WiBox2100E User Guide Part Number 900-351 Revision F June 2006
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Contents List of Tables ___________________________________________________________6 List of Figures __________________________________________________________7 1: Using This Guide 8 Purpose and Audience ___________________________________________________8 Chapter Summary _______________________________________________________8 Additional Documentation _________________________________________________9 2: Introduction 10 Applications ___________________________________________________________10 Applic
Contents Server Configuration ____________________________________________________30 Hostlist Configuration ___________________________________________________32 Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration _____________________________________33 Serial Settings ______________________________________________________________33 Connection Settings - TCP ____________________________________________________36 Connection Settings - UDP ____________________________________________________39 WLAN Configuration _________
Contents Send Characters _______________________________________________________63 Telnet Terminal Type____________________________________________________63 Channel (Port) Password ________________________________________________63 WLAN Settings ________________________________________________________63 Enable WLAN ______________________________________________________________63 Topology __________________________________________________________________63 Network Name (SSID) _______________________________
Contents Obtaining Firmware _____________________________________________________77 Reloading Firmware ____________________________________________________77 Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface ______________________________________77 Using TFTP: Command Line Interface ______________________________________78 Network Upgrade_______________________________________________________78 Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller ________________78 WLAN Country Setting _____________________
Contents List of Figures Figure 2-1. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Network Example _________________________ Figure 2-2. Ad Hoc Network Example ___________________________________________ Figure 2-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example ________________________________ Figure 2-4. Direct WiBox to WiBox Connection ____________________________________ Figure 2-5. DB9M DTE Serial Connector _________________________________________ Figure 2-6.
1: Using This Guide Purpose and Audience This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the WiBox. It is for network administrators, system integrators, and those responsible for installing and maintaining the WiBox2100E. Chapter Summary The remaining chapters in this guide include: 2: Introduction Describes the main features of the WiBox and the protocols it supports. 3: Quick Start Describes the steps to the physical installation and initial configuration of the WiBox.
Using This Guide Additional Documentation The following guides are available on the product CD and the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) WiBox Quick Start Provides instructions for getting your WiBox up and running. DeviceInstaller Online Help Provides information on using DeviceInstaller to assign an IP address and view current configuration settings. Com Port Redirector Online Help Provides information on using the Windowsbased utility to create a virtual com port.
2: Introduction The WiBox™ family of wireless device servers provides serial-to-wireless network connectivity. They enable virtually any serial device or equipment to be remotely accessed, controlled, monitored, or shared on an 802.11b/g wireless network. The WiBox2100E provides a fully integrated solution that combines an operating system, embedded Web server, full TCP/IP protocol stack with an 802.
Introduction Telecommunications equipment Data display devices Virtually any RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 asynchronous serial device Application Examples The WiBox has two serial ports and an 802.11b/g transceiver. Each serial port is connected to the serial communication port of a device. The wireless transceiver connects to another wireless device or to an Access Point (AP). The WBX2100E also provides an Ethernet connection. This section includes typical scenarios for using the WiBox.
Introduction Ad Hoc Network Figure 2-2. Ad Hoc Network Example In the example above, the AP is not present. The PC makes a direct wireless connection with the WiBox to manage serial devices. Without an AP, it is a peer-topeer relationship. Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure Figure 2-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example In the example above, the WiBox communicates with another device server via the AP. The UDS device server, in this example, is connected via an Ethernet connection to the AP.
Introduction Ad Hoc WiBox Connection Figure 2-4. Direct WiBox to WiBox Connection In the example above, two WiBoxes have established an Ad Hoc peer-to-peer relationship. They communicate directly to each other’s serial devices without a PC or an AP. WiBox with Ethernet With this model, you can select either a wireless or an Ethernet connection. Protocol Support The WiBox device server uses the TCP/IP protocol stack for network communications.
Introduction DeviceInstaller: This utility provides a GUI interface for assigning the IP address, viewing the current configuration, and updating firmware. To use DeviceInstaller for communication to a WiBox over a wireless network, the WLAN network settings must be configured first. No such configuration is required for using DeviceInstaller over an Ethernet network. Addresses and Port Numbers Hardware Address The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address or the MAC address.
Introduction Serial Connector Pinouts The two DB9M DTE serial ports provide default settings for RS-232C communications of 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit (9600, 8, N, 1). Figure 2-5. DB9M DTE Serial Connector Alternatively, you can configure the WiBox for RS-422/485 4-wire communications (Figure 2-6) or for RS-485 2-wire communications (Figure 2-7). Figure 2-6.
