microcoboxEIK UG

Embedded Integration Kit
User Guide
Part Number 900-226

Revision G June 2004
Copyright and Trademark
© 2004, Lantronix. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be
transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission
of Lantronix. Printed in the United States of America.
Ethernet is a trademark of XEROX Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of
The Open Group. Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT are
trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Netscape is a trademark of Netscape Communications
Corporation.
Contacts
Lantronix Corporate Headquarters
15353 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Phone: 949-453-3990
Fax: 949-453-3995
Technical Support
Phone: 800-422-7044 or 949-453-7198
Fax: 949-450-7226
Online: www.lantronix.com/support E-mail: support@lantronix.com.
Sales Offices
For a current list of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix
web site at http://www.lantronix.com/about/contact/index.htmls
Disclaimer and Revisions
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in
which case the user, at his or her own expense, will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void
the user's authority to operate this device.
The information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes
no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this guide.
Date Rev. Comments
12/03 F This material was previously in the Embedded Integration Kit User
Manual.
6/04 G Updated guide, fixed errors.
Embedded Integration Kit User Guide i

Contents
Copyright and Trademark ______________________________________________________ i
Contacts ___________________________________________________________________ i
Disclaimer and Revisions ______________________________________________________ i
1: Using This Guide 1-1

Purpose and Audience _________________________________________________ 1-1
Chapter Summary _____________________________________________________ 1-1
Additional Documentation _______________________________________________ 1-2
2: Introduction 2-1
Protocol Support ______________________________________________________ 2-1
Addresses and Port Numbers ____________________________________________ 2-2
Ethernet (MAC) Address _____________________________________________________ 2-2
IP Address________________________________________________________________ 2-2
Port Numbers _____________________________________________________________ 2-2
Logon Methods _______________________________________________________ 2-2
3: Getting Started 3-1
Physically Connecting the Unit ___________________________________________ 3-1
Required Information ___________________________________________________ 3-1
Hardware Address _________________________________________________________ 3-1
IP Address________________________________________________________________ 3-2
Using DeviceInstaller to Assign an IP Address _______________________________ 3-2
Installing DeviceInstaller _____________________________________________________ 3-2
Assigning an IP Address _____________________________________________________ 3-2
Using Web-Manager to Configure the Unit __________________________________ 3-3
Unit Configuration _____________________________________________________ 3-4
Server Properties______________________________________________________ 3-5
Port Properties________________________________________________________ 3-6
Serial Port Settings _________________________________________________________ 3-6
Connect Mode Settings______________________________________________________ 3-7
Dedicated Connection_______________________________________________________ 3-7
Flush Mode Input Buffer _____________________________________________________ 3-7
Packing Algorithm __________________________________________________________ 3-8
Additional Settings _________________________________________________________ 3-8
Factory Settings_______________________________________________________ 3-9
Update Settings _______________________________________________________ 3-9
4: Using Setup Mode for Configuration 4-1
Accessing Setup Mode _________________________________________________ 4-1
Using a Telnet Connection ___________________________________________________ 4-1
Using the Serial Port ________________________________________________________ 4-2
Server Configuration (Network Configuration)________________________________ 4-3
IP Address________________________________________________________________ 4-3
Set Gateway IP Address _____________________________________________________ 4-3
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part__________________________________________ 4-3
Change Telnet Configuration Password _________________________________________ 4-3
DHCP Name ______________________________________________________________ 4-4
Channel 1 Configuration (Serial Port Parameters) ____________________________ 4-4
Baudrate _________________________________________________________________ 4-4
I/F (Interface) Mode ________________________________________________________ 4-5
Flow_____________________________________________________________________ 4-5
Port Number ______________________________________________________________ 4-5
Connect Mode_____________________________________________________________ 4-6
Remote IP Address ________________________________________________________ 4-11
Remote Port _____________________________________________________________ 4-11
Embedded Integration Kit User Guide i

DisConnMode____________________________________________________________ 4-12
Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) ________________________________________________ 4-12
Pack Control_____________________________________________________________ 4-12
DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout) ____________________________________________ 4-13
Send Characters _________________________________________________________ 4-14
Telnet Terminal Type ______________________________________________________ 4-14
Channel (Port) Password ___________________________________________________ 4-14
Expert Settings_______________________________________________________4-14
TCP Keepalive time in seconds ______________________________________________ 4-14
ARP Cache timeout in seconds ______________________________________________ 4-14
Security Settings _____________________________________________________4-14
Disable SNMP ___________________________________________________________ 4-15
SNMP Community Name ___________________________________________________ 4-15
Disable Telnet Setup ______________________________________________________ 4-15
Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade ____________________________________________ 4-15
Disable Port 77FE (Hex) ___________________________________________________ 4-15
Enable Encryption ________________________________________________________ 4-16
Disable Web Server _______________________________________________________ 4-18
Disable ECHO Ports_______________________________________________________ 4-18
Enable Enhanced Password ________________________________________________ 4-18
Factory Defaults______________________________________________________4-18
Channel 1 and 2Configuration _______________________________________________ 4-18
Expert Settings ___________________________________________________________ 4-18
Security Settings _________________________________________________________ 4-18
Exit Configuration Mode________________________________________________4-19
5: Updating Firmware 5-1
Obtaining Firmware ____________________________________________________5-1
Reloading Firmware____________________________________________________5-1
Via DeviceInstaller _________________________________________________________ 5-1
Via TFTP ________________________________________________________________ 5-1
Via Another Unit ___________________________________________________________ 5-2
Via the Serial Port _________________________________________________________ 5-2
Serial Port Recovery Procedure_______________________________________________ 5-3
6: Monitoring the Network 6-1

Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port _______________________________________ 6-1
Entering Monitor Mode via the Network Port _____________________________________ 6-1
Monitor Mode Commands ___________________________________________________ 6-1
7: Troubleshooting 1
Problems and Error Messages ____________________________________________ 1
Technical Support ______________________________________________________ 4
ii Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

1: Using This Guide
Purpose and Audience
This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the
embedded device server’s firmware, and is intended for software developers and
system integrators who are embedding the unit in their designs.
Chapter Summary
The remaining chapters in this guide include:
2:Introduction Describes the main features of the unit and the

protocols it supports.
3:Getting Started Provides instructions for getting your unit up

and running using DeviceInstaller to assign an
IP address and Web-Manager set parameters
such as port and server properties.
4:Using Setup Mode Provides instructions for accessing Setup Mode

(command line interface) using a Telnet
connection through the network, or through a
terminal or terminal emulation program through
the serial port. Details the parameters that you
must configure.
5:Updating Firmware Provides instructions for obtaining the latest

firmware and updating the device server.
6:Monitoring the Network Provides instructions for accessing and using

the command line interface for monitoring the
network and diagnosing problems.
7:Troubleshooting Describes common problems and error

messages and how to contact Lantronix
Technical Support.
Embedded Integration Kit User Guide 1-1

Using this Guide
Additional Documentation
The following guides are available on the product CD and the Lantronix web site
(www.lantronix.com).
Embedded Integration Kit Provides information about the embedded

Integration Guide device server hardware, testing the
device server using the Evaluation Board,
and integrating the device server into your
product.
DeviceInstaller User Guide Provides instructions on using the

Windows-based utility used to configure
Lantronix embedded device servers.
Com Port Redirector User Guide Provides information on using the

Windows-based utility to create a virtual
com port.
Creating Custom Web Pages Explains the detailed requirements for

adding web services to your Lantronix
device server.
1-2 Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

2: Introduction
This chapter familiarizes you with what embedded device servers can do and some
of the basic information you need to know before you get started.
The Lantronix embedded device servers connect serial devices to Ethernet networks
using the Internet Protocol (IP) protocol family (TCP for connection-oriented stream
applications and UDP for datagram applications). The main benefit of these smaller,
board-level device servers is that they can be embedded inside the serial device for
which they provide network connectivity. A few of the different types of serial devices
supported are listed below:
Time/Attendance Clocks and Terminals
ATM Machines
CNC Controllers
Data Collection Devices
Universal Power Supply (UPS) Management Units
Telecommunications Equipment
Data Display Devices
Security Alarms and Access Control Devices
Handheld Instruments
Device servers connect these devices through a TCP data channel or through a
Telnet connection to computers or other device servers. Datagrams can be sent by
UDP.
Protocol Support
The embedded device server uses the IP for network communications. It uses the
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to ensure that data is not lost or duplicated, and
that everything sent to the connection arrives correctly at the destination.
Supported protocols include:
ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, AutoIP, DHCP, HTTP, and SNMP for
network communications and management.
TCP, UDP, and Telnet for connections to the serial port.
TFTP for firmware and web page updates.
IP for addressing, routing, and data block handling over the network.
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for typical datagram applications in which
devices interact with other devices without maintaining a point-to-point
connection.

