Document Outline

• Table of Contents
• Introduction
  • DeviceMaster LT Port Usage
  • Installation Overview
    • NS-Link COM Port Driver Installation Overview
    • NS-Link tty Port Installation Overview
    • TCP/IP Socket Port Installation Overview
  • Locating Software and Documentation
• Hardware Installation
• Initial Configuration
  • PortVision DX Overview
  • PortVision DX Requirements
  • Configuring Security Settings and PortVision DX
  • Installing PortVision DX
  • Configuring the Network Settings
  • Checking the SocketServer Version
  • Uploading SocketServer with PortVision DX
  • Customizing PortVision DX
  • Accessing DeviceMaster LT Documentation from PortVision DX
    • How to Download Documentation
    • How to Open Previously Downloaded Documents
• Device Driver (NS-Link) Installation
  • Overview
    • Before Installing the NS-Link Driver
  • Linux Installations
  • Windows Installations
    • Supported Operating Systems
    • Installation Overview for Windows
    • NS-Link for Windows Installation
  • Configuring the NS-Link Driver for Windows
  • Configuring COM Port Properties for Windows
  • Enabling Secure Data Mode
• Socket Port Configuration
  • SocketServer Overview
    • Web Page Help System
    • SocketServer Architecture
  • Accessing Socket Configuration
    • Web Browser
    • PortVision DX
  • SocketServer Versions
• DeviceMaster LT Security
  • Understanding Security Methods and Terminology
  • TCP and UDP Socket Ports Used by the DeviceMaster LT
  • DeviceMaster LT Security Features
    • Security Modes
    • Secure Data Mode and Secure Config Mode Comparison
    • Security Comparison
    • SSH Server
    • SSL Overview
    • SSL Authentication
      • Server Authentication
      • Client Authentication
      • Certificates and Keys
    • SSL Performance
    • SSL Cipher Suites
    • DeviceMaster LT Supported Cipher Suites
      • SSL Resources
  • Configure/Enable Security Features Overview
    • Example 1
    • Example 2
    • Example 3
    • Key and Certificate Management
  • Using a Web Browser to Set Security Features
    • Changing Security Configuration
    • Changing Keys and Certificates
• Connecting Serial Devices
  • RJ45 Null-Modem Cables (RS-232)
  • RJ45 Null-Modem Cables (RS-422)
  • RJ45 Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485)
  • RJ45 Loopback Plugs
  • RJ45 RS-485 Test Cable
  • Connecting RJ45 Devices
• Managing the DeviceMaster LT
  • Rebooting the DeviceMaster LT
  • Updating Firmware Across WANs (Windows)
  • Uploading SocketServer to Multiple DeviceMaster LTs
  • Configuring Multiple DeviceMaster LTs Network Addresses
  • Adding a New Device in PortVision DX
    • Remote Using the IP Address
    • Local Using the IP Address or MAC Address
  • Using SocketServer Configuration Files
    • Saving a SocketServer Configuration File
    • Loading a SocketServer Configuration File
  • Using Driver Configuration Files
    • Saving Driver Configuration Files
      • Saving Device-Level Configuration
      • Saving Port-Level Configuration
    • Loading Driver Configuration Files
      • Loading Device Configuration
      • Loading Port Configuration
  • Changing the Bootloader Timeout
  • Managing Bootloader
    • Checking the Bootloader Version
    • Uploading Bootloader
  • Checking the NS-Link Version
  • Restoring Serial Port Settings
    • NS-Link COM Port
    • Socket Port
  • Accessing SocketServer Commands in Telnet/SSH Sessions (PortVision DX)
    • Telnet Session
    • SSH Session
  • Accessing RedBoot Commands in Telnet/SSH Sessions (PortVision DX)
• RedBoot Procedures
  • Accessing RedBoot Overview
  • Establishing a Serial Connection
  • Establishing a Telnet Connection
  • Determining the Network Settings
  • Configuring the Network Settings
  • Changing the Bootloader Timeout
  • Determining the Bootloader Version
  • Resetting the DeviceMaster LT
  • Uploading Firmware - Telnet Method (Linux)
    • Setting Up a TFTP Server in Linux
    • Uploading the Firmware
  • Configuring Passwords
  • RedBoot Command Overview
• Hardware Specifications
  • Locating DeviceMaster LT Specifications
  • External Power Supply Specifications
  • Notices
    • Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) (FCC 15.105)
    • Labeling Requirements (FCC 15.19)
    • Modifications (FCC 15.21)
    • Serial Cables (FCC 15.27)
    • Underwriters Laboratory
    • Important Safety Information
• Troubleshooting and Technical Support
  • Troubleshooting Checklist
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Testing Ports Using Port Monitor (PMon2)
    • Overview
    • Testing Comtrol COM Ports
  • Testing Ports Using Test Terminal
    • Overview
    • Opening Ports
    • Sending and Receiving Test Data (RS-232/422/485: 4- Wire)
    • Loopback Test (RS- 232)
    • Sending and Receiving Data (RS- 485: 2-Wire)
  • Socket Mode Serial Port Testing
  • DeviceMaster LT LEDs
    • TX/RX LEDs
    • Network and Device LEDs
  • Removing DeviceMaster LT Security Features
    • Serial Connection Method
  • Returning the DeviceMaster LT to Factory Defaults
    • Clearing the Flash
    • Clearing EEPROM
      • Telnet Access
      • Serial Port Access
      • Web Server Access
  • Technical Support