Perle Systems IOLAN SCS Manual de usuario

IOLANSDS/SCS/STSUser’s GuideVersion 3.6Part #5500161-36September 2008

Table of Contents10 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Virtual Modem Profile...

Advanced100 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6IPv6 TunnelsOverviewIPv6 tunnels transport IPv6 data packets from one IPv6 network to another

101AdvancedAdding/Editing an IPv6 TunnelWhen you add/edit an IPv6 tunnel, you are determining how an IPv6 message will reach an IPv6 device through a

Advanced102 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 103Configuring Serial PortsChapter 77IntroductionThe Serial section is used to configure the serial ports

Serial Ports104 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Editing a Serial PortIn the Serial Port Settings window, click on a serial port and then c

105Serial PortsClick the Change Profile button to select a different serial port profile if you don’t want the displayed profile:As you select the di

Serial Port Profiles106 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Resetting a Serial PortWhen you change a serial port’s configuration, you can down

107Serial Port ProfilesHardware Tab Field DescriptionsThe Hardware tab configures all the serial port hardware connection information. The window bel

Serial Port Profiles108 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Duplex Used with a EIA-485 serial interface, specify whether the serial port is Fu

109Serial Port ProfilesEmail Alert Tab Field DescriptionsEmail notification can be set at the Server and/or serial port levels. You can set unique em

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Serial Port Profiles110 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Packet Forwarding Tab Field DescriptionsThe Packet Forwarding tab can be used to c

111Serial Port ProfilesPacket Definition When enabled, this group of parameters allows you to set a variety of packet definition options. The first c

Serial Port Profiles112 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6EOF1 Character Specifies the End of Frame character, which defines when the frame

113Serial Port ProfilesSSL/TLS Settings Tab Field DescriptionsYou can create an encrypted connection using SSL/TLS for any serial port profile that a

Serial Port Profiles114 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Cipher Suite Field DescriptionsThe SSL/TLS cipher suite is used to encrypt data be

115Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing a Cipher SuiteTo see a list of valid cipher suite combinations, see Appendix B, SSL/TLS Ciphers on page 347.Con

Serial Port Profiles116 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Validation Criteria Field DescriptionsIf you choose to configure validation criter

117Serial Port ProfilesConsole Management ProfileOverviewThe Console Management profile provides access through the network to a console or administr

Serial Port Profiles118 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Advanced Tab Field DescriptionsThe Console Management Advanced tab configures seri

119Serial Port ProfilesEnable Microsoft Special Administrator Console (SAC) supportWhen enabled, a user can access SAC (the interface of the Microsof

Table of Contents12 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Sessions Tab...

Serial Port Profiles120 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6TruePort ProfileOverviewTruePort is especially useful when you want to improve dat

121Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsThe TruePort General tab determines how the TruePort connection is initiated and then sets up th

Serial Port Profiles122 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Adding/Editing Additional TruePort HostsYou can define a list of hosts that the se

123Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing a Multihost EntryWhen you click the Add or Edit button, the Host Entry window appears. The hosts in the multiho

Serial Port Profiles124 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Advanced Tab Field DescriptionsThe TruePort Advanced tab determines how the TruePo

125Serial Port ProfilesEnable Data LoggingWhen enabled, serial data will be buffered if the TCP connection is lost. When the TCP connection is re-est

Serial Port Profiles126 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6TCP Sockets ProfileOverviewThe TCP Socket profile allows for a serial device to co

127Serial Port ProfilesTCP Port The TCP port that the IOLAN will use to listen for incoming connections.Default: 10000 plus the serial port number, s

Serial Port Profiles128 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Adding/Editing Additional HostsYou can define a list of hosts that the serial devi

129Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing a Multihost EntryWhen you click the Add or Edit button, the Host Entry window appears. The hosts in the multiho

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Serial Port Profiles130 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Advanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Authenticate Use

131Serial Port ProfilesDial In If the device is remote and will be dialing in via modem or ISDN TA, enable this parameter.Default: DisabledDial Out I

Serial Port Profiles132 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6UDP Sockets ProfileOverviewThe UDP profile configures a serial port to broadcast U

133Serial Port Profilesz UDP Entry 3All hosts that have an IP Address that falls within the range of 172.16.1.75 to 172.16.1.80 and who listen to Por

Serial Port Profiles134 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Terminal ProfileOverviewThe Terminal profile allows network access from a terminal

135Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Terminal Type Specifies the type of terminal connected to the

Serial Port Profiles136 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Connect to Remote SystemWhen the serial port is started, the IOLAN will initiate a

137Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Enable Message of the Day (MOTD)Enables/disables the display

Serial Port Profiles138 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Idle Timeout Use this timer to close a connection because of inactivity. When the

139Serial Port ProfilesUser Service SettingsLogin SettingsThese settings apply to users who are accessing the network from a terminal connected to th

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Serial Port Profiles140 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Telnet SettingsThe Telnet settings apply when the User Service is set to Telnet or

141Serial Port ProfilesRlogin SettingsThe Rlogin settings apply when the User Service is set to Rlogin or the Terminal profile has Require Login sele

Serial Port Profiles142 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6SSH SettingsThe SSH settings apply when the User Service is set to SSH or the Term

143Serial Port ProfilesSLIP SettingsThe SLIP settings apply when the User Service is set to SLIP.Configure the following parameters:SSH2 Ciphers Opt1

Serial Port Profiles144 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6MTU The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) parameter restricts the size of individual

145Serial Port ProfilesPPP SettingsThe PPP settings apply when the User Service is set to PPP.Configure the following parameters:IPv4 Local IP Addres

