# \#serial-console

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## [Connect Digi connect sp](https://forums.digi.com/t/connect-digi-connect-sp/23089)

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**Author:** [@jpincheira](https://forums.digi.com/u/jpincheira)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2022, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/connect-digi-connect-sp/23089 "2022-12-21T11:45:04Z")

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Dear Sirs. I try to connect a DIGI connect sp to a PC client through the serial port and the ethernet port of the device to the network. the power cable is connected and the red light is ok, but yet can’t find the devic…

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## [xctu serial configuration](https://forums.digi.com/t/xctu-serial-configuration/23187)

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**Author:** [@sportzcast](https://forums.digi.com/u/sportzcast)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xctu-serial-configuration/23187 "2022-08-08T13:29:19Z")

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serial configuration is greyed out in xCTU

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## [Console authentication not working through Digi Connect SP](https://forums.digi.com/t/console-authentication-not-working-through-digi-connect-sp/22751)

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**Author:** [@lostwoz](https://forums.digi.com/u/lostwoz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/console-authentication-not-working-through-digi-connect-sp/22751 "2021-10-27T13:50:10Z")

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Hardware: Digi Connect SP DIP switch config: EIA-232 Operating System: Server 2016 I am having an issue with authentication through Realport to my serial console. I set up Realport on a server in the same vlan as my d…

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## [DigiConnect 4 Console Access issue](https://forums.digi.com/t/digiconnect-4-console-access-issue/22763)

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**Author:** [@henrytheking](https://forums.digi.com/u/henrytheking)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/digiconnect-4-console-access-issue/22763 "2021-10-26T15:41:58Z")

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Hi, I need help to debug our configuration , I have a Digi Connect IT 4 and it’s link to my cisco console port but when I try to connect in this console port , I have a : Failed to open serial port Session closed. My…

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## [Secure console modes](https://forums.digi.com/t/secure-console-modes/22552)

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**Author:** [@phammanh](https://forums.digi.com/u/phammanh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/secure-console-modes/22552 "2021-07-16T11:19:11Z")

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I follow the Secure console modes instruction and add these lines to conf/local.conf ####### INHERIT += “trustfence” TRUSTFENCE\_CONSOLE\_DISABLE = “1” TRUSTFENCE\_CONSOLE\_PASSPHRASE\_ENABLE = “a” ####### I update the …

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## [Serial console enabled/disabled setting on a Coordinator radio](https://forums.digi.com/t/serial-console-enabled-disabled-setting-on-a-coordinator-radio/21835)

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**Author:** [@D2K](https://forums.digi.com/u/D2K)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/serial-console-enabled-disabled-setting-on-a-coordinator-radio/21835 "2020-09-30T10:27:49Z")

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Just so I’m certain: if I were to configure a programmable S3B/900HP Coordinator radio’s UART as “Serial console enabled” in the settings, would that only direct the output to the console/screen instead of Tx, and only p…

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## [Is there any possible way to suppress the " ... released a r/w session" messages in a serial connection?](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-there-any-possible-way-to-suppress-the-released-a-r-w-session-messages-in-a-serial-connection/20628)

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**Author:** [@davidb89](https://forums.digi.com/u/davidb89)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-there-any-possible-way-to-suppress-the-released-a-r-w-session-messages-in-a-serial-connection/20628 "2020-03-30T14:44:09Z")

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The suppress connection announcements is already enabled (Digi Passport 48 with v1.5.0).

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## [what ip kvm dongle is compatible with Digi Passport](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-ip-kvm-dongle-is-compatible-with-digi-passport/21132)

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**Author:** [@jchavesatGMAILdotCOM](https://forums.digi.com/u/jchavesatGMAILdotCOM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-ip-kvm-dongle-is-compatible-with-digi-passport/21132 "2020-02-25T14:11:17Z")

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I have 16 Industrial PC’s to connect to a new Digi Passport 16. What compatible IP USB/KVM dongle is compatible? THe dongle can be VGA or DVI or both. Thanks!

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## [AT command mode not responding](https://forums.digi.com/t/at-command-mode-not-responding/17892)

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**Author:** [@doc56](https://forums.digi.com/u/doc56)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/at-command-mode-not-responding/17892 "2019-09-11T13:59:07Z")

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I have my Xbee S1 module connected to the PC with a SparkFun XBee Explorer USB (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11812). I’m trying to enter in AT command mode from XCTU console so I type “+++” and it responds “OK” as…

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## [Port Server ts 8 how do I console into devices](https://forums.digi.com/t/port-server-ts-8-how-do-i-console-into-devices/15469)

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**Author:** [@mcowdell](https://forums.digi.com/u/mcowdell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/port-server-ts-8-how-do-i-console-into-devices/15469 "2016-06-15T15:11:45Z")

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I have a Port Server TS 8. So I can telnet into the TS8, but an having a hard time consoling into a standard cisco device after that. What type of cable do I use to console into a standard cisco device? Straight throu…

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## [Xbee RS232 lagging](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-rs232-lagging/16753)

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**Author:** [@BVinPA](https://forums.digi.com/u/BVinPA)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-rs232-lagging/16753 "2016-05-12T13:49:48Z")

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I have put together a simple wireless serial console device for use with switches, routers, etc. It consists of an X-Stick USB device (coordinator AT) on my laptop and an XBee series 2 module (router AT) combined with an…

