Wi-Fi PORT SERVERS USER'S GUIDE
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1. cu can be used but this is beyond the scope of this manual II1 1 3 Run Hyperterminal When asked to choose a modem or port select a direct connection to COMx COMx being the COM port on which you plugged the port server select the following port parameters 2400 bauds bits second 8 bits parity none 1 stop bit no flow control Hyperterminal now displays a blank window Hit the ENTER key to display the admin prompt 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO58 release AO january 23 2006 DO IIL 2 Administration through WLAN The default IP address of the port server is 192 168 1 253 You can install the port server for the first time by WLAN only if your network can match this requirement and the SSID of the AP is acksys Only one new port server can be turned on in the WLAN at a given time until you have assigned a different IP address on each port server Otherwise conflicts will result 11 2 1 Port server configuration The Admin switch must be off In this case the DIAG LED must not blink twice per second 11 2 2 P C configuration Configure a P C with an IP address 192 168 1 x where x 253 and x 255 and x 0 and x any address already assigned on the LAN and WLAN Check that the P C and the port server are connected to the same WLAN 11 2 3 Access Point configuration Configure your AP with default port server SSID acksys Please refer to your AP documentation Check2. Basic Server Eci Security x 25 Pop up a terminal window Run this script Edit script Refresh list Before dialing Cancel 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUS058 release AO january 23 2006 38 22 On the Security tab check Accept any authentication including clear text and click OK Edit Phonebook Entry Ei Ed Basic Server Script Security m5 Authentication and encryption policy Accept only encrypted authentication Accept only Microsoft encrypted authentication Require dete enemotion Use current username and password HREaVE password 23 Click on the Dial button 2 Dial Up Networking Phonebook entry to dial ETE Phone number preview Dialing from New Location al Location q_a p o 24 click on the OK button Connect to MyDiallpServer ki Ei Enter a user name and password with access to the remote network domar User name Administrator Password Domai Save password TEN Cancel 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUS058 release AO january 23 2006 _ 39 25 Click on the OK button Gow have successfully connected to the remote Bel server Tou may now use the usual Windows NT programs and utilities as if vou were directly connected to the network Right click the Dial Up Networking Monitor on the task bar to hang up or check the status of y
3. 00 Ans Modern Have Disk Back Cancel 5 check Selected ports and select the port the port server is connected to Install Hew Modem Tou have selected the following modem Dial Up Networking Serial Cable between 2 PCs On which ports do you want to install it Back Cancel 6 click on the Finish button Install New Modem Tour modem has been set up successtully IF vou want to change these settings double click the Modems icon in Control Panel select this modem and click Properties parcel 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUS058 release AO january 23 2006 AD 7 Select your new modem and click the Properties button Hodems Properties Ea General 4 N Id T Dialing Preferences Dialing from Mew Location Use Dialing Properties to modify how your calls are ialed dialed Dialing Properties o 8 Select 115200 baud for maximum speed click OK and the Close button Dial Up Networking Serial Cable between 2 PCs KEJ General Connection TA Dial Up Networking Serial Cable between 2 F Port COMI Speaker volume Open Explore Find Computer Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Rename EE NE KA EE he Properties _ Interner Explorer 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 33 10 Select the Services tab and click the Add button Networ
4. H antenna plugs not included Weigth 0 375 kg 0 83 Ibs 1 5 5 Serial interface The type of serial interface is selectable through the administration system You can use RS232 or RS422A RS485 but not both simultaneously The serial interface benefits a 15 kV ESD protection The internal J2 connector is prolonged outside the box with a cable holding a DBY connector 1 5 5 1 Internal connector J2 4 wires 2 wires In out Grey 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 sis 1 5 5 2 RS232 Full RS232 EIA TIA 574 Serial interface male DB9 with DTE cabling 1 5 O O O OO 000 0 6 9 PIN Signal Direction name 6 DSR Input i O 8 CTS hat O 9 R putt Input 1 5 5 3 RS422A RS485 EIA RS422A RS485 CCITTV11 serial interface Master or Slave selection by software Built in automatic turn around Line polarization and terminating resistor selection by switch RS422A RS485 protection against temporary line voltage surges by peaks breakdown voltage 6 5V in common and differential mode capacitance 0 3 kW over 8 20 us male DB9 9 RS422A RS485 Reserved Reserved TxB RxB Digital ground Reserved Reserved TxA Reserved RxA TRxA Terminating resistor enable push switch 4 in on position Terminating resistor disable push switch 4 in off position Polarisation resistor enable push switches 2 3 in on position Polarisation resistor disable push switch
5. terminal through the RS232 serial port 2 Browser administration tool through network WLAN or SLIP 3 TELNET through network WLAN or SLIP The RS232 administration is activated by pushing the ADMIN switch to the ON position This forbids parallel use of the port server for data transfer Use this means to set up basic network connectivity SSID IP address or SLIP mode The browser administration tool can be used once network connectivity is achieved You must first install it on a computer Supporting at least internet explorer 6 0 You run the browser administration tool by clicking on the desktop icon which was added during the installation You can then use simple browser menus The browser converts transparently your configuration changes to TELNET administration commands understandable by the port server The TELNET administration can be used once network connectivity is achieved It is activated by TELNETing to the IP address of the port server In this way data transfer can proceed in parallel This is useful for probing the configuration without changing it When TELNETing to one out of many port server you can wonder which device you are accessing In the port server there is a field called location that you can set up and display to reflect the physical location of the device The SLIP administration mode should be used in only one case when you want to upgrade your port server firmware and you have neith
