DS-100 v2 Signal bridge between RJ-45 and RS-232 User’s Manual Version 1.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction.............................................................................................. 1 1.1 Overview............................................................................................ 1 1.2 How to Use This Guide ...................................................................... 3 1.3 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support ................................................ 4 1.4 Features .......................................................
1. Introduction 1 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview Whether you are “operating a wireless hotspot service for generating revenue” or “providing free but controlled wireless internet access to guests”, it would be handy to both the operators and the wireless users if the account information (such as username, password, SSID and etc.) can be readily output to POS printers and printed out as account tickets. DS-100 v2 is designed specifically to operate in conjunction with specific Controllers /Gateways.
1. Introduction 2. Pre-integrated with the Controller/Gateway so that account generation becomes quick and easy to the operator, simply by a push of buttons on the device. It provides DS-100 v2 and a POS printer as a combo set called Network Ticket Generator. The followings are typical application scenarios: A small business who wishes to quickly set up a wireless service hotspot for charged Internet service may purchase a Gateway, and a Network Ticket Generators set.
1. Introduction *Note: The POS printer has an individual manual, therefore, its configuration details is not covered in this guide. Though DS-100 v2 is specifically designed to for on-demand account generation and operate POS printers, it can also be deployed independently to connect other RS232 devices to an Ethernet network for remote operation.
1. Introduction Chapter 3: 3.1 Important Information: This section has information of default setting such as IP, Username, and Password. 3.2 Management Interface: This section introduces Web management. 3.3 Introduction to Web Management: This section tells you how to get into the Web UI using HTTP. Chapter 4: This chapter explains all of the management functions via Web management. Chapter5: This chapter shows technical specification of DS-100 v2.
1. Introduction 1.4 Features 1 x 10/100Mbps RJ-45 port + 2 x RS-232 DB9 Serial port Trigger the Built-in On-Demand Billing Plan inside the M-series Controller Web Management via web browser 7 Segment LED display 6 Matrix function keys Up to 921.
2. Installing the Device Server 2 2. Installing the Device Server This chapter describes the hardware features and the hardware installation procedure for the DS-100 v2. For software configuration, please go to chapter 3 for more details. 2.1 Before You Start It is important to read through this section before you install the DS-100 v2. The maximum cabling distance is 100 meters.
2. Installing the Device Server 2.3.1 LED Indicator The LED Indicators gives real-time information of systematic operation status. The following table provides descriptions of LED status and their meaning. LED Description Power On: Power on. Off: Power off. Status On: The device associated with Hotspot. Off: The device unassociated with Hotspot. Flash: The FUNCTION key activated. Lock On: The Keypad locked; Off: The Keypad unlocked; Flash: Input digit number key for unlocking.
2. Installing the Device Server 2.3.2 Keypad Keypad Keypad Description PRE (-) /POS (+) Enter (►) Function ( ) CANCEL (X) REPEAT (R) There are two functions: Increase (POS) and Decrease (PRE) number for selecting Plan or Function option. Reset to factory default: Press and Hold two button for more than 5 seconds (until Status LED FLASH) to reset the device to default configurations. Click to print On-Demand Account Tickets or Function selected.
2. Installing the Device Server *Note: The Lock/Unlock function, please refer to Chapter 5 for more detail installation. 2.3.3 Connector Indicator Top Panel Connector Description Reset Button The power socket for connecting to an external power source through the power adapter provided in the package. For DC Power input, please refer to Chapter 5 for more detail information. For reboot only. Ethernet Port Ethernet port for connecting to a hotspot gateway.
2. Installing the Device Server Connector COM 1 COM2 Description Serial Port for connection with a POS printer. Serial Port for connection with a POS printer. Used for back up when COM 1 malfunctions. 2.4 Hardware Installation The following diagram illustrates how to connect DS-100 v2 to the POS printer and Gateways/Controllers.
2. Installing the Device Server *Note: You need to connect to the correct LAN port if your Gateway/Controller is operating in Port-based mode. A. B. C. Make sure mounting surface on the bottom of the DS-100 v2 is grease and dust free. Remove adhesive backing from your Rubber Feet. Apply the Rubber Feet to each corner on the bottom of the DS-100 v2. These footpads can prevent the Switch from shock/vibration.
