Moxa Technologies 5400 Series user manual Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

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Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

In this chapter, we describe the various NPort 5400 operation modes. The options include an operation mode that uses a driver installed on the host computer, and operation modes that rely on TCP/IP socket programming concepts. After choosing the proper operation mode in this chapter, refer to Chapter 5 for detailed configuration parameter definitions.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Real COM Mode

TCP Server Mode

TCP Client Mode

UDP Mode

Pair Connection Mode

Reverse Telnet Mode

Disabled Mode

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Contents NPort 5400 Series User’s Manual Sixth Edition, MarchTrademarks Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Table of Contents Chapter IP Serial LIB Introduction Product Features Package ChecklistOverview Product Specifications Serial Communication Parameters Software FeaturesPower Requirements Mechanical‰ Panel Layout ‰ Connecting the Hardware Getting StartedNPort 5410/5450/5450I Panel LayoutNPort 5430/5430I Connecting the Power Connecting the HardwareWiring Requirements Grounding the NPortLED Indicators Connecting to the NetworkConnecting to a Serial Device LED Name LED Color LED FunctionAdjustable Pull High/low Resistors for the RS-485 Port Pull high/low resistors for the RS-485 PortInitial IP Address Configuration Initializing the NPort’s IP Address Factory Default IP AddressDefault IP address LCM DisplayButton Name Action Detailed Menu OptionsInact. time Delimiter NPort Administration Suite ARPTelnet Console Page Page Choosing the Proper Operation Mode Real COM Mode TCP Server Mode UDP Mode TCP Client ModePair Connection Mode Reverse Telnet Mode Disabled ModeWeb Console Configuration Opening Your Browser NPort 5400 Series User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Server name Basic SettingsTime Time zoneTime server LCM password protectWeb/Telnet Console Web consoleReset button protect Network SettingsMethod Function Definition Netmask IP ConfigurationIP Address GatewaySnmp Settings IP Address ReportAuto report to IP Serial SettingsSetting Factory Default Necessity 4002 Optional Auto report to UDP portSerial Parameters Real COM Mode Operating SettingsInterface Max Connection 2 to Max ConnectionMax. Connection Ignore jammed IPDelimiter Setting Factory Default Necessity To FF None OptionalSetting Factory Default Necessity To 65535 ms Optional Delimiter processTCP alive check time TCP Server ModeSetting Factory Default Necessity To 99 min Min Optional Inactivity timeAllow driver control Delimiter Command port TCP Client ModeSetting Factory Default Necessity 4001 Required Setting Factory Default Necessity 966 OptionalNPort 5400 Series User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Delimiter Designated Local Port 1/2/3/4 Destination IP addressDestination IP address 2/3/4 Connection controlUDP Mode Connect/Disconnect DescriptionDelimiter process Pair Connection Master Mode Pair Connection ModeLocal listen port Pair Connection Slave Mode Setting Factory Default Necessity To 99 min Min RequiredSetting Factory Default Necessity 4001 Optional Reverse Telnet ModeSetting Factory Default Necessity To 99 min Optional Means it will never disconnectOnly one host of specific IP address can access the NPort Accessible IP SettingsDisabled Mode Hosts on the specific subnet can access the NPortAuto warning E-mail and Snmp trap Auto Warning SettingsMail Server Event Type Snmp Trap ServerDSR changed Password changedDCD changed MailMonitor Line Monitor Async-SettingsMonitor Monitor AsyncChange Password Load Factory DefaultConfiguring NPort Administrator ‰ Overview ‰ Installing NPort Administrator ‰ ConfigurationInstalling NPort Administrator Page Page Configuration Broadcast Search Specify by IP AddressPassword Protection Unlock Password ProtectionConfiguring the NPort Page Page Web Console Upgrading the FirmwarePage Export Configuration Import ConfigurationBroadcast Search Æ Monitor Æ Add Target Monitor Æ Add Target Æ Rescan Monitor Æ Load Configured COM Port Once the Monitor function is runningPage Page Page Port Monitor COM Mapping On-line COM MappingPage Fast Flush only flush local buffer Page Page Off-line COM Mapping Page IP Address Report Automatic Message Log IP Serial LIB Why Use IP Serial Library? What is IP Serial Library?How to install IP Serial Library? Server Control IP Serial LIB Function GroupsExample Program Port Control Input/Output Data Port Status MiscellaneousPinouts and Cable Wiring Port Pinout Diagrams Ethernet Port Pinouts Serial Port PinoutsEthernet Cables Serial Cables Cable Wiring DiagramsDB9 Female to DB9 Male for NPort DB9 Female to DB25 Male for NPort TCP Socket Application Service Well Known Port NumbersUDP Socket Application Service NPort 5400 Series User’s Manual Well Known Port NumbersSnmp Agents with MIB II & RS-232 like group IP MIB Icmp MIBSystem MIB Interfaces MIB Address Translation MIBInput Signal Table Output Signal Table TCP MIB Snmp MIBAuto IP Report Protocol ID List Auto IP Report FormatInfo n AP ID & Hardware ID Mapping TableService Information Moxa Internet Services Following services are providedMoxa Product† NPort Problem Report FormSerial Number Product Return Procedure