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AirborneM2M™

APXx-Q5xxx Family User Manual

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International Headquarters

B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc.

707 Dayton Road

Ottawa, IL 61350 USA

Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105

Website: www.bb-elec.com

European Headquarters

B&B Electronics Ltd.

Westlink Commercial Park

Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland

Phone +353 91-792444 -- Fax +353 91-792445

Website: www.bb-europe.com

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Contents

1.0 Conventions ................................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Terminology ................................................................................................................................ 7

1.2 Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 7

1.3 Caution ......................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4 File Format .................................................................................................................................. 7

2.0 Product Description ....................................................................................................................... 8

3.0 Features .......................................................................................................................................... 9

4.0 Device Types ................................................................................................................................10

4.1 Serial ...........................................................................................................................................10

4.2 Ethernet ......................................................................................................................................10

4.3 Flexport™ ...................................................................................................................................10

4.4 Industrial Packaging ..................................................................................................................10

5.0 Pinout and Connectors ................................................................................................................12

5.1 Serial Ports .................................................................................................................................12

5.2 Ethernet Port ..............................................................................................................................13

5.3 Connector Definition .................................................................................................................14

5.4 Default Switch (Factory Reset)................................................................................................14

5.5 Indicator LEDs ...........................................................................................................................15

6.0 Electrical& RF Specification ........................................................................................................16

6.1 AC Electrical Characteristics – Transmitter ...........................................................................18

6.2 Performance/Range ..................................................................................................................18

7.0 Antenna ..........................................................................................................................................19

7.1 Antenna Selection .....................................................................................................................19

7.2 Antenna Location ......................................................................................................................19

7.3 Performance ...............................................................................................................................20

To learn more about Link Margin, visit B&B Electronics’ online technical library. .........................20

8.0 Mechanical Outline – Industrial Class .......................................................................................21

9.0 Getting Started ..............................................................................................................................22

9.1 Unpack the AirborneM2M™ Device .......................................................................................22

10.0 Setup (APXx-Q542x) ...................................................................................................................23

11.0 Using the Web Interface ..............................................................................................................28

11.1 Navigation Bar ...........................................................................................................................29

11.2 Feature Links .............................................................................................................................30

11.3 Navigating the Website.............................................................................................................30

11.4 Updating a Field ........................................................................................................................31

11.5 Uploading Certificates...............................................................................................................31

11.6 Upload Configuration Files .......................................................................................................32

11.7 Updating Firmware .................................................................................................................... 34

12.0 Express Setup Configuration Page ............................................................................................37

13.0 Configuring the Wireless Interface .............................................................................................41

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14.0 Configuring the Security Settings ...............................................................................................42

14.1 Configuring for WEP Security ..................................................................................................42

14.2 Configuring for WPA-PSK Security ........................................................................................42

14.3 Configuring for WPA2-PSK Security ......................................................................................43

15.0 Configuring the Serial Device Server ........................................................................................45

15.1 Configuring Serial Port for Access on Telnet Port ................................................................45

15.2 Configuring Serial Port 1 for Access on Tunnel Port ...........................................................46

15.3 Configuring Serial Port 2 for Access on Tunnel Port ...........................................................47

15.4 Configuring Serial Port 1 as TCP Client.................................................................................48

15.5 Configuring Serial Port 2 as TCP Client.................................................................................50

16.0 Web Page Overview ....................................................................................................................52

Module Status ........................................................................................................................ 53

Ethernet Status ...................................................................................................................... 54

Radio Statistics ...................................................................................................................... 55

Ethernet Statistics .................................................................................................................. 56

Display Associated Clients .................................................................................................... 57

Wireless DHCP Clients .......................................................................................................... 58

Express Setup ....................................................................................................................... 59

WLAN Settings ...................................................................................................................... 60

WLAN Security Settings ........................................................................................................ 61

Network Settings .................................................................................................................... 62

Serial Port Settings ................................................................................................................ 63

Serial Port 2 Settings ............................................................................................................. 64

Connection Settings............................................................................................................... 65

Ethernet Settings ................................................................................................................... 67

Event Settings ........................................................................................................................ 68

Port Forwarding Settings ....................................................................................................... 69

IP Filtering Settings................................................................................................................ 70

Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................. 71

Upload Configuration File ...................................................................................................... 75

List Configuration File ............................................................................................................ 76

Delete Configuration File ....................................................................................................... 77

Active Configuration............................................................................................................... 78

User Configuration ................................................................................................................. 79

OEM Configuration ................................................................................................................ 80

Factory Configuration ............................................................................................................ 81

WPA Configuration ................................................................................................................ 82

List Certificates ...................................................................................................................... 83

Upload Certificate .................................................................................................................. 84

Delete Certificate ................................................................................................................... 85

Network (Home Page) ........................................................................................................... 86

Discover Airborne Modules ................................................................................................... 87

Scan for Access Points .......................................................................................................... 88

Maintenance (Home Page) .................................................................................................... 89

Update Module Firmware ...................................................................................................... 90

Reset Factory Defaults .......................................................................................................... 91

Restart Module ...................................................................................................................... 92

Set System Time ................................................................................................................... 93

Blink the POST LED .............................................................................................................. 94

Stop Blinking the POST LED ................................................................................................. 95

Upload Script Files ................................................................................................................. 96

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List Script Files ...................................................................................................................... 97

Display Script Files ................................................................................................................ 98

Delete Script File ................................................................................................................... 99

Run Script File ..................................................................................................................... 100

17.0 Certification & Regulatory Approvals .......................................................................................101

17.1 FCC Statement ........................................................................................................................101

17.2 FCC RF Exposure Statement ................................................................................................102

17.3 Information for Canadian Users (IC Notice) ........................................................................102

17.4 FCC/IC Modular Approval ......................................................................................................103

17.5 Regulatory Test Mode Support .............................................................................................104

18.0 Physical & Environmental Approvals .......................................................................................105

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Figures

Figure 1 - Industrial AirborneM2M™ Device ..........................................................................................11

Figure 2- DE-9 (DB-9) Connector Pin-out ...............................................................................................12

Figure 3 - Ethernet Jack Pinout ................................................................................................................13

Figure 4 - Website Login ............................................................................................................................28

Figure 5 - Default Home Page ..................................................................................................................29

Figure 6- Website Navigation Bar ............................................................................................................29

Figure 7- Feature Links .............................................................................................................................. 30

Figure 8 - Airborne Web Page ..................................................................................................................30

Figure 9 - Upload Certificate Web Page..................................................................................................31

Figure 10 - Upload Configuration Web Page ..........................................................................................33

Figure 11 - Firmware Update Page ................................................................ ................................ ..........34

Figure 12 - Firmware Update in Progress ...............................................................................................35

Figure 13 - Firmware Update Complete ................................................................................................ ..35

Figure 14 - Express Setup Page ..............................................................................................................37

Tables

Table 1–Serial Port Pin Definition ............................................................................................................12

Table 2 - Ethernet Connector Pinout .......................................................................................................13

Table 3 - PoE Pinout Alternatives ............................................................................................................13

Table 4 - Connector Description ...............................................................................................................14

Table 5 - Reset Procedure ........................................................................................................................14

Table 6 - LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................15

Table 7- Absolute Maximum Values1 .......................................................................................................16

Table 8 - RF Characteristics – 802.11a/b/g/n .........................................................................................16

Table 9 - Supported Data Rates by Band ...............................................................................................17

Table 10 - Operating Channels................................................................................................ .................17

Table 11 - Radio Typical Performance Range .......................................................................................18

Table 12- APXx Accessing the Web Interface ......................................................................................23

Table 13 - Navigation Bar Items ...............................................................................................................29

Table 14 - Uploading Certificates .............................................................................................................32

Table 15 - Uploading Configurations .......................................................................................................33

Table 16 - Updating Firmware ..................................................................................................................35

Table 17 - Express Page Setup ................................................................................................................37

Table 18 - Configuring for WEP Security ................................................................................................42

Table 19 - Configuring for WPA Security ................................................................................................43

Table 20 - Configuring for WPA2 Security ..............................................................................................43

Table 21–Configure Data Tunnel on Telnet Port ...................................................................................45

Table 22 - Data Tunnel using Telnet Port ...............................................................................................46

Table 23 – Configure Data Tunnel on Serial Port 1 Tunnel Port (TCP) .............................................46

Table 24 - Data Tunnel using Tunnel Port on Serial Port 1 ..................................................................47

Table 25 – Configure Data Tunnel on Serial Port 2 Tunnel Port (TCP) .............................................47

Table 26 - Data Tunnel using Tunnel Port on Serial Port 2 ..................................................................48

Table 27 - Configure Serial Port 1 as TCP Client ..................................................................................49

Table 28 - Configure Serial Port 2 as TCP Client ..................................................................................50

Table 29 - Regulatory Approvals ............................................................................................................101

Table 30 - Modular Approval Grant Numbers ......................................................................................103

Table 31 - Mechanical Approvals ...........................................................................................................105

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

The area next to the indicator will identify the specific information and make any references necessary.



The area next to the indicator will identify the specific information and make any references necessary.

1.0 Conventions

The following section outlines the conventions used within the document. Where convention is deviated from, the deviation takes precedence and should be followed. If you have any question related to the conventions used or clarification of indicated deviation please contact B&B Electronics Sales or Wireless Support.

