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Terminal Server/Device Management, Troubleshooting Capabilities, Configuration Methods

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2: Introduction  Provide the ability to run popular M2M protocols over a secure SSH or SSL connection In addition to keeping data safe and accessible, the EDS1100/2100 has robust defenses to hostile Internet attacks such as denial of service (DoS), which can be used to take down the network. Moreover, the EDS1100/2100 cannot be used to bring down other devices on the network. You can use the EDS1100/2100 with the Lantronix Secure Com Port Redirector (SCPR) to encrypt COM port-based communications between PCs and virtually any electronic device. SCPR is a Windows application that creates a secure communications path over a network between the computer and serial-based devices that are traditionally controlled via a COM port. With SCPR installed at each computer, computers that were formerly "hard-wired" by serial cabling for security purposes or to accommodate applications that only understood serial data can instead communicate over an Ethernet network or the Internet. Terminal Server/Device Management Remote offices can have routers, PBXs, servers and other networking equipment that require remote management from the corporate facility. The EDS1100/2100 easily attaches to the serial ports on a server, Private Branch Exchange (PBX), or other networking equipment to deliver central, remote monitoring and management capability. Troubleshooting Capabilities The EDS1100/2100 offers a comprehensive diagnostic toolset that lets you troubleshoot problems quickly and easily. Available from the Web Manager, CLI, and XML interfaces, the diagnostic tools let you:  View critical hardware, memory, MIB-II, buffer pool, and IP socket information.  Perform ping and traceroute operations.  Conduct forward or backup DNS lookup operations.  View all processes currently running on the EDS1100/2100, including CPU utilization and total stack space available. Configuration Methods After installation, the EDS1100/2100 requires configuration. For the unit to operate correctly on a network, it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are four basic methods for logging into the EDS1100/2100 and assigning IP addresses and other configurable settings: DeviceInstaller: Configure the IP address and related settings and view current settings on the EDS1100/2100 using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. See Using DeviceInstaller (on page 31). Web Manager: Through a web browser, configure the EDS1100/2100 settings using the Lantronix Web Manager. See Configuration Using Web Manager (on page 33). Command Mode: There are two methods for accessing Command Mode (CLI): making a Telnet connection or connecting a terminal (or a PC running a terminal emulation program) to the unit's serial port. (See the EDS1100/2100 Command Reference Guide for instructions and available commands.) XML: The EDS1100/2100 supports XML-based configuration and setup records that make device configuration transparent to users and administrators. XML is easily editable with a standard text EDS1100/2100 User Guide 18

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2: Introduction
EDS1100/2100 User Guide
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Provide the ability to run popular M2M protocols over a secure SSH or SSL connection
In addition to keeping data safe and accessible, the EDS1100/2100 has robust defenses to hostile
Internet attacks such as denial of service (DoS), which can be used to take down the network.
Moreover, the EDS1100/2100 cannot be used to bring down other devices on the network.
You can use the EDS1100/2100 with the Lantronix Secure Com Port Redirector (SCPR) to
encrypt COM port-based communications between PCs and virtually any electronic device. SCPR
is a Windows application that creates a secure communications path over a network between the
computer and serial-based devices that are traditionally controlled via a COM port. With SCPR
installed at each computer, computers that were formerly “hard-wired” by serial cabling for security
purposes or to accommodate applications that only understood serial data can instead
communicate over an Ethernet network or the Internet.
Terminal Server/Device Management
Remote offices can have routers, PBXs, servers and other networking equipment that require
remote management from the corporate facility. The EDS1100/2100 easily attaches to the serial
ports on a server, Private Branch Exchange (PBX), or other networking equipment to deliver
central, remote monitoring and management capability.
Troubleshooting Capabilities
The EDS1100/2100 offers a comprehensive diagnostic toolset that lets you troubleshoot problems
quickly and easily. Available from the Web Manager, CLI, and XML interfaces, the diagnostic tools
let you:
View critical hardware, memory, MIB-II, buffer pool, and IP socket information.
Perform ping and traceroute operations.
Conduct forward or backup DNS lookup operations.
View all processes currently running on the EDS1100/2100, including CPU utilization and
total stack space available.
Configuration Methods
After installation, the EDS1100/2100 requires configuration. For the unit to operate correctly on a
network, it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are four basic methods for
logging into the EDS1100/2100 and assigning IP addresses and other configurable settings:
DeviceInstaller:
Configure the IP address and related settings and view current settings on the
EDS1100/2100 using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network.
See
Using
DeviceInstaller (on page 31)
.
Web Manager:
Through a web browser, configure the EDS1100/2100 settings using the
Lantronix Web Manager. See
Configuration Using Web Manager (on page 33)
.
Command Mode:
There are two methods for accessing Command Mode (CLI): making a Telnet
connection or connecting a terminal (or a PC running a terminal emulation program) to the unit’s
serial port. (See the EDS1100/2100 Command Reference Guide for instructions and available
commands.
)
XML:
The EDS1100/2100 supports XML-based configuration and setup records that make device
configuration transparent to users and administrators. XML is easily editable with a standard text