MIL-3200X Series of FastPort™
Print Servers
Hardware User’s Guide
with
FastManage™
-Specific Information
Sunnyvale, California
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Страница 1: ...MIL 3200X Series of FastPort Print Servers Hardware User s Guide with FastManage Specific Information Sunnyvale California Minnetonka Minnesota ...
Страница 2: ...o the original consumer or purchaser that each of its products and all components thereof will be free from defects in material and or workmanship for a period of five years from the original factory shipment date Any warranty hereunder is extended to the original consumer or purchaser and is not assignable Digi International makes no express or implied warranties including but not limited to any ...
Страница 3: ...tures 1 2 Shared Printer Features 1 3 Utilities 1 3 The Next Step 1 4 Chapter 2 FastPort Installation Installation Requirements 2 2 Installing FastPort 2 2 Chapter 3 MIL 4300M Series Micro Modules Introduction 3 2 Configuration 3 2 Versions of the Micro Modules 3 2 Installation 3 3 Chapter 4 FastManage for the MIL 3200X Overview of FastManage 4 2 Starting FastManage 4 2 MIL 3200X FastPort Graphica...
Страница 4: ... 1 LEDs A 3 MotherBoard LEDs A 3 Parallel Port Connector A 3 Serial Port A 4 RJ 45 Connector A 4 Pin outs RJ 45 A 4 Micro Module Specifications A 5 LEDs A 5 Serial Connector A 5 Appendix B Technical Support Services World Wide Web Server B 1 Internet FTP Server B 1 Contacting Technical Support B 2 Expediting Technical Support Service B 2 Returning Procedures B 2 Index ...
Страница 5: ... 2 FastPort Documentation There are three separate manuals shipped with FastPort MIL 3XXX FastPort Print Servers Hardware User s Guide with FastManage Specific Information This document has the following information Instructions on how to physically set up FastPort Installation information on any add on device Information on the FastManage suite of software and how it may affect a specific FastPor...
Страница 6: ... series Appendix B Technical support How to contact Digi P 4 Notation Conventions This document has certain notation conventions that make it easier to follow instructions and examples Notation conventions used in this manual are shown in Table P 1 Table P 1 Notation Conventions Conventions Description Enter Brackets indicate a key to be pressed Courier bold Courier boldface font indicates a syste...
Страница 7: ... U C T I O N Ch ap ter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 gives an overall description of the MIL 3200X FastPort print server This chapter includes Overview of the MIL 3200X on page 1 2 Versions of the MIL 3200X on page 1 2 Features on page 1 2 The Next Step on page 1 4 ...
Страница 8: ...connectivity using a MIL 4310M micro module for its network connection MIL 3220X for 10BASE2 connectivity using a MIL 4320M micro module for its network connection MIL 3230X for 10BASE FL connectivity using a MIL 4330M micro module for its network connection Note For 10BASE5 connectivity install a MIL 4340M micro module into any the MIL 3200X see to Chap 3 for more info on the micro modules 1 3 Fe...
Страница 9: ...systems The MIL 3200X print servers are configured by using an SNMP management station such as the FastManage software included The MIL 3200X also supports SNMP MIB II RFCs 1213 and parallel and serial MIBs RFCs 1318 and 1317 1 3 2 Utilities To make the units easier to manage Digi supplies FastManage suite of software a Windows based management package Advanced Configuration Tool ACT a DOS based m...
Страница 10: ...e FastPort User s Guide for the latest software firmware installation information Then refer to the FastManage User s Guide to configure FastManage for FastPort Note Chapter 4 in this document has FastManage information but only as it pertains to a specific FastPort Chapter 4 though does not have any specific instructions on the FastManage suite of software ...
Страница 11: ...t Servers 2 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N Ch ap ter 2 FastPort Installation Chapter 2 gives installation information for the FastPort print server This chapter includes Installation Requirements on page 2 2 Installing FastPort on page 2 2 ...
Страница 12: ...AUs Serial or parallel printers with cabling 2 2 Installing FastPort To install the MIL 3200X FastPort print server 1 Record the Ethernet address located on the bottom of the unit for future reference 2 Attach the Ethernet cabling including MIL 3210X supports 10BASE T cabling directly use category 5 CAT 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cabling MIL 3220X supports 10BASE2 cabling directly use thin net ...
