WiBox™ User Guide 6/15/2006 Part Number 900-351 Revision F ??? 2006
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Contents List of Tables ___________________________________________________________6 List of Figures __________________________________________________________7 1: Using This Guide 8 Purpose and Audience ___________________________________________________8 Chapter Summary _______________________________________________________8 Additional Documentation ________________________________________________10 2: Introduction 11 Applications ___________________________________________________________11 Applic
Contents Server Configuration ____________________________________________________31 Hostlist Configuration ___________________________________________________32 Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration _____________________________________33 Serial Settings ______________________________________________________________33 Connection Settings - TCP ____________________________________________________36 Connection Settings - UDP ____________________________________________________38 WLAN Configuration _________
Contents Packing Interval_____________________________________________________________62 Trailing Characters __________________________________________________________62 Send Characters ____________________________________________________________62 DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout) __________________________________________62 Send Characters _______________________________________________________63 Telnet Terminal Type____________________________________________________63 Channel (Port) Password ___________
Contents Select an option on the menu by entering the number of the option in the Your choice ? field and pressing Enter._________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. To enter a value for a parameter, type the value and press Enter, or to confirm a current value, just press Enter. _______________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Contents Table 7-5. Connect Mode Options __________________________________________________ 7-6. Modem Mode Commands _____________________________________________________ Table 7-7. Disconnect Mode Options ________________________________________________ Table 7-8. Flush Mode Options _____________________________________________________ Table 7-9. Pack Control Options ____________________________________________________ Table 10-1.
1: Using This Guide Purpose and Audience This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the WiBox. It is for network administrators, system integrators, and those responsible for installing and maintaining the WiBox. Chapter Summary The remaining chapters in this guide include: 2: Introduction Describes the main features of the WiBox and the protocols it supports. 3: Quick Start Describes the steps to the physical installation and initial configuration of the WiBox.
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Using This Guide Additional Documentation The following guides are available on the product CD and the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) Com Port Redirector Online Help Provides information on using the Windowsbased utility to create a virtual com port. Secure Com Port Redirector User Guide Provides information on using the Windowsbased utility to create a virtual com port in a secure environment. WiBox Quick Start Provides instructions for getting your WiBox up and running.
2: Introduction The WiBox™ family of wireless device servers provides serial-to-wireless network connectivity. They enable virtually any serial device or equipment to be remotely accessed, controlled, monitored, or shared on an 802.11b/G/G wireless network. The WiBox provides a fully integrated solution that combines an operating system, embedded Web server, full TCP/IP protocol stack with an 802.11b/G transceiver supporting WEP and WPA security, and two high-speed serial ports into a small compact package.
Introduction Telecommunications equipment Data display devices Virtually any RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 asynchronous serial device Application Examples The WiBox has two serial ports and an 802.11b/G transceiver. Each serial port is connected to the serial communication port of a device. The wireless transceiver connects to another wireless device or to an Access Point (AP). The WBX2100E also provides an Ethernet connection. This section includes typical scenarios for using the WiBox.
Introduction Ad Hoc Network Figure 2-2. Ad Hoc Network Example In the example above, the AP is not present. The PC makes a direct wireless connection with the WiBox to manage serial devices. Without an AP, it is a peer-topeer relationship. Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure Figure 2-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example In the example above, the WiBox communicates with another device server via the AP. The UDS device server, in this example, is connected via an Ethernet connection to the AP.
Introduction Ad Hoc WiBox Connection Figure 2-4. Direct WiBox to WiBox Connection In the example above, two WiBoxes have established an Ad Hoc peer-to-peer relationship. They communicate directly to each other’s serial devices without a PC or an AP. WiBox with Ethernet With this model, you can select either a wireless or an Ethernet connection. APPLICATION EXAMPLE? Protocol Support The WiBox device server uses the TCP/IP protocol stack for network communications.
Introduction DeviceInstaller: This utility provides a GUI interface for assigning the IP address, viewing the current configuration, and updating firmware. To use DeviceInstaller for communication to a WiBox over a wireless network, the WLAN network settings must be configured first. No such configuration is required for using DeviceInstaller over an Ethernet network. Addresses and Port Numbers Hardware Address The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address or the MAC address.
