Table of Contents
Making a Technical Support Query ...................................................... 12
Repair Procedure.................................................................................... 13
Feedback on this Manual....................................................................... 13
Command Syntax ................................................................................... 14
Command Shortcuts .............................................................................. 15
Command Options ................................................................................. 15
Set Custom-App ..................................................................................... 16
Set Server................................................................................................ 16
Set Service .............................................................................................. 19
Show Custom-App ................................................................................. 19
Show Modbus ......................................................................................... 19
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Show Server ............................................................................................19
Set Ethernet.............................................................................................20
Show Hardware.......................................................................................20
Show Modbus..........................................................................................22
Show TruePort ........................................................................................22
Set IPv6....................................................................................................23
Show IPv6................................................................................................23
Add Custom-IPv6....................................................................................24
Set Custom-IPv6 .....................................................................................24
Delete Custom-IPv6 ................................................................................25
Admin.......................................................................................................26
Help ..........................................................................................................26
Kill Line....................................................................................................26
Kill Session..............................................................................................26
Logout......................................................................................................26
Menu.........................................................................................................27
Ping ..........................................................................................................27
Resume....................................................................................................27
Screen......................................................................................................27
Set Termtype ...........................................................................................27
Set User ...................................................................................................28
Set User Session.....................................................................................28
Show Line Users.....................................................................................29
Syslog Console.......................................................................................29
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Show Sessions ....................................................................................... 29
Show Termtype....................................................................................... 29
Start ......................................................................................................... 29
Telnet....................................................................................................... 30
Version .................................................................................................... 31
Add User.................................................................................................. 31
Delete User.............................................................................................. 31
Set Default User...................................................................................... 31
Set User................................................................................................... 34
Set User Session .................................................................................... 36
Show Default User.................................................................................. 36
Show User............................................................................................... 36
Set Line.................................................................................................... 37
Set Line Interface.................................................................................... 42
Set Line Service...................................................................................... 43
Set Modem .............................................................................................. 45
Set Termtype........................................................................................... 46
Show Line................................................................................................ 46
Set Custom-App ..................................................................................... 46
Set Telnet-Client ..................................................................................... 47
Set UDP ................................................................................................... 48
Set Vmodem............................................................................................ 49
Set Vmodem-Phone................................................................................ 50
Set Modbus-Slave Line .......................................................................... 51
Set Multihost Line................................................................................... 52
Show Custom-App ................................................................................. 53
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Show Interface ........................................................................................53
Show Modbus..........................................................................................53
Show Telnet-Client..................................................................................53
Show UDP................................................................................................53
Show Vmodem ........................................................................................53
Add Modem .............................................................................................54
Delete Modem..........................................................................................54
Show Modems.........................................................................................54
Add Community ......................................................................................58
Add Trap ..................................................................................................58
Delete Community ..................................................................................59
Delete Trap ..............................................................................................59
Set SNMP.................................................................................................59
Show SNMP.............................................................................................60
Set Server TFTP ......................................................................................61
Add Host..................................................................................................61
Delete Host ..............................................................................................61
Set Host ...................................................................................................61
Show Hosts .............................................................................................62
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Add Gateway........................................................................................... 62
Delete Gateway....................................................................................... 62
Set Gateway ............................................................................................ 63
Show Gateways ...................................................................................... 63
Set Syslog ............................................................................................... 64
Show Syslog ........................................................................................... 64
Set Time................................................................................................... 65
Show Time............................................................................................... 65
Set Date ................................................................................................... 65
Set Time................................................................................................... 65
Show Date ............................................................................................... 66
Show Time............................................................................................... 66
Reboot ..................................................................................................... 67
Reset........................................................................................................ 67
Reset Factory.......................................................................................... 67
Save ......................................................................................................... 67
Set Bootup .............................................................................................. 68
Show ARP ............................................................................................... 68
Show Bootup .......................................................................................... 68
Netload .................................................................................................... 69
Netsave.................................................................................................... 70
Netload .................................................................................................... 70
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Set............................................................................................................ 71
Set MOTD ................................................................................................ 71
Show MOTD ............................................................................................ 71
Show Netstat........................................................................................... 72
Show Modbus Statistics ........................................................................ 72
Show Netstat Statistics.......................................................................... 73
Show Routes........................................................................................... 73
Delete Arp................................................................................................ 73
Show Arp................................................................................................. 73
Show Serial ............................................................................................. 73
Uptime ..................................................................................................... 73
Set IO UDP............................................................................................... 74
Set IO Failsafe......................................................................................... 75
Set IO Modbus ........................................................................................ 75
Set IO Temperature-Scale...................................................................... 75
Set Line Service...................................................................................... 75
Set IOChannel Mode............................................................................... 76
Set IOChannel Digital I/O ....................................................................... 76
Set IOChannel Digital Input ................................................................... 76
Set IOChannel Digital Input (Serial Pins) ............................................. 77
Set IOChannel Digital Output ................................................................ 78
Set IOChannel Digital Output (Serial Pins) .......................................... 80
Set IOChannel Relay .............................................................................. 80
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Set IOChannel Analog (True Analog) ................................................... 81
Set IOChannel Analog (Temperature)................................................... 83
Kill IOChannel......................................................................................... 87
Show IO ................................................................................................... 88
Show IOChannel..................................................................................... 88
Digital Output.......................................................................................... 89
Digital Input............................................................................................. 89
Relay........................................................................................................ 89
Analog Input............................................................................................ 89
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Preface
About This Book
This guide provides the information you need to configure the IOLAN using the Command Line
Interface (CLI).
Intended Audience
This guide is for administrators who will be configuring the IOLAN.
Some prerequisite knowledge is needed to understand the concepts and examples in this guide:
z
z
If you are using an external authentication application(s), working knowledge of the
authentication application(s).
Knowledge of TFTP, the transfer protocol the IOLAN uses.
Typeface Conventions
Most text is presented in the typeface used in this paragraph. Other typefaces are used to help you
identify certain types of information. The other typefaces are:
Typeface Example
Usage
At the C: prompt, type:
add host
This typeface is used for code examples and
system-generated output. It can represent a line you type
in, or a piece of your code, or an example of output.
Set the value to TRUE.
The typeface used for TRUEis also used when referring to
an actual value or identifier that you should use or that is
used in a code example.
subscribe project subject
The italicized portion of these examples shows the
typeface used for variables that are placeholders for
values you specify. This is found in regular text and in
code examples as shown. Instead of entering project,
you enter your own value, such as stock_trader, and
for yourcode, enter the name of your program.
run yourcode.exec
IOLAN DS Family User’s Guide
This typeface indicates a book or document title.
more information.
This indicates a cross-reference to another chapter or
section that you can click on to jump to that section.
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Contacting Technical Support
Contacting Technical Support
Making a Technical Support Query
Who To Contact
Note:
Perle offers free technical support to Perle Authorised Distributors and Registered Perle
Resellers.
If you bought your product from a registered Perle supplier, you must contact their Technical Support
department; they are qualified to deal with your problem.
Have Your Product Information Ready
When you make a technical support enquiry please have the following information ready:
Item
Write Details Here
Product Name
Problem Description
Your Name
Company Name and
Address
Country
Phone Number
Fax Number
Email Address
Making a support query via the Perle web page
If you have an internet connection, please send details of your problem to Technical Support using
the email links provided on the Perle web site in the Support area.
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Contacting Technical Support
Repair Procedure
Before sending a IOLAN for repair, you must contact your Perle supplier. If, however, you bought
your product directly from Perle you can contact directly.
Customers who are in Europe, Africa or Middle East can submit repair details via a website form.
Feedback on this Manual
If you have any comments or suggestions for improving this manual please email Perle using the
following address;
Please include the title, part number and date of the manual (you can find these on the title page at
the front of this manual).
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Introduction
Chapter
1
1
Introduction
This chapter provides the command line interface (CLI) options available for the IOLAN. The
commands are grouped by function.
CLI Conventions
This section explains how to interpret the CLI syntax.If you are an existing Terminal Server customer
and would like to configure the IOLAN in the native Terminal Server interface, you can type the
command ts-configto display and use the native Terminal Server interface (you must have User
Level Admin). See your Terminal Server User Guide for information on using the Terminal Server
interface.
Command Syntax
Each command is broken down into several categories:
z
z
Description—Provides a brief explanation of how the command is used.
User Level—Shows which user level(s) (Restricted, Normal, and/or Admin) can issue the
command. Some commands have options that are available for one user level and not for another
level; this usually occurs when a command is valid for both Normal and Admin user levels,
where the Admin user level command will have extended options.
z
Syntax—Shows the actual command line options. The options can be typed in any order on the
command line. The syntax explanation will use the following command to break down the
command syntax:
set service [dhcp/bootp on|off] [telnetd on|off] [httpd on|off]
[snmpd on|off] [spcd on|off] [syslog on|off] [dmgrd on|off]
–
–
Square brackets ([]) show the options that are available for the command. You can type a
command with each option individually, or string options together in any order you want.
For example,
set service dhcp/bootp on telnetd off
Angle brackets (<>) show that the text inside the brackets is a description for a variable
value that you must fill in according to your requirements. In the set servercommand,
you must determine the values for domain, internet, name, password-limit, and
subnet-bit-length, if you wish to specify them and not use their defaults (default values
provided in the Options description). The angle brackets can also contain a range that can be
used.
–
The pipe (|) shows an ’or’ condition. For example, valid values for telnetdare either onor
off.
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z
Options—Provides an explanation of each of the options for a command and the default value if
there is one. Some commands do not have any options, so this category is absent.
Command Shortcuts
When you type a command, you can specify the shortest unique version of that command or you can
press the ESC or TAB key to complete the command. For example, the following command:
set telnet-client map-to-crlf off
can be typed as:
set tel map off
or, you can use the ESC key to complete the lines as you go along:
set tel<ESC>net-client ma<ESC>p-to-crlf off
where the <ESC> key was pressed to complete the option as it was typed.
Command Options
When you are typing commands on the command line (while connected to the IOLAN), you can view
the options by typing a question mark (?) after any part of the command to see what options are
available/valid. For example:
DS$ set vmodem ?
failure-string
host
port
style
success-string
suppress
DS$ set vmodem failure-string ?
<text>
30 characters maximum
DS$ set vmodem failure-string "Vmodem failed" ?
failure-string
host
port
style
success-string
suppress
Or press Enter to confirm command
DS$ set vmodem failure-string "Vmodem failed"
DS$ show vmodem
Host
Host Port
Success String
Failure String
Suppress
Style
"Vmodem failed"
Off
Numeric
DS$
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Server Commands
Chapter
2
2
This chapter defines all the CLI commands associated with configuring the IOLAN’s server
parameters.
Server Commands
Set Custom-App
Description You can create a custom application that can run on the IOLAN using the Perle SDK.
User Level Admin
set custom-app server program-command-line <command>
Syntax
Options
program-command-line
The name of the SDK program executable that has been already been downloaded to
the IOLAN, plus any parameters you want to pass to the program. Maximum of 80
characters. Use the shellCLI command as described in the SDK Programmer’s Guide
to manage the files that you have downloaded to the IOLAN. For example, using
sample outraw program, you would type:
outraw -s 0 192.168.2.1:10001 Acct:10001
if you were starting the application on the Server (notice the -s 0parameter specifies
Line 1).
Set Server
Description Sets server parameters.
User Level Admin
set server [auto-obtain-gw on|off] [banner on|off] [break on|off]
[bypass-password on|off] [domain <string>]
Syntax
[flush-on-close on|off] [internet <IPV4_address>]
[internet dhcp/bootp on|off] [internet mtu <integer>]
[monitor-connection-every <seconds>][monitor-connection-timeout
<seconds>][monitor-connection-number <integer>][name <string>]
[netmask <IPV4_address>][oem-login on|off]
[password-limit <0-10>] [prompt-with-name on|off]
[single-telnet on|off][data-logging-buffer-size
<integer>][pre-v4.3g-data-logging on|off]
set server tftp [retry <integer>] [timeout <integer>]
Options
auto-obtain-gw
When DHCP/BOOTP is enabled, you can enable this option to have the IOLAN receive
the Default Gateway IP address from the DHCP/BOOTP server.
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banner
This parameter concerns the banner information (product name/software version). This
banner information is presented to a user with a login prompt. For security reasons, you
can turn off the display of this information. The default is Off.
break
Enables/disables the existing Reverse Telnet break signal and the out-of-band break
signals for TruePort. The default value is Off.
bypass-password
When set, authorised users who do not have a password set, with the exception of the
Admin user, WILL NOT be prompted for a password at login with Local
Authentication.
dhcp/bootp
Enables the DHCP/BOOTP client process in the IOLAN. By default, this is
disabled/off. If this is enabled, the server IP address parameter is disabled.
mtu
The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size of an IP frame that will be sent over the
network. Only one MTU size can be set for both IPV4 and IPV6 frames
MTU sizes: 68-1500 bytes
Default size: 1500 bytes.
domain_name
Unique name for your domain, your location in the global network. Like Hostname, it is
a symbolic, rather than a numerical, identifier.
flush-on-close
When enabled, deletes any pending outbound data when a port is closed; as opposed to
maintaining the port to send pending data. The default value is Off.
internet
The IOLAN’s unique IPv4 network IP address. If you are using the IOLAN in an IPv6
network, this field can be left blank.
monitor-connection-every
Specify how often, in seconds, the IOLAN will send a TCP keepalive. This only applies
to line service types that support the keepalive feature. T
Default Interval: 180 seconds.
monitor-connection-timeout
Sets the maximum time to wait for a response after sending a TCP keepalive message.
Values: 1-32767 seconds
Default: 5 seconds
monitor-connection-number
The number of TCP keepalive retries before the connection is closed.
Values: 1-32767
Default: 5
name
You must supply a name for the IOLAN.
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netmask
The network subnet mask. For example, 255.255.0.0.
oem-login
When set, and a custom language file is in use, the login prompt will use the string
defined in the language file as the login prompt instead of the default prompt, login:.
password-limit
The number of attempts a user is allowed to enter a password for a serial port
connection from the network, before the connection is terminated and the user has to
attempt to login again. For users logging into the serial port, if this limit is exceeded,
the serial port is disabled for 5 minutes. A user with Admin level rights can restart the
serial port, bypassing the timeout, by issuing a kill on the disabled serial port. The
default value is 3.
prompt-with-name
Displays the Server Name field value instead of default product name. When enabled,
the Server Name is displayed in the IOLAN login prompt, CLI prompt, WebManager
login screen, and the heading of the Menu. The default value is Off.
single-telnet
In this mode of operation, the IOLAN will only allow for a single TCP connection at a
time to exist for each serial port configured for a reverse connection type. Subsequent
connection attempts will be refused until all of the following conditions are met;
z
No active connection to serial port exists and at least 1 second has passed since last
connection was terminated.
z
All data from previous connection on the serial port has been transmitted.
The IOLAN has logic to automatically detect when a reverse connection is no longer
active. When this happens, the connection is reset and the server can go back to a
listening for an incoming connection state.
Applications using Single Telnet need to be aware that there can be some considerable
delay between a network disconnection and the port being available for the next
connection attempt; this is to allow any data sent on prior connections to be transmitted
out of the serial port. Application network retry logic needs to accommodate this
feature. The default value is Off.
retry
The number of times the IOLAN will attempt to transfer (using TFTP) a file to/from a
host. Enter a value between 0 and 5. The default is 5. A value of 0 (zero) means that the
IOLAN will not attempt a retry should TFTP fail.
timeout
The time, in seconds, that the IOLAN will wait for a successful transmit or receipt of
TFTP packets before retrying a TFTP transfer. Enter a value between 3 and 10. The
default is 3 seconds.
data-logging-buffer-size
The minimum data buffer size for all models is 1 KB. The maximum data buffer size is
2000 KB for DS1/TS1/STS8D, all other models the maximum size is 4000 KB. If the
data buffer is filled, incoming serial data will overwrite the oldest data.