Serial Port Profiles146 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6IPv6 Remote Interface IdentifierThe remote IPv6 interface identifier of the remote

147Serial Port ProfilesUser Complete this field only if you have specified PAP or CHAP (security protocols) in the Authentication field, andz you wis

Serial Port Profiles148 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Remote Password Complete this field only if you have specified PAP or CHAP (securi

149Serial Port ProfilesAuthentication TimeoutThe timeout, in minutes, during which successful PAP or CHAP authentication must take place (when PAP or

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Serial Port Profiles150 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Printer ProfileOverviewThe Printer profile allows for the serial port to be config

151Serial Port ProfilesSerial Tunneling ProfileOverviewThe Serial Tunneling profile allows two IOLANs to be connected back-to-back over the network t

Serial Port Profiles152 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6General Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Act As Tunnel Ser

153Serial Port ProfilesVirtual Modem ProfileOverviewVirtual Modem (Vmodem) is a feature of the IOLAN that provides a modem interface to a serial devi

Serial Port Profiles154 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6General Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Listen on TCP Por

155Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Success String String that is sent to the serial device when

Serial Port Profiles156 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6DTR Signal Acts as RISpecify this option to make the DTR signal always act as a RI

157Serial Port ProfilesPhone Number to Host MappingIf your modem application dials using a phone number, you can add an entry in the Phone Number to

Serial Port Profiles158 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6VModem Phone Number EntryCreate an entry in the Phone Number to Host Mapping windo

159Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsThe General tab displays the signal pins. This window is also used to enable/disable the signal

Table of Contents16 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Chapter 11 Configuring Clustering...281Introduction...

Serial Port Profiles160 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Trigger When the trigger condition is met, triggers the specified alarm action. Da

161Serial Port ProfilesOutput Signal Field DescriptionsSee Digital I/O Extension on page 253 for information about the the I/O Extension tab.Configur

Serial Port Profiles162 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Modbus Gateway ProfileOverviewEach serial port can be configured as either a Modbu

163Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Mode Specify how the Modbus Gateway is defined on the serial

Serial Port Profiles164 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Advanced Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Idle Timeout Use thi

165Serial Port ProfilesModbus Slave IP Settings Field DescriptionsThis window is used to configure the Modbus Slaves.The following buttons are availa

Serial Port Profiles166 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Adding/Editing Modbus Slave IP SettingsConfigure the following parameters:UID Star

167Serial Port ProfilesModbus Slave Advanced Settings Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:End IP Address Displays the ending IP addr

Serial Port Profiles168 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Power Management ProfileOverviewThe Power Management profile applies when there is

169Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Editing Power Management Plug Settings Field DescriptionsConf

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Serial Port Profiles170 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Remote Access (PPP) ProfileOverviewThe Remote Access (PPP) profile configures a se

171Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:IPv4 Local IP AddressThe IPV4 IP address of the IOLAN end of

Serial Port Profiles172 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6IPv6 Local Interface IdentifierThe local IPv6 interface identifier of the IOLAN en

173Serial Port ProfilesAuthentication Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Authentication The type of authentication that will be

Serial Port Profiles174 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Password Complete this field only if you have specified PAP or CHAP (security prot

175Serial Port ProfilesDynamic DNS Field DescriptionsDynamic DNS can be enabled and configured on a serial port level. If you enable Dynamic DNS and

Serial Port Profiles176 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Advanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Routing Determin

177Serial Port ProfilesConfigure Request TimeoutThe maximum time, in seconds, that LCP (Link Control Protocol) will wait before it considers a config

Serial Port Profiles178 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Dial In If the device is remote and will be dialing in via modem or ISDN TA, enabl

179Serial Port ProfilesRemote Access (SLIP) ProfileOverviewThe Remote Access (SLIP) profile configures a serial port to allow a remote user to establ

Table of Contents18 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Chapter 15 System Administration...309Introduction...

Serial Port Profiles180 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Advanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:MTU The Maximum

181Serial Port ProfilesDial In If the device is remote and will be dialing in via modem or ISDN TA, enable this parameter.Default: DisabledDial Out I

Serial Port Profiles182 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Custom Application ProfileOverviewThe Custom App/Plugin profile is used in conjunc

183Port BufferingPort BufferingOverviewThe Port Buffering feature allows data activity on the IOLAN’s serial ports to be held in memory for viewing a

Port Buffering184 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Remote Port BuffersThe Remote Port Buffering feature allows data received from serial po

185Port BufferingNFS Host The NFS host that the IOLAN will send data to for its Remote Port Buffering feature. The IOLAN will open a file on the NFS

Advanced186 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6AdvancedAdvanced Serial Settings TabOverviewAdvanced serial port settings apply to all serial

187AdvancedSerial Port Menu StringWhen a user connects to the IOLAN through the network, the string used to access the Easy Port Access menu without

Advanced188 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Modems TabOverviewYou need to configure a modem if there is a modem connected to the IOLAN. If

189AdvancedTruePort Baud Rate TabOverviewThe TruePort utility acts as a COM port redirector that allows applications to talk to serial devices across

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Advanced190 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 191Configuring Users Chapter 88IntroductionYou can configure up to four users in the IOLAN’s local user da

User Settings192 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6User SettingsOverviewThe Users window allows you to add, edit, and delete users from the

193Adding/Editing UsersAdding/Editing UsersGeneral TabOverviewThe General tab configures the basic user information.FunctionalityYou must, minimally,

Adding/Editing Users194 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Level The access that a user is allowed.Data Options:z Admin—The admin level user

195Adding/Editing UsersServices TabOverviewThe Services tab configures the connection parameters for a user. Any connection parameters configured in

Adding/Editing Users196 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6TCP Port When the User Service is Telnet, TCP Clear, or SSH, this is the target po

197Adding/Editing UsersAdvanced TabOverviewThe Advanced tab is used to configure those parameters that control the user session; this includes sessio

Adding/Editing Users198 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Session Timeout The amount of time, in seconds, before the IOLAN forcibly closes a

199Adding/Editing UsersSessions TabOverviewThe Sessions tab is used to configure specific connections for users who are accessing the network through

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Table of Contents20 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6TACACS+...

