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2: Introduction
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Encrypt data to protect it from prying eyes and nefarious individuals
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Provide the ability to run popular M2M protocols over a secure SSH or SSL connection
In addition to keeping data safe and accessible, the XPort Pro has robust defenses to hostile
Internet attacks such as denial of service (DoS), which can be used to take down the network.
Moreover, the XPort Pro cannot be used to bring down other devices on the network.
You can use the XPort Pro with the Lantronix Secure Com Port Redirector (SCPR) to encrypt
COM port-based communications between PCs and virtually any electronic device. SCPR is a
Windows application that creates a secure communications path over a network between the
computer and serial-based devices that are traditionally controlled via a COM port. With SCPR
installed at each computer, computers that were formerly “hard-wired” by serial cabling for security
purposes or to accommodate applications that only understood serial data can instead
communicate over an Ethernet network or the Internet.
Terminal Server/Device Management
Remote offices can have routers, PBXs, servers and other networking equipment that require
remote management from the corporate facility. The XPort Pro easily attaches to the serial ports
on a server, Private Branch Exchange (PBX), or other networking equipment to deliver central,
remote monitoring and management capability.
Troubleshooting Capabilities
The XPort Pro offers a comprehensive diagnostic toolset that lets you troubleshoot problems
quickly and easily. Available from the Web Manager, CLI, and XML interfaces, the diagnostic tools
let you:
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View critical hardware, memory, MIB-II, buffer pool, and IP socket information.
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Perform ping and traceroute operations.
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Conduct forward or backup DNS lookup operations.
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View all processes currently running on the XPort Pro, including CPU utilization and total
stack space available.
Configuration Methods
After installation, the XPort Pro requires configuration. For the unit to operate correctly on a
network, it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are four basic methods for
logging into the XPort Pro and assigning IP addresses and other configurable settings:
DeviceInstaller: Configure the IP address and related settings and view current settings on the
XPort Pro using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. See
Using
DeviceInstaller (on page 21)
.
Web Manager: Through a web browser, configure the XPort Pro settings using the Lantronix Web
Manager. See
Configuration Using Web Manager (on page 23)
.
Command Mode: There are two methods for accessing Command Mode (CLI): making a Telnet
connection or connecting a terminal (or a PC running a terminal emulation program) to the unit’s
serial port. (See the XPort Pro Command Reference Guide for instructions and available
commands.
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