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1. Serial Ports 2 10 NPort Server User s Manual 3 Setting Up Single Host This chapter describes the steps for setting up NPort Server for single host type of application Single Host users apply the NPort Server to the traditional multiport serial application In this chapter you will find the following topics specified for Single Host Multiport Users Q Driver and Software Installation Q Adding a NPort Server Q Configuration Using NPort Manager Saving Your Configuration Adding Other Server Deleting Server Modifying Mapping COM Names Unmapping Ports Configuring Server General Information Configuring Server Password VV VV VV V WV Replacing A Server Upgrading NPort Server firmware Uninstalling the Software Setting Up Single Host 3 1 TCP IP ow BOR fad x Figure 3 1 Application with single host and multiple NPort Servers types individually D Note If you are user for Multi Host or Custom type please skip this chapter and jump directly to Chapter 4 or Chapter 5 for whole description about other 3 2 NPort Server User s Manual Driver and Software Installation 1 Insert the NPort Server disk into drive If enclosed in the package is a CD insert it into the CD ROM drive From the start menu click Run 2 Under the dialog box type in the drive name followed with th
2. ENGI hina Dama i Di jo Oo eee ee GY Figure 2 7 10BaseT UTP connection from NPort Server to your computer through a HUB Connecting the Power After putting NPort Server to your network you may take the following steps to connect the power to your NPort Server The power supply inside the NPort Server is designed to support 90V 260V Thus you may use the NPort Server no matter what your nation power supply is Szu A LA Ce D Note Network is strongly recommended to be connected before powering on the server Getting Started 2 9 Connect the power chord to NPort Server 2 Connect the power male end of power chord to the power outlet 3 On the rear panel of the NPort Server turn ON the power by switch the I O to the I position 4 Check the SO LED on the front panel if that is on Connecting Asynchronous Serial Devices You may use the RJ 45 to female DB25 cable enclosed in the package to connect to your Serial Devices with male DB25 connector Or check with Appendix for detail pinouts to make your own cable You may use the RJ 45 to male DB25 cable enclosed in the package to connect to the modem Check with Appendix C for detail pinouts to make your own cable N P Ort server BURR DO OO UT Pet Pyar mar Pr Pr a Pa
3. ca S D Note If you do not want the server password to be saved to your NT please check off the Auto Saved box Setting Up Custom 5 7 6 At complete screen click OK if everything is correct Add Server Wizard Welcome to Complete NPort Server You have finished adding the following to NPort Manager If these are correct click Finish to complete and save Server Name Server5001 Ports COM3 COM10 Server Serial Number 5001 Server IP 192 168 10 200 http Avww moxa com lt Back Cancel 7 After Add Server Wizard the installation program stops at the NPort Manager It displays the server you have added and the ports You should see a screen like below showing Custom at the program caption sA NPort Manager Custom OF Xx Server Port Help Wiaj il al 2 a NPort Port COM Status ServersU01 A 1 COM3 Available gt 2 COM4 Available A 3 COM5 Available gt 4 COME Available A 5 COM7 Available amp 6 COM8 Available A 7 COM9 Available gt 8 COM10 Available gt Ready NUM Z D Notes You might see ports with status Non authorized If you are a general user be sure to ask your server administrator to add your access permission to the Server 5 8 NPort Server User s Manual 8 You may click on Add Server Wizard again to add another server 9 Be sure to click Save Configuration to save settings to both your Windows NT and the server selec
4. No ama general user jee S D Note If you re not the administrator be sure to ask the administrator to add you to the access control list of the server 3 Confirm if the IP address suggested is the one you need Or you may key in a dedicated one assigned by your LAN administrator NPort Server IP addes Use the fed IP address shown bek or koy in a deaied one Pi EE _ soe eB sa S D Note If you have DHCP server at local network be sure to consult with the DHCP administrator to assign dedicated IP addresses to the server and your computers connecting to the server 5 6 NPort Server User s Manual 4 Select the name of COM that you like the first port on the server to map to This will add all ports available on the NPort server to your NT system with consecutive COM names Add Server Wizard Your COM Port Name ServerS001 Serial No 5001 Total Port 8 Specify the 1st COM s name to map ports to your system 1stCOM name TESA gt eee 5 You will be asked to assign the server password if you install a new server Please remember to assign it because this will protect the server from misuse of other users And be sure to record the password down and sotre it at a safe place Set Server Password You em hat no paso protector Ii Songy econmended bo wet up a password lo prevent mmuse of the elected saver Serva Parewort Confirm Psspaond F suo Saved
5. Printer Configuring Printer Server on Windows NT To configure NPort Server as printer server simply follow the instruction in this section Adding the TCP IP Printing Services Before adding printer you have to add the TCP IP printing services to your Windows NT 1 Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Select Network 3 Go to the page for Services 4 Check if Simple TCP IP Service is existed in Services If not click Add and look for Simple TCP IP Service and install it 5 Check if Microsoft TCP IP printing services is existed in Services If not click Add and select Microsoft TCP IP printing services and install the service 6 Reboot your computer 7 2 NPort Server User s Manual Adding the Printer Now you have the TCP IP printing services you have to add the TCP IP port to your computer and install the driver of the printer connecting to the TCP IP printer port 1 Run Add Printer wizard from Start gt Settings gt Printers gt Add Printer 2 Select My Computer answering to This Printer will be managed by then click next 3 Select Add Port Click Next to continue 4 Select LPR Port Click Next to continue 5 At the field for the Name or Address of server providing Ipd enter the NPort Server IP address 6 Ignore the field for the Name of printer or print queue on that server Click OK to continue 7 Wizard pops up a warning message because of no
6. A 4 NPort Server User s Manual LEDs Descriptions The LEDs on the front panel of the NPort Server enable you to determine NPort operation at a glance This section contains information about LEDs and using them as a troubleshooting reference O O O O SO Sl Tx Rx LED Color Description SO Red Indicates the NPort Server is turned on and the power is being supplied to the server S1 Yellow Flashing indicates the server is being located by the NPort Manager Locate Server function Tx Red Blinking indicates data being sent to the Ethernet Interface Rx Red Blinking indicates data being received from the Ethernet Interface Troubleshooting A 5 A 6 NPort Server User s Manual B Appendix B About PComm Pro PComm Pro a professional serial comm developing tool for PC is a software package under Windows NT and Windows 95 98 It consists of powerful serial communication library for easy programming in most popular languages useful utilities such as Terminal Emulator Data Scope and Performance Analyzer as well as illustrative example programs and comprehensive online documents With the serial communication library you can develop a system for data communication remote access data acquisition or industrial control in the Windows NT and Windows 95 98 environment It offers an easier solution as compared to the more complex Windows Win32 COMM API PComm includes over 50 easy to use API functions specially designed
7. If your Windows NT no more access to the NPort Servers you may uninstall the driver and software 1 Goto Start gt Program gt NPort Server from the desktop 2 Select Uninstall NPort Server 3 Restart the NT system as requested Setting Up Custom 5 35 5 36 NPort Server User s Manual 6 Changing Your Installation Type This chapter describes how to change types among Single Host Multi Host and Custom after installation This chapter includes Q Why Should You Change to Other Type Q Changing Between Types Why Should You Change to Other Type Though you might have selected the Single Host type during first installation you might find it practical to share the ports to other hosts or use some remote control function later All you want to do is to change your type to advance one Multi Host or Custom Configuration of previous type can be kept after type changed Be sure to select the type to approach to your most complex application If you have multiple servers some of them are under Single Host type of application but some of them will be applied to Internet you should select Custom instead of Single Host type NPort Manager provides you the easy method to change between types After running Setup and start NPort Manager you will find you are under other type of NPort Manager Next you may follow the instructions on the previous chapters to configure your server or NT system Changing Your Installation
8. server s password This is because Single Host users do not need to share their NPort server to other hosts If you do need to modify other properties run the setup program and change to other type see detail in Chapter 6 You want to add one more hosts to access to the NPort Server on the network right now but you cannot access to the page for Access Control 1 Check with the NPort Manager Type If it is under Single Host change to Multi Host or Custom 2 Make sure that you are the administrator After installing the NPort Server you find the port showing Un authorized status under the NPort Manager program This means the NPort Server does not contain your computer on the Access Control list It happens when your NT is just one of the hosts who share the ports on the selected server and you do not provide the server password while installing the NPort Server The other situation is you install the NPort Server at local site and access to that correctly Later on you move the server to a remote site and you connect to the server through WAN port Since now your IP address might be changed to another IP address due to different network interface connection you are not on the Access Control List now To solve this problem 1 Confirm with your IP address to the NPort Server 2 Ask the administrator to check on the server configuration and set the your permission to the Access Control list of the NPort Server Aft
9. IP address assigned by your DHCP administrator S D Note Please refer the Appendix D for Configuring your Windows NT to Dedicated IP Address 5 Modify the Security list to make sure your NT host is on the list 6 Save Configuration Programming Problems Win32 COMM API functions return fail Or the P Comm Pro library functions return a Fail code SIO_WIN32 FAIL The fail code for the COMM API functions imply different information from what the standard COM driver does For instance you get the fail code when the network to the server is unreachable or server is offline If the network is through Internet network unreachable might happen while the Internet traffic is jammed Since it does not mean you get a defected server you can write into your program to close the port then re open the port to recover this error You may also check the following to be sure it is only TCP IP network problem 1 If the server is off line turn it on 2 If the route to the NPort Server is reachable You may test it by using Ping NPort Server IP address If there is no route to the server check with your routing table or server s routing table To conquer this problem programs should 1 Try to re open the port if the fail code returns during the open i e sio_open session 2 If the fail code returns during writing data reading data changing settings and others you should close the file handler Then try to open the port again
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11. OK to exit Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Removing Host If you do not allow the use of the host to any ports simply remove it from the list Removing all hosts will grant server access to all computers 1 Click on the IP address of the host 2 Click on Remove button 3 4 Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Click OK to exit Server Properties Lx General Password Access Control View access control list by IP address E Server5001 192 168 10 EddiE 203 67 8 15 255 255 Fr 13 67 8 Port 1 Port 2 Add Port Port 3 Port 4 Pots Remove Port 6 Pott 7 Pott 8 i FEE CJ ce i Setting Up Multi Host 4 19 Configuring Through View by Port By viewing access control list by Port it is easy to see the access permission granted for each port It is easy for adding hosts to specific ports Adding Host IP address to Specific Port 1 Click on the Port where you like to add host 2 Click on Add IP Server Properties El ServerS001 192 168 10 200 cle aie HENOVER Mady 4 20 NPort Server User s Manual 3 If you like to add the IP address of a single computer select a single computer then input the IP address of the host If you like to add a group of computer select a group computer then input the IP address and netmask For example enter IP address 192 168 1 0 and 255 255 255 0 f
