Digi FastPort MIL-3100FTX User manual

MIL-3000FTX Series of FastPort™
Print Servers
Hardware User’s Guide
with
FastManage™ -Specific Information
Sunnyvale, California
Minnetonka, Minnesota

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Table of Contents
Preface
About this Manual............................................................................................... P-1
FastPort Documentation..................................................................................... P-1
Contents of this Document................................................................................. P-2
Notation Conventions......................................................................................... P-2
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview of the MIL-3000FTX Print Servers...................................................1-1
Features of the Print Servers .............................................................................. 1-2
Physical Features .......................................................................................... 1-2
Configuration Features................................................................................ 1-2
Shared Printer Features ............................................................................... 1-2
Utilities .................................................................................................................. 1-3
The Next Step ....................................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2: FastPort Installation
Installation Requirements................................................................................... 2-1
Installing FastPort................................................................................................ 2-2
Chapter 3: FastManage for the MIL-3000FTX FastPort
Overview of FastManage.................................................................................... 3-1
Starting FastManage............................................................................................ 3-1
Configuration Pull-down Menu........................................................................ 3-3
Auxiliary Port Sub-Menu ............................................................................ 3-3
Parallel Printer Setup Sub-Menu................................................................ 3-4
Hot Spots............................................................................................................... 3-5
Appendix A: Specifications
Resetting FastPort Back to the Factory Defaults ............................................. A-1
Hardware Features.............................................................................................. A-1
Serial Printer and Terminal Cables ................................................................... A-2
System LEDs......................................................................................................... A-3
Connectors............................................................................................................ A-3
Environmental Operating Conditions.............................................................. A-4

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Appendix B: Technical Support Services
World Wide Web Server..................................................................................... B-1
Internet FTP Server.............................................................................................. B-1
Contacting Technical Support ........................................................................... B-2
Expediting Technical Support Service.............................................................. B-2
Returning Procedures ......................................................................................... B-2
Index

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Preface
P.1 About this Manual
This manual has instructions on how to physically install the
MIL-3000FTX series of FastPort print servers. This document
also has specific information on the FastManage™ suite of
software as it applies to the MIL-3000FTX series.
The terms “MIL-3000FTX,” “FastPort” and “print server” are
used to describe the device throughout the document. This
document assumes you are familiar with the tasks of a system
administrator.
P.2 FastPort Documentation
There are three separate manuals shipped with a FastPort
print server:
• MIL-3XXX FastPort Print Server Hardware User’s Guide, with
FastManage-specific Information
. This document has the
following information:
– Instructions on how to physically set up FastPort
– Information on the FastManage suite of software and
how it affects a specific FastPort
– Specifications for a particular FastPort
This document is unique to a specific FastPort print server.
•
FastPort User’s Guide : This document has the following:
– The latest firmware information
– Software information for MS Windows™, Novell™, etc.
– Configuration and diagnostic information
This document is generic for all FastPorts.

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• FastManage User’s Guide : Use this guide to setup the
FastManage software for FastPort.
This document is also generic for all FastPorts.
P.3 Contents of this Document
Material covered in this manual includes:
•
Chapter 1: Provides an overview of the MIL-3000FTX
series
•
Chapter 2: Has instructions for installing the FastPort
• Chapter 3: This section has information on FastManage for
the MIL-3000FTX
•
Appendix A: Has specifications information
• Appendix B: Provides technical support information,
including how to contact Digi
P.4 Notation Conventions
This document has certain notation conventions that make it
easier to follow instructions and examples. Notation
conventions used in this manual are shown in Table P-1.
Table P-1: Notation Conventions
Conventions Description
[Enter] Brackets indicate a key to be pressed.
Courier bold
Courier boldface font indicates a system message,
options, or instructions to be implemented.
“+” sign The “+” sign is used to indicate holding down one key
while pressing another (e.g., “press [Shift]+[C]”).
Italics Italics designate variables and titles of other documents.
“Quick Reference” Quotes refer to important information or a specific name.
CAPS Capitalized words are abbreviations, a specific directory,
or product markings.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 1 gives a description on all of the MIL-3000FTX
FastPort print servers.
1.1 Overview of the MIL-3000FTX Print Servers
The MIL-3000FTX series of FastPort print servers are 10/100
Mbps, stand-alone print servers. These print servers are
designed to be connected directly to multiple printers on
Ethernet and/or Fast Ethernet networks. Versions of the print
servers include:
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MIL-3100FTX : One RJ-45 (UTP), 10/100 Mbps port; one
parallel port and one serial port
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MIL-3200FTX : One RJ-45 (UTP), 10/100 Mbps port; two
parallel port and one serial port
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MIL-3310FTX : One RJ-45 (UTP), 10/100 Mbps port; three
parallel port and one serial port
When connected to the appropriate network, all print servers
recognize the LAN speed of that particular network, using
auto-negotiation.