Страница 13: ...Print jobs are not accepted The NET LED blink Up Down Test Page A test page prints on a power cycle No print jobs are accepted Switch Position Mode Description D1 Up Flash Bank Selects bank 0 upper to run the 4 Mb Flash EPROMs for uploading the new firmware image Down Selects bank 1 lower to run the 4 Mb Flash EPROMs for uploading If the upgrade process fails use this setting and power cycle the u...
Страница 14: ...ected to a female DB9 with the standard serial interface pinout A null modem cable or adapter is necessary if the printer s serial port is a DTE device If the cable will work for an IBM PC attached to a printer then it will work for FastPort Note See Appendix A for serial port pinouts 6 Set the printer to the defaults for the serial port 9600 baud 8 data bits no parity bits 1 stop bit and Xon Xoff...
Страница 15: ...IP addresses If the IP address is set the SYS LED blinks once per second If the IP address is not set the SYS LED blinks five times per second until the address is set either manually or by using RARP BOOTP or DHCP FastPort should now be functioning on the network Consult the FastPort User s Guide to continue the installation on a specific client computer UTP 16VAC PWR SYS NET LNK MIL 4320M CX PW ...
Страница 16: ...Chapter 2 2 6 MIL 3200X Series of FastPort Print Servers I N S T A L L A T I O N ...
Страница 17: ...ter 3 gives installation information for the MIL 4300M series of micro modules For more information on micro modules refer to the MIL 4300M Series of Micro Modules Installation Guide The chapter includes Introduction on page 3 2 Configuration on page 3 2 Versions of the Micro Modules on page 3 2 Installation on page 3 3 ...
Страница 18: ...pped so that the user can change the network connection However always power down the device before swapping a micro module FastPort is not capable of hot swappable maneuvers 3 2 Configuration The micro modules come with five different type of connectors RJ 45 ST SMA AUI and thin COAX BNC Refer to the MIL 4300M Series of Micro Modules Installation Guide for configuration and specification informat...
Страница 19: ... and B MIL 4370M Single mode half and full duplex with an ST connector versions A and B Figure 3 1 MIL 4300M Micro Module 3 4 Installation Do the following to install any of the following micro module 1 Use a phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws securing the faceplate of the base unit 2 Remove the faceplate 3 Make any configuration changes to the module 4 Slide the module into the port U...
Страница 20: ...C R O M O D U L E S 5 Insert the module into the card edge connector port bay Make sure it is seated firmly 6 Secure with the 4 40 X 3 16 phillips type screws With the micro module now installed and ready to use the user can install the proper network connection ...
Страница 21: ...of FastPort print servers This chapter does not give detailed instructions on the software Refer to the FastManage User s Guide for installation and configuration instructions for the FastManage suite of software This chapter includes Overview of FastManage on page 4 2 Starting FastManage on page 4 2 MIL 3200X FastPort Graphical Icon on page 4 3 Configuration Pull down Menu on page 4 4 Hot Spots o...
Страница 22: ...ed an icon appears that represents each SNMP device This section discusses the specific icon for this specific FastPort the MIL 3200X FastPort print servers Note This section only has an overview of the software for a specific Digi SNMP device 4 2 Starting FastManage There are two ways to start the FastManage suite of software Discover icon a Start by double clicking on the Discovery icon The syst...
Страница 23: ...creen image of that particular SNMP device see Figure 4 2 FastPort PrintServer Mgr Icon a Also start the software by double clicking on the FastPort PrintServer Mgr icon b Enter the IP Address of the device c A full screen image of that device appears Figure 4 2 4 3 MIL 3200X FastPort Graphical Icon The following appears when the MIL 3200X is retrieved Figure 4 2 MIL 3200X Graphical Icon Hot Spot ...
Страница 24: ...age User s Guide for more information 4 4 1 Auxiliary Port Sub Menu The Auxiliary Port sub menu Figure 4 3 differs from other FastPorts because the MIL 3200X series has two serial and two parallel ports To view the Auxiliary Port sub menu from the Configuration pull down menus go to TCP IP Config fpfilter Configuration Auxiliary ports Figure 4 3 Auxiliary Port Menu This parameter specifies an auxi...
Страница 25: ...nu This parameter sets up the port for parallel or serial port printing Printer 1 Printer 2 Serial 1 and Serial 2 are your choices 4 5 Hot Spots Hot spots on the graphical representation of the MIL 3200X series Figure 3 2 are used to gain status of the device Use the mouse to highlight the selection a block around the area will appear and click on it to obtain the information Hot spots function th...
