Digi ConnectPort LTS Series User manual

ConnectPort LTS
User Guide

Revision history—90001001
Revision Date Description
E May 2013 Added information on the banner feature.
F December
2016
nUpdated the branding.
nAdded Ethernet bridging feature.
nExpanded information under Configure the device using the
ConnectPort LTS web interface.
G May 2017 Removed the Declarations of conformity information from the
Specifications and certifications chapter.
H July 2018 Added pin-out information.
J December
2019
Added information about the unique, default password printed on the
device label.
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Contents
About this guide
Important safety information 10
Where to find information 10
ConnectPort LTS features
ConnectPort LTS Family 12
User interfaces 12
Hardware and network interface features 12
Network services 12
IP protocol support 13
Serial data communication over TCP and UDP 13
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 14
Auto IP 14
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 14
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) 14
Telnet 14
Remote login (rlogin) 15
Line Printer Daemon (LPD) 15
HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)/HyperText Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer
(HTTPS) 15
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) 15
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) 15
Advanced Digi Discovery Protocol (ADDP) 15
Secure Shell (SSH) 16
RealPort software 16
Encrypted RealPort 16
Alarms 16
Modem emulation 17
Ethernet bridging 17
Security features in Digi devices 18
Secure access and authentication 18
Encryption 18
SNMP security 18
Configuration management 19
Get started with ConnectPort LTS products
Configuring IP addresses 21
Assign an IP address using DHCP 22
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Assign an IP address using Auto-IP 22
Assign an IP address from the command-line interface 22
Assign an IP address from the web interface 23
Test the IP address assignment 23
Using the rc.user file 24
Quick reference for configuring features 24
Network connections and data paths
Network services 30
Network services associated with specific ports 30
Network services associated with serial ports in general 31
Network services associated with the command-line interface 31
Network/serial clients 31
Autoconnect behavior client connections 31
Command-line interface (CLI)-based client connections 32
Modem emulation (pseudo-modem) client connections 32
Overview: Configuration, monitoring, and administration
Configuration capabilities 34
ConnectPort LTS administration capabilities 34
ConnectPort LTS configuration interfaces 34
Digi Device Discovery utility
Configure the device using the ConnectPort LTS web interface
Sign in to the web interface 38
Use a web browser to sign in to the web interface 38
Use Digi Device Discovery utility to sign in to the web interface 38
Power failure message 39
Home page 39
Menu 39
Getting started 39
System summary 39
Logout and Login 40
Apply and save changes 40
Cancel changes 40
Online help 40
Configuration through the web interface 40
Network configuration 40
Serial ports configuration 52
Alarms Configuration 78
System Configuration 79
Users 83
Peripheral 89
SD Memory 90
USB 90
Modem 90
LCD 98
XBee 99
Applications pages 106

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PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) 106
Python Configuration 116
RealPort configuration 118
Management 118
Serial Port Management 119
Port Connections Management 119
Port Logging Management 119
Administration 120
Certificate Management 120
File Management 121
Backup/Restore 121
Update Firmware 123
Factory default settings 124
System information 125
Reboot 130
Enable/disable access to network services 130
Configure and manage the device using the ConnectPort LTS
command line interface
Access the command-line interface 132
Basics for using the command-line interface 132
Management through the command line interface 133
backup print 134
close 134
connect 134
display 135
exit and quit 135
info 135
newpass 136
reconnect 136
rlogin 136
send 136
set alarm 137
set autoconnect 137
set buffer and display buffers 137
set group 137
set host 137
set ippool 137
set lcd 137
set modem 137
set network 137
set nfs 137
set permissions 137
set pmodem 138
set portauth 138
set ppp 138
set profiles 138
set python 138
set realport 138
set rtstoggle 138
set samba 138
set sdmemory 138
set serial 138

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set service 138
set smtp 138
set snmp 138
set socket_tunnel 139
set switches 139
set sysauth 139
set syslog 139
set system 139
set tcpserial 139
set trace 139
set udpserial 139
set user 139
set web 139
set xbee 139
show 140
status 140
telnet 140
who and kill 140
Administration 141
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
About Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 142
Management Information Bases (MIBs) 142
Viewing MIB-II components 142
SNMP device monitoring capabilities 143
Download a Digi MIB 144
SNMP configuration 144
Supported SNMP traps 144
Supported RFCs and MIBs 144
ConnectPort LTS LCD interface
Keys 147
Keypad operations 147
Configuring the ConnectPort LTS using the LCD interface 147
Change the IP settings 148
Change the hostname 150
Change the DNS configuration 151
Monitoring the status using the LCD interface 152
Running diagnostics using the LCD interface 152
Miscellaneous functions in the LCD interface 152
Run the Factory Reset 153
LCD settings 153
Change the LCD settings 153
ConnectPort LTS disaster recovery
Restore ConnectPort LTS to Factory Default Settings 156

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ConnectPort LTS hardware specifications
ConnectPort LTS regulatory information and certifications
FCC certifications and regulatory information (USA only) 160
FCC Part 15 Class B 160
Radio Frequency Interface (RFI) (FCC 15.105) 160
Labeling Requirements FCC (15.19) 160
Industry Canada (IC) certifications 160
China regulatory information 161
Safety statements 162

About this guide
This guide describes how to install, provision, configure, monitor, and administer ConnectPort LTS
devices. The guide covers the following products:
nConnectPort LTS 8 and ConnectPort LTS 8 MEI
nConnectPort LTS 8 W and ConnectPort LTS 8 MEIW
nConnectPort LTS 16 and ConnectPort LTS 16 MEI
nConnectPort LTS 16 W and ConnectPort LTS 16 MEI W
nConnectPort LTS 16 MEI2AC
nConnectPort LTS 32 and ConnectPort LTS 32 MEI
nConnectPort LTS 32 W and ConnectPort LTS 32 MEIW
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About this guide Important safety information
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Important safety information
To avoid contact with electrical current:
nNever install electrical wiring during an electrical storm.
nNever install an Ethernet connection in wet locations unless that connector is
specifically designed for wet locations.
nUse caution when installing or modifying lines.
nUse a screwdriver and other tools with insulated handles.
nWear safety glasses or goggles.
nDo not place Ethernet wiring or connections in any conduit, outlet or junction box
containing electrical wiring.
nInstallation of inside wire may bring you close to electrical wire, conduit,
terminals and other electrical facilities. Extreme caution must be used to avoid
electrical shock from such facilities. Avoid contact with all such facilities.
nEthernet wiring must be at least 6 feet from bare power wiring or lightning rods
and associated wires, and at least 6 inches from other wire (antenna wires,
doorbell wires, wires from transformers to neon signs), steam or hot water pipes,
and heating ducts.
nDo not place an Ethernet connection where it would allow a person to use an
Ethernet device while in a bathtub, shower, swimming pool, or similar hazardous
location.
nProtectors and grounding wire placed by the service provider must not be
connected to, removed, or modified by the customer.
nDo not touch uninsulated Ethernet wiring if lightning is likely.
nExternal wiring: Any external communications wiring installed needs to be
constructed to all relevant electrical codes. In the United States this is the
National Electrical Code Article 800. Contact a licensed electrician for details.
Where to find information
In addition to this guide, you can find additional product and feature information in these documents:
nRealPort® Installation Guide
For product support resources visit the following support pages:
For additional information, see the following resources:
nOnline help and tutorials in the web interface for the Digi device
nDigi Python Wiki