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Industrial Network Unit

INU User Manual

Linux

USB Deviceserver

INU-100

Manufacturer & Contact

SEH Computertechnik GmbH

Suedring 11

33647 Bielefeld

Germany

Phone: +49 (0)521 94226-29

Fax: +49 (0)521 94226-99

Support: +49 (0)521 94226-44

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.seh-technology.com

Document

Type: User Manual

Title: INU User Manual Linux

Version: 1.2 | 2021-07

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The original manual is the German version of this document and shall govern. All non-German versions of this document are translation of the original manual.

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INU User Manual Linux

Contents

1 General Information........................................................................................ 1

1.1

Product ..............................................................................................................................................................................................2

1.2

Documentation ..............................................................................................................................................................................4

1.3

Support and Service......................................................................................................................................................................5

1.4

Your Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................................6

1.5

First Steps .........................................................................................................................................................................................7

2 Administration Methods................................................................................. 8

2.1

Administration via INU Control Center..................................................................................................................................9

2.2

Administration via the SEH UTN Manager......................................................................................................................... 11

2.3

Administration via Email .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

3 Network Settings ........................................................................................... 20

3.1

How to Configure IPv4 Parameters...................................................................................................................................... 21

3.2

How to Configure IPv6 Parameters...................................................................................................................................... 23

3.3

How to Configure the DNS...................................................................................................................................................... 25

3.4

How to Configure SNMP .......................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.5

How to Configure Bonjour ...................................................................................................................................................... 27

3.6

How to Configure Email (POP3 and SMTP)........................................................................................................................ 28

3.7

How to Use the INU Server in VLAN Environments........................................................................................................ 30

4 Device Settings .............................................................................................. 32

4.1

How to Configure the Device Time...................................................................................................................................... 33

4.2

How to Assign a Description................................................................................................................................................... 34

4.3

How to Assign a Name to a USB Port................................................................................................................................... 35

4.4

How to Disable a USB Port....................................................................................................................................................... 36

4.5

How to Configure the UTN (SSL) Port.................................................................................................................................. 37

4.6

How to Get Messages................................................................................................................................................................ 38

4.7

How to Use the Relay ................................................................................................................................................................ 39

5 Working with the SEH UTN Manager ........................................................... 41

5.1

How to Find INU Servers/USB Devices in the Network ................................................................................................. 42

5.2

How to Establish a Connection to a USB Device ............................................................................................................. 44

5.3

How to Cut the Connection between the USB Device and the Client .................................................................... 45

5.4

How to Request an Occupied USB Device......................................................................................................................... 46

5.5

How to Automate USB Device Connections and Program Starts ............................................................................. 47

5.6

How to Find Status Information on USB Ports and USB Devices............................................................................... 49

5.7

How to Use the Selection List and Manage User Access Rights with It................................................................... 50

5.8

How to Use the SEH UTN Manager without Graphical User Interface (utnm)...................................................... 52

6 Security........................................................................................................... 56

6.1

How to Encrypt the USB Connection................................................................................................................................... 57

6.2

How to Encrypt the Connection to the INU Control Center........................................................................................ 59

6.3

How to Define the Encryption Strength for SSL/TLS Connections........................................................................... 60

6.4

How to Protect Access to the INU Control Center (User Accounts).......................................................................... 62

6.5

How to Block Ports of the INU Server (TCP Port Access Control)............................................................................... 63

6.6

How to Control Access to USB Devices............................................................................................................................... 64

6.7

How to Block USB Device Types............................................................................................................................................ 66

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6.8

How to Use Certificates ............................................................................................................................................................ 67

6.9

How to Configure Network Authentication (IEEE 802.1X) ........................................................................................... 72

7 Maintenance .................................................................................................. 75

7.1

How to Restart the INU Server ............................................................................................................................................... 76

7.2

How to Update ............................................................................................................................................................................ 77

7.3

How to Backup Your Configuration..................................................................................................................................... 78

7.4

How to Reset Parameters to their Default Values........................................................................................................... 80

8 Appendix........................................................................................................ 81

8.1

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................... 82

8.2

Parameter Lists ............................................................................................................................................................................ 85

8.3

SEH UTN Manager – Feature Overview.............................................................................................................................105

8.4

Index..............................................................................................................................................................................................107

INU User Manual Linux

1 General Information

• Product   2

• Documentation   4

• Support and Service   5

• Your Safety   6

• First Steps   7

General Information

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1.1 Product

General Information

Purpose

INU servers integrate non-network-ready USB devices (e.g. USB sensors, USB cameras, etc.) into an industrial en vironment via TCP/IP network. For this purpose, the USB devices will be connected to the USB ports of the INU server. Then the UTN (UTN = USB to Network) functionality and the corresponding software tool 'SEH UTN Man ager' establish a virtual USB connection between USB device and client. The USB device can be used as if it were connected locally.

In addition, a load can be connected to and then used via the relay of the INU server. By default, predefined events and errors switch the relay. For example, an active connection to a USB device can be visualized by a lamp or the loss of a power supply by an acoustic alarm signal. Alternatively, the relay can be switched manually or via SNMP.

Thus diverse, individually adapted relay scenarios can be set up in your environment.

System Requirements

The UTN server has been designed for the use in TCP/IP networks.

The SEH UTN Manager can be used in the following systems:

• Microsoft Windows (32/64-Bit; Windows 10 or higher, Server 2012 R2 or higher)

• macOS 10.9 or higher

1

• Linux (Debian 10, Ubuntu 20.0.4, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Oracle 8, CentOS 8, SUSE Linux Enterprise 15.1, openSUSE Leap 15.1)

2

• IPv4 TCP/IP network

The SEH Product Manager can be used under the following systems:

• Microsoft Windows (32/64-Bit; Windows 10 or higher, Server 2012 R2 or higher)

• macOS 10.12.x or higher

• IPv4 TCP/IP network

Important:

The support of isochronous USB devices (e.g. cameras, microphones, speakers, etc.) depends on

• the operating system:

- Windows

- macOS

- Linux

• the software version:

- firmware/software for UTN servers: 14.5.5 or later

- SEH UTN Manager: 3.1.4 or later

This document describes the usage in Linux environments. Information about the usage in other environments

can be found in the relevant system-specific User Manual. More details can be found in chapter ’Documentation’

  4.

1. macOS 11.x (Big Sur) only limited USB device support not running on Apple Silicon (Apple M1 chip) based Macs

2. A successful installation cannot be guaranteed due to the variety of Linux systems! The installation must be car ried out under your own responsibility.

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Combination with Associated Products

You can combine the INU server with additional SEH Computertechnik GmbH products to ideally adapt the use of your devices to your environment!

Industrial Solution 'IH-304 USB Hub'

The industrial solution IH-304 is a USB hub with four USB 3.0 ports. If it is connected to the INU server, up to four

USB devices can be used per INU server USB port. This is a most efficient solution for control cabinets with little space.

The IH-304 must be purchased separately. Detailed information: https://www.seh-technology.com/products/industrial-solutions/ih-304.html

Industrial Solution 'SU-302 Serial to USB Converter

The industrial solution SU-302 is a serial to USB converter. It can be connected to the INU server via USB and allows for the use of two serial devices via its interfaces RS-232 (for plug type D-Sub, DE-9) and RS-485 (also known as

EIA-485; compatible with RS-422/EIA-422).

By combining the INU server and SU-302 you make your serial devices available via network (TCP/IP, Internet)!

https://www.seh-technology.com/products/industrial-solutions/su-302.html

Industrial Solutions 'Top-Hat Rail Power Supplies'

All Industrial Solutions are mounted on a top-hat rail in a control cabinet. The USB Deviceserver INU-100 and the

USB Hub IH-304 are to be connected to a power supply. You either use your existing power supply or—if there is none or no vacancy—you can buy a new one.

Spare yourself the search and use the top-hat rail power supplies DRP-20 and DRP-75 which are specifically select ed to perfectly match the industrial solutions!

https://www.seh-technology.com/products/industrial-solutions/accessories.html

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1.2 Documentation

Please load all current documents from our Website: https://www.seh-technology.com

General Information

Further applicable documents

Thee INU documentation consists of the following documents:

Hardware Installation Guide Print, PDF

Quick Installation Guide

User Manual

Online help

Print, PDF

PDF

HTML

Information on safety, technical data, hardware installa tion and declarations of conformity

Description of initial setup

Detailed description of the INU server configuration, administration and maintenance. System-specific instruc tions for the following systems:

- Windows

- macOS

- Linux

Information on how to use the web interface 'INU Control

Center'.

(Embedded into web interface; no download.)

Features and technical data Product information

Brochures

Open Source Licenses print, PDF print, PDF online https://www.seh-technology.com/services/licenses.html

Symbols and Legend

A variety of symbols and mark-ups are used within this document.

WARNING

Warning

A warning contains important information that must be heeded. Nonobservance may lead to malfunctions.

Important:

Important information These notes contain crucial information for failure-free operation.

 Requirement

• Numeration

1. Numeration

 Result

Tip



Bold

Courier

'Proper names'

Requirements that must be met before you can begin the action.

Listing

Step-by-step instructions

Outcome of a performed action

Recommendations and beneficial advice

Reference (Within the document you can use hyperlinks.)

Established terms (e.g. of buttons, menu items, or selection lists)

Code (e.g. for command lines or scripts), Paths

Single quotation marks identify proper names

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1.3 Support and Service

SEH Computertechnik GmbH offers extensive Support. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Monday through Thursday

Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

8:00 a.m. to 15:15 p.m.

+49 (0)521 94226-44 [email protected]

Customers from the United States of America (USA) and Canada please contact North American Support:

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (EST/EDT)

+1-610-933-2088 [email protected]

All information and downloads regarding your product is available on our website: https://www.seh-technology.com

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1.4 Your Safety

Read and observe all safety regulations and warnings found in the documentation, on the device and on the pack aging. This will avoid potential misuse and prevent damages to people and devices.

Intended Use

The INU server is used in TCP/IP networks and has been designed for use in industrial environments. It allows net work users to access non-network-ready USB devices. In addition, a load can be connected to and then used via the relay of the INU server.

Improper Use

All uses of the device that do not comply with the functionalities described in the INU documentation are regard ed as improper uses.

Safety Regulations

Before starting the initial setup of the INU server, read and observe the safety regulations in the 'Hardware Instal lation Guide'. This document is enclosed in the packaging in printed form.

Warnings

Read and observe all warnings mentioned in this document. Warnings are found before any instructions known to be dangerous. They are presented as follows:

WARNING

Warning!

Liability and Guarantee

SEH Computertechnik GmbH will not accept any liability for personal injuries, property damages and consequen tial damages resulting from the non-observance of the mentioned safety regulations and warnings. Non-obser vance will also result in any guarantee claims becoming void.

Modifications to the Device and Repairs

It is not allowed to make modifications to the hardware and software or to try to repair the device. If your device

needs to be repaired, contact our support   5.

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1.5 First Steps

1. Read and observe the security regulations in order to avoid damages to people and devices

  6.

2. Install the hardware. The hardware installation includes connecting the INU server to the network, USB devic es, and power grid  ‘Hardware Installation Guide‘.

3. Install the software. The software installation includes installing the required software tool 'SEH UTN Manager' on your client and assigning an IP address  ‘Software Installation Guide‘.

4. Configure the INU server so that it is optimally embedded it into your network and sufficiently protected. All information on how to do this you will find in this document.

5. Use the SEH UTN Manager to establish and manage connections to the USB devices which are connected to the INU server.

You can find information on the INU documentation in chapter

’Documentation’   4.

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2 Administration Methods

You can administer, configure and maintain the INU server in a number of ways:

• Administration via INU Control Center   9

• Administration via the SEH UTN Manager   11

• Administration via Email   18

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2.1

Administration via INU Control Center

The INU server has a user interface, the INU Control Center which can be opened in an Internet browser (e.g.

Mozilla Firefox).

The INU server can be configured, monitored and maintained via the INU Control Center.

• Open INU Control Center in Browser   9

• INU Open Control Center via SEH UTN Manager   9

• Controls   10

Open INU Control Center in Browser

 The INU server is connected to the network and the power grid.

The INU server has a valid IP address   21.

1. Open your browser.

2. Enter the IP address of the INU server as the URL.

 The INU Control Center is displayed in the browser.

Important:

If the INU Control Center is not displayed, check if a gateway is configured (

  21)

and the proxy settings of your browser.

INU Open Control Center via SEH UTN Manager

 The INU server is connected to the network and the power grid.

The INU server has a valid IP address   21.

 The SEH UTN Manager is installed on the client

  11.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. In the selection list, select the INU server.

3. In the menu bar, select UTN ServerConfigure.

 Your browser opens and the INU Control Center is displayed.

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Controls

1

2

3

Administration Methods

4 5 6

7

5

6

3

4

7

Figure 1: INU Control Center

1 Menu item

2 Submenu items

Page

Product & Company

Sitemap

Flags

? icon

After selecting a menu item (simple mouse click), the available submenu items are displayed to the left.

After selecting a submenu item, the corresponding page with its content is displayed.

Menu content

Manufacturer’s contact details and additional product information.

Overview of and direct access to all pages of the INU Control Center.

Language selection

Online help

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2.2

Administration via the SEH UTN Manager

The 'SEH UTN Manager' is a software tool developed by SEH Computertechnik GmbH. The SEH UTN Manager is used to establish and manage connections to the USB devices connected to the INU servers.

• Features   11

• Versions   13

• Installation   13

• Program Start   17

Features

The software is installed on all clients that are meant to access a USB device in the network. After the SEH UTN

Manager is started, the network is scanned for connected INU servers. All INU servers found and their connected

USB devices are displayed in the 'network list'. To use the USB devices connected to the INU server, you have to add the INU server to the 'selection list'. The devices shown in the selection list can be administrated and the con nected USB devices can be used. Working working with the SEH UTN Manager is described in detail in the chapter

’Working with the SEH UTN Manager’   41.

WARNING

UTN (

  2) and the corresponding SEH UTN Manager only work in IPv4 networks.

In IPv6-only networks only the INU Control Center (

  9) can be accessed to

administrate the INU server.

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3

1

2

Administration Methods

5

4

Abbildung 2: SEH UTN Manager

1

2

3

4

5

Menu bar

Selection List

Buttons for editing the selec tion list

Buttons for managing the port connection

Display area for the proper ties

Available menu items

Shows the selected INU servers and the connected USB devices.

Opens the dialog for searching INU servers in the network and for select ing the desired devices

  42.

Establishes a connection to the USB device connected to the USB port ( 

 44) or interrupts the connection (

  45).

Shows information on the selected INU server or USB device   49.

Detailed information on how to use the SEH UTN Manager can be found in the   'SEH UTN Manager Online

Help'. To start the online help, go to the SEH UTN Manager menu bar and select HelpOnline Help.

Important:

Some SEH UTN Manager features might not be displayed or are displayed as inac tive. This depends on

• the type and location of the selection list

• the user's rights and the group memberships on the client

• the client operating system

• the settings of the product-specific security mechanisms

• the status of the INU server and respective USB port

More details can be found in chapter ’SEH UTN Manager – Feature Overview’ 

 105.

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Versions

The SEH UTN Manager is available in two versions:

• Complete Version:

SEH UTN Manager with graphical user interface (  Figure 2  12) and additional features.

• Minimal version (without graphical user interface):

Usage only via command line ('utnm'

  52) .

Important:

The complete version is recommended for general use.

The minimal version is to be used by experts only!

In both versions the 'SEH UTN Service' (Daemon) works in the background and is automatically active after the system start.

Additionally, the following user groups are distinguished:

• users with administrative rights (administrator)

• users without administrative rights (standard user)

Important:

Some features can only be configured by administrators. More details can be

found in chapter ’SEH UTN Manager – Feature Overview’   105.

Installation

In order to use the SEH UTN Manager, the program must be installed on a computer with a Linux operating sys tem. The SEH UTN Manager installation file can be found on the SEH Computertechnik GmbH website: https://www.seh-technology.com/us/services/downloads.html

The following installation packages are available for Linux systems (64-bit):

• *.deb (for 64-bit Debian-based systems)

• *.rpm (for 64 bit Red Hat-based systems)

WARNING

A successful installation cannot be guaranteed due to the multitude of Linux vari eties!

