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SN3101 User ManualxConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:Product InformationFor information about all ALTUSEN products and how they ca

SN3101 User Manual90Starting the OpenLDAP ServerTo start the OpenLDAP Server, run slapd (the OpenLDAP Server executable file) from the command line. s

Chapter 10. LDAP Server Configuration91Customizing the OpenLDAP SchemaThe schema that slapd uses may be extended to support additional syntaxes, matc

SN3101 User Manual92LDAP DIT Design and LDIF FileLDAP Data StructureAn LDAP Directory stores information in a tree structure known as the Directory In

Chapter 10. LDAP Server Configuration93(Continued from previous page.)DIT CreationThe LDAP Data Interchange Format (LDIF) is used to represent LDAP e

SN3101 User Manual94Using the New SchemaTo use the new schema, do the following:1. Save the new schema file (e.g., sn3101.schema) in the /OpenLDAP/sch

95AppendixSafety InstructionsGeneral Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on

SN3101 User Manual96 If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord d

Chapter 11. 97DC Power The system relies on the protective devices in the building installation for protection against short-circuit, overcurrent, a

SN3101 User Manual98Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that

Chapter 11. 99Technical SupportTechnical support is available both by email and online (with a browser over the web):InternationalNorth AmericaWhen y

1Chapter 1IntroductionOverviewThe SN3101 Serial Device Server provides Ethernet connectivity for serial devices used in a wide range of applications,

SN3101 User Manual100SpecificationsFunction Specification Connectors Serial 1 x DB-9 M (Black)Network 1 x RJ-45 (Black)Power PWR1 1 x 2-pin Terminal B

Chapter 11. 101Administrator Login FailureIf you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has beco

SN3101 User Manual102IP Address DeterminationIf you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the SN3101 in order to give

Chapter 11. 1034. Select either Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), or Specify an IP address. If you chose the latter, fill the IP Address, S

SN3101 User Manual104Virtual Modem DetailsThe SN3101’s Virtual Modem function emulates a hardware modem to provide high speed serial modem functionali

Chapter 11. 105(Continued from previous page.)Command Operation ResponseATZ[CR] Reset modem command.Close active connections and reset the S register

SN3101 User Manual106S Register SupportThe S registers that the SN3101 supports, and their values, are described in the table, below:Register Function

Chapter 11. 107TroubleshootingOperation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables ar

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109IndexAActive DirectoryLDAP configuration, 77Administration, 13ANMS settings, 19Date and time, 23Firmware upgrade, 24General settings, 13Network set

SN3101 User Manual2Features Provides remote serial access over the Internet for industrial serial devices, serial IT devices and serial over IP appli

SN3101 User Manual110OOnlineRegistration, iiiOpenLDAPServer Configuration, 89Server Installation, 88Operating Mode, 37Overview, 1PPort alertsettings,

Index 111Windows, 57Virtual Modem, 28, 104Virtual Port Management, 57Dialog box layout, 60, 70Port Mapping and Unmapping, 64Windows, 60Virtual Port Ut

Chapter 1. Introduction3 SNMP MIB II and RS-232 MIB for network management SMTP and SNMP trap event notification Choice of power input: AC—DC adap

SN3101 User Manual4SN3101 Front ViewNo. Component Description1 Power LED Lights GREEN when the SN3101 is powered up and ready to operate.2 Link LED Li

Chapter 1. Introduction5SN3101 Rear ViewNo. Component Description1 DC Terminal If you are using DC power directly, the electric leads from the DC pow

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7Chapter 2Hardware SetupBefore you BeginMountingFor flexibility and convenience, the SN3101 can be wall mounted or DIN rail mounted, as described in t

SN3101 User Manual82. Screw the mounting brackets to the wall.DIN Rail MountingTo mount the SN3101 on a DIN rail:1. Screw the mounting brackets to the

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup9InstallationTo install the SN3101, do the following:1. If you intend to use the DC terminal, screw the DC terminal connecto

SN3101 User ManualiiFCC InformationThis is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case t

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11Chapter 3Browser LoginLogging InSN3101 operation is Internet browser based. To begin:1. Open your browser and specify the IP address of the SN3101 y

SN3101 User Manual12The SN3101 Main ScreenAfter you have successfully logged in, the Main Screen appears: Except for the Logout icon (at the far righ

13Chapter 4AdministrationOverviewThe icon bar at the top of the main screen is used by the administrator to configure the SN3101's working enviro

SN3101 User Manual14The dialog box is divided into three main panels, as described below:System InformationThe System Information section displays the

Chapter 4. Administration15BackupBackup provides the means to backup and restore your SN3101 configuration settings:To backup your configuration sett

SN3101 User Manual16NetworkNetwork Configuration allows you to set up the network parameters for the SN3101: Service PortsLets you select the service

Chapter 4. Administration17(Continued from previous page.)A description of the default Service Ports and their functions is given in the table, below

SN3101 User Manual18IP AddressThe default is for the SN3101 to have a fixed IP address. It’s default IP address is 192.168.0.10. If you are giving th

Chapter 4. Administration19ANMSThe Authentication Network Management Service dialog box allows you to set up login authorization management from exte

SN3101 User ManualiiiUser InformationOnline RegistrationBe sure to register your product at our online support center:Telephone SupportFor telephone s

SN3101 User Manual20RADIUS SettingsIf you want to allow authorization for the SN3101 through a RADIUS server, do the following:1. Check Enable RADIUS.