Adding/Editing Users200 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Session 1, 2, 3, 4 You can co

201Adding/Editing UsersSerial Port Access TabOverviewThe Serial Port Access tab controls the user’s read/write access on any given IOLAN serial port.

Adding/Editing Users202 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 203Configuring Security Chapter 99IntroductionThe Security group includes the following configuration opti

Authentication204 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6AuthenticationIn the Authentication window, you can select up to two methods of authenti

205AuthenticationLocalOverviewWhen Local authentication is selected, the user must either be configured in the IOLAN’s User List or you must enable G

Authentication206 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6RADIUSOverviewRADIUS is an authentication method that the IOLAN supports that can send b

207AuthenticationAttributes Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Account Port The port that the RADIUS host listens to for accounting

Authentication208 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6KerberosField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Use the following NAS-IP-Ad

209AuthenticationLDAPOverviewIf you are using LDAP with TLS, you need to download a CA list to the IOLAN that includes the certificate authority (CA)

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Authentication210 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6TACACS+OverviewTACACS+ is an authentication method that the IOLAN supports that can send

211AuthenticationSecurIDOverviewIf you need to reset the SecurID secret, select Tools, Reset, Reset SecurID Node Secret.Field DescriptionsConfigure t

Authentication212 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6NISField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:NIS Domain The NIS domain name.P

213SSHSSHOverviewThe IOLAN contains SSH Server software that you need to configure if the IOLAN is going to be accessed via SSH. If you specify more

SSH214 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Users Passing Through the IOLAN Using SSH (Dir/Sil)This scenario applies to serial ports configured

215SSHField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Allow SSH-1 ProtocolAllows the user’s client to negotiate an SSH-1 connection, in addition

SSL/TLS216 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6SSL/TLSOverviewWhen SSL/TLS is configured, data is encrypted between the IOLAN and the host/dev

217SSL/TLSField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:SSL/TLS Version Specify whether you want to use:z Any—The IOLAN will try a TLSv1 conne

SSL/TLS218 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Cipher Suite Field DescriptionsThe SSL/TLS cipher suite is used to encrypt data between the IOL

219SSL/TLSAdding/Editing a CipherSee Appendix B, SSL/TLS Ciphers on page 347 for a list of valid SSL/TLS ciphers.Configure the following parameters:E

Table of Contents22 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Appendix G Utilities ...375Introd

SSL/TLS220 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Validation Criteria Field DescriptionsIf you choose to configure validation criteria, then the

221VPNVPNOverviewA Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure, dedicated communications network tunnelled through another network.You can configu

VPN222 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6IKE Phase 1 ProposalsThe following IKE Phase 1 proposals are supported by the IOLAN VPN gateway:z C

223VPNAdding/Editing the IPsec TunnelWhen you click the Add button or select an IPsec tunnel and click the Edit button, the following window is displ

VPN224 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Secret/Remote Validation Criteria ButtonDepending on the Authentication Method:Shared Secret—Specif

225VPNShared Secret Field DescriptionWhen the Authentication Method is set to Shared Secret, you can enter a secret that applies to all VPN tunnels (

VPN226 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Remote Validation Criteria Field DescriptionsWhen the Authentication Method is set to X.509 Certifi

227VPNL2TP/IPsecMany operating systems support L2TP/IPsec VPN tunnels, however, Windows XP requires this VPN tunnel protocol. When L2TP/IPsec is enab

VPN228 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6ExceptionsExceptions allow specific hosts or any host in a network to access the IOLAN outside of a

229VPNAdding/Editing a VPN ExceptionThe following parameters are available:AdvancedField DescriptionConfigure the following parameter:Delete Button H

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Services230 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6ServicesOverviewServices are either daemon or client processes that run on the IOLAN. You can

231ServicesDeviceManager DeviceManager daemon process in the IOLAN. If you disable this service, you will not be able to connect to the IOLAN with th

Keys and Certificates232 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Keys and CertificatesWhen you are using SSH, SSL/TLS, LDAP, or HTTPS, you will ne

233Keys and CertificatesKey Type Specify the type of authentication that will be used for the SSH session. The following list details the keys that s

Keys and Certificates234 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 235Configuring I/O Interfaces Chapter 1010IntroductionThere is a line of IOLANs that can control/monitor t

Settings236 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6SettingsOverviewThe I/O Interfaces Settings window configures the parameters that are global t

237SettingsAdvanced Slave Modbus SettingsThe parameters in this window configure global Modbus gateway settings that apply to all serial ports config

Settings238 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Request Queuing When enabled, allows multiple, simultaneous messages to be queued and processe

239SettingsFailsafe Timer FunctionalityOverviewThe Failsafe Timer tab configures the I/O failsafe timer. The Failsafe Timer is enabled on a global ba

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Settings240 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6UDP FunctionalityOverviewThe UDP tab configures the I/O UDP broadcast settings. The I/O UDP br

