Digi X2, X8, X4 Device server, Digi Device Setup Wizard, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp

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CTS

Clear to Send.

device server

Aone- or two-port intelligent network device that converts serial data into network data.

DHCP

See Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

Digi Device Setup Wizard

A wizard for configuring Digi devices that is provided on the CD shipped with each device. The Digi Device Setup Wizard is available in Microsoft Windows or UNIX platforms. It assigns an IP address for the device, configures the device based on your description of the device environment, and determines whether you need to install RealPort. Using the Digi Device Setup Wizard is the recommended and preferred method for configuration.

DSR

Data Set Ready.

DTR

Data Terminal Ready.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

An Internet protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use TCP/IP. DHCP can be used to automatically assign IP addresses, to deliver TCP/IP stack configuration parameters such as the subnet mask and default router, and to provide other configuration information.

EIA

See Electronics Industry Association.

Electronics Industry Association (EIA) and Electronics Industries Alliance (EIA)

1)The Electronic Industries Association (EIA) comprises individual organizations that together have agreed on certain data transmission standards such as EIA/TIA-232 (formerly known as RS-232).

2)The Electronics Industries Alliance (EIA) is an alliance of trade organizations that lobby in the interest of companies engaged in the manufacture of electronics-related products.

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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 Index GlossaryN t e n t s Scope PurposeAudience General release documentation Where to find more informationTo Contact Digi International Use Digi contact informationG i c o n t a c t i n f o r m a t i o n Introduction ConnectPort X Family products User interfaces FeaturesFeature/task Path to feature in the web interface See Quick reference for configuring featuresConfiguration Serial Ports port Profile Settings Configuration Network Advanced Network Settings Set mesh SSH Configuration Security Configuration System Device Identity Settings Configurable network services Hardware featuresNetwork interface features IP protocol support Serial data communication over TCP and UDP Supported RFCs and MIBs Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpAuto-IP Simple Network Management Protocol SnmpTelnet Remote Login rloginSupported Snmp traps Secure Sockets Layer SSL/Transport Layer Security TLSAdvanced Digi Discovery Protocol Addp Internet Control Message Protocol IcmpPoint-to-Point Protocol PPP Network Address Translation NAT/Port ForwardingDigi SureLink Mobile/Cellular features and protocol supportProvisioning wizard Global System for Mobile communication GSM Code-Division Multiple Access CdmaMobile/Cellular protocols Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution Edge General Packet Radio Service GprsUniversal Mobile Telecommunications Service Umts Evolution-Data Optimized EV-DO, EVDO, or 1xEV-DO IP address assignment alternatives Encrypted RealPort RealPort softwareModem emulation AlarmsSecurity features Customization capabilities Configuration managementSupported connections and data paths in Digi devices Network servicesNetwork services associated with specific serial ports Network services associated with the command-line interface Network services associated with serial ports in generalModem emulation pseudo-modem client connections Command-line interface CLI-based client connectionsNetwork/serial clients Autoconnect behavior client connectionsConfiguration capabilities Configuration capabilities and interfacesConfiguration 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 Additional Snmp resources Standard MIBs supportedDigi enterprise MIBs supported Monitoring interfaces Monitoring capabilities and interfacesSnmp Connectware ManagerAdministration tasks Configure Digi devices Alternate methods for assigning an IP address Default IP addressConfigure an IP address using the Digi Device Setup Wizard My Computer CD ROM Drive setup.exeConfigure an IP address using Auto-IP Configure an IP address using DhcpIP addresses and Connectware Manager Configure an IP address from the command-line interfaceTest the IP address configuration Configuration through the web interface Open the web interface By using the Digi Device Discovery utilityInstall Digi Device Discovery utility Select Device Discovery Utility and click InstallDiscover devices Organization of the web interface Home Configuration pagesApply and save changes Cancel changesRestore the Digi device to factory defaults Application pagesChange the IP address from the web interface, as needed Configure network communications IP settings Alternatives for configuring network communicationsExclusion range Dhcp server settingsDhcp terminology ScopeOptions LeaseGrace period ReservationDhcp server configuration settings Addresses in the Dhcp server settingsPage Manage the Dhcp server Network services settings # ssh -l fred digi16 -p 2501 # telnet digi16 Addp Service Services provided Default Network Port NumberSnmp Network services and IP pass-through Settings Dynamic DNS update settingsPage Status and history information IP filtering settings IP forwarding settings Example Socket tunnel settings How IP pass-through works IP pass-through settingsN f i g u r e D i g i d e v i c e s Using pinholes to manage the Digi device How IP pass-through affects network access to Digi devicesIP Pass-through Steps to configure IP pass-throughRemote device management and IP pass-through Screen shot shows IP Pass-through configuration settings Uses for VPN-enabled Digi devices Virtual Private Network VPN settingsHow VPN tunnels work Example VPN configurationCdma carrier requirements HQ router / VPN appliance configurationIP address requirements for VPN tunnels GSM GPRS/EDGE APN type neededSetting Remote Site Digi Connect VPN VPN Concentrator Using a console portConfigure VPN settings 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 Tunnel Network Traffic to the following Remote Network Manual-keyed IPSEc/ESP VPN tunnel security settingsAlgorithm Size Enable Encryption Encryption algorithmAlgorithm Size Key Length Enable Authentication Authentication algorithmIsakmp VPN tunnel security settings Size Key Length VPN tunnel proposal configuration for Isakmp tunnels Advanced network settings GSM-based mobile service providers Configure mobile cellular settingsInformation required from mobile service provider CDMA-based mobile service providersMobile service provider settings Set mobile configuration settings to factory defaultsLaunch the Mobile Device Provisioning Wizard Provision a mobile deviceExample