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NPort Server Lite User’s Manual for DE - 302/304/332/334 Third Edition, March 2001 Moxa Technologi es Co., Ltd. Tel: +866 - 2 - 8919 - 1230 Fax: +886 - 2 - 8919 - 1231 www.moxa.com service@moxa.com.tw[...]

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 the terms of t hat agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright  2000 Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Trademarks MOXA is a registered trade[...]

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Table of Contents 1. 1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 1 - 1 Features .................................................................................................................... 1 - 2 Package Checklist ...................................................[...]

Upgrading NPort Server Firmware ........................................................................... 4 - 52 Uninstalling the Software ................................................................................................................. 4 - 57 5. 5 Windows 2000 - Installation and Configuration .....................................[...]

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NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 1 - 1 1 1 1 Overview Welcome to Moxa NPort Server Lite, an Industrial Serial Device Server that greatly enhances the ability of a Windows NT/95/98 host to control multiple serial port devices over a TCP/IP based Ethernet network. This chapter is an introduction to NPort Server Lite and includes the following: q Fea[...]

1 - 2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Features q Built - In LCD Human Interface q Long range connection through the Internet/Intranet between host and serial port q Easy serial port expansion; up to 256 ports for one Windows NT host q Supports sharing of the server or ports to multiple hosts q Remote control of NPort Server through the Internet/I[...]

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 Lite, each with its own specific function. LED name LED function Power Turns green when power is supplied to the server. Link Tu rns green when the Ethernet link is detected. Traffic Blinks green while tr[...]

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NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2 - 1 2 2 2 Getting Started Now that you have been introduced to NPort Server Lite's features and specifications, it’s time to install the hardware and get your system up and running. We begin this chapter with a brief explanation of the operation mode available when using NPort Server Lite. The surest and q[...]

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 today's ever - expanding networking world. It extends the usage of traditional COM ports on a PC — an isolated machine with restricted ports — to being able to acce ss the ports over a TCP/I[...]

Getting Started NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2 - 3 Connecting the Hardware In the previous section we illustrated the general operation mode of NPort Server Lite. We begin this section by describing how to find a proper location for your server, and then explain how to connect to the network, hook up the power cable, and connect to the server?[...]

2 - 4 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Figure 2 - 2b. NPort Serve r Lite — Wall Mounting Brackets (top view) DIN Rail Figure 2 - 3. Din Rail Mounting Bracket NPort Server Lite can also be mounted on a standard 35 - mm DIN Rail. First use two screws to attach the DIN Rail bracket to the metal plate (Fig. 2 - 3). Since the scr ew heads are beveled[...]

Getting Started NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2 - 5 Network Connecti on There are two ways to use the 10/100BaseT Ethernet jack located on NPort Server Lite’s front panel (see Fig. 1 - 2): 1. For many of the applications using NPort Server Lite, you will simply plug one end of your Ethernet cable into the 10/100BaseT jack, and t he other end [...]

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NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3 - 1 3 3 3 Configuring the N etwork In the previous chapter we described the steps required to physically connect NPort Server Lite to the network. In this chapter we explain how to configure the server. We discuss the following topics: q Preparing Windows NT/95/98 for a TCP/IP network q IP Address Configuration ?[...]

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 devices connected to NPort Server Lite, you must first have a host running W indows NT/95/98. This type of application also requires the host to have an Ethernet card and TCP/IP protocol installed. If y[...]

Configuring the Network NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3 - 3 3. Press SEL to select NETWORK SETTING , and then press s twice. The LCD screen should look like: N E T W O R K S E T T I N G ↑ I P A D D R R E S S ↓ 4. Press SEL again, after which the default IP address will be displayed. Note that the first digit of the IP address will be highli[...]

3 - 4 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Telnet Console Depending on the way your computer and network are set up, you may find it convenient, or even necessary, to set up NPort Server Lite over a network. This can be done using the Telnet program. In the following discussion, we assume you are using a Windows NT/95/98 host. 1. From the Windows NT/9[...]

Configuring the Network NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3 - 5 5. Use the keyboard arrow keys to highlight [serverConfig] as shown below, and then press Enter to select this option. 6. A window showing the vari ous parameters required to configure NPort Server Lite opens up. Those parameters that are “configurable” are enclosed in square brack[...]