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1.2 Features of the Print Servers
1.2.1 Physical Features
Physical features for the MIL-3000FTX FastPort includes:
• 10/100BASE-TX, RJ-45 connector
• Centronics compatible parallel ports
• RS-232 serial port
• Diagnostic LEDs
• Four position DIP switch
1.2.2 Configuration Features
Configuration features for the MIL-3000FTX include:
• FastManage SNMP manager for Windows
• On-board diagnostic utilities can also be accessed on-line
• Configuration can also be done manually or with the
supplied installation program
• Apple Macintosh users can configure FastPort by
downloading configuration files with the supplied Apple
Printer™ utility
1.2.3 Shared Printer Features
The unit give users the widest access to shared printers,
including:
• Windows 95®, Windows NT, and Windows for
Workgroups systems
• PCs networked with Novell®NetWare®
• UNIX® support
• Apple® Macintosh® using EtherTalk®

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• OS/2® machines with TCP/IP
• PCs running a TCP/IP protocol stack over Ethernet
networks
• Microsoft LAN Manager® and IBM LAN Server® systems
The MIL-3000FTX print servers are configured by using the
FastManage suite of software, which is an SNMP management
tool. The MIL-3000FTX also supports SNMP MIB-II (RFCs
1213) and parallel/serial MIBs (RFCs 1318 and 1317).
1.3 Utilities
To make the units easier to manage, Digi supplies the
FastManage suite of software and the Advanced
Configuration Tool™ (ACT). FastManage is a windows-based
menu software application and ACT is a DOS-based menu
software application.
Configuration of devices can be done by using print utilities
on UNIX systems. Firmware upgrades of the flash EPROMs
can be done via network connections. Refer to the
FastPort
User’s Guide
for more information on these utilities.
1.4 The Next Step
Use this guide to physically setup FastPort. Then consult the
FastPort User’s Guide for the latest software/firmware
installation information. Then refer to the
FastManage User’s
Guide
to configure FastManage for FastPort.
Note: Chapter 3 in this document has FastManage information, but only as it
applies to this specific FastPort. Chapter 3, though, does not have any
specific instructions on the FastManage suite of software.

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Chapter 2
FastPort Installation
Chapter 2 gives installation information for the MIL-3000FTX
FastPort print server.
2.1 Installation Requirements
Before installing FastPort, make sure you have the following:
• A MIL-3000FTX FastPort print server
• Power supply
Use a switchable power supply. Set for 120 VAC in the USA
• Appropriate Ethernet cabling (CAT 5)
• Serial or parallel printer(s) with the proper cabling. The
MIL-3000FTX is shipped with a 3 ft. parallel port cable
• Four rubber feet to keep the print server from sliding.
These are also included in the packaging
Contact Digi LAN technical support (see Appendix B) if you
are missing an item(s) from the packaging.

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2.2 Installing FastPort
To install a MIL-3000FTX FastPort print server:
1. Attach the Rubber feet to the bottom of the print server.
Place one on each corner of the device.
2. Record the Ethernet address (located on the bottom of the
unit) for future reference.
3. Attach the Ethernet cabling: The MIL-3000FTX supports
10/100BASE-TX cabling and has an RJ-45 connector. Use
CAT 5 (UTP).
4. Select an operating mode with the front panel switches.
Use Table 2-1.
Table 2-1: Operating Mode
Figure 2-1. MIL-3100FTX Front Panel
Note: The MIL-3200FTX will have one extra LED:“P2.”The MIL-3310FTX will
have two extra LEDs:“P2” and “P3.”
D3 D4 Mode Description
Up Up Normal Does not allow a telnet session. Users can print to the unit. The
SYS
(system) and
NET
(network) LEDs blinks.
Down Up Telnet
diagnostic
monitor
Allows a telnet session to monitor FastPort or change its
parameters. Users can print to the unit. The
SYS
and
NET
LEDs
blink.
Down Down Serial
diagnostic
monitor
A terminal can be attached to the serial port to run a serial
monitor. Print jobs are not accepted. The
NET
LED blinks.
Up Down Test page A test page prints on a power cycle. Print jobs are not accepted.
MIL•3100FTX
FastPort 10/100 Mb/s
PRINT SERVER
Front
ON
1 2 3 4
10/100
RX TX P1
LNK NET SYS SER PWR
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5. Attach the parallel printer(s) cable(s).
Attach the parallel cable to the female DB25 parallel port
on the back of the FastPort. Connect the other end of the
cable to a standard, centronics port on the printer.
6. Attach the serial printer cable.
Attach the serial cable to the male DB9 printer port on the
front of the unit. The other end of the cable should be
connected to a female DB9 with the standard serial
interface pinout.
A null modem cable or adapter is necessary if the printer’s
serial port is a DTE device. If the cable works for an IBM
PC attached to a printer, then it will work for FastPort.
Note: See Appendix A for the parallel and serial port pinouts.
7. Set the printer to the defaults for the serial port: 9600
baud
, 8 data bits , no parity bits , 1 stop bit , and
Xon/Xoff
for flow control.
Switch Position Mode Description
D1 Up Flash
Bank Selects bank 0 (upper) to run the 4 Mb Flash EPROMs for uploading the new firmware image.
D1 Down Selects bank 1 (lower) to run the 4 Mb Flash EPROMs for
uploading. If the upgrade process fails, use this setting
and power cycle the unit to return FastPort to its default
settings.
D2 Up Test
Page FastPort prints a test page over ports: parallel 2 and serial 1.
D2 Down FastPort prints a test page over ports: parallel 1 and
serial 1.
Table 2-2: Default Settings
D1 D2 D3 D4
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Figure 2-2. Rear Panel of MIL-3100FTX
Note: The MIL-3200FTX will have two parallel ports.The MIL-3310FTX will
have three parallel ports.
8. Connect the power supply: Select the proper voltage for
the specific country.
a. Place the unit near the printer.
b. Plug the power connector into the receptacle marked
Power
on the rear of the unit.
9. Verify normal boot-up. The unit performs POST (power-
on self-test) at start-up and tries to resolve its IP addresses:
– If the IP address is set, the SYS
LED blinks once per
second.
– If the IP address is not set, the SYS
LED blinks five times
per second until the address is set either manually or by
using
RARP , BOOTP , or DHCP .
FastPort should now be functioning on the network. Consult
the FastPort User’s Guide to continue installation for a specific
client computer.
PARALLEL 1
POWER
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Chapter 3
FastManage for the MIL-3000FTX FastPort
Chapter 3 discusses FastManage-specific software, though,
only as it applies to the MIL-3000FTX series of print servers.
This chapter does not have detailed instructions. Refer to the
FastManage User’s Guide for installation and configuration
information on the FastManage suite of software.
3.1 Overview of FastManage
The FastManage suite of software configures and manages
most SNMP-types of devices, including print servers, fax
servers, and stackable hubs. When the software is started, an
icon appears that represents each SNMP device discovered
(found) on the network. This section discusses the specific
icons for the MIL-3000FTX series.
3.2 Starting FastManage
There are two ways to start the FastManage suite of software:
• Discovery Application icon:
a. Start by double-clicking on the Discovery
Application icon (Figure 3-1). The system discovers
all of the SNMP manageable devices on the subnet.

