RLXIC-EH Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks May 29, 2009 USER MANUAL
Important Notice Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (that is, it may have errors) or be totally lost.
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Contents User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Contents Important Notice.................................................................................................................................. 2 Safety and Hazards ............................................................................................................................ 2 Limitation of Liability......................................................
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 7.3 7.4 7.5 8 Serial Modes ........................................................................................................... 49 Data Communication .............................................................................................. 53 Keepalive ................................................................................................................ 58 IP Manager 8.2 8.
Introduction to the RLXIC-EH User Manual 1 RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Introduction to the RLXIC-EH In This Chapter ALEOS™.................................................................................................8 AceWare™ .............................................................................................. 8 Connecting to your cellular provider ......................................................
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 1.1 Introduction to the RLXIC-EH User Manual ALEOS™ ALEOS, the embedded core technology of the RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular products, simplifies installation, operation and maintenance of any solution, and provides an always-on, always-aware intelligent connection for mission-critical applications. ALEOS enables: 1.
Introduction to the RLXIC-EH User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks AceManager enables remote configuration and parameter settings to be changed or reset instantly over the air, change a device's port configuration, IP address settings, and much more. After configuring one modem, use the template feature to copy that device configuration to other modems. Tip: Configuration steps and examples in this guide use AceManager.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 1.3 Introduction to the RLXIC-EH User Manual Connecting to your cellular provider The RLXIC-EH uses your cellular provider as an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to connect you to the Internet. 1.3.1 Steps of a connection: 1 2 3 When your RLXIC-EH is powered on, it automatically searches for cellular service using GSM/GPRS.
Introduction to the RLXIC-EH User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Most ISPs (cellular included) use dynamic IP addresses rather than static IP addresses, because it allows them to reuse a smaller number of IP addresses for a large number of customers.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Introduction to the RLXIC-EH User Manual HSPDA (and HSUPA) falls back to UMTS, EDGE or GPRS (in order of precedence). This feature allows you to have seamless connectivity no matter where your RLXIC-EH is. UMTS UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) supports up to 1920 kbit/s data transfer rates, although most users can expect performance up to 384 kbit/s.
Specifications User Manual 2 RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Specifications In This Chapter Power Connector................................................................................... 15 2.1.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Specifications User Manual 2.1.4 Environmental Operating Temperature: -30° to 70° Celsius o Storage Temperature: o -40° to 85° Celsius 2.1.5 Power Consumption: (@12V DC) Transmit/Receive (Typical/Max) 350/450 mA Idle 104 mA Input Current 40 mA to 120 mA Input Voltage 9 - 28V DC 2.1.6 Standards/Approvals Carrier specific approvals FCC Industry Canada 2.1.
Specifications User Manual 2.2 RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Power Connector Warning: Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous. ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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Activating RLXIC-EH on your cellular provider RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 3 Activating RLXIC-EH on your cellular provider In This Chapter Installing the SIM................................................................................... 17 Configuring the APN..............................................................................
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular Activating RLXIC-EH on your cellular provider RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual Tools Required Small Phillips screw driver - The Phillips screw driver is the one which is also called a plus (+) or X screw driver. 3.1.2 Opening the Case 1 2 Unplug the RLXIC-EH power and all cables. Using a small Phillips head screw driver, remove the screws on the front of the RLXIC-EH. 3.1.
Activating RLXIC-EH on your cellular provider RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 3.1.5 Finishing the SIM installation When the faceplate is replaced and secured, the installation of the SIM is complete. 3.2 Configuring the APN The APN (Access Point Name) is the way your modem knows how it will be communicating with the network.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular Activating RLXIC-EH on your cellular provider RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual 3.2.2 Connect to the Modem 1 Click the CONNECT button. 2 Select TCP, UDP, or PPP. Enter the connection information. o For UDP or TCP, enter 192.168.13.31 as the IP address. o For PPP, select the COM port to which the modem is connected. Note: The simplest way to connect to the modem is through a USB cable.