6. the port server is in the AP area RF Signal quality LEDs will display the reception quality level If you use several AP make sure that all AP are in the same network If the port server is in the AP area but you cant access to the port server check the SSID on both the AP and the port server The SSID is the case sensitive network identifier If the port server and AP do not have the same SSID the port server cannot connect to the AP In this case the RF signal quality LEDs WLAN Tx Rx LED Diag LED blink Also check that all devices use the same WEP key or dont use any WEP key We strongly suggest to make the first installation checks with WEP key disabled V 2 2 AD HOC mode g D G die i ey D ES wW bwa L en P Computer with G ri Wireless card Sf WWL COMETH Roz 32 In AD HOC mode all the devices involved must use the same SSID and radio channel Else they cannot communicate together In this mode the quality LEDs indications are meaningless 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 43 VI OTHER DOCUMENTATION ACKSYS documentations For the latest versions please check the download section of http www acksys fr CD ROM documentations SERVERCOM UserGuide DTUSO043 pdi MODBUS TCP UserGuide DTUSO041 pdi MULTIPOINT UserGuide DTUS056 pdf TCPCLIENT UserGuide DTUS045 pdf COM port redirection http www ietf org ric rfc221 7 txt DHCP http www i
7. 2 4 Mechanical characteristics Metal housing Size 7 9x5 8x2 3 CM 8x2 2x0 8 in antenna plugs not included Weight 0 110 Kg 0 24 Ibs 1 2 5 Serial interface Full RS232 EIA TIA 574 Serial interface male DB9 with DTE cabling 1 5 O O O OO O O O 8 6 9 Signal PIN 9 Direction name 2 Input 4 5 6 DSR input 8 CTS Imput 9 R putt Input 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 1 2 6 1 2 7 1 2 8 1 2 9 Led indicators Diagnostic general purpose mode error detection reboot indicator Asynchronous interface Rx Tx activity WLAN interface Rx Tx activity Switches One switch allows selection between the two operating modes Administration Exploitation Antennas One omni directional antenna You can replace it by an antenna with more gain through the external antenna RSMA connector Environmental limitations Operating temperature 10 C to 60 C 14 to 140 F Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C 40 to 185 F Humidity 0 95 RH without condensation 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO58 release AO january 23 2006 L WL DONGLE OEM product specifications 1 3 1 Characteristics Wifi 802 11b port server with one serial port WIFI interface 802 11b at 11 Mbit s RS232 DB9 connector or TTL HE10 connector interface External power supply 3 3 5 VDC 1 3 2 Power supply External power supply 3 3 Vdc or 5
8. Fi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 1 1 6 1 1 8 1 1 9 Led indicators Switches Antennas Power Diagnostic general purpose mode error detection reboot indicator Asynchronous interface Rx Tx activity WLAN interface Rx Tx activity RF signal quality on WLAN interface 6 LEDs Enabled serial interface RS232 RS4xx One switch allows selection between the two operating modes Administration Exploitation Two switches for polarization resistor One switch for terminating resistor Two omni directional antennas 2dBi You can replace them by an antenna with more gain through the external antenna RSMA connector Environmental limitations Operating temperature 0 C to 65 C 32 to 149 F Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C 40 to 185 F Humidity 0 95 RH without condensation 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUS058 release AO january 23 2006 I 2 WL DONGLE product specifications 1 2 1 Characteristics Wifi 802 11b port server with one serial port Metal housing WIFI interface 802 11b at 11 Mbit s RS232 15 kV ESD protection External power supply 5 VDC with jack connector 1 2 2 Power supply External power supply 5 VDC Power consumption 3W max Female jack GND 5 Vdc 1 2 3 WLAN interface WIFI 802 11b interface speed 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps 300 m 984 ft nominal range open space from access point 60 m 200 ft in other cases 1
9. H HI IV VI Wi Fi PORT SERVERS USER S GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT LINE SPECIFICATIONS ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccceces 3 I 1 WL COMETH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cccscecescecescececcecescececcececesceceseececescess 3 2 WL DONGLE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cccccscoccccecececcccccececccscecececescccscececeecs 6 1 3 WL DONGLE OEM PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cscescscescececcececcscecececescecesescecs 8 1 4 WL IDA S PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ccccccscececcececcececcscuccsceccscecesescesescecescececes 11 L5 WL ABOARD S PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cccsceccsceccsceccscecccecscececescecescececes 14 ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW sssssavicassansncenscacacdecessncedassseccosepdecacasssovascessoceias esandssss 17 ADMINISTRATION EE OE N EO EO N EE OE EE PIE 18 II 1 ADMINISTRATION THROUGH RS232 SERIAL PORT cccccccscecececcccecececescscececeseecs 19 HI 2 ADMINISTRATION THROUGH WLAN cccccececccececececcscecececescecececesescscucesuecs 20 NES TCP IP CONFIGURATION ci sesse Ses ie ee eo ee ee se ie ee ee Pe Ee GE Re EG 21 HI 4 ADMINISTRATION COMMANDS cccccececcecscececcececcccuccccececcscescececescecescecsescusescess 23 DOWNLOADING THE FIRMWARE ees sssssssssss ese ese see ese ee ese ese ee ede ese e ee ee ee ee ee 24 IV 1 ACTIVATE THE RELEVANT FIRMWARE cccccccccecececcccecececcscececcescecscecesescscecesuecs 24 IV 2 CONFIGURE A SLIP CONNECTION
