Digi Port Authority-

Remote
Setup Guide

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 Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to DPA - Remote

DPA - Remote Description .................................................................................. 1-2
Discovery ............................................................................................................. 1-2
Network Interface Monitoring ............................................................................. 1-2
Port Monitoring.................................................................................................... 1-2
PortServer Support ............................................................................................... 1-2
Monitor Procedure ............................................................................................... 1-2
Requirements ....................................................................................................... 1-2
SNMP Requirements ...................................................................................... 1-2
ADDP Requirements ...................................................................................... 1-2
Hardware Requirements ................................................................................. 1-3

Chapter 2 Installation
Installing the Software: CD.................................................................................. 2-2
Procedure ........................................................................................................ 2-2
Installing the Software: Downloaded................................................................... 2-2
Prerequisites ................................................................................................... 2-2
Procedures ...................................................................................................... 2-2
Procedure: AIX .............................................................................................. 2-2
Procedure: HP-UX ......................................................................................... 2-2
Procedure: Linux (RPM Method) .................................................................. 2-3
Procedure: Linux (from Source) .................................................................... 2-3
Procedure: Microsoft Windows ..................................................................... 2-3
Procedure: SCO OpenServer .......................................................................... 2-3
Procedure: SCO UnixWare ............................................................................ 2-3
Procedure: Solaris .......................................................................................... 2-4
Uninstalling the Software..................................................................................... 2-4
Procedures ...................................................................................................... 2-4
Procedure: AIX .............................................................................................. 2-4
Procedure: HP-UX ......................................................................................... 2-4
Procedure: Linux (RPM Method) .................................................................. 2-4
Procedure: Linux (from Source) .................................................................... 2-4

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 Procedure: Microsoft Windows ..................................................................... 2-4
Procedure: SCO OpenServer .......................................................................... 2-5
Procedure: SCO UnixWare ............................................................................ 2-5
Procedure: Solaris .......................................................................................... 2-5

Chapter 3 Control Panel

Starting the DPA - Remote .................................................................................. 3-2
Microsoft Windows ........................................................................................ 3-2
UNIX .............................................................................................................. 3-2
DPA - Remote Main Window.............................................................................. 3-2

Chapter 4 Administration: DPA - Remote

Device Monitor .................................................................................................... 4-2
Procedure ........................................................................................................ 4-2
Selecting the Device Community ........................................................................ 4-2
DPA - Remote Community Options .............................................................. 4-2
Device Configuration........................................................................................... 4-2
Most Recent ......................................................................................................... 4-3
Discovered Devices.............................................................................................. 4-3
Modifying ADDP Discovery Process ............................................................ 4-3
Modifying SNMP Discovery Process ............................................................ 4-3
Discovery Protocol............................................................................................... 4-3

Chapter 5 Monitor Fields and Graphs

Main Monitor Window ........................................................................................ 5-2
Fields and Controls ......................................................................................... 5-2
Network Interface Monitor Fields and Graphs .................................................... 5-3
Topics ............................................................................................................. 5-3
Interface Information Fields ........................................................................... 5-3
Input Counter Fields ....................................................................................... 5-3
Output Counter Fields ..................................................................................... 5-4
Octets In/Octets Out Monitor ......................................................................... 5-4
Port Monitor Fields and Graphs........................................................................... 5-4
Topics ............................................................................................................. 5-4
Port Monitor Fields ........................................................................................ 5-4
Signal Monitor ................................................................................................ 5-5
Characters In/Characters Out Monitor ........................................................... 5-5
Device Monitor Options ................................................................................. 5-5

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Connection Errors ................................................................................................ 6-2

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chapter 1 Introduction to DPA - Remote

• DPA - Remote Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

• Network Interface Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
• Port Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
• PortServer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
• Monitor Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
• Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Introduction to DPA - Remote 1-1

DPA - Remote Description
DPA - Remote, Digi Port Authority - Remote, is a program to discover and monitor data and errors
on Digi devices with either Digi’s proprietory program called ADDP (A Digi Discovery Protocol) or
SNMP agents over TCP/IP. A network interface to a device might be an Ethernet or PPP connection.

