MULT
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NET PocketPAD
Low Cost Serial to Ethernet Devices
User Manual
PocketPAD RS-232
PocketPAD RS-232/422/485
PocketPAD Power over Ethernet
English
Version 2.2
March 2005
PocketPAD
Страница 1: ...MULTeNET PocketPAD Low Cost Serial to Ethernet Devices User Manual PocketPAD RS 232 PocketPAD RS 232 422 485 PocketPAD Power over Ethernet English Version 2 2 March 2005 PocketPAD...
Страница 2: ...is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by MULTeNET MULTeNET assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document If you have any suggesti...
Страница 3: ...ection 14 Serial Port Connection 15 Con guring PocketPAD RS 232 RS422 RS485 units 16 RS485 Half Duplex Con guration 17 RS422 Full Duplex Con guration 18 RS232 Con guration 19 Con guring the PocketPAD...
Страница 4: ...ng 40 Name Servers 41 SNMP 41 Serial Interfaces 41 Applications 43 TCP Applications 43 UDP Applications 46 Reset to Factory Defaults 48 DHCP BootP with TFTP Con guration 48 Con guration using DHCP Boo...
Страница 5: ...ed 10 100 Base T Ethernet Cable 72 Crossed Serial Cable 72 Full Crossed Serial Cable 73 Null Modem Crossed Serial Cable 73 Straight Serial Cable 74 END USER SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT 1 THE LICENCE 75...
Страница 6: ...cketPAD 4 has four Serial interfaces The PocketPAD Power over Ethernet has a single Serial interface with PoE enabled 10 100 Base T Ethernet interface The PocketPAD RS 232 422 485 range has a single R...
Страница 7: ...k over the Ethernet network between two serial devices when used with another PocketPAD This extends your serial line beyond its limitations The Ethernet network can be used instead of laying down ext...
Страница 8: ...are and or software to incorporate Ethernet support proves to be too expensive Serial to Host s Virtual COM Port The COM port redirector software tools have two modes of transporting packets over the...
Страница 9: ...ng carrying high bandwidth Multimode ber gives you high bandwidth at high speeds over medium distances The bandwidth is speci ed for 1 km or approx 3280 ft Shorter runs would have less dispersion and...
Страница 10: ...ch application can handle 5 socket connections i e Total of 25 concurrent socket connections at any one time when 5 Passive mode applications are con gured One major advantage having multiple sockets...
Страница 11: ...m a lost System password by erasing the Data ash using the Bootloader login Allow speci c remote hosts to connect to the PocketPAD s Ethernet ports When setting your PocketPAD s network application yo...
Страница 12: ...12 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D 12 M U LT E N E T P O C K E T PA D GETTING STARTED This chapter provides information on connecting your PocketPAD to the network...
Страница 13: ...available The labels on the faceplate should help identify which product you have RS 232 Serial to 10 100 Base T Ethernet PocketPAD Range PocketPAD 1 PocketPAD 2 PocketPAD 4 PocketPAD Power over Ethe...
Страница 14: ...se T PocketPAD Connecting the PocketPAD You can physically connect to the PocketPAD via two interfaces serial port Ethernet port COM 1 can be used to con gure the unit on all the PocketPAD ranges Con...
Страница 15: ...e options are available Crossed Serial Cable most commonly used Full Crossed Serial Cable Null Modem Crossed Serial Cable Connect to another DTE Data Terminal Equipment device such as a PC Straight Se...
Страница 16: ...e Termination can be enabled via the DIP switches if the PocketPAD is inserted at the end start of the network If you place the PocketPAD into the middle of the network you should disable the terminat...
Страница 17: ...RS422 RS485 DIP2 2 TX ON RS422 RS485 DIP2 3 TX ON RS422 RS485 DIP2 4 RX ON RS422 RS485 DIP3 1 HRX OFF RS232 DIP3 2 HTX OFF RS232 DIP3 3 HTX OFF RS232 DIP3 4 HRX OFF RS232 DIP4 1 RX TX ON Half Duplex R...
