Introduction 29
IOLAN Features
Software
This section describes the supported software features available.
Accessing the IOLAN
All IOLAN models can be accessed through any of the following methods:
z Easy Config Wizard, an easy configuration wizard that allows you to quickly setup the IOLAN
in a Windows environment
z DeviceManager, a fully functional Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/Server 2003/XP/Server 2008/Vista
configuration/management tool
z WebManager, a web browser (HTTP/HTTPS) option for configuring/managing the IOLAN
z Menu, a window-oriented menu interface for configuration and user access
z CLI, a Command Line Interface option for configuration/management and user access
z SNMP, allowing remote configuration via SNMP as well as statistics gathering
z DHCP/BOOTP, a method of automatically updating the IOLAN
z IOLAN+ interface, for IOLAN+ users, IOLAN models with 16 ports or fewer can be configured
using the IOLAN+ menu
General Features
Basic IOLAN software features are available on all IOLAN models.
z IPv6 support.
z Support for TCP/IP and UDP protocols including telnet and raw connections.
z Printer support via LPD and RCP.
z Virtual modem emulation.
z ‘Fixed tty’ support for several operating systems using Perle’s TruePort utility.
z DHCP/BOOTP for automated network-based setup.
z Dynamic statistics and line status information for fast problem diagnosis.
z Multisession support when accessing the IOLAN from either the serial port or the network.
z Modbus master/slave/gateway support.
z An SDK for custom programs and plugin support.
z I/O interface on the IOLAN I/O models (Analog, Temperature, Digital, and Relay).
z Ability to disable services (for example, Telnet, TruePort, Syslog, SNMP, Modbus, HTTP) for
additional security.