Introduction Serial Connector Pinouts The two DB9M DTE serial ports provide default settings for RS-232C communications of 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit (9600, 8, N, 1). Figure 2-5. DB9M DTE Serial Connector Alternatively, you can configure the WiBox for RS-422/485 4-wire communications (Figure 2-6) or for RS-485 2-wire communications (Figure 2-7). Figure 2-6.
Introduction Figure 2-7. RS-485 2-Wire Pinouts WBX2100E Network Interface The back panel of the WBX2100E contains a 9-30VDC power plug and an RJ45 (10/100) Ethernet port. Figure 2-8.
Introduction Ethernet Connector Pinouts Figure 2-9. RJ45 Ethernet Connector LEDs Table 2-1. WiBox LEDs LEDs Meaning Power LED: Green, steady on Power is on. Wireless Link LED: Yellow, blinking Active wireless connection. Transmitting/receiving. Wireless Link LED: Yellow, off Port 1 LED flashes (pauses and repeats) 4 times No active connection, searching for network connection. Ethernet Link LED: Green, steady on Active network connection. Port 1 LED: Green, steady on Idle.
Introduction Technical Specifications Table 2-2. WiBox Technical Specifications CPU, Memory Lantronix DSTni-EX 186 CPU 256 KB zero wait state SRAM 2048 KB Flash Serial Interface Rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921600 bps) Network Interface Wireless 802.11b/G 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet (WBX2100E only) Power Supply External adapter included 120 VAC (1-01 models) USA 100 – 240 VAC (2-01 models) Universal with regional connectors Power Input 9 – 30 VDC (2.
3: Quick Start This chapter describes installation procedures for the WiBox units. Required Information Hardware Address Take note of the unit’s hardware address (also known as MAC address). It is on the product label, in the format: 00-20-4a-XX-XX-XX, where the XXs are unique numbers assigned to the product. Hardware Address: 00-20-4a-_____-_____-_____ IP Address The WiBox must have a unique IP address on the network. The systems administrator generally provides the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
Quick Start WLAN SSID: ________________ (case-sensitive) WEP Enabled Y/N? _______ WEP Key 64 bit or 128 bit? _______ WEP Key: ____________________________ (Entered in HEX format (0-9 A-F) xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx) or WPA Enabled Y/N: ____________________________ WPA Key Type hex or passphrase? WPA Key: _______ ____________________________ Installing and Configuring the WiBox Complete the following steps to connect and initially configure the WiBox.
Quick Start The Server (0) settings The WLAN (4) settings Current settings display in parentheses. Note: Due to regulations, the country-specific setting has been removed from the setup menu and Web-Manager. We provide a separate utility for changing the Country/Zone setting. The utility is called SetZone and is included in the WiBox package. It is also available for download from the Lantronix web site.
Quick Start Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=Adhoc (0) ? c) Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of the network to which the WiBox will connect. Network name (LTRX_IBSS) ? _ d) Ad Hoc Network Creation Channel: When Adhoc mode is selected, and the WiBox cannot find the specified network, it creates one with that name by transmitting a beacon on the selected channel. Channel (11) ? Only channels allowed in the country for which the WiBox is designated can be selected.
Quick Start g) WPA: This firmware version allows only Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) for authentication and encryption. Allow WEP group keys (N) ? Display current key (N) ? Change key (N) ? Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (1) ? Enter key: () ? Selecting (Y) Yes at the Allow WEP group keys prompt enables the reception of broadcast messages if older WEP equipment shares the same Access Point.
Quick Start Using Device Installer You can use DeviceInstaller, a utility on the product CD, to manually assign the IP address to the WiBox, view its current configuration settings, and upgrade its firmware. DeviceInstaller only works with a wired Ethernet connection or if the wireless settings are already set. To install the DeviceInstaller: 1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not launch automatically: a) Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run.
Quick Start Extended Firmware Version Displays the firmware currently installed on the WiBox. Online Status Displays the WiBox’s status as online, offline, unreachable (the WiBox is on a different subnet), or busy (the WiBox is currently performing a task). Telnet Enabled Displays True if the unit can be accessed using Telnet. Telnet Port Displays the unit's port for Telnet sessions. Web Enabled Displays True if the unit can be accessed using WebManager.