Introduction
Addresses and Port Numbers

Ethernet (MAC) Address
The Ethernet address is also referred to as the hardware address or the MAC
address. The first three bytes of the Ethernet address are fixed and read 00-20-4A,
identifying the unit as a Lantronix product. The fourth, fifth, and sixth bytes are unique
numbers assigned to each unit.
00-20-4A-14-01-18 or 00:20:4A:14:01:18
IP Address
Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. This
address is used to reference the specific unit.
For DHCP-enabled networks, the IP address is initially assigned to 0.0.0.0.
There are other variations of IP addresses that allow for IP address configuration:
0.0.1.0: disables AutoIP
0.0.2.0: disables DHCP
0.0.4.0: disables BOOTP
0.0.6.0: allow only DHCP
0.0.7.0: disable/turn off AutoIP, DHCP, and BOOTP.
Port Numbers
A destination IP address and a port number define every TCP connection and every
UDP datagram. For example, a Telnet application commonly uses port number 23. A
port number is similar to an extension on a phone system.
You can associate the unit's serial channel (port) with a specific TCP/UDP port
number. Port number 9999 is reserved for access to the unit's Setup (configuration)
Mode window. (For more details, see Table 4-5. Reserved Port Numbers on page 4-
6.)
Logon Methods
For the unit to operate correctly on a network, it must have a unique IP address on
the network. There are three basic methods for logging into the device server to
assign the IP address:
DeviceInstaller: You manually assign the IP address using a graphical user
interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. (See 3:Getting Started.)
Serial Port Login: Connect a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation
program to the unit’s first serial port (CH 1). (See Using the Serial Port on
page 4-2.)
DHCP: By default, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is enabled
on the device server. DHCP allows a DHCP server to automatically assign
an IP address to the device server. If you use DHCP, the device server is
assigned a new IP address each time it boots.

3: Getting Started
This chapter covers the steps required to get an embedded device server online and
working.
Physically Connecting the Unit

The following diagram shows a properly installed CoBox-Micro. Other devices
connect in a similar manner.
Figure 3-1 – Evaluation Board Connected to Serial Device and Network

10/100 Ethernet
+5
J1
RS232
CON2
1. Connect a computer or serial device to your unit.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet port.
3. Supply power to your unit using the power supply that was included in the
packaging.
Note: The required input voltage for the CoBox-Micro is 5VDC (3 W
maximum). Other devices may require a different voltage.
4. Supply power to the serial device.
Required Information
Hardware Address
You need to know the unit’s hardware address (also known as the MAC address),
which is on the product label. It is in the format: 00-20-4a-XX-XX-XX, where the XXs
are unique numbers assigned to the product.
Hardware Address: 00-20-4a-_____-_____-_____

Getting Started
IP Address
Your device server must have a unique IP address on your network. The systems
administrator generally provides the IP address and corresponding subnet mask and
gateway. The IP address must be within a valid range, unique to your network, and in
the same subnet as your PC.
IP Address: _______ _______ _______ _______
Subnet Mask: _______ _______ _______ _______
Gateway: _______ _______ _______ _______
Using DeviceInstaller to Assign an IP Address

You have several options for assigning an IP address to your unit. We recommend
that you manually assign the IP address over the network using DeviceInstaller
software, which is on the product CD.
Note: For more detailed information about the other methods, see Error!
Reference source not found.Error! Reference source not found.. If you
want to use a serial connection instead of an Ethernet connection to
configure the device, see Using the Serial Port on page 4-2.
Installing DeviceInstaller
1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically starts and
displays the main window.
2. If the CD does not launch automatically:
a) Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run.
b) Enter your CD drive letter, colon, backslash, Launch.exe (e.g.,
D:\Launch.exe).
3. Click the DeviceInstaller button. The installation wizard window displays.
4. Respond to the installation wizard prompts.
5. Restart your system.
Assigning an IP Address
The unit’s IP address is normally set to 0.0.0.0 at the factory. The hardware address
is on the product label. The unit is DHCP enabled as the default.
To manually assign an IP address:
1. Click StartÆPrograms Æ LantronixÆDeviceInstallerÆDeviceInstaller. If your
PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays. Select an adapter
and click OK.
Note: If the unit already has an IP address (e.g., DHCP has assigned an
IP address), click the Search icon and select the unit from the list of
Lantronix device servers on the local network.
2. Click the Assign IP icon .

3. If prompted, enter the hardware address (on the product label) and click Next.
4. Select Assign a specific IP address and click Next.

Getting Started
5. Enter the IP address. The Subnet mask displays automatically based on the IP
address; if desired, you may change it. On a local network, you can leave the
Default gateway blank (all zeros). Click Next.
6. Click the Assign pushbutton and wait several seconds until a confirmation
message displays. Click Finish.
7. Select the device from the main window list and click the Ping icon , or
select Ping from the Tools menu. The Ping Device dialog box shows the IP
address of the selected unit.
8. Click the Ping button. The results display in the Status window. Click the Clear
Status button to clear the window so you can ping the device again.
Note: If you do not receive “Reply” messages, make sure the unit is
properly attached to the network and that the IP address assigned is
valid for the particular network segment you are working with. If you are
not sure, check with your systems administrator.
9. Click the Close button to close the dialog box and return to the main window.
Using Web-Manager to Configure the Unit

You must configure the unit so that it can communicate on a network with your serial
device. For example, you must set the way the unit will respond to serial and network
traffic, how it will handle serial packets, and when to start or close a connection.
In this chapter, we describe how to configure the device server using Web-Manager,
Lantronix’s browser-based configuration tool. (For information on using Setup Mode,
our command line configuration interface, see 4:Using Setup Mode for
Configuration.) The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is
retained without power. You can change the configuration at any time. The unit
performs a reset after you change and store the configuration.
Note: The examples in this section show a typical device. Your device may
have different configuration options.
To configure the unit:
1. Open DeviceInstaller.
2. Click the Search icon . A list of Lantronix device servers on the network
displays.
3. Select the unit and click the Web icon , or select Web Pages from the
Device menu.
The Lantronix Web-Manager window displays in your browser.
Note: You can also open your JAVA enabled web browser and enter the IP
address of the device server to open Web-Manager.

Getting Started
Figure 3-2. Lantronix Web-Manager
4. Use the menu (pushbuttons) to navigate to sub-pages where you can configure
device server settings.
5. When you are finished, click the Update Settings button to save your settings.
Note: For a detailed explanation of the configuration settings, see 4:Using
Setup Mode for Configuration.
Unit Configuration
Click the Unit Configuration button to display the page shown in Figure 3-3, which
contains the current server configuration and port configuration settings read from the
device.
Note: The following examples represent typical web pages. See the
Lantronix web site for the latest version.

Getting Started
Figure 3-3. Unit Configuration Web Page
Server Properties
You can change the server properties by editing any of the fields. Holding the cursor
over a field displays a help message for that field. If you change the IP address, you
must enter the new IP address in the browser to reload the page.

