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Setting Up Multi-Host

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Setting Up Multi-Host

This chapter describes the steps for setting up NPort Server for Multi-Host user.
Multi-Host users apply the NPort Server to multiport serial application but let the
NPort Server controlled by more than one host at local network.

In this chapter, you will find the following topics specified for Multi-Host Users:

Driver and Software Installation

Adding a NPort Server

Configuration Using NPort Manager

Saving Your Configuration

Adding Other Server

Deleting Server

Modifying Mapping COM

Unmapping Ports

Configuring Server General Information

Configuring Server Password

Granting Access to NPort Server

Upgrading the Server Firmware

Uninstalling the Software

Содержание NPort

Страница 1: ...First Edition Jan 1999 NPort Server User s Manual Moxa Technologies Co Ltd Tel 866 2 8665 6373 Fax 886 2 8665 6372 http www moxa com e mail support moxa com tw ...

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Страница 4: ...twork read Chapter 4 Document Organization The major sections of this publication are as follows Chapter 1 Overview describes the features and specifications of NPort Server Chapter 2 Getting Started describes necessary prepration before installation emphasizing on the knowledge about your applications preparation for hardware equipment and hardware connections Chapter 3 Setting Up Single Host des...

Страница 5: ...le Pinout describes the pin layout information about the cable and interfaces Appendix D Setting up Windows NT Network describes how to connect your NT system to network by installing and configuring an Ethernet card Appendix E About Async Server describes features of Moxa Async Server and where you can get the software ...

Страница 6: ... 7 Connecting the Network 2 8 Connecting the Power 2 9 Connecting Asynchronous Serial Devices 2 10 Chapter 3 Setting Up Single Host 3 1 Driver and Software Installation 3 3 Adding a NPort Server 3 5 Configuration Using NPort Manager 3 8 Saving Configuration 3 10 Adding More Servers 3 10 Deleting Server 3 10 Modifying Mapping COM Names 3 11 Unmapping Ports 3 12 Configuring Server General Informatio...

Страница 7: ...Chapter 5 Setting Up Custom 5 1 Driver and Software Installation 5 2 Adding NPort Server Add Server Wizard 5 5 Configuration Using NPort Manager 5 9 Saving Configuration 5 11 Adding More Servers 5 11 Deleting Server 5 11 Modifying Mapping COM Names 5 12 Unmapping Ports 5 12 Configuring Server General Information 5 14 Configuring Server Password 5 15 Granting Access to Hosts 5 16 Configuring Throug...

Страница 8: ... A Troubleshooting A 1 Installation and Configuration Troubleshooting A 1 Programming Problems A 4 LEDs Descriptions A 5 Appendix B About PComm Pro B 1 Appendix C Cable Pinouts C 1 10BaseT Port Pinouts C 1 Asynchronous Port Pinouts C 2 CN20030 RJ45 to Female DB25 RS 232 Cable Pinouts C 3 CN20040 RJ45 to Male DB25 RS 232 Cable Pinouts C 4 Appendix D Setting Up Windows NT Network D 1 Preparing an Et...

Страница 9: ...twork NPort Server works like an add on multiport serial board to the NT server but with extended options the TCP IP network With TCP IP network it provides you endless access and no limitation of port expansion By the nature of networking hot swap of the server sharing of the asynchronous devices and extending of connections can easily be reached These benefits give programmers time to focus on t...

Страница 10: ... to 256 ports for one Windows NT l Support sharing of the server or ports to multiple hosts l Remote control NPort Server through Internet Intranet l Driver for Windows NT platform l Easy configuration and management under Windows NT l Secured access control to network hosts l Free Moxa PComm Pro Serial Control Library for easy serial device control l Serial connection speed from 50 to 921 6Kbps l...

Страница 11: ... Figure 1 3 NPort Server Rear Panel Console Port reserved for other use P1 P8 P16 S0 S1 Tx Rx NPort Server LED 16 Serial Ports LED 8 Serial Ports 10Base2 BNC Connector 10BaseT UTP Connector 10Base2 BNC Connector 10BaseT UTP Connector Power Connector Power Switch Parallel Port RS 232 Console Printer Console P1 P8 S0 S1 Tx Rx NPort Server ...

Страница 12: ...NPort Server User s Manual 1 4 ...

Страница 13: ...ing your hardware and software This chapter tells you what to prepare before you start installing and configuring the NPort Server Be sure to read everything so you will not get confused while you setup the system This chapter includes q Knowing Your Application Ø Single Host Type Ø Multi Host Type Ø Custom Type q Connecting the hardware Ø Preparing Windows NT with TCP IP network Ø Locating NPort ...