Страница 18: ...S485 DIP2 2 TX ON RS422 RS485 DIP2 3 TX ON RS422 RS485 DIP2 4 RX ON RS422 RS485 DIP3 1 HRX OFF RS232 DIP3 2 HTX OFF RS232 DIP3 3 HTX OFF RS232 DIP3 4 HRX OFF RS232 DIP4 1 RX TX OFF Full Duplex DIP4 2...
Страница 19: ...2 RS485 DIP3 1 HRX ON RS232 DIP3 2 HTX ON RS232 DIP3 3 HTX ON RS232 DIP3 4 HRX ON RS232 DIP4 1 RX TX OFF DIP4 2 RX TX OFF DIP5 1 OFF DIP5 2 SEL OFF enable RS232 operation RS232 DIP Switch Settings PIN...
Страница 20: ...ws PCs Select Run EtherPAD Explorer now from the Autorun Menu to launch the executable from the CD or click EtherPAD Explorer for other options relating to EtherPAD Explorer Click Scan in EtherPAD Exp...
Страница 21: ...e sure the IP Address falls in your local subnet Ask your Network Administrator should you have issues getting these details The default Root password is xxx If an IP Address has already been set it m...
Страница 22: ...the PocketPAD is reachable via TCP IP If the test fails check your IP Address and Subnet Mask settings Check the Troubleshooting Guide for more fault nding tips Check that the IP Address you enter is...
Страница 23: ...2 3 C O N F I G U R AT I O N 2 3 M U LT E N E T P O C K E T PA D CONFIGURATION This chapter provides information on con guring your PocketPAD...
Страница 24: ...ess Control address The MAC address is programmed at the factory and cannot be modi ed It is a 12 digit hexadecimal number and is printed on a bar coded label on the side of the unit PocketPAD MAC add...
Страница 25: ...remotehost apps tcp Default proto raw Web Browser Con guration Requirements Ethernet connection A computer with an Ethernet port or a Local Area Network LAN using TCP IP A web browser such as the Mic...
Страница 26: ...dress causing a problem Web Con guration Home Page Menu Menu Header Back Go to previous page in the hierarchy It will reload the Home Page if you currently have that page loaded To quickly go to the p...
Страница 27: ...mplemented after reboot Reboot with old settings Cancel your changes and reboot with the old con guration Reboot with factory default settings Remove all changes made old new The PocketPAD boots with...
Страница 28: ...assword check Recovering from a Lost Password in the Troubleshooting chapter System Information System Name Identify your PocketPAD with this label Handy if you have many devices on the local network...
Страница 29: ...Route network 0 0 0 0 net route Default Route mask 0 0 0 0 net route Default Route gateway 192 168 1 1 net dns dns1 0 0 0 0 net dns dns2 0 0 0 0 net dns dns3 0 0 0 0 net snmp ro public net snmp rw pri...
Страница 30: ...Networking Parameters allow you to set the IP Address and Subnet Mask The Gateway can also be set here all traf c not recognised for the local subnet will be forwarded to the Gateway IP Address 10 10...
Страница 31: ...your Network Administrator should you require static route mappings Domain Name Servers Domain Name Server IP Addresses can be inserted here to provide Hostname functionality Instead of using IP Addr...
Страница 32: ...Serial Port parameters and the associated Ethernet applications of the PocketPAD For Serial to Ethernet to work you need to set at least one Application Type per Serial interface used This provides a...
Страница 33: ...pe TCP or UDP and click Add Add a new Application Type no existing Applications You can modify an existing Application by clicking Change or remove the Application by clicking Delete You can undo chan...
Страница 34: ...er of Stop Bits Default is 1 Parity Data Integrity method Default is None Other supported types are Odd Even Mark and Space Speed Baud rate Default is 19200 bits per second Maximum is 230400 Flow Cont...
Страница 35: ...e your Connection Type is set to the con guration on the dip switches Application Type The following options are available when you Change or Add Application Types TCP Application Type Use TCP IP to t...
Страница 36: ...Port Must be set if Connection Type is Active TCP Socket connections to this Remote Port are initiated or accepted Default is 0 accept any Remote Port connection Application Protocol Default is Raw R...
