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STW-601C

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Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C User’s Manual Version 1.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT The information contained in this document is the property of Aaxeon Technologies, Inc. and is supplied for the sole purpose of operation and maintenance of products of Aaxeon Technologies, Inc.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C FCC WARNING Class B for Wireless Serial Server This STW-601C has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 1 2. APPLICATION CONNECTIVITY ............................................................................ 2 2.1 TCP & UDP PROTOCOLS................................................................................. 2 2.1.1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL PROTOCOL (TCP) ................................................
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 4.2.16. CONFIGURING SHARE AUTHORIZATION WITH WEP ENCRYPTION........................ 25 4.2.17. CONFIGURING WIRELESS NETWORK VIA ACCESS POINT WITH WPA-PSK.......... 26 4.2.18. CONFIGURING SYSTEM SECURITY ................................................................... 26 4.3. CONFIGURATION USING WEB BROWSER .......................................................... 28 4.3.1. LOGIN TO SYSTEM BY WEB .......................
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C D.2 SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 51 D.3 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS ...................................................................... 51 D.4 BEEP & LED STATUS ..................................................................................... 52 D.5 RUN THE UTILITY ......................................................................................
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User’s Manual Version 1.2 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 1. Introduction The STW-601C Wireless-Serial Server is a gateway between wireless LAN or Ethernet (TCP/IP) and RS-232/RS-485 communications. It allows almost any serial device to be connected to a new or existing wireless network. The information transmitted by STW-601C is transparent to both host computers (IP network over wireless LAN or Ethernet) and devices (RS-232/RS-485).
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 2. Application Connectivity STW provides Tunneling and Virtual COM operation mode. The STW family is designed to transmit data between one-or-more serial device and one-or-more TCP/IP device through wireless, and hence enhance the accessibility of the serial device through the ubiquitous TCP/IP based Ethernet. Examples of these devices are PLC controllers, card readers, display signs, security controls, CNC controller, etc.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 2.2.1 Virtual COM Mode The Virtual Com software emulates a serial port with Internet or LAN topology. In the Virtual COM Mode, COM data is converted to Ethernet format. By creating a virtual COM port on a PC, the Virtual COM driver redirects communications from the virtual COM port to an IP address (and the designated port number). Figure 2 illustrates a Virtual COM connection diagram.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 3. STW as TCP Server in Virtual COM Mode Configuring STW series to TCP client One can configure STW to a TCP Client; for example, the destination IP is 10.0.0.100 and the destination port is 1000, and the IP filter is disabled (by default). Fig. 4. STW as TCP Client in Virtual COM Mode 2.2.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C This mode can be used to extend the normal serial communication distance of 15 m to 100 m or longer. STW can be configured to the TCP Server Mode and waits for the host computer to establish a connection with a serial device (the client).
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 6. STW as TCP Tunneling Links UDP In UDP mode, one may exchange Multicast data from one STW with multiple STW’s (or other Serial Servers), Vice versa is also true. Fig. 7. UDP Link in Tunneling mode Configuring STW series in UDP Mode Using one of the four configuration methods (Telnet, Web, console and LCM controller), one may configure STW or other’s serial server to UDP mode.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 8.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 3. Hardware Description and Settings 3.1. Packaging z STW-601C Wireless Serial Server x 1 z Mini DIN to DB-9 Cable x 1 z 5 pins Terminal Block for Serial Connector x 1 z 3 pins Terminal Block for Power Input x 1 z 4 dBi Antenna x 1 z Wall mount kits x 2 z Quick start guide x 1 z Product CD containing configuration utility x 1 3.2. Interfaces Figure 2.1 the STW interfaces are shown. Fig. 9. STW Interfaces 3.3.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 3.4. Hardware Installation Procedures Prepare necessary cables, hub, power cord and RS-232/RS-485 connector. Place STW to the area that an access point can cover, or connect it via Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector. Connect STW’s serial port to a serial server; make sure the connector of RS-232 or RS-485 is correct.