Moxa Technologies CN2510 Series User manual

CN2510 Async Server
User’s Manual
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First Edition, May 2004

CN2510 Async Server
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................................1-1
Product Features............................................. 1-2
Hardware................................................................................................... 1-2
Software.................................................................................................... 1-2
Package Checklist............................................ 1-2
Front Panel.................................................. 1-3
Rear Panel................................................... 1-3
Bottom Label................................................. 1-3
Chapter 2 Getting Started .................................................................................2-1
Hardware Installation........................................ 2-2
Desktop..................................................................................................... 2-2
Rackmount................................................................................................ 2-2
Wiring Requirements................................................................................ 2-2
Connecting CN2510-8/16’s Power ........................................................... 2-3
Connecting CN2510-8/16-48V’s Power ................................................... 2-3
Grounding CN2510-8/16-48V .................................................................. 2-3
Connecting to the Network ....................................................................... 2-3
Connecting to a Serial Device................................................................... 2-3
Connecting to the Console Port ................................................................ 2-4
Entering Console Utility ..................................... 2-4
Configuration Checklist............................................................................ 2-4
Entering Console via Telnet Terminal ...................................................... 2-4
Run a Telnet Program ............................................................................... 2-6
Entering Console via Console Terminal ................................................... 2-7
Basic Server Configuration..................................................................... 2-10
Basic Server Configuration II ................................................................. 2-11
Advanced Server Configuration.............................................................. 2-12
Save........................................................ 2-15
Restart..................................................... 2-16
Chapter 3 Knowing Your Application ..............................................................3-1
Windows Real COM (NT Real COM mode) .......................... 3-2
Linux Real TTY/Unix Fixed TTY (NT Real COM mode) ............. 3-2
Device Control (ASPP, RAW mode) .............................. 3-3
UDP Communication (RAW UDP mode) ............................. 3-3
Console Management (Rtelnet mode) ............................ 3-4
Terminal Access (ASCII, BIN mode) ............................ 3-4
Multi-host TTY (Fix TTY mode) ................................ 3-5
Dial-in/out of Band Management (PPP/SLIP mode) ............... 3-5
Network Printer (RAW/LPD mode) ............................... 3-6
Multiplexor Access (Term_BIN/Rtelnet mode) ................... 3-6
Chapter 4 Setting up Windows Real COM/Linux Real TTY/Unix Fixed TTY.4-1
Configuring Port Operation Mode – Port Menu [Mode] ........... 4-2
NT Real COM Mode ................................................................................ 4-4
Configuring Port Connection Setting – Port Menu [Line] ....... 4-5
Setting up Hosts............................................. 4-6
Setting up Windows XP/2003 Hosts......................................................... 4-6
Setting up Windows 2000 Hosts............................................................. 4-19
Setting up Windows 95/98/ME/NT Hosts .............................................. 4-31
Chapter 5 Setting up Device Control ...............................................................5-1
Configuring Port Operation Mode – Port Menu [Mode] ........... 5-2
ASPP Mode .............................................................................................. 5-4

RAW Mode............................................................................................... 5-6
Configuring Port Setting –[Line] Port Menu .................. 5-7
Save......................................................... 5-9
Restart...................................................... 5-9
ASPP Library Introduction ................................... 5-10
ASPP Examples for Unix...................................... 5-10
ASPP Examples for Windows ................................... 5-11
Chapter 6 Setting up UDP Communication.....................................................6-1
Configuring Port Operation Mode – Port Menu [Mode] ........... 6-2
Raw UDP Mode........................................................................................ 6-4
Configuring Port Setting –[Line] Port Menu .................. 6-6
Save......................................................... 6-8
Restart...................................................... 6-8
Chapter 7 Setting up Console Management ...................................................7-1
Configuring Port Operation Mode – Port Menu [Mode] ........... 7-2
RTelnet Mode ........................................................................................... 7-4
Configuring Port Setting –[Line] Port Menu .................. 7-5
Save......................................................... 7-7
Restart...................................................... 7-7
