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NPort Server Pro User’s Manual for DE - 303/308 Fourth Edition, Mar. 2001 Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. Tel: +866 - 2 - 8919 - 1230 Fax: +886 - 2 - 8919 - 1231 www.
NPort Server Pro 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 that agreeme nt. Copyright Notice Copyright 2000 Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved .
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. 1. Overview ........................................................................................... 1 - 1 F eatures ................................................................................................. 1 - 2 Package Checklist .
Using NPort Pro Manager ....................................................................... 5 - 6 Saving Your Configuration .......................................................................................... 5 - 7 Adding an NPort Server Pro — Add Server Wizard .
Chapter 9. 9. Windows 2000 — Installation and Configuration ..................... 9 - 1 Installing NPort Server Pro .......................................................................................... 9 - 2 Installing NPort Server Pro’s Serial Port .
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NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 1 - 1 1 1 1. Overview Welcome to Moxa NPort Server Pro, an Industrial Serial Device Server that greatly enhances the ability of a Windows NT/95/98 host to control multi ple serial port devices over a TCP/IP based Ethernet network.
1 - 2 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Features q Provides a stand - alone multi - port serial solution, over a TCP/IP network, for connecting 8 or 16 COM ports for each NPort Server Pro q Long range .
Overview NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 1 - 3 Front Panel View Figure 1 - 1. 16 - Port NPort Server Pro Front Panel (DE - 303) Figure 1 - 2. 8 - Port NPort Server Pro Front Panel (DE - 308).
1 - 4 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Rear Panel Vi ew Figure 1 - 3. 16 - Port NPort Server Pro Rear Panel (DE - 303) Figure 1 - 4. 8 - Port NPort Server Pro Rear Panel (DE - 308).
NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 2 - 1 2 2 2. Getting Started Now that you are familiar with NPort Server Pro's features and specifications, it’s time to install the hardware and get your system up and running.
2 - 2 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Knowing Your Application NPort Server Pro is an advanced Industrial Seri al Device Server designed to fit into today's ever - expanding networking world.
Getting Started NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 2 - 3 . Figure 2 - 2. Single - Host Mode using two NPort Server Pros Multi - Host Mode For advanced applications you may share one NPort Server Pro with multiple hosts on a Local Area Network (LAN).
2 - 4 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Figure 2 - 3. Three - Hosts sharing two NPort Server Pros If you decide to configure your NPort Server Pro as Multi - Host, you will need to know something about the networking concept of assigning IP addresses.
Getting Started NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 2 - 5 Figure 2 - 4. A remote control link diagram Custom Mode The Custom M ode of operating NPort Server Pro allows for situations more complex than those mentioned in the two previous subsections.
2 - 6 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Locating NPort Server Pro There are two placement options available. NPort Server Pro can be: q placed on a desktop, q fixed to a 19 - inch rack - mount. Desktop This option involves placing N Port Server Pro on a clean, flat, well - ventilated desktop.
Getting Started NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 2 - 7 Connecting to the Network There are two ways to use the 10/100BaseT Ethernet jack located on NPort Server Pro’s back panel (see Figs.
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NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 3 - 1 3 3 3. IP Address Configuration In this chapter we explain how to configure NPort Server Pro’s IP address, using: q Telnet Console q DHCP Se rver The first method uses the Telnet program to access the server over the network.
3 - 2 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Telnet Console You may use the Telnet program to easily communicate with NPort Server Pro over a TCP/IP Ethernet network. All you need is the server’s current IP address and a computer running the Telnet program, provided the computer is hooked up to the server’s network.
IP Address Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 3 - 3 4. A connection between your computer and NPort Server Pro should now be established, and the MOXA NPort Server Pro utility program will automatically start running.
3 - 4 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 8. Use the keyboard arrow keys t o position the cursor over the first digit of the IP address. 9. Type in the correct IP address and then press Enter to accept this value. 10. Press ESC to return to the main menu, and then select Restart to activate the change.
IP Address Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 3 - 5 2. The left info box of the DHCP Manager window will show a list of DHCP hosts currently hooked up to the network.
3 - 6 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5. Once the Create Scope (Local) window opens (see below), you will be required to input a range of IP addresses in the IP Address Pool . There is also an Exclusion Range used to prevent the DHCP server from issuing addresses to exi sting devices that have already been assigned IP addresses from this range.
