CipherLab 8001, 8500, 8300 User Manual

User Guide

8001/8300/8500 Ethernet

Cradle

Version 1.04

Printed on 3 March, 2007

Copyright Notice

The software contains proprietary information of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.; it is provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law. Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited.

Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. CIPHERLAB does not warrant that this document is error-free.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.

For product consultancy and technical support, please contact your local sales representative. Also, you may visit our web site for more information.

The CipherLab logo is a registered trademark of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.

Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.

Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

The editorial use of these names is for identification as well as to the benefit of the owners, with no intention of infringement.

CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.

Website: http://www.cipherlab.com

FCC Regulations

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Care & Maintenance

 This cradle is intended for indoor use only. It may do damage to the cradle when being exposed to

extreme temperatures or soaked wet.

 When the body of the cradle gets dirty, use a clean and wet cloth to wipe off the dust. DO NOT use/mix

any bleach or cleaner. Always keep the cradle dry.

 If you shall find the cradle malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and consult your local sales

representative.

III

Contents

FCC Regulations III

Care & Maintenance III

Preface 1

Revision History ...........................................................................................................................................1

CHAPTER 1 - Introducing the Ethernet Cradle 3

1.1 Unpacking the package...........................................................................................................................3

1.2 Features...................................................................................................................................................3

1.3 Nomenclature..........................................................................................................................................4

1.4 Data Flow Diagram.................................................................................................................................5

1.5 Working Modes ......................................................................................................................................6

1.5.1 Data Mode ................................................................................................................................6

1.5.2 Transparent Mode.....................................................................................................................7

1.5.3 Modem Mode ...........................................................................................................................8

1.6 Related Setting......................................................................................................................................10

1.6.1 Baud Rate ...............................................................................................................................10

1.6.2 Settings by Working Mode.....................................................................................................10

1.7 Status LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................11

1.7.1 8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle.....................................................................................................11

1.7.2 8500 Ethernet Cradle..............................................................................................................12

1.8 Set-up Connection ................................................................................................................................13

1.8.1 Auto-Detect Mode..................................................................................................................13

1.8.2 LAN Mode (8500 Only).........................................................................................................13

CHAPTER 2 - Configuring the Ethernet Cradle 15

2.1 IP Configuration ...................................................................................................................................17

2.1.1 Local IP Address ....................................................................................................................17

2.1.2 Subnet Mask...........................................................................................................................17

2.1.3 Default Router IP....................................................................................................................18

2.1.4 DHCP .....................................................................................................................................18

2.1.5 DNS Server.............................................................................................................................18

2.2 LED Setting (Data/Modem Mode) .......................................................................................................19

2.2.1 Network Rx/Tx Status (default)..............................................................................................19

2.2.2 IR Rx/Tx Status ......................................................................................................................19

2.3 Connection Settings (Data Mode).........................................................................................................20

2.3.1 Connection Type, Remote IP Address, Local Port & Remote Port........................................20

ii Contents

2.3.2 Timer & Line Terminator.......................................................................................................

2.3.3 Echo Settings..........................................................................................................................24

2.4 Working Mode......................................................................................................................................25

2.4.1 Data Mode ..............................................................................................................................25

2.4.2 Transparent Mode...................................................................................................................25

2.4.3 Modem Mode (default)...........................................................................................................26

2.5 Working Type (Data Mode)..................................................................................................................27

2.5.1 Set Work Online.....................................................................................................................27

2.5.2 Set Work Offline (default)......................................................................................................27

2.6 Reset to Default ....................................................................................................................................28

2.7 Modem Configuration...........................................................................................................................28

2.8 Save and Exit........................................................................................................................................28

CHAPTER 3 - Cradle Commands 29

3.1 Select Modem (=Ethernet)....................................................................................................................30

3.2 Select RS-232 .......................................................................................................................................30

3.3 Get Version Information.......................................................................................................................30

3.4 Unknown Command.............................................................................................................................31

CHAPTER 4 - Terminal Programming in C 33

CHAPTER 5 - Firmware Upgrade 35

5.1 Over Ethernet Connection ....................................................................................................................35

5.2 Over Terminal.......................................................................................................................................36

Specifications 37

Preface

Seeing the need to connect CipherLab portable terminals to your existing Ethernet networks, CipherLab is now providing an easy solution by introducing the Ethernet Cradle for the 8000/8300/8500 Series portable terminals.

