Airlink RJ-11 User Manual

Host RJ-11 IP Gateway

User Guide

Copyright © 1993-2007 AirLink Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Version 1.02 - February 2007

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Host RJ-11 IP Gateway Features 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Before You Start 5

Software Requir ed 5
Hardwar e Required 5
Cellular Account Required 6
Important Information about Ports 6

Configuring your Raven-E for the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway 6

Default settings 6
Configuring the Raven-E 7

Configuring the Intial IP Address for the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway without a Raven-E 9
Configuring the IP Address and Interface Port of the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway 12

Host RJ-11 IP Gateway Defaults 12
Configuring the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway 12

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connectors and Reset button 16
Status LEDs 16

Configuration Settings and Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Web-based Interface 19
Service Configuration 20

Welcome 20
Serial Settings 21
Port Services 22
Phone Number Translation 23
Network Translation 24
Protocol Settings 25

Network Configuration 25

Network Settings 25
DNS Settings 27
IP Routing 28
Time Settings 28
Security Settings 29
Online Update 31

Status and Logs 32

Troubleshooting 32

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System Log 33
Port Status 33
OS and Network Information 34
Log Files and Settings 35

Commands 36

Ping 36
Reset/Reboot 37

Specifications 38

Physical Dimensions 38
Connections 38
Phone and Modem standards 38
Environmental 38
Optional Mounting Bracket 39

AT Commands 40

Response Codes 42
Modem Signal Behavior 43
Phone Numbers 43
Port Settings 44

Warranty Terms and Conditions 45

Standard Software Warranty 45
One Year Standard Equipment Warranty 45
Remedy 45
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER 46
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 46
General Conditions 46

AirLink Technical Support 48

AirLink Support Web Site 48
AirLink Documentation and Guides 48
Contacting Technical Support 48

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Many existing meters, data loggers, RTU's, PLC's, point-of-sale, and other remote devices only
have physical interfaces designed to access the telephone network. They do not have serial or
Ethernet ports. They currently use analog cellular or standard phone lines to connect in circuit­switched mode for data transfer.

Analog cellular phone service is being discontinued. The combination of the Host RJ-11 IP Gate­way, RJ-11 IP Gateway, and the AirLink Raven-E enables remote connectivity between host appli­cations and these remote devices over cellular packet data networks. The RJ-11 IP Gateway
provides the bridge between a device requiring an RJ-11 interface and the Raven-E, with its Ether
net interface. The Host RJ-11 IP Gateway can provide Ethernet-based Internet connectivity to a
Legacy Host system with only RJ-11 ports.

FIGURE 1. Host RJ-11 Ethernet Connectivity for a Legacy Host

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FIGURE 2. Host RJ-11 Gateway with an AirLink Raven-E and a Modem Router

Host RJ-11 IP Gateway Features

• One RJ-11 phone port

The phone port is a phone line designed to function just like standard wall-jack analog phone
line. It is designed primarily to connect dial-up devices, with internal modems, to the RJ-11 IP
Gateway, which then routes data from the devices over the network. The RJ- 1 1 IP Gat eway and
Host RJ-11 IP Gateway mimics the phone company, answering incoming calls and routing
them to an internal modem attached to the phone port, or generating calls from an internal
modem to an attached device.

Caution: The Host RJ-11 IP Gateway's RJ-11 phone port should never be con-

nected into the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). This device is
designed to emulate the PSTN for other devices. The Host RJ-11 IP Gateway may
sustain damage not covered by warranty if it is connected to the Public Switched
Telephone Net work.

• One RJ-45 auto-sensing 10base-T Ethernet port

The Ethernet port is designed to be connected to either an AirLink modem with an Ethernet port
such as the Raven-E or Raven X or any Ethernet-based network. With the modem connected to
the cellular network, the communication from the device connected to the RJ-11 port can be
routed to the Internet and your remote host.

• One power connector

The Host RJ-11 IP Gateway uses a AC power adapter with an optional DC adapter available.

• Status LEDs

The Host RJ-11 IP Gateway status LEDs give clear and concise information about the operation
of the ports.

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CHAPTER 2 Installation

Configuring the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway to work with your network or Raven-E and your RJ-11
equipped device is easy. This chapter covers a basic configuration.

Caution: The Host RJ-11 IP Gateway’s RJ-11 port (labeled “Phone”) should not be

connected into the Public Switched T elephone Network. This port is the emulation
for a Phone that you would have been using with your device. The RJ-11 IP Gate
way will sustain damage not covered by warranty if it is connected to the Public
Switched Telephone Network.

Before You Start

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Caution: If the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway and Raven-E (as applicable) are going to be

on a hub which is connected to a local network, you will need to be sure the
addresses you select are not used by any other device on the network. Consult with
your network administrator if you are unsure.

Software Required

• Wireless Ace - Graphical interface for configuring your Raven-E. Wireless Ace is located on

Host RJ-11 IP Gateway CD or you can download Wireless Ace from the AirLink website: http:/

/www.airlink.com/support/modems/utilities/. A default installation of this utility is assumed

later in these directions.
If you will not be connecting the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway to a Raven-E, you will not need Wire-

less Ace.