10. Vdc on the HE10 connector 1 3 3 WLAN interface WIFI 802 11b interface speed 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps 300 m 984 ft nominal range open space from access point 60 m 200 ft in other cases 1 3 4 Mechanical characteristics 2032 76 200 a H SE Ta 136 18786 All sizes in millimeters 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 1 3 5 Serial interface Full RS232 EIA TIA 574 Serial interface 1 3 5 1 WL DONGLE OEM 232 version male DB9 with DTE cabling 5 Input 6 DSR Imput 8 CTS ht 9 R putt 1 3 5 2 WL DONGLE OEM TTL version HE10 Pin Characteristics 3 3V 3Wmax Power supply if 5V is not used 5V 3Wmax Power supply if 3 3V is not used HE 9 5 CA Inputs 3 3V Vih 1 8Vmin Vil 1 0Vmax Output 3 3V Voh 2 4Vmin Vol 0 4Vmax 24mA Outputs 2 5V Voh 1 8Vmin Vol 0 4Vmax 4mA Outputs 3 3V Voh 3 1Vmin Vol 0 2Vmax 32MA 16 GND Enable the administration mode through the serial port active low TX active low RTS active low DTR active low Turn around for RS485 active high Driver for WLAN activity LED active low Driver for SERIAL activity LED active high Driver for DIAG activity LED active high 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 Os 1 3 6 1 3 7 1 3 8 1 3 9 Led and status indicators 4 TTL status outputs on the HE10 connector Diagnostic general
11. ame undefined host name Now you should save the configuration changes root gt save root gt reset 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 N Example 2 use a network administrator provided name cometh D12a27 for the port server root gt set net dhcp on OK root set net dhcp clientid cometh b12a27 OK root gt show net dhcp DHCP on root gt show net dhcp clientid cometh bl2a27 root gt show net dhcp hname undefined host name Now you should save the configuration changes root gt save root gt reset Example 3 use the MAC address for client id and also a network administrator provided host name cometh12 mydomain com root gt set net dhcp on OK root gt set net dhcp clientid OK root set net dhcp hname cometh12 mydomain com OK root gt show net dhcp DHCP on root gt show net dhcp clientid undefined client id root gt show net dhcp hname cometh12 mydomain com Now you should save the configuration changes root gt save root gt reset II1 4 administration commands All administration commands are fully documented in the relevant firmware documentation lf SERVERCOM firmware is running the documentation is SERVERCOM UserGuide DTUS043 pdf lf MODBUS TCP firmware is running the documentation is MODBUS TCP UserGuide DTUS041 pdf lf TCPCLIENT firmware is running the documentation is TCPCLIENT UserGuide DTUS045 pdf If MULTIPOINT
12. c ccceccsceccececcececcscecescscscecesescecescecesescesescess 25 TROUEBLESHOO TING sessies ses es dees ie nee id eo ei es ee ies ee od ie Ge nee oe ie Ge ee ed 40 V 1 CHECKING THE HARDWARE cccccceccccecccceccscecscececcsceceecsceccecescececescecescecesescesescess 40 V2 CHECKING WLAN TOPOLOGY kn ie De oe io ee ee ee N ee ee ee 42 OTHER DOCUMENTATION sesse diese see se ee ees se ee od ee Goose ee ee es ee di ee ee 43 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 Wi Fi PORT SERVERS USER GUIDE COPYRIGHT ACKSYS 2004 2006 This document contains information protected by Copyright The present document may not be wholly or partially reproduced transcribed stored in any computer or other system whatsoever or translated into any language or computer language whatsoever without prior written consent from ACKSYS ZA VAL JOYEUX 10 rue des entrepreneurs 78450 Villepreux France REGISTERED TRADEMARKS e ACKSYS is a registered trademark of ACKSYS e Windows is a registered trademark of MICROSOFT NOTICE ACKSYS gives no guarantee as to the content of the present document and takes no responsibility for the profitability or the suitability of the equipment for the requirements of the user ACKSYS will in no case be held responsible for any errors that may be contained in this document nor for any damage no matter how substantial occasioned by the provision operation or use o
13. e Basic tab click on the Configure button Edit Phonebook Entry Ea E Basic Sever Script Security x5 Entry name MyQiall pS erver Comment Phone number Alternates Use Telephony dialing properties Dial using DialUp Networking Serial Cable be W Use another port if busy Configure Cancel a Select 115200 for initial speed and uncheck Enable hardware flow control Hodem Configuration Dial Up Networking Serial Cable between teel EE ee Initial speed Ibps 1115200 Hardware Features l Enable modem error control Enable modem compression MF Disable modem speaker Cancel 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 AE 20 On the Server tab select SLIP Internet and click on the TCP IP Setting button Basic CSever D Script Security mD Dial up server tupe Network protocols Ba i TCPAP TCPIP Settings PRSS compatible M Heeel Enable software compression Enable PRP LEE estensione a Enter the ip address of the computer for exemple 192 168 2 2 and uncheck Force Ip header compression and Use default gateway on remote network SLIP TCP IP Settings a SEPIE GE EE Ge oe IP address 192 168 2 2 Hame server addresses Primary DNS Secondary DNS Primary WINS Secondary WINS 21 On the script tab check None Edit Phonebook Entry EES
14. er an access point nor a WiFi card to connect to SLIP mode is activated by pushing the admin switch to on position when the upgradeperm is set to allow You can then use the SLIP interface as a network interface with TFTP TELNET or browser administration The SLIP administration is automatically reset to RS232 administration after a successful upgrade or by setting upgradeperm to deny If you want to manually return in RS232 administration mode make a TELNET on the SLIP IP address of port server and reset upgradeperm command set upgradeperm deny Save your configuration and reset the port server After reset your port server is in RS232 administration mode but upgrade is not available anymore See section Use the SLIP connection for more detail on SLIP connection and see section Configure a SLIP connection to make a configuration 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO58 release AO january 23 2006 19 lll 1 Administration through RS232 serial port 11 1 1 Enter administration mode Push the switch towards the Admin position The DIAG light should blink twice per second If it is not the case try pushing the switch in the opposite direction II1 1 2 Connect to a serial port This step is required to change the default port server IP address Below we describe how to do this with a PC with Windows Other devices ANSI console or operating systems Linux with minicom or