1.1 Terminology

APXx-Q5xxx is used in the opening section to describe the device detailed in this

document. After this section the term module or device will be used to describe the device.

1.2 Notes

A note contains information that requires special attention. The following convention will be used. The area next to the indicator will identify the specific information and make any references necessary.

1.3 Caution

A caution contains information that, if not followed, may cause damage to the product or injury to the user. The shaded area next to the indicator will identify the specific information and make any references necessary.

1.4 File Format

These documents are provided as Portable Document Format (PDF) files. To read them, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0.5 or higher. For your convenience, Adobe Acrobat Reader is provided on the software CD. Should you not have the CD, you can download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader at the Adobe Web site: www.adobe.com

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2.0 Product Description

B&B Electronics' APXx-Q5xxx industrial grade access point enables a piece of M2M equipment to become the center of a self-sufficient Wi-Fi network. This makes it easy to access equipment data as well as resources from other Wi-Fi enabled devices, like laptops, tablets and handhelds. The other devices can be powered by Android, iOS or Windows. The APXx-Q5xxx includes a 10/100 Ethernet port that supports both bridge and router modes, and two serial ports that are compatible with RS232/422/485 devices. Users may make multiple connections to the same machine, and all ports may be used simultaneously in any serial data configuration. This allows the APXx-Q5xxx to provide more port configuration options than any competing device in the industry.

The APXx-Q5xxx also includes a wide range power supply input (5-36 VDC) with terminal block and barrel jack connections. It is packaged in a rugged metal enclosure. The APXx-Q54x8 models support 802.3af Class 1 based Power over Ethernet (PoE).

The Airborne™ family of access points includes models with single band or dual band radios: the APXG supports 802.11b/g and the APXN supports 802.11a/b/g/n.

B&B Electronics is the industry leader in industrial grade 802.11 wireless serial-toEthernet converters, access points, Ethernet bridges and Ethernet adapters. The APXxQ5xxx is the newest member of B&B Electronics' Airborne™ series, a family of fully integrated 802.11 wireless LAN bridge, serial device server, and access point products designed to provide wireless LAN and Internet connectivity in industrial, scientific, medical and automotive applications. The highly integrated hardware and software enables plug-and-play capability and significantly reduces the complexity of wireless system deployment and network connectivity.

All Airborne™ 802.11 access point products include Airborne Management Center

software for web browser-based configuration and administration. The Airborne Management Center makes it easy to install and configure Airborne devices. The same interface is employed across the entire product line. If you’ve used one Airborne device, you know how to use them all.

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3.0 Features

 Wi-Fi Radio with 32-bit ARM9 CPU (256Mb SDRAM, 64Mb Flash)

 APXG models support 802.11b/g  APXN models support 802.11a/b/g/n

 Fully functional M2M Access Point and Wireless Router.  Software selectable as AirborneM2M™ or AirborneDirect™ client device

server.

 Integrated Airborne Device Server and Wireless Adapter technology.  The AirborneM2M™ Access Point supports integrated:

 802.11 radio  TCP/IP stack, UDP, telnet, FTP server  Ethernet bridge mode (Access Point)  Ethernet router mode (Wireless Router)  Dual Serial ports (RS232/422/485)  Data bridging and buffering  Command Line Interface  Web interface  WEP/WPA/WPA2-PSKSecurity  DHCP Server (For wireless clients)  Firewall and Port Forwarding (Ethernet Router Mode)  Transmit RF power control  FTP Server

 Operating Temperature(-40°C to 85°C)  Storage temp (-40°C to 85°C)  Industry standard wired connections:

 D-9 Serial connectors (RS232/422/485)  RJ-45 (10/100 Ethernet)

 Multiple host interfaces supported:

 Dual Serial (RS232/422/485) – up to 921K BAUD  10/100 Ethernet

 Dual RP-SMA antenna connectors.  Integrated standard and wide range (J1455) Power Supply (5-36VDC)  Power connector options include 2.1mm Barrel Jack, Terminal Block  Power Over Ethernet (PoE) using an 802.3af Class 1 PSE device (APXx-

Q5xx8 models)

 Integrated Site Survey mode.  Advanced Low power modes.  Rugged mounting options.

 Worldwide Regulatory Support (FCC, IC, CE)

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4.0 Device Types

This manual covers the AirborneM2M™ Access Point/Wireless Router/Client. Information on the variations and functionality available in the AirborneDirect™ device family can be found in the ABDN Family User Manual. If you are not certain which type you have or would like clarification on the available options please contact B&B Sales or Technical Support.

The AirborneM2M™ supports the following host interfaces:

4.1 Serial

This device supports dual serial ports and provides serial to 802.11 bridging. The following serial interface types are available:

 RS-232  RS-422  RS-485

Default configuration is RS-232. Conversion to RS-422/485 is software selectable. Changing the serial port configuration is covered later in the manual.

4.2 Ethernet

The Ethernet adapter provides a wireless interface to an existing Ethernet port (RJ-45). The connection to the Ethernet port of the host is made via the RJ-45 socket.

The device supports a 10/100 Ethernet interface with auto configuration. Manual control of the interface is possible through the web or CLI interface.

4.3 Flexport™

This AirborneM2M™ allows for simultaneous connection of Serial and Ethernet ports in any combination. You may maintain network-based connections to both the Ethernet and Serial ports without compromising functionality or performance.

Each interface can be configured and operated independently of the others. Connection to the serial port can be made via both the wireless and Ethernet ports. In this mode the device is capable of supporting redundant network connectivity for high reliability applications.

4.4 Industrial Packaging

Developed to support the demands of the industrial and automotive environments, the packaging supports the full industrial operating temperature range and the complete set of functional capabilities of the Airborne Access Point, Airborne Device Server and Wireless Adapter technology.

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Figure 1 - Industrial AirborneM2M™ Device

The device includes a metal enclosure and a wide range power supply capable of exceeding the SAE J1455 power supply requirements.

The industrial packaging is ideal for the following application types:

 CNC/DNC equipment.  Vehicle diagnostics.  Telematics.  Remote monitoring and management.  Industrial control.

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RS232 (DTE)

RS232 w/Power

on pin 9

RS422/RS485

4-wire

RS485 2-wire

No Connect

RxD

RxD+

Connect to pin 33

TxD

TxD+

TxD+/RxD+

No Connect

GND

No Connect

RxD-

Connect to pin 93

RTS

No Connect

CTS

No Connect

5VDC (Input)

TxD-

TxD-/RxD-

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1. For 2-wire operation, the user must externally connect pin 3 to pin 2 and

pin 6 to pin 9.

5.0 Pinout and Connectors

The following defines the pinouts for the wired interfaces.

5.1 Serial Ports

The AirborneM2M™ unit supports two serial ports. The Port pinout can change depending upon the interface configuration chosen. Table 1 shows the pinout for the interface selected.

Figure 2- DE-9 (DB-9) Connector Pin-out

Table 1–Serial Port Pin Definition

The Port 1 and Port 2 interfaces support the following configurations:

 BAUD: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400,

57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600

 Flow Control: None, Hardware (CTS/RTS), Software (XON/XOFF)  Port 1 Default settings: 9600, 8, N, 1, No Flow Control.  Port 2 Default settings: 9600, 8, N, 1, No Flow Control.

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RJ45 Socket

TxD+

TxD-

RxD+ 4 NC 5 NC

RxD- 7 NC 8 NC

Green LED

Unused

Yellow LED

Ethernet Link/Activity:

Off No Ethernet Link

On Ethernet Link active

Flashing Network activity

Alternate A

(MDI-X)

Alternate A

(MDI)

Alternate B

(All)

Negative V

PSE

Positive V

PSE

Negative V

PSE

Positive V

PSE

Positive V

PSE

Negative V

PSE

Positive V

PSE

Positive V

PSE

Positive V

PSE

Negative V

PSE

Negative V

PSE

Negative V

PSE

5.2 Ethernet Port

The AirborneM2M™10/100Mbps interface supports auto negotiation. The interface also supports both half and full duplex for 10Mbps and 100Mbps.Table 2 shows the interface pinout.

In some models, the Ethernet port supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) when connected to an 802.3af Class 1 PSE device. Both Mode A (MDI and MDI-X) and Mode B powering schemes are supported (Table 3).

Figure 3 - Ethernet Jack Pinout

Table 2 - Ethernet Connector Pinout

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Type

Description

Serial

DE-9 Connector Male

Ethernet

RJ45 Socket

Antenna

RP-SMA

Power

2.1mm Barrel Jack

Power

2 Position Terminal Block

Disconnect or turn off the power supply.

Press and hold in the Default (factory reset) button.

This may require the use of a small, narrow object. Do not use anything sharp, as that may damage the unit.

While the Default button is pressed and held in, re-apply power to the unit.

Continue to hold in the Default button for 5-6 seconds after power has been applied.

Release the Default button.

5.3 Connector Definition

The AirborneM2M™ device has five connectors. Table 4 provides definitions for the connectors.

Table 4 - Connector Description

5.4 Default Switch (Factory Reset)

The AirborneM2M™ device will let you reset the configuration back to OEM defaults and start over again. This is useful when a device has been incorrectly configured. An incorrect configuration can make it impossible to communicate on any of the available ports. That would prevent access to the configuration interfaces and block your ability to correct the configuration.

Performing a Factory RESET will return the device to the original OEM defaults. If no OEM configuration is installed the device will return to the B&B factory defaults. That will restore your ability to communicate with the device.

