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XPress™ DR+
Industrial Device Server

User Guide
Part Number 900-422

Revision E December 2017
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Disclaimer & Revisions

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user, at his or her own expense, will be required to take whatever measures
may be required to correct the interference.
Attention: This product has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operating in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy,
and if not installed and used in accordance with this guide, may cause harmful
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XPress™ DR+ Industrial Device Server User Guide 2

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Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void the
user's authority to operate this device.
The information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this guide.
Revision History
Date Rev. Comments
March 2006 A Initial document.
October 2006 B Added description of wireless functionality.
June 2008 C Added RoHs notice.
August 2013 D Removed reference to FM cert and GS mark from xPress IO User
Guide and updated LTX address.
December 2017 E Updated enhanced password information.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Using This Guide 11

Purpose and Audience _______________________________________________ 11
Summary of Chapters ________________________________________________ 11
Additional Documentation _____________________________________________ 12
Chapter 2: Introduction 13
Product Description __________________________________________________ 13
Industrial Automation Protocols ________________________________________ 15
Network Protocols (Serial Tunneling) ____________________________________ 15
XPress DR+ Application Examples ______________________________________ 16
Addresses and Port Numbers __________________________________________ 17
Hardware Address ______________________________________________________ 17
IP Address ____________________________________________________________ 17
Port Numbers _________________________________________________________ 17
Configuration Methods _______________________________________________ 18
Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware 19

What's in the Box? __________________________________________________ 19
What Must the User Provide? _____________________________________________ 19
Physically Connecting the XPress DR+ __________________________________ 19
XPress DR+ Front Panel______________________________________________ 20
Serial Interface _____________________________________________________ 21
Screw Terminal Serial Connectors _________________________________________ 22
9-Pin RS-232 to Serial RJ45 Cable (P/N 500-103) _____________________________ 23
Ethernet Interface ___________________________________________________ 24
Multi-Drop Ethernet Connections __________________________________________ 25
Power Requirements_________________________________________________ 25
Reset Switch _______________________________________________________ 25
LEDs _____________________________________________________________ 26
Dimensions ________________________________________________________ 27
Wall Mount Bracket __________________________________________________ 28
Product Information Label _____________________________________________ 28
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W 29

Application Examples ________________________________________________ 29

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Serial Tunneling – Network _______________________________________________ 29

Ad Hoc Network _______________________________________________________ 30
Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure ___________________________________________ 30
Ad Hoc XPress DR+W Connection _________________________________________ 31
Physically Connecting the XPress DR+W ________________________________ 31
Front Panel Description ______________________________________________ 32
LEDs _____________________________________________________________ 33
Required Information for Initial Configuration ______________________________ 33
Hardware Address ______________________________________________________ 33
IP Address ____________________________________________________________ 34
WLAN Settings ________________________________________________________ 34
Installing the XPress DR+W for Initial Configuration ________________________ 34
Server Configuration (Option 0) ________________________________________ 35
Network Mode (XPress DR+W only) ________________________________________ 35
IP Address ____________________________________________________________ 35
Set Gateway IP Address _________________________________________________ 36
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part ______________________________________ 36
Change Telnet/Web Manager Password _____________________________________ 36
Change DHCP Device Name: _____________________________________________ 36
WLAN Configuration (Option 4) ________________________________________ 37
Topology _____________________________________________________________ 37
Network Name (SSID) ___________________________________________________ 37
Adhoc Network Channel _________________________________________________ 37
Security ______________________________________________________________ 37
WEP ________________________________________________________________ 38
WPA ________________________________________________________________ 39
WPA2/802.11i _________________________________________________________ 40
Fixed or Automatic Data Rate _____________________________________________ 40
Transmission Data Rate _________________________________________________ 41
Next Steps _________________________________________________________ 41
Chapter 5: Using DeviceInstaller 42

Installing DeviceInstaller ______________________________________________ 42
Assigning an IP Address ______________________________________________ 42
Accessing the XPress DR+ Using DeviceInstaller __________________________ 43
Viewing the Current Configuration ______________________________________ 43
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager 46

Installing the DeviceInstaller Utility ______________________________________ 46
Accessing XPress DR+ Using DeviceInstaller _____________________________ 46

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Network Configuration _______________________________________________ 48

Automatic IP Address Configuration ________________________________________ 48
Static IP Address Configuration____________________________________________ 49
Server Configuration _________________________________________________ 50
Host List Configuration _______________________________________________ 51
Channel Configuration _______________________________________________ 52
Serial Settings _________________________________________________________ 53
Connection Settings - TCP _______________________________________________ 55
Connection Settings - UDP _______________________________________________ 57
WLAN Configuration (XPress DR+W only) ________________________________ 59
Applying Settings ___________________________________________________ 63
Factory Defaults ____________________________________________________ 63
Chapter 7: Configuration Using Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) 64

Accessing Setup Mode _______________________________________________ 64
Telnet Connection ______________________________________________________ 64
Serial Port Connection___________________________________________________ 65
Exiting Setup Mode __________________________________________________ 66
Chapter 8: Setup Mode: Server Configuration 67

Server Configuration (Option 0) ________________________________________ 67
Network Mode (XPress DR+W only) ________________________________________ 67
IP Address ____________________________________________________________ 67
Set Gateway IP Address _________________________________________________ 68
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part ______________________________________ 68
Change Telnet Configuration Password _____________________________________ 69
DHCP Name _______________________________________________________ 69
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration 70

Channel 1 (Option 1) and Channel 2 (Option 2) ____________________________ 70
Baudrate __________________________________________________________ 70
I/F (Interface) Mode__________________________________________________ 71
Flow ______________________________________________________________ 72
Port Number _______________________________________________________ 72
Connect Mode ______________________________________________________ 73
a) Incoming Connection__________________________________________________ 74
b) Response __________________________________________________________ 74
c) Active Startup _______________________________________________________ 74
d) Datagram Type ______________________________________________________ 76
e) Modem Mode _______________________________________________________ 76

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Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode _________________________ 79

Auto Increment Source Port ___________________________________________ 79
Remote IP Address __________________________________________________ 79
Remote Port _______________________________________________________ 80
DisConnMode ______________________________________________________ 80
Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) __________________________________________ 81
Pack Control _______________________________________________________ 81
Packing Interval ________________________________________________________ 82
Trailing Characters _____________________________________________________ 82
Send Characters _______________________________________________________ 82
DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout) _______________________________________ 82
Send Characters ____________________________________________________ 83
Telnet Terminal Type ________________________________________________ 83
Channel (Port) Password _____________________________________________ 83
WLAN Settings (XPress DR+W Only) ___________________________________ 83
Topology _____________________________________________________________ 84
Network Name (SSID) ___________________________________________________ 84
Adhoc Network Channel _________________________________________________ 84
WEP ________________________________________________________________ 85
WPA ________________________________________________________________ 86
WPA2/802.11i _________________________________________________________ 87
Fixed or Automatic Data Rate _____________________________________________ 87
Transmission Data Rate _________________________________________________ 87
Enable Power Management ______________________________________________ 88
Chapter 10: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings 89

Expert Settings (Option 5) _____________________________________________ 89
TCP Keepalive time in seconds____________________________________________ 89
ARP Cache timeout in seconds ____________________________________________ 89
Disable Monitor Mode at bootup ___________________________________________ 89
HTTP Port Number _____________________________________________________ 90
MTU Size _____________________________________________________________ 90
Enable alternate MAC ___________________________________________________ 90
Security Settings (Option 6) ___________________________________________ 90
Disable SNMP _________________________________________________________ 91
SNMP Community Name ________________________________________________ 91
Disable Telnet Setup ____________________________________________________ 91
Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade __________________________________________ 91
Disable Port 77FE (Hex) _________________________________________________ 91

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Disable Web Server ____________________________________________________ 92

Disable Web Setup _____________________________________________________ 92
Disable ECHO Ports ____________________________________________________ 92
Enable Enhanced Password ______________________________________________ 92
Default Settings (Option 7) ____________________________________________ 92
Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration Settings ______________________________ 92
Expert Settings ________________________________________________________ 92
Security Settings _______________________________________________________ 93
WLAN Settings (XPress DR+W only) _______________________________________ 93
Chapter 11: Firmware Upgrades 94

Obtaining Firmware __________________________________________________ 94
Reloading Firmware _________________________________________________ 94
Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface ______________________________________ 94
Using TFTP: Command Line Interface ______________________________________ 95
Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller ________________ 95
Chapter 12: Monitor Mode 97

Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port _________________________________ 97
Entering Monitor Mode Using the Network Port _______________________________ 97
Monitor Mode Commands ________________________________________________ 97
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting and Technical Support 100

Problems and Error Messages ________________________________________ 100
Technical Support __________________________________________________ 103
Appendix A: Technical Specifications 104

Appendix B: Lantronix Cables and Adapters 106
Appendix C: Alternative Methods of Assigning an IP Address 107
DHCP ______________________________________________________________ 107
AutoIP ______________________________________________________________ 107
BOOTP _____________________________________________________________ 108
ARP and Telnet _______________________________________________________ 108
Appendix D: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 109

Converting Binary to Hexadecimal _____________________________________ 109
Conversion Table _____________________________________________________ 109
Scientific Calculator ____________________________________________________ 109
Appendix E: Compliance Information 111

Declaration of Conformity ____________________________________________ 111
XPress DR+W Regulatory Information __________________________________ 113

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USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice ______________________ 113

Canada – Industry Canada Notice ________________________________________ 113
RoHS, REACH and WEEE Compliance Statement ________________________ 114
Europe – R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC, Wireless Notice __________________________ 115
Australia & New Zealand – Wireless Notice _________________________________ 115
List of Figures
Figure 2-1. XPress DR+ (Front) .......................................................................... 14
Figure 2-2. Example of Serial Tunneling ............................................................. 16
Figure 2-3. Example of Cascading Multiple XPress DR+ Units .......................... 17
Figure 2-4. Sample Hardware Address ............................................................... 17
Figure 3-1. Typical Configuration ........................................................................ 20
Figure 3-2. Front of XPress DR+ ......................................................................... 21
Figure 3-3. RJ45 Connector – Front View ........................................................... 22
Figure 3-4. Screw Terminal Ports ........................................................................ 22
Figure 3-5. Termination Resistor for 2-Wire Connection ..................................... 23
Figure 3-6. Lantronix P/N 500-103 RJ45-DB9F Serial Cable Pinout .................. 23
Figure 3-7. Multi-Drop Ethernet Connections ...................................................... 25
Figure 3-8. Reset Switch ..................................................................................... 26
Figure 3-9. LEDs on the XPress DR ................................................................... 26
Figure 3-10. Dimensions ..................................................................................... 27
Figure 3-11. Wall Mount Bracket ......................................................................... 28
Figure 3-12. Product Label .................................................................................. 28
Figure 4-1. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Network Example ............................ 29
Figure 4-2. Ad Hoc Network Example ................................................................. 30
Figure 4-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example ........................................... 30
Figure 4-4. Direct XPress DR+W - to- XPress DR+W Connection ..................... 31
Figure 4-5. Typical XPress DR+W Configuration ................................................ 32
Figure 4-6. XPress DR+W Front Panel Layout ................................................. 32
Figure 4-7. Network Mode ................................................................................... 35
Figure 4-8. Server Settings.................................................................................. 35
Figure 6-1. Lantronix Web Manager .................................................................... 47
Figure 6-2. Network Settings ............................................................................... 48
Figure 6-4. Hostlist Settings ................................................................................ 52
Figure 6-5. Channel Serial Settings .................................................................... 53
Figure 6-6. TCP Connection Settings .................................................................. 55
Figure 6-7. UDP Connection Settings ................................................................. 58
Figure 6-8. WLAN Settings – Ad Hoc Network Type .......................................... 60
Figure 6-9. WLAN Settings – Infrastructure Network Type ................................. 61
Figure 7-1. MAC Address .................................................................................... 65
Figure 7-2. Setup Menu Options ......................................................................... 65
Figure 8-1. Network Mode ................................................................................... 67
Figure 9-1. Serial Port Parameters ...................................................................... 70
Figure 9-2. Manual Connection Address Example .............................................. 75
Figure 9-3. Hostlist Option ................................................................................... 76
Figure 10-1. Expert Settings ................................................................................ 89
Figure 10-2. Security Settings ............................................................................. 90
Figure 11-1. TFTP Window ................................................................................. 95
Figure 12-1. Accessing Monitor Mode ................................................................. 97

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List of Tables
Table 3-1. RJ45 Serial Connector Pinouts .......................................................... 22
Table 3-2. Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS422 (4-Wire) ............................. 22
Table 3-3. Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS485 (2-Wire) ............................. 22
Table 3-4. Ethernet Interface Signals .................................................................. 24
Table 3-5.Typical RJ45 Connector ...................................................................... 24
Table 3-6. XPress DR+ LED Functions ............................................................... 27
Table 4-1. XPress DR+W LED Functions ........................................................... 33
Table 4-2. BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options .............................................................. 35
Table 4-3. Standard IP Network Netmasks ......................................................... 36
Table 5-1. Viewing Current Settings .................................................................... 43
Table 8-1. BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options .............................................................. 68
Table 8-2. Standard IP Network Netmasks ......................................................... 68
Table 9-1. Interface Mode Options ...................................................................... 71
Table 9-2. Common Interface Mode Settings...................................................... 71
Table 9-3. Flow Control Options .......................................................................... 72
Table 9-4. Reserved Port Numbers ..................................................................... 72
Table 9-5. Connect Mode Options ...................................................................... 73
Table 9-6. Modem Mode Messages .................................................................... 77
Table 9-7. Modem Mode Commands .................................................................. 78
Table 9-8. Disconnect Mode Options .................................................................. 80
Table 9-9. Flush Mode Options ........................................................................... 81
Table 9-10. Pack Control Options ....................................................................... 81
Table 11-1. Firmware Files .................................................................................. 94
Table 12-1. Monitor Mode Commands ................................................................ 98
Table 13-1. Problems and Error Messages....................................................... 100

Chapter 1: Using This Guide
Purpose and Audience

This manual describes the Lantronix® XPress™ DR+ and XPress™ DR+W device
servers. These device servers are members of the XPress family that work with Industrial
Automation Protocols. The XPress DR+ W has wireless as well as wired capability.
This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the XPress
DR+ device servers. It is for system administrators and those responsible for installing
and maintaining these device servers.
Summary of Chapters
The remaining chapters in this guide include:
Chapter Description
Chapter 2: Introduction Describes the main features of the XPress DR+ and the
protocols it supports.
Chapter 3: Installation and Describes the unit's interfaces and power requirements.
Hardware Provides instructions for physically connecting the unit.
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W Describes the XPress DR+W and how to install and
configure the unit initially.
Chapter 5: Using DeviceInstaller Provides information for getting your unit up and running,
using DeviceInstaller to assign an IP address.
Chapter 6: Configuration Using Details using the Web Manager to set parameters such
Web Manager as port and server properties.
Chapter 7: Configuration Using Provides instructions for accessing Setup Mode
Telnet or Serial Port (Setup (command line interface) using a Telnet connection
Mode) through the network or a terminal or terminal emulation
program through the serial port.
Chapter 8: Setup Mode: Server Details the network (server) settings
Configuration
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Details the serial port settings.
Channel Configuration
Chapter 10: Setup Mode: Details email, expert, and security settings and explains
Advanced Settings how to reset the unit to factory default values.
Chapter 11: Firmware Upgrades Provides instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and
updating the XPress DR+.
Chapter 12: Monitor Mode Provides instructions for accessing and using the
command line interface for monitoring the network and
diagnosing problems.

Chapter 1: Using This Guide
Chapter Description
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Describes common problems and error messages and
and Technical Support how to contact Lantronix Technical Support.
Appendix A: Technical Lists technical information about the unit.
Specifications
Appendix C: Alternative Describes other ways to assign an IP address, for
Methods of Assigning an IP example, though ARP and Telnet.
Address
Appendix D: Binary to Provides instructions for converting binary numbers to
Hexadecimal Conversions hexadecimals.
Appendix E: Compliance Provides the Declaration of Conformity and other
Information regulatory information.
Appendix F: Warranty
Additional Documentation
Visit the Lantronix Web site at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation for the latest
documentation and the following additional documentation.
Document Description
XPress DR+ Quick Start or XPress Provides the steps for getting the XPress DR+ or
DR+W Quick Start XPress DR+W up and running.
Com Port Redirector Quick Start Provides information on using the Windows®-
and Com Port Redirector Online based utility to create a virtual com port.
Help
DeviceInstaller Online Help Provides information on using DeviceInstaller® to
locate Lantronix devices on the network and
configure IP addresses.
"Live" tutorials on the Lantronix Explain and demonstrate assigning an IP address
Web Site and setting up the unit and the Redirector. See
http://ts.lantronix.com/tutorials.html.
Note: The instructions for the UDS products apply
to the XPress DR+ as well.
Protocol Documentation Provides guides for the protocols, such as Modbus
Bridge and Multi-Master DF1, which you can load
on the XPress DR+.

