Intermec 6950 EGS User Manual

6950 Enterprise Gateway Server

USER’S GUIDE

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PN: 961-047-091

Revision D

September 1999

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CONTENTS

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SECTION 1

Read This First 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scope 1Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Purpose 1Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assumptions 1Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limitation 1Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Content Summary 1Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Related Publications 1Ć3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2

Introduction 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About the 6950 EGS 2Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quick Start 2Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Open the Box and Inspect Contents 2Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customer Support 2Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Factory Service 2Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customer Response Center 2Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Web Site 2Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bulletin Board Service 2Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications 2Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 3

Installation 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Site Consideration 3Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting an Access Point or Radio Base 3Ć3. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting a Controller or Gateway 3Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RC3250 Network Controller 3Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RCB4030 Base/Controller 3Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RC4030E Gateway 3Ć7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front Panel 3Ć8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Back Panel 3Ć9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Location 3Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mounting Brackets 3Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cabling 3Ć14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Collecting the Equipment 3Ć14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10BASE2 Components 3Ć14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10BASEĆT or 100BASEĆT Component 3Ć15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting to Ethernet 3Ć16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10BASE2 3Ć16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

End of Segment 3Ć16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Middle of Segment 3Ć16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10BASEĆT or 100BASEĆT 3Ć18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Applying Power 3Ć20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4

Connecting to the 6950 EGS 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Telnet 4Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Video Monitor and Keyboard 4Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dumb Terminal 4Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 5

Configuring Network Options 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Required Information 5Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Started 5Ć3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the IP Menu 5Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring IP Addresses 5Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Host Names 5Ć19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding a Host 5Ć20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deleting a Host 5Ć21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing IP Addresses and Host Names 5Ć21. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pinging a Host 5Ć23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opening a Telnet Session 5Ć24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up the RF Units 5Ć25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Date and Time 5Ć28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 6

Configuring Radio Frequency Communication 6-1. . . . . . . .

Configuring Through an Ethernet Connection 6Ć2. . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Through an RSĆ232 Connection 6Ć6. . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 7

Halting, Rebooting, or Restarting the 6950 EGS 7-1. . . . . . .

Halting the 6950 EGS 7Ć3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rebooting the 6950 EGS 7Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Restarting the 6950 EGS 7Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Logging in to the Host 7Ć7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VT220 Terminal Emulation 7Ć7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TN3270 or TN5250 Terminal Emulation 7Ć9. . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 8

Monitoring the System 8-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Monitor 8Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Logs 8Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing the Log File 8Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Watching the Log File 8Ć7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clearing the Log File 8Ć7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RSĆ232 Log Debug Levels 8Ć8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Debug Level=0 8Ć8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Debug Level=1 8Ć9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Debug Level=2 8Ć10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ethernet Log 8Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Debug Level=0 8Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Debug Level=1 8Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Debug Level=2 8Ć13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Abnormal Conditions 8Ć14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Time Test 8Ć15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 9

Updating the 6950 EGS Software 9-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 10

Host Application Program 10-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General 10Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Native Sockets Overview 10Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supported Products 10Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communication Basics 10Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Host Programming 10Ć3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coding the Application 10Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Response Formats 10Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Error Messages 10Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Normal Communication 10Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coding the Application 10Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NORANDR Native Syntax for Wireless Stations 10Ć6. . . .

Write Display 10Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other Commands and Responses 10Ć7. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Native Mode Responses from the 6950 EGS 10Ć8. . . . .

Configuration 10Ć9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Demonstration Program 10Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INDEX Index-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FIGURES

Figure 3Ć1 6950 EGS and Access Point or Radio Base

Directly Connected 3Ć3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3Ć2 6950 EGS and Access Point Linked to

Host Via Router 3Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3Ć3 RC3250 Network Controller Connected

to 6950 EGS 3Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3Ć4 RC3250 Network Controller Attached

with Modem to 6950 EGS 3Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3Ć5 6950 EGS Connected to RCB4030

Base/Controller 3Ć7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3Ć6 6950 EGS Connected to RC4030E Gateway 3Ć7. .

Figure 3Ć7 Front Panel 3Ć8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3Ć8 Back Panel of Current Model of 6950 EGS 3Ć10. .

Figure 3Ć9 Back Panel of Early Model of 6950 EGS 3Ć11. . . . .

Figure 3Ć10 TĆconnector 3Ć14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3Ć11 Cable Terminator 3Ć15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3Ć12 Cable With RJ45 Plugs 3Ć15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3Ć13 6950 EGS at End of 10BASE2 Segment 3Ć17. . . .