The following Table 5 describes the sequence for resetting the AirborneM2M™ device to the OEM defaults

Table 5 - Reset Procedure

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The device will restart with the installed OEM defaults. If no OEM configuration exists the device will return to B&B Electronics factory defaults.

See section 11.6 on use of OEM factory configurations.

LED

Color

Airborne Device State

POWER

Adapter is not powered.



(Blue) Adapter is powered.

POST

Adapter is not powered.

(Red) Adapter failed Power On Self Test (POST).

(Orange) Adapter passed POST but is not configured for wireless network communication.

(Green) Adapter passed POST and is configured for wireless AP communication.

LINK

Adapter is not powered or the Wireless radio is off.

(Green) Adapter is powered and the Wireless radio is on.

COMM

• If Power LED and COMM LED are both Off the Adapter is not

powered.

• If Power LED is On but the COMM LED is Off, it means that

an Ethernet link has been detected, but no TCP session from the WLAN or Ethernet interface has been established. The

LED will flash Red when Ethernet network traffic occurs.

(Red) The device is powered and no Ethernet link has been detected.

(Orange) A TCP connection to the adapter has been established from the Wireless interface and no Ethernet link has been detected.

(Green) A TCP connection to the adapter has been established from the Wireless or Ethernet interface. An Ethernet link has been detected. The LED will flash Orange when Ethernet network traffic occurs.

The AirborneM2M™ Default button is on the Ethernet/Power end of the box, next to the 2.1mm barrel connector (See section 8.0)

5.5 Indicator LEDs

The indicator LEDs provide feedback on the state of the device when it is configured as an AP/WR. If the device is configured for any other operation please refer to the appropriate device manual. The LEDs are a useful tool during installation and troubleshooting.

Table 6 - LED Indicators

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Parameter

Min

Max

Unit

Maximum Supply Voltage

5.0

VDC

PoE 802.3af Class1 – Q5xx8 models

VDC

Power Dissipation

3.00

Operating Temperature Range

-40

85 oC

Storage Temperature

-40

85 oC

Symbol

Parameter

Rate (Mb/s)

Min

Average

dBm / mW

Peak

dBm / mW

Units

OUTB

Transmit Power Output 802.11b

11, 5.5, 2, 1

15.0

31.6

dBm

OUTG

Transmit Power Output 802.11g

6, 9, 12, 18, 24,

36, 48, 54

12.6

18.2

dBm

OUTA

Transmit Power Output 802.11a

6, 9, 12, 18, 24,

36, 48, 54

17.0

50.1

dBm

RSENB

Receive Sensitivity

802.11b

11 -86

dBm

1 -92

RSENG

Receive Sensitivity

802.11g

54 -72

dBm

36 -78 18 -84 6 -89

RSENA

Receive Sensitivity

802.11a

54 -74

dBm

36 -80 18 -86

6 -90

RANGEBG

Frequency Range

2412 2484

MHz

RANGEA

Frequency Range

802.11a

4910 5150 5470

4990 5350 5825

MHz

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The transmit power is automatically controlled by the device for minimum power consumption.

The transmit power at the antenna connector is listed in Table 8 above (±2dBm).

6.0 Electrical& RF Specification

Table 7- Absolute Maximum Values1

Note: 1. Values are absolute ratings, exceeding these values may cause permanent damage to the device.

Table 8 - RF Characteristics – 802.11a/b/g/n

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Band

Supported Data Rates (Mb/s)

802.11b

11, 5.5, 2, 1

802.11a/g

54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6

802.11n

65, 58.5, 42, 39, 26, 19.5 13, 6.5

Band

Region

Freq Range

(GHz)

No. of

Channels

802.11b

1,2

US/Canada

2.401 - 2.473

1 – 11

Europe

2.401 - 2.483

1 – 13

Japan

2.401 - 2.495

1 – 14

802.11g

1,2

US/Canada

2.401 - 2.473

1 – 11

Europe

2.401 - 2.483

1 – 13

Japan

2.401 - 2.483

1 – 13

802.11a

US/Canada

5.15 - 5.35,

5.725 - 5.825

36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,

161,165

Europe

5.15 - 5.35,

5.47 - 5.725

36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,100,104,108,

112,116,120,124,128,132,136,140

Japan

4.91 – 4.99,

5.15 - 5.35,

5.47 - 5.725

36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,100,104,108,

112,116,120,124,128,132,136,140,184

188,192,196

China

5.725 - 5.825

149,153,157,161,165

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1. Only channels 1, 6 and 11 are non-overlapping.

2. Channel 14 is non-overlapping (Japan only).

3. Channel count denotes number of non-overlapping

channels. Channels shown represent non-overlapping channel numbers.

Table 9 - Supported Data Rates by Band

Table 10 - Operating Channels

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Data Rate

Typical Outdoor Distance

(Unity gain antenna)

Typical Outdoor Distance

(2dBi antenna gain on each end for

B/G mode)

1.0 Mb/s

240m

380m

11.0 Mb/s

135m

215m

6Mb/s 802.11g

135m

215m

6Mb/s 802.11a

49m

155m

54Mb/s 802.11g

12m

19m

54Mb/s 802.11a

4.5m

14m

6.1 AC Electrical Characteristics – Transmitter

Transmit power is automatically managed by the device for minimum power consumption. The transmit power at the RF connector is listed in Table 8 for

802.11a/b/g Modes (all rates).

6.2 Performance/Range

The following table illustrates the typical data rates, performance and range the device can provide using an omni-directional antenna.

Table 11 - Radio Typical Performance Range

Ranges are affected by receiver sensitivity; transmit power, free-space path loss, antenna gain, and link margin. Actual range will vary from those stated. Non-lineof-site applications will result in lower typical values than those shown above.

The Data Rate is the supported connection rate for the wireless link. The actual data throughput for the link will be less than the stated data rates.

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7.0 Antenna

The unit supports antenna connection through two (2) RP-SMA connectors, located on the sides of the enclosure.

Any antenna used with the system must be designed for operation within the 2.4GHz ISM band and specifically support the 2.412GHz to 2.482GHz for 802.11b/g, the 5GHz ISM band and must specifically support 5.1GHz to 5.9GHz for 802.11a operation. They are required to have a VSWR of 2:1 maximum referenced to a 50 system impedance.

7.1 Antenna Selection

The Airborne radio supports a number of antenna options. The correct antenna option will be determined by a number of factors, including consideration of the application, mechanical construction and desired performance. Since the number of possible combinations is endless we will review some of the more common solutions in this section. If your application is not covered during this discussion please contact Technical Support for more specific answers.

Due to FCC/IC regulatory restrictions only antenna covered by the approvals listed on the device may be used with the device. Please contact Technical Support for a full list of approved antenna.

7.2 Antenna Location

Antenna location can determine the success or failure of the Wi-Fi implementation.

There are several factors that need to be considered when choosing the location:

 Distance of Antenna from radio  Location of host system

 Proximity to RF blocking or absorbing materials  Proximity to potential noise or interference  Position relative to infrastructure (Access Points or Laptops)

 Orientation of host system relative to infrastructure

 Is it known  Is it static

To minimize the impact of these factors, take the following steps during the development process:

 Minimize the distance between the radio and the antenna. As the length of

the connecting cable increases, so does the negative impact on Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity.

 Avoid situations where metal surfaces come into contact with the antenna, or

are close to the location of the antenna.

 Avoid locations where RF noise or overlapping ISM bands may be present.

This would include microwave ovens and wireless telephone systems in the

2.4GHz and 5.0GHz frequency range.

 Elevate the antenna as much as you can.

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 Locate the antenna where there is a minimum of obstruction between the

antenna and the location of the Access Points. Access Points are typically located in the ceiling or high on walls.

 Keep the main antenna’s polarization vertical, or in-line with the antenna of

the Access Points. 802.11 systems utilize vertical polarization and aligning both transmit and receive antenna maximizes the link quality.

No connection will ever be perfect. Experiment with the various possibilities until you get the best connection permitted by the circumstances.

7.3 Performance

Performance will vary according to the application and the circumstances. In most cases your primary concern will be the link quality, which is a function of the bandwidth available between two devices. In general, as the link rate drops the radio’s Transmit Power, Receive Sensitivity and link quality improve.

Measurement of link quality can be made in several ways. Bit Error Rate (BER), Signal to Noise (SNR) ratio and Signal Strength are all very useful. The link quality is used by the radio to determine the link rate. When the link quality for a given link rate falls below a predefined limit, the radio will drop to the next lowest link rate and try to communicate using that one.

The reverse is also true. If the radio observes good link quality at one rate it will try to move up to the next rate to see if communication can be maintained at the higher rate.

So consider your application’s actual bandwidth requirements and tailor your link rate to optimize the link quality. For example, the link quality at 6Mb/s is likely to be better than it would be for 54Mb/s. If the application only needs 2Mb/s of data throughput, the 6Mb/s rate would provide a better link quality.

Aside from the radio performance, there are a number of other things that contribute to the link quality. These include the items discussed earlier and choices made when looking at the overall antenna gain. The antenna gain contributes to the Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) of the system. This is part of Link Margin, an overall measurement of link quality.

