Votek UT-6301 User manual

User’s Guide
UT-6301
RS232/RS485/422 To TCP/IP Converter Module
2003
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【Table of Content】
1. Getting to Know your UT-6301……………………………………….………..….…...1
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Main features
1.3 Applications for UT-6301……………………….…………………………………......2
2. Hardware Installation & Initial Setup………………………………………..…….3
2.1 Hardware Installation
2.2 LED status……………………………………………………………………….………4
2.3 Initial Setup
2.3.1 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol……………………….………..……............5
2.3.2 Fixed IP Addresses Configuration……………………………………..........7
2.3.3 Configure your UT-6301………………………….…..……………………........9
3. UT-6301 Configuration Setup………………………………………………………....10
3.1 Operation mode
3.2 IP Configuration…………………………………………...………………………......12
3.3 Serial Type……………………………………………………………………………...14
3.4 Dynamic DNS…………………………………………………………………..……...15
4. UT-6301 Management Setup………………………...………………………………...16
4.1 Device Admin
4.2 Device Status…………………………………………………………………………...18
4.3 E-Mail Alert………………………………………………………………..….………....18
4.4 Backup and Restore……………………………………………………………….....19
4.5 Upgrade Firmware
4.6 Ping…………………………………………………………………………………….….20
5. Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………….…….21
Appendix B: DDNS
Appendix C: Glossary…………………………………….………………………….…….28
Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address
for Your Ethernet
Adapter…………………………………………………………………….……………............31

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1. Getting to Know your UT-6301
1.1 Introduction
The UT-6301 is a RS232/RS485/RS422 to TCP/IP converter integrated with a robust system and network
management features designed for industrial equipment to be accessed and controlled via Intranet or Internet.
By integrating RTOS (Real Time Operating System) and complete TCP/IP protocol stack capability, UTEK’s
UT-6301 provides not only a robust and high performance system to make your device connecting to Network,
but also ease installation and Internet access.
The UT-6301 Web Configurator is a breeze to operate and totally independent of the operating system platform
you use.
1.2 Main features
The following are the main features of UT-6301
TCP/UDP server/client support
The UT-6301 support four types of connection: TCP server, UDP server, TCP client and UDP client, user can
select one of types to meet application requirement.
DHCP Client
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client obtains the TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a
centralized DHCP server, which means it can get IP address, an IP default gateway and DNS server.
PPP Over Ethernet
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over DSL connection by simulating dial-up
connection.
Dynamic DNS
With dynamic DNS support, you can have a static hostname alias for a dynamic IP address, allowing the host to
be more easily accessible from various locations on the Internet.

Auto-negotiating 10/100Mbps Ethernet
The Ethernet interface automatically detects if it is on a 10 or a 100 Mbps Ethernet.
Full Network Management via Web
This feature allows you to access or manage device through IE or Netscape on any platform. The firmware also
can be upgraded via Web browser.
Backup and Restore configuration
This feature allows you to backup system configuration to a file and restores it, for the security issue, the file
which backup from system is an encryption format.
Alarm Generation
With SMTP client support, you can set system to trigger alarm message via e-mail or SMS (Short Message
System) to your mobile phone.
1.3 Applications for UT-6301
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Figure 1 Standalone UT-6301’s application through Internet
Figure 2 Socket-Type UT-6301’s application through Internet

2. Hardware Installation & Initial Setup
2.1 Hardware Installation
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2.2 LED status
LED Color(s) Activity Desc.
Off Power OFF
Red Blinking Booting/System Self-Test
PWR Red
Red On Device Ready
Off No Ethernet Link
LAN
Link Yellow Green On Ethernet Link established
RXD
Yellow ON Signal indication data receive
TXD
Green ON Signal indication data send

