NI-3101-SIG
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Introduction
NetLinx Security within the Web Server
NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 117
Troubleshooting 167
NI-3101-SIG FG2105-08
NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features
NI-3101-SIG Specifications
NI-3101-SIG Specifications
Blue LED bar lights when powered up
MB Flash
RS-232/422/485 Ports 1
IR ports support data mode at limited baud rates and wiring
Distances
D notation is used to represent a device number
NI-3101-SIG Specifications
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Where
DevicePortSystem DPS
Structure DEV
Numberportsystem
Installation into an Equipment Rack
Working with the Configuration DIP switch
Program Run Disable PRD mode
PRD Mode Settings
PRD Mode
Mode Description Blue White
Configuration Port Connections and Wiring
Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns
Modes and LED Blink Patterns
Port Assignments and Functionality
Off No power, or the controller is not functioning properly
AXlink Port and LED
Rear Port Assignments are as follows
Wiring length guidelines
Wiring Guidelines
Preparing captive wires
Wiring Guidelines NI-3101 @ 900 mA
Using the 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector for data and power
Wiring a power connection
GND AXP/TX AXM/RX
Relay Port Connections and Wiring
DB9 Device Port Connections and Wiring
RS-232/422/485 Device Port Wiring Specifications
Pin
Input/Output I/O Port Connections and Wiring
Relay connections
Port +12V 6 5 4 3 2
Port Wiring Specifications NI-3101-SIG
IR/Serial Port Connections and Wiring
IR/Serial Connector Wiring Specifications per Port
Signal Function
Ethernet/RJ-45 Port Connections and Wiring
Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals
Signals Connection Pairing Color
Ethernet Ports Used by the NetLinx Integrated Controllers
Ethernet ports used by the Integrated Controllers
Port type Description Standard Port
On-board Master has a built-in FTP server 21/20 TCP
Replacing the Timekeeper Battery
Configuration and Firmware Update
Communicating with the Master via the Program Port
Master Communication Settings dialog box
COM1
Setting the System Value
Using multiple NetLinx Masters
Device Addressing dialog changing the device value
Changing the Device Address of a NetLinx Device
Recommended NetLinx Device numbers
Using the ID Button to Change the Controller’s Device Value
Axcess Devices use Axcess standards
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Resetting the Factory Default System and Device Values
Network Addresses dialog for a Dhcp IP Address
Obtaining the Master’s IP Address using Dhcp
Configuration and Firmware Update
Assigning a Static IP to the NetLinx Master
Communicating with the NI Device via an IP
Communications Settings dialog box
TCP/IP Settings dialog box
Master Controller User Name and Password dialog box
Sample NetLinx Workspace window showing OnLine Tree tab
Verifying the current version of NetLinx Master Firmware
Firmware Kit File usage for NI Controllers
Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an IP
Select the NI Master’s Kit file from the Files section FIG
After the last component fails to install, click Done
Upgrading the NI Controller Firmware via IP
Configuration and Firmware Update
Configuration and Firmware Update
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Username and profile
NetLinx Security within the Web Server
NetLinx Security Terms
NetLinx Security Terms
Case sensitive
Accessing an Unsecured Master via an Http Address
Browser Application Frames
Default Security Configuration
Account Group
Default Security Configuration case-sensitive
Telnet Security
Master Firmware Security Access Parameters
Managing WebControl Connections
Web Control
Manage WebControl Connection Page Features
Security Features
Feature Description Compatible Devices Field
Internet
Feature Description System Level
Security Features
Security System Level Security
Group Level
System Level Security
Communication settings, and security parameters
Configuration/Reset, URL list settings, Master
Master must provide a valid username and password
And/or SSH Ports. SSH version 2 is only supported
Section on page 49 for more detailed field descriptions