Страница 37: ...et to 255 255 255 255 This will also allow UDP datagrams from any address to be accepted Local UDP Port The local UDP Port from which socket connections are made Default is 5000 Valid Port numbers are...
Страница 38: ...h the Root password Default Root password is user NOTE There is no visible prompt on the terminal session apart from ashing LEDs Once you have logged in successfully enter the Con gure PocketPAD by cl...
Страница 39: ...in the number or letter which corresponds to the available options If you wish to enter Management Settings press 1 Press R to Return to the previous menu Main Con guration Menu Management Settings Ma...
Страница 40: ...es the Ethernet Interface for 10 Base T or 100 Base T and half duplex or full duplex speeds should you not wish to use the autoselect feature To select the Network Type press 5 A sub menu is shown Pre...
Страница 41: ...for this feature to work successfully The Gateway IP Address needs to be set if the Domain Name Servers are located outside the local subnet Set DNS parameters SNMP Con gure the passwords for the SNM...
Страница 42: ...Number of Stop Bits Default is 1 3 Parity Data Integrity method Default is None Other supported types are Odd Even Mark and Space 4 Baud rate Baud rate Default is 19200 bits per second Maximum is 230...
Страница 43: ...n guration on the dip switches Applications Con gure the PocketPAD s Network applications Two options are available 1 TCP Applications Use TCP IP to transmit packets over the Ethernet network 2 UDP Ap...
Страница 44: ...ote Host Remote Port to accept connections from that speci c Host Port This can be used to block unwanted access to the Serial Port data Active Application connects to a remote Host during the bootup...
Страница 45: ...le for a length of time TO keep the connection alive set this value to 0 default Deleting a TCP Application Press D to delete a TCP IP application Select the number or letter corresponding to the appl...
Страница 46: ...ng a UDP Application Press N to add a new UDP IP application The name you enter in can be any alphanumeric combination After pressing Enter you will be able to set the application details UDP Applicat...
Страница 47: ...o 255 255 255 255 This will also allow UDP datagrams from any address to be accepted Local UDP Port The local UDP Port from which socket connections are made Default is 5000 Valid Port numbers are in...
Страница 48: ...riginal settings it was con gured with when delivered from the factory DHCP BootP with TFTP Con guration The PocketPAD can be con gured to use DHCP or BootP to automatically con gure the following set...
Страница 49: ...guration using TFTP The location of a TFTP server and the con guration lename can be set on the DHCP BootP server The PocketPAD will retrieve this le and set all con guration parameters not already s...
Страница 50: ...k 0 0 0 0 net route Default Route mask 0 0 0 0 net route Default Route gateway 192 168 1 1 net dns dns1 0 0 0 0 net dns dns2 0 0 0 0 net dns dns3 0 0 0 0 net snmp ro public net snmp rw private serial...
Страница 51: ...R A D I N G 51 M U LT E N E T P O C K E T PA D UPGRADING This chapter provides information on upgrading the rmware on your PocketPAD and also setting various parameters related to the Serial con gurat...
Страница 52: ...this timeout can be set LEDs ashing together indicates that the PocketPAD is awaiting a login Login into the PocketPAD Default Bootloader password is user NOTE There is no visible prompt on the termi...
Страница 53: ...ceiving mode If you have selected a different baud rate to the rate your are currently using you will need to disconnect and recon gure your session to use the new baudrate You will be need to change...
Страница 54: ...letion you will see the following You should perform an Integrity Check once it your rmware has uploaded Firmware Upload Errors Errors may occur Upload again if you receive a timeout If you receive th...
Страница 55: ...ated with this recovery procedure Erase Data ash Enter 5 Erase Data ash to remove existing Firmware and the con guration parameters You will need to upload new Firmware to get the PocketPAD operationa...
Страница 56: ...ly address associated with it will be its universally unique Ethernet address This is also referred to as the MAC Media Access Control address The MAC address is programmed at the factory and cannot b...
Страница 57: ...with data transactions during daylight hours or your ISP peering links are congested at certain Peak hours This results in links being very latent slow Protocol standards dictate timeout parameters wh...