Chapter 8 Setting up Terminal Access............................................................8-1
Configuring Port Operation Mode – Port Menu [Mode] ........... 8-2
TERM_ASC Mode ................................................................................... 8-4
TERM_BIN Mode .................................................................................... 8-6
Configuring Port Setting –[Line] Port Menu .................. 8-8
Save........................................................ 8-10
Restart..................................................... 8-10
Chapter 9 Setting up Multi-host TTY................................................................9-1
Configuring Port Operation Mode – Port Menu [Mode] ........... 9-2
Fix TTY Mode.......................................................................................... 9-4
Configuring Port Setting –[Line] Port Menu .................. 9-5
Save......................................................... 9-6
Restart...................................................... 9-7
Setting up Hosts............................................. 9-7
Installing and Compiling Moxatty ............................................................ 9-7
Moxatty for Different Applications .......................................................... 9-9
Using Moxatty ........................................................................................ 9-10
Chapter 10 Setting up Dial-in/out of Band Management................................10-1
Configuring Port Operation Mode – Port Menu [Mode] .......... 10-2
PPPD/PPP Mode..................................................................................... 10-4
SLIPD/SLIP Mode.................................................................................. 10-5
Dynamic Mode ....................................................................................... 10-7
Configuring Port Setting –[Line] Port Menu ................ 10-10
Configuring Modem Initialization –Port Menu [Modem] ....... 10-11
Optional Welcome Message –[Welcome_MSG] Port Menu ......... 10-12
Optional local user information – Server Menu [User_table] . 10-13
Save....................................................... 10-14
Restart.................................................... 10-14
Chapter 11 Setting up Network Printer............................................................11-1
Configuring Port Operation Mode – Port Menu [Mode] .......... 11-2
Raw PRN Mode...................................................................................... 11-4
LPD PRN Mode...................................................................................... 11-5
Configuring Port Setting –[Line] Port Menu ................. 11-6
Save........................................................ 11-8
Restart..................................................... 11-8

Setting up Unix Hosts....................................... 11-9
Setting up a SCO Unix Host ................................................................... 11-9
Setting up a SOLARIS X86 Host ......................................................... 11-11
Setting up a LINUX Host ..................................................................... 11-12
Setting up Windows Hosts ................................... 11-13
Setting up a Windows NT Host ............................................................ 11-13
Setting up a Windows 2000 Host.......................................................... 11-17
Chapter 12 Setting up Multiplexor Access......................................................12-1
Configuring Port Operation Mode – Port Menu [Mode] .......... 12-2
RTelnet Mode ......................................................................................... 12-5
TERM_BIN Mode .................................................................................. 12-7
Configuring Port Setting –[Line] Port Menu ................. 12-9
Save....................................................... 12-11
Restart.................................................... 12-11
Chapter 13 Setting up Routing.........................................................................13-1
Configuring Dynamic RIP – SERVER [Adv.] ..................... 13-2
What is RIP? ........................................................................................... 13-2
Configuring RIP...................................................................................... 13-2
Configuring Static Routing Table –SERVER [Route_table] ..... 13-3
Configuring Routing Table ..................................................................... 13-3
Static Routing Examples......................................................................... 13-4
Save........................................................ 13-7
Restart..................................................... 13-7
Chapter 14 Administrative Utility .....................................................................14-1
Utility – Ping.............................................. 14-2
Utility – Monitor........................................... 14-2
Line......................................................................................................... 14-3
Network .................................................................................................. 14-3
Async ...................................................................................................... 14-4
Routing ................................................................................................... 14-5
PPP-Trace ............................................................................................... 14-6
Utility – Diagnostic........................................ 14-7
Utility – Upgrade........................................... 14-7
Upgrade through Windows Utility.......................................................... 14-7