Hardware Installation of the RLXIC-EH RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 4 Hardware Installation of the RLXIC-EH In This Chapter Connecting to Power ............................................................................. 22 Connecting to a Computer or other Device ........................................... 23 Indicator Lights ...............................................................................
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular Hardware Installation of the RLXIC-EH RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual Your RLXIC-EH will work with most cellular antennas with a SMA connector. Connect the primary antenna or primary RF cable directly to the antenna connector on the back of the RLXIC-EH. Note: The RLXIC-EH radio supports antenna diversity. If you plan to use only one antenna with the radio, you must configure the radio to disable antenna diversity.
Hardware Installation of the RLXIC-EH RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 4.2 Connecting to a Computer or other Device The Ethernet port of your RLXIC-EH can be connected directly to a computer or other Ethernet device with either a crossover cable or a straight-through cable. The Ethernet port on the RLXIC-EH is auto-sensing and connects at 10Base-T.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular Hardware Installation of the RLXIC-EH RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual 4.3.1 RSSI LED Ranges RSSI/Signal LED Status Ranges of RSSI (dBm) On Solid Equal to or stronger than -69 Fast Blink -70 to -79 Normal blink -80 to -89 Slow Blink -90 to -99 Extinguished Equal to or weaker than -100 Activity - Lights will flash as data is transferred to and from the RLXIC-EH modem on the remote network.
Hardware Installation of the RLXIC-EH RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks To remove, press on the two edges of the modem and the brackets, as pointed by arrows in the diagram provided below. By doing this, the modem will snap out of the mounting bracket. To mount the bracket on the DIN-rail, follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Position the mounting bracket on a 35 x 7.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular Hardware Installation of the RLXIC-EH RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual 4.4.3 Mounting Bracket Dimensions 4.5 Connecting Antennas The RLXIC-EH radio has two antenna ports. For best performance, ProSoft Technology recommends using two antennas. If you plan to use only a single antenna, you must disable the setting *RXDIVERSITY in the radio configuration (page 99). Page 26 of 111 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Configuring your RLXIC-EH User Manual 5 RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuring your RLXIC-EH In This Chapter Using AceManager ................................................................................ 28 Using Templates ................................................................................... 30 Using a Terminal Application with AT Commands.................................
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 5.1 Configuring your RLXIC-EH User Manual Using AceManager AceManager is a free utility and is available on the product CD or can be downloaded from the ProSoft Technology website. 5.1.1 Start AceManager START > ALL PROGRAMS > AIRLINK COMMUNICATIONS > ACEMANAGER 5.1.2 Connect to your RLXIC-EH 1 Click the CONNECT button.
Configuring your RLXIC-EH User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 5.1.3 Enter the configuration options 1 2 3 On the left side of AceManager is the GROUPS menu. Select the appropriate group as needed or directed. Enter your changes in the NEW VALUE column by typing in the desired change or using the drop down menus. The current configuration is shown in the VALUE column. 5.1.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 5.2 Configuring your RLXIC-EH User Manual Using Templates If you have a modem configuration that works well for your needs, using AceManager, you can save that modem's configuration as a template, and then apply it to other RadioLinx modems. 5.2.1 Creating the Template with AceManager 1 2 Configure the "master" modem.
Configuring your RLXIC-EH User Manual 5 RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Type in a file name that is descriptive of the template (so you can find it easily later), and save it to a location on your computer. 5.2.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuring your RLXIC-EH User Manual 3 Click the WRITE button on the toolbar to write the configuration to the modem. Wait for the "Write Successful" message. 4 Reset the modem. Caution: Many of the configuration settings will not take effect until the modem has been reset. Tip: You can use common settings on one modem to configure those same settings on another modem even of a different type.