Getting Started
Server Properties
In the Telnet Password field, enter a password to prevent unauthorized access to

the Setup Mode via a Telnet connection to port 9999. The password is limited to 4
characters. (An enhanced password setting of 16 characters is available under
Security Settings on the Telnet Setup Mode window.)
Note: You do not need a password to access the Setup Mode window via a
serial connection.
Port Properties
Serial Port Settings
Serial Protocol RS232, RS422/485 4-wire, RS485 2-wire
Speed 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, and
230400 (Micro100 only)
Character Size 8, 7
Parity None, Even, Odd
Stop Bit 1,2
Flow Control None, XON/XOFF (software), XON/XOFF Pass Characters to Host
(software passthru), CTS/RTS (Hardware)

Getting Started
Connect Mode Settings
UDP Datagram Mode Enable, Disable

UDP Datagram Type User Selectable
Incoming Connection Accept unconditional, Accept incoming/DTR, Never accept
incoming
Response Nothing (quiet), Character Response
Startup No Active Connection Startup, With Any Character, With a Specific

Start Character, Manual Connection, Autostart, Modem Mode, With
Active DTR
Dedicated Connection
Remote IP Address User selectable
Remote Port User selectable
Local Port User selectable (default 10001)
Flush Mode Input Buffer
On Active Connection Enable, Disable

On Passive Connection Enable, Disable
At Time To Disconnect Enable, Disable

Getting Started
Packing Algorithm
Packing Algorithm Enable, Disable

Packing Interval Interval 12 ms, Interval 52 ms, Interval 250 ms,
Interval 5000 ms
Trailing Characters None, One, Two
Send Immediate After Enable, Disable
Sendchars
Sendchar Define2-Byte Enable, Disable
Sequence
Send Character 01 User selectable
Send Character 02 User selectable
Additional Settings
Disconnect Mode Ignore DTR, With DTR Drop

Check for CTRL-D to Enable, Disable
Disconnect
Port Password Enable, Disable
Telnet Mode Enable, Disable
Inactivity Timeout Enable, Disable
Inactivity Timer User Selectable
Port Password User selectable; Port Password must be enabled.

Getting Started
Factory Settings
Click the Factory Settings button to set the device server back to the factory default
settings.
Note: Factory Settings resets factory settings for the channel. This option
does not change the IP address, gateway, and subnet mask to the factory
default values.
Update Settings
Click the Update Settings button to send all changed settings to the device server.

4: Using Setup Mode for Configuration
You must configure the unit so that it can communicate on a network with your serial
device. You can configure it using a web browser, as described in 3:Getting Started,
or locally or remotely using one of the following:
Telnet connection to configure the unit over the network.
Terminal or terminal emulation program to access the serial port locally.
Note: Detailed information about other setup methods are available from
your Lantronix Sales Associate.
The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without
power. You can change the configuration at any time. The unit performs a reset after
the configuration has been changed and stored.
Note: The menus in this section show a typical device. Your device may
have different configuration options.
Accessing Setup Mode

Using a Telnet Connection
To configure the unit over the network, establish a Telnet connection to port 9999.
Note: You can also use DeviceInstaller to access Telnet. Select the device
from the main window list, and click the Telnet icon , or select Telnet
from the Device menu. If you use the Telnet icon on the DeviceInstaller
toolbar, skip steps 1 and 2.
1. From the Windows Start menu, click Run and type the following command,
where x.x.x.x is the IP address, and 9999 is the unit’s fixed network configuration
port number:
telnet x.x.x.x 9999
Note: Be sure to include a space between the IP address and 9999.

2. Click OK. The following information displays.
Note: The serial number does not display for the Micro 100.
Figure 4-1. MAC Address
3. To enter the Setup Mode, press Enter within 5 seconds. The configuration
settings display, followed by the setup menu options.

Using Setup Mode for Configuration
Figure 4-2. Setup Menu
4. Select an option on the menu by entering the number of the option in the Your
choice ? field and pressing Enter.
5. To enter a value for a parameter, type the value and press Enter, or to confirm a
current value, just press Enter.
6. When you are finished, save the new configurations (option 9). The unit reboots.
Figure 4-3. Setup Mode
Using the Serial Port

To initially configure the unit through a serial connection:
1. Connect a console terminal or PC running a terminal emulation program to your
unit's serial port. The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity,
1 stop bit, no flow control.
2. To enter Setup Mode, reset the unit, either by pushing the red reset button, or by
cycling the unit's power (power off and back on). The self-test will begin. You
have one second to enter three lowercase x characters (xxx).
Note: The easiest way is to hold down the x key at the terminal (or
emulation) while resetting the unit.

3. At this point, the screen display is the same as when you use a Telnet
connection. To continue, go to Step 4 in Using a Telnet Connection on page 4-1.
Server Configuration (Network Configuration)

The unit’s basic network parameters display when you select Server configuration.
The IP Address, Set Gateway IP Address, and Netmask fields display the current
values.
Figure 4-4. Server Configuration Parameters
IP Address
The IP address must be set to a unique value in your network. (See Error!
Reference source not found.Error! Reference source not found. for more
information about IP addressing.)
Set Gateway IP Address
The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN segments. The
gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN
segment as the unit. The gateway address must be within the local network. The
default is N (No), meaning the gateway address has not been set. To set the gateway
address, type Y and enter the address.
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part
A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for
the host section.
Note: Class A: 24 bits; Class B: 16 bits; Class C: 8 bits
The unit prompts for the number of host bits to be entered, then calculates the
netmask, which displays in standard decimal-dot notation (for example,
255.255.255.0) when the saved parameters are displayed.
Table 4-1. Standard IP Network Netmasks

Network Class Host Bits Netmask
A 24 255.0.0.0
B 16 255.255.0.0
C 8 255.255.255.0
Change Telnet Configuration Password

Setting the Telnet configuration password prevents unauthorized access to the setup
menu via a Telnet connection to port 9999 or via web pages. The password must
have 4 characters. An enhanced password setting of 16 characters for Telnet access
only is available under Security Settings.
Note: You don’t need a password to access the Setup Mode window via a
serial connection.

DHCP Name
If a DHCP server has automatically assigned the IP address and network settings,
you can discover the unit by using the DeviceInstaller network search feature.
There are three methods for assigning DHCP names to the unit.
Default DHCP Name: If you do not change the DHCP name, and you are
using an IP of 0.0.0.0, then the DHCP name defaults to CXXXXXX (XXXXXX
is the last 6 digits of the MAC address shown on the label on the bottom/side
of the unit). For example, if the MAC address is 00-20-4A-12-34-56, then the
default DHCP name is C123456.
Custom DHCP Name: You can create your own DHCP name. If you are
using an IP address of 0.0.0.0, then the last option in Server configuration is
Change DHCP device name. This option allows you to change the DHCP
name to an alphanumeric name (LTX in our example).
Figure 4-5. Custom DHCP Name
Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) Y

Enter new DHCP device name : LTX
Numeric DHCP Name: You can change the DHCP name by specifying the
last octet of the IP address. When you use this method, the DHCP name is
LTXYY, where YY is what you chose for the last octet of the IP address. If
the IP address you specify is 0.0.0.12, then the DHCP name is LTX12. This
method only works with 2 digit numbers (0-99).
Channel 1 Configuration (Serial Port Parameters)

Using this option, define how the serial port will respond to network and serial
communications.
Note: You must enter certain values in hexadecimal notation. For information
on converting from binary to hexadecimal, see Error! Reference source not
found.Error! Reference source not found..
Figure 4-6. Serial Port Parameters
Baudrate
The unit and attached serial device, such as a modem, must agree on a speed or
baud rate to use for the serial connection. Valid baud rates are 300, 600, 1200, 2400,

4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, and 230400 (Micro100 only) bits
per second.
I/F (Interface) Mode
The Interface (I/F) Mode is a bit-coded byte that you enter in hexadecimal notation.
Table 4-2. Interface Mode Options

I/F Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RS-232C 0 0
RS-422/485 0 1
RS-485 2-wire 1 1
7 Bit 1 0
8 Bit 1 1
No Parity 0 0
Even Parity 1 1
Odd Parity 0 1
1 Stop bit 0 1
2 Stop bit 1 1
The following table demonstrates how to build some common Interface Mode
settings:
Table 4-3 - Common Interface Mode Settings

