IOLAN Features

Software

This section describes the supported software features available.

Accessing the IOLAN

All IOLAN models can be accessed through any of the following methods:

zEasy Config Wizard, an easy configuration wizard that allows you to quickly setup the IOLAN in a Windows environment

zDeviceManager, a fully functional Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/Server 2003/XP/Server 2008/Vista configuration/management tool

zWebManager, a web browser (HTTP/HTTPS) option for configuring/managing the IOLAN

zMenu, a window-oriented menu interface for configuration and user access

zCLI, a Command Line Interface option for configuration/management and user access

zSNMP, allowing remote configuration via SNMP as well as statistics gathering

zDHCP/BOOTP, a method of automatically updating the IOLAN

zIOLAN+ interface, for IOLAN+ users, IOLAN models with 16 ports or fewer can be configured using the IOLAN+ menu

General Features

Basic IOLAN software features are available on all IOLAN models.

zIPv6 support.

zSupport for TCP/IP and UDP protocols including telnet and raw connections.

zPrinter support via LPD and RCP.

zVirtual modem emulation.

z‘Fixed tty’ support for several operating systems using Perle’s TruePort utility.

zDHCP/BOOTP for automated network-based setup.

zDynamic statistics and line status information for fast problem diagnosis.

zMultisession support when accessing the IOLAN from either the serial port or the network.

zModbus master/slave/gateway support.

zAn SDK for custom programs and plugin support.

zI/O interface on the IOLAN I/O models (Analog, Temperature, Digital, and Relay).

zAbility to disable services (for example, Telnet, TruePort, Syslog, SNMP, Modbus, HTTP) for additional security.

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