Configuring your RLXIC-EH User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Tip: Click on the first with your mouse, and, with the control button held down, click the additional modem. 2 Select the MODEM option in the tool bar, and then select APPLY ACEMANAGER TEMPLATE. 3 Either type in the Template file name, or click browse, and select the template file you want to apply (you may need to change folders).
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 5.3 Configuring your RLXIC-EH User Manual Using a Terminal Application with AT Commands You can access and configure your RLXIC-EH using a terminal application such as Microsoft HyperTerminal, PuTTY, or similar. The following directions are for HyperTerminal which is part of a standard installation of Windows XP.
Configuring your RLXIC-EH User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Note: You can also connect using the virtual USB serial port. Refer to Using the USB virtual serial port with a Terminal Emulation Utility (page 46) for more information on configuring and using the virtual serial port. 2 3 Type in 192.169.13.31 for Host Address. Change the "Port Number" to 2332. 4 Click OK. Connected 1 Type AT and press ENTER.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuring your RLXIC-EH User Manual 5.3.1 AT Commands When using a terminal application, you will need to manually type in each command. For most commands, when you are entering them using a terminal connection, you will need to preface the command with AT (exceptions are noted), that is, ATA which is listed as A.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) User Manual 6 RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Universal Serial Bus (USB) In This Chapter Changing the USB port communication ................................................ 37 Installing the USB driver ........................................................................ 38 Using the Virtual Ethernet Port ..............................................................
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 6.2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) User Manual Installing the USB driver 6.2.1 Set the Port Type Virtual Ethernet port is the default setting for the USB port. If you want to install the virtual serial port, change the USB port configuration using the directions above. 6.2.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 6.2.3 Install the driver from a specific location 1 Select and/or enter the location of the driver. o If the driver is on the CD, and the CD is in your drive, you can just select Search removable media. o If you have installed AceManager or the Setup Wizard, the drivers have been conveniently copied to your hard drive.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Universal Serial Bus (USB) User Manual 6.2.4 Optional: Verify and Configure the Virtual Port Settings Virtual Ethernet The USB Ethernet connection will show up in your Network Connections as a Local Area Connection. Tip: If you also have an Ethernet card on the computer or have installed the USB Ethernet to more than one USB port on your computer, the USB Ethernet may show up with a number.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 3 Select the HARDWARE tab, and click the DEVICE MANAGER button. 4 Click on the + in front of NETWORK ADAPTERS. The newly installed driver, AirLink USB Ethernet/RNDIS, should be displayed.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Universal Serial Bus (USB) User Manual Virtual Serial You can verify the installation by looking in the Device Manager. 1 2 3 Click on START > CONTROL PANEL. Double-click on the SYSTEM icon. Select the HARDWARE tab, and click the DEVICE MANAGER button. 4 Click on the + in front of MODEMS. The newly installed driver, AirLink USB Serial Port, should be displayed.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Tip: If the driver is displayed with a # and number behind the driver name (such as, AirLink USB Serial Port #2), it means more than one is installed on your computer, most likely for different USB port. More than one copy of the driver should not cause any problems, because only the connected port, and its driver would be active.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Universal Serial Bus (USB) User Manual 2 Select the Advanced tab, and click the Advanced Port Settings button. 3 At the bottom of the screen, the current port used will be listed. Use the drop down menu to select an available COM port number if you need to change it. Page 44 of 111 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) User Manual 6.3 RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Using the Virtual Ethernet Port After the driver is installed, you can use the USB port just like a standard Ethernet port. 6.3.1 Using USB Ethernet with AceManager In AceManager, use the UDP or TCP connection, and enter the IP address of the modem (192.168.13.31 by default), and the password (12345 by default). 6.3.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 6.4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) User Manual Using the Virtual Serial Port After the driver is installed, you can use the USB port just like a standard serial port. 6.4.1 Using the USB virtual serial port with AceManager In AceManager, the USB virtual serial port connection will appear as a standard serial port. Use the PPP connection, and select the COM# serial port of the USB connection.
