Part Number 900-653-RRevision A September 2012xDirect User Guide
xDirect User Guide 101: Using this GuidePurpose and AudienceThis guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the xDirect devic
1: Using this GuidexDirect User Guide 11Additional DocumentationVisit the Lantronix Web site at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation for the latest
xDirect User Guide 122: IntroductionxDirect is a sleek and compact Serial-to-Ethernet device server, providing quick and easy Ethernet connectivity to
2: IntroductionxDirect User Guide 13 HVAC Systems Medical Devices Oil and Gas Exploration Security Alarms and Access Control Devices Telecommunic
2: IntroductionxDirect User Guide 14Protocol SupportThe xDirect uses the Internet Protocol (IP) for network communications and the Transmission Contro
2: IntroductionxDirect User Guide 15Product Information LabelThe product information label on the unit contains the following information about the sp
xDirect User Guide 163: Installation of xDirectThis chapter describes how to install your xDirect and get it up and running in the shortest possible t
3: Installation of xDirectxDirect User Guide 174. For non-PoE xDirect unit, supply power to your unit using the power supply that was included in the
xDirect User Guide 184: Using DeviceInstallerThis chapter covers the steps for getting the xDirect device server online and for viewing its current co
4: Using DeviceInstallerxDirect User Guide 19the Clear Status button to clear the window so you can ping the device again. Note: If you do not receive
xDirect User Guide 2Copyright & Trademark© 2012 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted or r
4: Using DeviceInstallerxDirect User Guide 20Comments Configurable field. Information about the xDirect. Double-click the field, type in the value, an
4: Using DeviceInstallerxDirect User Guide 21Next StepNow that the xDirect unit has an IP address and other initial settings, you can configure it. 1.
xDirect User Guide 225: Configuration Using Web ManagerYou must configure the unit so it can communicate on a network with your serial device. For exa
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 23Figure 5-2 Lantronix Web Manager8. Navigate between pages by clicking links in the left pane o
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 24Network ConfigurationThe unit’s network values display when you select Network from the main me
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 25Note: Disabling BOOTP, DHCP, and AutoIP (all three checkboxes) is not advised as the only avail
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 26Server ConfigurationThe unit’s server values display when you select Server from the main menu.
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 273. When you are finished, click the OK button.4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.TCP Kee
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 28Host List ConfigurationThe xDirect scrolls through the host list until it connects to a device
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 29Channel 1 ConfigurationThe Channel 1 configuration defines how the serial ports respond to netw
xDirect User Guide 3Table of ContentsCopyright & Trademark ______________________________________________________2Warranty ______________________
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 30Pack ControlFlush Input Buffer (Serial to Network)Flush Output Buffer (Network to Serial)Baud R
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 313. When you are finished, click the OK button.4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.Connect
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 32Connect Mode: Active ConnectionEndpoint ConfigurationCommon OptionsPassword Required Determines
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 33Disconnect Mode3. When you are finished, click the OK button.4. On the main menu, click Apply S
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 34Figure 5-8 UDP Connection SettingsConnect ProtocolDatagram ModeEndpoint Configuration3. When y
5: Configuration Using Web ManagerxDirect User Guide 35Apply Settings1. To save and apply the configuration changes to the device server, click the Ap
xDirect User Guide 366: Configuration Via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode)You must configure the unit so it can communicate on a network with your s
6: Configuration Via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode)xDirect User Guide 37Password :----Press Enter for Setup Mode3. Enter User Name (user name is
6: Configuration Via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode)xDirect User Guide 38TCP Re-transmission timeout: 500 msAlternate MAC: disabledEthernet connect
xDirect User Guide 397: Setup Mode: Server ConfigurationThis chapter explains how to configure the network settings.Note: Current values display in pa
Table of ContentsxDirect User Guide 45: Configuration Using Web Manager 22Accessing xDirect Using DeviceInstaller ___________________________________
7: Setup Mode: Server ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 40Set Gateway IP Address The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN segme
7: Setup Mode: Server ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 41Change Telnet Configuration PasswordSetting the Telnet configuration password prevents unautho
xDirect User Guide 428: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationThis chapter explains how to configure the serial port.Notes: Current values display in pare
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 43I/F (Interface) ModeThe Interface (I/F) Mode is a bit-coded byte entered in hexadecimal notat
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 44Use the following table to select flow control options:Table 8-4 Flow Control OptionsPort Nu
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 45Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that part
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 46b) Responsec) Active StartupTable 8-7 Manual Connection Address ExampleCharacter Response A
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 47Host List Option (Hostlist)Figure 8-8 Host List Option (Hostlist)Baudrate (9600) ?I/F Mode (
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 48SendChar 1 (00)SendChar 2 (00)To enable the hostlist:1. Enter a Connect Mode of 0x20 (2X),
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 49Table 8-9 Modem Mode MessagesReceived commands must begin with the two-character sequence AT
Table of ContentsxDirect User Guide 57: Setup Mode: Server Configuration 39Server Configuration (Option 0) _________________________________________
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 50 The character string ATH is received, terminated with a carriage return. The unit responds
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 51Disable or enable the xDirect's ability to show the IP address after RING in Modem Mode.
