Page 3 - C o n t e n t s
Contents 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Setup Overview ..................................................................................... 9 Step A: Plan........................................................................................................ 9Step B: Set Up the Hardware ....................
Page 5 - Chapter 9
Contents 5 Chapter 9 Configuring IP Routing Configuring Static Routes .................................................................... 53 Related Information .......................................................................................... 53Procedure ......................................
Page 6 - Chapter 12 Configuring DNS
6 Contents Chapter 11 Configuring the Digi Device for IA(Industrial Automation) Configuring Modbus ............................................................................ 63 Modbus Configuration Procedure ..................................................................... 63 Configuring the U...
Page 7 - Chapter 16 Configuring Power Over the Serial Ports
Contents 7 Chapter 16 Configuring Power Over the Serial Ports Serial Power Feature ........................................................................... 75Configuring RI Power .......................................................................... 75 RI Power In ...............................
Page 9 - Setup Overview; Step B: Set Up the Hardware; Chapter 3; I n t r o d u c t i o n
Chapter 3 Introduction 9 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 ...
Page 10 - Step F: Configure Other Features as Required; About Entering Commands on the Command Line; Purpose; Other Documents in the Library; Device Server Quick Start Guide
10 Chapter 3 Introduction Step F: Configure Other Features as Required See the following for information on setting up other features: • "Configuring PPP" on page 31 • "Configuring Autoconnection" on page 49 • "Configuring IP Routing" on page 53 • "Configuring Security Fe...
Page 11 - About Configuration Methods; Use this section to learn about configuration methods.
Chapter 3 Introduction 11 Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference This online manual, available on the Software and Documentation CD, provides complete information on commands. RealPort Setup Guides These online manuals provide information on setting up servers for RealPort software. Online Help fo...
Page 12 - Configuration Prerequisites; Accessing the Command Line from a Locally-Connected Terminal
12 Chapter 3 Introduction 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 device server’s serial ports. 1. Connect a terminal or PC to a serial port on...
Page 13 - Configuration Considerations; Install Radio; Place your country sticker on the back of the radio.; — WARNING - If the power is connected when you plug the radio; Using Ethernet; Chapter 4; C o n f i g u r i n g W i r e l e s s
Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless 13 Configuration Considerations The PortServer TS 4 W works ONLY with the radio provided. You can use the wizard to configure your wireless device available on the Software and Documentation CD. You will need an Ethernet cable and a network PC to configure the wireless...
Page 14 - Select the wireless device and assign the IP address.; Select the device and click Configure to launch your browser.; Enter the username; root; and password; dbps
14 Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless 2. Insert CD, the wizard will automatically pop up. Follow wizard either for Microsoft Windows or Unix to configure the device. If you do not want to use the wizard click Cancel and follow the remaining procedure to set up the IP address and configure the device thr...
Page 15 - Click Network from the left navigation bar.
Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless 15 9. Click Network from the left navigation bar. 10. Enter parameters, click Apply to save then click Wireless LAN Settings.
Page 16 - Settings for more settings.
16 Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless 11. Enter the parameters and click Apply to save and Advanced Network Settings for more settings.
Page 17 - Configuration is complete.
Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless 17 12. Enter parameters, click Apply to save. 13. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the device server, disconnect the power, and power the unit up (reboot). Configuration is complete.
Page 19 - Options for Configuring the IP Address and Mask; Starting Point; This procedure assumes the following:; C o n f i g u r i n g t h e I P A d d r e s s
Chapter 5 Configuring the IP Address 19 Options for Configuring the IP Address and Mask The device server IP address can be configured using the following methods: • With Digi Port Authority-Remote, a Digi utility on the Software and Documentation CD. • By updating the ARP table on a server and then...
Page 20 - Procedure; Configuring the IP Address Using ARP-Ping
20 Chapter 5 Configuring the IP Address • That the Digi device has DHCP client turned on. This is the default setting and it will be on unless it was turned off. • That you do not have a DHCP server to serve IP address. If you do, use the DHCP procedure. See "Configuring an IP Address using DHCP...