Chapter 2: Introduction
This chapter provides basic information about the wired and wireless versions of the
XPress DR+. The wireless version has two modes of operation: wireless and wired. In
wired mode, the wireless functionality is not used, and the unit behaves identically to the
wired XPress DR+. In wireless mode, the unit's behavior is wireless to serial, and the
Ethernet ports are not functional.
Unless otherwise noted, information in this User Guide applies to both versions of the
product. Information specific to the wireless version of the XPress DR+ unit is in
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W.
Note: In this User Guide we sometimes refer to the XPress DR+W as "the wireless unit"
or the "wireless device server."
Product Description
The Lantronix XPress DR+ Industrial Device Server is a robust, feature-rich, and cost
effective way to network-enable equipment in an industrial automation environment. The
XPress DR+ provides two serial ports, two switched Ethernet ports, a wide power input
range, and expanded environmental specifications, making it an ideal solution
for connecting multiple asynchronous RS232, RS422, or RS485 serial devices to an
Ethernet network.
The internal two-port Ethernet switch allows the XPress DR+ to cascade connections
from a single network drop to another Ethernet device or from one XPress DR+ to
another and another, and so on. By leveraging a single network drop to connect multiple
devices, the XPress DR+ greatly reduces device connectivity costs, reduces cabling cost
and simplifies system changes and device moves.
By encapsulating serial data and transporting it over Ethernet, the XPress DR+ allows
virtual serial links over Ethernet and IP (TCP/IP, UDP/IP) networks. As a result, you can
extend limited distance, point-to-point, direct serial connections within the plant,
throughout the facility, or across the global enterprise.
The XPress DR+ provides an impressive list of features and functions enabling multiple
industrial devices to be connected, controlled, configured, managed, and updated over a
network. With two serial ports and two auto-sensing Ethernet ports, the XPress DR+ can
easily connect multiple serial devices to a network and cascade from one XPress DR+ to
another from a single network drop.
Types of supported devices:
 Programmable controllers (PLCs)

 Process controllers
 Motor drive controllers
 Power monitoring equipment

 Human-machine interfaces
 Robots
 Flow meters
 Temperature monitoring equipment
 Scales
 Mixing stations
 Gas detection devices
 CNC Machines
The XPress DR+ can connect devices using various methods of TCP/IP communications,
for example, through a TCP data channel, using UDP datagrams, or though a Telnet
connection. Communication can be established from the XPress DR+ to a host computer
or another device or from a host computer or device to the XPress DR+.
Figure 2-1. XPress DR+ (Front)
Note: For a diagram and description of XPress DR+W, see Front Panel
Description on page 32.
The XPress DR+ supports RS-232 through RJ45 connectors. It also supports
RS-422/485 by means of screw terminals (Serial Port 2 only). It has two Ethernet Ports
10/100Base-T and –TX with Auto MDI/MDI-X by means of RJ45 connectors. You can use
either Ethernet port for daisy-chained configuration.

Industrial Automation Protocols

The XPress DR+, adapted to multiple factory environments, can unite any mixture of
equipment from industrial automation vendors into a single reliable pipeline. This new
and open infrastructure opens the way for data to flow in real time from all your plant
devices up to your IT layer.
The XPress DR+ is delivered with IAP Standard Tunneling protocol and can be loaded
with industrial communication protocols. The suite of protocols includes DF1 Multi-Master
(Rockwell Automation) and Modbus Bridge, which supports MODBUS/TCP,
MODBUS/ASCII, and MODBUS/RTU (Schneider Electric). Where the IAP Standard
Tunneling protocol is limited to standard ASCII device-to-device connections, the
industrial protocols offer connections to other devices that require special formatting or
features simultaneously.
For information about using any of the industrial communication protocols, see the
specific protocol guides on the software CD or the Lantronix web site. Protocol firmware
files are also on the CD.
Note: Please check the Lantronix web site for newer versions that may become
available.
You can set up the unit using serial port 1 or remotely over Ethernet using Telnet or,
when using the Standard Tunneling firmware, a web browser. The CD that comes with
your device server includes DeviceInstaller, a Windows-based configuration software that
simplifies the process of installing protocols and configuring them for use with attached
devices. The XPress DR+ uses Flash memory for maintenance-free, non-volatile storage
that allows fast system upgrades.
Network Protocols (Serial Tunneling)

The XPress DR+ uses TCP/IP protocols for network communication. The supported
standards are ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, DHCP, AutoIP, MODBUS/TCP, and
SNMP. For transparent connections, TCP/IP (binary stream) or Telnet protocols are
used. You can perform firmware upgrades with the TFTP protocol.
The IP (Internet Protocol) protocol defines addressing, routing, and data-block handling
over the network. The TCP (transmission control protocol) assures that no data is lost or
duplicated, and that everything sent into the connection on one side arrives at the target
exactly as it was sent.
For typical datagram applications, where devices interact with others without maintaining
a point-to-point connection, UDP datagram is supported in the Standard Tunnel Protocol.
XPress DR+ comes loaded with Standard Tunnel Protocol. Standard Tunneling is a serial
communications protocol used by most Lantronix device servers. You can configure it to
Ethernet-enable most serial devices such as barcode scanners, weigh scales, operator
panels, data access devices, alphanumeric displays, and thousands of intelligent serial
devices.

Loading industrial protocols such as Modbus Bridge to an XPress DR+ changes the
configuration dialogs. See the user guides on individual protocols for protocol-specific
settings and configuration dialogs. Protocol manuals are on the software CD.
Note: This User Guide describes the setup and configuration dialogs for the
Standard Tunnel Protocol.
XPress DR+ Application Examples

Note: For XPress DR+W application examples, see Chapter 4: XPress DR+W.
Using a method called serial tunneling, the XPress DR+ encapsulates serial data
into packets and transports them over Ethernet. Using two XPress DR+ units,
connected by a network, you can extend virtual serial connections across a
facility or around the world.
Figure 2-2. Example of Serial Tunneling
The internal two-port Ethernet switch allows the XPress DR+ to cascade connections
from a single network drop to another Ethernet device or from one XPress DR+ to
another and another, and so on.

Figure 2-3. Example of Cascading Multiple XPress DR+ Units
Note: For examples of wireless applications, see Chapter 4: XPress DR+W.
Addresses and Port Numbers
Hardware Address
The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address or MAC address. The
first three bytes of the Ethernet address are fixed and read 00-20-4A, identifying the unit
as a Lantronix product. The fourth, fifth, and sixth bytes are unique numbers assigned to
each unit.
Figure 2-4. Sample Hardware Address
00-20-4A-14-01-18 or 00:20:4A:14:01:18
IP Address
Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. This address
references the specific unit.
Port Numbers
Every TCP connection and every UDP datagram is defined by a destination IP address
and a port number. For example, a Telnet application commonly uses port number 23. A
port number is similar to an extension on a phone system.

You can associate the unit's serial channel (port) with a specific TCP/UDP port number.
Port number 9999 is reserved for access to the unit's Setup (configuration) Mode.
Configuration Methods
After installation, the XPress DR+ requires configuration for the unit to operate correctly
on a network. There are three basic methods for logging into the XPress DR+ and editing
the configurable settings.
DeviceInstaller: Configures the IP address and other network settings on the XPress
DR+ using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network.
(See Chapter 5: Using DeviceInstaller.)
Web Manager: Through a web interface, configures the XPress DR+ settings using the
Lantronix Web Manager. (See Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager.)
Serial and Telnet Ports: There are two approaches to accessing Setup Mode: making a
Telnet connection to the network port (9999) or connecting a terminal (or a PC running a
terminal emulation program) to the unit’s serial port. To use DeviceInstaller for
communication to an XPress DR+W over a wireless network, the WLAN network settings
must be configured first.

Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware
What's in the Box?

Verify and inspect the contents of the package using the enclosed packing slip or
the list below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase
immediately.
 XPress DR+ or XPress DR+W
 Resource CD
 Quick Start Guide
 P/N: 500-103 RJ45-DB9F serial cable.
 P/N 930-029 antenna (XPress DR+W only)
 Accessory DIN-rail wall mount bracket
 3 terminal screw connector for power input
 5 terminal screw connector for serial port
What Must the User Provide?

 9-30 VDC or 9-24 VAC power source
 CAT 5 Ethernet cable (for wired XPress DR+ and the wireless version operating
in wired mode)
Physically Connecting the XPress DR+

Note: for information on physically connecting the XPress DR+W in wireless
mode, see Chapter 4: XPress DR+W.
Note: To comply with the hazardous location approval of the XPress DR+, the unit must
be installed in a tool-secured enclosure and wiring must be installed in accordance with
Division 2 wiring practices as specified by the NEC.
This section describes the procedures for getting your unit up and running. For a short
version, see the Quick Start Guide. Detailed descriptions of the hardware components of
the XPress DR+ follow this simple installation procedure.
The following diagram shows the basic connectivity of an XPress DR+ to the network and
a serial device. The Lantronix-supplied P/N: 500-103 serial cable can be used on the
RJ45 RS232 serial ports to connect the XPress DR+ to a PC or to a serial device that
has a DB9M RS232 DTE interface. If the device being connected uses a different serial
interface, please refer to page 23 for the serial interface pinout or to Appendix B:
Lantronix Cables and Adapters for a list of serial cables or adapters.

Figure 3-1. Typical Configuration
1. Connect a serial device to your XPress DR+. (See Serial Interface on page 21 for
cable and connector specifications.)
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. (See Ethernet Interface on page 24.)
3. Supply power to your XPress DR+ using a 9-30 VDC or 9-24 VAC (2.3W maximum)
source. (See Power Requirements on page 25.)
4. Supply power to the serial device.
Note: Connecting a device to an active Ethernet network can disrupt

communications on the network. Make sure the device is configured for your
application before connecting it to an active network
XPress DR+ Front Panel

The following figure illustrates the screw block connector pinouts and other components
of the XPress DR+.
Note: For a description of the XPress DR+W front panel, see Chapter 4: XPress
DR+W.

Figure 3-2. Front of XPress DR+
Serial Interface
The XPress DR+ supports RS-232 via RJ45 connectors. It also supports RS-422/485 via
screw terminals (Serial Port 2 only).
Note: Serial Port 2 supports RS232, RS422, and RS485, but only one mode at a
time. This means you can use either the RJ45 connector or the terminal block,
not both.
The RJ45 serial connectors only support RS232, up to 230400 bits per second.

Table 3-1. RJ45 Serial Connector Pinouts Figure 3-3. RJ45 Connector – Front View
Pin Direction Name Function

1 Output from DR+ RTS Ready To Send
2 Output from DR+ DTR Data Terminal Ready
3 Output from DR+ TXD Transmitted Data
4 Ground GND Signal Ground
6 Input to DR+ RXD Received Data
7 Input to DR+ DSR Data Set Ready
8 Input to DR+ CTS Clear To Send
Screw Terminal Serial Connectors
Table 3-2. Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS422 (4-Wire)

1 Output TX+ Transmit Data +
2 Output TX- Transmit Data -
4 Input RX+ Received Data +
5 Input RX- Received Data -
Table 3-3. Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS485 (2-Wire)

1 Bi-directional TX+/RX+ Transmit Data + and Received Data +
2 Bi-directional TX-/RX- Transmit Data – and Received Data -
4 Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Used
5 Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Used
Figure 3-4. Screw Terminal Ports

Note: Termination resistors (R = 120 Ohm) are used to match impedance of a

node to the impedance of the transmission (TX) line. Termination resistors
should be placed only at the extreme ends of the data line, and no more than two
terminations should be placed in any single segment of an RS-485 network. The
termination resistors may not be needed for your application.
Figure 3-5. Termination Resistor for 2-Wire Connection
9-Pin RS-232 to Serial RJ45 Cable (P/N 500-103)

The included Lantronix (P/N 500-103) RJ45-DB9F serial cable assumes you are
connecting a typical PC Com port to the XPress DR+ serial port. This cable is pinned to
provide full serial line control to an RS232 DTE device. Lantronix offers a
comprehensive list of cables and adapters to simplify device connectivity to the XPress
DR+. See Appendix B: Lantronix Cables and Adapters for a full listing.
Figure 3-6. Lantronix P/N 500-103 RJ45-DB9F Serial Cable Pinout
8 CTS (In) 1 RTS (Out)

1 DCD (In) 2 DTR (Out)
6 DSR (In) 3 TXD
2 RXD (In) 4 Signal Ground
5 Signal Ground 5 Signal Ground
3 TXD (Out) 6 RXD
4 DTR (Out) 7 DSR (In )
7 RTS (Out) 8 CTS (In)
DTE, 9-Pin XPress DR+
Female Serial RJ45

Ethernet Interface
The XPress DR+ includes a two-port unmanaged Ethernet switch with a future option to
migrate to a managed solution.
The internal IEEE 802.3-compliant Ethernet switch is non-blocking, using a 1K MAC

address lookup table with store-and-forward architecture. The XPress DR+ supports
auto-negotiation for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX in full and half-duplex modes, as well as
automatic MDI/MDIX crossover, allowing use of both straight-through and crossed
Ethernet cables. The unit also supports IEEE 802.1d spanning tree, which protects
against the possibility of a network loop.
Table 3-4. Ethernet Interface Signals

TX+ Out 1 Transmit Data +
TX- Out 2 Transmit Data -
RX+ In 3 Differential Ethernet Receive Data +
RX- In 6 Differential Ethernet Receive Data -
The next drawing shows a typical RJ45 connector. The color is not standard but very
typical of an Ethernet patch cable. Pin 1 is located at the top of the connector (orange +
white). The view is from the end of the connector.
Table 3-5.Typical RJ45 Connector

Multi-Drop Ethernet Connections

Although there are two Ethernet ports, the XPress DR+ only has one MAC address and
IP address. Either port can be used as the primary connection with the other used
to inter-connect other Ethernet devices or cascade from one XPress DR+ to another.
Figure 3-7. Multi-Drop Ethernet Connections
Power Requirements
As with most industrial automation devices, the XPress DR+ does not ship with a power
supply. Its flexible power input circuit allows the product to be powered by any 9-30 VDC
or 9-24 VAC power supply that can provide the 2.3-Watt maximum required by the
XPress DR+.
In addition to the wide power input range, the XPress DR+ provides:
 2K VAC and 2.8K VDC galvanic isolation between the power input and the
Ethernet ports
 2K VAC and 2.8K VDC galvanic isolation between the power input and the serial
ports
Reset Switch
The XPress DR+ includes a hardware reset switch located in the small hole above the
power connector. Pressing the reset switch causes a hardware reboot of the
XPress DR+. The hardware reset does not reset or change the configuration of the
XPress DR+.

Figure 3-8. Reset Switch
Caution: Even though a chassis ground is not required for operation, it is

mandatory for protection against transient voltages and ESD. A chassis
ground must be connected to earth.
LEDs
Note: For a description of the XPress DR+W's LEDs, see page 33.
Figure 3-9. LEDs on the XPress DR
RXD Activity LED
TXD Activity LED
Ethernet Link LED

Power/Diagnostic LED
Ethernet Activity LED

Table 3-6. XPress DR+ LED Functions

LED Status Meaning
Serial port - TXD LED (Yellow) Off No data being transmitted from XPress DR+
Blinking Data being transmitted from XPress DR+
Serial port - RXD LED (Green) Off No data being received by XPress DR+
Blinking Data being received by XPress DR+
Ethernet port - 10/100 Link (Green) Off No Ethernet link established
Steady On Ethernet link established
Ethernet port – Activity (Yellow) Off No data activity
Blinking Data activity
Power/Diagnostic LED (Orange) Steady On Power OK
Blinking 2x No DHCP response
Blinking Setup Menu active
Dimensions
The following drawing shows the dimensions of the XPress DR+
Figure 3-10. Dimensions

Wall Mount Bracket

Included with the XPress DR+ is an accessory DIN-rail wall mount bracket that makes it
very easy to mount the unit in locations where a DIN-rail is not available.
Figure 3-11. Wall Mount Bracket
Product Information Label

The product information label on the underside of the unit contains important information
about your specific unit:
 Bar code
 Serial number
 Product ID (name)
 Product description
 Hardware address (also referred to as Ethernet or MAC address)
Your unit will have one similar to the one below.
Figure 3-12. Product Label
Note: Before mounting the device on a DIN-rail, copy the information from the
label.

Chapter 4: XPress DR+W
The wireless version of the XPress DR+ (XPress DR+W) provides serial-to-wireless
network connectivity as an alternative to wired Ethernet connectivity. The wireless unit
uses IP protocol (TCP for connection-oriented stream applications and UDP for datagram
applications), enabling virtually any serial device or equipment to be remotely accessed,
controlled, monitored, or shared on an 802.11b/g wireless network. The XPress DR+W
provides a fully integrated solution that combines an operating system, embedded Web
server, full TCP/IP protocol stack with an 802.11b/g transceiver supporting WEP and
WPA security.
Application Examples
The XPress DR+W has an 802.11b/g transceiver in addition to its serial and Ethernet
ports. Each serial port is connected to the serial communication port of a device. The
wireless transceiver connects to another wireless device or to an Access Point (AP). This
section includes typical scenarios for using the XPress DR+W.
Serial Tunneling – Network
Figure 4-1. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Network Example
MARCOM IS FIXING
A PC connected to an AP via an Ethernet connection and a PC with a wireless

connection to the AP LAN access the XPress DR+ W as though they are directly

connected to it. The combination of the XPress DR+W, a PC, and Lantronix’s Com Port
Redirector software allows the PC to communicate directly to the wireless unit’s serial
devices, providing wireless serial tunneling. Com Port Redirector is available for
download at https://www.lantronix.com/resources/product-index/.
Ad Hoc Network
Figure 4-2. Ad Hoc Network Example
In the example above, the AP is not present. The PC makes a direct wireless connection
with the XPress DR+W to manage serial devices. Without an AP, it is a peer-to-peer
relationship.
Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure
Figure 4-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example
MARCOM IS FIXING

In the example above, the XPress DR+W communicates with another device server via
the AP. The UDS device server, in this example, is connected via an Ethernet connection
to the AP. In this way, the XPress DR+W and the device server communicate directly and
can transfer information between their serial devices.
Ad Hoc XPress DR+W Connection
Figure 4-4. Direct XPress DR+W - to- XPress DR+W Connection
In the example above, two XPress DR+W s have established an Ad Hoc peer-to-peer
relationship. They communicate directly to each other’s serial devices without a PC or an
AP.
Physically Connecting the XPress DR+W

Note: See page 34 for instructions on setting up the unit to configure it the first
time.
To install the XPress DR+W:
1. Screw the antenna into the receptacle at the top of the XPress DR+.
2. Connect a serial device to your XPress DR+W. (See Serial Interface on page 21 for
cable and connector specifications.)
3. Supply power to your XPress DR+ using a 9-30 VDC or 9-24 VAC (2.3W maximum)
source. (See Power Requirements on page 25.)
4. Supply power to the serial device.