241SettingsI/O UDP SettingsConfigure the following parameters:UDP Entry When enabled, broadcasts I/O status (data) to the specified range of IP addre

Settings242 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Temperature FunctionalityOverviewThe Temperature tab configures the temperature scale settings

243ChannelsChannelsThe Channels section displays the I/O Channels window, through which you can enable/disable the I/O channels.Highlight a channel a

Channels244 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the

245ChannelsDigital InputOverviewWhen the channel is set for digital input, it monitors voltage or current. Note that the internal jumpers must match

Channels246 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the

247ChannelsAuto Clear Mode When enabled, automatically clears the alarm when the trigger condition changes; for example, if the Trigger is Inactive a

Channels248 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Digital OutputOverviewWhen the channel is set for digital output, either voltage is applied to

249ChannelsField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. Data

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 25PrefaceAbout This BookThis guide provides the information you need to:z configure the IOLANz incorporate

Channels250 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Pulse Mode When Output is set to Pulse, you can specify the manner of the pulse.Data Options:z

251ChannelsRelayOverviewRelay channels can open or close a contact for a higher voltage circuit using a lower level control voltage. The Relay output

Channels252 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the

253ChannelsDigital I/O ExtensionOverviewThe Digital I/O extension feature connects a digital input signal to digital output(s)/relay(s) and/or a TCP/

Channels254 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6FunctionalityThe Digital I/O extension feature requires the digital input to be connected to o

255ChannelsField DescriptionsThe Local connection option is different depending on whether you are configuring a Digital Input or a Digital Output/Re

Channels256 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Allow Multiple Hosts to ConnectWhen this option is enabled, multiple I/O channels and/or TCP/I

257ChannelsAdding/Editing Additional HostsYou can define a list of hosts that the I/O channel will communicate to or a primary/backup host.Configure

Channels258 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Adding/Editing a Multihost EntryWhen you click the Add or Edit button, the Host Entry window a

259ChannelsTemperatureTemperature input channels monitor RTD or thermocouple temperature sensors inputs for the most common ranges. You can also conf

Typeface Conventions26 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Typeface ConventionsMost text is presented in the typeface used in this paragraph.

Channels260 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the

261ChannelsAlarm SettingsAnalog and Temperature input models support an Alarm mechanism in which you can specify up to five severity levels of alarm

Channels262 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Advanced Analog Alarm SettingsThe advanced Analog Alarm Settings window expands the basic alar

263ChannelsTrigger If the Trigger Type is Low, an alarm is triggered when the input drops below the specified Trigger value; other severity level tri

I/O UDP264 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6I/O UDPIndustrial applications often monitor the status of I/O devices such as sensors, alarms,

265I/O UDPAnalog SectionThe Analog Section of the UDP packet is comprised of I/O data for each enabled Analog channel.z Section Length—The total leng

I/O UDP266 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Digital/Relay SectionThe Digital/Relay Section of the UDP packet provides the status of Digital

267I/O Modbus SlaveUDP Unicast ExampleFor an example of the I/O UDP unicast, see the sample program, ioudpbcast.c, found on your CD-ROM.I/O Modbus Sl

Modbus I/O Access268 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Modbus TCP ApplicationIf you have a Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII program, you can acces

269Modbus I/O AccessI/O Coil/Register DescriptionsThis section contains descriptions of I/O coils:z MB_REG_DI_SENSOR—Status of Digital input. 1 is Ac

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 27Introduction Chapter 11About the IOLANThe IOLAN is an Ethernet communications/terminal server that allow

Modbus I/O Access270 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Serial Port Coil/Register DescriptionsThis section contains descriptions of serial po

271Modbus I/O AccessA4D2/A4R2 RegistersThe following coils and registers are supported by the IOLAN A4D2 and A4R2 I/O models:*For DI alarm state, rea

Modbus I/O Access272 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6D4/D2R2 RegistersThe following coils and registers are supported by the IOLAN D4 and

273TruePort I/OTruePort I/OYou can see a sample API I/O over TruePort program called ioapiotp.c on the CD-ROM.TruePort/Modbus CombinationIf you have

TruePort I/O274 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6API Over TruePort OnlyIf you have a custom application that talks to a serial port, you ca

275Accessing I/O Data Via TruePortAccessing I/O Data Via TruePortIntroductionAnalog and Digital I/O data, as well as output control, can be accessed

Accessing I/O Data Via TruePort276 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Format of API CommandsThere are two groups of commands:z Get Commands—R

277Accessing I/O Data Via TruePortExample 1: Read the status of the first digital input (DI1) on a D2R2 unit.DI1 sensor is a coil register with the

Accessing I/O Data Via TruePort278 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Successful Response FormatUnsuccessful Response FormatExample 1: Turn

279I/O SNMP TrapsError CodesI/O SNMP TrapsWhen you enable SNMP traps for Digital and Analog inputs, a value is returned when an alarm triggers or cle

IOLAN Features28 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6IOLAN FeaturesThe IOLAN is a communications server used for making serial network connect

I/O SNMP Traps280 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 281Configuring Clustering Chapter 1111IntroductionClustering is a way to provide access to the serial port

Clustering Slave List282 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Adding Clustering SlavesOverviewWhen you add a clustering slave IOLAN entry, you

283Clustering Slave ListAdvanced Clustering Slave OptionsOverviewThe Advanced button provides a means of configuring each individual serial port’s na

Clustering Slave List284 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Slave TCP Port Specify the TCP Port number configured on the Slave IOLAN that is

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 285Configuring the Option Card Chapter 1212IntroductionSCS models have a built-in option card slot that su