Page 21 - Configuring the Ethernet Interface from the Command Line; Manual Configuration Procedure; Example to Set Subnet Mask
Chapter 5 Configuring the IP Address 21 4. Ping the Digi device using the IP address just assigned. The following is an example: ping 143.191.2.1 The ping will probably time out before there is a response from the Digi device. 5. Wait a few seconds and then ping the Digi device again. The Digi devic...
Page 22 - Configuring an IP Address using DHCP and RARP; About DHCP and RARP; To use RARP or DHCP follow these steps:
22 Chapter 5 Configuring the IP Address boot action=reset Configuring an IP Address using DHCP and RARP About DHCP and RARP When the device server boots, it transmits a DHCP request and a RARP request. This continues until an address is assigned. Procedure To use RARP or DHCP follow these steps: 1. ...
Page 23 - About RealPort; This section provides a brief introduction to RealPort.; RealPort Advantages; RealPort provides the following advantages:; Configuring the RealPort Software; Chapter 6; S e t t i n g U p R e a l P o r t
Chapter 6 Setting Up RealPort 23 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 device server as though they were the host system’s own ports, appearing and behaving as loca...
Page 25 - Options for Configuring the Serial Ports; Through the web interface; Configuring the Serial Port Settings with the Web Interface; Enter the username root; Click the port number that you want to configure.; C o n f i g u r i n g t h e S e r i a l P o r t s
Chapter 7 Configuring the Serial Ports 25 Options for Configuring the Serial Ports The device server serial ports can be configured using the following methods: • Through the web interface • From the command line using the set config command ("Configuring the Serial Port Settings from the Comman...
Page 26 - connected to your port. Custom will expose all settings.; Click Apply to save the profile. The interface will determine any; additional settings and advise you what tab to click next.; Configuring the Serial Port Settings from the Command Line
26 Chapter 7 Configuring the Serial Ports 5. Click Change Profile and select a profile based on the device you have connected to your port. Custom will expose all settings. 6. Click Apply to save the profile. The interface will determine any additional settings and advise you what tab to click next....
Page 27 - Configuring Inbound PPP Connections; Procedure for Command Line; Chapter 8; C o n f i g u r i n g P P P
Chapter 8 Configuring PPP 27 Configuring Inbound PPP Connections 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 authentication wor...
Page 28 - name is the user’s name; Configuring Inbound PPP Connections: Example; Configuring Outbound PPP Connections: Command Line
28 Chapter 8 Configuring PPP set user name=name ipaddr=ip-address where • name is the user’s name • ip-address is one of the following: (a) A standard IP address in dotted decimal format. (b) 0.0.0.0, which means the remote user will supply the IP address (c) ippool, which means that the user will b...
Page 30 - Sample
30 Chapter 8 Configuring PPP 7. To configure this user for outbound connections, enter the following command: set user name=name outgoing=on device=device where device is either the Digi-supplied device or the outbound device created earlier in this procedure Example: set user name=pppout outgoing=o...
Page 31 - Filters for PPP Connections; Use the following table for additional configurations.
Chapter 8 Configuring PPP 31 Filters for PPP Connections Use the following table for additional configurations. set user Field Description Example pass-packet Causes a packet to be passed or blocked Filter causes incoming packets from an IP address to be accepted and packets from all other IP addres...
Page 33 - To use a Digi device server for modem emulation, do the following:; Common User Scenarios; M o d e m E m u l a t i o n; User Scenario-Diagram A
Chapter 9 Modem Emulation 33 Modem Emulation (Digi One TS and PortServer TS 2/4 MEI only) Modem emulation enables a system administrator to configure a networked Digi device server to act as a modem. The Digi device server emulates modem responses to a serial device and seamlessly sends and receives...