provision ConnectPort WAN VPN for Sprint PCS Select a mobile service provider from the listAutomatic versus manual provisioning Select automatic or manual provisioning Device provisioning in progress Provisioning complete Digi SureLink settings Mobile connection settingsLink integrity monitoring settings Hardware reset thresholdsN 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 Coordinator Configure Mesh/ZigBee network settingsMesh network terms ZigBee protocol Node ZigBee node types ZigBee stack RouterEnd device ZigBee protocol termsMaximum child end devices JoiningNetwork maximum depth Maximum child routersMesh Network configuration settings Page Basic radio settings Power Level Conducted Power DBm Advanced radio settingsClick Change Profile Configure serial portsSelect and configure a port profile About port profilesConsole Management profile RealPort profileRFC 2217 support TCP Sockets profileAutomatic TCP connections autoconnection For this connection type Use this Port TCP and UDP network port numbering conventionsUDP Sockets profile Modem Emulation profile Local Configuration profileSerial Bridge profile Custom Profile Basic serial settingsSerial Settings Advanced serial settingsCharacter Key Sequence TCP settingsHexadecimal \xhh Values Tab Line feed Backslash UDP settings Camera settings Configure camera settingsCamera operation Alarm notification settings Configure alarmsAlarm list Alarm conditionsAlarm conditions Enable and Disable Alarms Alarm destinationsDevice description information Configure system settingsSnmp configuration settings Steps for setting up remote management Configure remote management Connectware Manager settingsAbout client-initiated and server-initiated connections Connection settingsLast Known Address LKA Retry if the LKA update fails Client initiated management connection settingsMobile Settings Advanced remote management settingsUsername For more information on Connectware Manager Configure Security settingsAlarms and the Connectware Manager server About user models and user permissions Password authenticationEnable password authentication From the command lineChange the password for administrative user Disable password authenticationUse IP filtering Disable unused and non-secure network servicesUpload an SSH public key Recommended distribution of Python interpreter Configure applicationsPython configuration pages Python program managementManually execute uploaded Python programs Auto-start settingsPython files Verify device support of commands Configuration through the command lineAccess the command line 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 What’s next? Batch capabilities for configuring multiple devicesMonitor and manage Digi devices Display system information Monitoring capabilities in the web interfaceGeneral system information Serial port information Serial port diagnosticsUp Time Total/Used/Free MemorySignals ConfigurationParity Errors Overrun ErrorsOverflow Errors Framing ErrorsNetwork statistics No Routes Default Time-To-LiveIP Statistics Datagrams Received Datagrams Forwarded ForwardingIcmp statistics UDP statisticsCell ID Signal Strength RssiMobile information and statistics Mobile Connection Statistics Registration StatusIP Address Idle ResetsInactivity Timer Mobile StatisticsModem Serial Number Mobile InformationPhone Number Modem ManufacturerSession consecutive failures SureLink statisticsSession successes Session failuresTotal bypasses DiagnosticsTotal failures Total link down requestsManage VPN connections Manage connections and servicesManage serial ports Manage connectionsStart, stop, and restart the Dhcp server Manage network servicesEvent logging Manage Dhcp server operationView and manage current Dhcp leases Reserved active Lease status typesAssigned active Assigned expiredManage Mesh networks ReleasedUnavailable Address Manage Mesh networks from the web interface Frames Sent Gateway device detailsNetwork view of the Mesh devices Python Application ZigBee Socket CountersSelf Addressed Errors Python Application ZigBee Socket Error CountsTransmit I/O Errors Not Joined ErrorsMesh device state pages Display Monitoring capabilities from the command lineCommands for displaying device information and statistics Info Show Set alarmSet buffer and display buffers Set snmpCommands for managing connections and sessions Set mesh Commands for managing Mesh networks and nodesConfigure Mesh network settings command syntax Display Mesh network configuration settings command syntax PAN ID Display meshInfo zigbeesockets Monitoring capabilities from Connectware Manager Monitor/manage Mesh networks from Connectware Manager Monitoring Capabilities from Snmp Administration tasks Administration from the web interface Delete files Custom files are not deleted by device resetFile management Uploading FilesCertificate/Key Management Backup/restore device configurations Prerequisites Update firmware and Boot/POST CodeUpdate firmware from a file on a PC Update Firmware from a Tftp ServerUsing the web interface Restore a device configuration to factory defaultsSettings cleared and retained during factory reset WAN Using the Reset buttonEnable/disable access to network services Reboot the Digi deviceAdministrative task Command Administration from the command-line interfaceSpecifications and certifications Specification Value Hardware specificationsConnectPort X8 specifications Radio Frequency Interface RFI FCC Safety standardsRegulatory information and certifications FCC Part 15 Class BDeclaration of Conformity Modifications FCCIndustry Canada Standards ConnectPort International EMC StandardsImportant Safety Information 802.11 Access control listAddress Resolution Protocol ARP AlarmsCOM port redirection Configuration managementDevice server Digi Device Setup WizardDynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp ESP Passthrough Encapsulating Security Payload ESPEncryption Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution EdgeFile Transfer Protocol FTP Factory defaultsGeneral Packet Radio Service Gprs High Speed Downlink Packet Access HsdpaInternet Control Message Protocol Icmp HyperText Transfer Protocol HttpHyperText Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer Https IPsec Internet Protocol Security Internet Group Management Protocol IgmpIP filtering Mobile Device Provisioning Wizard Management Information Base MIBPort forwarding Power-On Self Test PostModem emulation RealPort Remote login rloginRlogin ProvisioningSerial tunneling Setup WizardSecure Sockets Layer SSL Serial bridgeTelnet Static IP address assignmentTTY port redirection Transmission Control Protocol TCPTransport Layer Security TLS Trivial File Transfer Protocol TftpUser Datagram Protocol UDP Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service UmtsZigBee 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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X4, X8, X2 specifications