Страница 14: ...etwork knowledge in mind before you start up In this section we divide the main serial applications to three types and provide each application with easy instructions guiding you through the whole installation and configuration procedures Thus read carefully and define which application you are going to use Single Host Type Traditional Multiport communication uses the multiport serial boards addin...

Страница 15: ...sion ports extension and high throughput see Figure 2 2 The installation procedure is simplified to be the same as the traditional multiport serial boards You don t have to read or realize about the concept of networking to make configuration There is only one thing to do you should have at least one Ethernet card added to your computer Figure 2 2 Single Host communication using NPort Servers ...

Страница 16: ...ime to reach the needs for sharing devices connectivity to the port Figure 2 3 Three Host sharing NPort Servers If your application of NPort Server is under Multi Host you need to know about basic concepts of Networking IP address assigning There are two roles playing inside this application platform the administrator and general users Administrator has to give the NPort Server a dedicated IP addr...

Страница 17: ...ng and possible Internet Intranet Figure 2 4 shows you a complex remote controlling example Under most cases if the NPort Server is involved with any remote access or control you have to customize the server to suite your needs You may be the administrator setting up the NPort Server for other Windows NT hosts or you are the general users who access the NPort Server from remote site Figure 2 4 A r...

Страница 18: ...all the NPort Server on it If you are a custom user you need to configure the server first before it can be put at remote site alone If the NT host does not come with an Ethernet card you must purchase a card and install the card to the NT If you are not familiar with the procedure to install an Ethernet card and TCP IP check with Appendix D for Setting Up Windows NT Network Note PCI Ethernet card...

Страница 19: ...e aware that putting things on top of the NPort Server is not recommended Rack Mount NPort Server comes with one pair of L Shape metal plates and screws kits It can be mounted to the 19 rack through the holes on the side of the NPort Server Figure 2 5 Rack Mount Printer L Shape Metal Plate L Shape Metal Plate Screws Console ...

Страница 20: ...BaseT UTP port To decide which Ethernet connection to make you need to know what type of your network is being used at your site Do not make both Ethernet connections You may choose from any of the above two connections If you do not have an existing network you may select 10Base2 connection which can save you from purchasing a HUB 10Base2 Connection You must supply a coaxial cable with two T conn...

Страница 21: ...ort Server to your computer through a HUB Connecting the Power After putting NPort Server to your network you may take the following steps to connect the power to your NPort Server The power supply inside the NPort Server is designed to support 90V 260V Thus you may use the NPort Server no matter what your nation power supply is Note Network is strongly recommended to be connected before powering ...

Страница 22: ... on the front panel if that is on Connecting Asynchronous Serial Devices You may use the RJ 45 to female DB25 cable enclosed in the package to connect to your Serial Devices with male DB25 connector Or check with Appendix for detail pinouts to make your own cable You may use the RJ 45 to male DB25 cable enclosed in the package to connect to the modem Check with Appendix C for detail pinouts to mak...

Страница 23: ...chapter you will find the following topics specified for Single Host Multiport Users q Driver and Software Installation q Adding a NPort Server q Configuration Using NPort Manager Ø Saving Your Configuration Ø Adding Other Server Ø Deleting Server Ø Modifying Mapping COM Names Ø Unmapping Ports Ø Configuring Server General Information Ø Configuring Server Password Ø Replacing A Server q Upgrading ...

Страница 24: ...ure 3 1 Application with single host and multiple NPort Servers Note If you are user for Multi Host or Custom type please skip this chapter and jump directly to Chapter 4 or Chapter 5 for whole description about other types individually ...

Страница 25: ...t it into the CD ROM drive From the start menu click Run 2 Under the dialog box type in the drive name followed with then setup For example a setup then click OK to continue 3 Setup program prompts you a welcome message and asks if you want to install the NPort Server now Click Next 4 Select the type of application Single Host then click Next ...

Страница 26: ... NPort Server files You may click Next to use default directory name 6 NPort Manager pops up a dialog asking if you like to add a new NPort server now Select Yes 7 Click Next to start Add Server Wizard Following is the instruction that guides you to add a selected NPort Server ...

Страница 27: ...Server 1 Select the server you want to add from the list If you forgot to power on your system turn it on now and click on this button This function will blink up the S1 LED on the server It helps you locate which server is the one you selected ...

Страница 28: ...t server to your NT system with consecutive numbered COM names 3 You will be asked to assign the server password if you install a new server Please remember to assign it because this will protect the server from other users changing the configuration Note If you do not want the server password to be saved to your NT please check off the Auto Saved box ...

