Document Outline

• Table of Contents
• Introduction
  • Supported DeviceMaster Models
  • DeviceMaster 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
  • Connectivity Requirements
• Hardware Installation
  • Installation Overview
  • 1-Port - Enclosed Installation
  • 1-Port - Embedded Installation
    • Building the Serial Ribbon Cable
    • Mounting the Embedded
    • Attaching the Network and Serial Cables
    • Connecting the Power and Verifying Installation
  • 2-Port (Serial Terminal) 1E/2E Installation
  • 2-Port (DB9) 1E/2E Installation
  • 4-Port and 8-Port Installation
  • 16-Port (DeviceMaster RTS - External Power Supply) Installation
  • 16-Port (DeviceMaster PRO) Installation
  • 16/32-Port Rack Mount Models (Internal Power Supply) Installation
• Initial Configuration
  • PortVision Plus
  • 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 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 Security
  • Understanding Security Methods and Terminology
  • TCP and UDP Socket Ports Used by the DeviceMaster
  • DeviceMaster 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 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
  • DB9 Connectors
    • DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-232)
    • DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-422)
    • DB9 Straight- Through Cables (RS- 232/485)
    • DB9 Loopback Plugs
    • Connecting DB9 Serial Devices
  • RJ45 Connectors
    • 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
  • Serial Terminals (4) - 1E
    • Serial Terminal (4) Connectors
    • Serial Terminal (4) Null-Modem Cables (RS-232)
    • Serial Terminal (4) Null-Modem Cables (RS-422)
    • Serial Terminal (4) Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485)
    • Serial Terminal (4) Loopback Signals
    • Connecting Serial Devices
  • Serial Terminals (8) - 2E
    • Serial Terminal (8) Connectors
    • Serial Terminal (8) Null-Modem Cables (RS-232)
    • Serial Terminal (8) Null-Modem Cables (RS-422)
    • Serial Terminal (8) Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485)
    • Serial Terminal (8) Loopback Signals
    • Connecting Serial Devices
• Managing the DeviceMaster
  • Rebooting the DeviceMaster
  • Uploading SocketServer to Multiple DeviceMasters
  • Configuring Multiple DeviceMasters 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 Factory Defaults (2-Port, Only)
  • 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
  • Configuring Passwords
  • RedBoot Command Overview
• Hardware Specifications
  • Locating DeviceMaster Specifications
  • External Power Supply Specifications
    • 1-Port 5VDC Power Supply
    • 1-Port 5-30VDC Power Supply
    • 2-Port (Serial Terminals) Power Supply
    • 2-Port (DB9) Power Supply
    • 4-Port Power Supply
    • 8-Port Power Supply
    • 16-Port Power Supplies
  • DeviceMaster Product Pictures
    • 1-Port (DB9) 5VDC
    • 1-Port (DB9) 5- 30VDC
    • 1-Port Embedded
    • 2-Port (Single Ethernet Port) with Serial Terminals
    • 2-Port (Dual Ethernet Ports) with Serial Terminals
    • 2-Port (Single Ethernet Port) DB9
    • 2-Port (Dual Ethernet Ports) DB9
    • 4-Port (DB9)
    • 8-Port (DB9)
    • 16-Port (RJ45) External Power Supply
    • 16-Port (RJ45) Internal Power Supply
    • DeviceMaster PRO 16-Port (RJ45)
    • DeviceMaster Serial Hub 16-Port (DB9)
    • DeviceMaster RTS 32-Port (RJ45)
  • 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
  • Daisy-Chaining DeviceMaster 2E/4/8/16-Port Units
  • DeviceMaster LEDs
    • TX/RX LEDs
    • Network and Device LEDs
  • Removing DeviceMaster Security Features
    • Serial Connection Method
  • Returning the DeviceMaster to Factory Defaults
    • Clearing the Flash
    • Clearing EEPROM
      • Telnet Access
      • Serial Port Access
      • Web Server Access
  • Technical Support