Exegin Q53 Installation And Configuration Manual

Exegin Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge

Installation and Configuration Guide

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Table of Contents
ii List of Figures................................................................................................................................v
1 Overview Of The Manual...............................................................................................................8
Contents of the Manual.....................................................................................................................8
Documentation Conventions ............................................................................................................9
i List of Tables ...............................................................................................................................10
ii Introduction to the Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge.....................................................11
What is the Q53? ............................................................................................................................11
Physical Features............................................................................................................................11
How Does the Q53 Work?..............................................................................................................12
Product Features.............................................................................................................................12
iii Installing the Q53.........................................................................................................................13
Site Requirements...........................................................................................................................13
Unpacking the Q53.........................................................................................................................14
Connecting the Q53 to a Network..................................................................................................14
iv Configuration Tools ....................................................................................................................18
Q53 Utilities ...................................................................................................................................18
TCP/IP Commands.........................................................................................................................20
v Configuring the Q53 on Your Network ......................................................................................21
Required TCP/IP Settings...............................................................................................................21
Optional TCP/IP Settings ...................................... .... ..... ................................................................26
Troubleshooting Tips......................................................................................................................28
vi Q53 Zigbee PAN and Bridge Configuration ..............................................................................31
Required Zigbee Settings................................................................................................................31
Optional Zigbee Settings................................................................................................................32
Required Bridging Settings ............................................................................................................34
Optional Bridging Settings................................................................................. .... ..... ...................35
Troubleshooting Tips......................................................................................................................36
vii Using HTML Pages to Configure the Q53 .................................................................................39
Accessing the Q53 HTML Pages ...................................................................................................39
Q53 Home Page..............................................................................................................................41
Zigbee Forms..................................................................................................................................43
Bridge Forms..................................................................................................................................45
TCP/IP Forms.................................................................................................................................47
Administration Forms.....................................................................................................................49
Help Page........................................................................................................................................55
viii Reference Information ............ ... .... ... ... ... ... .................................................................................57
Q53 Command Line Interface Shell...............................................................................................57
Complete Command Reference ......................................................................................................59
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Q53 Naming Scheme......................................................................................................................66
User Accounts and Permissions .....................................................................................................66
Resetting to Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................66
Performing Firmware Upgrades.....................................................................................................67
ix Extra Features/Additional Information ......................................................................................68
General Options..............................................................................................................................68
Q53 Security...................................................................................................................................68
Managing with SNMP....................................................................................................................70
x Q53 Regulatory information .......................................................................................................71
Radio Frequency Notifications.......................................................................................................71
xi Q53 Specifications ......................................................................................................................75
Physical Features............................................................................................................................75
Electrical Details.................................................... .........................................................................76
Antenna Radiation Pattern..............................................................................................................76
Q53 LEDs.......................................................................................................................................77
Network Interfaces ........................................................................... ..............................................78
Software Specifications..................................................................................................................79
xii Getting Help .................................................................................................................................80
Help Methods Available.................................................................................................................80
Repair Procedure ............................................................................................................................81
xiii Glossary .......................................................................................................................................84
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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Q53 Bottom View....................................................................................................................15
Figure 2: Q53 Side View.........................................................................................................................16
Figure 3: Q53 Top View: LED Status Indicators....................................................................................17
Figure 4: Q53 HTML Menu Structure ....................................................................................................19
Figure 5: TCP/IP Settings Form..............................................................................................................22
Figure 6: Gecko Main Screen..................................................................................................................24
Figure 7: Zigbee Settings Form...............................................................................................................32
Figure 8: Bridge Settings Form...............................................................................................................35
Figure 9: Zigbee Status Form..................................................................................................................3 7
Figure 10: Bridge Status Form ..................................................................................................................38
Figure 11: Password Dialog for Access to Administration Forms............................................................41
Figure 12: Q53 HTML Menu Structure ....................................................................................................42
Figure 13: Q53 Home Page.......................................................................................................................42
Figure 14: Zigbee Settings Form...............................................................................................................43
Figure 15: Zigbee Status Page...................................................................................................................44
Figure 16: Bridge Settings Form...............................................................................................................45
Figure 17: Bridge Status Page...................................................................................................................46
Figure 18: TCP/IP Settings Form..............................................................................................................47
Figure 19: TCP/IP Status Page..................................................................................................................49
Figure 20: System Information Form........................................................................................................50
Figure 21: Password Form.........................................................................................................................51
Figure 22: SNTP Settings Form ................................................................................................................52
Figure 23: Firmware Upgrade Form..........................................................................................................53
Figure 24: Firmware File Selection Dialog...............................................................................................54
Figure 25: Restart Page..............................................................................................................................55
Figure 26: Help Page.................................................................................................................................56
Figure 27: Q53 Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................................74
Figure 28: Power Socket............................................................................................................................7 6
Figure 29: Antenna Radiation Pattern.......................................................................................................77
Figure 30: Sample Commercial Invoice....................................................................................................83
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1. Overview Of The Manual

Contents of the Manual

OVERVIEW OF THE MANUAL

1
This manual describes the installation and configuration of the Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge on your network. For the latest information on the Q53, please see the Technical Support section of Exegin’s Web site:
Contents of the Manual
This manual contains the following chapters:
2: Introduction to the Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge. A description of how
the Q53 works, and its main features.
3: Installing the Q53. Installing and connecting the Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway
Bridge to a TCP/IP network.
http://www.exegin.com/
4: Configuration Tools. Utilities provided with the Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway
Bridge and some basic TCP/IP commands that you will need to configure the Q53.
5: Configuring the Q53 on Your Network. Describes how to set up the TCP/IP network
parameters on the Q53.
6: Q53 Zigbee PAN and Bridge Configuration. Describes how to set up the Zigbee and
bridging parameters on the Q53 to establish a Zigbee bridge over your TCP/IP network.
7: Using HTML Pages to Configure the Q53. Descriptions of the Q53 web pages for
configuring the Zigbee gateway bridge device and viewing its status.
8: Reference Information. Provides a complete command list and information about
using the Q53’s command line interface shell. Describes the Q53 naming scheme, how to reset units to factory defaults and how to upgrade the firmware.
9: Extra Features/Additional Information. Topics covered include product
architecture, general options, security features, using the FTP daemon to access the Q53, and managing the Q53 with SNMP.
10: Q53 Specifications. Providing hardware and software specifications for the Q53,
connector pinouts, LED status indicators and variable definitions.
11: Getting Help. Where to find help and how to return the Q53 for repair. 12: Glossary.
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Documentation Conventions

Documentation Conventions
The document conventions used in this manual and the appendices are as follows:
The Courier font in boldface indicates commands that you type.
Regular Courier font indicates displayed results.
Example names, numbers, and commands are presented in bold.
Variable values are shown in italics. Italics may also be used to add emphasis.
$ping ftp.exegin.com
ftp.exegin.com is alive
To create an IP address for the Q53 using the TCP/IP arp command, do the following...
ping ipname
ipname is alive
Please enter the ipname at the prompt. Make sure you first contact...
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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Q53 Packing List......................................................................................................................14
Table 2: Q53 Dipswitch Settings ...........................................................................................................16
Table 3: Common Commands................................................................................................................58
Table 4: List Command Options............................................................................................................60
Table 5: Set Command Options.............................................................................................................61
Table 6: Store Command Options..........................................................................................................63
Table 7: Miscellaneous Commands .......................................................................................................64
Table 8: STAT LED Patterns.................................................................................................................77
Table 9: NET LED Patterns...................................................................................................................78
Table 10: RF LED Patterns......................................................................................................................78
Table 11: UTP (RJ45) Connector Pinout.................................................................................................78
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ii. Introduction to the Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge

What is the Q53?

INTRODUCTION TO THE Q53 ZIGBEE / 802.15.4
ii
GATEWAY BRIDGE
This chapter describes the Q53’s architecture and special features. The topics included are:
What is the Q53? on page 11
Physical Features on page 11
How Does the Q53 Work? on page 12
Product Features on page 12
What is the Q53?
The Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge allows the connection of disparate Zigbee wireless meshes over a TCP/IP network to form a single PAN (Personal Area Network). Using the Q53, low-latency PANs may be created that span buildings, campuses or continents via local TCP/IP intranets or over the Internet.
Typical applications for the Q53 include: interconnection of out-of-range devices; interconnection of 2.4 GHz PANs; or extension of a PAN to a central management and control facility.

Physical Features

The key physical components of the Q53 are:
a 10/100 network interface connector to connect to the network
2.4 GHz radio for connection to Zigbee PANs
Flash memory to store firmware and user-configurable settings
High-performance internal 32-bit microprocessor subsystem for speed, efficiency and reliability
For more detailed specifications of the Q53, please see chapter xi, Q53 Specifications.
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How Does the Q53 Work?

How Does the Q53 Work?
The Q53 implements the Zigbee Bridge Device Specification as defined by the Zigbee Alliance. This standard specifies a method for bridging Zigbee endpoints over TCP/IP networks, such that remote PANs may be bridged together into a single virtual network with high performance and low latency.