Страница 29: ...ion program evokes NPort Manager program NPort Manager displays the server you have added and the ports information You should see a screen as below if you have successfully added a server Note From NPort Manager Window caption shows program name with the type of installation for easy verification of the type you need ...

Страница 30: ...start your NT system Press OK to restart Configuration Using NPort Manager When you run the Setup program for software installation it automatically asks you to add one server However you might decide to add more servers change server name remove servers or change COM names after you have completed installing NPort Server For all these actions you can run NPort Manager to complete them Figure 3 2 ...

Страница 31: ...Port Functions are put under the Port menu Help menu shows the topics about NPort manager and on line help You may also use the icons at toolbar for a quick pick up of the function you like to select Moreover when you stop your mouse on the port or server then right click on your mouse it shows the functions available for the selected item To start NPort Manager program Go to Start à Programs à NP...

Страница 32: ...to save configuration Adding More Servers You may need to add more servers after first installation Use the following steps to complete 1 Stop your mouse pointer at NPort Server 2 Click on the toolbar for Add Server Wizard to add more servers 3 Follow the previous instructions for adding new servers Restart the system as requested Deleting Server If the server you added has been moved out or you d...

Страница 33: ...ively 1 Go to the server you like to modify COM names 2 Go to first port 3 Go to toolbar and select Map Port 4 Select the COM name of the port you like to map to 5 Check on the box for adding COM names consecutively 6 Click OK to finish Change COM name of one port 1 Go to the server you like to modify COM names 2 Go to port you like to make change 3 Go to toolbar and select Map Port 4 Select the C...

Страница 34: ... to modify 2 Go to port 3 Go to toolbar and select Unmap Port Note Screen above shows you the display after you unmap port5 and port6 Configuring Server General Information You may modify the server name while running server properties Server name is easier for you to manage the whole system 1 Go to the Server 2 Click on Server Properties from toolbar 3 Modify the server name 4 Save Configuration ...

Страница 35: ...ssword to your Windows NT By auto saving the password you will not be asked for the password checking anymore Steps for configuring Server s Password 1 Click on the Server you want to make changes 2 Click on Server Properties from toolbar Note If you mark off Auto Save of password you will be asked to input the server password If you fail to input the password you can only browse server general in...

Страница 36: ...server menu 3 At the popped up dialog shows a list of Servers that has not been configured by you Select the server by confirming with the serial number If you are not sure which one is the server you may click on locate server for re confirm 1 Confirm with the Server at the popped up screen 2 If the new server is password protected enter the pre set password at the popped up windows 3 Click OK to...

Страница 37: ...oaded 4 Wait till the message shows upgrade completion The server will be restarted automatically Note This Upgrade method is done to the selected server only If there are new software NPort Manager being released It is recommended that you uninstall the old NPort Manager on your NT then install the new one Uninstalling the Software If your Windows NT no more access to the NPort Servers you may un...

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Страница 39: ... local network In this chapter you will find the following topics specified for Multi Host Users q Driver and Software Installation q Adding a NPort Server q Configuration Using NPort Manager Ø Saving Your Configuration Ø Adding Other Server Ø Deleting Server Ø Modifying Mapping COM Ø Unmapping Ports Ø Configuring Server General Information Ø Configuring Server Password q Granting Access to NPort ...

Страница 40: ...Port Server User s Manual 4 2 Note If you are user for Single Host or Custom type please skip this chapter and jump directly to Chapter 3 or Chapter 5 for whole description about other types individually ...

Страница 41: ... into the CD ROM drive From the start menu click Run 2 Under the dialog box type in the drive name followed with then setup For example a setup then click OK to continue For example 3 Setup program prompts you a welcome message and asks if you want to install the NPort Server now Click Next to continue 4 Select the type of application Multi Host ...

Страница 42: ...rt Server files You may click Next to use default directory name 6 NPort Manager pops up a dialog asking if you like to add a new NPort Server now 7 Click Next to start Add Server Wizard Following is the instruction that guides you to add a selected NPort Server to your NT system ...

Страница 43: ...ard 1 Select the server you want to add to your NT system from the list If you forgot to power on your system turn it on now and click on this button This function will blink up S1 the LED on the server It helps you to locate which server is the one you selected ...

Страница 44: ...select No and continue to install ports Note If you re not the administrator be sure to ask the administrator to add you to the access control list of the server before accessing the ports 3 Confirm if the IP address suggested is the one you need Or you may key in a dedicated one assigned by your LAN administrator Note If you have DHCP server at local network be sure to consult with the DHCP admin...

Страница 45: ...tem with consecutive COM names 5 You will be asked to assign the server password if you install a new server Please remember to assign it because this will protect the server from misuse of other users And be sure to record the password down and store it at a safe place Note If you do not want the server password to be saved to your NT please check off the Auto Saved box ...