Discovery
Discovery is a program that will discover Digi devices residing on a network. The Digi devices are
discovered with either ADDP (A Digi Discovery Protocol) or with SNMP. For a Digi device to be
discovered by ADDP, it must be ADDP enabled. For a Digi device to be discovered by SNMP, it
must have SNMP enabled. See "ADDP Requirements" on page 1-2 and "SNMP Requirements" on
page 1-2.

Network Interface Monitoring

Monitoring a network interface can be helpful in troubleshooting network performance issues or
keeping track of the network interface performance. DPA - Remote can monitor incoming and
outgoing data and errors on a network interface.

Port Monitoring
Monitoring ports can be helpful in troubleshooting port problems. DPA - Remote can monitor
incoming and outgoing data and errors on ports. Also, individual signals (such as DTR, DCD, OFC,
IFC, etc.) can be monitored. By viewing port signals, a user may be able to determine if a port
appears to be functioning correctly or if it appears to be in some state of flow control or other
condition of concern.

PortServer Products Supported

DPA - Remote supports Digi One RealPort, PortServer II, and PortServer TS products. Where this
documentation uses the name PortServer, this implies any of these supported PortServer products.
The original Digi PortServer is not supported.
Note: Depending on your PortServer model and firmware revision, the information displayed by
DPA - Remote will differ.

Monitor Procedure
To begin monitoring a device, see "Device Monitor" on page 4-2.

Requirements
SNMP Requirements
An SNMP agent must be running on your supported Digi device before you can use DPA - Remote
to monitor it.
To start the SNMP agent, see the appropriate documentation for your particular Digi device.

ADDP Requirements
ADDP stands for A Digi Discovery Protocol and runs on any operating system capable of sending
multicast IP packets on a network. It allows the system to identify all ADDP enabled Digi devices
attached to a network by sending out a multicast packet. The Digi devices respond to the multicast
packet and identify themselves to the client sending the multicast. The ADDP protocol needs to
communicate with the TCP/IP stack using the UDP protocol. The TCP/IP stack should be able to
receive multicast packets and transmit datagrams on a network. Not all Digi devices support ADDP.

1-2 DPA - Remote Description

Hardware Requirements
Using the Keyboard Instead of a Mouse
The DPA - Remote utility includes keyboard support for users with no access to a mouse or a
preference for a keyboard. However, not all operating systems support these functions.
The TAB, SHIFT-TAB and arrow keys can be used to navigate the interface. Also available for use
are the "ALT" keystroke combinations. For example, ALT-F will bring up the File menu and ALT-O
will bring up the Options menu from the main monitoring window.
Where this documentation directs a user to select, choose or click, keyboard users are expected to
use the appropriate keystrokes to accomplish the same task.A mouse may be required on some
operating systems. Tab, and in particular, Shift-Tab, may not work correctly under all operating
systems.

Introduction to DPA - Remote 1-3

1-4 Requirements
chapter 2 Installation

• Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
• Installing the Software: CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
• Installing the Software: Downloaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
• Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Installation 2-1
Installing the Software: CD
Use this procedure to install software or a driver from the Digi RealPortCD. You should have
already started the Digi RealPort CD front-end program.

Procedure
1. Choose an operating system.
2. Choose the Hardware product name.
3. Choose Digi Port Authority - Remote.
4. Choose Install Software.
5. Follow the prompts.
6. Reboot your system if necessary.

Installing the Software: Downloaded

Use the procedures that follows to install a copy of Digi Port Authority - Remote that you have
downloaded from the Digi web or FTP sites.

