POE8ATN / POE16ATN
8- or 16-Port IEEE802.3at
Midspan
User Manual
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Important Notices ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Regulatory Notices ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Radio and Television Interference ................................................................................................................................. 4
ESD Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
LED Indicators....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Cold Start ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
When ‘System Reset’ is Clicked on the GUI (applications file) ...................................................................................... 7
Midspan Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Rack Mounting Option ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Using the Pelco GUI with a USB Cable and USB Driver Installation ............................................................................................ 8
Download the Pelco Midspan POE GUI ................................................................................................................................ 8
Midspan GUI in USB Mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
GUI Main Window ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
USB GUI System Control and Information .......................................................................................................................... 10
USB GUI Port Description ................................................................................................................................................... 11
USB GUI Parametric Information ........................................................................................................................................ 12
GUI Connection Methods ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Direct Connection Between PC and Midspan; No Router or Switch Used, Default Static IP Address ................................ 13
Through a Switch or Router (DHCP IP Address Mode) ...................................................................................................... 17
Webpage Connection ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Port Status .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
System Administration ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
SNMP Settings .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
SNMP V3 MIB ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25
SNMP MIB .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
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SSL/TLS (optional) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Root Certificates ......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Generating Root Certificates ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Installing Root Certificates .................................................................................................................................................. 32
Adding Root Certificates to Mozilla Firefox .................................................................................................................. 34
Generating Security Certificates ................................................................................................................................................. 35
Installing Security Certificates ............................................................................................................................................. 35
Load Certificates Into the Midspan SNMP Card .................................................................................................................. 36
Enable SSL ................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Access via SSL ................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
SSL Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Dimension Drawing .................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Appendix A: SNMP V3 Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 42
Default GUI SNMP V3 Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 42
Default Webpage SNMP V3 Settings .................................................................................................................................. 43
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read, keep, and follow these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. There are no user-serviceable parts inside this unit. Only authorized service personnel may open the unit.
4. Installation and servicing should only be done by qualified service personnel and conform to all local codes.
5. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture if this unit is designed for
indoor use only.
6. Unless this unit is specifically marked as a NEMA Type 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, or 6P enclosure, it is designed for indoor use
only and it must not be installed where exposed to rain or moisture.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. The installation method and materials should be capable of supporting four times the weight of the unit and equipment.
9. Do not install near any heat source.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this manual prior to installation and operation.
Important Notices
REGULATORY NOTICES
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that the interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You may also find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the FCC: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority
to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission’s rules.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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ESD WARNING
WARNING: This product is sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). To avoid ESD damage to this product,
use ESD safe practices during installation. Before touching, adjusting or handling this product, correctly attach
an ESD wrist strap to your wrist and appropriately discharge your body and tools. For more information about
ESD control and safe handling practices of electronics, please refer to ANSI/ESD S20.20-1999 or contact the
Electrostatic Discharge Association (www.esda.org).
Warranty
For information about Pelco’s product warranty and thereto related information, refer to www.pelco.com/warranty.
Specifications
Refer to www.pelco.com to download the most up-to-date POE8ATN/POE16ATN specification sheet.
Installation Instructions
Setting up your new Pelco Midspan is easy. With plug and play technology, the Midspan is fully functional upon delivery. There
are no additional firmware downloads or need for additional hardware.
Review all important safety instructions before setting up this Midspan. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in
this installation manual prior to installation and operation.
1. Familiarize yourself with the Midspan. The AC power connector on the rear panel is C14 and requires a power cable
with a C13 line socket.
2. For full functionality, Ethernet cables of Category 5 or better are required. Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors
must be used to connect to the Midspan ports.
3. Connect power to the Midspan:
Plug the AC power cord into the power connector on the rear of your Midspan.
Figure 1. POE8ATN/16ATN Rear Panel AC Power Connector
4. Start-up/cold start: Once the power cord is connected to a universal or redundant power source, the LEDs will
illuminate in a specific sequence indicating power-up. On start-up, all LEDs should illuminate and the unit begins a
cold start. The device runs through a quick power-on test that takes several seconds. During this period, all ports are
initially disabled and the port indicators light up. After completing the cold start, ports will operate under normal
conditions and the unit is ready to connect to powered devices. See the ‘LED INDICATORS’ section for more
information about LED illumination during cold start.
Figure 2. POE8ATN front panel ports (POE16ATN has additional 8 ports)
5. Once the Midspan is powered up, you can connect the Midspan to the network switch and your end devices. Using a
Cat5 Ethernet cable or better, connect a channel on the network switch to the Pelco Midspan using the bottom
‘DATA’ ports only. This connection will allow for data to transfer from the network switch, and then get transferred
along with power to the intended device from the ‘DATA & POWER’ port.