Страница 46: ...n program stops at the NPort Manager It displays the server you have added and the ports You should see a screen like below showing Multi Host at the program caption Notes You might see ports with status Non authorized If you are a general user be sure to ask your server administrator to add your access permission to the server ...

Страница 47: ...art your NT system Click OK to restart Configuration Using NPort Manager When you run the Setup program for software installation it automatically asks you to add one server However you might decide to add more servers change server name remove servers or change COM names after you have completed installing NPort Server For all these actions you can run NPort Manager to complete them Figure 4 1 NP...

Страница 48: ...ons regarding Adding Ports are put under the Port menu Help menu shows the topics about NPort manager and on line help You may also use the icons at toolbar for a quick pick up of the function you like to select Moreover when you stop your mouse on the port or server then right click on your mouse it shows the functions available for the selected item To start NPort Manager program Go to Start à P...

Страница 49: ...e Configuration button Adding More Servers You may need to add more servers after first installation Use the following steps to complete 1 Point your mouse at NPort Server 2 Click on the toolbar for Add Server Wizard to add more servers 3 Follow the previous instructions for adding new servers Restart the system as requested Deleting Server If the server is moved out from the network or you do not...

Страница 50: ...rver you like to modify COM names 2 Go to first port 3 Go to toolbar and select Map Port 4 Select the COM name of the port you like to map to 5 Check on the box for mapping COM names consecutively 6 Click OK to finish Change COM name of one port 1 Go to the server you like to modify COM names 2 Go to port you like to make change 3 Go to toolbar and select Map Port 4 Select the COM name of the port...

Страница 51: ...e port any more you may unmap the port to free the resource from your Windows NT Follow the steps below 1 Go to the server you like to modify 2 Go to port 3 Go to toolbar and select Unmap Port Notes The following screen shows you the display after you unmap port5 and port6 ...

Страница 52: ...rties from toolbar Note You can modify server properties with following steps only with correct server password Otherwise you will be asked to enter the server password if 1 You are the general user not the server administrator 2 You are the administrator but the server password has been changed by other host 3 You check off the box for auto save password to your NT host 3 Modify the server name I...

Страница 53: ... the password you will not be asked for the password checking anymore Steps for configuration 1 Click on the Server you want to make changes 2 Click on Server Properties from toolbar Note If you mark off Auto Save of password you will be asked for input the server password every time you need to enter into Server Properties Be sure to record down the password because if you fail to input the corre...

Страница 54: ...port You have to ask your administrator to add your IP address to the access control list of the server to grant your access If you are not sure the IP address of the host you want to add run ipconfig from the host s NT MS DOS prompt Note If you want to let the ports to be accessed by all users simply empty the access control list To grant access enter Access Control Page first 1 Run NPort Manager...

Страница 55: ...ecommended that you configure through viewing by IP address 1 Go to Access Control page Select IP address from the View access control list by 2 Click on the Server you like to modify 3 Click on Add IP 4 On the popped up screen for Grant Access IP select a single computer if you like to add access for one computer and enter the IP address of the host If it is for a group of computer select for a g...

Страница 56: ...grant access to this host You may hold the mouse left key and scroll down to select multiple ports on the NPort Server 7 Click OK to finish 8 Back to the Access Control page you may see the IP with a list of ports Click OK to finish 9 Save Configuration if you want to activate this setting ...

Страница 57: ...lick on the IP address of the host 2 Click on the Port that you like to remove from the list 3 Click Remove 4 Click OK to exit 5 Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Removing Host If you do not allow the use of the host to any ports simply remove it from the list Removing all hosts will grant server access to all computers 1 Click on the IP address of the host 2 Click ...

Страница 58: ...by Port By viewing access control list by Port it is easy to see the access permission granted for each port It is easy for adding hosts to specific ports Adding Host IP address to Specific Port 1 Click on the Port where you like to add host 2 Click on Add IP ...

Страница 59: ...o add a group of computer select a group computer then input the IP address and netmask For example enter IP address 192 168 1 0 and 255 255 255 0 for network class C computers 4 Click OK to complete 5 You can see the host you have added to the ports from the Access Control page 6 Click OK to finish 7 Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now ...

Страница 60: ... Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Note This host modification will be activated on the specific host of that port only Removing Granted Host 1 Click on the Ports 2 Click on the IP address of the host you like to remove 3 Click on remove 4 Click OK to finish Save Configuration as needed 5 Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now ...