Link Margin provides a measurement of all the parts of the RF path that impact the communications between two systems. The basic equation looks like this:

EIRP (dB) = TxP + TxA – TxC

Link Margin (dB) = EIRP – FPL + (RxS + RxA – RxC)

Where: TxP = Transmitter output power (dBm)

TxA = Transmitter antenna gain (dBi) TxC = Transmitter to Antenna coax cable loss (dB) FPL = Free Path Loss (dB) RxS = Receiver receive sensitivity (dBm) RxA = Receiver antenna gain (dBi) RxC = Receiver to Antenna coax cable loss (dB)

To learn more about Link Margin, visit B&B Electronics’ online technical library.

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8.0 Mechanical Outline – Industrial Class

Antenna Connector: RP-SMA (Reverse Polarity – SMA)

Requires 2.4GHz/5GHz ISM band antenna, 50 input impedance, RP-SMA connector

Serial Connector: DB-9M (Male)

Requires DB-9F (Female)

Ethernet Connector: RJ-45 Socket

Requires RJ-45 plug, 10/100 Ethernet interface

Power Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Jack

Requires 2.1mm ID, 5.5mm OD, +5-36 VDC center pin.

Power Connector: Terminal Block (2 connector)

Requires16-30 AWG gauge wire.

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9.0 Getting Started

9.1 Unpack the AirborneM2M™ Device

Unpack the AirborneM2M™ Device and compare the package contents with the items listed on the front of the included Quick Start Guide. If any item is missing or damaged, contact B&B immediately.

Contact details can be found at www.bb-elec.com. Be sure you have the following: Wireless Access Point

CD with Airborne Command Center Software and User Manual (2) Antennas.

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Place the AirborneM2M™ CD in the CD/DVD drive of the laptop or desktop you will be using to configure the AirborneM2M™ device. Follow the on screen directions for installation.

Use a piece of Cat5 cable to connect the Ethernet port on the APXx to a network that supports DHCP, or directly to the Ethernet port on your laptop or desktop.

Note: When connected directly to a computer Ethernet port, disable all other installed Ethernet adapters, wireless or wired, during configuration process.

Apply power to the APXx-Q542x.

The unit will boot and display the following LED patterns:

COMM: RED LINK : OFF POST: ORANGE POWER: BLUE

Run the Airborne Management Center (AMC) application. This was installed during the CD installation and a menu item will be found in the Airborne folder located in the programs directory of your system. The

application will display the following dialog:

Select Group Name: manuf and enter Group Password: dpac

10.0 Setup (APXx-Q542x)

The instructions in Table 12 provide a step-by-step guide for configuration of the AirborneM2M™ Access Point/Wireless Router (APXx-Q542x).

Table 12- APXx Accessing the Web Interface

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The AMC will load and discover the attached device.

Note: You may be required to wait up to 180 seconds before the APXx is discovered and displayed. This is due to the use of the AutoIP fallback function when connected directly to the APXx.

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If the unit is not detected please verify that your firewall is disabled. Run a “Discover”,

if the unit is still not being detected, close down AMC and restart it by doing a Right Click on the AMC icon and select “Run as administrator”.

Manage Your Device

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Right Click the device’s name. Under “Connectivity Tools” choose “launch web browser for OEM-Cfg1.” This will open the device’s browser-based management window.

Username= “dpac” Password = “dpac”

If this is not the first time you have accessed the web interface it will default to the Module Status page. If is the first time, the web browser will default to the Express setup page. To access the Express Setup Page, select the Configuration tab the top of the page (dark blue bar).

Then select the Express Setup link in the left hand column (light blue column) You are now ready to configure your device.

Note that none of your changes will take effect until you click the “Commit” button at the bottom of the page

and then reboot the device.

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If your device is connected and configured correctly you will see the following LED status.

COMM: RED LINK : GREEN POST: GREEN POWER: BLUE

Access Point in Router Mode

(Connected wireless devices are set up on their own network)

Discovery OEM Device Name = (Users option) Radio Startup Mode = On WLAN Connection Type = Access Point SSID = (Users option) WLAN Security Type = (Users option) Ethernet Role = Router WLAN Channel: = (Users option) Wireless DHCP Server Enabled = Enable WLAN DHCP: (Client) = (Not used) Ethernet DHCP(for networks with DHCP servers) = Enabled WLAN Static IP address = 192.168.10.100 (first IP ad dress assigned by WLAN DHCP server.) WLAN Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 WLAN Gateway Address = 192.168.10.1

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Access Point in Bridge Mode

(Connected wireless devices are connected to corporate network)

Discovery OEM Device Name = (Users option) Radio Startup Mode = On WLAN Connection Type = Access Point SSID = (Users option) WLAN Security Type = (Users option) Ethernet Role = Bridge WLAN Channel: = (Users option) Wireless DHCP Server Enabled = (Not used) WLAN DHCP: (Client) = (Not used) Ethernet DHCP (for networks with DHCP servers) = (Users option) WLAN Static IP address = 192.168.10.100 (Not used in Bridge Mode) WLAN Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 (Not used in Bridge Mode) WLAN Gateway Address = 192.168.10.1 (Not used in Bridge Mode)

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11.0 Using the Web Interface

AirborneDirect™ Device Servers and Wireless Adapters include a web interface that provides access to module status, parameter modification and certificate and configuration file management. To use the web interface follow the steps outlined in section “Error! Reference source not found" to establish the IP address of the module. After you know the IP address you can open a web browser and enter the IP address of the module in the URL window.

The web interface currently supports Internet Explorer v6.0 thru 9.0, Firefox v3.x+, Opera v9.6+, Chrome v4.0+ and Safari v5.0.5+.

When the authentication request is returned enter username “dpac” and password “dpac”.

Figure 4 - Website Login

Username: dpac Password: dpac

After successfully authenticating with the module, you will be logged into the web server. If this is the first time you have accessed the device the Express Setup page will be displayed. See section 12.0 for configuration of the device using this page. If you have previously configured the device the default home page will be displayed (See Figure

5).From here you can update device settings if required. A quick overview of the web interface follows.

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Title

Description

Status

Provides status and performance characteristics for the network interfaces available. Includes radio statistics and Ethernet statistics.

Configuration

Allows viewing and configuration of all the interface settings including wireless LAN, network connectivity, security, FTP client, serial port and web server.

Includes the interface for delivery of OEM and user configuration files, as well as management and viewing of current configurations.

Certificates

This menu item provides the interface for certificate delivery and management. Included in this section are the abilities to view resident certificates, upload and delete certificates.

Network

With this section it is possible to locate other Airborne Device Server modules on the current network.

It is also possible to scan for available Access Points.

Maintenance

This section allows the updating of the modules firmware. You can also revert the device settings to OEM defaults and restart the module remotely.

The module locate function is also enabled in this section.

Figure 5 - Default Home Page

11.1 Navigation Bar

Figure 6- Website Navigation Bar

Table 13 - Navigation Bar Items

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11.2 Feature Links

Each Navigation Bar link gives you access to a set of Features/Fields. These are different for each Navigation option and change for different device selections. The Feature Links are located in the left hand panel of the web page. (See Figure 7.)

Figure 7- Feature Links

11.3 Navigating the Website

A standard web page looks like Figure 8. The navigation bar runs along the top of the page. Page-specific feature links are listed in the left hand pane of the page. The specific parameters are shown in the main display panel.

Figure 8 - Airborne Web Page

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Note that the changes to the parameters will not be applied until a module restart (reboot) has been completed.

To select any of the items, move your cursor over the item and press the lefthand mouse button. The items in the Navigation bar and the Feature Links are hyperlinks and will cause the mouse cursor to change from an arrow pointer to a finger pointer when placed over them.

To find out what a specific field does, click on the question mark next to the field. A help balloon will appear. It will provide details on the function of the field and its valid range of values.

11.4 Updating a Field

To update a field, select the field by pressing the Left Hand mouse button. Then either type in the appropriate content or select it from the pull down menu.

Once you have finished modifying parameters, scroll to the bottom of the page and press the Commit button. The page will then indicate that the changes have been completed successfully. It will offer you the choice of returning to the configuration page by pressing the Reload button or restarting the module by pressing the Reboot button. Changes to the parameters will not be applied until a module restart (reboot) has been completed.

Before the Commit button has been pressed, all modified fields can be returned to their original state by pressing the Cancel button.

11.5 Uploading Certificates

Adding certificates to the Airborne Device Server module is very easy when using the web interface.

Figure 9 - Upload Certificate Web Page

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Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Certificates

You will see a list of certificates currently resident on the module when you enter the Certificate File List window.

Feature Link

Select Upload Certificates

You will see a field for entering the location of the certificate you want to upload.

Press Browse... Button

This will open a dialog box in which you can locate the certificate you wish to upload to the module. Select the Certificate file and press Open.

This will return you to the Certificate Upload window. The file you have chosen will now be listed next to the Browse… button.

Press Upload Certificate

You will see a notice that the certificate has been successfully uploaded to the module.

Press List Certificates Files

This will show the current certificates resident on the module and will include the file you have just uploaded.

Table 14 - Uploading Certificates

11.6 Upload Configuration Files

The Airborne Device Server module supports both OEM and User configuration files for provisioning the module. Delivery of these configuration files can be performed through the web interface. A full description of these files can be found in the Airborne CLI manual.

To upload configuration files follow the steps in Table 15.

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Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Configuration

You will see major WLAN parameters displayed.

Feature Link

Select Upload Configuration File

The page will present you with a field for entering the location of the configuration you want to upload, along with a choice of OEM, User or Encrypted Configuration.