Configuring a Wireless WAN Card286 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Configuring a Wireless WAN CardOverviewSCS IOLAN models support a wirel

287Configuring a Wireless WAN CardWhen you click the Advanced button, the Remote Access (PPP) profile is displayed. The wireless WAN card uses PPP to

Configuring a Wireless WAN Card288 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 289Configuring the System Chapter 1313IntroductionThis chapter describes the alerts (email and syslog) tha

Introduction 29IOLAN FeaturesSoftwareThis section describes the supported software features available.Accessing the IOLANAll IOLAN models can be acces

Alerts290 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Enable Email Alert Enables/disables a globa

291AlertsSyslogOverviewThe IOLAN can be configured to send system log messages to a syslog daemon running on a remote host if the Syslog service is a

Management292 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6ManagementSNMPOverviewIf you are using SNMP to manage/configure the IOLAN, or to view statis

293ManagementInternet Address The IP address of the SNMP manager that will send requests to the IOLAN. If the address is 0.0.0.0, any SNMP manager wi

Management294 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6TimeOverviewYou can set standard and summer time (daylight savings time) in the IOLAN. You c

295ManagementNetwork Time Tab Field DescriptionsYou can configure your SNTP client in the IOLAN to automatically synchronize the IOLAN’s time. Config

Management296 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Time Zone/Summer Time Tab Field DescriptionsYou can configure an automatic summer time (dayl

297ManagementCustom App/PluginOverviewYou can create custom applications for the IOLAN by using the Perle SDK. See the SDK Programmer’s Guide (the SD

Management298 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6AdvancedOverviewReview the configuration options in the Advanced page to determine if any of

299ManagementBootup Files Tab Field DescriptionsYou must have a TFTP server running on any host that you are uploading or downloading files to/from.

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 3Preface ...25About This Book

IOLAN Features30 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Advanced FeaturesAdvanced IOLAN software features can be found on all IOLAN models except

Management300 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Message of the Day (MOTD) Tab Field DescriptionsThe message of the day is displayed when use

301ManagementTFTP Tab Field DescriptionsYou must have a TFTP server running on any host that you are uploading or downloading files to/from. Configur

Management302 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 303Controlling the RPS, I/O Channels, and IPsec Tunnels Chapter 1414IntroductionThe Control section appear

RPS Control304 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Plug ControlOverviewWhen you click the Plug Control button, you can power on/off individual

305Serial Port Power ControlSerial Port Power ControlOverviewThe Serial Port Power Control window allows you to manage the power plugs that have been

I/O Channels306 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6I/O ChannelsOverviewWhen the DeviceManager is connected to an I/O model IOLAN, the I/O Sta

307IPsec Tunnel ControlIPsec Tunnel ControlYou can start, stop, and restart all the IPsec tunnels. When you start the IPsec tunnels, the Boot Action

IPsec Tunnel Control308 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 309System Administration Chapter 1515IntroductionThis chapter addresses the functions that the Admin user

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 31Hardware and Connectivity Chapter 22IntroductionThis chapter describes how to physically set up your IOL

Managing Configuration Files310 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Downloading Configuration Files to Multiple IOLANsYou can download a confi

311Managing Configuration Files4. Click the Download> button to start the download process. A status window will display with the configuration do

Downloading IOLAN Firmware312 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Downloading IOLAN FirmwareTo upgrade the IOLAN firmware (software):z In Devi

313Calibrating I/OCalibrating Temperature InputTo calibrate an Analog (Temperature) input channel, read the section that applies to the type of input

Calibrating I/O314 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6You are now prompted to apply 20 mA to the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. Onc

315Setting the IOLAN’s Date and TimeSetting the IOLAN’s Date and TimeWhen you set the IOLAN’s time, the connection method and time zone settings can

Resetting the SecurID Node Secret316 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Resetting the SecurID Node SecretIf you are using SecurID external au

317Language SupportTranslation GuidanceTo help you with your translation, of supplied ASCII text language files we offer the following guidance:z The

Downloading Terminal Definitions318 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Downloading Terminal DefinitionsAll terminal types can be used on the

319Resetting Configuration ParametersFor example:Resetting Configuration ParametersYou can reset the IOLAN to its factory default settings (this will

Power Supply Specifications32 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Available AccessoriesThe following accessories are available for purchase fo

Lost Admin Password320 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Lost Admin PasswordIf the Admin user password is lost, there are only two possible

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 3.6 321Applications Chapter 1616IntroductionThis chapter provides examples of how to integrate the IOLAN wit

Configuring Modbus322 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 3.6Modbus Gateway SettingsThe scenarios in this section are used to illustrate how th

323Configuring ModbusModbus Serial Port SettingsModbus Master SettingsWhen the Modbus Masters is attached to the IOLAN’s serial port, configure that

Configuring Modbus324 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 3.6Modbus Slave SettingsWhen you have Modbus Slaves on the serial side of the IOLAN,

325Configuring PPP Dial On DemandConfiguring PPP Dial On DemandThe IOLAN can be configured to access remote networks via modems connected to the seri

Setting Up Printers326 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 3.66. Next you need to create a gateway and destination route entry. Select Network,

327Setting Up PrintersRemote Printing Using RCPWhen setting up a serial port that accesses a printer using RCP, do the following:1. Set the serial po

Configuring a Virtual Private Network328 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 3.6Configuring a Virtual Private NetworkYou can configure the IOLA

329Configuring a Virtual Private Network2. Use a utility (for example, Openswan’s newhostkey/showhostkey utilities) to generate the RSA signature pub