Страница 61: ...u 3 Select the filename of the firmware that you downloaded 4 Wait till the message shows upgrade completion The server will be restarted automatically Note This Upgrade method is done to the selected server only If there are new software NPort Manager being released It is recommended that you uninstall the old NPort Manager on your NT then install the new one Uninstalling the Software If your Win...

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Страница 63: ...vices at remote site In this chapter you will find the following topics specified for Custom application users q Driver and Software Installation q Adding a NPort Server q Configuration Using NPort Manager Ø Saving Your Configuration Ø Adding Other Server Ø Deleting Server Ø Modifying Mapping COM Names Ø Unmapping Ports Ø Configuring Server General Information Ø Configuring Server Password q Grant...

Страница 64: ...escription about other types individually Driver and Software Installation 1 Insert the NPort Server disk into drive If enclosed in the package is a CD insert it into the CD ROM drive From the start menu click Run 2 Under the dialog box type in the drive name followed with then setup For example a setup then click OK to continue For example NPortServer NT TCP IP Modem Modem NT NT NT NT TCP IP TCP ...

Страница 65: ...ou a welcome message and asks if you want to install the NPort Server now Click Next to continue 4 Select the type of application Custom 5 Enter the name of directory to install the NPort Server files You may click Next to use default directory name ...

Страница 66: ...nual 5 4 6 NPort Manager pops up a dialog asking if you like to add a new NPort server now 7 Click Next to start Add Server Wizard Following is the instruction that guides you to add a selected NPort Server to your NT system ...

Страница 67: ...T system from the list Note If the server is at remote site you have to click No and define the server s IP address If you forgot to power on your system turn it on now and click on this button This function will blink up S1 the LED on the server It helps you to locate which server is the one you selected ...

Страница 68: ...he administrator select No and continue to install ports Note If you re not the administrator be sure to ask the administrator to add you to the access control list of the server 3 Confirm if the IP address suggested is the one you need Or you may key in a dedicated one assigned by your LAN administrator Note If you have DHCP server at local network be sure to consult with the DHCP administrator t...

Страница 69: ...m with consecutive COM names 5 You will be asked to assign the server password if you install a new server Please remember to assign it because this will protect the server from misuse of other users And be sure to record the password down and sotre it at a safe place Note If you do not want the server password to be saved to your NT please check off the Auto Saved box ...

Страница 70: ...ion program stops at the NPort Manager It displays the server you have added and the ports You should see a screen like below showing Custom at the program caption Notes You might see ports with status Non authorized If you are a general user be sure to ask your server administrator to add your access permission to the server ...

Страница 71: ...t your NT system Click OK to restart Configuration Using NPort Manager When you run the Setup program for software installation it automatically asks you to add one server However you might decide to add more servers change server name remove servers or change COM names after you have completed installing NPort Server For all these actions you can run NPort Manager to complete them Figure 5 1 NPor...

Страница 72: ...ons regarding Adding Ports are put under the Port menu Help menu shows the topics about NPort manager and on line help You may also use the icons at toolbar for a quick pick up of the function you like to select Moreover when you stop your mouse on the port or server then right click on your mouse it shows the functions available for the selected item To start NPort Manager program Go to Start à P...

Страница 73: ...n the Save Configuration button Adding More Servers You may need to add more servers after first installation Use the following steps to complete 1 Point your mouse at NPort Server 2 Click on the toolbar for Add Server Wizard to add more servers 3 Follow the previous instructions for adding new servers Restart the system as requested Deleting Server If the server is moved out from the network or y...

Страница 74: ...rver you like to modify COM names 2 Go to first port 3 Go to toolbar and select Map Port 4 Select the COM name of the port you like to map to 5 Check on the box for mapping COM names consecutively 6 Click OK to finish Change COM name of one port 1 Go to the server you like to modify COM names 2 Go to port you like to make change 3 Go to toolbar and select Map Port 4 Select the COM name of the port...

Страница 75: ...port any more you may unmap the port to free the resource from your Windows NT Follow the steps below 1 Go to the server you like to modify 2 Go to port 3 Go to toolbar and select Unmap Port Note The following screen shows you the display after you unmap port5 and port6 ...

Страница 76: ...rties from toolbar Note You can modify server properties with following steps only with correct server password Otherwise you will be asked to enter the server password if 1 You are the general user not the server administrator 2 You are the administrator but the server password has been changed by other host 3 You check off the box for auto save password to your NT host 3 Modify the server name I...

Страница 77: ...ving the password you will not be asked for the password checking anymore Steps for configuration 1 Click on the Server you want to make changes 2 Click on Server Properties from toolbar Note If you mark off Auto Save of password you will be asked for input the server password every time you need to enter into Server Properties Be sure to record down the password because if you fail to input the c...