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## [How do I create a console application using VB.NET to read XBee via USB?](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-console-application-using-vb-net-to-read-xbee-via-usb/15638)

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**Author:** [@AndyDale](https://forums.digi.com/u/AndyDale)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-console-application-using-vb-net-to-read-xbee-via-usb/15638 "2015-11-03T10:20:46Z")

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How do I create a console application using VB.NET to gather data from XBee? I have an XBee S2C mounted on a USB adapter connected to my PC and I’d like to develop a console application in VB.NET to read data similarly …

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## [How to do a Cisco serial console link done with Xbee?](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-do-a-cisco-serial-console-link-done-with-xbee/15593)

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**Author:** [@rikkman](https://forums.digi.com/u/rikkman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-do-a-cisco-serial-console-link-done-with-xbee/15593 "2015-10-15T10:51:38Z")

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## [Need help configuring PortServer II access to Linux console on i.MX53](https://forums.digi.com/t/need-help-configuring-portserver-ii-access-to-linux-console-on-i-mx53/14982)

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**Author:** [@aziff](https://forums.digi.com/u/aziff)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/need-help-configuring-portserver-ii-access-to-linux-console-on-i-mx53/14982 "2015-07-23T15:32:18Z")

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I am using a PortServer ll (fairly certain “without RealPort”) I am trying to connect to console of i.MX53 board running Ubuntu Linux. I have verified the board powers, runs U-boot then boots Linux. All the console traf…

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## [configure a TS-M-MEI to work with a multimeter](https://forums.digi.com/t/configure-a-ts-m-mei-to-work-with-a-multimeter/13819)

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**Author:** [@czavaskis](https://forums.digi.com/u/czavaskis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/configure-a-ts-m-mei-to-work-with-a-multimeter/13819 "2014-10-30T14:48:26Z")

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I have a port server TS-M-MEI 4 port, and I want to use it to read the feed from a cheap multimeter that spits out it’s data in rs232 format. multimeter is a TekPower TP4000ZC the data from the device is as shown in t…

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## [How do I recover a Digi Portserver TS 16 MEI unit where the power LED is continually flashing?](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-do-i-recover-a-digi-portserver-ts-16-mei-unit-where-the-power-led-is-continually-flashing/13801)

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**Author:** [@drobson](https://forums.digi.com/u/drobson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-do-i-recover-a-digi-portserver-ts-16-mei-unit-where-the-power-led-is-continually-flashing/13801 "2014-10-27T10:13:02Z")

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I have a Digi PortServer TS 16 MEI unit that was up and running with a configuration on it. It was powered off and moved to a new location, and now when it is powered on, the power LED just blinks constantly. I tried to…

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## [xbee series2 no output on uart](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-series2-no-output-on-uart/13046)

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**Author:** [@siva2402](https://forums.digi.com/u/siva2402)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2014, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-series2-no-output-on-uart/13046 "2014-05-29T07:59:41Z")

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Hi, I have a small setup which worked, consisting of the following: arduino with a sensor, measuring distance arduino sends measurement to xbee series 1, on an adafruit adapter receiving laptop, with another xbee seri…

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## [What cable do I need to connect a Portserver TS 3 M MEI to Cisco equipment that has RJ45 console ports?](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-cable-do-i-need-to-connect-a-portserver-ts-3-m-mei-to-cisco-equipment-that-has-rj45-console-ports/12886)

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**Author:** [@skis007](https://forums.digi.com/u/skis007)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2014, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-cable-do-i-need-to-connect-a-portserver-ts-3-m-mei-to-cisco-equipment-that-has-rj45-console-ports/12886 "2014-05-07T09:06:28Z")

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Just to note, I ordered cable part #63000070-01a when I ordered the PortServer, but when I looked at the cable it says it is a crossover. I tried it, seems to connect, but I get nothing on my terminal emulator. I’m thi…

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## [Moving console OFF of ttyNS0 in Linux](https://forums.digi.com/t/moving-console-off-of-ttyns0-in-linux/4448)

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**Author:** [@thcobbs](https://forums.digi.com/u/thcobbs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/moving-console-off-of-ttyns0-in-linux/4448 "2010-04-09T08:46:12Z")

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Hello, I’m completely new to the Digi Connect ME 9210 platform. However, I’ve dealt with both ARM7 and ARM9 processors from Cypress and Samsung. After digging around for a while, it seems as though I can move the stand…

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## [Setting IP Address through Serial Port (with Hyperterminal)](https://forums.digi.com/t/setting-ip-address-through-serial-port-with-hyperterminal/3687)

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**Author:** [@Guillo](https://forums.digi.com/u/Guillo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2008, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/setting-ip-address-through-serial-port-with-hyperterminal/3687 "2008-07-01T08:31:13Z")

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I can communicate with the Digi ME through the serial port, but when I set the IP address, it keeps the old one and the new one stays in “Stored Configuration”. How can I refresh the IP address that is stored? Thanks G…

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## [difference between CLI and dialog](https://forums.digi.com/t/difference-between-cli-and-dialog/3814)

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**Author:** [@compie](https://forums.digi.com/u/compie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2007, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/difference-between-cli-and-dialog/3814 "2007-05-31T13:51:28Z")

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When I create a new NET+OS project with Digi ESP I can enable the CLI (via telnet or serial port) and I can configure settings for the ‘dialog’ (dialog port, baud rate en delay). What’s the difference between these two?