Console Terminal Upgrade..................................................................... 14-8
Upgrade through Serial Console ............................................................. 14-9
Remote RCP Upgrade........................................................................... 14-11
Setting – Export........................................... 14-13
Console Terminal Export...................................................................... 14-13
Remote RCP Export.............................................................................. 14-14
Setting – Import........................................... 14-15
Console Terminal Import...................................................................... 14-15
Remote RCP Import.............................................................................. 14-16
Default.................................................... 14-16
Console Terminal Problems .................................... A-1
Terminal Port Problems....................................... A-3
How to Save CN2510’Parameterss .............................. A-3
ASPP Port Problems........................................... A-4
SLIP/PPP Connection Problems ................................. A-4
RADIUS Problems.............................................. A-4
What is RADIUS?.............................................. B-2
Definition..................................................................................................B-2
Client/Server Architecture ........................................................................B-2
Setting up CN2510............................................ B-2
Setting up the RADIUS Server IP Address...............................................B-2
Setting up Port Configuration ...................................................................B-3

Setting up UNIX Hosts........................................ B-5
Installing the RADIUS Execution File .....................................................B-5
RADIUS Server Configuration.................................................................B-6
Basic/Extended Permission Group Setting ...............................................B-7
Setting up Windows NT Hosts ................................. B-10
Setting up Windows 2000 Hosts ............................... B-12
Setting up Windows 2003 Hosts ............................... B-15
Pin Assignments.............................................. D-2
10/100BaseTX Port Pin Assignment ....................................................... D-2
Console Port Pin Assignment .................................................................. D-2
Async RS-232 Port Pin Assignment ........................................................ D-2
Cable Wiring................................................. D-2
10/100BaseTX Port Cable Wiring ........................................................... D-2
Async RS-232 Port Cable Wiring............................................................ D-3
DB9 and DB25 Connector Pin Assignment............................................. D-4
MOXA Internet Services....................................... F-2
Problem Report Form.......................................... F-3
Product Return Procedure ..................................... F-4

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome to Moxa CN2510 Async Server, a communication server with 4/8/16 asynchronous
RS-232 ports and one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN port. CN2510 Async Server can be used to
connect terminals, modems, printers, and other asynchronous serial devices to LAN hosts.
CN2510 complies with TCP/IP and IEEE 802.3 specifications using standard Ethernet
10/100BaseT and twisted pair 10/100BaseTX cable as the physical medium.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Product Features
 Hardware
 Software
 Package Checklist
 Front Panel
 Rear Panel
 Bottom Label

Product Features
Hardware
 1 LAN ports (Ethernet auto-detection 10/100 Mbps)
 Surge protection for each serial port
 4 MB RAM, 2 MB Flash ROM
 Tx/Rx LED for each serial port
 System Status LEDs
 8 or 16 RJ45 RS-232 serial ports, with up to 230.4 Kbps speed
Software
 ASCII/Binary terminal modes with max. of 8 Telnet and Rlogin sessions
 Supports Point to Point Protocol (PPP and PPPD)
 Supports Serial Line Internet Protocols (SLIP and SLIPD)
 Dynamic auto-recognition of Terminal, SLIP or PPP
 Supports Dial-on-demand, Dial-out
 Remote serial printing (RLP)
 CN2510 Async Server Proprietary Protocol (ASPP) for TCP/IP socket programming
 RAW mode for transparent data transmission
 Reverse Telnet
 SNMP Agent for network management
 Network protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, NetBEUI, DHCP
 Application protocols: Telnet, Rlogin, Rtelnet, RAW TCP, RAW UDP, RCP, WINS,
LPD, DNS, Multi-Host
 Security protocols: RADIUS, Dial-back, PAP, CHAP, Local user / password
 Real COM port driver for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003
 Fixed TTY: SCO Open Server5, SCO UnixWare 7, Linux 2.2.x, Linux 2.4.x
 Static Routing, RIP I/II protocols
 Windows-like administrative CONSOLE utility from a fixed console port, or by Telnet from a
networked host
 Password protection and extensive user accounting functions
 Easy firmware upgrade via Flash ROM
Package Checklist
CN2510 Async Server products are shipped with the following items:
 1 CN2510 Async Server
 1 AC power Cord (for AC Model only)
 1 Documentation and Software CD-ROM
 Quick Installation Guide (English and Simplified Chinese)
 1 RJ45 Loopback Tester
 Product Warranty Booklet
 Rackmount kit including 2 brackets and 8 screws
 Desktop kit including 4 pads
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Front Panel
LCM Dis
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LED IndicatorsPush Buttons
Reset Button
LED Color Description
Reset None If you forget the password, press this button for 5
seconds, then the password will be removed.