12. aaa 192 167 1 12 ala TIT L Modem 192 167 1 11 paf L ll Tu I Modem Modem Asynchronous Devices Figure 5 5 WAN port application diagram Standalone NPort Server at remote site 5 30 NPort Server User s Manual The following information describes how you setup the port as WAN port and configure it 1 Start NPort Manager from Start gt Programs gt NPort 2 Move your mouse pointer to the port you want to setup as WAN connection 3 Click on the mouse right button and Select Set port as WAN A NPort Manager Custom Server Port Help IEL ba y j Status Available Available Available Map Port UnMap Port Set port as COM port Set port as WAN port WAT Port Properties 4 You can see now the port has been configured as WAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 Td 8 Available Available Available WAN Available Available Available Available Setting Up Custom 5 31 5 To keep configuring the port right click to select WAN Port Properties Available Available Available Map taart UnMantsat SEVP aS WVAN POTE N Port Properties 6 Under the TCP IP page enter the IP address for Remote and Local interfaces For example if the IP address for the WAN port providing for connection is 192 167 1 11 and you may assign a remote one as 192 168 1 12 WAN Port Properties 5 32 NPort Server User s Manual 7 Go to the Settings page to check if the paramete
13. add more servers 3 Follow the previous instructions for adding new servers Restart the system as requested Deleting Server pa If the server is moved out from the network or you do not need the server to be set at your system anymore 1 Go to the server you like to remove from the NPort Manager 2 Select Delete Server from the toolbar to delete Setting Up Custom 5 11 Modifying Mapping COM Names af If you like to choose other COM names different from what you have assigned under Add Server Wizard you may follow the steps below to accomplish it Change COM names of all ports on the server consecutively 1 Go to the server you like to modify COM names Port 1 at ServerS001 2 Go to first port ar al Select the COM port that you would 3 Go to toolbar and select Map Port like current port to map to 4 Select the COM name of the port you Mapto coms like to map to 5 Check on the box for mapping COM names consecutively 6 Click OK to finish Change COM name of one port 1 Go to the server you like to modify COM names 2 Go to port you like to make change Port 1 at ServerS001 3 Go to toolbar and select Map Port septa SES 4 Select the COM name of the port you Moots aaa gt like to map to i 5 Check off the box for mapping COM spona EDH bunder onea names Cancel 6 Click OK to finish __ Cancel 5 12 NPort Server User s Manual Unmapping Ports x If you do not need to u
14. administrator 2 You are the administrator but the server password has been changed by other host 3 You check off the box for auto save password to your NT host 3 Modify the server name IP address and netmask if needed 4 Save Configuration as needed Server Properties x General Password Access Control m Server Info Serial No 5001 Server Name Server IP 182 168 10 200 Netmask 255 255 255 0 4 14 NPort Server User s Manual Configuring Server Password To add security to your NPort Server it is highly recommended that you set a password as soon as you complete installing the server If you do not set the password during Add Server Wizard or you would like to change current password you may enter into Server Properties to set a new password The other action for this Password page is to Auto Save your password to your Windows NT By auto saving the password you will not be asked for the password checking anymore Gereral Passwd Access Conte Suto Save Password on fis compute Change Password Current Seren Pazaword i New Password Corti New Password Core Aine Steps for configuration 1 Click on the Server you want to make changes 2 Click on Server Properties from toolbar Note If you mark off Auto Save of password you will be asked for input the server password every time you need to enter into Server Properties Be sure to record down the password bec
15. have the TCP IP protocol installed you may follow the steps above and choose protocol to add TCP IP Configuring Your Windows NT with Dedicated IP Address D 2 To configure your Windows NT to work properly with NPort Server you should give your computer a dedicated IP address without using DHCP Right click Network Neighborhood and select Properties Choose Protocol Choose TCP IP then click on Properties Select the network card using for connecting NPort Server Choose configure IP address Enter your IP address and subnet mask as assigned by your LAN administrator Go to DNS dialog Enter your DNS you get from your Network administrator You may just leave it blank if you don t have this address 8 Go to Gateway dialog Enter the router IP address to the gateway box if you have a router NPort Server User s Manual E Appendix E About Async Server Async Server also known as terminal server remote access server and communication server is a multi protocol server providing connection through TCP IP for serial ports The CN2100 Async Server is a new generation of multi serial solution that provides a common connectivity platform to connect up to 16 serial ports to existing LAN This solution allows async terminals printers modems remote hosts and any other serial equipment to attach to the LAN The CN2100 provides a wide spectrum of network protocols including TCP IP PPP SLIP CSLIP Telnet Rlogin SNM
16. information sources Appendix C Cable Pinout describes the pin layout information about the cable and interfaces Appendix D Setting up Windows NT Network describes how to connect your NT system to network by installing and configuring an Ethernet card Appendix E About Async Server describes features of Moxa Async Server and where you can get the software Table of Contents Chapter I Overview sccssisscesvseessvessves cavevaenenvesoessvssesveceussvensesssiesevensaeennsssvevereesoeves ko AEETI LE EE false ledn ke meta ieeett aca yata Me S E ARAE S eT TS 1 2 Package Checklisten este o ate bet eect 1 2 Front Panel View cccccccccccccccccecccceccecceceececeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeceeeceeeseseeeeeeeees 1 3 Rear Panel View aurian as tees teen tacks chee ooh Pesos tees te Neue settee hess ES 1 3 Chapter 2 Getting Started cccssccssssssssssssssssssssccsssssssssssssesccssssssssssssssssees 27 Knowing Your Application ccccecessccceeeeccececeenneeeeseaceeceseeecesnneeeeceseneeeeseaeeeseeeeeseanees 2 2 Single HOst Type iccvesveievesesecsncutsaebsdeven ion cuevedvessebaionoyosdetedeves er SEEREN K ER Fer se des EET I POS ES 2 2 Multi HOSt Ty Peers ds diner ra e e der te E rd ere dens 2 4 Custom Type seer E A EVE NE ANE aen N i 2 5 Connectine th Hardware 20 isa ie a a a a eel oe ee eee A 2 6 Preparing Windows NT with TCP IP Network 2 6 Locating NP Ort Servet usus nerverne dine s
17. up of the function you like to select Moreover when you stop your mouse on the port or server then right click on your mouse it shows the functions available for the selected item To start NPort Manager program Go to Start gt Programs gt NPort Server gt NPort Manager Sy Staite SH Unst NPot Hanapes k BB Coord Porgi Al Erd BJ windows NT Expicier g Heh Jd Achrinshiative Tools Common gt id Pun BA Hesna ON ad Staite NPort Manager Toolbar provides you the easy way for management daja a eja e Setting Up Single Host 3 9 Saving Configuration id Modifications of the servers or ports need to be saved into either your NT system or the NPort servers in order to be activated By selecting Save Configuration it will automatically check any changes and save them to wherever needed 1 Move your mouse pointer to the left most button of the toolbar 2 Click on the button to save configuration Adding More Servers j You may need to add more servers after first installation Use the following steps to complete 1 Stop your mouse pointer at NPort Server 2 Click on the toolbar for Add Server Wizard to add more servers 3 Follow the previous instructions for adding new servers Restart the system as requested Deleting Server pa If the server you added has been moved out or you do not need the server to be set at your system anymore 1 Go to the server you like t
18. 1 Total Port 8 Specify the 1st COM s name to map ports to your system 1stCOM name AEE BES 5 You will be asked to assign the server password if you install a new server Please remember to assign it because this will protect the server from misuse of other users And be sure to record the password down and store it at a safe place Add Server Wizard Set Server Password Your system has no password protection It is strongly recommended to set up a password to prevent mis use of the selected server Server Password Confirm Password IV Auto Saved S D Note If you do not want the server password to be saved to your NT please check off the Auto Saved box Setting Up Multi Host 4 7 6 At complete screen click OK if everything is correct Add Server Wizard Welcome to Complete NPort Server You have finished adding the following to NPort Manager If these are correct click Finish to complete and save Server Name Server5001 Ports COM3 COM10 Server Serial Number 5001 Server IP 192 168 10 200 http Avww moxa com lt Back Cancel 7 After Add Server Wizard the installation program stops at the NPort Manager It displays the server you have added and the ports You should see a screen like below showing Multi Host at the program caption A NPort Manager Multi Host olx Server Port Help Status Available Available Available Available Ava
19. 67 9 15 255 Pott 1 sadit E Add Port Remove Setting Up Custom 5 19 Configuring Through View by Port By viewing access control list by Port it is easy to see the access permission granted for each port It is easy for adding hosts to specific ports Adding Host IP address to Specific Port 1 Click on the Port where you like to add host 2 Click on Add IP Server Properties Eddo HENGE leel 5 20 NPort Server User s Manual 3 If you like to add the IP address of a single computer select a single computer then input the IP address of the host If you like to add a group of computer select a group computer then input the IP address and netmask For example enter IP address 192 168 1 0 and 255 255 255 0 for network class C computers Grant Access IP Grant Access IP 192 168 1 100 o career parr KT e 4 Click OK to complete 5 You can see the host you have added to the ports from the Access Control page Server Properties mele peje Henoye Macity 6 Click OK to finish 7 Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Setting Up Custom 5 21 Modifying Granted Host Click on the Ports Click on the IP address you like to modify Click on Modify Modify the IP address as needed nA e U N e Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now S D Note
20. 92 168 10 200 Serial No 5001 Setting Up Multi Host 4 5 2 Click Next to continue For first time installer you will jump to Next step directly If the server being set with password you will see a Password Protected screen If you are a server administrator select Yes and enter the password However if you re a general user select No and continue to install ports Add Server Wizard Password Protected Your server has password protection Are you the administrator with server password on hand C No ama general user D Note If you re not the administrator be sure to ask the administrator to add you to the access control list of the server before accessing the ports 3 Confirm if the IP address suggested is the one you need Or you may key in a dedicated one assigned by your LAN administrator NPort Server IP addes Use the fed IP address chown below of kay in a deated one IP address ise 1651020 sm S D Note If you have DHCP server at local network be sure to consult with the DHCP administrator to assign dedicated IP addresses to the server and your computers connecting to the server 4 6 NPort Server User s Manual 4 Select the name of COM that you like the first port on the server to map to This will add all ports available on the NPort Server to your NT system with consecutive COM names Add Server Wizard Your COM Port Name ServerS001 Serial No 500
21. Add Server Wizard 1 Select the server you want to add to your NT system from the list Add Server Wizard Your NPort Server Select the server from the list below If you cannot find the server from the list check with your server connection and power then click Find C No will define the server myself Yes will select the server from the following list 192 168 10 200 5001 Server5001 S D Note If the server is at remote site you have to click No and define the server s IP address ma If you forgot to power on your system turn it on now and click on this button This function will blink up S1 the LED on the server It helps you to locate which server is the one you selected Add Server Wizard xi Locate Server You may locate the server with LED blinking now Press OK to exit Name Server5001 IP address 192 168 10 200 Serial No 5001 Setting Up Custom 5 5 2 Click Next to continue For first time installer you will jump to next step directly If the server being set with password you will see a password protected screen If you are a server administrator select Yes and enter the password However if you re NOT the administrator select No and continue to install ports Add Server Wizard Password Protected Your server has password protection Are you the administrator with server password on hand Server Password