3 - 6 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual DHCP Configuration This section is applicable if you are using your Windows NT host as a DHCP server, where DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol . This type of server is set up to provide IP addresses for new devices as they l og onto a network (hence the Dynamic part of the name). As the opera[...]

Configuring the Network NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3 - 7 3. You must no w define the DHCP server “scope”. A “scope” is simply a range of IP addresses that the server assigns to machines as they log onto the network. Since the assignment is dynamic, the IP address assigned to a particular device can change each time the device logs in[...]

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 window opens with the question: Activate the new scope now? Click on Yes to activate. At this point we explain how to input a unique IP address reserved exclusively for use by your NPort Server Lite.[...]

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 Reservations . 11. The Client Properties window that opens contains text input boxes for IP address , Unique Identifier , Client Name , and Client Comment . First enter th e selected IP address, and [...]

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 , and then choose Active Leases from the pull down menu. The IP address reserved for your NPort Serv er Lite will be displayed in the window that opens up. Check to make sure that it is accurate.[...]

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 1 4 4 4 Installation and Configuration In the previous chapter we explained how to set up NPort Server Lite for use on a network. In this chapter we explain how to configure the server for the particular application you have chosen. We discuss the following topics: q Host Based Mode • Single Host Mode Ø Driv[...]

4 - 2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual q NPort Server Diagnostic • Configuration • Viewer Status and Diagnose q NPort Server Monitor • Configuring NPort Server Monitor • Save and Load Configuration Ø Monitor Ø Port Status Ø Ref resh Monitor Ø Reset Port Ø Reset Server q Upgrading NPort Server firmware • Uninstalling the Software[...]

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 the installation instructions under Single Host Mode if you will be accessing N Port Server Lite from just one host. Follow the instructions under Custom Mode for all other Host - Based applicatio[...]

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 Destination Directory window that opens up, click on Next to install NPort Server Lite files in the given default directory, or click on Browse , enter the name of a different directory, and then click on[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 5 The configuration instructions continue in the next section. Adding an NPort Server Lite － Add Server Wizard 1. In the Add Server Wizard window, use the mouse to highlight the server you want to add, and then click on Next to continue. (If you forgot to plug in the power cord [...]

4 - 6 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2. You must choose a COM port number to assign to the first port on your NPort Server Lite. Highlight the desired number from the pull down menu. This will add all ports (2 ports for models DE - 302/332 or 4 ports for models DE - 304/334) on the server to your NT/95/98system, wi th consecutively numbered COM [...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 7 4. Once the Complete! window opens up, verify that all information is correct, and then click on Finish . 5. The installation program evokes the NPort Server Lite Manager utility, which displays the servers you have just added, including port configuration settings. You should s[...]

4 - 8 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Using NPort Server Lite Manager When you run the Setup program to install NPort Server Lite software, you are automat ically asked to add one server. However, you have the option to run NPort Server Lite Manager at a later time if you decide to add more servers, change server names, remove servers, or change [...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 9 Figure 3 - 1 NPort Server Lite Manager main window and menu options NPort Server Lite Manager Toolbar Icons The NPort Server Lite Manager toolbar icons also p rovide an easy way for you to manage your servers. Save all Servers Modifications of NPort Server Lite, or changes to po[...]

4 - 10 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Delete Server If one of the NPort Server Lites originally installed on your system has been moved, or you do not need the server installed on your system anymore, then you can use NPo rt Server Lite Manager to delete it. First highlight the name of the server you would like to remove, and then click on the t[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 11 5. Click OK to finish . Unmap Port If you do not need to use a port any more, you may use the toolbar Unmap Port fu nction to remove it from your Windows NT/95/98 operating system. 1. Click on the server you would like to modify. The ports on that server will be listed on the r[...]

4 - 12 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Properties — Change Name You may modify the server name by using the toolbar Properties function. 1. Click on the server whose name you want to change. 2. Click on the toolbar Properties icon. 3. Modify the server name as desired. 4. Click OK to save the con figuration. Properties — Change Password To ad[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 13 Replacing a Server In the unlikely event that your NPort Server Lite needs to be replaced, you can use the Replace Server… option listed under NPort Server Lite Manager’s Server menu. This procedure uses NPort Server Lite’s “hot - swap” feature, and pr ovides an easy [...]

