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EDS Device Servers/Terminal Servers
User Guide
EDS4100
EDS8PR
EDS16PR
EDS32PR
Part Number 900-433
Revision F November 2007
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Copyright & Trademark © 2006, 2007 Lantronix. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. Printed in the United States of America. Ethernet is a trademark of XEROX Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Netscape is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corp
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Contents 1: Preface 11 Purpose and Audience_______________________________________________ 11 Summary of Chapters _______________________________________________ 11 Additional Documentation ____________________________________________ 12 2: Introduction 13 EDS4100 Overview _________________________________________________ 13 Features ______________________________________________________________ 14 EDS8PR, EDS16PR, and EDS32PR Overview____________________________ 14 Features _________
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Contents Finding a Suitable Location _______________________________________________ 24 Connecting the EDS4100_________________________________________________ 24 4: Installation: EDS8PR, EDS16PR and EDS32PR 26 Package Contents __________________________________________________ 26 User-Supplied Items ________________________________________________ 26 Identifying Hardware Components______________________________________ 27 Serial Ports______________________________________________________
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Contents Tunnel – Disconnect Mode Page ___________________________________________ 66 Tunnel – Packing Mode Page _____________________________________________ 68 Tunnel – Modem Emulation Page __________________________________________ 69 Tunnel – AES Keys Page_________________________________________________ 70 Terminal Page _____________________________________________________ 72 Host Page ________________________________________________________ 73 Login Connect Menu ____________________
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Contents MIB-II Network Statistics Page____________________________________________ 114 IP Sockets Page_______________________________________________________ 115 Diagnostics: Ping Page _________________________________________________ 116 Diagnostics: Traceroute Page ____________________________________________ 117 Diagnostics: DNS Lookup Page___________________________________________ 118 Diagnostics: Memory Page ______________________________________________ 118 Diagnostics: Buffer Poo
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Contents AES Keys ____________________________________________________________ 147 Host Settings _____________________________________________________ 147 Terminal Settings__________________________________________________ 148 DNS Settings _____________________________________________________ 148 SNMP Settings____________________________________________________ 148 FTP Settings _____________________________________________________ 149 TFTP Settings ________________________________________
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Contents Connect Mode ________________________________________________________ 162 Accept Mode _________________________________________________________ 163 Disconnect Mode ______________________________________________________ 163 Packing Mode_________________________________________________________ 164 Modem Emulation _________________________________________________ 164 Command Mode_______________________________________________________ 165 D: Technical Support 167 E: Lantronix Cables
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Contents Figure 6-6. Web Manager Menu Structure (4 of 5).................................................... 43 Figure 6-7. Web Manager Menu Structure (5 of 5)................................................... 44 Figure 6-8. Components of the Web Manager Page................................................. 45 Figure 6-9. EDS Menu ............................................................................................... 46 Figure 6-10. Device Status Page (EDS4100) ...................
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Contents Figure 11-6. XML: Export Status Page .................................................................... 134 Figure 11-7. XML: Import Configuration Page ......................................................... 135 Figure 11-8. XML: Import Configuration from External File ..................................... 136 Figure 11-9. XML: Import from Filesystem .............................................................. 137 Figure 11-10. XML: Import Line(s) from Single Line Settings o
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1: Preface Purpose and Audience This guide describes how to install, configure, use, and update the EDS4100 4-Port, EDS8PR 8-Port, EDS16PR 16-Port, and EDS32PR 32-Port Device Servers. It is for users who will use the EDS to network-enable their serial devices. Summary of Chapters The remaining chapters in this guide include: Chapter Description 2: Introduction Main features of the EDS device servers and the applications for which they are suited. 3: Installation: EDS4100 Instructio
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1: Preface Chapter Description C: Networking and Security In-depth description of networking and network security as it relates to the EDS device servers. D: Technical Support Information about contacting Lantronix Technical Support. F: Compliance Information about the products' compliance with regulatory standards. G: Warranty Provides information on the Lantronix warranty for the EDS. Additional Documentation The following guide is available on the product CD or the Lantronix Web sit
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2: Introduction This chapter introduces the Lantronix EDS family of device servers. It provides an overview of the products, lists their key features, and describes the applications for which they are suited. EDS is a unique, hybrid Ethernet terminal and multi-port device server product designed to remotely access and manage virtually all of your IT/networking equipment and servers, as well as edge devices such as medical equipment, kiosks, POS/retail terminals, security equipment and m
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2: Introduction Figure 2-1. EDS4100 4 Port Device Server Features The following list summarizes the key features of the EDS4100. Dual-purpose Ethernet terminal server and device server design Includes four serial ports with hardware handshaking signals Supports RS-232 and RS-422/485 Includes one RJ45 Ethernet port Supports the IEEE 802.3af standard for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) 8 MB Flash memory 32 MB Random Access Memory (RAM) Based on Lantronix’s Evolution OS™ Supports s
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2: Introduction Figure 2-2. EDS16PR Device Server Features The following list summarizes the key features of the EDS8PR, EDS16PR, and EDS32PR. Dual-purpose Ethernet terminal server and device server design Includes 8 (EDS8PR), 16 (EDS16PR) or 32 (EDS32PR) serial ports with hardware handshaking signals Supports RS-232 Includes one RJ45 Ethernet port 8 MB Flash memory 32 MB Random Access Memory (RAM) Based on Lantronix’s Evolution OS™ Includes a dedicated console port Supp
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2: Introduction Comprehensive troubleshooting tools Web-Based Configuration and Troubleshooting Built upon popular Internet-based standards, the EDS enables users to configure, manage, and troubleshoot efficiently through a simplified browser-based interface that can be accessed anytime from anywhere. All configuration and troubleshooting options are launched from a well-organized, multi-page interface. Users can access all functionality via a Web browser, allowing them flexibility and r
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2: Introduction investment in serial technology, while taking advantage of the highest data-protection levels possible. SSH and SSL can: Verify the data received came from the proper source Validate that the data transferred from the source over the network has not changed when it arrives at its destination (shared secret and hashing) Encrypt data to protect it from prying eyes and nefarious individuals Provide the ability to run popular M2M protocols over a secure SSH connection
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2: Introduction Applications EDS device servers deliver simple, reliable, and cost-effective network connectivity for all your serial devices and address the growing need to connect individual devices to the network over industry-standard Ethernet connections. The EDS is ideal for a variety of applications, including: Building automation/security Industrial automation Medical/healthcare Retail automation/point-of-sale Console management Traffic management Building Automation/Se
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2: Introduction medical staff members to easily monitor and control equipment over the network, whether it is located at the point of care, in a laboratory, or somewhere else in the building, all resulting in improved quality of service and reduced operational costs. Retail Automation/Point-of-Sale Having the right solution in the store to manage deliveries, track orders, and keep pricing current are all improvements that the EDS can offer to make retail operations more successful. From b
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3: Installation: EDS4100 This chapter describes how to install the EDS4100 device server. Package Contents Your EDS4100 package includes the following items: One EDS4100 device server One DB9F-to-DB9Fnull modem cable One product CD that includes this User Guide, the Command Reference, and the Quick Start guide. A printed Quick Start guide Your package may also include a power supply. User-Supplied Items To complete your EDS4100 installation, you need the following items: RS-2
