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MultiConnect Adapter
Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter with IP
User Guide
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MultiConnect Adapter User Guide Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter (MTS2EA & MTS2EA-R) PN S000344D, Version D Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi- Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2003-5, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantabi
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications.................................................................................. 4 Product Description....................................................................................................................................................4 Applications................................................................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Product Description The MultiConnect Adapter is a complete, ready to deploy serial-to-Ethernet Adapter for connecting legacy devices to an IP network for remote monitoring, control and configuration. The Adapter provides a high performance Ethernet bridge as well as a complete TCP/IP protocol stack. MultiConnect can make your existing and next generation device, machine, or system IP-ready
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Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Types of Adapters Available Product Adapter Description Region MTS2EA Serial-to-Ethernet + IP (Externally Power) Global MTS2EA-R Serial-to-Ethernet + IP (RS-232 Power) Global Note: The MTS2EA-R (RS-232 Powered) Adapter requires power to be supplied into Pin 6 of the female DB9. Package Contents • One MultiConnect Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter • One universal power supply with power cord included (included for the MTS2EA build; not in
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Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Specifications Category Description Memory 8 MEG Flash Memory 2 MEG Protocols Supported ARP, DHCP, Telnet, UDP, TFTP, PPP, HTTP, SMTP, POP3, FTP, SNTP, RAW UDP/TCP, ICMP, IP, TCP, SNMP WAN Interface 10/100BaseT Ethernet Serial Interface Standard DCE Serial Data Formats Serial, binary, asynchronous Data Rates 300; 1200; 2400; 4800; 9600; 19200; 38400; 57600; 115200; 230400 bps Flow Control RTS/CTS (hardware) Management Serial; Telne
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Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Category Description Intelligent Features High performance 10/100BaseT Ethernet bridge Half duplex or full duplex support on the WAN interface 256 frame buffer Stores 10,000 MAC addresses Automatically learns MAC addresses Serial interface supports DTE speeds to 230K bps External and RS-232 power options High performance processor runs the protocols Command line interface Flash memory to update firmware with the latest enhancements F
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Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Category Description Software Features Functional Features Command Line Configuration over Serial or Ethernet (continued) Serial – TTY Ethernet – Telnet – Web Username and Password Authentication Using Local Database The Username and Password can be created using commands. The User database authenticates the Users before access to command mode of the MultiConnect Adapter is enabled. Remote Transparent Bridging Ethernet-to-Seria
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Chapter 2 – Installation Chapter 2 – Installation Attaching the MultiConnect to a Fixed Location The MultiConnect Adapter is design to be used on the desktop or to be panel-mounted. To attach the bracket for panel-mounting, following these steps: 1. Typically, the MultiConnect Adapter is mounted against a flat surface with two mounting screws. Drill the mounting holes at the desired location. The mounting holes must separated by 4 -7/16 inches center-to-center. 2. To atta
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Chapter 2 – Installation Installation This is an example of a typical setup. Serial-to-Ethernet Power Connections The Adapters are powered in one of two ways: Powered by External Power Supply Powered through RS-232 Cable (Pin 6) MTS2EA-R MTS2EA Adapter Ethernet Connector Adapter Ethernet Connector Adapter RS-232 & External Power Connectors Adapter RS-232 Power Pin Connector Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S000344D)
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Chapter 2 – Installation Female End of the Multi-Tech Adapter The following tables explain the Multi-Tech Adapter pin functions. External Power Multi-Tech Powered Adapter Through Pin 6 Female Connector Signal IN/OUT Signal IN/OUT Pin 1 CD O Pin 1 CD O Pin 2 TX O Pin 2 TX O Pin 3 RX I Pin 3 RX I Pin 4 DTR I Pin 4 DTR I Pin 5 GND -- Pin 5 GND -- Pin 6 DSR O Pin 6* Power Pin 7 CTS I Pin 7 CTS I Pin 8 RTS O Pin 8 RTS O Pin 9 RI O Pin 9 RI O *Pin 6 Input Power Consumptio
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Chapter 3 – Managing and Configuring the MultiConnect Adapter Chapter 3 – Managing and Configuring the MultiConnect Adapter Two Ways to Login Login Using Telnet Client • Use Telnet Client to configure the MultiConnect Adapter for the first time. Type the default IP address of the Adapter: 192.168.2.1. Note: The workstation must be on the same subnet. • At the Login prompt, type admin. At the Password prompt, type admin. Important: User Name and Password are case-sensitive. They
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Chapter 4 – AT Commands Chapter 4 – AT Commands See the separate Command Line Interface and Application Examples Reference Guide. The guide is included on Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter CD and on the Multi-Tech Web site. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S000344D) 13
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Chapter 5 – Auto-Discovery Manager Chapter 5 – Auto-Discovery Manager Introduction The Windows-Based Auto-Discovery Manager for the Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter The Auto-Discovery Manager is a mechanism for remotely monitoring the IPModule. It also provides support for configuring several key parameters, such as DHCP Status (enable/disable), IP Address, and the Hostname of a Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter. The Auto-Discovery mechanism is utilized by running a Windows-based Server Applicat
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Chapter 5 – Auto-Discovery Manager Server Component The Server component listens on the SERVER-PORT. It receives the broadcasts from the client and updates the list of configuration parameters. This list can be viewed by the administrator through the User Interface: The List of Entries Detailed Informati on about a Selected Entry Log Files will display here How to View the Detailed Information New entries are appended to the list shown on the scre
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Chapter 5 – Auto-Discovery Manager Continued: How to Edit the List and Make the Changes Permanent 2. After clicking the desired entry, a new dialog box displays showing the current configuration. 3. Enter the new parameters and click the SET button. The server sends the modified parameters to the client. Upon receiving the broadcast from the Server, the Client validates the packet. The Client determines whether the packet is destined for its own MAC Address. If so, it sets the modif
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Chapter 6 – Upgrading the Firmware and Flash Chapter 6 – Upgrading the Firmware and Flash Upgrading the Firmware Prerequisites 1. Serial Port Configuration The default serial port parameters should be: Data length – 8 bits Parity – None Stop bits – 1 Baud-rate of the serial port to which the Adapter is connected should be set to 115200 bps for proper operation. 2. Enabling TFTP Server Enable TFTP server on Adapter by issuing the following command: # set ip tftp enable OK
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Chapter 6 – Upgrading the Firmware and Flash Upgrading the Flash Serial Flash Upgrade The following steps explain the procedure to upgrade a flash using the serial COM port (serial flash upgrade). Connect the Adapter to a PC COM Port. • Open an application through which we can access the serial device(e.g., Meterm, zoc, hyperterm). • Reboot the Adapter. • Wait for the boot message and prompt “press d to download” to appear. • Press d when prompted. • Select the XMODEM Protocol from th
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Appendix A – Regulatory Information Appendix A – Regulatory Information Regulatory Information FCC Part 15 Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance
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Appendix B – Warranty and Service Appendix B – Warranty and Service Multi-Tech Warranty Statement Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase, or if proof of purchase is not provided two years from date of shipment. MTS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DI