4 - 14 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Custom Mode Driver and Software Installation 1. Insert the NPort Server Lite disk into either the floppy disk drive or CD ROM drive, depending on the type of disk that was provided. From the Start Menu , choose Run . 2. Type A:setup in the dialog box if using drive A , and then click OK . (Replace A with th[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 15 5. In the Select Destination Directory window that opens up, click on Next to install NPo rt Server Lite files in the given default directory, or click on Browse , enter the name of a different directory, and then click on Next . 6. A window opens up asking if you would like to[...]

4 - 16 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 7. Click Next to start Add Server Wizard . Continue with the instructions in the next section. Adding an NPort Server Lite — Add Server Wizard 1. In the Add Server Wizard window, use the mouse to highlight the server you want to add. Note that S elect Existing NPort Servers on the network should be selecte[...]

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 address of NPort Server a nd then click on Next . Enter the server’s IP address in the text input box, and then click on Next to continue. 3. First - time installers will jump to the next step directl[...]

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 number from the pull down list. 6. Choose and then type in a password. Click on Next to continue. . Note: Remove the check mark from the Auto - Saved box if you do not want the server password be saved[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 19 7. Once the Complete! window opens up, verify that all information is correct, and then click on Finish . 8. The installation program evokes the NPort Server Lite Manager utility, which displays the server you have just added, including port configuration settings. You should s[...]

4 - 20 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual . Note: If you see ports with the status ‘Non - authorized’, and you are a general user, ask your s erver administrator to add access permission to the server for you. 9. If you would like to add another server, click on Add Server Wizard , and repeat the above process. 10. Exit NPort Server Lite Manager[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 21 Figure 5 - 1. NPort Manager and the menus NPort Server Lite Manager Toolbar Icons The NPort Server Lite Manager toolbar icons also provide an easy way for you to manage your servers. Save all Servers In order to be activ ated, modifications of NPort Server Lite, or changes to p[...]

4 - 22 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Delete Server If one of the NPort Server Lites originally installed on your system has been moved, or you do not need the server installed on your system anymore, then you can use NPort Server Lite Manager to delete it. First highlight the name of the server you would like to remove, and then click on the to[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 23 Change the COM name of all ports consecutively 1. Start NPort Server Lite Manager, and then click on the name of the server, listed in the left info box, whos e port numbers you would like to change. 2. The ports on this particular server will be listed in the right info box. C[...]

4 - 24 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Server Properties — Change Password To add more security to your NPort Server Lite, it is highly recommended that you set a password as soon as you complete the inst allation. If you did not set the password while running Add Server Wizard , or you would like to change the current password, you may use the[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 25 . Note: If you want to allow the ports to be accessed by all users, simply empty the access control list. To grant access, you must first enter the Access Control Page: 1. Run NPort Server Lite Manager. 2. Click on the server you want to modify. 3. Click on the toolbar Server P[...]

4 - 26 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2. Click on t he server you would like to modify. 3. Click on Add IP to open the Grant Access IP window. 4. To add access for only one computer, select a single computer , and then enter the host’s IP address in the appropriate text box. To add access for a group of compute rs, select a group of computer, [...]

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 granted access to will be listed under the host’s IP address. Click OK to finish, and the choose Save Configuration to activate the settings. Modifying the Host Setting 1. Select the IP address of the [...]

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 would like to remove from the list. 3. Click on Remove , and then click OK to exit. 4. Select Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings immediately. Removing a Host If you do not allow a[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 29 Adding a Host IP Address to a Specific Port 1. Cl ick on the Port you would like to add the host to. 2. Click on Add IP . 3. To add access for only one computer, select a single computer , and then enter the host’s IP address in the appropriate text box. To add access for a g[...]

4 - 30 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5. When the Server Properties window open s up, you can look at the Access Control page to verify that the host was added to the port. 6. Click OK to finish. 7. Select Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings immediately. Modifying Granted Host 1. Click on the port. 2. Click on the IP address [...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 31 Adding Routes to NPort Server Lite To enable acce ss from an Internet/Intranet host, first make sure your NPort Server Lite can be connected through the Internet. You may add routes into NPort Server Lite if your Windows NT/95/98 host is at a remote site. This section lists the[...]

