VSCOM netcom 123 User manual

VS NetCom Wireless Serial
Device Server
WLAN Versions User Manual
NetCom 123, 423, 823RM and 1623RM

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1. TABLES
1.1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. TABLES.................................................................. 1
1.1. TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................... 1
1.2. TABLE OF IMAGES........................................................... 6
1.3. TABLE OF TABLES ......................................................... 10
2. INTRODUCTION ..................................................11
2.1. FEATURES......................................................................... 11
2.2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 12
2.2.1. Common Characteristics............................................... 12
2.2.2. Specific Characteristics ................................................ 13
2.2.2.1. NetCom 123 WLAN............................................. 13
2.2.2.2. NetCom 423 WLAN............................................. 13
2.2.2.3. NetCom 823RM WLAN (19” version) ............... 13
2.2.2.4. NetCom 1623RM WLAN (19” version) .............. 13
2.3. PACKING LIST ................................................................. 13
3. HARDWARE CONFIGURATION .........................14
3.1. POWER SUPPLY............................................................... 14
3.2. NETWORK......................................................................... 14
3.2.1. WLAN Antenna............................................................ 14
3.2.2. WLAN Configuration................................................... 14
3.2.3. Ethernet......................................................................... 15
3.3. SERIAL PORT SIMPLE SETTINGS.............................. 15
4. WINDOWS DRIVER QUICK INSTALLATION ..... 16
4.1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ..................................... 16
4.1.1. Start the Installation Wizard ......................................... 16
4.1.2. Find and configure NetCom Devices ........................... 17
4.1.2.1. Configure IP Parameters....................................... 18
4.1.2.2. Configure Firewall................................................ 18
4.1.3. Install Drivers ............................................................... 19
4.2. VERIFY THE INSTALLATION...................................... 20
4.3. UNINSTALL THE DRIVERS .......................................... 22
5. SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ..........................23

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5.1. CONFIGURE IN WEB-INTERFACE ............................. 25
5.1.1. Webbrowser Server Configuration............................... 26
5.1.1.1. Server Info ............................................................ 26
5.1.1.2. Server Parameter................................................... 27
5.1.1.3. Wireless Parameter ............................................... 28
5.1.1.4. Encrypted Communication ................................... 29
5.1.1.5. Authentification .................................................... 31
5.1.1.6. Date & Time ......................................................... 31
5.1.2. Webbrowser Serial Port Configuration ........................ 32
5.1.2.1. Serial Settings ....................................................... 32
5.1.2.2. Transfer Settings................................................... 34
5.1.2.2.1. Driver Mode................................................................34
5.1.2.2.2. TCP Raw Server .........................................................34
5.1.2.2.3. TCP Raw Client ..........................................................35
5.1.2.2.4. Null Modem Tunnel....................................................36
5.1.2.2.5. IP-Modem ...................................................................36
5.1.2.2.6. TCP Advanced Settings ..............................................37
5.1.2.2.7. UDP Data Transfer .....................................................37
5.1.2.2.8. Print Server Function ..................................................38
5.1.3. Webbrowser NetCom Tools ......................................... 38
5.1.3.1. Ping....................................................................... 39
5.1.3.2. Statistics................................................................ 39
5.1.3.3. Netstat................................................................... 40
5.1.3.4. Wireless ................................................................ 41
5.1.3.5. Firmware............................................................... 42
5.1.3.6. Save and Load Configuration ............................... 42
5.1.3.7. Logging and Debug .............................................. 42
5.2. CONFIGURE WITH MANAGER PROGRAM ............. 43
5.2.1. Starting NetCom Manager............................................ 44
5.2.2. NetCom Server Settings - Info ..................................... 45
5.2.3. NetCom Server Settings - Ports.................................... 46
5.2.4. NetCom Server Settings - Firewall............................... 47
5.2.5. NetCom Server Settings – Options............................... 48
5.2.6. Manual Detection/Installation of a NetCom................. 49
5.2.7. Firewall Traversal Configuration ................................. 49
5.2.7.1. SOHO Firewall example ...................................... 49
5.2.7.2. SOHO Virtual Servers .......................................... 50