Data Communication and Host Modes RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 7 Data Communication and Host Modes In This Chapter Basic Modes.......................................................................................... 48 Serial Modes ......................................................................................... 49 Data Communication ...............................................................
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular Data Communication and Host Modes RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual UDP and UDP PAD: Any data received on the serial port is assembled into UDP packets, and sent to the session's associated IP address and Port (described later). Any responses received from the associated IP address and port destined for the Device Port are unwrapped, and sent out the serial port.
Data Communication and Host Modes RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Note: These commands work for the port on which they are executed. For example, if the user types ATE1, and then AT&W using a serial port connection, it will set the serial port to Echo On. 7.3 Serial Modes 7.3.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular Data Communication and Host Modes RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual Using a private IP insulates the PPP client from changes in IP addresses of the underlying network. The will perform basic NAT-like address translation on all packets.
Data Communication and Host Modes RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 7.3.3 UDP Auto Answer UDP auto answer (previously called UDP half-open) is set with S82=2. When set, the RLXIC-EH will automatically establish a UDP session to the source IP address, and port of the UDP packet received.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular Data Communication and Host Modes RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual To configure the RLXIC-EH for a normal UDP session, you need to set the Startup Mode Default to 73 (ATMD73). If you are using two modems, configure the Destination IP and Port in each to point to each other. Serial data will then be sent reliably between the two.
Data Communication and Host Modes RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks The TCP session will be terminated if no data is transmitted or received for the time interval specified in TCPT and TCPS. TCPT is the number of minutes (TCPS=0) or seconds (TCPS=1) used for this idle time-out. Caution: TCPT should never be 0 when using the TCP mode.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular Data Communication and Host Modes RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual 7.4.1 Public and Private Mode In Public Mode, the RLXIC-EH will pass the IP address assigned by the cellular network to the device connected to its port. Public Mode is the default mode for the RLXIC-EH.
Data Communication and Host Modes RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks In a default configuration, the RLXIC-EH acts as a DHCP host to any device connected to its ports, providing that device with an IP address which can be used to communicate on the Internet. In Public Mode, that will be the IP address assigned by the cellular network. In Private Mode, that will be the IP address defined in *HOSTPRIVIP.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular Data Communication and Host Modes RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual Note: This feature can be used only in private mode. In AceManager, enter the fields in the Port Forwarding group. Number of PF Entries: Set value to number of used Port forward rules for performance gain. Each forwarding entry has four parameters: o Public Port: Port number of the Modem/Gateway. o Host/IF: Physical connection type to the modem.
Data Communication and Host Modes RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks To forward to specific ports on your connected device, but you want all data to be directly used by ALEOS, or otherwise forwarded. To pass to only one connected device. Note: The default settings are independent of the number of Port Forward entries, and can be used with port forwarding to pass anything not forwarded to specific ports.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular Data Communication and Host Modes RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual IP Filtering: When enabled, only packets with source IP addresses matching those in a list or range of trusted hosts will be allowed through. o Friends List IP: Each entry can be configured to allow a single IP address, for example 64.100.100.2, or the IP addresses from a complete subnet, such as 64.100.10.255 allowing all IP addresses from 64.100.10.
Data Communication and Host Modes RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 7.5.1 Configuring Keepalive In AceManager, the Keepalive settings are part of the OTHER group. *IPPING sets the interval, in minutes, you want Keepalive to test the network connection. To disable Keepalive, set *IPPING to 0 (default setting). Note: The minimum time which can be set for Keepalive is fifteen minutes.
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IP Manager User Manual 8 RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks IP Manager In This Chapter Understanding Domain Names ............................................................. 62 Dynamic Names .................................................................................... 63 Using IP Manager with your RLXIC-EH................................................. 63 Understanding DNS ..................................
