Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager

2. In the available fields, enter or modify the following information:

Connect Protocol

Protocol

From the drop-down menu, select TCP.

Connect Mode: Passive Connection

Accept Incoming

Select Yes to accept incoming connections. The default

 

setting is Yes.

 

 

Password Required

Determines whether a password is required for an incoming

 

passive connection. This field is not available when a

 

password is set for Telnet mode. The default setting is No.

Password

If Password Required was set to Yes, enter the password for

 

passive connections.

Connect Mode: Active Connection

 

Active Connect

Select None (default) to disable Active Connect. Otherwise,

 

 

select the connection type from the drop-down list:

 

 

With Any Character: Attempts to connect when any

 

 

character is received from the serial port.

 

 

With Active Mdm Ctrl In: Accepts external

 

 

connection requests only when the

 

 

modem_control_in input is asserted.

 

 

With Start Character: Attempts to connect when it

 

 

receives a specific start character from the serial

 

 

port. The default start character is carriage return.

 

 

Manual Connection: Attempts to connect when

 

 

directed by a command string received from the

 

 

serial port.

 

 

Auto Start: Automatically connects to the remote

 

 

IP address and port after booting up.

 

 

 

 

Start Character

If Active Connect is set to With Start Character, enter the

 

 

start character in this field. The default setting is 0D.

 

Modem Mode

Indicates the on-screen response type when in Modem Mode

 

 

(if Modem Mode is enabled). The default setting is None.

Endpoint Configuration

 

 

Local Port

Enter the local port number.

 

 

 

 

Auto increment for

Select to auto-increment the local port number for new

 

active connect

outgoing connections. The range of auto-incremented port

 

 

numbers is 50,000 to 59,999 and loops back to the beginning

 

 

when the maximum range is reached. Disabled by default.

 

 

 

 

Remote Port

Enter the remote port number.

 

 

 

 

Remote Host

Enter the IP address of the remote device.

 

 

 

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900-422 specifications

The Lantronix 900-422 is a robust industrial device used primarily for remote access and management applications. Known for its reliability and versatility, this product caters to a variety of sectors, including telecommunications, manufacturing, and energy management.

One of the standout features of the Lantronix 900-422 is its ability to provide secure remote management capabilities. With built-in support for secure protocols like SSH and SSL, users can confidently access and control devices over the internet while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. This security is crucial for applications where sensitive information is transmitted.

The device is equipped with a versatile multi-port serial connectivity option. With support for multiple serial communication protocols, including RS-232 and RS-485, the 900-422 can seamlessly interface with various types of industrial equipment and sensors. This adaptability enhances its usability in diverse environments and tasks, from monitoring weather stations to managing industrial machines.

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