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5.2.7.3. NetCom Detection through SOHO Firewall ........ 51
5.2.7.4. Serial Ports through SOHO Firewall .................... 52
5.2.7.5. DMZ and Virtual Servers ..................................... 53
5.2.8. Dynamic IP Address and OpenVPN™......................... 53
5.3. CONFIGURE NETCOM VIA TELNET CONSOLE..... 54
5.3.1. Telnet Main Menu ........................................................ 55
5.3.2. Server Configuration Menu .......................................... 56
5.3.2.1. Parameter .............................................................. 56
5.3.2.2. Wireless ................................................................ 57
5.3.2.3. Encrypted Communication ................................... 58
5.3.2.4. Authentication ...................................................... 61
5.3.2.5. Date & Time ......................................................... 61
5.3.2.6. Info........................................................................ 62
5.3.3. Serial Ports Menu ......................................................... 63
5.3.3.1. Communication Parameters.................................. 63
5.3.3.2. Data Transfer Modes ............................................ 65
5.3.3.2.1. Driver Mode................................................................67
5.3.3.2.2. TCP Raw Server Mode ...............................................67
5.3.3.2.3. TCP Raw Client Mode................................................68
5.3.3.2.4. Null Modem Tunnel....................................................68
5.3.3.2.5. IP Modem....................................................................69
5.3.3.2.6. UDP Mode ..................................................................69
5.3.3.2.7. Print Server Function ..................................................70
5.3.4. Tools Menu................................................................... 70
5.3.4.1. Ping....................................................................... 70
5.3.4.2. Statistics................................................................ 71
5.3.4.3. Netstat................................................................... 71
5.3.4.4. Wireless ................................................................ 72
5.3.4.5. Logging................................................................. 73
5.3.4.6. Firmware............................................................... 73
5.3.5. Save&Exit Menu .......................................................... 74
5.3.5.1. Save Parameter ..................................................... 74
5.3.5.2. Exit........................................................................ 74
5.3.5.3. Reboot................................................................... 74
5.4. CONFIGURE NETCOM VIA SERIAL CONSOLE ...... 75
6. THE VIRTUAL COM DRIVER ..............................76

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6.1. INSTALLATION OF NETCOM SERVERS................... 76
6.1.1. Changing the Installation.............................................. 78
6.2. CONFIGURE THE SERIAL PORTS .............................. 79
6.3. PERFORMANCE ISSUES................................................ 80
6.4. NETWORK & MISC PROPERTIES............................... 81
6.5. REMOTE SETTINGS PROPERTIES............................. 83
7. UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .....................85
8. SPECIAL FUNCTIONALITIES .............................87
8.1. IP MODEM FUNCTION................................................... 87
8.1.1. Some Possible Scenarios: ............................................. 87
8.1.2. Serial signals and cables ............................................... 88
8.1.3. Operation Modes by IP Modem ................................... 89
8.1.4. Hayes commands.......................................................... 89
8.1.4.1. AT command set................................................... 89
8.1.4.1.1. Standard AT-Commands.............................................90
8.1.4.1.2. Extended AT-Commands............................................90
8.1.4.1.3. Non-AT commands.....................................................91
8.1.4.2. S-Registers for Configuration............................... 91
8.1.4.3. Sample Commands used by Windows ................. 92
8.1.5. Description of AT-Commands ..................................... 92
8.1.5.1. AT D (dial) ........................................................... 92
8.1.5.2. AT O (online / data mode).................................... 93
8.1.5.3. AT A (answer call) ............................................... 93
8.1.5.4. AT B (modulation) [ATB1]................................ 93
8.1.5.5. AT E (echo) [ATE1]........................................... 93
8.1.5.6. AT Q (quiet) [ATQ0] .......................................... 93
8.1.5.7. AT V (verbose) [ATV1] ...................................... 94
8.1.5.8. AT H (hangup) [ATH0]....................................... 94
8.1.5.9. AT I(n) (information) [ATI0] .............................. 94
8.1.5.10. AT S (setup).......................................................... 94
8.1.5.11. AT L (loudness).................................................... 95
8.1.5.12. AT M (speaker) .................................................... 95
8.1.5.13. AT N (auto baud) ATN0 ..................................... 95
8.1.5.14. AT Z (reset) .......................................................... 95
8.1.5.15. AT &F (factory settings) [AT&F0] ..................... 95
8.1.5.16. AT &C (DCD configuration) [AT&C1].............. 95