Introduction Figure 2-7. RS-485 2-Wire Pinouts WBX2100E Network Interface The back panel of the WBX2100E contains a 9-30VDC power plug and an RJ45 (10/100) Ethernet port. Figure 2-8.
Introduction Ethernet Connector Pinouts Figure 2-9. RJ45 Ethernet Connector LEDs Table 2-1. WiBox LEDs LEDs Meaning Power LED: Green, steady on Power is on Wireless Link LED: Yellow, blinking Active wireless connection, transmitting/receiving Wireless Link LED: Yellow, off Port 1 LED flashes (pauses and repeats) 4 times No active connection, searching for network connection Ethernet Link LED: Green, steady on Active network connection.
Introduction Technical Specifications Table 2-2. WiBox Technical Specifications CPU, Memory Lantronix DSTni-EX 186 CPU 256 KB zero wait state SRAM 2048 KB Flash Serial Interface Rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921600 bps) Network Interface Wireless 802.11b/g 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet (WBX2100E only) Power Supply External adapter included 120 VAC (1-01 models) USA 100 – 240 VAC (2-01 models) Universal with regional connectors Power Input 9 – 30 VDC (2.
3: Quick Start This chapter describes installation procedures for the WiBox units. Required Information Hardware Address Take note of the unit’s hardware address (also known as MAC address). It is on the product label, in the format: 00-20-4a-XX-XX-XX, where the XXs are unique numbers assigned to the product. Hardware Address: 00-20-4a-_____-_____-_____ IP Address The WiBox must have a unique IP address on the network. The systems administrator generally provides the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
Quick Start WLAN SSID: ________________ (case-sensitive) WEP Enabled Y/N? _______ WEP Key 64 bit or 128 bit? _______ WEP Key: ____________________________ (Entered in HEX format (0-9 A-F) xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx) or WPA Enabled Y/N: ____________________________ WPA Key Type hex or passphrase? WPA Key: _______ ____________________________ Installing and Configuring the WiBox Complete the following steps to connect and initially configure the WiBox.
Quick Start Two settings are required for the WiBox to communicate on a wireless network: The Server (0) settings The WLAN (4) settings Current settings display in parentheses. Note: Due to regulations, the country-specific setting has been removed from the setup menu and Web-Manager. We provide a separate utility for changing the Country/Zone setting. The utility is called SetZone and is included in the WiBox package. It is also available for download from the Lantronix web site.
Quick Start b) Topology: Select Infrastructure (ESS) mode or AdHoc (IBSS). Infrastructure mode communicates with Access Points. Ad Hoc mode communicates only with other clients. Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=AdHoc (0) ? c) Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of the network to which the WiBox will connect.
Quick Start Note: Lantronix recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or more for maximum security. g) WPA: This firmware version allows only Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) for authentication and encryption. Topology must be set to Infrastructure for the WPA option to display. Group encryption 1=WEP64, 2=WEP128, 3=TKIP (1) ? Display current key (N) ? Change key (N) ? Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (1) ? Enter key: () ? Set the Group encryption type to 1 (WEP64), 2 (WEP128), or 3 (TKIP).
Quick Start a) Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run. b) Enter your CD drive letter, colon, backslash, deviceinstaller.exe (e.g., E:\deviceinstaller.exe). 2. Click the DeviceInstaller button. The installation wizard window displays. 3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (When prompted to select an installation type, select Typical.) 4.
Quick Start WebPort Displays the WiBox’s port for Web-Manager configuration. Maximum Baud Rate Supported Displays the WiBox’s maximum baud rate. Note: The WiBox may not currently be running at this rate. Firmware Upgradeable Displays True, indicating the WiBox’s firmware is upgradeable as newer version become available. IP Address Displays the WiBox’s current IP address. To change the IP address, click the Assign IP Address button.
Quick Start Supports HTTP Server Displays True if the WiBox supports HTTP server. Supports HTTP Setup Displays True if the WiBox supports HTTP setup. Supports 230K Baudrate Displays True if the WiBox supports a baud rate of 230K.
4: Web-Manager Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the WiBox using Web-Manager, Lantronix’s browser-based configuration tool. The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power. The unit performs a reset after the configuration is changed and stored. Accessing Web-Manager through a Web Browser 1. Open a standard web browser (Netscape Navigator 6.x and above, or Internet Explorer 5.5. and later). 2.