Press Browse... Button

This will open a dialog box in which you can locate the certificate you wish to upload to the module. Select the configuration file and press Open.

This will return you to the Configuration Upload window. The file you have chosen will appear in the field next to the Browse… button.

Select User or OEM Configuration

This defines the configuration you are installing. OEM Configurations will survive a factory reset, User will not.

Press Upload Configuration

You will see a notice that the configuration has been successfully uploaded to the module.

Press List Configuration Files

This will display the current configuration files resident on the module and will include the file you have just uploaded.

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Uploading a configuration file will overwrite any configuration file already stored on the module. This will cause a change in configuration when a module restart is performed.

IMPORTANT: Confirm that the OEM or USER settings in the configuration files will allow the user to communicate with the module after the upload and a restart has been completed.

Figure 10 - Upload Configuration Web Page

Table 15 - Uploading Configurations

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11.7 Updating Firmware

The module’s firmware may be updated using the web interface. Please refer to Table 16 for the procedure to do this.

Updating the firmware will not alter any existing configuration files or certificates loaded on the module.

You can obtain the version of firmware you wish to install from the B&B Electronics website or B&B Electronics technical support. The firmware will be a binary image file (.img) and will indicate the version of the firmware in the file name.

Once you have obtained the firmware, save the firmware file to a location on the system that you are using to control the module, or at a location that is accessible to that system. Use the Firmware Update page to locate and upload the new firmware.

Figure 11 - Firmware Update Page

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Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Maintenance

This will open a window showing the current module status.

Figure 12 - Firmware Update in Progress

Figure 13 - Firmware Update Complete

When the firmware has been successfully flashed, “Firmware flashing completed

successfully” will appear on screen. Select the Restart button. You may confirm the

change on the Module Status page.

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Step

Description

Feature Link

Select Update Module Firmware

The page will present you with a field to enter the location of the module firmware you want to upload.

The current firmware version number is displayed at the top of the page.

Press Browse... Button

This will open a dialog box to help you locate the firmware image that you wish to upload to the module. Select the firmware image file and press Open.

This will return you to the Upload Firmware window. The location and file name of the firmware image you wish to upload will now appear in the field next to the Browse… button.

Press Load New Firmware

You will then see a notice that the firmware upload has begun (Error! Reference source not found.).

When the upload has been completed successfully and the firmware has been updated, a window indicating this will appear (Error! Reference source not found.).

Press Reboot

This will restart the module and the new firmware will be loaded.

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DO NOT REMOVE POWER FROM THE MODULE DURING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE.

This may cause the device to become non-operational. If this happens please contact B&B Electronics Technical Support.

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Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Configuration

You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters.

Feature Link

Select Express Setup

This step is optional. If this is the first time the device has been configured this page will automatically be displayed.

12.0 Express Setup Configuration Page

When the device’s web interface is accessed for the first time an Express Setup page will be shown. This page is designed to allow a quick device setup by presenting the most popular device configuration options in a single location. For more advanced configurations the full set of options are available in the feature links (left-hand column).

The Express Setup web page will display the necessary fields based upon the selections made during configuration. The Express Setup page looks like (Figure 14):

Figure 14 - Express Setup Page

To configure the device for operation each field must be configured correctly. The following steps should be taken to configure the device (Note: Default settings may hide certain fields that are not part of default configuration):

Table 17 - Express Page Setup

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Step

Description

Select Discovery OEM Device Name

This parameter allows you to name the device uniquely or group it into a functional set. When device discovery is used this name identifies the found device.

If you wanted to uniquely identify the device you could mark it with a label like Dev1, for example, and then enter Dev1 in this field. When the device is found it will identify itself as Dev1.

Alternately you could indicate the type of equipment the device is attached to, like a Haas TL-2 (CNC Turning Center), by giving the unit a name like Haas_TL_2. When discovered you can then identify the device you are accessing.

Enter the text string if you wish to change the default value. This field is optional.

Select Radio Startup Mode

Select On from the drop down menu for the radio to operate.

Select WLAN Connection Type

Default mode is Access Point. To use the device as a wireless router (default mode) or as an Infrastructure Access Point (member of an existing wireless network) the connection type should be Access Point.

Select SSID

Enter the name of the wireless network you wish to setup. This field is case sensitive and may include spaces.

Select Wireless LAN Security Type

Select the security type you wish to use with your wireless network.

Depending upon the option you choose you may have to enter additional information. Once you have selected the security type the required inputs will be displayed. All displayed fields must be completed.

If an option is displayed, but grayed out, that option is unavailable in Access Point mode.

Select Ethernet Role

The default setting is Wireless Router. In this mode devices on the wired port are assigned static IP addresses or there must be a DHCP server on the network. A firewall and port forwarding are available to allow/restrict access between the WLAN and Ethernet networks.

Change this to Bridge if your application has Ethernet devices on the wired port. All devices can be on the same subnet and wireless clients will have access to resources on the wired port.

Select WLAN Channel

This is the channel the Access Point will use to communicate with clients. It is recommended that you use only one Access Point per channel.

The default is 1.

Select Wireless DHCP Server Enabled

When Enabled this will provide IP addresses to clients that are using a DHCP client for IP address assignment. (Router mode)

When the Ethernet port is in Bridge mode, the DHCP server will provide IP addresses for Ethernet clients also.

Select WLAN DHCP

This parameter is ignored in AP mode.

Select Ethernet DHCP

The function of this field depends upon the Ethernet mode setting.

If Ethernet mode is Client; enabling this will cause the Ethernet interface to obtain an IP address from a DHCP on the network attached to the Ethernet port.

If Ethernet Mode or Bridge is Router; This parameter is ignored.

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Step

Description

Select WLAN Static IP

The function of this field depends upon whether or not the DHCP Server is enabled on the WLAN interface.

If the DHCP Server is disabled, this field defines the static IP address for the wireless interface.

If the DHCP Server is enabled, this field defines the first IP address leased by the DHCP server. Addresses are incremented as new clients are leased addresses.

Default: 192.168.10.100

Select WLAN Subnet Mask

The function of this field depends upon whether or not the DHCP Server is enabled on the WLAN interface.

If the DHCP Server is disabled, this field defines the subnet mask used by the wireless interface.

If the DHCP Server is enabled, this field defines the subnet mask provided by the DHCP server.

Default: 255.255.255.0

Select WLAN Gateway Address

The function of this field depends upon whether or not the DHCP Server is enabled on the WLAN interface.

If the DHCP Server is disabled, this field defines the gateway IP address used by the wireless interface.

If the DHCP Server is enabled, this field defines the gateway IP address provided by the DHCP server.

If the DHCP Server is enabled, this field defines the IP address of the WLAN interface of the APXx.

Default: 192.168.10.1

Select Ethernet Static IP

The function of this field depends upon whether or not the Ethernet Mode setting.

If Ethernet Mode is Client, this field defines the IP address to be used if DHCP is not being used or if DHCP fails.

If Ethernet Mode is Bridge or Router, this field defines the static IP address to be used by the Ethernet interface.

When the Ethernet Mode is Bridge it is recommended that this field be set to an IP address within the same subnet as the WLAN Static IP address.

Default: 192.168.2.100

Select Ethernet Subnet Mask

This field defines the subnet to be used with the Ethernet Static IP address.

Default: 255.255.255.0

Select Ethernet Gateway Address

This field defines the Gateway IP address to be used by the Ethernet port.

Default: 0.0.0.0

(Optional) Select Web Server Port

Only displayed when Ethernet Mode is set to Bridge. Defines the port number used by the device for HTTP access

(web interface). It is recommended that this be changed from the default 80.

(Optional) Select Telnet Port

Only displayed when Ethernet Mode is set to Bridge. Defines the port number used by the device for Telnet & TCP/IP

access (CLI interface).

(Optional) Select Internal FTP Server Listen Port

Only displayed when Ethernet Mode is set to Bridge. Defines the port number used by the device to listen for FTP

access.

(Optional) Select Secure Shell Server (SSH) Port

Only displayed when Ethernet Mode is set to Bridge. Defines the port number used by the device to listen for SSH

access.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

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Step

Description

Optional

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the Express Settings page. Select this if you have further configuration options to change.

Optional

Press Restart [Button]

Restarts the device. After the device is rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network. As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect.

If the network is using DHCP an IP address will be assigned to the WLAN interface and IP connectivity is possible over the WLAN network.

If the network is using static IP addresses it will be necessary to configure the network interface. See the next step.

The web interface supports advanced configuration of the device through the additional pages. The following sections provide guidance on how to use these pages for specific configurations.

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13.0 Configuring the Wireless Interface

For configurations other than Access Point please refer to the AirborneDirect™ User Manual.

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Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Configuration

You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters.

Feature Link

Select WLAN Security Settings

The wireless interface must be configured before configuring the security for the network.

A page showing the range of security options and fields is displayed.

Select Wireless LAN Security

Select WEP64 or WEP128 from the drop down list. The options identify the length of the key that will

be used with the security protocol.

Select Authentication Type

Select Auto from the drop down list. This field should not need to be changed. Only modify it if you have been specifically told to do so by the network administrator.

Select Default WEP Key

Select the default key you wish to use with the AP. There must be a valid key in the selected key

number field.

Select WEP Key 1 - 4

Select the key field that matches the one selected in Default WEP Key field.

