Table of Contents
1.1 Overview..............................................................................................................1-1
Features....................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist .....................................................................................................1-2
Top/Front/Rear View.................................................................................................1-3
2.2 Getting Started ..................................................................................................2-1
Knowing Your Application ........................................................................................2-2
Host-Based Mode.................................................................................................................................2-2
Connecting the Hardware...........................................................................................2-3
Choosing a Location............................................................................................................................2-3
Network Connection............................................................................................................................ 2-5
Power Connection................................................................................................................................2-5
Serial Connection................................................................................................................................. 2-5
3.3 Configuring the Network.................................................................................3-1
Preparing Windows NT/95/98 for a TCP/IP Network...................................................3-2
IP Address Configuration...........................................................................................3-2
LCD Panel.............................................................................................................................................3-2
Telnet Console ...................................................................................................................................... 3-4
DHCP Configuration...........................................................................................................................3-6
4.4 Installation and Configuration.......................................................................4-1
Host-Based Mode......................................................................................................4-3
Single Host Mode ............................................................................................................................... 4-3
Custom Mode...................................................................................................................................... 4-14
Upgrading NPort Server Lite Firmware ......................................................................................... 4-36
NPort Server Diagnostic ..........................................................................................4-37
Configuration......................................................................................................................................4-38
Viewer Status and Diagnose............................................................................................................. 4-41
NPort Server Monitor ..............................................................................................4-44
Configuring NPort Server Monitor.................................................................................................4-44
Save and Load Configuration...........................................................................................................4-47