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Figure 3-1. FastManage for FastPort
b. Icons will now appear on Map 1 as “thumbnails,” each
represent an SNMP device.
c. Double-click on a thumbnail to display a full-screen
image of a particular SNMP device (Figure 3-2).
• FastPort PrintServer Mgr. Icon:
a. Also start the software by double-clicking on the
FastPort PrintServer Mgr . icon (Figure 3-1).
b. Enter the IP Address of the device.
c. A full-screen image appears (Figure 3-2).

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Figure 3-2. MIL-3310FTX Graphical Icon
3.3 Configuration Pull-down Menu
There are many different options available from the pull-down
menus, including TCP/IP, Novell, and SMB configurations.
Refer to the
FastManage User’s Guide for more information on
these options.
3.3.1 Auxiliary Port Sub-Menu
The “Auxiliary Port” sub-menu (Figure 3-3) differs from each
FastPort because of the number of parallel ports, for example:
• The MIL-3100FTX has information for one Serial port and
one Parallel port
• The MIL-3200FTX has information for one Serial port and
two Parallel ports
• The MIL-3310FTX has information for one Serial port and
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To view the “Auxiliary Port” sub-menu from the
“Configuration” pull-down menus, go to:
TCP/IP Config.--> FPFILTER Configuration-->Auxiliary ports
Figure 3-3. Auxiliary Port Sub-Menu: MIL-3310FTX
This parameter specifies an auxiliary port for parallel or serial
port printing.
3.3.2 Parallel Printer Setup Sub-Menu
Again, the “Parallel Printer Setup” (Figure 3-4) sub-menus
differ from each FastPort, because of the number of parallel
ports. To view these sub-menus from the “Configuration”
pull-down menu, go to:
Ethertalk Config.-->Parallel Printer Setup/Serial Printer Setup
(Figure 3-4)

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Figure 3-4. Parallel Printer Setup Menu
This parameter sets-up the port for parallel port printing.
3.4 Hot Spots
Hot spots on the graphical representation of a MIL-3000FTX
graphic (Figure 3-2) are used to gain status of the device. Use
the mouse to highlight the selection (a block around the area
appears), and click on it to obtain the information. Hot spots
function the same way on all FastPorts.
The following describes the hot spots for the MIL-3000FTX.
Refer to the FastManage User’s Guide for more information on
the hot spots.
•Traps: This selection alerts the user to any problem
associated with the device.
•Uptime: This selection informs the user of how long the
device has been running.
•Reset: When this hot spot is clicked on, a warning message
appears asking whether or not the user want to reset
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•Digi/MiLAN logo: Depending on the versions of MIL-
3000FTX, either a “MiLAN” or a “Digi” appears on the top,
right-hand side of the graphic. When this Logo is clicked
on, FastPort specifications appear. Change the Name,
Location, and Contact and press Set (Figure 3-5).
Figure 3-5. Digi/MiLAN Logo Message
•Parallel port: Depending on which button is clicked, this
parameter displays the status of the parallel port.
•Serial port: Depending on which button is clicked, this
parameter displays the status of the serial port.
•Device speed: This option is the RJ-45 portion of the
graphic (on the top, left-hand side of the unit. Figure 3-2).
When this hot spot is clicked on, this parameter displays
FastPort’s operating speed: Either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.