Data logging is only valid for Trueport and TCP Sockets profiles.
Values: 1-2000 KB (DS1/TS1/STS8D)
Values: 1-4000 KB (all other models)
Default Buffer Size: 4 KB (DS1/TS1/STS8D)
Default Buffer Size: 256 KB (all other models)
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pre-4.3g data-logging
Enable the data logging feature previous toV4.3 firmware.
Default: Disabled
Set Service
Description Sets server service parameters.
User Level Admin
set service [telnetd on|off] [httpd on|off] [snmpd on|off]
[spcd on|off] [syslog on|off] [dmgrd on|off] [modbusd on|off]
Syntax
Options
telnetd
Telnet daemon process in the IOLAN on port 23.
httpd
HTTP daemon process in the IOLAN on port 80.
snmpd
SNMP daemon process in the IOLAN on port 161.
spcd
SPC (Trueport) daemon process in the IOLAN on port 668.
syslog
Syslog client process in the IOLAN.
dmgrd
DeviceManager daemon process in the IOLAN. If you disable this service, you will not
be able to connect to the IOLAN with the DeviceManager application.
DeviceManagerD listens on port 33812 and sends on port 33813.
modbusd
Modbus daemon process in the IOLAN on port 502.
Show Custom-App
Description Shows the custom application server settings.
User Level Admin
show custom-app server
Syntax
Show Modbus
Description Shows the Modbus settings for the gateway.
User Level Normal, Admin
show modbus gateway
Syntax
Show Server
Description Shows the parameters set for the server.
User Level Admin, Normal
show server
Syntax
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Hardware Commands
Hardware Commands
Set Ethernet
Description Sets the hardware configuration for the Ethernet port(s).
User Level Admin
set ethernet speed-and-duplex
auto|10-half|10-full|100-half|100-full
Syntax
Options
auto|10-half|10-full|100-half|100-full
Define the ethernet connection speed at one of the following:
z
auto—automatically detects the ethernet interface speed and duplex
z
z
z
z
10 Mbps Half Duplex
10 Mbps Full Duplex
100 Mbps Half Duplex
100 Mbps Full Duplex
Show Hardware
Description Shows the hardware resources, Ethernet link status, date and time.
User Level Normal, Admin
show hardware
Syntax
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Modbus Commands
Modbus Commands
Set Modbus Gateway
Description Sets the Modbus parameters for the IOLAN when it is operating as a Modbus Gateway.
User Level Admin
set modbus gateway [addr-mode embedded|re-mapped]
Syntax
[broadcast on|off] [char-timeout <number>]
[req-next-delay <number>] [exceptions on|off]
[idle-timer <number>] [mess-timeout <number>]
[port <TCP/UDP_port>] [req-queuing on|off]
[remapped-id <1-247>]
Options
addr-mode
Determines if the original UID address will be embedded in the transmission header or
if a specified (remapped) UID will be embedded in the transmission header.
broadcast
When enabled, a UID of 0 (zero) indicates that the message will be broadcast to all
Modbus Slaves. The default is Off.
char-timeout
Used in conjunction with the Modbus RTU protocol, specifies how long to wait, in
milliseconds, after a character to determine the end of frame. The default is 30 ms.
req-next-delay
A delay, in milliseconds, to allow serial slave(s) to re-enable receivers before issuing
next Modbus Master request. The default is 50 ms.
exceptions
When enabled, an exception message is generated and sent to the initiating Modbus
device when any of the following conditions are encountered: there is an invalid UID,
the UID is not configured in the Gateway, there is no free network connection, there is
an invalid message, or the target device is not answering the connection attempt. The
default is On.
idle-timer
Specifies the number of seconds that must elapse without any network or serial traffic
before a connection is dropped. If this parameter is set to 0 (zero), a connection will not
be dropped (with the following exceptions: the TCP KeepAlive causes the connection
to be dropped or the Modbus device drops the connection). The default is 10 seconds.
mess-timeout
Time to wait, in milliseconds, for a response message from a Modbus TCP or serial
slave (depending if the Modbus Gateway is a Master Gateway or Slave Gateway,
respectively) before sending a Modbus exception. The default is 1000 ms.
port
The network port number that the Slave Gateway will listen on for both TCP and UDP
messages. The default is 502.
req-queuing
When enabled, allows multiple, simultaneous messages to be queued and processed in
order of reception. The default is On.
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TruePort Baud Commands
remapped-id
Specify the UID that will be inserted into the message header for the Slave Modbus
serial device. Valid values are 1-247.
Show Modbus
Description Displays the Modbus Gateway parameters.
User Level Admin
show modbus gateway
Syntax
show modbus slave|master <line_number>
TruePort Baud Commands
Set TruePort Remap-Baud
Description This command allows for the remapping of the baud rate being specified by the Serial
application to a different value on the physical serial port on the IOLAN.
User Level Admin
set trueport remap-baud
Syntax
50|75|110|134|150|200|300|600|1200|1800|2400|4800|9600|19200|
38400
50|75|110|134|150|200|300|600|1200|1800|2400|4800|9600|19200|
38400|57600|115200|230400|28800|[custom <baud_rate>]
Options
50|75|110|134|150|200|300|600|1200|1800|2400|4800|9600|19200|38400
The configured baud rate of the TruePort client.
50|75|110|134|150|200|300|600|1200|1800|2400|4800|9600|19200|38400|
57600|115200|230400|28800|[custom <baud_rate>]
The actual baud rate that runs between the IOLAN and the connected serial device. You
can also specify a custom baud rate; valid values are 50-230400.
Show TruePort
Description Shows the IOLAN TruePort remapping table.
User Level Normal, Admin
show trueport
Syntax
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IPv6 Commands
IPv6 Commands
Set IPv6
Description Configures the basic IPv6 settings.
User Level Admin
set ipv6 [dhcpv6-settings ipv6-address on|off]
[dhcp-settings network-prefix on|off]
Syntax
Set ipv6 enable-ipv6-addressing on|off
[obtain-using auto-ipv6|dhcpv6]
Options
dhcpv6-settings
Determines the types of information that the IOLAN will accept from the DHCPv6
server, IPv6 address(es) and/or network prefix(es).
ivp6-address
When enabled, the IOLAN will accept IPv6 address(es) from the DHCPv6 server. This
is offby default.
network-prefix
When enabled, the IOLAN will accept the network prefix from the DHCPv6 server.
This is offby default.
enable-ipv6-addressing
When enabled, you can configure the IOLAN to obtain the IPv6 address(es) using IPv6
Autoconfiguration or a DHCPv6 server.
Default: Enabled
obtain-using auto-ipv6|dhcpv6
z
auto-ipv6—When enabled, the IOLAN will send out a Router Solicitation
message. If a Router Advertisement message is received, the IOLAN will configure
the IPv6 address(es) and configuration parameters based on the information
contained in the advertisement. If no Router Advertisement message is received,
the IOLAN will attempt to connect to a DHCPv6 server to obtain IPv6 addresses
and other configuration parameters. This is the default.
z
dhcpv6—When enabled, requests IPv6 address(es) and configuration information
from the DHCPv6 server.
Show IPv6
Description Shows the IPv6 settings.
User Level Admin
show ipv6
Syntax
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Add Custom-IPv6
Description Adds a custom IPv6 address to the IOLAN. You can specify either a complete IPv6
address or an IPv6 network address.
User Level Admin
add custom-ipv6 method auto network-prefix <network_prefix>
[prefix-bits <0-64>]
Syntax
add custom-ipv6 method manual ipv6-address <ipv6_address>
[prefix-bits <0-128>]
Options
method auto
When this option is specified, the IOLAN will derive an IPv6 address from the entered
network prefix and the IOLAN’s MAC address. This is the default option.
network-prefix
Specify the IPv6 network prefix. The IOLAN will derive the complete IPv6 address
from the entered network prefix and the IOLAN’s MAC address.
prefix-bits (auto)
Specify the network prefix bits for the IPv6 address.
Range: 0-64
Default: 64
method manual
Specify this option when you want to enter a specific IPv6 address.
ipv6-address
Specify the complete IPv6 address.
Field Format: IPv6 address
prefix-bits (manual)
Specify the network prefix bits for the IPv6 address.
Range: 0-128
Default: 64
Set Custom-IPv6
Description Configures custom IPv6 network and IP addresses.
User Level Admin
set custom-ipv6 <config_ipv6_address> method auto
network-prefix <network_prefix> [prefix-bits <0-64>]
Syntax
set custom-ipv6 <config_ipv6_address> method manual
ipv6-address <ipv6_address> [prefix-bits <0-128>]
Options
method auto
When this option is specified, the IOLAN will derive an IPv6 address from the entered
network prefix and the IOLAN’s MAC address. This is the default option.
network-prefix
Specify the IPv6 network prefix. The IOLAN will derive the complete IPv6 address
from the entered network prefix and the IOLAN’s MAC address.
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prefix-bits (auto)
Specify the network prefix bits for the IPv6 address.
Range: 0-64
Default: 64
method manual
Specify this option when you want to enter a specific IPv6 address.
ipv6-address
Specify the complete IPv6 address.
Field Format: IPv6 address
prefix-bits (manual)
Specify the network prefix bits for the IPv6 address.
Range: 0-128
Default: 64
Delete Custom-IPv6
Description Deletes the specified custom IPv6 address. To see a list of configured IPv6 addresses,
type the command delete custom-ipv6 ?.
User Level Admin
delete custom-ipv6 <config_ipv6_address>
Syntax
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Chapter
3
3
This chapter defines all the CLI commands available to users who are logged into the IOLAN.
Commands for Users Logged Into the IOLAN
Admin
Description Changes a Normal-level user to the Admin user. When you press Enter after you type
this command, you will be prompted for the Admin password.
User Level Normal
admin
Syntax
Help
Description Displays help on using the command line interface (CLI).
User Level Restricted, Normal, Admin
help
Syntax
Kill Line
Description Restarts a line. On IOLANs with more than 1 port, you can specify a port number and
then a range of ports; for example, kill line 4, 10-13, 15. On single port models, use the
command kill line.
User Level Normal, Admin
kill line *|<number>|<number range>
Syntax
Kill Session
Description Kills an active session.
User Level Restricted, Normal, Admin
kill session 1|2|3|4
Syntax
Options
1|2|3|4
The number of the session(s) you want to kill.
Logout
Description Logs the user out from the IOLAN.
User Level Restricted, Normal, Admin
logout
Syntax
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Menu
Ping
Description Switches from a command line based interface to Menu mode of operation.
User Level Restricted, Normal, Admin
menu
Syntax
Description This command checks to see if a given host is reachable via an IP message. The specific
message used is called a ping.
User Level Normal, Admin
ping <hostname/IP_address> [<packet_size>] [<#_of_packets>]
Syntax
Options
<hostname/IP_address>
The DNS resolvable host name or IP address of the machine you are trying to ping.
<packet_size>
Enter the number of data bytes to be sent. The default is 100 bytes.
<#_of_packets>
Enter the number of the packets you want to send. The default is 10.
Resume
Screen
Description Resumes a started session.
User Level Restricted, Normal, Admin
resume 1|2|3|4
Syntax
Options
1|2|3|4
The number of the session you want to resume.
Description Switches from a command line based interface to Menu mode of operation.
User Level Restricted, Normal, Admin
screen
Syntax
Set Termtype
Description Sets the type of terminal being used for the current session.
User Level Normal, Admin
set termtype
Syntax
wyse60|vt100|ansi|dumb|tvi925|ibm3151te|vt320|hp700|term1|term2|
term3
Option
wyse60|vt100|ansi|dumb|tvi925|ibm3151te|vt320|hp700|term1|term2|term3
Specifies the type of terminal connected to the line:
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Dumb
WYSE60
VT100
ANSI
TVI925
IBM3151TE
VT320 (specifically supporting VT320-7)
HP700 (specifically supporting HP700/44)
Term1, Term2, Term3 (user defined terminals)
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Set User
Description Sets the current users settings.
User Level Normal, Admin
set user . [hotkey-prefix <00-7f>] [language english|customlang]
[password]
Syntax
Options
hotkey-prefix
The prefix that a user types to control the current session. The default value is hex 01,
which corresponds to Ctrl-a (^a) (hex value 02 would be Ctrl-b (^b), etc.):
z
^a number—To switch from one session to another, press ^a and then the required
session number. For example, ^a 2 would switch you to session 2. Pressing ^a 0
will return you to the IOLAN Menu.
z
z
z
z
^a n—Display the next session. The current session will remain active. The lowest
numbered active session will be displayed.
^a p—Display the previous session. The current session will remain active. The
highest numbered active session will be displayed.
^a m—To exit a session and return to the IOLAN. You will be returned to where
you left off. The session will be left running.
^a l—(Lowercase L) Locks the line until the user unlocks it. The user is prompted
for a password (any password, excluding spaces) and locks the line. Next, the user
must retype the password to unlock the line.
z
^r—When you switch from a session back to the Menu, the screen may not be
redrawn correctly. If this happens, use this command to redraw it properly. This is
always Ctrl R, regardless of the Hotkey Prefix.
The User Hotkey Prefix value overrides the Line Hotkey Prefix value. You can use the
Hotkey Prefix keys to lock a line only when the line Lock parameter is On.
language
You can specify whether a user will use English or Customlang as the language that
appears in the Menu or CLI. The IOLAN supports one custom language that must be
downloaded to the IOLAN; otherwise, Customlang defaults to English.
password
The password the user will need to enter to login to the IOLAN. This case-sensitive
field accepts a maximum of 16 characters.
Set User Session
Description Sets the current users session settings.
User Level Normal, Admin
set user . session 1|2|3|4|* [auto on|off] [type off|telnet]
Syntax
set user . session 1|2|3|4|* telnet-options [host <config_host>]
[port <TCP_port>] [termtype <terminal_name>] [line-mode on|off]
[map-cr-crlf on|off] [local-echo on|off] [echo <00-7f>]
[eof <00-7f>] [erase <00-7f>] [intr <00-7f>] [quit <00-7f>]
Options
session
Specifies the session number (or all, *) that you are configuring.
auto
Specify whether or not the session(s) will start automatically when the user logs into the
IOLAN.
telnet-options
See Set Telnet-Client in the IOLAN User’s Guide.
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Show Line Users
Description Shows the users who are on the line.
User Level Admin
show line <number> users
Syntax
Syslog Console
Description Starts/stops or displays the status of the syslog console.
User Level Admin
syslog console start|stop
Syntax
syslog console status
Options
start|stop
Start or stop console logging. When console logging is enabled, syslog messages will
be echoed to the current console. These messages are filtered based on the level set in
the (remote) syslog options.
status
Displays the current console logging status (enabled or disabled).
Show Sessions
Description Shows available sessions.
User Level Restricted, Normal, Admin
show sessions
Syntax
Show Termtype
Description Shows the terminal type for the current session.
User Level Admin
show termtype
Syntax
Start
Description Starts a predefined session. Only inactive sessions are displayed.
User Level Restricted, Normal, Admin
start 1|2|3|4
Syntax
Options
1|2|3|4
The number of the session that you want to start.
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Telnet
Description Starts a telnet session to the specified host/IP address.
