Lantronix 900-618 manual Using This Guide, Purpose and Audience, Chapter Summary

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1. Using This Guide

Purpose and Audience

This guide covers xPico Device Server Module. It provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the xPico firmware and is intended for OEMs and system integrators who are embedding the xPico in their end product designs.

Chapter Summary

The remaining chapters in this guide include:

 

 

Document

Description

 

 

2: Introduction

Describes the main features of the xPico and the protocols

 

it supports.

3: Using DeviceInstaller

Provides information for getting your unit up and running,

 

using DeviceInstaller to assign an IP address.

 

 

4: Configuration Using Web

Details using the Web-Manager to set parameters such as

Manager

port and server properties.

 

 

5: Configuration via Telnet or

Provides instructions for accessing Setup Mode (command

Serial Port (Setup Mode)

line interface) using a Telnet connection through the

 

network or a terminal or terminal emulation program

 

through the serial port.

 

 

6: Setup Mode: Server

Details the network (server) settings

Configuration

 

 

 

7: Setup Mode: Channel

Details the serial port settings.

Configuration

 

 

 

8: Setup Mode: Advanced

Details expert and security settings and explains how to

Settings

reset the unit to factory default values.

 

 

9: GPIO Interface

Provides instructions for configuring the eight General

 

Purpose I/O pins (CP1-8).

 

 

10: Firmware Upgrades

Provides instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and

 

updating the xPico.

11: Monitor Mode

Provides instructions for accessing and using the

 

command line interface for monitoring the network and

 

diagnosing problems.

12: Troubleshooting

Describes common problems and error messages and how

 

to contact Lantronix Technical Support.

A: Binary to Hexadecimal

Provides instructions for converting binary numbers to

Conversions

hexadecimals.

 

 

B: Compliance

Provides compliance information.

 

 

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Contents User Guide Technical Support Sales Offices Lantronix Corporate HeadquartersDisclaimer Table of Contents Configuration via Telnet or Serial Port Setup Mode Setup Mode Advanced Settings Gpio Interface List of Figures List of TablesUsing This Guide Purpose and AudienceChapter Summary XPico Integration Guide Additional DocumentationIntroduction CapabilitiesApplications Protocol Support Configuration MethodsAddresses and Port Numbers Hardware AddressProduct Information Label IP AddressPort Numbers Installing DeviceInstaller Using DeviceInstallerTo install DeviceInstaller Assigning an IP AddressTo view the units current settings Accessing the xPico Using DeviceInstallerSelect Assign a specific IP address and click Next NameGroup Dhcp Device NameComments Device FamilySupports Configurable Firmware UpgradeablePins Supports Http SetupAccessing Web-Manager Using DeviceInstaller Configuration Using Web ManagerWeb-Manager Login Window Network ConfigurationNetwork Mode To assign an IP address automaticallySelect Obtain IP address automatically Ethernet Configuration Static IP Address ConfigurationSelect Use the following IP configuration To assign an IP address manuallyAuto Negotiate To configure the xPico’s device server settingsHost List Configuration Server ConfigurationAdvanced Retry Settings Channel 1 and 2 ConfigurationTo configure the xPico’s host list Host InformationPort Settings Serial SettingsTo configure the channel’s serial settings ChannelFlush Input Buffer Serial to Network Pack ControlTo configure a channel’s TCP settings Connection Settings TCPFlush Output Buffer Network to Serial At Time of DisconnectTCP Connection Settings Connect Mode Active Connection Connect Mode Passive ConnectionEndpoint Configuration Connect ProtocolConnection Settings UDP Disconnect ModeTo configure a channel’s UDP settings Datagram Type Datagram ModeUse Broadcast Device Address TableConfigurable Pin Settings Configurable Pin FunctionsTo configure the xPico’s Configurable Pins Apply Defaults Apply SettingsSerial Channel 1 Status LED Serial Channel 2 Status LEDConfiguration via Telnet or Serial Port Setup Mode Accessing Setup ModeTelnet Connection To establish a Telnet connection Serial Port ConnectionTo exit setup mode Exiting Setup ModeServer Configuration Option Setup Mode Server ConfigurationBootP/DHCP/AutoIP Options IP AddressSet Gateway IP Address Change Telnet/Web-Manager PasswordNetmask Number of Bits for Host Part Set DNS Server IP AddressDhcp Name Setup Mode Channel Configuration Channel 1 Option 1 or Channel 2 OptionBaudrate Interface Mode Options Interface ModeRS232 Interface Mode Settings FlowPort Number Connect ModeFlow Control Options Reserved Port NumbersIncoming Connection Connect Mode OptionsIncoming Connection ResponseActive Startup ResponseManual Connection Address Example Manual ConnectionHostlist Option To enable the hostlistModem Mode Datagram TypeDirected UDP Numeric Response Modem Mode CommandsSend the Escape Sequence +++ in Modem Mode Show IP addr after RingAuto Increment Source Port Remote IP Address Disconnect Mode OptionsPack Control Flush Mode Buffer FlushingPacking Interval Trailing CharactersSend Characters Channel Port Password DisConnTime Inactivity TimeoutSend Characters Telnet Terminal TypeSetup Mode Advanced Settings Expert Settings OptionTCP Keepalive time in seconds Disable Monitor Mode at bootup ARP Cache timeout in secondsCPU Performance Http Port NumberTCP Re-Transmission Timeout Security Settings OptionEnable alternate MAC Ethernet Connection TypeDisable Snmp Disable Telnet SetupSnmp Community Name Disable Port 77FE Hex Disable Tftp Firmware UpgradeDisable Web Server Disable Web SetupTo configure AES encryption on the xPico Enable EncryptionEnable Enhanced Password Default Settings OptionDisable Port 77F0 Hex Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration DefaultsSecurity Settings Defaults Expert Settings DefaultsHostlist retry timeout Start character for serial channelConfigurable Pins FeaturesGpio Interface Byte 0 Command Types CommandsControl Protocol GuidelinesCommand 11h, Get Directions Command 10h, Get FunctionsCommand 12h, Get Active Levels Command 13h, Get Current StatesCommand 1Ah, Set Active Levels Command 19h, Set DirectionsCommand 1Bh, Set States Command detailsResponse details Using Tftp Graphical User Interface Firmware UpgradesObtaining Firmware Reloading Firmware To download new firmware from a computerTftp Window Using Tftp Command Line InterfaceTo recover firmware Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port Monitor ModeEntering Monitor Mode Using the Network Port Monitor Mode CommandsG0, G1, ....,Ge, Gf Monitor Mode CommandsS0, S1,...,Se, Sf ExampleResponse Meaning Command Response CodesProblems and Error Messages TroubleshootingLock on Caps Lock is not onTroubleshooting Technical Support Technical Support USTechnical Support Europe, Middle East, and Africa Converting Binary to Hexadecimal Binary to Hexadecimal ConversionsConversion Table Scientific CalculatorBinary to Hexadecimal Conversions RoHS Notice Compliance