NPort W2150A/W2250A Series User’s Manual First Edition, April 2012 www.moxa.com/product © 2012 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2012 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2 Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2 Product Features ..................
Restart System ......................................................................................................................... 10-2 Restart Ports............................................................................................................................. 10-3 11. Installing and Configuring the Software ......................................................................................... 11-1 Overview ..............................................................................
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NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Introduction Overview In this chapter we introduce the basic features and specifications of the NPort W2150A/W2250A and NPort W2150A/W2250A-T, referred to collectively as the NPort W2150A/W2250A Series. The NPort W2150A/W2250A Series of wireless device servers are used to connect RS-232/422/485 serial devices such as PLCs, meters, and sensors, to a wired Ethernet LAN or wireless LAN.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Introduction Product Specifications Ethernet Interface Number of Ports: 1 Speed: 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX Connector: RJ45 Magnetic Isolation Protection: 1.5 KV built-in WLAN Interface Standard Compliance: 802.11a/b/g Network Modes: Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc Transmit Power: 802.11a: 14 dBm (typical) 802.11b: 17 dBm (typical) 802.11g: 15 dBm (typical) Receive Sensitivity: -80 dBm Radio Frequency Type: DSSS/OFDM Transmission Rate: 802.11a: 54 Mbps 802.11b: 11 Mbps 802.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Introduction Secure Configuration Options: HTTPS, SSH Windows RealCOM Drivers: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7 x86/x64, Embedded CE 5.0/6.0, XP Embedded Fixed TTY Drivers: SCO Unix, SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 7, UnixWare 2.1, SVR 4.2, QNX 4.25, QNX 6, Solaris 10, FreeBSD, AIX 5.x, HP-UX 11i Linux Real TTY Drivers: 2.4.x, 2.6.x, 3.
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NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Getting Started Overview This chapter presents the hardware features of the NPort W2150/W2250A Series and explains how to connect the hardware.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Getting Started LED Indicators Top Panel LED Indicators Name Color Red Ready Green Off WLAN Green Serial 2 Orange Green Off Red Signal Strength (5 LEDS) Power is on and NPort is booting up. Blinking: IP conflict or DHCP/ BOOTP server did not respond properly. Steady on: NPort is functioning normally. Blinking: Unit is responding to Locate function. Power is off or a power error condition exists.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Getting Started Pull High/Low Resistors for RS-422/485 You may need to set the pull high/low resistors when termination resistors are used for certain RS-422 or RS-485 environments. S2 (Serial 1) DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4 S3 (Serial 2) Pull high resistor Pull low resistor Terminal resistor Reserved ON 1 KΩ 1 KΩ 120 Ω ----- OFF *150 KΩ *150 KΩ *N/A ----- *Default S3 is for NPort W2250A only ATTENTION Do not use the 1 KΩ setting while in RS-232 mode.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Getting Started Placement Options The NPort can be placed on a desktop or other horizontal surface. You can also install the NPort on a DIN-rail or on the wall. Wall Mounting DIN-Rail Mounting Connecting the Hardware ATTENTION Before connecting the hardware, follow these important wiring safety precautions: Disconnect power source Do not install or wire this unit or any attached devices with the power connected.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Getting Started Connecting to the Network Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the NPort to your Ethernet network. If the cable is properly connected, the NPort will indicate a valid connection to the Ethernet as follows: • A green Ethernet LED indicates a valid connection to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network. • An orange Ethernet LED indicates a valid connection to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.