Figure 4-5. Typical XPress DR+W Configuration
Front Panel Description

The following figure illustrates the screw block connector pinouts and other components
of the XPress DR+W.
Figure 4-6. XPress DR+W Front Panel Layout

LEDs
Table 4-1. XPress DR+W LED Functions

LED Status Meaning
Serial port - TXD LED Off No data being transmitted from XPress DR+
(Yellow)
Blinking Data being transmitted from XPress DR+
Serial port - RXD LED Off No data being received by XPress DR+
(Green)
Blinking Data being received by XPress DR+
Ethernet port - 10/100 Off No Ethernet link established.

Link (Green)
Steady On Ethernet link established.
Ethernet port – Activity Off No data activity

(Yellow)
Blinking Data activity
Power/Diagnostic LED Steady On Power OK

(Orange)
Blinking 2x No DHCP response
Blinking 2x Setup Menu active
Wireless LED (Yellow) Off Wireless off (not configured for wireless)
Off Wireless on, searching
Blinking (very
Wireless on, attempting to associate
short)
On Wireless on, associated, power management off
On when Wireless on, associated, power management on

receiving or
transmitting, off
in-between
Required Information for Initial Configuration
Hardware Address
Take note of the unit’s hardware address (also known as MAC address). It is on
the product label, in the format: 00-20-4a-XX-XX-XX, where the XXs are unique
numbers assigned to the product.
Hardware Address: 00-20-4a-_____-_____-_____

IP Address
The XPress DR+W must have a unique IP address on the network. The systems
administrator generally provides the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
IP Address: _______ _______ _______ _______
Subnet Mask: _______ _______ _______ _______
Gateway: _______ _______ _______ _______
WLAN Settings
Before the XPress DR+W can communicate on an 802.11b/g wireless network, the
WLAN settings must match the wireless network. By default, the XPress DR+W is set to
Ad Hoc network mode, and its wireless Network Name (SSID) is LTRX_IBSS.
You can configure WEP, WPA, or WPA2/802.11i settings:
Note: WPA and WPA2/802.11i security are only available in infrastructure

mode.
Installing the XPress DR+W for Initial Configuration

Two settings are required for the XPress DR+W to communicate on a wireless network:
 The Server (0) settings

 The WLAN (4) settings
Complete the following steps to connect and initially configure the XPress DR+W
required settings. Initial configuration is done using the Setup Mode’s Change Setup
menu.
1. Connect one end of the supplied serial cable to the unit’s serial port 1. (See 9-Pin
RS-232 to Serial RJ45 Cable (P/N 500-103) on page 23.)
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to a terminal or a PC’s serial COM port.
3. On the PC, open a terminal emulation application (e.g. HyperTerminal). Configure the
XPress DR+W serial settings as 9600 baud, 8 bits, not parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow
control (9600, 8, N, 1).
4. Enter Setup Mode by simultaneously connecting the power supply and holding down
the x key. Upon connection, the following information displays:
5. Press Enter within 5 seconds to display the Change Setup menu.

Server Configuration (Option 0)

You can configure the unit’s basic network parameters when you select Server
configuration (option 0).
Note: Current values display in parentheses.
Network Mode (XPress DR+W only)

The first prompt requires you to set the unit for wired or wireless use. Wireless is the
default, so just press Enter at the prompt.
Figure 4-7. Network Mode
The IP Address, Set Gateway IP Address, and Netmask fields display the current
values.
Figure 4-8. Server Settings
IP Address : (000) .(000) .(000) .(000)

Set Gateway IP Address (N)
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) (0)
Change telnet config password (N)
IP Address
If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses, enter the IP address manually. The IP
address must be set to a unique value in the network. Enter each octet and press Enter
between each section. The current value displays in parentheses.
IP Address : (000) (000) (000) (000) _
If DHCP is used, the third octet of the IP address sets the BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options.
The following table shows the bits you can manually configure to force the XPress DR+
to disable AutoIP, DHCP, or BootP. To disable an option, set the appropriate bit.
Table 4-2. BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options
Options Bit Value

AutoIP 0 1
DHCP 1 2
BootP 2 4
For example, if the third octet is 0.0.5.0, the AutoIP and BootP options are disabled; only
DHCP is enabled. (The value 5 results from adding the binary equivalents of 0 and 2.)
This is the most common setting when using DHCP.

Set Gateway IP Address

The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN segments. The
gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN
segment as the unit. The gateway address must be within the local network. The default
setting is N (No), meaning the gateway address has not been set. To set the gateway
address, type Y and enter the address.
Set Gateway IP Address (N) ? Y

Gateway IP addr (000) (000) (000) (000) _
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part

A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the
host part.
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) (0) _
Note: Class A: 24 bits; Class B: 16 bits; Class C: 8 bits
The unit prompts for the number of host bits to be entered, then calculates the netmask,
which appears in standard decimal-dot notation (for example, 255.255.255.0) when the
saved parameters display.
Table 4-3. Standard IP Network Netmasks
Network Class Host Bits Netmask

A 24 255.0.0.0
B 16 255.255.0.0
C 8 255.255.255.0
Change Telnet/Web Manager Password

Setting the Telnet configuration password prevents unauthorized access to Setup Mode
through a Telnet connection to port 9999 or through web pages.
Please protect your device from unauthorized access and follow the instructions below:
 Always select Y to enable Telnet/Web Manager password

 Enable the enhanced password setting and create a strong 16-character
password. For details, see Security Settings (Option 6) on page 90.
Note: We do not recommend that you only use the 4-character basic password
as it does not offer sufficient security. Using no password is very dangerous.
Change Telnet/Web Manager password (N) ? _
Change DHCP Device Name:

Change the DHCP name if the network is DHCP-enabled.
Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) N

Enter new DHCP device name :

WLAN Configuration (Option 4)

Without adequate protection, a wireless LAN is susceptible to access by unauthorized
users. For that reason, XPress DR+W features the WPA security standard, based on
IEEE802.11i. WEP is provided for backwards compatibility and interaction with older
devices.
Note: Due to regulations, the country-specific setting has been removed from the setup
menu and Web Manager. We provide a separate utility for changing the Country/Zone
setting. The utility is called SetZone and is included in the XPress DR+W package. It is
also available for download from the Lantronix web site.
The syntax is SetZone <IP address> [<zone abbreviation>]
Leaving the zone blank causes the utility to report the current setting only.
Following are valid zone abbreviations. These settings are consistent with
IEEE802.11b/g zones:
US=United States JP=Japan
CA=Canada OT=Others, such as Europe
FR=France (excluding France), Asia, Africa, and
Australia
SP=Spain
To modify WLAN settings, select 4 WLAN from the Change Setup menu.
Topology
Select Infrastructure (ESS) mode or Adhoc (IBSS) mode. Infrastructure mode
communicates with Access Points. Ad Hoc mode communicates only with other clients.
Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=Adhoc (1) ? _
Network Name (SSID)

Enter the name of the network to which the XPress DR+W will connect.
Network name (LTRX_IBSS) ? _
Adhoc Network Channel

When Adhoc is selected in the Topology parameter, and the XPress DR+W cannot find
the specified network, it creates one with that name by transmitting a beacon on the
selected channel.
Channel (11) ? _
Only channels allowed in the country for which the XPress DR+W is designated can be
selected. The country displays in the Setup Mode settings overview.
Security
The Security Suite prompt enables you to select the type of security. The XPress DR+W
features WEP, WPA and WPA2/802.11i to secure all wireless communication. WPA and
WPA2/802.11i are only available when the topology is Infrastructure.

Notes:
 In the WPA and WPA2 modes, the encryption setting denotes the lowest
acceptable encryption method, CCMP > TKIP > WEP. For example, if the unit is
configured for WEP, and the Access Point supports TKIP, the negotiation will
result in TKIP being used. If the unit is configured for TKIP, and the Access Point
only supports WEP, association will fail because the Access Point does not meet
the unit's demands. (CCMP is only available in WPA2 mode.)
 Communication between the Access Point and a single wireless device is called
unicast and uses the pairwise encryption method. Communication from the
Access Point to many wireless devices at once is called multicast and uses the
group encryption method.
To receive broadcast and multicast messages, the group encryption for all
wireless devices communicating with the same access point must be equal. If
any of these devices is WEP-only (no support for WPA), set the encryption to
TKIP+WEP.
A group encryption lower than the pairwise encryption is necessary to use higher
security with the XPress DR+W than other devices connecting to the same
Access Point can support.
 CCMP is also called AES on products of other manufacturers. CCMP is an

extension of AES. It provides the strongest current encryption method.
WEP
Authentication selects whether the encryption keys are matched (1 = shared) with those
of the communication partner before passing through messages or not (2 = open/none).
The Encryption prompt requests the length of the encryption key and the security
strength. WEP64 uses a 40 bits/5 bytes key (option 1). WPE128 uses a 104 bits/13 bytes
key (option 2).
Select Y (Yes) at the Display current key prompt to show the currently configured
key/passphrase.
Select Y (Yes) at the Change key prompt to be able to modify the currently configured
key.
The Key type indicates whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
Enter key prompts for the new encryption key.

Key Type Encryption Key

Hex Enter the Encryption Key as a hexadecimal value according the following
guidelines:
 Valid Hex alphanumeric characters are 0-9 and A-F.
 64 bit hex = 5 bytes represented as xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.
Example: 01-A3-47-E5-C9
 128 bit hex = 13 bytes represented as xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-
xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.
Example: A1-B2-C3-E4-D5-F6-98-74-B7-65-A8-D3-F2
Passphrase Enter the key as a string. A passphrase is a sentence that is translated into
hex by a hashing algorithm.
Example: My dog has spots and likes to chase cats.
A passphrase of more than 20 characters is recommended. Maximum length

is 63 characters. Spaces and punctuation characters are permitted.
Passphrase input is not the same as ASCII input. The passphrase input is
safer because it has up to 63 characters. ASCII input has a maximum of 5
(WEP64) or 13 (WEP128) characters and limits the number of key
combinations.
TX Key index selects the WEP key used for transmissions. Enter a value
between 1 and 4. The default setting is 1. In case the WEP key is entered in hex,
all keys (1-4) are the same. In case the WEP key is entered as a passphrase, the
four WEP keys are generated according to the Linksys algorithms and will be
different.
WPA
This firmware version allows only Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) for authentication.
key/passphrase,
key by selecting Y (Yes).
The Key type requests whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
The default setting is Passphrase.

Enter key prompts for the new passphrase or hexadecimal key.

guidelines:
xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.

is 63 characters, including spaces and punctuation characters.
combinations.
Please refer to the other equipment’s manual to determine the passphrase

input style recommended.
Set the Encryption type to the minimum required security. The plus sign denotes that the
group (broadcast) encryption method is different from the pairwise (unicast) encryption, in
this case WEP and TKIP, respectively. For example, CCMP+TKIP => pairwise = CCMP,
and group = TKIP.
WPA2/802.11i
The WPA2/802.11i mode complies with the Robust Secure Network specified in the IEEE
standard 802.11i. It enables the AES-based strong CCMP encryption.
Enter key prompts for the new passphrase. Maximum length is 63 characters; the
recommended minimum is 20 characters.
Set the Encryption type to minimum required security. The plus sign denotes that the
group (broadcast) encryption method is different from the pairwise (unicast) encryption.
For example CCMP+TKIP => pairwise = CCMP, and group = TKIP.
Fixed or Automatic Data Rate

The XPress DR+W can control the transmission rate. Select 0 to set a fixed data rate, or
select 1 to set an automatic data rate. The default setting is 1 (auto).
TX Data rate 0=fixed, 1=auto (1) ? _

Transmission Data Rate

If the above TX Data rate is set to fixed, the selected data rate is the XPress DR+W’s
fixed transmission rate. If the above TX Data rate is set to auto, the selected data rate is
the XPress DR+W’s maximum data rate. Lower data rates allow for larger distances.
They may also be required when communicating with older devices. The default setting is
11 Mbps.
TX Data rate 0=1, 1=2, 2=5.5, 3=11

4=18, 5=24, 6=36, 7=54 Mbps (0) ? _
Note: The unit’s maximum data rate cannot be selected when TX Data rate is set to
auto.
Next Steps
1. Upon completing the IP and WLAN settings, select menu option 9 to save and exit
the XPress DR+W Setup Mode.
2. To configure the XPress DR+W further, continue to Chapter 6: Configuration Using

Web Manager or Chapter 7: Configuration Using Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode).

Chapter 5: Using DeviceInstaller
This chapter covers the steps for getting the XPress DR+ device server online and
viewing its current configuration.
Note: For the latest firmware, release notes, and user documentation, go to the Lantronix
web site (www.lantronix.com).
Installing DeviceInstaller
To install DeviceInstaller:
1. Download the latest version of the DeviceInstaller utility from

http://www.lantronix.com/downloads.
2. Run the executable to start the installation process.
3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (If prompted to select an installation

type, select Typical).
Assigning an IP Address
Note: To use DeviceInstaller for communication to an XPress DR+W over a wireless
network, you must first configure the network and WLAN settings using a serial
connection.
The XPress DR+'s IP address must be configured before the unit can work correctly on a
network. You have several options for assigning an IP to your unit. We recommend that
you manually assign the IP address over the network using DeviceInstaller software,
which is on the product CD.
The unit’s IP address is normally set to 0.0.0.0 at the factory. The hardware address is on
the product label. The unit is DHCP-enabled as the default.
To assign an IP address manually:
1. Click StartPrograms  LantronixDeviceInstaller 4.4 DeviceInstaller. If

your PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays. Select an adapter
and click OK.
Note: If the unit already has an IP address (e.g., DHCP has assigned an IP
address), click the Search icon and select the unit from the list of Lantronix
device servers on the local network.
2. Click the Assign IP icon .
3. If prompted, enter the hardware address (on the product label) and click Next.

4. Select Assign a specific IP address and click Next.
5. Enter the IP address. The Subnet mask displays automatically based on the IP
address; if desired, you may change it. On a local network, you can leave the Default
gateway blank (all zeros). Click Next.
6. Click the Assign button and wait several seconds until a confirmation message
displays. Click Finish.
7. Select the device from the main window list and select Ping from the Tools menu.
The Ping Device dialog box shows the IP address of the selected unit.
8. Click the Ping button. The results display in the Status window. Click the Clear
Status button to clear the window so you can ping the device again.
Note: If you do not receive “Reply” messages, make sure the unit is properly
attached to the network and that the IP address assigned is valid for the
particular network segment you are working with. If you are not sure, check
with your systems administrator.
9. Click the Close button to close the dialog box and return to the main window.
Accessing the XPress DR+ Using DeviceInstaller

1. Click StartPrograms  LantronixDeviceInstaller 4.4 DeviceInstaller.
2. Click the Search icon to display all Lantronix units on the network.
3. Click the XPress DR+ folder. The list of available Lantronix XPress DR+ devices
displays.
4. Expand the list of XPress DR+ devices by clicking the + symbol next to the
XPress DR+ icon. To view the unit's current configuration, select the unit by clicking
its IP address.
Viewing the Current Configuration

DeviceInstaller provides a view of the unit's configuration.
To view the unit's current settings:
1. Follow the instructions above to locate the XPress DR+.
2. In the right pane, click the Device Details tab. The current XPress DR+ configuration
displays.
Table 5-1. Viewing Current Settings
Setting Description
Name Configurable field. A name that identifies the XPress DR+.
Double-click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to
complete. This name is not visible on other PCs or laptops
using DeviceInstaller.

Setting Description
Group Configurable field. A group name to categorize the XPress
DR+. Double-click the field, type in the value, and press Enter
to complete. This group name is not visible on other PCs or
laptops using DeviceInstaller.
Comments Configurable field. Information about the XPress DR+. Double-
click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to complete.
This description or comment is not visible on other PCs or
laptops using DeviceInstaller.
Device Family Non-configurable field. Displays the unit’s device family type
as XPress.
Type Non-configurable field. Displays the device type as XPress
DR+.
ID Non-configurable field. Displays the unit's ID embedded within
the box.
Hardware Address Non-configurable field. Displays the unit's hardware (or MAC)
address.
Firmware Version Non-configurable field. Displays the firmware currently
installed on the XPress DR+.
Extended Firmware Non-configurable field. Displays the full version
Version nomenclature of the firmware.
Online Status Non-configurable field. Displays the unit's status as online,
offline, unreachable (the XPress DR+ is on a different subnet),
or busy (the XPress DR+ is currently performing a task).
Telnet Enabled Non-configurable field. Displays True. Permits Telnet
sessions.
Telnet Port Non-configurable field. Displays the unit's port for telnet
sessions.
Web Enabled Non-configurable field. Displays True. Permits configuration
through Web Manager.
Web Port Non-configurable field. Displays the unit's port for Web
Manager configuration.
Maximum Baud Rate Non-configurable field. Displays the unit's maximum baud
Supported rate. Note: The XPress DR+ may not be running at this rate
currently.
Firmware Upgradeable Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating the unit's
firmware is upgradeable as newer versions become available.
IP Address Non-configurable field. Displays the unit's current IP address.
To change the IP address, see Assigning an IP Address on
page 42.
Number of COB Non-configurable field. Displays the number of COB partitions
partitions supported supported.
Supports Dynamic IP Non-configurable field. Indicates whether the current IP
address on the XPress DR+ was set manually or assigned
automatically.
DHCP Non-configurable field that displays only if the unit supports
Dynamic IP. True indicates that the IP address can be
assigned automatically by DHCP.