IP Address Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 3 - 7 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 Pro.
3 - 8 NPort Server Pro 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. Th e IP address reserved for your NPort Server Pro will be displayed in the window that opens up.
NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4 - 1 4 4 4. Setting Up Single - Host In this chapter we explain how to set up NPort Server Pro for Single - Host Mode. This type of application uses one Windows NT /95/98 server to control several serial devices in a manner similar to the way you would use a traditional multi - port serial board.
4 - 2 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual q Replacing a Server Figure 4 - 1 Application with one host and two NPort Server Pros . Note: If you need to set up Multi - Host Mode or Custom Mode, refer to Chapters 5 and 6, respectively, for complete descriptions of these types of application.
Setting Up Single - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4 - 3 Driver and Software Installation 1. Insert the NPort Server Pro disk into either the f loppy disk drive or CD ROM drive, depending on the type of disk that was provided. From the Windows NT /95/98 desktop, click on Start and then choose Run .
4 - 4 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4. When the Setup Wizard window opens, choose Single - Host , and then click on Next to continue. 5. The Select Destination Directory window gives you the option to change the directory which program files will be copied to.
Setting Up Single - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4 - 5 6. The Installing window shows the progress of the installation process. Click on Cancel at any time to terminate the installation. 7. The next window verifies that the inst allation process has completed.
4 - 6 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Using NPort Pro Manager When you run the Setup program to install NPort Server Pro software, you are given the option to r un the Add Server Wizard. However, you may run NPort Pro Manager at a later time if you decide to add more servers, change server names, remove servers, or change COM names.
Setting Up Single - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4 - 7 Figure 4 - 2. NPort Pro Manager menus and toolbar functions. Saving Your Configuration Modifications of Nport Server Pro, or changes to port confi gurations, must be saved in order to be activated.
4 - 8 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 2. If the NPort Server Pro you wish to add is listed in the Add Server Wizard window, use the mouse to highlight the server Model and then click on Next to continue. . Note: If the server you want to add is not listed in the above window, you will receive the warning window shown below.
Setting Up Single - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4 - 9 . Note: If you have several servers hooked up to your network, and it’s not clear which server is the one you a re currently adding, click on Locate in the Add Server Wizard window shown in step 2 above.
4 - 10 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4. You will be asked to assign a server password if you are installing a new server. We highly recommend assigning a password, since this will help to prevent other users from changing the server’s configuration.
Setting Up Single - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4 - 11 5. Check the Add Server Wizard Complete! window to verify that all of the information is correct. Click on Finish if everything is correct, or click on Back to return to the previous window.
4 - 12 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual . Note: The NPort Pro Manager title bar shows the application mode of the newly installed server — Single - Host in this case. 8. To add another server, choose Add Server Wizard from the Server menu, or click on the toolbar Add Server icon, and then repeat the above steps.
Setting Up Single - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4 - 13 Changing the COM Name of One Port 1. Click on the server name whose port you would like to modify. 2. Click on the port, in the right info box, whose COM name you would like to modify. 3.
4 - 14 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Server Properties — General 1. Select the General tab in the Server Properties window. 2. Modify the server name as desired. 3. Select Enable or Disable , for DHCP , depending on whether or not you are using a DHCP server.
Setting Up Single - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4 - 15 Server Properties — Transmission The Transmission page allows the user to set the Transmission Mode and Tx FIFO options for each of NPort Server Pro’s ports. Transmission Mode Select Hi - Performanc e to use buffering technology to accelerate data writing.
4 - 16 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 1. Stop all port action related to the server you are upgrading. 2. Choose Upgrade Server from the Server menu, or click on the toolbar Upgrade icon. 3. Locate and then select the filename of the firmware that you downloaded.
Setting Up Single - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4 - 17 3. The Re place Server… window that opens up shows a list of servers that you have not configured. You can identify the new server by looking at the serial number. 4. Confirm the Server with the pop - up window.
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NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 1 5 5 5. Setting Up Multi - Host In this chapter we explain how to set up NPort Server Pro for Multi - Host Mode. This type of application uses more than one host on a local network to control several serial port devices.
5 - 2 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual q Access Control — Configuring Through View by IP Ø Adding Access Permission of One Host Ø Modifying the Host Settings Ø Removing Ports from a Granted Host .