Quick Start Supports HTTP Setup WiBox supports HTTP setup. Supports 230K Baudrate WiBox supports a baud rate of 230K.
4: Web-Manager Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the WiBox using Web-Manager, Lantronix’s browser-based configuration tool. The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power. The unit performs a reset after the configuration is changed and stored. Accessing Web-Manager through a Web Browser 1. Open a standard web browser (Netscape Navigator 6.x and above, or Internet Explorer 5.5. and later). 2.
Web-Manager Configuration The main menu is on the left panel of the Web-Manager window. Network Configuration The unit’s network values display upon selecting Network from the main menu. The following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Network configuration menu. Note: If the IP address is assigned via DHCP, its DHCP settings are not displayed. Figure 4-2.
Web-Manager Configuration this feature. DHCP Host Name Enter the name of the host on the network providing the IP address. Note: Consult the System or Network Administrator before adjusting these settings. Disabling all three methods is not advised as the only available IP assignment method will then be ARP or serial port. 4. Click the OK button when finished. 5. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. Static IP Address Configuration To manually assign an IP address and its network configuration: 1.
Web-Manager Configuration 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. Server Configuration The unit’s server values display upon selecting Server from the main menu. The following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Server configuration menu. Figure 4-3. Server Settings To configure the WiBox’s device server settings: 1. Click Server from the main menu. 2. Configure or modify the following fields: Server Configuration Telnet Password Enter the password required for Telnet access.
Web-Manager Configuration unit does not receive a response, it drops that connection. Enter a value between 1 and 65 seconds. 0 disables keepalive. The default setting is 45. Monitor Mode @ Bootup Select Disable to disable the entry into the monitor mode via the yyy or xx1 key sequence at startup. This command prevents the unit from entering monitor mode by interpreting the stream of characters that are received during the device server's initialization at startup.
Web-Manager Configuration Figure 4-4. Hostlist Settings NEED NEW SCREEN SHOT 2. Enter or modify the following fields from the Hostlist Settings window: Retry Settings Retry Counter Enter the value for the number of times the WiBox should attempt to retry connecting to the hostlist. The default setting is 3. Retry Timeout Enter the duration (in seconds) the WiBox should abandon attempting a connection to the hostlist. The default setting is 250.
Web-Manager Configuration 1. From the main menu, click Serial Settings for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 to display the Serial Settings page for the selected channel. Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings 2. In the available fields, enter the following information: Channel Disable Serial Port Available on Channel 2 settings only. When selected, disables communication through the serial port. Port Settings Protocol Select the protocol type from the pull-down menu for the selected channel.
Web-Manager Configuration Parity Checks for the parity bit. The default setting is None. Stop Bits The stop bit follows the data and parity bits in serial communication. It indicates the end of transmission. The default setting is 1. Pack Control Enable Packing Select the checkbox to enable packing on the WiBox. Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent to the network.
Web-Manager Configuration With Passive Connect Select Yes to clear the output buffer with a connection initiated from the network to the device. The default is No. At Time of Disconnect Select Yes to clear the output buffer when the network connection to or from the device is disconnected. The default is No. 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. Connection Settings - TCP To configure a channel’s TCP settings: 1.
Web-Manager Configuration Password If Password Required was set to Yes, enter the password for passive connections. Connect Mode: Active Connection Active Connect Select None (default) to disable Active Connect. Otherwise, indicate the connection type from the drop-down list: With Any Character: Attempts to connect when any character is received from the serial port. With Active Mdm Ctrl In: Accepts external connection requests only when the modem_control_in input is asserted.
Web-Manager Configuration is a change in connection state. The default setting is None. Use Hostlist The hostlist operates in a sequential order when attempting to connect to the first available host. If this option is set to True, the device server scrolls through the hostlist until it connects to a device listed in the hostlist table. Once it connects, the unit stops trying to connect to any others.
Web-Manager Configuration Figure 4-7. UDP Connection Settings 2. In the available fields, enter the following information: Datagram Mode Datagram Type Configures remote IP or network broadcast address and the remote port. Enter 01 for directed or broadcast UDP. The default setting is 00. Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming UDP datagrams. Endpoint Configuration Local Port Enter the local port number. Remote Port Enter the port number of the remote device.
