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Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment 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.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Table of Contents ABOUT THIS GUIDE ....................................................................................... 5 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 6 2 INSTALLING THE DIGI WI-POINT 3G ...................................................... 7 2.1 Verify Kit Contents......................................................................................................8 2.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2.5.3 3 Administration.....................................................................................................................28 2.5.3.1 Backup/Restore .........................................................................................................28 2.5.3.2 Update Firmware.......................................................................................................28 2.5.3.3 Factory Default Settings...............................
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide About This Guide This section describes the objectives, audience, and conventions of the Digi Wi-Point 3G User’s Guide. Objectives This document explains the steps for initial setup and basic configuration of the Digi Wi-Point 3G. This document also provides troubleshooting information and detailed specifications. Audience This document is for the person installing and configuring the Digi Wi-Point 3G for the first time.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 1 Introduction The Digi Wi-Point 3G is an integrated Wi-Fi and 3rd generation cellular (3G) solution for light commercial or commercial-grade use. The product is simple to use and easily scalable. Digi Wi-Point 3G is a 3G router for the consumer market based on MobileBridge™ platform technology. The Digi Wi-Point 3G combines the best of Wi-Fi and 3G cellular communications technologies including CDMA 1x, EDGE, UMTS, EV-DO, and HSPA.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2 Installing the Digi Wi-Point 3G Installing the Digi Wi-Point 3G is easy. Follow the quick steps below to power up your wireless network: 1. Verify kit contents 2. Write down product ID 3. Attach the antenna 4. Insert the PC card 5. Power up the Digi Wi-Point 3G 6. Verify that LED Indicators are on 7.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2.1 Verify Kit Contents Digi Wi-Point 3G kit includes the following components shown below: -8- 1. Digi Wi-Point 3G router (Top View） 2. Power Adaptor 3. Ethernet cable 4. Wi-Fi Antenna 5. Quick Start Guide 6.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2.2 Digi Wi-Point 3G Overview 1. Cellular PC Card Slot 2. Ethernet interface (RJ45) 3. Serial Port (RS232) 4. Power jack 5. Reset Button 6.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2.3 Assembling the Digi Wi-Point 3G 1. Insert cellular PC card into the slot labeled 1in the previous image. 2. Connect Wi-Fi antenna. 3. Connect the Digi Wi-Point 3G power supply to the socket labeled 4 in picture above. Note: The Digi Wi-Point 3G power supply accepts any input AC voltage in the range of 100-240 VAC.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide LED Indicators Digi Wi-Point 3G has four two-color LEDs to indicate the working status. The following table shows the status when the Digi Wi-Point 3G is configured successfully and running properly.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2.4 Digi Wi-Point 3G Hardware Setup 1. Connect Digi Wi-Point 3G to your computer using one of the two specified methods: I. Connect using Wi-Fi: a. Enable the Wi-Fi interface in your laptop or PC b. Scan for Wi-Fi networks and connect to DIGIWIPOINT3G c. SSID: DIGIWIPOINT3G Note: Be sure that the encryption on the Digi Wi-Point 3G is disabled when connecting. II. Connect using Ethernet cable or a hub 2. Configure the Digi Wi-Point 3G: III.
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Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide V. . Select Wizard on the home page. The following screen should appear. System IP Settings: • Check Enable to use a DHCP server on the Wi-Point 3G. Wi-Fi Settings: • The default SSID will appear. • Check Enabled to use encryption with the Wi-Point 3G • Enter WEP Key Note: To use WPA encryption instead, leave the box unchecked and configure under Network>Wi-Fi Security. See Section 2.5.1.1 for details on WPA encryption.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Mobile Settings: • If you are using a GSM card, select your provider and plan from the drop-down menus. • Access Point Name (APN)- This is provided by your carrier and acts as authentication credentials for connecting to the GSM network • Username: provided by carrier • Password: provided by carrier. VI. After all settings have been configured, click Apply VII. The Digi Wi-Point 3G will automatically reboot after the wizard is complete 2.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 192.168.1.1 • Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of the Ethernet & WLAN. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Once you have configured these parameters, click Apply. Wi-Fi LAN Settings • Network name (SSID): The name used to identify a particular network. The SSID must be identical for all the access points in the wireless network.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Note: Digi strongly recommends that you configure the Wi-Fi and firewall settings under the navigation link “Security” through the web interface. Network Authentication • WPA Pre-Shared Key - There are two encryption options for WPA Pre-Shared Key, TKIP and AES. TKIP stands for Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. TKIP utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against hackers.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Mode 1: no security, no authentication • Network Authentication: OPEN • Data Encryption: Disabled Mode 2: enable security, no authentication • Network Authentication: OPEN • Data Encryption: WEP Mode 3: no security, enable authentication • Network Authentication: Shared • Data Encryption: Disabled WPA-PSK: A Network SSID is required before a password can be entered for WPA-PSK authentication.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Wi-Fi MAC Access Control List: The MAC addresses of stations which have been allowed or denied to connect to the Digi Wi-Point 3G are saved in this list box. To input the MAC address, use the MAC address edit box on the page (below the ACL), the input MAC address format must be XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. DHCP Server Settings This setting is used to configure the Digi Wi-Point 3G’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide • Lease Duration: The amount of time in seconds a network user will be allowed to connect to Digi Wi-Point 3G with their current dynamic IP address assigned from the DHCP server. When the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default lease duration is one day.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2. Click Remove to delete an existing entry. 3. Save the configuration and reboot for changes to take effect. DNS: The Digi Wi-Point 3G supports dynamic DNS (DDNS). The default status for DDNS is disabled. The Digi Wi-Point 3G only supports DNS provided by www.dyndns.org. To use this feature, obtain a domain name from the provider. The router will register the new public IP address every time the wireless WAN IP changes.