Page 34 - application if the remote side closes the TCP connection.; Modem Emulation Cable Signals; User Scenario-Diagram B
34 Chapter 9 Modem Emulation application if the remote side closes the TCP connection. In Diagram B, two Digi device servers will replace modems on both sides of the connection. The initiation of the connection occurs with either of the Digi device servers. If both ends are Digi device servers, the ...
Page 35 - Originating, Answering, and Disconnecting Calls; Originating Calls
Chapter 9 Modem Emulation 35 Originating, Answering, and Disconnecting Calls In the following table, an application requests a TCP session with the Digi device server. The table displays the responses of the Digi device server and application as they negotiate a TCP connection. In the following tabl...
Page 36 - Disconnecting Calls-Digi Device Server
36 Chapter 9 Modem Emulation server. <P> represents a one second pause. Disconnecting Calls-Digi Device Server The Digi device server sends a NO CARRIER response to the serial port when the network connection is dropped.
Page 37 - Modem Emulation AT Command Set; Function
Chapter 9 Modem Emulation 37 Modem Emulation AT Command Set AT Command Function Result Code ATA Answer command: The Digi Device Server will go off hook and answer a TCP connection request. ATD<IP>:<TCP PORT> This command directs the Digi Device Server to go on-line, dial according to the...
Page 38 - AT
38 Chapter 9 Modem Emulation ATIn Identification command I0 reports product code. Example: Digi Device server I1 reports 255 I2 reports “OK” I3 reports “OK” I4 reports DIGI DS_TS I5 reports “OK” I6 reports “OK” I7 reports “OK” I8 reports “ERROR” I9 reports “ERROR” OK n=0 or 9ERROR Otherwise ATLn Acc...
Page 40 - There is no NVRAM support currently.
40 Chapter 9 Modem Emulation AT&Mn Accepted but ignored. OK n=0, 1, 2ERROR Otherwise AT&Pn Accepted but ignored. OK n=0, 1, 2ERROR Otherwise AT&Qn Accepted but ignored. OK n=0 to 8ERROR Otherwise AT&Rn RTS/CTS Option This selects how the Digi Device Server controls CTS. CTS is modifi...
Page 49 - About Autoconnection; Commands for Configuring Autoconnection by Port or by User; C o n f i g u r i n g A u t o c o n n e c t i o n
Chapter 10 Configuring Autoconnection 49 About Autoconnection The autoconnection feature allows you to configure a user to access the device server and then be automatically connected to a host on the LAN. You can implement autoconnection in the following ways: • By port where all port users are aut...
Page 50 - Configuring TCP Socket Communication
50 Chapter 10 Configuring Autoconnection 7. Check Automatically connect to a ... Be sure to specify the following: • Hostname or IP address that will be the destination • Service • Destination TCP port number, which determines the type of connec-tion for this user (such as 23 for Telnet) 8. Click Ne...
Page 53 - Configuring Static Routes; Related Information; where; Example: Route Using the Ethernet Interface; The WAN name is the name of a PPP user.; C o n f i g u r i n g I P R o u t i n g
Chapter 11 Configuring IP Routing 53 Configuring Static Routes This section describes how to configure device server 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 foll...
Page 54 - Configuring Dynamic Routes Using RIP
54 Chapter 11 Configuring IP Routing • The metric field indicates that packets to this subnet will pass through two routers • The gateway field indicates that all packets using this route are to be forwarded to the device at IP address 191.21.21.2. set route net=199.21.33.44 mask=255.255.255.255 met...
Page 55 - Configuring Proxy ARP; command that specifies the following:; Example
Chapter 11 Configuring IP Routing 55 set forwarding state=active poisonreverse=on splithorizon=on set user name=link1...netrouting=off Configuring Proxy ARP This section describes how to configure device server for Proxy ARP. Related Information See the set forwarding command in the Digi One/PortSer...