The installation must be carried out on your own.

SEH Computertechnik GmbH provides installation support upon request for a fee

  5.

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The installation was successfully tested in the following 64-bit systems:

• Debian: Debian10, Ubuntu 20.0.4

• Red Hat: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Oracle 8, CentOS 8, openSUSE Leap 15.1

Installation requirements

 deb: Linux kernel 2.6.32 or later, glibc 2.15 or later, DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support)

 rpm: Linux kernel 2.6.32 or later, glibc 2.12 or later, DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support)

There are four installation packages:

1) driver

2) service (SEH UTN service/daemon)

3) clitool (command line interface tool 'utnm')

4) manager (graphical user interface)

The number of installed packages determines the version of the SEH UTN Manager: package 1)-3): minimal version package 1)–4): complete version

Important:

Install the packages in the order given above to comply with their dependencies.

The installation of the files depends on the distribution. For more information, refer to the documentation of your operating system.

Important:

Installation must only be carried out by experienced users.

Some installation examples are given below.

• ’Installing the SEH UTN Manager in Ubuntu 16.04.x LTS (64-Bit) via Software Management’   15

• ’Installing the SEH UTN Manager in Ubuntu 20.0.4.x LTS (64-Bit) via Terminal’   17

• ’Installing the SEH UTN Manager in Ubuntu 20.0.4.x LTS (64-Bit) via Terminal’   17

Important:

Knowledge Base articles with further installation information for Linux (e.g. instal lation of DKMS and the UEFI Secure Boot problem) are available at the SEH Com putertechnik GmbH website: https://www.seh-technology.com/services/knowledgebase.html

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Installing the SEH UTN Manager in Ubuntu 16.04.x LTS (64-Bit) via Software Management

 Linux kernel 2.6.32 or later

 glibc 2.15 or later

 OpenSSL 1.0.1 or later

 DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support) is installed on the client.

 The user used can gain root privileges via the command sudo .

1. Start installation package no. 1.

The Ubuntu Software appears.

2. Click Install.

A password prompt appears.

3. Authenticate yourself with your password.

The package will be installed on your client.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 with the remaining packages.

5. Add all users that are to administrate the SEH UTN Manager on the client to the user group 'utnusers'. To do this, open a Terminal and enter the command: sudo usermod -aG utnusers <user name>

6. Logout and login again so that the group changes take effect.

 The SEH UTN Manager is installed on your client. Check the installation by starting the SEH UTN Manager (

 17) and activating a connection to the USB port including the connected USB device. All information on this

can be found in chapter ’Working with the SEH UTN Manager’   41.

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Installing the SEH UTN Manager in Ubuntu 20.0.4.x LTS (64-Bit) via Software Management

 Linux kernel 2.6.32 or later

 glibc 2.15 or later

 OpenSSL 1.0.1 or later

 DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support) is installed on the client.

 The user used can gain root privileges via the command sudo .

1. Open a Terminal.

2. Install the headers for your kernel: sudo apt-get install linux-headers-`uname -r`

3. Verify, that the version numbers of kernel and headers match exactly:

Kernel: uname -r

Header: sudo apt list --installed | grep linux-headers

WARNING

The version numbers must be identical. Otherwise, the SEH UTN Manager pack ages cannot be installed correctly.

If kernel and headers do not match, you must create a match on your own.

4. Change to the directory containing the SEH UTN Manager packages: cd <dirctory>

5. Install the desired SEH UTN Manager packages: sudo dpkg -i <full package name>

6. Add all users that are to administrate the SEH UTN Manager on the client to the user group 'utnusers'. To do this, open a Terminal and enter the command: sudo usermod -aG utnusers <user name>

7. Logout and login again so that the group changes take effect.

 The SEH UTN Manager is installed on your client. Check the installation by starting the SEH UTN Manager (

 17) and activating a connection to the USB port including the connected USB device. All information on this

can be found in chapter ’Working with the SEH UTN Manager’   41.

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Installing the SEH UTN Manager in Ubuntu 20.0.4.x LTS (64-Bit) via Terminal

 Linux kernel 2.6.32 or later

 glibc 2.15 or later

 OpenSSL 1.0.1 or later

 DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support) is installed on the client.

 The user used can gain root privileges via the command sudo .

1. Open a Terminal.

2. Install the headers for your kernel: sudo yum install kernel-devel-`uname -r`

3. Verify, that the version numbers of kernel and headers match exactly:

Kernel: uname -r

Header: sudo yum list | grep kernel-headers

WARNING

The version numbers must be identical. Otherwise, the SEH UTN Manager pack ages cannot be installed.

If kernel and headers do not match, you must create a match on your own.

4. Change to the directory containing the SEH UTN Manager packages: cd <dirctory>

5. Install the desired SEH UTN Manager packages: sudo yum install <full package name>

6. Add all users that are to administrate the SEH UTN Manager on the client to the user group 'utnusers'. To do this, open a Terminal and enter the command: sudo usermod -aG utnusers <user name>

7. Logout and login again so that the group changes take effect.

 The SEH UTN Manager is installed on your client. Check the installation by starting the SEH UTN Manager (

 17) and activating a connection to the USB port including the connected USB device. All information on this

can be found in chapter ’Working with the SEH UTN Manager’   41.

Program Start

To start the SEH UTN Manager, go to the launcher and call 'UTN Manager' via Dash (search) or go to Terminal an run the command utnmanager .

Update

You can check for program updated manually and automatically. More information can be found in the   'SEH

UTN Manager Online Help'.

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Commands

<Command>

[<Comment>] update utn help

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2.3

Administration via Email

You can administrate the INU server via email and thus from any computer Internet access (remote access):

• Get INU server status

• Set INU server parameters

• INU server update

To do so, you write commands into the email message header

 Table 1  18.

Table 1: Commands and comment:

Option get status get parameters set parameters

Description

You get the INU server status page.

You get the INU server parameter list.

Sends one or more parameters to the INU server which will then be adopted by the INU server.

Write the parameters and their values into the email message body: <parameter> = <value>

The syntax and values can be found in the parameter lists   85.

Carries out an automatic update using the software that is attached to the mail.

You get a page with information on remote maintenance.

Freely definable text for descriptions.

The following applies to the instructions:

• not case-sensitive

• one or more space characters are allowed

• max. length is 128 byte

• only the ASCII format can be read.

In addition, a TAN is needed to execute updates or parameter changes. To begin with, you have to get a status page via email (

 Table 1  18) because it contains the TAN. You enter the received TAN into the email message

body. A space character must follow.

A DNS server is configured on the INU server   25.

 In order to receive emails, the INU server must be set up as user with its own email address on a POP3 server.

 POP3 and SMTP parameters have been configured on the INU server

  28.

1. Open an email program.

2. Write a new email:

- As recipient enter the INU server address.

- Into the subject line enter an instruction. cmd: <command> [<comment>]

Commands and comment:

 Table 1  18.

- Into the email message body enter a TAN, if applicable.

3. Send the email.

 The INU server receives the email and carries out the instruction.

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Examples

You want to get the INU server parameter list:

To: [email protected]

Subject: cmd: get parameters

You want to set the 'configuration' parameter:

To: [email protected]

Subject: cmd: set parameters

Email message body: TAN = nUn47ir79Ajs7QKE sys_descr = <Your description>

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3 Network Settings

To optimally embed your INU server into your network, you can configure the following settings:

• How to Configure IPv4 Parameters   21

• How to Configure IPv6 Parameters   23

• How to Configure the DNS   25

• How to Configure SNMP   26

• How to Configure Bonjour   27

• How to Configure Email (POP3 and SMTP)   28

• How to Use the INU Server in VLAN Environments   30

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3.1 How to Configure IPv4 Parameters

In the hardware installation (   ‘Hardware Installation Guide‘) the INU server is connected to the network. The

INU server then checks if it gets IP address dynamically via the boot protocols BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) or

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). If this is not the case, the INU server assigns itself an IP address via

Zeroconf from the address range which is reserved for Zeroconf (169.254.0.0/16).

Important:

If the INU server is connected to an IPv6 network, it will automatically receive an ad ditional IPv6 address

  23.

The IPv4 address assigned to the INUs erver can be found via the software tool 'SEH UTN Manager'. This step usu ally is carried out during the initial set up (   ‘Quick Installation Guide‘).

To optimally embed the INU server into a TCP/IP network, you can configure different IPv4 parameters and/or manually assign a static IP address to it.

• Configuring IPv4 Parameters via the INU Control Center   21

• Configuring IPv4 Parameters via SEH UTN Manager   22

• Determining the IPv4 Address via SEH UTN Manager and Configuring IPv4 Parameters   22

Configuring IPv4 Parameters via the INU Control Center

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select NETWORKIPv4.

3. Configure the IPv4 parameters;

 Table 2  22.

4. Click Save & Restart to confirm.

 The settings will be saved.

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Table 2: IPv4 parameters

Parameters

DHCP

BOOTP

ARP/PING

IP address

Subnet mask

Gateway

Network Settings

Description

Enables or disables the protocols DHCP, BOOTP, and ARP/PING.

The IP address assignment via DHCP and BOOTP is automatic if one of these protocols is implemented in your network.

You can use the commands ARP and PING to change an IP address which was assigned via Zeroconf. The implementation depends on your system; read the documentation of your operating system.

We recommend disabling these options once an IP address has been assigned to the INU server.

IP address of the INU server.

Subnet mask of the INU server.

Subnet masks are used to logically partition big networks into subnetworks. If you are using the INU server in a subnetwork, it requires the subnet mask of the subnetwork.

IP address of the network's standard gateway which the INU server uses.

With a gateway, you can address IP addresses from other networks.

Configuring IPv4 Parameters via SEH UTN Manager

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

The INU server is shown in the selection list   42.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. In the selection list, select the INU server.

3. In the menu bar, select UTN ServerSet IP Address.

The Set IP Address dialog appears.

4. Enter the relevant TCP/IP parameters.

5. Click OK.

 The settings will be saved.

Determining the IPv4 Address via SEH UTN Manager and Configuring IPv4 Parameters

The SEH UTN Manager searches the network for connected INU servers.

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. Confirm the note dialog Your Selection List seems to be empty with Yes.

If no note dialog is available and the main dialog appears, select Selection ListEdit in the menu bar.

The Edit Selection List dialog appears.

3. In the network list, select the INU server.

If you are using several INU servers , you can identify a specific device by its default name (

  81) or the connected USB devices.

4. In the shortcut menu, select Set IP Address.

The Set IP Address dialog appears.

5. Enter the relevant TCP/IP parameters.

6. Click OK.

 The settings will be saved.

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3.2 How to Configure IPv6 Parameters

IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) is the successor of the still predominantly used IPv4 (Internet Protocol Version

4). IPv6 offers the same basic functions but has many advantages such as the increased address space of 2

128

(IPv6) instead of 2

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(IPv4) IP addresses and auto configuration.

Important:

IPv6 address notation differs from IPv4: An IPv6 address consists of 128 bits. The normal format of an IPv6 address is eight fields. Each field contains four hexadeci mal digits representing 16 bits.

Example: 2001:db8:4:0:2c0:ebff:fe0f:3b6b

As a URL in a Web browser, an IPv6 address must be enclosed in square brackets.

This prevents port numbers from being mistakenly regarded as part of an IPv6 address.

Example: http://[2001:db8:4:0:2c0:ebff:fe0f:3b6b]:443

The URL will only be accepted by browsers that support IPv6.

You can embed the INU server into an IPv6 network.

WARNING

UTN (   2) and the corresponding SEH UTN Manager only work in IPv4 networks.

The SEH Product Manager also only works in IPv4 networks.

In IPv6-only networks only the INU Control Center (

  9) can be accessed to

administrate the INU server.

The INU server will automatically receive one or more IPv6 addresses in addition to its IPv4 address. To optimally embed the INU into your network, you can configure IPv6 parameters.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select NETWORKIPv6.

3. Configure the IPv6 parameters;

 Table 3  24.

4. Click Save & Restart to confirm.

 The settings will be saved.

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Table 3: IPv6 parameters

Parameters

IPv6

Automatic configuration

IPv6 address

Router

Prefix length

Network Settings

Description

Enables/disables the IPv6 functionality of the INU server.

Enables/disables the automatic assignment of the IPv6 address to the INU server.

Defines an IPv6 unicast address in the format n:n:n:n:n:n:n:n which is manually assigned to the INU server.

• Every 'n' represents the hexadecimal value of one of the eight 16 bit ele ments of the address.

• Leading zeros can be omitted.

• An IPv6 address may be entered or displayed using a shortened version when successive fields contain all zeros (0). In this case, two colons (::) are used.

Manually defines a static router to which the INU server sends its requests.

Defines the length of the subnet prefix for the IPv6 address. The value 64 is pre set.

Address ranges (e.g. your network) are specified with prefixes. To do this, the prefix length (number of bits used) is added to the IPv6 address as a decimal number and the decimal number is preceded by '/'.

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3.3 How to Configure the DNS

DNS is a service to translate domain names into IP addresses and vice versa. Enable DNS so that you can enter host names instead of IP addresses when you define servers.

Example: Time server configuration (

  33) with

ntp.server.de

instead of 10.168.0.140

.

Important:

If your network in configured accordingly, the INU server receives the DNS settings automatically via DHCP. A DNS server assigned in such a manner always takes pre cedence over manual settings.

 Your network has a DNS server.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select NETWORKDNS.

3. Configure the DNS parameters;

 Table 4  25.

4. To confirm, click Save .

Table 4: The settings will be saved.DNS parameters

Parameters

DNS

Primary DNS server

Secondary DNS server

Domain name (suffix)

Description

Enables/disables the name resolution via a DNS server.

Defines the IP address of the primary DNS server.

Defines the IP address of the secondary DNS server.

The secondary DNS server is used if the first one is not available.

Defines the domain name of an existing DNS server.

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3.4 How to Configure SNMP

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is protocol for configuring and monitoring network elements. The protocol controls communication between the monitored devices and the monitoring station (SNMP manage ment tool). Information can be read and changed.

SNMP exists in 3 versions, the INU supports version 1 and 2.

SNMPv1

SNMPv1 is the first and most simple SNMP version. A disadvantage is the insecure access control which is the com munity: a community groups monitoring station and monitored devices. This makes their administration easier.

There are two types of communities, read-only and read/write. For both the community name is also the pass word used between the monitoring station and the monitored devices. As it is transmitted as clear text, it does not offer sufficient protection.

SNMPv3

SNMPv3 is the newest SNMP version. It contains enhancements and a new security concept which includes, amongst other thins, encryption and authentication. Therefore, a SNMP user with name and password must be created in the monitoring station. This user must then be specified in the INU server.

Important:

The user accounts are also used to access the INU Control Center and thus are to

be defined under SECURITY - Device access ’How to Protect Access to the INU

Control Center (User Accounts)’   62.

 SNMPv3 users are created in the monitoring station. (Only for SNMPv3.)

 The SNMPv3 users from the monitoring station are specified on the INU server

  62. (Only for SNMPv3.)

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select NETWORKSNMP.

3. Configure the SNMP parameters;

 Table 5  26.

4. To confirm, click Save.

Table 5: The settings will be saved.SNMP Parameters

Parameters

SNMPv1

Read-only

Community

Description

Enables/disables SNMPv1.

Enables/disables the write protection for the community.

SNMP community name Enter the name as it is defined in the monitoring sta tion.

Important:

The default name is 'public'. This name is commonly used for read/ write communities. We recommend to change it as soon as possi ble to increase security.

SNMPv3

Hash

Access rights

Encryption

Enables/disables SNMPv3.

Defines the hash algorithm.

Defines the access rights of the SNMP user.

Defines the encryption method.

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3.5 How to Configure Bonjour

Bonjour is a technology which automatically detects devices and services in TCP/IP networks.

The INU server uses Bonjour to

• verify IP addresses

• announce and find network services

• match host names and IP addresses

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select NETWORKBonjour.

3. Configure the Bonjour parameters;

 Table 6  27.

4. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

Table 6: Bonjour parameters

Parameters

Bonjour

Bonjour name

Description

Enables/disables Bonjour.