3. Configuring the Device Server 3 3. Configuring the Device Server DS-100 v2 is designed specifically to operate in conjunction with all Gateways/Controllers. If you are not using default settings, before connecting DS-100 v2 to your Gateway/Controller, some configurations steps are required. The configuration instructions for Gateways/Controllers and DS-100 v2 are covered in the following sections. 3.1 Important Information The following information will help you to get start quickly.
3. Configuring the Device Server You are ready now to configure the DS-100 v2 by using your PC. 3.3 Management Interface The DS-100 v2 can be configured using on the Web management interfaces. Web Management (HTTP): You can manage your DS-100 v2 by simply typing its IP address in the web browser. Most functions of DS-100 v2 can be accessed by web management inter face. We recommend using this interface for initial configurations. To begin, simply enter DS-100 v2’s IP address (default is 192.168.1.
3. Configuring the Device Server 3.5 Introduction to Web Management We recommend users to browse through DS-100 v2’s web management interface to get an overall picture of the functions and interface. Below are the recommended initial configurations for first time login: *Note: By default, IE5.0 or later version does not allow Java Applets to open sockets. The user has to explicitly modify the browser setting to enable Java Applets to use network ports. 3.5.
4. Web Management in Device Server 4 4. Web Management in Device Server In this chapter, we will explain all settings in web management interface. Please be sure to read through Chapter 3.4’s “Introduction to Web Management” first. 4.1About the Menu Structure The web management menu of DS-100 v2 is divided into 4 parts: Serial Settings, Network Settings and Firmware Upgrade. COM1 Setting(Serial Settings corresponding to POS printer) Data Baud Rate Select the desired baud rate.
4. Web Management in Device Server Data Parity Stop Bits Flow Control Network Settings Static IP Address Static Subnet Mask Static Default Gateway Static DNS Server Transmit Timer Server Listening Port Firmware Upgrade Choose between Even or Odd for error detection, or select None for no error detection. Choose the number of stop bits to be sent at the end of every character. Electronic devices usually use 1 bit, slower electromechanical devices use 1.5 bit.
4. Web Management in Device Server Step2: Attach DS-100 v2 to a power supply using the adapter provided in the package. Connect the administrator PC to the Ethernet Port of DS-100 v2 via an Ethernet cable. Launch a web browser and type in the default IP address of DS-100 v2 in the address field (http://192.168.1.10/setting.htm ), the web interface of DS-100 v2 should appear.
4. Web Management in Device Server Step3: Change DS-100 v2 Network Settings if necessary so that the IP address of DS-100 v2 is under the same subnet as the Gateway/Controller’s interface, which DS-100 v2 will be connected to. Click Apply to save the settings. 4.2.2 Gateway/Controller WIAS-3200N v2 provides wireless and wired network service with On-Demand authentication for clients in Service Domain. Administrator can select Billing Plan on each WP-610T/WP-620T Thermal Printer.
4. Web Management in Device Server Plans List page will appear. Here provides 10 sets of independent billing plans. Select desired Billing Plan and click Edit, and then setup page will appear. Enable Billing and set desired billing plan for uses used. Below depicts an example for Billing Plan 0 (ondemand0). Step 2. Set Virtual AP and Select On-Demand's Authentication for Service Domain Click Service Domain, the Service Domain Setup page will appear.
4. Web Management in Device Server Step 3. Select Billing Plans for Thermal Printer. Click Service Domain > Authentication > On-Demand > Thermal Printer Setup, the Thermal Printer List page will appear. Select desired Thermal Printer and click Edit, and then setup page will appear. Enable Thermal Printer and set related setting with DS-100 v2. Then select desired Billing Plan for Thermal Printer. Below depicts an example. Step 4. Reboot WIAS-3200N v2 Click Reboot button to enable new setting.
4. Web Management in Device Server Step 5. DS-100 v2 Link Test. After reboot, the DS-100 v2’s Status LED should be ON. Press FUNCTION button, the Status LED should be FLASH. Select in number 1 and press Enter button, the Thermal Printer should be print “Thermal Printer Link Test!” message. Press CANCEL button to stop function event, the Status LED should be ON. Step 6. Generate On-Demand's Ticket from Thermal Printer. Press POS or PRE button, select desired Billing Plan (e.