2.3 Initial Setup
Use this section to set up your computer to assign it a static IP address in the 192.168.168.1 to
192.168.168.254 range with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This is necessary to ensure that your computer
can communicate with your UT-6301.
Your computer must have an Ethernet card and TCP/IP installed. TCP/IP should already be installed on
computer using Windows 98/2000/XP and later operating systems.
Note: Connect a computer to UT-6301 Ethernet port directly should be with crossover Ethernet cable, if
both connect to hub/switch should be with straight-through Ethernet cable.
2.3.1 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol
If you are not sure whether the TCP/IP Protocol has been installed, follow these steps to check, and if
necessary, install TCP/IP onto your PCs.
Step 1：Click the “Start” button. Choose “Settings”, then “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network
Connections” icon. Your Network window should appear as follows:
Step 2：
For Windows 98 and Millennium
On the “Configuration” tab (if using Windows 98
and Millennium PCs), select the TCP/IP line for the
applicable Ethernet adapter. Do not choose a
TCP/IP entry whose name mentions
PPPoE, VPN. If the word TCP/IP appears by itself,
select that line. Click the Properties button.
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Important:
For Windows 2000 & Windows XP Setting, you will find that they differ with Windows 98/ME/NT slightly. See the
following for reference.
For Windows XP and Windows 2000
Click the “Local Area Connection” icon on the lower right hand side of your desktop screen.
In the “Local Area Connection Status” window, click the “Properties” button then your Network window will
appear.
There are two tabs, “General” ”Support”,in the Network window.
Step 3：Check whether the TCP/IP Protocol has already been installed onto your computer’s Ethernet card.
Note that TCP/IP Protocol can be installed for a computer’s Dial-Up Adapter as well as for the Ethernet card.
＊If yes, go to section 2.3.2.
＊If no, click the “Install” button.
Step 4：Double-click “Protocol” in the Select Network Component Type or highlight “Protocol” then click
“Add”.
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Step 5：Highlight “Microsoft” under the list of manufacturers. Double-click “TCP/IP” from the list on the right
or highlight “TCP/IP” then click “OK” to install TCP/IP.
Step 6：After a few seconds, you will be returned to the Network window. The TCP/IP Protocol should now be
on the list of installed network components (see 3 above).
2.3.2 Fixed IP Addresses Configuration
For Windows 98 and Millennium
Step 1：To set up computers with fixed IP Addresses, click the “Properties”button. The TCP/IP Properties
window consists of several tabs. Choose the “IP Address” tab as shown below.
Step 2：Select “Specify an IP address” and enter “192.168.168.xxx” (the default value of UT-6301 is
192.168.168.125) in the “IP Address” location (where xxx is a number between 1 and 254 used by the
High-Performance UT-6301 to identify each computer), and the default “Subnet Mask” “255.255.255.0”. Note
that no two computers on the same LAN can have the same IP address.
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For Windows XP and Windows 2000
Step 1：Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button
Step 2：Select “Specify an IP address” and enter “192.168.168.xxx” (the default value of 450M is
192.168.168.125) in the “IP Address” location (where xxx is a number between 1 and 254 used by the
High-Performance UT-6301 to identify each computer), and the default “Subnet Mask” “255.255.255.0”. Note
that no two computers on the same LAN can have the same IP address.
Click “OK”. to complete the TCP/IP installation.
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2.3.3 Configure your UT-6301
Step 1：Open your web browser and type http://192.168.168.125 in the browser’s address box. This address is
the factory set IP Address of your UT-6301. Press “Enter”.
Step 2：The “Username and Password required” prompt box will appear. Typing “admin”(default username)
in the Username field and typing “admin” (default password) in the Password field. Click “OK”. The setup
screen will then appear.
Step 3：It is highly recommended you change the default username and password when you login successfully
first time.
Step 4：Setup the Operation Mode for TCP/IP connection and Serial Type for connecting with your device.
Note: Don’t forget click Apply button to save your changing when you complete your configuration
setting each time, the UT-6301 will restart automatically in 10 seconds with your new setting.
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3. UT-6301 Configuration Setup
This chapter will show you how to configure UT-6301 to function in your network and gain access to your device
through Intranet or Internet.
3.1 Operation mode
The UT-6301 support four operation mode: TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP Server and UDP Client. These modes
are listed in the drop-down menu for the Operation Mode setting. Each setup screen and available features will
differ depending on what kind of operation mode you select. Default is TCP Server.
TCP Server
Listen Port Number: default 50000, range 0to 65535
If your device is acted as passive to accept commands from remote and the data be guaranteed to be received
by peer is your concern, then you can set UT-6301 as TCP Server. Be sure the value of item Listen Port
Number is same as your remote control application using.
Close Connection When Remote Idle (second): default 300, range 0 to 32768
If you want to keep the connection between UT-6301 and your remote control application always on, then set
the value of item Close Connection When Remote Idle to 0, otherwise, when the idle time of no any traffic on
line reach the setting value, UT-6301 will terminate this connection.
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TCP Client