Web-Manager Configuration WLAN Configuration Without adequate protection, a wireless LAN is susceptible to access by unauthorized users. The WiBox WLAN Settings menu permits the following actions: Configuration of the wireless network profile available for activation. Configuration of the wireless network security settings. Configuration of advanced settings such as radio power management. Note: Due to regulations, the country-specific setting has been removed from the setup menu and Web-Manager.
Web-Manager Configuration Figure 4-8. WLAN Settings 2. Enter or modify the following fields: Network Interface Use the pull-down menu to select a WLAN interface or an Ethernet interface. Wireless Network Configuration Network Name Enter the name of the wireless network (SSID). The WiBox connects to this wireless network. Network Type Select Infrastructure or Ad Hoc. Channel Configurable only when Network Type is Ad Hoc. Select from the pull-down menu the radio channel for the Ad Hoc network.
Web-Manager Configuration Key Type Select the key type (Hex or Passphrase). Key Enter the Encryption Key in hexadecimal value if Hex is selected as the key type. Enter the key as a string if Passphrase is selected as the key type. Passphrase input is not the same as ASCII input . A passphrase of more than 20 characters is recommended. Spaces and punctuation characters are permitted. WPA Options Authentication Select Pre-Shared Keys from the drop down menu.
Web-Manager Configuration Apply Defaults Click the Apply Defaults button to reset the unit’s Channel 1 configuration, Channel 2 configuration, Security, and Expert settings to the factory default settings. The server configuration settings for IP address, gateway IP address, netmask, and WLAN remain unchanged.
Web-Manager Configuration TX Data Rate 0 (fixed) TX Data Rate 11 Mbps Enable Power Management N (No) Expert Settings TCP keepalive 45 (seconds) ARP cache timeout 600 (seconds) CPU performance Disabled Disable Monitor Mode (N) No HTTP port number 0 (resulting in an operational value of 80) WHAT ABOUT: MTU Size 1400 Enable Alternate MAC N (No) ( for OEM use only) Ethernet Connection Type 0 (auto negotiate) Security Settings Disable SNMP (N) No SNMP Community Name Public Disable Teln
5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration You must configure the unit so that it can communicate on a network with your serial device. As an alternative to using a web browser, as described in the previous chapter, you can use the following procedures remotely or locally: Use a Telnet connection to configure the unit over the network. Use a terminal or terminal emulation program to access the serial port locally. The series of prompts at which you enter configuration settings is called Setup Mode.
Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration Figure 5-1. MAC Address 3. To enter Setup Mode, press Enter within 5 seconds. The current configuration settings display, followed by the Change Setup menu. Figure 5-2. Setup Menu Options*** Change Setup: 0 Server 1 Channel 1 2 Channel 2 4 WLAN 5 Expert 6 Security 7 Factory defaults 8 Exit without save 9 Save and exit Your choice ? 4. Select an option on the menu by entering the number of the option in the Your choice ? field and pressing Enter. 5.
6: Setup Mode: Server Configuration This chapter explains how to configure the network settings. Note: Current values display in parentheses. Server Configuration (Option 0) The unit’s basic network parameters display when you select Server configuration (option 0). The IP Address, Set Gateway IP Address, and Netmask fields display the current values. IP Address : (000) .(000) .(000) .
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Set Gateway IP Address The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN segments. The gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN segment as the unit. The gateway address must be within the local network. The default setting is N (No), meaning the gateway address has not been set. To set the gateway address, type Y and enter the address.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Note: When you enter Monitor Mode from the serial port with network connection enabled and issue the NC (Network Communication) command, you see the unit’s IP configuration. There are three methods for assigning DHCP names to the unit. Default DHCP Name: If you do not change the DHCP name, and you are using an IP of 0.0.0.