Digi X2 and X1 are advanced cellular IoT (Internet of Things) gateways that provide an innovative solution for industrial applications, smart cities, and remote asset management. Both devices equip users with the means to connect, monitor, and control a wide variety of assets without the limitations traditionally imposed by wired connections.

Digi X2, designed for complex IoT demands, features dual SIM slots which ensures uninterrupted connectivity through automatic failover. This makes it particularly valuable for critical applications where connectivity is non-negotiable. Additionally, the X2 is equipped with LTE-M and NB-IoT support, enabling extensive coverage in areas where other networks may struggle.

On the software side, the Digi X2 supports Digi Remote Manager, a powerful tool that allows users to monitor, manage, and deploy devices remotely. This cloud-based management system simplifies the overall management of IoT devices by providing real-time insights, easy configuration changes, and over-the-air updates, saving both time and resources.

In contrast, the Digi X1 serves as an entry-level model that balances performance with cost-effectiveness. It supports LTE connectivity, providing a reliable connection suitable for a variety of applications. The X1 also offers seamless integration with existing networks, allowing users to leverage their current infrastructure while expanding their IoT capabilities.

Both Digi X2 and X1 are designed with ruggedness in mind, making them suitable for deployment in harsh environments. They are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures and vibrations, ensuring reliability even in demanding industrial settings.

Another notable characteristic of these devices is their extensive input/output (I/O) capabilities, which enable them to interact with sensors, machines, and other types of devices. This versatility allows for a broad spectrum of applications, from monitoring temperatures in remote locations to tracking assets across geographic boundaries.

In summary, the Digi X1 and X2 provide robust, reliable, and scalable solutions for modern IoT implementations. With their advanced cellular connectivity, cloud management capabilities, and durable design, they are poised to enhance connectivity across industries, driving efficiencies and enabling smarter operations. Whether for critical industrial applications or efficient asset management, Digi's offerings are tailored to meet the diverse needs of today's IoT landscape.
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