Web-Manager Configuration Figure 4-1. Web-Manager The main menu is on the left panel of the Web-Manager window. Network Configuration Select Network from the main menu to display the unit's network values. The following sections describe the configurable network parameters. Note: If the IP address is assigned via DHCP, its DHCP settings do not display.
Web-Manager Configuration Figure 4-2. Network Settings Automatic IP Address Configuration To automatically assign an IP address and its network configuration: 1. Click Network from the main menu. 2. Select Obtain IP address automatically. 3. Enter the following (as necessary): BOOTP Enable permits the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP). The BOOTP server assigns the IP address automatically from a pool of addresses. DHCP Enable permits Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Web-Manager Configuration 5. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. Static IP Address Configuration To manually assign an IP address and its network configuration: 1. Click Network from the main menu. 2. Select Use the following IP configuration. 3. Enter the following (as necessary): IP Address If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses, enter it manually. The IP address must be set to a unique value in the network.
Web-Manager Configuration Figure 4-3. Server Settings To configure the WiBox’s device server settings: 1. Click Server from the main menu. 2. Configure or modify the following fields: Server Configuration Telnet Password Enter the password required for Telnet access. Retype Password Re-enter the password required for Telnet access. Advanced ARP Cache Timeout When the unit communicates with another device on the network, it adds an entry into its ARP table.
Web-Manager Configuration CPU Performance Mode Select the WiPort’s performance mode. Higher performance settings require more energy. Low is 26 Mhz. Regular is 48 Mhz; High is 88 Mhz. The default is Regular. HTTP Server Port This option allows the configuration of the web server port number. The valid range is 1-65535. The default HTTP server port number is 80. MTU Size The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest physical packet size a network can transmit for TCP and UDP.
Web-Manager Configuration Retry Settings Retry Counter Enter the value for the number of times the WiBox should attempt to retry connecting to the hostlist. The default setting is 3. Retry Timeout Enter the duration (in seconds) the WiBox should abandon attempting a connection to the hostlist. The default setting is 250. Host Information Host Address Enter or modify the host’s IP address. Port Enter the target port number. 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4.
Web-Manager Configuration Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings 2. In the available fields, enter the following information: Channel Disable Serial Port Available on Channel 2 settings only. When selected, disables communication through the serial port. Port Settings Protocol Select the protocol type from the pull-down menu for the selected channel. Available options are RS232, RS422/485 (for 4-wire mode), and RS485 (for 2-wire mode). Applies to Channel 2 only.
Web-Manager Configuration Baud Rate The unit and attached serial device, such as a modem, must agree on a speed or baud rate to use for the serial connection. Valid baud rates are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, or 921600. For baud rates 460 and 921 Kbps, the CPU Performance Mode must be set to High. Data Bits Indicates the number of character bits. The default setting is 8. Parity Checks for the parity bit. The default setting is None.
Web-Manager Configuration At Time of Disconnect Select Yes to clear the input buffer when the network connection to or from the device is disconnected. The default setting is No. Flush Output Buffer (Network to Serial) With Active Connect Select Yes to clear the output buffer with a connection that is initiated from the device to the network. The default setting is No. With Passive Connect Select Yes to clear the output buffer with a connection initiated from the network to the device.
Web-Manager Configuration Figure 4-6. TCP Connection Settings Connect Mode: Passive Connection Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming connections. Password Required Determines whether a password is required for an incoming passive connection. This field is not available when a password is set for Telnet mode. The default setting is No. Password If Password Required was set to Yes, enter the password for passive connections.
Web-Manager Configuration character is received from the serial port. With Active Mdm Ctrl In: Accepts external connection requests only when the modem_control_in input is asserted. With Start Character: Attempts to connect when it receives a specific start character from the serial port. The default start character is carriage return. Manual Connection: Attempts to connect when directed by a command string received from the serial port.
Web-Manager Configuration Mode. The unit will not accept a data connection from a remote device when the hostlist option is enabled. LED Select Blink for the status LEDs to blink upon connection or None for no LED output. The default setting is Blink. Disconnect Mode On Mdm_Ctrl_In Drop Set to Yes for the network connection to or from the serial port to drop when modem_control_in transitions from a high state to a low state. The default setting is No.