Figure 3Ć14 6950 EGS in Middle of 10BASE2 Segment 3Ć18.
Figure 3Ć15 6950 EGS Connected to 10BASEĆT or

100BASEĆT 3Ć19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3Ć16 AC Power Connection 3Ć21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5Ć1 Default Gateway to Host 5Ć10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5Ć2 Static Route to Host 5Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TABLES

Table 10Ć1 Abbreviated Commands 10Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 10Ć2 Write Display Error Codes 10Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 10Ć3 Abbreviated Commands 10Ć7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 10Ć4 Codes in Wireless Station Number Field 10Ć8. . . .

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Section 1

Read This First

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Scope

This document covers installation, configuration, and
upgrade of the 6950 Enterprise Gateway Server (EGS). It
also describes the information available through logs to
assist in isolating communication problems.

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NOTE: We continue to use the NORANDR name in this guide. It was

retained to eliminate confusion since the 6950 EGS operates with
wireless network devices that still carry the NORAND label.

Purpose

To aid the person installing, configuring, upgrading, or
troubleshooting the 6950 EGS.

Assumptions

This guide assumes you already know how to cut, splice,
and attach connectors to cabling. It also assumes you know
the basics of internet addressing and TCP/IP.

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Limitation

The 6950 EGS is a conduit between wireless stations and a
host application. We provide minimal information about
writing host applications. Developers can find extensive
assistance about writing to and reading from the wireless
stations by consulting the programmer's guide for their
data stream. We also offer a guide for addressing wireless
stations in their native mode.

Content Summary

This guide tells:

" How to perform a quick start, what comes with the

6950 EGS, optional mounting brackets, and where to
call for support Ċ Section 2, Introduction"

" How to install the 6950 EGS and other devices on your

Ethernet network Ċ Section 3, Installation"

" How to connect to the 6950 EGS via telnet, a video

monitor and keyboard, or a dumb terminal Ċ Section 4,
Connecting to the 6950 EGS"

" How to configure your networkĆspecific parameters,

including IP addresses, host names and addresses,
and static routing Ċ Section 5, Configuring Network

Options"

" How to configure RF communications Ċ Section 6,

Configuring Radio Frequency Communication"

" How to stop, reboot, or restart the 6950 EGS Ċ

Section 7, Halting, Rebooting, or Restarting the 6950
EGS"

" How to monitor the 6950 EGS and the system Ċ

Section 8, Monitoring the System"

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" How to update the 6950 EGS's software and what

information to save before you begin Ċ Section 9,
Updating the 6950 EGS Software"

" The basic information you must know to develop a

host application or adapt an existing one Ċ Section
10, Host Application Program"

Related Publications

To order a printed manual, contact your Intermec Sales
Representative. Several online manuals are also available
in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the Intermec web
site. The list of online manuals is at:

http://www.intermec.com/manuals/english.htm

Or, choose Products" then Manuals" and English" from
the opening page.

You must download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view
the PDF manuals. Instructions are at:

http://www.intermec.com/manuals/manuals.htm#reader

Following are related INTERMEC manuals and part
numbers (PN).

" 6710 Access Point User's Guide PN: 961Ć047Ć081

" 2100 Universal Access Point User's Manual

PN: 067150

" RB4030 Radio Base User's Guide PN: 961Ć047Ć057
" RCB4030 Spread Spectrum Base and Base/Controller

User's Guide PN: 961Ć047Ć075

" RC3240/RC3250 Network Controller User's Guide

PN: 961Ć047Ć040

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" User's guide for any base radio the RC3250 Network

Controller supports.

" User's guides for these wireless stations:

5055 PN: 961Ć054Ć017
6400 PN: 961Ć047Ć093
6500/6550 PN: 961Ć047Ć099
RT1100 PN: 961Ć047Ć069
RT1700 PN: 961Ć047Ć068
RT5900 PN: 961Ć047Ć121

" Programmer guides for writing the host application

for the wireless stations:

3270 Terminal Emulation Programmer's Reference
Guide PN: 977Ć047Ć040

5250 Terminal Emulation Programmer's Reference
Guide PN: 977Ć047Ć039

Native Terminal Emulation Asynchronous
Programmer's Reference Guide PN: 977Ć047Ć038

UNIX Network Programming by W. Richard Stevens

ISBN 0Ć13Ć94876Ć1

VT220 Terminal Emulation Programmer's Reference
Guide PN: 977Ć047Ć037

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Section 2

Introduction

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About the 6950 EGS

The 6950 EGS is a communication gateway between
applications running on your host computer or computers
and an Enterprise Wireless LAN by INTERMEC



. It
connects your handĆheld wireless stations and enterprise
host via a TCP/IP telnet session. The 6950 EGS supports
communications from wireless stations to multiple host
applications.