Common I/F Mode Setting Binary Hex
RS-232C, 8-bit, no parity, 1 stop bit 0100 1100 4C
RS-232C, 7-bit, even parity, 1 stop bit 0111 1000 78
RS-485 2-wire, 8-bit, no parity, 1 stop bit 0100 1111 4F
RS-422, 8-bit, odd parity, 1 stop bit 0101 1101 5D
Flow
Flow control sets the local handshaking method for stopping serial input/output. Use
the following table to select flow control options:
Table 4-4. Flow Control Options

Flow Control Option Hex
No flow control 00
XON/XOFF flow control 01
Hardware handshake with RTS/CTS lines 02
XON/XOFF pass characters to host 05
Port Number
The setting represents the source port number in TCP connections, and is the
number that identifies the channel for remote initiating connections. The default
setting for Port 1 is 10001. The range is 1-65535, except for the following reserved
port numbers:

Table 4-5. Reserved Port Numbers

Port Numbers Reserved for
1 – 1024 Reserved (well known ports)
9999 Telnet setup
14000-14009 Reserved for Redirector

30718 Reserved (77FEh)
Note: We recommend that you not use the reserved port numbers for
this setting as incorrect operation may result.
The port number functions as the TCP/UDP source port number for outgoing
packets. Packets sent to the unit with this port number are received to this channel.
The port number selected is the incoming TCP/UDP port and outgoing TCP/UDP
source port. Use Port 0 when you want the outgoing source port to change with each
connection.
If the port number is 0, the initial value of 5000 actively establishes a connection.
Each subsequent connection increments the number by 1. When the port number
reaches 7999, it wraps around to 5000.
Connect Mode
Connect Mode defines how the unit makes a connection, and how it reacts to
incoming connections over the network. Enter Connect Mode options in hexadecimal
notation.
Table 4-6. Connect Mode Options

Connect Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Incoming Connection
Never accept incoming 0 0 0
Accept with DTR Active 0 1 0
Always Accept 1 1 0
Response
Nothing (quiet) 0
Character response (C=connect,
1
D=disconnect, N=unreachable)
Active Startup
No active startup 0 0 0 0
With any character 0 0 0 1
With DTR Active 0 0 1 0
With a specific start character 0 0 1 1
Manual connection 0 1 0 0
Autostart 0 1 0 1
Hostlist 0 0 1 0
Datagram Type
Directed UDP 1 1 0 0
Modem Mode
Full Verbose 1 0 1 1 0
Without Echo 0 0 1 1 0

Connect Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Numeric modem result codes 1 0 1 1 1
Incoming Connection
Never Accept Incoming Rejects all external connection attempts.
Accept with DTR Active Accepts external connection requests only when the DTR
input is asserted. Cannot be used with Modem Mode.
Always Accept Accepts any incoming connection when a connection is not
already established. Default setting.
Response
Character Response A single character is transmitted to the serial port when there is
a change in connection state:
C = connected, D = disconnected, N = host unreachable.
This option is overridden when the Active Start Modem Mode

or Active Start Host List is in effect. Default setting is Nothing
(quiet).
Active Startup
No Active Startup Does not attempt to initiate a connection under any
circumstance. Default setting.
With Any Character Attempts to connect when any character is received from the
serial port.
With DTR Active Attempts to connect when the DTR input changes from not
asserted to asserted.
With a Specific Start Attempts to connect when it receives a specific start character
Character from the serial port. The default start character is carriage return.
Manual Connection Attempts to connect when directed by a command string
received from the serial port. The first character of the command
string must be a C (ASCII 0x43), and the last character must be
either a carriage return (ASCII 0x0D) or a line feed (0x0A). No
blanks or space characters may be in the command string.
Between the first and last command string characters must be a
full or partial destination IP address and may be a destination
port number.
The IP address must be in standard dot-decimal notation and

may be a partial address, representing the least significant 1, 2,
or 3 bytes of the remote IP address. The period is required
between each pair of IP address numbers.
If present, the port number must follow the IP address, must be

presented as a decimal number in the range 1-65535, and must
be preceded by a forward slash (ASCII 0x2F). The slash
separates the IP address and the port number. If you omit the
port number from a command string, the internally stored remote
port number starts a connection.
Active Start options require an internally stored destination IP

address and port number. The unit will not attempt a connection
if this information is not configured.
If a partial IP address is in a command string, the unit interprets

it to be the least significant bytes of the IP address and uses the
internally stored remote IP address to provide the most
significant bytes of the IP address. If the IP address entered is

0.0.0.0/0, the device server enters Monitor Mode.
For example, if the remote IP address already configured in the

unit is 129.1.2.3, then an example command string would be
C3/7. (This would connect to 129.1.2.3 and port 7.) You may
also use a different ending for the connection string. For
example, C50.1/23 would connect you to 129.1.50.1 and port 23.
Table 4-7. Manual Connection Address Example

Command String Result if remote IP is 129.1.2.3 and remote port is 1234
C121.2.4.5/1 Complete override; connection is started with host 121.2.4.5, port 1
C5 Connects to 129.1.2.5, port 1234

C28.10/12 Connects to 129.1.28.10, port 12
C0.0.0.0/0 Connect to 129.1.28.10, port 12; enter Monitor Mode
Autostart If you enable autostart, the unit automatically connects to the remote
(Automatic IP address and remote port specified when the firmware starts.
Connection)
Hostlist If you enable this option, the device server scrolls through the hostlist
until it connects to a device listed in the hostlist table. Once it
connects, the unit stops trying to connect to any others. If this
connection fails, the unit continues to scroll through the table until it is
able to connect to another IP in the hostlist.
Hostlist supports a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 12 entries. Each

entry contains the IP address and the port number.
The hostlist is disabled for Manual Mode and for Modem Mode. The
unit will not accept a data connection from a remote device when the
host list option is enabled.
Figure 4-7. Hostlist Option
Baudrate (9600) ?
I/F Mode (4C) ?
Flow (00) ?
Port No (10001) ?
ConnectMode (C0) ?25
Hostlist :
No Entry !
Change Hostlist ? (N) Y

01. IP address : (000) 172.(000) 19.(000) 0.(000) 1 Port :
(0) ?23
02. IP address : (000) 172.(000) 19.(000) 0.(000) 2 Port :
(0) ?3001
03. IP address : (000) 172.(000) 19.(000) 0.(000) 3 Port :
(0) ?10001
04. IP address : (000) .(000) .(000) .(000)
Hostlist :
01. IP : 172.019.000.001 Port : 00023
02. IP : 172.019.000.002 Port : 03001

03. IP : 172.019.000.003 Port : 10001
Change Hostlist ? (N) N
Hostlist Retrycounter (3) ?

Hostlist Retrytimeout (250) ?
DisConnMode (00) ?
FlushMode (00) ?
DisConnTime (00:00) ?:
SendChar 1 (00) ?
SendChar 2 (00) ?
To enable the hostlist:

1. Enter a Connect Mode of 0x20 (2X), where X is any digit. The menu shows you a
list of current entries defined in the product.
2. To delete, modify, or add an entry, select Yes. If you enter an IP address of
0.0.0.0, that entry and all others after it are deleted.
3. After completing the hostlist, repeat the previous step if necessary to edit the
hostlist again.
4. For Retrycounter, enter the number of times the device server should try to
make a good network connection to a hostlist entry that it has successfully
ARPed. The range is 1-15, with the default set to 3.
5. For Retrytimeout, enter the number of seconds the unit should wait before
failing an attempted connection. The time is stored as units of milliseconds in the
range of 1-65535. The default is 250.
Datagram Type
Directed UDP When selecting this option, you are prompted for the datagram type.
Enter 01 for directed or broadcast UDP.
When the UDP option is in effect, the unit never attempts to initiate a
TCP connection because it uses UDP datagrams to send and receive
data.
Modem Mode
In Modem (Emulation) Mode, the unit presents a modem interface to the attached
serial device. It accepts AT-style modem commands, and handles the modem signals
correctly.
Typically, a modem is connected to a local PC, and a modem is connected to a
remote machine. A user must dial from the local PC to the remote machine,
accumulating phone charges for each connection. Modem Mode allows you to
replace modems with device servers and to use an Ethernet connection instead of a
phone call. By not having to change communications applications, you avoid
potentially expensive phone calls.
To select Modem Mode, set the Connect Mode to C6 (no echo), D6 (echo with full
verbose), or D7 (echo with 1-character response).
Note: If the unit is in Modem Mode, and the serial port is idle, the unit can
still accept network TCP connections to the serial port if Connect Mode is set
to C6 (no echo), D6 (echo with full verbose), or D7 (echo with 1-character
response).