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NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Initial IP Configuration Overview This chapter presents several ways to assign the NPort’s IP address for the first time. Please refer to Chapter 2 for instructions on connecting to the network. The web console is the recommended method for configuring the NPort. Please refer to Chapter 5 and 6 for details on using the web console for configuration. ATTENTION The LAN and WLAN interfaces cannot be used at the same time.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Initial IP Configuration 5. You will see a message indicating that the connection failed. The NPort will automatically reboot with the new IP address. You can verify that the configuration was successful by connecting to the new IP address with Telnet, ping, the web console, or NPort Search Utility. Using the Telnet Console to Assign IP Address 1. Select Run… from the Windows Start menu. 2. Enter telnet 192.168.126.254 (the NPort’s default IP address) and click [OK]. 3.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Initial IP Configuration 5. Press N or use the cursor keys to select Network and press ENTER. 6. Press E or use the cursor keys to select Ethernet and press ENTER.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Initial IP Configuration 7. Use the cursor keys to navigate between the different fields. For IP address, Netmask, and Gateway, enter the desired values directly. For IP configuration and LAN speed, press ENTER to open a submenu and select between the available options. 8. Press ESC to return to the menu. When prompted, press Y to save the configuration changes. The NPort will reboot with the new IP settings. You can telnet to the new IP to login again.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Initial IP Configuration Using the Serial Console to Assign IP Address Before using the NPort’s serial console, turn off the power and use a serial cable to connect the NPort console port to your computer’s serial port. Port 1 on the NPort serves as the console port. Use Port 1 connecting to the console port with a serial-based terminal or terminal emulator program, such as Windows HyperTerminal. You may also download PComm Lite at www.moxa.com.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Initial IP Configuration 5. Hold the grave accent key (`) down and power up the NPort. The continuous string of grave accent characters triggers the NPort to switch from data mode to console mode. 6. The serial console will open and will be functionally identical to the Telnet console. Please refer to the Telnet console section for instructions on how to navigate the console and configure the IP settings.
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NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Introduction to Operation Modes Overview This chapter introduces the different serial port operation modes that are available on the NPort W2150A/W2250A Series. Each serial port on the NPort is configured independently of the other ports, with its own serial communication parameters and operation mode. The serial port’s operation mode determines how it interacts with the network, and different modes are available to encompass a wide variety of applications and devices.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Introduction to Operation Modes ATTENTION In RealCOM mode, several hosts can have simultaneous access control over the NPort serial port. If necessary, you can limit access by using the NPort’s Accessible IP settings. Please refer to Chapter 8 for additional information on Accessible IP settings. RFC2217 Mode RFC-2217 mode is similar to RealCOM mode, since it relies on a driver to transparently map a virtual COM port on a host computer to a serial port on the NPort.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Introduction to Operation Modes UDP Mode UDP is similar to TCP but is faster and more efficient. Data can be broadcast to or received from multiple network hosts. However, UDP does not support verification of data and would not be suitable for applications where data integrity is critical. It is ideal for message display applications. Pair Connection Modes Pair Connection Master and Slave modes connect two NPort device servers over a network for serial-to-serial communication.
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NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Basic Settings Overview This chapter introduces the NPort web console and explains how to configure the basic settings. The NPort can be configured from anywhere on the network through its web console. Simply point the browser to the device server’s IP address to open the web console. Network settings, operation mode, and other items can all be configured through the browser.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Basic Settings ATTENTION If you have forgotten the password, you can use the reset button to load factory defaults, but this will erase all previous configuration information. The web console will appear as shown below. Settings are presented on pages that are organized by folder. Select the desired folder in the left navigation panel to open that page. The page will be displayed in the main window on the right.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Basic Settings Once you click [Submit] button, the device server will reboot and with a beep alarm. Basic Settings On the Basic Settings page, you can configure Server name, Server location, Time zone (24-hour), Local time, and Time server. Server Name Default NPortW2150A_ or NPortW2250A_ Options free text (e.g., “Server 1”) Description This is an optional free text field to help you differentiate one device server from another.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Basic Settings Local Time Default Options Date (yy:mm:dd), Time (hh:mm:ss) Description The NPort has a built-in real-time clock that allows you to add time information to functions such as the automatic warning e-mail or SNMP trap. This field shows the current time according to the NPort’s built-in real-time clock. This is not a live field, so you will need to refresh the browser to get an updated reading. Change the correct date or time, and click [Submit].
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NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Overview This chapter explains how to configure all settings located under the Network Settings folder in the NPort web console. Network Settings General Settings On the General Settings page in the Network Settings folder, you can modify DNS server 1 and 2. DNS Server 1 and 2 Default Options IP address (e.g., “192.168.1.1”) Description This field is for the DNS server’s IP address, if applicable.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Ethernet Settings On the Ethernet Settings page in the Network Settings folder, you can modify IP configuration, IP address, Netmask, and Gateway. You must assign a valid IP address to the NPort before it will work in your network environment. Your network system administrator should provide you with an IP address and related settings for your network.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Netmask Default 255.255.255.0 Options Netmask setting (e.g., “255.255.0.0”) Description This field is for the subnet mask. A subnet mask represents all of the network hosts at one geographic location, in one building, or on the same local area network. When a packet is sent out over the network, the NPort device server will use the subnet mask to check whether the desired TCP/IP host specified in the packet is on the local network segment.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings The WLAN page is located under WLAN Settings in the Network Settings folder. You can modify IP configuration, IP address, Netmask, and Gateway for your WLAN. The NPort W2150A/W2250A Series supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless network interfaces. The supported IP configurations are static and dynamic (BOOTP, DHCP, or BOOTP+DHCP).