15. es 2 3 in off position eserved eserved 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 1G 1 5 6 Led indicators Power Diagnostic general purpose mode error detection reboot indicator Asynchronous interface Rx Tx activity WLAN interface Rx Tx activity RS422 RS485 activated indicator 1 5 7 Switches One switch allows selection between the two operating modes Administration Exploitation Two switches for polarization resistor One switch for terminating resistor 1 5 8 Antennas One omni directional antenna 2dBi You can replace it by an antenna with more gain through the external antenna RSMA connector 1 5 9 Environmental limitations Operating temperature 25 C to 80 C 13 to 176 F Storage temperature 40 C to 80 C 40 to 176 F Humidity 0 99 RH without condensation 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 zia Il ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW This line of products is equipped with a replaceable embedded firmware The firmware comes in several flavors to suit different application needs COM port redirection MODBUS multidrop connections etc The factory preinstalled firmware is called SERVERCOM and is mainly used for virtual COM port redirection Alternative firmwares are provided on the distribution media and on our web site to enable yet enlarged functionality All firmwares share a c
16. etf org ric rfc1541 txt http www ietf org ric ric2132 txt http www ietf org ric ric2134 txt http www ietf org ric ric2136 txt Keep Alives http www ietf org ric ric1122 txt 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006
17. f the equipment ACKSYS reserves the right to revise this document periodically or change its contents without notice COMMUNICATIONS amp SYSTEMS ZA Val Joyeux 10 rue des entrepreneurs 78450 Villepreux FRANCE Telephone 33 0 1 30 56 46 46 Fax 33 0 1 30 56 12 95 Web www acksys ir Hotline support acksys fr Sales sales acksys fr 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO58 release AO january 23 2006 PRODUCT LINE SPECIFICATIONS 1 1 WL COMETH Product specifications I 1 1 Characteristics Wi Fi 802 116 port server with one serial port Metal housing RS232 RS422A RS485 serial interface External DC power supply for WL COMETH DC Integrated AC power supply for WL COMETH Also available in weather proof version IP65 with plastic housing 1 1 2 Power supply WL COMETH DC screw terminal connector 3 pins External power 9 to 36 Vdc Power consumption 3W max 3400 mA at 9 Vdc 1 GND Protective ground Coo r 2 Positive power supply EARTH Ground power supply WL COMETH Integrated universal 85 264 Vac Main power 85 to 264 Vac 47 440 Hz 3W max Power supply protection by current limitation I 1 3 WLAN interface WIFI 802 11b interface speed 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps 300 m 984 ft nominal range open space from access point 60 m 200 ft in other cases 1 1 4 Mechanical characteristics Metal version Metal housing Size 10x17x4 cm 4x6 7x1 6 in antenna plugs not included fastening incl
18. firmware is running the documentation is MULTIPOINT UserGuide DTUS056 pdf 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 _ 94 IV DOWNLOADING THE FIRMWARE IV 1 Activate the relevant firmware In the first installation step you chose the port server firmware that most suits your needs Now it is time to activate this firmware and set its own parameters Say that you determined that you need to activate the TCP CLIENT firmware You must download TCP CLIENT firmware in port server You can download firmware through WLAN or serial interface IV 1 1 Download firmware through WLAN interface In command example 192 168 1 253 is the IP address of the port server If your port server doesn t have this ip address change this by the correct IP address Download the latest version of the firmware on acksys web site www acksys fr or get the firmware in the CD Inthe windows start menu select execute type cmd and click on OK button you must see a DOS window Check your network topology see troubleshouting section Make a telnet to your port server with telnet command C telnet 192 168 1 253 Inthe telnet window type this command gt login root password root root gt set upgradeperm allow root gt save root gt reset Download firmware with the tftp command C tftp i 192 168 1 253 put tcpclient ftp If the download is correct the port server reboots After up
19. grade the network configuration of port server is not changed IV 1 2 Download firmware through serial interface This involves setting up a SLIP connection between your computer and the port server It is mandatory only if you have neither an Access Point at hand nor a WiFi card interface in your computer since the configuration is not easy you should use WLAN download whenever possible Put the port server in administration mode with a terminal emulator connected to the serial port On the terminal type these commands root gt set upgradeperm allow root gt save root gt reset After reset the administration mode does not work anymore This is normal Configure terminal to 115200 bauds and type C in 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO58 release AO january 23 2006 DS upper case CLIENTSERVER must appear in the terminal window lf you can see this text close the terminal window and make a SLIP connection To configure a SLIP connection please refer to the section Configure a SLIP connection When the SLIP connection is etablished download the firmware with the tftp command C tftp i 192 168 2 253 put tcpclient ftp If the download is correct the port server reboots After upgrade the network configuration of port server is not changed and the SLIP connection is disabled IV 2 Configure a SLIP connection Warning Windows 9x and Windows Me do not handle SLIP connections Fo
20. he port server is out of order Try to power it down and then up again after a few seconds lf the Diag LED flashes to indicate Administration mode push firmly the Admin switch in the opposite position OFF Serial Tx Rx available on all models e This LED flashes when sending or receiving data on the asynchronous serial interface If the Serial Tx Rx LED stays off while your device is sending data it means that the RS cable is bad improperly connected or some kind of flow control forbids transmission 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO58 release AO january 23 2006 _A lf the Serial Tx Rx LED stays off while you are sending data to your device it means that some kind of flow control forbids transmission or the port server does not receive network data frames If the serial Tx Rx LED stay on while you are not sending data to your device and your device is not sending data it means that the RS cable is bad or improperly connected On RS422 485 interfaces A amp B or A amp B may be inverted line polarization may be required in RS422A multidrop and RS485 mode RS232 activated available on some models This LED lights up when the R 232 electrical interface is selected RS422 485 activated available on some models This LED lights up when the RS422 485 electrical interface is selected RF signal quality available on some models e You can use these 6 LED to check the RF signal quali