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks IP Manager User Manual Because many cellular providers, like wire-based ISPs, do not offer static IP addresses or static address accounts cost a premium vs. dynamic accounts, IP Manager works with a Dynamic DNS server to receive notification from RLXIC modems to translate the modem's dynamic IP address to a fully qualified domain name.
IP Manager User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Tip: A URL (Universal Resource Locator) is different from a domain name in that it also indicates information on the protocol used by a web browser to contact that address, such as www.prosofttechnology.com. www.prosoft-technology.com is a fully qualified domain name, but the http://, the protocol identifier, is what makes the whole thing a URL. 8.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks IP Manager User Manual *MODEMNAME : The name you want for the modem. There are some restrictions listed below for the modem name. *DOMAIN : The domain name to be used by the modem. This is the domain name of the server configured for *IPMANAGER1. *IPMANAGER1 : The IP address or domain name of the dynamic DNS server which is running IP Manager.
IP Manager User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 8.4.2 Eairlink.com As a service, ProSoft Technology offers an IP Manager server, which can be used for any RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular modem. Note: The IP Manager service is currently not a guaranteed service, although every effort is made to keep it operational 24/7. *DOMAIN : eairlink.com *IPMANAGER1 : edns2.eairlink.com *IPMANAGER2 : eairlink.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks IP Manager User Manual *DNSUPDATE - This command sets how often you want DNS Updates to be requested. Otherwise the RLXIC-EH will only send updates when it is reset, powered up, or the IP address is granted by network changes. Use Alternate DNS 2 - Set another DNS User. Note: You can set up a second DNS User, if you have two DNS users.
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 9 SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol In This Chapter SNMP Configuration.............................................................................. 68 SNMP MIB Definition Sample................................................................
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual 9.2 SNMP Configuration To configure your RLXIC-EH to work as an SNMP agent, you can use either AceManager, or a terminal connection to configure the modem using AT commands. In AceManager, the SNMP commands are all part of the Other group under the Common group.
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks To change the password in the RLXIC-EH, select Modem from the top menu line in AceManager. The current password will be pre-entered. As you type the new password and confirm it, the characters you type will be obscured by "x". For the password, you can use numbers, letters, and/or punctuation. Caution: The password is case sensitive.
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SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks ::= { general 8 } -- COMMON -date OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { common 1 } otaProgrammingEnable OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER { disabled(0), enabled(1) } MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { common 2 } devicePort OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER(0..
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks User Manual MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { common 10 } -- STATUS -ipAddress OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX IpAddress MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { status 1 } netState OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { status 2 } netChannel OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { status 3 } rssi OB
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular User Manual RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks STATUS current ::= { gps 2 } latitude OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { gps 3 } longitude OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { gps 4 } END 9.3.1 Display Responses The string that is displayed for these objects is the same display for the corresponding AT Command.
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Configuration Commands User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 10 Configuration Commands In This Chapter Info (Information) ................................................................................... 75 Status .................................................................................................... 77 Common...........................................................................................
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual *NETPHONE? The modem's phone number, if applicable or obtainable. *DEVICEID? The 64-bit device ID the modem uses to identify itself to the cellular network. *ETHMAC? The MAC address of the Ethernet port. In n=0 : Product name (for example, RLXIC-EH). n=1 : The RLXIC-EH's firmware (ALEOS) version, hardware ID, and copyright.
Configuration Commands User Manual 10.2 RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Status Most of the commands in the "Status" group have read-only parameters, and provide information about the modem. The Status Group has more fields that can be displayed on most screens. You can either resize your window or use the scroll bar on the side to display the remainder. *NETIP? Note: If there is no current network IP address, 0.0.0.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual Network Negotiation Fail: Network connection negotiation failed. This is usually temporary, and often clears up during a subsequent attempt. Network Ready: The RLXIC-EH is connected to the 1x cellular network, and ready to send data. Network Dormant: The RLXIC-EHis connected to the 1x cellular network, but the link is dormant.
