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IOLAN Features
Software
This section describes the supported software features available.
Accessing the IOLAN
All IOLAN models can be accessed through any of the following methods:
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Easy Config Wizard, an easy configuration wizard that allows you to quickly setup the IOLAN
in a Windows environment
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DeviceManager, a fully functional Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/Server 2003/XP/Server 2008/Vista
configuration/management tool
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WebManager, a web browser (HTTP/HTTPS) option for configuring/managing the IOLAN
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Menu, a window-oriented menu interface for configuration and user access
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CLI, a Command Line Interface option for configuration/management and user access
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SNMP, allowing remote configuration via SNMP as well as statistics gathering
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DHCP/BOOTP, a method of automatically updating the IOLAN
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IOLAN+ interface, for IOLAN+ users, IOLAN models with 16 ports or fewer can be configured
using the IOLAN+ menu
General Features
Basic IOLAN software features are available on all IOLAN models.
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IPv6 support.
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Support for TCP/IP and UDP protocols including telnet and raw connections.
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Printer support via LPD and RCP.
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Virtual modem emulation.
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‘Fixed tty’ support for several operating systems using Perle’s TruePort utility.
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DHCP/BOOTP for automated network-based setup.
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Dynamic statistics and line status information for fast problem diagnosis.
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Multisession support when accessing the IOLAN from either the serial port or the network.
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Modbus master/slave/gateway support.
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An SDK for custom programs and plugin support.
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I/O interface on the IOLAN I/O models (Analog, Temperature, Digital, and Relay).
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Ability to disable services (for example, Telnet, TruePort, Syslog, SNMP, Modbus, HTTP) for
additional security.