Defines the Bonjour name of the INU server.

The INU server uses this name to announce its Bonjour services. If no Bonjour name is entered, a default name will be used (device name@ICxxxxxx).

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3.6 How to Configure Email (POP3 and SMTP)

The INU server can be administered via email (   18) and offers a notification service (

  38) which sends you

status and error messages via email. To use these features, the email protocols 'POP3' and 'SMTP' must be set up on the INU server.

A client, e.g. the INU server, uses POP3 (Post Office Protocol Version 3) to fetch emails from a mail server. POP3 must be set up on the INU server so that it can be administered via email.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used to send and forward emails. The INU server needs SMTP for the ad ministration via email and the notification service.

• Configuring POP3   28

• Configuring SMTP   29

Configuring POP3

 An email user account for the INU server is set up on the POP3 server.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select NETWORKEmail.

3. Configure the POP3 parameters;  Table 7  28.

4. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

Table 7: POP3 parameters

Parameters

POP3

POP3 – Server name

POP3 – Server port

POP3 – Security

POP3 – Check mail every

POP3 – Ignore mail exceed ing

POP3 – User name

POP3 – Password

-

Description

Enables/disables the POP3 functionality.

Defines the POP3 server via its IP address or host name.

A host name can only be used if a DNS server was configured beforehand.

Defines the port which the INU server uses to receive emails.

The default port number for POP3 is 110. The default port number for SSL/TLS

(parameter ’POP3 – Security’   28) is 995. If required, read the documentation

of your POP3 server.

Defines the authentication method to be used:

• APOP: encrypts the password when logging on to the POP3 server.

• SSL/TLS: encrypts the entire communication with the POP3 server. The en -

cryption strength is defined via the encryption protocol and level   60.

Defines the time interval (in minutes) which with the POP3 server is checked for emails.

Defines the maximum email size (in Kbyte) to be accepted by the INU server.

(0 = unlimited)

Defines the user name used by the INU server to log on to the POP3 server.

Defines the user password used by the INU server to log on to the POP3 server.

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Configuring SMTP

 An email user account for the INU server is set up on the SMTP server.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select NETWORKEmail.

3. Configure the SMTP parameters;  Table 8  29.

4. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

Table 8: SMTP Parameters

Parameters

SMTP - Server name

SMTP – Server port

SMTP – SSL/TLS

SMTP – Sender name

SMTP – Login

SMTP – User name

SMTP – Password

SMTP – Security (S/MIME)

SMTP – Signing emails

SMTP – Full encryption

SMTP – Attach public key

Description

Defines the SMTP server via the IP address or the host name.

A host name can only be used if a DNS server was configured beforehand.

Defines the port which the INU server and SMTP server use to communicate.

The default port number for SMTP is 25. For SSL/TLS (parameter ’SMTP – SSL/

TLS’   29), SMTP servers use by default port 587 (STARTSSL/STARTTLS) or the

old port 465 (SMTPS). If required, read the documentation of your SMTP server.

Enables/disables SSL/TLS.

SSL/TLS encrypts the communication from the INU to the SMTP server. The encryption strength is defined via the encryption protocol and level

  60.

Defines the email address used by the INU server to send emails.

Very often the name of the sender and the email account user name are identi cal.

Enables/disables SNMP authentication. To send emails, the INU sends its user name and password to the SMTP server to authenticate itself. Enter user name

(parameter ’SMTP – User name’   29) and password (parameter ’SMTP – Pass word’   29).

Some SMTP servers require SMTP authentication to prevent fraudulent use

(spam).

Defines the user name used by the INU server to log on to the SMTP server.

Defines the password used by the INU server to log on to the SMTP server.

Enables/disables the email security standard S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose

Internet Mail Extensions). S/MIME is used to sign (’SMTP – Signing emails’ 

 29) or encrypt (’SMTP – Full encryption’   29) emails.Enable the desired fea

-

tures (if desired with ’SMTP – Attach public key’   29).

Enables the signing of emails. The recipient can use the signature to check the sender's identity. This proves, that the email has not been altered.

An S/MIME certificate is required for the signing of emails   67.

Enables the encryption of emails. Only the intended recipient can open and read the encrypted email.

An S/MIME certificate is required for the encryption

  67.

Sends the public key together with the email.

Many email clients require the key to display the email.

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3.7 How to Use the INU Server in VLAN Environments

The INU server supports VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) according to 802.1Q.

A VLAN divides a physical network into logical subnetworks. Each subnetwork is its own broadcast domain, so data packets cannot be exchanged between subnetworks. VLANs are used to structure networks and, above all, to secure them.

Each USB device can be assigned to a VLAN. To transfer VLAN data via the USB ports, you must first enter the

VLANs on the INU server. After this, the USB ports used for forwarding data must be linked to the specified VLANs.

The access to USB devices can be regulated particularly well with VLAN: a defined group of network users may use certain USB devices.

Inform yourself on how to implement VLAN in your environment and then set up the

INU server for it.

• Define a IPv4 Management VLAN   30

• Define a IPv4 Client VLAN   30

• Allocating a IPv4 Client VLAN to a USB Port   31

Define a IPv4 Management VLAN

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select NETWORKIPv4 VLAN.

3. Configure the IPv4 VLAN parameters;  Table 9  30.

4. To confirm, click Save.

5. The settings will be saved.

Table 9: IPv4 management VLAN parameters

Parameters

IPv4 management VLAN

VLAN ID

IP address

Subnet mask

Gateway

Access from any VLAN

Access via LAN (untagged)

Description

Enables/disables the forwarding of IPv4 management VLAN data.

If this option is enabled, SNMP is only available in the IPv4 management VLAN.

ID for the identification of the IPv4 management VLAN (0–4096).

IP address of the INU server   21.

Subnet mask of the INU server

  21.

IP address of the network's standard gateway which the INU server uses

  21.

With a gateway, you can address IP addresses from other networks.

Enables/disables the administrative access (web) to the INU server via IPv4 cli ent VLANs.

If this option is enabled, the INU server can be administrated via all VLANs.

Enables/disables the administrative access to the INU server via IPv4 packets without tag.

If this option is disabled, the INU server can only be administrated via VLANs.

Define a IPv4 Client VLAN

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select NETWORKIPv4 VLAN.

3. Configure the IPv4 VLAN parameters;  Table 10  31.

4. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

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Table 10: IPv4 client VLAN parameters

Parameters

VLAN

IP address

Subnet mask

Gateway

VLAN ID

Description

Enables/disables the forwarding of IPv4 client VLAN data.

IP address of the INU server within the IPv4 client VLAN.

Subnet mask of the INU server within the IPv4 client VLAN.

Gateway address of the IPv4 client VLAN.

ID for the identification of the IPv4 client VLAN (0–4096).

Network Settings

Use Auto-fill to automatically fill VLAN , IP address and Subnetmask with the val ues from line 1. VLAN ID will automatically be counted up by '1'.

Allocating a IPv4 Client VLAN to a USB Port

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYUSB port access.

3. Allocate a VLAN to the USB port via the Allocate VLAN list.

4. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

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4 Device Settings

• How to Configure the Device Time   33

• How to Assign a Description   34

• How to Assign a Name to a USB Port   35

• How to Disable a USB Port   36

• How to Configure the UTN (SSL) Port   37

• How to Get Messages   38

• How to Use the Relay   39

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4.1 How to Configure the Device Time

The device time of the INU server can be set via an SNTP time server (Simple Network Time Protocol) in the net work. A time server synchronizes the time of devices within a network.

Today's primary time standard 'UTC' (Universal Time Coordinated) is used. The time zone compensates for loca tion.

Important:

If your network in configured accordingly, the INU server receives the time server settings automatically via DHCP. A time server assigned in such a manner always takes precedence over a manually set time server.

 The network has a time server.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DEVICEDate/Time.

3. Tick Date/Time.

4. Into the Time server box, enter the IP address or the host name of the time server.

(The host name can only be used if a DNS server was configured beforehand   25

.)

5. From the Time zone list, select the code for your local time zone.

6. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

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4.2 How to Assign a Description

You can assign freely definable descriptions to the INU server. This gives you a better overview of the devices in the network.

You can also assign names to USB ports to distinguish them   35.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DEVICEDescription.

3. Enter freely definable names for Host name, Description, and Contact person.

4. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

Table 11: Description

Parameters

Host name

Description

Contact person

Description

Device name as alternative to IP address. With a name you can identify the INU server more easily in the network, e.g. if you are using several INU servers.

Is displayed in the INU Control Center and SEH UTN Manager.

Device description, e.g. location or department.

Is displayed in the INU Control Center and SEH UTN Manager.

Contact person, e.g. device administrator.

Is displayed in the INU Control Center.

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4.3 How to Assign a Name to a USB Port

By default, the names of the connected USB devices are displayed on the USB ports in the INU Control Center and

SEH UTN Manager. These names are specified by the device manufacturers and might be ambiguous or inaccu rate.

That is why you can assign freely definable names to the USB ports, e.g. the name of a corresponding software.

This gives you a better overview of the USB devices available in the network.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DeviceUSB port.

3. Enter the preferred name into the Port name field.

4. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

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4.4 How to Disable a USB Port

By default all USB ports are active. You can deactivate (and re-activate ) the USB port by interrupting respectively re-establishing the power supply.

Deactivate

• unused USB ports to ensure that unwanted USB devices cannot be connected to the network. (Deactivated

USB ports cannot be seen in the SEH UTN Manager.)

• a USB port and re-activate it to restart the connected USB device if it is in an undefinable condition. (The USB device does not need to be removed and reconnected manually.)

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DeviceUSB port.

3. Tick/clear the option in front of the USB port.

4. To confirm, click Save.

 The USB port is disabled/enabled.

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4.5 How to Configure the UTN (SSL) Port

A shared port is used for the data transfer between the INU server (including connected USB devices) and the cli ent. It depends on the connection type:

• unencrypted USB connection: UTN port (default = 9200)

• encrypted USB connection (

  57): UTN SSL port (default = 9443)

WARNING

The UTN port respectively UTN SSL port must not be blocked by security measures

(firewall).

You can change the port number, e.g. if the port number is already used for another application in your network.

The change is made on the INU server and is relayed to the SEH UTN Manager installed on the clients via SNMPv1.

SNMPv1 is enabled   26.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DeviceUTN port.

3. Enter the port number into the UTN port or UTN SSL port box.

4. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

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4.6 How to Get Messages

The INU server can send you different messages:

• Status email: Periodically sent email containing the status of the INU server and of the connected USB devices.

• Event notifications via email or SNMP trap:

- USB device is connected to the INUserver / disconnected from the INU server

- USB port (i.e. connection to the connected USB device) is activated/deactivated

- INU server restart

• Configuring the sending of status emails   38

• Configuring event notifications via email   38

• Configuring event notifications via SNMP traps   38

Configuring the sending of status emails

The status email can be sent to up to two recipients.

SMTP is set up   28.

 DNS is set up

  25.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DEVICENotification.

3. Enter the recipient into the Email address box.

4. Tick the desired recipient(s) in the Status email area.

5. Define the interval.

6. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

Configuring event notifications via email

The event emails can be sent to up to two recipients.

SMTP is set up   28.

 DNS is set up

  25.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DEVICENotification.

3. Enter the recipient into the Email address box.

4. Tick the options with the desired message types.

5. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

Configuring event notifications via SNMP traps

The event SNMP traps can be sent to up to two recipients.

 SNMPv1 or/and SNMPv3 is set up

  26.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DEVICENotification.

3. In the SNMP traps area, define the recipients via the IP address and the community.

4. Tick the options with the desired message types.

5. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

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4.7 How to Use the Relay

A device can be connected to the Change Over (CO) relay which is integrated into the INU server. The relay can

• be fixed in a position of your choice:

You switch the relay to the desired position (open or closed). The relay stays in the selected position until you switch it manually again.

• display a status:

By default, the relay is in open position. As soon as one chosen device status occurs, the relay switches to closed position. As soon as the status changes back, the relay automatically returns to open position.

USB device connected (any or on a certain port)

USB device disconnected (any or on a certain port)

USB device activated (any or on a certain port)

USB device deactivated (any or a certain port)

interrupted network connection

network connection established

• show events:

The relay switches to closed position as soon as one of the chosen events occurs. After that, the relay will not switch automatically anymore; you first have to manually clear the event / reset the relay.

-

-

-

-

USB device connected (any or on a certain port)

USB device disconnected (any or on a certain port)

USB device activated (any or on a certain port)

USB device deactivated (any or a certain port)

SD card connected

SD card disconnected

SC card cannot be used

interrupted network connection

network connection established

INU server restart

interrupted power supply

power supply established

The relay can also be switched with a SNMP management tool and the SEH private

MIB (download at the website

  4). Switching via SNMP is not described here and

must be implemented self-dependently.

The relay position and events respectively status which changed it, are displayed in the INU Control Center: go to

DeviceRelay and the table Relay status.

Use case examples

Fixed position: This is a simple way to switch the relay and therefore the connected device through remote access

(HTTP).

Example: The INU server is installed in a production environment. The relay is switched as required by an techni cian in the control center. Scenarios include a simple connection/disconnection (e.g. diagnosis tool) or an emer gency shutdown (e.g. if a sensor warns about overheating).

Displaying a status: The status display is especially useful in production environments.

Example: The quality is checked regularly in a manufacturing process. To do this, a USB analysis device is connect ed to the INU server and automatically activated via Auto-Connect (

  47). The activation triggers the relay and

a connected light bulb switches on to signal the ongoing check. The employees in the manufacturing environ ment know about it. As soon as the check is completed and the data transferred over the network to the client with the analysis software, the connection to the USB device is deactivated and it is removed from the INU server.

The relay switches and the light bulb goes out. The employees know that the quality check is completed.

Showing events: The event display is most suitable for error warnings as a manual reset of the relay is required.

Example: An interrupted network connection is indicated visually through a red lamp or acoustically with an au dio alert. As the reset is to be done manually, the error is displayed permanently by the the changed relay position.

That still is the case even if the error is removed (maybe of its own volition), e.g. if the network connection is reestablished after a sever error. This error history can give you valuable information on basic problems in your en -

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• Fix the Relay in a Position (Respectively Switch It Manually)   40

• Have the Relay Show a Status   40

• Have the Relay Show an Event   40

• Set Relay to Default Position   40

Fix the Relay in a Position (Respectively Switch It Manually)

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DEVICERelay.

3. Tick Fixed position.

4. From the list, select Open or Closed.

5. To confirm, click Save.

 The relay stays in the selected position.

Have the Relay Show a Status

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DEVICERelay.

3. Tick Show status.

4. From the lists, select a desired status.

Only one status can be selected.

5. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

Have the Relay Show an Event

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DEVICERelay.

3. Tick Show event.

4. From the list, select the desired events.

Multiple selection is possible.

5. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

Set Relay to Default Position

'Show event' is activated   40.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select DEVICERelay.

3. In the table Relay status, click Clear all events / reset relay.

 The relay is reset.

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5 Working with the SEH UTN Manager

The 'SEH UTN Manager' is a software tool developed by SEH Computertechnik GmbH. The SEH UTN Manager is used to establish and manage connections to the USB devices which are connected to the INU servers.

• How to Find INU Servers/USB Devices in the Network   42

• How to Establish a Connection to a USB Device   44

• How to Cut the Connection between the USB Device and the Client   45

• How to Request an Occupied USB Device   46

• How to Automate USB Device Connections and Program Starts   47

• How to Find Status Information on USB Ports and USB Devices   49

• How to Use the Selection List and Manage User Access Rights with It   50

• How to Use the SEH UTN Manager without Graphical User Interface (utnm)   52

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5.1 How to Find INU Servers/USB Devices in the Network

The software tool SEH UTN Manager is used to establish and manage connections to the USB devices connected to the INU servers.

After the SEH UTN Manager is started, the network has to be scanned for connected INU servers. The network range to be scanned is freely definable; the search can be effected via multicast and/or in definable IP ranges. The default setting is multicast search in the local network segment.

All INU servers found and their connected USB devices are displayed in the 'network list'. To use the USB devices connected to the INU server, you have to add the INU server to the 'selection list'.