Chapter 4. Administration21LDAP SettingsTo allow authentication and authorization for the SN3101 via LDAP / LDAPS, refer to the information in the ta

SN3101 User Manual22SNMP SettingsIf you want to use SNMP to help with your installation management:1. Check Enable SNMP Agent.2. Once SNMP Agent has b

Chapter 4. Administration23Date / TimeThe Date / Time function allows you to set the SN3101's date and time. When you click the Date / Time icon

SN3101 User Manual24FirmwareThe Firmware Upgrade function provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the SN3101's firmware. New firmware

25Chapter 5Port Operating ModesOverviewTo cover a broad range of serial applications, the SN3101’s COM port supports several port operating modes. The

SN3101 User Manual26TCP Server / TCP ClientTCP (Transmission Control Protocol) provides a reliable transport layer for transmitting serial data over t

Chapter 5. Port Operating Modes27UDP ModeUDP (User Datagram Protocol) Mode is faster and more efficient at communications than TCP. In UDP mode, comm

SN3101 User Manual28Virtual ModemIn Virtual Modem mode, the SN3101’s COM port emulates a modem. The port acts as if it were a real modem for communica

29Chapter 6COM Port ManagementOverviewAfter you log into the SN3101, the Main Screen appears (seeThe SN3101 Main Screen, page 12). The bar along the l

SN3101 User ManualivPackage ContentsStandard PackageThe standard SN3101 package consists of:1 SN3101 Serial Device Server1 Power Adapter1 DC Terminal

SN3101 User Manual30(Continued from previous page.)Note: Buttons are only active for the functions that the user is authorized to perform.Button Autho

Chapter 6. COM Port Management31TelnetTo access the SN3101’s configuration menu, or a device attached to the SN3101's COM port, click the Telnet

SN3101 User Manual32The Main Menu is the text based equivalent of the browser based configuration and control functions described in this chapter, and

Chapter 6. COM Port Management33(Continued from previous page.)When you connect, a screen similar to the one below appears: If you are connected to

SN3101 User Manual34(Continued from previous page.) To display the Suspend Menu, Press [Ctrl+x].Where x represents the Suspend Character set by the A

Chapter 6. COM Port Management35Port ConfigurationThe administrator and users with port configuration permission (seeUser Management, page 44), can s

SN3101 User Manual36Port Property Settings:The meanings of the property settings are given in the following table:(Continues on next page.)Setting Mea

Chapter 6. COM Port Management37(Continued from previous page.) When you have finished making your settings choices, click Update to save them. To

SN3101 User Manual38Advanced Settings:Depending on your Operating Mode choice, there may be some further settings that have to be specified. Click the

Chapter 6. COM Port Management39To configure a port to provide alert notification, do the following:1. Use the Alert String fields to specify the ale

SN3101 User ManualvContentsFCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiSJ/T 11364-2006

SN3101 User Manual40(Continued from previous page.) TCP ClientIn TCP Client Mode, when there is serial data being transmitted from the SN3101’s seria

Chapter 6. COM Port Management41(Continued from previous page.) UDP Mode:In UDP Mode, the SN3101 listens for serial data addressed to its configured

SN3101 User Manual42 Modbus:The Modbus Settings dialog box allows you to specify the data communications channel for the Modbus devices that the SN31

Chapter 6. COM Port Management43(Continued from previous page.)The configuration settings are described in the following table:* These fields only ne

SN3101 User Manual44User ManagementClicking the User Manager button brings up the User Management dialog box. If this is the first time you are access

Chapter 6. COM Port Management45(Continued from previous page.)When you click Add, a dialog box similar to the one below appears: 1. Key in the user’

SN3101 User Manual46Direct AccessThe Direct Access function works in conjunction with SN3101 COM ports whose operating modes have been specified as Re

Chapter 6. COM Port Management47Session InfoClicking the Session Info button brings up the Active Sessions display: This display lets the administrat

SN3101 User Manual48Sys InfoThe System Information dialog box provides information about all aspects of the SN3101's configuration: sn3101.book

Chapter 6. COM Port Management49LogClicking the Log button brings up the Event Log dialog box: The SN3101 maintains a log file of the events that tak

SN3101 User ManualviNetwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Service Ports. . .