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 3 Driver and Software Installation 1. Insert the NPort Server Pro disk into either the floppy disk drive or CD ROM drive, depending on the type of disk that was pro vided. From the Windows NT/95/98 desktop, click on Start and then choose Run .
5 - 4 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4. When the Setup Wizard window opens, choose Multi - Host , and then click on Next to continue. 5. The Select Destination Directory window gives y ou the option to change the directory which program files will be copied to.
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 5 6. The Installing window shows the progress of the installation process. Click on Cancel at any time to terminate the installation. 7. The next window verifies that the installation process has completed.
5 - 6 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Using NPort Pro Manager When you run the Setup program to install NPort Server Pro software, you are given the option to run the Add Server Wizard. However, you may run NPort Pro Manager at a lat er time if you decide to add more servers, change server names, remove servers, or change COM names.
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 7 Figure 5 - 2. NPort Manager and the menus. Saving Your Configuration Modifications of NPort Server Pro, or changes to port configurations, must be saved in order to be activated.
5 - 8 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 1. Select Yes and then click on Next to continue the installation process. 2. If the NPort Server Pro you wish to add is listed in the Add Server Wizard window, use the mouse to highlight the server Model and then click on Next to continue.
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 9 . Note: If you have several servers hooked up to your network, and it’s not clear which server is the one you are currently adding, click on Locate in the Add Server Wizard window shown in step 2 above.
5 - 10 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 4. The next window lists NPort Server Pro’s current IP a ddress. Change the number if needed, and then click on Next to continue. 5. Select the COM port name that you would like the first port on the server to map to.
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 11 6. When the Complete! window opens, check the information to make sure that everything is correct, and then click on Finish to continue.
5 - 12 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7. This evokes the NPort Pro M anager program, with the newly installed server listed. 8. Click on the server name to highlight it. Basic information about the server’s COM ports will be listed in the right info box.
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 13 Deleting a Server If for some reason you need to delete a server from your system, click on the server name to highlight it, and then choose Dele te Server from the Server menu, or click on the toolbar Delete Server icon.
5 - 14 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 3. Choose Map Port from the Port menu, or click on the toolbar Map Port icon to activate the function. 4. Select the COM name that the port will be mapped to.
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 15 4. Click on Open and then wait until you see an “upgrade completed” message. The server will restart automatically. . Note: When using this pro cedure, only the selected server’s firmware is upgraded.
5 - 16 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Server Properties — Password To add more security to your NPort Server Pro, it is highly recommended that you set a password as soon as you complete the installation.
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 17 Server Properties — Transmission The Transmission page a llows the user to set the Transmission Mode and Tx FIFO options for each of NPort Server Pro’s ports. Transmission Mode Select Hi - Performance to use buffering technology to accelerate data writing.
5 - 18 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual . Note: If you empty the access control list, then by default, only the connecting host’s IP address is granted. 1. Select the Access Control tab. 2. The screen will show a li st of ports, and two methods of adding permission.
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 19 2. Click on the 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.
5 - 20 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 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 then choose Save Configuration to activate t he settings.
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 21 3. Modify the configuration as desired. 4. Click OK to exit. Removing Ports from a Granted Host 1. Select the IP address of the host y ou would like to modify. 2. Click on the Port that you would like to remove from the list.
5 - 22 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 3. Click on Remove , and then click OK to exit. As you can see from the window shown below, Port 3 has been removed from the host’s access control. Removing a Granted Host If you do not allow a particular host to use any of the ports, simply remove the host from the list.
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 23 Configuring Through View by Port By choosing the option View access control list by Port, it is easy to see the access permission granted for each port. This viewing option is particular ly useful for adding hosts to specific ports.
5 - 24 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5. When the Server Properties window opens up, you can look at the Access Control page to verify that the host was added to the port. 6. Click OK to finish. Modifying a Granted Host 1. Click on the port whose host you woul d like to modify.
Setti ng Up Multi - Host NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5 - 25 . Note: The modification will only be valid for this port. Removing a Granted Host 1. Click on the port whose host you would like to rem ove. 2. Click on the IP address you want to delete, and then click on Remove .