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide options for the serial speed (bps): 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, and 4800. 2.5.1.4 System Device Identity, SNMP and Log settings are configured in this section. Device Identity Settings: Complete these fields to provide detailed information to identify a device. Enter a description, contact information, and/or location.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Remote Syslog Server checkbox and assign the IP address of remote syslog server in the bottom box. 2.5.1.5 Security Configure security settings for the Digi Wi-Point 3G including username, password Anti-Attack, and filter settings. MAC Filter Settings (See configuration settings for the in section 2.5.1.1) IP Filter Settings: This feature allows you to filter the IP addresses that have access to the Digi Wi-Point 3G.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Each item consists of the following parameters: o Protocol: This parameter indicates which protocol will implement this port forwarding rule. Possible protocols are TCP, UDP, TCP/UDP. o External Port: This is the port for public access. o Forward to Internal IP Address: This is the IP address of the internal host to provide service for the outside. o Forward to Internal Port: This indicates the port of internal service.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide The Content Filter has two modes. These are: • Enable Allowed/Excluded Domains: Checking this box permits traffic to the specified domains (The Black and White Site List). • Disable All web traffic except Allowed Domains: Checking this box will prohibit traffic to the trusted (Allowed) sites only. 2.5.1.6 GPS • • To use this function, check Enable GPS Services. Select GPS type from the drop-down menu.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide • NTP Server: You can enable Automatically Synchronize with Internet time server by checking the box. The field will automatically be populated with pool.ntp.org. Select your time zone and hit Update. • Time zone: Current country time zone. Check Enable Daylight Saving Time if it is DST (Daylight Savings Time) in your country. 2.5.2 Management 2.5.2.1 Connections This section of the UI contains information about VPN and Mobile Connections as seen above.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2.5.2.2 Event Logging The Event Logging display shows a list of the most recent activities that have taken place on the Digi Wi-Point 3G. To change the settings of the Event Logging display: under Configuration, click System>Log Settings. (See below) You can configure the Log method here. The Digi Wi-Point 3G can display the syslog entries in the Web UI and send the syslog entries to a remote syslog server.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2.5.3 Administration 2.5.3.1 Backup/Restore Download Configurations: User can save current device configurations to a PC for later use. Upload Configurations: User can upload saved device configurations to restore the device to its previous configuration status. Note: After uploading the configuration file, the device must be rebooted to enable changes. 2.5.3.2 Update Firmware The Digi Wi-Point 3G's firmware is upgraded through this tab. Follow these instructions: 1.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2.5.3.3 Factory Default Settings Click Restore to reset all configurations to their factory default values. 2.5.3.4 System Information General: The information depicted below can be found in System Information > General. Use the Refresh button to view the current status of the Digi Wi-Point 3G. Network: The information and statistics in this window can be used to manage and monitor your network connections and interfaces.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2.5.3.5 AT Command AT Command: This function is provided to the advanced users to diagnose the wireless WAN card or the V.90 modem connected by the serial cable. Select a target device from the drop-down menu in the Port field. Input the AT commands in the Command field. Click Execute to send the AT commands to the target to see the Output filed. Note： The AT commands CANNOT be sent to the target device before you disconnect the device from the Internet. 2.5.3.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Note: Before you setup the PIN, disable the Wi-Fi to prevent input errors. Be aware that every time you change the configuration of the PIN, you must reboot the devices to enable the change. • PIN Authentication: PIN Code provided by your carrier. Enter PIN Code and hit Auth to unlock the SIM. • Enable PIN: Enter the PIN and click Enable. The PIN must be at least 4 characters long. • Change PIN: Enter in the former PIN Code.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Introduction This section has troubleshooting FAQs related to the Digi Wi-Point 3G’s setup. The most common installation problems are related to the IP address. For example, without the TFTP server IP address, you will not be able to download firmware to the Digi Wi-Point 3G. IP address management is critical, create a chart to document and validate the IP addresses of your system.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Warning: If you press and hold the RELOAD button for more than 10 seconds immediately after the Digi Wi-Point 3G is powered on or reset, the Digi Wi-Point 3G will enter Force Reload Procedure. This will erase the firmware image. You must have a TFTP server to upload a new firmware binary. 3.3 Forced Reload Procedure Use this procedure to force the Digi Wi-Point 3G back to default network configuration values and download new Digi Wi-Point 3G software.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide configuration files then download the firmware from step 2. 5. After finishing this procedure, the Digi Wi-Point 3G will reboot automatically and the POWER LEDs will blink amber. After completion the Digi Wi-Point 3G will have the factory default configuration. Please refer to chapter 5 for the factory default values. 3.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Which browsers does the Digi Wi-Point 3G support? The Digi Wi-Point 3G supports Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla and Safari. I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Digi Wi-Point 3G. What can I do? You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, or remove the dial-up settings on your browser. Check with your browser documentation, and make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide What is WPA-PSK? WPA-PSK means Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key. It is an enhanced wireless encryption standards defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. What is a MAC Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical purposes, this number is usually permanent.
Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 4 Default Digi Wi-Point 3G Settings The following table lists the settings defined at the factory for all Digi Wi-Point 3G units and provides a place to enter the values for your system if you have changed them. Default Setting Item Local IP Address Local IP Mask Network Name(SSID) Default Value 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 DIGIWIPOINT3G Frequency Channel 6 DHCP Server Status Enabled DHCP Lease Range 192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.100 TFTP Server IP Address 192.168.1.
