ANTAIRA STE-708 Series User manual

Antaira Industrial Serial Device Server Series
STE-7xx Series User Manual V 1.0
STE-708 & STE-716 Series
1U 19” Rackmount Industrial Serial Device Servers
8/16-Port Industrial RS232 and RS422/485 Serial Device Servers
with Dual LAN
User Manual
Version 1.0

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FCC NOTICE
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Connect the computer to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Increase the separation between the computer and receiver
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class-A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Industrial Serial Connectivity
Industrial Wireless Serial Device Servers
User Manual
Version 1.0 (March 2015)
This manual supports the following models:
STE-708A, STE-708A-EU
STE-708A-48VDC
STE-708Bi, STE-708Bi-EU
STE-708Bi-48VDC
This document is the current official release manual. Please check our website (www.antaira.com) for any updated
manual or contact us by e-mail ([email protected]).
STE-716A, STE-716A-EU
STE-716A-48VDC
STE-716Bi, STE-716Bi-EU
STE-716Bi-48VDC

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Table of Contents
Preface...........................................................................................................................11
Overview........................................................................................................................22
2.1 Product Overview ...............................................................................................................................2
2.2 Key Features .......................................................................................................................................2
Getting Started..............................................................................................................33
3.1 Model Comparison .............................................................................................................................3
3.2 Inside the Package .............................................................................................................................3
3.3 Panel Layout & Dimensions ..............................................................................................................4
3.4 First Time Installation.........................................................................................................................4
3.5 User Interface Overview.....................................................................................................................5
3.6 Factory Default Settings ....................................................................................................................6
LCM Configuration........................................................................................................74
4.1 Welcome Screen.................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Main Manual Structure.......................................................................................................................7
4.2.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................................8
4.2.2 Network Settings ........................................................................................................................8
4.2.3 Serial Settings ............................................................................................................................9
4.2.4 Server State..............................................................................................................................11
4.2.5 Restart......................................................................................................................................11
Web Configuration......................................................................................................125
5.1 Administrator Login .........................................................................................................................12
5.2 Overview............................................................................................................................................13
5.3 Network Configuration.....................................................................................................................15
5.4 Serial Settings...................................................................................................................................20
5.4.1 COM Configuration...................................................................................................................21
5.4.2 COM Configuration: Advanced Settings ..................................................................................22
5.5 SNMP/Alert Settings.........................................................................................................................24
5.5.1 SNMP Settings:........................................................................................................................24
5.5.2 Alert Event................................................................................................................................25

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5.5.3 E-mail Settings .........................................................................................................................25
5.6 Log Settings......................................................................................................................................27
5.6.1 System Log Settings.................................................................................................................27
5.6.2 COM Log Settings....................................................................................................................27
5.6.3 Event Log .................................................................................................................................28
5.6.4 COM Data Log..........................................................................................................................29
5.7 System Setup....................................................................................................................................30
5.7.1 Link and Serial State ................................................................................................................30
5.7.2 Time Settings............................................................................................................................31
5.7.3 Security Configuration..............................................................................................................32
5.7.4 Backup and Restore Configuration ..........................................................................................33
5.7.5 Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................................33
5.7.6 Reboot......................................................................................................................................33
CLI Configuration........................................................................................................346
6.1 Accessing the CLI.............................................................................................................................34
6.1.1 Serial Console ..........................................................................................................................34
6.1.2 Telnet Console .........................................................................................................................34
6.2 General Information..........................................................................................................................35
6.2.1 LCM Configuration....................................................................................................................36
6.3 Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................................36
6.4 Main Manual Structure.....................................................................................................................37
6.4.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................37
6.4.2 Network Settings ......................................................................................................................37
6.4.3 Serial Settings ..........................................................................................................................38
6.4.4 Server State..............................................................................................................................40
6.4.5 Restart......................................................................................................................................40
6.5 Networking Configuration................................................................................................................42
6.5.1 LAN 1 / LAN 2 Settings ............................................................................................................42
6.5.2 DNS Settings............................................................................................................................43
6.5.3 SNMP Settings.........................................................................................................................43
6.5.4 Redundancy Settings ...............................................................................................................44
6.6 COM Port Configuration...................................................................................................................44
6.6.1 TCP Server for Link Mode........................................................................................................45
6.6.2 TCP Client for Link Mode .........................................................................................................45
6.6.3 UDP Link Mode ........................................................................................................................46
6.6.4 Serial Settings ..........................................................................................................................46