This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate the Ethernet Cradle. We recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the manual thoroughly before use.

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

Revision History

Version Release Date Notes

1.04 Mar. 03, 2007

1.03 Nov. 27, 2006

1.02 Nov. 06, 2006

1.01 Oct. 09, 2006

1.00 Sep. 18, 2006 Official release

 Modified: section 3 Cradle Commands

 Modified: section 1.7.1 8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle – LED 3

 New: section 1.5.3 Escape Sequence <+++> Timeout – 10 seconds

 New: section 1.5.3 “AT+IDLETIMEOUT=”, “AT+IDLETIMEOUT?”

 Modified: section 1.3 Cradles’ drawing – “AC” to “DC” (Power Jack)

2 8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide

C HAPTER 1

Introducing the Ethernet Cradle

For connecting to your existing networks, the Ethernet Cradle is an ideal companion for the 8000/8300/8500 Series portable terminals.

1.1 Unpacking the package

The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the product.

Product Package Contents

8001 Ethernet Cradle or

8300 Ethernet Cradle or

8500 Ethernet Cradle

1.2 Features

 16-bit CMOS CPU, low power consumption

 Firmware upgradeable

 10/100 Mbps auto-switching mechanism

 Front panel LED indicators for monitoring status of operation

 Supports 3 operation modes: Data/Modem/Transparent

 Supports DHCP IP Allocation

 Supports TCP/UDP, Server/Client

 Reserves Cradle-IR functionalities for switching to Ethernet by cradle commands

 Supports Name Resolution via DNS in modem mode

 Complete set of the Ethernet Cradle

 Power adaptor & power supply cord

 Software CD-ROM including this User Guide

 1 m Cat. 5 cable

 Spare battery pack (for 8500 only)

4 8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide

1.3 Nomenclature

Chapter 1 Introducing the Ethernet Cradle 5

1.4 Data Flow Diagram

6 8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide

1.5 Working Modes

This section mainly describes the three modes that the Ethernet Cradle supports when working over Ethernet.

Refer to

1.5.1 Data Mode

Pros

 This working mode is exactly the same as supported on CipherLab 350 Ethernet

 It can automatically connect to any specific IP via assigned port number.

Configuring the Ethernet Cradle for details.

Box. No modification to the current program code is needed.

 It will automatically reconnect to the target device when disconnection occurs.

 It supports TCP/UDP, server/client mode.

Cons

 The terminal cannot detect the connection status.

 Noise is also packed into a complete data packet.

 No configuration is allowed because everything is treated as a data packet.

Chapter 1 Introducing the Ethernet Cradle 7

1.5.2 Transparent Mode

 The Ethernet Cradle acts as a physical layer bridge.

 Everything is controlled by the terminal or remote computer.

 It is possible for the terminal to work as a FTP client.

Virtual MAC ID & Software MAC ID Filter

In transparent mode, the terminal will use a virtual MAC ID that is defined by the Ethernet Cradle to transmit/receive data. This virtual MAC ID is a number, which is based on and add one to the MAC ID of the Ethernet Cradle. For example, if the MAC ID of the Ethernet Cradle is 0x00d017c00100, the virtual MAC ID will be 0x00d017c00101.

In order to reduce the traffic of communications on the IR side, a software filter is implemented so that packets destined to any MAC ID other than that of the terminal will be discarded. Only DHCP broadcasting packets or packets for the specified MAC ID (the virtual one) will be forwarded to the terminal.

The Ethernet Cradle will automatically detect the transaction from the terminal.

Note: For the 8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle, once the transaction is confirmed, LED 1 will

flash to indicate that (1) the terminal is connected to Ethernet through the cradle, and (2) the filter is active. For infrared safety concerns, the cradle will stop forwarding packets after 3 minutes when there is no packet received from the terminal. LED 1 will become solid red to indicate the status is “waiting to connect”.

+ 30 hidden pages