Product Features

The Q53 offers an extensive list of features including:
internal radio circuitry supporting 2.4 GHz PANs
simple and fast configuration of Zigbee, TCP/IP and bridge operating parameters
built-in HTML forms for easy cross-platform configuration and status monitoring with any web browser
Gecko, a utility for automated TCP/IP configuration (included on the CD ROM supplied with the Q53 or the latest version online at http://www.exegin.com/)
A detailed and easy-to-use command line interface shell
TCP/IP configuration through static settings or via DHCP
configuration security through passwords
remote management through telnet session and SNMP
extensive built-in troubleshooting tools
built-in "
telnet" and "ping" clients
simple flash memory upgrades over TCP/IP
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iii. Installing the Q53

Site Requirements

iii

INSTALLING THE Q53

This chapter describes the following:
Site Requirements on page 13
Unpacking the Q53 on page 14
Connecting the Q53 to a Network on page 14
Site Requirements
Prepare to install the Q53 in a clean, well-ventilated environment protected from extremes of temperature, humidity, mechanical shock, or vibration. Provide enough space at the front and back of the unit for cable connections.
Depending upon the specific options selected at time of ordering, the Q53 may be powered from a 115 or 230 VAC outlet using the supplied external transformer through a output cord to a barrel-style power connector, or over the Ethernet cable (Power Over Ethernet - POE) from an Ethernet switch providing power as defined in the IEEE standard 802.11af. If using the external AC transformer, prepare to install the Q53 within four meters (13 feet) of a grounded 115 or 230 VAC outlet.
The Q53 must be installed within RF range of the local Zigbee wireless PAN, in order to connect to the PAN and therefore bridge it over the TCP/IP network to the remote PAN. The maximum distance from the Q53 to the nearest Zigbee PAN node will vary depending upon the installation environment and capabilities of the other Zigbee node(s).
The Q53 is an intentional radiator of Radio Freq uency (RF) energy. In order to limit RF exposure to personnel in the immediate area, the Q53 should be located and installed such that a separation of at least 20 centimeters is maintained between the Q53’s antenna and personnel in the vicinity of the device.
Note: ESD precautions should be used when attaching or removing the antenna.
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Unpacking the Q53

Unpacking the Q53
Upon receiving the Q53, check the packaging for any damage or missing pieces. Immediately report problems to the shipping company or vendor.
Table 1—Q53 Packing List
ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge
CD-ROM • Q53 Installation and Configuration Guide (PDF format)
•Q53
• Power Supply
• Software utilities for the Q53

Connecting the Q53 to a Network

There are two dipswitches on the rear surface (Figure 1) of the Q53. Table 2 on page 16 lists the different modes controlled by dipswitch 1 and 2. Ensure that dipswitch 1 and dipswitch 2 are set to the "off" position for normal operations. They are in the "off" postion when shipped from the factory.
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Connecting the Q53 to a Network
Figure 1—Q53 Bottom View
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Dipswitch Comments 12
OFF OFF Normal operation. With both dipswitches in the "OFF" position, the unit
ON OFF Factory default settings. With the dipswitches in this configuration, the
OFF ON Default IP (0.0.0.0). With the dipswitches in this configuration, the unit will
ON ON Factory bootloader mode. Do not use this mode except as directed by
Table 2—Q53 Dipswitch Settings
will boot up using the settings in Flash rather than the default settings. Dipswitch 2 is in the "
OFF" position from the factory so that the new settings
that you store will be used.
unit will boot up and all settings stored in Flash will be erased except the Ethernet address and key value.
boot with factory default settings, but the stored settings in Flash remain intact. This enables you to set an IP Address of your own. Setting dipswitch 2 to "
ON" will not clear any settings that you have stored in Flash. It simply
boots the unit in a different state with the settings in Flash temporarily ignored.
Exegin technical support.
Use the RJ45 network connector, located on the side panel of the Q53 (see Figure 2), for attaching to a 10/100Base-T (UTP) network. Plug a network cable into the network connector. If installing a Q53 without the Power Over Ethernet (POE) option, insert the three-prong power cable of the AC adapter into an AC outlet, and insert the barrel power connectors into the POWER connector on the side panel of the Q53; this will power on the device.
Figure 2—Q53 Side View
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Connecting the Q53 to a Network
Two LED indicators are used to indicate Ethernet link integrity (see Figure 2). The green LED at the bottom left of the UTP network connector will be illuminated when a 100 MB/S link is established over the network connection, or extinguished otherwise. The red LED at the bottom right of the UTP network connector will be illuminated when a 10 MB/S link is established over the network connection, or extinguished otherwise.
Figure 3—Q53 Top View: LED Status Indicators
Watch the LED indicators on the top panel as they cycle through the power-on self-test. When the test is complete, the STAT LED will flash once per second or, if there is no IP address configured, twice per second (see Gecko on page 19 for instruction on how to configure an IP address).
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iv. Configuration Tools

Q53 Utilities

iv

CONFIGURATION TOOLS

This chapter briefly describes some of the Q53 utilities provided to help you setup your Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge:
HTML forms on page 18
Gecko on page 19
In addition, two TCP/IP commands that you will need are briefly described:
Telnet on page 20
Ping on page 20
Q53 Utilities

HTML forms

The Q53’s settings can be configured over TCP/IP using a standard Web browser. The Q53’s Web pages provide a user-friendly way to access some of the commands built into the Zigbee gateway bridge device.
To access the Q53’s home page, do the following:
1. Ensure that the ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge has an IP address and subnet mask so that it is identifiable on your TCP/IP network.
2. Ensure that your network station can successfully " network.
3. Direct your Web browser to the Uniform Resource Locator (URL):
http://Q53IPaddress
For example: http://192.168.11.9
4. When prompted for a User ID and Password, type in "root" for the ID and either press ENTER at the password prompt or, if a password has been set, type the password and then press ENTER.
The Q53’s HTML structure is divided into several menus as shown in Figure 4. More detailed information about Q53 web pages is found in chapter vii, Using HTML Pages
to Configure the Q53.
ping" the Q53 over the
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Q53 Utilities
Figure 4—Q53 HTML Menu Structure
Home/Index
Zigbee
Settings
Status
Bridge
Settings
Status
TCP/IP
Settings
Status
Admin.
Help
System
Passwords
SNTP
Upgrade
Restart

Gecko

Gecko is a Windows tool for discovering, monitoring, and configuring Exegin devices on a TCP/IP network. The program is a Java stand alone program.
The Q53 can be configured on a TCP/IP network using Gecko. Two steps are involved:
1. Identify the Q53 on the network using TCP/IP as the underlying protocol
Gecko Environment Requirements
2. Configure the Q53 with its required TCP/IP settings (i.e. IP address and subnet mask).
Additional settings like routing entries can also be configured allowing for communications across subnets. Once Gecko is up and running, select Help Topics from the help menu for more detailed information about Gecko.
The installation procedure for Gecko is described below; Using Gecko (Windows) on page 24 describes how to use Gecko to configure your Q53.
Before installing Gecko, ensure that you have met the following system environment requirements:
the Java Runtime Environment™ (JRE) from Sun Microsystems. JRE consists of the Java virtual machine, the java platform core classes, and supporting files. The latest supported version of JRE is available at Exegin’s website: http://www.exegin.com/.
the TCP/IP protocol installed and configured on your workstation.
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iv. Configuration Tools

TCP/IP Commands

Installing Gecko in Windows
To install Gecko on a Windows workstation, you will need to:
1. Insert the Q53 CD ROM and bring up the CD directory listing in My Computer or Windows Explorer
2. Double click on setupex.exe in the Gecko directory to run the InstallShield Wizard.
3. Answer the prompts throughout the Wizard. Once the install process is complete, you will be prompted to view the ReadMe file.
Select "Yes" to read this and when done, close the file. Note: The latest version of Gecko is available on Exegin’s website:
http://www.exegin.com/.
TCP/IP Commands

Telnet

Telnet can be used to access a remote computer on a network. To use this command, you must know the IP address of the Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge. You can start a Telnet session on a UNIX- or Windows-based computer which is connected to the network, to log in to the Q53 command line interface shell to alter and view settings.
Syntax:
telnet ipaddress
Example:
telnet 192.168.11.9
This will bring up the Q53 login prompt. Enter "root" for the User ID and press either ENTER at the password prompt or, if a password has been set, then type it in and press ENTER.

Ping

You can use the "ping" command to check that an assigned IP address (for example, the IP address for the Q53) is active.
Syntax:
ping IPaddress
For example:
ping 192.168.11.9
The response will indicate whether the IP address is active or not.
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Required TCP/IP Settings

CONFIGURING THE Q53 ON YOUR NETWORK

v
This chapter describes how to configure the required and optional TCP/IP settings for the Q53 on your network. The following steps are covered:
Required TCP/IP Settings:
Configuring an initial IP address for the Q53 on page 21
Configure the Q53 IP address and subnet mask on page 22
Optional TCP/IP Settings:
Communicating across routers on page 26
Using Host and Domain Names on page 27
Troubleshooting Tips on page 28.
Once the TCP/IP network port is configured on the Q53, additional configuration is required to connect the Q53 to the local Zigbee Personal Area Network (PAN), and also to bridge that local PAN to another remote PAN over TCP/IP. Please refer to Q53 Zigbee
PAN and Bridge Configuration on page 31 for details on Zigbee and bridge
configuration.
Required TCP/IP Settings

Configuring an initial IP address for the Q53

Since the Q53 has no physical user interface such as a display or keyboard, all operating parameters must be configured by means of a TCP/IP network connection from a separate computer. However, the Q53 must first be assigned an IP address in order to function on a TCP/IP network. This raises the question of how to configure a Q53 when it is first installed on the network fresh from the factory.
As delivered from the factory, the Q53 is configured to request an IP address from a DHCP server when attached to a TCP/IP network. If a DHCP server exists on the network, then the IP address assigned to the Q53 may be determined by querying the DHCP server using its administration interface and locating the IP address of the desired Q53 by matching its Ethernet MAC address. Please refer to the documentation for the particular DHCP server used to determine how this may be done.
As an alternative, Exegin provides a utility program called Gecko which is capable of locating any configured or unconfigured Q53 device attached to the TCP/IP subnet, and assigning an initial IP address to it to facilitate subsequent configuration through a telnet or HTTP connection. Please refer to Using Gecko (Windows) on page 24 for details on how to do this.
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Required TCP/IP Settings