If WEP64 is selected the key length is 10 digits. If WEP128 is selected the key length is 26 digits. More than one key field can be completed.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Optional

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the WLAN Settings page. Select this if you have further configuration options to change.

Optional

Press Restart [Button]

Restarts the device. After the device has rebooted WEP security will be applied to the network. Any client using the network will need to be configured to match the installed settings.

14.0 Configuring the Security Settings

Almost all 802.11 networks use some sort of security to protect the network from unauthorized use. There are many types of security options available. The following section will cover configurations for the most popular options.

14.1 Configuring for WEP Security

Although an old protocol, WEP is still used by many networks. The Airborne device supports many variations of WEP. However, we will only cover the most popular in the following table.

Table 18 - Configuring for WEP Security

14.2 Configuring for WPA-PSK Security

This security type is a very popular type and is easy to configure. Most often used in small office and home environments.

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Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Configuration

You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters.

Feature Link

Select WLAN Security Settings

The wireless interface must be configured before configuring the security for the network.

A page showing the range of security options and fields is displayed.

Select Wireless LAN Security

Select WPA-PSK from the drop down list.

Select WPA Protocol Version

Select Auto from the drop down list. This field should not need to be changed. Only modify it if you have been specifically told to do so by the network administrator.

Select WPA/WPA2 Pre Shared Key (PSK)

Enter the PreShared Key (PSK) you wish to use on the network. It must be a minimum of eight characters long.

The PSK cannot include spaces.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Optional

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the WLAN Settings page. Select this if you have further configuration options to change.

Optional

Press Restart [Button]

Restarts the device. After the device has rebooted WPA-PSK security will be applied to the network. Any client using the network will need to be configured to match the installed settings.

Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Configuration

You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters.

Feature Link

Select WLAN Security Settings

The wireless interface must be configured before configuring the security for the network.

A page showing the range of security options and fields is displayed.

Select Wireless LAN Security

Select WPA2-PSK from the drop down list.

Select WPA/WPA2 Pre Shared Key (PSK)

Enter the PreShared Key (PSK) you wish to use with the network.

The PSK cannot include spaces.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Optional

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the WLAN Settings page. Select this if you have further configuration options to change.

Table 19 - Configuring for WPA Security

14.3 Configuring for WPA2-PSK Security

This security type is a very popular type and is easy to configure. This provides the highest level of security available for the APXx in Access Point mode.

Table 20 - Configuring for WPA2 Security

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Step

Description

Optional

Press Restart [Button]

Restarts the device. After the device has rebooted WPA2-PSK security will be applied to the network. Any client using the network will need to be configured to match the installed settings.

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Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Configuration

You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters.

Feature Link

Select Connection Settings

The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings.

A page is displayed that shows the configuration options for TCP/IP and UDP connections to the device. You may configure Telnet, HTTP and SSH ports on this page.

Select Telnet Port

Enter the port number you wish to use for a telnet (TCP/IP) connection to the device.

The default 23 should only be changed if your application requires access to port 23 for another purpose.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the Connection Settings page.

Feature Link

Select Serial Port 1 Settings/Serial Port 2 Settings

The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings.

Displays a page showing the serial port configuration. You may set the default mode of operation for the serial interfaces on this page

Select Serial CLI Default Mode

Select Listen from the drop down menu.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Optional

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the Serial Port Settings page. Select this if you have further configuration options to change.

15.0 Configuring the Serial Device Server

The APXx-Q524x can be used as a Serial Device Server even when in Access Point mode. The following section will cover the full configuration of a Serial Device.

The following section explains how to manually configure the unit to accept TCP/IP connections and automatically setup a data tunnel with one of the serial ports. The configuration is independent of the source of the request, as the tunnel ports are available to both the WLAN and Ethernet interfaces.

Airborne devices support conditional tunnel binding based upon rules included in the configuration. The major options will be included.

15.1 Configuring Serial Port for Access on Telnet Port

A data tunnel can be made using the device’s telnet port as the network connection port. This does require authenticating with the device and manually initiating the tunnel connection. Configuring the device to support this approach is covered in the following table.

Table 21–Configure Data Tunnel on Telnet Port

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Step

Description

Optional

Press Restart [Button]

Restarts the device. After the device has rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network. As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect.

Once authenticated to the network it is possible for a TCP/IP connection to be made on the Telnet port.

Step

Description

Open TCP socket to device

Using the WLAN IP Address and configured telnet port number.

Authenticate with device

authdpacdpac

Any user level above L5 can authenticate with the unit.

Device responds OK

Open data tunnel to serial port

pass-x

Where x can be p1, p2 or any.

p1orp2 binds to the indicated serial port, as long as the serial port is in listen mode and does not already have a data tunnel open.

Any binds to the first serial port which is in listen mode and does not already have a data tunnel open.

Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Configuration

You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters.

Feature Link

Select Connection Settings

The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings.

A page appears showing the configuration options for TCP/IP and UDP connections to the device. Configuration of Telnet, HTTP and SSH ports can be done on this page.

Select Tunnel Enabled

Select Enabled.

To establish a data tunnel and gain access to the serial data from the WLAN or Ethernet interface follow the steps in Table 22.

Table 22 - Data Tunnel using Telnet Port

15.2 Configuring Serial Port 1 for Access on Tunnel Port

A data tunnel can be made using the device’s tunnel port as the network connection port. This does not require authenticating with the device and automatically initiates the tunnel connection. Configuring the device to support this approach is covered in the following table.

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Step

Description

Select Tunnel Port

Enter the port to be used for the tunnel. Default is 8023. This should only be changed

if a port is already defined for the application server or it is already being used by another service.

Select Tunnel Mode

Select TCP from drop down menu.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the Connection Settings page.

Feature Link

Select Serial Port Settings

The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings.

Displays a page showing the serial port configuration. You will set the default mode of operation for the serial interface here.

Select Serial CLI Default Mode

Select Listen from the drop down menu.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Optional

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the Serial Port Settings page. Select this if you have further configuration options to change.

Optional

Press Restart [Button]

Restarts the device. After the device has rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network. As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect.

After authenticated is completed you will be able to make a TCP/IP connection on the Telnet port.

Step

Description

Open TCP socket to device

Using the WLAN IP Address and configured tunnel port number for Serial Port 1 (Default

8023).

Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Configuration

You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters.

To establish a data tunnel and gain access to the serial data from the WLAN or Ethernet interface follow the steps in Table 24.

15.3 Configuring Serial Port 2 for Access on Tunnel Port

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Table 24 - Data Tunnel using Tunnel Port on Serial Port 1

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Step

Description

Feature Link

Select Connection Settings

The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings.

A page showing the configuration options for TCP/IP and UDP connections to the device. Configuration of Telnet, HTTP and SSH ports is possible through this page.

Select Tunnel Enabled – Serial Port 2

Select Enabled.

Select Tunnel Port – Serial Port 2

Enter the port to be used for the tunnel. Default is 8024, this should only be changed if

a port is already defined for the application server or it is already being used by another service.

Select Tunnel Mode – Serial Port 2

Select TCP from drop down menu.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the Connection Settings page.

Feature Link

Select Serial Port 2 Settings

The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings.

Displays a page showing the serial port configuration, setting the default mode of operation for the serial interface is done in this page.

Select Serial CLI Default Mode

Select Listen from the drop down menu.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Optional

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the Serial Port 2 Settings page. Select this if you have further configuration options to change.

Optional

Press Restart [Button]

Restarts the device. After the device has rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network. As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect.

Once authenticated the network it is possible for a TCP/IP connection to be made on the Telnet port.

Step

Description

Open TCP socket to device

Using the WLAN IP Address and configured tunnel port number for Serial Port 2 (Default

8024).

To establish a data tunnel and gain access to the serial data from the WLAN or Ethernet interface follow the steps in Table 26.

15.4 Configuring Serial Port 1 as TCP Client

In this mode the device will attempt to initiate a TCP connection to a network based server and establish a data tunnel with Serial Port 1 on a successful

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Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Configuration

You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters.

Feature Link

Select Connection Settings

The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings.

You will see a page showing the configuration options for TCP/IP and UDP connections to the device. You may configure Telnet, HTTP and SSH ports on this page.

Select TCP Port

Enter the port on which the target server is listening for TCP connections.

Select TCP Timeout

Enter the inactivity timeout in seconds, after which the device will close the open data tunnel on Serial Port 1.

The default 0 disables the timeout.

Select TCP Retry Time

Enter the period(in seconds)that the device should use to retry establishing the TCP connection to the target server.

Select Primary TCP Target Server IP Address

Enter the IP address of the primary target server.

The address must be in the format: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Optional

Select Secondary TCP Target Server IP Address

Enter the IP address of the secondary target server.

The address must be in the format:

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

This address will be used if the initial attempts to connect to the primary server fail. This field is optional.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the Connection Settings page.

Feature Link

Select Serial Port 1 Settings

The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings.

You will see a page showing the serial port configuration. You may set the default mode of operation for the serial interface on this page.

Select Serial CLI Default Mode

Select Pass from the drop down menu.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Optional

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the Serial Port 1 Settings page. Select this if you wish to change additional configuration options.

Table 27 - Configure Serial Port 1 as TCP Client

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Step

Description

Optional

Press Restart [Button]

Restarts the device. After the device has rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network. As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect.