User Level Normal, Admin
telnet <hostname/IP_address> [<tcp_port>]
Syntax
[termtype <terminal_name>] [line-mode on|off]
[map-cr-crlf on|off] [local-echo on|off]
[echo <00-7f>] [eof <00-7f>] [erase <00-7f>] [intr <00-7f>]
[quit <00-7f>] [escape <00-7f>]
Options
<hostname/IP_address>
The name (resolvable via DNS) or IP address of the host you wish to connect to with
Telnet.
<tcp_port>
The port number the target host is listening on for incoming connections. The default
for Telnet is port number 23.
termtype
Type of terminal attached to this line; for example, ANSI or WYSE60.
line-mode
When On, keyboard input is not sent to the remote host until Enter is pressed,
otherwise input is sent every time a key is pressed. Default is Off.
map-cr-crlf
Maps carriage returns (CR) to carriage return line feed (CRLF). The default value is
Off.
local-echo
Toggles between local echo of entered characters and suppressing local echo. Local
echo is used for normal processing, while suppressing the echo is convenient for
entering text that should not be displayed on the screen, such as passwords. This
parameter can only be used when Line Mode is On. Default is Off.
echo
Defines the echo character. When Line Mode is On, typing the echo character echoes
the text locally and sends only completed lines to the host. This value is in hexadecimal
with a default value of 5 (ASCII value ^E).
eof
Defines the end-of-file character. When Line Mode is On, entering the eof character as
the first character on a line sends the character to the remote host. This value is in
hexadecimal with a default value of 4 (ASCII value ^D).
erase
Defines the erase character. When Line Mode is Off, typing the erase character erases
one character. This value is in hexadecimal with a default value of 8 (ASCII value ^H).
intr
Defines the interrupt character. Typing the interrupt character interrupts the current
process. This value is in hexadecimal with a default value of 3 (ASCII value ^C).
quit
Defines the quit character. Typing the quit character closes and exits the current telnet
session. This value is in hexadecimal with a default value of 1c (ASCII value FS).
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escape
Defines the escape character. Returns you to the command line mode. This value is in
hexadecimal with a default value of 1d (ASCII value GS).
Version
Description Displays firmware version and build.
User Level Normal, Admin
version
Syntax
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Add User
Description Adds a user. For units with 4 or less serial ports, you can configure up to 4 users. For
units with 8 or more serial ports, the maximum number of users which can be added is
48. This is in addition to the admin user.
User Level Admin
add user <username>
Syntax
Option
<username>
The name of the user, without spaces. When you finish the command and press Enter,
you will be prompted to enter and re-enter a password for the user.
Delete User
Description Deletes a user.
User Level Admin
delete user <config_user>
Syntax
Option
<config_user>
You can see a list of users that can be deleted by typing delete user ?. You can not
delete the adminuser.
Set Default User
Description Configures the Default User. When adding a new user, the profile of the default user
will be used to assign the values of the various parameters of the new user. (CLI and
menu only).
User Level Admin
set default user [host-ip None|<ip_address>|<config_host>]
[hotkey-prefix <00-7f>] [idle-timer <0-4294967>]
[language english|customlang]
Syntax
[level admin|normal|restricted|menu]
[line-access readin|readwrite [on|off]|<line(s)> [0]]
[port tcp-clear|telnet <tcp_port>]
[service dsprompt|telnet|tcp-clear] [sess-timer <0-4294967>]
Options
host-ip
For outbound User Services such as Telnet, this is the target host name or IP address. If
no IP address is specified, the Host IP value in the Default User configuration will be
used. The default is 0.0.0.0. or None.
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hotkey-prefix
The prefix that a user types to control the current session. The default value is hex 01,
which corresponds to Ctrl-a (^a) (hex value 02 would be Ctrl-b (^b), etc.):
z
^a number—To switch from one session to another, press ^a and then the required
session number. For example, ^a 2 would switch you to session 2. Pressing ^a 0
will return you to the IOLAN Menu.
z
z
z
z
^a n—Display the next session. The current session will remain active. The lowest
numbered active session will be displayed.
^a p—Display the previous session. The current session will remain active. The
highest numbered active session will be displayed.
^a m—To exit a session and return to the IOLAN. You will be returned to where
you left off. The session will be left running.
^a l—(Lowercase L) Locks the line until the user unlocks it. The user is prompted
for a password (any password, excluding spaces) and locks the line. Next, the user
must retype the password to unlock the line.
z
^r—When you switch from a session back to the Menu, the screen may not be
redrawn correctly. If this happens, use this command to redraw it properly. This is
always Ctrl R, regardless of the Hotkey Prefix.
The User Hotkey Prefix value overrides the Line Hotkey Prefix value. You can use the
Hotkey Prefix keys to lock a line only when the line Lock parameter is On.
idle-timer
The amount of time, in seconds, that the Idle Timer will run. Use this timer to close a
connection because of inactivity. When the Idle Timer expires, because there has been
no exchange of data within the specified time, the IOLAN will close the connection.
The default value is 0 (zero), meaning that the Idle Timer will not expire (the
connection is open permanently). The maximum value is 4294967 seconds. The User
Idle Timer will override the Line Idle Timer, with the exception of reverse Telnet
sessions.
language
You can specify whether a user will use English or Customlang as the language that
appears in the Menu or CLI. The IOLAN supports one custom language that must be
downloaded to the IOLAN; otherwise, Customlang defaults to English.
level
The access that a user is allowed:
z
Admin—The admin level user has total access to the IOLAN. You can create more
than one admin user account but we recommend that you only have one. They can
monitor and configure the IOLAN.
z
Normal—The Normal level user has limited access to the IOLAN. Limited CLI
commands and Menu access are available with the ability to configure the user’s
own configuration settings.
z
z
Restricted—The Restricted level user can only access predefined sessions or
access the Easy Port Access menu.
Menu—The menu level user will only be able to access predefined session or
access the Easy Port Access menu. The Easy Port Access allows the user to
connect to the accessible line without disconnecting their initial connection to the
IOLAN. Does not have any access to CLI commands.
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line-access
Specifies the user access rights to each IOLAN device line. Options are:
z
z
Read/Write—Users are given read and write access to the line.
Read In—Users are given access to read only outbound data, data that is going
from the IOLAN to the device.
The on|offoption is only for 1-port models. You can disable line access in 2-port +
models by specifying 0(zero).
phone-number
The phone number the IOLAN will dial to callback the user (you must have set
Callback to On). Enter the number without spaces.
port
When the User Service is Telnet, this is the target port number. The default value will
change based on the type of Service selected; the most common known port numbers
are used as the default values.
service
The type of service that the user will use.
sess-timer
The amount of time, in seconds, that the Session Timer will run. Use this timer to
forcibly close a user’s session (connection). When the Session Timer expires, the
IOLAN will end the connection. The default value is 0 (zero), meaning that the session
timer will not expire (the session is open permanently, or until the user logs out). The
maximum value is 4294967 seconds. The User Session Timer will override the Line
Session Timer, with the exception of reverse Telnet sessions.
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Set User
Description Sets users settings. Normal-level users can configure only their own settings.
Admin-level users can configure any users settings, including their own (with the
exception of their User Level, which must stay at Admin).
User Level Normal, Admin
set user . [hotkey-prefix <00-7f>] [language english|customlang]
[password]
Syntax
set user .|<username>|*
Admin
[host-ip None|<ip_address>|<config_host>]
[hotkey-prefix <00-7f>] [idle-timer <0-4294967>]
[language english|customlang]
[level admin|normal|restricted|menu] [password]
[line-access readin|readwrite [on|off]|<line(s)> [0]]
[service dsprompt|telnet|tcp-clear] [sess-timer <0-4294967>]
[port tcp-clear|telnet <tcp_port>]
Options
host-ip
For outbound User Services such as Telnet, this is the target host name or IP address. If
no IP address is specified, the Host IP value in the Default User configuration will be
used. The default is 0.0.0.0. or None.
hotkey-prefix
The prefix that a user types to control the current session. The default value is hex 01,
which corresponds to Ctrl-a (^a) (hex value 02 would be Ctrl-b (^b), etc.):
z
^a number—To switch from one session to another, press ^a and then the required
session number. For example, ^a 2 would switch you to session 2. Pressing ^a 0
will return you to the IOLAN Menu.
z
z
z
z
^a n—Display the next session. The current session will remain active. The lowest
numbered active session will be displayed.
^a p—Display the previous session. The current session will remain active. The
highest numbered active session will be displayed.
^a m—To exit a session and return to the IOLAN. You will be returned to where
you left off. The session will be left running.
^a l—(Lowercase L) Locks the line until the user unlocks it. The user is prompted
for a password (any password, excluding spaces) and locks the line. Next, the user
must retype the password to unlock the line.
z
^r—When you switch from a session back to the Menu, the screen may not be
redrawn correctly. If this happens, use this command to redraw it properly. This is
always Ctrl R, regardless of the Hotkey Prefix.
The User Hotkey Prefix value overrides the Line Hotkey Prefix value. You can use the
Hotkey Prefix keys to lock a line only when the line Lock parameter is On.
idle-timer
The amount of time, in seconds, that the Idle Timer will run. Use this timer to close a
connection because of inactivity. When the Idle Timer expires, because there has been
no exchange of data within the specified time, the IOLAN will close the connection.
The default value is 0 (zero), meaning that the Idle Timer will not expire (the
connection is open permanently). The maximum value is 4294967 seconds. The User
Idle Timer will override the Line Idle Timer, with the exception of reverse Telnet
sessions.
language
You can specify whether a user will use English or Customlang as the language that
appears in the Menu or CLI. The IOLAN supports one custom language that must be
downloaded to the IOLAN; otherwise, Customlang defaults to English.
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level
The access that a user is allowed:
z
Admin—The admin level user has total access to the IOLAN. You can create more
than one admin user account but we recommend that you only have one. They can
monitor and configure the IOLAN.
z
Normal—The Normal level user has limited access to the IOLAN. Limited CLI
commands and Menu access are available with the ability to configure the user’s
own configuration settings.
z
z
Restricted—The Restricted level user can only access predefined sessions or
access the Easy Port Access menu.
Menu—The menu level user will only be able to access predefined session or
access the Easy Port Access menu. The Easy Port Access allows the user to
connect to the accessible line without disconnecting their initial connection to the
IOLAN. Does not have any access to CLI commands.
password
The password the user will need to enter to login to the IOLAN. This case-sensitive
field accepts a maximum of 16 characters.
line-access
Specifies the user access rights to each IOLAN device line. Options are:
z
z
Read/Write—Users are given read and write access to the line.
Read In—Users are given access to read only outbound data, data that is going
from the IOLAN to the device.
The on|offoption is only for 1-port models. You can disable line access in 2-port +
models by specifying 0(zero).
service
The type of service that the user will use.
sess-timer
The amount of time, in seconds, that the Session Timer will run. Use this timer to
forcibly close a user’s session (connection). When the Session Timer expires, the
IOLAN will end the connection. The default value is 0 (zero), meaning that the session
timer will not expire (the session is open permanently, or until the user logs out). The
maximum value is 4294967 seconds. The User Session Timer will override the Line
Session Timer, with the exception of reverse Telnet sessions.
port
When the User Service is Telnet, this is the target port number. The default value will
change based on the type of Service selected; the most common known port numbers
are used as the default values.
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Set User Session
descriptions.
User Level Admin
set user .|<username> session 1|2|3|4|* [auto on|off]
[type off|telnet]
Syntax
set user .|<username> session 1|2|3|4|* telnet-options
[host <config_host>] [port <TCP_port>]
[termtype <terminal_name>] [line-mode on|off]
[map-cr-crlf on|off] [local-echo on|off]
[echo <00-7f>] [eof <00-7f>] [erase <00-7f>] [intr <00-7f>]
[quit <00-7f>]
Show Default User
Description Shows the Default Users settings. When adding a new user, the profile of the default
user will be used to assign the values of the parameters to the new user.
User Level Admin
show default user
Syntax
Show User
Description Shows user configuration settings.
User Level Admin
show user <configured_user>|.
Syntax
Options
<configured_user>
Show the settings for the specified user.
.
Show the settings for the current user.
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Chapter
4
4
This chapter defines all the CLI commands associated with configuring the IOLAN’s line parameters.
1-Port vs. 2-Port Line Commands
If you are using a DS1 IOLAN, the admin user does not have the option of using the number or all
(*) options in the line commands, as there is only one line. In an TS2 IOLAN, the admin user must
specify . (current line), <number> (line number), or * (sets value for all lines) when configuring
lines.
Line Commands
Set Line
Description Configures line parameters.
User Level Admin
set line .|<number>|* [data-bits 5|6|7|8] [break on|off]
[break-delay <0-65535>] [break-length <0-65535>]
[connection-method dial-in|dial-out|dial-in-out|direct-connect]
[idle-timer <0-4294967>] [line-name <name>]
Syntax
[modem-name <config_modem>] [pages 1|2|3|4|5|6|7]
[parity none|even|odd|mark|space] [phone-number <phone_number>]
[rev-sess-security on|off] [send-name on|off] [session-strings
|delay <0-65535> |initiate <text> |terminate <text>] [sess-timer
<0-4294967>]
[stop-bits 1|2|1.5] [termtype wyse60|vt100|ansi|dumb|tvi925|
ibm3151te|vt320|hp700|term1|term2|term3][discard-characters-with
-error on|off]
set line ... flowin on|off] [flowout on|off] [hotkey-prefix
<00-7f>] [data-logging on|off]
Admin
[initiate-connection any-char|specific-char <hex_value>]
[initial cli|menu] [keepalive on|off] [lock on|off]
[mode enabled|disabled][motd on|off] [reset on|off]
[dial-timeout <number>] [dial-retries <number>]
[single-character on|off] [user <name>] [nouser]
[internet-address <IPv4_address>] [user <config_user>]
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Options
break
Specifies how a break is interpreted:
z
z
z
z
off—The IOLAN ignores the break key completely and it is not passed through to
the host. This is the default setting.
local—The IOLAN deals with the break locally. If the user is in a session, the
break key has the same effect as a hot key.
remote—When the break key is pressed, the IOLAN translates this into a telnet
break signal which it sends to the host machine.
break-interrupt—On some systems such as SunOS, XENIX, and AIX, a break
received from the peripheral is not passed to the client properly. If the client wishes
to make the break act like an interrupt key (for example, when the stty options
-ignbrkand brkintrare set).
break-length
The length of time (in milliseconds) for which the break signal will be asserted on the se-
rial port. Valid values are 0-65535.
Default is 1000 ms
A value of 0 will cause the "request to send a break signal" to be ignored.
break-delay
The length of time (in milliseconds) to delay after a break signal is sent before the IOLAN
sends data. Valid values are 0-65535.
Default: 0 ms ( no delay )
connection-method
Determines how a modem will work on the line. Select from the following options:
z
z
z
z
Direct Connect—Indicates that there is not a modem on the line. This is the
default.
Dial In—Specify this option when a user is remote and will be dialing in via
modem or ISDN TA.
Dial Out—Specify this option when a modem is attached to the serial port and is
being used to dial out.
Dial In/Out—Specify this option when the IOLAN is being used as a router
(depending on which end of the link your IOLAN is situated and how you want to
initiate the communication).
data-bits
Specifies the number of bits in a byte. The default is 8.
dial-timeout
The number of seconds the IOLAN will wait to establish a connection to a remote
modem. The default value is 45 seconds.
dial-retries
The number of times the IOLAN will attempt to establish a connection with a remote
modem. The default value is 2.
flowin
Determines if input flow control is to be used. Default is On. This is active only when
Line Flow Control is set to Soft, Hard, or Both.
flowout
Determines if output flow control is to be used. Default is On. This is active only when
Line Flow Control is set to Soft, Hard, or Both.