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NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 1 6 6 6. Setting Up Custom In this chapter we explain how to set up NPort Server Pro for Custom Mode. Custom Mode users can apply NPort Server Pro for multi - port se rial applications with remote control or monitoring, and as stand - alone machines connected to serial devices at a remote site.
6 - 2 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual q Access Control — Configuring Through View by IP Ø Adding Access Permission of One Host Ø Modifying the Host Settings Ø Removing Ports from a Granted Host .
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 3 Figure 6 - 1. A remote control link diagram . Note: If you need to set up Single - Host Mode or Multi - Host Mode, refer to Chapters 4 a nd 5, respectively, for complete descriptions of these types of application.
6 - 4 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Driver and Software Installation 1. Insert the NPort Server Pro disk into either the floppy disk drive or CD ROM drive, depending on the type of disk that was provided. From the Win dows NT/95/98 desktop, click on Start and then choose Run .
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 5 4. When the Setup Wizard window opens, choose Custom , and then click on Next to continue. 5. The Select Destination Directory window gives you the option to change the directory that program files will be copied to.
6 - 6 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6. The Installing window shows the progress of the installation process. Click on Cancel at any time to terminate the installation. 7. The next window verifies that the installation process has completed. Click on Next to continue.
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 7 Using NPort Pro Manager When you run the Setup program to install NPort Server Pro software, you are given the option to run the Add Server Wizard.
6 - 8 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Figure 6 - 2. NPort Manager and the menus Saving Your Configuration Moditications of NPort Server Pro, or changes to port configurations, must be saved in order to be activated.
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 9 1. Select Yes and then click on Next to continue the inst allation process. 2. If the NPort Server Pro you wish to add is listed in the Add Server Wizard window, use the mouse to highlight the server Model and then click on Next to continue.
6 - 10 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual . Note: If you have several servers hooked up to your network, and it’s not clear which server is the one you are currently adding, click on Locate in the Add Server Wizard window shown in step 2 above. The “Ready” LED on the listed serv er will start blinking, allowing you to identify it.
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 11 4. The next window lists the NPort Server Pro’s current IP address. Change the number if needed, and then click on Next to continue. 5. Select the COM port name that you would like the first port on the server to map to.
6 - 12 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6. When the Complete! window opens, check the information to make sure that everything is correct, and then click on Finish to continue. 7. This evokes the NPort Pro Manager program, wit h the newly installed server listed.
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 13 8. Click on the server name to highlight it. Basic information about the server’s COM ports will be listed in the right info box.
6 - 14 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Modifying COM Name Mappings You may use NPort Pro Manager to change previously assigned COM na mes. Choose Map Port from the Port menu, or click on the toolbar Map Port icon. You will be asked to choose from two options.
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 15 Un - Mapping a Port If you do not need to use a port any more, you may use the UnMap Port function to remove it from your Windows NT/95/98 operating system. 1. Click on the port (in the right info box) that you want to remove.
6 - 16 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual . Note: When using this procedure, only the se lected server’s firmware is upgraded. If you know that new NPort Pro Manager software has been released, it is recommended that you uninstall the old NPort Pro Manager program from your NT/95/98 host’s hard drive, and then install the new one.
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 17 Steps for configuring the server’s password: 1. Select the Password tab in the Server Properties window. 2. Enter the current password and new password as indicated. 3. Check the Auto Save Password on this computer box if you want Windows NT/95/98 to remember your pas sword.
6 - 18 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Tx FIFO Set to Enable to the get the best performance from the board. Set to Disable to avoid data loss when c ommunicating with plain communication devices using S/W flow control. In this case only one byte will be put into the UART when the FIFO is empty.
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 19 . Note: When adding access permission, you may either view the access control list by Port , or by IP address . These two approaches also apply to the procedure for adding new hosts. The next two sections describe how to add hosts using both app roaches.
6 - 20 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 5. Click OK . 6. When the Add Port window opens up, highlight the port(s) that the host will be granted access to . . Note: Y ou can select blocks of ports by holding down the left mouse button while scolling through th e list of ports .
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 21 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 Setti ngs 1. Select the IP address of the host you would like to modify.
6 - 22 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Removing Ports from a Granted Host 1. Select the IP address of the host you would like to modify. 2. Click on the Port you would like to remove from the list. 3. Click on Remove , and then click OK to exit. As you can see from the window shown below, Port 3 has been removed from the host’s access control.