22. BaseT port on NPort Server 8 Pin Description 1 TX 2 TX 3 RX 10BaseT RJ45 6 RX Cable Pinouts C 1 Asynchronous Port Pinouts Table C 2 lists the pinouts for the asynchronous port on NPort Server 10 Pin Description 1 DCD DSR RTS GND TxD RxD GND CTS DTR Async Port RJ45 iO o y9 DW MY AJ WwW N o C 2 NPort Server User s Manual CN20030 RJ45 to Female DB25 RS 232 Cable Pinouts 20 DSR NURDAN RJ 45 Jack DB25 Female DCD 1 8 DCD DSR 2 6 DTR RTS 3 4 CTS GND 4 7 7 GND TxD 5 2 RxD RxD 6 3 TxD CTS 8 5 RTS DTR 9 20 DSR DCD GND DTR CTS TxD RxD Cable Pinouts C 3 CN20040 RJ45 to Male DB25 RS 232 Cable Pinouts TxD RxD CTS DSR OWNNMRWN DTR 20 DCD RJ 45 Jack DB25 Male DCD 1 m 8 DCD DSR 2 20 DTR RTS 3 5 CTS GND 4 7 7 GND TxD 5 3 RxD RxD 6 2 TxD CTS 8 WM 4 RTS DTR 9 MH 6 DSR C 4 NPort Server User s Manual D Appendix D Setting Up Windows NT Network This appendix is a simple guide for users who have not used network before It describes how to install an Ethernet card to the Windows NT computer and how to configure the Ethernet card to connect to your network for NPort Server usage It includes Preparing an Ethernet Card Q Installing Ethernet Card and Driver Q Configuring Your Windows NT with Dedicated IP Address Preparing an Ethern
23. C218 Turbo User s Manual High Performance 8 Port Async Board for ISA bus Fifth Edition June 2008 www moxa com product MOXA 2008 Moxa Inc all rights reserved Reproduction without permission is prohibited C218 Turbo 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 agreement Copyright Notice Copyright 2008 Moxa Inc All rights reserved Reproduction without permission is prohibited Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Moxa Moxa provides this document as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to its particular purpose Moxa reserves the right to make improvements and or changes to this manual or to the products and or the programs described in this manual at any time Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However Moxa assumes no responsibility for its use or for any infringements on the rights of third parties that may result from its use This product might include unintentional technical or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein to c
24. Card Make O PCI Card Make You Installation Type O Single Host O Multi Host O Custom Problem Description Please describe the symptom as clear as possible including the error message you see We may have to follow your description to reproduce the symptom RETURN PROCEDURE For product repair exchange or refund the customer must gt Provide evidence of original purchase gt Obtain a Product Return Agreement PRA from the sales representative or dealer gt Fill out the Problem Report Form PRF as detailed as possible for shorter product repair time gt Carefully pack the product in anti static package and send it pre paid to the dealer The PRA should show on the outside of the package and include a description of the problem along with the return address and telephone number of a technical contact
25. Eee i e dar 7 2 Printing through NPort Server esceesscssseessseecsseecsseecsseecesaeeesaeecsaeesseecseeecssaeeesaeessaeers 7 3 Appendix A Troubleshooting ccsssssssscscccssssssssssscccsccssssssssssssscsssssssssees And Installation and Configuration Troubleshooting cc eeseeeseeceseeeeeeeeesseeceaeecseeceseeeesaee A 1 Programming Problems eiiiai R E E EE E E R E E s A 4 BED D scriptonsi seie a E A A A aa A 5 Appendix B About PCOMM Pro sseeeseeessoeesooessocesooessocessoeesocessoeesooessoeessoessoeessee B L Appendix C Cable Pinouts sooeosssooessssocssssooessssoossessosesssoosssssoossessossssssoessss C L 10BaseT Port Pimouts ccccccccccccccceeecceeceeeeeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees C 1 Asynchronous Port PmOuts ANSGAR ied Satis nape id sie oneeis ls E TANE pede C 2 CN20030 RJ45 to Female DB25 RS 232 Cable Pimouts 0 0 0 0 ccc ccccccccccccccceccceeeeeeeeeees C 3 CN20040 RJ45 to Male DB25 RS 232 Cable Pimouts cccccccccccesssssneeeeeeeessesseeeeees C 4 Appendix D Setting Up Windows NT Network cccccsssssssssssssecssssssssees D 1 Preparing an Ethernet Card 9 2 ch2asni ivcnreiniinnralinidindaliahoiniiatiniveiens D 1 Installing Ethernet Card and Driver sseeeeeeeseeereeseeseresrssrrssrrssresererstessreseresererrresereserese D 1 Configuring Your Windows NT with Dedicated IP Address W Wu u ssseneeerreerererereren
26. Manual 3 Setup program prompts you a welcome message and asks if you want to install the NPort Server now Click Next to continue 4 Select the type of application Custom NPort Server Setup etup Wizard Select your type of installation SingleHost Traditional Multiport Solution installs servers for one Windows NT host only C MultiHost Allows two or more Windows NT hosts connect to the servers at local network Custom For complex applications remote control or expert network users eres Moxa Technologies Co Ltd Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved http www moxa com 5 Enter the name of directory to install the NPort Server files You may click Next to use default directory name Select Destination Directory Ea Please select the directory where NPort Server files are to be installed to your system C Program Files NPort Setting Up Custom 5 3 6 NPort Manager pops up a dialog asking if you like to add a new NPort server now Add Server Wizard You may start to add a new server now Be sure that you have connected the NPort servers to the network and power them on before run this Wizard Do you want to run Add Server Wizard Now Resornensed C No will Add Server later 7 Click Next to start Add Server Wizard Following is the instruction that guides you to add a selected NPort Server to your NT system 5 4 NPort Server User s Manual Adding NPort Server
27. P and DNS To be able to handle the bulky data traffic the CN2100 is equipped with high speed RISC i960 microprocessor to make perfect performance High speed UART and LAN controller are also incorporated to boost the overall throughput The result is all 16 ports can be operated at 230 4Kbps simultaneously The CN2100 is an ideal solution for sites requiring office automation data acquisition and other applications that need multi serial connectivity onto the LAN The CN2100 is perfectly used as terminal server printer server and async device server In addition the CN2100 features extensive Security and Accounting Services RADIUS protocol which make it a best Internet Server as well NPort Server can be used as an Async Server if you follow the configuration procedure of Async Server If you do need to run NPort Server as terminal server or communication server other than serial control through Windows NT you may check with Moxa s Web site at http www moxa com to look for detail information about Async Server You may also send email to us at service moxa com tw Our customer service will be glad to tell you more about it About Async Server E 1 Problem Report Form NPort Server Moxa Product O 16 Port NPort Server O 8 Port NPort Server en pe LOO el SO SON GES VD RD Serial Number NPort Firmware Version NPort Manager Version PC Host Make Model CPU Speed MHz Make Model Ethernet Card O ISA
28. Password Current Server Password I New Password Confirm New Password Note If you mark off Auto Save of password you will be asked to input the server password If you fail to input the password you can only browse server general information but you cannot make any modification Select page for Password Enter current password and the new password to make changes Check on Auto Save box to save the password Nn nr A v Save Configuration as needed Setting Up Single Host 3 13 Replacing A Server Sometimes your NPort server might need to be replaced because of spurring surge or some particular reason You have learned from Chapter 1 that NPort Server can be hot swapped To accompany with the hot swap feature we provide the Replace Server function Replace Server provides you an easy way to find the server for replacement and store the server with the settings you configured on the defect server Without Replace Server you may need to delete the old server on the NPort Manager and add the new Server Port Help server and ports b j j vy Follow the steps below to do hot swap 1 4 Confirm with the Server at the Move your mouse pointer to the server with the NPort j e a Server5001 mark Select Replace Server from the server menu fam Port Help Saye sornguration At the popped up dialog shows a list of Servers that has not been conf
29. This host modification will be activated on the specific host of that port only Removing Granted Host Click on the Ports Click on the IP address of the host you like to remove Click on remove Click OK to finish SU SR IS SOS SE Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Server Properties x General Password Access Control Advanced View access control list by Port z E Server5001 192 168 10 200 Eddlk Port 1 Port 2 E Port 3 Ada kort 192 168 1 100 255 gt 259 Fr Port 7 odif Port 8 xl Maw 5 22 NPort Server User s Manual Adding Routes to NPort Server To enable the access from an Internet Intranet host you need to make sure your NPort Server can be connected through Internet You may add routes into the NPort Server if your Windows NT host is at remote site This section lists the steps to add the routes and examples of different routes to be added for your reference Adding Routes Through Server Properties Go to Start gt Programs gt NPort gt NPort Manager Select the server you want to add routes Select Server Properties from the Toolbar BR U N Select Advanced page Gorms Paszmad Serat Aatvancad Eria the IP address and Gateway for poa data torowe to Setting Up Custom 5 23 Click on Add Enter the Destination Gateway Netmask and Metric as needed Click OK to exit Gateway Settings Click OK to exit Server Prop
30. Type 6 1 Changing Between Types Insert the NPort Server Disk or CD to the drive Go to Start gt Run Enter drive name then follow with setup Click Next to continue Select Multi Host or Custom and continue with installation nA A UU N e Follow the instruction on the screen to finish You may skip the procedure for adding servers 6 Check with NPort Manager You should see the servers configured by previous installation procedure with program caption as your new installation type Modify the options as you need 6 2 NPort Server User s Manual 7 Printer Server Configuration NPort Server is equipped with a Parallel Port on the back of the server This port is to be used as a TCP IP network printer port and become a one port printer server for sharing to hosts running TCP IP networking protocol under all kinds of OS platform Since this manual is based on supporting Windows NT this chapter describes how NT users can configure and print to the parallel port of NPort Server only Q Connecting Printer to NPort Server Q Configuring Printer Server on Windows NT gt Adding the TCP IP printing services gt Adding the Printer Printing through NPort Server Printer Server Installation 7 1 Connecting Printer to NPort Server Connect your printer to the back of NPort Server using printer cable E R oar g Figure 7 1 Connecting printer to NPort Server
31. alte 2 7 Connecting the Networks sis iniiae sobs i iaiia tt oid oen kiat 2 8 Connecting the POWerisiisiccscedszscctetceiucceittadeunsianuaeistevecnstesteceiatevesceristetel ah 2 9 Connecting Asynchronous Serial Devices csccceseccesseceeseeesseeteseecenneseseeeesaeeesaes 2 10 Chapter 3 Setting Up Single Host ccccssssssssssccccsssssssssssscccssssssssssssssseees J L Driver and Software Installation ee eesessseecsseecsseeeeseecesaeecsaeecsaeecseeseseeeesaeeesaeessaeers 3 3 Addins a NPort Servete eo ote so ede eree ee Eeee aee Eein aK eeN See TE ESNS 3 5 Configuration Using NPort Manager eeseeeeeeeeeeerserrrsreseressresererereseresrrestrestresressrereresete 3 8 Saving Configurati h iseen ei ienr i E E E Ei EE EE 3 10 Adding More Servers cccsscccssoseveccevsnsosoneseosevevscsenentonsnestocersosesenscseneneononeseonerenes 3 10 Deleting Server ssccs sissies iss eels tebe sds e ee e beta ee ered ee she deiae diS 3 10 Modifying Mapping COM Names cccssccsessesessecescecessecesseeessceceeessseecesseeesaeeesaes 3 11 UNMGP PING POTS 22 cec vediicvevegstevsseiddevssnlstessuvisvcissedstevevwssvevsvedstevsvedsieesvededesevedsiees 3 12 Configuring Server General Information cccsccceseccessceeeneceeneeeeseeseneeceseeeesaeeesaes 3 12 Configuring Server Password ic csscccsseccessceessseesseeseseecescecssaecesseecsseecsacecenaesenaeeesaes 3 13 Replacing A Serve weird cist utei cna eee ARE 3 14 Upgrading
32. anager For security and simplicity the Single Host type allows only one host to connect to the NPort server Thus while you are using the single host type of installation and you find the server being configured before with password protection it is advised that you stop and think if you really want to add the second NT host as single host type If your application is for Multi Host you need to install the NPort server under Multi Host Cannot change IP address or other server properties There are two possible reasons that might evoke this problem 1 Password Mismatch If you type in a wrong password while NPort manager asks for password checking you are telling the NPort Manager program that you are not the administrator If you are not the administrator of the server you cannot make any modification to the server Since the server may be shared to multiple hosts the access control is protected If you do need to change some configuration settings of the server ask your administrator to do so If you are the administrator but forget the password please contact with Moxa to recover your system accessing capability Troubleshooting A 1 2 Error Installation Type If you installing NPort under Single Host type you cannot change server IP address This is to simplify the Single Host configuration procedures to be as close as traditional multiple board installation Under Single Host user can only modify the server s name and