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8.1.5.17. AT &S (DSR configuration) [AT&S0] ............... 95
8.1.5.18. AT &D (DTR configuration) [AT&D2].............. 96
8.1.5.19. AT &K (handshake) [AT&K3] AT \Q [AT\Q3]
96
8.1.5.20. AT &V (view profile)........................................... 96
8.1.5.21. AT &W (save profile)........................................... 96
8.1.5.22. AT &Z (save destination) ..................................... 96
8.2. PRINT SERVER OPERATION ....................................... 97
8.2.1. Printer Queue................................................................ 97
8.2.2. Printer Reset ................................................................. 98
8.2.2.1. Init String Definition ............................................ 98
8.2.2.1.1. ASCII Text..................................................................98
8.2.2.1.2. ASCII Control Codes..................................................98
8.2.2.1.3. Numeric Codes............................................................98
8.2.2.1.4. Modem Control Signals ..............................................98
8.2.2.1.5. Timing Options ...........................................................99
8.2.2.2. Reset Example ...................................................... 99
8.2.3. Operation in Windows®............................................... 99
8.2.3.1. Add a New Printer ................................................ 99
8.2.3.1.1. Create new printer port .............................................100
8.2.3.1.2. Name the new Printer Port........................................101
8.2.3.1.3. Configure the Printer Port.........................................101
8.2.3.1.4. Install Printer Driver .................................................102
8.2.3.2. Modify an Existing Printer ................................. 102
8.2.3.2.1. Open the properties ...................................................103
8.2.3.2.2. Add the Print Server Port..........................................103
8.3. OPENVPN™ ENCRYPTION ......................................... 104
8.3.1. OpenVPN™ Installation............................................. 104
8.3.2. NetCom OpenVPN Configuration.............................. 106
8.3.3. OpenVPN™ Configuration ........................................ 106
8.3.3.1. OpenVPN Configuration File............................. 107
8.3.3.2. Start OpenVPN™ by Context-Menu.................. 108
8.3.3.3. Start OpenVPN™ by Command line ................. 109
8.3.3.4. Start OpenVPN™ as Windows Service ............. 110
8.3.4. OpenVPN without Encryption.................................... 111
8.3.5. Reconfigure Virtual Serial Ports for OpenVPN™ ..... 112
9. TCP/IP DESCRIPTION.......................................113

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9.1. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS ...................................... 113
9.1.1. Static Configuration.................................................... 113
9.1.2. DHCP Configuration .................................................. 113
9.1.3. Automatic Configuration (APIPA)............................. 114
9.1.4. Other Configuration.................................................... 114
10. HARDWARE DETAILS ......................................115
10.1. SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION ......................... 115
10.2. SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT ............................................. 116
10.3. RS422/485 ELECTRICAL CONFIGURATION....... 117
10.3.1. Termination Resistors................................................. 117
10.3.2. BIAS Function............................................................ 117
10.4. VIEWS OF NETCOM ................................................. 118
10.4.1. NetCom 123 WLAN................................................... 118
10.4.2. NetCom 423 WLAN................................................... 119
10.4.3. NetCom 823RM WLAN ............................................ 120
10.4.4. NetCom 1623RM WLAN .......................................... 120
11. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...........................121
12. GLOSSARY OF TERMS .................................... 124
1.2. TABLE OF IMAGES
Master Switch Standard Configuration ................................................ 15
Installation Wizard ............................................................................... 16
Start Driver Installation ........................................................................ 16
Discover and Select NetCom Devices for Installation ......................... 17
NetCom in Manager ............................................................................. 17
Define NetComs IP Configuration ....................................................... 18
Use current drivers dialog..................................................................... 19
Install drivers for the serial ports.......................................................... 20
VScom drivers in the Start Menu ......................................................... 20
NetCom in Device Manager ................................................................. 21
NetCom Manager NT ........................................................................... 21
Uninstall NetCom Drivers .................................................................... 22
NetCom Manager ................................................................................. 23
NetCom Manager Servers Panel........................................................... 24
NetCom IP-Parameters ......................................................................... 24

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Webinterface for configuration ............................................................ 25
Webinterface Request to Reboot .......................................................... 25
Web Panel Server Information ............................................................. 26
Web Panel Server Parameter ................................................................ 27
Web Panel Wireless Parameter............................................................. 28
Web Panel OpenVPN Network Parameter........................................... 30
Web Panel OpenVPN Encryption grades............................................. 30
Web Panel OpenVPN Key Configuration ............................................ 30
Web Panel Authentification.................................................................. 31
Web Panel Date & Time....................................................................... 31
Web Panel Serial Settings..................................................................... 32
Web Panel Op-Mode by Software........................................................ 32
Web Panel Advanced Flow Control ..................................................... 33
Web Panel Serial Port Mode Selection................................................. 34
Web Panel Driver Mode ....................................................................... 34
Web Panel TCP Raw Server................................................................. 34
Web Panel Raw Client.......................................................................... 35
Web Panel Null Modem Tunnel........................................................... 36
Web Panel IP-Modem .......................................................................... 36
Web Panel TCP Advanced Settings ..................................................... 37
Web Panel UDP Data Transfer............................................................. 37
Web Panel Print Server Configuration ................................................. 38
Web Panel Ping .................................................................................... 39
Web Panel Statistics Port Selection...................................................... 39
Web Panel Port Statistics...................................................................... 39
Web Panel Start Netstat........................................................................ 40
Web Panel Netstat Output .................................................................... 40
Web Panel WLAN Scan ....................................................................... 41
Web Panel WLAN Scan Output........................................................... 41
Web Panel Firmware Upload ............................................................... 42
Web Panel Save/Load Configuration ................................................... 42
Web Panel Syslog & Debug ................................................................. 42
NetCom Manager ................................................................................. 43
NetCom Manager in Start Menu .......................................................... 43
NetCom Manager in Device Manager.................................................. 43
NetCom Manager “Servers” Panel ....................................................... 44