Setting Description
BOOTP Non-configurable field that displays only if the unit supports
assigned automatically by BOOTP.
RARP Non-configurable field that displays only if the unit supports
assigned automatically by RARP.
Subnet Mask Non-configurable field. Displays the unit's current subnet
mask. To change the subnet mask, see Assigning an IP
Address on page 42.
Gateway Non-configurable field. Displays the unit's current gateway. To
change the gateway, see Assigning an IP Address on page
42.
Number of Ports Non-configurable field. Displays the number of ports on the
XPress DR+.
TCP Keepalive Non-configurable field. Displays the unit's TCP keepalive
value. The value is in the range 1-65s, and the default setting
is 45.
Supports Configurable Non-configurable field. Displays False, indicating configurable
Pins pins are not available on the XPress DR+.
Supports Email Triggers Non-configurable field. Displays False.
Supports AES Data Non-configurable field. Displays False.
Stream
Supports 485 Non-configurable field. Displays True. XPress DR+ supports
the RS-485 protocol.
Supports 920K Baudrate Non-configurable field. Displays False. XPress DR+ supports
baud rates up to a maximum of 230 Kbaud.
Supports HTTP Server Non-configurable field. Displays True.
Supports HTTP Setup Non-configurable field. Displays True.

Supports 230K Baud Non-configurable field. XPress DR+ supports a baud rate of
Rate 230 Kbaud. Displays True.
Supports GPIO Non-configurable field. Displays False.

Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager

You must configure the unit so that it can communicate on a network with your serial
device. For example, you must set the way the unit will respond to serial and network
traffic, how it will handle serial packets, and when to start or close a connection.
The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power.
You can change the configuration at any time. The unit performs a reset after you change
and store the configuration.
In this chapter, we describe how to configure the XPress DR+ using Web Manager,
Lantronix’s browser-based configuration tool. Web Manager refers to our web-based
configuration manager for the device server product. (For information on using Setup
Mode, our command line configuration interface, see Chapter 7: Configuration Using
Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode).
Notes:
 The examples in this section show a typical device. Your device may have
different configuration options.
 For the latest firmware, release notes, and user documentation, go to
www.lantronix.com.
 To use Web Manager for communication to an XPress DR+W over a wireless
connection. See Chapter 4: XPress DR+W
Installing the DeviceInstaller Utility

To install the DeviceInstaller Utility:
1. Download the latest version of the DeviceInstaller utility from

http://www.lantronix.com/downloads.
2. Run the executable to start the installation process.
3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (If prompted to select an installation type,
select Typical).
Accessing XPress DR+ Using DeviceInstaller

Note: Make note of the hardware (MAC) address. You will need it to locate the
XPress DR+ using DeviceInstaller. (For more information on the hardware
address, see Hardware Address on page 17.)
4. Click StartPrograms  LantronixDeviceInstaller 4.4 DeviceInstaller. If the

PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays requesting the selection
of a network adapter. Select an adapter and click OK.

5. Click the Search icon . The list of Lantronix device servers displays in the left
pane.
6. Click on the XPress DR+ folder. The list of available XPress DR+ units displays.
7. Expand the list of XPress DR+ units by clicking the + symbol next to the XPress DR+
icon.
8. Select the XPress DR+ unit by clicking its hardware address.
9. In the right pane, click the Web Configuration tab.
10. To view the unit's Web Manager in the current DeviceInstaller window, click the Go
button.
OR
To open the Web Manager in a web browser, click the External Browser button. The
Web Manager displays.
Note: Alternatively, to open Web Manager, start your web browser and enter
the IP address of the XPress DR+.
A dialog box appears to prompt for a User name and Password.
11. Perform one of the following:
 If no Telnet/Web Manager password has been defined, leave both fields blank
and click OK.
 If a Telnet/Web Manager password has been defined, leave the username blank,
type in the password, and then click OK.
The Web-Manager displays.
Note: We recommend that you always use the enhanced password

setting and create a strong 16 character password. See Security Settings
(Option 6) on page 90.
Figure 6-1. Lantronix Web Manager

The main menu is in the left pane of the Web Manager window.
Note: The WLAN option applies only to the XPress DR+W.
Network Configuration
The unit’s network values display when you select Network from the main menu. The
following sections describe the configurable parameters on the Network Settings page.
Figure 6-2. Network Settings
Automatic IP Address Configuration

An IP address can be assigned automatically. You then enter related network settings.
To assign an IP address automatically:
1. On the main menu, click Network.
2. (Wireless units only) From the Network Mode drop-down list, select Wired Only
or Wireless Only to set the unit for wired or wireless use.
3. Select Obtain IP address automatically.
4. Enter the following (as necessary):

BOOTP Select Enable to permit the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)
server to assign the IP address from a pool of addresses
automatically. Enable is the default setting.

DHCP Select Enable to permit the Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol (DHCP) to assign a leased IP address to the XPress
DR+ unit automatically. Enable is the default setting.
AutoIP Select Enable to permit the XPress DR+ to generate an IP in
the 169.254.x.x address range with a Class B subnet. Enable
is the default setting.
DHCP Host Name Enter the name of the host on the network providing the IP
address.
Note: Disabling BOOTP, DHCP, and AutoIP (all three checkboxes) is not
advised as the only available IP assignment method will then be ARP or the
serial port.
5. When finished, click the OK button.
6. To save and reboot, click Apply Settings on the main menu.
Static IP Address Configuration

You manually assign an IP address to the unit and enter related network settings.
To assign an IP address manually:
1. On the main menu, click Network.
2. (Wireless units only) From the Network Mode drop-down list, select Wired Only or
Wireless Only to set the unit for wired or wireless use.
3. Select Use the following IP configuration.
4. Enter the following (as necessary):

IP Address Enter the IP address manually in decimal-dot notation. The IP
address must be set to a unique value in the network.
Subnet Mask A subnet mask defines the number of bits taken from the IP
address that are assigned for the host part.
Default Gateway The gateway address, or router, allows communication to
other LAN segments. The gateway address should be the
IP address of the router connected to the same LAN segment
as the unit. The gateway address must be within the local
network.

Server Configuration
The unit’s server values display when you select Server from the main menu. The
following sections describe the configurable parameters on the Server Settings page.
To configure the unit's device server settings:
1. On the main menu, click Server.
2. Configure or modify the following fields:
Server Configuration
Enhanced Password Select whether to enable enhanced password:
 Enable: selecting this option enables advanced password
Note: We recommend creation, allowing you to create passwords up to 16 bytes
that you always enable the in length.
enhanced password  Disable: selecting this option disables advanced
setting, and create a password creation, allowing you to create basic
strong 16 character passwords up to 4 bytes in length.
password.
Telnet/Web Manager Enter the password required for Telnet configuration and Web
Password Manager access.
Retype Password Re-enter the password required for Telnet configuration and
Web Manager access.
Advanced
ARP Cache Timeout When the unit communicates with another device on the
network, it adds an entry into its ARP table. ARP Cache
timeout defines the number of seconds (1-600) before it
refreshes this table.

TCP Keepalive Defines how many seconds the unit waits during an inactive
connection before checking its status. If the unit does not
receive a response, it drops that connection. Enter a value
between 0 and 65 seconds. 0 disables keepalive. The default
setting is 45.
Monitor Mode @ Bootup Select Disable to disable entry into the monitor mode using
the yyy or xx1 key sequence at startup. This field prevents
the unit from entering monitor mode by interpreting the stream
of characters that are received during the device server's
initialization at startup.
HTTP Server Port This option allows the configuration of the web server port
number. The valid range is 1-65535. The default setting is 80.
Config Server Port This option allows the configuration of the Config Server Port.
Default setting is 30718.
MTU Size The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest physical
packet size a network can transmit for TCP and UDP. Enter
between 512 and 1400 bytes. The default setting is 1400
bytes.
TCP Re-transmission The desired TCP re-transmission timeout value. If the ACK is
timeout (ms) not received for a packet sent from the XPress DR+ device
server, then the unit will retransmit the data. The valid range is
500-4000 msec.
3. When you are finished, click the OK button.
4. To save and reboot, on the main menu, click Apply Settings.
Host List Configuration

The XPress DR+ scrolls through the host list until it connects to a device listed in the host
list table. After a successful connection, the unit stops trying to connect to any others. If
this connection fails, the unit continues to scroll through the table until the next successful
connection.
The host list supports a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 12 entries. Each entry contains
an IP address and a port number.
Note: The host list is disabled for Manual and Modem Mode. The unit does not
accept a data connection from a remote device when the hostlist option is
enabled.
To configure the unit's host list:
1. On the main menu, click Hostlist.

Figure 6-4. Hostlist Settings
2. Enter or modify the following fields:
Retry Settings
Retry Counter Enter the value for the number of times the XPress DR+
should attempt to retry connecting to the host list. The default
setting is 3.
Retry Timeout Enter the duration (in seconds) the XPress DR+ should
abandon attempting a connection to the host list. The default
setting is 250.
Host Information
Host Address Enter or modify the host’s IP address.
Port Enter the target port number.
Channel Configuration
The Channel 1 and Channel 2 configurations define how the serial ports respond to
network and serial communication.
Note: Channel 1 and Channel 2 have the same defaults except for the port number
(10001 for Channel 1 and 10002 for Channel 2). The procedures below are for Channel
1; they are the same for Channel 2.

Serial Settings
To configure the channel’s serial settings:
1. On the main menu, click Serial Settings (below Channel 1) to display the Serial
Settings window.
Figure 6-5. Channel Serial Settings
2. In the available fields, enter the following information:
Channel 1
Disable Serial Port When selected, disables communication through the serial
port. The serial port is enabled by default.
Port Settings
Protocol From the drop-down menu, select the protocol type for the
selected channel. The default setting is RS232.
Note: Configuring RS-485 is not permitted.
Flow Control Flow control manages data flow between devices in a network
to ensure the data is processed efficiently. Too much data
arriving before a device is prepared to manage it causes lost
or retransmitted data. None is the default setting.
Baud Rate The unit and attached serial device, such as a modem, must
agree on a speed or baud rate to use for the serial connection.
Valid baud rates are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
(default), 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, or 230400.

Data Bits Indicates the number of bits in a transmitted data package.

The default setting is 8.
Parity Checks for the parity bit. The default setting is None.
Stop Bits The stop bit follows the data and parity bits in serial
communication. It indicates the end of transmission. The
default setting is 1.
Pack Control
Enable Packing Select to enable packing on the XPress DR+. Disabled by
default.
Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how and

when packets are sent to the network.
The standard algorithm is optimized for applications in which

the unit is used in a local environment, allowing for very small
delays for single characters, while keeping the packet count
low.
The alternate packing algorithm minimizes the packet count

on the network and is especially useful in applications in a
routed Wide Area Network (WAN). Adjusting parameters in
this mode can economize the network data stream.
Idle Gap Time Select the maximum time for inactivity. The default time is
12 milliseconds.
Match 2 Byte Sequence Use to indicate the end of a series of data to be sent as one
group. The sequence must occur sequentially to indicate end
of the data collection to the XPress DR+. The default setting is
No.
Match Bytes Use to indicate the end of a series of data to be sent as one
group. Set this value to 00 if specific functions are not needed.
Send Frame Only After the detection of the byte sequence, indicates whether to
send the data frame or the entire buffer. Select Yes to send
only the data frame. The default setting is No.
Send Trailing Bytes Select the number of bytes to send after the end-of-sequence
characters. The default setting is None.
Flush Input Buffer (Serial to Network)

With Active Connect Select Yes to clear the input buffer with a connection that is
initiated from the device to the network. The default setting is
No.
With Passive Connect Select Yes to clear the input buffer with a connection initiated
from the network to the device. The default setting is No.
At Time of Disconnect Select Yes to clear the input buffer when the network
connection to or from the device is disconnected. The default
setting is No.
Flush Output Buffer (Network to Serial)

With Active Connect Select Yes to clear the output buffer with a connection that is
initiated from the device to the network. The default setting is
No.
With Passive Connect Select Yes to clear the output buffer with a connection initiated
from the network to the device. The default setting is No.

At Time of Disconnect Select Yes to clear the output buffer when the network
connection to or from the device is disconnected. The default
setting is No.
Connection Settings - TCP

To configure a channel’s TCP settings:
1. On the main menu, click Connection. The Connection Settings window for the
channel displays.
Figure 6-6. TCP Connection Settings

2. In the available fields, enter or modify the following information:
Connect Protocol
Protocol From the drop-down menu, select TCP.
Connect Mode: Passive Connection

Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming connections. The default
setting is Yes.
Password Required Determines whether a password is required for an incoming
passive connection. This field is not available when a
password is set for Telnet mode. The default setting is No.
Password If Password Required was set to Yes, enter the password for
passive connections.
Connect Mode: Active Connection

Active Connect Select None (default) to disable Active Connect. Otherwise,
select the connection type from the drop-down list:
 With Any Character: Attempts to connect when any
character is received from the serial port.
 With Active Mdm Ctrl In: Accepts external connection
requests only when the modem_control_in input is
asserted.
 With Start Character: Attempts to connect when it
receives a specific start character from the serial port.
The default start character is carriage return.
 Manual Connection: Attempts to connect when directed
by a command string received from the serial port.
 Auto Start: Automatically connects to the remote
IP address and port after booting up.
Start Character If Active Connect is set to With Start Character, enter the
start character in this field. The default setting is 0D.
Modem Mode Indicates the on-screen response type when in Modem Mode
(if Modem Mode is enabled). The default setting is None.
Endpoint Configuration
Local Port Enter the local port number.
Auto increment for Select to auto-increment the local port number for new
active connect outgoing connections. The range of auto-incremented port
numbers is 50,000 to 59,999 and loops back to the beginning
when the maximum range is reached. Disabled by default.
Remote Port Enter the remote port number.
Remote Host Enter the IP address of the remote device.
Common Options
Telnet Mode This field is available for configuration only when Active
Connect is set to None. Select Enable to permit Telnet
communication to the XPress DR+.
Terminal Name This field is available for configuration only when Telnet Mode
is set to Enable.

Use the terminal name for the Telnet terminal type. Enter only
one name. When this option is enabled, the unit also reacts to
the end of record (EOR) and binary options, which can be
used for applications such as terminal emulation to IBM hosts.
Connect Response A single character is transmitted to the serial port when there
is a change in connection state. Default setting is None.
Use Hostlist If this option is set to True, the device server scrolls through
the host list until it connects to a device listed in the host list
table. Once it connects, the unit stops trying to connect to any
others. If this connection fails, the unit continues to scroll
through the table until it connects to another IP in the host list.
The host list is disabled for Manual Mode and for Modem
Mode. The unit will not accept a data connection from a
remote device when the host list option is enabled.
LED Select Blink for the status LEDs to blink upon connection or
None for no LED output. The default setting is Blink.
Disconnect Mode
On Mdm_Ctrl_In Drop Set to Yes for the network connection to or from the serial port
to drop when modem_control_in transitions from a high state
to a low state. The default setting is No.
Hard Disconnect When set to Yes, the TCP connection closes even if the
remote site does not acknowledge the disconnect request.
With EOT Select Yes to drop the connection when Ctrl-D or Hex 04 is
detected. Both Telnet Mode and Disconnect with EOT must
be enabled for Disconnect with EOT to function properly.
Ctrl+D is only detected going from the serial port to the
network. The default setting is No.
Inactivity Timeout Use this parameter to set an inactivity timeout. The unit drops
the connection if there is no activity on the serial line before
the set time expires. Enter time in the format mm:ss, where m
is the number of minutes and s is the number of seconds. To
disable the inactivity timeout, enter 00:00.
Connection Settings - UDP

To configure a channel’s UDP settings:
1. On the main menu, click Connection. The Connection Settings window for the
selected channel displays.
2. In the available fields, enter or modify the following information:

Figure 6-7. UDP Connection Settings
Connect Protocol
Protocol Select UDP from the drop-down menu.
Datagram Mode
Datagram Type Configures the remote IP or network broadcast address and
the remote port. Enter 01 for directed or broadcast UDP. The
default setting is 00.
Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming UDP datagrams.

Endpoint Configuration
Local Port Enter the local port number.
Remote Port Enter the port number of the remote device.
Remote Host Enter the IP address of the remote device.
Device Address Table The table is enabled when Datagram Type is set to FD. Enter
values between 1 and 255 to identify units on the local
network of device servers.
Note: Lantronix Tech Support supports Datagram type 01.