33. ause if you fail to input the correct password you will not be able to change properties afterwards Select page for Password Enter current password and the new password to make changes Check on Auto Save box to save the password to your NT if needed nH nr A W Save Configuration as needed Setting Up Multi Host 4 15 Granting Access to Hosts You can allow hosts to use the ports on a shared NPort Server by assigning access permissions to the host The access control list can only be defined by the server s administrator for security Without granting access you see the port status at the right sided windows with Non authorized After Add Server Wizard and if you have input your password showing that you are the administrator your NT host is granted to access to the server you have added You may go to server properties to check on that However if you are the general user you can map the ports to your NT but you cannot access to the port You have to ask your administrator to add your IP address to the access control list of the server to grant your access If you are not sure the IP address of the host you want to add run ipconfig from the host s NT MS DOS prompt Note If you want to let the ports to be accessed by all users simply empty the access control list To grant access enter Access Control Page first 1 Run NPort Manager Click on the Server you want to make modification Click on Serv
34. automatically asks you to add one server However you might decide to add more servers change server name remove servers or change COM names after you have completed installing NPort Server For all these actions you can run NPort Manager to complete them ra NPort Manager Single Host R rm Port Help Save Configuration Map Port Uyiiep Port Add Server Wizard Delete Server Set portas WOM port Server Properties Sole WEN Gon Current installation Replace Server type Upgrade SV NPort Mznager a Host Exit Server Port TT E S NPert Port Status ServerS001 21 Available amp 2 Available amp 3 Available A 4 Available PORTRE IOIO OTOCENTER gt 5 Available Delete Server 8 Ayailable s i Server Properties gt 8 Map Port i Replace Server UnMap Port Upgrade Setpart as War port Set port as wE part Ready WAN Port Rropenies Figure 3 2 NPort Manager and the menus 3 8 NPort Server User s Manual NPort Manager displays the servers you have selected on the left sided window and shows the corresponding Port mapping and status on the right sided window All functions can be selected from the menu Functions regarding to servers are put under the Server menu Port Functions are put under the Port menu Help menu shows the topics about NPort manager and on line help You may also use the icons at toolbar for a quick pick
35. ce Sener Uparade Map Port EWN EL acho ener ec UnMap Pott Get port as EW part Set port as WENN port WAN Port Properties Figure 4 1 NPort Manager and the menus Setting Up Multi Host 4 9 NPort Manager displays the servers you have selected on the left sided window and shows the corresponding Port mapping and status on the right sided window All functions can be selected from the menu Functions regarding to servers are put under the Server menu Functions regarding Adding Ports are put under the Port menu Help menu shows the topics about NPort manager and on line help You may also use the icons at toolbar for a quick pick up of the function you like to select Moreover when you stop your mouse on the port or server then right click on your mouse it shows the functions available for the selected item To start NPort Manager program Go to Start gt Programs gt NPort Server gt NPort Manager harness b Sj Multipart Serial Test Ki gt CET gt Sh s rge Statup gt Uj Urmistat NPot Manage Commend Promet AT pre R ETEA 2 Heh pd Adruresvative Took Connon 7 si Bun H Hesna gt ed Startup gt I Windows NT Workstatio NPort Manager Toolbar provides you the easy way for management daja vy ae 4 10 NPort Server User s Manual Saving Configuration id Any modification of the servers or ports you have made needs to be saved into either your NT system or the NPort Ser
36. ctions describe how to add hosts under both approaches 5 16 NPort Server User s Manual Configuring Through View by IP View by IP displays access control list on IP address base It is clear to see what IP address has been granted to what ports and what IP addresses are allowed onto the server Adding Access Permission of One Host If there is a host who is permitted to access to all ports on some specific server it is recommended that you configure through viewing by IP address 1 5 Go to Access Control page Select IP address from the View access control list by Click on the Server you like to modify General Password Access Control Advanced View access control list by fir address x Server5001 192 168 10 200 Click on Add IP On the popped up screen for Grant Access IP select a single computer if you like to add access for one computer and enter the IP address of the host If it is for a group of computer check on the box for a group of computers then enter the IP address and netmask For example enter IP address 192 168 1 0 and netmask 255 255 255 0 for network class C computer Grant Access IP xi Grant Access IP xi Server Name Server5001 Server Name Server5001 a single computer C a single computer a group of computer a group of computer IP address 203 67 8 15 IP address 203 67 6 0 Netmask Netmask 255 255 255 0 cea c Click OK Setting Up Cust
37. ded Server Properties Bamaga Se Exit Flerame NPon ROM Files of tre Carca 4 Wait till the message shows upgrade completion The server will be restarted automatically S D Note This Upgrade method is done to the selected server only If there are new software NPort Manager being released It is recommended that you uninstall the old NPort Manager on your NT then install the new one Uninstalling the Softw are If your Windows NT no more access to the NPort Servers you may uninstall the driver and software 1 Go to Start gt Program gt NPort Server from the desktop 2 Select Uninstall NPort Server 3 Restart the NT system as requested Setting Up Single Host 3 15 3 16 NPort Server User s Manual 4 Setting Up Multi Host This chapter describes the steps for setting up NPort Server for Multi Host user Multi Host users apply the NPort Server to multiport serial application but let the NPort Server controlled by more than one host at local network In this chapter you will find the following topics specified for Multi Host Users Q Driver and Software Installation Q Adding a NPort Server Q Configuration Using NPort Manager Saving Your Configuration Adding Other Server Deleting Server Modifying Mapping COM Unmapping Ports Configuring Server General Information VV VV VV WV Configuring Server Password Q Granting Access to NPort Server Q Upgrading the Server Firmware Q Unins
38. der the Server menu Functions regarding Adding Ports are put under the Port menu Help menu shows the topics about NPort manager and on line help You may also use the icons at toolbar for a quick pick up of the function you like to select Moreover when you stop your mouse on the port or server then right click on your mouse it shows the functions available for the selected item To start NPort Manager program Go to Start gt Programs gt NPort Server gt NPort Manager LR Accerzones Sj Mutiport Sesal Test Ki gt T Siatup gt tj Unaistat NPot Manages k BE Commend Promgt AY Windows HT Espores ra Lod Acinivestralive Took Connon gt z A Hresn Dk gt i led Startup 2 gt 4 NPort Manager Toolbar provides you the easy way for management dja vy ae 5 10 NPort Server User s Manual Saving Configuration idl Any modification of the servers or ports you have made needs to be saved into either your NT system or the NPort servers By selecting Save Configuration it will automatically check any changes and save them to wherever needed To save configuration 1 Move your mouse pointer to the left most button of the tool bar 2 Click on the Save Configuration button Adding More Servers You may need to add more servers after first installation Use the following steps to complete 1 Point your mouse at NPort Server 2 Click on the toolbar for Add Server Wizard to
39. e server you like to modify COM names 2 Go to port you like to make change Port 1 at Server5001 3 Go to toolbar and select Map Port 4 Select the COM name of the port you Select the COM port that pou would like current port to map to like to map to Mapto aaa 5 Check off the box for mapping COM names IT Mapping COM number consecutively 6 Click OK to finish cm 4 12 NPort Server User s Manual Unmapping Ports Ed If you do not need to use the port any more you may unmap the port to free the resource from your Windows NT Follow the steps below 1 Go to the server you like to modify 2 Go to port 3 Go to toolbar and select Unmap Port S D Notes The following screen shows you the display after you unmap port5 and port Port COM Status 1 COM3 Available 2 COM4 Available A 3 COM5 Available A4 COM6 Avadlable 5 Available 6 Available A7 COM9 Available amp 8 COM10 Available Setting Up Multi Host 4 13 rd Configuring Server General Information If you need to modify the server name and server IP address after Add Server Wizard please go to server properties They are under the General page 1 Go to the Server 2 Click on Server Properties from toolbar D Note You can modify server properties with following steps only with correct server password Otherwise you will be asked to enter the server password if 1 You are the general user not the server
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41. eceeecesseecseecsseesesaeeesaeeesaes 5 20 Adding Routes to NPort Server eeceesccceseecssneeesseecsseecsseeeesaeecsaeecseecsseesesaeeesaeesseesens 5 23 Adding Routes Through Server Properties ccccccsssecessecescecesnecesneeeeseeseseesnseeeess 5 23 Modifying Routes 2 ioiii eshe a aea a obege ads eari eiteak 5 25 REMOVING ROULES sssini ea a E E a tet 5 25 Examples for Internet Intranet Routing Configuration sosser 5 26 Sette Up WAN POT skoene ee inn Mansi herd EEE E EEA E deh 5 29 Upgrading NPort Server Firmware ccscccssscecsseessseeceseeeesseecsaeesseeeseeeesseesseesseeeees 5 35 Uninstalling the Software n oara Eaa e EA E a N a R aah 5 35 Chapter 6 Changing Your Installation Type ccccssssssssssssccssssssssssssrreee On Why Should You Change to Other Type eseesccesseccesececcseeceeecseecsseeceseeessaeeesseeeeaees 6 1 Changins Between Ly pes asistsics criceatisiciendeastialeusioieilslersuadilies a E A a a 6 2 Chapter 7 Printer Server Configuration ssscccsssssssssooocccsesssssoooocesessssssooseese 7 L Connecting Printer to NPort Server ccecesseccessecessececssceceseeceeeeesaeessaeecseeceesaeessaeessnees 7 1 Configuring Printer Server on Windows NT eeceseceseeceseeeesseeecsacesseeseserseeseseeeesaaeers 7 2 Adding the TCP IP Printing Services sccccssccessscesseseseeesessecesseesseecsnecneessnneeeenaes 7 2 Addin the Printet soicind a sic Sats as ia S004 baled SNE
42. en setup For example a setup then click OK to continue Type the name of a program folder or document and Windows will open it for you re F fF Cancel Browse 3 Setup program prompts you a welcome message and asks if you want to install the NPort Server now Click Next 4 Select the type of application Single Host then click Next NPort Server Setup Setup Wizard x Select your type of installation Single Host Traditional Multiport Solution installs servers for one Windows NT host only Allows two or more Windows NT hosts connect to the servers at local network For complex applications remote control or expert network users Moxa Technologies Co Ltd Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved http Avww moxa com Setting Up Single Host 3 3 5 Enter the name of directory to install the NPort Server files You may click Next to use default directory name Select Destination Directory x Please select the directory where NPort Server files are to be installed to your system C Program Files NPort lt Back Nest gt Cancel 6 NPort Manager pops up a dialog asking if you like to add a new NPort server now Select Yes Add Server Wizard Welcome to You may start to add a new server now Be NPort Server sure that you have connected the NPort servers to the network and power them on before run this Wizard Do you want to run Add S