Remote Connection Port Number: default 50000, range 0to 65535
Remote Host IP Address: default 0.0.0.0
If your device is acted as active to report real-time status to remote and the data be guaranteed to be received
by peer is your concern, then you can set UT-6301 as TCP Client. Be sure the value of item Remote
Connection Port Number is same as your remote control application using and set the correct value of
Remote Host IP Address.
UDP Server
Listen Port Number: default 50000, range 0 to 65535
If your device is acted as passive to accept commands from remote and the data be guaranteed to be received
by peer is not your concern, then you can set UT-6301 as UDP Server. Be sure the value of item Listen Port
Number is same as your remote control application using.
UDP Client
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Remote Connection Port Number: default 50000, range 0to 65535
Remote Host IP Address: default 0.0.0.0
If your device is acted as active to report real-time status to remote and the data be guaranteed to be received
by peer is not your concern, then you can set UT-6301 as TCP Client. Be sure the value of item Remote
Connection Port Number is same as your remote control application using and set the correct value of
Remote Host IP Address.
3.2 IP Configuration
The UT-6301 support three IP connection types: Static IP, DHCP and PPPoE. These types are listed in the
drop-down menu for the IP Configuration setting. Each setup screen and available features will differ depending
on what kind of IP connection types you select. Default is Static IP
Static (or Fixed) IP
IP Address: default 192.168.168.125
Subnet mask: default 255.255.255.0
Gateway: default 192.168.168.254
Primary DNS: default 168.95.1.1
If you are connecting through a static or fixed IP from your network environment, perform these steps：
Step 1: Enter IP address
Step 2: Enter Subnet mask
Step 3: Enter Gateway IP address
Step 4: Enter Primary DNS IP address
Step 5: click Apply button
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DHCP
Host Name (Optional): default UTEK, maximum length 15 characters
If there is a DHCP Server existing in your network environment or you subscribe a CABLE service from your
ISP, you can set IP configuration to DHCP to get a dynamic IP address. The Host Name is an optional item,
depending on your DHCP Server setting.
Note 1: to gain CABLE service, you also need to change the MAC address of UT-6301 to the MAC
address of register in ISP. Please refer to Chapter 4 Device Admin/Mac Address Change
PPPoE
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User Name: no default, maximum length 47 characters
Password: no default, maximum length 35 characters
Service Name (optional): no default, maximum length 47 characters
Close Connection when Idle Time Over (second): default 0, range 0to 4294967295
PPPoE with Fixed IP Address: default DISABLE
If you subscribe a DSL service with PPPoE connection from ISP, you can set IP configuration to PPPoE to get a
dynamic IP address. Your ISP will provide you the User Name and Password, some ISP will also need the
Service Name to authenticate. But this item is optional and depending on your ISP.
If you want to keep the connection always on between UT-6301 and your ISP, then set the value of item Close
Connection When Idle Time Over to 0, otherwise, when the idle time of no any traffic on line is over the setting
value, UT-6301 will terminate this PPPoE connection.
If your ISP can provide you fixed IP address when PPPoE connection established each time, you can select
PPPoE with Fixed IP Address as ENABLE and enter the IP address given from ISP.
3.3 Serial Type
The UT-6301 support three serial types: RS232, RS422 and RS485, These types are listed in the drop-down
menu for the Serial Type setting. Each setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of
Serial Types you select and UT-6301 product model you buy. Default is RS232
RS232
Baud Rate: default 115200, range 1200bps to 230.4Kbps
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8 (default)
Parity Check: None (default), even, odd
Stop Bits: 1(default), 2
Flow Control: None (default), CTS/RTS (or Hardware), XON/XOFF (or Software)
Force Packet Transmit Time (ms): default 40, range 20 to 65535
The timing of transmitting an Ethernet packet, in order to get the whole data in on packet, you can tune this
setting value to fit the data length of your device per transmission. The more small value be set will get more
less data in one packet.
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RS422
The settings are similar with RS232.
RS485
RS485 Transmission Delay Time (ms): default 0, range 0to 65535
Due to different device has different capability in handling data received from serial port. So you can tune this
setting value to slow down the speed of UT-6301 to fit the speed of your device handling.
3.4Dynamic DNS
The UT-6301 offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and
domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you want to access your device through
Internet without static IP address. Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at
www.dyndns.org or www.tzo.com , two DDNS service provider. This service default is disabled.
If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS in the drop-down menu. If your DDNS
service is provided by TZO, then select TZO. The features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending
on which DDNS service provider you use. (Detail sees Appendix B)
Dyndns.org
User Name: no default, maximum length 31 characters
Password: no default, maximum length 31 characters
Device DNS Name: no default, maximum 47 characters
Enter the User Name, Password, and Device DNS Name of the account you set up with DynDNS.org.
Registry IP Address. The UT-6301’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic,
it will change.
Status. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
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Tzo.com
Email Address: no default, maximum length 47 characters
Password key: no default, maximum length 31 characters
Device DNS Name: no default, maximum 47 characters
Enter the Email Address, Password Key, and Device DNS Name of the service you set up with TZO.
Registry IP Address. The UT-6301’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic,
this will change.
Status. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
4. UT-6301 Management Setup
This chapter will show you how to manage UT-6301’s access setting as well as configure E-mail alert and
firmware upgrade.
4.1 Device Admin
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Block Standard HTTP Port(80) Management: default UNBLOCK
If for some reason, the HTTP (80) service is blocked in your network environment and result to fail to configure
or manage UT-6301, then you select BLOCK this function with using port 8080, instead of standard port 80. So
you should enter: http://192.168.168.125:8080 in your browser.
Device Management IP Address: default 192.168.1.10
In case, you forgot the UT-6301’s IP address you ever set, this management IP can be used to connect to
UT-6301 to figure out what’s the current IP address be used.
In case, you set UT-6301’s IP Configuration as DHCP or PPPoE which will assign dynamic IP address to
UT-6301, you also can use this management IP address to find what’s the current working IP address in
Intranet.
Note: If you forgot the IP address setting even management IP address, please use the broadcast utility
we offer in CD to search it.
Device Hostname: default UTEK, maximum length 15 characters
To describe the name of UT-6301 for manage purpose.
Device Location: no default, maximum length 15 characters
To describe the location of UT-6301 for manage purpose.
Administrator Password
User Name: default admin
Password: default admin
To ensure the UT-6301’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the
UT-6301’s Web-based Utility.
User Name: Enter the user name to one of your choice.
Password: It is recommended that you change the default password to one of your choice.
Password Confirm: Re-enter theUT-6301’s new Password to confirm it.
Block Ping Request:default UNBOCK
To prevent hacker intruding your network, check the BLOCK option to enable this function to reject
the PING requests from Internet.
MAC Address Change
The UT-6301’s MAC address can be changed from the original values if necessary. Some ISPs require users to
change the MAC address to a registered one when users change their access equipment. (Detail sees
Appendix B)
Reset System to Factory Default
Click “Apply”, if you want to return all the UT-6301’s current settings to its factory default. Note: do not restore
the factory defaults unless it is absolutely necessary.
Reboot System
Click “Apply”, if you want to clear a connection, reboot, and re-initialize the unit without affecting any of your
configuration setting.

