Digi X4, X8, X2 manual Quick reference for configuring features

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F e a t u r e s

Quick reference for configuring features

This guide primarily focuses on configuring, monitoring, and administering Digi devices from the web interface. This table provides a quick reference for configuring features and performing device tasks, and where to find the features and settings in the web interface and this guide. Click the page number in the Page column to jump to instructions on configuring or using the feature. Some features are configurable from the command line interface only. In those cases, the commands that configure the feature are noted. The command descriptions are in the Digi Connect Family Command Reference.

Feature/task

Path to feature in the web interface

See page

 

 

 

Administration/Configuration management:

 

 

 

 

File management: uploading and

Administration > File Management

211

downloading files, such as applet

See also the Digi Connect Family Customization and Integration

 

files, and custom splash screens.

Guide for information on uploading and downloading files used

 

 

to customized a Digi device’s look-and-feel.

 

 

 

 

Python program file

Application > Python

213

management.

 

 

 

 

 

Backup/restore a configuration

Administration > Backup/Restore

213

from a TFTP server on the

 

 

network

 

 

 

 

 

Update firmware

Administration > Update Firmware

214

 

 

 

Reset configuration to factory

Administration > Factory Default Settings

215

defaults

 

 

 

 

 

System information, including

Administration > System Information

217

device identifiers and statistics

 

 

 

 

 

Reboot the Digi device

Administration > Reboot

217

 

 

 

Alarms

Configuration > Alarms

149

 

 

 

