF Fields
Appendix E: Compliance Information XPress DR+ User Guide 113 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.” Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB- 003 du Canada. Antenna Notice: This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum ga...
Page 114 - Australia & New Zealand – Wireless Notice; c/o LLK Chartered Accountants
Appendix E: Compliance Information XPress DR+ User Guide 114 Australia & New Zealand – Wireless Notice This product has been found to be compliant with the wireless regulatory requirements for Australia and New Zealand and is designated to have met Compliance Level 2. The compliance mark is desi...
Page 115 - TWO YEARS; after the date of shipment. During this period,
XPress DR+ User Guide 115 Lantronix warrants each Lantronix product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS after the date of shipment. During this period, if a customer is unable to resolve a product problem with Lantronix Technical Support, a Return Material A...
Page 116 - Index; Connectors
XPress DR+ User Guide 116 Index Adapters, 105 Addresses Hardware, 16 IP, 16 Applications, 15 XPress-DR+W, 28 ARP and Telnet, 107 AutoIP, 106 Binary to hexadecimals, 108 BOOTP, 107 Cables, 105 Cascading, 16, 24 Channel settings Setup Mode, 69 Web-Manager, 51 Compliance and testing, 110 Configuration ...
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