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NPort Server Lite User’s Manual FOR DE-301/331 Third Edition, Mar 2001 Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. Tel: +866-2-8919-1230 Fax: +886-2-8919-1231 w

5-10 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4. The next window verifies that a MOXA communication port will be installed, and the correct driver, nport.i

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5-11 2. Select the Hardware tab, and then click on Device Manager…. 3. Click on th

5-12 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Configuration Select the Properties window’s Configuration tab to change parameter settings for your NPort Ser

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5-13 The Basic Configuration page, open by default, allows you to make changes to the

5-14 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual The Interface Setting page shows the current Serial Port interface setting. You must use the DIP switch settin

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5-15 • You may add access by Port as shown here. • There are two options to choose

5-16 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Port Status NPort Server Lite’s serial port’s COM number can be changed by clicking on the Ports Setti

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5-17 Driver The Driver page displays important information about the driver. Use th

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 6-1 66 6 Troubleshooting This appendix explains how to solve some of the most common problems you could enco

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2-1 22 2 Getting Started Now that you have been introduced to NPort Server Lite's features and sp

6-2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Installation and Configuration Troubleshooting  Cannot use the first computer installed with the Single-Host

Troubleshooting NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 6-3  After installing NPort Server Lite, the NPort Lite Manager program indicates “'Un-authori

6-4 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2. If the route is okay, try running ping [server-IP-address] from your NT/95/98 host, where [server-IP-addre

Troubleshooting NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 6-5 Programming Problems  Win32 COMM API functions return fail, or the PComm Pro library functions

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual A-1 AA A. Telnet Console This appendix contains instructions and illustrations that explain how to use Telnet Co

A-2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual This activates the Telnet Console Interface utility program. In what follows we refer to the screen shown below

Telnet Console NPort Server Lite User’s Manual A-3 When you first activate the Telnet Console Utility’s MAIN MENU, you may find that the arrow keys o

A-4 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Consider Server Name for example. To change the name of your NPort Server Lite, use the keyboard arrow keys to p

Telnet Console NPort Server Lite User’s Manual A-5 If you find that you chose the wrong setting, simply press Enter again to reactivate the pop-u

2-2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Knowing Your Application NPort Server Lite is an advanced Industrial Serial Device Server designed to fit into

A-6 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual The other options are as follows: l RS-422/485 Interface RS-422 or RS-485 l RS-485 Comm.Mode ADDC, BX RTS

Telnet Console NPort Server Lite User’s Manual A-7 Monitor The Monitor function displays the following information: Ping Ping is a standard net

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual B-1 BB B. LCD Panel Configuration In this appendix we explain how to operate the LCD display using the four butt

B-2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual There are four buttons on the top panel of NPort Server Lite. Going from left to right, the buttons are: Button

LCD Panel Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual B-3 As you use the buttons to operate the LCD display, you will notice that with very few exc

B-4 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Figure B-1: Tree Graph Displaying LCD Menu Options ) ALIVE TIMEO

LCD Panel Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual B-5 The part of the LCD operation that still requires some explanation is how to edit the con

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual C-1 CC C. Cable Pinouts

Getting Started NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2-3 Pair-Connection Mode Connecting a serial device, such as the bar code reader shown below, to a P

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NPort Server Lite User’s Manual D-1 DD D. Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address:

Problem Report Form NPort Server Lite Customer name: Company: Tel: Fax: Email: Date: 1. Moxa Product: o DE-301 (1 RS-232 p

RETURN PROCEDURE For product repair, exchange, or refund, the customer must: Provide evidence of original purchase. Obtain a Product Return Agree

2-4 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Connecting the Hardware In the previous section we illustrated the two general operation modes of NPort Server

Getting Started NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2-5 Figure 2-2a. NPort Server Lite—Wall Mounting Brackets (bottom) Figure 2-2b. NPort Server Lite—

2-6 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Figure 2-4. Din Rail Mounting Brackets—Orientation of Metal Plates This allows the metal plate (now with the

Getting Started NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2-7 Note that there is no on/off switch. The server automatically turns on when plugged into the outl

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3-1 33 3 Configuring the Network In the previous chapter we described the steps required to physically conne

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with

3-2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Preparing Windows NT/95/98 for a TCP/IP Network In order use a PC via an Ethernet network to control serial dev

Configuring the Network NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3-3 2. Press s twice, at which point the LCD screen displays: M A I N M E N U

3-4 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 7. Press SEL to NOT save the setting, or press r to change to the following screen: S A V E C H A N G E ?