Prerequisites
• On UNIX installations, an X-Window environment must be installed in order to run DPA -
Remote.
• On all installations, a web browser is required in order to display the help.
• Linux users must create symbolic links before DPA - Remote will install properly. See "Pro-
cedure: Linux (RPM Method)" on page 2-3 and "Procedure: Linux (from Source)" on page
2-3

Procedures
Choose your operating system from the list below to jump to the appropriate installation procedure.
• "Procedure: AIX" on page 2-2
• "Procedure: HP-UX" on page 2-2
• "Procedure: Linux (RPM Method)" on page 2-3
• "Procedure: Linux (from Source)" on page 2-3
• "Procedure: Microsoft Windows" on page 2-3
• "Procedure: SCO OpenServer" on page 2-3
• "Procedure: SCO UnixWare" on page 2-3
• "Procedure: Solaris" on page 2-4

Procedure: AIX
1. If you have previously installed a version of DPA - Remote, remove it by issuing the follow-
ing command:
installp -u digidpar.dpar.obj
2. Place the downloaded distribution file into the /tmp directory.
3. Enter the following commands:
uncompress 40002192_version.installp.Z
installp -ad /tmp/40002192_version.installp digidpar

Procedure: HP-UX
1. Place the downloaded distribution file into the /tmp directory.
2. Enter the following commands:
tar xvf 40002193_version.tar
/usr/sbin/swreg -l depot /tmp/digidpar.pkg
/usr/sbin/swinstall -s /tmp/digidpar.pkg
3. Choose the line item, digidpar.
4. Choose Actions > Mark for install.

2-2 Installing the Software: CD

 5. Choose Actions > Install (analysis).
6. In the Install Analysis window, choose OK.
7. Follow the prompts.

Procedure: Linux (RPM Method)

1. Place the downloaded distribution file in a directory, such as /usr/src.
2. Verify the following directory exists:
/usr/src/linux
if not, create a symbolic link by entering the following command:
ln -s /usr/src/linux-(version number) /usr/src/linux
where version number is the number of the Linux kernel.
3. All Linux versions except RedHat must create the following symbolic link for the RPM to
install properly. Enter the following command:
ln -s /usr/src/(RPM source directory) /usr/src/redhat
where the RPM source directory is the specific name used by your Linux distribution.
4. Enter the following commands:
rpm -ivv 40002188_version.src.rpm
cd /usr/src/redhat/SPECS
rpm -bb digidpar-version.spec
cd /usr/src/redhat/RPMS/<arch>
rpm -ivv digidpar-version.<arch>.rpm

Procedure: Linux (from Source)

1. Place the downloaded distribution file in a directory, such as /usr/src.
2. Verify the following directory exists:
/usr/src/linux
if not, create a symbolic link by entering the following command:
ln -s /usr/src/linux-(version number) /usr/src/linux
where version number is the number of the Linux kernel.
3. Enter the following commands:
cd /usr/src
tar -xvzf 40002188_version.tgz
cd digidpar-version/sme
make install
make link
Note: It is recommended that you do not remove the source tree, since the makefiles are necessary
for the uninstall procedure.

Procedure: Microsoft Windows

1. Place the downloaded distribution file in a directory, or on the Windows desktop.
2. Run the executable distribution file. Follow the prompts to install the software.

Procedure: SCO OpenServer

1. Place the downloaded distribution file into the /tmp directory.
2. Enter the following command:
custom -i -p misc:digidpar -F /tmp/40002190_version.bin

Procedure: SCO UnixWare

1. Place the downloaded distribution file into the /tmp directory.
2. Enter the following command:
pkgadd -d /tmp/40002189_<version>.pkg

Installation 2-3
Procedure: Solaris
1. Place the downloaded distribution file into the /tmp directory.
2. Enter the following commands:
uncompress /tmp/40002191_version.pkg.Z
pkgadd -d /tmp/40002191_version.pkg

Uninstalling the Software

Use the procedures that follow to remove Digi Port Authority - Remote from your system.

