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iRouter Mode
AT+i Programmer‘s Manual Version 8.32 19-4
19.6 AT+i Interface to iChip
In addition to configuring the iChip, AT+i commands can also be used to perform
operations on either the LAN/WiFi or dialup/cellular communication platform.
Using the CPF (Communication Platform) parameter, you can select either one of the
communication platforms. When CPF=0, AT+i commands are directed towards the
dialup/cellular side; when CPF=1, they are directed towards the LAN/WiFi side. While
processing AT+i commands, iChip continues to route packets seamlessly between the
two platforms.
iChip‘s responses to AT+i commands depend on the CPF value, as well. For example, the
IP returned by AT+iIPA? command while CPF=1 is the LAN-side IP.
19.7 Baud Rate Settings and Auto Baud Rate
iRouter mode supports all host and modem baud rates supported by iChip. However,
when auto routing is set (ARS=1), iChip does not support Auto Baud Rate. This is due to
the fact that in iRouter mode, iChip starts routing packets immediately after power-up,
and skips auto baud rate determination.
Therefore, when configuring iChip for auto routing (ARS=1), you must set a fixed baud
rate in the BDRF parameter.
19.8 iRouter and Power Save Mode
iChip can be configured for Power Save mode while acting as a router. Note, however,
that there is no buffering of packets in iRouter mode. The first packet arriving to iChip
while in Power Save mode triggers iChip to wake up and go online on the cellular or
dialup modem. Only after establishing a connection, does iChip start routing packets. The
packets received during connection establishment are lost.
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