Configuration Commands User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 10.2.1 Information Displayed in AceManager without AT Commands Listed 10.3 Bytes and Packets Received and Sent: Network traffic for the applicable port. Number of System Resets: Counter of the number of system resets over the life of the modem or since the configuration was reset. Bad Password Count: Counter of the number of bad password attempts.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual OPRG=n Enables/disables over-the-air firmware upgrading of the RLXIC-EH. When ProSoft Technology releases a new version of ALEOS, you can upgrade your remote modems with OPRG enabled. n=0 : Disables n=1 : Enables *NETPHONE? The modem's phone number, if applicable or obtainable.
Configuration Commands User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks d.d.d.d=IP address or domain name ppppp=the port address Examples: ATS53=T192.168.100.23/12345 ATS53=foo.earlink.com Telnet to the specified IP at port 12345. ATS53=192.168.100.23/12345 Query the specified IP at port 12345. ATS53=/12345 Query port 12345.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual method=N : Establish a Telnet connection d.d.d.d= IP address to contact ppppp= port to contact Examples: ATD - Dial (establish) default connection. ATDP192.168.13.31/2332 - Dial (establish) UDP session to 192.168.13.31, at port 2332. To end the connection, issue the +++ escape sequence or drop the DTR line (if Ignore DTR S211=0 or &D2).
Configuration Commands User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Z Reset the RLXIC-EH. In AceManager, this command is performed with the Reset option on the toolbar. Tip: *DATZ=1 will disable Z. &W Writes all changed modem settings. If this command is not issued, any modified values will revert back to their previous values at modem reset. Cannot be configured in AceManager. *STATICIP=d.d.d.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual 10.3.2 DNS This group includes commands specific to the modem being able to use domain names instead of IP addresses for other configuration options. *DNSUPDATE=n Indicates whether the modem should send DNS updates to the DNS server specified by *DNSUSER. These updates are as per RFC2136. They are not secure and are recommended only for a private network.
Configuration Commands User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 10.3.3 Dynamic IP This group includes commands specific to dynamic DNS. Dynamic DNS allows the RLXIC-EH to use a dynamic IP address account, with an IP address that can change each time you connect, and still allow you to use a fully qualified domain name to contact the RLXIC-EH using IP Manager running on a server with a dynamic DNS updater.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual Tip: Only letters, numbers, hyphens, and periods can be used in a domain name. *IPMANAGERn=[name][IP address] Sets a domain name or IP address to send IP change notifications to. Up to two independent IP Manager servers can be set, using either AT*IPMANAGER1 or AT*IPMANAGER2.
Configuration Commands User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 10.3.4 PPP/Ethernet This group includes commands specific to PPP (serial) or Ethernet connections between the RLXIC-EH and a connected device. *HOSTPRIVMODE=n Set or query whether a private or public (network) IP is to be used when the Host initiates a 1x connection to the modem.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual Note: This is not normally used nor needed by user applications. *HOSTNETMASK=n.n.n.n Subnet mask for the host interface. Allows communication with a subnet behind the host interface. n.n.n.n = subnet mask, example 255.255.255.0.
Configuration Commands User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 10.3.5 SMTP SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the de facto standard for email transmission across the Internet. The RLXIC-EH can send messages using SMTP if it has been configured to use a mail server. Note: You cannot send an Email with your RLXIC-EH unless the Email server you have configured allows your RLXIC-EH as a relay host.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual Note: Not required to use SMTP settings but may be required by your cellular carrier. *SMTPSUBJ=subject Allows configuration of the default Subject to use if one is not specified in the message by providing a "Subject: xxx" line as the initial message line.