Hardware and Connectivity 33Getting to Know Your IOLANRack Mount ModelsDC Power RequirementsThe IOLAN DC is supplied with an integral Terminal Connec

Configuring a Virtual Private Network330 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 3.6Network-to-NetworkThe following examples shows how to configure

331Configuring a Virtual Private Network3. If the signer of the remote X.509 certificate has not already been included in the CA list file that has a

Configuring a Virtual Private Network332 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 3.62. The following window configures the Right IOLAN VPN Gateway:

333Configuring a Virtual Private NetworkVPN Client-to-NetworkThe following example shows how to configure a VPN client-to-network IPsec tunnel. In th

Configuring a Virtual Private Network334 IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 335RADIUS and TACACS+ Appendix AAIntroductionThis chapter describes the parameters that can be passed to t

RADIUS336 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.66 Service-Type Indicates the service to use to connect the user to the IOLAN. A value of 6 indic

RADIUS and TACACS+ 337RADIUS16 Login-TCP-Port Indicates the TCP port with which the

RADIUS338 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Accounting MessageThis section describes the attributes which will be included by the IOLAN when

RADIUS and TACACS+ 339RADIUSMapped RADIUS Parameters to IOLAN ParametersWhen authent

Getting to Know Your IOLAN34 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6z Console/Serial Switch—Found on desktop models only (rack mount models have

RADIUS340 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Perle RADIUS Dictionary ExampleThe IOLAN has defined Vendor Specific RADIUS attributes in order

RADIUS and TACACS+ 341RADIUSATTRIBUTE Perle-Line-Access-Port-30 130 integer Perl

TACACS+342 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6VALUE Perle-Line-Access-Port-4 Disabled 0VALUE Perle-Line-Access-Port-4

RADIUS and TACACS+ 343TACACS+service = tcp_clear{ addr = port = }IPv4 or IPv6

TACACS+344 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Accessing the IOLAN Through a Serial Port User Example SettingsThe following example shows the

RADIUS and TACACS+ 345TACACS+service = ppp{routing=x # x = true (Send and Li

TACACS+346 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Accessing the IOLAN from the Network User Example SettingsThe following example shows the param

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 347SSL/TLS Ciphers Appendix BBIntroductionThis appendix contains a table that shows valid SSL/TLS cipher c

Valid SSL/TLS Ciphers348 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6DES-CBC-MD5 SSLv2 Kx=RSA Au=RSA Enc=DES 56 Mac=MD5 EXP-EDH-R

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 349Virtual Modem AT Commands Appendix CCVirtual Modem Initialization CommandsYou can initialize the modem

Hardware and Connectivity 35Getting to Know Your IOLAN2-PortThis section describes the components found on the IOLAN 2-port models. The 2-port IOLAN

Virtual Modem Initialization Commands350 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6AT&Z1 Set command allows the user to store an IP address and

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 351Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams Appendix DDSerial PinoutsDB25 MaleThis section defines the pinouts for the

Serial Pinouts352 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6The power in pin, pin 12, can be 9-30V DC.DB25 FemaleThis section defines the pinouts fo

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 353Serial PinoutsThe power in pin, pin 12, can be 9-30V DC.RJ45This section defines the pinouts for the RJ45 connection

Serial Pinouts354 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6RJ45 SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8CThis section defines the pinouts for the RJ45 connection

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 355Power Over Ethernet PinoutsDB9 Male I/OThis section defines the pinouts for the DB9 male connection used on the 1-por

EIA-232 Cabling Diagrams356 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsThis section shows how to create EIA-232 cables that a

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 357EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsRJ45This cabling table does not apply to the SCS48C model.DB9 MaleIOLAN RJ45Terminal DB25(DTE

EIA-232 Cabling Diagrams358 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Modem DB25 ConnectorThe following diagrams show how a standard straight throug

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 359EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsDB9 MaleIOLAN DS1DB9 MaleModem DB25(DCE)1 (DCD) 8 (DCD)2 (RxD) 3 (TxD)3 (TxD) 2 (RxD)4 (DTR)

Getting to Know Your IOLAN36 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6I/OThis sections describes the basic components found on the IOLAN I/O models

EIA-232 Cabling Diagrams360 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 361Setting Jumpers Appendix EEIntroductionThe IOLAN contains jumpers that you might need to set before you

Introduction362 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.61-Port IOLAN RJ45To change the settings, do the following:1. Unplug the IOLAN from the ele

Setting Jumpers 363Introduction1-Port IOLAN DB9To change the settings, do the following:1. Unplug the IOLAN from the electrical outlet and disconnect

Introduction364 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.62-Port IOLANTo change the settings, do the following:1. Unplug the IOLAN from the electric

Setting Jumpers 365Introduction4-Port Desktop IOLANTo change the settings, do the following:1. Unplug the IOLAN from the electrical outlet and discon

Introduction366 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Digital I/O ModuleIOLANs that have Digital I/O have an input/output jumper that must be se

Setting Jumpers 367IntroductionAnalog Input ModuleIOLANs that have Analog Input have a voltage/current jumper that must be set for each channel and m

Introduction368 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 369I/O Wiring Diagrams Appendix FFWiring I/O DiagramsThis section describes how to wire the various IOLAN

Hardware and Connectivity 37Getting to Know Your IOLANRack MountThis section describes the basic components of all rack mount IOLAN models. This exam

Wiring I/O Diagrams370 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Digital Output SinkFor a Digital output sink (ground) configuration for channel D1,

I/O Wiring Diagrams 371Wiring I/O DiagramsAnalog InputMake sure the Analog jumpers support the software setting; see Analog Input Module on page 367