43. er Properties from toolbar Select Access Control page Oe a et Screen shows a list of ports and two ways of adding permissions Server Properties General Password Access Control View access control list by iP address 7 IP address ServerS001 192 168 10 200 There are two methods provided for easy adding hosts It allows you easily viewing the access control list by Port or by IP address These two approaches also apply to the procedure for adding new hosts Next two sections describe how to add hosts under both approaches 4 16 NPort Server User s Manual Configuring Through View by IP View by IP displays access control list on IP address base It is clear to see what IP address has been granted to what ports and what IP addresses are allowed onto the server Adding Access Permission of One Host If there is a host who is permitted to access to all ports on some specific server it is recommended that you configure through viewing by IP address Server Properties General Password Access Control View access control list by iP address 7 Server5001 192 168 10 200 Add IP 1 Go to Access Control page Select IP address from the View access control list by 2 Click on the Server you like to modify 3 Click on Add IP 4 On the popped up screen for Grant Access IP select a single computer if you like to add access for one computer and enter the IP address of the h
44. er installing the NPort Server you find the port showing Mode Mismatch status under the NPort Manager program This happens when the port you want to access is set to mode other than COM For instance the port can be set under WAN port using NPort Manager by the server administrator Moreover NPort Server can be configured by Async Server Manager to other modes like Terminal Printer SLIP for other application If you do like to set the port for COM port under Windows NT go to the port and select Set as COM port from the pull down menu Refer to chapter 5 for detail description A 2 NPort Server User s Manual NPort Manager showing on top of the server And the server cannot to enter into server properties This means the server cannot be found under this environment There are some steps to recover from this problem If at local site and the server still exists 1 Check if your server is powered on 2 Check if the network connector is plugged in properly 3 Check if your computer is connected to network properly 4 Double click on the server with This will evoke NPort Manager to connect with the server again If the server is at remote site 1 Check if the connection to remote is running ok If no route to remote server and you are connecting through Internet you may need to wait till the route is recovered 2 If the route is ok try to run ping server IP address If the server cannot be pinged you ma
45. erties Ore Sl VD Save Configuration as needed Gateway Settings 0 0 0 0 203 67 6 254 0 0 0 d 5 24 NPort Server User s Manual Modifying Routes o ny HD Nn A LU N e Run NPort Manager Select the server you want to modify routes Select Server Properties from the Toolbar or double clicks on the server Select Advanced Page Select the route setting you like to modify Click on Modify button Click OK to exit Gateway Settings Save Configuration as needed Removing Routes oOo n Dn A UU N e Run NPort Manager Select the server you want to remove routes Select Server Properties from the Toolbar or double clicks on the server Select Advanced Page Select the route setting you like to remove Click on Remove button Click OK to exit Gateway Settings Save Configuration as needed Setting Up Custom 5 25 Examples for Internet Intranet Routing Configuration Configuring Router for Internet Connection Some of the routers have the capability to learn routes automatically While to ensure your connection through Internet can work properly you may consider adding the routes for those routers without RIP protocol Figure 5 1 shows you the example of connecting to Internet through a Router N 03 67 oa 1 o Router 203 67 6 254 ap Il LE TCP IP 203 67 6 253 y j Asynchronous Devices Figure 5 1 Scheme for LAN wi
46. erver General Information You may modify the server name while running server properties Server name is easier for you to manage the whole system 1 Go to the Server Click on Server Properties from toolbar 2 3 Modify the server name 4 Save Configuration as needed Server Properties xi General Password m Server Info Serial No Server Name Server IP Netmask fi 92 168 10 200 255 255 255 0 3 12 NPort Server User s Manual Port COM Status amp 1 COM3 Available gt 2 COM4 Available A 3 COM5 Available 4 COM6 Available 5 ae Available 6 Available 7 COM9 Available amp 8 COM10 Available Note Screen above shows you the display after you unmap port and port6 Configuring Server Password To add security to your NPort Server it is highly recommended that you set a password as soon as you complete installing the server If you do not set the password during Add Server Wizard or you would like to change current password you may enter into Server Properties to set a new password The other action for this Password page is to Auto Save your password to your Windows NT By auto saving the password you will not be asked for the password checking anymore Steps for configuring Server s Password 1 Click on the Server you want to make changes 2 Click on Server Properties from toolbar General Password IV Auto Save Password on this computer r Change
47. erver Wizard Now 7 Click Next to start Add Server Wizard Following is the instruction that guides you to add a selected NPort Server 3 4 NPort Server User s Manual Adding a NPort Server 1 Select the server you want to add from the list Add Server Wizard Your NPort Server Select the server from the list below If you cannot find the server from the list check with your server connection and power then click Find IP address 192 168 10 200 Serial No 5001 Name ServerS001 Find If you forgot to power on your system turn it on now and click on this button This function will blink up the S1 LED on the server It helps you locate which server is the one you selected Add Server Wizard xl Locate Server You may locate the server with LED blinking now Press OK to exit Name ServerS001 IP address 192 168 10 200 Serial No 5001 Setting Up Single Host 3 5 2 Select the name of COM that you like the first port on the server to map to This will add all ports 8 or 16 on the NPort server to your NT system with consecutive numbered COM names Add Server Wizard Your COM Port Name Server5001 Serial No 5001 Total Port 8 Specify the 1st COM s name to map ports to your system 1stCOM name TENA gt 3 You will be asked to assign the server password if you install a new server Please remember to assign it because this will pr
48. et Card NN Now you can buy all kinds of Ethernet card from computer stores anywhere Most of the Ethernet card can be used for connection to NPort server You should only check if the Ethernet card support 10M Ethernet Note It is recommended that you select a PCI Ethernet card for connecting to NPort Server PCI board saves a lot system loading compares to ISA board Installing Ethernet Card and Driver First you have to shut down your NT computer and follow the instruction on the network Card s manual to install the board into your computer Close the cover then power on the computer Setting Up Windows NT Network D 1 Log on as a member of the Administrators group for the local computer to install and configure TCP IP Follow these steps to install network card on a Windows NT computer 1 Right click the Neighborhood on the desktop and click on Properties 2 Choose Adapter then select Add The system will show you a list of network card Follow your network card manual to choose the card type you have or install from a disk and click OK to continue 3 After the system installing the software for your card Windows NT system will prompt you a dialog box to configure the TCP IP protocol if your NT system already have TCP IP driver installed You may continue with the section to configure TCP IP D Note The Windows NT 4 0 system asks you about installing some network protocols while installing the system If your system do not
49. for serial comm and prevent you from struggling with sophisticated Microsoft Win32 API Hence it greatly save your developing time and cost The API functions can be used for any serial comm hardware that supports Microsoft Win32 driver e g DIGI boards standard com ports etc Features lt Easy to use API more than 50 functions Support Zmodem Ymodem Xmodem VB C Delphi examples Compatible to standard COMs Terminal Emulator Datascope o gt About PComm Pro B 1 Benefits Get rid of complicated Microsoft Win32 API Easy to develop Easy to debug Quick time to market o gt Portable API investment guaranteed For more information check with the PComm Pro CD enclosed in the package Read the PComm manual carefully and you will find the benefit thereafter D Note NPort Server only includes the software of P Comm Pro For P Comm diagnostic cable please refer to the P Comm Pro manual to make the cable yourself Or you may contact with Moxa to purchase the cable B 2 NPort Server User s Manual C Appendix C Cable Pinouts This appendix lists the cables that you may use with NPort server And the information you may need to make your own cable for using with NPort Server Q 10BaseT Port Pinouts Q Asynchronous Port Pinouts Q CN20030 RJ45 to female DB25 RS 232 Cable Pinouts Q CN20040 RJ45 to female DB25 RS 232 Cable Pinouts 10BaseT Port Pinouts Table C 1 lists the pinouts for the 10
50. igured by you Select the server by confirming with the serial number If you are not sure which one is the server you may click on locate server for re confirm Add Server Wizard Delete Server Sever Eraperties Upgrade popped up screen Select the server lor roplacenent hom the hst baka If the new server is password Paid Send H Bind protected enter the pre set mea eget Seiho password at the popped up Lassie windows Click OK to store the current settings to the new server Ex ses Save Configuration to activate D Note Server replacement keeps previous configurations after replacing to new server including server name and port settings However the server password will be set to be the one you entered during the replacing procedures Thus you have to use the new password to access to the server after replacing a server Upgrading NPort Server Firmware Moxa continuously upgrades the driver software or firmware to keep pace with 3 14 NPort Server User s Manual the growing world of computing You may check with Moxa s Web site at http www moxa com or contact with our sales representative for upgrading To upgrade firmware of a NPort Server 1 Stop all ports action applications related to this Port Help SENER Save Confiquration 2 lect f k Select Upgrade from Server menu Eea ai 3 Select the filename of the firmware that you Delete Server downloa
51. ilable Available Available Available VVU D Notes You might see ports with status Non authorized If you are a general user be sure to ask your server administrator to add your access permission to the server 4 8 NPort Server User s Manual 8 You may click on Add Server Wizard again to add another server 9 Be sure to click Save Configuration to save settings to both your Windows NT and the server selected 10 Exit NPort Manager when you finish You will be asked to restart your NT system Click OK to restart Configuration Using NPort Manager When you run the Setup program for software installation it automatically asks you to add one server However you might decide to add more servers change server name remove servers or change COM names after you have completed installing NPort Server For all these actions you can run NPort Manager to complete them FE NPort Manager MultiHost Save Configuration Server Mata Help Mep Part Add Server Wizard Uriviap Port Delete Server Server Properties Replaces OM Set port as WAN Set porta Current Installation Type parade Exit Server Port Help oa pe ee ort Status A 1 Available amp 2 COM4 Available amp 3 COM5 Available fa 4 COME Available ead A amp 5 COM Available E f 6 COM8 Available Delete Server 87 COM9 Available Server Properties 8 COM10 Available Repla
52. ing read Chapter 1 2 and 5 If you need shared server installed on your network read Chapter 4 Document Organization The major sections of this publication are as follows Chapter 1 Overview describes the features and specifications of NPort Server Chapter 2 Getting Started describes necessary prepration before installation emphasizing on the knowledge about your applications preparation for hardware equipment and hardware connections Chapter 3 Setting Up Single Host describes installation details such as the configuration adding the COM ports to your system for Single Host User Traditional multiport user Chapter 4 Setting Up Multi Host describes the installation configuration adding servers adding the COM ports and add access permissions for Multi Host Users server be shared to more than one NT hosts Chapter 5 Setting Up Custom describes advanced functions about the installation and configuration procedures for the users who require complex applications like remote control Chapter 6 Changing Installation Type describes how to change your type from previous installation Chapter 7 Printer Server Configuration describes how to configure the parellel port on the NPort Server to be used as a printer server Appendix A Troubleshooting describes various troubleshooting procedures and possible answers Appendix B About PComm describes the information about programming tools of PComm and