Configure the Q53 IP address and subnet mask

Once the IP address has been created, you can configure the remaining TCP/IP parameters of the Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge using one of the following:
•Q53 HTML forms, page 22
the Q53 Gecko utility (Windows only), page 24
the TCP/IP telnet command, page 25.
Using HTML forms
1. Load the Q53 HTML forms as described in HTML forms on page 18, then select "Network" from the Main Menu.
Or, go directly to the Network Configuration form by typing the following into your browser:
http://Q53IPaddress/tcpipConf.html
The TCP/IP Settings form is displayed (Figure 5).
Figure 5—TCP/IP Settings Form
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Required TCP/IP Settings
2. If dynamic addressing is desired, then click on the radio button to the left of the label Obtain an IP address automatically, then proceed directly to step 9 below; this will cause the Q53 to request its TCP/IP parameters from a DHCP server over the network.
To specify a static IP address, click on the radio button to the left of the label Use the following IP address: and proceed to step 3 below.
3. Enter the IP address in the IP Address field.
4. Enter the Q53’s subnet ma sk in the Subnet Mask field.
5. [Optional setting] In order to communicate across subnets with the Q53, enter the address of the default gateway in the Default Gateway field.
6. [Optional setting] In order to use host and domain names in addition to dotted quad IP addresses, enter the address of the domain name server in the DNS Server Address field.
7. [Optional setting] Enter the suffix of the domain name for the Q53 in the DNS Domain Suffix field.
8. [Optional setting] To change the TCP window size, select the desired value in the TCP Window Size combo box.
9. Click on "Su bmit" when done.
10. Go to the Restart page and click on "Restart" to apply the new settings to your system.
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Required TCP/IP Settings
Using Gecko (Windows)
Ensure that you have installed Gecko on your Windows PC (see Installing Gecko in
Windows on page 20). To configure the Q53 with its required TCP/IP settings (i.e. IP
address and subnet mask), do the following:
1. Select Programs → Exegin GeckoGecko in the Windows Start menu. The Gecko main screen is displayed, as in Figure 6.
2. Click on "Search…" to open the Discover Devices dialog box.
3. Select "local" and click on "OK". Or, click on "Add..." to find a device on another subnet.
The main dialog box will now build up a list of Exegin devices. This process may take a minute or two to find the devices on the network.
4. Click on "Stop Searching" after the device has been found.
5. Select the Q53's ethernet address from the list box and press "Assign IP…".
6. In the Assign IP dialog box, fill in the IP address and subnet mask for this Q53. You can also assign a default router/gateway entry in this dialog box to allow your
Q53 to communicate across subnets. Please see Communicating across routers on page 26 for further details.
7. Click "Assign" when done to assign these TCP/IP settings to the Q53. Gecko will then display its progress status in a separate dialog box.
After successfully assigning the settings you will see the Q53 with its new IP address in the device list.
Figure 6—Gecko Main Screen
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Required TCP/IP Settings
Using Telnet 1. Start a Telnet session with the Q53. Type:
telnet Q53IPaddress
where Q53IPaddress is the IP address of the Q53 unit. This will bring up a login prompt.
2. Enter "
root" for the User ID and press ENTER at the Password prompt, as by
default there is no password set. The following WARNING message is normal at this point and may be ignored.
STORED AND CURRENT VALUES DIFFER
You should now see the prompt:
Q53IPaddress:root>
3. Store the new IP address and netmask in EEPROM so that the setting will remain intact after restart. To do this, enter:
store net addr Q53IPaddress store net mask Q53netmask
where:
Q53netmask is the netmask address for the Q53.
If you would like to communicate with the Q53 from across routers, you will need to make an entry in the "Routing" section. See Communicating across routers on page 26 for further details.
4. [Optional, but recommended] Configure root and guest user passwords with the following commands:
An Important Note
set user passwd root newRootPssswd set user passwd guest newGuestPasswd
5. Save these configurations to EEPROM. Enter:
save
6. Verify the IP address and netmask. Enter:
list stored net
7. Log out of the telnet session with "quit" then restart the Q53 by powering the unit off and then back on again.
8. Test the equipment and configuration after installation is complete.
ping Q53IPaddress
Once you have configured the unit using any of the above methods, the STAT LED will flash once per second. This means the Q53 is configured and recognizable on the network.
The ST AT LED will flash when the IP Address is configured; it does not mean that the unit is properly configured, only that an IP address has been saved.
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Optional TCP/IP Settings

Optional TCP/IP Settings

Communicating across routers

Since Windows and UNIX environments depend on TCP/IP to communicate with the Q53, crossing routers can be an issue.
After following one of the Q53 configuration methods described above, you will only be able to communicate with the Zigbee gateway bridge device from the same subnet. This means that the Q53 will not be able to communicate across a router (i.e., to another subnet).
To allow the Q53 to communicate across a router, it is best to store a default router/gateway within the Zigbee gateway bridge device so that any packets destined for another subnet are forwarded to this router automatically. The router (or series of routers) can then ensure the packets arrive at their final destination on the other subnet.
You can configure a default router/gateway within the Q53 using either the Q53 HTML forms or the TCP/IP telnet command.
Using HTML forms
1. Follow the instructions for accessing the Network TCP/IP form (page 22).
2. Enter the address of the default gateway in the Default Gateway field.
3. Click on "Submit" when done.
4. Go to the Restart page and click on "Restart" to apply the new settings to your system.
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Optional TCP/IP Settings
Using Telnet 1. Telnet to the Zigbee gateway bridge device as described on page 25.
telnet Q53ipaddress
2. Enter "root" for the User ID and press ENTER at the Password prompt, as by default there is no password set.
The following WARNING message is normal at this point and may be ignored.
STORED AND CURRENT VALUES DIFFER
You should now see the prompt:
Q53IPaddress:root>
3. Type "list net" to view the Zigbee gateway bridge device’ s current settings, then configure the Q53’s default router/gateway as follows:
store net gateway routerIPaddress
4. Logout of the Telnet session with "quit". Then restart the Q53 by powering the unit off and then on again.

Using Host and Domain Names

Using HTML forms
The Q53 allows entry of most IP addresses either in ’dotted quad’ form or as a symbolic host names. Host names have the advantage that they are easier to remember and are not tied to a specific IP address.
The translation from host name to IP address is performed by a Domain Name Server (DNS). In order to use host names, the IP address for the DNS server as well as the domain name suffix must be specified at configuration time.
1. Follow the instructions for accessing the TCP/IP Settings form (page 22).
2. Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server in the DNS Server Address field.
Note: this address must be entered in dotted quad format.
3. Enter the suffix of the domain name in the DNS Domain Suffix field.
4. Click on "Submit" when done.
5. Go to the Restart page and click on "Restart" to apply the new settings to your system.
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T roubleshooting Tips

Using Telnet 1. Telnet to the Zigbee gateway bridge device as described on page 25.
telnet Q53ipaddress
2. Enter "root" for the User ID and press ENTER at the Password prompt, as by default there is no password set.
The following WARNING message is normal at this point and may be ignored.
STORED AND CURRENT VALUES DIFFER
You should now see the prompt:
Q53IPaddress:root>
3. Type "list net" to view the Zigbee gateway bridge device’ s current settings, then configure the Q53’s Domain Name Server address and Domain Name Suffix as follows:
store net dns dnsIPaddress store net domain domainsuffix
4. Logout of the Telnet session with "quit". Then restart the Q53 by powering the unit off and then on again.
Troubleshooting Tips

Gecko error messages: Q53 will not talk on the network

Unable to assign temporary IP. The address is already in use.
Ensure that you have assigned an IP address that is not being use by another device.
Unable to assign temporary IP. The device is not responding. The network may be down, or an invalid IP address has been used.
Ensure that the IP address that you used is valid for your network.

Q53 will not talk on the network

Have you assigned it a unique and valid IP address which corresponds with the other IP addresses on your network? For example, are you sure no other device is using this IP address, that the subnet mask is the same as other hosts on the network, and that the unique IP address is part of the network specified by the subnet mask specified?
Are you sure you are trying to talk to the Q53 from a host on the same subnet? The Zigbee gateway bridge device can only be seen locally unless you configured a routing entry earlier on.
Is the STAT LED on the front of the Q53 flashing once per second or is it flashing faster? A slower, once-a-second rate indicates that the Zigbee gateway bridge device is in fact configured with an IP address. A faster rate indicates that the Q53 is unaware of the IP address and you may need to try the configuration process again.
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Have you confirmed the network connection to the Q53 is working correctly? Trying different network cables and locations will help narrow down the problem.

Cannot ping the Q53

There are a number of possible reasons for this:
Have you restarted the Q53? Sometimes this will solve various communication problems.
Is the network cable securely connected?
Have you checked your network connection to the Q53? T ry it at a new lo cation o n your network if possible or swap in another device.
Have you made an entry in your computer’s host table (/etc/hosts, host nis map, or DNS name table) for the Q53?
Have you tried to ping with the IP address instead of the IP name? This will eliminate any name-lookup issues and focus more on the communications between the Q53 and your host.
Is it possible that a duplicate IP address has been assigned?
Did you use the correct netmask for your particular environment?
Has the Q53 been moved from another network? If so, it will likely need to be reconfigured to integrate with its new location. This includes at minimum a new IP address and netmask. Please see Resetting to Factory Defaults on page 66 for possible configuration methods.
Is there a router between the Q53 and your host? If so, a default router or a static route must be configured on the unit so the Q53 knows how to get i ts response b ack to the originating host. Please see Communicating across routers on page 26.
Do you have a DHCP or BOOTP server running on your network? By default, the Q53 comes with the DHCP and BOOTP request turned on so although you may have stored a particular network configuration in the unit’s EEPROM, a DHCP or BOOTP server may supply new network parameters upon bootup. To turn off DHCP and BOOTP on the unit, please see Configure the Q53 IP address and
subnet mask on page 22.
If none of these help, try the following:
Reset the unit to default settings. Please see Resetting to Factory Defaults on page
66. Once the unit is in the default state, use one of the configuration options listed in the "Q53 Configuration" above in the manual to reconfigure it.

Cannot Telnet to the Q53

If you are unable to ping the Q53 as well, please see Cannot ping the Q53 on page 29. If it is telnet only that you are having problems with, these points should be considered:
Are you able to telnet to another host on your network or telnet from another host? If not, look into your host’s TELNET configuration.
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Have you tried restarting the Q53?
Are the dipswitches in the "off" position?
Does the fourth octet of the Q53’s gi ven IP address equal 0 or 255? Each of the four octets in the IP address should be between 1 and 254.