Ready Red Displays CN2510 system is powered on
Ready Green Displays CN2510 system is ready
Serial Tx Green Displays serial port transmission
Serial Rx Yellow Displays serial port reception
Rear Panel
Power In
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RS-232 Consoler Por
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10/100M Ethernet Por
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Power On/Of
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Serial Ports
Connector Function
AC Power Input Automatic detection of 100-240V, 47-63Hz AC power supply (CN2510-16
or CN2510-8)
Automatic detection of 12-48VDC, 1.01A at 12V, 240 mA at 48V DC
power supply (CN2510-16-48V or CN2510-8-48V)
Power On/Off
Switch
I indicates power on; O indicates power off (for AC Model only)
RS-232 Console Port One RJ45 female connector for console terminal connection
LAN Auto detection for 10/100 Mbps UTP connection
Serial Ports One RJ45 male connector for DCE modem connection
Bottom Label
The server’s serial number and MAC address is printed on a label fixed to the bottom of the server.
CN2510 has 1 LAN ports, 1 MAC addresses. The MAC address is the unique hardware Ethernet
address used to identify a network hardware product. Please write the number down here for later
reference.
LAN 1 MAC address:_______________________________
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter includes instructions on where and how to install CN2510 Async Server, and
discusses both basic and advanced software configuration.
The following topics are covered:
 Hardware Installation
 Desktop
 Rackmount
 Wiring Requirements
 Connecting CN2510-8/16’s Power
 Connecting CN2510-8/16-48V’s Power
 Grounding CN2510-8/16-48V
 Connecting to the Network
 Connecting to a Serial Device
 Connecting to a Console
 Entering Console Utility
 Configuration Checklist
 Entering Console via Telnet Terminal
 Run Telnet Program
 Entering Console via Console Terminal
 Basic Server Configuration I
 Basic Server Configuration II
 Advanced Server Configuration
 Save
 Restart

Hardware Installation
Desktop
Place your CN2510 on a clean, flat, well-ventilated desktop. For better ventilation, attach the 4
pads from the desktop kit to the bottom of the unit, and leave some space between the CN2510
and other equipment. Do not place equipment or objects on top of the unit, as this might damage
the server.
Rackmount
CN2510 is designed to be mountable in a standard 19-inch rack. Use the enclosed pair of
L-shaped metal plates and screws to fasten your CN2510 to the rack cabinet. There are two
options. You can lock either the front or rear panel of the CN2510 to the front of the rack. Each
L-shaped plate has 6 holes, leaving two outer or inner holes open for your convenience.
Wiring Requirements
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your CN2510.
Wiring Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical
codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.
If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to
your equipment.
Temperature Caution!
Please take care when handling CN2510. When plugged in, CN2510’s internal components generate
heat, and consequently the casing may feel hot to the touch.
You should also pay attention to the following points:
 Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring
paths must cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.
NOTE: Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same wire
conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed
separately.
 You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be
kept separate. The rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can
be bundled together.
 Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
 Where necessary, it is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system.
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Getting Started
Connecting CN2510-8/16’s Power
Connect CN2510 100-240 VAC power line with its AC connector. If the power is properly
supplied, the “Ready” LED will show a solid red color until the system is ready, at which time the
“Ready” LED will change to a green color.
Connecting CN2510-8/16-48V’s Power
To connect CN2510-8/16-48V’s power cord with its terminal block, follow the steps given below:
1. Loosen the screws on the V+and V- terminals of CN2510-8/16-48V’s terminal block.
2. Connect the power cord’s 48 VDC wire to the terminal block’s V+terminal, and the
power cord’s DC Power Ground wire to the terminal block’s V- terminal, and then
tighten the terminal block screws. (Note: CN2510-8/16-48V can still operate even if the
DC 48V and DC Power Ground are reversed.)
If the power is properly supplied, the “Ready” LED will show a solid red color until the system is
ready, at which time the “Ready” LED will change to a green color.
NOTE You should use 8 kg-cm of screw torque and 22-14 AWG of suitable electric wire to connect
CN2510-8/16-48V’s power cord to its terminal block.
Grounding CN2510-8/16-48V
Grounding and wire routing helps limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference
(EMI). Run the ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to
connecting devices.
The Shielded Ground (sometimes called Protected Ground) contact is
the second contact from the right of the 5-pin power terminal block
connector located on the rear panel of CN2510-8/16-48V. Connect the
SG wire to the Earth ground.
This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface such as a metal panel.
Connecting to the Network
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to CN2510’s 10/100M Ethernet port and the other end of
the cable to the Ethernet network. There are 2 LED indicators located on the bottom left and right
corners of the Ethernet connector. If the cable is properly connected, CN2510 will indicate a valid
connection to the Ethernet in the following ways:
The bottom right corner LED indicator maintains a solid green color when the cable is
properly connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network.