Web-Manager Configuration Figure 4-7. UDP Connection Settings 2. In the available fields, enter the following information: Datagram Mode Datagram Type Configures remote IP or network broadcast address and the remote port. Enter 01 for directed or broadcast UDP. The default setting is 00. Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming UDP datagrams. Endpoint Configuration Local Port Enter the local port number. Remote Port Enter the port number of the remote device.
Web-Manager Configuration Remote Host Enter the IP address of the remote device. Device Address Table This table is enabled when Datagram Type is set to FD. Enter values in the range 1-255 to identify units on the local network of device servers. 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. WLAN Configuration Without adequate protection, a wireless LAN is susceptible to access by unauthorized users.
Web-Manager Configuration Figure 4-8. WLAN Settings 2. Enter or modify the following fields: Network Interface Use the pull-down menu to select a WLAN interface. Wireless Network Configuration Network Name Enter the name of the wireless network (SSID). The WiBox connects to this wireless network. Network Type Select Infrastructure or Ad Hoc. Channel Configurable only when Network Type is Ad Hoc. Select from the pull-down menu the radio channel for the Ad Hoc network. The default value is 11.
Web-Manager Configuration WEP Options Authentication Select an authentication scheme (Open/None or Shared) from the drop down menu. Encryption Select the encryption type (64 bits or 128 bits for WEP) from the pull-down menu. 64 bits is the default encryption for WEP. Key Type Select the key type (Hex or Passphrase). Key Enter the Encryption Key in hexadecimal value if Hex is selected as the key type. Enter the key as a string if Passphrase is selected as the key type.
Web-Manager Configuration Updating Settings 1. If you have not already done so, click the Apply Settings button from the main menu to save and apply the configuration changes. Applying Defaults Click the Apply Defaults button to reset the unit’s settings to the factory defaults, except for the network IP address, gateway, netmask, and WLAN settings. For a complete list of the default settings, see Default Settings on page 72.
5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration You must configure the unit so that it can communicate on a network with your serial device. As an alternative to using a web browser, as described in the previous chapter, you can use the following procedures remotely or locally: Use a Telnet connection to configure the unit over the network. Use a terminal or terminal emulation program to access the serial port locally.
Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration Figure 5-1. MAC Address 3. To enter Setup Mode, press Enter within 5 seconds. The current configuration settings display, followed by the Change Setup menu. Figure 5-2. Setup Menu Options Change Setup: 0 Server 1 Channel 1 2 Channel 2 4 WLAN 5 Expert 6 Security 7 Defaults 8 Exit without save 9 Save and exit Your choice ? 4. Select an option on the menu by entering the number of the option in the Your choice ? field and pressing Enter. 5.
6: Setup Mode: Server Configuration This chapter explains how to configure the network settings. Note: Current values display in parentheses. Server Configuration (Option 0) The unit’s basic network parameters display when you select Server configuration (option 0). The IP Address, Set Gateway IP Address, and Netmask fields display the current values. IP Address : (000) .(000) .(000) .
Setup Mode: Server Configuration For example, if the third octet is 0.0.5.0, the AutoIP and BootP options are disabled; only DHCP is enabled. (The value 5 results from adding the binary equivalents of 0 and 2.) This is the most common setting when using DHCP. Set Gateway IP Address The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN segments. The gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN segment as the unit.
Setup Mode: Server Configuration DHCP Name If a DHCP server has automatically assigned the IP address and network settings, you can discover the unit by using the DeviceInstaller network search feature or Monitor Mode (see 9: Monitor Mode). Note: When you enter Monitor Mode from the serial port with network connection enabled and issue the NC (Network Communication) command, you see the unit’s IP configuration. There are three methods for assigning DHCP names to the unit.