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6.7 Alert Settings ....................................................................................................................................47
6.7.1 Configuring E-mail....................................................................................................................47
6.7.2 Configuring Alert Event ............................................................................................................48
6.8 System Configuration ......................................................................................................................49
6.8.1 Link State..................................................................................................................................49
6.8.2 Time Settings............................................................................................................................50
6.8.3 Security Settings.......................................................................................................................50
6.9 Restoring Factory Default................................................................................................................51
6.9.1 Restart System.........................................................................................................................51
Link Modes and Applications ....................................................................................527
7.1 Link Mode Configuration .................................................................................................................52
7.1.1 TCP Server Mode........................................................................................................................53
7.1.2 TCP Client Mode......................................................................................................................56
7.1.3 UDP Mode................................................................................................................................58
7.2 Link Mode Applications ...................................................................................................................61
7.2.1 TCP Server Application: Enable Virtual COM..........................................................................61
7.2.2 TCP Server Application: Enable RFC 2217 .............................................................................62
7.2.3 TCP Client Application: Enable Virtual COM ...........................................................................62
7.2.4 TCP Client Application: Enable RFC 2217...............................................................................63
7.2.5 TCP Server Application: Configure Serial Server as a Pair Connection Master......................63
7.2.6 TCP Client Application: Configure Server as a Pair Connection Slave ...................................64
7.2.7 TCP Server Application: Enable Reverse Telnet .....................................................................65
7.2.8 UDP Application: Multi-Point Pair Connection .........................................................................65
7.2.9 TCP Server Application: Multiple TCP Connections ................................................................68
7.2.10 TCP Server Application: Multi-Point TCP Pair Connections....................................................68
VCOM Installation & Troubleshooting.......................................................................708
8.1 Enabling VCOM.................................................................................................................................70
8.1.1 VCOM Driver Setup..................................................................................................................71
8.1.2 Limitations ................................................................................................................................72
8.1.3 Installation ................................................................................................................................72
8.1.4 Uninstalling...............................................................................................................................72
8.2 Enabling Virtual COM.......................................................................................................................73
8.2.1 Enable VCOM in Serial Device Servers...................................................................................73
8.2.2 Running Serial/IP in Windows ................................................................................................73
8.2.3 Configuring VCOM Ports..........................................................................................................75

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8.2.4 Exceptions................................................................................................................................77
8.3 Using Serial/IP Port Monitor............................................................................................................83
8.3.1 Opening the Port Monitor .........................................................................................................83
8.3.2 The Activity Panel.....................................................................................................................83
8.3.3The Trace Panel.......................................................................................................................84
8.3.4 Serial/IP Advanced Settings ...................................................................................................85
8.3.5 Using Serial/IP with a Proxy Server .........................................................................................86
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................879
9.1 Hardware ...........................................................................................................................................87
9.2 Software.............................................................................................................................................88
9.3 Pin Assignments...............................................................................................................................88
9.3.1 Serial and RJ-45 Connectors...................................................................................................88
9.3.2 Serial and Female DB9 Connectors.........................................................................................89
9.3.3 Serial and Male DB9 Connectors.............................................................................................89
9.3.4 RJ-45 to Female DB9 Connection............................................................................................90
RJ-45 to Male DB9 Connection............................................................................................................90
9.4 LED Indicators ..................................................................................................................................91
9.5 Buzzer................................................................................................................................................91
Upgrade System Firmware.........................................................................................9210
10.1 Upgrade Procedure ..........................................................................................................................92
Warranty ......................................................................................................................9311

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Preface1
Purpose of the Manual
This user manual is only to support users with the installation and configuration with some technical
explanations for Antaira Technologies’ STE-708 / STE-716 series. The manual will contain some
advanced network management knowledge, instructions, examples, guidelines and general theories
designed to help users manage the device and its corresponding software.
Who Should Use This User Manual
This manual is to be used by qualified network personnel or support technicians who are familiar with
network operations. It is also useful for system programmers or network planners. This manual
provides helpful and handy information for first time users. For any related problems, please contact
Antaira Technologies for further assistance at [phone].
Supported Platform
This manual is designed for the Antaira Technologies’ STE-708 & STE-716 series and that model only.
Warranty Period
5-year limited warranty