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 3.6. Assigning New IP Address with ARP Commands ARP (address resolution protocol) commands can be used to assign a static IP address on STW using its hardware MAC (media access control) address. The MAC address"0060E9-xxxxxx" is printed on the rear side of device. The following shows how it works on MS-DOS command prompt window. Example: change IP from 10.0.50.100 to 10.0.50.101, and MAC address being 00-60-e9-00-79-f8. Fig.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 4. Software Configuration 4.1. Configuration Set by Monitor.exe Utility Use monitor.exe configuration program on the product CD to check the status of STW. (See below), One shall change STW’s IP address, gateway IP address, subnet mask, user ID (Username) and password from the utility. For more details see Appendix-D Configuration Utility. Fig. 11. IP settings for Monitor.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 13. Overview information by telnet Notes: 1. If the STW does not receive any command within 1 minute, Telnet will be terminated automatically. 2. The changes of networking parameters will take effect only after the STW is exit and restarted. 3. Select “1” from “Input choice and enter (0~5):” to enter “Overview” 4.2.1.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 15.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 16. Networking Settings by Telnet This screen allows for changes in IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address and SNMP information. Please note that setting changes will not take effect until the device is restarted. Note: Press “ESC” key to return to the previous menu. Configuring LAN Operation: [Main]Æ[2 Networking]Æ[1 LAN Settings] Fill in IP information on the LAN Settings field.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Configuring DNS [Main]Æ[2 Networking]Æ[2 DNS Settings] Fill in DNS information on the LAN Settings field. Alternatively, click on DHCP to obtain auto IP address, gateway, subnet mask and DNS server. Fig. 18.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 19. SNMP Settings by Telnet 4.2.3. Configuring Serial Here one may configure COM1 parameters, include COM1 operation mode, port parameters, enabling or disabling serial buffer’s data and packet delimiter. 4.2.4.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 21. TCP Client mode in link mode 4.2.6. Configuring Link Mode – UDP Mode Operation: [Main] Æ [4 Serial Settings] Æ [1 Link mode] Æ [3 UDP] STW can be configured in a UDP mode to establish connection using uni-cast or broadcast data from the serial device to one or multiple host computers. Vice versa is also true.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C [Main] Æ [4 Serial Settings] Æ [2 Baud rate]/ [3 Parity]/[4 Data bits]/ [5 Stop bits]/ [6 Flow control] Here one may configure alias, baud rate, parity, data bit, stop bit and the type of flow control defined by the user. Fig. 23. Serial Setting by Telnet 4.2.8. Configuring Packet Delimiter Packet delimiter is a way of controlling the number of packets in a serial communication. It is designed to keep packets in track.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 24. Configuring UART/Network Delimiter- Timer One may choose character pattern as the packet delimiter indicated in the Figure below: Fig. 25. Configuring UART/Network Delimiter- Characters 4.2.9. Configuring Wireless Settings Operation: [Main] Æ [3 Wireless Settings] Select “3” from “Input choice and enter (0~5):” the following screen shall appear.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 26. Configuring Wireless Settings by Telnet 4.2.10.Site Survey Operation: [Main] Æ [3 Wireless Setting] Æ [5 Site Survey] Site survey function can support to auto-assignment wireless parameters, and attached to access point selected automatically. Fig. 27.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 28. Connected to AP from Site list 4.2.11. Configuring Wireless LAN by Manual The screen above display the general information of STW wireless configurations, include the access point attached, the current channel used, the transmitting rate at present., topology it used, SSID defined by the user and type of authorization. Fig. 29.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 4.2.12. Configuring Ad-Hoc Mode Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS), the most basic type of IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN, is commonly referred to as an ad-hoc network. An IBSS may consist of as few as two stations. Unlike infrastructure mode, all stations are capable of communicating directly with each other without access point One may configure STW to be Ad-Hoc mode, the configuration as shown below. : Fig. 30.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 31. Configuring WEP Settings in Ad-Hoc mode Tips. WEP Key length: z Enter 5 ASCII value or 10 Hexadecimal digit if select WEP64 encryption. z Enter 13 ASCII value or 26 Hexadecimal digit if select WEP128 encryption 4.2.14. Configuring Infrastructure Mode An 802.11 networking framework in which devices communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point (AP).