Configuring the Network NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3-5 4. A connection between your computer and NPort Server Lite should now be established, a

3-6 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual DHCP Configuration This section is applicable if you are using your Windows NT/95/98 host as a DHCP server, whe

Configuring the Network NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3-7 3. You must now define the DHCP server “scope”. A “scope” is simply a range of IP addre

3-8 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 8. Assign a name to the scope, and if you like, include a comment. Click OK to accept the values. 9. A wind

Configuring the Network NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3-9 10. From the DHCP Manager – (Local) menu bar, click on Scope, and then select Add Reserv

3-10 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 12. To check that the numbers just entered are correct, return to the DHCP Manager main window, click on Scope

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-1 44 4 Installation and Configuration In the previous chapter we explained how to set up NPort Server Lite

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4-2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual q Pair-Connection Mode q NPort Server Diagnostic • Configuration • Viewer Status and Diagnose q NPort Serve

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-3 Host-Based Mode There are two options under Host-Based Mode. You should follow th

4-4 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4. Select the type of application, Single-Host in this case, and then click on Next. 5. In the Select Desti

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-5 Adding an NPort Server Lite—Add Server Wizard 1. In the Add Server Wizard win

4-6 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2. You must choose a COM port number to assign to your NPort Server Lite serial port. Highlight the desired num

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-7 4. Once the Complete! window opens up, verify that all information is correct, an

4-8 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Using NPort Lite Manager When you run the Setup program to install NPort Server Lite software, you are automati

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-9 Figure 4-1. NPort Lite Manager main window and menu options NPort Lite Manager

4-10 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Add Server If you need to add another NPort Server Lite to your system after the i

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-11 Unmap Port If you do not need to use a port any m

4-12 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual You may also use this function to “Auto-Save”, i.e., to have Windows NT/95/98 remember your password for you.

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-13 5. If the new server is password protected, enter the pre-set password when prom

4-14 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3. The setup program prompts you with a welcome message and asks if you want to install NPort Server Lite now.

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-15 6. A window opens up asking if you would like to run Add Server Wizard now. Foll

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Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-17 2. If the server is at a remote site, you must select Manually Enter the IP addr

4-18 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5. You must choose a COM port number to assign to your NPort Server Lite serial port. Highlight the desired nu

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-19 7. Once the Complete! window opens up, verify that all information is correct, a

4-20 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 9. If you would like to add another server, click on Add Server Wizard, and repeat the above process. 10. Ex

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-21 Figure 4-2. NPort Manager and the menus NPort Lite Manager Toolbar Icons

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4-22 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Add Server If you need to add another NPort Server Lite to your system after the i

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-23 Unmap Port B If you do not need to use a port any

4-24 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 1. Click on the server whose password you would like to change. 2. Click on the toolbar Properties icon. 3

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-25 To grant access, you must first enter the Access Control Page: 1. Run NPort Lit

4-26 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3. Click on Add IP to open the Grant Access IP window. 4. To add access for only one computer, select a si

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-27 7. Click OK to finish, and return to the Access Control page. 8. The ports

4-28 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Removing Ports from a Granted Host 1. Double click on the host’s IP address. 2. Click on the Port that you

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-29 Adding a Host IP Address to a Specific Port 1. Click on the Port you would like

4-30 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5. When the Server Properties window opens up, you can look at the Access Control page to verify that the hos

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-31 4. Select Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings immediately.