4. Web Management in Device Server (3) Plan 2: Step 7. User your Ticket to Access Internet. Connect a client device (e.g. Notebook) with wireless interface to scan the configured ESSID of WIAS-3200N v2 (e.g. Air@Live0) and get associated with this ESSID. The client device will obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP from WIAS-3200N v2. Open a web browser on a client device, access any URL, and then the Domain1 User Login Page will appear.
4. Web Management in Device Server 4.2.3Operation Instructions After completing the Hardware Setup and the devices are physically connected, the system is ready for operation. This section will describe how to operate DS-100 v2 to print out tickets for enabled billing plans. 1. Select an enabled billing plan number on DS-100 v2 by PRE (-) button. The numeric LED display on the center of the device represents the billing plan number currently selected. 2.
5. Troubleshooting 5 5. Troubleshooting This section is intended to help you solve the most common problems on the DS-100 v2. Q1: How to upgrade firmware? A1: To upgrade the firmware, the Software tools tftpd32 is required, please download and install Tftpd32 from the link: http://tftpd32.jounin.net/tftpd32.html, and then please check the following steps.
5. Troubleshooting *Note: Please make sure that the location path and the firmware for upgrade is correct. Step4: Click “Firmware Upgrade” button on DS-100 v2’s web interface. DS-100 v2 will automatically restart and connect to tftpd32 server to perform the firmware upgrade. Step5: When completed, check the information displayed at Software Version, DS-100 v2 has successfully upgraded to the new firmware.
5. Troubleshooting Q2: How to Lock and Unlock Keypad for On-Demand Authentication? A2: This function is for protect other people to press DS-100 v2 and print out the tickets, you can follow the below installation steps to configure your hotspot gateway and device server. On WIAS-3200N v2 Web UI. (1) Select a Service Domain’s Authentication Type as On-Demand. (2) Under Service Domain > Authentication > On-Demand > Billing Plan Setup: Enable and save a billing plan.
5. Troubleshooting On the DS-100 v2 keypad: (1) After WIAS-3200N v2 reboots, press the Function button (left-down) for a while until the Lock LED turns solid on. Now the keypad is locked. (2) To unlock the keypad, press the Function button (left-down) for a while until the Lock LED starts to blink. (3) Select the Lock password digits one by one by pressing the PRE (-) or POS (+) buttons and then pressing Enter button after each digit.
5. Troubleshooting Q3: Diagnosing LED Indicators A3: The DS-100 v2 can be easily monitored through panel indicators to assist in identifying problems, which describes common problems you may encounter and where you can find possible solutions. Please refer to Chapter 2.3.1 for detailed information. If the power indicator does turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with power outlet, or power cord.
5. Troubleshooting Step 2. Plug in the DC power into the left position hole of STB-male connector, as shown in Fig 2-1 & Fig.2-2 Fig. 2-1 (for 3-pole) Fig. 2-2 (for 2-pole) Step 3. Tighten up the screw on top of the STB-male connector, makes sure the DC Step 4. Insert the STB-female connector to the rear side of device, as shown in Fig. 3-1 and Fig. 3-2. Fig.3-1 Fig.
6. Specifications 6. Specifications 6 This section provides the specifications of DS-100 v2, and the following table lists these specifications.
6. Specifications Environmental & Mechanical Characteristics Temperature Operating :0 °C ~ 60 °C Storage : 0 °C ~ 70 °C Humidity Operating : 10% to 80% Non-Condensing Storage :5% to 90% Non-Condensing Power Consumption 1.
7. Network Glossary 7 7. Network Glossary The network glossary contains explanation or information about common terms used in wireless networking products. Some of information in this glossary might be outdated, please use with caution. 100Base-TX Also known as 802.3u. The IEEE standard defines how to transmit Fast Ethernet 100Mbps using Cat.5 UTP/STP cable. The 100Base-TX standard is backward compatible with the 10Mbps 10-BaseT standard. DHCP Dynamic Hosting Configuration Protocol.
7. Network Glossary TFTP Trivial File transfer Protocol. A file transfer protocol, with the functionality of a very basic form of FTP. It is used to transfer small amounts of data between hosts on a network, such as Switch firmware.