4 - 32 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4. Click on Add . 5. Enter the Destination , Gateway , Netmask and Metric as needed. 6. Click OK to exit Gateway Settings. 7. Click OK to exit Server Properties. 8. Save Configuration as needed. Modifying Routes 1. Start NPort Manager. 2. Select the server whos e routes you want to modify. 3. Select Server P[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 33 5. Select the route setting you would like to re move, and then click on Remove . 6. Click OK to exit Gateway Settings . 7. Save Configuration as needed. Examples of Internet/Intranet Routing Configuration Configuring Router for Internet Connection Some routers have the capabil[...]

4 - 34 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual A Configuring Routers for one Internet Connection and one Intranet Connection You will need to add two routes to NPort Server Lite for the more complex case in which the server is connected to the Internet and Intranet at the same time. Figure 5 - 2. Scheme for NPort Server Lite connecting to the Intranet or[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 35 B Configuring Routes through Multiple Routers You should configure NPort Serve Lite as follows for the case in which the two subnets reach th rough the routers. Figure 5 - 3. Scheme for NPort Server Lite connecting to multiple routers If only the 202.65.66.0 network is needed t[...]

4 - 36 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Upgrading NPort Server Lite Firmware Upgrade Moxa continually upgrades its driver software and server firmware to keep pace with the ever - expanding world of computing. You can use the Upgrade Firmware function located on NPort Server Lite Manager’s too lbar to carry out the upgrade procedure. Please acce[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 37 . Note: When using this procedure, only the selected server’s firmware is upgraded. If you know that new NPort Server Lite Manager software has been released, it is recommen ded that you uninstall the old NPort Server Lite Manager program from your NT/95/98 host’s hard driv[...]

4 - 38 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Configuration The first time you run NPort Server Diagnostics, you will need to choose configuration settings by selecting tar get servers, ports, and diagnostics items. 1. To start the configuration procedure, either click on Diagnose and then choose Config , or just click on the toolbar Config icon. 2. The[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 39 6. The server information will now appear in the Selected NPort Server information window. . Note: Click the Search button before selecting a server from the pull down menu if you add more NPort Server Lites after the Diagnostics utility is initiated. Otherwise the new server w[...]

4 - 40 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual q Internal Test: If this test item is selected an internal test will be done on the RS - 232 serial port, and the result (successful or failed) will be displayed when the test is completed. q External Tes t: If this test item is selected an external test will be done to check that the connection signals betw[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 41 Last Step 1. Click OK in the bottom right corner of the Diagnostic Config window to return to the NPort Server Diagnostics window. All NPort Server Lites that are to be tested will be listed in the left info box as shown below. Viewer Status and Diagnose Before starting the tes[...]

4 - 42 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2. Click OK to return to the NPort Server Diagnostics window. 3. To beg in testing, either click on the Diagnose menu and then choose Go , or simply click on the toolbar Go icon . 4. A window containing a warning message opens up. Click OK to proceed with the testing. 5. The Test Status window that opens dis[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 43 Printing The printing function is included to provide an easy way to print out test reports. 1. Click on the NPort Server Lite shown in the To be tested… info box to determine which tes ting report to print. 2. Click on File and then choose Print… or simply click on the too[...]

4 - 44 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual NPort Server Monitor Nport Monit or is one of the Nport Server Lite utilities installed along with the driver. You should refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on how to install the driver. NPort Server Monitor provides a port monitoring function for NPort Server Lite. It allows you to obta in useful informati[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 45 Note the three tabs, Select Port , Select Item , and General , located towards the top of the window. The Select Port tab will be selected by default, and the program will find all NPort Server Lites currently connected to the network. 2. From the Server IP Address pull down me[...]

4 - 46 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5. Click on the Select Item tab to open the list of options shown below. This function is provided so that you can select monitoring items according to your needs. Items selected will be displayed in the NPort Server Monitor screen. Some operations can be activated simultaneously. Check or uncheck the boxes [...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 47 7. After returning to the NPort Server Monitor window, the server s and ports that were selected will be listed in the info box. General information such as Model No. , NPort Server Name , OP_mode , NPort Server IP Address , and Port No. w ill also be displayed. Save and Load C[...]