Procedures
Choose your operating system from the list below to jump to the appropriate uninstall procedure.
• "Procedure: AIX" on page 2-4
• "Procedure: HP-UX" on page 2-4
• "Procedure: Linux (RPM Method)" on page 2-4
• "Procedure: Linux (from Source)" on page 2-4
• "Procedure: Microsoft Windows" on page 2-4
• "Procedure: SCO OpenServer" on page 2-5
• "Procedure: SCO UnixWare" on page 2-5
• "Procedure: Solaris" on page 2-5

Procedure: AIX
Enter the following command:
installp -u digidpar.dpar.obj

Procedure: HP-UX
1. Enter this command at a root prompt:
swremove
The SD - Remove Software Selection window appears.
2. Choose digidpar.
3. Choose Actions > Remove (Analysis)...
4. Choose OK to continue at the Remove Analysis window.
5. Choose Yes at the Confirmation windows that appear.
6. Choose Done at the Remove window.
7. Confirm the prompt to reboot the system when it appears. If it does not appear, the system
should be rebooted manually.

Procedure: Linux (RPM Method)

Enter the following command:
rpm -e digidpar

Procedure: Linux (from Source)

Enter the following commands:
cd /usr/src/digidpar-version/sme
make unlink
make uninstall

Procedure: Microsoft Windows

1. From the Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
2. Choose Digi Port Authority - Remote.
3. Choose Remove.

2-4 Uninstalling the Software

Procedure: SCO OpenServer
Enter the following command:
custom -r misc:digidpar

Procedure: SCO UnixWare

Enter the following command:
pkgrm digidpar

Procedure: Solaris
Enter the following command:
pkgrm digidpar

Installation 2-5
2-6 Uninstalling the Software
chapter 3 Control Panel

• Starting the DPA - Remote Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• DPA - Remote Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Control Panel 3-1

Starting the DPA - Remote
Use the following procedures to start Digi Port Authority - Remote.

Microsoft Windows
From the Start menu, choose Programs > Digi > Digi Port Authority - Remote.

UNIX
Enter the following command:
dparemote

DPA - Remote Main Window

Use this topic to learn more about using the DPA - Remote.
The DPA - Remote Control Panel consists of these items:

Item Function
Device Monitor Choose the Device Monitor to monitor interfaces and ports on Digi devices.

Device Configuration Choose the Device Configuration to launch a browser and configure your Digi device with the
Web interface provided this feature is supported on your device.

Most Recent This lists the most recent devices monitored or configured with DPA - Remote.

Discovered Devices This table displays all the devices discovered by either the ADDP or the SNMP protocols.

Discovery Protocol Choose either ADDP or SNMP to discover devices attached to your network.

Discover Launches another search for devices using either ADDP or SNMP protocols.

Save Saves a list of Discovered devices.

Criteria The Criteria button appears when the SNMP radio button is checked. Choose Criteria to modify
SNMP Discovery requests.

Clear Item Clears a single highlighted device from the Discovery Devices list.

Clear All Clears all devices from the Discovery Devices list.

Various options are also available also by going to File > Options. Three options are available:

Item Function
Allows the user to change location of program data, modify Most Recent list, and enable/dis-
Global able Domain Name Resolver.

Discovery Modify the Discovery options such as SNMP Throttle.

Device Monitor Modifies font sizes, timers, and graph scales displayed by the Device Monitor.

3-2 Starting the DPA - Remote

chapter 4 Administration: DPA - Remote

• Device Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

• Selecting the Device Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
• Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
• Most Recent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
• Discovered Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
• Discovery Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Administration: DPA - Remote 4-1

Device Monitor
Use this procedure to monitor network interfaces and ports and display information regarding your
Digi device.