IEC320 C14 AC Input
DATA & POWER OUT
to powered device
DATA IN from the
network switch
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6. After the link is established, connect the corresponding ‘DATA & POWER’ port of the Midspan to a POE compatible
end device through a CAT5 or better cable. This allows a data port from the network switch to connect through the
Midspan to the end device and carry both data and power on the same network cable. It is important to remember
the following:
a. Each port used on the network switch must be connected through a dedicated port of the Midspan. A single data
connection between the switch and Midspan is not sufficient for multiple device use.
b. The ports on the front of the Midspan are paired; a ‘DATA’ port is paired with a ‘DATA & POWER’ port for each
numbered port. This means that data coming into Midspan ‘DATA’ port 1 from the switch will be transferred out
on the ‘DATA & POWER’ port 1. If a device is connected to a port without the data cable in the corresponding
‘DATA’ port below the ‘DATA & POWER’ port, data will not be transferred. However, power will be transferred.
The PoE end device and network switch must have Ethernet cables running to the same port number on
the Midspan.
Figure 3. DATA (IN) and DAT & POWER (OUT) paired connectors for each port
LED INDICATORS
Cold Start
a. AC – LED turns ‘green’ and remains on when unit is connected to a power source
b. NIC – LED turns ‘solid green’ when connected » blinks ‘green’ at a slow rate until an Ethernet connection is made
c. POE8ATN: 8-Ports (ports not connected) – LED turns ‘orange’ » green » orange » green » turns off – LED blinks ‘orange
individually » port 1 » port 2 » port 3 » port 4 » port 5 » port 6 » port 7 » port 8 » Blinks ‘orange’ across all ports
POE16ATN: 16-Ports (ports not connected) – LED turns ‘orange’ » green » orange » green » turns off – LED
blinks ‘orange individually » ports 1,9 » ports 2,10 » ports 3,11 » ports 4,12 » ports
5,13 » ports 6,14 » ports 7,15 » ports 8,16 » Blinks ‘orange’ across all 16 ports
d. POE8ATN: 8-Ports (ports connected) – LED turns ‘orange’ » green » orange » green » turns off – LED turns ‘green
individually » port 1 » port 2 » port 3 » port 4 » port 5 » port 6 » port 7 » port 8 » All 8-Ports are connected –LED remains
green.
POE16ATN: 16-Ports (ports connected) – LED turns ‘orange’ » green » orange » green » turns off – LED turns ‘green
individually » ports 1,9 » ports 2,10 » ports 3,11 » ports 4,12 » ports 5,13 » ports 6,14 » ports 7,15 » ports 8,16 » All 16-Ports
are connected – LED remains green
Data from the network switch to Ports 1 – 8 ‘DATA’ IN (ports 1 -16 for POE16ATN)
Each port is paired with a ‘DATA & POWER’ OUT
Ports 1 - 8 ‘DATA & POWER’ OUT to end devices (Ports 1 – 16 for POE16ATN)
Each port connects to a valid 802.3at load
NOTE: Ethernet cables from
the network switch and to the
powered end device must be
CAT5 or better.
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When ‘System Reset’ is Clicked on the GUI (applications file)
a. AC – LED remains ‘green’
b. NIC – LED remains blinking green if Ethernet connection is connected
c. 16-Ports (ports connected) – same sequence as Cold Start
d. 16-Ports (ports not connected) – same sequence as Cold Start
Table 1. LED Indicators
INDICATOR
CONDITIONS
LED Off Green Orange Blinking Orange Blinking Green
Port LED
Indicates port is
disabled
Indicates port is
connected
Indicates port has
an error
Indicates port is
disconnected but
enabled
N/A
NIC LED
Indicates NIC is
disconnected from
Network
N/A
N/A
Indicates NIC is
communicating
with Network
Indicates NIC is
connected to
Network
AC LED
Indicates Midspan
is not powered
Indicates Midspan
is powered
N/A
N/A
N/A
Midsp
an Accessories
RACK MOUNTING OPTION
The 8-port and 16-port Midspans can be rack mounted on a 19” rack. Each unit ships with the optional 1U rack mount adaptor.
Fig
ure 4. Rack Mounted 19” Midspan With Installed 1U Rack Mounting Bracket Shown
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Using the Pelco GUI with a USB Cable and USB Driver Installation
DOWNLOAD THE PELCO MIDSPAN POE GUI
Locate and download the file Pelco GUI Installation file for SNMP V3 Midspan from the support section of the Pelco website:
www.pelco.com.
Follow the Installation Wizard to install the Pelco GUI for your model, and the USB-to-Serial Com Port driver. The USB-to-
Serial Com Port driver is necessary for communicating between the Midspan via a Communication Port on the PC.