4 - 48 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Load Configuration This function is provided so that you can load a configuration file that was previously saved. You may load th e desired configuration file when initiating NPort Monitor. To load a saved configuration file, do the following (you may refer to the figure used in the previous subsection): 1. [...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 49 NPort Server Monitor will use colors to differentiate the current status of server ports. q Black means that the port is currently hooked up to your LAN and is active. q Red means that the port is currently not accessible. It could either be inactive, removed from the LAN, or h[...]

4 - 50 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Refresh Monitor This function i s provided to allow you to manually update port information. 1. Click on the port you would like to refresh to highlight it. 2. Click on Monitor and choose Refresh Monitor , or simply click on the toolbar Refresh Monitor icon to update port information manually. Reset Port Thi[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 51 3. Enter the password and then click OK . If you entered an incorrect password, the following window will open. Click OK and then reenter the password. 4. After reentering the password, click OK . The following window will open to verify that the serial port reset operation has[...]

4 - 52 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3. Enter the password if necessary. Otherwise skip Step 3. . Note: The system will display an error message if you entered an incorrect password. Click OK and input the password again. 4. Click OK to reset the server. The following message box will open to verify that the server reset was successful. Exiting[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 53 1. To start Firmware Utility, click on Start à Programs à NPort Server Lite à Firmware Utility 2. The Search all NPort Servers window opens, indicating that the program is searching the network for all active NPort Server Lites. 3. After completing the search, the NPort Serv[...]

4 - 54 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Toolbar Functions Nport Server General Info The General In fo function can be used to display basic information about a specific NPort Server Lite. To apply the function, do the following: 1. Click on the server you would like to obtain information about to highlight it. 2. Click on the Server menu and choos[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 55 Search All NPort Servers The Search All NPort Servers fu nction can be used to search the network for all active NPort Server Lites. 1. Click on the Server menu and choose Search all servers , or simply click on the toolbar Search all NPort Servers icon. A search will be initia[...]

4 - 56 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2. The Connect a NPort Server window opens up. Enter the IP address of the server you want to connect to in the NPort Server IP text input box. 3. Click OK . Upgrade firmware The Upgrade NPort Server function can be used to upgrade the server f irmware. 1. Access Moxa's Web site at http:// www.moxa.com [...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 4 - 57 Uninstalling the Software If your Windows NT/95/98 host no longer needs access to any NPort Server Lites, you may use the Uninstall NPort Server utility to uninstall the driver and software. 1. Go to Start à Program à NPort Server Lite from the NT/95/98 desktop. 2. Select Uni[...]

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NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5 - 1 5 5 5 Windows 2000 - Installation and Configuration In this chapter, we explain how to configure NPort Server Lite under the Windows 2000 operating system. The installation and configuration procedure is subs tantially different than for Windows NT/95/98/ME, so read carefully. We discuss the following topics:[...]

5 - 2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Windows 2000 Driver Installation Installing NPort Server Lite to run under Windows 2000 involves installing the drivers that are used to operate the NPort Server Lite and its port. This is done by running the Windows 2000 “Add/Remove Hardware Wizard”. In fact, unless you have prev i ously installed and th[...]

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 co n tinue. 5. Windows 2000 will spend some searching for a device that is connected directly to your comp uter. Keep in mind, however, that this procedure does not detect d e vices that are connected over[...]

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 hardware from a list option from the next window , and then click on Next to continue.[...]

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 Select a device driver window displays a list of manufacturers and pr o ducts. If Moxa’s name is not listed, you will need to click on Have Dis k… and then select the NPort Server Lite driver from[...]

5 - 6 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 10. If necessary, click on Browse… to locate the directory that contains the NPort Server Lite driver. During the installation shown here, the driver was located on t he A: drive, so the next step is to click OK . Note from the second figure that the driver name is NPSERVER. 11. The next window will contain[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5 - 7 12. The Start Hardware Installation window should verify that you have chosen the correct driver. Click on Next to continue. 13. You may safely ignore any admonitions such as Digital Signature Not Found . Simply click o n Next to continue.[...]