HTML configuration forms will not display

Can you "ping" the Q53 from your Windows station? If not, please see Cannot
ping the Q53 on page 29.
Have you used the correct URL for the Q53’s home page? It should be:
http://Q53IPaddress
For example:
http://192.168.11.9
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Q53 ZIGBEE PAN AND BRIDGE CONFIGURATION

This chapter describes how to configure the required and optional Zigbee Personal Area Network (PAN) and bridge settings for the Q53. The following steps are covered:
Required Zigbee Settings
Selecting the RF Channels on page 31
Optional Zigbee Settings
Setting the PAN Filter on page 33
Setting Extended Address Filters on page 33
Required Bridging Settings
Setting the remote bridge host name on page 34
Optional Bridging Settings
Setting additional remote bridge host names on page 35
Troubleshooting Tips
Using HTML forms
Zigbee PAN on page 36
Zigbee Bridge on page 37
Required Zigbee Settings

Selecting the RF Channels

As shipped from the factory the Q53 is configured to operate on channel 11 for the 2.4 GHz radio.
The Q53 must be configured to use the same radio channel(s) as the other nodes in the local Zigbee PAN. This configuration may be performed using HTML forms.
1. Load the Q53 HTML forms as described in HTML forms on page 18, then select "Zigbee" from the Main Menu.
Or, go directly to the Zigbee Configuration form by typing the following into your browser:
http://Q53IPaddress/zigbeeConf.html
The Zigbee Settings configuration form is displayed (Figure 7).
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Optional Zigbee Settings

Figure 7—Zigbee Settings Form
2. Select the desired RF Channel for 2.4 GHz operation by clicking on the down-arrow indicator of the combo box for the 2.4 GHz radio.
3. Click on "Submit" when done.
4. Go to the Restart page and click on "Restart" to apply the new settings to your system.
Optional Zigbee Settings

Enabling Zigbee Coordinator functionality

By default, the Q53 acts only as a Zigbee Bridge Device (ZBD) to bridge Zigbee network messages over TCP/IP. However, the Q53 is also capable of acting as Zigbee Coordinator for the local Zigbee PAN.
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Optional Zigbee Settings
1. Load the Q53 HTML forms as described in HTML forms on page 18, then select "Zigbee" from the Main Menu.
Or, go directly to the Zigbee Configuration form by typing the following into your browser:
http://Q53IPaddress/zigbeeConf.html
The Zigbee Settings configuration form is displayed (Figure 7).
2. If the Q53 should act as Zigbee PAN Coordinator for the wireless network, enter the desired P AN ID and check the bo x labelled ’PAN Coordinator’; otherwise leave this box un-checked.
3. Click on "Submit" when done.
4. Go to the Restart page and click on "Restart" to apply the new settings to your system.

Setting the PAN Filter

By default, the Q53 will bridge all PAN ID’s encountered on the Zigbee network. However, some installations may require filtering of PAN ID’s.
Using HTML forms
1. Load the Q53 HTML forms as described in HTML forms on page 18, then select "Zigbee" from the Main Menu.
Or, go directly to the Zigbee Configuration form by typing the following into your browser:
http://Q53IPaddress/zigbeeConf.html
The Zigbee Settings configuration form is displayed (Figure 7).
2. Enter the desired P AN ID into the PAN ID Filter field. The P AN ID is expressed as a four-digit hexadecimal value. To disable PAN ID Filtering (ie: to accept all PAN ID’s), enter the value ’ffff ’ into this field.
3. Click on "Submit" when done.
4. Go to the Restart page and click on "Restart" to apply the new settings to your system.

Setting Extended Address Filters

The Q53 may be optionally configured to respond to specific Zigbee MAC addresses. These addresses are referred to as Extended Address Filters. A maximum of ten Extended Address Filters may be configured.
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Required Bridging Settings

Using HTML forms
1. Load the Q53 HTML forms as described in HTML forms on page 18, then select "Zigbee" from the Main Menu.
Or, go directly to the Zigbee Configuration form by typing the following into your browser:
http://Q53IPaddress/zigbeeConf.html
The Zigbee Settings configuration form is displayed (Figure 7).
2. Enter the desired Zigbee MAC addresses into the Extended Address Filter field. Each address should be entered on its own line, separated by a carriage return from the next. Each MAC address is expressed as a twelve-digit hexadecimal value.
3. To enable extended address filtering, ensure that the ’Extended Address Filter ’ checkbox is checked.
4. Click on "Submit" when done.
5. Go to the Restart page and click on "Restart" to apply the new settings to your system.
Required Bridging Settings
Using HTML forms

Setting the remote bridge host name

In order to successfully bridge a Zigbee PAN across TCP/IP, at least two Zigbee bridge devices are required. The Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge which is currently being configured requires at least one other Zigbee gateway bridge device available on the TCP/IP network with which it may establish a bridge connection. This configuration may be performed using HTML forms.
1. Load the Q53 HTML forms as described in HTML forms on page 18, then select "Bridge" from the Main Menu.
Or, go directly to the Bridge Configuration form by typing the following into your browser:
http://Q53IPaddress/bridgeConf.html
The Bridge Settings configuration form is displayed (Figure 8).
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Optional Bridging Settings

Figure 8—Bridge Settings Form
2. Enter the IP address of the remote zigbee bridge device into the Hostname 1 field. The IP address may be entered in dotted quad form, or as a host name if the Domain Name Server (DNS) parameters have been configured in the Q53. Please refer to
Optional TCP/IP Settings on page 26 for details on how to configure the DNS
settings.
3. Click on "Submit" when done.
Optional Bridging Settings

Setting additional remote bridge host names

While at least one remote Zigbee bridge device is required for successful bridging operation, the Q53 can support up to four remote Zigbee bridge devices. These additional bridge devices may be configured using HTML forms.
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Using HTML forms
1. Load the Q53 HTML forms as described in HTML forms on page 18, then select "Bridge" from the Main Menu.
Or, go directly to the Bridge Configuration form by typing the following into your browser:
http://Q53IPaddress/bridgeConf.html
The Bridge Settings configuration form is displayed (Figure 8).
2. Enter the IP address of up to three additional remote zigbee bridge device into the Hostname 2, Hostname 3 and Hostname 4 fields. Each IP address may be entered in dotted quad form, or as a host name if the Domain Name Server (DNS) parameters have been configured in the Q53. Please refer to Optional TCP/IP
Settings on page 26 for details on how to configure the DNS settings.
3. Click on "Submit" when done.
Troubleshooting Tips

Zigbee PAN

The Q53 can display a Zigbee Status HTML form wh ich may be very helpful in resolving connection issues with the Zigbee PAN.
1. Load the Q53 HTML forms as described in HTML forms on page 18, then select "Zigbee" from the Main Menu. The Zigbee Settings form will be displayed.
2. From the Zigbee Settings form, select "Status". Or, go directly to the Zigbee Status form by typing the following into your browser:
http://Q53IPaddress/zigbeeStatus.html
The Zigbee Status form is displayed (Figure 9).
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Figure 9—Zigbee Status Form
Some things to check:
Do the selected radio channels match the channels in use by the local Zigbee PAN?
If PAN ID filtering is in use, does the PAN ID filter match the PAN ID used by the local Zigbee coordinator?
If Extended Address Filters are in use, do the Zigbee MAC addresses match those of the devices to be bridged?

Zigbee Bridge

The Zigbee Bridge Status form is helpful in determining the current state of the Zigbee bridge connection.
1. Load the Q53 HTML forms as described in HTML forms on page 18, then select "Bridge" from the Main Menu. The Bridge Settings form will be displayed.
2. From the Bridge Settings form, select "Status". Or, go directly to the Bridge Status form by typing the following into your browser:
http://Q53IPaddress/bridgeStatus.html
The Bridge Status form is displayed (Figure 10).
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Figure 10—Bridge Status Form
Some things to check:
Is the IP address of the remote bridge device entered correctly?
If the IP address of the remote bridge device(s) is(are) entered as host names as opposed to a dotted-quad numeric values, have the Domain Name Server (DNS) configuration settings been entered? Please refer to Optional TCP/IP Settings on page 26 for details on how to configure the DNS settings.
Are you able to ’ping’ the remote bridge device(s)?
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Accessing the Q53 HTML Pages

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USING HTML PAGES TO CONFIGURE THE Q53

This chapter describes the HTML pages provided with the Q53. The Zigbee gateway bridge device settings can be configured and its status observed at any time, by calling up these pages.
The following HTML pages are described here:
Accessing the Q53 HTML Pages on page 39
Password Protection on page 40
Q53 Home Page on page 41
Zigbee Forms
Zigbee Settings Form on page 43
Zigbee Status Page on page 44
Bridge Forms
Bridge Settings Form on page 45
Bridge Status Page on page 46
TCP/IP Forms
TCP/IP Settings Form on page 47
TCP/IP Status Page on page 48
Administration Forms
System Information Form on page 49
Password Form on page 50
SNTP Settings Form on page 51
Firmware Upgrade Form on page 52
Restart Page on page 54
Help Page on page 55
Accessing the Q53 HTML Pages
To access the Q53’s HTML pages, do the following:
1. Ensure that the Zigbee gateway bridge device has an IP address and subnet mask so that it is identifiable on your TCP/IP network.
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2. Ensure that your network station can successfully "ping" the Q53 over the network.
3. Direct your Web browser to the Uniform Resource Locator (URL):
http://Q53IPaddress
For example: http://192.168.11.9
4. When prompted for a User ID and Password, type in "root" for the ID and press ENTER at the password prompt.
By default, no password is set. However, if a password has been configured, then type it in and then press ENTER.
Each page can be accessed directly by directing your browser to the URL:
http://Q53IPaddress/filename.html
where "filename" is one of:
zigbeeConf Zigbee Settings form zigbeeStatus Zigbee Status form bridgeConf Bridge Settings form bridgeStatus Bridge Status form tcpipConf TCP/IP (network) Settings form tcpipStatus TCP/IP (network) Status form adminConf Administration form pswdConf System Password form sntpConf SNTP Settings form upgrade Firmware Upgrade form restart System Restart page help Help page.