53. installed to your system C Program Files NPort lt Back Next gt Cancel 6 NPort Manager pops up a dialog asking if you like to add a new NPort Server now Add Server Wizard Welcome to You may start to add a new server now Be NPort Server sure that you have connected the NPort servers to the network and power them on before run this Wizard Do you want to run Add Server Wizard Now NPort see eee http Iwww moxa com 7 Click Next to start Add Server Wizard Following is the instruction that guides you to add a selected NPort Server to your NT system 4 4 NPort Server User s Manual Adding NPort Server Add Server Wizard 1 Select the server you want to add to your NT system from the list Add Server Wizard Your NPort Server Select the server from the list below If you cannot find the server from the list check with your server connection and power then click Find No will define the server myself Yes will select the server from the following list IP address 192 168 10 200 5001 Server5001 Find If you forgot to power on your system turn it on now and click on this button This function will blink up S1 the LED on the server It helps you to locate which server is the one you selected Add Server Wizard Ea Locate Server You may locate the server with LED blinking now Press OK to exit Name Server5001 IP address 1
54. kits It can be mounted to the 19 rack through the holes on the side of the NPort Server L Shape Metal Plate L Shape Metal Plate Console Printer NPOTT server ORA e e p w O Figure 2 5 Rack Mount Getting Started 2 7 Connecting the Network This section describes how to connect the NPort Server to your network There are two ways to connect the NPort Server to an Ethernet Network Be sure to connect to network before power on so the network type can be detected correctly Q Through 10Base2 BNC port Q Through 10BaseT UTP port To decide which Ethernet connection to make you need to know what type of your network is being used at your site Do not make both Ethernet connections You may choose from any of the above two connections If you do not have an existing network you may select 10Base2 connection which can save you from purchasing a HUB 10Base2 Connection You must supply a coaxial cable with two T connectors one for your Ethernet card and one for NPort Server Nottm Oe Peewee Bias A 2288 Serial Ports Figure 2 6 10Base2 BNC connection from NPort Server to your computer 2 8 NPort Server User s Manual 10BaseT Connection You must supply an Ethernet hub and a RJ 45 to RJ 45 cable for this connection Your Windows NT system must on the same network too NP ort seva ee i fi T HE W p fi i SO x Re Serial Ports
55. me similar server existing at the market NPort Server not only provides the basic Overview 1 1 transmit receive data function but also provides all the control signals like DSR CTS RTS DTR DCD signals NPort Server can be used for applying to your existing application supporting serial communication Above all NPort Server provides the easy installation procedures and wizard that lets you access to the asynchronous devices easily Features Support standalone multiport serial solution through TCP IP for connecting 8 or 16 ports per NPort Server Long range connection through Ethernet and distributed serial device control through Ethernet Easy expansion to provide serial ports up to 256 ports for one Windows NT Support sharing of the server or ports to multiple hosts Remote control NPort Server through Internet Intranet Driver for Windows NT platform Easy configuration and management under Windows NT Secured access control to network hosts Free Moxa PComm Pro Serial Control Library for easy serial device control Serial connection speed from 50 to 921 6Kbps One parallel port as printer server 19 rack mountable Options for Surge Protection Kit and RS 422 available Package Checklist This user s manual One NPort Server 3 1 2 floppy disk or CD One CD for PComm Pro PComm Pro registration card One Power Cable One RJ45 to male DB25 cable One RJ45 to female DB25 cable Rackmount kit including 2 L shape metal
56. mware to keep pace with the growing world of computing You may check with Moxa s Web site at http www moxa com or contact with our sales representative for upgrading To upgrade firmware of a NPort Server 1 Stop all ports action applications related to this Etim Port Help server Save Configuration 2 Select Upgrade from Server menu Add Server Wizard i Delete Server 3 Select the filename of the firmware that you E Properties downloaded Replace Server Look pr S dowhead EJ ci wal fai Flerame NPon ROM Files of bre Carca 4 Wait till the message shows upgrade completion The server will be restarted automatically S D Note This Upgrade method is done to the selected server only If there are new software NPort Manager being released It is recommended that you uninstall the old NPort Manager on your NT then install the new one Uninstalling the Softw are If your Windows NT no more access to the NPort Servers you may uninstall the driver and software 1 Go to Start gt Program gt NPort Server from the desktop 2 Select Uninstall NPort Server 3 Restart the NT system as requested Setting Up Multi Host 4 23 4 24 NPort Server User s Manual 5 Setting Up Custom This chapter describes the steps for setting up NPort Server for Custom type of application Custom users apply NPort Server not only for multiport serial application but also with remote controlling o
57. nrenee D 2 Appendix E About AsyncServer essessssssssssocccceceeesssoooocccesessssooocsesessssssosoesssses E L 1 Overview Welcome to Moxa NPort Server a RS 232 Device server based on TCP IP network for Windows NT This chapter is an overview of the NPort Server and includes the following Features Package Checklist Front Panel View Oooo Rear Panel View NPort Server provides a data communication solution from Windows NT to multiple asynchronous serial ports RS 232 through TCP IP network It is a device that has multiple asynchronous connection on one end and a network connection on the other end It allows any devices that support primarily the asynchronous communications protocol to attach to a network NPort Server works like an add on multiport serial board to the NT server but with extended options the TCP IP network With TCP IP network it provides you endless access and no limitation of port expansion By the nature of networking hot swap of the server sharing of the asynchronous devices and extending of connections can easily be reached These benefits give programmers time to focus on their data collection and process instead of solving complex communication and connection problems The driver of NPort Server is fully compatible with the Windows NT standard COM driver Though it is through the virtual link of TCP IP all the ports on the NPort Server can be recognized as real COM ports under Windows NT Unlike so
58. o remove from the NPort Manager 2 Select Delete Server from the toolbar to delete 3 10 NPort Server User Modifying Mapping COM Names kr If you like to choose other COM names different from what you have assigned at Add Server Wizard you may follow the steps below to accomplish it Change all COM names of all ports on the server consecutively 1 Go to the server you like to modify COM names Go to first port Go to toolbar and select Map Port Select the COM name of the port you like to map to Check on the box for adding COM names consecutively Click OK to finish Change COM name of one port 1 Go to the server you like to modify COM names Go to port you like to make change Go to toolbar and select Map Port Select the COM name of the port you like to map to Click OK to finish Port 1 at Server5001 Select the COM port that you would like current port to map to Map to coms 7 cres Port 1 at Server5001 Select the COM port that you would like current port to map to Map to I Mapping COM number consecutively cree Setting Up Single Host 3 11 Unmapping Ports If you do not need to use the port any more you may unmap the port to free the resource from your Windows NT Follow the steps below 1 Goto the server you like to modify 2 Go to port 3 Go to toolbar and select Unmap Port NN Configuring S
59. om 5 17 6 On the popped up screen select the port s you wish to grant access to this host You may hold the mouse left key and scroll down to select multiple ports on the NPort Server 7 Click OK to finish 8 Back to the Access Control page you will see the IP with a list of ports Click OK to finish Server Properties 9 Save Configuration if you want to activate this setting 5 18 NPort Server User s Manual Modifying the Host Setting a A WwW N e e Select the IP address of the host you like to modify Select on Modify button Modify any configuration for your needs Click OK to exit Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Removing Ports from a Granted Host nA A WwW N e Double click on the IP address of the host Click on the Port that you like to remove from the list Click Remove Click OK to exit Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Removing Host If you do not allow the use of the host to any ports simply remove it from the list Removing all hosts will grant server access to all computers I Double click on the IP address of the host 2 Click on Remove button 3 4 Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Click OK to exit General Password Access Control Advanced View access contrllistby IP address 1 E ServerS001 192 168 10 203
60. onnecting the power Connecting the network Connecting asynchronous serial devices Getting Started 2 1 Knowing Your Application NPort Server is an advanced solution for multiport serial application to fit into today s networking world It extends the usage of traditional multiport serial add on boards an isolated machine with restricted ports to TCP IP network easy to expand and easy to connect Through the nature of networking we can elongate our application to more ports distributed wide area or even Internet Since NPort Server is connected through TCP IP network you need some network knowledge in mind before you start up In this section we divide the main serial applications to three types and provide each application with easy instructions guiding you through the whole installation and configuration procedures Thus read carefully and define which application you are going to use Single Host Type Traditional Multiport communication uses the multiport serial boards adding onto inside slots of the computer The serial ports on the boards belong only to the host computer who installs the boards Communication is made under simple environment one host with one to four serial cards and multiple serial devices shown as in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Traditional Multiport Serial Communication 2 2 NPort Server User s Manual If you are users of this type of application NPort Server with Ethernet connection remains
61. or network class C computers Grant Access IP Grant Access IP 192 168 1 100 o cae paz OK e 4 Click OK to complete 5 You can see the host you have added to the ports from the Access Control page Server Properties Ball Patt 92 168 1 100 255 255 255 255 HEGYE Mealy 6 Click OK to finish 7 Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Setting Up Multi Host 4 21 Modifying Granted Host Click on the Ports Click on the IP address you like to modify Click on Modify Modify the IP address as needed an A N e Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now D Note This host modification will be activated on the specific host of that port only Removing Granted Host Click on the Ports Click on the IP address of the host you like to remove Click on remove Click OK to finish Save Configuration as needed Oe lt B gt o Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Server Properties x General Password Access Control View access control list by Port 7 E Server5001 192 168 10 200 Add IP Aad Fort 1921 68 1 100 255 255 255 255 Port 4 Port 5 Remove Port 6 Port 7 Port 8 xl Modity OK Cancel 4 22 NPort Server User s Manual Upgrading NPort Server Firmware Moxa continuously upgrades the driver software or fir
62. orrect such errors and these changes are incorporated into new editions of the publication Technical Support Contact Information www moxa com support Moxa Americas Moxa China Shanghai Toll free 1 888 669 2872 office Tel 1 714 528 6777 Toll free 800 820 5036 Fax 1 714 528 6778 Tel 86 21 5258 9955 Fax 86 10 6872 3958 Moxa Europe Moxa Asia Pacific Tel 49 89 3 7003 99 0 Tel 886 2 8919 1230 Fax 49 89 3 70 03 Fax 886 2 8919 1231 99 99 About This Guide This section discusses the audience objectives and organization of the NPort Server User s Manual Document Objective and Usage This manual guides you through the preparation installation configuration and troubleshooting of MOXA NPort Server on Windows NT Audience This publication is designed for persons who need to install Moxa NPort Server including users maintaining NT system with serial applications software programmers designing programs for data communication administrators maintaining NPort Server for multi users For programmers this publication is to be used along with the Moxa PComm manual Note If you are multiport serial board user and want to use same functions on NPort Serve please read Chapter 1 2 and 3 for installation If you are advanced users and like to enjoy more benefits from NPort Server please read Chapter 1 2 and 4 If you like to customize NPort Server for special functions such as WAN connection and backup rout