Figure 5. GUI Setup
NOTE: Refer to the Pelco website to insure you are installing the latest version of the Pelco GUI. The example shown is using
the Midspan POE GUI.
USB cable connection
To use the Pelco GUI with a USB cable, connect a USB cable to the USB connector located in the front of the Midspan and to
a USB port on the management PC/laptop. NOTE: The USB cable is not included with the Midspan.
Fig
ure 6. USB cable connection
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Midspan GUI in USB Mode
The USB Graphical User Interface (GUI) can be used to configure and manage the POE8ATN and POE16ATN POE Midspan
systems. If you have successfully installed the Pelco GUI and USB driver – Please locate the Pelco Midspan POE GUI on your
desktop or from your Start Menu. Click on the executable file to open the GUI.
GUI MAIN WINDOW
Step 1: Choose Connection Type USB.
Figure 7. GUI Main Window
Step 2: Select the proper COM port from the drop down menu, then press the ‘Search PoE’ button and click the Midspan
listed for access to its controls.
Figure 8. GUI Connection Information
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USB GUI SYSTEM CONTROL AND INFORMATION
The System Information/Operation panel on the GUI supports the main system level parameters. It also displays information
about the POE ID, firmware revision and system status.
Figure 9. System Setup, Control, Information, and Port Commands
The system level parameters that can be configured are:
• System Reset – This is a function that allows the GUI to reset the software on the Midspan.
• Firmware Download – This feature is used to download new application/firmware codes onto the unit. Refer to the
Pelco website www.pelco.com for the latest firmware for your Midspan.
During the ‘Download in Progress’, the GUI function buttons will be temporarily disabled.
Figure 10. System Update
Example of the firmware file: Pelco _v1_0.S99
NOTE: Allow the GUI a few seconds to respond to the commands selected. DO NOT click or check any commands
simultaneously. If a command is selected more than once within two seconds, the GUI might not respond properly.
• Save Parameters to Flash - This button will save system and port parameters to flash memory.
NOTE: If you do not save parameters to Flash, all configuration changes will be lost if the unit is powered down.
• Restore Factory Defaults – This button will reset the defaults in the firmware, clear any stored data in the flash
memory, and the device will reset automatically. After the device has successfully reset, should the GUI not respond
to commands, exit the GUI and reconnect.
The ‘System Information’ field specifies the hardware and firmware revision of the PoE device.
System ID/Name – click “Edit” to edit/change the description of the system. If you click “Cancel”, the previous description will
be set for the system. To make this permanent, the user must click “Save Parameters to Flash.”
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USB GUI PORT DESCRIPTION
The Port Description panel shows 24-ports. On the PoE Midspans that have 8 or 16-ports, the port numbers higher than the
system port count will be shaded grey and disabled. Each section specifies the individual port descriptions for the system.
Figure 11. Port Description
Changes to the port configuration in this section can be enacted when the user clicks the “Send Port Control” button. It will
send the port information to the μP for 24-Ports. Please allow the GUI 10 seconds to refresh when this action is taken.
Port Description – Click “Edit” to edit/change the description of the port. Click “OK” to set description on the GUI screen. If you
click “Cancel”, the previous description will be set for that particular port. Click “Send Port Control” to send the
descriptions to the system. To make this permanent, the user must click “Save Parameters to Flash.”
Enable – This check box can administratively enable or disable the selected port. If “Enable/Disable All Port” check box is
selected, all ports will be enabled. Initially, the check box is not checked, but by default all ports are enabled. Click “Send
Port Control” to send the command to the system. To make this permanent, the user must click “Save Parameters to
Flash.”
If the “Detect Legacy Signature” check box is selected, all ports are enabled and the firmware will try to detect legacy devices.
By default, legacy detection is disabled. When the box is checked, the message in blue states that the “Legacy Detect is
Enabled” (Figure 11). Click “Send Port Control” to send the command to the system. To make this permanent, the
user must click “Save Parameters to Flash.” A “Legacy Signature” is an older device signature that predates the 802.3af
specification and typically contains a strong capacitance signature. Enabling “Detect Legacy Signature” allows for detection of
older devices not compliant with the 802.3af specification. It is recommended legacy detection be enabled.
The colored indicators show the status of the individual ports. A ‘Yellow’ indicator shows the port is detecting or ready to be
connected. A ‘Red’ indicator shows the port as Disable/Error. A ‘Green’ indicator shows that the port is connected to a
compliant load.
Figure 12. Colored Indicator Key (Port Status)
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USB GUI PARAMETRIC INFORMATION
This section allows users to review, but not edit, Parametric Information for each port.
Figure 13. Parametric Information
The Port Parametric Information panel has the following set of parameters that are displayed:
• Discovery R (ohms) – This value represents the discovered resistance (R) of the port in ohms.