Password Protection

Some of the Q53 configuration forms are password-protected. When first accessing these forms, a password dialog will be displayed as shown in Figure 11.
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Q53 Home Page

Figure 11—Password Dialog for Access to Administration Forms
By default, the Q53 implements two user names: ’root’ and ’guest’. Individu al passwords may be set for each user name. As shipped from the factory, the password for both user names is blank. Passwords may be set for each user ID; please refer to
Password Form on page 50 for details on how this is done.
To access a password-protected form, enter the desired user name (’root’ or ’guest’) and the associated password, then click the ’OK’ button at the bottom of the dialog.
Q53 Home Page
The Home page for the Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge p rovides a menu of pages (see Figure 12) that facilitate viewing and changing the status and operating parameters of the Q53. It also provides some basic system information for the Q53, and a link to the Exegin web site.
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Q53 Home Page
Figure 12—Q53 HTML Menu Structure
Home/Index

System Information

Zigbee
Settings
Status
Bridge
Settings
Status
TCP/IP
Settings
Status
Admin.
Help
System
Passwords
SNTP
Upgrade
Restart
The first three fields of this page, Hostname, Location and Contact, can be changed by going to the Administration page. The other fields are information provided by the Q53 itself.
Figure 13—Q53 Home Page
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Zigbee Forms

Zigbee Settings Form

the Zigbee Settings form appears as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14—Zigbee Settings Form
Radio Channels
A combo box is provided to select the desired channel for the 2.4 GHz radio. Default: Set to the channel 11
Zigbee Coordinator
By default, the Q53 acts only as a Zigbee Bridge Device (ZBD) to bridge Zigbee network messages over TCP/IP. However, the Q53 is also capable of acting as Zigbee Coordinator for the local Zigbee PAN. A check box is provided to enable the Q53 to act as Zigbee Coordinator for the local PAN. If this functionality is enabled, the local PAN ID must also be set; the ’PAN ID’ field is provided for this purpose.
Default: Zigbee Coordinator functionality is disabled.
PAN ID Filter The PAN ID Filter field configures the Q53 to bridge only Zigbee messages for a
specified PAN ID.
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Zigbee Forms
To enable PAN ID filtering, enter the desired PAN ID into the PAN ID Filter field. The P AN ID is expressed as a four -digit hexadecimal value. To disable PAN ID Filtering (ie: to accept all PAN ID’s), enter the value ’ffff’ into this field.
Extended Address Filter
Saving Configuration Changes
The Q53 may be optionally configured to respond to specific Zigbee MAC addresses. These addresses are referred to as Extended Address Filters. A maximum of ten Extended Address Filters may be configured.
To enable Extended Address filters, check the ’Extended Address Filter’ checkbox and enter one or more Zigbee MAC addresses into the associated text box. To disable Extended Address filters, un-check the ’Extended Address Filter’ checkbox.
Any changes on this page will be saved only when the ’Submit’ button is clicked. In order for the new values to actually take effect, the Q53 must be re-started. To re-start the Q53, please refer to Restart Page on page 54.
To erase all changes, click the ’Revert’ button.

Zigbee Status Page

The Zigbee Status page is shown in Figure 15. Use this page to troubleshoot Zigbee-related problems. Network status indicators are recorded in this page; there are no configuration settings. The page refreshes every minute. The Radio status, Zigbee Network Neightbour table, and Zigbee Network Routing table are displayed.
Figure 15—Zigbee Status Page
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Bridge Forms

Bridge Forms

Bridge Settings Form

The Bridge Settings form is shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16—Bridge Settings Form
The Bridge Settings form allows specification of up to four remote Zigbee bridge devices. The Q53 will attempt to connect to all specified bridge devices to bridge Zigbee messages to and from the local PAN.
Remote Zigbee bridge devices are specified by IP address. At least one device should be specified in order to bridge Zigbee message over the TCP/IP network.
IP addresses may be specified in dotted quad format, for example:
172.16.16.1
Alternatively, host names may be used to specify the IP address of each bridge device. The Q53 requires access to a Domain Name Server (DNS) in order for host names to work. Please refer to DNS Server Address on page 48 for more details on configuring the DNS server address.
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Hostname 1 At a minimum, the IP address one remote Zigbee bridge device should be entered into
the Hostname 1 field. Default: Unconfigured (blank) IP address.
Hostname 2 Hostname 3 Hostname 4
The IP addresses of up to three additional Zigbee bridge devices may be specified, using the Hostname 2 through Hostname 4 fields respectively.
Default: Unconfigured (blank) IP address.

Bridge Status Page

The Bridge Status page is shown in Figure 17. Use this page to troubleshoot bridge-related problems. Only bridge status indicators are recorded in this page; there are no configuration settings. The page refreshes every minute. The packet statistics are displayed for each bridge connection.
Figure 17—Bridge Status Page
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TCP/IP Forms

TCP/IP Forms

TCP/IP Settings Form

The TCP/IP Settings form appears as is shown in Figure 18.
Figure 18—TCP/IP Settings Form
Static vs Dynamic Addressing
The Q53 may be set up to automatically request its TCP/IP parameters over the network from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. To enable this feature, click on the radio button labelled ’Obtain an IP address automatica lly’. When this feature is enabled, the DHCP server will provide all TCP/IP configuration data; in this case, none of the other fields on the TCP/IP Settings form need to be filled in.
If static addressing is desired, then click on the radio button labelled ’Use the following IP address’. For static addressing, the IP address and Subnet mask are required to be entered. All other parameters are optional, depending upon your installation requirements.
Default: Unconfigured (blank) IP address and subnet mask; dynamic addressing enabled.
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TCP/IP Forms
Default Gateway
DNS Server Address
DNS Domain Suffix
TCP Window Size
If static addressing is used, and the Q53 will be required to communicate to a different subnet, then the IP address of a default gateway is required in order to route traffic from the Q53 to devices on remote subnets. You can leave this field blank if you are not communicating across a router (from one network to another). In most other situations, you simply enter your router's IP address in the Default Gateway field.
Default: Unconfigured (blank).
Enter the IP address of the local domain name service (DNS) host in this field. This allows the Zigbee gateway bridge device to automatically resolve hostnames (e.g. host.domain.com) to IP addresses (e.g. 192.168.0.42).
Default: Unconfigured (blank).
Enter the domain name suffix which will be appended to the host name of the Q53 to form a complete fully-qualified host name. For example, if the fully-qualified host name of a particular Q53 is host.domain.com, then the string ’host’ would be the device’s host name and ’domain.com’ would be the DNS Domain Suffix.
Default: Unconfigured (blank).
To change the TCP window size, select the desired value in the TCP Window Size combo box.
Default: 2 MSS packets.

TCP/IP Status Page

The TCP/IP Status page is shown in Figure 19. Use this page to troubleshoot network-related problems. Network status indicators are recorded in this page; there are no configuration settings. The page refreshes every minute. The TCP, UDP and DHCP connection information is displayed.
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Administration Forms

Figure 19—TCP/IP Status Page
Administration Forms
Several forms are available for administering basic system settings, such as host name, passwords, and firmware upgrades.

System Information Form

The System Information form is shown in Figure 20. It facilitates administration of general device-related settings.
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Figure 20—System Information Form
Hostname, Location, Contact
Free format fields for user. A host namefor the Zigbee gateway bridge device, its location and contact information for support can be entered in these fields and they will appear on the Q53 home page.
Default: Unconfigured (blank).

Password Form

The Password administration form is shown in Figure 21.
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Figure 21—Password Form
All settings are protected by a password so that only authorized users can make changes. When you try to open any configuration page, you will be asked for a user name and password. At the prompt, you will need to enter root (unless you have another user configured with root privileges) followed by the associated password. If there is no password, leave the field blank and press ENTER.
Settings can only be altered by a user with root privileges; guest users can only view settings. Both types of users can be assigned passwords. To change a password, type the old password in the "Old" field. Then type the new password twice: once in the "New" field and once in the "Confirm" field.
Default: Blank passwords for root and guest users.

SNTP Settings Form

the SNTP Settings Form (Figure 22) facilitates configuration of the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) client in the Q53. SNTP is used by the Q53 to synchronize its local time-of-day clock with that of a central server.
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Figure 22—SNTP Settings Form
NTP Server
The NTP Server field specifies the IP address of the NTP server from which the Q53 will obtain time of day information. The IP address may be specified in dotted quad numeric form. Alternatively, if a Domain Name Service (DNS) server have been configured, the server’s host name may be entered. Please refer to Using Host and Domain Names on page 27 for details on setting up the DNS server.
Default: Unconfigured (blank).
Poll Interval The Poll Interval combo box facilitates selection of the desired NTP polling interval. A
range of values between 1 and 17 minutes may be selected. Default: 1024 Sec (17 minutes).

Firmware Upgrade Form

The Firmware Upgrade Form (Figure 23) facilitates uploading of new firmware to the Q53.
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Figure 23—Firmware Upgrade Form
The firmware upgrade procedure uploads a new firmware image from your workstation into the flash memory of the Q53. This firmware image file must have been previously obtained from Exegin technical support personnel or downloaded directly from Exegin’s web site:
http://www.exegin.com/
Please refer to Contacting Exegin on page 80 for more details on how to contact Exegin technical support.
File to Upload Enter the location of the new firmware file on your computer’s hard drive. The full path
to the file must be entered. Alternatively, clicking the the ’Browse...’ button will open a file selection dialog (Figure 24) which will allow you to navigate your computer’s hard drive and select the firmware file interactively.
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Figure 24—Firmware File Selection Dialog
Upgrade
Once the file location has been specified, clicking the ’Upgrade’ button will cause the selected firmware file to be uploaded to the Q53.

Restart Page

The Restart page (Figure 25) allows you to restart the Zigbee gateway bridge device with one of two options.
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Help Page

Figure 25—Restart Page
Restart
Restart the Zigbee gateway bridge device with any new settings that have been configured or changed in these forms.
Default Restart the Zigbee gateway bridge device with the factory default settings.
Help Page
Selecting "Help" from the main menu opens the Help information page (see Figure 26) with all of the Help information available for these forms. This page can also be opened at the appropriate location by clicking on the Help (question mark) icon at the top of each HTML form or page.
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Help Page
Figure 26—Help Page
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Q53 Command Line Interface Shell

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REFERENCE INFORMATION

This chapter describes some of the most common features of the Q53 including:
Q53 Command Line Interface Shell on page 57: a description of the built-in command line interface shell, along with a table of the most common commands
Complete Command Reference on page 59: syntax and descriptions of all commands available in the command line interface shell
Q53 Naming Scheme on page 66: important predefined names
User Accounts and Permissions on page 66: logging in as a "root" or "guest" user
Resetting to Factory Defaults on page 66: how to reset the unit to factory default settings
Performing Firmware Upgrades on page 67: a complete overview of the Flash upgrade procedure.
Q53 Command Line Interface Shell
Within the Q53, the command line interface shell is built into the firmware. It allows you to manipulate objects such as snmp, sntp, and sysinfo and also provides some monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.

Command Line Interface access methods

Access the command line interface shell using these methods:
HTML Forms When you configure a setting using the built-in HTML
configuration forms, shell commands are actually executed remotely on the Q53.
Telnet Session Opening a Telnet session with the Q53 allows you to
log into the device and access the command line interface shell. (e.g. "
telnet 192.168.11.9")
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Main command prefixes

The three main command prefixes within the command line interface shell are:
store change settings stored in Flash. When the "store" prefix is used, the
set change current/working settings in memory. When the "set" prefix is
list view current/working settings in memory.