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 23 Removing a Granted Host If you do not allow a particular host to use any of the ports, simply remove the host from the list. . Note: If you empty the access control list, then by default, only the connecting host’s IP address is granted.
6 - 24 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Configuring Through View by Port By choosing the option View access control list by Port, it is easy to see the access permission granted for each port. This viewing option is particularly useful for adding hosts to specific po rts.
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 25 4. Click OK to finish. 5. When the Server Properties window opens up, you can look at the Access Control page to verify that the host was added to the port. 6. Click OK to finish. Modifying a Granted Host 1.
6 - 26 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Removing a Granted Host 1. Click on the port whose host you would like to modify. 2. Click on the IP address you want to delete, and then click on Remove .
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 27 Adding Routes Through Server Properties 1. Select the Advanced tab in the Server Properties window, and then c lick on Add . 2. Enter the Destination , Gateway , Netmask and Metric as needed. 3.
6 - 28 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Modifying Routes 1. Select the Advanced tab in the Server Properties window. 2. Click on the route setting you would like to modify to highlight it . 3. Click on Modify and then make any necessary modifications.
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 29 Removing Routes 1. Select the Advanced tab in the Server Properties window. 2. Click on the route setting you would like to remove to highlight it.
6 - 30 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual For the case shown above, you should set up the Destination , Gatew ay , Netmask , and Metric as shown below: Configuring Router for One Internet and One Intran.
Setting Up Custom NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 6 - 31 If you are under the same environment as shown above but your NPort Server Pro only needs to be accessed by the private network as opposed to the global Internet, then just add the first route to the server.
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NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 1 7 7 7. Utility Programs In this chapter we cover the following topics: q Firmware Utility — Toolbar Functions Ø NPort Server General Info Ø Search All NPort .
7 - 2 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual q NPort Pro Diagnostic — Toolbar Functions Ø Configuration Ø Viewer Status and Di agnose Ø Test Initiation Ø Printing Ø Saving the Configuration Ø Exitin.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 3 Firmware Utility Moxa continually upgrades its driver software and server firmware to keep pace with the ever - expanding world of computing. You can use the Firmware Utility to carry out the upgrade procedure.
7 - 4 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 3. After completing the search, the NPort Server firmware upgrade utility window opens, listing all NPort Server Pros that were found. Toolbar Functions In this section we describe how to use the Firmware Utility toolbar functions .
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 5 4. The NPort Server General Info window opens, displaying t he Server Name , IP address, Model Number, Serial Number, MAC Address, and Firmware Version . Attributes that can be modified are displayed in a text input box.
7 - 6 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 2. Click on Cancel if during the search you decide that it’s no longer necessary to continue. Otherwise, when the search is complete, you will see the NPort Server firmware upgrade utility win dow. The servers located by the search will be listed in the info box.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 7 Upgrade Firmware The Upgrade NPort Server function ca n be used to upgrade the server firmware. 1. Access Moxa's Web site at www.moxa.com to download the required computer file (contact our sales department if you need assistance with this).
7 - 8 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 1. To start NPort Server Monitor, click on Start à Programs à NPort Server Pro à NPort Monitor . 2. The NPort Server Monitor window opens. . Note: You will need to configure your server before using any of the NPort Server Monitor toolbar functions.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 9 1. Choose Configure from the Monitor menu, or click on the toolbar Configur e icon to open the Monitor configuration window. . Note: There are three tabs, Select Port , Select Item , and General , located at the top of the window.
7 - 10 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 3. The Port No . check box, for ports needing to be monitored, should be checked as shown above. For those ports that no longer need monitoring, click inside of the checked box to remove the check mar k.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 11 7. The servers and ports that were sel ected will be listed in the info box upon returning to the NPort Server Monitor window. General information such as Model No. , NPort Server Pro Name , OP_mode , NPort Server Pro IP Address , and Port No .
7 - 12 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual . Note: The configuration file will be saved in .mnt format. Load Configuration This function is provided so that you can load a configuration file that was previously saved. When initating NPort Server Monitor, you will be give the option to load a previously save file.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 13 Monitor Once a configuration has been set up, or a configuration file has been loaded, NPort Server Monitor will autom atically start monitoring servers and ports. Refer to the figure below for an example of the type of monitoring information that will be displayed.