5 - 8 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 14. A series of windows indicating the progress of the installation procedure will open and then close. 15. The next window lists all NPort Server Lite units that are currently connected to your network. Select the server you wish to ins tall, or manually enter an IP a d dress of your server if it does not sh[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5 - 9 Installing NPort Server Lite’s Serial Port If you or someone else has previously installed an NPort Server Lite on your system, then NPort Serv er Lite’s serial port should be installed automatically. In this case, you may skip this section and continue to the section “NPo[...]

5 - 10 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 3. If necessary, click on Browse… to locate the directory that contains the NPort Server Lite driver. During the installation shown here, the driver was located on the A: drive, so the next step is to click OK . Note from the second figure that the driver name is NPORT. 4. The next window verifies that a M[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5 - 11 5. Click on Finish to complete the installati on procedure. NPort Server Lite Properties NPort Server Lite’s configuration parameters, such as IP address, COM port number, etc., are easily changed from within the Windows 2000 system’s device manager. 1. To evoke the device [...]

5 - 12 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2. Select the Hardware tab, and then click on Device Manager… . 3. Click on the plus sign to the left of Multi - port serial adapters and then double click on MOXA NPort Server Lite DE - 301 or DE - 302/304/331/332/334 to open the Properties window.[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5 - 13 Configuration Select the Properties window’s Configuration tab to change parameter settings for your NPort Server Lite. Most of the system settings are accessed by clicking on Se t tings (see the “NPort Server” subsection below). The COM port number can be changed by clic[...]

5 - 14 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual NPort Server Clicking on Settings in the above Properties window causes NPort Server Lite’s Property Sheet to open. If prompted, enter NPo rt Server Lite’s password, and then click OK to continue. The Basic Configuration page, open by default, allows you to make changes to the following items. Server Nam[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5 - 15 The Password page allows you to change the password. Click the Remember Password box to have the password automatically stored by your operating system. The Interface Setting page shows the current Serial Port interface setting. You must use the DIP switch settings on NPort Ser[...]

5 - 16 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual The Access Control page can be used to allow access to NPort Server Lite’s serial port. The process of adding and removing IP addresses is str aightforward, although three comments are in order. • You may add access by IP Address as shown here. • You may add access by Port as shown here.[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5 - 17 • There are two options to choose from when adding access. Choose Single Host to only allow access to the comput er with the given IP Address. Choose A Group of Host to allow access to a group of co m puters. In the example shown here, computers connected to the same LAN as N[...]

5 - 18 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Click on Modify Setting to make changes. Use the following window to change the Port Number , Transmission Mode , and TxFIFO . DE - 301[...]

Installation and Configuration NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 5 - 19 Driver The Driver page displays important information about the driver. Use the buttons at the bottom of the window for Driver Details… , Uninstall the driver, or Update Driver . MOXA NPort Server Lite DE - 301[...]

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NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 6 - 1 6 6 6 Troubleshooting This appendix explains how to solve some of the most common problems you could encounter while using NPort Server Lite. If you are still having problems after reading this chapter, co ntact your dealer, or e - mail Moxa for help. You may also use the "Problem Report Form" at th[...]

6 - 2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Installation and Configuration Troubleshooting  Cannot use the first computer installed with the Single - Host NPort Server Lite Manager to access NPort Server Lite. For security reasons, and to simplify operations, the Single - Host Mode allows only one host to connect to NPort Server Lite at a time. Thu [...]

Troubleshooting NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 6 - 3  After installing NPort Server Lite, the NPort Server Lite M anager program indicates “'Un - authorized” status for some of the ports. This means that NPort Server Lite’s Access Control list does not contain your computer’s correct IP address. This can happen in one of two ways[...]

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-address] is the server’s IP address. If the server cannot be pinged, you will need to ask someone at the remote site to check and see if the power is on, and make sure that the connection is okay. And the[...]

Troubleshooting NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 6 - 5 Programming Problems  Win32 COMM API functions return fail, or the PComm Pro library functions return a Fail code - SIO_WIN32FAIL The fail code for the COMM API functions implies something different than the fail code received from the standard COM driver. For example, you ge t the fail cod[...]