Command shell prompt

When the command shell is accessed through a Telnet session, a prompt is displayed after login to indicate that it is ready to accept a command from the user. The Telnet prompt is formatted and userid is the user ID of the currently logged-in user. For example,
Q53 must be restarted to apply the changes to the system. Since
store" affects Flash settings only, the Zigbee gateway bridge device
" must reset and read the new settings now in Flash.
used, a " settings are retained after power cycles. Since "
save" command must be executed as well so that the new
set" only affects the
settings in memory, they will be lost after a power cycle unless they are saved into Flash ROM.
ipaddress:userid> where IPaddress is the IP address of the Q53
192.168.11.32:root>
where 192.168.11.32 is the Q53’s IP address and the user is root.

Getting command help

The Q53’s command line interface shell provides several on-line help tools. These include:
"?" Command Typing "
?" once logged in to the command line interface
shell will produce a full listing of all commands available.
Command Prefixes Typing in the beginning of a command will produce an
error message showing the correct syntax. For example, typing in "
store tcpip" will produce a list of all
commands that start with this prefix.

Common command shell commands

The command line interface shell consists of more than 50 commands. Table 3 outlines some of the more common commands. For a complete command reference, please refer to Complete Command Reference on page 59.
Table 3—Common Commands
Command Syntax Description
store net addr IPaddress
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store net mask netmask store net gateway
routerIPaddress
store net opts [[-]dhcp]
list net list sysinfo save reset ping IPaddress quit
Table 3—Common Commands
Command Syntax Description
Store the subnet mask for the Q53. Store a default router/gateway for the Q53 to
forward remote packets to. Enable or disable DHCP requests for IP
addresses. List the current TCP/IP network settings. List current system information for the Q53. Save all current settings to Flash. Reset the Q53. "ping" another TCP/IP host on the network. "Quit" out of the command line interface
shell.
Complete Command Reference
This section outlines the entire Q53 command set including the command syntax, a description, and in most cases, an example for each command listed. These commands are available in the command line interface shell. See Q53 Command Line Interface Shell on page 57 for information on accessing these commands
List commands on page 60
Set commands on page 61
Store commands on page 63
Miscellaneous commands on page 64.
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List commands

These commands list the current or working settings for a particular section within the command line interface shell. To view stored settings in Flash memory, you’ll need to
stored" to the beginning of any of the following commands. For example, "list
add "
" shows you the current network settings but "list stored net" shows you the
net
settings sitting in Flash. Normally these should match. You may also type "
default
list all list diff
list date list dhcp
list [default|stored] ifc
" to view the factory default settings.
Table 4—List Command Options
Command Syntax Description
List all current settings. List the differences between the current
settings and the stored settings in Flash. Normally, you want these values to match, so issue a " "
restart".
save" command followed by a
List the current time and date on the Q53. Display the current status of the DHCP
client in the Q53. Data includes the client state, server IP address, and the length of the current lease.
Display the module’s physical network interface properties. There is one interface parameter (mode) which denotes the operating mode of the network interface’s physical layer:
list
list [default|stored] key
list [default|stored] net
mode auto - the Q53 will automatically negotiate link speed and duplex with the link peer.
mode 10half - the network interface is forced to 10 MB/Sec, half duplex mode.
mode 10full - the network interface is forced to 10 MB/Sec, full duplex mode.
mode 100half - the network interface is forced to 100 MB/Sec, half duplex mode.
mode 100full - the network interface is forced to 10 MB/Sec, full duplex mode.
List the license details and license key number.
List all current TCP/IP network settings (e.g. IP address and subnet mask).
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list [default|stored] radio
list [default|stored] snmp list [default|stored] sysinfo
list [default|stored] user
list uptime
list [default|stored] zbmac
list zbnwk
list zbnwktest
list zipt
Table 4—List Command Options
Command Syntax Description
Lists the version, model number, RF channel and receiver state for each Zigbee radio in the Q53.
List SNMP configuration. List the current Q53 system information
(e.g. contact name and protocol stacks enabled).
List the current user definitions (e.g. user names and types).
List the time the unit has been powered up since the last power cycle. (e.g. "Uptime: 12 days, 22:50:23").
List all current Zigbee settings (e.g. RF channel selections, PAN ID filter and Extended Address Filters).
Displays the current Zigbee network status, including the MAC address, PAN ID, Network Neighbour Table and Network Routing Table.
Displays whether the Zigbee network test is currently running, along with the test results.
Displays the host names of the remote Zigbee bridge devices, as well as the UDP port number used to transport Zigbee messages over the IP network.

Set commands

These commands alter the current or working settings in memory only. They will be lost if the Q53 is turned off then on. To ensure this does not happen, be sure to issue a " command so the current settings get written to Flash.
Table 5—Set Command Options
Command Syntax Description
set sysinfo hostname hostname
Set a hostname for use with DDNS. For example:
set sysinfo hostname Q53Plan2
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set sysinfo contact
contactname
set sysinfo location newname
set sysinfo from default
set user passwd username
password
Table 5—Set Command Options
Command Syntax Description
Set a person or department to contact in case of Zigbee gateway bridge device trouble.
For example:
set sysinfo contact HelpDeskx255
Set a descriptive name defined by newname for the Q53 for identification purposes. This is not used in the operation of the Zigbee gateway bridge device in any way.
For example:
set sysinfo name southwall_level2
Set all sysinfo settings back to factory defaults.
Assign a password to a defined user on the Q53. This password must be less than eleven characters. The username must be either root or guest. If the new password is not entered, the user’s old password will be cleared.
set user from default set user from stored
For example:
set user passwd root mplex1
If you forget the root password, you can set the dipswitchs to restore settings to factory defaults. See Resetting to Factory Defaults on page 66.
Set all user settings back to factory defaults. Set all current user settings to the stored
values in Flash.
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Store commands

These commands change the settings stored in Flash (permanent memory) and do not affect the current or working settings in memory. A power cycle is needed before the stored settings become current.
store ifc from default
store ifc from current
store ifc mode [auto|10half|10full|100half|1 00full]
store net addr IPaddress
Table 6—Store Command Options
Command Syntax Description
Set all network settings back to factory defaults.
Store all current network settings to Flash so they are retained after a power cycle. This ensures all current settings match what is stored in Flash.
Set the line speed for the UTP Ethernet interface.
Store a static IP address for the Q53.
store net dns domainName
store net domain domainName
store net from default
store net from current
store net gateway
routerIPaddress
For example:
store net addr 192.168.11.9
Store the IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) for the Q53.
For example:
store net dns 192.168.1.254
Store the domain name suffix for the Q53. For example:
store net domain microplex.com
Set all TCP/IP network settings back to factory defaults.
Store all current TCP/IP network settings to Flash so they are retained after a power cycle. This ensures all current settings match what’s stored in Flash.
Store a default router/gateway defined by routerIPaddress so the Q53 knows where to direct packets destined for another subnet.
For example:
store net gateway
192.168.11.1 1
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store net mask netmask
store net opts[[-]dhcp]
store net rxbuf packets
Table 6—Store Command Options
Command Syntax Description
Store the subnet mask for the Q53. For example:
store tcpip 1 mask
255.255.255.0
Enable or disable the automatic DHCP requests for IP addresses upon bootup. Prefix the ‘DHCP’ option with a dash (‘-’) to disable the option; otherwise it is enabled.
For example:
store tcpip 1 opts -dhcp
Determine the receive window size for the Q53. Usually the packets value ranges from 2-8 with the lower number allowing for more simultaneous TCP connections with the Zigbee gateway bridge device.
For example:
store net rxbuf 2
store zbnwk opts [-]edscan
Enable/disable power-up energy scan on the Zigbee radios.
store zbmac freqband [[-]868] [[-]915] [[-]2400]
store zipt port portnumber
Sets the freqency band for each Zigbee radio.
Sets the UDP port number to be used for bridging Zigbee traffic over the IP network. The default port number is 17755.

Miscellaneous commands

These commands do not fall under any specific section of the command line interface shell but they are used quite frequently.
Table 7—Miscellaneous Commands
Command Syntax Description
close <sd>|all
Close the network connection defined by the socket descriptor. Socket descriptors can be obtained using the
netstat command.
If the argument
all is entered, then all
active network connections will be terminated, including the telnet session in which the command was entered.
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load [default]
netstat
ping [-s] hostIPaddress [datasize [packetnumber]]
Table 7—Miscellaneous Commands
Command Syntax Description
Load the settings stored in Flash and use them as the current or working settings. If
default is specified as well, factory
settings will be loaded. Use this after power failure to restore settings saved in Flash.
Display current network status, including TCP packet statistics and the current state of each TCP and UDP socket in the system.
"ping" another TCP/IP host, specified by hostIPaddress, on the network. datasize is the datagram packet size which defaults to 64 bytes if no size is included in the syntax and packetnumber is the number of requests to be sent.
To use a host or IP name instead of the address, you must have set the DNS server on the Q53. Use the command "
sysinfo dns...
" to do this.
set
quit restart
save [default]
For example:
ping 192.168.11.30
Close the telnet command session. Perform a warm boot or hardware reset
simulating a power-on reset. This will restore current settings to those stored in Flash as the Flash settings will be read and loaded into memory upon bootup.
Save the current settings to Flash so they are remembered after power cycles. Sysinfo, snmp, user, and sntp settings will be saved. If
default is specified as well, factory
settings will be saved to Flash overwriting any new settings you have configured. Resetting the unit is not required.
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Q53 Naming Scheme

Q53 Naming Scheme
The Q53 always follows this naming scheme:
exgnxxxxx A default name of ‘exgn’ is followed by "xxxxx", the serial