Once authenticated to the network the device will attempt to make a TCP connection with primary target server, using the configured port number.

Step

Description

Navigation Bar

Select Configuration

You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters.

Feature Link

Select Connection Settings

The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings.

You will see a page showing the configuration options for TCP/IP and UDP connections to the device. You may configure Telnet, HTTP and SSH ports on this page.

Select TCP Port – Serial Port 2

Enter the port on which the target server is listening for TCP connections.

Select TCP Timeout – Serial Port 2

Enter the inactivity timeout in seconds, after which the device will close the open data tunnel on Serial Port 1.

The default 0 disables the timeout.

Select TCP Retry Time – Serial Port 2

Enter the period (in seconds) the device should use to retry establishing the TCP connection to the target server.

Select Primary TCP Target Server IP Address – Serial Port 2

Enter the IP address of the primary target server.

The address must be in the format: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Optional

Select Secondary TCP Target Server IP Address – Serial Port 2

Enter the IP address of the secondary target server.

The address must be in the format:

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

This address will be used if the initial attempts to connect to the primary server fail. This field is optional.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the Connection Settings page.

15.5 Configuring Serial Port 2 as TCP Client

In this mode the device will attempt to initiate a TCP connection to a network based server and establish a data tunnel with Serial Port 2 on a successful network connection.

Table 28 - Configure Serial Port 2 as TCP Client

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Step

Description

Feature Link

Select Serial Port 2 Settings

The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings.

You will see a page showing the serial port configuration. You may set the default mode of operation for the serial interface on this page.

Select Serial CLI Default Mode

Select Pass from the drop down menu.

Press Commit [Button]

Saves changes to the device.

Optional

Press Reload [Button]

Reloads the Serial Port 2 Settings page. Select this if you wish to change additional configuration options.

Optional

Press Restart [Button]

Restarts the device. After the device has rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network. As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect.

Once authenticated to the network the device will attempt to make a TCP connection with primary target server, using the configured port number.

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16.0 Web Page Overview

The following section highlights the contents of each web page and provides a reference to the associated CLI command. For further explanation of each of the fields please refer to the referenced command in the table (See Airborne Enterprise Command Line Reference Manual). When using CLI command, typing a command followed by a space and a ‘?’ will display help for the command (e.g. “wl-type ?”).

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/Status/Module Status

Description

When authenticated to the Airborne device, this page provides important information about the device’s firmware version, wireless connection status and wireless interface network configuration.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

wl-info

Module Status

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/Status/Ethernet Status

Description

Provides important information about the device’s firmware version, Ethernet connection status and

Ethernet interface network configuration.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

eth-info

Ethernet Status

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/Status/Radio Statistics

Description

Provides information about the packet transmit and receive performance of the wireless interface.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

stats<blank> or radio

Radio Statistics

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/Status/Ethernet Statistics

Description

Provides information about the packet transmit and receive performance of the Ethernet interface.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

statsethernet

Ethernet Statistics

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/Status/Display Associated Clients

Description

Displays associated clients.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

eth-clients

Display Associated Clients

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/Status/Wireless DHCP Clients

Description

Displays wireless DHCP clients.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

eth-dhcp-clients

Wireless DHCP Clients

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/Configuration/Express Setup

Description

Provides a simplified configuration option set in a single page. This will be the default home page when configuring the device for the first time, or after a factory reset has been performed.

Field

CLI Command

Discovery OEM Device Name

name-oem

Radio Startup Mode

radio-on, radio-off

Wireless LAN Connection Type

wl-type

SSID

wl-ssid

Wireless LAN Security Type

wl-security

WEP Key 1

wl-key-1

WPA/WPA2Pre Shared Key (PSK)

pw-wpa-psk

Ethernet Role

eth-role

WLAN Channel

wl-chan

Wireless DHCP Server Enabled

wl-dhcp-server

WLAN DHCP

wl-dhcp

Ethernet DHCP

eth-dhcp

WLAN Static IP Address

wl-ip

WLAN Subnet Mask

wl-subnet

WLAN Gateway Address

wl-gateway

Ethernet Static IP Address

eth-ip

Ethernet Subnet Mask

eth-subnet

Ethernet gateway Address

eth-gateway

Web Server Port

wl-http-port

Telnet Port

wl-telnet-port

Internal FTP Server Listen Port

ftp-server-listen-port

Secure Shell Server (SSH) Port

wl-ssh-port

Express Setup

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/Configuration/WLAN Settings

Description

Configures the wireless interface settings, including network name and type.

Field

CLI Command

Radio Startup Mode

radio-on, radio-off

Wireless LAN Connection Type

wl-type

SSID

wl-ssid

Wireless LAN Channel

wl-chan

WLAN TX Power (dBm)

wl-tx-power

WLAN Beacon Interval

wl-beacon-int

WLAN DTIM Interval

wl-dtim-int

Hide SSID in Beacon

wl-hide-ssid

Access Control Policy

wl-acl-policy

Access Control Policy MAC Addresses

wl-acl-mac

AP-Mode Default Data Rates

wl-mode

Wireless DHCP Server Enabled

wl-dhcp-server

Wireless LAN Region

wl-region

WLAN Settings

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/Configuration/WLAN Security Settings

Description

Configures the security settings for the target network.

Field

CLI Command

Wireless LAN Security Type

wl-security

Authentication Type

wl-auth

Default WEP Key

wl-def-key

WEP Key 1 - 4

wl-key-1, wl-key-2, wl-key-3, wl-key-4

WPA/WPA2 Pre Shared Key (PSK)

pw-wpa-psk

WLAN Security Settings

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/Configuration/Network Settings

Description

Configures the wireless and Ethernet interface network settings including DHCP, static IP and Fallback configurations.

Field

CLI Command

WLAN DHCP

wl-dhcp

WLAN DHCP Client Name

wl-dhcp-client

WLAN Static IP Address

wl-ip

WLAN Subnet Mask

wl-subnet

WLAN Gateway IP Address

wl-gateway

Ethernet DHCP

eth-dhcp

Ethernet DHCP Client Name

eth-dhcp-client

Ethernet Static IP Address

eth-ip

Ethernet Subnet Mask

eth-subnet

Ethernet Gateway IP Address

eth-gateway

DNS Server1/2 IP Address

dns-server1, dns-server2

WINS Server 1/2 IP Address

wins-server1, wins-server2

Network Settings

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/Configuration/Serial Port Settings

Description

Configures the serial port settings on the primary serial port.

Field

CLI Command

Serial CLI Default Mode

serial-default, serial-default-p1

Serial Port Bit Rate

bit-rate, bit-rate-p1

Parity

parity, parity-p1

Data Bits

data-bits, data-bits-p1

Stop Bits

stop-bit, stop-bit-p1

Flow Control

flow, flow-p1

Serial Assert

serial-assert, serial-assert-p1

Input Buffer Flush Size

input-size, input-size-p1

Serial Escape Mode

esc-mode-serial, esc-mode-serial-p1

Network CLI Escape Mode

esc-mode-lan, esc-mode-lan-p1

Escape String

esc-str, esc-str-p1

Serial Interface Type

intf-type

Serial Port Settings

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/Configuration/Serial Port 2 Settings

Description

Configures the serial port settings on the secondary serial port.

Field

CLI Command

Serial CLI Default Mode

serial-default-p2

Serial Port Bit Rate

bit-rate-p2

Parity

parity-p2

Data Bits

data-bits-p2

Stop Bits

stop-bit-p2

Flow Control

flow-p2

Serial Assert

serial-assert-p2

Input Buffer Flush Size

input-size-p2

Serial Escape Mode

esc-mode-serial-p2

Wireless LAN CLI Escape Mode

esc-mode-lan-p2

Escape String

esc-str-p2

Serial Interface Type

intf-type



Serial port 2 cannot run in RS-485 mode and will assume RS-422 mode even if it is set to RS-485 mode. Serial port 2 cannot run half duplex and must have a 4 wire connection.

Serial Port 2 Settings

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/Configuration/Connection Settings

Description

Configures the data tunnel and network port settings for both serial ports. Includes management of port access and service availability.

Field

CLI Command

Outbound Transmit Type

wl-xmit-type, wl-xmit-type-p1

Primary TCP Target Server IP Address

wl-tcp-ip, wl-tcp-ip-p1

Secondary TCP Target Server IP Address

wl-tcp-ip2, wl-tcp-ip2-p1

TCP Port

wl-tcp-port, wl-tcp-port-p1

TCP Timeout

wl-tcp-timeout, wl-tcp-timeout-p1

TCP Retry Time

wl-retry-time, wl-retry-time-p1

Tunnel Enabled

wl-tunnel, wl-tunnel-p1

UDP Target Server IP Address

wl-udp-ip, wl-udp-ip-p1

UDP Port

wl-udp-port, wl-udp-port-p1

UDP Receive Port

wl-udp-rxport, wl-udp-rxport-p1

UDP Transmit Mode

wl-udp-xmit, wl-udp-xmit-p1

Outbound Transmit Type – Serial Port 2

wl-xmit-type-p2

Primary TCP Target Server IP Address – Serial Port 2

wl-tcp-ip-p2

Secondary TCP Target Server IP Address – Serial Port 2

wl-tcp-ip2-p2

TCP Port – Serial Port 2

wl-tcp-port-p2

TCP Timeout – Serial Port 2

wl-tcp-timeout-p2

Connection Settings

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TCP Retry Time – Serial Port 2

wl-retry-time-p2

Tunnel Enabled – Serial Port 2

wl-tunnel-p2

UDP Target Server IP Address – Serial Port 2

wl-udp-ip-p2

UDP Port – Serial Port 2

wl-udp-port-p2

UDP Receive Port – Serial Port 2

wl-udp-rxport-p2

UDP Transmit Mode – Serial Port 2

wl-udp-xmit-p2

HTTP Port Accessible via Wireless

http-port

Web Server Port

wl-http-port

Default Web Page

<index.html>

Telnet Port Accessible via Wireless

telnet-port

Telnet Port

wl-telnet-port

Telnet Timeout

wl-telnet-timeout

Internal FTP Server Port

ftp-server-port

Internal FTP Server Listen Port

ftp-server-listen-port

SSH Port Accessible via Wireless

ssh-port

Secure Shell Server Port

wl-ssh-port

Connect LED Mode

wl-con-led

TCP Max Retries

tcp-retries

Wireless UDAP Discovery Enabled

wl-udap

Ethernet UDAP Discovery Enabled

eth-udap

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/Configuration/Ethernet Settings

Description

Configures the Ethernet interface for AirborneDirect™ Ethernet devices.