Page 57 - Controlling Access to the Configuration; dev; Default Access Restrictions; C o n f i g u r i n g S e c u r i t y F e a t u r e s
Chapter 12 Configuring Security Features 57 Controlling Access to the Configuration Controlling access of device server restricts access to the configuration by defining the following types of users: • The root user, who has unlimited access to device server com-mands. He or she can view any configu...
Page 58 - Procedure for Changing a User’s Access Requirements; where name is a name to identify the user; Controlling Access to Outbound Ports; mout (used to define outbound modem connections; Default Access; The default for outbound ports is unlimited access.; Restricting Access to Outbound Ports; Controlling Access to the Command Line; Autoconnection; You can implement autoconnection in the following ways:
58 Chapter 12 Configuring Security Features Example: set logins range=1-2 login=off passwd=off Procedure for Changing a User’s Access Requirements To configure a user so that he or she does not have to specify a password when accessing an inbound port, supply a set user command that specifies the fo...
Page 60 - Password Protection; where name is a user name; Using a Public Key; Making Reverse SSH Connections to Ports; Example: Reverse SSH Connection to Port 1; Controlling Access to Services; Services that Can Be Turned Off; The following services can be turned off.
60 Chapter 12 Configuring Security Features Password Protection To configure simple password authentication for an SSH user, no SSH-specific configuration is required. Simply configure a user by entering the following commands: set user name=name password=on newpass name=name where name is a user na...
Page 61 - Service Levels
Chapter 12 Configuring Security Features 61 • RealPort • Reverse TCP • Reverse Telnet • Remote login • Remote shell • SNMP • SSH • Telnet Service Levels These are the secure access levels: • Secure, which means that SSH is the only service available to inbound users • High, which means that SSH, HTT...
Page 63 - Configuring Modbus; Modbus Configuration Procedure; Configuring the User-Defined Protocol; C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D i g i D e v i c e f o r I A
Chapter 13 Configuring the Digi Device for IA (Industrial Automation) 63 Configuring Modbus Modbus is a protocol that defines how devices in an industrial automation (IA) environment communicate. It specifies that a controlling unit, called a master, manages one or more units, called slaves. The pro...
Page 64 - Each protocol request is followed by a single response.
64 Chapter 13 Configuring the Digi Device for IA (Industrial Automation) • All message packets are bounded by fixed header and trailer strings. • Each protocol request is followed by a single response. Modbus Configuration Procedure Use the setia command from the See the Digi One/PortServer TS Comma...
Page 65 - About the Domain Name System; Purpose of DNS; C o n f i g u r i n g D N S
Chapter 14 Configuring DNS 65 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 distributed d...
Page 66 - Configuration Procedures; Procedure for Using a Name Server; To configure a DNS server, enter the following command:; Procedure for Using a Host File; Enter the following command; In this example, three IP address-to-name mappings are configured
66 Chapter 14 Configuring DNS amalgamated.com. 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 device server will reside • name is a DNS na...
Page 67 - About SNMP and the Device Server Agent; Network Management Components; C o n f i g u r i n g S N M P
Chapter 15 Configuring SNMP 67 About SNMP and the Device Server Agent This section introduces SNMP and network management in TCP/IP networks and it describes the device server agent. It discusses the following: • Network management components • SNMP agent • SNMP traps • MIB support of the device ser...
Page 68 - Message Support; Configuration Procedure: Web Interface
68 Chapter 15 Configuring SNMP • Read-write for the character-stream devices using SMIv2 MIB (RFC 1658) • Read-write for the RS-232-like hardware devices MIB (RFC 1659) • Read-write for the device server IP Network Control Protocol of the Point-to-Point Protocol MIB (RFC 1473) Message Support The SN...
Page 69 - About Configuring Users; Whether the user is required to supply a password; Configuration Methods; You can configure users in the following ways:; Common User Features; C o n f i g u r i n g U s e r s; Feature
Chapter 16 Configuring Users 69 About Configuring Users Although it is not required, the device server 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 • Autoconnec...