Страница 78: ...rt You have to ask your administrator to add your IP address to the access control list of the server to grant your access If you are not sure the IP address of the host you want to add run ipconfig from the host s NT MS DOS prompt Note If you want to let the ports to be accessed by all users simply empty the access control list To grant access enter Access Control Page first 1 Run NPort Manager 2...

Страница 79: ...ded that you configure through viewing by IP address 1 Go to Access Control page Select IP address from the View access control list by 2 Click on the Server you like to modify 3 Click on Add IP 4 On the popped up screen for Grant Access IP select a single computer if you like to add access for one computer and enter the IP address of the host If it is for a group of computer check on the box for ...

Страница 80: ...rant access to this host You may hold the mouse left key and scroll down to select multiple ports on the NPort Server 7 Click OK to finish 8 Back to the Access Control page you will see the IP with a list of ports Click OK to finish 9 Save Configuration if you want to activate this setting ...

Страница 81: ...ck on the IP address of the host 2 Click on the Port that you like to remove from the list 3 Click Remove 4 Click OK to exit 5 Click Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Removing Host If you do not allow the use of the host to any ports simply remove it from the list Removing all hosts will grant server access to all computers 1 Double click on the IP address of the host 2 C...

Страница 82: ...by Port By viewing access control list by Port it is easy to see the access permission granted for each port It is easy for adding hosts to specific ports Adding Host IP address to Specific Port 1 Click on the Port where you like to add host 2 Click on Add IP ...

Страница 83: ...add a group of computer select a group computer then input the IP address and netmask For example enter IP address 192 168 1 0 and 255 255 255 0 for network class C computers 4 Click OK to complete 5 You can see the host you have added to the ports from the Access Control page 6 Click OK to finish 7 Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now ...

Страница 84: ...ess as needed 5 Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now Note This host modification will be activated on the specific host of that port only Removing Granted Host 1 Click on the Ports 2 Click on the IP address of the host you like to remove 3 Click on remove 4 Click OK to finish 5 Save Configuration if you need to activate the settings now ...

Страница 85: ...y add routes into the NPort Server if your Windows NT host is at remote site This section lists the steps to add the routes and examples of different routes to be added for your reference Adding Routes Through Server Properties 1 Go to Start à Programs à NPort à NPort Manager 2 Select the server you want to add routes 3 Select Server Properties from the Toolbar 4 Select Advanced page ...

Страница 86: ... Server User s Manual 5 24 5 Click on Add 6 Enter the Destination Gateway Netmask and Metric as needed 7 Click OK to exit Gateway Settings 8 Click OK to exit Server Properties 9 Save Configuration as needed ...

Страница 87: ...g you like to modify 6 Click on Modify button 7 Click OK to exit Gateway Settings 8 Save Configuration as needed Removing Routes 1 Run NPort Manager 2 Select the server you want to remove routes 3 Select Server Properties from the Toolbar or double clicks on the server 4 Select Advanced Page 5 Select the route setting you like to remove 6 Click on Remove button 7 Click OK to exit Gateway Settings ...

Страница 88: ... your connection through Internet can work properly you may consider adding the routes for those routers without RIP protocol Figure 5 1 shows you the example of connecting to Internet through a Router Figure 5 1 Scheme for LAN with NPort Server connecting to Internet Your route will be NPortS e r v e r NT TCP IP 203 67 6 10 203 67 6 254 192 167 1 11 203 67 6 253 Internet Router NPort Server Async...

Страница 89: ...e under the same environment as above but the NPort Server only need to be accessed by the private network instead of global Internet you may just add the first route to the server N T T C P I P 2 0 3 6 7 6 1 0 2 0 3 6 7 6 2 5 3 I n t e r n e t R o u t e r N P o r t S e r v e r R o u t e r 2 0 3 6 7 6 2 5 2 N T 2 0 3 6 7 6 2 5 4 NPortServer NT TCP IP 203 67 6 10 203 67 6 253 Internet Router NPort ...

Страница 90: ...te as Figure 5 3 Scheme for NPort Server connecting to multiple routers If only 202 65 66 0 network is needed to provide accessibility configure your NPort Server as below NPortServer NT TCP IP 203 67 6 10 203 67 6 253 Router NPort Server Router Asynchronous Devices 203 67 6 252 203 67 6 254 202 65 66 4 Router 202 65 66 2 204 5 6 2 Router 204 5 6 254 202 65 66 5 ...

Страница 91: ...nce while the NPort Server is at remote site WAN Port can be known as a routing port too When you have multiple area to route to you can setup multiple ports and add the routes of the server to different sites You may refer to previous section for details about routing Figure 5 4 shows you the application that you use for remote access through ports on NPort You may configure the port as WAN port ...