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Overview2
2.1 Product Overview
Antaira Technologies’ new STE-708 and STE-716 series is either an 8 or 16-port industrial 1U 19”
rackmount designed as an RS232 or RS422/485 serial device server. Each unit is built with dual
LAN ports which allow users to set up a ring topology network for dual data redundancy
applications. It also supports high EMC protection and 2.5KV optical isolation for RS422/485
models. It is designed with wide operating temperature support (-20° to 70°C) to fulfill any
industrial environmental application.
Many industrial applications still require legacy serial equipment such as PLCs, barcode scanners,
display signs, security access controllers, CNC controllers and many more that are not yet
Ethernet ready for a TCP/IP network. Antaira’s STE-708 and STE-716 series are designed to
transmit data bi-directionally between one-or-more serial devices to a TCP/IP network. Plus the
advanced network and data redundancy features would allow users to execute an excellent
remote management application.
2.2 Key Features
Dual 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet for redundancy with full duplex auto negotiation
Support RAW TCP Server/ TCP Client / UDP / Virtual COM / Tunneling Modes
Configuration: Built-in Web Server /Serial Console/ Telnet / Windows-based Utility
Monitor, manage and control industrial field devices remotely
Caution
Beginning from this point, please use caution!!
Never install or work on electrical or cabling during periods of lighting activity.
Never connect or disconnect power when hazardous gases are present.
WARNING: Disconnect the power and allow to cool 5 minutes before touching.

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Getting Started3
3.1 Model Comparison
Model
Description
STE-708A
8-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS232 Serial Device Server, AC Input, US Plug
STE-708A-EU
8-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS232 Serial Device Server, AC Input, EU Plug
STE-708A-DC
8-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS232 Serial Device Server, DC Input, US Plug
STE-708Bi
8-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS422/485 Serial Device Server with Isolation,AC Input, US Plug
STE-708Bi-EU
8-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS422/485 Serial Device Server with Isolation, EU Input, US Plug
STE-708Bi-DC
8-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS422/485 Serial Device Server with Isolation, DC Input, US Plug
STE-716A
16-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS232 Serial Device Server, AC Input, US Plug
STE-716A-EU
16-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS232 Serial Device Server, AC Input, EU Plug
STE-716A-DC
16-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS232 Serial Device Server, DC Input, US Plug
STE-716Bi
16-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS422/485 Serial Device Server with Isolation, AC Input, US Plug
STE-716Bi-EU
16-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS422/485 Serial Device Server with Isolation, EU Input, US Plug
STE-716Bi-DC
16-Port 1U Rackmount Industrial RS422/485 Serial Device Server with Isolation, DC Input, US Plug
3.2 Inside the Package
The product package includes the following items:
Item
Qty
Description
STE-708 / STE-716 Series
1
Industrial Serial Device Server
Serial Cable
1
A serial cable to convert RJ45 to DB9 Male connection
AC Power Cord
1
US or EU model only
TB3
1
3-pin Lockable Terminal Block for DC input model only
Foot Rubbers
4
Attach to the bottom of the device (Optional)
Rackmount Kit
1
Mounting Kit for 19” Rack Mounting
Installation Guide
1
Hardware installation guide
Product CD (Utilities)
1
User Manual
Hardware Installation Guide
Serial Manager Utility

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3.3 Panel Layout & Dimensions
3.4 First Time Installation
Before installing the device, please adhere to all safety procedures described below. All users are
responsible for their own damage to property or personal injuries resulting from careless installing
or overall device mishandling. Please do not attempt to manipulate the product in any way, if
users are unsure of the steps described here, please contact Antaira Technologies’
technical support team at [phone] or contact the local sales channel for immediate
assistance.
1. Prepare the power cord, LAN cable, serial cable, etc.; do not connect the unit yet.
2. Proceed to plug the power source to the unit.
3. Place the device in the desired location and connect it to the LAN via an Ethernet cable.
4. Connect the computer to the LAN network.
NOTE: Please refer to the ‘Hardware Installation Guide’when attempting an installation. Also,
please follow all procedures safely.
Figure 3.1 –STE-708/716 Series Front & Real Panel Layout