You can also directly add an INU server to the selection list. To do this, you need to know its IP address.

• Defining Search Parameters   42

• Scanning the Network   42

• Adding the INU Server to the Selection List   42

• Adding a INU Server via IP Address   43

Defining Search Parameters

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. In the menu bar, select ProgramOptions.

The Options dialog appears.

3. Select the Network Scan tab.

4. Tick IP Range Search and define one or more network ranges.

5. Click OK.

 The settings will be saved.

Scanning the Network

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. In the menu bar, select Selection ListEdit.

The Edit Selection List dialog appears.

3. Click Scan.

4. The network is scanned. The INU servers and USB devices found are displayed in the network list.

Adding the INU Server to the Selection List

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

 The INU server was found via the network scan and is displayed in the network list.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. In the menu bar, select Selection ListEdit.

The Edit Selection List dialog appears.

3. In the network list, select the INU server to be used.

4. Click Add.

(Repeat steps 2 and 3, if necessary.)

5. Click OK.

 The INU servers and the connected USB devices are shown in the selection list.

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Figure 5: SEH UTN Manager – Edit Selection List

Adding a INU Server via IP Address

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

 You know the IP address of the INU server.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. Select UTN serverAdd.

The Add server dialog appears.

3. In the Host name or IP address box, enter the IP address of the INU server.

4. If you changed the UTN port or UTN SSL port (

  37), define the respective port numbers in the UTN-Port

and UTN-SSL-Port box.

5. Click OK.

 The INU server and the connected USB devices is shown in the selection list.

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5.2 How to Establish a Connection to a USB Device

To connect a USB device to the client, a point-to-point-connection is established between the client and the USB port of the INU server to which the USB device is connected. The USB device can then be used as if it were directly connected to the client.

Important:

Special case of compound USB devices

When connecting certain USB devices to a USB port of the INU server, the selection list displays several USB devices on this port. These are compound USB devices.

They consist of a hub and one or more USB devices that are all integrated into a sin gle housing.

If the connection is established to a port with a connected compound USB device, all USB devices shown will be connected to the user's client. In this case, each inte grated USB device occupies a virtual USB port of the INU server. The INU server is limited in its number of USB ports: 10. If the limit is reached, no further USB devices can be used on this INU server.

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

 The USB port is shown in the selection list

  42.

 All provisions (driver installation, etc.) necessary to operate the USB device locally (i.e. connected directly to the client) should have been met on the client. Ideally, the USB device has been connected and operated on the client locally according to the instructions of the manufacturer.

 The USB port is not connected to another client.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. Select the port from the selection list.

3. From the menu bar, select PortActivate.

 The connection between the USB device and client is established.

Figure 6: SEH UTN Manager – USB port activation

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5.3 How to Cut the Connection between the USB Device and the Client

If a USB device is connected to a client, the connection is of a point-to-point type. As long as the connection is established, other users cannot connect the USB device to their client and thus cannot use it. For this reason, you have to cut the connection once you do not use the USB device any longer.

To cut the connection between USB device and client, you deactivate the connection between the client and the

USB port of the INU server to which the USB device is connected.

• Usually the connection is cut by the user via the SEH UTN Manager

  45.

• In addition, the administrator can deactivate the connection via the INU Control Center   45.

• You can also set up an automatic deactivation (Auto Disconnect)   47.

Cutting the Device Connection via the SEH UTN Manager

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

 The USB port is shown in the selection list

  42.

 The USB port is connected to your client

  44.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. Select the port from the selection list.

3. Select PortDeactivate from the menu bar.

 The connection will be deactivated.

Cutting the Device Connection via the INU Control Center

A USB port is connected to your client   44.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select START.

3. Choose the active connection from the Attached devices list and click the icon.

4. Confirm the security query.

 The connection will be deactivated.

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5.4 How to Request an Occupied USB Device

If a USB device is connected to a client, the connection is of a point-to-point type. As long as the connection is established, other users cannot connect the USB device to their client and thus cannot use it.

If you want to use an occupied USB device, you can request it. The other user will receive a release request in form of a pop up. If the user follows your request and releases the USB device by deactivating the connection to the

USB device, the connection between the USB device and your client will automatically be activated.

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client of the user who uses the USB device   11.

 The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is running with graphical user interface on both clients.

 The USB port is shown in the selection list

  42.

The USB port is connected to another client   44(but not via Auto-Connect).

1. Select the port from the selection list.

2. Select PortRequest from the menu bar.

 The release request will be sent.

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5.5 How to Automate USB Device Connections and Program Starts

Connections to USB ports of the INU server and the connected USB devices can be automated. Simple to complex processes can be implemented.

• Automatic Connection If a USB Device Is Connected (Auto-Connect)   47

• Automatic Deactivation of the Connection after a Time Defined (Auto-Disconnect)   47

This chapter describes features of the SEH UTN Manager with which automatisms are set up. Users who have expert knowledge in scripting should use the command line tool 'utnm'

  52.

Automatic Connection If a USB Device Is Connected (Auto-Connect)

Auto-Connect automatically establishes a connection to a USB port and the connected USB device as soon as a

USB device is connected to the USB port. Auto-Connect must be activated for each USB port and works for all USB devices which are connected to the USB port.

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

 The USB port is shown in the selection list

  42.

 You are logged on to the client as administrator.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. Select the UTN server from the selection list.

3. From the menu bar, select UTN serverActivate Auto-Connect.

The dialog Activate Auto-Connect appears.

4. Tick the option for the desired USB ports.

5. Click OK.

 The setting will be saved. The connection to the USB port and the connected USB device is automatically and immediately activated. If you disconnect the USB device and reconnect it, the connection is again automati cally established.

Important:

If you manually deactivate an established USB port connection that was activated by Auto-Connect, the Auto-Connect setting will be deactivated as well. If you want to use Auto-Connect again, you will have to configure it anew later on.

Automatic Deactivation of the Connection after a Time Defined (Auto-Disconnect)

Auto-Disconnect deactivates the connection to a USB port and the connected USB device after a previously de fined time. 2 minutes before time runs out, the user will receive a notification and is asked to deactivate their con nection in order to prevent data loss and error states. Optionally, a one-off prolongation of the connection by the duration of the defined time can be activated. In this case, the user can choose to prolong the connection or de cline it when the notification pops up.

Auto-Disconnect allows a large number of network participants to access a small number of devices and avoids idle times.

You can be notified if a connection is automatically disconnected and the port thus is free. For this purpose, set up a notification if the USB port is available

  49.

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

The INU server is displayed in the 'Automatic Device Disconnect' area   42.

 You are logged on to the client as administrator.

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2. Select the SEH UTN server in the selection list.

3. In the SEH UTN Server menu, select the command "Activate Auto Disconnect".

The Activate Auto Disconnect dialog appears.

4. Activate the option for the desired USB ports.

5. Define the desired time period (10-9999 minutes).

6. Activate the Extension option if required.

7. Select the OK button.

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5.6 How to Find Status Information on USB Ports and USB Devices

You can check the status of USB ports and USB devices at any given time. You can also configure automatic mes sages. You can use automatic messages to be notified when a USB port becomes available or to receive informa tion about the connection duration.

Important:

Automatic messages might not appear.

Messages depend on the system's window manager. Due to the multitude of Linux varieties (and window managers) notification via message might not be supported.

• Displaying Status Information   49

• Notification If a USB Port Becomes Available   49

• Message about the Duration of a Connection   49

Displaying Status Information

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

 The USB port is shown in the selection list

  42.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. Select the USB port from the selection list.

 The status information is displayed in the Properties area.

Notification If a USB Port Becomes Available

You will receive a message once a network participant deactivates the connection to a USB port and the connect ed USB device.

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

 The USB port is shown in the selection list

  42.

1. In the selection list, select the port.

2. In the menu bar, select PortSettings.

The Port Settings dialog appears.

3. Tick the option under Messages.

4. Click OK.

 The setting will be saved.

Message about the Duration of a Connection

You will receive a message if one of your connections to a USB port and the connected USB device exceeds a de fined time period.

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

1. In the menu bar, select ProgramOptions.

The Options dialog appears.

2. Select the Program tab.

3. In the Messages area, tick the option.

4. Define the desired duration.

5. Click OK.

 The setting will be saved.

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5.7 How to Use the Selection List and Manage User Access Rights with It

The selection list is the main element in the SEH UTN Manager and shows all embedded INU servers. USB devices

can only be used if the INU server to which they are connected is on the list (   42). By controlling the selection

list you consequently control the user's access to INU servers and the connected USB devices.

By default, all client users use the global selection list in the SEH UTN Manager. However, you can set a user selec tion list for the client users. This list can be compiled by the users themselves. Alternatively, you as client admin istrator restrict user rights and provide a list with which only the INU servers you define can be used.

Table 12: Differences in global and user selection list

Global Selection List User Selection List administrator list users administrators administrators global list users individual lists

• All users of a client use the same selection list.

• Each user has their own selection list.

All administrators have the same selection list.

• The users can access all devices listed in the selec tion list.

(Provided that no security mechanisms have been specified via the INU Control Center.)

• List is stored at: /etc

• The users can access all devices listed in the selec tion list.

(Provided that no security mechanisms have been specified via the INU Control Center.)

• List ('ini'-file) is stored at:

$HOME/.config/SEH Computertechnik

GmbH/SEH UTN Manager.ini

( $HOME is an environment variable for the user folder in

Linux; the path for the current user can be determined with using command line: echo $HOME

Example Ubuntu 20.0.4.0: echo $HOME returns /Usershome/User name

+

.config/SEH Computertechnik GmbH/SEH

UTN Manager.ini

Complete path to the ini file:

/Usershome/User name/.config/SEH Com putertechnik GmbH/SEH UTN Manager.ini

)

• The selection list can be edited by administrators.

• The selection list can be edited by administrators or by users with write access to the ini-file.

Users with read-only access to the ini-file cannot edit the selection list and have limited access to

SEH UTN Managers functions.

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Which functions (selection list editing etc.) can be used in the SEH UTN Manager de pends on the selection list type (global/user) and user account type on the client (ad ministrator/user; user with/without write access to ini-file). For a detailed breakdown

see ’SEH UTN Manager – Feature Overview’   105.

• Setting Up the Global Selection List for All Users   51

• Providing User Selection Lists   51

• Restrict Write Access to the 'SEH UTN Manager.ini'-file   51

Setting Up the Global Selection List for All Users

The global selection list is used by default.

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

 You are logged on to the system as administrator.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. Compose the selection list

  42.

3. In the menu bar, select ProgramOptions.

The Options dialog appears.

4. Select the tab Selection List.

5. Tick Global selection list.

6. Click OK.

 The setting will be saved. All users of a client use the same selection list.

Providing User Selection Lists

The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client   11.

 You are logged on to the system as administrator.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. In the menu bar, select ProgramOptions.

The Options dialog appears.

3. Select the tab Selection List.

4. Tick User selection list.

5. Click OK.

Optional: With the following steps you provide a predefined selection list.

6. Create a selection list with the desired devices   42.

7. In the menu bar, select Selection ListExport.

The Export to dialog appears.

8. Save the file 'SEH UTN Manager.ini' to the user directories:

$HOME/.config/SEH Computertechnik GmbH/SEH UTN Manager.ini (  Table 12  50)

 The setting will be saved. Each user uses their individual (predefined) selection list. The administrators share one selection list.

Restrict Write Access to the 'SEH UTN Manager.ini'-file

User selection lists can be set up and edited by the users themselves.

In order to restrict users to just the INU servers you want them to have access to, you can provide a list to users. To do so, you as administrator store a predefined list for the user (

  51) and limit the user to read-only access to

the 'SEH UTN Manager.ini'-file. By limiting the user to read-only access, all SEH UTN Manager functions concerning the selection list are disabled for the user.

Use the usual methods of your operating system to turn the ini-files into read-only files. For more information, read the documentation of your operating system.

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5.8 How to Use the SEH UTN Manager without Graphical User Interface

(utnm)

The SEH UTN Manager is available in two versions   11. It can be used without graphical user interface in the

minimal version. To do so, the tool 'utnm' is utilized to use UTN features via the console of the operating system:

• directly, by entering commands in a certain syntax and executing them

• via scripts which contain commands in a certain syntax that will be executed automatically and step by step by the command line interpreter

Use scripts to automate frequently recurring command sequences such as port acti vations.

The execution of scripts can be automated as well, e.g. by means of login scripts.

• Syntax   52

• Commands   52

• Return   54

• Using utnm via Console   55

• Creating a utnm Script   55

Syntax utnm -c "command string" [-<command>]

The executable file 'utnm' can be found in /usr/bin/ .

Commands

Rules for commands:

• Underlined elements are to be replaced by the appropriate values (e.g. INU server = IP address or host name of a INU server)

• elements in square brackets are optional.

• not case-sensitive

• only the ASCII format can be read.

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Command

-c "command string" or

--command "command string"

-h or

--help

Description

Runs a command. The command is specified in greater detail by the com mand string. Command strings:

• activate server port number

Activates the connection to a USB port and the connected USB device.

• activate server vendor ID (VID) product ID (PID)

Activates the connection to a USB port and the first free connected

USB device with the defined IDs, if several identical USB devices are connected to the INU server.

• deactivate server port number

Deactivates the connection to a USB port and the connected USB de vice.

• set autoconnect=true|false server port number

Enables/disables Auto-Connect (

  47) for the USB port.

• set portkey='port key' server port number

Stores a UBS port key (

  64) locally on the system. This way, the USB

port key is always automatically sent and must not be specified each time with the command -k USB port key respectively --key USB port key (see below).

(To remove the USB port key use the command string set portkey= server port number )

Important:

The command only sets the key permanently to make the

USB device available.

The USB port key configuration is done via the INU Control

Center   64.

• find

Searches for all INU servers in the network segment and shows the

INU servers found with IP address, MAC address, model and software version.

• getlist server

Shows an overview of the USB devices connected to the INU server

(including port number, vendor ID, product ID, vendor name, product name, device class, and status).

• state server port number

Displays the status of the USB device connected to the USB port.

Shows the help page.

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Command

-k USB port key or

--key USB port key

-mr or

--machine readable

-nw or

--no-warnings

-o or

--output

-p port number or

--port port number

-q or

--quiet

-sp port number or

--ssl-port port number

-t seconds or timeout seconds

-v or

--version

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Description

Specifies a USB port key

  64.

Important:

The command only enters the key to make the USB device available.

Use the command -c "command string" respectively -command "command string" time (see above).

to permanently store a USB port key on the system so that it is sent automatically each

The USB port key configuration is done via the INU Control

Center   64.

Separates the output of the command string getlist with tabulators and the output of find with commas.

Suppresses warning messages.

Shows the output in the command line.

Uses an alternative UTN port.

Use this command if you have changed the UTN port number (   37).

Suppresses the output.

Uses an alternative UTN port with SSL/TLS encryption.

Use this command if you have changed the UTN SSL port number (

 37).

Specifies a timeout for the command strings activate and deacti vate .

Shows version information about utnm.

Return

After a command is executed, a return indicates success or failure of the process. The returned information is a status

combined with a return value (return code). If the output is suppressed (’ --quiet ’   54), only the value is re

turned.

The return can be used to determine how the process proceeds, e.g. in a script.

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Creating a utnm Script

 The SEH UTN Manager is installed on the client

  11.

 You know the INU server’s IP address or host name.

 You know how to create and use scripts in your operating system. If needed, refer to the documentation of your operating system.

1. Open a text editor.

2. Enter the sequence of commands; see ’Syntax’   52, ’Commands’  

52, and ’Return’   54.

3. Save the file as executable script on your client.

 The script is saved and can be used.

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6 Security

The INU server can be protected with various security mechanisms. These mechanisms secure the INU server itself as well as the connected USB devices. In addition, you can integrate the INU into the protection mechanisms im plemented in your network.

• How to Encrypt the USB Connection   57

• How to Encrypt the Connection to the INU Control Center   59

• How to Define the Encryption Strength for SSL/TLS Connections   60

• How to Protect Access to the INU Control Center (User Accounts)   62

• How to Block Ports of the INU Server (TCP Port Access Control)   63

• How to Control Access to USB Devices   64

• How to Block USB Device Types   66

• How to Use Certificates   67

• How to Configure Network Authentication (IEEE 802.1X)   72

Important:

Protect the access to the INU Control Center with user accounts so that security related settings cannot be tampered with by unauthorized persons.

