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Product Type | Serial Server |
---|---|
Ports | 8 |
Serial Interface | RS-232 |
Network Interface | Ethernet |
Protocols | TCP/IP, Telnet, SNMP |
Management | SNMP |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Details FCC compliance statements including RFI, labeling, modifications, and cable requirements.
Provides Industry Canada compliance statements and certification standards met by the PortServer II.
Guides users on how to find information within the user guide and other documentation.
Lists additional documentation available for further information on PortServer II and its related software.
Introduces the PortServer II, detailing its capabilities, connectivity options, and support for various serial devices.
Explains the basic configuration of serial ports, terminals, users, and printers for PortServer II operation.
Illustrates a configuration with local terminals connected to application servers via PortServer II and RealPort.
Details the Ethernet standards, connectors, and compatibility features of the PortServer II.
Lists the serial port specifications, speed capabilities, protocol support, and expansion module connector.
Specifies the external power supply requirements and internal supply voltages for the PortServer II.
Details the front panel controls, indicators, and alphanumeric display for status and diagnostics.
Explains how to interpret the status shown by the LED indicators for serial ports and Ethernet.
Details the connectors and controls on the side and rear panels of the PortServer II.
Lists essential steps and considerations before starting the installation of PortServer II.
Provides essential safety warnings and practices to follow during the installation of PortServer II.
Explains how to connect various serial devices using different RJ-45 and RJ-11 plugs.
Explains how to enter commands at the PortServer II command line prompt for configuration.
Details the procedure for logging into PortServer II using a terminal or PC for configuration.
Guides users through setting up essential network parameters like IP address and node name.
Details how to create and configure user accounts with basic access and network parameters.
Details the procedure for configuring PortServer II for a connected terminal, including type and baud rate.
Details how users can start and manage multiple login sessions per port, up to a limit of nine.
Explains how to configure ports for terminals supporting multiple screens for enhanced usability.
Defines WAN connections and the required user/filters table entries for incoming, outgoing, and bidirectional links.
Explains how incoming WAN connections are established and configured, including user and port settings.
Details how outgoing WAN connections are initiated, including options like dialout and ActivateTime.
Explains the use of filters for PPP, SLIP, CSLIP connections to manage traffic and security.
Details setting serial port speed, device type, and flow control for modem connections.
Explains creating scripts for dialing modems and logging into remote systems, including state definitions.
Describes PortServer II's routing capabilities: Passive and Active, and sources for Route Table information.
Guides on configuring a PortServer II port for passive routing, including WAN connections and static routes.
Explains configuring PortServer II for active routing, including WAN connections, static routes, and forwarding states.
Explains the RealPort protocol, its advantages over TCP/IP, and driver software requirements.
Details setting authorization, changing RealPort TCP port, and setting device types for RealPort connections.
Explains the SNMP command syntax for enabling the agent, setting trap destinations, and administrator contact information.
Shows how to check the current SNMP agent configuration and status using the 'snmp' command.
Details setting serial port speed, character size, parity, and flow control for printer connections.
Explains configuring the printer with the lpd protocol by specifying queue names and options.
Details the POST sequence, tests performed, and corresponding LED indicators for hardware diagnostics.
Describes running diagnostics from a terminal or the front panel to check PortServer II hardware functionality.
Details how to view and clear network statistics tables such as framerelay, ip, icmp, tcp, and udp.
Lists and explains various hardware error counts related to Ethernet overruns, collisions, and frame errors.
Explains how to enable trace messages for troubleshooting, including modes, states, and masks.
Provides guidance on troubleshooting Frame Relay link issues: link not coming up or not routing packets.
Explains the process for resolving product difficulties and how to contact Digi Technical Support for assistance.