7 - 14 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Port Status This function is used to display a status graph for each port being monitored. It also prov ides additional information such as TX/RX CPS history. 1. Click on the port item you wish to check to highlight it.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 15 Reset Port This function is provided to allow you to reset the port whenever the NT/95/98 server was not shut down properly, or the network was disconnected. Normally, NPort Server Pro will be launched automatically fi ve minutes after the NT/95/98 server is reconnected.
7 - 16 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 1. Click on the server that you are going to reset to highlight it. 2. Choose Reset Server from the Monitor menu, or click on the toolbar Reset Server icon to reset the server.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 17 1. Start à Programs à NPort Server Pro à NPort Pro Diagnostic . 2. The NPort Server Diagnostics window will open, from which you can navigate to the different functions provided by this utility.
7 - 18 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 3. When the Diagnostic Config window first opens, the Selected NPort Server info box under the Test Object tab is empty. Click on the text box’s pull down button and choose the desired server, and then press Enter to select.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 19 5. The server information will now appear in the Selected N Port Server information window. . Note: Click the Search button before selecting a server from the pull down menu if you add more NPort Server Pros after the Diagnostics utility is initiated.
7 - 20 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual o The items described below which are check marked will be tested. o Tx n Rx : Displays test result of transmitting and receiving data between two ports. o RTS g CTS : Displays test result of the RTS and CTS signals between two ports.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 21 Exiting Config Click OK in the bo ttom right corner of the Diagnostic Config window to return to the NPort Server Diagnostics window.
7 - 22 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Viewer Status and Diagnose Before starting the testing procedure, you can use the Server Status function to check the status of your NPort Server Pro. 1. C hoose Server Status from the Diagnose menu, or click on the toolbar Server Status icon to open the NPort Server Status window.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 23 3. The Test Status window that opens displays some basic informat ion about the test and test results. Click on View Report to see details about the tests that were done. 4. The report will be displayed in the Test Report info box.
7 - 24 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Printing The printing function is included to provide a convenient way to print out test reports. 1. Click on the NPort Server Pro shown in the To be tested … info box to determine which testing report to print.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 7 - 25 Uninstalling the Software If your Windows NT/95/98 host no longer needs acces s to any NPort Server Pros, you may use the Uninstall NPort Server utility to uninstall the driver and software.
7 - 26 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 3. Click on Finish to complete the uninstall procedure..
NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 8 - 1 8 8 8. Changing Your Installation Type This chapter descr ibes how to change between the three application modes — Single - Host, Multi - Host, and Custom — after installation.
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NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 9 - 1 9 9 9. Windows 2000 — Installation and Configuration In this chapter, we explain how to configure NPort Server Pro under the Windows 2000 operating system. The installation and configuration procedure is substantially different tha n for Windows NT/95/98/ME, so read carefully.
9 - 2 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Windows 2000 Driver Installation Installing NPort Server Pro to run under Windows 2000 involves installing the drivers that are used to operate the NPort Server Pro and its port. This is done by running the Windows 2000 “Add/Remove Hardware Wizard”.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 9 - 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 computer.
9 - 4 NPort Server Pro 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 Pro User’s Manual 9 - 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.
9 - 6 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 10. If necessary, click on Browse… to locate the directory that contains the NPort Server Pro driver. During the installation shown here, the driver was located on the A: drive, so the next step is to click OK .
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 9 - 7 12. The Start Hardware Installation windo w 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 .
9 - 8 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 14. A series of windows indicating the progress of the instal lation procedure will open and then close. 15. The next window lists all NPort Server Pro units that are currently connected to your network.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 9 - 9 17. Click on Finish to complete the installation of NPort Server Pro. Keep in mind, however, that you may sti ll need to install the port.
9 - 10 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual to continue. 3. If necessary, click on Browse… t o locate the directory that contains the NPort Server Pro driver. During the installation shown here, the driver was located on the A: drive, so the next step is to click OK .
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 9 - 11 5. Click on Finish to complete the installation procedure. NPort Server Pro Properties NPort Server Pro’s configuration parameter s, such as IP address, COM port number, etc., are easily changed from within the Windows 2000 system’s device manager.
9 - 12 NPort Server Pro 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 Pro DE - 303 or DE - 308 to open the Properties window.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 9 - 13 Configuration Select the Properties window’s Configuration tab to cha nge parameter settings for your NPort Server Pro. Most of the system settings are accessed by clicking on Se t tings (see the “NPort Server” subsection below).