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NPort Server Lite User’s Manual A - 1 A A A. Telnet Console This appendix contains instructions and illustrations that explain how to use Telnet Console Interface. The following discussion and examples were generated by running Telnet from a Windows NT/95/98 host. Starting Telnet From th e Windows NT/2000/95/98 desktop click on Start and then cho[...]

A - 2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual You should see a window requesting the Console terminal type you would like to use. Type 1 for ansi/vt100 and then press Enter . This activates the Telnet Console Interface utility program. In what follows we refer to the screen show n below as the Telnet Console Interface MAIN MENU. Navigating the Telnet Con[...]

Telnet Console NPort Server Lite User’s Manual A - 3 q The Esc key is used to maneuver backwards. For example, if you have made modifications to the settings listed under the serverConfig menu, press the Esc key t o return to the MAIN MENU. When you first activate the Telnet Console Utility’s MAIN MENU, you may find that the arrow keys on your [...]

A - 4 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Attributes that can be edited are enclosed in square brackets, and those that can’t be edited are not enclosed in brackets. Furthermore, there are two types of configurable attributes, those with a large number of possible settings, and those with only two or three possible settings. Consider Server Name fo[...]

Telnet Console NPort Server Lite User’s Manual A - 5 Press Enter to activate a pop up window displaying the two DHCP options (shown below). Use the up/down arrow ke ys to highlight the desired setting, and then press Enter . The new setting, enclosed in square brackets will appear to the right of Operating Mode . If you find that you chose the wr[...]

A - 6 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual Serialport Options Starting from the Telnet Console Interface MAIN MENU, use the arrow keys to position the cursor over the Serialport menu , and then press Enter to display the configurable options RS - 422/485 Interface , RS - 485 Comm. Mode , and Tx FIFO . The options are as follows: • RS - 422/485 Inter[...]

Telnet Console NPort Server Lite User’s Manual A - 7 Monitor The Monito r function displays the following information: Ping Ping is a standard network testing function that checks to see if a computer with a particular IP address is logged onto the network. Highlight Ping and then press Enter to activate the function. Type t he IP address of the [...]

A - 8 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual The program begins sending “packets” of data, and tests the return respo nse. Press Esc to stop sending, and to receive a short report. In this case the ping was successful. If you try pinging an IP address for a device not connected to your network, the report will tell that “0 packets were received”[...]

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual B - 1 B B B. LCD Panel Configuration In this appendix we explain how to operate the LCD display using the four buttons on NPort Server Lite’s top panel. It’s best if your NPort Server Lite is in front of you and plugged in. (If necessary, see the section Connecting the Hardware from Chapter 2 for an explanation[...]

B - 2 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual The buttons are manipulated in a mann er similar to the way a modern cellular phone is operated. As you move through the various functions and setting options, note that the top line shows the current menu or submenu name, and the bottom line shows the submenu name or menu item which is activa ted by pressing[...]

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B - 4 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual The part of the LCD operation that still requires some explanation is how to edit the configurable options. In fact, you will only encounter two types of configurable options. Back in Chapter 4, for example, we explained how t o use the LCD buttons to change NPort Server Lite’s IP address. In this case, you[...]

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NPort Server Lite User’s Manual D - 1 D D D. Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer ’s Name: Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address: Fl.4, No.135, Lane 235, Pao - Chiao Rd., Shing Tien City, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. declares that the product: Product Name: NPort Server Lite Model Numbers: DE - 302, DE - 304, DE - 332, DE - 33 4 conf[...]

Problem Report Form NPort Server Lite Customer name: Company: Tel: Fax: Em ail: Date: 1. Moxa Product: o DE - 302 (2 RS - 232 ports) o DE - 332 (2 RS - 422/485 ports) o DE - 304 (4 RS - 232 ports) o DE - 334 (4 RS - 422/485 port) 2. Interface: o RS - 232 o RS - 422 o RS - 485 (ADDC) o RS - 485 (by RTS) 3. Operation mode: o Host - Based mode o Pair [...]

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RETURN PROCEDURE For product repair, exchange, or refund, the customer must: Provide evidence of original purchase. Obtain a Product Return Agreement (PRA) from the sales representative or dealer. Fill out the Problem Report Form (PRF). Include as much detail as possible fo r a shorter product repair time. Carefully pack the product in an anti - st[...]