Страница 58: ...tings If you have made changes you need to reboot the PocketPAD for it to take effect Check the Network Application settings If Remote Host IP Address and or Remote Port is con gured you will need to...
Страница 59: ...N E T P O C K E T PA D Internet Explorer Select Tools Internet Options Connections LAN Settings Uncheck the Use a proxy server for your LAN option Netscape 7 Mozilla Select Edit Preferences Advanced P...
Страница 60: ...ted with this recovery procedure Log into the Bootloader On PocketPAD RS232 485 422 units set the dip switches to RS232 mode unless you are trying to con gure the PocketPAD via RS485 or RS422 Power re...
Страница 61: ...tly ON or OFF the PocketPAD has failed and needs to be returned The LED will be ON for some time 20 seconds during its boot up cycle Power PWR Lights up when there is power to the PocketPAD If this LE...
Страница 62: ...but are not destined for the serial device If this LED is OFF check the Ethernet cable and the switch hub or PC that it is connected to Remember PC Crossed Ethernet cable Switch Hub Straight Ethernet...
Страница 63: ...6 3 A P P E N D I X 6 3 M U LT E N E T P O C K E T PA D APPENDIX Reference pages for speci cations and cable diagrams...
Страница 64: ...DB9 interface Baud Rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 230400 bps Parity None Even Odd Mark Space Data Size 5 6 7 8 Stop Bits 1 2 Flow Control None Hardware RTS CTS S...
Страница 65: ...ces Baud Rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 230400 bps Parity None Even Odd Mark Space Data Size 5 6 7 8 Stop Bits 1 2 Flow Control None Hardware RTS CTS Software Xo...
Страница 66: ...ces Baud Rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 230400 bps Parity None Even Odd Mark Space Data Size 5 6 7 8 Stop Bits 1 2 Flow Control None Hardware RTS CTS Software Xo...
Страница 67: ...22 DB9 interface Baud Rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 230400 bps Parity None Even Odd Mark Space Data Size 5 6 7 8 Stop Bits 1 2 Flow Control None Hardware RTS CT...
Страница 68: ...32 DB9 interfaces Baud Rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 230400 bps Parity None Even Odd Mark Space Data Size 5 6 7 8 Stop Bits 1 2 Flow Control None Hardware RTS C...
Страница 69: ...232 DB9 interfaces Baud Rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 230400 bps Parity None Even Odd Mark Space Data Size 5 6 7 8 Stop Bits 1 2 Flow Control None Hardware RTS...
Страница 70: ...erface Baud Rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 230400 bps Parity None Even Odd Mark Space Data Size 5 6 7 8 Stop Bits 1 2 Flow Control None Hardware RTS CTS Software...
Страница 71: ...ale D shell connector as a DTE class device as follows Pin Signal Description 1 DCD In Data Carrier Detect 2 RxD In Receive Data 3 TxD Out Transmit Data 4 DTR Out Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DS...
Страница 72: ...thout the use of a hub This can be achieved using a crossed network cable wired as follows PC RJ 45 PocketPAD RJ 45 1 TX 6 RX 2 TX 3 RX 3 RX 2 TX 6 RX 1 TX Crossed Ethernet 10 100Base T Cable Crossed...
Страница 73: ...7 GND 5 GND 6 DSR 6 DSR 4 DTR 7 RTS 4 RTS 8 CTS 8 CTS 5 CTS 7 RTS Full Crossed Serial cable Null Modem Crossed Serial Cable When attempting to use a simple Crossed Serial Cable to connect a DTE class...
Страница 74: ...ble should normally be used In this case a nine wire cable should be connected as follows using either a 9 pin or a 25 pin male connector for the DCE class device DCE 9 pin DB M DCE 25 pin DB M Pocket...
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Страница 78: ...d Products conforms to its design speci cations MULTeNET will charge Customer for the time spent by MULTeNET evaluating the Product 5 GENERAL PROVISIONS This limited warranty sets forth MULTeNET s res...
Страница 79: ...7 9 7 9 M U LT E N E T P O C K E T PA D NOTES...
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