Without Echo In Modem Mode, echo refers to the echo of all of the characters
entered in command mode; it does not mean to echo data that is
transferred. Quiet Mode (without echo) refers to the modem not
sending an answer to the commands received (or displaying what
was typed).
Full Verbose The unit echoes modem commands and responds to a command
with a message string shown in the table below.
1-Character The unit echoes modem commands and responds to a command

Response with a single character response.
Table 4-8. Modem Mode Messages

Message Meaning
Full Verbose
OK Command was executed without error.
CONNECT A network connection has been established.
NO CARRIER A network connection has been closed.
A remote device, having IP address n.n.n.n, is connecting to this
RING n.n.n.n.
device.
1-Character Response
0 OK
1 Connected
2 Ring
3 No Carrier
4 Error
Received commands must begin with the two-character sequence AT and terminate
with a carriage return character. (See Table 4-9. Monitor Mode Commands on page
4-11.)
The unit ignores any character sequence received not starting with AT, and only
recognizes and processes single AT-style commands. The unit treats compound AT
commands as unrecognized commands.
If the Full Verbose option is in effect, the unit responds to an unrecognized command
string that is otherwise formatted correctly (begins with AT and ends with carriage
return) with the OK message and takes no further action.
If the 1-Character Response option is in effect, the unit responds to an unrecognized
command string that is otherwise formatted correctly with OK and takes no further
action.
When an active connection is in effect, the unit transfers data and does not process
commands received from the serial interface.
When a connection is terminated or lost, the unit reverts to command mode.
When an active connection is in effect, the unit terminates the connection if it
receives the following sequence from the attached serial device:
1. No serial data is received for one second.
2. The character sequence +++ is received, with no more than one second between
each two characters.
3. No serial data is received for one second after the last + character. At this time,
the unit responds affirmatively for the selected echo/response mode.

4. The character string ATH is received, terminated with a carriage return. The unit
responds affirmatively according to the selected echo/response mode and drops
the network connection. The serial interface reverts to accepting command
strings.
If this sequence is not followed, the unit remains in data transfer mode.
Table 4-9. Monitor Mode Commands

Monitor Mode Function
Command
ATDTx.x.x.x,pppp or Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and a remote port
ATDTx.x.x.x/pppp number (pppp).
Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote port
ATDTx.x.x.x
number defined within the unit.
Forces the unit into Monitor Mode if a remote IP address and port
ATD0.0.0.0
number are defined within the unit.
Forces the unit into Monitor Mode if a remote IP address and port
ATD
number are not defined within the unit.
Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote port
ATDx.x.x.x
number defined within the unit.
ATH Hangs up the connection (Entered as +++ATH ).
Enables or disables connections from the network going to
the serial port:
n=0 disables the ability to make a connection from the network to
ATS0=n the serial port.
n=1-9 enables the ability to make a connection from the
network to the serial port.
n>1-9 is invalid.
Enables or disables character echo and responses:
ATEn n=0 disables character echo and responses.
n=1 enables character echo and responses.
Enables 1-character response or full verbose:
ATVn n=0 enables 1-character response.
n=1 enables full verbose.
Note: The unit recognizes these AT commands as single commands such as

ATE0 or ATV1; it does not recognize compound commands such as ATE0V.
Remote IP Address
This is the destination IP address used with an outgoing connection.
Remote Port
You must set the remote TCP port number for the unit to make outgoing connections.
This parameter defines the port number on the target host to which a connection is
attempted.
Note: To connect an ASCII terminal to a host using the unit for login
purposes, use the remote port number 23 (Internet standard port number for
Telnet services).

DisConnMode
This setting determines the conditions under which the unit will cause a network
connection to terminate. In DisConnMode (Disconnect Mode), DTR drop either drops
the connection or is ignored.
Table 4-10. Disconnect Mode Options

Disconnect Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(6)
Disconnect with DTR drop 1
Ignore DTR 0
Telnet mode and terminal type
1
setup (1)
Channel (port) password (2) 1
(3)
Hard disconnect 0
Disable hard disconnect 1
(4)
State LED off with connection 1
(5)
Disconnect with EOT (^D) 1
(1) The device server sends the "Terminal Type" upon an outgoing connection.
(2) A password is required for a connection to the serial port from the network.
(3) The TCP connection closes even if the remote site does not acknowledge the disconnection.
(4) When there is a network connection to or from the serial port, the state LED turns off instead of blinking.
(5) When Ctrl D or Hex 04 is detected, the connection is dropped. Both Telnet mode and Disconnect with
EOT must be enabled for Disconnect with EOT to function properly. Ctrl D is only detected going from the
serial port to the network.
(6) When DTR transitions from a high state to a low state, the network connection to or from the serial port
drops.
Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)

Using this parameter, you can control line handling and network buffers with
connection startup and disconnect. You can also select between two different
packing algorithms.
Table 4-11. Flush Mode Options

Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Input Buffer (Serial to Network)
Clear with a connection that is initiated from the
1
device to the network
Clear with a connection initiated from the network
1
to the device
Clear when the network connection to or from the
1
device is disconnected
Output Buffer (Network to Serial)
Clear with a connection that is initiated from the
1
device to the network
Clear with a connection initiated from the network
1
to the device
Clear when the network connection to or from the
1
device is disconnected
Alternate Packing Algorithm (Pack Control)
Enable 1
Pack Control
Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent
to the network. The standard algorithm is optimized for applications in which the unit

is used in a local environment, allowing for very small delays for single characters,
while keeping the packet count low. The alternate packing algorithm minimizes the
packet count on the network and is especially useful in applications in a routed Wide
Area Network (WAN). Adjusting parameters in this mode can economize the network
data stream.
Pack control settings are enabled in Flush Mode. Set this value to 00 if you do not
need specific functions.
Table 4-12. Pack Control Options

Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Packing Interval
Interval: 12ms 0 0
Interval: 52ms 0 1
Interval: 250ms 1 0
Interval: 5sec 1 1
Trailing Characters
None 0 0
One 0 1
Two 1 0
Send Characters
2-Byte Send Character
1
Sequence
Send Immediately After
1
Send chars
Packing Interval
Packing Interval defines how long the unit should wait before sending accumulated
characters. This wait period is between successive network segments containing
data. For alternate packing, the default interval is 12ms.
Trailing Character
In some applications, CRC, Checksum, or other trailing characters follow the end-of-
sequence character; this option helps to adapt frame transmission to the frame
boundary.
Send Characters
If 2-Byte Send Character Sequence is enabled, the unit interprets the
sendchars as a 2-byte sequence; if this option is not enabled, the unit
interprets them independently.
If Send Immediately After Characters is not set, any characters already in the
serial buffer are included in the transmission after a "transmit" condition is
found. If this option is set, the unit sends immediately after recognizing the
transmit condition (sendchar or timeout).
Note: A transmission might occur if status information needs to be
exchanged or an acknowledgment needs to be sent.
DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout)
Use this parameter to set an inactivity timeout. The unit drops the connection if there
is no activity on the serial line before the set time expires. Enter time in the format
mm:ss, where m is the number of minutes and s is the number of seconds. To
disable the inactivity timeout, enter 00:00. Range is 0 (disabled) to 5999 seconds (99
minutes, 59 seconds). The default is 0.

