Lantronix 485 5. Updating Firmware

Firmware

5. Updating Firmware

5.1 Obtaining Firmware

You can obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from Grid Connect. Do not

upgrade firmware unless directed by Technical Support.

5.1.1 Reloading Firmware

Reloading the firmware of a device will destroy all settings and configurations.

Firmware files are not freely distributed since changing the firmware of a device will change is operational

features. This should only be done under the direction of technical support.

5.1.2 Via Device Installer

After copying the firmware to your computer, use Device Installer to install it.

1. Store the firmware in a subfolder on your computer.

2. Start Device Installer and search the network for the device you want to upgrade.

3. Select the desired unit and click the Upgrade icon or select Upgrade from the Device menu. The

Device Upgrade Wizard appears. Follow the instructions on the wizard screens.

The unit performs a power reset after the firmware has been loaded and stored.

NET485 User Guide 5-1

Contents

Main NET485 RS422/485 Serial to Ethernet Adapter Page Copyright and Trademark Grid Connect Technical Support Disclaimer and Revisions Warranty Table of Contents Page List of Figures List of Tables Page 1. NET485 Overview 1.1 Overview 1.2 Overview of RS422 / RS485 1.2.1 The RS485 Enable Signal 1.2.2 NET485 Wiring Overview NET485 User Guide 1-3 D R U2 U4 1.3 RS422 / RS485 Network connections 1.3.1 RS422 Networks Overview 1.3.2 RS485 Networks NET485 User Guide 1-5 Figure 3 - RS485 Network Page 2. Introduction 2.1 Protocol Support 2.2 Serial RS422/485 Interface 2.3 Power Supply 2.4 Ethernet Interface 2.5 Product CD 2.6 Additional Documentation 2.7 Technical Specifications 3. Device Installer 3.1.1 Microsoft NET Framework 3.1.2 Install Device Installer 3.1.3 RUN Device Installer 3.1.4 Device Found 3.1.5 Assign IP 3.1.6 Assignment 3.2 Using Device Installer 3.2.1 Viewing the Current Configuration Device Installer 3-6 NET485 User Guide 3.3 Configuration Using Web Manager 3.3.1 Accessing XPort Using Device Installer 3.4 Network Configuration 3.4.1 Automatic IP Address Configuration 3.4.2 Static IP Address Configuration 3.4.3 Ethernet Configuration 3.5 Server Configuration 3.6 Host List Configuration 3.7 Channel 1 Configuration Device Installer Port Settings NET485 User Guide 3-13 Pack Control Flush Input Buffer (Serial to Network) 3.7.1 Connection Settings - TCP Device Installer 2. In the available fields, enter or modify the following information: Connect Protocol NET485 User Guide 3-15 Connect Mode: Passive Connection Connect Mode: Active Connection Endpoint Configuration Disconnect Mode 3-16 NET485 User Guide 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. 3.7.2 Connection Settings - UDP 3.8 Email Settings 3.8.1 Trigger Configuration 3.9 Configurable Pin Settings 3.10 Apply Settings 3.11 Apply Factory Defaults 3.12 Configuration Using Telnet 3.12.1 Telnet Connection Device Installer 3.12.2 Telnet Messages 3-22 NET485 User Guide 3. The window displays: Device Installer Figure 10 - Setup Mode Window NET485 User Guide 3-23 3.13 Server Configuration (Option 0 Network Configuration) 3.13.1 IP Address 3.13.2 Set Gateway IP Address 3.13.3 Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part Table 5 - Netmask Examples Netmask Host Bits 3.13.4 Change Telnet configuration password 3.13.5 DHCP Naming 3.14 Channel 1 Configuration (Serial Port Parameters) 3.14.1 Baudrate 3.14.2 I/F (Interface) Mode 3.14.3 Flow 3.14.4 Port Number 3.14.5 Connect Mode Table 10 - Connect Mode Options Connect Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Page Page Page Page 3.14.6 Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode 3.14.7 Auto Increment Source Port 3.14.8 Remote IP Address 3.14.9 Remote Port 3.14.10 DisConnMode 3.14.11 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) 3.14.12 Pack Control 3.14.13 DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout) 3.14.14 Send Characters 3.14.15 Telnet Terminal Type 3.14.16 Channel (Port) Password 3.15 E-mail Settings 3.15.1 E-mail Setup 3.15.2 Trigger Setup 3.16 Expert Settings 3.16.1 TCP Keepalive time in seconds 3.16.2 ARP Cache timeout in seconds 3.16.3 Enable High Performance 3.16.4 Disable Monitor Mode at Bootup Page 3.17 Security Settings 3.17.1 Disable SNMP 3.17.2 SNMP Community Name 3.17.3 Disable Telnet Setup 3.17.4 Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade 3.17.5 Disable Port 77FE (Hex) 3.17.6 Disable Web Server 3.17.7 Disable Web Setup 3.17.8 Disable ECHO Ports 3.17.9 Enable Encryption 3.18 Defaults 3.19 Exit Configuration Mode 4. Monitoring the Network 4.1.1 Entering Monitor Mode via the Network Port 4.1.2 Monitor Mode Commands Page 5. Updating Firmware 5.1 Obtaining Firmware 5.1.1 Reloading Firmware 5.1.2 Via Device Installer Page Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting NET485 User Guide 6-1 6.1.1 Problems and Error Messages Problem/Message Reason Solution Problem/Message Reason Solution Troubleshooting 6-2 NET485 User Guide 7. Binary to Hex Conversion 7.1.1 Conversion Table 7.1.2 Scientific Calculator