21. ide DTUS058 release AO january 23 2006 29 30 IV 2 2 Windows NT 1 Start Settings control panel N control Panel tatii a Printers HIS sf Taskbar Shut Down Windows NT Work 2 click on the modem icon J Control Panel OP LE ws Add Remove Console Date Time Devices Display Programs se Pay Q nr f 4 Internet Keyboard File Edit View Help eed meer Network NYIDIA niew ODBC PC Card Ports Printers Desktop Ma PCMCIA 9 5s amp d s Regional SCSI Adapters Server Services Sounds System Settings 27 objectfs AM 3 check don t detect my modem will select it form a list and click next button Install New Modem Windows HT will now ty to detect your modem Before continuing you should 1 If the moder is attached to your computer make sure it is turned on 2 uit any programs that may be using the modem Click Next when you are ready to continue v Dont detect my modern wil select it from a liet 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 31x 4 Select Standard Modem types Dial Up Networking cable between 2 PCs and click next Click the manufacturer and model of your modem If your modem is not listed or if You have an installation disk click Have Disk Standard 1200 bps Modem Standard 2400 bps Modem Standard 9600 bps Modern Standard 14400 bps Modem Standard 19
22. k edel Identification envice Protocols Adapters Bindings Network Services Computer Browser NetBIOS Interface E RPC Configuration ml Server Workstation Pioperties Update Distributed protocol required for running the Computer Browser service Cancel 11 Select Remote Access Service and click OK Select Network Service x Click the Network Service that you want to install then click O IF ou have an installation disk For this component click Hawe Disk Network Service ml Ne BIOS Interface m APC Configuration IM ad Pe Dana El El Have Disk 12 When the installation is finished you have this window Remote Access Setup Port Device Type COM Dial Up Networking Serial Ca Modem unimodemn Help Add Remove 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUS058 release AO january 23 2006 _ 34 a Click on the configure button and check Dial out only Configure Pot Usage Port COM a colin t i 1 2 Device Dial Up Networking Serial Cable between Ered Fort Usage i Help amp Dial out only Hecerve calls only Dial out and Receive calls b Click on the Network button ans check TCP IP protocol then OK Dial out Protocols DOE Cancel did Help c Click on the Continue button and restart computer 13 Start Programs Accessories Dial up networking Inbox 1S Dial Up Networ
23. king E Imaging fe F Notepad eee zy Object Packager Explorer fz Paint Ea Phone Dialer mi Telnet C T Hy WordPad A Hardcopy Print Screen Documents F B trite EE Command Prompt 3 2 Windows NT Explorer station E Administrative Tools Common fr Startup j Windows NT Wo r ki Stat 14 Click on the Next button New Phonebook Entry Wizard Dial Up Networking connects you to remote networks using your modem ISDN or other WAN adapter This wizard helps you create a phonebook entry that stores the ita needed to connect to a particular remote network Name the new phonebook entry MyDiallpServe know all about phonebook entries and would rather edit the properties directly lt Back Cancel 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUS058 release AO january 23 2006 _35 15 Click on the Next button 16 Click on the Next button Phone Number 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUS058 release AO january 23 2006 36 18 click on the More button and select edit entry and modem S Dial Up Networking 20x oroperties Phonebook entry to dial MyDialUpServer bi New More a Phone number preview Clone entry and modem properties Delete entry Create shortcut to entry Dialing from Monitor status New Location EE Operator assisted or manual dialing User preferences Logon preferences Help 19 On th
24. ler routers you must set the nearest gateway address into the port server and you must set the maximum number of gateways to cross if the factory default of 10 is not enough The following line is required only if you will cross more than ten gateways root gt set net metric n n is the number of gateways to cross If you use a DHCP server that provides gateway information to the port server you won t need the following command Otherwise the following command is required if you need to cross one or more gateways root gt set net gateway xxx YYY 422 TTT XXX YYY ZZZ TTT is the address of the gateway closest to the port server here closest means that it is on the same Ethernet LAN Do not forget to save the configuration changes root gt save root gt reset 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO58 release AO january 23 2006 DD 1 3 3 Dynamic IP address and gateway configuration with DHCP Diag LED blink in DHCP mode When the diagnostic LED red LED is blinking once per second the port server is requesting a network configuration to DHCP server Functionality of the DHCP client e supports all kinds of IP configuration Manual Automatic Dynamic see RFC 1541 e supports option 12 of RFC 2132 Host name e supports option 61 of RFC 2132 client ID The default client ID used is the MAC address of the port server or a ClientID configured by the set net dhcp clientid com
25. mand The MAC address is used if ClientID is empty e supports DHCP agent or BOOTP agent specified in RFC 2134 e supports the infinite lease Limitation of DHCP client in the port server e the lease of DHCP server must be less than 24 9 days e RFC 2136 DNS update with DHCP information is not supported on the port server side So you need a DHCP server which supports RFC 2136 for example the Windows 2000 DHCP server e the port server has no IP address as long as the diag LED blinks e only the IP address subnet mask gateway address and lease time are used in the configuration information returned by the DHCP server In order to give an IP address to the port server the DHCP server must be able to uniquely identify the requesting device i e the port server Hence the port server must provide a unique identification to the DHCP server Usually the MAC address is used for this purpose Some administrators or DHCP servers require other kinds of identification Hence you can either set up manually the Client ID DHCP option 61 else the MAC address will be used as a string identifier If you need you can also set up a Host Name DHCP option 12 The Client ID is always sent to the server The Host Name is sent only if set manually Example 1 this sample session will use only the MAC address root gt set net dhcp on OK root gt show net dhcp clientid undefined client id root gt show net dhcp hn