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hotkey-prefix
The prefix that a user types to lock a line or redraw the Menu. The default value is hex
01, which corresponds to Ctrl-a (^a) (hex value 02 would be Ctrl-b (^b), etc.):
z
^a l—(Lowercase L) Locks the line until the user unlocks it. The user is prompted
for a password (any password, excluding spaces) and locks the line. Next, the user
must retype the password to unlock the line.
z
^r—When you switch from a session back to the Menu, the screen may not be
redrawn correctly. If this happens, use this command to redraw it properly.
You can use the Hotkey Prefix key to lock a line only when the Line Lock parameter is
On.
idle-timer
Enter a time period, in seconds, for which the Idle Timer will run. Use this timer to
close a connection because of inactivity. When the Idle Timer expires, the IOLAN will
end the connection. The maximum value is 4294967 seconds (about 49 days). The
default value of 0 (zero) means the Idle Timer will not expire, so the connection is
permanently open.
data-logging
When enabled, serial data will be buffered if the TCP connection is lost. When the TCP
connection is re-established, the buffered serial data will be sent to its destination .
Note: A kill line or a reboot of the IOLAN causes all buffered data to be lost.
The minimum data buffer size for all models is 1K. The maximum data buffer size is
2000 KB for DS1/TS1/STS8D, all other models the maximum size is 4000 KB. If the
data buffer is filled, incoming serial data will overwrite the oldest data.
Some profile features are not compatible when using the Data Logging feature. See
Data Logging Appendix H in the IOLAN User’s Guide for more information.
Data logging is only valid for Trueport and TCP Sockets profiles.
Values: 1-2000 KB (DS1/TS1/STS8D)
Values: 1-4000 KB (all other models)
Default Buffer Size: 4 KB (DS1/TS1/STS8D)
Default Buffer Size: 256 KB (all other models)
Default: Disabled
initial
Specifies the initial interface a user navigates when logging into the line; either the
Menu or a prompt for the CLI. The default is CLI.
initiate-connection
Initiates a Telnet connection to the specified host when any data is received by the
serial port or when the specified character is received by the serial port (direct Telnet
only).
internet-address
Used with reverse sessions, users can access serial devices connected to the IOLAN by
the specified Internet Address (or host name that can be resolved by a DNS). You must
reboot the IOLAN for the Internet Address to take affect (the kill line option does not
apply to this parameter).
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keepalive
Enables a per-connection TCP keepalive feature. After the configured number of
seconds, the connection will send a gratuitous ACK to the network peer, thus either
ensuring the connection stays active OR causing a dropped connection condition to be
recognized.
This parameter needs to be used in conjunction with server parameter,
monitor-connection-every. The interval determines how long the IOLAN will wait
during inactivity before "testing" the connection. It should be noted that if a network
connection is accidentally dropped, it can take as long as the specified interval before
anyone can reconnect to the serial port.
line-name
Provide a name for the line so it can be easily identified.
lock
When enabled, the user can lock his terminal with a password using the Hotkey Prefix
(default Ctrl-a) ^a l (lowercase L). The IOLAN prompts the user for a password and a
confirmation.
mode
Enables/disables the line (available only on the TS2 model). The default is enabled.
modem-name
The name of the predefined modem that is used on this line.
motd
Enables/disables the message of the day on the line.
nouser
Blanks out the User parameter, in case you want to change a dedicated user line to an
undedicated line.
pages
For DSLogin line service, this is the number of video pages the terminal supports. Valid
values are 1-7. The default is 5 pages.
parity
Specifies if you are using Even, Odd, or No parity on the line. If you want to force a
parity type, you can specify Mark for 1or Space for 0.
phone-number
The phone number to use when Connection Method is set to Dial Out.
reset
Resets the terminal type connected to the line when a user logs out.
rev-sess-security
Enables/disables login/password authentication, locally or externally, on reverse Telnet
connections. The default is Off.
send-name
When enabled, the port name will be sent to the host upon session initiation.
Default: Disabled
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session strings
Controls the sending of ASCII strings to serial devices at session start and session
termination as follows;
z
z
z
Send at Start—If configured, this string will be sent to the serial device when the
serial device is detected (i.e. signals come up). The maximum size of this field is
128 bytes/characters.
Send at End—If configured, this string will be sent to the serial device when the
TCP session on the LAN is terminated. The maximum size of this field is 128
bytes/characters
Delay after Send—If configured, will inset a delay( in milliseconds) after the
string is sent to the device. This delay can be used to provide the serial device with
time to process the string before the session is initiated or terminated.
Default: 10 ms
sess-timer
Enter a time, in seconds, for which the Session Timer will run. Use this timer to
forcibly close the session (connection). When the Session Timer expires, the IOLAN
will end the connection. The default value is 0 seconds so the port will never timeout.
The maximum value is 4294967 seconds (about 49 days).
stop-bits
Specifies the number of stop bits that follow a byte.
term-type
Specifies the type of terminal connected to the line:
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Dumb
WYSE60
VT100
ANSI
TVI925
IBM3151TE
VT320 (specifically supporting VT320-7)
HP700 (specifically supporting HP700/44)
Term1, Term2, Term3 (user defined terminals)
user
For DSLogin line service, makes this a line that is dedicated to the specified user. Only
this user will be able to log in on this line and they won’t need to enter their login name
- just their password.
discard-characters-in-error
When enabled, the IOLAN will discard characters received with a parity or framing
error.
Default: Disabled.
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Set Line Interface
Description Configures line interface (hardware) parameters.
User Level Admin
set line .|<number>|* interface eia-232 [monitor-dcd on|off]
[monitor-dsr on|off] [flow none|soft|hard|both]
Syntax
[speed 50|75|110|134|150|200|300|600|1200|1800|2400|4800|9600|
19200|38400|57600|115200|230400|28800|custom <baud_rate>]
set line interface eia-422 [flow none|soft|hard|both]
[speed 50|75|110|134|150|200|300|600|1200|1800|2400|4800|
9600|19200|38400|57600|115200|230400|28800|custom <baud_rate>]
set line .|<number>|* interface eia-485-half-duplex
[tx-driver-control auto|rts] [flow none|soft]
[echo-suppression on|off]]
[speed 50|75|110|134|150|200|300|600|1200|1800|2400|4800|
9600|19200|38400|57600|115200|230400|28800|custom <baud_rate>]
set line interface eia-485 [tx-driver-control auto|rts]
[flow none|soft]
[duplex full|duplex half [echo-suppression on|off]]
[speed 50|75|110|134|150|200|300|600|1200|1800|2400|4800|
9600|19200|38400|57600|115200|230400|28800|custom <baud_rate>]
Options
eia-232 | eia422 | 485
Specifies the type of line that is being used with the IOLAN. Select either EIA-232,
EIA-422, or EIA-485 (TS2 supports only EIA-232).
monitor-dcd
Specifies whether the RS-232 signal DCD (Data Carrier Detect) should be monitored.
This is used with modems or any other device that sends a DCD signal. When it is
monitored and the IOLAN detects a DCD signal, the line service is started. Default is
Off. If both Monitor DCD and Monitor DSR are enabled, both signals must be detected
before the line service is started.
monitor-dsr
Specifies whether the RS-232 signal DSR (data set ready) should be monitored. This is
used with modems or any device that sends a DSR signal. When it is monitored and the
IOLAN detects a DSR signal, the line service is started. Default is Off. If both Monitor
DCD and Monitor DSR are enabled, both signals must be detected before the line
service is started.
flow
Defines whether the data flow is handled by the software (Soft), hardware (Hard),
Both, or None.
tx-driver-control
Used with a EIA-485 serial interface, if your application supports RTS (Request To
Send), select this option. Otherwise, select Auto. Default is Auto.
duplex
Specify whether the line is Full Duplex (communication both ways at the same time) or
Half Duplex (communication in one direction at a time).
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echo-suppression
This parameter applies only to EIA-485 Half Duplex mode. All characters will be
echoed to the user and transmitted across the serial ports. Some EIA-485 applications
require local echo to be enabled in order to monitor the loopback data to determine that
line contention has occurred. If your application cannot handle loopback data, echo
suppression should be On. The default is echo suppression Off.
speed
Specifies the baud rate of the line; keep in mind that speed is affected by the length of
the cable. You can also specify a custom baud rate; valid values are 50 - 1843200.
Set Line Service
User Level Admin
set line .|<number>|* service bidir <config_host> <server_port>
<host_port>
Syntax
set line .|<number>|* service direct raw <config_host>
<host_port>
set line .|<number>|* service silent raw <config_host>
<host_port>
[multihost all|backup <config_backup_host> <host_port>|none]
set line .|<number>|* service direct|silent telnet <config_host>
[<host_port>]
set line .|<number>|* service reverse raw [multihost
on|off]|telnet <server_port>
set line .|<number>|* service client-tunnel <config_host>
<host_port>
set line .|<number>|* service server-tunnel <server_port>
set line .|<number>|* service dslogin|udp|vmodem|modbus-master|
modbus-slave|custom-app
set line .|<number>|* service trueport client-initiated off
<config_host> <host_port> [signal-active on|off]
[multihost all|backup <config_backup_host> <host_port>|none]
set line .|<number>|* service trueport client-initiated on
<server_port> [signal-active on|off] [multihost on|off]
Options
bidir
This service allows the IOLAN to listen for incoming TCP connection and if needed,
initiate a TCP connection.
<config_host>
The name of the target host. The host must exist in the IOLAN host table.
<server_port>
The IOLAN port number.
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<host_port>
The port number the target host is listening on for incoming connections.
direct
Direct connections bypass the IOLAN, enabling the user to log straight into a specific
host. A direct connection is recommended where a user logging in to the IOLAN is not
required. It is also recommended where multiple sessions are not a requirement. The
message Press return to continueis displayed on the users screen. The user
must press a key to display the host login prompt. The message is redisplayed on
logout.
silent
Silent connections are the same as direct connections, except they are permanently
established. The host login prompt is displayed on the screen. Logging out redisplays
this prompt. Silent connections, unlike direct connections, however, make permanent
use of pseudo tty resources and therefore consume host resources even when not in use.
raw
Creates a connection where no authentication takes place and data is passed unchanged.
telnet
Sets the line for a telnet connection.
reverse
Enables a TCP/IP host to establish a login connection on an external machine attached
to a port. For example, to access machines like protocol converters, statistical
multiplexors, or machines like routers, firewalls, servers, etc.
dslogin
The default connection. The IOLAN displays a login on that line. For example,
DSLogin is used when a System Administrator configures the IOLAN or users starts a
session(s) from the IOLAN to hosts.
udp
Sets the line to listen for and/or send UDP data.
vmodem
The IOLAN port behaves as if it were a modem to the attached device.
client-tunnel
Sets the line for a client tunnel connection.
server-tunnel
Sets the line for a server tunnel connection.
modbus-master
Sets the line to act as a Modbus master.
custom-app
Sets the line to use the custom application created with the SDK.
trueport
Sets the line to communicate with the TruePort utility. You must install the TruePort
utility on the host machine.
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client-initiated
When this option is turned on, the IOLAN will wait for a connection from the TruePort
host (see the TruePort documentation for information on how to set up this feature on
the TruePort host). When this option is turned off, the IOLAN will initiate the
connection to the TruePort host. The default is off.
signal-active
This option has the following impact based on the state of the TruePort connection:
z
TruePort Lite Mode—When enabled, the EIA-232 signals remain active before,
during, and after the TruePort connection is established. When disabled, the
EIA-232 signals remain inactive when there is no TruePort connection and active
when there is a TruePort connection.
z
TruePort Full Mode—When enabled, the EIA-232 signals remain active before
and after the TruePort connection and the TruePort client will control the state of
the signals during the established TruePort connection. When disabled, the
EIA-232 signals remain inactive before and after the TruePort connection and the
TruePort client will control the state of the signals during the established TruePort
connection.
Default: Enabled
multihost
Used for connections coming from the network to the serial port for TruePort or Raw
services, allows multiple hosts to connect to the serial device.
multihost all|backup <config_backup_host> <tcp_port>|none
Used for connections going from the serial port to the network for TruePort or Silent
Raw services, allows the serial device to communicate to either all the hosts in the
multihost list or a primary/backup host schema (see Configuring Multiple Hosts in the
IOLAN User’s Guide for a more detailed explanation).
Set Modem
Description Sets the modem initialization string for a modem defined in the modem table. If you
wish to add a new modem, use the add modemcommand.
User Level Admin
set modem <modem_name> <init_string>
Syntax
Options
<modem_name>
Predefined modem name.
<init_string>
Specify the initialization string for the modem. This can be up to 60 characters long, but
cannot include spaces.
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Set Termtype
Description Sets the terminal type for the current terminal session. term1, term2, and term3 refer to
the user-uploadable custom terminal definitions. If these are not present, the default is
wyse60.
User Level Restricted, Normal, Admin
set termtype
Syntax
[wyse60|vt100|ansi|dumb|tvi925|ibm3151te|vt320|hp700|term1|term2
|term3]
Option
wyse60|vt100|ansi|dumb|tvi925|ibm3151te|vt320|hp700|term1|term2|term3
Specifies the type of terminal connected to the line:
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Dumb
WYSE60
VT100
ANSI
TVI925
IBM3151TE
VT320 (specifically supporting VT320-7)
HP700 (specifically supporting HP700/44)
Term1, Term2, Term3 (user defined terminals)
Show Line
Description Shows the line settings/information.
User Level Admin
show line
Syntax
Line Service Commands
Set Custom-App
Description You can create a custom application that can run on a specific serial line in IOLAN
using the Perle SDK.
User Level Admin
set custom-app line .|<number>|* program-command-line <command>
Syntax
Options
program-command-line
The name of the SDK program executable that has been already been downloaded to
the IOLAN, plus any parameters you want to pass to the program. Maximum of 80
characters. Use the shellCLI command as described in the SDK Programmer’s Guide
to manage the files that you have downloaded to the IOLAN. For example, using
sample outraw program, you would type:
outraw 192.168.2.1:10001 Acct:10001
if you were starting the application on a line.
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Set Telnet-Client
Description Configures the Telnet parameters for the specified line. When the IOLAN initiates a
Telnet connection to a host, it is acting as a Telnet client.
User Level Normal, Admin
set telnet-client line .|<number>|* [termtype <terminal_name>]
[line-mode on|off] [map-cr-crlf on|off] [local-echo on|off]
[echo <00-7f>] [eof <00-7f>] [erase <00-7f>] [intr <00-7f>]
[quit <00-7f>] [escape <00-7f]
Syntax
Options
termtype
Type of terminal attached to this line; for example, ANSI or WYSE60.
line-mode
When On, keyboard input is not sent to the remote host until Enter is pressed,
otherwise input is sent every time a key is pressed. Default is Off.
map-cr-crlf
Maps carriage returns (CR) to carriage return line feed (CRLF). The default value is
Off.
local-echo
Toggles between local echo of entered characters and suppressing local echo. Local
echo is used for normal processing, while suppressing the echo is convenient for
entering text that should not be displayed on the screen, such as passwords. This
parameter can only be used when Line Mode is On. Default is Off.
echo
Defines the echo character. When Line Mode is On, typing the echo character echoes
the text locally and sends only completed lines to the host. This value is in hexadecimal
with a default value of 5 (ASCII value ^E).
eof
Defines the end-of-file character. When Line Mode is On, entering the eof character as
the first character on a line sends the character to the remote host. This value is in
hexadecimal with a default value of 4 (ASCII value ^D).
erase
Defines the erase character. When Line Mode is Off, typing the erase character erases
one character. This value is in hexadecimal with a default value of 8 (ASCII value ^H).
intr
Defines the interrupt character. Typing the interrupt character interrupts the current
process. This value is in hexadecimal with a default value of 3 (ASCII value ^C).
quit
Defines the quit character. Typing the quit character closes and exits the current telnet
session. This value is in hexadecimal with a default value of 1c (ASCII value FS).
escape
Defines the escape character. Returns you to the command line mode. This value is in
hexadecimal with a default value of 1d (ASCII value GS).