• Host RJ-11 IP Gateway Port Utility - Utility to establish an initial IP address for your Host

RJ-11 IP Gateway. The port utility is located on the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway CD or you can
download it from the AirLink website: ht tp://www.airlink.com/support/modems/rj-11-host.asp.
A default installation of this utility is assumed later in these directions.

If you will be connecting the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway to a Raven-E, you will not need the port
utility. If you can use the default IP address of the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway for the initial config
uration, you, also, will not need the port utility.

Hardware Required

• Ethernet Cable - A cross-over or straight through Ethernet cable.

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If you will be connecting the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway to a Raven-E, you will need a cross-over
Ethernet cable to configure your Raven-E unless your computer’s Ethernet port is auto-sensing.

The Host RJ-11 IP Gateway has an auto-sensing Ethernet port, you can use either a cross-over
cable or a straight-through Ethernet cable to connect the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway to the Raven-E
or your computer.

• Power supplies and a power source - Y ou will need a power supply and power source for both

the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway and the Raven-E (as applicable).

• PC or Laptop - To configure both the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway and the modem (as applicable),

you will need a computer with Internet Access, other than the cellular account, and an available
Ethernet port.

Cellular Account Required

• Cellular Account - If you will be connecting the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway to a Raven-E, you

need to already have an active account with a cellular provider and to have activated your
modem with that provider. The AirLink Raven-E is certified to work with a variety of cellular
providers.

If you need to activate your modem, you can use the Setup Wizard for your cellular provider
which you can obtain from the AirLink website: http://www.airlink.com/support/.

Important Information about Ports

• Port Blocking - Many cellular providers and other ISPs block ports below 1024 which are the

default ports for many server protocols (such as HTTP, telnet, and SSH). If your provider
blocks these ports, you will need to configure a port you can access.

Configuring your Raven-E for the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway

These steps are just a basic configuration to get you started and allow the Raven-E to connect with
the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway . Refer to the modem user guide for more configuration options for spe
cific environments.

Omit this section if you are not connecting your Host RJ-11 IP Gateway to a
Raven-E.

Default settings

• Management Interface IP Address: 192.168.13.31.

• Telnet and Wireless Ace password: 12345

• DHCP server: enabled.

• Public Mode - the IP Address assigned by the carrier is assigned to the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway.

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Note: If you are intending to use the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway default IP Address of

192.168.1.3, you will need to change the default configuration of the Raven-E.

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0 - Use Public IP

Configuring the Raven-E

1.

2.

Connect your Raven-E directly to the Ethernet port on your computer and to power.

Start Wireless Ace and connect to your modem.
Start > All Programs > AirLink Communications > Wireless Ace 3G > Wireless Ace 3G

A. Click on Connect.
B. Select UDP.
C. Type in the modem’s local IP (default is 192.168.13.31).
D. Type in the modem’s password (default 12345)

FIGURE 1. Wireless Ace: Connect

3.

Select PPP/Ethernet from the menu on the left side of Wireless Ace (under “Groups”).

Public Mode

Configure the Raven-E for Public Mode. Set the *HOSTPRIVMODE to 0. In this mode, the
modem assigns the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway the IP address it has received from your cellular pro
vider. This is the default setting for the modem.

FIGURE 2. Wireless Ace: PPP/Ethernet

Note: The Host RJ-11 IP Gateway is set to a default static IP address of

192.168.1.3, if you want to keep that IP address for the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway,
use Public Mode to set the static IP address for the modem and gateway..

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1 - Use Private IP

192.168.1.4

192.168.1.3

255.255.255.0

Private Mode

Configure the Raven-E for Private Mode. In this mode, the modem communicates with the Host
RJ-11 IP Gateway via a static local IP address.

If the modem and the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway are going to be on a LAN with other
computers and devices you may want to use Private Mode. On a LAN, a DHCP
server other than the modem may give the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway an IP address to
which the modem would not know to send its messages.

a. Set the *HOSTPRIVMODE to 1.
b. Set the *HOSTPRIVIP to the IP address for the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway (in the example,

192.168.1.4).
c. Verify the *HOSTPEERIP is the local IP of the modem. Set this to 192.168.1.3 if you are keep-

ing the default IP address for the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway.
d. Set the *HOSTNETMASK to the Subnet Mask (generally 255.255.255.0).

FIGURE 3. Wireless Ace: PPP/Ethernet

4.

When you have finished configuring the Ethernet settings, click the Write button on the tool bar
of Wireless Ace and wait for the message “Write Successful” to appear in the status bar.

FIGURE 4. Wireless Ace: Write

Note the IP address given to the modem by your cellular provider.

5.