Procedure
1. From the Device Monitor area, enter the DNS name or the IP address of the Digi device.
You can also monitor a device by choosing a device from the Discovered Devices or Most
Recent lists.
2. From the Community drop-down box, choose the appropriate device community. See
"Selecting the Device Community" on page 4-2
3. Choose Monitor.
The main monitoring window appears. Should an error message occur when DPA - Remote
is attempting to connect to the device, see"Connection Errors" on page 6-2 .
4. Choose the Display Information tab to view information on the Digi device.
5. Choose the Network Interface and Ports tab to view the network interface and ports. Multiple
interfaces and ports may be selected at the same time. For more information, see "Main Mon-
itor Window" on page 5-2.
A new monitor frame appears for each network interface or port you select.
To close a monitor frame, click the network interface or port button associated with that
frame.
6. Monitor the network interfaces or ports. For more information on the network interface and
port monitoring fields and graphs, see "Network Interface Monitor Fields and Graphs" on
page 5-3 and "Port Monitor Fields and Graphs" on page 5-4.
7. Choose Modbus Information to view information displayed about the Digi Modbus device.
Note: This tab will not appear on systems that do not support Modbus.

Selecting the Device Community

Use this topic to learn more about selecting the device Community field.
The SNMP community field defines the relationship between a device running SNMP and the DPA
- Remote interface. This field acts like a password to control DPA - Remote access to the device.

DPA - Remote Community Options

Option SNMP Access

Digi device's default community for read-only access. If this has been changed in the device configuration
public (see "Changing the SNMP Community on a Digi Device" on page 5-2), choosing this option will not have
the desired effect, and you must instead choose <user-defined> and enter the appropriate community name.

Digi device's default community for read/write access. If this has been changed in the PortServer (see
private "Changing the SNMP Community on a Digi Device" on page 5-2), choosing this option will not have the
desired effect, and you must instead choose <user-defined> and enter the appropriate community name.

<user- Custom read or write access as defined on the Digi Devicer. This requires that the SNMP community
defined> entered has been previously defined on the device being monitored. See "Changing the SNMP Community
on a Digi Device" on page 5-2

Device Configuration
1. From the Device Configuration area, enter the DNS name or the IP address of the Digi
device.
You can also choose a device from the Discovered Devices or Most Recent lists.
2. Choose Configure. A browser opens allowing you to configure your Digi device.
3. Enter at the User Name:
root
and at the password enter:
dbps

4-2 Device Monitor

Most Recent
The Most Recent box contains a list of the IP addresses or DNS name of the most recent devices
monitored with DPA - Remote. This list’s length can be modified by going to File > Options and
choosing the General Options tab. The buttons will allow you to increase or decrease the number of
devices listed.

Discovered Devices
This box displays devices discovered on the network with either the ADDP or the SNMP protocol.
The discovery process can be modified for both ADDP and the SNMP protocols by going to File >
Options.

Modifying ADDP Discovery Process

The discovery of ADDP devices can be modified in the File > Options menu.
• ADDP can be modified under the General Options tab by selecting or deselecting the Enable
name resolver. Deselecting the Enable name resolver box will improve system performance
by not waiting to resolve DNS names. Selecting the box displays DNS names, if applicable,
but may slow the discovery process on Microsoft Windows systems.
• ADDP can be modified under the Discovery Options tab by choosing Auto Discover on star-
tup and also by choosing Pre-select ADDP discovery.

Modifying SNMP Discovery Process

The discovery of SNMP devices can be modified in several different ways. You can modify the
SNMP Throttle or the detection of the local subnet by going to File > Options and choosing the
Discovery Options tab. SNMP Throttle controls the number of SNMP requests made per second on
the network. Setting the SNMP Throttle too high may overwhelm the network and seriously hinder
network performance.
You can also modify the SNMP discovery process by going to Discovery Protocol, checking the
SNMP button and then choosing Criteria. This allows the user to modify what IP addresses or range
of IP addresses an SNMP discovery search should be made.

Discovery Protocol
The two options are ADDP or SNMP. ADDP stands for A Digi Discovery Protocol and allows the
system to identify all the Digi devices attached to a network by sending out a multicast packet. If a
Digi device has ADDP it will respond to the multicast packet and identify itself to the application
sending the multicast.
An SNMP agent must be running on your supported PortServer device before you can use DPA -
Remote to discover it. SNMP Discovery sends an SNMP request to each node, but throttles the
speed at which the packets are sent out to prevent your network from being flooded with requests.
When the SNMP protocol is selected, the Criteria button will appear allowing modifications to the
SNMP discovery search.