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Set UDP
Description Configures the UDP settings for the serial line.
User Level Normal, Admin
set udp line .|<number>|* entry 1|2|3|4
Syntax
both auto-learn|specific <UDP_port> [<start_IP_address>]
[<end_IP_address>]
set udp line .|<number>|* entry 1|2|3|4 in
any-port|auto-learn|specific <UDP_port> [<start_IP_address>]
[<end_IP_address>]
set udp line .|<number>|* entry 1|2|3|4 out <UDP_port>
[<start_IP_address>] [<end_IP_address>]
set udp line .|<number>|* entry 1|2|3|4 none
Options
entry 1|2|3|4
Selects which of the 4 available entries we wish to define/modify. For each entry the
user can specify a different IP address range, UDP port and direction of data flow.
both|in|out|none
The direction in which information is received or relayed:
z
z
z
z
None—UDP service not enabled.
In—LAN to serial.
Out—Serial to LAN.
Both—Messages are relayed both directions.
auto-learn
The IOLAN will only listen to the first port that it receives a UDP packet from.
Applicable when set to In or Both.
any-port
The IOLAN will receive messages from any port sending UDP packets. Applicable
when set to In.
specific
The port that the IOLAN will use to relay messages to servers/hosts or the port from
which the IOLANN will receive messages to be forwarded to the serial port. This
option works with any setting except None. The IOLAN will listen for UDP packets on
the port configured by the DS Port parameter.
<outbound_port>
The port that the IOLAN will use to relay messages to servers/hosts. The IOLAN will
listen for UDP packets on the port configured by the DS Port parameter.
<start_ip_address>
The first host IP address in the range of IP addresses (for IPV4 or IPV6) that the
IOLAN will listen for messages from and/or send messages to.
<end_ip_address>
The last host IP address in the range of IP addresses (for IPV4, not required for IPV6)
that the IOLAN will listen for messages from and/or send messages to.
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Set Vmodem
Description This command associates a phone number with an IP address and TCP port. This
enables an existing modem application to issue a dial command with a phone number.
The phone number will be searched in this table and if an exact match is found, the
associated IP address and TCP port will be used to establish the connection.
User Level Admin
set vmodem line .|<number>|* [echo on|off]
[failure-string <string>] [host <config_host>]
[init-string <string>] [mode auto|manual]
[port <TCP_port>|0] [respons-delay <time_ms>]
[signals dcd always-high|follow-connection]
[signals dtr always-high|represent-dcd|represent-ri]
[signals rts always-high|represent-dcd|represent-ri]
[style numeric|verbose] [success-string <string>]
[suppress on|off]
Syntax
Options
echo
When enabled, echoes back characters that are typed in (equivalent to ATE0/ATE1
commands). Disabled by default.
failure-string
String that is sent to the serial device when a connection fails. If no string is entered,
then the string NO CARRIERwill be sent.
host
The target host name.
init-string
You can specify additional vmodem commands that will affect how vmodem starts. The
following commands are supported: ATQn, ATVn, ATEn, ATS0, AT&Z1, AT&Sn,
AT&Rn, AT&Cn, AT&F, ATS2, ATS12, and ATDS1.
See VModem Initialisation Commands in the IOLAN User’s Guide for a more detailed
explanation of the support initialization commands.
mode
Auto mode establishes the connection when the line becomes active. You must supply
the AT command or phone number that will start the connection; see Set
Vmodem-Phone in the IOLAN User’s Guide for the command parameters to set the AT
command or phone number.
port
The amount of time, in milliseconds, before an AT response is sent to the requesting
device. The default is 250 ms.
response-delay
The port number the target host is listening on for messages.
signals dcd
Controls the state of the DCD signal.
always-high= DCD signal will always stay high.
follow-connection= DCD signal will be high when an end to end connection is
established and low when it is not.
Since the IOLAN does not have a physical DCD pin, you need to re-map the DTR or
RTS signal to DCD to have the signal present. (see next option).
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signals dtr
You can specify how the DTR signal pin acts during your modem application
connection, as itself (DTR), as DCD, or as RI.
signals rts
You can specify how the RTS signal pin acts during your modem application
connection, as itself (RTS), as DCD, or as RI.
style
One of the following:
z
z
Verbose—Return codes (strings) are sent to the connected device.
Numeric—The following characters can be sent to the connected device:
0 OK
1 CONNECTED
2 RING
3 NO CARRIER
4 ERROR
6 ITERFACE DOWN
7 CONNECTION REFUSED
8 NO LISTNER
success-string
String that is sent to the serial device when a connection succeeds. If no string is
entered, then the string CONNECTwill be sent with the connecting speed, for example
CONNECT 9600.
suppress
If set to No, connection success/failure indication strings are sent to the connected
device, otherwise these indications are suppressed.
Set Vmodem-Phone
Description This command associates a phone number with an IP address and TCP port. This
enables the existing modem application to issue a dial command with a phone number.
The phone number will be searched in this table and if an exact match is found, the
associated IP address and TCP port will be used to establish the connection. This is a
universal command, meaning that all VModem lines will have access to the entries
defined here. 1-port models support up to 4 entries, all other desktop models support up
to 8 entries, and rack-mount models support up to 48 entries.
User Level Admin
set vmodem-phone entry <number> phone-number <string>
[<ip_address <number>|host <string>] [port <TCP_port>]
Syntax
set vmodem-phone entry <number> delete
entry
Options
Specify the entry number in the vmodem phone number table.
phone-number
Specify the phone number that your application uses to connect to remote location.
Enter the number exactly as it is issued by your application.
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<ip_address>
Specify the IP address of the remote host that is receiving the vmodem connection.
<host>
Select the hostname (from the host table) of the remote host that is receiving the
vmodem connection.
<port>
Specify the TCP port that the remote host is listening on for the vmodem connection.
delete
Deletes the specified entry from the phone number table.
Set Modbus-Slave Line
Description Sets the Modbus slave parameters for the line.
User Level Admin
set modbus-slave line .|<number>|* [crlf on|off]
[protocol rtu|ascii] [uid-range <uid_range>]
Syntax
Options
crlf
When Modbus/ASCII is selected, adds a CR/LF to the end of the transmission; most
Modbus devices require this option. The default is On.
protocol
Specify the protocol that is used between the Modbus Master(s) and Modbus Slave(s),
either RTU or ASCII.
uid-range
You can specify a range of UIDs (1-247), in addition to individual UIDs. The format is
comma delimited; for example, 2-35, 50, 100-103.
Set Modbus-Master Line
Description Sets the Modbus master parameters for the line.
User Level Admin
set modbus-master line .|<number>|* [crlf on|off]
[protocol rtu|ascii]
Syntax
[[entry <number> [port <port>] [protocol udp|tcp]
[range-mode gateway|host] [slave-ip <IP_address>]
[uid-range <start_uid> <end_uid>]]
Options
crlf
When Modbus/ASCII is selected, adds a CR/LF to the end of the transmission; most
Modbus devices require this option. The default is On.
protocol
Specify the protocol that is used between the Modbus Master(s) and Modbus Slave(s),
either RTU or ASCII.
entry
You can specify up to 16 Modbus Slave Remote IP Mapping entries (the UIDs must not
overlap).
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port
The destination port of the remote Modbus TCP Slave that the IOLAN will connect to.
protocol
Specify the protocol that is used between the Modbus Master and Modbus Slave(s),
either TCP or UDP.
range-mode
If you specify Host, the IP address is used for the first UID specified in the range. The
last octect in the IPv4 address is then incremented for subsequent UID’s in that range.
The Host option is not applicable for IPv6 addresses. If you specify Gateway, the
Modbus Master Gateway will use the same IP address when connecting to all the
remote Modbus slaves in the specified UID range.
slave-ip
The IP address of the TCP/Ethernet Modbus Slave.
uid-range
When Range Mode is Host and you have sequential Modbus Slave IP addresses (for
example, 10.10.10.1, 10.10.10.2, 10.10.10.3, etc.), you can specify a UID range and the
IOLAN will automatically increment the last digit of the configured IP address.
Therefore, you can specify a UID range of 1-100, and the IOLAN will route Master
Modbus messages to all Modbus Slaves with IP addresses of 10.10.10.1 - 10.10.10.100.
Set Multihost Line
Description Configures multiple hosts or a primary/backup host schema for Silent Raw, Reverse
Raw, or Client-Initiated TruePort service types (multihost must be enabled by the line
enable multihost).
User Level Admin
set multihost line <number> entry <number> host <host> <TCP_port>
Syntax
set multihost line <number> entry <number> delete
entry
Options
You can specify up to 100 hosts in the multihost table.
host <host>
Specify the preconfigured host that will be in the multihost list.
<TCP_port>
Specify the TCP port that the IOLAN will use to communicate to the Host.
delete
Deletes the specified entry from the multihost table.
Set Line Initiate-Connection
Description Determines how the connection is initiated for Direct Telnet.
User Level Admin
set line <number>|* initiate-connection
any-char|specific-char <hex>
Syntax
Options
any-char
Initiates a connection to the specified host when any data is received by the serial port.
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specific-char <hex>
Initiates a connection to the specified host only when the specified character is received
by the serial port.
Show Custom-App
Description Shows the custom application line settings.
User Level Admin
show custom-app line .|<number>|*
Syntax
Show Interface
Description Shows the network interface information.
User Level Admin
show interface [brief|ethernet]
Syntax
Show Modbus
Description Shows the Modbus settings for a line.
User Level Admin
show modbus master|slave <number>
Syntax
Show Telnet-Client
Description Shows the telnet client settings for a line.
User Level Admin
show telnet-client
Syntax
Show UDP
Description Shows the UDP settings for the line.
User Level Admin
show udp
Syntax
Show Vmodem
Description Show the vmodem settings for the line.
User Level Admin
show vmodem
Syntax
Show Vmodem-Phone
Description Show the vmodem-phone entries.
User Level Admin
show vmodem-phone
Syntax
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Modem Commands
Add Modem
Description Adds a modem.
User Level Admin
add modem <modem_name> <initialization_string>
Syntax
Options
<modem_name>
The name of the modem. Do not use spaces.
<initialization_string>
The initialisation string of the modem; see your modem’s documentation.
Delete Modem
Description Deletes a modem.
User Level Admin
delete modem <config_modem_name>
Syntax
Option
<config_modem_name>
You can see a the list of modems that can be deleted by typing delete modem ?.
Show Modems
Description Shows the IOLAN modem table.
User Level Normal, Admin
show modems
Syntax
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Packet Forwarding Commands
Packet Forwarding Commands
Set Packet-Forwarding Line
Description The Packet Forwarding feature allows you to control how the data coming from a serial
device is packetized before forwarding the packet onto the LAN network. This
command configures packet forwarding options for serial devices attached to the serial
line. The command is broken up into logical flows that can be configured; if you
configure both the packet options and the frame definition options, the frame definition
options will take precedence. If any of the packet options that are configured are met,
the packet transmission is triggered.
User Level Admin
set packet-forwarding line <number>|* mode minimize-latency
Syntax
set packet-forwarding line <number>|* mode
optimize-network-throughput
set packet-forwarding line <number>|* mode
prevent-message-fragmentation delay-between-messages <0-65535>
set packet-forwarding line <number>|*
mode custom-on-specific-events [enable-end-trigger1 on|off]
[enable-end-trigger2 on|off] [end-trigger1 <0x0-FF>]
[end-trigger2 <0x0-FF>] [force-transmit-timer <number>]
[forwarding-rule trigger1|trigger+1|trigger+2|strip-trigger]
[idle-timer <number>] [packet-size <number>]
set packet-forwarding line <number>|*
mode custom-on-frame-definition [enable-eof1 on|off]
[enable-eof2 on|off] [enable-sof1 on|off] [enable-sof2 on|off]
[eof1 <0x0-FF>] [eof2 <0x0-FF>]
[forwarding-rule trigger|trigger+1|trigger+2|strip-trigger]
[sof1 <0x0-FF>] [sof2 <0x0-FF>] [start-frame-transmit on|off]
Options
minimize-latency
This option ensures that any data received on the serial port will immediately be
forwarded to the LAN. Select this option for timing-sensitive applications.
optimize-network-throughput
This option provides optimal network usage while ensuring that the application
performance is not compromised. Select this option when you want to minimize overall
packet count, such as when the connection is over a WAN.
prevent-message-fragmentation
This option detects the message, packet, or data blocking characteristics of the serial
data and preserves it throughout the communication. Select this option for
message-based applications or serial devices that are sensitive to inter-character delays
within these messages.
delay-between-messages
The minimum time, in milliseconds, between messages that must pass before the data is
forwarded by the IOLAN. The range is 0-65535. The default is 250 ms.
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custom-on-specific-events
This section allows you to set a variety of packet definition options. The first criteria
that is met causes the packet to be transmitted. For example, if you set a Force
Transmit Timer of 1000 ms and a Packet Size of 100 bytes, whichever criteria is met
first is what will cause the packet to be transmitted.
custom-on-frame-definition
This section allows you to control the frame that is transmitted by defining the start and
end of frame character(s). If the internal buffer (1024 bytes) is full before the EOF
character(s) are received, the packet will be transmitted and the EOF character(s) search
will continue. The default frame definition is SOF=00 and EOF=00.
enable-end-trigger1
Enable or disable the end trigger1 hex character.
enable-end-trigger2
Enable or disable the end trigger2 hex character.
enable-end-eof1
Enable or disable the eof1 (end of frame) hex character.
enable-end-eof2
Enable or disable the eof2 (end of frame) hex character.
enable-end-sof1
Enable or disable the sof1 (start of frame) hex character.
enable-end-sof2
Enable or disable the sof2 (start of frame) hex character.
end-trigger1
When enabled, specifies the character that when received will define when the packet is
ready for transmission. The transmission of the packet is based on the Trigger
Forwarding Rule. Valid values are in hex 0-FF. The default is 0.
end-trigger2
When enabled, creates a sequence of characters that must be received to specify when
the packet is ready for transmission (if the End Trigger1 character is not immediately
followed by the End Trigger2 character, the IOLAN waits for another End Trigger1
character to start the End Trigger1/End Trigger2 character sequence). The transmission
of the packet is based on the Trigger Forwarding Rule. Valid values are in hex 0-FF.
The default is 0.
eof1
Specifies the End of Frame character, which defines when the frame is ready to be
transmitted. The transmission of the frame is based on the Trigger Forwarding Rule.
Valid values are in hex 0-FF. The default is 0.
eof2
When enabled, creates a sequence of characters that must be received to define the end
of the frame (if the EOF1 character is not immediately followed by the EOF2 character,
the IOLAN waits for another EOF1 character to start the EOF1/EOF2 character
sequence), which defines when the frame is ready to be transmitted. The transmission
of the frame is based on the Trigger Forwarding Rule. Valid values are in hex 0-FF. The
default is 0.
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force-transmit-timer
When the specified amount of time, in milliseconds, elapses after the first character is
received from the serial port, the packet is transmitted. After a packet is transmitted, the
next character received starts the timer again. A value of zero (0) ignores this
parameter. Valid values are 0-65535 ms. The default is 0.
forwarding-rule
Determines what is included in the Frame (based on the EOF1 or EOF1/EOF2) or
Packet (based on Trigger1 or Trigger1/Trigger2). Choose one of the following options:
z
z
z
z
Strip-Trigger—Strips out the EOF1, EOF1/EOF2, Trigger1, or Trigger1/Trigger2,
depending on your settings.
