Release Notes PN 93000399_H Digi One Realport, Digi One IA Realport, PortServer TS 2/4 EOS 82000716_E June 3, 2002 NOTE: When upgrading to a new version of firmware for your Device Server, run the most recent POST (Post-On-Self-Test)code as well. For the 82000716_E firmware release this would be the 82000679_C1 POST. Instructions for upgrading the POST code are in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. INTRODUCTION This is a production release of firmware for the Digi One and PortServer TS 2/4. SUPPORTED PRODUCTS Digi One Realport Digi One IA Realport PortServer TS 2 PortServer TS 4 ENHANCEMENTS The "E" release adds support for TCP Tunneling, and speeds up the re-establishment of auto connections after a session has been closed or disconnected. DHCP will now handle an 'infinite lease' assignment and the DHCP server selection has been enhanced. BUG-FIXES Event Notification and Modem status issues with NetC/X fixed.(#8558) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDP (Advanced Device Discovery Protocol) - Allows the system to identify all the Digi devices attached to a network by sending out a multicast packet. If a Digi device has ADDP, it will respond to the multicast packet and identify itself to the application sending the multicast. If your Digi device is not found, enable multicast forwarding on your router. ADDP also allows users to assign an IP address to devices with an IP address of 0.0.0.0. The capability to assign an IP address has been implemented in the Digi software utility, DPAR (Digi Port Authority - Remote) version 2.01 and later. To assign an IP address from DPAR: Run ADDP discovery, select a device with an IP address of 0.0.0.0, then press Configure. The "E" released firmware and release notes are located at ftp://ftp.digi.com/support/firmware/dg1rp-ts2/ DPAR and its release notes are located at ftp://ftp.digi.com/support/utilities/dpar/ A TFTP server will be required for the following steps: Upgrading the POST code and EOS -------------------------- The POST code must be upgraded before upgrading from firmware released prior to 82000716_B. The release history below identifies the versions of firmware that are compatible with specific versions of POST code. If you are unsure which version of POST code you are running, upgrade to the most recent version. The most recent POST code, 82000679_C1, is located at ftp://ftp.digi.com/support/firmware/dg1rp-ts2/. Use the OS command: boot load-post=:82000679C1.bin Reset to allow the new POST code to run. boot action=reset Upgrade the EOS (EMBEDDED OPERATING SYSTEM) with the command: boot load=:82000716_E.bin Reset the unit after the EOS upgrade as well. --------------------------- Running and Interpreting Digi One Realport PortServer TS 2/4 POST (Corrects the Table of LED Activity and indication.) When the power source is connected, the Power-On/Status LED will flicker for about 6 seconds while the Power-On-Self-Tests are run. Once the tests are completed, the LED will flash a three-digit status-code indicating that the LED is turned on and the device is operational. HISTORY 93000399G: 2002-04-08 82000716_D - Production version with feature enhancements. Adds support for: - PPP - Ping/ARP - Force DCD option (auto connect 3-wire) - User Data - ADDP Users must upgrade the POST code to the most recent, 82000679_C1 release. This firmware release is compatible with the 82000679_B or later versions of POST code. BUG FIXES - The MS tool SNMPUTIL prematurely exits during a 'walk'(#8147) - If autoconnect fails, it prints "Connection failed" after about 2 minutes. (#8235) - Does not re-establish an autoconnected session after a network drop.(#7836) 93000399G1P: 2002-03-18 82000716_D1P - Beta version with feature enhancements. Adds support for: - PPP - Ping/ARP - Force DCD option (auto connect 3-wire) - User Data - ADDP Users must upgrade the POST code to the most recent, 82000679_C1 release. This firmware release is compatible with the 82000679_B or later versions of POST code. BUG FIXES - The MS tool SNMPUTIL prematurely exits during a 'walk'(#8147) - If autoconnect fails, it prints "Connection failed" after about 2 minutes. (#8235) - Does not re-establish an autoconnected session after a network drop. (#7836) 93000399F: 2002-01-28 82000716_C1 - Adds support for Digi One IA device, as well as the ability to configure the device server using a web browser and Modbus protocol support. The release also contains performance enhancements in the Digi One IA device. Users must upgrade the POST code to the most recent (82000679_C1) release. This firmware release is compatible with the 82000679_B or later versions of POST code. 93000399E: 2002-01-16 82000716C - Adds support for the Digi One IA device. This release adds HTTP. MANUAL ERRATA - The manual states that DHCP is only available on the TS-8 and TS-16 products. DHCP is now available on this product. Users must upgrade the POST code to the most recent (82000679_C1) release. This firmware release is compatible with the 82000679_B or later versions of POST code. 93000399D: 2002-12-20 82000716_B - Consolidate firmware for feature enhancements. This release adds DHCP support and the ability to load larger firmware images. The first port may now be reset to 9600 8n1 dev=term. Users must upgrade the POST code to the most recent(82000679_C1) release. This firmware release is compatible with the 82000679_B or later versions of POST code. The history before the consolidation relates to unsupported firmware. If you have any of these firmware revisions, update to the most recent version. 93000399C: 2001-12-04 82000677_A4 93000399B: 2001-10-29 82000677_A3 93000399A: 2001-09-20 82000677_A1 - First Release of firmware. This is the initial release of firmware for the Digi One device server family. These devices provide high-performance serial port connectivity. These devices support a 10/100 mbps Ethernet network interface, TCP/IP, Telnet, Reverse Telnet, SNMP, DPA-Remote monitoring tool, and Digi's patented RealPort software for COM or TTY port control and management.