Страница 26: ...MiLAN Logo Depending on the model of your FastPort either a MiLAN or a Digi appears on the top right hand side of the graphic When this Logo is clicked on FastPort specifications appear Reset Name Location and Contact Press Set after the changes are made Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Digi MiLAN Logo Message Parallel Port Depending on which button is clicked this parameter displays the status of the Parall...
Страница 27: ...Each device are 4 Mbps and arranged in 2 256k 8 format Memory 1 MB MAC chipsets Ethernet controller is 10 Mbps with DRAM for data buffering and its own memory management A 2 Serial Printer and Terminal Cables Figure A 1 Common Dumb Terminal Connection Figure A 2 Cable for Terminal and Serial Printers 3 2 3 2 5 5 7 8 8 7 Print Server Side PC DB9 Female DB25 Male Function FastPort Side Pin Terminal ...
Страница 28: ...de Pin Terminal Printer Pin Function RXD TXD 2 2 RXD TXD 3 3 GRND GRND 5 7 RTS RTS CTS 7 8 5 4 CTS DSR 4 6 DTR RXD TXD 2 2 RXD TXD 3 3 GRD GRD 5 5 RTS RTS CTS CTS 7 8 7 8 DB9 Female DB9 Female Function FastPort Side Pin IBM PC Pin Function RD TD 2 2 RD TD 3 3 DTR CTS 4 5 SGND DTR SGND 5 8 7 20 CTS DSR 6 DB9 Female DB25 Male Function FastPort Side Pin Terminal Printer Pin Function RD TD 3 2 RD TD 3...
Страница 29: ...N Signal PIN Signal 1 PASTB 14 AUTO FEED 2 PAD0 15 FAULT 3 PAD1 16 INIT 4 PAD2 17 SLCTIN 5 PAD3 18 GND 6 PAD4 19 GND 7 PAD5 20 GND 8 PAD6 21 GND 9 PAD7 22 GND 10 ACK 23 GND 11 BUSY 24 GND 12 PE 25 GND 13 ONLINE LED Functioned Color PWR Unit is receiving power Green SYS Indicate whether or not the IP address is correct Green NET There is activity on the network port Yellow LNK There is an active co...
Страница 30: ...he LEDs and what they indicate Consult the MIL 4300M Series of Micro Modules Installation Guide for the correct LED and other information A 4 2 Serial Connector Table A 1 MIL 4340 Indicators LED Functioned Color PWR Unit is receiving power Green FT The segment has faulted Red CX Collision is occurring on the network Red RX Unit is receiving packets from the network Yellow PIN Number Signal PIN Num...
Страница 31: ...de web Our address is http www dgii com B 2 Internet FTP Server Digi has set up an anonymous FTP server for those with access to the internet The address is ftp milan com or 206 40 59 2 Log in as anonymous and enter an email address when asked for a password Drivers and installation tips are located in the pub fastport software and pub fastport faq directories Note To ensure binary transfer of fil...
Страница 32: ...nd versions of software you are using Know your hardware specification including memory and disk space Note any and all error messages Be specific about the problem s B 5 Returning Procedures To return a unit to Digi 1 Call technical support at 408 744 2751 2 Technical support engineers will work with users to find the problem If technical support determines that the unit is defective a return mat...
Страница 33: ... E Ethernet 1 2 2 2 A 1 EtherTalk 1 3 F FastManage 4 1 Overview 4 2 Parallel Port 4 6 Reset 4 6 Serial Port 4 6 Traps 4 5 Uptime 4 6 FastManage User s Guide P 2 1 4 4 1 FastPort Installation 2 1 FastPort User s Guide P 1 1 3 1 4 2 5 Fiber optic 3 2 Flash Bank 2 3 Flash device A 1 Flash EPROMs 1 3 ftp milan com B 1 H Hardware Features A 1 Hot Spots 4 5 http www dgii com B 1 I IBM LAN Server 1 3 Ins...
Страница 34: ...Connector A 3 Parallel printer 2 4 Power supply 2 2 R RARP 2 5 Return Materials Authorization RMA B 2 RJ 45 3 2 A 4 S Serial Diagnostic Monitor 2 3 Serial Port A 4 Serial port defaults 2 4 Serial printer 2 4 Serial Terminal Cable A 1 SMA 3 2 SMB 4 4 SNMP 1 2 1 3 4 2 Specifications Hardware Features A 1 ST connector 3 2 support dgii com B 2 T TCP IP 1 3 4 4 TCP IP Config Auxiliary ports 4 4 fpfilte...
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