Wiring I/O Diagrams372 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Temperature InputIf you are using RTD sensors, a short detected status will be disp

I/O Wiring Diagrams 373Wiring I/O DiagramsRTD 4-WireIn a 4-wire RTD configuration, connect the return wire to A1+, the excite wire to A1-, the sense

Wiring I/O Diagrams374 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 375Utilities Appendix GGIntroductionThis chapter provides information on the TruePort and Decoder utilitie

API I/O Access Over TruePort376 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6API I/O Access Over TruePortYou can access IOLAN I/O data through TruePort

Utilities 377DecoderError CodesDecoderIf you are using Port Buffering NFS Encryption, you need to run the Decoder utility to view the port buffering l

Decoder378 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 379Accessories Appendix HHIntroductionThis chapter provides information about peripheral IOLAN options tha

Getting to Know Your IOLAN38 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Console/Serial SwitchLocated at the back of the desktop IOLAN models is a swi

Installing a Perle PCI Card380 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.62. Unscrew the four screws along the bottom of the serial side of the SCS I

Accessories 381Installing a Perle PCI Card7. The black bracket should then fit on the inside of the PCI adapter card bracket. Align the adapter card b

Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)382 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)The IOLAN Starter Kit includes the following:z

Accessories 383Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB25M DCE Modem AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45FJDB25M DCE modem adapter pinouts

Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)384 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6RJ45F to DB25F DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN

Accessories 385Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB9M DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45JDB9M crossover adapter pinout

Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)386 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6RJ45F to DB9F DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN R

Accessories 387SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)The IOLAN Starter Kit inc

SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)388 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6RJ45F to DB25M DCE Modem AdapterThe following d

Accessories 389SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB25F DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45JD

Hardware and Connectivity 39Powering Up the IOLANPowering Up the IOLANDesktop/Rack Mount ModelsTo power up the IOLAN, perform the following steps:1.

SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)390 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6RJ45F to DB9M DTE Crossover AdapterThe followin

Accessories 391SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB9F DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45FJD

SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)392 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 393Troubleshooting Appendix IIIntroductionThis chapter provides information that can help resolve problems

Communication Issues394 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Communication IssuesGeneral communication checks and practices are as follows:z Ar

Troubleshooting 395Host ProblemsHost ProblemsCannot access a host by name:z If using DNS or if DNS is required, ensure a nameserver is configured on y

Login Problems396 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Login ProblemsYou cannot obtain a login on any of the serial portsz Connect via the Admi

Troubleshooting 397Unknown IP AddressUnknown IP AddressYou have already configured the IOLAN and you do know your password, and have lost, misconfigur

Modem Problems398 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Modem ProblemsThe IOLAN is not initializing the modem.z Check your Line Service is set t

Troubleshooting 399SSL/TLSSSL/TLSIf you are experiencing problems obtaining a successful SSL/TLS connection, you can set your Syslog Level to Notice a

Table of Contents4 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Power Supply Specifications ...32Deskt

Powering Up the IOLAN40 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6DC Power ModelsTo power up the IOLAN with DC power requirements, perform the follo

IPv6 Issues400 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6IPv6 IssuesYou are not seeing the IPv6 address value when you attempt to connect to the IOL

Troubleshooting 401Contacting Technical SupportContacting Technical SupportMaking a Technical Support QueryWho To ContactIf you bought your product fr

Contacting Technical Support402 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Repair ProcedureBefore sending the IOLAN for repair, you must contact your

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 403GlossaryThis chapter provides definitions for Device Server terms.BOOTP (BOOTstrap Protocol)An Internet

404 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6PAP (Password Authentication Protocol)Standard authentication protocol for PPP connections. see CHAPRA

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 405Aadmindefault password 66lost password 320analogcalibrating 312APII/O commands 275, 376TruePort 27

Index I406 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6IinstallingIOLAN modem card

R Index IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 407printinghost-based 327LPD 326RCP 327product repair 402Rrack mountdescription 37installin

Index W408 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

Hardware and Connectivity 41Powering Up the IOLANDisconnecting 48V Power Supplies from the IOLANTo disconnect the power supply(s) from the IOLAN, do

Powering Up the IOLAN42 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 43Configuration Methods Chapter 33IntroductionThis chapter provides information about the different method

Configuration Methods Overview44 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Configuration Methods OverviewSome of the IOLAN configuration methods hav

Configuration Methods 45Easy Config WizardEasy Config WizardThe Easy Config Wizard is a configuration wizard that will configure all the serial ports

DeviceManager46 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6DeviceManagerOverviewThe DeviceManager is a Windows-based application that can be used to

Configuration Methods 47DeviceManagerAll discovered IOLANs will be displayed on the list along with their name and IP address. When a new IOLAN is di

DeviceManager48 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Using DeviceManagerAfter you have successfully connected to the IOLAN, you will see the fo

Configuration Methods 49WebManagerWebManagerOverviewThe WebManager is a web-browser based method of configuring/managing the IOLAN. It follows the sa

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WebManager50 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Connecting to the IOLAN Using WebManagerBefore you can connect to the IOLAN using WebManager,

Configuration Methods 51WebManagerUsing WebManagerAfter you have successfully logged into WebManager, you will see the following:You navigate through

Command Line Interface52 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Command Line InterfaceOverviewThe Command Line Interface (CLI) is a command line

Configuration Methods 53MenuThrough the Serial PortTo connect to the IOLAN through the serial port to configure/manage it using the CLI (or Menu), se

Menu54 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Using the MenuAfter you have successfully logged in, type screen at the prompt and press Enter. You

