FireLine Ethernet Radio Modem Technical Manual Version E1 March 2007 Raveon Technologies Corporation 2780 La Mirada Dr. Suite C Vista, CA 92081 760-727-8004 www.raveontech.com Powered By: FireLine System Protocol Manual 1 Raveon Technologies Corp.
Table of Contents 1. 2. Overview........................................................................................................3 Digi Connect ME............................................................................................5 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. Documentation............................................................................................................................. 5 Security Features.....................................................................................
1. Overview The FireLine Ethernet radio modem combines two products in one unit. It is a FireLine radio modem, with all of the features and functions of Raveon’s FireLine series of radio modems, along with a Digi Connect Ethernet interface. The FireLine Ethernet radio modem has two user I/O ports. Either one or both may be used to send and receive data over the radio channel. Data from both ports is sent over the air, and all data received over the air will come out both ports.
All Ethernet functions are implemented using the embedded Digi Connect ME1 module within the FireLine Ethernet radio modem. This module is made by Digi International, Inc. of Minnetonka, Minnesota a division of NetSilicon. The Digi Connect ME interface is built on leading 32-bit ARM technology using the network-attached NetSilicon NS7520 microprocessor, the Digi Connect ME combines true plug-and-play functionality.
2. Digi Connect ME The Digi Connect ME module is the Ethernet interface used within the FireLine Ethernet radio modem. The following sections provide an overview of its capabilities. Please refer to the appropriate Digi Connect ME documentation for details on its capabilities. 2.1. Documentation The advanced features in the FireLine Ethernet are implemented in the Digi Connect Ethernet interface module used within the product.
2.2. Security Features Network recurity-related features in Digi Connect devices include: • Secure access and authentication: • One password, one permission level. (Default user: root Default password: dbps ) • Can issue passwords to device users. • Can selectively enable and disable IP services: network services such as ADDP, RealPort, Encrypted RealPort, HTTP/HTTPS, LPD, Remote Login, Remote Shell, SNMP, and Telnet, can be enabled and disabled.
Note: When power is first applied to the Ethernet FireLine, it may take the Digi Connect module up to 30 seconds to boot-up, and begin normal communications on the network. Open the Web Interface To open the default web interface, you can either: • • Enter the Digi Connect device’s URL in a Web browser and log on to the device, if required. Use the Digi Device Discovery utility to locate the device and open the Web interface.
Using the Digi Device Setup Wizard is the preferred method of assigning an IP address and initially configuring your Digi Connect device. The Digi Device Setup Wizard is supplied on the CD that accompanies your Digi Connect device. The Digi Device Setup Wizard “discovers” the device, and then provides a method for assigning an IP address as well as configuring your device for your needs. It can be used in conjunction with the web interface to ‘tweak’ the specific environment.
3.2. Enable or Disable Network Services The Network Services page shows a set of common network services that are available for devices, and the port on which the service is running. You can enable or disable several common network services and configure the TCP port they listen on. Disabling services may be done for security purposes. That is, you can disable certain services so that a device is running only those services specifically needed by the device.
• SNMP: Enables or disables the use of SNMP. If disabled, SNMP services such as traps and device information are not used. • Telnet: Enables or disables the Telnet service. If disabled, users cannot Telnet to the to the device. 4.
2. From the main menu, select “Serial Ports”. This will display the current serial port configuration as shown below. 3. Click on Port1, to display its configuration. The port profile shoul dbe “Console Management” as shown below. If it does, skip to step 5, if not, perform step 4. 4. If the port is not in Console Management profile, click on “Change Profile, and select “Console Management” and press “Apply”. 5. Click on “Basic Serial Settings” on the bottom of the Serial Port Configuration screen.
module. 6. Select Network Configuration and then “Network Services Settings FireLine System Protocol Manual 12 Raveon Technologies Corp.
7. In Network Service Settings, highlight only the service you wish to use. For Telenet, the minimum recommended is: ADDP, Telnet, and HTTP. The FireLine Ethernet is now ready to use as a Telnet server. To log into the FireLine Ethernet, open up any telenet program, and connect to the IP address of the FireLine Ethernet using port 23. Login with the user name and password. The default user is: root The default password is: dbps. Use the “Connect 1” command to connect to the FireLine.
RFC 2217 implementations enable applications to set the parameters of remote serial ports (baud rate, flow control, etc.), detect line signal changes, as well as receive and transmit data. The configuration information provided in this section applies to devices functioning as RFC 2217 servers. Access to RealPort services can be enabled or disabled.
g. Select Serial Ports in the Configuration menu. h. Select Port 1 under Serial Port configuration. i. Select the RealPort port profile and click the apply button. It is not necessary to configure basic serial port settings since they will be set by the application running the real port driver. 6. Install the RealPort driver on the PC that will be communicating with the FireLine Ethernet. These drivers are included in the “realport” directory on the CD supplied with your FireLine Ethernet. a.
The FireLine expects the virtual COM port baud rate to be set at 57600. You should now be able to communicate with the FireLine Ethernet through the virtual COM port as though it was connected directly to your PC’s COM port. Characters typed into HyperTerminal will be transmitted over the air, and you can enter the FireLine configuration mode by typing +++ in the same way you can had the PC been connected using an RS-232 cable. 6.
9. If the port is not in TCP Socket profile, click on “Change Profile, and select “TCP Sockets” and press “Apply”. 10. Click on “Basic Serial Settings” on the bottom of the Serial Port Configuration screen. Set the serial port parameters as shown below and press “Apply”. The Basic port setting for the baud rate must be 57600 for the FireLine Ethernet. 11. Select Network Configuration and then “Network Services Settings FireLine System Protocol Manual 17 Raveon Technologies Corp.
The only Network Services that should be enabled are TCP sockets are ADDP and HTTP. The FireLine Ethernet is ready to operate using a TCP Socket. To test it, you can use a Telnet program. Open a telnet session, using port 2101. There will be no login prompt. Simply type characters in the telnet window, and the FireLine Ethernet wills send them over the air. All data received over-the-air will be transferred over the network to the Telnet program. 7. Specifications Standard: ...............................
8. Important Safety Information To avoid contact with electrical current: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Never install electrical wiring during an electrical storm. Never install an Ethernet connection in wet locations unless that connector is specifically designed for wet locations. Use caution when installing or modifying Ethernet lines. Use a screwdriver and other tools with insulated handles. You and those around you should wear safety glasses or goggles.