The bottom left corner LED indicator maintains a solid orange color when the cable is
properly connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.
Connecting to a Serial Device
Connect the serial data cable between CN2510 and the serial device.
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Connecting to the Console Port
A console is a combination of keyboard and monitor, and is used to configure settings and to
monitor the status of your system. If you do not have a network environment, use a terminal, a PC
running UNIX, or a PC with terminal emulation software (e.g., HyperTerminal in Windows;
PComm by Moxa, parameters setting as baud rate: 115200bps, parity check: None, data bit: 8,
stop bit 1, terminal type: VT100). Use an RJ45-to-DB25 or to DB9 cable to connect the terminal
to the console socket.
Entering Console Utility
Console Utility is the main application needed to set up the server/port configuration, and to
execute utilities such as ping, diagnosis, monitor, and upgrade. There are two ways to enter
Console Utility. One is to use terminal emulation through a console terminal, and the other is to
telnet from a network terminal.
NOTE
There are two ways to enter Console Utility. If your network is already setup, you can use Windows
utility to find and then telnet to CN2510’s IP address. If your network environment is not setup yet,
you should use Moxa PComm Terminal to establish a direct console connection.
Configuration Checklist
Complete the following information table before entering Console Utility to configure your
CN2510. Check with your network administrator if you do not know all of the required
information.
Basic Information for CN2510
Name
Location
LAN1 IP address
LAN1 IP netmask
LAN1 default gateway IP address
Domain server 1 IP address
Domain server 2 IP address
WINS server IP address
Console password
Entering Console via Telnet Terminal
Properly connect CN2510 to your LAN and then turn on the power. Use Moxa Windows Utility
to find CN2510’s IP address, and then telnet to the IP address to enter the CN2510 console.
CN2510 Windows Utility
CN2510 Utility is a convenient Windows utility that can be used to find both the name and IP
address of your CN2510. You can then telnet the server to complete the configuration process and
to gather information about all servers on the network.
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1. Run upgrade.exe, located on the CN2510 CD. \Software\Firmware\upgrade.exe
2. CN2510 Utility starts searching for all CN2510s on the network.
3. CN2510 Utility lists all available servers on the network. Note that servers in gray are
password protected. Double click the server in black, or click on from the menu bar to
see the server settings.
4. The server’s general information is shown below. If necessary, change the settings (e.g.
server IP address as 192.168.205.21), and then click OK to accept the configuration.
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5. If you can’t find the server in the list, double-check the server’s power and network
connections, and then use search to try locating the server again.
Run a Telnet Program
1. Telnet over the network to the server’s IP address. Choose ansi/vt100 and press Enter
2. CN2510’s MAIN MENU is shown below.
3. Familiarize yourself with the cursor movement functions before starting the configuration
process.
Key
Move [Up/Down/Left/Right] Arrow Key or [Tab] Key
Enter to next menu [Enter] Key
Back to previous menu [Esc] Key
Fast Key Capital letter of the word
NOTE
If you have problems using the arrow keys to move the cursor, click on the Terminal menu, choose
Preferences, and then select VT100 Arrows in the Terminal Preferences window. Press OK to go back
to the Main Menu, and then it can work properly now.
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Entering Console via Console Terminal
If you do not know the CN2510’s IP address, or it is not possible to use Telnet, you can instead
use a direct console connection to enter the CN2510 console. First find a terminal emulation
program for the console PC, such as HyperTerminal, which provides terminal emulation programs
for Windows. However, we recommend using Moxa PComm Terminal Emulator, which is
included on the CN2510 CD. You simply need to run the pcterm.exe program.
1. If you are using Windows 9x/ME/NT, run PComm26.exe from the directory of Win9xNT. If
you are using Windows 2000/XP/2003, run PComm2K.exe from the directory of
Win2kXP2003.
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2. Click on Next to Continue.
3. Select a directory in which to install CN2510 Utility and click on Next to accept. Then click
on Next again to confirm and start.
4. When the installation is complete, run StartProgramsPComm Terminal Emulator.
5. Use an RJ45 to DB25 female cable to connect to the CN2510 console port. Turn on CN2510,
start PComm Terminal, and then open a new connection by clicking on the icon indicated
below.
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