Administration: DPA - Remote 4-3

4-4 Discovery Protocol
chapter 5 Monitor Fields and Graphs

• Main Monitor Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

• Network Interface Monitor Fields and Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
• Port Monitor Fields and Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Monitor Fields and Graphs 5-1

Main Monitor Window
Use this topic to learn more about the DPA - Remote main monitor window fields and controls. This
screen is accessed by choosing Monitor from the Device Monitor field on the Control Panel. To
close this screen, use the ESC key.

Fields and Controls

Field Description
The name of the device, if defined (see the set device command in the Command Reference
Device Name Guide for information on defining device names).

Node The node name or IP address of the device.

Device Description Describes the device. The description may include the firmware version of the device.

Two power sources are available, either Powered Ethernet or an external power supply. The
Variable Power Fields options are engaged or disabled.

Processor Utilization The Processor Utilization graph shows the current CPU utilization as a percentage. 100%
(PortServer TS 8/16 indicates completely busy; 0% indicates completely idle. The graph is updated from the
Only) right, at the interval defined in Options > Poll Interval.

Memory Utilization The Memory Utilization graph shows the current CPU utilization as a percentage. 100%
(PortServer TS 8/16 indicates all available memory is being used. The graph is updated from the right, at the
Only) interval defined in Options > Poll Interval.

5-2 Main Monitor Window

Network Interface Monitor Fields and Graphs
Use these tables to learn more about the network interface fields and graph.

Topics
• "Interface Information Fields" on page 5-3
• "Input Counter Fields" on page 5-3
• "Output Counter Fields" on page 5-4
• "Octets In/Octets Out Monitor" on page 5-4

Interface Information Fields

Field Description
A text string containing information about the interface.
Description This string usually includes the name of the manufacturer, the product name and the version of the
hardware interface.

The address of the interface at the protocol layer immediately below the network layer in the protocol
Physical stack.
Address For interfaces that do not have such an address (e.g., a serial line), this object should contain an octet
string of zero length.

The speed of the network interface in bits per second.

For interfaces that do not vary in bandwidth or for those where no accurate estimation can be made,
Speed this object should contain the nominal bandwidth.
A PPP connection will report a speed of zero until the connection is up.

The size of the largest datagram which can be sent/received on the interface, specified in octets.
MTU For interfaces that are used for transmitting network datagrams, this is the size of the largest network
datagram that can be sent on the interface.

Input Counter Fields

Field Description
The number of input unicast packets received.
Unicast Packets Unicast is the method by which a packet is sent to a single destination.

Non-Unicast The number of non-unicast (i.e., subnetwork-broadcast or subnetwork-multicast) packets received.

Packets

Total Octets In The total number of octets received on the interface, including framing characters.

The number of inbound packets which were discarded.

Discarded Pack- One possible reason for discarding packets is to free up buffer space. This field will show a red back-
ets ground if an error has occurred in the last poll interval.

Packet Errors The number of received packets containing errors.

This field will show a red background if an error has occurred in the last poll interval.

Unknown Proto- The number of packets received via the interface which were discarded because of an unknown or
cols unsupported protocol.

Monitor Fields and Graphs 5-3

Output Counter Fields

Field Description

Unicast Packets The number of output unicast packets sent.

Unicast is the method by which a packet is sent to a single destination.

Non-Unicast Pack-
ets The number of non-unicast (i.e., subnetwork-broadcast or subnetwork-multicast) packets sent.

Total Octets Out The total number of octets sent on the interface, including framing characters.

The number of outbound packets which were discarded.

Discarded Packets One possible reason for discarding packets is to free up buffer space. This field will show a red
background if an error has occurred in the last poll interval.

The number of sent packets containing errors.