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3.5 User Interface Overview
Antaira Technologies’ STE-708 and 716 series are designed as a device that is capable of
transmitting data between serial and Ethernet. The device’s user interface is designed intuitively
for ease of use to suit the customer’s needs. The web configuration appears as follows in Figure
3.2.
On the left side, a menu-tree appears with all the modes and options available; while on the right
side, the contents of each mode/option will be displayed in a graphical state. For more information
on each selection, please refer to each option’s section throughout this manual.
Figure 3.2 –Web Console Interface

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3.6 Factory Default Settings
All brand new STE-708 and 716 series will be set with factory default settings (Figure 3.3).
Parameters
Default Values
LAN 1
IPAddress
10.0.50.100
Gateway
10.0.0.254
Subnet Mask
255.255.0.0
LAN 2
IPAddress
192.168.1.1
Gateway
192.168.1.254
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
Username
Admin
Password
(blank)
COM
RS-232 (RS-422 if RS-232 is unavailable), 9600, None,
8,1,No Flow Control
COM Link Mode
Mode: RAW, Type: TCP Server, Listen port 4660,
Filter=0.0.0.0
Figure 3.3 –Factory Default Settings

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LCM Configuration4
A Liquid Crystal Monitor (LCM) is installed on the front panel of the device that can be used to display
device information and perform basic configurations. Below, (Figure 4.1) illustrates its buttons and
corresponding functions.
Buttons
Functions
Opens the main menu
Scroll up
Scroll down
Confirms the selection. When working with IP addresses,
pressing <SEL> means moving to the next digit.
4.1 Welcome Screen
When the device boots up, the LCM will display ‘LAN1’. Users can press the scroll down button,
and it will display ‘LAN2’ information. The format is as follows:
LAN1: Link down
10.0.50.100 ▼
4.2 Main Manual Structure
Press the <Menu> key to enter the main menu. Press <Scroll Down> to go to the next layer or
option. Press <Scroll Up> to go back one layer or option.
Figure 4.1 –LCM Button Functions

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4.2.1 Overview
1st Layer
2nd Layer
3rd Layer
4th Layer
5th Layer
Description
1.Overview
1.Model Name
Display Model Name
2.Kenrnel ver.
Display Kernel Version
3.AP ver.
Display AP Version
4.LAN 1
1.LAN status
Display LAN 1 Status
2.MAC
Display MACAddress of LAN 1
5.LAN 2
1.LAN status
Display LAN 2 Status
2.MAC
Display MAC Address of LAN 2
4.2.2 Network Settings
1st Layer
2nd Layer
3rd Layer
4th Layer
5th Layer
Description
2.Network set
1.LAN 1
1. IP Config
1.Static IP
Change to Static IP Mode
2. IPAddress
2.DHCP
Change to DCHP Mode
3. Net Mask
Display/Change LAN 1 IP
4.Gateway
Display/Change the Gateway IP
2.LAN 2
1. IP Config
1.Static IP
Change to Static IP Mode
2. IPAddress
2.DHCP
Change to DCHP Mode
3. Net Mask
Display/Change LAN 2 IP
4.Gateway
Display/Change the Gateway IP
3.DNS
Server 1
Display/ Change DNS
Server 1 IP Address
4.DNS
Server 2
Display/ Change DNS
Server 2 IP Address
Figure 4.2 –LCM Button Functions - Overview
Figure 4.1 –STE-708/716 –LCM Buttons Function
Figure 4.3 –LCM Buttons - Network Settings

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4.2.3 Serial Settings
1st Layer
2nd Layer
3rd Layer
4th Layer
5th Layer
Description
2.Serial set
1.Select
Port
Select a COM Port to Configure
2.Parameter
set
1.Baud Rate
1.300
Display/Change Baud Rate
2.600
3.1200
4.2400
5.4800
6.9600
7.19200
8.38400
9.57600
10.115200
11.230400
12.460800
13.921600
2. Parity
1.None
Display/Change Parity
2.Odd
3.Even
4.Mark
5.Space
3. Data Bits
1.5 bits
Display/Change Data Bit
2.6 bits
3.7 bits
4.8 bits
4.Stop Bits
1.1 bits
Display/Change Stop Bit
2.2 bits
5.Flow Control
1.None
Display/Change Flow Control
Mode
2.Xon/Xoff
3.Hardware
6.Delimiter
1.Net to
Serial
1.Disable
Disable UART Delimiter
2.Enable
1.Timer: Change UART delimiter
to timer mode and set its time
2.Char: Change UART delimiter to