Send Characters
You can enter up to two characters in hexadecimal representation in sendchar. If the
unit receives a character on the serial line that matches one of these characters, it
sends the character immediately, along with any awaiting characters, to the TCP
connection. This action minimizes the response time for specific protocol characters
on the serial line (for example, ETX, EOT). Setting the first sendchar to 00 disables
the recognition of the characters. Alternatively, the unit can interpret two characters
as a sequence (see Pack Control on page 4-12).
Telnet Terminal Type
This parameter displays only if you enabled the terminal type option in Disconnect
Mode. If this option is enabled, you can use the terminal name for the Telnet terminal
type. Enter only one name.
If the terminal type option is enabled, the unit also reacts to the EOR (end of record)
and binary options, which can be used for applications like terminal emulation to IBM
hosts.
Channel (Port) Password
This parameter appears only if the channel (port) password option is enabled in
Disconnect Mode. If the option is enabled, you can set a password on the serial port.
Expert Settings
You can change these settings via Telnet or serial connections only, not on the Web-
Manager.
Caution: Only an expert should change these parameters. You must
definitely know the consequences the changes might have.
TCP Keepalive time in s (45)

(1s – 65s; 0s=disable)
ARP Cache timeout in s (600)

(1s – 600s)
TCP Keepalive time in seconds

This option allows you to change how many seconds the unit will wait during a silent
connection before attempting to see if the currently connected network device is still
on the network. If the unit then gets no response, it drops that connection.
ARP Cache timeout in seconds
Whenever the unit communicates with another device on the network, it adds an
entry into its ARP table. The ARP Cache timeout option allows you to define how
many seconds (1-600) the unit will wait before timing out this table.
Security Settings
You can change security settings via Telnet or serial connections only, not on the
Web-Manager. We recommend that you set security over the dedicated network
or over the serial setup. If you set parameters over the network (Telnet 9999),
someone else could capture these settings.
Caution: Disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE prevents users
from accessing the setup menu from the network.

Figure 4-8. Security Settings
Disable SNMP
This setting allows you to disable the SNMP protocol on the unit for security reasons.
SNMP Community Name
This setting allows you to change the SNMP community name. Community name is a
required field for NMS to read or write to a device. The default setting is public. The
name is a string of 1 to 13 characters.
Disable Telnet Setup
Note: If you choose to disable this option, please note that disabling both
Telnet Setup and Port 77FE prevents users from accessing the setup menu
from the network.
This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables access to
Setup Mode by Telnet (port 9999). It only allows access locally via the web pages
and the serial port of the unit.
Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade
This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables the use of
TFTP to perform network firmware upgrades. With this option, you can download
firmware upgrades over the serial port using DeviceInstaller’s Recover Firmware
procedure. (See Serial Port Recovery Procedure on page 5-3.)
Disable Port 77FE (Hex)
Note: If you choose to disable this option, please note that disabling both
Telnet Setup and Port 77FE prevents users from accessing the setup menu
from the network.
Port 77FE is a setting that allows DeviceInstaller, Web-Manager, and custom
programs to configure the unit remotely. You may wish to disable this capability for
security purposes.
The default setting is the N (No) option, which enables remote configuration. You can
configure the unit by using DeviceInstaller, web pages, Telnet, or serial configuration.
The Y (Yes) option disables remote configuration and web sites.
Note: The Yes option disables many of the GUI tools for configuring the unit,
including the embedded Web-Manager tool.

Enable Encryption
CoBox-Micro, CoBox-Mini, CoBox-Mini100
This option displays only if your CoBox-Micro, CoBox-Mini, or CoBox-Mini100
has encryption. This setting defaults to the N (No) option, which completely disables
the 128-bit Twofish encryption algorithm. Select Y (Yes) to enable the encryption
option. Enabling the encryption option will display the Change Keys option, which is
used to change the encryption key code.
Enter a 32-hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) digit encryption string to be set. Example:
01-FA-9E-C4-37-B3-82-D5-76-99-FF-4A-0E-5B-9C-A1
Only customer applications using a Lantronix-supplied encryption library or a
Lantronix device server configured with an identical encryption string are able to
correctly decode data sent from this unit.
Note: If you select Y, you must complete the settings. To escape, complete
the settings and exit without saving.
You can obtain firmware that supports 128-bit encryption by going to the Lantronix
Support page at www.lantronix.com/support/download. Click on the 128-bit
Encryption icon and follow the instructions to download a zip file that contains the
firmware and example code. Once you have obtained the firmware with encryption,
you must load it into your device server.
Currently, Lantronix does not provide a Telnet application that will allow the user to
make an encrypted socket connection to the device server serial port from a
Windows PC.
Micro100
This option displays only if you purchased the encrypted version of the
Micro100. You can enable or disable (default) Rijndael encryption. Rijndael is the
block cipher algorithm recently chosen by the National Institute of Science and
Technology (NIST) as the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to be used by the
US government.
To enable encryption, select the key length (128, 192 or 256 bits) and enter the
encryption key in hexadecimals (32, 48, or 64, respectively). The hexadecimals are
echoed as asterisks to prevent onlookers from seeing the key.
Figure 4-9. Encryption Keys
Encryption only applies to the port selected for tunneling (default 10001), regardless
of whether you are using TCP or UDP.
Generally, one of two situations applies.
Encrypted Micro100-to-Micro100 communication (and in the future, Micro100
communication to other Lantronix device servers) is supported without extra
effort.

The Micro100 uses standard AES encryption protocols. To communicate

successfully, products and applications on the peer side must use the same
protocols and the same shared key as the Micro100. To ease the
development process, Lantronix provides an AES encryption DLL for
Windows and protocol source code samples. See the document entitled
Encryption Enabling Your Serial Device on the Lantronix web site
(www.lantronix.com) for more instructions and sample code.
The following export agreement is required for the optional encryption:
I agree that I will not export or re-export this software file to a national
resident of Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria or any other
country to which the United States has embargoed goods; or to anyone on
the US Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals and
Blocked Persons, US Commerce Department's Table of Denial Orders and
Entitles List, or the US State Department's Debarred List. By receiving this
software, I am agreeing to the foregoing and I am representing and
warranting that I am not located in, under the control of, or a national or
resident of any such country or on any such list.
Encryption Tutorial
Rijndael is the block cipher algorithm chosen by the National Institute of Science and
Technology (NIST) as the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to be used by the
US government. The XPort supports 128, 192 and 256 bit encryption key lengths.
Follow the steps below to configure AES encryption on the XPort.
Note: Configuring encryption should be done through a local connection to
the serial port of the XPort, or via a secured network connection. Initial
configuration information including the encryption key are sent in clear text
over the network.
1. Telnet to the configuration port on the XPort (Port 9999).
Example Telnet command syntax is shown below. In the command examples

below, replace the x's with the IP address of the XPort.
Microsoft Windows command syntax: telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 9999 Unix

command syntax: telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:9999
2. When prompted, press Enter to go into Setup Mode.
3. At the Change Setup menu, select option 6 for security.
4. When prompted to enable encryption, press Y.
5. Enter the encryption key length when prompted. XPort supports 128-, 192- and
256-bit encryption key lengths.
6. When prompted to change keys, press Y.
7. At the Enter Keys prompts, enter your encryption key. The encryption keys are
entered in hexadecimal. The hexadecimal values are echoed as asterisks to
prevent onlookers from seeing the key. Hexadecimal values are 0-9 and A-F.
For a 128-bit key length, enter 32 hexadecimal characters.
8. Continue pressing Enter until you return to the Change Setup menu.
9. At the Change Setup menu, select option 9 to save and exit.

Disable Web Server

This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables the web
server.
Disable ECHO Ports
This setting controls whether the serial port echoes characters it receives.
Enable Enhanced Password
This setting defaults to the N (No) option, which allows you to set a 4-character
password that protects Setup Mode by means of Telnet and web pages. The Y (Yes)
option allows you to set an extended security password of 16-characters for
protecting Telnet access.
Factory Defaults
Select 7 to reset the unit’s Channel 1, Channel 2, Expert Settings, and Enhanced
Security to the factory default settings. The server configurations (IP address
information) remain unchanged.
Channel 1 and 2Configuration
Baudrate 9600
I/F Mode 4C (1 stop bit, no parity, 8 bit, RS-232C)
Own TCP port number Channel 1: 10001
Channel 2: 10002
Connect Mode C0 (always accept incoming connection; no active
connection startup)
Hostlist retry counter 3
Hostlist retry timeout 250 (msec)
Start character for serial channel 1 0x0D (CR)
All other parameters 0
Expert Settings
TCP keepalive 45 (seconds)
ARP cache timeout 600 (seconds)
Security Settings
SNMP Enabled
SNMP community name Public
Telnet setup Enabled
TFTP download Enabled
Port 77Feh Enabled
Web Server Enabled
ECHO Disabled
Encryption Disabled
Enhanced password Disabled

Exit Configuration Mode

You have two options:
Select 8 to exit the configuration mode without saving any changes or
rebooting, or
Select 9 to save all changes and reboot the device. All values are stored in
nonvolatile memory.

