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
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NI-3101-SIG Specifications
NI-3101-SIG Specifications
Blue LED bar lights when powered up
RS-232/422/485 Ports 1
Distances
IR ports support data mode at limited baud rates and wiring
D notation is used to represent a device number
NI-3101-SIG Specifications
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Numberportsystem
DevicePortSystem DPS
Where
Structure DEV
Installation into an Equipment Rack
PRD Mode
Program Run Disable PRD mode
Working with the Configuration DIP switch
PRD Mode Settings
Modes and LED Blink Patterns
Configuration Port Connections and Wiring
Mode Description Blue White
Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns
Rear Port Assignments are as follows
Off No power, or the controller is not functioning properly
Port Assignments and Functionality
AXlink Port and LED
Wiring Guidelines NI-3101 @ 900 mA
Wiring Guidelines
Wiring length guidelines
Preparing captive wires
Using the 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector for data and power
Wiring a power connection
GND AXP/TX AXM/RX
Pin
DB9 Device Port Connections and Wiring
Relay Port Connections and Wiring
RS-232/422/485 Device Port Wiring Specifications
Relay connections
Input/Output I/O Port Connections and Wiring
Port +12V 6 5 4 3 2
Signal Function
IR/Serial Port Connections and Wiring
Port Wiring Specifications NI-3101-SIG
IR/Serial Connector Wiring Specifications per Port
Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals
Ethernet/RJ-45 Port Connections and Wiring
Signals Connection Pairing Color
On-board Master has a built-in FTP server 21/20 TCP
Ethernet ports used by the Integrated Controllers
Ethernet Ports Used by the NetLinx Integrated Controllers
Port type Description Standard Port
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
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Using the ID Button to Change the Controller’s Device Value
Recommended NetLinx Device numbers
Axcess Devices use Axcess standards
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
Internet
Security Features
Manage WebControl Connection Page Features
Feature Description Compatible Devices Field
Group Level
Security Features
Feature Description System Level
Security System Level Security
System Level Security
And/or SSH Ports. SSH version 2 is only supported
Configuration/Reset, URL list settings, Master
Communication settings, and security parameters
Master must provide a valid username and password
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
Manage Group
Icsp Authentication
You are logged in as a user with Configuration Access
Security Group Level Security
IP configuration/Reset, URL list settings, Master
Configure Group Properties
Communication settings, and file transfers
Modifying the properties of an existing Group
Adding a new Group
Deleting an existing Group
Security User Level Security
Feature Description Manage Users
Manage Users
User Security Details
Configure User Properties
Feature Description Configure User Properties
To this
Sensitive and must be unique
Configure Users Properties
Feature Description User Security Details
Adding a new User
Modifying the properties of an existing User
Click the Back button to return to the Manage User
Deleting an existing User
System Settings
Online Tree
System Settings Manage System
Feature Description Online Tree menu
Manage System Page Components
Menus
Feature Description Management menu options
System menu buttons
This button is available from within all Management
Port menu buttons
Feature Description Device menu buttons
System Menu Modifying the Date/Time
Manage System System Menu Buttons
System Menu Changing the System Number
System Menu Rebooting the Master
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
Diagnostic Configuration Dialog
Setting up and removing a Diagnostic Filter
Feature Update Remove Description
New Preset. Refer to of this section for more information
Feature Description Presets
System/Device/Port
NetLinx Security within the Web Server
Server Submenu Options
Setting the Master’s Port Configurations
Default port for each service is listed to the right
Manage System Server
FTP
SSH
Server Port Settings
Modifying the Server Port Settings
Is determined by the user
Address field of the SSH Client application
FeatureDescription
Enabled but the value can not be changed
SSH Port
Certificate consists of two different Keys
SSL Server Certificate Creation Procedures
Desired
Server Certificate Entries
Contained in the certificate on the target Master
From an external source
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
Feature Description IP Address
Network Settings Dialog
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 Viewing the Log
Device Menu Running a Diagnostic Filter
Device Menu Controlling or Emulating a device
Master section on page 67 for more information
Adding a new license
System Settings Manage License
Removing a license
Feature Clear List Refresh List Description
System Settings Manage NetLinx Devices
Manage NetLinx Devices
After a period of time, unable to establish communication
Feature Description Device Listings
Click the icon to collapse the particular Master’s listing
Manage NetLinx Devices Displaying NDP-capable devices
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
Must always be User-Defined devices
Feature Description Dynamic Device Discovery links
Configure Binding Options
Manage Other 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
Defineconstant Definetype Definevariable
Configuring application-defined devices
What are Application Devices and their association status?