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NetCom Manager Server Settings ........................................................ 45
NetCom Manager Ports Panel .............................................................. 46
NetCom Manager Firewall Panel ......................................................... 47
NetCom Manager Options Panel.......................................................... 48
NetCom Manager Firewall Panel ......................................................... 51
NetCom Manager Port Configuration for Driver ................................. 52
Telnet Password protected option......................................................... 54
Telnet Open configuration menu.......................................................... 54
Telnet Main menu configuration console............................................. 55
Telnet Server Configuration ................................................................. 56
Telnet IP-Configuration Parameters..................................................... 56
Telnet Wireless Configuration.............................................................. 57
Telnet Wireless Configuration Parameter ............................................ 57
Telnet Wireless Configuration.............................................................. 58
Telnet OpenVPN Configuration Parameter.......................................... 59
Telnet OpenVPN Encryption................................................................ 59
Telnet Sample OpenVPN Key.............................................................. 60
Telnet use new Key .............................................................................. 60
Telnet Access Authentication............................................................... 61
Telnet Password Dialog........................................................................ 61
Telnet Date & Time.............................................................................. 61
Telnet Date and Time Retrieval options............................................... 61
Telnet Information................................................................................ 62
Telnet NetCom Server Information...................................................... 62
Telnet Menu, select serial port for configuration ................................. 63
Telnet Configure Communication Parameters ..................................... 63
Telnet Serial transfer parameters.......................................................... 63
Telnet Op-Mode by Software ............................................................... 63
Telnet Standard Flow Controls............................................................. 64
Telnet Advanced Flow Control configuration...................................... 64
Telnet Configure Data Transfer Mode (TCP/IP).................................. 65
Telnet TCP-Ports for Driver and Raw mode ........................................ 65
Telnet Available Transfer Modes ......................................................... 65
Telnet Parameters for transfer modes................................................... 66
Telnet Driver Mode parameters............................................................ 67
Telnet TCP Raw Server parameters ..................................................... 67

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Telnet TCP Raw Client parameters ...................................................... 68
Telnet Null Modem Tunnel parameters................................................ 68
Telnet IP Modem Parameters ............................................................... 69
Telnet UDP Mode parameters .............................................................. 69
Telnet Print Server Configuration ........................................................ 70
Telnet Tools menu ................................................................................ 70
Telnet Ping test utility........................................................................... 70
Telnet Statistics for serial ports ............................................................ 71
Telnet Status and Statistics ................................................................... 71
Telnet Netstat analysis.......................................................................... 71
Telnet Sample Netstat output ............................................................... 71
Telnet Tools Wireless Option............................................................... 72
Telnet Sample WLAN Scan Output ..................................................... 72
Telnet Syslog Option ............................................................................ 73
Telnet Syslog configuration.................................................................. 73
Telnet Firmware Update....................................................................... 73
Telnet Settings, Firmware Update via TCP/IP ..................................... 73
Telnet Save current Parameters ............................................................ 74
Telnet Exit from configuration ............................................................. 74
Telnet Exit and Reboot ......................................................................... 74
Select NetCom to install ....................................................................... 76
Excluded NetCom................................................................................. 77
NetCom Manager Ports View............................................................... 77
Reconfigured NetCom found................................................................ 78
Replaced NetCom found ...................................................................... 78
NetCom COM Port Serial Settings....................................................... 79
NetCom COM Port Performance Settings............................................ 80
NetCom COM Port Network & Misc Properties.................................. 81
NetCom COM Port Remote Settings Properties .................................. 83
Uninstall in Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs ......................... 85
Uninstall in the Start Menu................................................................... 85
Confirm Uninstall of Drivers................................................................ 85
Installation Wizard to uninstall Drivers................................................ 86
Add a printer......................................................................................... 99
Select Printer Port.............................................................................. 100
Create Printer Port .............................................................................. 100