Trigger—Includes the EOF1, EOF1/EOF2, Trigger1, or Trigger1/Trigger2,
depending on your settings.
Trigger+1—Includes the EOF1, EOF1/EOF2, Trigger1, or Trigger1/Trigger2,
depending on your settings, plus the first byte that follows the trigger.
Trigger+2—Includes the EOF1, EOF1/EOF2, Trigger1, or Trigger1/Trigger2,
depending on your settings, plus the next two bytes received after the trigger.
idle-timer
The amount of time, in milliseconds, that must elapse between characters before the
packet is transmitted to the network. A value of zero (0) ignores this parameter. Valid
values are 0-65535 ms. The default is 0.
packet-size
The number of byte that must be received from the serial port before the packet is
transmitted to the network. A value of zero (0) ignores this parameter. Valid values are
0-1024 bytes. The default is 0.
sof1
When enabled, the Start of Frame character defines the first character of the frame, any
character(s) received before the Start of Frame character is ignored. Valid values are in
hex 0-FF. The default is 0.
sof2
When enabled, creates a sequence of characters that must be received to create the start
of the frame (if the SOF1 character is not immediately followed by the SOF2 character,
the IOLAN waits for another SOF1 character to start the SOF1/SOF2 character
sequence). Valid values are in hex 0-FF. The default is 0.
start-frame-transmit
When enabled, the SOF1 or SOF1/SOF2 characters will be transmitted with the frame.
If not enabled, the SOF1 or SOF1/SOF2 characters will be stripped from the
transmission.
Show Packet-Forwarding Line
Description Shows the packet-forwarding settings for the line.
User Level Admin
show packet-forwarding line [<number>]
Syntax
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5
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This chapter defines all the CLI commands associated with configuring the IOLAN’s network
parameters.
SNMP Commands
The IOLAN supports SNMP traps for restart and SNMP community authentication error.
Add Community
Description Adds an SNMP community (version 1 and version 2).
User Level Admin
add community <community_name> <config_host>|<ip_address>
none|readonly|readwrite
Syntax
Options
<community_name>
A name that will be sent to the IOLAN from an SNMP manager. This name will define
the permissions of the manager.
<config_host>|<ip_address>
The host name of the SNMP community that will send requests to the IOLAN.
The IPv4 or IPv6 address of the SNMP manager that will send requests to the IOLAN.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, any SNMP manager with the Community Name can access
the IOLAN. If you specify a network address, for example 172.16.0.0, any SNMP
manager within the local network with the Community Name can access the IOLAN.
none|readonly|readwrite
Permits the IOLAN to respond to SNMP requests by:
z
z
z
None—There is no response to requests from SNMP.
Readonly—Responds only to Read requests from SNMP.
Readwrite—Responds to both Read and Write requests from SNMP.
Add Trap
Description Adds an SNMP host to which trap messages will be sent.
User Level Admin
add trap <community> <config_host>|<ip_address> <version> <type>
Syntax
Options
<community>
This is the community name associated with this trap. The host who will receive the
traps must belong to the same SNMP community.
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<config_host>|<ip_address>
Defines the hosts (by IPv4 or IPv6 address) that will receive trap messages generated by
the IOLAN. Up to four trap hosts can be defined.
<version>
Select the version of trap you want the IOLAN to send. Valid options are v1, v2c or v3.
<type>
Select between trap or inform. Inform requires the receiving host to acknowledge
receipt of the trap.
Delete Community
Description Deletes an SNMP community (version 1 and version 2).
User Level Admin
delete community <config_community_number>
Syntax
Option
<config_community_number>
When you add an SNMP community, it gets assigned to a number. To delete the SNMP
community, you need to specify the number of the community that you want to delete.
To see which community is assigned to what number, type the show snmpcommand.
Delete Trap
Set SNMP
Description Deletes an SNMP trap host.
User Level Admin
delete trap <config_trap_number>
Syntax
Option
<config_trap_number>
When you add an SNMP trap host, it gets assigned to a number. To delete the SNMP
trap host, you need to specify the number of the trap that you want to delete. To see
which trap host is assigned to what number, type the show snmpcommand.
Description Configures SNMP settings.
User Level Admin
set snmp [contact <string>] [location <string>]
[readonly user <username>] [readwrite user <username>][trap user
Syntax
<username>]
Options
contact
The name and contract information of the person who manages this SMNP node.
location
The physical location of the SNMP node.
readonly user
Specifies the name of the read only user.
readwrite user
Specifies the name of the read/write user.
trap user
Specify the name of the trap user.
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Set SNMP engine-id-string
Description Configures SNMP v3 Engine ID.
User Level Admin
set snmp engine-id-string <string>
string
Syntax
Options
The string entered in this field will be combined with the defined string in hex of
800007AE04 to form the engine id. Ensure each string is unique for each IOLAN. The
default engine id uses the MAC address of the Ethernet interface to ensure that the
engine id is unique to this agent. To set the engine id back to the default, enter a null
string <"">.
Set SNMP inform-timeout
Description Configures SNMP inform traps timeout value.
User Level Admin
set snmp inform-timeout <number>
Syntax
Options
number
This is the length of time in seconds, that the IOLAN will wait for the
acknowledgement of the trap. If no ACK is received within this timeframe, the trap
will be re-sent. The default is 1 second.
Set SNMP inform-retries
Description Configures SNMP inform traps number of retires.
User Level Admin
set snmp inform-retires <number>
Syntax
Options
number
This is the number of times the IOLAN will resend a trap which has not been
acknowledged by the receiving end. Once the retries count is exhausted, no further
attempts will be made to deliver the trap. The default is 3 retries.
Show SNMP
Description Shows SNMP settings, including communities and traps.
User Level Admin
show snmp
Syntax
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TFTP Commands
TFTP Commands
Set Server TFTP
Description Configures the IOLANs TFTP client settings.
User Level Admin
set server tftp [retry <integer>] [timeout <integer>]
Syntax
Options
retry
The number of times the IOLAN will attempt to transfer (using TFTP) a file to/from a
host. Enter a value between 0 and 5. The default is 5. A value of 0 (zero) means that the
IOLAN will not attempt a retry should TFTP fail.
timeout
The time, in seconds, that the IOLAN will wait for a successful transmit or receipt of
TFTP packets before retrying a TFTP transfer. Enter a value between 3 and 10. The
default is 3 seconds.
Hosts Commands
Add Host
Description Adds a host to the IOLAN .
User Level Admin
add host <hostname> <ip_address>
Syntax
Options
<hostname>
The name of the host.
<ip_address>
The host IPv4 or IPv6 address.
Delete Host
Set Host
Description Deletes a host from the IOLAN host table.
User Level Admin
delete host <config_host>
Syntax
Option
<config_host>
You can see a list of hosts that can be deleted by typing delete host ?.
Description Configures a host in the IOLAN host table.
User Level Admin
set host <config_host> <ip_address>
Syntax
Options
<config_host>
The name of the host.
<ip_address>
The host IPv4 or IPv6 address.
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Show Hosts
Description Shows the IOLAN host table.
User Level Normal, Admin
show hosts
Syntax
Gateway Commands
Add Gateway
Description Adds a gateway. You can configure up to twenty gateways.
User Level Admin
add gateway <config_host> default
Syntax
add gateway <config_host> host <dest_IP_addr>
add gateway <config_host> network
<dest_IPv4_addr>|<dest_IPv6_addr>
[<subnet_bits_0-32>|<subnet_bits_0-128>]
Options
<config_host>
You can specify up to twenty hosts to act as gateways in your network. Each gateway
host must be defined in the IOLAN host table.
default|host|network
Specify the type of gateway:
z
z
Default—A gateway which provides general access beyond your local network.
Host—A gateway reserved for accessing a specific host external to your local
network.
z
Network—A gateway reserved for accessing a specific network external to your
local network.
<dest_IP_addr>
When the gateway is a Host or Network gateway, you must specify the IPv4 or IPv6
address of the target host machine/network.
<subnet_bits>
When the gateway is a Network gateway, you must specify the network’s subnet mask.
Delete Gateway
Description Deletes a gateway.
User Level Admin
delete gateway <config_gateway_host>
Syntax
Option
<config_gateway_host>
You can view the configured gateways that can be deleted by typing
delete gateway ?.
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Set Gateway
Description Configures the gateway.
User Level Admin
set gateway <config_gateway_host> default
Syntax
set gateway <config_gateway_host> host <destination_ip>
set gateway <config_gateway_host>
network <dest_IPv4_addr>|<dest_IPv6_address> <prefixbits_mask>|
Options
<config_gateway_host>
You can view the configured gateways that can be deleted by typing
delete gateway ?.
default|host|network
Specify the type of gateway:
z
z
Default—A gateway which provides general access beyond your local network.
Host—A gateway reserved for accessing a specific host external to your local
network.
z
Network—A gateway reserved for accessing a specific network external to your
local network.
<destination_ip>
When the gateway is a Host or Network gateway, you must specify the IPv4 or IPv6
address of the target host machine/network.
<prefixbits_mask>
When the gateway is a Network gateway, you must specify the network’s subnet mask
for an IPv4 destination IP address (the address is in the form of 123.123.123.123) or
prefix bits for an IPv6 destination IP address (valid values are 0-128).
Show Gateways
Description Shows configured gateways.
User Level Normal, Admin
show gateways
Syntax
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Logging Commands
Logging Commands
Set Syslog
Description Configures the system log.
User Level Admin
set syslog
Syntax
[level emergency|alert|critical|error|warning|notice|info|debug]
[primary-host <config_host>] [secondary-host <config_host>]
Options
level
Choose the event level that triggers a syslog entry:
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Emergency
Alert
Critical
Error
Warning
Notice
Info
Debug
When you select a Level, all the levels that appear above it in the list also trigger a
syslog entry. For example, if you select Error, all Error, Critical, Alert, and Emergency
events will be logged.
primary-host
The first preconfigured host that the IOLAN will attempt to send system log messages
to; messages will be displayed on the host’s monitor.
secondary-host
If the IOLAN cannot communicate with the primary host, then the IOLAN will attempt
to send system log messages to this preconfigured host; messages will be displayed on
the host’s monitor.
Show Syslog
Description Shows the syslog settings.
User Level Admin
show syslog
Syntax
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Time Commands
Chapter
6
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This chapter defines all the CLI commands associated with configuring the IOLAN’s time
parameters.
Time Commands
Set Time
Description Sets the IOLAN’s system clock.
User Level Admin
set time <hh:mm[:ss]>
Syntax
Option
<hh:mm[:ss]>
Sets the IOLAN’s system time, using military time format.
Show Time
Description Shows the ’s system clock.
User Level Normal, Admin
show time
Syntax
Time/Date Setting Commands
Set Date
Description Sets the IOLAN’s system clock.
User Level Admin
set date <dd/mm/yyyy>
Syntax
b
Set Time
Description Sets the IOLAN’s system clock.
User Level Admin
set time <hh:mm[:ss]>
Syntax
Option
<hh:mm[:ss]>
Sets the IOLAN’s system time, using military time format.
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Show Date
Description Shows the date, according to the IOLAN system clock.
User Level Normal, Admin
show date
Syntax
Show Time
Description Shows the IOLAN’s system clock.
User Level Normal, Admin
show time
Syntax
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Administration
Commands
Chapter
7
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This chapter defines all the CLI commands associated with configuring the IOLAN’s administration
parameters.
Bootup Commands
Reboot
Description Reboots the IOLAN. You will be prompted to save configuration to FLASH, if there
have been unsaved configuration changes.
User Level Admin
reboot
Syntax
Reset
Description Resets the user profile or serial line to the default factory configuration.
User Level Admin
reset user .|<username>|*
Syntax
reset line
Reset Factory
Description Resets the IOLAN to the factory configuration.
User Level Admin
reset factory
Syntax
Save
Description Saves the configuration to FLASH.
User Level Admin
save
Syntax
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Set Bootup
Description Specifies remote the TFTP host and pathname for files to be loaded after a IOLAN
reboot.
User Level Admin
set bootup firmware host <hostname> [file <path_filename>]
Syntax
set bootup configuration host <hostname> [file <path_filename>]
Options
firmware file
The path and file name (do not use a drive letter), relative to the default path of your
TFTP server software, of the update software for the IOLAN that will be loaded when
the IOLAN is rebooted.
configuration file
The path and file name (do not use a drive letter), relative to the default path of your
TFTP server software, of the configuration software for the IOLAN that will be loaded
when the IOLAN is rebooted.
host
The host name or IPv4/IPv6 address of the server that contains the configuration or
firmware file. If you use a host name, it must exist in the IOLAN’s host table or be
resolved by DNS.
Show ARP
Description Shows the current contents of the ARP cache.
User Level Admin
show arp
Syntax
Show Bootup
Description Shows the Firmware and Configuration files specified for IOLAN bootup.
User Level Admin
show bootup
Syntax
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TFTP File Transfer Commands
TFTP File Transfer Commands
Netload
Description Transfers a file from a remote host to the IOLAN using the TFTP protocol.
User Level Admin
netload text-config|factory-default-config
firmware|configuration|
Syntax
customlang|term1|term2|term3|customapp-file|serialt-buf
<hostname/ip_address> <filename>
Options
text-config
Specify this option if you are uploading a text-based configuration file to the IOLAN
from a TFTP server.
factory-default-config
Specifies the configuration file that you are going to load from a TFTP server to the
IOLAN that will act as the factory default configuration. See the User Guide for
directions on how to revert back to the original factory default configuration, if
required.
firmware
Specifies that you are going to download a new firmware file to the IOLAN.
configuration
Specifies that you are going to download a new configuration file to the IOLAN.
customlang
Specifies that you are going to download a custom language file to the IOLAN.
term1|term2|term3
You can create and download up to three custom terminal definitions to the IOLAN.
customapp-file
You can download multiple SDK program executables and ancillary files using this
command by running the command multiple times to download multiple files. Use the
shellCLI command as described in the SDK Programmer’s Guide to manage the files
that you download.
serialt-buf
Specifies that you are going to download the contents of a serial trace buffer to the
IOLAN.
<hostname/ip_address>
The IP address or host name where the file you are downloading to the IOLAN resides.
If you are using a host name, it must be resolved in either the IOLAN’s Host Table or a
DNS server.
<filename>
The complete path and file name (cannot use a drive letter) of the file you are
downloading to the IOLAN.
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Custom Factory Default
Netsave
Description Transfers a file from the IOLAN to a remote host using the TFTP protocol.
User Level Admin
netsave configuration|crash|serialt-buf|text-config
<hostname/ip_address> <filename>
Syntax
Options
configuration
Specifies that you are going to upload a configuration file from the IOLAN to the
specified host or IP address.
crash
Specifies that you are going to upload a crash file from the IOLAN to the specified host
or IP address.
serialt-buf
Specifies that you are going to upload the contents of a serial trace buffer from the
IOLAN to the specified host or IP address.
text-config
Saves the current configuration to a text file on a TFTP server.
<hostname/ip_address>
The IP address or host name for where the file you are uploading from the IOLAN is
going. If you are using a host name, it must be resolved in either the IOLAN’s Host
Table or a DNS server.
<filename>
The complete path and file name (cannot use a drive letter) for the file you are
uploading from the IOLAN.
Custom Factory Default
Netload
Description Transfers a file from a remote host to the IOLAN using the TFTP protocol.
User Level Admin
netload factory-default-config <hostname/IP_address> <filename>
Syntax
Options
factory-default-config
Specifies the configuration file that you are going to load from a TFTP server to the
IOLAN that will act as the factory default configuration. See the User Guide for
directions on how to revert back to the original factory default configuration, if
required.