You can also use SNMP and VLAN for security:

• ’How to Configure SNMP’   26

• ’How to Use the INU Server in VLAN Environments’   30

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6.1 How to Encrypt the USB Connection

To secure the USB connections, you encrypt the data transfer between the clients and the USB devices connected to the INU server. The encryption has to be activated individually for each connection, i.e. for each USB port.

Important:

Only payload will be encrypted. Control and log data will be transmitted without encryption.

For encryption the protocols SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and its successor TLS (Transport Layer Security) are used.

The encryption strength is defined via the encryption protocol and level

  60.

WARNING

The SEH UTN Manager does not support the encryption level Low. If you set up

Low in combination with an encrypted USB connection, a connection cannot be established.

Use an encryption level as high as possible.

If connections are encrypted, client and INU server communicate via the UTN SSL port. By default, that is port

9443. If the port is already used in your network, e.g. for another application, you can change the port number 

 37.

SSL/TLS connection

UTN port UTN SSL port

INU server

Figure 7: INU Server – SSL/TLS connection in the network

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYEncryption.

3. Enable the encryption for the USB port.

4. To confirm, click Save.

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The encrypted connection will be displayed client-side in the SEH UTN Manager under

Properties .

Security

Figure 8:SEH UTN Manager – encryption

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6.2 How to Encrypt the Connection to the INU Control Center

You can protect the connection to the INU Control Center by encrypting it with the protocol SSL (Secure Sockets

Layer) and its successor TLS (Transport Layer Security).

• HTTP: unencrypted connection

• HTTPS: encrypted connection

The encryption strength is defined via the encryption protocol and level   60. When an encrypted connec

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tion is to be established, the client asks for a certificate via a browser (   67). This certificate must be accepted

by the browser; read the documentation of your browser software.

WARNING

Current browsers do not support low security settings. With them a connection cannot be established.

Do not use the following combination: Encryption protocol HTTPS and encryption level Low.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYDevice access.

3. In the Connection area, tick HTTP/HTTPS or HTTPS only.

4. To confirm, click Save.

 The setting will be saved.

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6.3 How to Define the Encryption Strength for SSL/TLS Connections

Some connections to and from the INU server can be encrypted with the protocol SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and its successor TLS (Transport Layer Security):

• Email: POP3 (

  28)

• Email: SMTP (

  28)

• Web access to the INU Control Center: HTTPS (   59)

• Data transfer between the clients and the INU server (and the connected USB devices): USB connection (

 60)

The encryption strength and thus the safety of the connection is defined via the encryption protocol and level.

You can choose both.

Each encryption level is a collection of what is called cipher suites. A cipher suite in turn is a standardized se quence of four cryptographic algorithms that are used to establish a secure connection. Based on their encryption strength they are grouped to encryption levels. Which cipher suites are supported by the INU server, i.e. are part of an encryption level, depends on the chosen encryption protocol. You can choose between two encryption lev els:

• Any: The encryption is automatically negotiated by both communicating parties. The strongest encryption supported by both parties will always be chosen.

• Low: Only cipher suites with a low encryption are used. (Fast data transfer)

• Medium

• High: Only cipher suites with an strong encryption are used. (Slow data transfer)

When a secure connection is established, the protocol to be used and a list of supported cipher suites are sent to the communication partner. A cipher suite is agreed upon that will be used later on. The strongest cipher suite that is supported by both parties will be used by default.

WARNING

If the communication partner of the INU server does not support the protocol se lected and/or if there is no cipher suite that is supported by both parties, the SSL/

TLS connection will not be established.

If problems occur, select different settings or reset the parameters of the INU server

  80.

If you want the INU server and its communication partner to automatically negotiate the settings, set both options to Any . With these settings, the chances that a secure connection can be established are the highest.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYSSL connections.

3. In the Encryption protocol area, select the desired protocol.

WARNING

Current browsers do not support SSL. If you use an up-to-date browser and set the combination SSL and HTTPS only for accessing the INU Control Center (

  59), a

connection cannot be established.

Use TLS (and not SSL).

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4. In the Encryption level area, select the desired level.

WARNING

Current browsers do not support cipher suites from the Low level. If you use an up-to-date browser and set the combination Low and HTTPS only for accessing

the INU Control Center (   59), a connection cannot be established.

Use an encryption level as high as possible.

WARNING

The SEH UTN Manager does not support the encryption level Low. If you set up

Low in combination with an encrypted USB connection (   57), a connection

cannot be established.

Use an encryption level as high as possible.

5. To confirm, click Save.

 The setting will be saved.

Detailed information on the individual SSL/TLS connections (e.g. supported cipher suites) can be found on the details page SSL connection status – Details .

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6.4 How to Protect Access to the INU Control Center (User Accounts)

By default, everyone who can find the INU in the network can access its INU Control Center. To protect the INU from unwanted configuration changes, you can set up two user accounts:

• Administrator: Complete access to the INU Control Center. The user can see all pages and change settings.

• Read-only user: Very restricted access to the INU Control Center. The user can only see the 'START' page.

If you have set up user accounts, a login screen is displayed when the INU Control Center is started. You can choose between two login screens:

• List of users: User names are displayed. Only the password has to be entered.

• Name and password dialog: Neutral login screen in which user name and password have to be entered. (bet ter protection)

A user account allows for multiple logins, i.e. the account can be used by a single user or by a group of users. Up to 16 users can be logged in at the same time.

Important:

The user accounts for INU Control Center access are also used for SNMP

  26.

Consider this when setting up user accounts.

For stronger security, you can use a session timeout. If there is no activity within a defined timeout, the user will automatically be logged out.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYDevice access.

3. Define the two user accounts. To do this, in the area User accounts enter a User name and Password respec tively.

You can show the typing if you want to make sure that there are no typing errors in the password.

4. Tick Restrict Control Center access.

5. Choose the login screen type: list of users or name and password.

6. Tick Session timeout and into the Session duration box enter the time in Minutes after which the timeout is to be effective.

7. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

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6.5 How to Block Ports of the INU Server (TCP Port Access Control)

You can restrict access to the INU server by blocking ports with the ‘TCP port access control’. If a port is blocked, the protocols respectively services using this port cannot establish a connection with the INU server. Thus attack ers have less room for attack.

The security level defines which port types are blocked:

• UTN access (blocks UTN ports)

• TCP access (blocks TCP ports: HTTP/HTTPS/UTN)

• All ports (blocks IP ports)

You have to define exceptions so that your desired network elements, e.g. clients or DNS servers, can establish a connection with the INU server.

WARNING

The ‘ test mode’ is active by default so that you can test your settings without lock ing yourself out. Your settings will be active until the INU is restarted, afterwards access is no longer restricted.

After you have successfully tested your settings, you have to deactivate the test mode so that access control is permanent.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYTCP port access.

3. Tick Port access control.

4. In the Security level area, select the desired protection

5. In the Exceptions area, define the network elements that are to have access to the INU server. To do this, enter the IP or MAC (hardware) addresses and tick the options.

Important:

• MAC addresses are not delivered through routers!

• The use of wildcards (*) allows you to define subnetworks.

6. Make sure that the Test mode is enabled.

7. Click Save & Restart to confirm.

The settings will be saved.

The port access control is activated until the device is restarted.

8. Check the port access and if the INU Control Center can be reached.

Important:

If the INU Control Center cannot be reached, restart the INU server

  76.

9. Deactivate the Test mode.

10. Click Save & Restart to confirm.

 The settings will be saved.

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6.6 How to Control Access to USB Devices

You can restrict the access to the USB ports and the connected USB devices:

• USB port key control A key is defined for the USB port. Neither the USB port nor the connected USB device are shown in the SEH UTN Manager, i.e. the USB device cannot be used. Only if the key for the USB port is entered in the SEH UTN Manager, the USB port and the connected USB device appear.

• USB port device assignment: A certain USB device is assigned to a USB port. This is achieved by linking the USB port and USB device through the vendor ID (short VID) and product ID (short PID) of the USB device. The com bination of VID and PID is specific to a certain USB device model which means that only USB devices of this specific model can be used on the USB port. This way you can assure, that (security) settings cannot be cir cumvented by connecting USB devices to other ports.

Power off unused ports to increase security   36.

• Setting Up USB Port Keys   64

• Entering a USB Port Key (Unlocking a USB Device)   64

• Setting up USB Port Device Assignment   65

Setting Up USB Port Keys

A key for a USB port is defined in the INU Control Center.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYUSB port access.

3. For the desired USB port, go to the Method list and select Port key control.

4. Click Generate key or enter a freely definable key (max. 64 ASCII characters) into the Key box.

5. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved. Access to the USB device is protected.

To deactivate the feature, go to the Method list and select --.

Entering a USB Port Key (Unlocking a USB Device)

To gain access to a USB device that is protected with the USB port key control, the corresponding key must be en tered in the SEH UTN Manager on the client.

1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.

2. In the selection list, select the INU server.

3. From the menu bar, select UTN serverSet USB Port Keys .

The Set USB Port Keys dialog appears.

4. Enter the key for the relevant USB port.

5. Click OK.

 Access is granted. The USB port and the connected USB device are shown in the selection list and can be used.

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Setting up USB Port Device Assignment

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYUSB port access.

3. For the desired USB port, go to the Method list and select Device assignment.

4. Click Reallocate device.

The USB device box shows the VID and PID of the USB device.

5. To confirm, click Save.

 The settings will be saved. Only the assigned USB device model can be operated on the USB port.

To deactivate the feature, go to the Method list and select --.

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6.7 How to Block USB Device Types

USB devices are grouped into classes according to their function. For example, input devices such as keyboards belong to the group 'Human Interface Device' (HID).

USB devices may present themselves as HID class USB devices while they are actually used for abuse (known as

'BadUSB').

In order to protect the INU server, you can block input devices of the HID class.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYDevice access.

3. Tick/clear Disable input devices (HID class) in the USB devices area.

4. To confirm, click Save.

 The setting will be saved.

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6.8 How to Use Certificates

The INU server has its own certificate management. Digital certificates are data sets, which confirm the identity of a person, object, or organization. In TCP/IP networks they are used to encrypt data and to authenticate commu nication partners.

The INU needs a certificate for:

• participating in the authentication mechanisms EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS and PEAP

  72

• protecting email communication (POP3/SMTP via SSL/TLS)   28

• protecting the connection between the clients and the connected USB devices

  57

• protecting the connection to the INU Control Center (with HTTPS)

  59

The following certificates can be used in the INU server:

• 1 self-signed certificate

Certificate generated by the INU server and signed by the INU server itself. The certificate confirms the INU server's identity.

• 1 client certificate, i.e. 1 requested certificate or 1 PKCS#12 certificate

The client certificate confirms the identity of the INU server with the help of an additional trustworthy author ity which is the certification authority (short CA).

- Requested certificate: As first step, a certificate request is generated on the INU server and then the request is sent to a certification authority. In the second step, the certification authority creates a certificate based on the request for the INU server and signs it.

- PKCS#12 certificate Exchange format for certificates. You have a certification authority generate a certificate which is stored in password-protected PKCS#12 format for the INU server. Then you transport the PKCS#12 file to the INU server and install it (and thus the certificate in it).

• 1 S/MIME certificate

The INU server uses the S/MIME Certificate to sign and encrypt emails which is sends. The corresponding pri vate key (PKCS#12 format) has to be installed as certificate of it's own in the email program (Mozilla Thunder bird etc.) so that emails can be verified and, if necessary, decrypted.

• 1–32 CA certificates, also known as root CA certificates.

Certificates which are issued for a certification authority and confirm its identity. They are used for verifying certificates that have been issued by the respective certification authority. In case of the INU server these are the certificates of communication partners to verify their identity (chain of trust). Thus multi-level public key infrastructures (PKIs) are supported.

Important:

Upon delivery, a default certificate is stored in the INU server. This certificate is issued by SEH Computertechnik GmbH for each device specifically.

• Having a Look at Certificates   68

• Creating a Self-Signed Certificate   68

• Request and Install Certificate (Requested Certificate)   69

• Installing a PKCS#12 Certificate   70

• Installing an S/MIME Certificate   70

• Installing a CA Certificate   70

• Deleting Certificates   71

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Having a Look at Certificates

 A certificate is installed on the INU server.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYCertificates.

3. Select the certificate via the icon .

 The certificate is displayed.

Creating a Self-Signed Certificate

Important:

Only one self-signed certificate can be installed on the INU server.

To create a new certificate, you must first delete the existing certificate

  71.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYCertificates.

3. Click Self-signed certificate.

4. Enter the relevant parameters;  Table 13  68.

5. Click Create/Install.

 The certificate will be created and installed. This may take a few minutes.

Table 13: Parameters for the Creation of Certificates

Parameters

Common name

Description

Freely definable certificate name. (max. 64 characters)

Email address

Organization name

Organizational unit

Location

State name

Domain component

SAN (multi-domain)

Country

Use the IP address or host name of the INU server, so that you can clearly match device and certifi cate.

Email address of the person responsible for the INU server.

(max. 40 characters; optional)

Name of the company which uses the INU server.

(max. 64 characters)

Name of a department or subsection in the company.

(max. 64 characters; optional)

Location of the company.

(max. 64 characters)

State where the company is based.

(max. 64 characters)

Allows you to enter additional attributes.

(Optional entry)

Allows you to enter Subject Alternative Names (SAN). Is used to enter additional host names (e.g. domains).

(Optional entry, max. 255 characters)

Country where the company is based. Enter the two-digit country code accord ing to ISO 3166.

Examples: DE = Germany, GB = Great Britain, US = USA

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Parameters

Issued on

Expires on

RSA key length

Description

Date from which on the certificate is valid.

Date from which on the certificate becomes invalid.

Defines the length of the RSA key used:

• 512 bit (fast encryption and decryption)

• 768 bit

• 1024 bit (standard encryption and decryption)

• 2048 bit

• 4096 bit (slow encryption and decryption)

Request and Install Certificate (Requested Certificate)

A certificate that has been issued by a certification authority for the INU server can be used in the INU server.

To do this, your first create a certificate request and then send it to the certification authority. Based on the re quest, the certification authority then creates a certificate specifically for the INU server. You install this certificate in the INU server.

Important:

You can only install a requested certificate that has been issued based on the cer tificate request created on the INU server.

If the files do not match, you have to request a new certificate which is based on the current certificate request. If you want to start over, you must delete the certif -

icate request   71.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYCertificates.

3. Click Certificate request.

4. Enter the required parameters;

 Table 13  68.

5. Click Create a request.

The certificate request will be created. This may take a few minutes.

6. Select Upload and save the requests in a text file.

7. Click OK.

8. Send the text file as certificate request to a certification authority.

The certification authority creates the certificate and gives it to you.

Important:

The certificate must be in 'base64' format.

9. Click Requested certificate.

10. Enter the password into the Password box.

11. Click Install.

 The requested certificate is installed in the INU server.

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Installing a PKCS#12 Certificate

Important:

If a PKCS#12 certificate has already been installed in the INU server, you must first delete the certificate

  71.

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 The certificate has 'base64' format.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYCertificates.

3. Click PKCS#12 certificate.

4. Specify the PKCS#12 certificate in the Certificate file box.

5. Enter the password.

6. Click Install.

 The PKCS#12 certificate will be installed in the INU server.

Installing an S/MIME Certificate

Important:

If an S/MIME certificate has already been installed in the INU server, you must first delete the certificate

  71.

 The certificate has 'pem' format.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYCertificates.

3. Click S/MIME certificate.

4. Specify the S/MIME certificate in the Certificate file box.

5. Click Install.

 The S/MIME certificate is installed in the INU server.

Installing a CA Certificate

 The certificate has 'base64' format.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYCertificates.

3. Click CA certificate.

4. Specify the CA certificate in the Certificate file box.

5. Click Install.

 The CA certificate is installed in the INU server.

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Deleting Certificates

WARNING

To establish an encrypted (HTTPS   59) connection to the INU Control Center, a

certificate (self-signed/CA/PKCS#12) is required. If you delete the corresponding certificate, the INU Control Center can no longer be reached.