Datagram Type FD is for OEM use.
WLAN Configuration (XPress DR+W only)

Once you have initially configured the wireless unit's network and WLAN settings, you
can modify them in Web Manager. For information on initial configuration, see
Chapter 4: XPress DR+W.

users.
The XPress DR+W WLAN Settings menu permits the following actions:
 Configuration of the wireless network profile available for activation

 Configuration of the wireless network security settings
 Configuration of advanced settings such as radio power management
menu and Web Manager. However, we provide a separate utility for changing the
Country/Zone setting. The utility is called SetZone and is included on the XPress DR+W
CD. It is also available for download from the Lantronix web site.
Leaving the zone blank causes the utility to report the current setting only. Following are
valid zone abbreviations. These settings are consistent with IEEE802.11b/g zones:
CA=Canada OT=Others, such as Europe (excluding France),
FR=France Asia, Africa, and Australia
SP=Spain

To configure the XPress DR+W’s WLAN settings:
1. Select WLAN from the main menu to open the WLAN Settings window.
Figure 6-8. WLAN Settings – Ad Hoc Network Type

Figure 6-9. WLAN Settings – Infrastructure Network Type
2. Enter or modify the following fields:
Wireless Network Configuration

Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the wireless network (SSID). The XPress
DR+W connects to this wireless network.
Network Type Select Infrastructure or Ad Hoc. The default setting is Ad
Hoc. Network type is also referred to as the network topology.
Channel Configurable only when Network Type is Ad Hoc. Select
from the pull-down menu the radio channel for the Ad Hoc
network. The default value is 11.

Wireless Network Security

Security As a security measure, enable WEP, WPA, or WPA2/802.11i
on the XPress DR+W. WPA and WPA2/802/11i are not
available when Ad Hoc is the network type. By default,
wireless security is disabled.
Note: The WPA2/802.11i mode complies with the Robust

Secure Network specified in the IEEE standard 802.11i. It
enables the AES-based strong CCMP encryption.
WEP Options
Authentication Select an authentication scheme (Open/None or Shared)
from the drop down menu.
Encryption Select the encryption type (64 bit or 128 bit for WEP) from the
pull-down menu. 64 bit is the default encryption for WEP.
Key Type Select the key type (Hex or Passphrase).
Key and Retype Key If the selected key type is Hex: Enter the Encryption Key
as a hexadecimal value according the following guidelines:
 128 bit hex = 13 bytes represented as xx-xx-xx-xx-
xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.
Example:
A1-B2-C3-E4-D5-F6-98-74-B7-65-A8-D3-F2
If the selected key type is Passphrase: Enter the key as a

string. A passphrase is a sentence that is translated into hex
by a hashing algorithm.
A passphrase of more than 20 characters is recommended.

Maximum length is 63 characters, including spaces and
punctuation characters.
Passphrase input is not the same as ASCII input. The

passphrase input is safer because it has up to 63 chars. ASCII
input has a maximum of 5 (WEP64) or 13 (WEP128) bytes
and limits the number of key combinations.
WPA Options
Authentication Select Pre-Shared Keys from the drop-down list.
Encryption Select the encryption type from the pull-down menu. TKIP is
the default.
Key Enter the Encryption Key in hexadecimal value if Hex is
selected as the key type. Enter the key as a string if
Passphrase is selected as the key type. Passphrase input is
not the same as ASCII input.

Spaces and punctuation characters are permitted.

WPA2/802.11i Options
Authentication Select Pre-Shared Keys from the drop-down list.
Encryption Select the encryption type from the pull-down menu. CCMP is
the default encryption.
Key Enter the Encryption Key in hexadecimal value if Hex is
selected as the key type. Enter the key as a string if
Passphrase is selected as the key type. Passphrase input is
not the same as ASCII input.

Spaces and punctuation characters are permitted.
Advanced Settings
TX Data Rate The XPress DR+W permits the control of the transmission
data rate. Click the Auto check box to allow the unit to
automatically set the data rate (or leave it unchecked to set
the transmission rate manually). The default rate is 11 Mbps.
If the Auto check box is selected, choose the maximum data

rate from the drop down menu.
If the Auto check box is not selected, select the fixed data
rate (in Mbps) from the drop down menu.
Note: The XPress DR+W supports the following additional

rates: 18 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 36 Mbps, and 54 Mbps.
Radio Power Power management reduces the overall power consumption
Management of the XPress DR+W unit. Selecting Enable increases the
response time. Power management is not available in Ad Hoc
mode.
Applying Settings
1. To save and apply the configuration changes to the device server, click the Apply
Settings button.
Note: Clicking OK on each page does not change the configuration on the
device. OK tells the XPress DR+ what changes to use; Apply Settings
makes the changes permanent and reboots the XPress DR+.
Factory Defaults
1. Click the Apply Defaults button to set the device server back to the default settings.
For details see Default Settings on page 92.
2. Click yes to set factory settings, or click No to cancel.

Chapter 7: Configuration Using Telnet or Serial
Port (Setup Mode)
As an alternative to using a web browser, as described in the previous chapter, you can
use the following procedures remotely or locally:
 Use a Telnet connection to configure the unit over the network.

 Use a terminal or terminal emulation program to access the serial port locally.
The series of prompts at which you enter configuration settings is called Setup Mode.
Note: Detailed information about other setup methods is available from Lantronix
Technical Support (http://www.lantronix.com/support).
The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power.
This chapter tells you how to access Setup Mode and the general procedure for using it.
To complete the configuration, continue with Chapter 8: Setup Mode: Server
Configuration, Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration, and Chapter 10: Setup
Mode: Advanced Settings.
Notes:
 The menus in the configuration chapters show a typical device. Your device may
have different configuration options.
 For the latest firmware, release notes, and user documentation, go to the
Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com).
 To use Telnet for communication to an XPress DR+W over a wireless network,
you must first configure the network and WLAN settings using a serial
connection. See Chapter 4: XPress DR+W.
Accessing Setup Mode
Telnet Connection
To configure the unit over the network, establish a Telnet connection to port 9999.
Note: You can also use DeviceInstaller to access Telnet. Select the device from
the main window list, and click the Telnet Configuration tab. Skip steps 1 and 2
below.

Chapter 7: Configuration Using Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode)
To establish a Telnet connection:
1. From the Windows Start menu, click Run and type the following command, where
x.x.x.x is the IP address, and 9999 is the unit’s fixed network configuration port
number:
Windows: telnet x.x.x.x 9999
2. Click OK. The following information displays.
Figure 7-1. MAC Address
3. To enter Setup Mode, press Enter within 5 seconds. The current configuration
settings display, followed by the Change Setup menu.
Figure 7-2. Setup Menu Options
4. Select an option on the menu by entering the number of the option in the Your
choice ? field and pressing Enter.
5. To enter a value for a parameter, type the value and press Enter, or to confirm a
current value, just press Enter.
6. When finished, save the new configuration (option 9). The unit reboots.
Serial Port Connection

To configure the unit through a serial connection:
1. Connect a console terminal (VT100) or PC running a terminal emulation program

from port 1 with the Lantronix supplied P/N: 500-103 RJ45-to-DB9F serial cable.
2. The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1-stop bit, no-flow
control.
Note: Reset the XPress DR+ unit by cycling the unit's power (turning the power
off and back on). Immediately upon resetting the device, hold down the x key at
the terminal (or emulation) while resetting the unit. You must do this within
three seconds of resetting the unit.

Chapter 7: Configuration Using Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode)
At this point, the screen display is the same as when you use a Telnet connection. To
continue, go to step 3 in Telnet Connection above.
Exiting Setup Mode

To exit setup mode:
You have two options:
 To save all changes and reboot the device, select option 9 Save and exit from
the Change Setup menu. All values are stored in nonvolatile memory.
 To exit the configuration mode without saving any changes or rebooting. Select
option 8 Exit without save from the Change Setup menu.

Chapter 8: Setup Mode: Server Configuration
This chapter explains how to configure the network settings for the XPress DR+ and
XPress DR+W.
Server Configuration (Option 0)

You can configure the unit’s basic network parameters when you select Server
configuration (option 0).
Note: Current values display in parentheses.
Network Mode (XPress DR+W only)

The first prompt requires you to set the unit for wired or wireless use. Wired is the
default.
Figure 8-1. Network Mode
The IP Address, Set Gateway IP Address, and Netmask fields display the current
values.
IP Address : (000) .(000) .(000) .(000)

Set Gateway IP Address (N)
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) (0)
Change telnet config password (N)
IP Address
If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses, enter the IP address manually. The IP
address must be set to a unique value in the network. Enter each octet and press Enter
between each section. The current value displays in parentheses.
IP Address : (000) (000) (000) (000) _
If DHCP is used, the third octet of the IP address sets the BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options.
The following table shows the bits you can manually configure to force the XPress DR+
to disable AutoIP, DHCP, or BootP. To disable an option, set the appropriate bit.

Table 8-1. BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options
Options Bit Value

AutoIP 0 1
DHCP 1 2
BootP 2 4
For example, if the third octet is 0.0.5.0, the AutoIP and BootP options are disabled; only
DHCP is enabled. (The value 5 results from adding the binary equivalents of 0 and 2.)
This is the most common setting when using DHCP.
Set Gateway IP Address

The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN segments. The
gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN
segment as the unit. The gateway address must be within the local network. The default
setting is N (No), meaning the gateway address has not been set. To set the gateway
address, type Y and enter the address.
Set Gateway IP Address (N) ? Y

Gateway IP addr ((000) (000) (000) (000)_
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part

A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the
host part.
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) (0) _
Note: Class A: 24 bits; Class B: 16 bits; Class C: 8 bits
The unit prompts for the number of host bits to be entered, then calculates the netmask,
which appears in standard decimal-dot notation (for example, 255.255.255.0) when the
saved parameters display.
Table 8-2. Standard IP Network Netmasks
Network Class Host Bits Netmask

A 24 255.0.0.0
B 16 255.255.0.0
C 8 255.255.255.0

Change Telnet Configuration Password

Setting the Telnet configuration password prevents unauthorized access to Setup Mode
through a Telnet connection to port 9999 or through web pages.
Please protect your device from unauthorized access and follow the instructions below:
 Always select Y to enable Telnet/Web Manager password

 Enable the enhanced password setting and create a strong 16-character
password. For details, see Security Settings (Option 6) on page 90.
Note: We do not recommend that you only use the 4-character basic password
as it does not offer sufficient security. Using no password is very dangerous.
Change telnet config password (N) ? _
DHCP Name
If a DHCP server has automatically assigned the IP address and network settings, you
can discover the unit by using the DeviceInstaller network search feature.
There are three methods for assigning DHCP names to the unit.
 Default DHCP Name: If you do not change the DHCP name, and you are using
an IP of 0.0.0.0, then the DHCP name defaults to CXXXXXX (XXXXXX is the last
6 digits of the MAC address shown on the label on the bottom/side of the unit).
For example, if the MAC address is 00-20-4A-12-34-56, then the default DHCP
name is C123456.
 Custom DHCP Name: You can create your own DHCP name. If you are using
an IP address of 0.0.0.0, then the last option in Server configuration is Change
DHCP device name. This option allows you to change the DHCP name to an
alphanumeric name (LTX in our example).
Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) Y
Enter new DHCP device name : LTX
 Numeric DHCP Name: You can change the DHCP name by specifying the last
octet of the IP address. When you use this method, the DHCP name is LTXYY
where YY is what you chose for the last octet of the IP address. If the IP address
you specify is 0.0.0.12, then the DHCP name is LTX12. This method only works
with 2 digit numbers (01-99).

Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration
This chapter explains how to configure a serial port.
Notes:
 Current values display in parenthesis.

 You must enter some values in hexadecimal notation. (See Appendix D: Binary
to Hexadecimal Conversions).
Channel 1 (Option 1) and Channel 2 (Option 2)

Note: Channel 1 and Channel 2 have the same defaults except for the port number
(10001 for Channel 1 and 10002 for Channel 2).
Select Channel 1 (option 1) or Channel 2 (option 2) from the Change Setup menu to
define how the serial port responds to network and serial communications. The following
sections describe the configurable parameters within the Channel configuration menu.
Figure 9-1. Serial Port Parameters
Baudrate
The unit and attached serial device, such as a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC),
must agree on a speed or baud rate to use for the serial connection. Valid baud rates are
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, and 230400
baud.
Baudrate (9600) ? _

I/F (Interface) Mode

The Interface (I/F) Mode is a bit-coded byte entered in hexadecimal notation.
I/F Mode (4C) ? _
The following table displays available I/F Mode options.
Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for
that particular option, which can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.
Table 9-1. Interface Mode Options

I/F Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(1)
RS-232C 0 0
RS-422/485 4-wire 0 1
RS-485 2-wire 1 1
7 Bit 1 0
8 Bit 1 1
No Parity 0 0
Even Parity 1 1
Odd Parity 0 1
1 stop bit 0 1
(1)
2 stop bits 1 1
(1)
2 stop bits are implemented by the software. This might influence performance.
The following table demonstrates how to build some common Interface Mode settings.
Table 9-2. Common Interface Mode Settings

Common I/F Mode Setting Binary Hex
RS-232C, 8-bit, No Parity, 1 stop bit 0100 1100 4C
RS-232C, 7-bit, Even Parity, 1 stop bit 0111 1000 78
RS-485 2-wire, 8-bit, No Parity, 1 stop bit 0100 1111 4F
RS-422, 8-bit, Odd Parity, 1 stop bit 0101 1101 5D

Flow
Flow control sets the local handshaking method for stopping serial input/output.
Flow (0) ? _
Use the following table to select flow control options:
Table 9-3. Flow Control Options
Flow Control Option Hex
No flow control 00
XON/XOFF flow control 01
Hardware handshake with RTS/CTS lines 02
XON/XOFF pass characters to host 05
Port Number
The setting represents the source port number in TCP connections. It is the number that
identifies the channel for remote initiating connections.
Port No (10001) ? _
The default setting for port 1 is 10001. The default setting for Port 2 is 10002. The range
is 1-65535, except for the following reserved port numbers:
Table 9-4. Reserved Port Numbers
Port Numbers Reserved for

1 – 1024 Reserved (well known ports)
9999 Telnet setup
14000-14009 Reserved for Redirector
30704 Reserved (77F0h)
30718 Reserved (77FEh)
Warning: We recommend that you not use the reserved port numbers for
this setting as incorrect operation may result.
Use Port 0 for the outgoing local port to change with each connection. The port range is
50,000 to 59,999. Each subsequent connection increments the number by 1 (it wraps
back around to 50,000).
Only use this automatic port increment feature to initiate a connection using TCP. Set the
port to a non-zero value when the unit is in a passive mode or when using UDP instead
of TCP.

Connect Mode
Connect Mode defines how the unit makes a connection, and how it reacts to incoming
connections over the network.
ConnectMode (C0) ? _
Enter Connect Mode options in hexadecimal notation.
Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits, for
Table 9-5. Connect Mode Options
Connect Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

a) Incoming Connection
Never accept incoming 0 0 0
Accept with DTR Active 0 1 0
Always Accept 1 1 0
b) Response
Nothing (quiet) 0
Character response (C=connect,

1
D=disconnect, N=unreachable)
c) Active Startup
No active startup 0 0 0 0
With any character 0 0 0 1
With DTR Active 0 0 1 0
With a specific start character 0 0 1 1
Manual connection 0 1 0 0
Autostart 0 1 0 1
Hostlist 0 0 1 0
d) Datagram Type
Directed UDP 1 1 0 0
e) Modem Mode
No Echo 0 0 1 1
Data Echo & Modem Response

0 1 1 1 1
(Numeric)
Data Echo & Modem Response
0 1 1 1 0
(Verbose)

Connect Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Modem Response Only (Numeric) 0 0 1 1 1 1
Modem Response Only (Verbose) 0 0 1 1 1 0
a) Incoming Connection
Never Accept Incoming Rejects all external connection attempts.
Accept with DTR Active Accepts external connection requests only when the DTR input
is asserted. Cannot be used with Modem Mode.
Always Accept Accepts any incoming connection when a connection is not
already established. Default setting.
b) Response
Character Response A single character is transmitted to the serial port when there is a
change in connection state:
C = connected, D = disconnected, N = host unreachable.
Single character mode specifies the character response. The IP

address of the host connecting to the unit displays when the unit
is in verbose mode. This option is overridden when the Active
Start Modem Mode or Active Start Host List is in effect.
Default setting is Nothing (quiet).
c) Active Startup
No Active Startup Does not attempt to initiate a connection under any
circumstance. Default setting.
With Any Character Attempts to connect when any character is received from the
serial port.
With DTR Active Attempts to connect when the DTR input changes from not
asserted to asserted.
With a Specific Start Attempts to connect when it receives a specific start character
Character from the serial port. The default start character is carriage return.
Manual Connection Attempts to connect when directed by a command string
received from the serial port. The first character of the command
string must be a C (ASCII 0x43), and the last character must be
either a carriage return (ASCII 0x0D) or a line feed (0x0A). No
blanks or space characters may be in the command string.
Between the first and last command string characters must be a
full or partial destination IP address and may be a destination
port number.
The IP address must be in standard decimal-dot notation and

may be a partial address, representing the least significant 1, 2,
or 3 bytes of the remote IP address. The period is required
between each pair of IP address numbers.
If present, the port number must follow the IP address, must be

presented as a decimal number in the range 1-65535, and must
be preceded by a forward slash (ASCII 0x2F). The slash
separates the IP address and the port number. If you omit the
port number from a command string, the internally stored remote
port number starts a connection.