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Profile The Profile page is located under WLAN Settings in the Network Settings folder. This is where you configure the NPort for Ad-hoc or Infrastructure operation. Different settings are available depending on whether you select Ad-hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Network Type Default Infrastructure Mode Options Infrastructure Mode, Ad-hoc Mode Description This field specifies whether the NPort will operate in Ad-hoc or Infrastructure Mode. For all wireless networking devices, there are two possible modes for communication with another wireless device.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings General Settings for WLAN Profile The General page is opened through the Profile page, under WLAN Settings in the Network Settings folder. You can type a profile name to help you differentiate one profile from another. It does not affect operation of the NPort. After selecting Ad-hoc or Infrastructure Mode, click [General] to open the General page for the selected profile. In Ad-hoc Mode and Infrastructure Mode, only one profile is available.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings In Infrastructure Mode On the General page, you can configure Profile name, Operation mode, and SSID. Additional settings are also available depending on whether you select Ad-hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode. Profile Name Default Ad-hoc (in Ad-hoc Mode) Infrastructure (in Infrastructure Mode) Options free text (e.g., “Primary Connection”) Description This is a free text field to help you differentiate one profile from another.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Operation Mode Default 802.11b/g for Ad-Hoc Mode. Auto, 802.11b/g, and 802.11a for Infrastructure Mode. Options Auto, 802.11a, 802.11b/g Description This field determines which wireless standard will be used by the selected profile. 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g are supported. Auto: In Ad-hoc Mode, the NPort will scan the 2.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Fast Roaming (Infrastructure mode only) Default Disable Options Disable, Enable Description This field is only available in Infrastructure Mode and is used to specify the W2150A/W2250A roaming behavior. Roaming is the ability to connect to different APs so wireless communication is not confined to one area or one particular AP. The W2150A/W2250A will only roam between APs, as specified by the SSID.
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NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings In Infrastructure Mode You will need to configure Authentication and Encryption. These settings must match the settings on the wireless device at the other end of the connection (such as the AP). Different settings and options are available depending on how Authentication and Encryption are configured.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Authentication Default Open System Options Open System, Shared Key, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK Description This field specifies how wireless devices will be authenticated. Only authenticated devices will be allowed to communicate with the NPort. If a RADIUS server is used, this setting must match the setting on the RADIUS server. Open System: The NPort will simply announce a desire to associate with another station or access point.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Encryption Default Disable Options Disable, WEP, TKIP, AES-CCMP Description This field specifies the type of encryption to use during wireless communication. Different encryption methods are available depending on the Authentication setting. Also, each encryption method has its own set of parameters that may also require configuration. Disable: No encryption is applied to the data during wireless communication.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Security Settings for WEP Encryption When Encryption is set to WEP on the Security page for the WLAN profile, you will be able to configure WEP key length, WEP key index, and WEP key source. Other settings will be displayed depending on how WEP key source is configured. WEP Key Length Default 64bits Options 64bits, 128bits Description This field specifies the length of the WEP key.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings WEP Key Source Default Manual Options Manual, Generate WEP keys by passphrase Description This field specifies whether the WEP key will be generated manually or through a user-specified passphrase. A passphrase is equivalent to a free-text password that will be used to generate the WEP key. A passphrase is typically easier to remember and enter than a long and complicated WEP key. WEP Passphrase Default Options free text (e.g.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Security Settings for WPA, WPA2 When WPA or WPA2 is used for authentication, you will also need to configure EAP method in the Security settings for the WLAN profile. Other settings will also be displayed depending on how EAP method is configured.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings There are two parts to WPA and WPA2 security, authentication and data encryption. • Authentication occurs before access is granted to a WLAN. Wireless clients such as the NPort W2150A/W2250A Series are first authenticated by the AP according to the authentication protocol used by the RADIUS server. Depending on the WLAN security settings, an EAP tunnel can be used to scramble the username and password that is submitted for authentication purposes.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Password Default Options free text (e.g., “Password123”) Description This field specifies the password that will be used to gain access to the WLAN. The correct username and password must be provided for access to be granted. Anonymous Username Default Options free text (e.g., “Anyuser”) Description This field specifies the anonymous username to use when initiating authentication.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings Advanced Settings On the Advanced Settings page in the Network Settings folder, you can modify Gratuitous ARP. Gratuitous ARP Default Disabled Options Disabled, Enabled, 10 to 1000 sec Description This field specifies how often the NPort sends broadcast packets to update the ARP table. This may be required for certain applications. Disabled: The NPort will not send broadcast packets to update the ARP table.