7: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration This chapter explains how to configure the serial port. Notes: Current values display in parenthesis. You must enter some values in hexadecimal notation. (See A: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions.) Channel 1 (Option 1) Select Channel 1 (option 1) from the Change Setup menu to define how the serial port responds to network and serial communications. The following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Channel configuration menu. Figure 7-1.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration I/F (Interface) Mode The Interface (I/F) Mode is a bit-coded byte entered in hexadecimal notation. The default setting is 4C. Note: RS-422 and RS-485 are available on Channel 2 only. I/F Mode (4C) ? _ The following table displays available I/F Mode options: Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that particular option; they can be set to either a 0 or 1 value. Table 7-1.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Flow (00) ? _ Use the following table to select flow control options: Table 7-3. Flow Control Options Flow Control Option Hex No flow control 00 XON/XOFF flow control 01 Hardware handshake with RTS/CTS lines 02 XON/XOFF pass characters to host 05 Port Number The setting represents the source port number in TCP connections. It is the number that identifies the channel for remote initiating connections.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that particular option; they can be set to either a 0 or 1 value. Table 7-5.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration a) Incoming Connection Never Accept Incoming Rejects all external connection attempts. Accept with DTR Active Accepts external connection requests only when the DTR input is asserted. Cannot be used with Modem Mode. Always Accept Accepts any incoming connection when a connection is not already established. Default setting.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Manual Connection Attempts to connect when directed by a command string received from the serial port. The first character of the command string must be a C (ASCII 0x43), and the last character must be either a carriage return (ASCII 0x0D) or a line feed (0x0A). No blanks or space characters may be in the command string. Between the first and last command string characters must be a full or partial destination IP address and may be a destination port number.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Autostart (Automatic Connection) If you enable Autostart, the unit automatically connects to the remote IP address and remote port specified when the firmware starts. Hostlist If you enable this option, the device server scrolls through the hostlist until it connects to a device listed in the hostlist table. Once it connects, the unit stops trying to connect to any others.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration 4. For Retrycounter, enter the number of times the WiBox should try to make a good network connection to a hostlist entry that it has successfully ARPed. The range is 1-15, with the default set to 3. 5. For Retrytimeout, enter the number of seconds the unit should wait before failing an attempted connection. The time is stored as units of milliseconds in the range of 1-65535. The default setting is 250.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Table 4-11. Modem Mode Messages Message Meaning Full Verbose OK Command was executed without error. CONNECT A network connection has been established. NO CARRIER A network connection has been closed. RING n.n.n.n. A remote device, having IP address n.n.n.n, is connecting to this device.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration If this sequence is not followed, the unit remains in data transfer mode. 7-6. Modem Mode Commands Modem Mode Command Function ATDTx.x.x.x,pppp or ATDTx.x.x.x/pppp Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and a remote port number (pppp). ATDTx.x.x.x Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote port number defined within the unit. ATD0.0.0.0 Forces the unit into Monitor Mode if a remote IP address and port number are defined within the unit.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Remote IP Address This is the destination IP address used with an outgoing connection. Remote IP Address : (000) (000) (000) (000)_ Note: This option does not display when Hostlist is enabled from the ConnectMode prompt (see Connect Mode on page 52 for more information). Remote Port You must set the remote TCP port number for the unit to make outgoing connections. This parameter defines the port number on the target host to which a connection is attempted.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration (3) The TCP connection closes even if the remote site does not acknowledge the disconnection. (4) When there is a network connection to or from the serial port, the state LED turns off instead of blinking. (5) When Ctrl+D or Hex 04 is detected, the connection is dropped. Both Telnet Mode and Disconnect with EOT must be enabled for Disconnect with EOT to function properly. Ctrl+D is only detected going from the serial port to the network.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Table 7-9. Pack Control Options Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Interval: 12 msec 0 0 Interval: 52 msec 0 1 Interval: 250 msec 1 0 Interval: 5 sec 1 1 Packing Interval Trailing Characters None 0 0 One 0 1 Two 1 0 Send Characters 2-Byte Send Character Sequence Send Immediately After Send chars 1 1 Packing Interval Packing Interval defines how long the unit should wait before sending accumulated characters.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration DisConnTime (00:00) ?: To disable the inactivity timeout, enter 00:00. Range is 0 (disabled) to 5999 seconds (99 minutes, 59 seconds). The default setting is 0. Send Characters Enter up to two characters in hexadecimal representation in sendchar. SendChar 1 (00) ? _ SendChar 2 (00) ? _ If the unit receives a character on the serial line that matches one of these characters, it sends the character immediately, along with any awaiting characters, to the TCP connection.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=Adhoc (0) ? _ Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the network to which the WiBox will connect. Network name (LTRX_IBSS) ? _ Adhoc Network Channel When Adhoc is selected in the Topology parameter and the WiBox cannot find the specified network, it creates one with that name by transmitting a beacon on the selected channel. Channel (11) ? _ Only channels allowed in the country for which the WiBox is designated can be selected.