SN3101 User Manual50(Continued from previous page.)Once you make a choice and click OK an Event Log List, similar to the one below, appears: When you

51Chapter 7Remote Terminal OperationOverviewThe SN3101 can be accessed via a remote terminal session using a number of methods, including HyperTermina

SN3101 User Manual52(Continued from previous page.)2. Key a name to describe the connection in the Name field (we chose SN3101); select an icon to rep

Chapter 7. Remote Terminal Operation53TelnetLogging In1. On your computer, open a terminal (command line) session.2. At the prompt, key in the SN3101

SN3101 User Manual54SSHTerminal Session (Linux):1. Open a terminal (command line) on your computer.2. At the prompt, key in your SN3101 Username and t

Chapter 7. Remote Terminal Operation55Third Party Utility (Windows):SSH sessions can be implemented under Windows with the use of third party utility

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57Chapter 8Virtual Port ManagementOverviewThe SN3101 offers Virtual COM Port support – Real COM Port drivers for Windows, as well as a TTY driver for

SN3101 User Manual58(Continued from previous page.)2. Double click the filename to start the installation. The Setup screen appears:3. Click Next to m

Chapter 8. Virtual Port Management59TTY Driver Installation for LinuxTo install the TTY driver for Linux, do the following:1. On the software CD that

SN3101 User ManualviiChapter 7.Remote Terminal OperationOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SN3101 User Manual60Real COM Port Management – WindowsThe Virtual Port Management Utility for Windows provides a convenient interface to COM port mapp

Chapter 8. Virtual Port Management61Menu and ToolbarThe Virtual Port Management Utility menu and toolbar have the same captions and functions. Users

SN3101 User Manual62Target ListThe left side panel displays all the devices that were found with the Enumeration function, as well as any devices that

Chapter 8. Virtual Port Management63Port ListThis list displays the port information of the selected target (only one target can be selected at a tim

SN3101 User Manual64Port Mapping and UnmappingPort MappingTo map a virtual COM port:1. Double click your Target item in the Port List to brings up the

Chapter 8. Virtual Port Management65(Continued from previous page.)Mapped COM PortThe far right panel of the Virtual Port Management dialog box displ

SN3101 User Manual66(Continued from previous page.)Port UnmappingTo unmap a virtual COM port, do the following:1. Select the mapped COM port (in the f

Chapter 8. Virtual Port Management67Real COM Port Management – LinuxMapping/Unmapping Virtual PortsTo map or unmap virtual ports, do the following:1.

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69Chapter 9Serial Network Device ManagerOverviewTo help manage your SN3101 installation more conveniently and efficiently, a Windows-based configurati

SN3101 User ManualviiiChapter 10.LDAP Server ConfigurationIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SN3101 User Manual70(Continued from previous page.)OperationWhen you run the Serial Network Device Manager program (Start → Virtual Port Management Ut

Chapter 9. Serial Network Device Manager71The Menu BarThe Menu Bar contains five items. Each is discussed in the sections that follow:TargetAfter you

SN3101 User Manual72GroupThis function allows you to configure and manage a number of SN3101 devices at the same time by assigning them to groups. To

Chapter 9. Serial Network Device Manager73MonitorThis menu allows you to keep track of the serial ports on your installation. There are three items o

SN3101 User Manual74Serial Tunnel CreationBuilding a Serial TunnelTo build a Serial Tunnel connection between two SN3101 units, do the following:1. Fr

Chapter 9. Serial Network Device Manager75(Continued from previous page.)4. Click Build Tunnel.After a moment or two, the newly built tunnel appears

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77Chapter 10LDAP Server ConfigurationIntroductionThe SN3101 allows log in authentication and authorization through external programs. This chapter des

SN3101 User Manual78Install the Active Directory Schema Snap-inTo install the Active Directory Schema Snap-in, do the following:1. Open a Command Prom

Chapter 10. LDAP Server Configuration79Extend and Update the Active Directory SchemaTo extend and update the Active Directory Schema, do the followin

SN3101 User ManualixAbout This ManualThis User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your SN3101 system. It covers all aspects of installat

SN3101 User Manual80(Continued from previous page.)e) Fill in the dialog box to match the entries shown below, then click OK to complete step 1 of the

Chapter 10. LDAP Server Configuration81(Continued from previous page.)c) In the right panel, right-click person:d) Select Properties; the person Prop

SN3101 User Manual82(Continued from previous page.)e) On the Attributes page, click Add:f) In the list that comes up, select accessPort, then click OK

Chapter 10. LDAP Server Configuration833. Edit Active Directory Users With the Extended Schema:a) Run ADSI Edit. (Installed as part of the Support To

SN3101 User Manual84(Continued from previous page.)e) On the Attribute Editor page of the dialog box that appears, select accessPort from the list.f)

Chapter 10. LDAP Server Configuration85(Continued from previous page.)g) Key in the desired SN3101 permission attribute values (see The Permission At

SN3101 User Manual86The Permission Attribute ValueThe attribute value for accessPort is made up of two parts: 1) the IP address of the SN3101 a user w

Chapter 10. LDAP Server Configuration87Permission ExamplesAccess rights examples are given in the table, below:User String MeaningUser1 User has defa

SN3101 User Manual88OpenLDAPOpenLDAP is an Open source LDAP server designed for Unix platforms. A Windows version can be downloaded from:http://downlo

Chapter 10. LDAP Server Configuration89OpenLDAP Server ConfigurationThe main OpenLDAP configuration file, slapd.conf, has to be customized before lau