7: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration This chapter explains how to configure the serial port. Notes: Current values display in parenthesis. You must enter some values in hexadecimal notation. (See Error! Reference source not found.Error! Reference source not found..) Channel 1 (Option 1) Select Channel 1 (option 1) from the Change Setup menu to define how the serial port responds to network and serial communications.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port I/F (Interface) Mode The Interface (I/F) Mode is a bit-coded byte entered in hexadecimal notation. The default setting is 4C. Note: RS-422 amd RS-485 are available on Channel 2 only. I/F Mode (4C) ? _ The following table displays available I/F Mode options: Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that particular option, which can be set to either a 0 or 1 value. Table 7-1.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Flow (00) ? _ Use the following table to select flow control options: Table 7-3. Flow Control Options Flow Control Option Hex No flow control 00 XON/XOFF flow control 01 Hardware handshake with RTS/CTS lines 02 XON/XOFF pass characters to host 05 Port Number The setting represents the source port number in TCP connections. It is the number that identifies the channel for remote initiating connections.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that particular option, which can be set to either a 0 or 1 value. Table 7-5.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Accept with DTR Active Accepts external connection requests only when the DTR input is asserted. Cannot be used with Modem Mode. Always Accept Accepts any incoming connection when a connection is not already established. Default setting. b) Response Character Response A single character is transmitted to the serial port when there is a change in connection state: C = connected, D = disconnected, N = host unreachable.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Manual Connection Attempts to connect when directed by a command string received from the serial port. The first character of the command string must be a C (ASCII 0x43), and the last character must be either a carriage return (ASCII 0x0D) or a line feed (0x0A). No blanks or space characters may be in the command string. Between the first and last command string characters must be a full or partial destination IP address and may be a destination port number.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Each entry contains the IP address and the port number. The hostlist is disabled for Manual and Modem Modes. The unit does not accept a data connection from a remote device when the hostlist option is enabled. Figure 4-7. Hostlist Option To enable the hostlist: 1. Enter a Connect Mode of 0x20 (2X), where X is any digit. The menu shows you a list of current entries already defined in the product. 2. To delete, modify, or add an entry, select Yes.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port When the UDP option is in effect, the unit never attempts to initiate a TCP connection because it uses UDP datagrams to send and receive data. e) Modem Mode In Modem (Emulation) Mode, the unit presents a modem interface to the attached serial device. It accepts AT-style modem commands and handles the modem signals correctly. Normally, there is a modem connected to a local PC and a modem connected to a remote machine.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Message Meaning RING n.n.n.n. A remote device, having IP address n.n.n.n, is connecting to this device. Numeric Response 0 OK 1 Connected 2 Ring 3 No Carrier 4 Error Received commands must begin with the two-character sequence AT and be terminated with a carriage return character. The unit ignores any character sequence received not starting with AT, and only recognizes and processes single AT-style commands.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Modem Mode Command Function ATDTx.x.x.x Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote port number defined within the unit. ATD0.0.0.0 Forces the unit into Monitor Mode if a remote IP address and port number are defined within the unit. ATD Forces the unit into Monitor Mode if a remote IP address and port number are not defined within the unit. ATDx.x.x.x Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Note: This option does not display when Hostlist is enabled from the ConnectMode prompt (see Connect Mode on page 52 for more information). Remote Port You must set the remote TCP port number for the unit to make outgoing connections. This parameter defines the port number on the target host to which a connection is attempted.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) Using this parameter, you can control line handling and network buffers with connection startup and disconnect. The default setting is 00. FlushMode (00) ? _ You can also select between two different packing algorithms. Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that particular option, which can be set to either a 0 or 1 value. Table 7-8.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Interval: 52 msec 0 1 Interval: 250 msec 1 0 Interval: 5 sec 1 1 Trailing Characters None 0 0 One 0 1 Two 1 0 Send Characters 2-Byte Send Character Sequence Send Immediately After Send chars 1 1 Packing Interval Packing Interval defines how long the unit should wait before sending accumulated characters. This wait period is between successive network segments containing data.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Send Characters Enter up to two characters in hexadecimal representation in sendchar. SendChar 1 (00) ? _ SendChar 2 (00) ? _ If the unit receives a character on the serial line that matches one of these characters, it sends the character immediately, along with any awaiting characters, to the TCP connection. This action minimizes the response time for specific protocol characters on the serial line (for example, ETX, EOT).