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 32. Wireless: Open authorization and none encryption 4.2.16. Configuring Share Authorization with WEP Encryption Topology: Infrastructure Channel: Auto-assignment from Access point Authentication: shared Encryption: WEP Fig. 33. Wireless: Share authorization and WEP encryption Note. WEP Key length: z Enter 5 ASCII value or 10 Hexadecimal digit if select WEP64 encryption.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 4.2.17. Configuring Wireless Network via Access Point with WPA-PSK Topology: Infrastructure Channel: Auto-assignment from Access point Authentication: WPA-PSK Encryption: TKIP or AES WPA-PSK: 8~ 63 Characters Fig. 34. Wireless: WPA-PSK authorization and TKIP encryption 4.2.18.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 35. Security settings by Telnet Changing Username Operation: [Main] Æ [5 Security]Æ [1 Change Username] Enter desired username on “New Username” field. Fig. 36. Changing STW’s Username by Telnet Changing password Operation: [Main] Æ [5 Security]Æ [1 Change Password] Enter desired password on “New Password” field. Fig. 37. Changing STW’s Password by Telnet Tip: One may press the reset key on the product to reset password.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 4.3. Configuration Using Web Browser 1. Make sure the PC is on the same subnet as STW 2. Open a web browser, and then enter the same IP address as the STW. The default user name is admin and the default password is null (leave it blank). 3. The STW’s network, link mode and COM ports settings can be configured on different web pages. 4. Click “Save Configuration” to save settings. 5. Click “Restart” button to initiate the change.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 39. Overview for system information by Web Device Information STW’s system information includes model name、 Device Name、 Kernel version and AP version. The information are read only and attributed from another setting page or system status (see Fig. 40). Fig. 40.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 42. Serial Information from Overview web page 4.3.3. Network Setting From Network Page There are 4 items allowed to change on Network page in which include LAN, WLAN, DNS, and SNMP Information. Fig. 43. Network information by Web page 4.3.4. Configuring LAN Settings Operation: [Network] Æ [LAN Setting] Click on the “Network” link and the following screen shall appear. Fill in IP information on TCP/IP field.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 44. LAN Setting from Network web page Tip: The Network setting will be active after the device was restart. 4.3.5. Configuring WLAN Settings Operation: [Network] Æ [WLAN Settings] Click on the “Network” link Mode and the following screen shall appear. Fill in WLAN IP information on WLAN settings fields.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 47. SNMP Setting from Network web page Supported SNMP Alerts: Cold/Warm Start Link Down Link Up Authentication Failure 4.3.8. Wireless Configuration from Wireless Page There are 4 items allowed to change on Wireless configuring page in which include Default, Current and Site-Survey Information. Click on “Wireless” link and the following screen shall appear. Fig. 48.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 3. User Define: One may also define user information for wireless parameters by the user One may configure wireless LAN parameters through web pages, the following wireless settings page shall appear. (For example, STW is attached to an access point; it also allows you to configure STW’s wireless topology, SSID, WEP, or WPA-PSK security) In addition, the BSS Quality and Signal Strength is indicated you the state of signal. 4.4.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 50. Open Authorization and no Encryption Attaching access point with WEP Topology: Infrastructure Channel: Auto-assignment from Access point Authentication: share Encryption: WEP WEP Key1~4: Hexadecimal or ASCII / 64 or 128bit / Fig. 51. Share Authorization and WEP Encryption Tips：WEP Key length: 1. Enter 5 ASCII value or 10 Hexadecimal digit if select WEP64 encryption, 2.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Topology: Infrastructure Channel: Auto-assignment from Access point Authentication: WPA-PSK Encryption: TKIP or AES WPA-PSK: 8~ 63 Characters Fig. 52.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 4.4.2. Configuring COM Setting from Serial Page Here one may configure Serial parameters, include alias, baud rate, parity, data bit and type of flow control defined by user. COM Information by Serial Web Page 4.4.3. Configuring Link Mode Click on the “Serial” link and the following screen shall appear. Æ Fill in Serial parameter information on Serial field Æ Click on “Save Configuration” button to save the changes. 4.4.4.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 53. TCP Server in Link mode Tip： Enable Virtual COM mode if the remote site PC’s “Serial to IP” tool installed 4.4.5. Configuring TCP Client Mode One may enter destination IP & port (default: 4660) to establish connection of counter-pair (remote) host (For example, another serial server, or PC for data-collection). STW can support two destination hosts simultaneously. Fig. 54. TCP Client in Link mode 4.4.6.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C serial device to one or multiple host computers. Vice versa is also true.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 4.4.8. Configuring Packet Delimiter Packet delimiter is a way of controlling the number of packets in a serial communication. It is designed to keep packets in track. STW provides two ways in parameter setting: (1) Packet delimiter timer and (2) Character patter terminator. By default, packet delimiter timer is 10 ms.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 4.4.9. Configuring System There are four subsystem settings for system parameters include Time, Security, Restore factory default and Restart. Fig. 57. Configuring system settings by Web 4.4.10. Configuring Time by NTP Service Operation: SystemÆTime One may configure NTP Server to obtain Network time automatically or Set it manually by fill in “Set Date and Time manually” field. Fig. 58.