9 - 14 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual NPort Server Clicking on Settings in the above Properties window causes NPort Server Pro’s Property Sheet to open. If prompted, enter NPort Server Pro’s password, and then click OK to continue. The Basic Configuration page, open by default, allows you to make changes to the following items.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 9 - 15 connect ed to your LAN. 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.
9 - 16 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual The Access Control page can be used to allow access to NPort Server Pro’s serial port. The process of adding and removing IP addresses is straightforward, although three comments are in order. • You may add access by IP Address as shown here.
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 9 - 17 • There are two options to choose from when adding access. Choose Single Host to only allow access to the computer with the given IP Address. Choose A Group of Host to allow access to a group of co m puters.
9 - 18 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Click on Modify Setting to make changes. Use the following window to change the Port Number , Transmission Mode , and TxFIFO .
Installation and Configuration NPort Server Pro User’s Manual 9 - 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 .
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NPort Server Pro User’s Manual A - 1 A A A. Troubleshooting This appendix explains how to solve some of the most common problems you could encounter while using NPort Server Pro. If you are still having problems after reading this chapter, contact your dealer, or e - mail Moxa for help.
A - 2 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual ¿ Cannot change IP address or other server properties. There are two situations that could give rise to this problem. 1. Password Mismatch – If yo u type the wrong password while running NPort Pro Manager, the Manager program automatically assumes that you are not the administrator.
Troubleshooting NPort Server Pro User’s Manual A - 3 T o solve this problem: 1. Confirm your IP address with NPort Server Pro. 2. Ask the administrator to set up the server configuration so that you are on NPort Server Pro’s Access Control List.
A - 4 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual ¿ You cannot find the server after rebooting your Windows NT/95/98 server. It’s possible that you have a DHCP server on your network. Since DHCP servers can assign IP addresses, th e IP address for either the host or NPort Server Pro might have been changed.
Troubleshooting NPort Server Pro User’s Manual A - 5 To solve this problem, programs should: 1. Try to re - open the port if the fail code is returned during the open (i.e. sio_open) session. 2. If the fail code returns while writing data, reading data, changing settings, etc.
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NPort Server Pro User’s Manual B - 1 B B B. About PComm Pro PComm Pro is a professional serial comm developing tool for PCs running Windows NT or Windows 95/98. It consists of a powerful serial communication library for easy programming in most popular programming languages.
B - 2 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Features q Easy - to - use API (more than 50 functions) q Supports Zmodem, Ymodem, Xmodem q VB, C++, Delphi, examples q Compatible to standard COMs q Termi nal E.
NPort Server Pro User’s Manual C - 1 C C C. Cable Pinouts This appendix lists the cables that you may use with NPort Server Pro, and includes information needed to make your own cable.
C - 2 NPort Server Pro User’s Manual Asynchronous Port Pinouts Listed below are the pinouts for the asynchronous port on NPort Server Pro..
Cable Pinouts NPort Server Pro User’s Manual C - 3 CN20040 – RJ45 to Male DB25 RS - 232 Cable Pinouts.
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NPort Server Pro User’s Manual D - 1 D D D. Setting Up a Windows NT /95/9 8 Network In order use a PC via an Ethernet network to control serial devices connected to NPort Server Pro, you must first have a host running Windows NT/95/98 This type of application also requires the host to have an Ethernet card and TCP/IP protocol in stalled.
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Problem Report Form NPort Server Pro Customer name: Company: Tel: Fax: Email: Date: 1. Moxa Product: o DE - 308 ( 8 RS - 232 ports) o DE - 303 ( 16 RS - 232 ports ) 2. Serial Number : ___________ 3. NPort Pro Firmware Version: ________________ 4. NPort Pro Manager Version: ________________ 5.
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RETURN PROCEDURE For product repair, exchange, or refund, the cust omer 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 for a shorter product repair time.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Moxa Technologies DE-308 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Moxa Technologies DE-308 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Moxa Technologies DE-308 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Moxa Technologies DE-308 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Moxa Technologies DE-308, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Moxa Technologies DE-308.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Moxa Technologies DE-308. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Moxa Technologies DE-308 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
