Choosing the Proper Operation Mode | Moxa Technologies 5400 Series

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Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

In this chapter, we describe the various NPort 5400 operation modes. The options include an operation mode that uses a driver installed on the host computer, and operation modes that rely on TCP/IP socket programming concepts. After choosing the proper operation mode in this chapter, refer to Chapter 5 for detailed configuration parameter definitions.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Real COM Mode

TCP Server Mode

TCP Client Mode

UDP Mode

Pair Connection Mode

Reverse Telnet Mode

Disabled Mode

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Moxa Technologies 5400 Series user manual Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

Contents

NPort 5400 Series User’s Manual Sixth Edition, March Trademarks Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Table of Contents Chapter IP Serial LIB Introduction Product Features Package ChecklistOverview Product Specifications Serial Communication Parameters Software FeaturesPower Requirements Mechanical ‰ Panel Layout ‰ Connecting the Hardware Getting Started NPort 5410/5450/5450I Panel LayoutNPort 5430/5430I Connecting the Power Connecting the HardwareWiring Requirements Grounding the NPort LED Indicators Connecting to the NetworkConnecting to a Serial Device LED Name LED Color LED Function Adjustable Pull High/low Resistors for the RS-485 Port Pull high/low resistors for the RS-485 Port Initial IP Address Configuration Initializing the NPort’s IP Address Factory Default IP AddressDefault IP address LCM Display Button Name Action Detailed Menu Options Inact. time Delimiter NPort Administration Suite ARP Telnet Console Page Page Choosing the Proper Operation Mode Real COM Mode TCP Server Mode UDP Mode TCP Client ModePair Connection Mode Reverse Telnet Mode Disabled Mode Web Console Configuration Opening Your Browser NPort 5400 Series User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Server name Basic SettingsTime Time zone Time server LCM password protectWeb/Telnet Console Web console Reset button protect Network SettingsMethod Function Definition Netmask IP ConfigurationIP Address Gateway Snmp Settings IP Address Report Auto report to IP Serial SettingsSetting Factory Default Necessity 4002 Optional Auto report to UDP port Serial Parameters Real COM Mode Operating SettingsInterface Max Connection 2 to Max ConnectionMax. Connection Ignore jammed IP Delimiter Setting Factory Default Necessity To FF None OptionalSetting Factory Default Necessity To 65535 ms Optional Delimiter process TCP alive check time TCP Server ModeSetting Factory Default Necessity To 99 min Min Optional Inactivity time Allow driver control Delimiter Command port TCP Client ModeSetting Factory Default Necessity 4001 Required Setting Factory Default Necessity 966 Optional NPort 5400 Series User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Delimiter Designated Local Port 1/2/3/4 Destination IP addressDestination IP address 2/3/4 Connection control UDP Mode Connect/Disconnect Description Delimiter process Pair Connection Master Mode Pair Connection ModeLocal listen port Pair Connection Slave Mode Setting Factory Default Necessity To 99 min Min Required Setting Factory Default Necessity 4001 Optional Reverse Telnet ModeSetting Factory Default Necessity To 99 min Optional Means it will never disconnect Only one host of specific IP address can access the NPort Accessible IP SettingsDisabled Mode Hosts on the specific subnet can access the NPort Auto warning E-mail and Snmp trap Auto Warning SettingsMail Server Event Type Snmp Trap Server DSR changed Password changedDCD changed Mail Monitor Line Monitor Async-SettingsMonitor Monitor Async Change Password Load Factory Default Configuring NPort Administrator ‰ Overview ‰ Installing NPort Administrator ‰ Configuration Installing NPort Administrator Page Page Configuration Broadcast Search Specify by IP Address Password Protection Unlock Password Protection Configuring the NPort Page Page Web Console Upgrading the FirmwarePage Export Configuration Import Configuration Broadcast Search Æ Monitor Æ Add Target Monitor Æ Add Target Æ Rescan Monitor Æ Load Configured COM Port Once the Monitor function is runningPage Page Page Port Monitor COM Mapping On-line COM MappingPage Fast Flush only flush local buffer Page Page Off-line COM Mapping Page IP Address Report Automatic Message Log IP Serial LIB Why Use IP Serial Library? What is IP Serial Library?How to install IP Serial Library? Server Control IP Serial LIB Function GroupsExample Program Port Control Input/Output Data Port Status Miscellaneous Pinouts and Cable Wiring Port Pinout Diagrams Ethernet Port Pinouts Serial Port Pinouts Ethernet Cables Serial Cables Cable Wiring DiagramsDB9 Female to DB9 Male for NPort DB9 Female to DB25 Male for NPort TCP Socket Application Service Well Known Port Numbers UDP Socket Application Service NPort 5400 Series User’s Manual Well Known Port Numbers Snmp Agents with MIB II & RS-232 like group IP MIB Icmp MIB System MIB Interfaces MIB Address Translation MIB Input Signal Table Output Signal Table TCP MIB Snmp MIB Auto IP Report Protocol ID List Auto IP Report FormatInfo n AP ID & Hardware ID Mapping Table Service Information Moxa Internet Services Following services are provided Moxa Product† NPort Problem Report FormSerial Number Product Return Procedure