A. Select Status from the menu on the left side of Wireless Ace (under “Groups”).

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FIGURE 5. Wireless Ace: Status

B. Note the IP address listed in the Value column for the com m a nd *NETIP.

For *NETSTATE, “Network Ready” means your modem is connected on the cellular network and
waiting for connections. “Network Dormant” means the modem is connected and waiting for con
nections but the connection has been idle. In either state, the modem is ready for the steps in the
next section.

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6.

1.

2.

Disconnect your modem’s Ethernet cable from your computer, but leave the modem connected to
power so it remains on the cellular network.

Configuring the Intial IP Address for the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway without a Raven-E

The configuration interface for the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway is web-based, to be able to access the
interface you will need to connect the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway to a computer using Ethernet.

If you are using a Raven-E with the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway , you do not need to use
this utility, skip this section.

If you are able to use the default IP address of the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway, you,
also, do not need to use this utility.

Connect your Host RJ-11 IP Gateway directly to the Ethernet port on your computer and to
power.

Start the Port Utility.
Start > All Programs > Systech Port Server Utilities

The Port Utility should automatically detect the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway. It may take a short while
for the device to be displayed.

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FIGURE 6. Port Utility

3.

optional

Configure a temporary IP address for configuring the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway.

A. Double-click on the [Click to Assign] for the discovered device (if an IP addess is listed in that

column, double-click on the IP address if you need to change it).

B. Type in an IP address. It’s recomended that you use 192.168.1.3.
C. Press Enter to save the address.

If the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway is not displayed in step 2, you will need to manually add the device.

A. Click on Add Unlisted Port Server.

FIGURE 7. Add Unlitsed Port Server

B. Click on Assign IP Address.
C. Enter the MAC address found on a sticker beside the Ethernet port on the Ethernet Address

line.

D. Type in the desired IP Address as noted in step 3 above.
E. Click Assign IP Address.

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4.

T emporarily change your computer to a static IP address to configure the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway.

A. Open the properties for your network connection. Start>Control Panel>Network Connections,

right-click on your local area connection, and select Properties.

FIGURE 8. Local Area Connection

B. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.
C. Note the current settings (so you can return to them when you finish).

FIGURE 9. TCP/IP Properties

D. Change the IP address to match the temporary IP address you configured for the Host RJ-11 IP

Gateway. The last number needs to be different. If you configured 192.168.1.3 for the Host
RJ-11 IP Gateway, you should use 192.168.1.2 for your computer.

E. Do not disconnnect your computer from the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway.
F. Follow the directions in the next section. Omit the first step and use the IP address you config-

ured in this section for the IP address instead of one from the Raven-E.

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http://166.213.236.221:9080

http:192.168.1.3:9080

Note: When you have completed configuring the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway, you will

want to reconfigure the IP address on your computer to how it was configured
before you started these steps. Use the directions in this step to reset the configura
tion.

Configuring the IP Address and Interface Port of the Host RJ­11 IP Gateway

Host RJ-11 IP Gateway Defaults

• Phone port: 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit (8N1).

• Protocol: American/Bell 212A.

• Maximum baud: 2400.

• DHCP client: disabled.

• IP Address: 192.168.1.3.

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2.

Note: If you are using the defaults for the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway, you can skip this

section and connect your Host RJ-11 IP Gateway directly to your device and net
work.

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Configuring the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway

Connect the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway to power and connect the Ethernet cable from your computer
to the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway.

Type “http://192.168.1.3:9080” (see the example in the screenshot below) in the Address or
Location bar and press the enter key.

FIGURE 10. Web Browser : Enter the Location

Since many cellular carriers block the standard web browser ports (80 and 8080),
the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway uses 9080 by default as the port for the web-based
interface.

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The web-based interface will open. On the left side of the window are menu options. The central
area of the window is the working area (shown in the close up screen shots for the configuration
settings).

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FIGURE 11. Host RJ-11 IP Gateway Interface

3.

Select Network Settings from the menu on the left.

FIGURE 12. Host RJ-11 IP Gateway: Network Settings

DHCP Mode

In DHCP Mode, the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway will receive its IP address from the modem.

The IPv4 Address and the IPv4 Netmask should be listed as 0.0.0.0.

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192.168.1.3

255.255.255.0

FIGURE 13. RJ-11 IP Gateway: Network Interface Settings

Static IP Mode

If the Host RJ-11 IP Gateway is going to be on a LAN, you many wish to set a static IP address.
Use this mode only if you have configured Private Mode for the modem. The default for the Host
RJ-11 IP Gateway is a static IP address of 192.168.1.3.

4.

FIGURE 14. Host RJ-11 IP Gateway: Network Interface Settings

A. Set the IPV4 Address to match the *HOSTPRIVIP in step 3 of the previous section.
B. Set the IPV4 Netmask to match the *HOSTNETMASK in step 3 of the previous section.
C. Click the Save IP Address/Netmask button.

Select Serial Settings from the menu on the left.

The Serial Settings page allows you to specify the baud rate, protocol, character size, parity, stop
bits, and flow control behavior for the RJ-11 port (Phone).

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