26. multaneously The serial interface benefits a 15 kV ESD protection 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO58 release AO january 23 2006 i2 E 1 4 5 1 RS232 Full RS232 EIA TIA 574 Serial interface male DB9 with DTE cabling 1 5 O O O OO 000 0 6 9 PIN Signal Direction name Input 6 DSR Input i O 8 CTS hat O 9 R putt Input 1 4 5 2 RS422A RS485 EIA RS422A RS485 CCITTV11 serial interface Master or Slave selection by software Built in automatic turn around Line polarization and terminating resistor selection by switch RS422A RS485 protection against temporary line voltage surges by peaks breakdown voltage 6 5V in common and differential mode Capacitance 0 3 kW over 8 20 us 5 pins connector 4 pins Output Output Input Input RS485 Yr i TxRXxA TXRXB oND 2 pins In Out In Out Terminating resistor enable push switch in on position Terminating resistor disable push switch in off position Polarisation resistor enable push both switches in on position Polarisation resistor disable push both switches in off position 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 Oa ee 1 4 6 Led indicators Power Diagnostic general purpose mode error detection reboot indicator Asynchronous interface Rx Tx activity WLAN interface Rx Tx activity RF signal quality on WLAN interface 4 LEDs 1 4 7 Switches One switch allow
27. ne the Internet or direct cable lt Back Cancel WINDOWS XP WINDOWS 2000 New Connection Wizard Host or Guest To connect two computers your computer must be identified as either a host or a guest Choose the role you want for this computer O Host This compute This computer is used to access information on the host computer 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUS058 release AO january 23 2006 Mo 7 Select Communication cable between two computers COM1 and click Next WINDOWS XP WINDOWS 2000 New Connection Wizard Select a Device This is the device that will be used to make the connection Select a device Communications cable between two computers COM1 Communications cable between two computers COM Communications Port COM2 Direct Parallel LPT 1 8 Select if you want share this connection with all user and click Next 9 click on buton finish WINDOWS XP WINDOWS 2000 New Connection Wizard Completing the New Connection Wizard You have successfully completed the steps needed to create the following connection Direct Connection Share with all users of this computer The connection will be saved in the Network Connections folder C Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop To create the connection and close this wizard click Finish 10 At this time you must have a connection dial up window WINDOWS XP WINDOWS 2000 Con
28. nect Direct Connection User name Password C Save this user name and password for the following users Me only Snvone who uses this computer 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 _ 28 11 Click on the Properties button 12 In the general tab click on the configure button WINDOWS XP WINDOWS 2000 Direct Connection Properties PIE General Options Security Networking Advanced Select a device Communications cable between two computers COM1 Show icon in notification area when connected a Select 115200 for the mawimum speed of the connection b Uncheck Enable hardware flow control WINDOWS XP WINDOWS 2000 Modem Configuration B Communications cable between two computers COM1 Maximum speed bps Modem protocol C Enable modem compression C Show terminal window C Enable modem speaker C 13 In the options tab uncheck Prompt for name and password certificate etc WINDOWS XP WINDOWS 2000 Direct Connection Properties R General Options Security Networking Advanced Dialing options ly Display progress while connecting _ Prompt for name and password certificate et C Include Wirdowstogordarz Redialing options Redial attempts Time between redial attempts 1 minute Idle time before hanging up never Redial if line is dropped 11 Mb WiFi
29. om home 4 field office or another location Set up a home or small office network Connect to an existi i Set up an advanced connection Connect directly to another computer using your serial parallel or infrared port or set up this computer so that other computers can connect to it New Connection Wizard Advanced Connection Options Which type of connection do you want to set up Select the connection type you want Accept incoming connections Allow other computers to connect to this computer through the Intemet a phone line o able connection Connect directly to another computer Connect to another computer using your serial parallel or infrared port 6 Check Guest and click next WINDOWS 2000 Network Connection Wizard Network Connection Type You can choose the type of network connection you want to create based on A your network configuration and your networking needs Dial up to private network Connect using my phone line modem or ISDN Dial up to the Internet Connect to the Internet using my phone line modem or ISDN C Connect to a private network through the Internet Create a Virtual Private Network VPN connection or tunnel through the Internet Let othe C Accept incoming connections Connect directly to another computer Connect using my serial parallel or infrared port by phone li