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character mode and set the
Character
6.Delimiter
2.Serial to
Net
1.Disable
Disable UART Delimiter
2.Enable
1.Timer: Change UART delimiter
to timer mode and set its time
2.Char: Change UART delimiter to
character mode and set the
Character
7.UART Mode
1.232
Display/Change UART Mode to
RS232
2.422
Display/Change UART Mode to
RS422
3.485
Display/Change UART Mode to
RS485
8.Apply to all
1.No
2.Yes
Apply serial settings to all serial
ports
3.Link Mode
Display/Change Link Mode
1.TCP Server
1.Virtual
COM
1.Disable
Display/Change Virtual COM
Mode
2.Enable
2.Local Port
Display/Change local listening port
3.Max
Connect
Display/Change maximum client
connection (1~4)
4.IP Filter
1.Disable
Display/Change IP Filter function
and the IP address
2.Enable
5.Apply to all
1.No
Apply Link Mode settings to all
serial ports
2.Yes
1.TCP Client
1.Dest IP 1
Display/Change Destination IP 1
2.Enable
2.Dest Port 1
Display/Change Destination Port 1
3.Destination
2
1.Disable
Disable Destination 2
2.Enable
Display/Change Destination IP 2
and Destination port 2
4.Apply to all
1.No
Apply Link Mode settings to all
serial ports
2.Yes
3.UDP
1.Local Port
Display/Change local listening port

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2.Dest IP 1
Display/Change Destination IP 1
3.Dest Port 1
Display/Change Destination Port 1
4.Destination
[2~16]
1.Disable
Disable Destination [2~16]
2.Enable
Display/Change Destination IP
[2~16] and Destination port [2~16]
5.Apply to all
1.No
Apply Link Mode settings to all
serial ports
2.Yes
4.2.4 Server State
1st Layer
2nd Layer
3rd Layer
4th Layer
5th Layer
Description
2.Server state
1.Console
1. Web Console
1.Disable
Disable Web Console
2.Enable
Enable Web Console
2. Telnet
Console
1.Disable
Disable Telnet Console
2.Enable
Enable Telnet Console
2.Pwd
protect
1. LCM
Console
1.No
Disable LCM Console Password
Protection
2.Yes
Enable and Change Password
2. Reset Button
1.No
Disable Reset Button Password
Protection
2.Yes
Enable and Change Password on
Reset Button
3.Ping
1. LAN 1
Use "ping" command to check
specific IP address for LAN 1
2. LAN 2
Use "ping" command to check
specific IP address for LAN 2
4.2.5 Restart
1st Layer
2nd Layer
3rd Layer
4th Layer
5th Layer
Description
5.Restart
1.No
Cancel Restart Command
2.Yes
Restart Immediately
Figure 4.4 –LCM Buttons - Serial Settings
Figure 4.5 –LCM Buttons - Server state
Figure 4.6 –LCM Buttons - Restart

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Web Configuration5
5.1 Administrator Login
As soon as the device is connected on the LAN, the user can proceed to navigate through its
configuration using Serial Manager (utility that comes with the product CD), shown below in
Figure 5.1 (displaying the IP, MAC address, etc).
To access the device’s Web UI, click on the Config by browser icon, and then the web browser
will open. Insert the username and password (see factory default settings for more information),
then click “OK” or press the ‘Enter’ key. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the device in the URL
bar of the browser.
Note: Make sure the PC is located in the same network sub-net as the STE-708/716 series unit(s).
Figure 5.1 –Serial Manager Utility Interface

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5.2 Overview
This section gives general status information for the device, network, ERPS and STP.
Device Information: Displays the system’s name and the Kernel/AP versions.
Networking Information: Displays both ‘LAN1’ and ‘LAN 2’ information on the overview page.
The information provided includes the network settings.
Note: If the device is in bridge mode, bridge information will be shown instead.
Figure 5.2 –General Information
Figure 5.3 –Device Information
Figure 5.4 –Network Information