If a partial IP address is presented in a command string, it is

interpreted to be the least significant bytes of the IP address and
uses the internally stored remote IP address to provide the most
significant bytes of the IP address. If the IP address entered is
0.0.0.0/0, the device server enters Monitor Mode.
For example, if the remote IP address already configured in the

unit is 129.1.2.3, then an example command string would be
C3/7. (This would connect to 129.1.2.3 and port 7.) You may
also use a different ending for the connection string. For
example, C50.1/23 would connect you to 129.1.50.1 and port 23.
Figure 9-2. Manual Connection Address Example
Command String Result if remote IP is 129.1.2.3 and remote port is 1234

C121.2.4.5/1 Complete override; connection is started with host 121.2.4.5, port 1
C5 Connects to 129.1.2.5, port 1234

C28.10/12 Connects to 129.1.28.10, port 12
C0.0.0.0/0 Enters Monitor Mode
Autostart (Automatic If you enable Autostart, the unit automatically connects to the
Connection) remote IP address and remote port specified when the firmware
starts.
Hostlist If you enable this option, the device server scrolls through the
hostlist until it connects to a device listed in the hostlist table.
Once it connects, the unit stops trying to connect to any others. If
this connection fails, the unit continues to scroll through the table
until it is able to connect to another IP in the hostlist.
Hostlist supports a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 12 entries.

Each entry contains the IP address and the port number.
The hostlist is disabled for Manual and Modem Modes. The unit
does not accept a data connection from a remote device when
the hostlist option is enabled.

Figure 9-3. Hostlist Option
To enable the hostlist:
1. Enter a Connect Mode of 0x20 (2X), where X is any digit. The menu shows you a list
of current entries already defined in the product.
2. To delete, modify, or add an entry, select Yes. If you enter an IP address of 0.0.0.0,
that entry and all others after it are deleted.
3. After completing the hostlist, repeat the previous step if necessary to edit the hostlist
again.
4. For Retrycounter, enter the number of times the Lantronix unit should try to make a
good network connection to a hostlist entry that it has successfully ARPed. The range
is 1-15, with the default set to 3.
5. For Retrytimeout, enter the number of seconds the unit should wait before failing an
attempted connection. The time is stored as units of milliseconds in the range of
1-65535. The default setting is 250.
d) Datagram Type
Directed UDP When selecting this option, you are prompted for the Datagram type.
Enter 01 for directed or broadcast UDP.
When the UDP option is in effect, the unit never attempts to initiate a
TCP connection because it uses UDP datagrams to send and receive
data.
e) Modem Mode
In Modem (Emulation) Mode, the unit presents a modem interface to the attached serial
device. It accepts AT-style modem commands and handles the modem signals correctly.

Normally, there is a modem connected to a local PC and a modem connected to a

remote machine. A user must dial from the local PC to the remote machine, accumulating
phone charges for each connection. Modem Mode allows you to replace modems with
XPress DR+ units, and to use an Ethernet connection instead of a phone call. By not
having to change communications applications, you avoid potentially expensive phone
calls.
To select Modem Mode, set the Connect Mode to C6 (no echo), D6 (echo with full
verbose), D7 (echo with numeric response), CF (modem responses only, numeric
response), or CE (modem responses only, full verbose).
Note: If the unit is in Modem Mode, and the serial port is idle, the unit can still
accept network TCP connections to the serial port if Connect Mode is set to C6
(no echo), D6 (echo with full verbose), D7 (echo with numeric response, CF
(modem responses only, numeric response), or CE (modem responses only, full
verbose).
Without Echo In Modem Mode, echo refers to the echo of all of the characters
entered in command mode; it does not mean to echo data that is
transferred. Quiet Mode (without echo) refers to the modem not
sending an answer to the commands received (or displaying what
was typed).
Data Echo & Modem Full Verbose: The unit echoes modem commands and responds to
Response a command with a message string shown in the table below.
Numeric Response: The unit echoes modem commands and

responds to a command with a numeric response.
Modem Responses Full Verbose: The unit does not echo modem commands and
Only responds to a command with a message string shown in the table
below.
Numeric Response: The unit does not echo modem commands

and responds to a command with a numeric response.
Table 9-6. Modem Mode Messages

Message Meaning
Full Verbose
OK Command was executed without error.
CONNECT A network connection has been established.
NO CARRIER A network connection has been closed.
RING n.n.n.n. A remote device, having IP address n.n.n.n, is connecting to this device.
Numeric Response
0 OK
1 Connected
2 Ring
3 No Carrier
4 Error
Received commands must begin with the two-character sequence AT and be terminated
with a carriage return character.

The unit ignores any character sequence received not starting with AT, and only
recognizes and processes single AT-style commands. The unit treats compound AT
commands as unrecognized commands.
If the Full Verbose option is in effect, the unit responds to an unrecognized command
string that is otherwise formatted correctly (begins with AT and ends with carriage return)
with the "OK" message and takes no further action.
If the Numeric Response option is in effect, the unit responds to an unrecognized

command string that is otherwise formatted correctly with the "0" message and takes no
further action.
When an active connection is in effect, the unit transfers data and does not process
commands received from the serial interface.
When a connection is terminated or lost, the unit reverts to command mode.
When an active connection is in effect, the unit terminates the connection if it receives the
following sequence from the attached serial device:
 No serial data is received for one second.

 The character sequence +++ is received, with no more than one second between
each two characters.
 No serial data is received for one second after the last + character. At this time,
the unit responds affirmatively per the selected echo/response mode.
 The character string ATH is received, terminated with a carriage return. The unit
responds affirmatively according to the selected echo/response mode and drops
the network connection. The serial interface reverts to accepting command
strings.
If this sequence is not followed, the unit remains in data transfer mode.
Table 9-7. Modem Mode Commands

Modem Mode Function
Command
ATDTx.x.x.x,pppp or Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and a remote port
ATDTx.x.x.x/pppp number (pppp).
Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote port

ATDTx.x.x.x
number defined within the unit.
Forces the unit into Monitor Mode if a remote IP address and port
ATD0.0.0.0
number are defined within the unit.
Forces the unit into Monitor Mode if a remote IP address and port
ATD
number are not defined within the unit.
Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote port

ATDx.x.x.x
number defined within the unit.
ATH Hangs up the connection (entered as +++ATH).

Modem Mode Function

Command
Enables or disables connections from the network going to the serial
port.
n=0 disables the ability to make a connection from the network to
the serial port.
ATS0=n
n=1-9 enables the ability to make a connection from the network to
the serial port.
n>1-9 is invalid.
Enables or disables character echo and responses.
n=0 disables character echo and responses.
ATEn
n=1 enables character echo and responses.
Enables numeric response or full verbose.
n=0 enables numeric response.
ATVn
n=1 enables full verbose.
Note: The unit recognizes these AT commands as single commands such as

ATE0 or ATV1; it does not recognize compound commands such as ATE0V.
Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode

Send ‘+++’ in Modem Mode (Y) ? _
Disable or enable the unit's ability to send the escape sequence. The default is Y (Yes)
(send the escape sequence).
Auto Increment Source Port

Auto increment source port (N) ? _
Y (Yes) auto increments the source port. The XPress DR+ increments the port number
used with each new connection.
Remote IP Address
This is the destination IP address used with an outgoing connection.
Remote IP Address : (000) (000) (000) (000) _
Note: This option does not display when Hostlist is enabled from the
ConnectMode prompt (see Connect Mode on page 73 for more information).

Remote Port
You must set the remote TCP port number for the unit to make outgoing connections.
This parameter defines the port number on the target host to which a connection is
attempted.
Remote Port ( 0) ? _
To connect an ASCII terminal to a host using the unit for login purposes, use the remote
port number 23 (Internet standard port number for Telnet services).
Note: This option does not display when Hostlist is enabled from the
ConnectMode prompt (see Connect Mode on page 73 for more information).
DisConnMode
This setting determines the conditions under which the unit will cause a network
connection to terminate.
DisConnMode ( 0) ? _
Notes:
In DisConnMode (Disconnect Mode), DTR drop either drops the connection or is

ignored.
Table 9-8. Disconnect Mode Options

Disconnect Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(6)
Disconnect with DTR drop 1
Ignore DTR 0
(1)
Telnet mode and terminal type setup 1
(2)
Channel (port) password 1
(3)
Hard disconnect 0
Disable hard disconnect 1

(4)
State LED off with connection 1
(5)
Disconnect with EOT (^D) 1
(1) The XPress DR+ sends the "Terminal Type" upon an outgoing connection.
(2) A password is required for a connection to the serial port from the network.
(3) The TCP connection closes even if the remote site does not acknowledge the disconnection.
(4) When there is a network connection to or from the serial port, the state LED turns off instead of blinking.
(5) When Ctrl+D or Hex 04 is detected, the connection is dropped. Both Telnet Mode and Disconnect with
EOT must be enabled for Disconnect with EOT to function properly. Ctrl+D is only detected going from
the serial port to the network.
(6) When DTR transitions from a high state to a low state, the network connection to or from the serial port
drops.

Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)

Using this parameter, you can control line handling and network buffers with connection
startup and disconnect.
FlushMode ( 0) ? _
You can also select between two different packing algorithms.
Table 9-9. Flush Mode Options
Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Input Buffer (Serial to Network)
Clear with a connection initiated from the device to the network 1
Clear with a connection initiated from the network to the device 1
Clear when the network connection to or from the device is disconnected 1
Output Buffer (Network to Serial)
Clear with a connection initiated from the device to the network 1
Clear with a connection initiated from the network to the device 1
Clear when the network connection to or from the device is disconnected 1
Alternate Packing Algorithm (Pack Control)
Enable 1
Pack Control
The packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent to the network. The
standard algorithm is optimized for applications in which the unit is used in a local
environment, allowing for very small delays for single characters, while keeping the
packet count low. The alternate packing algorithm minimizes the packet count on the
network and is especially useful in applications in a routed Wide Area Network (WAN).
Adjusting parameters in this mode can economize the network data stream.
Pack control settings are enabled in Flush Mode. Set this value to 00 if you do not need
specific functions.
Table 9-10. Pack Control Options
Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Packing Interval
Interval: 12ms 0 0
Interval: 52ms 0 1
Interval: 250ms 1 0

Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Interval: 5sec 1 1
Trailing Characters
None 0 0
One 0 1
Two 1 0
Send Characters
2-Byte Send Character Sequence 1
Send Immediately After Send chars 1
Packing Interval
Packing Interval defines how long the unit should wait before sending accumulated
characters. This wait period is between successive network segments containing data.
For alternate packing, the default interval is 12 ms.
Trailing Characters
In some applications, CRC, Checksum, or other trailing characters follow the end-of-
sequence character; this option helps to adapt frame transmission to the frame boundary.
Send Characters
 If 2-Byte Send Character Sequence is enabled, the unit interprets the
sendchars as a 2-byte sequence; if this option is not enabled, the unit interprets
them independently.
 If Send Immediately After Characters is not set, any characters already in the
serial buffer are included in the transmission after a "transmit" condition is found.
If this option is set, the unit sends immediately after recognizing the transmit
condition (sendchar or timeout).
Note: A transmission might occur if status information needs to be exchanged or
an acknowledgment needs to be sent.
DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout)

Use this parameter to set an inactivity timeout. The unit drops the connection if there is
no activity on the serial line before the set time expires. Enter time in the format mm:ss,
where m is the number of minutes and s is the number of seconds.
DisConnTime (0: 0) ?:
To disable the inactivity timeout, enter 00:00. Range is 0 (disabled) to 5999 seconds (99
minutes, 59 seconds). Default setting is 0.

Send Characters
Enter up to two characters in hexadecimal representation in sendchar.
SendChar 1 ( 0) ? _
SendChar 2 ( 0) ? _
If the unit receives a character on the serial line that matches one of these characters, it
sends the character immediately, along with any awaiting characters, to the TCP
connection. This action minimizes the response time for specific protocol characters on
the serial line (for example, ETX, EOT). Setting the first sendchar to 00 disables the
recognition of the characters. Alternatively, the unit can interpret two characters as a
sequence (see Pack Control on page 81).
Telnet Terminal Type

This parameter displays only if you enabled the terminal type option in Disconnect Mode.
With this option enabled, you can use the terminal name for the Telnet terminal type.
Enter only one name.
With terminal type option enabled, the unit also reacts to the EOR (end of record) and
binary options, useful for applications like terminal emulation to IBM hosts.
Channel (Port) Password

This parameter appears only if the channel (port) password option is enabled in
Disconnect Mode. With this option enabled, you can set a password on the serial port.
WLAN Settings (XPress DR+W Only)

Note: To use DeviceInstaller for communication to an XPress DR+W over a wireless
connection. See Chapter 4:XPress DR+W.
Before the XPress DR+W can communicate on an 802.11b/g wireless network, the
WLAN settings must match the wireless network. By default, the XPress DR+W is set to
Ad Hoc network mode, and its wireless Network Name (SSID) is LTRX_IBSS.
menu and Web Manager. We provide a separate utility for changing the Country/Zone
setting. The utility is called SetZone and is included in the XPress DR+W package. It is
also available for download from the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com).
Leaving the zone blank causes the utility to report the current setting only.
Following are valid zone abbreviations. These settings are consistent with
IEEE802.11b/g zones:


CA=Canada OT=Others, such as Europe
FR=France (excluding France), Asia, Africa, and
Australia
SP=Spain
users. As such, XPress DR+W features the WPA security standard, WPA2 based on
IEEE 802.11i. WEP is provided for backwards compatibility and interaction with older
devices.
To modify WLAN settings, select 4 WLAN from the Change Setup menu.
Topology
Select Infrastructure (ESS) mode or Adhoc (IBSS) mode. Infrastructure mode
communicates with Access Points. Ad Hoc mode communicates only with other clients.
Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=Adhoc (0) ? _
Network Name (SSID)

Enter the name of the network to which the XPress DR+W will connect.
Network name (LTRX_IBSS) ? _
Adhoc Network Channel

When Adhoc is selected in the Topology parameter, and the XPress DR+W cannot find
the specified network, it creates one with that name by transmitting a beacon on the
selected channel.
Channel (11) ? _
Only channels allowed in the country for which the XPress DR+W is designated can be
selected. The country displays in the Setup Mode settings overview.
Security
The Security Suite prompt enables you to select the type of security. The XPress DR+W
features WEP, WPA and WPA2/802.11i to secure all wireless communication. WPA and
WPA2/802.11i are only available when the topology is Infrastructure.
Notes:
 In the WPA and WPA2 modes, the encryption setting denotes the lowest
acceptable encryption method, CCMP > TKIP > WEP. For example, if the unit is
configured for WEP, and the Access Point supports TKIP, the negotiation will
result in TKIP being used. If the unit is configured for TKIP, and the Access Point
only supports WEP, association will fail because the Access Point does not meet
the unit's demands. (CCMP is only available in WPA2 mode.)
 Communication between the Access Point and a single wireless device is called
unicast and uses the pairwise encryption method. Communication from the
Access Point to many wireless devices at once is called multicast and uses the
group encryption method.

To receive broadcast and multicast messages, the group encryption for all
wireless devices communicating with the same access point must be equal. If
any of these devices is WEP-only (no support for WPA), set the encryption to
TKIP+WEP.
A group encryption lower than the pairwise encryption is necessary to use higher
security with the XPress DR+W than other devices connecting to the same
Access Point can support.
 CCMP is also called AES on products of other manufacturers. CCMP is an

extension of AES and is the correct term. It provides the strongest current
encryption method.
WEP
Authentication selects whether the encryption keys are matched (1 = shared) with those
of the communication partner before passing through messages or not (2 = open/none).
The Encryption prompt requests the length of the encryption key and the security
strength. WEP64 uses a 40 bits/5 bytes key (option 1). WPE128 uses a 104 bits/13 bytes
key (option 2).
key/passphrase.
key.
The Key type indicates whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
Enter key prompts for the new encryption key.

guidelines:
 Valid hex alphanumeric characters are 0-9 and A-F.
 128 bit hex = 13 bytes represented as xx-xx-
xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.
Example: A1-B2-C3-E4-D5-F6-98-74-B7-65-
A8-D3-F2


safer because it has up to 63 characters. ASCII input has a maximum of
5 (WEP64) or 13 (WEP128) bytes and limits the number of key
combinations.

TX Key index selects the WEP key used for transmissions. Enter a value
between 1 and 4. The default setting is 1. In case the WEP key is entered in hex,
all keys (1-4) are the same. In case the WEP key is entered as a passphrase, the
four WEP keys are generated according to the Linksys algorithms and will be
different.
WPA
This firmware version allows only Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) for authentication.
key/passphrase,
key by selecting Y (Yes).
The Key type requests whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
The default setting is Passphrase.
Enter key prompts for the new passphrase or hexadecimal key.

guidelines:
 Valid hex alphanumeric characters are 0-9 and A-F.
xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.



combinations.

Set the Encryption type to the minimum required security. The plus sign denotes that the
group (broadcast) encryption method is different from the pairwise (unicast) encryption, in
this case WEP and TKIP, respectively. For example, CCMP+TKIP => pairwise = CCMP,
and group = TKIP.
WPA2/802.11i
The WPA2/802.11i mode complies with the Robust Secure Network specified in the IEEE
standard 802.11i. It enables the AES-based strong CCMP encryption.
Enter key prompts for the new passphrase. Maximum length is 63 characters; the
recommended minimum is 20 characters.
Set the Encryption type to minimum required security. The plus sign denotes that the
group (broadcast) encryption method is different from the pairwise (unicast) encryption.
For example, CCMP+TKIP => pairwise = CCMP, and group = TKIP.
Fixed or Automatic Data Rate

The XPress DR+W permits the control of the transmission rate. Select 0 to set a fixed
data rate, or select 1 to set an automatic fallback data rate. The default setting is 1 (auto).
TX Data rate 0=fixed, 1=auto fallback (1) ? _
Transmission Data Rate

If the above TX Data rate is set to fixed, the selected data rate is the XPress DR+W’s
fixed transmission rate. If the above TX Data rate is set to auto, the selected data rate is
the XPress DR+W’s maximum data rate. Lower data rates allow for larger distances.
They may also be required when communicating with older devices. The default setting is
11 Mbps.
TX Data rate 0=1, 1=2, 2=5.5, 3=11

4=18, 5=24, 6=36, 7=54 Mbps (3) ? _
Note: The XPress DR+W’s maximum data rate cannot be selected when TX Data rate is
set to auto fallback.