63. ost If it is for a group of computer select for a group of computers then enter the IP address and netmask For Example enter IP address 203 67 6 0 and netmask 255 255 255 0 for network class C computers Grant Access IP xi Grant Access IP xi Server Name Server5001 Server Name Server5001 a single computer C a single computer a group of computer a group of computer IP address 203 67 8 15 IP address 203 67 6 0 Netmask Netmask 255 255 255 0 Cancel Cancel 5 Click OK Setting Up Multi Host 4 17 6 On the popped up screen select the port s you wish to grant access to this host You may hold the mouse left key and scroll down to select multiple ports on the NPort Server Port 5 Port 6 7 Click OK to finish 8 Back to the Access Control page you may see the IP with a list of ports Click OK to finish Server Properties IP address 9 Save Configuration if you want to activate this setting 4 18 NPort Server User s Manual Modifying the Host Setting na A UU N e Select the IP address of the host you like to modify Select on Modify button Modify any configuration for your needs Click OK to exit Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Removing Ports from a Granted Host nan e UU N e Click on the IP address of the host Click on the Port that you like to remove from the list Click Remove Click
64. otect the server from other users changing the configuration Add Server Wizard Set Server Password Your system has no password protection It is strongly recommended to set up a password to prevent mis use of the selected server Server Password Confirm Password IV Auto Saved S D Note If you do not want the server password to be saved to your NT please check off the Auto Saved box 3 6 NPort Server User s Manual 4 At complete screen click OK if everything is correct Add Server Wizard 5 After Add Server Wizard installation program evokes NPort Manager program NPort Manager displays the server you have added and the ports information You should see a screen as below if you have successfully added a server s NPort Manager Single Host Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available S D Note From NPort Manager Window caption shows program name with the type of installation for easy verification of the type you need Setting Up Single Host 3 7 6 You may click on Add Server Wizard again to add another server Be sure to select Save Configuration to save settings to both your Windows NT and the server selected 8 Exit NPort Manager when you finish You will be asked to restart your NT system Press OK to restart Configuration Using NPort Manager When you run the Setup program for software installation it
65. plate with 4 screws OoooooodddotD oO One 8 port or 16 port NPort Server 1 2 NPort Server User s Manual Front Panel View 10Base2 BNC 10BaseT UTP Connector Connector Sa a R IEEE so s LED 16 Serial Ports Figure 1 1 16 Port NPort Server Front DE309 16 10Base2 BNC 10BaseT UTP Connector Connector N P Ort server Tuuu a u LED 8 Serial Ports Figure 1 2 8 Port NPort Server Front DE309 8 Rear Panel View RS 232 Console TUI a Lt m Console Parallel Port Power Switch Power Connector Figure 1 3 NPort Server Rear Panel Console Port reserved for other use Overview 1 3 1 4 NPort Server User s Manual 2 Getting Started After knowing what the NPort Server s feature and specification you may start installing the hardware and running the system However because the complex functions that NPort Server might provide you have to plan your application before you start installing your hardware and software This chapter tells you what to prepare before you start installing and configuring the NPort Server Be sure to read everything so you will not get confused while you setup the system This chapter includes Q Knowing Your Application gt gt gt Single Host Type Multi Host Type Custom Type Q Connecting the hardware gt gt gt gt gt Preparing Windows NT with TCP IP network Locating NPort Server C
66. print queue being set Click OK to confirm 8 Select logical printer port you just add as LPR port It should be the IP address you add 9 Click OK to select your printer driver as usual 10 Select the printer as default printer if needed 11 Select Sharing when prompted with questions asking the printer to be shared or not And enter the shared printer name 12 Follow the instruction on the screen to finish Printing through NPort Server To print from any Windows application program simply select the printer you configured from the previous section and print the file as usual If to print from command line enter the following Lpr s NT host P printer name file name NT host the name of the NT host where the remote printer is configured Printer name the name assigned to the remote printer File name the file you need to print Printer Server Installation 7 3 7 4 NPort Server User s Manual Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix explains how to solve the most common problem that you might encounter while using NPort server If you still have problems contact with your dealer or email to Moxa for help You may report the problem using the Problem Report Form to your dealer at once for prompt technical support Q Installation and Configuration Troubleshooting Q LEDs Descriptions Installation and Configuration Troubleshooting Cannot Access from the first computer who install the Single Host NPort M
67. r monitoring or using the server as a standalone machine connecting to serial devices at remote site In this chapter you will find the following topics specified for Custom application users gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Q Driver and Software Installation Q Adding a NPort Server Q Configuration Using NPort Manager Saving Your Configuration Adding Other Server Deleting Server Modifying Mapping COM Names Unmapping Ports Configuring Server General Information Configuring Server Password Q Granting Access to NPort Server Q Adding Routes to NPort Server gt Examples for Internet Intranet Connections Q Setting Up WAN Port Setting Up Custom 5 1 Q Upgrading the Server Firmware Q Uninstalling the Software TCP IP Router Router D Note If you are user for Single Host or Custom type please skip this chapter and jump directly to Chapter 3 or Chapter 4 for whole description about other types individually Driver and Software Installation 1 Insert the NPort Server disk into drive If enclosed in the package is a CD insert it into the CD ROM drive From the start menu click Run 2 Under the dialog box type in the drive name followed with then setup For example a setup then click OK to continue For example Run RAE Type the name of a program folder or document and Windows will open it for you Open Cancel Browse 5 2 NPort Server User s
68. rs are what your connection needed At present the default suggested settings 115200 8 None 1 are the most popular one Under Connection please choose from Direct Cable Leased line Modem or Dial Up Modem For Direct Cable you are connecting another serial line directly to the port on the NPort Server For Leased line Modem the WAN port is used to connect through leased line modem to remote site For Dial Up Modem Line the WAN port is connected to a dial up modem for connection You have to input a modem initial string to set up auto answer of your modem Be aware that you have to use different cables for the connection CN20040 can be used to connect to modem CN20030 can be used as a direct link cable WAN Port Properties x TCPAP Settings Authentication Baud Rate v Data Bits fe o n Parity Nons xl Stop Bits a r Connection Direct Cable Leased line Modem IV RTS CTS Dial Up Modem F XOn x0Oft Initial String jarso 1 Flow Control S D Note Modem Line drops the link when remote DCD signal is off While Direct Cable and Leased Line do not provide the disconnection action Setting Up Custom 5 33 8 Goto the Authentication page if you need to assign password for remote incoming connection Outgoing PAP is only needed when this port needs to dial out to a remote site WAN Port Properties x TCP IP Settings Authentication m Incoming Password ne M Outgoing PAP PT ID Pas
69. rver s administrator for security Without granting access you see the screen with Non authorized for the ports After Add Server Wizard and if you have input your password showing that you are the administrator your server is granted to access to the server you have added You may go to server properties to check on that However if you failed on the password confirmation you can map the ports to your NT but you cannot access to the port You have to ask your administrator to add your IP address to the access control list of the server to grant your access If you are not sure the IP address of the host you want to add run ipconfig from the host s NT MS DOS prompt Note If you want to let the ports to be accessed by all users simply empty the access control list To grant access enter Access Control Page first 1 Run NPort Manager Click on the Server you want to make modification Click on Server Properties from toolbar Select Access Control page Se Er ec a Screen shows a list of ports and two ways of adding permissions Server Properties General Password Access Control Advanced View access control list by iP address 7 IP address Server5001 192 168 10 200 Add IP There are two methods provided for easy adding hosts It allows you easily viewing the access control list by Port or by IP address These two approaches also apply to the procedure for adding new hosts Next two se
70. s NT hosts or you are the general users who access the NPort Server from remote site TCP IP TCP IP Figure 2 4 A remote control link diagram Getting Started 2 5 Connecting the Hardware So far you have known about the types of application that NPort Server can offer You can outline your own application and prepare to connect the NPort Server to your Windows NT Now you have to define how you connect the NPort Server to your Windows NT host Preparing Windows NT with TCP IP Network You need a Windows NT host where you can install the NPort Server on it If you are a custom user you need to configure the server first before it can be put at remote site alone If the NT host does not come with an Ethernet card you must purchase a card and install the card to the NT If you are not familiar with the procedure to install an Ethernet card and TCP IP check with Appendix D for Setting Up Windows NT Network Note PCI Ethernet card is recommended for adding to your NT Because of the BUS difference PCI bus Ethernet Card performs a lot better than ISA Ethernet Card It reduces the system loading under high speed and multiple ports 2 6 NPort Server User s Manual Locating N Port Server Desktop You can find a clean flat and ventilated desktop to put the NPort Server Be aware that putting things on top of the NPort Server is not recommended Rack Mount NPort Server comes with one pair of L Shape metal plates and screws
71. se the port any more you may unmap the port to free the resource from your Windows NT Follow the steps below 1 Go to the server you like to modify 2 Go to port 3 Go to toolbar and select Unmap Port Note The following screen shows you the display after you unmap ports and porto Port COM Status amp 1 COM3 Available gt 2 COM4 Available amp 3 COM5 Available gt 4 COMB Available zI Available 6 Available amp 7 COM9 Available amp 8 COM10 Available Setting Up Custom 5 13 ae Configuring Server General Information maisi If you need to modify the server name and server IP address after Add Server Wizard please go to server properties They are under the General page 1 Go to the Server 2 Click on Server Properties from toolbar Note You can modify server properties with following steps only with correct server password Otherwise you will be asked to enter the server password if 1 You are the general user not the server administrator 2 You are the administrator but the server password has been changed by other host 3 You check off the box for auto save password to your NT host 3 Modify the server name IP address and netmask if needed 4 Save Configuration as needed Server Properties x General Password Access Control Advanced Server Info Serial No 5001 Server Name Server IP 192 168 10 200 Netmask 255 255 255 0 5 14 NPort Server U
72. ser s Manual Configuring Server Password To add security to your NPort Server it is highly recommended that you set a password as soon as you complete installing the server If you do not set the password during Add Server Wizard or you would like to change current password you may enter into Server Properties to set a new password The other action for this Password page is to Auto Save your password to your Windows NT By auto saving the password you will not be asked for the password checking anymore Gorgi Parimad Access Corbol Advercoed PP Asso Sam Paz noed on his computer Cantar New Pasweord coat er Steps for configuration 1 Click on the Server you want to make changes 2 Click on Server Properties from toolbar Note If you mark off Auto Save of password you will be asked for input the server password every time you need to enter into Server Properties Be sure to record down the password because if you fail to input the correct password you will not be able to change properties afterwards Select page for Password Enter current password and the new password to make changes Check on Auto Save box to save the password if needed nH nr A o Save Configuration as needed Setting Up Custom 5 15 Granting Access to Hosts You can allow hosts to use the ports on a shared NPort server by assigning access permissions to the host The access control list can only be defined by the se