Страница 92: ...l before you can put that at remote site Or you can connect a notebook besides the server for configuring the server before it can be run under this environment This may involves Access Control and Routings besides WAN port settings Figure 5 5 WAN port application diagram Standalone NPort Server at remote site NPortServer 203 67 6 253 192 167 1 11 NPort Server Modem Modem Asynchronous Devices NPor...

Страница 93: ...e port as WAN port and configure it 1 Start NPort Manager from Start à Programs à NPort 2 Move your mouse pointer to the port you want to setup as WAN connection 3 Click on the mouse right button and Select Set port as WAN 4 You can see now the port has been configured as WAN ...

Страница 94: ...port right click to select WAN Port Properties 6 Under the TCP IP page enter the IP address for Remote and Local interfaces For example if the IP address for the WAN port providing for connection is 192 167 1 11 and you may assign a remote one as 192 168 1 12 ...

Страница 95: ...the NPort Server For Leased line Modem the WAN port is used to connect through leased line modem to remote site For Dial Up Modem Line the WAN port is connected to a dial up modem for connection You have to input a modem initial string to set up auto answer of your modem Be aware that you have to use different cables for the connection CN20040 can be used to connect to modem CN20030 can be used as...

Страница 96: ...e site Note WAN port is also known as a PPP port under terminal Async Server If you would like detail information about PPP or Dial in connection please refer to Appendix E About Async Server 9 Go to the Access Control Page of Server Properties Add the Remote IP address to the Access Control List to ensure accessing 10 Click OK to exit from Server Properties and click Save Configuration to finish ...

Страница 97: ...ct the filename of the firmware that you downloaded 4 Wait till the message shows upgrade completion The server will be restarted automatically Note This Upgrade method is done to the selected server only If there are new software NPort Manager being released It is recommended that you uninstall the old NPort Manager on your NT then install the new one Uninstalling the Software If your Windows NT ...

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Страница 99: ...on later All you want to do is to change your type to advance one Multi Host or Custom Configuration of previous type can be kept after type changed Be sure to select the type to approach to your most complex application If you have multiple servers some of them are under Single Host type of application but some of them will be applied to Internet you should select Custom instead of Single Host ty...

Страница 100: ...tup Click Next to continue 4 Select Multi Host or Custom and continue with installation 5 Follow the instruction on the screen to finish You may skip the procedure for adding servers 6 Check with NPort Manager You should see the servers configured by previous installation procedure with program caption as your new installation type Modify the options as you need ...

Страница 101: ...ter server for sharing to hosts running TCP IP networking protocol under all kinds of OS platform Since this manual is based on supporting Windows NT this chapter describes how NT users can configure and print to the parallel port of NPort Server only q Connecting Printer to NPort Server q Configuring Printer Server on Windows NT Ø Adding the TCP IP printing services Ø Adding the Printer q Printin...

Страница 102: ...on Adding the TCP IP Printing Services Before adding printer you have to add the TCP IP printing services to your Windows NT 1 Go to Start Settings Control Panel 2 Select Network 3 Go to the page for Services 4 Check if Simple TCP IP Service is existed in Services If not click Add and look for Simple TCP IP Service and install it 5 Check if Microsoft TCP IP printing services is existed in Services...

Страница 103: ... a warning message because of no print queue being set Click OK to confirm 8 Select logical printer port you just add as LPR port It should be the IP address you add 9 Click OK to select your printer driver as usual 10 Select the printer as default printer if needed 11 Select Sharing when prompted with questions asking the printer to be shared or not And enter the shared printer name 12 Follow the...

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Страница 105: ...r being configured before with password protection it is advised that you stop and think if you really want to add the second NT host as single host type If your application is for Multi Host you need to install the NPort server under Multi Host u Cannot change IP address or other server properties There are two possible reasons that might evoke this problem 1 Password Mismatch If you type in a wr...

Страница 106: ...e hosts who share the ports on the selected server and you do not provide the server password while installing the NPort Server The other situation is you install the NPort Server at local site and access to that correctly Later on you move the server to a remote site and you connect to the server through WAN port Since now your IP address might be changed to another IP address due to different ne...

Страница 107: ...ction is ok and double click on the server with This will evoke NPort Manager to connect with the server again If the problem still occurs you may consult with Moxa technical support for further information u You cannot find the server after your Windows NT being rebooted u You have changed the server from duplicated IP address However after you turn off the server and restart it the next day You ...

Страница 108: ...stance you get the fail code when the network to the server is unreachable or server is offline If the network is through Internet network unreachable might happen while the Internet traffic is jammed Since it does not mean you get a defected server you can write into your program to close the port then re open the port to recover this error You may also check the following to be sure it is only T...

