M1 Ethernet Interface
ELK-M1XEP
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT M1XEP AND WINDOWS COMPATIBILITY

Product Details
• Secure connection with password protection and SSL/TLS encryption
• Flash Memory for Firmware Updating
• Event notification via E-Mail (SMTP)
• Supports automatic Dynamic DNS Updates with providers using the DynDNS protocol.
• Supports Network Time Protocol for synchronizing the M1/EZ8's clock with an Internet time server.
• Internet Monitoring and Reporting Capability
• Network stack supporting the following protocols:
-TCP,UDP,DHCP,SSL/TLS, NTP, SMTP
• Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 128 bit encryption
• Integrated 802.3 compliant 10/100 Mbit network interface
• RS232, DB9M 9-pin serial port connection
• Connects to the M1 RS-232 Serial port (Port 0). The baud rate for this port must be set to 115,200 (factory default)
• RJ45 8-pin Network Jack
• 2.1mm barrel type power connector (center positive)
• LED Indicators for Power, Link, and Data
• Flash Memory for Firmware Updating
• Event notification via E-Mail (SMTP)
• Supports automatic Dynamic DNS Updates with providers using the DynDNS protocol.
• Supports Network Time Protocol for synchronizing the M1/EZ8's clock with an Internet time server.
• Internet Monitoring and Reporting Capability
• Network stack supporting the following protocols:
-TCP,UDP,DHCP,SSL/TLS, NTP, SMTP
• Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 128 bit encryption
• Integrated 802.3 compliant 10/100 Mbit network interface
• RS232, DB9M 9-pin serial port connection
• Connects to the M1 RS-232 Serial port (Port 0). The baud rate for this port must be set to 115,200 (factory default)
• RJ45 8-pin Network Jack
• 2.1mm barrel type power connector (center positive)
• LED Indicators for Power, Link, and Data
• Operating Voltage: 12 Volts D.C. from Elk-P1216 Plug-in Power Supply **
• Current Draw: approx. 300 mA
• Housing Dimensions: 4.25" x 6.375" x 2.125"
• Circuit Board Dimensions: 2.25" x 3.95"
• ELK-W040A Serial Ribbon Cable included
• Current Draw: approx. 300 mA
• Housing Dimensions: 4.25" x 6.375" x 2.125"
• Circuit Board Dimensions: 2.25" x 3.95"
• ELK-W040A Serial Ribbon Cable included
WINDOWS COMPATIBILITY ALERT
ELK-M1XEP and Windows Compatibility
With Windows 10, and now in their latest updates for Windows 7 and 8, Microsoft has mandated the use of longer encryption keys for all SSL/TLS network connections. They abandoned support for shorter encryption keys currently used by a large number of installed “legacy” computing and networking devices. Microsoft’s decision to abandon support of shorter keys creates a situation whereby these legacy devices must either be updated or replaced.
LEGACY ELK-M1XEP UNITS:
Tens of thousands of ELK-M1XEP’s are currently installed or on stock room shelves. Because these Elk-M1XEP Ethernet Network Modules currently only support the shorter encryption keys, none of them will connect with a PC running Microsoft Windows 10, or Windows 7 and 8 with the latest updates installed, without one or more of the following actions or recommendations being followed:
- Update to FW 2.0.34 (or later) which supports the larger encryption keys. Unfortunately you will need a Windows XP or Windows 7 or 8 (without the latest updates) PC to do this since ElkRP on a Windows 10 or updated Windows 7 or 8 PC cannot securely connect to the M1XEP until after a successful update. If the non-secure port is enabled in the M1XEP, you may still connect to it that way to update it.
** If a Windows XP or not “up-to-date” Windows 7 or PC is not convenient, Elk has created a Special 2.0.34 Updater utility that may work if the M1XEP contains a version of FW in the range of 1.3.20 to 2.0.33. In recent field testing this utility permitted the specified M1XEP FW range to be directly updated (onsite ONLY) using a Windows 10 or up-to-date Windows 7 or 8 PC, without the need for ElkRP or a secure connection. NOTE: This special updater does not work on a M1XEP operating on a FW version older than 1.3.20. In that case the only solution is to use an older PC.
- For updating to 2.0.34, and for assured future connectivity, Elk recommends all customers hold on to at least one PC operating on Windows XP or Windows 7 or 8 with updates disabled.

If there are any questions about this please contact Elk Tech Support.
Resources
• M1 Ethernet Interface
• Plastic Housing
• 4 #6 Plastic Anchors
• 4 #6 Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws
• ELK-P1216 1.6A, 12Vdc Power Supply
• ELK-W040A DB9 Pin Serial Cable Assembly
• Instructions
• Plastic Housing
• 4 #6 Plastic Anchors
• 4 #6 Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws
• ELK-P1216 1.6A, 12Vdc Power Supply
• ELK-W040A DB9 Pin Serial Cable Assembly
• Instructions
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