30. ommon architecture An exploitation module does the work converting serial data from and to network frames An administration module with CLI and browser interface allows parameters setup A TFIPD module allows firmware changes and upgrades Serial port RS232 RS422 RS485 depending on the product model Administration TETPD Exploitation Firmware Telnet TCP IP SLIP TCP over RS232 Based on this architecture three operating modes are available Exploitation mode Admin switch OFF Exploitation and Administration modules are available TFIPD is available depending on the upgradeperm administration command The serial interface handles the exploitation module only Other modules are accessible through the WiFi interface only In this mode you can use TELNET or Internet Explorer 6 but not both at the same time to administrate the product Terminal administration mode Admin switch ON upgradeperm command OFF Only the administration module is available and only through the serial interface at 2400 bauds SLIP administration mode Admin switch ON upgradeperm command ON Administration and TFTPD modules are available but only through the serial interface at 115200 bauds using the TCP IP SLIP stack of protocols 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 18 ADMINISTRATION You can access the administration mode by four means 1 Serial
31. our connection The Close on dial option hides the phonebook while dialing and closes it as soon as You connect Do not display this message again 26 If the connection is ready you can see an icon in system tray Orem IV 2 3 Use the SLIP connection Run the SLIP connection on your computer for SLIP configuration see section SLIP Configuration on Windows 2000 XP or SLIP Configuration on Windows NT When the SLIP connection is ready you can check it with the PING command For instance if the SLIP IP address on the PC side is 192 168 2 1 port server will respond to any IP address in the range 192168 2 2 to 192 168 2 254 Example C gt arp d 192 168 2 3 C gt ping 192 168 2 3 Pinging 192 168 2 3 with 32 bytes of data Answer from 192 168 2 3 bytes 32 time lt 10ms TTL 64 Answer from 192 168 2 3 bytes 32 time lt 10ms TTL 64 Your port server is ready for SLIP upgrade You can use the TFTP command to upgrade the port server firmwares If the PING command results in an error check the SLIP link configuration Also make sure that your port server is not a WL COMETH version l NOTE Ping syntax and result depends on the operating system type and version 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 _40 V TROUBLESHOOTING Please check the following thoroughly before calling for support If you must call we will need complete information about
32. port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 14 in the Networking tab a Select in server type SLIP unix connection b Select Internet protocol TCP IP and click on Properties button WINDOWS XP WINDOWS 2000 Direct Connection Properties ISLIP Unix Connection This connection uses the fellewinaiteras iV Internet Protocol TCP IP Mel dos Pack p sl File and Pri z nter Sharing for Microsoft Networks S Client for Microsoft Networks Install rst Description Transmission Control Protocol lnternet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks i Enter lp address For example enter 192 168 2 1 Note The network part of the chosen IP address must not be already used by another network connection such as a LAN card ii Click on the Ok button WINDOWS XP WINDOWS 2000 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties EFESE General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 2 1 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server i c Click on Ok button 15 connect to port server with the connect button 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s gu
33. purpose mode error detection reboot indicator Asynchronous interface Rx Tx activity WLAN interface Rx Tx activity RS485 turn around indicator The first three status outputs are also displayed on LEDs Switches 1 TTL control intouts on the HE10 connector Operating mode Administration Exploitation Antennas Micro FLH connector One omni directional antenna is provided with the EVAL versions only Antennas can be ordered separately Environmental limitations N A 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 siie 1 4 WL IDA S product specifications 1 4 1 Characteristics Wi Fi 802 116 port server with one serial port Metal case DIN RAIL assembly RS232 RS422A RS485 serial interface External DC power supply 1 4 2 Power supply WL IDA S screw terminal connector 3 pins External power 7 to 60 Vdc Power consumption 3W max EARTH Protective ground Positive power supply Ground power supply 1 4 3 WLAN interface WIFI 802 11b interface speed 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps 300 m 984 ft nominal range open space from access point 60 m 200 ft in other cases 1 4 4 Mechanical characteristics Metal housing Size 110 x 72 50 x 32 mm L x W x H antenna plugs not included fastening included Weigth 271 3 g 0 6 lbs 1 4 5 Serial interface The type of serial interface is selectable through the administration system You can use RS232 or RS422A RS485 but not both si
34. r other operating systems Windows 2000 XP Linux you must set up your SLIP connection with these parameters 115200 bauds 1 stop bit 8 data bits no parity no flow control neither hardware nor software and no authentification We explain below the SLIP configuration for Windows 2000 XP NT 4 screenshots are dependant of the Windows version and service pack IV 2 1 Windows 2000 XP 1 start settings Network and Dial up Connections Open Explore Search For Computers Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Delete Rename WINDOWS XP WINDOWS 2000 a windows Update sd 3 Programs F Documents F Control Panel Fiz Settings c l Network and Dial up Connections Printer A Taskbar amp Start Menu Hae start E HI 2 Open Network and Dial up Connections 3 Double click the icon Make New Connection 4 This will open a Network Connection Wizard and click Next 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUS058 release AO january 23 2006 26 5 Check connect directly to another computer and click Next WINDOWS XP New Connection Wizard Network Connection Type What do you want to do Connect to the Internet Connect to the Internet so you can browse the Web and read email Connect to the network at my workplace Connect to a business network using dial up or YPN so you can work fr