5: Updating Firmware
The CoBox-Micro and CoBox-Mini products use the same version of firmware. The
CoBox-Mini100 and the Micro100 use slightly different versions with similar
functionality.
Note: Do not load firmware that is lower than Rev. 4.3 onto the
CoBox- Mini100. Firmware prior to Rev. 4.3 will render this product
inoperable.
Obtaining Firmware
You can obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the
Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) or by using anonymous FTP
(ftp.lantronix.com).
Reloading Firmware
There are several ways to update the unit's internal operational code (*.ROM or
*.HEX): via DeviceInstaller (the preferred way), via TFTP, via another unit, or via the
serial port. You can also update the unit's internal Web interface (*.COB) via TFTP or
DeviceInstaller.
Here is a list of typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the
latest versions and release notes.
Firmware Examples
Folder Name ROM File COB
CoBox-micro Ltx45.rom Cbxw300.cob
CoBox-mini Ltx45.rom Cbxw300.cob
CoBox-mini100 Ltx45.rom Cbxw300.cob
CoBox-micro100 M100e55.rom Cbx350.cob
Via DeviceInstaller
After downloading the firmware to your computer, you can use DeviceInstaller to
install it. Please refer to the DeviceInstaller User Guide or Help files for instructions.
Via TFTP
To download new firmware from a computer:
1. Use a TFTP client to send a binary file to the unit (*.ROM to upgrade the unit’s
internal operational code and *.COB to upgrade its internal Web interface).
Note: TFTP requires the .ROM (binary) version of the unit's internal
operational code.

Updating Firmware
Figure 5-1. TFTP Dialog Box
2. Make sure the Put and Binary options at the top of the window are selected.
3. Enter the full path of the firmware file in the Source File field.
4. In the Destination File field, do one of the following:
For the internal operational code, type 3L for the Mini, Mini100, and Micro, or
type 3M for the Micro100.
For the internal Web interface, type WEB6.
5. In the Remote Host field, enter the IP address of the unit being upgraded.
6. Click the Put button to transfer the file to the unit.
The unit performs a power reset after the firmware has been loaded and stored.
Via Another Unit
Note: This procedure works for all of the embedded device servers except
the Micro100.
To distribute firmware to another unit over the network:
1. Enter the host unit's Monitor Mode.
2. Send the firmware to the receiving unit using the SF command, where x.x.x.x is
the receiving unit's IP address.
SF x.x.x.x
The receiving unit performs a power reset after the firmware has been loaded and
stored.
Note: You can only update your unit's internal Web interface using TFTP or
DeviceInstaller.
Via the Serial Port
Note: This procedure works for all of the embedded device servers except the
Micro100.The following procedure is for using the HyperTerminal software
application. In some cases, the HEX format file is available on the software CD and
on the Web site.
Before you can load firmware through the serial port you need to convert the ROM
code to HEX format. In many cases, the HEX format file is available on the software
CD and on the Web site. There is a DOS application, R2H.EXE, you can use to
convert the ROM file to HEX format. The R2H.EXE application is available at
ftp://ftp.lantronix.com/pub.
Put R2H.EXE and the *.ROM file into the same directory on a PC, and then open a
DOS Window to that directory and type:

Updating Firmware
C:\ R2H filename

This will create a filename.hex file that you can load via the serial port.
Caution: Do not switch off the power supply during the update. A loss
of power while reprogramming will result in a corrupt program image and a
nonfunctional unit.
To download firmware from a computer via the unit’s serial port:
1. Enter Monitor Mode via the serial port.
2. Download the firmware to the unit using the DL command.
3. Select Send Text File and select the *.HEX file to be downloaded. The
downloaded file must be the .HEX (ASCII) version.
4. After receiving the final record, the unit checks the integrity of the firmware image
before programming the new firmware in the flash ROM. The following message
displays when the firmware upgrade is complete.
*** NodeSet 2.0 ***
0>DL
02049 lines loaded.
Note: You can only update your unit's internal Web interface using TFTP or
DeviceInstaller.
Serial Port Recovery Procedure
Note: This procedure only works with the Micro100.
If for some reason the firmware is damaged, you can recover the firmware file by
using the serial port to download the *.ROM file.
1. Start DeviceInstaller, and select the device.
2. Click Action and select Advanced/Recover Firmware. The Recover Firmware
window displays.
3. Enter the Local Port on your PC and the location of the Firmware File. The
Device Model should indicate device server.
4. Click OK to download the file.

6: Monitoring the Network
Monitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes.
There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally through the serial port or remotely
through the network.
Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port
To enter Monitor Mode locally:
1. Follow the same steps used for setting the serial configuration parameters (see
Using the Serial Port on page 4-2).
2. Instead of typing three x keys, however:
a) Type zzz (or xx1) to enter Monitor Mode with network connections.
b) Type yyy (or yyy) to enter Monitor Mode without network connections.
A 0> prompt indicates that you have successfully entered Monitor Mode.
Entering Monitor Mode via the Network Port
To enter Monitor Mode using a Telnet connection:
3. Establish a Telnet session to the configuration port (9999). The following
information displays:
4. Type M (upper case).

A 0> prompt indicates that you have successfully entered Monitor Mode.
Monitor Mode Commands
The following commands are available in Monitor Mode. Many commands have an IP
address as an optional parameter (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). If you enter the IP address, the
command applies to another unit with that IP address. If you do not enter the IP
address, the command executes locally.
Note: All commands must be in capital letters.
Table 6-1. Monitor Mode Commands

Command Command Name Function
VS x.x.x.x Version Queries software header record (16 bytes) of unit
with IP address x.x.x.x.
GC x.x.x.x Get Configuration Gets configuration of unit with IP address x.x.x.x as
hex records (120 bytes).
SC x.x.x.x Send Configuration Sets configuration of unit with IP address x.x.x.x

Monitoring the Network
Command Command Name Function

from hex records.
PI x.x.x.x Ping Pings unit with IP address x.x.x.x to check device
status.
AT ARP Table Shows the unit’s ARP table entries.
TT TCP Connection Shows all incoming and outgoing TCP connections.
Table
NC Network Connection Shows the unit’s IP configuration.
RS Reset Resets the unit’s power.
QU Quit Exits diagnostics mode.
G0, G1, ....,Ge, Gf Get configuration Gets a memory page of configuration information
from memory page from the device.
S0, S1,...,Se, Sf Set configuration to Sets a memory page of configuration information
memory page on the device.
Responses to some of the commands are given in Intel Hex format.