In this case restart the INU server   76. The INU server then generates a new self-

signed certificate with which a secured connection can be established.

 A certificate is installed on the INU server.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYCertificates.

3. Select the certificate to be deleted via the icon .

The certificate is displayed.

4. Click Delete.

 The certificate is deleted.

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6.9 How to Configure Network Authentication (IEEE 802.1X)

Authentication is the proof and verification of an identity. With it your network is protected from abuse, because only authorized devices have access.

The INU supports authentication according to the IEEE 802.1X standard which is based on EAP (Extensible Au thentication Protocol).

If you use authentication according to IEEE 802.1X in your network, the INU server can participate:

• Configuring EAP-MD5   72

• Configuring EAP-TLS   72

• Configuring EAP-TTLS   73

• Configuring PEAP   73

• Configuring EAP-FAST   74

Configuring EAP-MD5

EAP-MD5 (Message Digest #5) is a user-based authentication via a RADIUS server. First, you have to create a user

(user name and password) on the RADIUS server for the INU server. Afterwards you set up EAP-MD5 on the INU server.

 A user account for the INU server is set up on the RADIUS server.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYAuthentication.

3. From the Authentication method list, select MD5.

4. Enter the user name and the password of the user account that is set up for the INU server on the RADIUS serv er.

5. Click Save & Restart to confirm.

 The settings will be saved.

Configuring EAP-TLS

EAP-TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a mutual, certificate based authentication via a RADIUS server. In this meth od, INU server and RADIUS server exchange certificates through an encrypted TLS connection.

Both RADIUS and INU server require a valid, digital certificate signed by a CA. This requires a PKI (Public Key Infra structure).

WARNING

Follow the instructions below in the given order. If you do not follow the order, the

INU server might not be reachable in the network.

In this case, reset the parameters of the INU server

  80.

1. Create a certificate request on the INU server   69.

2. Create a certificate using the certificate request and the authentication server.

3. Install the requested certificate on the INU server

  69.

4. Install the root CA certificate of the certification authority that has issued the certificate of the authentication server (RADIUS) is installed in the INU server

  70.

5. Start the INU Control Center.

6. Select SECURITYAuthentication.

7. Select TLS from the Authentication method list.

8. From the list EAP root certificate, select the root CA certificate.

9. Click Save & Restart to confirm.

 The settings will be saved.

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Configuring EAP-TTLS

In EAP-TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Security), a TLS-protected tunnel is used for exchanging secrets. The meth od consists of two phases:

1. Outer authentication: An encrypted TLS (Transport Layer Security) tunnel is created between INU server and

RADIUS server. To do this, the RADIUS server authenticates itself to the INU server using a certificate that was signed by a CA.

2. Inner authentication: In the tunnel the authentication (via CHAP, PAP, MS-CHAP, or MS-CHAPv2) takes place.

 A user account for the INU server is set up on the RADIUS server.

 For increased security during connection establishment (optional): The root CA certificate of the certification authority that has issued the certificate of the authentication server (RADIUS) is installed in the INU server

 70.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYAuthentication.

3. Select TTLS from the Authentication method list.

4. Enter the user name and the password of the user account that is set up for the INU server on the RADIUS serv er.

5. Select the settings which secure the communication in the TLS channel.

6. Increase the security during connection establishment (optional):

From the list EAP root certificate, select the root CA certificate.

7. Click Save & Restart to confirm.

 The settings will be saved.

Configuring PEAP

With PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol), an encrypted TLS (Transport Layer Security) tunnel is established between the INU server and the RADIUS server. To do this, the RADIUS server authenticates itself to the INU server using a certificate that was signed by a CA. The TLS channel is then used to establish another con nection that can be protected by means of additional EAP authentication methods (e.g. MSCHAPv2).

The method is very similar to EAP-TTLS (   73), but other methods are used to authenticate the INU server.

 A user account for the INU server is set up on the RADIUS server.

 For increased security during connection establishment (optional): The root CA certificate of the certification authority that has issued the certificate of the authentication server (RADIUS) is installed in the INU server

 70.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYAuthentication.

3. Select PEAP from the Authentication method list.

4. Enter the user name and the password of the user account that is set up for the INU server on the RADIUS serv er.

5. Select the settings which secure the communication in the TLS channel.

6. Increase the security during connection establishment (optional):

From the list EAP root certificate, select the root CA certificate.

7. Click Save & Restart to confirm.

 The settings will be saved.

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Configuring EAP-FAST

EAP-FAST (Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling) is a specific EAP method developed by the company Cisco.

As with EAP-TTLS (

  73) and PEAP (   73) a secure tunnel protects data transmission. However, the server does

not authenticate itself with a certificate. Instead it uses PACs (Protected Access Credentials).

 A user account for the INU server is set up on the RADIUS server.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select SECURITYAuthentication.

3. Select FAST from the Authentication method list.

4. Enter the user name and the password of the user account that is set up for the INU server on the RADIUS serv er.

5. Select the settings intended to secure the communication in the channel.

6. Click Save & Restart to confirm.

 The settings will be saved.

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7 Maintenance

You can maintain the INU server in the following ways:

• How to Restart the INU Server   76

• How to Update   77

• How to Backup Your Configuration   78

• How to Reset Parameters to their Default Values   80

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7.1 How to Restart the INU Server

After some parameter changes or after an update, the INU server restarts automatically. If the INU server is in an undefined state, you can also restart the INU server manually.

• Restarting the INU Server via the INU Control Center   76

Restarting the INU Server via the INU Control Center

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select MAINTENANCERestart.

3. Click Restart.

 The INU server restarts.

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7.2 How to Update

You can update your INU server with a soft- and firmware update. New firmware/software contains new features and/or error fixes.

You can find the version number of the firmware/software installed on the INU server on the start page of the

INU Control Center.

For current firmware/software files go to the SEH Computertechnik GmbH website: https://www.seh-technology.com/us/services/downloads.html

Only the existing firmware/software is updated; settings will be preserved.

Important:

Every update file comes with a 'readme' file. Read the 'readme' file and follow its instructions.

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select MAINTENANCEUpdate.

3. Specify the update file in the Update file box.

4. Click Install.

 The update is executed. Afterwards, the INU server restarts.

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7.3 How to Backup Your Configuration

All settings of the INU server (exception: passwords) are saved in the file '<Default-Name>_parameters.txt'.

You can save this parameters file as backup copy to your local client. This way you can return to a stable configu ration status at any time.

You can edit the parameter values in the backed up file using a text editor . Afterwards, the edited file can be load ed onto one or more INU servers. The device(s) will then adopt the parameter values of the file.

You can find a detailed description of the parameters in the Parameter Lists   85.

The INU-Server also has an automatic backup feature. It saves the parameter values, passwords and certificates installed on the INU server automatically to a connected SD card. After a parameter or certificate change, the backup will be updated automatically. To transfer the settings to another INU server, you simply insert the SD card into the other device. After a cold boot (interruption and re-establishment of the power supply), the settings will be loaded automatically.

WARNING

If the SD card is lost or stolen, your environment becomes vulnerable (certificates, passwords).

Therefore, you have to take all necessary precautions to protect the INUserver if you use the automatic backup.

• See Parameter Values   78

• Saving the Parameter File   78

• Loading the Parameters File onto a INU Server   78

• Automatic Backup   79

See Parameter Values

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select MAINTENANCEParameter backup.

3. Click the icon .

 The current parameter values are displayed.

Saving the Parameter File

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select MAINTENANCEParameter backup.

3. Click the icon .

4. Save the '<default name>_parameters.txt' file to a local system using your browser.

 The parameters file is backed up.

Loading the Parameters File onto a INU Server

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select MAINTENANCEParameter backup.

3. In the Parameter file box, specify the '<default name>_parameters.txt' file.

4. Click Import.

 The INU server adopts the parameter values from the file.

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Automatic Backup

 An SD card is connected to the INU server.

 The SD card has the file system FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32.

 1 MB of free space is available on the SD card.

(These requirements are fulfilled ex factory).

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select MAINTENANCESD card.

3. Tick Parameter backup.

4. Click Save.

 The settings will be saved.

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7.4 How to Reset Parameters to their Default Values

You can reset the INU to its default values, e.g. if you want to install the INU server in a different network. All set tings will be set to factory settings. Installed certificates will not be deleted.

Important:

The connection to the INU Control Center my be interrupted if the IP address of the

INU server changes with the reset.

If required, determine the new IP address

  21.

You can change the settings either via remote access (INU Control Center) or via the reset button on the INU serv er.

If you lost the password for the INU Control Center, you can reset the INU server via the reset button. You do not need a password to do so.

WARNING

Remove the SD card from the INU server before resetting the parameters. Other wise, the INU server will adopt the parameter values stored on it (automatic

backup   78).

• Resetting Parameters via INU Control Center   80

• Resetting Parameters via Reset Button   80

Resetting Parameters via INU Control Center

1. Start the INU Control Center.

2. Select MAINTENANCEDefault settings.

3. Click Default settings.

A security query appears.

4. Confirm the security query.

 The parameters are reset.

Resetting Parameters via Reset Button

With the reset button you can reset the INU server’s parameter values to their default settings.

1. Press the reset button for 5 seconds.

The INU server restarts.

 The parameters are reset.

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8 Appendix

The appendix contains a glossary, a troubleshooting guide and the lists of this document.

• Glossary   81

• Parameter Lists   85

• SEH UTN Manager – Feature Overview   105

• Index   107

Glossary

Appendix

Compound USB device

A compound USB device consists of a hub and one or more USB devices that are all integrated into a single hous ing. Dongles are often compound USB devices.

If a compound USB device is connected to a USB port of the INU server, all integrated USB devices will be shown in the INU Control Center and in the selection list of the SEH UTN Manager. When the port connection is activat ed, all displayed USB devices will be connected to the user's client. It is not possible to activate a port connection to only one of the USB devices.

Default name

Device name which is assigned by the manufacturer and cannot be changed. If you are using several identical

INU servers, you can identify a certain device with it.

The default name of the INU server is made up of the two letters 'IC' and the device number. The device number consists of the last six numbers of the hardware address.

You can see the default name in the INU Control Center.

Hardware address

The hardware address (often also referred to as Ethernet address, physical address or MAC address) is the world wide unique identifier of a network interface. If you are using several identical INU servers, you can identify a certain device with it.

The manufacturer has defines the address in the hardware of the device. It consists of 12 hexadecimal num bers. The first six numbers represent the manufacturer, while the last six numbers identify the individual device. The characters for separating the numbers depend on the platform. In Linux ':' are used.

Hardware address

00:c0:eb:00:01:ff

Manufacturer ID Device number

You can see the hardware address on the housing or in the SEH UTN Manager.

INU Control Center

The INU Control Center is the user interface of the INU server. The INU server can be configured and monitored via the INU Control Center.

You access the INU Control Center with an Internet browser (e.g. Mozilla Firefox).

More information   9.

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8.1 Troubleshooting

In this chapter, a few problems are described, explained and fixed.

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Problem

• INU Server: BIOS Mode   82

• INU Server: Connection Cannot Be Established   82

• INU Control Center: Connection Cannot Be Established   83

• INU Control Center: You Lost User Name and/or Password   83

• SEH UTN Manager: A Connection to the USB device Cannot Be Established   83

• SEH UTN Manager: USB Devices Ae Not Shown   83

• SEH UTN Manager: A USB Device Is Connected to the USB Port, but several USB Devices Are Displayed   84

• SEH UTN Manager: Features Are Not Available or Deactivated   84

Fix

INU Server: BIOS Mode

The INU server switches to the BIOS mode if the firmware works but the software is faulty. This may happen in the case of an incorrect software update, for example.

The LEDs indicate the BIOS mode:

• Status LED is off

• Activity LED blinks periodically

WARNING

The INU server is not operational if it is in BIOS mode.

Contact our support   5.

INU Server: Connection Cannot Be Established

You find the INU server in the network and can reach it via TCP/IP connection. However, a connection via the SEH

UTN Manager cannot be established.

Possible causes:

• A firewall or some other security software blocks communication.

Add the UTN port respectively UTN SSL port as exception to your firewall or security software. Refer to the doc umentation of your firewall or security software on how to do this.

• The port numbers in the SEH UTN Manager and on the INU server are not identical: You changed the port number while SNMPv1 is deactivated, so that the change cannot be communicated to the SEH UTN Manager

  26.

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INU Control Center: Connection Cannot Be Established

Eliminate possible error sources. Check:

• the cabling connections,

• the IP address of the INU server

  21

• the proxy settings of your browser (refer to the documentation of your browser for more information)

If you still cannot establish any connection, the following safety mechanisms might be the cause:

• Access is protected via SSL/TLS (HTTPS)   59.

• Access is protected via SSL/TLS (HTTPS) and you deleted the certificate (self-signed/CA/PKCS#12)

  67.

Reset the INU server to its default parameter values   80.In the process, new certificates will be created.

WARNING

If you reset the device, all settings are lost and the IP address might change.

If required, determine the new IP address

  21.

• TCP port access control is enabled

  63.

• The cipher suites of the encryption level are not supported by the browser   60.

INU Control Center: You Lost User Name and/or Password

If the access to the INU Control Center is protected but you have lost the access credentials, you can reset the INU server to its default values. After the reset you can access the INU Control Center again, as it is not protected by default.

WARNING

If you reset the device, all settings are lost and the IP address might change.

If required, determine the new IP address

  21.

SEH UTN Manager: A Connection to the USB device Cannot Be Established

Possible causes:

• The USB port is already connected to another client.

Wait until the other user terminates the connection or request the device   46.

• The driver software for the USB device is not installed on the client.

Install the driver software for your USB device. Refer to the documentation of your USB device on how to do this.

SEH UTN Manager: USB Devices Ae Not Shown

Eliminate possible error sources: Check if the USB device is connected to the INU server.

If the USB device is still not displayed, the following issues might be the cause:

• Several compound USB devices (

  81) are connected to the INU server. Each integrated USB device occu

pies a virtual USB port of the INU server. The number of these virtual USB ports is limited. If the limit is reached, no further USB devices can be used on this INU server (

  44).

• The USB port is deactivated

  36.

• The USB port key control is activated for the USB device

  64.

Only once the key for the USB port is entered in the SEH UTN Manager, the USB port and the connected USB device appear.

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SEH UTN Manager: A USB Device Is Connected to the USB Port, but several USB Devices Are Displayed

Possible causes:

• A USB hub IH-304 is connected to the USB port of the INU server.

• The connected USB device is a compound USB device (

  81). It consists of a hub and one or more USB de

vices that are all integrated into a single housing. When the connection to the USB port is established, all dis played USB devices will be connected to the user’s client and can be used.

SEH UTN Manager: Features Are Not Available or Deactivated

Possible causes:

• Your client user account does not have the required administrative rights. This restricts user rights in the SEH

UTN Manager as well. More details can be found in chapter ’SEH UTN Manager – Feature Overview’   105.

Start the SEH UTN Manager as administrator. Refer to the documentation of your operating system on how to do this.

• A function is not supported by the connected USB device.

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8.2 Parameter Lists

The INU servers stores its configuration as parameters. You directly use parameters for:

• Administration via email

  18

• Configuration backup (viewing, editing and loading parameters onto other devices)

  78

The following tables list all parameters and their values so that you can use them in the actions named above.