Packet Errors This field will show a red background if an error has occurred in the last poll interval.

Octets In/Octets Out Monitor

The Octets In/Octets Out graphs show the number of octets received (Octets In) and transmitted
(Octets Out) by the interface. The graphs update from right-to-left and represent the percentage of
line speed over the last 20 poll intervals.
The scale of the graphs can be changed by choosing Options > Graph Scale > Network from the
Monitor Window menu.
The poll interval of the graphs can be changed by choosing Options > Poll Interval from the Monitor
Window menu. The valid range is from 1-60 seconds. The poll interval determines how frequently
the interface is polled for information.

Port Monitor Fields and Graphs

Use this topic to learn more about the port monitor fields and graphs.

Topics
• "Port Monitor Fields" on page 5-4
• "Signal Monitor" on page 5-5
• "Characters In/Characters Out Monitor" on page 5-5

Port Monitor Fields

Field Description
Type The type of port selected.

Speed The speed of the port in bits per second.

Input Flow Control The input flow control of the port.

Examples: none, xonXoff or ctsRts

Output Flow Con- The output flow control of the port.

trol Examples: none, xonXoff or ctsRts

The number of bits in a character.

Character Bits Examples: 8 or 7

Stop Bits The number of stop bits.

Examples: one, two or oneAndHalf

The type of parity.

Parity Examples: none, odd or even

5-4 Port Monitor Fields and Graphs

 The total number of characters with a parity error, input from the port since system re-initializa-
Parity Errors tion and while the port state was 'up' or 'test'.
This field will show a red background if an error has occurred in the last poll interval.

The total number of characters with an overrun error, input from the port since system re-initial-
Overrun Errors ization and while the port state was 'up' or 'test'.
This field will show a red background if an error has occurred in the last poll interval.

The total number of characters with a framing error, input from the port since system re-initializa-
Framing Errors tion and while the port state was 'up' or 'test'.
This field will show a red background if an error has occurred in the last poll interval.

MEI Settings Displays the devices MEI settings, usually on port 1 only.

Total Characters In The total number of characters received by the port.

Total Characters The total number of characters transmitted by the port.

Out

Signal Monitor
This section of the port monitor window shows the status of various EIA-232 signals on the selected
port. Active (on) signals are shown in green and inactive (off) signals in black.
EIA-232 Signal Descriptions

Signal Description
RTS Request to Send

CTS Clear to Send

DSR Data Set Ready

DCD Data Carrier Detect

DTR Data Terminal Ready

RI Ring Indicator

OFC Output is Flow Controlled

IFC Input is Flow Controlled

Characters In/Characters Out Monitor

The Character In/Character Out graphs show the number of characters received (Characters In) and
transmitted (Characters Out) by the port. The graphs update from right-to-left and represent the
percentage of line speed over the last 20 poll intervals. The poll interval determines how frequently
the port is polled for information. Poll intervals apply to all data, not just graphs.

Device Monitor Options

Fonts, timers, and graph scaling can be modified for the Device Monitor by going to File > Options
> Device Monitor.

Monitor Fields and Graphs 5-5

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chapter 6 Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting 6-1
Connection Errors
Use this topic to learn more about DPA - Remote connection errors.
During the course of connecting to or monitoring a device, error windows may appear if DPA -
Remote cannot properly communicate with the device. These errors may point to a problem with the
device or the network connection between the device and DPA - Remote. The device may simply be
powered off or disconnected from the network.
If you get a connection error, verify these things.
• The IP address you specified is correct for the device
• The IP address for the device is unique on your network
• The device is powered-on and properly connected to your network
• You can ping or telnet to the device
• The SNMP daemon is running on your device.
• The value in the community field you use (when selecting a device to monitor) matches the
actual read or write community value defined on the device.
If DPA - Remote can not discover your device, it can be due to one of following reasons:
• The Digi device may have old firmware.
• ADDP or SNMP may not be supported on the device.
• There may be a network problem.

6-2 Connection Errors