Configuration Methods 55DHCP/BOOTPDHCP/BOOTPOverviewSeveral IOLAN parameters can be configured through a DHCP/BOOTP server during the IOLAN bootup. T

DHCP/BOOTP56 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6DHCP/BOOTP ParametersThe following parameters can be set in the DHCP/BOOTP bootp file:z SW_FI

Configuration Methods 57SNMPSNMPOverviewThe IOLAN supports configuration and management through SNMP. SNMP Management tools (SNMP client/MIB browser

SNMP58 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Using the SNMP MIBAfter you have successfully connected to the IOLAN through your SNMP Management t

Configuration Methods 59IOLAN+ InterfaceIOLAN+ InterfaceOverviewFor environments that have both IOLAN and IOLAN+ models or for users who prefer to co

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IOLAN+ Interface60 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Changes to the IOLAN+ InterfaceYou should be aware that the following IOLAN+ configurat

Configuration Methods 61IOLAN+ Interfacez When you select line, Access, the following fields are not available on the Access Menu:z Authenticationz U

IOLAN+ Interface62 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6z When you select access, Remote access sites., the following fields are not available

Configuration Methods 63IOLAN+ InterfaceWhen you select server, the following fields are not available on the Server Configuration menu:z Debug modez

IOLAN+ Interface64 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 65Getting Started Chapter 44IntroductionThere are several different configuration methods available to con

Setting Up the Network66 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6z TruePort (Virtual COM Port)—Allows a networked system to communicate with your

Getting Started 67Setting Up the Network10. Expand the Server Configuration folder and select Server. Verify the IP address configuration. You should

Setting Up the Network68 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Using a Direct Serial Connection to Enable BOOTP/DHCPIf you are using BOOTP, you

Getting Started 69Setting Up the NetworkUsing ARP-PingYou can use the ARP-Ping (Address Resolution Protocol) method to temporarily assign an IP addre

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Setting Up the Serial Port(s)70 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Setting Up the Serial Port(s)The DeviceManager and WebManager have the fol

Getting Started 71Setting Up the Serial Port(s)z Virtual Modem—The Virtual Modem (Vmodem) profile configures a serial port to simulate a modem. When

Setting Up Users72 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Setting Up UsersWhen you have a user who is accessing a device connected to a serial po

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 73Using DeviceManager and WebManager Chapter 55IntroductionThe DeviceManager and WebManager IOLAN managers

Navigating DeviceManager/WebManager74 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Navigating DeviceManager/WebManagerThe DeviceManager and WebManager

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 75Navigating DeviceManager/WebManagerWebManagerThe WebManager uses a expandable/collapsible buttons with folders a

Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLAN76 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLANDeviceManager can

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 77Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLANAssigning a Temporary IP Address to a New IOLANYou can temporarily as

Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLAN78 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Adding/Deleting Manual IOLANsTo permanently add/delete the I

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 79Using WebManager to Connect to the IOLANUsing WebManager to Connect to the IOLANWebManager can only connect to I

Table of Contents8 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Adding/Editing Routes ...

Managing the IOLAN80 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Opening an Existing Configuration FileIf you select the File, Open, a browse window i

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 81Network Settings Chapter 66IntroductionThe Network section is used to configure the parameters that iden

IP Settings82 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6IP SettingsIPv4 SettingsOverviewThe parameters in IPv4 settings are used to access the IOLAN

83IP SettingsIPv6 SettingsOverviewConfigure IPv6 settings when the IOLAN resides in an IPv6 network.Field DescriptionsConfigure the appropriate param

IP Settings84 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6IPv6 AutoconfigurationWhen enabled, the IOLAN will send out a Router Solicitation message. I

85IP SettingsAdding/Editing a Custom IPv6 AddressYou can manually add one of the following:z The IPv6 network prefix (and the IOLAN will determine an

IP Settings86 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6AdvancedOverviewThe Advanced tab configures Active Standby (SCS models only), DNS update, IP

87IP SettingsMonitoring Intervalx(SCS only) The interval in which the active interface is checked to see if it is still communicating. Default: 100 m

Advanced88 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6AdvancedHost TableOverviewThe Host table contains the list of hosts that will be accessed by an

89AdvancedAdding/Editing a HostConfigure the appropriate parameters:Host Name The name of the host. This is used only for the IOLAN configuration.Fie

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Advanced90 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Route ListOverviewEntering routes in the routing list enables the identification of gateways to

91AdvancedAdding/Editing RoutesFrom the Route List tab, if you click the Add or Edit button, you will be able to add a new or edit an existing route.

Advanced92 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6DNS/WINSOverviewYou can configure WINS servers for PPP-client name resolution and DNS servers f

93AdvancedEditing/Adding DNS/WINS ServersConfigure the parameter:RIPOverviewThe Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a routing protocol used with al

Advanced94 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Field DescriptionsConfigure the appropriate parameters:Ethernet Mode Enable/disable RIP (Routin

95AdvancedDynamic DNSOverviewDynamic DNS Service providers enable users to access a server connected to the internet that has been assigned a dynamic

Advanced96 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Account SettingsEnter the information about your DynDNS.com account so the IOLAN can communicat

97AdvancedCipher Suite Field DescriptionsThe SSL/TLS cipher suite is used to encrypt data between the IOLAN and the client. You can specify up to fiv

Advanced98 IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6Adding/Editing a Cipher SuiteTo see a list of valid cipher suite combinations, see Appendix B,

99AdvancedValidation Criteria Field DescriptionsIf you choose to configure validation criteria, the information in the peer SSL/TLS certificate must