Enable Power Management

This allows the software to turn off the radio when expecting not to receive or transmit
soon. This feature reduces the power consumption by up to 170 mA. Enabling power
management increases the response time, because the radio needs to start up again.
The radio is enabled to synchronize and check for incoming messages (every 100 ms).
Note: This option is not available when the Topology is set to Adhoc.

Chapter 10: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings
Expert Settings (Option 5)

Note: You can change these settings using Telnet or serial connections only, not
on the Web Manager.
Caution: Only a Network Administrator should change these parameters.

You must definitely know the consequences the changes might have.
Figure 10-1. Expert Settings
TCP Keepalive time in seconds

This option allows you to change how many seconds the unit waits during a silent
connection before attempting to see if the currently connected network device is still on
the network. If the unit gets no response, it drops that connection.
TCP Keepalive time in s (1s – 65s; 0s=disable): (45)? _
ARP Cache timeout in seconds

Whenever the unit communicates with another device on the network, it adds an entry
into its ARP table. The ARP Cache timeout option allows you to define how many
seconds (1-600) the unit will wait before timing out this table.
ARP Cache timeout in s (1s – 65s; 0s=disable): (600)? _
Disable Monitor Mode at bootup

This option allows you to disable all entries into Monitor Mode during startup, except for
the xxx sequence. This prevents entry using yyy, zzz, xx1, and yy1 key sequences (only
during the bootup sequence). The default setting for Monitor Mode at bootup is N (No).
(See Chapter 12: Monitor Mode.)
Disable Monitor Mode @ bootup (N) ? _

HTTP Port Number

This option allows the configuration of the web server port number. The valid range is
1-65535. The default HTTP port number is 80.
HTTP Port Number : (80) ? _
MTU Size
The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest physical packet size a network can
transmit for TCP and UDP. Enter between 512 and 1400 bytes. The default setting is
1400 bytes.
MTU Size: (1400) ? _
Enable alternate MAC

If necessary, enable the alternate MAC address (if specified in the OEM setup record).
Enable alternate MAC (N) ? _
Security Settings (Option 6)

You can change security settings by means of Telnet or serial connections only, not on
the Web Manager. We recommend that you set security over the dedicated network or
over the serial setup to prevent eavesdropping.
Caution: Disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE will prevent users from
accessing Setup Mode from the network. Disabling Port 77FE also disables the
Web Manager and DeviceInstaller from configuring the device.
Select 6 to configure security settings.
Figure 10-2. Security Settings

Disable SNMP
This setting allows you to disable the SNMP protocol on the unit for security reasons.
Disable SNMP (N) ? _
SNMP Community Name

The SNMP Community Name is a required field for NMS to read or write to a device.
Enter a string of 1 to 13 characters.
SNMP Community Name (public): _
The default entry is public. The current value is displayed in parentheses.
Disable Telnet Setup

Note: If you choose to disable this option, keep in mind that disabling both
Telnet Setup and Port 77FE will prevent users from accessing Setup Mode from
the network.
This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables access to Setup
Mode by Telnet (port 9999). It only allows access locally using the web pages and the
serial port of the unit.
Disable Telnet Setup (N) ? _
Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade

This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables the use of TFTP to
perform network firmware upgrades. With this option, you can download firmware
upgrades over the serial port using DeviceInstaller’s Recover Firmware procedure. (See
Chapter 11: Firmware Upgrades and the DeviceInstaller online Help.
Disable TFTP Firmware Update (N) : _
Disable Port 77FE (Hex)

Note: If you choose to disable this option, keep in mind that disabling both
Telnet Setup and Port 77FE will prevent users from accessing Setup Mode from
the network.
Port 77FE is a setting that allows DeviceInstaller, Web Manager, and custom programs to
configure the unit remotely. You may wish to disable this capability for security purposes.
Disable Port 77FEh (N) ? _
The default setting is the N (No) option, which enables remote configuration. You can
configure the unit by using DeviceInstaller, Web Manager, Telnet, or serial configuration.
The Y (Yes) option disables remote configuration and web sites.
Note: The Y (Yes) option disables many of the GUI tools for configuring the unit,
including the embedded Web Manager tool.

Disable Web Server

This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables the web server.
Disable Web Server (N) ? _
Disable Web Setup

The Y (Yes) option disables configuration using the Web Manager. This setting defaults
to the N (No) option.
Disable Web Setup (N) ? _
Disable ECHO Ports

This setting controls whether port 7 echoes characters it receives.
Disable ECHO ports (Y) ? _
Enable Enhanced Password

The Enhanced Password setting allows you to set a password of up to 16 characters for
protecting Telnet and Web Page access. We recommend that you select the Y (Yes)
option and enable the enhanced password setting.
Avoid using either the 4 character basic password setting or no password at all as they
are not secure options..
Enable Enhanced Password (Y) ? _
Default Settings (Option 7)

Select 7 to reset the unit’s channel configuration, email settings, and expert settings to
the default settings. The server configuration settings for IP address, gateway IP address,
and netmask remain unchanged. The configurable pins’ settings also remain unchanged.
The specific settings that this option changes are listed below.
Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration Settings

Baudrate 9600
I/F Mode 4C (1 stop bit, no parity, 8 bit, RS-232C)
Own TCP port number Channel 1: 10001
Channel 2: 10002
Connect Mode C0 (always accept incoming connection; no active
connection startup)
Hostlist retry counter 3
Hostlist retry timeout 250 (msec)
Start character for serial channel 1 0x0D (CR)
All other parameters 0
Expert Settings

TCP Keepalive time in s 45

ARP Cache timeout in s 600
Disable Monitor Mode @ bootup No
HTTP Port Number 80
(1-65535)
MTU Size (512 – 1400) 0 (resulting in an operational value of 1400)
Enable alternate MAC No ( for OEM use only)
Ethernet Connection Type 0 (auto-negotiate)
Security Settings
Disable SNMP No
SNMP community name public
Disable Telnet setup No
Disable TFTP Firmware Update No
Disable Port 77FEh No
Disable Web Server No
Disable Web Setup No

Disable ECHO ports Yes
Enable Enhanced password No
WLAN Settings (XPress DR+W only)

Topology 1 (AdHoc)
Network Name LTRX_IBSS
Channel 11
Security suite 0 (none)
TX Data Rate 0 (fixed)
TX Data Rate 11 Mbps
Enable Power Management N (No)

Chapter 11: Firmware Upgrades
Obtaining Firmware
You can obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the
Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) or by using anonymous FTP (ftp.lantronix.com).
Reloading Firmware
There are several ways to update the unit's internal operational code (*.ROM): using
DeviceInstaller (the preferred way), using TFTP, or using the serial port. You can also
update the unit's internal web interface (*.COB) using TFTP or DeviceInstaller.
Here are typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the latest
versions and release notes.
Table 11-1. Firmware Files

ROM File COB
XDRPL_6101.ROM XDRPL _WEBM_1402.COB
Please refer to the DeviceInstaller online Help for information about reloading firmware
using DeviceInstaller. The other methods are discussed below.
Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface

To download new firmware from a computer:
1. Use a TFTP client to send a binary file to the unit (*.ROM to upgrade the unit's
internal operational code and *.COB to upgrade its internal web interface).
Note: TFTP requires the .ROM (binary) version of the unit's internal
operational code.
2. In the TFTP server field, enter the IP address of the unit being upgraded.
3. Select Upload operation and Binary format.
4. Enter the full path of the firmware file in the Local file name field.
5. In the Remote file name field, enter the current internal operational code (rA for
XPress DR+ or IA for XPress DR+W) or WEB1 for the internal web pages.
6. Click the Upload Now button to transfer the file to the unit.

Figure 11-1. TFTP Window
After the firmware has been loaded and stored, which takes approximately 8 seconds to
complete, the unit performs a power reset.
Using TFTP: Command Line Interface

To download new firmware from a computer:
1. Enter the following from a TFTP command line interface:
tftp –i <ip address> put <local filename> <destination file name>
The following examples demonstrate the TFTP command sequence to download the
.ROM file and the .COB file:
2. In the Remote file name field, enter the current internal operational code (rA for
XPress DR+ and IA for XPress DR+W) or WEB1 for the internal web pages.
tftp –i 192.168.1.111 put xdrpl_6100.rom rA

tftp –i 192.168.1.111 put xdrpl_webm_1402.cob WEB1
Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and

DeviceInstaller
If for some reason the firmware is damaged, you can recover the firmware file by using
DeviceInstaller (v. 4.1.0.7 or later) to download the *.ROM file over the serial port.
To recover firmware:
1. Start DeviceInstaller. If your PC has more than one network adapter, a message
displays. Select an adapter and click OK.
2. From the Tools menu, select Advanced/Recover Firmware. The Serial Port
Firmware Upgrade window displays.
3. For Port on PC, enter the COM port on the PC that is connected to the serial port of
the Lantronix unit.

4. For Device Model, be sure the appropriate XPress DR+ device displays.
5. For Firmware File, click the Browse button and go to the location where the
firmware file resides.
Note: Make sure the XPress DR+ on which you are recovering firmware is connected to
this selected port on your PC.
6. Click OK to download the file.
7. When prompted, reset the device. Status messages and a progress bar at the bottom
of the screen show the progress of the file transfer. When the file transfer completes,
the message “Successful, Click OK to Close” appears.
8. Click the OK button to complete this procedure.
Note For more information, see Recovering Firmware in the DeviceInstaller

online Help.

Chapter 12: Monitor Mode
Monitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes.
There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally using the serial port or remotely using
the network.
Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port

To enter Monitor Mode locally:
1. Follow the same steps used for setting the serial configuration parameters
(see Serial Port on page 65).
2. Instead of typing three x keys, however:
a) Type zzz (or xx1) to enter Monitor Mode with network connections.
b) Type yyy (or yy1) to enter Monitor Mode without network connections.
A 0> prompt indicates that you have successfully entered Monitor Mode.
Entering Monitor Mode Using the Network Port

To enter Monitor Mode using a Telnet connection:
1. Establish a Telnet session to the configuration port (9999).
2. Type M (upper case). A 0> prompt indicates that you have successfully entered
Monitor Mode.
Figure 12-1. Accessing Monitor Mode
Monitor Mode Commands

The following commands are available in Monitor Mode. Many commands have an
IP address as an optional parameter (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). If you enter the IP address, the
command is applied to another unit with that IP address. If you do not enter the IP
address, the command is executed locally.
Note: All commands must be in capital letters.

Table 12-1. Monitor Mode Commands

Command Command Name Function
AT ARP Table Shows the unit’s ARP table entries.
G0, G1, ....,Ge, Gf Get configuration Gets a memory page of configuration information
from memory page from the device.
GC x.x.x.x Get Configuration Gets configuration of unit with IP address x.x.x.x as
hex records (120 bytes).
GM Get MAC address Shows the unit's 6-byte MAC address.
NC Network Connection Shows the unit’s IP configuration.
NS Network Status Reports the status of the network interfaces,
including negotiated parameters like speed/duplex
for Ethernet or BSSID, encryption, and
authentication for wireless interfaces.
PI x.x.x.x Ping Pings unit with IP address x.x.x.x to check device
status.
QU Quit Exits diagnostics mode.
RS Reset Resets the unit’s power.
S0, S1,...,Se, Sf Set configuration to Sets a memory page of configuration information
memory page on the device.
SA Scan Initiates a wireless scan if the wireless interface is
enabled at the time. Reports any stations found,
including BSSID, SSID, and RSSI.
If SA is followed by a string, that string is used to

filter SSIDs before reporting.
Note: If the BSS does not broadcast its SSID, only

the BSSID and RSSI are returned.
SC x.x.x.x Send Configuration Sets configuration of unit with IP address x.x.x.x
from hex records.
SS Set Security record Sets the Security record without the encryption key
and length parameters. The entire record must still
be written, but the encryption-specific bytes do not
need to be provided (they can be null since they
are not overwritten).
TT TCP Connection Shows all incoming and outgoing TCP connections.
Table
VS x.x.x.x Version Queries software header record (16 bytes) of unit
with IP address x.x.x.x.
Responses to some of the commands are in Intel Hex format.
Note: Entering any of the commands listed above generates one of the following
command response codes

Table 7-2. Command Response Codes
Response Meaning
0> OK; no error
1> No answer from remote device
2> Cannot reach remote device or no answer
8> Wrong parameter(s)
9> Invalid command

Chapter 13: Troubleshooting and Technical
Support
This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to
contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while
diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may display. When troubleshooting,
always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network cable, and serial
cable) are secure.
Note: Some unexplained errors might be caused by duplicate IP addresses on the

network. Make sure that your unit's IP address is unique.
When troubleshooting the following problems, make sure that the unit is powered up.
Confirm that you are using a good network connection.
Problems and Error Messages

Note: For information about diagnostic LEDs, see page 26.
Table 13-1. Problems and Error Messages
Problem/Message Reason Solution

When you issue the ARP –S Your currently logged-in Have someone from your IT
command in Windows, the "ARP user does not have the department log you in with
entry addition failed: 5" message correct rights to use this sufficient rights.
displays. command on this PC.
When you attempt to assign an IP When you Telnet to port 1 Telnet back to port 1. Wait for it
address to the unit by the ARP on the device server, you to fail, then Telnet to port 9999
method, the "Press Enter to go are only assigning a again. Make sure you press
into Setup Mode" error "(described temporary IP address. Enter quickly.
below) message displays. Now When you Telnet into port
when you Telnet to the device 9999 and do not press
server, the connection fails. Enter quickly, the device
server reboots, causing it
to lose the IP address.
When you Telnet to port 9999, the You did not press Enter Telnet to port 9999 again, but
"Press Enter to go into Setup quickly enough. You only press Enter as soon as you see
Mode" message displays. have 5 seconds to press the "Press Enter to go into
However, nothing happens when Enter before the Setup Mode" message.
you press Enter, or your connection closes.
connection closes.

Chapter 13: Troubleshooting and Technical Support

When you Telnet to port 1 to You may have entered the Confirm that the Ethernet
assign an IP address to the device Ethernet address address that you entered with
server, the Telnet window does incorrectly with the ARP the ARP command is correct.
not respond for a long time. command. The Ethernet address may only
include numbers 0-9 and letters
A-F. In Windows and usually in
Unix, the segments of the
Ethernet address are separated
by dashes. In some forms of
Unix, the Ethernet address is
segmented by colons.
The IP address you are Confirm that your PC has an IP
trying to assign is not on address and that it is in the
your logical subnet. same logical subnet that you
are trying to assign to the
device server.
The device server may not Make sure that the Link LED is
be plugged into the lit. If the Link LED is not lit, then
network properly. the device server is not properly
plugged into the network.
When you try to assign an IP with The cause is most likely Double-check the parameters
DeviceInstaller, you get the one of the following: that you specified.
following :
The hardware address Note: You cannot assign an IP
"No response from device! you specified is incorrect. address to a device server
Verify the IP, Hardware through a router.
Address and Network Class. The IP address you are
Please try again." trying to assign is not a
valid IP for your logical
subnet.
You did not choose the

correct subnet mask.
The device server is not The most likely reason is The serial settings for the serial
communicating with the serial the wrong serial settings device and the device server
device to which it is attached. were chosen. must match. The default serial
settings for the device server
are RS-232, 9600 baud, 8
character bits, no parity, 1
stop bit, no flow control.
When you try to enter the setup The issue is most likely Double-check everything in the
mode on the device server using something covered in the problem above. Confirm that
the serial port, you get no previous problem, or Caps Lock is not on.
response. possibly, you have Caps
Lock on.


You can ping the device server, There may be an IP Turn the device server off and
but not Telnet to the device server address conflict on your then issue the following
on port 9999. network commands at the DOS prompt
of your computer:
You are not Telneting to
port 9999. ARP -D X.X.X.X (X.X.X.X is the
IP of the device server).
The Telnet configuration
port (9999) is disabled PING X.X.X.X (X.X.X.X is the
within the device server IP of the device server).
security settings. If you get a response, then
there is a duplicate IP address
on the network. If you do not
get a response, use the serial
port to verify that Telnet is not
disabled.
The device server appears to be If you are sure that the Use the Connect Mode option
set up correctly, but you are not serial port setting is C0 for making a connection to
communicating with your device correct, then you may not the device server from the
attached to the device server be connecting to the network. Use Connect Mode
across the network. correct socket of the option C1 or C5 for a
device server. connection to the network from
the device server.
Another possibility is that
the device server is not
set up correctly to make a
good socket connection to
the network.
When connecting to the Web Your computer is not able Make sure that port 30718
Manager within the device server, to connect to port 30718 (77FEh) is not blocked with any
the "No Connection With The (77FEh) on the device router that you are using on the
Device Server" message displays. server. network. Also, make sure that
port 77FEh is not disabled
within the Security settings of
the device server.

Technical Support
Lantronix offers many resources to support our customers and products at
http://www.lantronix.com/support. For instance, ask a question, find firmware downloads,
access the FTP site and search through tutorials, FAQs, bulletins, warranty information,
extended support services, and product documentation.
To contact technical support or sales, look up your local office at

http://www.lantronix.com/about/contact.html. When you report a problem, please provide
the following information:
 Your name, company name, address, and phone number

 Lantronix product and model number
 Lantronix MAC number or serial number
 Firmware version and current configuration
 Description of the problem
 Status of the unit when the problem occurred (please try to include information
on user and network activity at the time of the problem).

Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Table A-1. XPress DR+ and XPress DR+W Specifications
Category Description
CPU Lantronix DSTNI-EX 48 MHz clock
Internal CPU Memory 256 KB SRAM
Flash 2 MB Flash
EEPROM 2 KB EEPROM
Serial Interface 2 RJ45 RS232 Serial Ports
Baud rate selectable from 300 to 230 Kbaud
1 Screw terminal RS-422/485 interface on Serial Port 2 (2 and 4 wire support)
LED indicators for TXD and RXD activities
Serial Line Formats Characters: 7 or 8 data bits
Stop bits: 1 or 2
Parity: odd, even, none
Modem Control DTR, DSR
Flow Control Hardware: CTS/RTS
Software: XON/XOFF
Reset (warm boot) Front panel recessed push button. (This is not a reset to factory settings.)
Power Input Removable screw terminal block connector
9-30 VDC or 9-24 VAC with chassis ground
2.3 Watts maximum
Network Interface 2 RJ45 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet ports

Embedded unmanaged fully compliant 802.3u non-blocking Ethernet switch
Store and forward architecture with 1K MAC address lookup table
Automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover
Full duplex IEEE 802.3x flow control
Half-duplex back pressure flow control
IEEE 802.1d spanning tree
Dimensions 123 x 57 x 88 mm (4.85 x 2.25 x 3.45 in), terminal blocks included
Weight 0.21 kg (0.46 lb)
Temperature Operating range: -40°C to +70° C (-40 to 158 degrees F)
Humidity 20% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Case High-impact plastic case with integrated DIN-rail (35 mm) mount
IP30 enclosure rating
Protocols Supported ARP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP, Telnet, ICMP, SNMP, DHCP, BOOTP, TFTP, and HTTP
Installable Industrial ModBus TCP, ModBus ASCII/RTU, Multi-Master DF1
Protocols
Management Internal web server (Standard Tunneling firmware only)
SNMP (read only)
Serial login
Telnet login
DeviceInstaller software
System Software DeviceInstaller, Windows® 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP-based configuration software

Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Category Description
Com Port Redirector, Windows® 98/NT/2000/XP-based virtual com port software
LEDs TX/RX activity per serial
Link/Activity per Ethernet port
Power/System OK
Wireless
Isolation 8 KV direct contact, 15 KV air discharge, ESD protection on all serial ports (IEC 1000-4-2,
IEC 61000-4-2)
2 K VAC / 2.8K VDC galvanic isolation between power input port to Ethernet ports (except
chassis ground)
2 K VAC / 2.8K VDC galvanic isolation between power input port to serial ports
Transient Voltage protection and ESD with max non-repetitive surge current 800 A (8/20
us) (IEC 61000-4-2)
2 K VAC / 2.8K VDC galvanic isolation between Ethernet ports (except chassis ground)
2 K VAC / 2.8K VDC galvanic isolation between Ethernet ports to serial ports
40 A (5/50 ns) EFT protection (IEC 61000-4-4), 12 A (8/20 us) lightning protection (IEC
61000-4-5) on all Ethernet ports
Agency Approvals UL, CSA, FCC, CE, TUV, CTick, VCCI
Table A-2. XPress DR+W Wireless Specifications
Category IEEE 802.11b/g

Frequency Range 2.412 – 2.484 GHz
Output Power 14 +/- 1.0 dBm <= 12 Mbps
12 +/- 1.0 dBm > 12 Mbps
Antenna Connector 1
Data Rates 1*,2*,5.5*,11*,6,9,12,18*,24*,36*,48,54*
Mbps
Number of US 1-11
Radio Selectable CA 1-11
Subchannels** JP 1-14
FR 10-13
SP 10-11
OT 1-13 (OT=Others)
Modulation DSSS,DBPSK,DQPSK,CCK, OFDM,
16QAM, 64QAM
Antenna 1
Connector
Security WEP 64/128,WPA
Maximum Receive Level 10 dBm (with PER < 8%)
Receiver Sensitivity 72 dBm for 54 Mbps
87 dBm for 11 Mbps
89 dBm for 5.5 Mbps
90 dBm for 2.0 Mbps
92 dBm for 1.0 Mbps

Appendix B: Lantronix Cables and Adapters
Lantronix P/N Description Applications
500-103 6’ RJ45-to DB9F Included with XPress DR+ for setup or device
connectivity.
Connects the RJ45 RS232 serial ports of XPress DR+ to

a DB9M DTE interface of a PC or serial device.
200.2062 Cable Ethernet CAT5; RJ45, 2 m (6.6 ft) Connects the XPress DR+ Ethernet ports to an Ethernet
switch/hub or is used for cascading from one XPress
DR+ to another.
Connects the XPress DR+ serial RJ45 RS232 ports to a

device using one of the adapters listed below.
DR+ to another.

device using one of the below listed adapters.
DR+ to another.

DR+ to another.

200.2066A Adapter RJ45-to-DB25M Allows a standard straight-pinned CAT5 cable to connect
the XPress DR+ RJ45 serial ports to the DB25F DCE
interface of a serial device.
200.2067A Adapter RJ45-to-DB25F Allows a standard straight-pinned CAT5 cable to connect
the XPress DR+ RJ45 serial ports to the DB25M DTE
200.2069A Adapter RJ45-to-DB9M Allows a standard straight-pinned CAT5 cable to connect
the XPress DR+ RJ45 serial ports to the DB9F DCE
200.2070A Adapter RJ45-to-DB9F Allows a standard straight-pinned CAT5 cable to connect
the XPress DR+ to the DB9M DTE interface of a PC or
serial device.

Appendix C: Alternative Methods of Assigning
an IP Address
Earlier chapters describe how to assign a static IP address using DeviceInstaller, Web-
Manager, and Setup Mode (through a Telnet or serial connection). This section covers
other methods for assigning an IP address over the network.
DHCP
The unit ships with a default IP address of 0.0.0.0, which automatically enables DHCP. If
a DHCP server exists on the network, it provides the unit with an
IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask when the unit boots up.
You can use the DeviceInstaller software (if applicable) to search the network for the
DHCP-assigned IP address and add it to the list of devices retrieved.
Note: This DHCP address does not appear in the unit’s Setup Mode or in Web
Manager. You can determine your unit’s DHCP-assigned IP address in Monitor
Mode. When you enter Monitor Mode from the serial port with network
connection enabled and issue the NC (Network Communication) command, you
see the unit’s IP configuration.
AutoIP
The unit ships with a default IP address of 0.0.0.0, which automatically enables
Auto IP within the unit. AutoIP is an alternative to DHCP that allows hosts to obtain an IP
address automatically in smaller networks that may not have a DHCP server. A range of
IP addresses (from 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.1) has been explicitly reserved for
AutoIP-enabled devices. Do not use this range of Auto IP addresses over the Internet.
 If your unit cannot find a DHCP server, and you have not manually assigned an
IP address to it, the unit automatically selects an address from the AutoIP
reserved range. Then, your unit sends out a (ARP) request to other nodes on the
same network to see whether the selected address is being used.
 If the selected address is not in use, the unit uses it for local subnet
communication.
 If another device is using the selected IP address, the unit selects another
address from the AutoIP range and reboots. After reboot, the unit sends out
another ARP request to see if the selected address is in use, and so on.
AutoIP does not replace DHCP. The unit continues to look for a DHCP server on the
network. If it finds a DHCP server, the unit switches to the DHCP server-provided
address and reboots.
Note: If a DHCP server is found, but it denies the request for an IP address, the
unit does not attach to the network, but waits and retries.

Appendix C: Alternative Methods of Assigning an IP Address
You can disable AutoIP by setting the unit’s IP address to 0.0.1.0. This setting enables
DHCP but disables AutoIP.
BOOTP
Similar to DHCP, but for smaller networks. Automatically assigns the IP address for a
specific duration of time.
ARP and Telnet

If the unit has no IP address, you can use Address Resolution Protocol (ARP).
To assign a temporary IP address:
1. On a UNIX or Windows-based host, create an entry in the host's ARP table using
the intended IP address and the hardware address of the unit (on the product
label on the bottom of the unit).
arp -s 191.12.3.77 00:20:4a:xx:xx:xx
Note: For the ARP command to work on Windows 95, the ARP table on
the PC must have at least one IP address defined other than its own.
2. If you are using Windows 95, type ARP -A at the DOS command prompt to verify
that there is at least one entry in the ARP table. If the local machine is the only
entry, ping another IP address on your network to build a new entry in the ARP
table; the IP address must be a host other than the machine on which you are
working. Once there is at least one additional entry in the ARP table, use the
following command to ARP an IP address to the unit:
arp -s 191.12.3.77 00-20-4a-xx-xx-xx
3. Open a Telnet connection to port 1. The connection fails quickly, but the unit
temporarily changes its IP address to the one designated in this step.
telnet 191.12.3.77 1
4. Open a Telnet connection to port 9999, and press Enter within five seconds to
go into Setup Mode. If you wait longer than five seconds, the unit reboots.
telnet 191.12.3.77 9999
Note: The IP address you just set is temporary and reverts to the default value
when the unit’s power is reset, unless you configure the unit with a static IP
address and store the changes permanently.

Appendix D: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions
Many of the unit’s configuration procedures require you to assemble a series of options
(represented as bits) into a complete command (represented as a byte).
The resulting binary value must be converted to a hexadecimal representation.
Converting Binary to Hexadecimal

Following are two simple ways to convert binary numbers to hexadecimal notation.
Conversion Table
Hexadecimal digits have values ranging from 0 to F, which are represented as 0-9, A (for
10), B (for 11), etc. To convert a binary value (for example, 0100 1100) to a hexadecimal
representation, treat the upper and lower four bits separately to produce a two-digit
hexadecimal number (in this case, 4C). Use the following table to convert values from
binary to hexadecimal.
Decimal Binary Hex Decimal Binary Hex
0 0000 0 8 1000 8
1 0001 1 9 1001 9
2 0010 2 10 1010 A
3 0011 3 12 1100 C
4 0100 4 13 1101 D
5 0101 5 14 1110 E
6 0110 6 15 1111 F
7 0111 7
Scientific Calculator
Another simple way to convert binary to hexadecimals is to use a scientific calculator,
such as the one available on Windows’ operating systems. For example:
1. On the Windows’ Start menu, click ProgramsAccessoriesCalculator.
1. On the View menu, select Scientific. The scientific calculator displays.
2. Click Bin (Binary), and type the number you want to convert.

Appendix D: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions
3. Click Hex. The hexadecimal value displays.

Appendix E: Compliance Information
Declaration of Conformity
(according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and BS 7514)
Manufacturer’s Name & Address

Lantronix, 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Declares that the following product:

Product Name Model
XPress DR+ and XPress DR+W
Description
2-Port Industrial Device Server and Wireless 2-Port Industrial Device Server
Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents:

Safety
UL 60950-1
CSA 22.2. No 60950-1-03
EN 60950-1
Table E-1. Electromagnetic Emissions and Immunity – XPress DR+
ITE
Emissions: Immunity:
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A EN55024: 1998 +A1: 2001 +A2: 2003
ICES-003 Issue 4 February 2004 Class A IEC_61000-4-2: 1995
AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2004 Class A IEC_61000-4-3: 1995
EN55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2003 CLASS A IEC_61000-4-4: 1995
EN61000-3-2: 2000 Class A IEC_61000-4-5: 1995
EN61000-3-3: 1995 +A1: 2001 IEC_61000-4-6: 1996
IEC_61000-4-8: 1993
IEC_61000-4-11: 1994

Industrial Environment
Emissions: Immunity
FCC Part 18 Subpart C EN61000-6-2: 2001 and AS/NZS
ICES-001 Issue 4 July 2004 61000.6.2: 2002
EN61000-6-4: 2001 and AS/NZS 4251.2: 1999 IEC_61000-4-2: 1995
CISPR11 IEC_61000-4-3: 1995

IEC_61000-4-4: 1995
IEC_61000-4-5: 1995
IEC_61000-4-6: 1996
IEC_61000-4-8: 1993
IEC_61000-4-11: 1994
Table E-2. Electromagnetic Emissions and Immunity – XPress DR+W
ITE
Emissions: Immunity:
CFR Title 47 FCC Part 15, Subpart B and C, Class B EN 301 489-1 v1.4.1 (2002-08),
Industry Canada ICES-003 Issue 4 (2004) Class B EMC Directive (1999/5/EC)
EN 301 489-1 v1.4.1 (2002-08), EMC Directive EN 301 489-17 v1.2.1 (2002-08),
(1999/5/EC) EMC Directive (1999/5/EC)
EN 301 489-17 v1.2.1 (2002-08), EMC Directive EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2:
(1999/5/EC) 2003
Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22 (2006),

Class B
EN55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2003
EN61000-3-2: 2000 + A2: 2005
EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001
RSS-210 Issue 6 (2005)
RSS-GEN Issue 1 (2005)
Radio
EN 300 328 v1.4.1 (2003-04), R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC)

Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS 4771 (2000 + A1:2003)
Supplementary Information
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 (CSA) and has been
verified as being compliant within the Class A limits of the FCC Radio Frequency Device
Rules (FCC Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B CLASS A), measured to CISPR 22: 1993 limits
and methods of measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of Information
Technology Equipment. The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage
Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
Manufacturer’s Contact
Director of Quality Assurance, Lantronix Toll Free: 800-526-8766
7535 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 100 Phone: 949-453-3990
Irvine, CA 92618, USA CA 92618 USA Fax: 949-453-3995

XPress DR+W Regulatory Information
USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not exPressly approved by Lantronix

could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The equipment contains transmitter with FCC ID: R68XSDRWLSG
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Installers and end-
users must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter
operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Canada – Industry Canada Notice

This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 regulations
(IC: 3867A-XSDRWLSG). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
 This device may not cause interference, and

 This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device must be operated
indoors only and should be kept away from windows to provide maximum shielding.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.” Cet appareil
numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB- 003 du Canada.
Antenna Notice:
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3
dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry
Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more
than that required for successful communication.
Exposure of Humans to RF Fields

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed
such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general
population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website: w ww. hc -
s c .gc .c a /r pb
RoHS, REACH and WEEE Compliance Statement

Please visit http://www.lantronix.com/legal/rohs/ for Lantronix’s statement about RoHS,
REACH and WEEE compliance.

Europe – R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC, Wireless Notice

This product is designated as a Class 2 type radio device that utilizes non-harmonized
frequencies and power levels for Europe. It is marked with the following warning symbol
to bring to your attention to the fact it might not be legal to use this product in every
country. In most cases this product has already been granted permission for use from
individual countries in Europe. If you are unsure, please contact the communications
authority for the country to be operated in.
In addition to this notice, the following countries in Europe have certain restrictions on the
operation of 2.4 GHz WLAN type devices:
Country Restriction
France Outdoor use is limited to 10mW E.I.R.P within the frequency
band 2454-2483.5 MHz.
Italy If used outside of own premises, general authorization is

required
Luxembourg General authorization required for public service.
Romania Individual license is required.
Australia & New Zealand – Wireless Notice

This product has been found to be compliant with the wireless regulatory requirements
for Australia and New Zealand and is designated to have met Compliance Level 2.
The compliance mark is designated with the circle and check mark inside is called the “C-
Tick” mark. This C-Tick mark label is located underneath this product and signifies its
compliance, as shown below:
The number “ ACN 095 223 484 “ stands for Australian Company Number and the 9 digit
number designates the local representative in Australia who can take inquiries regarding
this product’s compliance status. The following contact address is found below:
Lantronix Australia Pty. Ltd.
c/o LLK Chartered Accountants
Suite 2, Level 7
122 Walker Street
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Australia

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Industrial Device Server

Part Number 900-422

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Toll Free: 800-526-8766

Technical Support Online: www.lantronix.com/support

Disclaimer & Revisions

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil num′erique de la classe A est conforme ′a la norme NMB-003 du

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XPress™ DR+ Industrial Device Server User Guide 3

Chapter 1: Using This Guide 11

Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware 19

Chapter 4: XPress DR+W 29

XPress™ DR+ Industrial Device Server User Guide 4

Serial Tunneling – Network _______________________________________________ 29

Chapter 5: Using DeviceInstaller 42

Chapter 6: Configuration Using Web Manager 46

XPress™ DR+ Industrial Device Server User Guide 5

Network Configuration _______________________________________________ 48

Chapter 7: Configuration Using Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) 64

Chapter 8: Setup Mode: Server Configuration 67

Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration 70

XPress™ DR+ Industrial Device Server User Guide 6

Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode _________________________ 79

Chapter 10: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings 89

XPress™ DR+ Industrial Device Server User Guide 7

Disable Web Server ____________________________________________________ 92

Chapter 11: Firmware Upgrades 94

Chapter 12: Monitor Mode 97

Chapter 13: Troubleshooting and Technical Support 100

Appendix A: Technical Specifications 104

Appendix D: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 109

Appendix E: Compliance Information 111

XPress™ DR+ Industrial Device Server User Guide 8

USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice ______________________ 113

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XPress™ DR+ Industrial Device Server User Guide 10

Purpose and Audience

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Types of supported devices:

 Programmable controllers (PLCs)

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Figure 2-1. XPress DR+ (Front)

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Industrial Automation Protocols

Network Protocols (Serial Tunneling)

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XPress DR+ Application Examples

Figure 2-2. Example of Serial Tunneling

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Figure 2-3. Example of Cascading Multiple XPress DR+ Units

Note: For examples of wireless applications, see Chapter 4: XPress DR+W.

Addresses and Port Numbers

Figure 2-4. Sample Hardware Address

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