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NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Overview This chapter explains how to configure all settings located under the Serial Port Settings folder in the NPort web console. Serial Port Settings Operation Modes Each serial port on the NPort is configured through the hyperlink below the column of Operating mode. Click the link of RealCOM, it will show the Port settings page.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Operation Mode Default RealCOM Options RealCOM, RFC2217, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Pair_Master, Pair_Slave, EModem Description Along with Application, this field specifies the serial port’s operation mode, or how it will interact with network devices. Depending on how Application is configured, different options are available for Mode. Depending on how Mode is configured, additional settings will be available for configuration.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Settings for RealCOM Mode When Operation Mode is set to RealCOM on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings including TCP alive check time, Max connection, Ignore jammed IP, Allow driver Control, Connection goes down, Packet length, Delimiter 1, Delimiter 2, Delimiter process, and Force transmit.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Max connection Default 1 Options 1 to 8 Description This field specifies the maximum number of connections that will be accepted by the serial port. 1: Only one specific host can access this serial port, and the RealCOM driver on that host will have full control over the port. 2 to 8: This serial port will allow the specified number of connections to be opened simultaneously.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Connection goes down Default always high Options always low, always high Description This field specifies what happens to the RTS and DTR signals when the Ethernet connection goes down. For some applications, serial devices need to know the Ethernet link status through RTS or DTR signals sent through the serial port. Always low: The selected signal will change to low when the Ethernet connection goes down.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Delimiter process Default Do Nothing Options Do Nothing, Delimiter + 1, Delimiter + 2, Strip Delimiter Description This field specifies how data is packed when delimiter characters are received. This field has no effect if Delimiter 1 is not enabled. Do nothing: Data accumulated in the serial port’s buffer will be packed, including delimiters.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Settings for RFC2217 Mode When Operation Mode is set to RFC2217 on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings, including TCP alive check time, TCP port, Packet length, Delimiter 1, Delimiter 2, Delimiter process, and Force transmit.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Packet length Default 0 Options 0 to 1024 Description This field specifies the maximum amount of data that is allowed to accumulate in the serial port buffer before sending. 0: Packet length is disregarded and data in the buffer will be sent as specified by the delimiter settings or when the buffer is full. 1 to 1024: Data in the buffer will be sent as soon it reaches the specified length.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Force transmit Default 0 ms Options 0 to 65535 Description This field controls data packing by the amount of time that elapses between bits of data. When using this field, make sure that Inactivity time is disabled or set to a larger value. Otherwise the connection may be closed before the data in the buffer can be transmitted. 0: If serial data is not received, the NPort will wait indefinitely for additional data.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings TCP alive check time Default 7 min Options 0 to 99 min Description This field specifies how long the NPort will wait for a response to “keep alive” packets before closing the TCP connection. The NPort checks connection status by sending periodic “keep alive” packets. 0: The TCP connection will remain open even if there is no response to the “keep alive” packets.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Ignore jammed IP Default Disable Options Disable, Enable Description This field specifies how an unresponsive IP address is handled when there are simultaneous connections to the serial port. Disable: All transmission will be suspended if one IP address becomes unresponsive. Transmission will only resume when all hosts have responded. Enable: Data transmission to the other hosts will not be suspended if one IP address becomes unresponsive.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Packet length Default 0 Options 0 to 1024 Description This field specifies the maximum amount of data that is allowed to accumulate in the serial port buffer before sending. 0: Packet length is disregarded and data in the buffer will be sent as specified by the delimiter settings or when the buffer is full. 1 to 1024: Data in the buffer will be sent as soon it reaches the specified length.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Force transmit Default 0 ms Options 0 to 65535 Description This field controls data packing by the amount of time that elapses between bits of data. When using this field, make sure that Inactivity time is disabled or set to a larger value. Otherwise the connection may be closed before the data in the buffer can be transmitted. 0: If serial data is not received, the NPort will wait indefinitely for additional data.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings TCP Alive Check Time Default 7 min Options 0 to 99 min Description This field specifies how long the NPort will wait for a response to “keep alive” packets before closing the TCP connection. The NPort checks connection status by sending periodic “keep alive” packets. 0: The TCP connection will remain open even if there is no response to the “keep alive” packets.