Entering any of the commands listed above generates one of the following command
response codes:
Table 6-2. Command Response Codes

Response Meaning
0> OK; no error
1> No answer from remote device
2> Cannot reach remote device or no answer
8> Wrong parameter(s)
9> Invalid command

7: Troubleshooting
This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to
contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while
diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may be displayed. When
troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network
cable, and serial cable) are secure.
Note: Some unexplained errors might be caused by duplicate IP addresses on the
network. Make sure that your unit's IP address is unique.
When troubleshooting the following problems, make sure that the device server is
powered up. Confirm that you are using a good network connection.
Problems and Error Messages

Table 7-1 - Problems and Error Messages
Problem/Message Reason Solution

When you issue the ARP –S The currently logged-in user Have someone from your IT
command in Windows, the ARP does not have the correct rights department log you in with
entry addition failed: 5 message to use this command on this PC. sufficient rights.
displays.
When you attempted to assign When you Telnet into port 1 on Telnet back into Port 1. Wait for it
an IP address to the device the device server, you are only to fail, then Telnet to port 9999
server via the ARP method, the assigning a temporary IP again. Make sure you press Enter
Press Enter to go into Setup address. When you Telnet into quickly.
Mode error (described below) port 9999 and do not press Enter
displayed. Now when you quickly, the device server will
Telnet to the device, the reboot, causing it to lose the IP
connection fails. address.
When you Telnet to port 9999, You did not press Enter quickly Telnet to port 9999 again, but
the message Press Enter to go enough. You only have 5 press Enter as soon as you see
into Setup Mode displays. seconds to press Enter before the message Press Enter to go
However, nothing happens the connection is closed. into Setup Mode.
when you press Enter, or your
connection is closed.
When you Telnet to port 1 to You may have entered the Confirm that the Ethernet address
assign an IP address to the Ethernet address incorrectly with that you entered with the ARP
device server, the Telnet the ARP command. command is correct. The Ethernet
window does not respond for a address may only include
long time. numbers 0-9 and letters A-F. In
Windows and usually in Unix, the
segments of the Ethernet address
are separated by dashes. In some
forms of Unix, the Ethernet
address is segmented with
colons.
Embedded Integration Kit User Guide 1

Troubleshooting

The IP address you are trying to Confirm that your PC has an IP
assign is not on your logical address and that it is in the same
subnet. logical subnet that you are trying
to assign to the device server.
The device server may not be Make sure that the Link LED is lit.
plugged into the network If the Link LED is not lit, then the
properly. device server is not properly
plugged into the network.
When you try to assign an IP The cause is most likely one of Double-check the parameters that
with DeviceInstaller, you get the the following: you specified. Note: You cannot
following message: The Hardware address you assign an IP address to a device
specified is incorrect. server through a router.
No response from device!
Verify the IP, Hardware The IP address you are trying to
Address and Network Class. assign is not a valid IP for your
Please try again. logical subnet.
You did not choose the correct

subnet mask.
No LEDs are lit. The unit or its power supply is Test the power source and
damaged. replace if faulty.
The device server will not Various Consult the LEDs section in the
power up properly, and the Integration Guide for the LED
LEDs are flashing. flashing sequence patterns. Call
Lantronix Technical Support if the
blinking pattern indicates a critical
error.
The device server is not Most likely, the wrong serial The serial settings for the serial
communicating with the serial settings were chosen. device and the device server must
device it is attached to. match. The default serial settings
for the device server are RS-232,
9600 baud, 8 character bits, no
parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.
When you try to enter the Setup The issue is likely to be Double-check everything in the
Mode on the device server via something covered in the problem above. Confirm that
the serial port, you get no previous problem, or you may Caps Lock is not on.
response. have Caps Lock on.
You can ping the device server, There may be an IP address Turn the device server off and
but not Telnet to the device conflict on your network then issue the following
server on port 9999. commands at the DOS prompt of
You are not Telneting to port your computer:
9999.
ARP -D X.X.X.X (X.X.X.X is the IP
The Telnet configuration port of the device server)
(9999) is disabled within the
device-server security settings. PING X.X.X.X (X.X.X.X is the IP
of the device server).
If you receive a response, then

there is a duplicate IP address on
the network (the LEDs on the
device server should flash a
sequence that tells you this). If
you do not get a response, use
the serial port to verify that Telnet
is not disabled.
2 Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

Troubleshooting

With DeviceInstaller you get the You have chosen the incorrect Try upgrading the firmware again,
Wrong Password error when setting for the Existing but make sure to use the correct
you try to upgrade the firmware. Firmware field. setting in the Existing Firmware
field.
The device server appears to If you are sure that the serial port You can check to see whether
be set up correctly, but you are setting is correct, then you may there is a socket connection to or
not communicating with your not be connecting to the correct from the device server by looking
serial device attached to the socket of the device server. at the Status LED.
device server across the
network. Another possibility is that the If the Status LED is blinking
device server is not set up consistently, or is completely off,
correctly to make a good socket then there is a good socket
connection to the network. connection.
If the Status LED is solid green,

then the socket connection does
not exist. Use the Connect Mode
option C0 for making a connection
to the device server from the
network. Use Connect Mode
option C1 or C5 for a connection
to the network from the device
server. See the full list of Connect
Mode Options in the Binary to
Hexadecimal Conversions
chapter.
When connecting to the Web- Your computer is not able to Make sure that port 30718
Manager within the device connect to port 30718 (77FEh) (77FEh) is not blocked with any
server, the message No on the device server. router that you are using on the
Connection With The xxx network. Also, make sure that port
displays. 77FEh is not disabled within the
Security settings of the device
server.
Embedded Integration Kit User Guide 3

Troubleshooting
Technical Support
If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this chapter, or if you are
unable to fix the error, you may:
To check our online knowledge base or contact Technical Support, go to
http://www.lantronix.com/support.
E-mail us at support@lantronix.com.
Call us at:
(800) 422-7044 Domestic
(949) 453-7198 International
(949) 450-7226 Fax
Our phone lines are open from 6:00AM - 5:30 PM Pacific Time Monday through
Friday excluding holidays.
Technical Support Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Phone: +49 (0) 89 31787 817
E-mail: eu_techsupp@lantronix.com or eu_support@lantronix.com
Firmware downloads, FAQs, and the most up-to-date documentation are available at:
www.lantronix.com/support.
When you report a problem, please provide the following information:
Your name, and your company name, address, and phone number 
Lantronix model number
Lantronix MAC number
Software version (on the first screen shown when you Telnet to port 9999)
Description of the problem
Status of the unit when the problem occurred (please try to include information on
user and network activity at the time of the problem).
4 Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

microcoboxEIK UG

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

microcoboxEIK UG

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

microcoboxEIK UG

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Embedded Integration Kit

Part Number 900-226

Embedded Integration Kit User Guide i

1: Using This Guide 1-1

Embedded Integration Kit User Guide i

6: Monitoring the Network 6-1

ii Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

2:Introduction Describes the main features of the unit and the

3:Getting Started Provides instructions for getting your unit up

4:Using Setup Mode Provides instructions for accessing Setup Mode

5:Updating Firmware Provides instructions for obtaining the latest

6:Monitoring the Network Provides instructions for accessing and using

7:Troubleshooting Describes common problems and error

Embedded Integration Kit User Guide 1-1

Embedded Integration Kit Provides information about the embedded

DeviceInstaller User Guide Provides instructions on using the

Com Port Redirector User Guide Provides information on using the

Creating Custom Web Pages Explains the detailed requirements for

1-2 Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

Embedded Integration Kit User Guide 2-1

Addresses and Port Numbers

2-2 Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

Physically Connecting the Unit

Figure 3-1 – Evaluation Board Connected to Serial Device and Network

1. Connect a computer or serial device to your unit.

Embedded Integration Kit User Guide 3-1

Subnet Mask: _______ _______ _______ _______

Gateway: _______ _______ _______ _______

Using DeviceInstaller to Assign an IP Address

2. Click the Assign IP icon .

3-2 Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

Using Web-Manager to Configure the Unit

Embedded Integration Kit User Guide 3-3

Figure 3-2. Lantronix Web-Manager

3-4 Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

Figure 3-3. Unit Configuration Web Page

Embedded Integration Kit User Guide 3-5

In the Telnet Password field, enter a password to prevent unauthorized access to

Serial Protocol RS232, RS422/485 4-wire, RS485 2-wire

3-6 Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

Connect Mode Settings

UDP Datagram Mode Enable, Disable

Startup No Active Connection Startup, With Any Character, With a Specific

Flush Mode Input Buffer

On Active Connection Enable, Disable

Embedded Integration Kit User Guide 3-7

Packing Algorithm Enable, Disable

Disconnect Mode Ignore DTR, With DTR Drop

3-8 Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

Embedded Integration Kit User Guide 3-9

Accessing Setup Mode

Note: Be sure to include a space between the IP address and 9999.

Figure 4-1. MAC Address

Embedded Integration Kit User Guide 4-1

Figure 4-2. Setup Menu

Figure 4-3. Setup Mode

Using the Serial Port

4-2 Embedded Integration Kit User Guide

Server Configuration (Network Configuration)

Subnet Mask: ___ _ _ ___

Gateway: ___ _ _ ___

The Micro100 uses standard AES encryption protocols. To communicate