Setting the system security options for a NetLinx Master
Administrator group account cannot be deleted or modified
You are logged in as a user with Configuration Access
Icsp Authentication
Security Group Level Security
Manage Group
Configure Group Properties
IP configuration/Reset, URL list settings, Master
Communication settings, and file transfers
Modifying the properties of an existing Group
Adding a new Group
Deleting an existing Group
Feature Description Manage Users
Security User Level Security
Manage Users
Feature Description Configure User Properties
Configure User Properties
To this
User Security Details
Feature Description User Security Details
Configure Users Properties
Adding a new User
Sensitive and must be unique
Modifying the properties of an existing User
Click the Back button to return to the Manage User
Deleting an existing User
System Settings
Feature Description Online Tree menu
System Settings Manage System
Manage System Page Components
Online Tree
System menu buttons
Feature Description Management menu options
This button is available from within all Management
Menus
Port menu buttons
Feature Description Device menu buttons
System Menu Modifying the Date/Time
Manage System System Menu Buttons
System Menu Rebooting the Master
System Menu Changing the System Number
System Menu Controlling/Emulating Devices on the Master
Control/Emulate dialog
Select either the Control or Emulate option
Minimum Value Maximum Value
Valid Level Data Types and Ranges
Diagnostics dialog showing modify popup
Manage System Diagnostics
Setting up and removing a Diagnostic Filter
Diagnostic Configuration Dialog
Feature Update Remove Description
Feature Description Presets
New Preset. Refer to of this section for more information
System/Device/Port
NetLinx Security within the Web Server
Default port for each service is listed to the right
Setting the Master’s Port Configurations
Manage System Server
Server Submenu Options
FTP
SSH
Modifying the Server Port Settings
Server Port Settings
Is determined by the user
Enabled but the value can not be changed
FeatureDescription
SSH Port
Address field of the SSH Client application
Certificate consists of two different Keys
SSL Server Certificate Creation Procedures
Contained in the certificate on the target Master
Server Certificate Entries
From an external source
Desired
Server Creating a self-generated SSL Certificate
Server Display SSL Server Certificate Information
Server Creating a Request for an SSL Certificate
Server Regenerating an SSL Server Certificate Request
State/province name must be fully spelled out
Communicating with the CA
Common Steps for Requesting a Certificate from a CA
Export SSL Certificate dialog
Server Exporting an SSL Certificate Request
Before importing a CA server certificate
Server Importing a CA created SSL Certificate
Manage System Device Menu Buttons
Device Menu Configuring the Network Settings
Network Settings Dialog
Feature Description IP Address
DNS Address
Click the Back button to return to the main URL List dialog
Device Menu Developing a URL List
URL List dialog with entries
Device Menu Changing the Device Number
Device Menu Controlling or Emulating a device
Device Menu Running a Diagnostic Filter
Master section on page 67 for more information
Device Menu Viewing the Log
Adding a new license
System Settings Manage License
Removing a license
System Settings Manage NetLinx Devices
Feature Clear List Refresh List Description
Manage NetLinx Devices
After a period of time, unable to establish communication
Feature Description Device Listings
Manage NetLinx Devices Displaying NDP-capable devices
Click the icon to collapse the particular Master’s listing
Manage NetLinx Devices Binding/Unbinding Explained
MAC Address of the Master in FIG
Manage NetLinx Devices Obtaining NetLinx Device information
System Settings Manage Other Devices
Configure Binding Options
Feature Description Dynamic Device Discovery links
Manage Other Devices
Must always be User-Defined devices
This selection is a one-time occurrence. Upon the next
Reboot, the selection is cleared
Deleted via the Purge Bound Modules on Reset selection
Dynamic Device Discovery Concepts
What is Dynamic Device Discovery?
Manage Other Devices Manage Device Bindings
What are Application Devices and their association status?