<hostname/ip_address>
The IP address or host name where the file you are downloading to the IOLAN resides.
If you are using a host name, it must be resolved in either the IOLAN’s Host Table or a
DNS server.
<filename>
The complete path and file name (cannot use a drive letter) of the file you are
downloading to the IOLAN.
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MOTD Commands
Set
Description Sets the current configuration on IOLAN to act as the factory default configuration. See
the User Guide for directions on how to revert back to the original factory default
configuration, if required.
User Level Admin
set config-to-factory-default
Syntax
MOTD Commands
Set MOTD
Description Specifies the server/file that contains the message of the day (MOTD) that is displayed
when users log into the IOLAN. You can also retrieve the MOTD from a local file (it
must already be downloaded to the IOLAN using the netload customapp-file
command); to do this, do not specify the host parameter.
User Level Normal, Admin
set motd [display on|off] [host <hostname> file <path_filename>]
set motd file <local_file>
Syntax
Options
display
When enabled, displays the Message of the Day to users who are logging into
WebManager or EasyPort Web. The default is off.
host
The host that the IOLAN will be getting the Message of the Day file from.
<path_filename>
The path and file name (do not use a drive letter), relative to the default path of your
TFTP server software, of the file that contains a string that is displayed when a user
connects to the IOLAN.
<local_file>
This is the name of a file already downloaded to the IOLAN. The contents of this file
will be used for the MOTD.
Show MOTD
Description Show the Message of the Day (MOTD) settings.
User Level Admin
show motd
Syntax
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Statistic Commands
Chapter
8
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This chapter defines all the CLI commands associated with configuring the IOLAN’s statistic
parameters.
Configuration Statistics
Show Netstat
Description Shows currently used TCP/UDP sockets/ports.
User Level Admin
show netstat [all] [listening] [tcp] [udp] [tcpv6] [updv6]
Syntax
Options
all
Displays all ports, including server (listening) ports; by default, listening ports are not
displayed.
listening
Displays server (listening) ports; by default, listening ports are not displayed.
tcp
Displays TCP port statistics.
udp
Displays UDP port statistics.
tcpv6
Displays TCPv6 port statistics.
udpv6
Displays UDPv6 port statistics.
Show Modbus Statistics
Description Shows the Modbus statistics.
User Level Admin
show modbus statistics master-tcp line *|<number>
Syntax
show modbus statistics master-udp line *|<number>
show modbus statistics slave-tcp line *|<number>
show modbus statistics slave-udp line *|<number>
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Show Netstat Statistics
Description Shows protocol (IP/ICMP/TCP/UDP) counters.
User Level Admin
show netstat statistics [ip] [ipv6] [icmp] [icmpv6] [tcp] [udp]
[udp6]
Syntax
Show Routes
Description Shows current information about IPv4 or IPv6 network routes.
User Level Admin
show routes [ipv6]
Syntax
Run-Time Statistics
Delete Arp
Description Delete entries from the IOLAN's ARP cache. Takes effect immediately; not related to
configuration.
User Level Admin
delete arp
Syntax
Show Arp
Show Serial
Uptime
Description Shows the current contents of the ARP cache.
User Level Admin
show arp
Syntax
Description Shows statistics on the serial port.
User Level Admin
show serial
Syntax
Description Displays the elapsed time (in days, hours, minutes, and seconds) since the last
reboot/power cycle.
User Level Admin
uptime
Syntax
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I/O Commands
Chapter
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This chapter defines all the CLI commands associated with configuring the IOLAN’s I/O parameters.
Global I/O Commands
Set IO UDP
Description Sets the UDP settings for I/O unicast messages.
User Level Admin
set io udp [mode on|off]
Syntax
[broadcast-interval <broadcast_interval>]
set io udp entry 1|2|3|4 disabled
set io udp entry 1|2|3|4 <udp_port> <start_ip> [<end_ip>]
Options
mode
Enables/disables UDP broadcast of I/O channel status (data).
broadcast-interval
Enter the interval, in seconds, for UDP broadcasts of I/O channel status (data). Valid
values are 1-9999. Default value is 30 seconds.
entry
You can specify up to four sets of UDP IP address that will receive the I/O unicast.
udp_port
The UDP port that the IOLAN will use to relay messages to servers/hosts.
start_ip
The first host IP address in the range of IP addresses (for IPV4 or IPV6) that the
IOLAN will listen for messages from and/or send messages to.
end_ip
The last host IP address in the range of IP addresses (for IPV4, not required for IPV6)
that the IOLAN will listen for messages from and/or send messages to.
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Set IO Failsafe
Description Sets the failsafe (watchdog) settings for I/O.
User Level Admin
set io failsafe [mode on|off] [timeout <seconds>]
Syntax
Options
mode
Enables/disables the Failsafe Timer. This is the global setting that must be enabled to
set the Failsafe Action on the channel for digital outputs and relays. When this timer
expires because of no I/O activity within the specified time interval, the Failsafe Action
set for the channel determines the action on the output.
timeout
The number of seconds that must elapse with no I/O activity before the channel
Failsafe Action is triggered. Valid values are 1-9999. The default is 30 seconds.
Set IO Modbus
Description Enabling the Modbus option makes the IOLAN act as a Modbus Slave, allowing
Modbus Masters to communicate with the IOLAN to control and/or retrieve I/O data.
User Level Admin
set io modbus [mode on|off] [uid <1-255>]
Syntax
Options
mode
Enables/disables the ability to control/monitor I/O channels using the Modbus protocol.
uid
This is the UID you are assigning to the IOLAN, which is acting as a Modbus slave.
Set IO Temperature-Scale
Description Sets the temperature scale that will be used for all Temperature input readings.
User Level Admin
set io temperature-scale celsius|fahrenheit
Syntax
Option
temperature-scale
Select the temperature scale that will be used to display temperature data, either
Fahrenheit or Celsius. The default is Celsius.
Set Line
Set Line Service
Description Sets the Line Service settings to signal I/O. When the line service is set to signal-io,
you also have the option of enabling the I/O extension for the serial singal pins. See Set
User Level Admin
set line <number> service signal-io
Syntax
Option
signal-io
Sets the line to use signal I/O. You still need to define the serial pins for digital input
(CTS, DSR, or DCD) or digital output (RTS or DTR). See Set IOChannel Digital
80 for configuration options.
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Set IOChannel Mode
Description Sets general I/O channel settings for the specified channel, these settings are available
to all channels and I/O serial pins.
User Level Admin
set iochannel <i/o_channel> [mode enabled|disabled]
[description <string>]
Syntax
Options
i/o_channel
Specify the channel number, for example, d2 or a4. Temperature models use Analog
input, so the channel numbers are a1-a4.
mode
Enables the channel, allowing the settings to become active.
description
Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. The channel
description can be up to 20 characters.
Set IOChannel Digital I/O
Description Sets up the Digital I/O channel to act as either an output or input channel.
User Level Admin
set iochannel <digital_channel> source-type input|output
Syntax
Options
digital_channel
Specify the Digital channel number, for example, d2.
source-type
Specify whether the channel will drive the line (output) or will be reading the status of
the line (input). The default is Input. The internal jumpers must match the software
configuration, so if you change this setting to Output, you will have to also change the
internal hardware jumpers.
Set IOChannel Digital Input
Description Sets the Digital input settings for the channel.
User Level Admin
set iochannel <digital_channel>
Syntax
[alarm [trigger disabled|inactive-input|active-input]
[clear auto|manual] [syslog on|off] [snmp on|off]]
[description <string>] [invert-signal on|off]
[latch disabled|inactive-to-active|active-to-inactive]
Options
digital_channel
Specify the Digital channel number, for example, d2.
alarm
Configures alarm settings when the Digital input trigger is activated.
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trigger
When the trigger condition is met, triggers the specified alarm action. Triggers can be:
z
z
Disabled—No alarm settings. This is the default.
Inactive—When the expected Digital input is active, going inactive will trigger an
alarm.
z
Active—When the expected Digital input is inactive, going active will trigger an
alarm.
clear
Specify Manual to manually clear an alarm. Specify Auto to automatically clear the
alarm when the trigger condition changes; for example, if the Trigger is Inactive and
the alarm is triggered, once the input becomes active again, the alarm will be cleared
when Auto is set. The default is Auto.
syslog
Sends a message to syslog when an alarm is triggered or cleared. The syslog entry
includes the severity level and the value that caused the alarm to trigger or clear. The
syslog message is associated with Level Critical.
snmp
Sends an SNMP trap when an alarm is triggered or cleared. The trap consists of the
severity level and whether the alarm was triggered or cleared.
description
Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. The channel
description can be up to 20 characters.
invert-signal
Inverts the actual condition of the I/O signal in the status; therefore, an inactive status
will be displayed as active.
latch
Latches (remembers) the activity transition (active-to-inactive or inactive-to-active).
The latched status is maintained until it is read. Once it is read, it will revert to the
current status. The default is disabled.
Set IOChannel Digital Input (Serial Pins)
Description Sets the Digital input settings for serial pins CTS, DSR, and DCD. This option is only
available when the Line Service is set to Signal I/O.
User Level Admin
set iochannel cts|dsr|dcd
Syntax
[alarm [trigger disabled|inactive-input|active-input]
[clear auto|manual] [syslog on|off] [snmp on|off]]
[description <string>] [invert-signal on|off]
[latch disabled|inactive-to-active|active-to-inactive]
Options
digital_channel
Specify the Digital channel number, for example, d2.
alarm
Configures alarm settings when the Digital input trigger is activated.
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trigger
When the trigger condition is met, triggers the specified alarm action. Triggers can be:
z
z
Disabled—No alarm settings. This is the default.
Inactive—When the expected Digital input is active, going inactive will trigger an
alarm.
z
Active—When the expected Digital input is inactive, going active will trigger an
alarm.
clear
Specify Manual to manually clear an alarm. Specify Auto to automatically clear the
alarm when the trigger condition changes; for example, if the Trigger is Inactive and
the alarm is triggered, once the input becomes active again, the alarm will be cleared
when Auto is set. The default is Auto.
syslog
Sends a message to syslog when an alarm is triggered or cleared. The syslog entry
includes the severity level and the value that caused the alarm to trigger or clear. The
syslog message is associated with Level Critical.
snmp
Sends an SNMP trap when an alarm is triggered or cleared. The trap consists of the
severity level and whether the alarm was triggered or cleared.
description
Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. The channel
description can be up to 20 characters.
invert-signal
Inverts the actual condition of the I/O signal in the status; therefore, an inactive status
will be displayed as active.
latch
Latches (remembers) the activity transition (active-to-inactive or inactive-to-active).
The latched status is maintained until it is read. Once it is read, it will revert to the
current status. The default is disabled.
Set IOChannel Digital Output
Description Sets the Digital output channel settings.
User Level Admin
set iochannel <digital_channel>
Syntax
[type sink|source|sink-and-source] [active-signal-width <width>]
[inactive-signal-width <width>]
[failsafe-action none|activate-output|deactivate-output]
set iochannel <digital_channel>
output [pulse continuous|counted <pulse_count>]
[active-to-inactive-delay <delay>]
[inactive-to-active-delay <delay>]
Options
digital_channel
Specify the Digital channel number, for example, d2.
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type
Specify the type of digital output:
z
z
z
Sink—Specifies that the channel will be grounded when active.
Source—Specifies that the channel will provide voltage when active.
Sink and Source—Specifies that channel will be grounded when it is inactive and
will provide voltage when it is active.
The default is Sink.
active-signal-width
How long the channel output will be active during the pulse mode. Valid values are
1-9999 x 100 ms. The default is 100 ms.
inactive-signal-width
How long the channel output will remain inactive during pulse mode. Valid values are
1-9999 x 100 ms. The default is 100 ms.
failsafe-action
When there has been no I/O activity within the specified time (set in the Global
Settings) and the Failsafe Timer is triggered, you can set the Failsafe Action to:
z
z
z
None—The state of the Digital/Relay output remains the same, no change.
Activate Output—Activates the output.
Deactivate Output—Deactivates the output.
output
Specify how the channel Digital output will be handled:
z
z
Manual—You must manually activate and deactivate the output.
Pulse—When the output is activated, this configuration will cause the output to
pulse (go active and inactive) at a configured rate.
z
z
Inactive-to-Active Delay—The channel output will remain inactive for the
specified time interval after it is manually started.
Active-to-Inactive Delay—The channel output will go inactive after the specified
time interval after it is manually started.
The default is Manual.
pulse
When the Output is Pulse, you can have it pulse in a Continuous manner or specify a
pulse Count (each count consists of an active/inactive sequence). The default is
Continuous.
active-to-inactive-delay
When the I/O is commanded to an inactive state, this is the length of the delay before
the command is executed. Valid values are 1-9999 x 100 ms. The default is 100 ms.
inactive-to-active-delay
When the I/O is commanded to an active state, this is the length of the delay before the
command is executed. Valid values are 1-9999 x 100 ms. The default is 100 ms.
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Set IOChannel Digital Output (Serial Pins)
Description Sets the Digital output for serial pins RTS and DTR. This option is only available when
the Line Service is set to Signal I/O.
User Level Admin
set iochannel rts|dtr [description <string>]
[failsafe-action none|activate-outut|deactivate-output]
[mode enabled|disabled]
Syntax
Options
description
Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. The channel
description can be up to 20 characters.
failsafe-action
When there has been no I/O activity within the specified time (set in the Global
Settings) and the Failsafe Timer is triggered, you can set the Failsafe Action to:
z
z
z
None—The state of the Digital/Relay output remains the same, no change.
Activate Output—Activates the output.
Deactivate Output—Deactivates the output.
mode
Enables the channel, allowing the settings to become active.
Set IOChannel Relay
Description Sets the Relay output channel settings.
User Level Admin
set iochannel <relay_number> output
Syntax
[pulse continuous|counted <pulse_count>]
[active-to-inactive-delay <delay>]
[inactive-to-active-delay <delay>]
set iochannel <relay_number>
[active-signal-width <width>] [inactive-signal-width <width>]
[failsafe-action none|activate|deactivate]
Options
relay_number
Specify the Relay channel number, for example, r2.
output
Specify how the channel Digital output will be handled:
z
z
Manual—You must manually activate and deactivate the output.
Pulse—When the output is activated, this configuration will cause the output to
pulse (go active and inactive) at a configured rate.
z
z
Inactive-to-Active Delay—The channel output will remain inactive for the
specified time interval after it is manually started.
Active-to-Inactive Delay—The channel output will go inactive after the specified
time interval after it is manually started.
The default is Manual.
pulse
When the Output is Pulse, you can have it pulse in a Continuous manner or specify a
pulse Count (each count consists of an active/inactive sequence). The default is
Continuous.
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active-to-inactive-delay
When the I/O is commanded to an inactive state, this is the length of the delay before
the command is executed. Valid values are 1-9999 x 100 ms. The default is 100 ms.
inactive-to-active-delay
When the I/O is commanded to an active state, this is the length of the delay before the
command is executed. Valid values are 1-9999 x 100 ms. The default is 100 ms.
active-signal-width
How long the channel output will be active during the pulse mode. Valid values are
1-9999 x 100 ms. The default is 100 ms.
inactive-signal-width
How long the channel output will remain inactive during pulse mode. Valid values are
1-9999 x 100 ms. The default is 100 ms.
failsafe-action
When there has been no I/O activity within the specified time (set in the Global
Settings) and the Failsafe Timer is triggered, you can set the Failsafe Action to:
z
z
z
None—The state of the Digital/Relay output remains the same, no change.
Activate Output—Activates the output.