Страница 109: ...as a troubleshooting reference S0 S1 Tx Rx LED Color Description S0 Red Indicates the NPort Server is turned on and the power is being supplied to the server S1 Yellow Flashing indicates the server is being located by the NPort Manager Locate Server function Tx Red Blinking indicates data being sent to the Ethernet Interface Rx Red Blinking indicates data being received from the Ethernet Interface...

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Страница 111: ... communication remote access data acquisition or industrial control in the Windows NT and Windows 95 98 environment It offers an easier solution as compared to the more complex Windows Win32 COMM API PComm includes over 50 easy to use API functions specially designed for serial comm and prevent you from struggling with sophisticated Microsoft Win32 API Hence it greatly save your developing time an...

Страница 112: ...t guaranteed For more information check with the PComm Pro CD enclosed in the package Read the PComm manual carefully and you will find the benefit thereafter Note NPort Server only includes the software of PComm Pro For PComm diagnostic cable please refer to the PComm Pro manual to make the cable yourself Or you may contact with Moxa to purchase the cable ...

Страница 113: ...d to make your own cable for using with NPort Server q 10BaseT Port Pinouts q Asynchronous Port Pinouts q CN20030 RJ45 to female DB25 RS 232 Cable Pinouts q CN20040 RJ45 to female DB25 RS 232 Cable Pinouts 10BaseT Port Pinouts Table C 1 lists the pinouts for the 10BaseT port on NPort Server 8 Pin Description 1 TX 2 TX 3 RX 6 RX 1 8 10BaseTRJ45 ...

Страница 114: ...r User s Manual C 2 Asynchronous Port Pinouts Table C 2 lists the pinouts for the asynchronous port on NPort Server 10 Pin Description 1 DCD 2 DSR 3 RTS 4 GND 5 TxD 6 RxD 7 GND 8 CTS 9 DTR 10 1 10 Async Port RJ45 ...

Страница 115: ...20030 RJ45 to Female DB25 RS 232 Cable Pinouts RJ 45 Jack DB25 Female DCD 1 8 DCD DSR 2 6 DTR RTS 3 4 CTS GND 4 7 7 GND TxD 5 2 RxD RxD 6 3 TxD CTS 8 5 RTS DTR 9 20 DSR 8 DCD 7 GND 6 DTR 5 RTS 4 CTS 3 TxD 2 RxD 20 DSR 1 10 ...

Страница 116: ...l C 4 CN20040 RJ45 to Male DB25 RS 232 Cable Pinouts RJ 45 Jack DB25 Male DCD 1 8 DCD DSR 2 20 DTR RTS 3 5 CTS GND 4 7 7 GND TxD 5 3 RxD RxD 6 2 TxD CTS 8 4 RTS DTR 9 6 DSR DTR 20 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 RTS 5 CTS 6 DSR 7 GND 8 DCD 1 10 ...

Страница 117: ...ith Dedicated IP Address Preparing an Ethernet Card Now you can buy all kinds of Ethernet card from computer stores anywhere Most of the Ethernet card can be used for connection to NPort server You should only check if the Ethernet card support 10M Ethernet Note It is recommended that you select a PCI Ethernet card for connecting to NPort Server PCI board saves a lot system loading compares to ISA...

Страница 118: ...e Windows NT 4 0 system asks you about installing some network protocols while installing the system If your system do not have the TCP IP protocol installed you may follow the steps above and choose protocol to add TCP IP Configuring Your Windows NT with Dedicated IP Address To configure your Windows NT to work properly with NPort Server you should give your computer a dedicated IP address withou...

Страница 119: ...ART and LAN controller are also incorporated to boost the overall throughput The result is all 16 ports can be operated at 230 4Kbps simultaneously The CN2100 is an ideal solution for sites requiring office automation data acquisition and other applications that need multi serial connectivity onto the LAN The CN2100 is perfectly used as terminal server printer server and async device server In add...

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Страница 121: ...nager Version ________________ 5 PC Host Make _________ Model _________ 6 CPU Speed _____MHz Make ______ Model ____ 7 Ethernet Card o ISA Card Make__________ o PCI Card Make __________ 8 You Installation Type o Single Host o Multi Host o Custom 9 Problem Description Please describe the symptom as clear as possible including the error message you see We may have to follow your description to reprod...

Страница 122: ...epresentative or dealer v Fill out the Problem Report Form PRF as detailed as possible for shorter product repair time v Carefully pack the product in anti static package and send it pre paid to the dealer The PRA should show on the outside of the package and include a description of the problem along with the return address and telephone number of a technical contact ...

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