Digi Connect IT Mini Manuel utilisateur

Digi Connect IT® Mini

User Guide

Revision history—90002358

Revision Date Description

A August 2019 Initial release.

B September 2019 Added information for Remote Power

Management.

Additional edits.

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Contents

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Get started with Connect IT Mini

Verify product components 8

Included equipment 8

Required additional equipment 9

Connect the hardware to a network 9

Connect hardware and connect to a cellular network 9

Connect hardware and connect to site network using an Ethernet port 10

Connect equipment to the Connect IT serial ports

Serial connector pinout 11

Connect equipment to the Connect IT Mini USB port

Configure the Connect IT Mini

Change a Connect IT password 15

Manage users and groups 15

Create a group 15

Configure an access control group 15

Create a user profile and assign an access control group 16

Configure two-factor authentication for a user 17

Update the firmware on the Connect IT 17

Update Connect IT firmware from the local web user interface 17

Update the firmware on Connect IT from Remote Manager 17

Download the Connect IT firmware to your PC 18

Configure authentication methods 18

Configure idle timeout 19

Update modem firmware from the local web user interface 19

Configure Remote Power Management 19

Configure the Connect IT to connect to a power controller 20

Create an access control group for power management and assign to users 22

View power controller status and manage power (Administrators) 22

Control the outlet power from a terminal (all users) 23

Configure a serial port 24

Configure the connection settings for a serial port 24

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Monitor serial port changes 25

Enable a Telnet connection on the serial port 25

Enable a TCP connection on the serial port 26

Enable an SSH connection on the serial port 27

Configure a modem 28

Configure the modem 28

Define a custom APN list 32

Configure a custom gateway for the modem 32

Configure an IPv4 network interface for the modem 33

Configure an IPv6 network interface for the modem 34

Configure the network 35

Configure the Connect IT name from the local web user interface 36

Configure a VPN 37

Configure an IPsec tunnel for a VPN 37

Configure an OpenVPN server 37

Configure an IP tunnel for a VPN 38

Back up, restore, and delete the configuration 38

Back up the Connect IT configuration 38

Restore the Connect IT configuration 39

Delete the Connect IT configuration 39

Configure the firewall 39

Configure services 40

Monitor the data from the Connect IT 41

Reboot the Connect IT 41

Immediately reboot the Connect IT from the local web user interface 42

Immediately reboot the Connect IT from Remote Manager 42

Schedule a reboot from the local web user interface 42

Schedule system maintenance 43

Synchronize system time 44

View Connect IT status information 45

Download an archive of the supported MIBs 45

Download a support report file 45

Configure and view events and logs 46

View events information 46

Configure log messages 46

View system log information 47

Work with the web UI (web user interface)

Access a screen in the local web user interface or Remote Manager 48

Add an item 48

Access the Terminal screen 49

Access help 49

Save your changes 49

Manually configure PCto connect to the Connect IT 50

Troubleshooting

Reset your device to the factory defaults 54

Tips for improving cellular signal strength 54

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Hardware

Connect IT Mini hardware and LEDs 55

Front panel and LEDs 55

Left side of the Connect IT Mini 56

Right side of the Connect IT Mini 57

Signal strength 57

Exchange power tips 58

Regulatory and safety information

FCC certifications 59

USA 59

European Union 59

Safety warnings 59

Digi Connect IT® Mini User Guide

This guide provides reference and usage information for the Connect IT Mini.

The Mini provides out-of-band management for remote network or infrastructure devices. Cellular

connectivity, available as standard in some models and as an option in other models, provides fast

reliable cellular connections without additional equipment. All connections are encrypted for security.

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Get started with Connect IT Mini

This section explains what comes with each Connect IT model, how to install the necessary software,

and how to connect the hardware.

1. Verify product components.

2. Connect the hardware to a network.

3. Access the device from the web UI.

4. Update Connect IT firmware from the local web user interface.

5. Change a Connect IT password.

6. Administrators only: Additional configuration to the Connect IT can be done in Remote Manager

or in the Connect IT's local web user interface. Configure the Connect IT Mini.

7. Connect equipment to the Connect IT serial ports.

8. Connect equipment to the Connect IT Mini USB port.

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Get started with Connect IT Mini Verify product components

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Verify product components

Verify that you have the following included equipment.

Included equipment

Equipment Description

Digi Connect IT Mini

For detailed information about the front and back panels, see

Connect IT Mini hardware and LEDs.

Power supply kit If you purchased the USvariant (-OUS) you will receive a USplug

adapter.

If you purchased the global variant (-GLB) you will receive the

Universal power supply kit.

For instructions about exchanging power tips, see Exchange

power tips.

Antenna Antenna for use with an LTEmodem.

Get started with Connect IT Mini Connect the hardware to a network

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Required additional equipment

Equipment Description

Ethernet cable CAT 5/6 Ethernet cable

The cable is used to connect your PC to the Connect IT for initial

configuration.

See Connect hardware and connect to site network using an

Ethernet port.

SIMcard An activated SIM card provided by your cellular network operator.

The Connect IT supports the standard mini-SIM cards (2FF).

Note This is required only if you are connecting to a cellular

network. See Connect hardware and connect to a cellular

network.

Connect the hardware to a network

These sections explain how to connect to either a cellular network or to a site network using an

Ethernet cable.

nConnect hardware and connect to a cellular network

nConnect hardware and connect to site network using an Ethernet port

Connect hardware and connect to a cellular network

This section explains how to connect the Connect IT hardware and then connect to a cellular network.

Prerequisites

nActivated SIM card from your cellular network provider.

nThe Connect IT Mini supports a standard mini-SIM (2FF).

Note By default, the device uses a cellular network. As an alternative, you can also use an Ethernet

LAN connection. See Connect hardware and connect to site network using an Ethernet port.

To connect the hardware and connect to the cellular network:

1. Make sure that the Connect IT is powered down and not connected to a power supply.

2. Insert your activated SIM card into the SIM slot, which is on the left side of the Connect IT. The

notched end of SIM card should be inserted first, with the gold metal contacts facing down. You

will hear a click once the SIM is completely inserted.

3. Attach the included antenna. While gripping the metal connector section with your thumb and

forefinger, tighten until secure. Do not tighten the antenna by holding any part of the plastic

antenna housing.

4. Connect the power supply unit to the device.

5. Verify the cellular network signal strength indicator on the front of the Mini shows two or more

bars for proper operation. See Signal strength.

Get started with Connect IT Mini Connect the hardware to a network

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Connect hardware and connect to site network using an Ethernet

port

This section explains how to connect the Connect IT hardware and then connect to a site network,

using an Ethernet cable.

Prerequisites

nCAT5/6 Ethernet cable, which must be purchased separately.

To connect the hardware and connect to a site network:

1. Plug the power supply unit into an AC power outlet and connect the other end to the PWR plug

on the Mini.

2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your site gateway.

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the ETH port on the Mini.

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