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port US=United States and Canada FR=France JP=Japan OT=Others, such as Europe (excluding France), Asia, Africa, and Australia To modify WLAN settings, select 4 WLAN from the Change Setup menu. Enable WLAN Enable the Ethernet or the Wireless interface. When WLAN is enabled, the Ethernet interface is disabled. Enable WLAN (Y) ? _ Topology Select Infrastructure or Adhoc. Infrastructure (ESS) mode communicates with Access Points.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Select (Y) Yes at the Display current key prompt to show the currently configured key/passphrase Change key permits modifying the currently configured key by selecting (Y) Yes. The Key type requests whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format. Enter key prompts for the new encryption key. The passphrase input is not the same as ASCII input (as used on other products). ASCII is translated directly into hexadecimal bytes according to the ASCII table.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Data rate, Only : 0=1, 1=2, 2=5.5, 3=11 Mbps or Up to: 4=2, 5=5.5, 6=11 Mbps (6) ? Enable Power Management This allows the software to turn off the radio when expecting not to receive or transmit soon. This feature reduces the power consumption by up to 170 mA. Enabling power management increases the response time, because the radio needs to start up again. The radio regularly starts to synchronize and check for incoming messages.
8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings Expert Settings (Option 5) Note: You can change these settings using Telnet or serial connections only, not on the Web-Manager. Caution: Only an expert should change these parameters. You must definitely know the consequences the changes might have. Figure 8-1.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port TCP Keepalive time in seconds This option allows you to change how many seconds the unit waits during a silent connection before attempting to see if the currently connected network device is still on the network. If the unit gets no response, it drops that connection. The default setting is 45.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Note: When configuring the HTTP or SMTP port number, take note of the ‘reserved’ port numbers on page 52. MTU Size The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest physical packet size a network can transmit for TCP and UDP. Enter between 512 and 1400 bytes. The default setting is 1400 bytes. MTU Size: (1400) ? _ Ethernet Connection Type The Product Name allows for the Ethernet speed and duplex to be manually configured.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port The default entry is public. The current value displays in parentheses. Disable Telnet Setup Note: Disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE prevents users from accessing the setup menu from the network. This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables access to Setup Mode by Telnet (port 9999). It only allows access locally via the web pages and the serial port of the unit.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port This setting defaults to the N (No) option, which permits a 4-character password protecting Setup Mode by means of Telnet and web pages. Enable Enhanced Password (Y) ? _ The Y (Yes) option allows an extended security password of 16-characters for protecting Telnet access.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Lantronix Secure Com Port Redirector provides an encrypted connection from Windows-based applications to the WiBox. Information about SCPR is at http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/software-services/scpr.html A 30-day trial version of SCPR is included on the CD. Default Settings Select 7 Default Settings from the Change Setup menu to reset the unit’s Channel 1 configuration, Channel 2 configuration, and Expert settings to the factory default settings.
Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Disable Monitor Mode (N) No HTTP port number 0 (resulting in an operational value of 80) Security Settings Disable SNMP (N) No SNMP Community Name public Disable Telnet Setup (N) No Disable TFTP Firmware Update (N) No Disable Port 77FEh (N) No Disable Web Server (N) No Disable Web Setup (N) No Disable ECHO ports (Y) Yes Enable Encryption (N) No Enable Enhanced password (N) No Exit Configuration Mode To exit setup mode, do one of the follo
9: Wireless Bridging The WiBox2100E supports wireless bridging. This allows a host, connected on the WiBox’s wired Ethernet interface, to be accessible over the wireless network (via the WiBox). To initialize the bridging feature: 1. Configure the WiBox’s wireless settings. See WLAN Configuration on page 40. 2. Enable bridging in Serial Mode. See Network Mode on page 47. 3. Set up the wired host connected to the WiBox’s Ethernet port.
Wireless Bridging t Method 3 As an alternative to configuring through the wired interface, connect a device through the WiBox’s serial port. For more information on configuration through the serial port, see 5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration. .
10: Monitor Mode Monitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes. There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally via the serial port or remotely via the network. Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port To enter Monitor Mode locally: 1. Follow the same steps used for setting the serial configuration parameters (see 5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration). 2. Instead of typing three x keys, however: a) Type zzz to enter Monitor Mode with network connections.
Monitor Mode t Command Command Name Function PI x.x.x.x Ping Pings unit with IP address x.x.x.x to check device status. AT ARP Table Shows the unit’s ARP table entries. TT TCP Connection Table Shows all incoming and outgoing TCP connections. NC Network Connection Shows the unit’s current IP address. RS Reset Resets the unit. QU Quit Exits diagnostics mode. G0, G1, ....,Ge, Gf Get configuration from memory page Gets a memory page of configuration information from the device. S0, S1,.