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Designated local port 1 to 4 Default Options 1 to 65535 Description This field specifies the TCP port number that will be used for data transmission with the serial port. Connection control Default Startup/None Options Startup/None, Any Character/None, Any Character/Inactivity Time, DSR On/DSR Off, DSR On/None, DCD On/DCD Off, DCD On/None Description This field specifies how connections to the device are established and closed.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Delimiter 1 and 2 Default Disabled Options Disabled, Enabled, 00 to FF Description These fields are used to define special delimiter character(s) for data packing. Enable Delimiter 1 to control data packing with a single character; enable both Delimiter 1 and 2 to control data packing with two characters received in sequence.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Settings for UDP Mode When Operation Mode is set to UDP on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings such as Destination address 1 through 4, Local listen port, Packet length, Delimiter 1, Delimiter 2, Delimiter process, and Force transmit. Destination address 1 to 4 Default Options IP address range and port (e.g., “192.168.1.1” to “192.168.1.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Delimiter 1 and 2 Default Disabled Options Disabled, Enabled, 00 to FF Description These fields are used to define special delimiter character(s) for data packing. Enable Delimiter 1 to control data packing with a single character; enable both Delimiter 1 and 2 to control data packing with two characters received in sequence.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Settings for Pair Connection Master Mode and Pair Connection Slave Mode When Operation Mode is set to Pair Connection Master or Pair Connection Slave on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings such as TCP alive check time, Destination address and TCP port.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings TCP alive check time Default 7 min Options 0 to 99 min Description This field specifies how long the NPort will wait for a response to “keep alive” packets before closing the TCP connection. The NPort checks connection status by sending periodic “keep alive” packets. 0: The TCP connection will remain open even if there is no response to the “keep alive” packets.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings TCP alive check time Default 7 min Options 0 to 99 min Description This field specifies how long the NPort will wait for a response to “keep alive” packets before closing the TCP connection. The NPort checks connection status by sending periodic “keep alive” packets. 0: The TCP connection will remain open even if there is no response to the “keep alive” packets.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Baud rate Default 115200 Options 50, 75, 110, 134, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600, Other Description This field specifies the baudrate for the serial port. Nonstandard baudrates are supported through the “Other” setting. When set to “Other”, you may manually enter a baudrate of your choice, up to 921600.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Serial Port Settings Data Buffering/Log On the serial port’s Data Buffering/Log page, you can enable or disable Port buffering and Serial data logging. Port buffering Default Disable Options Enable, Disable Description This field specifies whether the serial port will use port buffering when the network connection (Ethernet or WLAN) is down. Port buffering can be used in RealCOM mode, TCP Server mode, TCP Client mode, and Pair Connection mode.
8 8. Web Console: System Management The following topics are covered in this chapter: Overview System Management Misc.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Overview This chapter explains how to configure all settings located under the System Management folder in the NPort web console. System Management Misc. Network Settings Accessible IP List The Accessible IP List page is located under Misc. Network Settings in the System Management folder. This page is used this restrict access to the NPort by IP address. Only IP addresses on the list will be allowed access to the NPort.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Refer to the following table for more configuration examples. Desired IP Range IP Address Field Netmask Field Any host Disable Disable 192.168.1.120 192.168.1.120 255.255.255.255 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254 192.168.0.0 255.255.0.0 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.126 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.128 192.168.1.129 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.128 255.255.255.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Location Default Options free text (e.g., “Building XYZ”) Description This is an optional free text field that can be used to specify the location for SNMP agents such as the NPort. Read Community String Default public Options free text (e.g., “public community”) Description This field specifies the read community string used for the SNMP Agent.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Read/Write Authentication Mode Default Disable Options Disable, MD5, SHA Description This field specifies the type of authentication to use for read/write access. Read/Write Password Default Options free text (e.g., “password123”) Description This field specifies the password that users must enter for read/write access, if read only authentication is enabled.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Auto Warning Settings Event Settings The Event Settings page is located under Auto Warning Settings in the System Management folder. This is where you specify how the NPort will notify you of system and configuration events. Depending on the event, different options for notification are available, as shown above. Mail refers to sending an e-mail to a specified address. Trap refers to sending an SNMP trap.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Serial Event Settings The Serial Event Settings page is located under Auto Warning Settings in the System Management folder. This is where you specify how the NPort will notify you of DCD and DSR events for each serial port. Mail refers to sending an e-mail to a specified address. Trap refers to sending an SNMP trap. A change in the DCD (Data Carrier Detect) signal indicates that the modem connection status has changed.