• Table 14 ’Parameter list – IPv4’   86

• Table 15 ’Parameter list – IPv6’   87

• Table 16 ’Parameter list – DNS’   87

• Table 17 ’Parameter list – SNMP’   88

• Table 18 ’Parameter list – Bonjour’   89

• Table 19 ’Parameter list – POP3’   89

• Table 20 ’Parameter list – SMTP’   90

• Table 21 ’Parameter list – IPv4-VLAN’   92

• Table 22 ’Parameter list – Date/Time’   93

• Table 23 ’Parameter list – Description’   93

• Table 24 ’Parameter list – USB port’   94

• Table 25 ’Parameter list – UTN port’   94

• Table 26 ’Parameter list – Notification’   95

• Table 27 ’Parameter list – SSL/TLS connections’   98

• Table 28 ’Parameter list – INU Control Center security’   99

• Table 29 ’Parameter list – TCP port access’   101

• Table 30 ’Parameter list – USB connection encryption’   102

• Table 31 ’Parameter list – USB device type blocking’   102

• Table 32 ’Parameter list – IPv4-VLAN’   102

• Table 33 ’Parameter list – Authentication’   103

• Table 34 ’Parameter list – Backup’   104

• Table 35 ’Parameter list – Miscellaneous’   104

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Table 14: Parameter list – IPv4

Parameters ip_addr

[IP address] ip_mask

[Subnet mask] ip_gate

[Gateway] ip_dhcp

[DHCP] ip_bootp

[BOOTP] ip_auto

[ARP/PING]

Value valid IP address valid IP address valid IP address on/off on/off on/off

Default

169.254.0.0/

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Description

IP address of the INU server.

255.255.0.0

Subnet mask of the INU server.

Subnet masks are used to logically partition big networks into subnetworks. If you are using the

INU server in a subnetwork, it requires the sub net mask of the subnetwork.

0.0.0.0

on on

IP address of the network's standard gateway which the INU server uses.

With a gateway, you can address IP addresses from other networks.

Enables/disables the DHCP protocol.

If DHCP is enabled in your network, IP address assignment is automatic.

Enables/disables the BOOTP protocol.

on

If BOOTP is enabled in your network, IP address assignment is automatic.

Enables/disables the ARP/PING protocol.

You can use the commands ARP and PING to change an IP address which was assigned via

Zeroconf. The implementation depends on your system; read the documentation of your operat ing system.

We recommend that you deactivate DHCP , BOOTP and ARP/PING as soon as the

INU server has received its IP address.

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Table 15: Parameter list – IPv6

Parameters ipv6

[IPv6] ipv6_auto

[Automatic configuration] ipv6_addr

[IPv6 address] ipv6_gate

[Router] ipv6_plen

[Prefix length]

Value on/off on/off n:n:n:n:n:n:n:n n:n:n:n:n:n:n:n

0–64

[1–2 characters;

0–9]

Default on on

: :

: :

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Table 16: Parameter list – DNS

Parameters dns

[DNS] dns_domain

[Domain name] dns_primary

[Primary DNS server]

Value on/off max. 255 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9] valid IP address

Default on

[blank]

0.0.0.0

dns_secondary

[Secondary DNS server] valid IP address 0.0.0.0

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Description

Enables/disables the IPv6 functionality of the

INU server.

Enables/disables the automatic assignment of the IPv6 address to the INU server.

Defines an IPv6 unicast address in the format n:n:n:n:n:n:n:n which is manually assigned to the INU server.

• Every 'n' represents the hexadecimal value of one of the eight 16 bit elements of the ad dress.

• Leading zeros can be omitted.

• An IPv6 address may be entered or displayed using a shortened version when successive fields contain all zeros (0). In this case, two colons (::) are used.

Manually defines a static router to which the

INU server sends its requests.

Defines the length of the subnet prefix for the

IPv6 address. The value 64 is preset.

Address ranges (e.g. your network) are specified with prefixes. To do this, the prefix length (num ber of bits used) is added to the IPv6 address as a decimal number and the decimal number is preceded by '/'.

Description

Enables/disables the name resolution via a DNS server.

Defines the IP address of the primary DNS server.

Defines the IP address of the secondary DNS server.

The secondary DNS server is used if the first one is not available.

Defines the domain name of an existing DNS server.

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[SNMPv3] any_hash

[Hash] any_rights

[Access rights] any_cipher

[Encryption] admin_hash

[Hash] admin_rights

[Access rights] admin_cipher

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Table 17: Parameter list – SNMP

Parameters snmpv1

[SNMPv1] snmpv1_ronly

[Read-only] snmpv1_community

[Community]

Value on/off on/off max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9]

Default on off public on/off md5 sha

--readonly readwrite

--aes des md5 sha

--readonly readwrite

--aes des on md5 readonly

--md5 readwrite

---

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Description

Enables/disables SNMPv1.

Enables/disables the write protection for the community.

SNMP community name Enter the name as it is defined in the monitoring station.

Important:

The default name is 'public'. This name is commonly used for read/ write communities. We recom mend to change it as soon as possi ble to increase security.

Enables/disables SNMPv3.

Specifies the hash algorithm for SNMP user group 1.

Defines the access rights of the SNMP user group 1.

--- = [none]

Defines the encryption method of the SNMP user group 1.

--- = [none]

Specifies the hash algorithm for SNMP user group 2.

Defines the access rights of the SNMP user group 2.

--- = [none]

Defines the encryption method of the SNMP user group 2.

Important:

The INU server user accounts are also used as SNMP user accounts   26. Consider

this when setting up user accounts.

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Table 18: Parameter list – Bonjour

Parameters bonjour

[Bonjour] bonjour_name

[Bonjour name]

Value on/off max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9]

Default on

[Default name]

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Description

Enables/disables Bonjour.

Defines the Bonjour name of the INU server.

The INU server uses this name to announce its

Bonjour services. If no Bonjour name is entered, a default name will be used (device name@ICxxxxxx).

Table 19: Parameter list – POP3

Parameters pop3

[POP3] pop3_srv

[Server name] pop3_port

[Server port] pop3_sec

[Security]

Value on/off

Default off max. 128 characters [blank]

1–65535

[1–5 characters; 0–

9]

0–2

[1 character; 0–2]

110

0 pop3_poll

[Check mail every] pop3_limit

[Ignore mail exceed ing] pop3_usr

[User name] pop3_pwd

[Password]

1–10080

[1–5 characters;

0–9]

0–4096

2

4096

[1–4 characters;

0–9] max. 128 characters [blank] max. 128 characters [blank]

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Enables/disables the POP3 functionality.

Defines the POP3 server via its IP address or host name.

A host name can only be used if a DNS server was configured beforehand.

Defines the port which the INU server uses to receive emails.

The default port number for POP3 is 110. The default port number for SSL/TLS (parameter

’pop3_sec’   89) is 995. If required, read the

documentation of your POP3 server.

Defines the authentication method to be used:

• APOP: encrypts the password when logging on to the POP3 server.

• SSL/TLS: encrypts the entire communication with the POP3 server. The encryption strength is defined via the encryption proto col and level

  60.

0 = no security

1 = APOP

2 = SSL/TLS

Defines the time interval (in minutes) which with the POP3 server is checked for emails.

Defines the maximum email size (in Kbyte) to be accepted by the INU server.

0 = unlimited

Defines the user name used by the INU server to log on to the POP3 server.

Defines the user password used by the INU server to log on to the POP3 server.

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Table 20: Parameter list – SMTP

Parameters smtp_srv

[Server name]

Value Default max. 128 characters [blank] smtp_port

[Server port]

1–65535

[1–5 characters;

0–9]

25 smtp_ssl

[SSL/TLS] smtp_sender

[Sender name] smtp_auth

[Login] smtp_usr

[User name] smtp_pwd

[Password] smtp_sign

[Security (S/MIME)] smtp_attpkey

[Attach public key] on/off on/off on/off off max. 128 characters [blank] off max. 128 characters [blank] max. 128 characters [blank] on/off off on

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Description

Defines the SMTP server via the IP address or the host name.

A host name can only be used if a DNS server was configured beforehand.

Defines the port which the INU server and SMTP server use to communicate.

The default port number for SMTP is 25. For SSL/

TLS (parameter ’smtp_ssl’   90), SMTP servers

use by default port 587 (STARTSSL/STARTTLS) or the old port 465 (SMTPS). If required, read the documentation of your SMTP server.

Enables/disables SSL/TLS.

SSL/TLS encrypts the communication from the

INU to the SMTP server. The encryption strength is defined via the encryption protocol and level

  60.

Defines the email address used by the INU server to send emails.

Very often the name of the sender and the email account user name are identical.

Enables/disables SNMP authentication (SMTP

AUTH). To send emails, the INU sends its user name and password to the SMTP server to authenticate itself. Enter user name (parameter

’smtp_usr’   90) and password (parameter

’smtp_pwd’   90).

Some SMTP servers require SMTP authentica tion to prevent fraudulent use (spam).

Defines the user name used by the INU server to log on to the SMTP server.

Defines the password used by the INU server to log on to the SMTP server.

Enables/disables the email security standard S/

MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail

Extensions). S/MIME is used to sign (parameter

’smtp_sign’  

90) or encrypt (parameter ’smt p_encrypt’   91) emails. Enable the desired

feature (if desired with ’smtp_attpkey’   90).

Sends the public key together with the email.

Many email clients require the key to display the email.

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Parameters smtp_encrypt

[Full encryption]

[Signing emails]

Value on/off

Default off

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Description on = Activates the encryption of emails. Only the intended recipient can open and read the encrypted email.

An S/MIME certificate is required for the encryption

  67.

off = Activates the signing of emails. The recipi ent can use the signature to check the sender's identity. This proves, that the email has not been altered.

An S/MIME certificate is required for the

signing of emails   67.

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Table 21: Parameter list – IPv4-VLAN

Parameters ip4vlan_mgmt

[IPv4 management

VLAN]

Value on/off ip4vlan_mgmt_id

[VLAN-ID] ip4vlan_mgmt_any

[Access from any

VLAN]

0–4096

[1–4 characters;

0–9] on/off ip4vlan_mgmt_untag

[Access via LAN

(untagged)] on/off ipv4vlan_on_1

~ ipv4vlan_on_20

[VLAN] ipv4vlan_addr_1

~ ipv4vlan_addr_20

[IP address] ipv4vlan_mask_1

~ ipv4vlan_mask_20

[Subnet mask] ip4vlan_gate_1

~ ip4vlan_gate_20

[Gateway] ipv4vlan_id_1

~ ipv4vlan_id_20

[VLAN-ID] utn_2vlan_1

~ utn_2vlan_20

[Allocate VLAN] on/off valid IP address valid IP address valid IP address

0–4096

[1–4 characters;

0–9]

0–9

[1 character; 0–9]

Default off

0 off on off

Description

Enables/disables the forwarding of IPv4 man agement VLAN data.

If this option is enabled, SNMP is only available in the IPv4 management VLAN.

ID for the identification of the IPv4 manage ment VLAN.

Enables/disables the administrative access

(web) to the INU server via IPv4 client VLANs.

If this option is enabled, the INU server can be administrated via all VLANs.

Enables/disables the administrative access to the INU server via IPv4 packets without tag.

If this option is disabled, the INU server can only be administrated via VLANs.

Enables/disables the forwarding of IPv4 client

VLAN data.

IP gateway address in the IPv4 management

VLAN.

With a gateway, you can address IP addresses from other networks.

ID for the identification of the IPv4 client VLAN.

Allocates a VLAN to the USB port.

0 = every

1 = VLAN 1

2 = VLAN 2 etc.

9 = none

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192.168.0.0

IP address of the INU server within the IPv4 cli ent VLAN.

255.255.255.

0

Subnet mask of the INU server within the IPv4 client VLAN.

0.0.0.0

0

0

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Table 22: Parameter list – Date/Time

Parameters ntp

[Date/Time] ntp_server

[Time server]

Value on/off max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9] ntp_tzone

[Time zone]

Default on

Description

Enables/disables the use of a time server (SNTP).

UTC, GMT, EST, EDT,

CST, CDT, MST, MDT,

PST, PDT, etc.

pool.ntp.org

Defines a time server via the IP address or the host name.

The host name can only be used if a DNS server was configured beforehand.

Important:

CET/CEST

(EU)

If your network in configured accordingly, the INU server receives the time server settings automati cally via DHCP. A time server assigned in such a manner always takes precedence over manual set tings.

Compensates Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) for location and national particularities (day light saving time etc.).

Table 23: Parameter list – Description

Parameters sys_name

[Host name]

Value max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9]

Default

[blank] sys_descr

[Description] sys_contact

[Contact person] max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9] max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9]

[blank]

[blank]

Description

Device name as alternative to IP address. With a name you can identify the INU server more eas ily in the network, e.g. if you are using several

INU servers.

Is displayed in the INU Control Center and SEH

UTN Manager.

Device description, e.g. location or department.

Is displayed in the INU Control Center and SEH

UTN Manager.

Contact person, e.g. device administrator.

Is displayed in the INU Control Center.

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Table 24: Parameter list – USB port

Parameters utn_tag_1

~ utn_tag_20

[Port name] utn_poff_1

~ utn_poff_20

[Port]

Value max. 32 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9] on/off

Table 25: Parameter list – UTN port

Parameters utn_port

[UTN port]

Value

1–9200

[1–4 characters;

0–9]

Default

[blank] off

Default

9200 utn_sslport

[UTN SSL port]

1–9443

[1–4 characters;

0–9]

9443

Description

Freely definable name of the USB port.

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Disables/enables the power supply for the USB port (i.e. the USB device connected to the port).

off = power on on = power off

Description

Defines the number of the UTN port (for unen crypted connections).

WARNING

The UTN port must not be blocked by security software (firewall).

Defines the number of the UTN SSL port (for encrypted connections).

WARNING

The UTN SSL port must not be blocked by security software (fire wall).

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Table 26: Parameter list – Notification

Parameters mailto_1 mailto_2

[Email address] noti_stat_1 noti_stat_2

[Status email] notistat_d

[Interval]

Value valid email address

[max. 64 characters] on/off we th fr sa al su mo tu

Default

[blank] off al notistat_h

[hh]

0–23

[1–2 characters;

0–9]

0 notistat_tm

[mm] noti_dev_1 noti_dev_2

[Send email if USB devices are connected or disconnected] noti_act_1 noti_act_2

[Send email if USB port is activated or deacti vated]

0–5

[1 character; 0–5] on/off on/off

0 off off

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Description

Email address of the recipient for notifications.

Enables/disables the periodical sending of a sta tus email to recipient 1 or 2.

Defines the day (the interval) on which a status email is sent.

al = daily su = Sunday mo = Monday tu = Tuesday we = Wednesday th = Thursday fr = Friday sa = Saturday

Specifies the time (hour) at which a status email is sent.

1 = 1. hour

2 = 2. hour

3 = 3. hour etc.

Specifies the time (minute) at which a status email is sent.

0 = 00 min

1 = 10 min

2 = 20 min

3 = 30 min

4 = 40 min

5 = 50 min

Enables/disables the sending of emails after a

USB device was connected to/removed from the INU server.

Enables/disables the sending of emails after a

USB port (i.e. the connection to the connected

USB device) was activated/deactivated.

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Parameters noti_pup_1 noti_pup_2

[Send email if INU server is restarted] noti_pwr_1 noti_pwr_2

[Send email if power supply is interrupted or established] noti_lnk_1 noti_lnk_2

[Send email if network connection is inter rupted or established] noti_sdinout_1 noti_sdinout_2

[Send email if SD card is connected or discon nected] noti_sdunusable_1 noti_sdunusable_2

[Send email if SD card cannot be used] trapto_1 trapto_2

[Address] trapcommu_1 trapcommu_2

[Community] trapdev

[Send trap if USB devices are connected or disconnected] trapact

[Send trap if USB ports are activated or deacti vated] trappup

[Send trap if INU server is restarted]

Value on/off on/off on/off on/off on/off valid IP address max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9] on/off on/off on/off

Default off off off off off

0.0.0.0

public off off off

Appendix

Description

Enables/disables the sending of emails when the INU server restarts.

Enables/disables the sending of emails when one of the two power supplies of the INU server is interrupted or established.

Enables/disables the sending of emails when one of the two network connection of the INU server is interrupted or established.

Enables/disables the sending of emails after an

SD card was connected to/removed from the

INU server.

Enables/disables the sending of emails if the SD card is unusable.

SNMP trap address of the recipient.

SNMP trap community of the recipient.

Enables/disables the sending of SNMP traps after a USB device was connected to/removed from the INU server.

Enables/disables the sending of SNMP traps after a USB port (i.e. the connection to the con nected USB device) was activated/deactivated.

Enables/disables the sending of SNMP traps when the INU server is restarted.