Configuring application-defined devices
PROGRAMNAME=DDD
Defineconstant Definetype Definevariable
Manage Device Bindings
NetLinx Security within the Web Server
View Discovered Devices
Manage Other Devices Menu Viewing Discovered Devices
Module Properties displayed via a mouse-over popup dialog
Switcher
SDK-Class Types
Amplifier DocumentCamera SlideProjector AudioConferencer
How do I write a program that uses Dynamic Device Discovery
To configure a Static application interface
How do I configure a Run-time installation
Accessing an SSL-Enabled Master via an IP Address
Security Alert and Certificate popups
Certificate Import Wizard
Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel
WebControl VNC installation and Password entry screens
Connection Details dialog
What to do when a Certificate Expires
NetLinx Security Features
NetLinx Security Features
User has access to the Icsp communication functionality
Accessing the Security configuration options
Initial Setup via a Terminal Connection
Setup security Access
Logout Close
NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection
Enabled
Select to change current security option
Or Enter to return to previous menu Security Options
Items in the Security Options Menu are described below
Command
Option 2 Display system security options for NetLinx Master
Option 3 Add user
Edit User Menu
Option 4 Edit User
Password from that point forward
Command Description
Select to change current access right
Edit User Menu
Option 5 Delete user
Access Rights Menu
Option 6 Show the list of authorized users
Option 7 Add Group
Press Enter to display the following Edit Group menu
Path
Press Enter to return to the Edit Group menu
User1
Results.txt
Select from the following list Administrator Group
Option 8 Edit Group
Or Enter to return to previous menu Set Rights
Specify Telnet Timeout in seconds
Option 11 Set Telnet Timeout in seconds
Option 9 Delete Group
Option 10 Show List of Authorized Groups
Option 12 Display Telnet Timeout in seconds
Telnet Timeout is 10 seconds
Option 13 Make changes permanent by saving to flash
Main Security menu is described below
Main Security Menu
Main Security Menu
Set system security options for
Administrator only function
Reset Database
Group Group administrator Rights All
Security Options FTP Security Enabled
Help Menu Options
Help menu
SET Icsp TCP Timeout
NAME,COMMAND
NAME,STRING SET Date
SET DNS DPS
Logging Into a Session
Setup Security
Logout
Help Security
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Master SendCommands
Master SendCommands
Converting Axcess Code to NetLinx Code
Clock
Sendcommand 010,~IGNOREEXTERNALCLOCKCOMMANDS
Clockcommands
G4WC
Used to determine each unique listing
Using the ID Button
Master IP Local Port SendCommands
Master IP Local Port SendCommands
Udpsendto
PC COM Port Communication Settings
Configuration Port Commands
DevicePortSystem DPS
NI-2x00 Port Assignments
Date
Configuration Port Commands
Echo OFF
Echo on
GET Ethernet Mode
Port
MSG on or MSG OFF
Chan
OFF DPS, or Name
On DPS, NAME, Chan
Ping IP Address
Pulse DPS, or Name
Name,Command
PWD
Name,String
Prompts you to enter the new date for the Master
Entering N no cancels the operation
Master-to-Master systems
Rent Java memory heap size as measured in Megabytes. This
Enter Y yes to approve/store the information into the Master
Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address
SET Queue Size
Use caution when adjusting these values
Set queue size
Set Queue Size Menu
SET UPD BC Rate
Each queue Example
Show Buffers
Displays a list of any combined devices Example
Displays a list of all devices present on the bus Example
Displays the log of messages stored in the Masters memory
Show LOG
Master logs all internal messages and keeps the most recent
If end is not entered, the last 20 messages will be shown
Show MAX Buffers
Systems listed are in numerical order Example
Show System
Lists all active TCP/IP connections Example
Displays the current time on the Master Example
WindowsTM client programs
ESC Pass Codes
Linux Telnet client
Escape Pass Codes
LED SendCommands
LED Disable/Enable SendCommands
RS232/422/485 Ports Channels
RS232/422/485 ports are Ports
RS-232/422/485 SendCommands
RS-232/422/485 SendCommands
These examples DEV = device
Hsoff
GET Baud
Hson
Rxclr
Tset Baud
SET Baud
Txclr
Xoff
RS-232/422/485 SendString Escape Sequences
RS-232/422/485 SendString Escape Sequences
XON
IR / Serial Ports Channels
Command Description 27,20,1
IR / Serial Ports Channels
Sendstring DEV,27,20,1
IR/Serial SendCommands
IR/Serial SendCommands
Caroff
Caron
Ctof
GET Mode
Cton
Iroff
POD
POF
PON
Pton
Ptof
Meters for the IR Ports
SET IO Link
Sendcommand IR1,SET Mode IR
SET Mode
Sendcommand IR1, SP,25
Short cable length 10 feet
Sendcommand IR1,XCHM
Sendcommand DEV,XCHM extended channel mode
Sendcommand IR1,XCH
Xchm
SendCommands
Input/Output SendCommands
GET Input
SET Input
Troubleshooting Information
TCP/IP
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