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management E-mail Alert The E-mail Alert page is located under Auto Warning Settings in the System Management folder. This is where you specify how and where e-mail is sent when e-mail is used for automatic notification of system and serial port events. ATTENTION Consult your network administrator or ISP for the mail server settings to use for your network. If these settings are not configured correctly, e-mail notification may not work properly.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management SNMP Trap The SNMP Trap page is located under Auto Warning Settings in the System Management folder. This is where you specify the SNMP trap settings to use for automatic notification of system and serial port events. SNMP Trap Server IP Default Options IP address (e.g., “192.168.5.5”) Description This field specifies the IP address of the SNMP trap server that will receive SNMP traps.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Maintenance Console Settings The Console Settings page is located under Maintenance in the System Management folder. This is where you enable or disable access to the various NPort configuration consoles, as well as the behavior of the reset button. You may modify HTTP console, HTTPS console, Telnet console, SSH console, and Reset button.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Maintenance Ping The Ping page is located under Maintenance in the System Management folder. It provides a convenient way to test an Ethernet connection or verify an IP address. Enter the IP address or domain name in the Destination field and click [Activate]. The results will be displayed immediately. Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade page is located under Maintenance in the System Management folder.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Configuration Import The Configuration Import page is located under Maintenance in the System Management folder. This is where you can load a previously saved or exported configuration. Select or browse for the configuration file in the Select configuration file field. If you also wish to import the IP configuration (i.e., IP address, netmask, and gateway), make sure that Import all configurations including IP configurations is checked.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management Load Factory Default The Load Factory Default page is located under Maintenance in the System Management folder. Click [Submit] to reset all settings to the factory defaults. You can preserve the NPort’s existing IP settings (i.e., IP address, netmask, gateway, WLAN profile, and all certificates) by making sure Keep IP settings is checked before clicking [Submit].
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management ATTENTION If you forget the password, the ONLY way to configure the NPort is by loading the factory defaults with the reset button. All settings will be lost. Before setting the password, you may want to first export the configuration to a file. Your configuration can then be easily imported back into the NPort if necessary.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management The WLAN SSL Certificate Import page is located under Certificate in the System Management folder. By default, the WLAN SSL certificate is automatically generated by the NPort based on the IP address of the wireless interface. You can also import a certificate. Select or browse for the certificate file in the Select SSL certificate/key file field.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management WPA User Certificate Import The WPA User Certificate Import page is located under Certificate in the System Management folder. This is where you can load the WPA user certificate. Select or browse for the certificate file in the Select WPA user certificate file field. The user certificate of the NPort must be installed in the RADIUS server when the NPort uses WPA (WPA2)/TLS.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Management The user private key of the NPort must be installed in the RADIUS server when the NPort uses WPA(WPA2)//TLS. The trusted server certificate of RADIUS server must also be installed on the NPort. Certificate/Key Delete The Certificate/Key Delete page is located under Certificate in the System Management folder. This page is where you can delete certificates or WPA keys that have been installed on the model.
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NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Monitoring Overview This chapter explains how to use the System Monitoring functions on the NPort web console. These functions allow you to monitor many different aspects of operation. System Monitoring Serial Status Serial to Network Connections The Serial to Network Connections page is located under Serial Status in the System Monitoring folder. On this page, you can monitor the current operation mode and host connection status for each serial port.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Monitoring Serial Port Status The Serial Port Status page is located under Serial Status in the System Monitoring folder. On this page, you can monitor the signal and data transmission status for each serial port.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Monitoring Serial Port Settings The Serial Port Settings page is located under Serial Status in the System Monitoring folder. On this page, you can view the current communication settings for each serial port.
NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: System Monitoring The Network Connections page is located under System Status in the System Monitoring folder. On this page, you can view the current status of any network connection to the NPort. Serial Data Log Data logs for each serial port can be viewed in ASCII or HEX format. After selecting the serial port and format, you may click Select all to select the entire log if you wish to copy and paste the contents into a text file.