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 4.4.11. Changing Password from System Settings Operation: System->Security Click on the “Security” link and the following screen shall appear Enter the old password on “Old Password” field; enter the new password on “New Password” and the “Verified Password” fields, and then click on “Save Configuration” to update the password. Fig. 59.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Appendix A: Using Virtual COM Virtual COM driver mode for windows converts COM data to IP data to control the RS-232C port on a STW via the IP. By creating Virtual COM ports on the PC, Virtual COM redirects the communications from the Virtual COM ports to an IP address and port number on a STW that connects the serial line device to the network. The following figure is Virtual COM connection diagram. Fig. 62.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Installation Make sure you have turned off all anti-virus software before beginning the installation. Run Vcom.exe program included in the CD to install Virtual COM for your operating system. In the end of the installation, please select one or two COM ports to become the Virtual COM ports. Uninstalling From Windows Start menu, select Setting\Control Panel\ Add/Remove Programs.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 64. Login into STW by Telnet or Console 2. Select serial setting for TCP server/Client Fig. 65. Enter serial settings by Telnet 3.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Fig. 66. Enable Virtual COM mode by Telnet Running Serial/IP for program on monitoring PC On Window Start Menu, go to\program\Serial/IP for \Control panel\ select port \then select the serial port. Then the “Serial/IP for Control Panel” window appears: Fig. 67. Detail setting from Serial/IP On the right of the panel is a sample for COM 4 settings.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 6. Settings on the Connection Protocol must match the TCP/IP protocol supported by the serial server. The Configuration Wizard is capable of determining the correct settings. 7. On COM Port Options, the settings must match the COM port behavior expected by the PC application. The Configuration Wizard will recommend such settings. Fig. 68.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Appendix B: SNMP Setup B.1 SNMP Network Management Platform STW is an SNMP device that allows many popular SNMP network management platforms such as HP OpenView and SunNet Manager to conduct monitoring on the device. Depending on the network management tools used STW information can be collected from running the management tools including IP address, DNS name, system descriptions and NIC information.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Appendix C: Upgrading System Software New version of firmware can be downloaded from www.aaxeon.com C.1 System Upgrading Procedures Follow the upgrading procedures below for the latest firmware: 1. Make sure the PC and STW on the same network. Use command “ping” or “monitor.exe” utility program to verify their availability 2. Edit “dll.bat ” to fit the system requirements, Be sure to save all modifications 3. Run dll.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C C.2 Critical Issues in Upgrading Process If the upgrading is successful, STW shall re-program the flash memory, and the buzzer will beep before restarting. It takes around 5 seconds to complete the re-programming. If an error occurs during the process, STW will clear the corresponding memories, and the system will remain the same as the one before the upgrading process.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Appendix D: STW’s Specifications D.1 Hardware Specifications Specifications CPU 150MHz RISC with MMU support Memory Flash: 8MB /2MB for Bootloader / SDRAM: 16MBytes. Interface Mini-PCI Slot (for Wireless Module) Watchdog Hardware Watchdog Reset Debug Port CPU Build in Com. Wireless LAN Compliance for IEEE802.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Mechanical HxWxD: 90mm x 45mm x 75mm Metal Housing for IP50 Standard Environment Operating: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F), 5 to 95% RH Storage: -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F), 5 to 95%RH D.2 Software Specifications Item Specifications Protocol ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP Client, Telnet, DNS, SNMP, HTTP, SMTP, SNTP Configuration Configuration information for both TCP/IP and serial ports is kept in the EEPROM.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Mini DIN to DB9 cable, the DB9 connector pin assignments for Serial port: Table 2. DB9 Pin# RS-232 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR RS-485 RS-422 Tx+ Data+ Rx+ SG (Signal Ground) 5 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 N/A Data- RxTx- N/A N/A Terminal block pin assignments for Serial port and Power 5-pin for serial connections D.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C Configuration Utility The configuration utility is the main utility program used to display and to configure STW’s settings. D.5 Run the utility Start the program under environment and the following window shall appear. D.6 Detecting Operational Devices Follow steps below to detect all devices currently available on the network. 1. Start monitorXX.exe utility program. 2. Select an item from the Broadcast IP list. 3.
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C 3. Clicking on the “Configure Now” button, the target device return an ACK message indicating the modification is successful as shown follows: .
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User’s Manual Version 1.3 Airolinx Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server STW-601C The following table lists the functional descriptions for each field. Field Name Field Descriptions Broadcast IP Except for the default IP 255.255.255.255, other items (IPs) are read from the file “seg.cfg”. This field specifies a detecting IP range. It may be a designated IP or a broadcast IP. Wishes Specifies minimum number of the devices you wish to get reply from after sending an Invite request.