Perle Systems DS1 manual Troubleshooting, Hardware Problems Communication Issues

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A Troubleshooting

Appendix A

Introduction

This chapter provides information that can help resolve problems with the Device Server.

Hardware Problems

If the Device Server Power/Ready LED is red and stays red for over 10 seconds, you have a hardware problem that is going to require factory service. If you purchased the Device Server less than 30 days before this problem appears, contact your distributor; otherwise, see the Perle web site (www.Perle.com) for factory service information. Note: no factory service can be done on a Device Server that has not been registered.

Communication Issues

General communication checks and practices are as follows:

zAre your cables connected and correctly configured? If you are using EIA-232, see EIA-232 Cabling Diagrams on page 27 to verify that your cables are correctly configured.

zPing your host? If you can ping but packet loss is reported, ping another host/device on the same network. This will tell you whether the problem is specific to the host/device or general to the network.

zAfter entering or changing IP information for your Device Server, reboot the Device Server (does not apply when using BOOTP or DHCP). Once the Device Server has rebooted, other network devices should be able to communicate with it (ping, telnet, etc.). Also, protocols such as ARP and proxy-ARP will work properly.

zUse the show routes command (command line only) or view the Routes statistics. Is there a route to the host?

zIf the WebManager or DeviceManager cannot communicate with the Device Server, verify that the Server Services HTTP is enabled for WebManager and DeviceManagerD is enabled for DeviceManager.