4.2 Device Status
This screen shows the UT-6301’s current status. All of the information provided is read-only.
Product Name: the product model name of this UT-6301.
Firmware Version: the installed version of the firmware.
System up Time: the time of system from start up to current.
Management IP Address: the current setting of management IP.
Ethernet Status: the UT-6301’s IP Configuration, MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway IP
address, primary DNS IP address and current connection status.
Serial Status: the UT-6301’s setting in serial type
Statistic: the transmission and receive bytes and packets count in Ethernet and Serial port separately.
4.3 E-Mail Alert
The UT-6301 allows you send E-Mail to alert the event of I/O state changing. This service default is disabled.
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E-mail Alert: default DISABLE
Domain Name (optional): no default, maximum length 59 characters
SMTP Mail Server: no default, maximum length 27 characters
E-mail Alerts To: no default, maximum length 27 characters
Return Address: no default, maximum length 27 characters
Select ENABLE in E-mail Alert
Enter the Domain Name in this field if needed. (this is optional)
Enter the SMTP Mail Server in the field.
Enter the e-mail account you want to reach or notice in the field of E-mail Alerts To.
Enter the e-mail account you want to return in the field of Return Address.
4.4 Backup and Restore
This function allows you to save UT-6301’s configuration as backup, or retrieve the configuration file you saved
before to turn the setting back.
Backup: Click “Backup” button save the current configuration as a backup file in your hard disk.
Restore: Enter path of the configuration file you saved on the PC. You can click “Browse” to view the
folders and select the file. Click “Restore” to retrieve it.
Note: the sub-name of file you retrieve must be “.cfg”
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