Upgrading NPort Server Firmware... 4-56 Toolbar Functions...

4-32 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 1. Click on Add. 2. Enter the Destination, Gateway, Netmask and Metric as needed. 3. Click OK to exit Ga

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-33 Removing Routes 1. Start NPort Lite Manager. 2. Select the server whose rout

4-34 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Your route will be: Configuring Routers for one Internet Connection and one Intranet Connection You will n

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-35 You will only need to add the first route to NPort Server Lite if the environment

4-36 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual If only the 202.65.66.0 network is needed to provide access, configure your NPort Server Lite as shown below.

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-37 3. Locate and then select the filename of the firmware that you downloaded.

4-38 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Configuring the IP Addresses There are four steps that must be followed to properly configure the two NPort Se

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-39 NPort Server Diagnostic NPort Server Diagnostic is one of the NPort Server Lite

4-40 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Configuration The first time you run NPort Server Diagnostics, you will need to choose configuration settings

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-41 5. If the NPort Server Lite you chose is password protected, the following windo

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 1-1 11 1 Overview Welcome to Moxa NPort Server Lite, an Industrial Serial Device Server that greatly enhanc

4-42 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Test Item Selection Click the Test Item tab in the Diagnostic Config window. The tests that you want to run s

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-43 Communication Parameters Selection Click on the Communication Parameters tab t

4-44 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Viewer Status and Diagnose Before starting the testing procedure, you can check the status of your NPort Serve

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-45 6. The report will be displayed in the Test Report info box. Items that tested

4-46 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Printing The printing function is included to provide an easy way to print out test reports

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-47 NPort Server Monitor NPort Monitor is one of the NPort Server Lite utilities ins

4-48 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 1. Click on the Monitor menu and select Configure, or click on the toolbar Configure icon to open the Moni

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-49 4. If you need to delete some servers from the list, highlight the servers to be

4-50 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 7. After returning to the NPort Server Monitor window, the servers and ports that were selected will be l

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-51 Save and Load Configuration Save Configuration This function is provided

1-2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Features q Built-In LCD Human Machine Interface q Long range connection through the Internet/Intranet between

4-52 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 1. Click on File and choose Load Configuration, or simply click on the toolbar Load Configuration icon. 2. N

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-53 Port Status This function displays a status graph for each port being m

4-54 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Reset Port This function allows you to restart the port manually if necessary. While resetting th

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-55 Reset Server This function allows you to restart the server m

4-56 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4. Click OK to reset the server. The following message box will open to verify that the server reset was succe

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-57 2. The Search all NPort Servers window opens, indicating that the program is sea

4-58 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Toolbar Functions Nport Server General Info The General Info function can be used to display basic informati

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-59 Search All NPort Servers The Search All NPort Servers function can be used t

4-60 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3. Click on OK. Upgrade firmware The Upgrade NPort Server function can be used to upgrade the serv

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4-61 Uninstalling the Software If your Windows NT/95/98 host no longer needs access

Overview NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 1-3 Top / Front / Rear View There are three network status LEDs located on the top panel of NPort Server Li

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5-1 55 5 Windows 2000 - Installation and Configuration In this chapter, we explain how to configure NPort Serve

5-2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Windows 2000 Driver Installation Installing NPort Server Lite to run under Windows 2000 involves installing t

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5-3 4. Select the Add/Troubleshoot a device option, and then click on Next to contin

5-4 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 6. Select Add a new device and then click on Next to continue. 7. Choose the No, I want to select the hardwa

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5-5 8. Select Multiport serial adapters and then click on Next to continue. 9. The

5-6 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 11. The next window will contain a list of NPort Family products. Select MOXA NPort Server Lite DE-301, or DE-

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5-7 13. You may safely ignore any admonitions such as Digital Signature Not Found. Si

5-8 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 17. Click on Finish to complete the installation of NPort Server Lite. Keep in mind, however, that you may sti

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5-9 2. Choose the Specify a location option from the Locate Driver Files window, and