User Accounts and Permissions

When you log into the Q53, you either log in as a guest or as a root user. The commands you will be able to utilize on the print server depend on which login name you use. By default, there is one root user and one guest user; users can then be added to this with either permission level.
Users with root permission can execute all commands: users with guest permission can not do any configuration and can only execute commands that display settings on the Q53. However, they can use ping and telnet as well.
number found on the bottom of the Zigbee gateway bridge device. For example: exgn00091
Use list [default|stored] user on page 61 to look at current user definitions. Use set user
passwd username password on page 62 to see how the root user can change these
settings.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Sometimes it is beneficial to return the Q53 to its factory default state. For example, if you are having problems communicating with the Zigbee gateway bridge device over the network, you may want to put it back to a default state and reconfigure the network settings.
To reset to factory defaults:
1. Move dipswitch 1 to the "off" position and dipswitch 2 to the "on" position as described in Table 2, Q53 Dipswitch Settings, on page 16. This is the Factory Settings mode
2. Restart the unit by cycling the power off, then on.
You now have the Q53 booted into a default state, meaning its current/working settings are those stored at the factory. All settings configured and stored in Flash are ignored while the dipswitches are in the "Factory Settings" position.
At this point, you can use shell commands on the Q53 to configure certain settings. Here are some common examples of steps taken when the device is in a default state:
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1. Forgotten Password
If you have forgotten a password set on the Q53, you can reset the user settings using these commands:
2. Restore All Settings in Flash to Defaults
Since this default state is temporary and you may want to make sure all settings sitting in Flash are back to their factory default values, you will need to use these commands:
or set dipswitch 1=on and 2=off. See Table 2, Q53 Dipswitch Settings, on page 16.
3. Set dipswitches for normal operation.
Set dipswitch 1=off and 2=off. See Table 2, Q53 Dipswitch Settings, on page 16.
set user from default save
save default store tcpip from default
Performing Firmware Upgrades
Since the Q53’s firmware is stored in Flash ROM, upgrading is easy. Using a computer with a web browser on a TCP/IP network, the Zigbee gateway bridge device can be upgraded to a newer firmware version without needing new hardware. Please refer to
Firmware Upgrade Form on page 52 for step-by-step instructions on how to load new
firmware into the Q53.

Firmware File

The latest firmware file is always available at Exegin’s FTP site ("ftp.exegin.com") and web site (" Technical Support. Please see Help Methods Available on page 80 for further information.
http://www.exegin.com/"), or it can be ordered through Exegin
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EXTRA FEATURES/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This chapter provides information about additional features available with the Q53.
General Options on page 68: miscellaneous Zigbee gateway bridge device options
Q53 Security on page 68: how to use the Q53’s built-in security features as well as taking advantage of your Network’s security features.
Managing with SNMP on page 70.
General Options

Manipulating the Q53’s UTP Interface

You have some control over the UTP interface and its properties on the Q53.
By default, the UTP interface is set to automatically negotiate the communications speed and duplex settings with its link peer. You can change this to force the Q53 to use a specific speed and duplex setting.
To see the current UTP interface settings for the UTP network interface, please see list ifc in Table 4 on page 60. To manipulate the UTP interface, please see store ifc in Table
6 on page 63.

Remotely Managing the Q53

In a TCP/IP environment, various methods are available for remotely monitoring the Print Server. These include using:
the built-in HTML forms,
•a Telnet session,
SNMP management.

Q53 Security

This touches upon the most popular built-in security feature - permission levels and passwords. Setting passwords and assigning a permission level to users makes it difficult for unauthorized users to gain access to the Q53’s command set and manipulate the settings.
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However, the Zigbee gateway bridge device also uses TCP access lists to restrict host connections with the device and allows scrambling/descrambling of print jobs.

Users and Passwords

The Q53 supports two users:
root Access to everything within the Zigbee gateway bridge device including
all configurable settings.
guest Ability to list settings but not configure them.
For each user, a password can be set. However, you would normally only set a password for the root user to protect the Q53’s configuration. Guest users cannot alter the Zigbee gateway bridge device’s configuration in any way.
To configure the root password on your Q53, you will need to:
HTML Method 1. Load a Web browser on a network station that can communicate with the Zigbee
gateway bridge device over TCP/IP.
Manual (Telnet) Method
2. Direct your Web browser to URL "
http://192.168.11.9/pswdConf.html").
(e.g. " Note: If prompted for a "User ID" and password first, type in "
http://Q53IPaddress/pswdConf.html"
root" for the ID and
press ENTER at the password prompt as there is no password by default.
3. Click within the "Old" field beside the "Root Password" heading and enter the existing root password. By default, there is no root password; in this case, this step can be skipped.
4. Within the "Root Password" section, click within the "New" field and enter the new root password.
5. Within the "Root Password" section, click within the "Confirm" field and enter the new root password again. Remember this the password is case sensitive.
6. Click on the "Submit" button when done.
7. Go to the Restart page and click on "Restart" to apply the new settings to your system.
1. Start a Telnet session with the Q53. Type:
telnet Q53IPaddress
2. Login to the Q53 through a command line shell session as a root user. Note: If prompted for a "User ID" and password first, type in "
root" for the ID and
press ENTER at the password prompt since there’s no password by default.
3. At the command shell prompt, follow this syntax:
set user passwd username password
For example, to set the root password to "mplex1" type:
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set user passwd root mplex1 save
From this point on, anytime you log in to the Q53 as "root", you will need to specify this password or else your login attempt will fail.
Note: This process can be repeated to clear or change the password. An alternate
method to clear the password has the following syntax:
set user from default save

SNMP Security

SNMP does not include any formal type of security definition. However, security can be accomplished using communities. A community is a string that is sent with every SNMP request and is used to define a certain view of the MIB. By doing this, you can control what parts of the MIB are accessed by an SNMP manager.
To restrict write access, there is an additional security step, involving defining a user named snmp on the Q53 with root privileges. The password defined for this snmp user will then be used as the community string which allows write access.
Note: If no snmp user is defined with root privileges, no write requests will be
accepted by the Q53.
Managing with SNMP
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol for internetwork management services. This protocol provides a means for computers (or agents) to be managed remotely by managers. The level of management depends on the manager and agent. The level of management ranges from providing information such as statistics to providing full management capabilities.
MIB (Management Information Base) files are a description of managed objects available in an agent. MIB files provide the data for the manager so they can remotely manage the agent. A MIB file is simply a formal description of the way an agent can be accessed using SNMP and what functions can be managed.
The Q53 is a fully manageable SNMP agent that supports MIB-II and traps.
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Q53 REGULATORY INFORMATION

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FCC Part 15

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.
Radio Frequency Notifications

FCC Notifications

RF Radiation The Q53 is an intentional radiator of Radio Freq uency (RF) energy. In order to limit RF
exposure to personnel in the immediate area, the Q53 should be located and installed such that a separation of at least 20 centimeters is maintained between the Q53’s antenna and personnel in the vicinity of the device.
Modification warning
Caution: changes or modifications to this equipment, not expressly approved by Exegin Technologies Limited could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Notifications

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Approved Antenna
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 3 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Antenna Factor Corp: Part no ANT-2.4-CW-RCL

CE Mark Conformity

Exegin Technologies Limited declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed in this manual, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC:
Exegin Technologies Limited vakuuttaa täten että dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Exegin Technologies Limited déclare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC.
EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
EN 60950 Safety
EN 300 328 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.
CAUTION—This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries.
Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may r equire a license for
operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Note: ESD precautions should be used when attaching or removing the antenna.
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of
above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Exegin Technologies Limited
Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
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Belgique Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace
public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l'extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l'IBPT.
France 2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz
respectivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur). Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le départment. L'utilisation en extérieur est soumis à autorisation préalable et très restreint. Vous pouvez contacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour de plus amples renseignements.
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Figure 27—Q53 Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
We, Exegin Technologies Limited, Manufacturer / Importer, 204 – 2071 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 6N2, Canada
hereby declare that under sole responsibility the following equipment:
x Q51 ZigBee 802.15.4 Transceiver x Q52 ZigBee Bridge Device
are in conformity with the provisions of the following EC Directives, including all amendments, and with national legislation implementing these directives:
European Council Directive 1999/5/EC
and that the following harmonized standards have been applied:
RF: EN 300 328 v1.6.1 EMC: EN 301 489-01 v1.6.1, EN 301 489-17 v1.2.1 Electrical Safety: EN 60950-1:2001 +A11:2004
Full name and identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufacturer:
Name Title
Fred Fierling President
Signature Date Place
2007/08/31 Port Coquitlam
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Q53 SPECIFICATIONS

Hardware and software specifications are described in this chapter.
Hardware specifications are covered in the following sections:
Physical Features on page 75
Electrical Details on page 76
Q53 LEDs on page 77
Network Interfaces on page 78
Software Specifications are covered in the following sections:
Standards supported on page 79
TCP port numbers used on the Q53 on page 79
UDP port numbers used on the Q53 on page 79
Error conditions on page 79
Internal errors such as bus errors, address errors or illegal instructions force the Q53
into this non-operational mode. on page 79.
Physical Features

Dimensions

Metric Width:65 mm
Height: 23.5 mm Length: 111 mm
Imperial Width: 2.55"
Height: 1.925" Length: 4.4"
Weight: 80g or 3 oz (Device); 175g or 6 oz (external transformer)

Environmental det a ils

Operating: 0° C to 50° C Storage: -40
95% maximum humidity, non-condensing.
° C to 85° C
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Electrical Details

Power socket

Figure 28 shows the power socket on the Q53 side panel.
Figure 28—Power Socket
Power supply options
Power supply requirements
DC power requirements
DC Power consumption
IEEE 802.3.af Power over Ethernet
–VC
+VC
External transformer available in 120V/60Hz or 220-240V/50Hz.
Typical 120VAC +/- 10% 35mA, 60Hz
240VAC +/- 10% 18mA, 50/60Hz
Maximum 120VAC +/- 10% 40mA, 60Hz
240VAC +/- 10% 20mA, 50/60Hz
Voltage 4.5-6.0 VDC regulated Current, Typical 300 mA Current, Maximum 330 mA
Typical 1.8 W Maximum 2.0 W
Class 1 device, 1.2W typical

Antenna Radiation Pattern

Figure 29 shows the radiation pattern of the standard antenna supplied with the Q53.
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Q53 LEDs

Figure 29—Antenna Radiation Pattern
0.0
-10.0
-20.0
-30.0
-40.0
-50.0
Azimuth Elevation
Q53 LEDs
STAT System Status NET Data to Ethernet RF Data to Zigbee PAN
5.0
-5.0
-15.0
-25.0
-35.0
-45.0

Run and auto-reset mode

Run Mode is the normal operating state of the Q53. Auto-reset mode is entered when the watchdog timer is triggered and the Zigbee gateway bridge device has reset itself. The STAT LED flashes differently depending on whether the device’s IP address is configured.
Table 8—STAT LED Patterns
FLASH RATE INDICATES
Green, on once per second (i.e., more off than on)
Green, on twice per second IP address not configured Amber, off once per second
(i.e., more on than off) Amber, off twice per second Download (MOS), no IP address configured Red, off twice per second System error
Normal Mode, IP address configured
Download (MOS)
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Network Interfaces

Table 9—NET LED Patterns
FLASH RATE INDICATES
On Network link present Off Network link not present Blinking, off 1/3 second Network link present and transmitting; flashes off 1/3
second each time a packet is transmitted
Table 10—RF LED Patterns
FLASH RATE INDICATES
On Network link present Off Network link not present Blinking, off 1/3 second Network link present and transmitting; flashes off 1/3
second each time a packet is transmitted
Network Interfaces
The Q53 network interfaces provide compatibility with TCP/ICMP/IP and 802.3 Ethernet protocols with an IEEE 802.3 10/100Base-T UTP Ethernet female RJ45 connector.