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Contents ConnectPort X Family User’s Guide E r ’ s G u i d e Contents N t e n t s Configure Digi devices N t e n t s N t e n t s N t e n t s N t e n t s Monitor and manage Digi devices 175 Administration tasks Specifications and certifications Glossary IndexN t e n t s Audience PurposeScope Where to find more information General release documentationDigi contact information To Contact Digi International UseG i c o n t a c t i n f o r m a t i o n Introduction ConnectPort X Family products Features User interfacesQuick reference for configuring features Feature/task Path to feature in the web interface SeeConfiguration Serial Ports port Profile Settings Configuration Network Advanced Network Settings Set mesh SSH Configuration Security Configuration System Device Identity Settings Network interface features Hardware featuresConfigurable network services IP protocol support Serial data communication over TCP and UDP Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpAuto-IP Supported RFCs and MIBsSecure Sockets Layer SSL/Transport Layer Security TLS Remote Login rloginSupported Snmp traps TelnetNetwork Address Translation NAT/Port Forwarding Internet Control Message Protocol IcmpPoint-to-Point Protocol PPP Advanced Digi Discovery Protocol AddpProvisioning wizard Mobile/Cellular features and protocol supportDigi SureLink Mobile/Cellular protocols Code-Division Multiple Access CdmaGlobal System for Mobile communication GSM Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service Umts General Packet Radio Service GprsEnhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution Edge Evolution-Data Optimized EV-DO, EVDO, or 1xEV-DO IP address assignment alternatives RealPort software Encrypted RealPortAlarms Modem emulationSecurity features Configuration management Customization capabilitiesNetwork services associated with specific serial ports Network servicesSupported connections and data paths in Digi devices Network services associated with serial ports in general Network services associated with the command-line interfaceAutoconnect behavior client connections Command-line interface CLI-based client connectionsNetwork/serial clients Modem emulation pseudo-modem client connectionsConfiguration capabilities and interfaces Configuration capabilitiesConfiguration interfaces Digi Device Setup wizard Page Digi Device Discovery utility Advantages of the Digi Device Discovery utility are Web interface Page Command-line interface Connectware Manager interface Connectware Manager Getting Started Guide Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp Digi enterprise MIBs supported Standard MIBs supportedAdditional Snmp resources Monitoring capabilities and interfaces Monitoring interfacesConnectware Manager SnmpAdministration tasks Configure Digi devices My Computer CD ROM Drive setup.exe Default IP addressConfigure an IP address using the Digi Device Setup Wizard Alternate methods for assigning an IP addressConfigure an IP address using Dhcp Configure an IP address using Auto-IPConfigure an IP address from the command-line interface IP addresses and Connectware ManagerTest the IP address configuration Configuration through the web interface Select Device Discovery Utility and click Install By using the Digi Device Discovery utilityInstall Digi Device Discovery utility Open the web interfaceDiscover devices Organization of the web interface Configuration pages HomeApplication pages Cancel changesRestore the Digi device to factory defaults Apply and save changesChange the IP address from the web interface, as needed Configure network communications Alternatives for configuring network communications IP settingsScope Dhcp server settingsDhcp terminology Exclusion rangeReservation LeaseGrace period OptionsAddresses in the Dhcp server settings Dhcp server configuration settingsPage Manage the Dhcp server Network services settings # ssh -l fred digi16 -p 2501 # telnet digi16 Service Services provided Default Network Port Number AddpSnmp Network services and IP pass-through Dynamic DNS update settings SettingsPage Status and history information IP filtering settings IP forwarding settings Example Socket tunnel settings IP pass-through settings How IP pass-through worksN f i g u r e D i g i d e v i c e s How IP pass-through affects network access to Digi devices Using pinholes to manage the Digi deviceRemote device management and IP pass-through Steps to configure IP pass-throughIP Pass-through Screen shot shows IP Pass-through configuration settings Virtual Private Network VPN settings Uses for VPN-enabled Digi devicesExample VPN configuration How VPN tunnels workGSM GPRS/EDGE APN type needed HQ router / VPN appliance configurationIP address requirements for VPN tunnels Cdma carrier requirementsConfigure VPN settings Using a console portSetting Remote Site Digi Connect VPN VPN Concentrator N f i g u r e D i g i d e v i c e s Click VPN Internet Key Exchange IKE Settings Use the following as the identity Page Default Security Policies Page N f i g u r e D i g i d e v i c e s Page N f i g u r e D i g i d e v i c e s Manual-keyed IPSEc/ESP VPN tunnel security settings Tunnel Network Traffic to the following Remote NetworkEnable Encryption Encryption algorithm Algorithm SizeEnable Authentication Authentication algorithm Algorithm Size Key LengthIsakmp VPN tunnel security settings Size Key Length VPN tunnel proposal configuration for Isakmp tunnels Advanced network settings CDMA-based mobile service providers Configure mobile cellular settingsInformation required from mobile service provider GSM-based mobile service providersSet mobile configuration settings to factory defaults Mobile service provider settingsProvision a mobile device Launch the Mobile Device Provisioning WizardAutomatic versus manual provisioning Select a mobile service provider from the listExample provision ConnectPort WAN VPN for Sprint PCS Select automatic or manual provisioning Device provisioning in progress Provisioning complete Mobile connection settings Digi SureLink settingsHardware reset thresholds Link integrity monitoring settingsN f i g u r e D i g i d e v i c e s Page Status and statistical information for mobile connections Mesh network terms ZigBee protocol Node ZigBee node types Configure Mesh/ZigBee network settingsCoordinator ZigBee protocol terms RouterEnd device ZigBee stackMaximum child routers JoiningNetwork maximum depth Maximum child end