11: Updating Firmware This chapter explains how to obtain and update the unit’s firmware. Reloading Firmware There are several ways to update the unit’s internal operational code (*ROM) via TFTP or via the serial port. You can also update the unit’s internal web interface (*COB) via TFTP. Here are typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the latest versions and release notes. Table 11-1. Firmware Files ROM File COB WBXxxx.ROM WBXvx_x.COB (Web-Manager)_WNxxx.
Updating Firmware The syntax is: SetZone [] Leaving the zone blank causes the utility to report the current setting only. Following are valid zone abbreviations. These settings are consistent with IEEE802.
Updating Firmware For firmware 1.8 and earlier, the TFTP destination files for Product Name-01, Product Name-03, and Product Name 485 are X1, X2, and X3, respectively. 6. Click the Upload Now button to transfer the file to the unit. Figure 11-1. TFTP Window After the firmware has been loaded and stored, which takes approximately 8 seconds, the unit performs a power reset. Using TFTP: Command Line Interface To download new firmware from a computer: 1.
Updating Firmware Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller If for some reason the firmware is damaged, you can recover the firmware file by using DeviceInstaller to download the *.ROM file over the serial port. To recover firmware: 1. Start DeviceInstaller. If your PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays. Select an adapter and click OK. 2. From the Tools menu, select Advanced/Recover Firmware. The Serial Port Firmware Upgrade window displays. 3.
12: Troubleshooting This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may be displayed. When troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network cable, and serial cable) are secure. Note: Some unexplained errors might be caused by duplicate IP addresses on the network.
Troubleshooting Problem/Message Reason Cannot establish an Ad Hoc network connection to the WiBox. Note: With 6.x.x.x firmware and later, there is only one setting for Network Name; it is the same for both Infrastructure and Ad Hoc modes. Ad Hoc network is not enabled in Enable Ad Hoc network. Set Ad the WiBox. Hoc Network Name (IBSS) to match. These are case-sensitive. Cannot ping or connect to the WiBox DHCP name.
Troubleshooting Problem/Message Reason Solution The IP address you are trying to assign is not on your logical subnet. Confirm that your PC has an IP address and that it is in the same logical subnet that you are trying to assign to the device server. The device server may not have a network connection. Note: Applies to WBX2100E only. Make sure that the Link LED is lit. If the Link LED is not lit, then the device server does not have a network connection.
Troubleshooting Problem/Message Reason Solution WiBox from the network.
Troubleshooting Technical Support If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this chapter, or if you are unable to fix the error, you may: To check our online knowledge base or send a question to Technical Support, go to http://www.lantronix.com/support. Email us at support@lantronix.com. Call us at: (800) 422-7044 Domestic (949) 453-7198 International (949) 450-7226 Fax Our phone lines are open from 6:00AM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
A: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions Many of the unit’s configuration procedures require assembling a series of options (represented as bits) into a complete command (represented as a byte). Convert the resulting binary value to a hexadecimal representation. Converting Binary to Hexadecimal Following are two simple ways to convert binary numbers to hexadecimals. Conversion Table Hexadecimal digits have values ranging from 0 to F, which are represented as 09, A (for 10), B (for 11), etc.
Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 3. Click Bin (Binary), and type the number to convert. 4. Click Hex. The hexadecimal value displays.
Compliance Compliance Information Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product: Product Name Model: WiBoxE Device Server Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents: Safety: UL 60950:2003 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
Compliance Regulatory Information USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Lantronix could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Compliance 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. Antenna Notice: This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Compliance The compliance mark is designated with the circle and check mark inside is called the “C-Tick” mark. This C-Tick mark label is located underneath this product and signifies its compliance, as shown below: The number “ ACN 095 223 484 “ stands for Australian Company Number and the 9 digit number designates the local representative in Australia who can take inquiries regarding this product’s compliance status. The following contact address is found below: Lantronix Australia Pty. Ltd.
Warranty Lantronix warrants each Lantronix product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS. During this period, if a customer is unable to resolve a product problem with Lantronix Technical Support, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) will be issued. Following receipt of a RMA number, the customer shall return the product to Lantronix, freight prepaid.