Network Connector Pinouts

Table 11 shows the pinout for the UTP (RJ45) connector.
Table 11—UTP (RJ45) Connector Pinout
Pin Signal Source Pin Signal Source
1TX_D1+ Q53 5BI-D3- Q53 2 TX_D1- Q53 6 RX_D2- Network 3 RX_D2+ Network 7 BI_D4+ Network 4 BI-D3+ Q53 8 BI_D4- Network
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Software Specifications

Software Specifications

Standards supported

ARC Ethernet Address Control Protocol ARP Address Resolution Protocol DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol IP Internet Protocol SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol TCP Transmission Control Protocol TELNET Telnet Protocol UDP User Datagram Protocol

TCP port numbers used on the Q53

23 TCP Protocol for TELNETD port 8200 Exegin Communications Protocol Port for Gecko

UDP port numbers used on the Q53

161 UDP port for SNMP 514 SYSLOG client support 68 DHCP client port 17755 ZIPT Zigbee Bridge Device Protocol

Error conditions

Firmware panic
Watchdog halt The watchdog timer is a hardware device that resets the system if not serviced regularly
Spurious halt Unsupported interrupts force the Q53 into this non-operational mode and typically
Unrecoverable errors detected by the Q53 firmware force it into panic mode. Manually reset the Q53 to resume normal operation.
by the CPU. It’s purpose is to prevent the CPU from entering an infinite loop because of a hardware or firmware problem. After a watchdog interrupt, some diagnostic information is saved for debugging and the device resumes operation in Auto-reset Mode. The Q53 will auto-reset up to 16 times before entering non-operational Watchdog Halt.
indicate a hardware problem.
Hardware exception
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Internal errors such as bus errors, address errors or illegal instructions force the Q53 into this non-operational mode.
xii. Getting Help

Help Methods Available

xii

GETTING HELP

This chapter identifies other sources of Help for installing and configuring your Q53 ZigBee / 802.15.4 Gateway Bridge and defines the repair procedure.
Help Methods Available

"T roubleshooting Tips" sections

Troubleshooting tips are listed at the end of each network configuration chapter. These are the most commonly asked relevant questions. There are additional troubleshooting tips in the appendices as well.

Web site

Exegin’s Web site, http://www.exegin.com/, contains information about the company and its products. You will find a link to the Technical Support page that contains the "Support Shack", a central location for technical bulletins and firmware and software histories and files.

FTP site

Exegin’s FTP site, "ftp.exegin.com" contains firmware and software for the Q53. Once logged in anonymously, you will need to change to the Q53 directory. Here, you will find several subdirectories pointing to software, firmware, documentation, and miscellaneous files.

Contacting Exegin

If you need technical assistance from Exegin, please have this information on hand:
Q53 serial number found on the bottom of the Zigbee gateway bridge device.
Description of your network environment and peripherals attached.
Description of the problem.

Contact options

Email "support@exegin.com" Fax to "Support" at +1 604 468-2445
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Repair Procedure

Call +1 604 468-3639 and select Technical Support from the list of options (#3)
Note: Email queries will have the fastest response time.
Repair Procedure

Warranty description

Exegin Systems Ltd. warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and material for one (1) year from the time of the original purchase date.
During this period, Exegin will repair or replace a defective product with a new or rebuilt product at no extra charge except as stipulated below.
At no time shall Exegin’s liability exceed the replacement cost of the subject item.
All expressed and implied warranties for this product including all warranties of Merchantability, Suitability, and Fitness for a particular application are limited to one (1) year from the time of the original purchase date. In no event shall Exegin be liable for Loss of Use, Loss of Profits or Revenues, or other Indirect, Incidental , or Consequential Damages. This warranty does not imply the right to loaner or replacement un its d uring the time required to perform repairs.
This warranty does not cover any losses or damage caused by:
shipping,
improper installation, use, or maintenance,
unauthorized repair, modification, alteration, or replacement of components,
excessive environmental conditions including electrical power surges, temperature, humidity, or any other irregularities,
negligence or abuse.

Returning for repair

To obtain service under this warranty, you must first contact Exegin’s Technical Support department to rule out configuration errors. A Support Technician will ensure the problem is related to the hardware. If so, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number will be given to you by the technician. The defective product should then be returned to Exegin for repair.
Please use the following guidelines when shipping goods back for warranty claim:
Package the product securely, in original packaging if possible, to prevent damage during shipping.
Indicate the RMA number clearly on the address label of the shipping carton.
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Include a copy of the invoice/receipt.
Y ou may use any courier company . However , we recommend using Federal Express due to its lower charges for customs.
Note: Under a normal warranty repair, Exegin will only pay for the shipping charges
to return the Q53 to you.
If you ship from a country other than Canada, type (on any paper) a commercial invoice containing the following information:
your address
Exegin’s address (as "consignee")
country of origin of the product (i.e. Canada)
number of packages in the shipment
description of the product
quantity
total value of shipment (i.e. your total purchase price)
reason for return (e.g. warranty repair)
a declaration.
Canada Customs requires that this invoice accompany the returned product. For an example, refer to Figure 30.
Download a copy from the website:
http://www.exegin.com/support/docs/ComInvoice.html
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Figure 30—Sample Commercial Invoice
COMMERCIAL INVOICE from
Leslie Smith ABC Corporation 1234 Western Parkway Anycity, NC USA, 27511
DATE OF EXPORT: 22/02/96 AIR WAYBILL NO: 123-123412 34 CONSIGNEE:
Exegin Systems Ltd. 204 - 2071 Kingsway Avenue Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 6N2, Canada
IMPORTER (if other than consignee) same as consignee
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada # OF TOTAL
PKGS DESCRIPTION QTY VALUE
1 Ethernet Zigbee gateway bridge device 1 100.00 REASON FOR RETURN: warranty repair
I declare all information contained in this invoice to be true and correct.
_______________ Leslie Smith 24/03/2002 SIGNATURE NAME DATE
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xiii. Glossary
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GLOSSARY

ARP Address Resolution Protocol. Associates a selected IP address with
a network device’s Ethernet address.
BPS Bits per second. Daemon A continuously running process that handles system-wide
functions such as print spooling.
Default router A network device that allo ws communication to and from external
subnets by forwarding any IP packets accordingly.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Pr otocol. Allows a network device to
discover its IP address dynamically upon bootup.
DNS Domain Name Serve r. Host providing responses to queries for a
given host name’s IP address.
EEPROM Electronically-Erasable, Programmable Read-Only Memory.
Preserves data after power is removed. Also known as Flash memory.
Factory defaults Zigbee gateway bridge device settings shipped with the Q53. Flash Permanent memory in the EEPROM. Stores firmware code and
configurable settings. Allows for upgrades without replacing hardware inside the Q53.
FTP File Transfer Protocol. Used for transferring files from one TCP/IP
host to another and used in the upgrade process.
Gecko TCP/IP configuration utility provided with the Q53 ZigBee /
802.15.4 Gateway Bridge.
HTML HyperText Markup Language. Format used for documents
viewable on the World Wide Web.
HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol. Protocol used for the delivery of
web pages.
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Ifnum Interface Number. Represents the network interface. This will be
"1" for an Ethernet network.
MIB Management Information Base. A set of variables (a database)
managed by an SNMP manager application.
Netmask see subnet mask. PAN Personal Area Network. A wireless network made up of Zigbee
wireless devices communicating under control of a Zigbee Coordinator device.
PDF Portable Document Format. Encodes different types of documents
enabling them to be read across multiple platforms.
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Ping A program used to test reachability of destinations by sending them
an ICMP echo request and waiting for a reply. It is a standard command to test a TCP/IP connection. (e.g. "
192.168.11.9
")
ping
RAM Random Access Memory. Volatile memory within the Q53 that
contains current/working settings. Settings are lost once the power is removed.
RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol. Allows a network device to
discover its IP address dynamically upon bootup. The IP address does not need to be stored within the device permanently.
RF Radio Frequency. A radio signal that propagates through the
environment via electromagnetic radiation.
Router A device that forwards IP packets to their destination. Also called a
gateway. See Default Router.
Serial number Number found on the bottom of the Q53. Each Q53 is assigned a
unique serial number.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A standard protocol used
to monitor network devices called "SNMP agents".
Socket TCP connection between two hosts consisting of a source and
destination TCP port number at each end.
Subnet mask A binary value used to divide IP networks into smaller
subnetworks or subnets. This mask is used to help determine whether IP packets need to be forwarded on to other subnets.
Tar UNIX command for archiving data onto a permanent storage
medium.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Suite of
protocols that act as the base protocol for the Internet.
TCP port A logical connection point in the software of a TCP host or device.
When two IP devices talk, they establish a socket which consists of a source and destination TCP port number on both ends.
Telnet Command and protocol to establish a terminal connection between
two hosts on an IP network.
Zigbee A set of electrical and protocol standards defining a means by
which low-cost control devices may communicate over low-power wireless links within a building. Defined and maintained by the Zigbee Alliance. More information may be obtained from the Alliance’s web site: http://www.zigbee.org/
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Zigbee A set of electrical and protocol standards defining a means by
which low-cost control devices may communicate over low-power wireless links within a building. Defined and maintained by the Zigbee Alliance. More information may be obtained from the Alliance’s web site: http://www.zigbee.org/
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