devicesMesh Network configuration settings Page Basic radio settings Advanced radio settings Power Level Conducted Power DBmAbout port profiles Configure serial portsSelect and configure a port profile Click Change ProfileRealPort profile Console Management profileAutomatic TCP connections autoconnection TCP Sockets profileRFC 2217 support UDP Sockets profile TCP and UDP network port numbering conventionsFor this connection type Use this Port Serial Bridge profile Local Configuration profileModem Emulation profile Basic serial settings Custom ProfileAdvanced serial settings Serial SettingsTCP settings Character Key SequenceHexadecimal \xhh Values Tab Line feed Backslash UDP settings Configure camera settings Camera settingsCamera operation Configure alarms Alarm notification settingsAlarm conditions Alarm listAlarm conditions Alarm destinations Enable and Disable AlarmsSnmp configuration settings Configure system settingsDevice description information Configure remote management Connectware Manager settings Steps for setting up remote managementConnection settings About client-initiated and server-initiated connectionsLast Known Address LKA Client initiated management connection settings Retry if the LKA update failsAdvanced remote management settings Mobile SettingsUsername Alarms and the Connectware Manager server Configure Security settingsFor more information on Connectware Manager From the command line Password authenticationEnable password authentication About user models and user permissionsDisable password authentication Change the password for administrative userUpload an SSH public key Disable unused and non-secure network servicesUse IP filtering Python program management Configure applicationsPython configuration pages Recommended distribution of Python interpreterPython files Auto-start settingsManually execute uploaded Python programs Access the command line Configuration through the command lineVerify device support of commands To configure Use this command Set snmp N f i g u r e D i g i d e v i c e s Configuration through Connectware Manager ZigBee Networks View Node View N f i g u r e D i g i d e v i c e s Batch capabilities for configuring multiple devices What’s next?Monitor and manage Digi devices Monitoring capabilities in the web interface Display system informationGeneral system information Total/Used/Free Memory Serial port diagnosticsUp Time Serial port informationConfiguration SignalsFraming Errors Overrun ErrorsOverflow Errors Parity ErrorsNetwork statistics Forwarding Default Time-To-LiveIP Statistics Datagrams Received Datagrams Forwarded No RoutesUDP statistics Icmp statisticsMobile Connection Statistics Registration Status Signal Strength RssiMobile information and statistics Cell IDMobile Statistics Idle ResetsInactivity Timer IP AddressModem Manufacturer Mobile InformationPhone Number Modem Serial NumberSession failures SureLink statisticsSession successes Session consecutive failuresTotal link down requests DiagnosticsTotal failures Total bypassesManage connections Manage connections and servicesManage serial ports Manage VPN connectionsManage Dhcp server operation Manage network servicesEvent logging Start, stop, and restart the Dhcp serverView and manage current Dhcp leases Assigned expired Lease status typesAssigned active Reserved activeUnavailable Address ReleasedManage Mesh networks Manage Mesh networks from the web interface Python Application ZigBee Socket Counters Gateway device detailsNetwork view of the Mesh devices Frames SentNot Joined Errors Python Application ZigBee Socket Error CountsTransmit I/O Errors Self Addressed ErrorsMesh device state pages Commands for displaying device information and statistics Monitoring capabilities from the command lineDisplay Info Set snmp Set alarmSet buffer and display buffers ShowCommands for managing connections and sessions Configure Mesh network settings command syntax Commands for managing Mesh networks and nodesSet mesh Display Mesh network configuration settings command syntax Display mesh PAN IDInfo zigbeesockets Monitoring capabilities from Connectware Manager Monitor/manage Mesh networks from Connectware Manager Monitoring Capabilities from Snmp Administration tasks Administration from the web interface Uploading Files Custom files are not deleted by device resetFile management Delete filesCertificate/Key Management Backup/restore device configurations Update Firmware from a Tftp Server Update firmware and Boot/POST CodeUpdate firmware from a file on a PC PrerequisitesSettings cleared and retained during factory reset Restore a device configuration to factory defaultsUsing the web interface Using the Reset button WANReboot the Digi device Enable/disable access to network servicesAdministration from the command-line interface Administrative task CommandSpecifications and certifications ConnectPort X8 specifications Hardware specificationsSpecification Value FCC Part 15 Class B Safety standardsRegulatory information and certifications Radio Frequency Interface RFI FCCIndustry Canada Modifications FCCDeclaration of Conformity International EMC Standards Standards ConnectPortImportant Safety Information Alarms Access control listAddress Resolution Protocol ARP 802.11Configuration management COM port redirectionDynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Digi Device Setup WizardDevice server Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution Edge Encapsulating Security Payload ESPEncryption ESP PassthroughHigh Speed Downlink Packet Access Hsdpa Factory defaultsGeneral Packet Radio Service Gprs File Transfer Protocol FTPHyperText Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer Https HyperText Transfer Protocol HttpInternet Control Message Protocol Icmp IP filtering Internet Group Management Protocol IgmpIPsec Internet Protocol Security Management Information Base MIB Mobile Device Provisioning WizardModem emulation Power-On Self Test PostPort forwarding Provisioning Remote login rloginRlogin RealPortSerial bridge Setup WizardSecure Sockets Layer SSL Serial tunnelingStatic IP address assignment TelnetTrivial File Transfer Protocol Tftp Transmission Control Protocol TCPTransport Layer Security TLS TTY port redirectionUniversal Mobile Telecommunications Service Umts User Datagram Protocol UDPZigBee To 255 devices in a single Wpan Index DCD 145 Dhcp Gprs NAT Local Configuration Modem Emulation PPP D e 151 TCP D e D e
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