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Contents Iolan DS Family DS1 User’s Guide EN 55022 1998, Class A, Note Table of Contents Installation Accessing the Menu Menu Conventions Using the WebManagerDHCP/BOOTP Using the DeviceManager Command Line Interface Server Commands Line Commands Appendix a Troubleshooting 115 Documentation PrefaceAbout This Book Intended AudienceOnline Help Typeface ConventionsMaking a Technical Support Query Contacting Technical SupportFeedback on this Manual Repair ProcedureHardware Device Server FeaturesIntroduction About the Iolan Device ServerWeb Browsers Supported Products/VersionsSoftware SecurityNetwork Security Managing/Accessing devices attached to the Device ServerTypical Applications Summary Managing the Device ServerTypical Applications Summary Installation IntroductionIolan Device Server Components Setting Jumpers Powering Up the Device ServerSetting an Initial IP Address Using DeviceManagerARP-Ping to assign a pinging it Using DHCP/BOOTP Using a Direct ConnectionLink/10/100 Using ARP-PingLED Guide IPv6 NetworkPin PinoutsEIA-232 Cabling Diagrams Terminal DB25 ConnectorModem DB25 Connector Modem DB9 Connector PC DB9 ConnectorDeviceManager Configuration Methods ChapterMenu Using the WebManagerAccessing the Menu WebManagerMenu Conventions DHCP/BOOTPSnmp Console Mode vs. Serial Mode Configuring the Device ServerConfiguring the Device Server General Device Server ConfigurationDevice Server Services Hardware ConfigurationTrueport Machine To Machine Connections Users Connecting to Serial Devices Users Connecting to the LANConnecting To the Device Server Direct/Silent/Reverse Connections Setting Up LinesBidir Virtual ModemsSetting Up Users User AccountsUser Levels Hosts Configuring Network OptionsSessions Users From LAN to Device Server to Serial DeviceLoading a Supplied Language Configuring TimeLanguage support SyslogTranslation Guidance Software Upgrades and Language FilesCreating Terminal Definition Files Downloading Terminal DefinitionsFor example Tftp ConfigurationResetting Configuration Parameters Lost Admin PasswordDHCP/BOOTP Parameters 192.101.34.211 /accounting/german.txt Starting a New Session UsingManage Device Server Tab Populating the Device Server ListAssigning a Temporary IP Address to a New Device Server Adding/Deleting Static Device Servers Configuration TabManaging a Device Server Connecting to a Device ServerCreating/Editing Configuration Files Working With the Device Server ConfigurationServer Configuring the ServerWorking With a Local Configuration File OEM Login Line Menu StringServices Syslog Syslog client process in the Device Server Configuring Trueport BaudConfiguring the Hardware DHCP/BOOTP client process in the Device ServerTX Driver Control Echo Suppression Configuring LinesService Line Name Serial Interface Speed DuplexTerm1, Term2, Term3 user defined terminals Dumb WYSE60 VT100 Ansi TVI925 IBM3151TELock Break Hotkey Prefix Flowin Flowout Reset Keep AliveHost Name Name of the target host Port Line ServicesRaw Settings Idle Timer Session TimerErase Echo Escape Telnet SettingsBidir Settings UDP SettingsStart IP Address End IP Address Port VModem Settings DirectionHost Name Port Success Failure Suppress Style Configuring Modems Configuring UsersLevel Hotkey Prefix Idle Timer Session Timer Configuring Line Access Language Service Host IP TCP PortLine Access Configuring Sessions Configuring the Default UserSession Auto Configuring Hosts Configuring the NetworkConfiguring Snmp Configuring Gateways Configuring TftpGateway List Configuring SyslogEmergency Alert Critical Error Info Debug Subnet/Prefix BitsConfiguring Administration Tasks Configuring Bootup FilesConfiguring the Motd File Statistics Saving a Configuration To FileGetting a Configuration File Configuring Multiple Device ServersServer Name Password Reboot Server Downloading Device Server FirmwareIP Address Resetting a Line Setting the Device Server’s Date and TimeRebooting the Device Server Resetting the Device Server to Factory DefaultsDownloading a Language File Setting DeviceManager OptionsTools Command Syntax InterfaceCLI Conventions Command Options Command ShortcutsServer Commands Server CommandsSet Server Set Service Show Hardware Hardware CommandsShow Server Set EthernetUser Commands Trueport Baud CommandsLogged Into the Device Server Commands Screen LogoutPing ResumeSet User Session Set UserShow Termtype Show Line UsersSyslog Console Show SessionsTcpport TelnetAdd User Configuring UsersSet Default User VersionPhone-number Idle-timerLine-access Ip-hostSess-timer Idle-timer Show User Show Default UserUser Level Admin Syntax Options configureduserLine Commands Line CommandsSet Line Hotkey-prefix Rev-sess-securitySess-time BreakStop-bits ResetKeepalive MotdSet Line Interface Hostport Set Line ServiceConfighost ServerportLine Service Commands Show LineSet Telnet-Client Startipaddress Set UDPBothinoutnone OutboundportShow UDP Set VmodemShow Interface Show Telnet-ClientDelete Modem Modem CommandsShow Vmodem Add ModemAdd Trap Network CommandsSnmp Commands Add CommunityShow Snmp Tftp CommandsDelete Trap Set SnmpSet Host Hosts CommandsAdd Host Delete HostGateway Commands Add GatewayDelete Gateway Options configgatewayhost Set GatewayShow Gateways Logging Commands Time CommandsAdministration Commands Time/Date Setting CommandsBootup Commands Netload Tftp File Transfer CommandsShow Bootup Show ARPShow Motd Motd CommandsNetsave Set MotdStatistic Commands Configuration StatisticsRun-Time Statistics User Level Admin Syntax uptime Show SerialUptime 110 Iolan Device Server User’s Guide, Version Troubleshooting Hardware Problems Communication IssuesGeneral communication checks and practices are as follows Host Problems Login ProblemsProblems with Terminals Unknown IP Address DHCP/BOOTP ProblemsLanguage Problems Long Reboot CycleRebooting the Device Server takes a long time Trueport UtilitiesTrueport Glossary 118 Iolan Device Server User’s Guide, Version Index BootpTftp User levels User parameters 61 user sessions 40 utility Index W
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DS1 specifications

Perle Systems TS2 and DS1 are advanced serial-to-Ethernet devices designed to facilitate seamless integration of serial devices with modern IP networks. These devices serve as crucial tools for businesses looking to enhance their communication capabilities while leveraging existing infrastructure.

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