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Note: Lantronix recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or more for maximum security. WPA This firmware version allows only Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) for authentication. Group encryption 1=WEP64, 2=WEP128, 3=TKIP (1) ? Display current key (N) ? Change key (N) ? Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (1) ? Enter key: () ? Set the Group encryption type to 1 (WEP64), 2 (WEP128), or 3 (TKIP).
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Enable Power Management This allows the software to turn off the radio when expecting not to receive or transmit soon. This feature reduces the power consumption by up to 170 mA. Enabling power management increases the response time, because the radio needs to start up again. The radio is enabled to synchronize and check for incoming messages (every 100 ms). Note: This option is not available when the Topology is set to Adhoc.
8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings Expert Settings (Option 5) Note: You can change these settings using Telnet or serial connections only, not Web-Manager. Caution: Only an expert should change these parameters. You must definitely know the consequences the changes may have. Figure 8-1.
Setup Mode: Advanced Settings ARP Cache timeout in seconds Whenever the unit communicates with another device on the network, it adds an entry into its ARP table. The ARP Cache timeout option allows you to define how many seconds (1-600) the unit will wait before timing out this table. The default setting is 600. ARP Cache timeout in s (1s – 65s; 0s=disable): (600)? _ CPU Performance Select the WiPort’s performance mode. Higher performance settings require more energy.
Setup Mode: Advanced Settings Ethernet Connection Type The WiBox allows for the Ethernet speed and duplex to be manually configured. Enter 0 for auto-negotiation (default). To select the speed and duplex, enter one of the following: 2 (10 Mbit/half duplex), 3 (10 Mbit/full duplex), 4 (100 Mbit/half duplex), or 5 (100 Mbit/full duplex). Ethernet connection type: (0) ? _ Security Settings Security settings can only be changed using Setup Mode, through a Telnet or serial connection.
Setup Mode: Advanced Settings Disable Port 77FE (Hex) Note: Disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE and Web Setup prevents users from accessing the setup from the network. Port 77FE is used by Web-Manager and custom programs to configure the unit remotely. If required, disable this capability for security purposes. Disable Port 77FEh (N) ? _ The default setting is the N (No) option, which enables remote configuration. As a result, configure the unit by using web pages, Telnet, or serial configuration.
Setup Mode: Advanced Settings To configure AES encryption on the WiBox: Figure 8-2. Encryption Keys 1. When prompted to enable encryption, select Y. 2. Enter the encryption key length when prompted. The WiBox supports 128-, 192-, and 256-bit encryption key lengths. 3. When prompted to change keys, select Y. 4. At the Enter Keys prompt, enter your encryption key. The encryption keys are entered in hexadecimal. The hexadecimal values are echoed as asterisks to prevent onlookers from seeing the key.
Setup Mode: Advanced Settings Default Settings Select 7 Default Settings from the Change Setup menu to reset the unit’s Channel 1 configuration, Channel 2 configuration, Security, and Expert settings to the factory default settings. The server configuration settings for IP address, gateway IP address, netmask, and WLAN remain unchanged. Defaults for all settings are listed below.
Setup Mode: Advanced Settings Channel 11 Security 0 (none) TX Data Rate 1 (auto) TX Data Rate 11 Mbps Enable Power Management N (No) Expert Settings TCP Keepalive 45 (seconds) ARP Cache Timeout 600 (seconds) CPU Performance Regular Disable Monitor Mode N (No) HTTP Port Number 80 MTU Size 1400 Enable Alternate MAC N (No) ( for OEM use only) Ethernet Connection Type 0 (auto negotiate) Security Settings Disable SNMP N (No) SNMP Community Name public Disable Telnet Setup N (No)
Setup Mode: Advanced Settings Exit Configuration Mode To exit Setup Mode, do one of the following: To save all changes and reboot the device, select option 9 Save and exit from the Change Setup menu. or To exit the configuration mode without saving any changes or rebooting, select option 8 Exit without save from the Change Setup menu.
9: Monitor Mode Monitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes. There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally via the serial port or remotely via the network. Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port To enter Monitor Mode locally: 1. Follow the same steps used for setting the serial configuration parameters (see 5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration). 2. Instead of typing three x keys, however: a) Type zzz to enter Monitor Mode with network connections.
Monitor Mode Command Command Name Function SC Send Configuration Sets configuration of unit from hex records. PI x.x.x.x Ping Pings unit with IP address x.x.x.x to check device status. AT ARP Table Shows the unit’s ARP table entries. TT TCP Connection Table Shows all incoming and outgoing TCP connections. NC Network Connection Shows the unit’s current IP address. RS Reset Resets the unit. QU Quit Exits diagnostics mode. G0, G1, ....