73. sword mee S D Note WAN port is also known as a PPP port under terminal Async Server If you would like detail information about PPP or Dial in connection please refer to Appendix E About Async Server 9 Go to the Access Control Page of Server Properties Add the Remote IP address to the Access Control List to ensure accessing 10 Click OK to exit from Server Properties and click Save Configuration to finish 5 34 NPort Server User s Manual Upgrading NPort Server Firmware Moxa continuously upgrades the driver software or firmware to keep pace with the growing world of computing You may check with Moxa s Web site at http www moxa com or contact with our sales representative for upgrading To upgrade firmware of a NPort Server SE NPort Manager Custo FORGE Port Help Save Configuration 1 Stop all ports action applications related to this server Add Server Wizard 2 Select Upgrade menu Delete Server Server Properties 3 Select the filename of the firmware that you Replace Server downloaded E E Flerame NPon ROM Fies of bre Cancel 4 Wait till the message shows upgrade completion The server will be restarted automatically VB Note This Upgrade method is done to the selected server only If there are new software NPort Manager being released It is recommended that you uninstall the old NPort Manager on your NT then install the new one Uninstalling the Software
74. talling the Software Setting Up Multi Host 4 1 TCP IP S S D Note If you are user for Single Host or Custom type please skip this chapter and jump directly to Chapter 3 or Chapter 5 for whole description about other types individually 4 2 NPort Server User s Manual Driver and Software Installation Insert the NPort Server disk into drive If enclosed in the package is a CD insert it into the CD ROM drive From the start menu click Run Under the dialog box type in the drive name followed with then setup For example a setup then click OK to continue For example Type the name of a program folder or document and will it for you 3 Setup program prompts you a welcome message and asks if you want to install the NPort Server now Click Next to continue 4 Select the type of application Multi Host NPort Server Setup Select your type of installation Single Host Traditional Multiport Solution installs servers for one Windows NT host only Custom For complex applications remote control or expert network users ores Moxa Technologies Co Ltd Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved http Awww moxa com Setting Up Multi Host 4 3 5 Enter the name of directory to install the NPort Server files You may click Next to use default directory name Select Destination Directory x Please select the directory where NPort Server files are to be
75. ted 10 Exit NPort Manager when you finish You will be asked to restart your NT system Click OK to restart Configuration Using NPort Manager When you run the Setup program for software installation it automatically asks you to add one server However you might decide to add more servers change server name remove servers or change COM names after you have completed installing NPort Server For all these actions you can run NPort Manager to complete them Port Help SE NPort Manager Custom ln ave Configuration Add Server Wizard me ja A Delete Server Unites Rar Server Properties Get port as GOM port Replace Server Set pot as WAN port Current Installation Type parade WEN Port Properties A NPort Manages Ss Server Port Help A Towa e iia 7 a 2 NPort Port Status S 1 Available A 2 Available amp 3 Available et ee 4 Available 3 O amp O 5 Available Delete Server i amp 6 Available Server Properties oS 7 Available BD a emmy Replace Sever Set port as GUM port Set port as WAN port EH Port Properties Figure 5 1 NPort Manager and the menus Setting Up Custom 5 9 NPort Manager displays the servers you have selected on the left sided window and shows the corresponding Port mapping and status on the right sided window All functions can be selected from the menu Functions regarding to servers are put un
76. th NPort Server connecting to Internet Your route will be General Password Access Control Advanced Enter the IP address and Gateway for your data to route to Netmask 0 0 0 0 15 Add Gatew 203 67 6 254 Destination 0 5 26 NPort Server User s Manual Configuring Routers for one Internet Connection and one Intranet Connection In complex case that NPort Server connecting to both Internet and Intranet you need to add two routes to the server Server Properties General Password Access Control Advanced Enter the IP address and Gateway for pour data to route to Gateway Netmask 203 67 6 252 255 255 2550 2 u 203 67 6 254 0 0 0 0 15 203 67 6 10 Router Router 203 67 6 254 LE 203 67 6 252 ssssssssse Router TCP IP i SEH 202 65 66 4 202 65 66 5 Asynchronous Devices Figure 5 2 Scheme for NPort Server connecting to Intranet as well as Internet If you are under the same environment as above but the NPort Server only need to be accessed by the private network instead of global Internet you may just add the first route to the server Server Properties General Password Access Control Advanced Enter the IP address and Gateway for your data to route to Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 203 67 6 252 2 aad Setting Up Custom 5 27 Configuring Routes through M
77. the concept of adding device to your computer and benefits you the easy range extension ports extension and high throughput see Figure 2 2 The installation procedure is simplified to be the same as the traditional multiport serial boards You don t have to read or realize about the concept of networking to make configuration There is only one thing to do you should have at least one Ethernet card added to your computer TCP IP Figure 2 2 Single Host communication using NPort Servers Getting Started 2 3 Multi Host Type For advanced application you may share NPort Server to multiple hosts on server base or port base at your Local Area Network Unlike the serial devices bundled to dedicated host sharing of the server saves resource from adding multiport serial boards to all computers and provides flexibility and easy maintenance Figure 2 3 shows the basic concept of multi host type To share the server if you have three hosts on the network and each host required 5 ports to communicate with five serial devices you can install one 16 port NPort Server and share 5 ports to each host To share ports for application like modem pool or other RS 232 device pooling you can set the ports to allow multiple hosts to connect to the port at different time to reach the needs for sharing devices connectivity to the port TCP IP A Figure 2 3 Three Host sharing NPort Servers If your applica
78. tion of NPort Server is under Multi Host you need to know about basic concepts of Networking IP address assigning There are two roles playing inside this application platform the administrator and general users Administrator has to give the NPort Server a dedicated IP address so the other Windows NT hosts general users on the network can find the NPort Server that you are taking care of Administrator also takes care that who has the rights to access to which ports For general users all they need to do is installing the driver and software add the NPort Server and run their application These procedures protect the NPort Server from any insecure person hacking into the server and maintain the NPort Server a clean simple device for serial communication S D Note Multi Host is defined to be at local usage only 2 4 NPort Server User s Manual Custom Type There are more functions available by NPort Server other than mentioned above These functions include remote control through Internet host setting the ports as WAN port for remote control and adding complicated routing protocols These settings require knowledge about Networking and possible Internet Intranet Figure 2 4 shows you a complex remote controlling example Under most cases if the NPort Server is involved with any remote access or control you have to customize the server to suite your needs You may be the administrator setting up the NPort Server for other Window
79. ultiple Routers If there are two subnets to reach through routers you should configure NPort Server route as Server Properties General Password Access Control Advanced Enter the IP address and Gateway for pour data to route to Gatewa Metric 202 65 66 0 203 67 6 252 255 255 2550 2 oad 204 5 6 0 203 67 6 254 255 255 255 0 2 203 67 6 10 NT Router Router 203 67 6 254 203 67 6 252 Router 204 5 6 254 OERRERERER ER 204 5 6 2 202 65 66 4 202 65 66 5 Asynchronous Devices Figure 5 3 Scheme for NPort Server connecting to multiple routers If only 202 65 66 0 network is needed to provide accessibility configure your NPort Server as below Server Properties General Password Access Control Advanced Enter the IP address and Gateway for pour data to route to Gateway 203 67 6 252 Metiic 255 255 255 0 2 au 5 28 NPort Server User s Manual Setting Up WAN Port What we have talked about at the previous chapters is mainly the use of COM for multiport serial solution Aside from the use of multiport communication ports on the NPort Server can be configured to mode called WAN WAN port is the mode for remote connection through leased line or dial up line The function works like we configure Remote Access Service RAS for COM ports under Windows NT The difference is NPort Server can be a standalone server without NT RAS at local to control the port This provides simple and eas
80. vers By selecting Save Configuration it will automatically check any changes and save them to wherever needed 1 Move your mouse pointer to the left most button of the tool bar 2 Click on the Save Configuration button Adding More Servers ial You may need to add more servers after first installation Use the following steps to complete 1 Point your mouse at NPort Server 2 Click on the toolbar for Add Server Wizard to add more servers 3 Follow the previous instructions for adding new servers Restart the system as requested Deleting Server oa If the server is moved out from the network or you do not need the server to be set at your system anymore 1 Go to the server you like to remove from the NPort Manager 2 Select Delete Server from the toolbar to delete Setting Up Multi Host 4 11 Modifying Mapping COM Names af If you like to choose other COM names different from what you have assigned under Add Server Wizard you may follow the steps below to accomplish it Change COM names of all ports on the server consecutively 1 Go to the server you like to modify COM names 2 Go to first port Port 1 at ServerS001 Select the COM port that uld 3 Go to toolbar and select Map Port aptly port Eren pi 4 Select the COM name of the port you like to map to 5 Check on the box for mapping COM names consecutively 6 Click OK to finish Map to coms 7 Change COM name of one port 1 Go to th
81. y have to ask a worker at remote site to check if the power is on the connection is ok and double click on the server with This will evoke NPort Manager to connect with the server again If the problem still occurs you may consult with Moxa technical support for further information You cannot find the server after your Windows NT being rebooted You have changed the server from duplicated IP address However after you turn off the server and restart it the next day You cannot find the server When you try to add it again the IP address duplication comes up again You can find the server after Windows NT restarted Sometimes you cannot access to the ports You might have a DHCP server on your network DHCP server may assign IP address to you host automatically It breaks the security access rule between NPort Server with it Windows NT host And NPort Server do not act as an DHCP client it might assign the same IP address to other DHCP client To conquer this problem you should 1 Consult with the administrator of your DHCP server to give you a dedicated IP address of both your Windows NT and the NPort Server He should set the exception to your DHCP server Troubleshooting A 3 2 Make sure your NPort Manager type is under the Multi Host or Custom type 3 Modify the IP address of the server to the dedicated IP address assigned by your DHCP administrator 4 Modify the IP address of your Windows NT to the dedicated
82. y maintenance while the NPort Server is at remote site WAN Port can be known as a routing port too When you have multiple area to route to you can setup multiple ports and add the routes of the server to different sites You may refer to previous section for details about routing Figure 5 4 shows you the application that you use for remote access through ports on NPort You may configure the port as WAN port to save the resources and system loading on any of Host A Host A 203 67 6 10 NPort Server Communication Server Async Router 202 65 67 254 v TCP IP NPort Server 203 67 6 253 SSS SSS en 192 167 1 12 fa TALI a Modem 4 LJ a 192 167 1 11 Modem Asynchronous Devices Figure 5 4 WAN port application diagram with one NT host at NPort Server site Setting Up Custom 5 29 Figure 5 5 shows you the application example to put the NPort Server at remote site alone Under this situation there is no NT host to configure the port for RAS Thus WAN port is the only possible configuration for these applications You have to configure the NPort Server at local before you can put that at remote site Or you can connect a notebook besides the server for configuring the server before it can be run under this environment This may involves Access Control and Routings besides WAN port settings NPort Server Communication Server Async Router 202 65 67 254 NPort Server 203 67 6 253 oo BG SSS

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