35. s selection between the two operating modes Administration Exploitation Two switches for polarization resistor One switch for terminating resistor 1 4 8 Antennas One omni directional antenna 2dBi You can replace it by an antenna with more gain through the external antenna RSMA connecior 1 4 9 Environmental limitations Operating temperature 10 C to 60 C 14 to 140 F Storage temperature 40 C to 80 C 40 to 176 F Humidity 0 99 RH without condensation 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO58 release AO january 23 2006 _14 1 5 WL ABOARD S product specifications 1 5 1 Characteristics Wi Fi 802 116 port server with one serial port Cast aluminum housing tailored for all on road requirements sealed to IP66 AUTOMOTIVE E2 shock amp vibration proof MIL STD 810F RS232 RS422A RS485 serial interface External DC power supply not supplied 1 5 2 Power supply WL ABOARD S screw terminal connector pins External power supply 7 to 60 Vdc 3 W max Internal J1 Signal name External cable connector pin color MEE ENE 2 DC red 1 5 3 WLAN interface WIFI 802 11b interface speed 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps 300 m 984 ft nominal range open space from access point 60 m 200 ft in other cases 1 5 4 Mechanical characteristics Wall mounting Cast aluminum housing sealed to IP66 AUTOMOTIVE E2 shock amp vibration proof MIL STD 810F Size 115 x 64 x 35 mm L x W x
36. the link between the port server and AP with the RF signal quality LEDs and the PING command 11 2 4 Run Telnet C gt telnet 192 168 1 253 Telnet displays a banner and a prompt from the port server Type login root Password root 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 oe 1 3 TCP IP configuration The IP address of the port server must be unique on the network You can Statically specify the address you want by means of the administration commands or you can use an existing DHCP server on the network to give you an available address If you define both DHCP and static IP address the DHCP configuration will override the static IP III 3 1 Static IP address configuration In the following lines replace XXX YYY ZZZ TTT by the IP address and netmask you chose for the port server TOOL set net ip XXX YYY AE EET root gt set net mask XXX YYY ZZZ TTT Now you should save the configuration changes root gt save root gt reset Example this sample session will reinstall factory values root gt set net dhcp off OK root gt set net ip 192 168 1 253 OK root gt set net mask 255 255 255 0 OK root gt save OK root gt reset WL COMETH SERVERCOM version 3 4 2 0 Administration mode ready 1 3 2 Static router gateway configuration If the port server and the network application using it are not on the same Ethernet LAN i e if they are separated by one or more gateways also cal
37. ty e When the port server cannot link to an Access Point this LED blinks alternatively with the Diag LED If only the red LED is on you can have communication problems with access point AP Change antennas orientation or move the port server lf all LEDs are flashing the port server is out of range of AP or it does not find an AP with the same SSID as itself WLan Tx Rx available on all models e This LED flashes when sending or receiving data on the WLAN If the WLAN Tx Rx LED stays off while your device is sending data it means that your SSID is bad the port server IP address is not correct Serial IP is not properly installed or the port server is not connected to the same SSID than your device If the WLAN Tx Rx LED stays off while you are sending data to your device it means that your cable is bad the port server IP address is not correct the COM port redirector if any is not properly installed or the port server does not receive data on the asynchronous serial interface 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO58 release AO january 23 2006 _42 V 2 Checking WLAN topology V 2 1 Infrastructure mode You must have an access point to use the port server Access point area le des port server out of AP n area N If the port server is out of the AP area the WLAN Tx Rx LED and the Diag LED blink On models equipped with the RF signal quality LEDs they will also blink in this case If
38. uded Weigth 0 450 Kg 0 99 Ibs Weatherproof version Plastic housing Size 11 6x16 4x36 4 6x6x13 in antenna plugs not included fastening included Weigth 0 350 Kg 0 77 Ibs 1 1 5 Serial interface The type of serial interface is selectable through the administration system You can use RS232 or RS422A RS485 but not both simultaneously The serial interface benefits a 15 kV ESD protection 11 Mb WiFi port servers user s guide DTUSO058 release AO january 23 2006 1 1 5 1 RS232 Full RS232 EIA TIA 574 Serial interface male DB9 with DTE cabling 1 5 O O O OO 000 0 6 9 PIN Signal Direction name 6 DSR Input i O 8 CTS hat O 9 R putt Input 1 1 5 2 RS422A RS485 EIA RS422A RS485 CCITTV11 serial interface Master or Slave selection by software Built in automatic turn around Line polarization and terminating resistor selection by switch RS422A RS485 protection against temporary line voltage surges by peaks breakdown voltage 6 5V in common and differential mode capacitance 0 3 kW over 8 20 us male DB9 9 RS422A RS485 Reserved Reserved TxB RxB Digital ground Reserved Reserved TxA Reserved RxA TRxA Terminating resistor enable push switch in on position Terminating resistor disable push switch in off position Polarisation resistor enable push both switches in on position Polarisation resistor disable push both switches in off position eserved eserved 11 Mb Wi
39. your network topology IP addresses of intervening devices description of your device s serial connector model of the computer and operating system access point parameters The checks should be done in the order given below V 1 Checking the hardware A group of LEDs allow hardware diagnostic The available LEDs depend on the product model see the relevant product specifications in chapter Product line specifications Power available on some models e This led lights up when the port server is correctly powered lf the Power LED stays off it means that your power supply is bad or incorrectly connected Diag available on all models e In Administration mode this LED flashes twice per second unevenly bip bip bip bip e In Exploitation mode this LED flashes when an error is detected in characters received on the asynchronous interface e When resetting this LED stays lighten until the port server is ready to use usually in less than one second or in about 10 seconds if you issued a set prog enable command before e Shortly after reset if DHCP is enabled the LED flashes once per second until network parameters are acquired e The TCPCLIENT firmware flashes this LED five times per second whenever it is not connected to a server e When the port server cannot link to an Access point this LED blinks alternately with the Wlan Tx Rx LED lf the Diag LED stays lighten at power up t
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