Deactivate Output—Deactivates the output.
Set IOChannel Analog (True Analog)
Description Sets the Analog input channel settings.
User Level Admin
set iochannel <analog_channel> type current|voltage
range <range_specifier>
Syntax
set iochannel <analog_channel> alarm
[level 1|2|3|4|5 [mode on|off] [trigger-type disabled|low|high]
[trigger-level <decimal_value>] [clear-mode auto|manual]
[clear-level <decimal_value>] [snmp on|off] [syslog on|off]]
Options
analog_channel
Specify the Analog channel number, for example, a2 or a4 (this also applies to
Temperature models).
type
Select the type of input being measured, either Current or Voltage. The default is
Current.
range
Select the range for the measurement type. For current, the range is:
z
z
0-20 (0-20mA) This is the default.
4-20 (04-20mA)
For voltage, the range is:
z
z
z
z
z
1 (+/-1V)
5 (+/-5V)
10 (+/-10V) This is the default.
150 (+/-150mV)
500 (+/-500mV)
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alarm
Configures alarm settings when the Analog input trigger is activated.
level
You can specify up to five alarm trigger/clear severity levels. If the Trigger Type is
Low, an alarm is triggered when the input drops below the specified Trigger value;
other severity level trigger values must decrease in value with each subsequent level. If
the Trigger Type is High, an alarm is triggered when the input is higher than the
specified Trigger value; other severity level trigger values must increase in value with
each subsequent level. To clear an alarm, the input must drop below the specified value
when Trigger Type is High or go above the specified value when Trigger Type is Low.
mode
Enables/disables an alarm level. The default is off.
trigger-type
If the Trigger Type is Low, an alarm is triggered when the input drops below the
specified Trigger value; other severity level trigger values must decrease in value with
each subsequent level. If the Trigger Type is High, an alarm is triggered when the input
is higher than the specified Trigger value; other severity level trigger values must
increase in value with each subsequent level.
trigger-level
Specify the value that will trigger an alarm, the measurement is based on the Type and
Range that you specify. This value must not fall within the scope of the value used to
clear an alarm.
clear-mode
Specifies whether an activated alarm must be Manually cleared, or can be cleared when
the input drops below the specified value (when Trigger Type is High) or goes above
the specified value (when Trigger Type is Low).
clear-level
Specify that value that will clear an alarm, the measurement is based on the Type and
Range that you specify. This value must not fall within the scope of the value used to
trigger an alarm.
snmp
Sends an SNMP trap when an alarm is triggered or cleared. The trap consists of the
severity level and whether the alarm was triggered or cleared.
syslog
Sends a message to syslog when an alarm is triggered or cleared. The syslog entry
includes the severity level and the value that caused the alarm to trigger or clear. The
syslog message is associated with Level Critical.
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Set IOChannel Analog (Temperature)
Description Sets the Analog input channel settings for Temperature models.
User Level Admin
set iochannel <analog_channel> type rtd|thermocouple
range <range_specifier>
Syntax
set iochannel <analog_channel> alarm
[level 1|2|3|4|5 [mode on|off] [trigger-type disabled|low|high]
[trigger-level <decimal_value>] [clear-mode auto|manual]
[clear-level <decimal_value>] [snmp on|off] [syslog on|off]]
Options
analog_channel
Specify the Analog channel number, for example, a2 or a4 (this also applies to
Temperature models).
type
Specify the type of sensor you are using to measure temperature, either RTD or
thermocouple. The default is RTD.
range
Specify the temperature range that you want to measure. For RTD, the range is:
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
1 (Pt100 a=385 -50 to 150C) This is the default.
2 (Pt100 a=385 0 to 100C)
3 (Pt100 a=385 0 to 200C)
4 (Pt100 a=385 0 to 400C)
5 (Pt100 a=385 -200 to 200C)
6 (Pt100 a=392 -50 to 150C)
7 (Pt100 a=392 0 to 100C)
8 (Pt100 a=392 0 to 200C)
9 (Pt100 a=392 0 to 400C)
10 (Pt100 a=392 -200 to 200C)
11 (Pt1000 a=385 -40 to 160C)
12 (NiFe604 a=518 -80 to 100C)
13 (NiFe604 a=518 0 to 100C)
For thermocouple, the range is:
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
b (B 500 to 1800C)
e (E 0 to 1000C)
j (J 0 to 760C) This is the default.
k (K 0 to 1370C)
r (R 500 to 1750C)
s (S 500 to 1750C)
t (T -100 to 400C).
alarm
Configures alarm settings when the Analog input trigger is activated.
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level
You can specify up to five alarm trigger/clear severity levels. If the Trigger Type is
Low, an alarm is triggered when the input drops below the specified Trigger value;
other severity level trigger values must decrease in value with each subsequent level. If
the Trigger Type is High, an alarm is triggered when the input is higher than the
specified Trigger value; other severity level trigger values must increase in value with
each subsequent level. To clear an alarm, the input must drop below the specified value
when Trigger Type is High or go above the specified value when Trigger Type is Low.
mode
Enables/disables an alarm level. The default is off.
trigger-type
If the Trigger Type is Low, an alarm is triggered when the input drops below the
specified Trigger value; other severity level trigger values must decrease in value with
each subsequent level. If the Trigger Type is High, an alarm is triggered when the input
is higher than the specified Trigger value; other severity level trigger values must
increase in value with each subsequent level.
trigger-level
Specify the value that will trigger an alarm, the measurement is based on the Type and
Range that you specify. This value must not fall within the scope of the value used to
clear an alarm.
clear-mode
Specifies whether an activated alarm must be Manually cleared, or can be cleared when
the input drops below the specified value (when Trigger Type is High) or goes above
the specified value (when Trigger Type is Low).
clear-level
Specify that value that will clear an alarm, the measurement is based on the Type and
Range that you specify. This value must not fall within the scope of the value used to
trigger an alarm.
snmp
Sends an SNMP trap when an alarm is triggered or cleared. The trap consists of the
severity level and whether the alarm was triggered or cleared.
syslog
Sends a message to syslog when an alarm is triggered or cleared. The syslog entry
includes the severity level and the value that caused the alarm to trigger or clear. The
syslog message is associated with Level Critical.
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Set IOChannel IOExtension
Description Configures the I/O extension options that allow you to connect the Digital Input
channel or input serial signal pin (when the line is configured for signal-io) to Digital
Output/Relay channels or output serial signal pins (when the line is configured for
signal-io) on the same IOLAN, remote IOLAN(s), and/or TCP/IP applications running
on local hosts.
User Level Admin
set iochannel <channel> ioextension enabled on|off
[keepalive on|off]
Syntax
set iochannel <channel> ioextension connection-method
client-initiated [tcp-port <tcp_port>] [multihost on|off]
set iochannel <channel> ioextension connection-method
server-initiated <host_name> [tcp-port <tcp_port>]
[multihost all|backup <config_backup_host> <host_port>|none]
set iochannel <channel> ioextension connection-method
local-connection [<input_channel>]
Options
<channel>
Specify the Digital/Relay channel or serial signal pin that you are configuring the I/O
extension for. The channel can be d1, d2, d3, d4, r1, r2, depending on the model. The
serial signal pins are dsr, dcd, or cts for input and dtr or rts for output.
enabled
When enabled, the digital input channel or DSR/DCD/CTS input serial signal pins can
be connected to:
z
A Digital output or relay (if the I/O model supports relay) channel on the same
IOLAN
z
z
Output Serial Signal Pins (DTR/RTS)
A Digital output channel on another IOLAN(s) or output serial signal pins
(DTR/RTS) on another IOLAN(s)
z
A TCP/IP application(s) running on a host on the network
When enabled, the digital output/relay channel or DTR/RTS output serial signal pins
can be associated with a digital input channel or input serial signal pins.
Default: Disabled
keepalive
Enables a per-connection TCP keepalive feature. After the configured number of
seconds, the connection will send a gratuitous ACK to the network peer, thus either
ensuring the connection stays active OR causing a dropped connection condition to be
recognized.
This parameter needs to be used in conjunction with server parameter,
monitor-connection-every. The interval determines how long the IOLAN will wait
during inactivity before "testing" the connection. It should be noted that if a network
connection is accidentally dropped, it can take as long as the specified interval before
anyone can reconnect to the serial port.
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connection-method
The connection-method is one of the following:
z
z
z
Client-Initiated—When specified, the channel/serial signal pin will wait for
connections to be initiated by another I/O channel or a TCP/IP application.
Server-Initiated—When specified, the channel/serial signal pin initiates
communication to another I/O channel or a TCP/IP application.
Local-Connection—When specified, the input or output, depending on how the
channel or serial signal pin is configured, will be associated with another local
IOLAN I/O channel or serial signal pin.
When the channel is configured as digital input or when configuring an input serial
signal pin, the Output Channels parameter displays all the local digital output
signals or relays that it is associated with.
When the channel is configured as digital output, you must select a local digital
input channel or input serial signal pin on the IOLAN.
Note that the Failsafe Action is not compatible with the local-connection option.
Default: Client-Initiated
client-initiated tcp-port
The TCP port that the channel/serial signal pin will use to listen for incoming
connections.
Default: 2000 for channel 1, then increments by one for each channel
client-initiated multihost
When this option is enabled, multiple I/O channels and/or TCP/IP applications can
connect to this channel/serial signal pin. The default is off.
server-initiated tcp-port
The TCP Port that the channel/serial signal pin will use to communicate to another
IOLAN or a TCP/IP application.
Default: 2000 for channel 1, then increments by one for each channel
server-initiated multihost all|backup <config_backup_host> <tcp_port>|none
Used for connections going from the Digital input channel or input serial signal pins,
allows the input channel/serial signal pin to communicate to either all the hosts in the
multihost list or a primary/backup host schema (see Configuring Multiple Hosts in the
IOLAN User’s Guide for a more detailed explanation).
local-connection <input_channel>
Specify the Digital input channel or input serial signal pin that will control the
Digital/Relay output channel or output serial signal pin.
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Set IOChannel Multihost
Description Configures up to 49 hosts/IOLANs that the Digital input channel or input serial signal
pins (DSR, DCD, or CTS-when the line is configured for signal-io) will connect to. To
see a list of configured hosts/IOLANs, enter the show iochannel <channel>
command.
User Level Admin
set iochannel <channel> multihost entry <number> delete
Syntax
set iochannel <channel> multihost entry <number> host <host_name>
<tcp_port>
Options
<channel>
Specify the Digital input channel or input serial signal pin that will be connecting to all
the hosts/IOLANs in the multihost list.
entry
Specify the multihost table entry number. Valid values are 1-100.
delete
Deletes the entry number in the multihost table.
host
Specify the preconfigured host that will be in the multihost list.
Default: None
<tcp_port>
Specify the TCP port that the I/O channel or serial signal pin will use to communicate
to the Host.
Default: 0
Show IOChannel Status
Description Shows the I/O channel status for all channels and the serial signal pins (when the line is
configured for signal-io).
User Level Admin
show iochannel status
Syntax
Kill IOChannel
Description Kills the I/O channel.
User Level Admin
kill iochannel <i/o_channel>
Syntax
kill iochannel line <number> rts|cts|dtr|dsr|dcd
Options
i/o_channel
Specify the channel number, for example, d2 or a4. Temperature models use Analog
input, so the channel numbers are a1-a4.
rts|cts|dtr|dsr|dcd
Specify the Digital output pins (RTS or DTR) or Digital input pins (CTS, DSR, or
DCD).
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Show IO
Description Shows global I/O information (for example, UDP, TruePort, Modbus). Temperature
input is Analog.
User Level Admin
show iochannel <i/o_channel>
Syntax
show iochannel rts|cts|dtr|dsr|dcd
Options
i/o_channel
Specify the channel number, for example, d2 or a4. Temperature models use Analog
input, so the channel numbers are a1-a4.
rts|cts|dtr|dsr|dcd
Specify the Digital output pins (RTS or DTR) or Digital input pins (CTS, DSR, or
DCD).
Show IOChannel
Description Shows I/O channel information. Temperature input is Analog.
User Level Admin
show iochannel <i/o_channel>
Syntax
show iochannel line <number> rts|cts|dtr|dsr|dcd
Options
i/o_channel
Specify the channel number, for example, d2 or a4. Temperature models use Analog
input, so the channel numbers are a1-a4.
rts|cts|dtr|dsr|dcd
Specify the Digital output pins (RTS or DTR) or Digital input pins (CTS, DSR, or
DCD).
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I/O Channel Control Commands
The I/O commands in this section are used to manually manage the I/O channels.
Digital Output
Description Manages the Digital output channel status. Not all models have four digital channels,
most have just two.
User Level Admin
iochannel d1|d2|d3|d4|cts|dsr|dcd clear alarm|input-latch
Syntax
Options
alarm
Clears the alarm. Note that if the condition that tripped the alarm still exists, the alarm
will not look like it’s cleared, but will reflect the appropriate alarm level severity.
Alarm Level 0 means that the alarm has not been triggered.
latch-input
Clears the latch value.
Digital Input
Description Manages the Digital input channel status.
User Level Admin
iochannel d1|d2|d3|d4|rts|dtr output activate|deactivate
Syntax
Option
output
Manually deactivates the I/O channel.
Relay
Description Manages the Relay output channel status.
User Level Admin
iochannel r1|r2 output activate|deactivate
Syntax
Option
output
Manually deactivates the I/O channel.
Analog Input
Description Manages the Analog input channel status.
User Level Admin
iochannel a1|a2|a3|a4 clear alarm|min|max
Syntax
Options
alarm
Clears the alarm. Note that if the condition that tripped the alarm still exists, the alarm
will not look like it’s cleared, but will reflect the appropriate alarm level severity.
Alarm Level 0 means that the alarm has not been triggered.
min
Clears the minimum value.
max
Clears the maximum value.
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This chapter provides definitions for IOLAN terms.
BOOTP (BOOTstrap An Internet protocol that enables a diskless workstation to discover its own IP address, the IP
Protocol)
address of a BOOTP server on the network, and a file to be loaded into memory to boot the
machine. This enables the workstation to boot without requiring a hard or floppy disk drive.
Community (SNMP) An SNMP community is the group that devices and management stations running SNMP belong
to. It helps define where information is sent.
DHCP (Dynamic Host A TCP/IP protocol that provides static and dynamic address allocation and management.
Configuration
Protocol)
Direct Connection
Ethernet
Connections that bypass the IOLAN enabling the user to log straight into a specific host. A
direct connection is recommended where a user logging into the IOLAN is not required.
A high-speed (10Mbps,100Mbps) cable technology that connects devices to a LAN, using one
or more sets of communication protocols.
Local Authentication Uses the user ID and password stored within the IOLAN User database.
Modem Initialization A series of commands sent to the modem by a communications program at start up. These
String
commands tell a modem how to set itself up in order to communicate easily with another
modem.
MOTD
Multicast
Message of the day. This is defined by a file whose contents display when users log into the
IOLAN.
The broadcasting of messages to a specified group of workstations on a LAN, WAN, or internet.
NAK (Negative
Acknowledgment)
A communication control character sent by the receiving destination indicating that the last
message was not received correctly.
Reverse Connection
Silent Connection
Connections that originate from a host that go directly to a serial device through the IOLAN.
Silent connections are the same as direct connections except that they are permanently
established. The host login prompt is displayed on the screen. Logging out redisplays this
prompt. Silent connections, unlike direct connections, however, make permanent use of pseudo
tty resources and therefore consume host resources even when not in use.
SNMP (Simple
Network Management
Protocol)
A protocol for managing network devices.
Subnet/Prefix Bits
Identifies the devices IP address, which portion constitutes the network address and which
portion constitutes the host address.
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