Page 70 - Configuring a User: Web Interface
70 Chapter 16 Configuring Users Configuring a User: Web Interface Use this section to configure users with from the web interface. 1. Access the web interface by entering the device server IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log on to the device server as root . The default password is dbps . 3...
Page 71 - Upgrading the Firmware; HTTP or TFTP Upgrade Procedure; Browse to the location on your system where the firmware has been; Command Line; Copying the Configuration to and from a Remote Host; When To Use Remote Configuration; Edit the file with any text editor.; M a n a g i n g t h e O S a n d C o n f i g u r a t i o n
Chapter 17 Managing the OS and Configuration 71 Upgrading the Firmware This section describes how to upgrade the firmware, which can be done from the web interface using HTTP or FTP. HTTP or TFTP Upgrade Procedure If your hardware is okay, make sure you are running the latest firmware version availa...
Page 72 - HTTP Procedure; TFTP Procedure; Resetting Device Server Configuration to Defaults
72 Chapter 17 Managing the OS and Configuration HTTP Procedure 1. Access the web interface by entering the device server IP address in a browser’s URL window. 2. Log on to the device server as root . The default password is dbps . 3. From the main menu, choose Admin > HTTP CpConf. 4. To copy a fi...
Page 73 - Commands for Resetting the Configuration to Defaults
Chapter 17 Managing the OS and Configuration 73 Commands for Resetting the Configuration to Defaults Use the revert command to reset the configuration to factory defaults or the latest version stored in NVRAM. See the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference for complete information. Note: You can a...
Page 75 - Serial Power Feature; RI Power In; C o n f i g u r i n g P o w e r O v e r t h e S e r i a l P o r t s
Chapter 18 Configuring Power Over the Serial Ports 75 Serial Power Feature The Serial Power feature available for the Digi One TS, PortServer TS 2 MEI, and PortServer TS 4 MEI allows the Digi device to power a serial device (power out) or use a serial device to power the Digi device (power in). The ...
Page 76 - RI Power Out; Enable the RI power through the web interface.; Configuring DTR Power; Power Out
76 Chapter 18 Configuring Power Over the Serial Ports 2. Close the device unit enclosure. RI Power Out Ring Indicator (RI) power out is available on all ports. The total power budget for this feature is one (1) watt not to exceed 5 volts @ up to 200mA on any single port. The following procedure assu...
Page 77 - instructions to reset.; Display the status of the circuit breaker; Reset the circuit breaker; Serial Power Table; Use this table for summary information for a serial power setup.
Chapter 18 Configuring Power Over the Serial Ports 77 instructions to reset. From the command line use the two examples below for additional information. display circuitbreaker Display the status of the circuit breaker set configuration circuitbreaker=reset Reset the circuit breaker Note: set config...
Page 79 - Interpreting the LEDs; LEDs; R e f e r e n c e a n d C e r t i f i c a t i o n s; LED; LED Activity
Chapter 19 Reference and Certifications 79 Interpreting the LEDs LEDs LED Diagnostics Chapter 19 R e f e r e n c e a n d C e r t i f i c a t i o n s LED Color State Indicates Power Green (labeled PWR) On Power detected Steady blinking Waiting for an IP address Blinking 1-1-1 Starting the EOS Blinkin...
Page 81 - Standard Models Specifications; Certifications; FCC Part 15 Class A; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Power Requirements
Chapter 19 Reference and Certifications 81 Standard Models Specifications Certifications FCC Part 15 Class A Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) (FCC 15.105) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limi...
Page 82 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.; Digi Contact Information; Product Certifications; Immunity
82 Chapter 19 Reference and Certifications • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Labeling Requirements (FCC 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules...
Page 83 - Digi Contacts
Chapter 19 Reference and Certifications 83 Digi Contacts World Wide Web: http://digi.com email [email protected] Telephone (U.S.) 1-952-912-3444 Telephone (other locations) (+011) 952-912-3444