PROGRAMNAME=DDD
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
SDK-Class Types
Switcher
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
Logout Close
Initial Setup via a Terminal Connection
Accessing the Security configuration options
Setup security Access
NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection
Select to change current security option
Enabled
Or Enter to return to previous menu Security Options
Option 3 Add user
Command
Items in the Security Options Menu are described below
Option 2 Display system security options for NetLinx Master
Edit User Menu
Option 4 Edit User
Edit User Menu
Command Description
Password from that point forward
Select to change current access right
Option 5 Delete user
Access Rights Menu
Option 7 Add Group
Option 6 Show the list of authorized users
Press Enter to display the following Edit Group menu
Results.txt
Press Enter to return to the Edit Group menu
Path
User1
Option 8 Edit Group
Select from the following list Administrator Group
Or Enter to return to previous menu Set Rights
Option 10 Show List of Authorized Groups
Option 11 Set Telnet Timeout in seconds
Specify Telnet Timeout in seconds
Option 9 Delete Group
Telnet Timeout is 10 seconds
Option 12 Display Telnet Timeout in seconds
Option 13 Make changes permanent by saving to flash
Set system security options for
Main Security Menu
Main Security menu is described below
Main Security Menu
Security Options FTP Security Enabled
Reset Database
Administrator only function
Group Group administrator Rights All
Help Menu Options
Help menu
SET DNS DPS
NAME,COMMAND
SET Icsp TCP Timeout
NAME,STRING SET Date
Logging Into a Session
Logout
Setup Security
Help Security
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Clock
Master SendCommands
Master SendCommands
Converting Axcess Code to NetLinx Code
Used to determine each unique listing
Clockcommands
Sendcommand 010,~IGNOREEXTERNALCLOCKCOMMANDS
G4WC
Udpsendto
Master IP Local Port SendCommands
Using the ID Button
Master IP Local Port SendCommands
NI-2x00 Port Assignments
Configuration Port Commands
PC COM Port Communication Settings
DevicePortSystem DPS
Echo on
Configuration Port Commands
Date
Echo OFF
Port
GET Ethernet Mode
MSG on or MSG OFF
Ping IP Address
OFF DPS, or Name
Chan
On DPS, NAME, Chan
Name,String
Name,Command
Pulse DPS, or Name
PWD
Rent Java memory heap size as measured in Megabytes. This
Entering N no cancels the operation
Prompts you to enter the new date for the Master
Master-to-Master systems
Enter Y yes to approve/store the information into the Master
Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address
Set Queue Size Menu
Use caution when adjusting these values
SET Queue Size
Set queue size
SET UPD BC Rate
Displays a list of all devices present on the bus Example
Show Buffers
Each queue Example
Displays a list of any combined devices Example
If end is not entered, the last 20 messages will be shown
Show LOG
Displays the log of messages stored in the Masters memory
Master logs all internal messages and keeps the most recent
Show MAX Buffers
Displays the current time on the Master Example
Show System
Systems listed are in numerical order Example
Lists all active TCP/IP connections Example
Escape Pass Codes
ESC Pass Codes
WindowsTM client programs
Linux Telnet client
RS232/422/485 ports are Ports
LED Disable/Enable SendCommands
LED SendCommands
RS232/422/485 Ports Channels
RS-232/422/485 SendCommands
RS-232/422/485 SendCommands
These examples DEV = device
Rxclr
GET Baud
Hsoff
Hson
Xoff
SET Baud
Tset Baud
Txclr
RS-232/422/485 SendString Escape Sequences
RS-232/422/485 SendString Escape Sequences
XON
Sendstring DEV,27,20,1
Command Description 27,20,1
IR / Serial Ports Channels
IR / Serial Ports Channels
Caron
IR/Serial SendCommands
IR/Serial SendCommands
Caroff
Iroff
GET Mode
Ctof
Cton
POF
POD
PON
SET IO Link
Ptof
Pton
Meters for the IR Ports
Short cable length 10 feet
SET Mode
Sendcommand IR1,SET Mode IR
Sendcommand IR1, SP,25
Xchm
Sendcommand DEV,XCHM extended channel mode
Sendcommand IR1,XCHM
Sendcommand IR1,XCH
SET Input
Input/Output SendCommands
SendCommands
GET Input
Troubleshooting Information
TCP/IP
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