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Parameters trap_pwr

[Send trap if power supply is interrupted or established] trap_lnk

[Send trap if network connection is inter rupted or established] trap_sdinout

[Send trap if SD card is connected or discon nected] trap_sdunusable

[Send trap if SD card cannot be used]

Value on/off on/off on/off on/off

Default off off off off

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Description

Enables/disables the sending of SNMP traps when one of the two power supplies of the INU server is interrupted or established.

Enables/disables the sending of SNMP traps when one of the two network connections of the INU server is interrupted or established.

Enables/disables the sending of SNMP traps after an SD card was connected to/removed from the INU server.

Enables/disables the sending of SNMP traps if the SD card is unusable.

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Table 27: Parameter list – SSL/TLS connections

Parameters sslmethod

[Encryption protocol]

Value any sslv3 tls10 tls11 tls12

Default any security

[Encryption level]

1–4

[1 character; 1–4]

4

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Description

Defines the encryption protocol for SSL/TLS connections.

any = at will (automatic negotiation) sslv3 = SSL 3.0

tls10 = TLS 1.0

tls11 = TLS 1.1

tls12 = TLS 1.2

WARNING

Current browsers do not support low security settings. If you use SSL with a current browser and the set ting HTTPS only for access to the

INU Control Center (   59), a con

nection cannot be established.

Use TLS (and not SSL).

Defines the encryption level for SSL/TLS con nections.

1 = low

2 = medium

3 = high

4 = any (automatic negotiation)

WARNING

Current browsers do not support cipher suites from the Low level. If you use Low with a current browser and the setting HTTPS

only for access to the INU Control

Center (   59), a connection can

not be established.

Use an encryption level as high as possible.

WARNING

The SEH UTN Manager does not support the encryption level Low.

If you set up Low in combination with an encrypted USB connection, a connection cannot be estab lished.

Use an encryption level as high as possible.

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Table 28: Parameter list – INU Control Center security

Parameters http_allowed

[Connection] sessKeys

[Restrict Control Cen ter access] admin_name

[Administrator – User name] admin_pwd

[Administrator – Pass word] any_name

[Read-only user – User name]

Value on/off on/off max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9]

8–64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9] max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9]

Default on off admin

Description

Defines the connection type (HTTP/HTTPS) to be used for connecting to the INU Control Cen ter.

on = HTTP/HTTPS off = HTTPS only

The encryption strength is defined via the encryption protocol and level

  60.

WARNING

Current browsers do not support low security settings. With them a connection cannot be established.

Do not use the following combina tion: Encryption protocol HTTPS and encryption level Low.

When the connection is estab lished, the identity of the INU server is verified. For that, the client asks for the certificate via the browser (

  67). This certifi

cate must be accepted by the browser; read the documentation of your browser software.

Enables/disables the INU Control Center user accounts. If they are enabled, a login screen is displayed when opening the INU Control Cen ter.

Important:

Define user accounts (user names and passwords).

Defines the user name for the administrator user account.

Important:

Also is the user name of the

SNMPv3 admin account   26.

administrator Defines the password for the administrator user account.

Important:

Also is the password of the

SNMPv3 admin account   26.

anonymous Defines the user name for the read-only user account.

Important:

Also is the user name of the

SNMPv3 user account

  26.

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Parameters any_pwd

[Read-only user – Pass word]

Value max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9]

Default

[blank] sessKeyUList

[Login screen displays] on/off on sessKeyTimer

[Session timeout] sessKeyTimeout

[Session timeout] on/off

120–3600

[3–4 characters;

0–9] on

600

Appendix

Description

Defines the password for the read-only user account.

Important:

Also is the password of the SNMPv3 user account

  26.

Defines the type of login screen.

on= Shows a user list, only password must be entered off= neutral login mask, user name and pass word must be entered

Enables/disables the session timeout.

Time in seconds after which the timeout is to be effective.

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Table 29: Parameter list – TCP port access

Parameters protection

[Port access control] protection_level

[Security level]

Value on/off protec_utn protec_tcp protec_all on/off

Appendix

Default off

Description

Enables/disables the blocking of selected ports and thus connections to the INU server.

protec_utn Specifies the port types to be blocked: protec_utn = UTN access (UTN ports) off protec_tcp = TCP access (TCP ports: HTTP/

HTTPS/UTN) protec_all = all ports (IP ports)

Enables/disables an exception from the port locking.

ip_filter_on_1

~ ip_filter_on_8

[IP address] ip_filter_1

~ ip_filter_8

[IP address] hw_filter_on_1

~ hw_filter_on_8

[MAC address] hw_filter_1

~ hw_filter_8

[MAC address] protection_test

[Test mode] valid IP address on/off valid hardware address on/off

[blank] off

Defines networks elements that are excluded from port blocking via their IP address.

Enables/disables an exception from the port locking.

Important:

The use of wildcards (*) allows you to define subnetworks.

00:00:00:00:0

0:00 on

Defines elements that are excluded from port locking using the MAC address (hardware address).

Important:

MAC addresses are not delivered through routers!

Enables/disables the test mode.

WARNING

The test mode is active by default so that you can test your settings without locking yourself out. Your settings will be active until the INU is restarted, afterwards access is no longer restricted.

After you have successfully tested your settings, you have to deacti vate the test mode so that access control is permanent.

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Table 30: Parameter list – USB connection encryption

Parameters utn_sec_1

~ utn_sec_20

[USB port]

Value on/off

Default off

Appendix

Description

Enables/disables the SSL/TLS encryption for the connection between USB port (i.e. USB device) and client.

Important:

Only payload will be encrypted.

Control and log data will be trans mitted without encryption.

Table 31: Parameter list – USB device type blocking

Parameters utn_hid

[Disable input devices

(HID class)]

Value on/off

Default on

Table 32: Parameter list – IPv4-VLAN

Parameters utn_accctrt_1

~ utn_accctrt_20

[Method]

Value

--- ids key keyids

Default

--- utn_keyval_1

~ utn_keyval_20

[Key] utn_vendprodIDs_1

~ utn_vendprodIDs_20

[USB device] max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9]

[blank]

Description

Enables/disables the blocking of input devices

(HID – human interface devices).

on = no blocking off = blocking

Description

Defines the method(s) for limiting the access and use of the USB port and the connected USB device.

--- = no protection ids = device assignment key = port key control keyids = device assignment and key control

Defines the key for the USB port and the con nected USB device when port key control is used.

Defines the VID (Vendor ID) and PID (Product ID) of the USB device that is assigned to the USB port via the device assignment.

Often VID and PID of a USB device are unknown. We recommend configuration via the INU Control Center because VID and

PID will be automatically determined and entered with this method.

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Table 33: Parameter list – Authentication

Parameters auth_typ

[Authentication method]

Value

---

MD5

TLS

TTLS

PEAP

FAST

Default

--auth_name

[User name] auth_pwd

[Password] auth_extern

[PEAP/EAP-FAST options] auth_ano_name

[Anonymous name] auth_wpa_addon

[WPA Add on] max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9] max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9]

[blank]

--auth_intern

[Inner authentication]

---

PAP

CHAP

MSCHAP2

EMD5

ETLS

---

PLABEL0

PLABEL

PVER0

PVER1

FPROV1 max. 64 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9]

[blank]

---

[blank] max. 255 characters

[a–z, A–Z, 0–9]

[blank]

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Description

Defines the authentication method used in your network in which the INU server is to partici pate.

--= none

MD5 = EAP-MD5

TLS = EAP-TLS

TTLS = EAP-TTLS

PEAP = PEAP

FAST = EAP-FAST

Defines the user name with which the INU server is set up on the RADIUS server for the EAP authentication methods MD5, TTLS, PEAP, and

FAST.

Defines the password with which the INU server is set up on the RADIUS server for the EAP authentication methods MD5, TTLS, PEAP, and

FAST.

Defines the kind of inner authentication for the

EAP authentication methods TTLS, PEAP, and

FAST.

---

PAP

= none

= PAP

CHAP = CHAP

MSCHAP2 = MS-CHAPv2

EMD5

ETLS

= EAP-MD5

= EAP-TLS

Defines the kind of external authentication for the EAP authentication methods TTLS, PEAP, and FAST.

--= none

PLABEL0 = PEAPLABEL0

PLABEL1 = PEAPLABEL1

PVER0 = PEAPVER0

PVER1 = PEAPVER1

FPROV1 = FASTPROV1

Defines the anonymous name for the unen crypted part of the EAP authentication methods

TTLS, PEAP, and FAST.

Defines an optional WPA expansion for the EAP authentication methods TTLS, PEAP, and FAST.

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Table 34: Parameter list – Backup

Parameters autoSync

[Parameter backup]

Value on/off

Table 35: Parameter list – Miscellaneous

Parameters utn_heartbeat

Value

1–1800

[1–4 characters;

0–9] utn_poffdura_1

~ utn_poffdura_20 utn_prereset_1

~ utn_prereset_20

0–100

[1–3 characters;

0–9] on/off

Default on

Default

180

0 off

Appendix

Description

Enables/disables the automatic backup of parameter values, passwords, and certificates to a connected SD card.

Description

WARNING

This parameter can only be used after consultation with the SEH support team.

WARNING

This parameter can only be used after consultation with the SEH support team.

WARNING

This parameter can only be used after consultation with the SEH support team.

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8.3 SEH UTN Manager

Feature Overview

Which features are inactive (greyed out) in the SEH UTN Manager depends on different factors:

• Selection list mode

- global

- user

• Client operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

• Client user account

- administrator or group members of 'utnusers'

- standard user or users which are not members of the group 'utnusers'

• Write access to the *.ini file (selection list)

The administrator can use these factors to provide users with individual functions.

Appendix

The following table gives an overview. It shows the features that are basically available. In addition, individual fea tures will not be displayed or will be displayed as inactive because

• the USB device connected does not support them

• security measures have been implemented

Table 36: SEH UTN Manager – Feature Overview Linux

Global Selection List

Administrator

User

Menu

Selection List – Edit

Selection List – Export

Selection List – Refresh

UTN Server – Configure

UTN Server – Set IP Address

UTN Server – Activate Auto-Connect

USB Server – Set USB Port Keys

UTN Server – Add

UTN Server – Remove

UTN Server – Refresh

Port – Activate

Port – Deactivate

Port – Request

Port – Remove

Port – Settings

Administrator

User Selection List

User (read/ write *.ini)

User

(no read/ write *.ini)

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Buttons

Selection List – Refresh

Selection List – Edit

Port – Activate

Port – Deactivate

'Program – Options' dialog

Network Scan – Multicast Search

Network Scan – IP Range Search

Program – Program Messages

Program – Program Update

Automatisms – Auto-Disconnect

Selection List – Selection List Mode

Selection List –

Automatic Refresh

'Port Settings' dialog

Messages

Appendix

Global Selection List

Administrator

User

Administrator

User Selection List

User (read/ write *.ini)

User

(no read/ write *.ini)

    

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8.4 Index

A

Administration

email 18

INU Control Center 9

remote access 18

SEH UTN Manager 11

Administrator 62

Authentication 72

Auto-Connect 47

Auto-Disconnect 47

Automatic backup 78

Automatic connection 47

Automatisms

Auto-Connect 47

Auto-Disconnect 47

utnm 52

B

Backup 78 automatic 78

BadUSB 66

Bonjour 27

BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) 21

Brochures 4

Browser 9

Button 80

C

CA (certification authority) 67

CA certificate 67

Certificate 67

CA 67 client 67

create 68

default 67

delete 71

management 67

PKCS#12 67

request 69

requested 67

S/MIME 67 self-signed 67

view 68

Certification authority 67

107

Cipher suite 60

Client certificate 67

Complete version 13

Compound USB device 44, 81

Configuration backup 78

Connection

encryption 59

INU Control Center 59

Console 52

Contact 5

Contact person 34

D

Default certificate 67

Default name 81

Description 34

Device

contact person 34 description 34

name 34, 81 number 81

time 33

Device number 81

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) 21

DNS (Domain Name Service) 25

Documentation 4 further applicable documents 4 mark-ups 4 symbols 4

Downloads 5

E

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) 72

FAST (Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunnel ing) 74

MD5 (Message Digest #5) 72

PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Proto col) 73

TLS (Transport Layer Security) 72

TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Security) 73

Email 38

administration 18

event 38 notifications 38

POP3 28

SMTP 28

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status 38

Encryption 57

cipher suite 60 email 60

HTTP 60

Level 60

POP3 60 protocol 60

SMTP 60

SSL/TLS 57

strength 60

USB connection 60 web access 60

Ethernet address 81

Event notification 38

F

Factory default settings 80

File ’<Default-Name_parameter.txt>’ 78

Firmware/software 77

Further applicable documents 4

G

Gateway 22

Global Selection List 50

Guarantee 6

H

Hardware address 81

Hardware Installation Guide 4

HID (Human Interface Device) 66 blocking 66

Host name 34, 93

Name resolution 25

HTTP/HTTPS 59

I

IEEE 802.1X 72

Improper use 6

ini-file 50 write access 50

Intended use 6

INU Control Center 9, 81

controls 10

encrypted connection 59

user accounts 62

108

IP address

dynamic 21

IPv4 21

IPv6 23

static 21

IP ports 63

IPv4

gateway 22 subnet mask 22

IPv6 23

prefix length 24

L

Liability 6

Licenses 4

Login 62

Login screen 62

M

MAC address 81

Maintenance 75

Markups 4

Minimal version 13

Monitoring 26

Multicast search 42

N

Network list 42

Notification service 38

Notifications 38

O

Online help 4

Open source licenses 4

P

Parameters 85

backup 78

default values 80

edit 78 file 78

lists 85

load 78 see 78

Password 62

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Physical address 81

PKCS#12 certificate 67

PKI (public key infrastructures) 67

Point-to-point connection 44

POP3 (Post Office Protocol Version 3) 28

Port blocking 63

Port connection 11, 41

activate 44

deactivate 45

Prefix length 24

Product information 4, 5

Protection mechanisms 56

Purpose 2

Q

Quick Installation Guide 4

R

Read-only user 62

Release request 46

Remote access 18

Repairs 6

Requested certificate 67

Reset 80 button 80 remote access 80

Reset button 80

Restart 76

S

S/MIME certificate 67

Safety regulations 6

Script 52

SD card 78 automatic backup 78 transfer settings 78

Security level 63

Security mechanisms 56

SEH UTN Manager 11, 41

complete version 13

feature overview 105

features 11

install 13

minimal version 13, 52

selection list 50

109

start 17

versions 13

without graphical user interface 52

SEH UTN Service 13

Selection list 42, 50 global 50 user 50

Self-signed certificate 67

Session timeout 62

Settings

backup 78 transfer 78

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) 28

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) 26 community 26 password 26

SNMPv1 26

SNMPv3 26

trap 38

user 26

SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) 33

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) 57, 59, 60

SSL/TLS connection 60

Status email 38

Subnet mask 22

Symbols 4

System requirements 2

T

TCP access 63

TCP port access control 63 exception 63 test mode 63

Test mode 63

Time server 33

Time zone 33

Timeout 62

TLS (Transport Layer Security) 57, 59, 60

Trap 38

U

Update 77

USB connection 37

automate 47 automatic 47

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automatic disconnect 47

disconnect 45

encryption 37, 44, 57

point-to-point 44

unencrypted 37

USB data transfer

encryption 57

USB device

access 64

automatic connection 47 automatic disconnect 47 automatisms 47

compound 44, 81

connect 41, 44

disconnect 45

find 42

HID (Human Interface Device) 66

notifications 49

release 46 request 46

status information 49

user access 50

USB device access 64

USB port 35, 36

access 64

activate 44

automatic connection 47 automatic disconnect 47

connect 44

deactivate 45

device assignment 64

disable 36

disconnect 45

enable 36

encryption 57

key control 64

name 35

notifications 49

power supply 36

status information 49

virtual 44

User account 62 administrator 62 password 62 read-only user 62

User name 62

User Selection List 50

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UTC 33

UTN 37

UTN access 63

UTN port 37, 63

encrypt 37

SSL port 37 unencrypted 37

UTN SSL port 57

utnm 52 commands 52

return value 54

syntax 52

V

Version number 77

Virtual USB ports 44

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) 30

IPv4 client VLAN 30

IPv4 management VLAN 30

USB ports 30

W

Warnings 6

Website 5

Z

Zeroconf 21

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