• Current (mA) – This value represents the current (I) of the port in milliamperes.
• Voltage (V) – This value represents the voltage (V) of the port.
• Power (mW) – This value represents the power of the port in milliwatts.
• Class Current (mA) – This value represents the class current of the port in milliamperes.
• Determined Class – This value represents the class of the discovered device.
NOTE: If the ports are less than 24-ports for the system, those ports greater than the total system port count will read all units
of measure. In the figure above, Port 5 is connected to a compliant load while Ports 1-4 and 6-8 are ready to be connected.
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GUI Connection Methods
DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN PC AND MIDSPAN; NO ROUTER OR
SWITCH USED, DEFAULT STATIC IP ADDRESS
• In this mode both the PC and Midspan must share the same subnet. The default address of the Midspan is
192.168.1.100. The PC must be set to an IP address that is 192.168.1.xxx where x can be any 3 digit address
except 100 and be between 101-254. Typically a good value to use is 192.168.1.110. In order to set the PC
properly to communicate with the Midspan, access your network setting for the Ethernet wired connection.
Figure 14. Internet Protocol Settings
1. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 and enter the settings shown.
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2. Click ‘OK’ twice and open the Pelco MIDSPAN POE GUI.
Figure 15. GUI Window
3. Click on the Setting Button in the upper right corner to bring up the ‘User Security Parameters’ pop-up.
4. Set the IP range to search as shown in the figure below.
5. Set the communities as shown in the figure below. Make sure the box by the SNMP V3 is not checked so you
can edit the communities if needed.
Figure 16. User Security Parameters
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6. Click on the SNMPV3 box and enter the default User: admin, AuthPassword: 12345678 and PrivPassword:
12345678 (same password for both).
Figure 17. User Security Parameters
All default settings are listed in Appendix A.
7. Click ‘OK’ when done and you are returned to the main GUI window where you need to click on “Search PoE.”
Your PoE device will be seen in the window below.
Figure 18. Connection Information
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8. Click on the listed Midspan in the window and the GUI will connect to the device on IP address 192.168.1.100.
Figure 19. GUI Window Connection Status
You can now use the GUI to control and configure the Midspan as described in the sections for USB GUI control.
NOTE: POE firmware cannot be updated when connected using the network connection. POE firmware can only be
updated using the USB connection.
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THROUGH A SWITCH OR ROUTER (DHCP IP ADDRESS MODE)
Make sure your network settings are set for DHCP, especially if you just followed the previous section for a direct
connection to the Midspan.
Figure 20. Internet Protocol Settings
1. Following the same steps as previously shown, open the Pelco GUI and set the settings as shown below.
NOTE: The IP address of the Midspan follows the (PC) computer IP address except for the last 3 digits. Since
we do not know where the Midspan is located on the network, we need to search for it, thus the discovery is set
for 100-254.
2. Click ‘OK’ and then click “Search PoE.” This may take some time since we are searching many IP addresses so
be patient. Another method of finding the IP address would be to use an available IP scanner and search for a
PoE System. You can then just search for that IP address the same way we did for the direct PC to Midspan
connection.
Figure 21. User Security Parameters Settings
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After finding and clicking on the Midspan found in the GUI, the GUI will populate with connection information.
Figure 22. GUI Window Connection Status
You may now use the GUI to control and configure the Midspan as described in the sections for USB GUI control.
NOTE: POE firmware cannot be updated when connected using the network connection. POE firmware can only be
updated using the USB connection.
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Webpage Connection
The Midspan is also capable of being connected and controlled through a browser. In order to locate the Midspan on your
network, you might need to redo the GUI IP address search or use an IP scanner to find out the IP address. Once you
know the IP address, you can type the address into your browser and login.
In our example we know the IP address is 192.168.31.128. We type this into the browser and the login page pops up.
Click on Setup Login and use admin as default user and no password (blank) to gain access to the Midspan.
NOTE: If you forget your login password, contact Pelco Sales for further instructions. For up-to-date contact information,
visit our website www.pelco.com.
NOTE: The Username and Password are both Case Sensitive.
Figure 23. Webpage Controller Status
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PORT STATUS
The main window of the controller is a simple GUI that allows the user to enable and disable Midspan ports. It is also a
limited display of parametric information. A more complete list of parametric information is available using Pelco GUI
software available on the website www.pelco.com.
Figure 24. Webpage Device Configuration
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If the webpage does not automatically refresh, adjust the browser settings as
follows:
For IE users:
1. Select Tools >> Internet Options
2. Click the Settings button in Browsing History
3. Select the ‘Every time I visit the webpage’ button
4. Click ‘OK’ to close the Settings dialog
5. Click ‘OK’ to close the Internet Options dialog
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