Configuration Commands User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks 10.3.6 Other *IPPING=n Set the period to ping (if no valid packets have been received) a specified address (*IPPINGADDR) to keep the modem alive (online). n=0 : Disable pinging (default) n=15-255 minutes Note: 15 minutes is the minimum interval which can be set for Keepalive.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual *MSCIUPDPERIOD=n Modem Status Update Period - where n defines the update period in seconds. n=0 : Disabled. n=1-255 seconds *TPORT=n Sets or queries the port used for the AT Telnet server. If 0 is specified, the AT Telnet server will be disabled. The default value is 2332. n=0 : Disabled. n=1-65535 Tip: Many networks have the ports below 1024 blocked.
Configuration Commands User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks *NETWDOG=n Network connection watchdog: The number of minutes to wait for a network connection. If no connection is established within the set number of minutes, the RLXIC-EH modem resets. n=0 : Disabled. n=minutes : Default = 120 min. *SNMPPORT=n This controls which port the SNMP Agent listens on. n=0 : SNMP is disabled.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual Caution: You may need to reactivate your modem if you erase the non-volatile data. 10.3.7 Firewall Firewall Mode can limit access to the RLXIC-EH from the cellular network and the Internet. Basic Firewall functions are available via AceManager.
Configuration Commands User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Fn=[d.d.d.d] Friends List IP address. n=0-9 Friends list index d.d.d.d = IP address Using 255 in the IP address will allow any number. Example: 166.129.2.255 allows access by all IPs in the range 166.129.2.0166.129.2.255. Tip: ATF? will return a list of all the current Fn settings. Firewall Range You can define three different ranges of start and end.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual 10.3.8 Port Forwarding Any data coming in on the defined Public Port will be passed to the corresponding Private Port connected to the physical interface specified and using the host IP address. Note: This feature can be used only in private mode. Note: There are no AT commands for Port Forwarding parameters, they need to be configured using AceManager.
Configuration Commands User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Host IP = d.d.d.d IP address of the connected device/computer. d.d.d.d = IP address Private Port = n Port number on the connected device. 10.4 n= 80 Logging This group includes commands specific to the internal log. Caution: Logging is intended for diagnostic purposes only. Extensive use of logging features can cause degraded modem performance.
RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Configuration Commands User Manual *DBGETHLVL=n Sets the logging level for the Ethernet port. n=0 : No logging n=1 : Log errors: invalid/corrupt packets, etc. n=2 : Log the header of all received packets. Note that this can quickly exhaust available space for the event log. *DBGDHCPLVL=n Enable or disable internal DHCP logging. n=0 : No logging n=1 : Log DHCP events.
Configuration Commands User Manual 10.5 RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Cellular This group includes commands specific to HSDPA, EDGE and GPRS. If you are not connecting to a modem which uses HSDPA, EDGE, or GPRS, you will not see this group in the menu. *NETAPN=apn Easy entry of the APN. If left blank, the modem will attempt to use the default subscriber value as defined by the account.
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Index User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Index & &V • 76 &W • 83 * *DATE=[mm/dd/yyyy],[hh mm ss] • 79 *DATZ=n • 92 *DBGCOMMLVL=n • 97 *DBGDHCPLVL=n • 98 *DBGETHLVL=n • 98 *DBGIPLVL=n • 97 *DBGPPPLVL=n • 97 *DEVICEID? • 76 *DHCPSERVER=n • 88 *DNSn=d.d.d.d • 84 *DNSUPDATE=n • 84 *DNSUSER=d.d.d.d • 84 *DOMAIN=name • 85 *DPORT=n • 80 *ETHMAC? • 76 *HOSTAUTH=n • 88 *HOSTMODE? • 78 *HOSTNETMASK=n.n.n.
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Index User Manual RLXIC-EH ♦ Intelligent Cellular RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular Ethernet Gateway for HSUPA (3G GSM) Networks Number of PF Entries = n • 96 O O • 82 Opening the Case • 18 OPRG=n • 80 Optional Applying one template to several modems simultaneously with AceNet • 32 Verify and Configure the Virtual Port Settings • 40 Optional Mounting Bracket • 25 Other • 91 P Patents • 3 PHA = d.d.d.