10: Updating Firmware This chapter explains how to obtain and update the unit’s firmware. Obtaining Firmware Obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) or by using anonymous FTP (ftp.lantronix.com/pub). Reloading Firmware There are several ways to update the unit’s internal operational code (*ROM) via TFTP or via the serial port. You can also update the unit’s internal web interface (*COB) via TFTP.
Updating Firmware Figure 10-1. TFTP Window After the firmware has been loaded and stored, which takes approximately 8 seconds, the unit performs a power reset. Using TFTP: Command Line Interface To download new firmware from a computer: 1. Enter the following from a TFTP command line interface: tftp –i put The following examples demonstrate the TFTP command sequence to download the .rom file and the .cob file: tftp –i 192.168.1.111 put wbxg_6102.
Updating Firmware 3. From the Tools menu, select Advanced/Recover Firmware. The Serial Port Firmware Upgrade window displays. 4. For Port on PC, enter the COM port on the PC that is connected to the serial port of the Lantronix unit. 5. For Device Model, be sure the appropriate WiBox device displays. 6. For Firmware File, click the Browse button and go to the location where the firmware file resides.
11: Wireless Bridging Note: The WiBox2100E with firmware version 6.2 and later will support bridging. Bridging allows a host, connected on the WiBox’s wired Ethernet interface, to be accessible over the wireless network (via the WiBox). To initialize the bridging feature: 1. Configure the WiBox’s wireless settings. See WLAN Configuration on page 41. 2. Enable bridging in Setup Mode. See Network Mode on page 47. 3. Set up the wired host connected to the WiBox’s Ethernet port.
Troubleshooting Method 3 As an alternative to configuring through the wired interface, connect a device through the WiBox’s serial port. For more information on configuration through the serial port, see 5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.
12: Troubleshooting This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may be displayed. When troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network cable, and serial cable) are secure. Note: Some unexplained errors might be caused by duplicate IP addresses on the network.
Troubleshooting Problem/Message Reason Cannot establish an Ad Hoc network connection to the WiBox. Note: With 6.x.x.x firmware and later, there is only one setting for Network Name; it is the same for both Infrastructure and Ad Hoc modes. Ad Hoc network is not enabled in Enable Ad Hoc network. Set Ad the WiBox. Hoc Network Name (IBSS) to match. These are case-sensitive. Cannot ping or connect to the WiBox DHCP name.
Troubleshooting Problem/Message Reason Solution The IP address you are trying to assign is not on your logical subnet. Confirm that your PC has an IP address and that it is in the same logical subnet that you are trying to assign to the device server. The device server may not have a network connection. Make sure that the Link LED is lit. If the Link LED is not lit, then the device server does not have a network connection.
Troubleshooting Problem/Message Reason Solution for making a connection to the WiBox from the network. Use Connect Mode option C1 or C5 for a connection to the network from the WiBox Technical Support If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this chapter, or if you are unable to fix the error, you may: To check our online knowledge base or send a question to Technical Support, go to http://www.lantronix.com/support. Email us at support@lantronix.com.
A: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions Many of the unit’s configuration procedures require assembling a series of options (represented as bits) into a complete command (represented as a byte). Convert the resulting binary value to a hexadecimal representation. Converting Binary to Hexadecimal Following are two simple ways to convert binary numbers to hexadecimals. Conversion Table Hexadecimal digits have values ranging from 0 to F, which are represented as 09, A (for 10), B (for 11), etc.
Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 3. Click Bin (Binary), and type the number to convert. 4. Click Hex. The hexadecimal value displays.
Compliance Compliance Information Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product: Product Name: WiBox Device Server Model: WBX2100E Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents: Safety: UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
Compliance Regulatory Information USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Lantronix could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Compliance Antenna Notice: This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
Compliance The number “ ACN 095 223 484 “ stands for Australian Company Number and the 9 digit number designates the local representative in Australia who can take inquiries regarding this product’s compliance status. The following contact address is found below: Lantronix Australia Pty. Ltd.
Warranty Lantronix warrants each Lantronix product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS. During this period, if a customer is unable to resolve a product problem with Lantronix Technical Support, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) will be issued. Following receipt of a RMA number, the customer shall return the product to Lantronix, freight prepaid.