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 52Table 8-11 Disconnect Mode Options(1) The Telnet Com Port Control feature is used in conjunc
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 53Pack ControlThe packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent to the network. The s
8: Setup Mode: Channel ConfigurationxDirect User Guide 54unit sends immediately after recognizing the transmit condition (sendchar or timeout). The de
xDirect User Guide 559: Setup Mode: Advanced SettingsExpert Settings (Option 5)Note: You can change these settings using telnet or serial connections
9: Setup Mode: Advanced SettingsxDirect User Guide 56 Increasing CPU clock speed consumes more power and generates more heat. This reduces the maxim
9: Setup Mode: Advanced SettingsxDirect User Guide 57Caution: Disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE will prevent users from accessing the setup me
9: Setup Mode: Advanced SettingsxDirect User Guide 58Disable TFTP Firmware Update This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disab
9: Setup Mode: Advanced SettingsxDirect User Guide 59Change Keys (N) YEnter Keys: **-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**1. When prompted to
Table of ContentsxDirect User Guide 69: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings 55Expert Settings (Option 5) __________________________________________________
9: Setup Mode: Advanced SettingsxDirect User Guide 60Channel 1 Configuration DefaultsExpert Settings DefaultsSecurity Settings DefaultsBaudrate 9600I/
xDirect User Guide 6110: Firmware UpgradesObtaining FirmwareYou can obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantro
10: Firmware UpgradesxDirect User Guide 62Figure 10-2 TFTP Window After the firmware has been loaded and stored, which takes approximately 8 seconds
10: Firmware UpgradesxDirect User Guide 636. Click OK to download the file.7. When prompted, reset the device. Status messages and a progress bar at t
xDirect User Guide 6411: Monitor ModeMonitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes. There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode:
11: Monitor ModexDirect User Guide 65Monitor Mode CommandsThe following commands are available in Monitor Mode. Many commands have an IP address as an
11: Monitor ModexDirect User Guide 66Note: Entering any of the commands listed above generates one of the following command response codes:Table 11-3
xDirect User Guide 67Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Contact InfoThis chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Contact InfoxDirect User Guide 68Serial LEDsTwo serial LEDs on top of the xDirect unit, directly adjacent to the “X” P
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Contact InfoxDirect User Guide 69When you Telnet to port 9999, the "Press Enter to go into Setup Mode" messa
Table of ContentsxDirect User Guide 7Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Contact Info 67LEDs ____________________________________________________________
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Contact InfoxDirect User Guide 70When you try to enter the setup mode on the device server using the serial port, you
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Contact InfoxDirect User Guide 71Technical SupportUnited StatesPhone: (800) 422-7044Please check our online knowledge
xDirect User Guide 72Appendix B: Connections and PinoutsThe xDirect has a DB9F DCE connector, and an Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 interface. The xDirect can
Appendix B: Connections and PinoutsxDirect User Guide 73Figure B-4 DB9F in RS485 (2-Wire) Mode (xDirect485 & PoE Models)Ethernet Connector Pinout
Appendix B: Connections and PinoutsxDirect User Guide 74Power Jack (Mini USB-B)The 5 VDC power supply included with standard xDirect devices (and not
xDirect User Guide 75Appendix C: Technical SpecificationsTable C-1 xDirect Technical SpecificationsCategory DescriptionCONTROLLER CPU Lantronix
Appendix C: Technical SpecificationsxDirect User Guide 76NETWORK INTERFACE 1 RJ45 Connector 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet port Software selectab
xDirect User Guide 77Appendix D: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP AddressEarlier chapters describe how to assign a static IP address using DeviceInst
Appendix D: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP AddressxDirect User Guide 78BOOTPSimilar to DHCP, but for smaller networks. Automatically assigns the IP
xDirect User Guide 79Appendix E: Binary to Hexadecimal ConversionsMany of the unit's configuration procedures require you to assemble a series o
xDirect User Guide 8List of FiguresFigure 2-1 Serial Tunneling Example ________________________________________________13Figure 2-2 Direct TCP/IP or
Appendix E: Binary to Hexadecimal ConversionsxDirect User Guide 80Figure E-2 Windows Scientific Calculator4. Click Hex. The hexadecimal value appears
xDirect User Guide 81Appendix F: ComplianceManufacturer’s Name & Address Lantronix, Inc.167 Technology Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Tel: 800-526-
Appendix F: CompliancexDirect User Guide 82RoHS NoticeAll Lantronix products in the following families are China RoHS-compliant and free of the follow
xDirect User Guide 9List of TablesTable 4-1 xDirect Configuration in DeviceInstaller _______________________________________19Table 7-2 BootP/DHCP/Aut
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