Field

CLI Command

Ethernet Role

eth-role

DHCP Server Enabled

eth-dhcp-server

MAC Cloning

wl-mac-clone

Ethernet Port Speed/Duplex

eth-mode

Ethernet Settings

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/Configuration/Event Settings

Description

Event Settings

Field

CLI Command

TBD

Event Settings

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/Configuration/Port Forwarding Settings

Description

Configures port forwarding.

Field

CLI Command

Port Forwarding Default

wl-route-default

Port Forwarding Rule

wl-route

Port Forwarding Settings

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/Configuration/IP Filtering Settings

Description

Configures IP filtering.

Field

CLI Command

IP Filtering Default

eth-route-default

IP Filtering Rule

eth-route

IP Filtering Settings

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/Configuration/Advanced Settings

Description

Configures the advanced configuration settings for the unit, including authentication usernames and passwords, configuration of SSH, power save setup, GPIO, indicator LED and FTP settings.

Advanced Settings

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Field

CLI Command

OEM Defined Version String

oemstr

Device Manufacture Discovery Name

name-manuf

Device OEM Discovery Name

name-oem

Discovery Device Name

name-device

Administrator Password

pw-root

Manufacturing User Name

pw-manuf

Manufacturing Password

user-manuf

OEM User Name

pw-oem

OEM Password

user-oem

CFG User Name

pw-cfg

CFG Password

user-cfg

Regular User Name

Regular User Password

user

Encrypt Wireless Keys

cfg-encrypt

Protect the OEM Configuration

cfg-oem-protect

Minimum Authorization Level for Reset

auth-level reset

Minimum Authorization Level for Radio off

auth-level radio-off

Minimum Authorization Level for Radio on

auth-level radio-on

SSH Default User Name

ssh-default-user

SSH Default Password

ssh-default-password

SSH Key Size (evenly divisible by 8)

ssh-keysize

Module Power Save Mode

pm-mode

Serial Port 1 Inactivity Timeout

wl-tcp-timeout

Serial Port 2 Inactivity Timeout

wl-tcp-timeout-p2

Radio Startup Mode

radio-startup

FTP Server IP Address or Name

ftp-server-ip-address

FTP User Name

ftp-user

FTP Password

ftp-password

FTP Server Path

ftp-server-path

FTP File Name

ftp-server-filename

Timezone Name

timezone-name

Timezone Offset

timezone-offset

Daylight Savings Adjustment

daylight-saving-time

Daylight Savings Time Name

daylight-saving-name

Daylight Savings Time Offset

daylight-saving-offset

Daylight Savings Time Starting Week

daylight-saving-startweek

Daylight Savings Time Starting Day

daylight-saving-startday

Daylight Savings Time Starting Month

daylight-saving-startmonth

Daylight Savings Time Ending Week

daylight-saving-stopweek

Daylight Savings Time Ending Day

daylight-saving-stopday

Daylight Savings Time Ending Month

daylight-saving-stopmonth

NTP Server IP Address or Name

ntp-server-address

NTP Sync at Startup

ntp-startup-sync

NTP Refresh Interval

ntp-refresh-interval

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Antenna Mode

wl-ant

Speedlink Roaming

speedlink

Beacons Missed Before Roaming

wl-beacons-missed

Association Retry Count

wl-assoc-retries

Association Backoff Time (ms)

wl-assoc-backoff

ARP Staleout Time

arp-staleout-time

ARP Reachable Time

arp-reachable-time

Use Directed Probes

wl-specific-scan

Lost Association Link Timeout

wl-link-timeout

Startup Message Mode

startup-msg

Startup Message Text

startup-text

WLAN DHCP Vendor Class ID String

wl-dhcp-vendorid

Ethernet DHCP Vendor Class ID String

eth-dhcp-vendorid

I/O Port F Bit Direction

io-dir-f

I/O Port F Bit Internal Pullup Resistor

io-pullup-f

I/O Port G Bit Direction

io-dir-g

I/O Port G Bit Internal Pullup Resistor

io-pullup-g

Enable LED Signal Strength Meter

led-mode

Enable POST LED

post-led

Enable RF_LINK LED

rf-link-led

Enable WLN_CFG LED

wln-cfg-led

Enable CONN LED

conn-led

Enable Echo for Telnet Sessions

telnet-echo

UDP Server Ping

udp-ping

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/Configuration/Upload Configuration File

Description

Allows user, OEM or encrypted configuration files to be uploaded to the device.

Field

CLI Command

Upload Configuration [button]

put-cfg

User Config

put-cfg user_config.txt

Encrypted Configuration

put-cfguser_enc_config.uue

OEM Configuration

put-cfg oem_config.txt

Upload Configuration File

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/Configuration/List Configuration File

Description

Displays a list of the configuration files saved to the device.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

list-cfg

List Configuration File

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/Configuration/Delete Configuration File

Description

Lets you delete previously saved configuration files.

Field

CLI Command

Delete File [Button]

del-cfg

Delete Configuration File

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/Configuration/Active Configuration

Description

Displays the current configuration settings.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

cfg-dump active

Active Configuration

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/Configuration/User Configuration

Description

Displays the contents of the user_config.txt configuration file.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

cfg-dump user

User Configuration

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/Configuration/OEM Configuration

Description

Displays the contents of the oem_config.txt configuration file.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

cfg-dump oem

OEM Configuration

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/Configuration/Factory Configuration

Description

Displays the factory configuration settings. These are the default settings delivered from the B&B Electronics factory.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

cfg-dump factory

Factory Configuration

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/Configuration/WPA Configuration

Description

Displays the current security configuration settings being used by the device.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

cfg-dump wpa

WPA Configuration

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/Certificates/List Certificates

Description

Displays a list of the certificates saved to the device. This is the home page for the Certificates link.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

list-cert

List Certificates

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/Certificates/Upload Certificate

Description

Lets you upload certificates and private keys to the device.

Field

CLI Command

Upload Certificate [Button]

put-cert

Upload Certificate

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/Certificates/Delete Certificate

Description

Allows you to delete certificates stored on the device.

Field

CLI Command

Delete Certificate [Button]

del-cert

Delete Certificate

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/Network

Description

Home page for the network-related pages.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

wl-info

Network (Home Page)

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/Network/Discover Airborne Modules

Description

Displays a list of Airborne devices that are visible to the device on the current network, with IP address, device type and wireless or Ethernet MAC address.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

discover

Discover Airborne Modules

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/Network/Scan for Access Points

Description

Displays a list of wireless networks within range of the device

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

wl-scan

Scan for Access Points

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/Maintenance

Description

Home page for the maintenance-related pages.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

sys-info

Maintenance (Home Page)

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/Maintenance/Update Module Firmware

Description

Enables you to update module firmware.

Field

CLI Command

Load New Firmware [Button]

update

Update Module Firmware

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/Maintenance/Reset Factory Defaults

Description

Returns device to factory defaults. If oem_config.txt is present this will take precedence over the factory configuration.

Field

CLI Command

Yes [Button]

reset

Reset Factory Defaults

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/Maintenance/Restart Module

Description

Restarts device.

Field

CLI Command

Yes [Button]

restart

Restart Module

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/Maintenance/Set System Time

Description

Sets system time.

Field

CLI Command

Set System Time

sys-time

Set System Time

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/Maintenance/Blink the POST LED

Description

Makes the POST LED blink. This lets you identify the specific device with which you are communicating.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

blink-post-led on

Blink the POST LED

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/Maintenance/Stop Blinking the POST LED

Description

Stops the POST LED blinking.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

blink-post-led off

Stop Blinking the POST LED

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/Maintenance/Upload Script Files

Description

Upload Script Files.

Field

CLI Command

Upload Script Files

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/Maintenance/List Script Files

Description

Lists script files.

Field

CLI Command

TBD

List Script Files

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/Maintenance/Display Script Files

Description

Displays script files.

Field

CLI Command

TBD

Display Script Files

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/Maintenance/Delete Script File

Description

Deletes a script file.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

TBD

Delete Script File

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/Maintenance/Run Script File

Description

Runs a script file.

Field

CLI Command

Displayed Page

TBD

Run Script File

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