The Enterprise Wireless LAN is the portion of the network
that handles communication between INTERMEC



wired
and wireless products. A wireless network includes the
6950 EGS; RC3250 Network Controller, RCB4030
Base/Controller, or RC4030E Gateway; 2100 UAPs, 6710
Access Points, or RB4030 Base Radios; and wireless
stations.

The 6950 EGS connects to the RF network by one of these
methods:

" A 2100 UAP or 6710 Access Point on the Enterprise

Wireless LAN, connected (without a controller) via one
of its Ethernet ports to the Ethernet network at a
remote location from the 6950 EGS.

" An RB4030 Radio Base connected (without a

controller) via one of its Ethernet ports to the
Ethernet network at a remote location from the 6950
EGS.

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" An RCB4030 Base/Controller connected through the

6950 EGS serial (COM1) port to its host port.

" A RC3250 Network Controller connected through the

6950 EGS serial RSĆ232 port (COM1) to its host port.
The base radio connects to the network controller.
This method supports UHF radio systems using
RSĆ485 or RSĆ232 communication with the controller.

The 6950 EGS simultaneously supports 3270, 5250, and
VT220 terminal emulation by the wireless stations. The
wireless station's firmware sets the type of terminal
emulation. Messages between the wireless station and the
6950 EGS set the communication method.

Quick Start

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NOTE: For help with configuring the wireless station, RB4030 Base Radio,

or RC3250, RC4030, or RCB4030 serial controller, refer to the
device’s user guide for instructions.

Enterprise Wireless LAN Systems
(Non-RB4030 Base Radio) Over Ethernet

(Page 3Ć3 shows an example of this type of system.)

1. Set the wireless stations' host name to HOST".

2. Set the wireless stations' LAN ID to match the LAN
ID for the 2100 Universal Access Point (UAP) or 6710
Access Point.

3. Set the wireless stations' terminal emulation type to
3270, 5250, or VT220.

4. If running 3270 or 5250, enable the wireless stations'
Telnet" option.

5. Configure the 6950 EGS's IP setup (see Section 5 for
help).

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SST Systems (RB4030 Base Radio) Over
Ethernet

(Page 3Ć3 shows an example of this type of system.)

1. Set the wireless stations' host name to HOST".

2. Set the wireless stations' LAN ID to 0 (zero).

3. Set the wireless stations' terminal emulation type to
3270, 5250, or VT220.

4. If running 3270 or 5250, enable the wireless stations'
Telnet" option.

5. Set one RB4030 Base Radio to be the root" by setting
dip switches 5 or 6 (or both).

6. Configure the 6950 EGS's IP setup (see Section 5 for
help).

UHF or Asynchronous (RS-232) Systems

(Pages 3Ć5 through 3Ć7 show examples of these systems.)

1. Configure the RC3250, RC4030, or RCB4030 serial
controller.

2. Configure the 6950 EGS to be RSĆ232," and set the
RSĆ232 settings to match those of the serial controller
(see Section 6 for help).

3. Set the wireless stations' host name to match the
serial controller's host name.

4. Set the wireless stations' LAN ID to match the serial
controller's LAN ID.

5. Set the wireless stations' terminal emulation type to
VT220.

6. Disable the wireless stations' Telnet" option.

7. Configure the 6950 EGS's IP setup (see Section 5 for
help).

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Open the Box and Inspect Contents

The box should have one 6950 EGS, a 7 foot ac power cable,
and (if you ordered an internal modem) a telephone cord
with RJ11 plugs. If you ordered an optional mounting
bracket, it is packaged separately.

1. Remove the 6950 EGS from its shipping container and
inspect it for damage.

2. If it has been damaged in shipping, record the model
number, part number, and serial number of the
damaged unit.

3. Save any paperwork pertaining to the shipment, and
immediately notify the transport company of the
damaged item(s). Follow their instructions for filing a
claim on the damaged item.

Customer Support

Customer Support's onĆgoing objective is to provide quality
support to all of our customers worldwide.

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Factory Service

If your unit is faulty, you can ship it to the nearest
authorized Service Center for factoryĆquality service. The
addresses and telephone numbers are included in the
Warranty Card shipped with your product.

Customer Response Center

The Customer Response Center (technical support)
telephone number is 800Ć755Ć5505 (U.S.A. or Canada) or
425Ć356Ć1799. The facsimile number is 425Ć356Ć1688.
Email is [e-mail].

If you email or fax a problem or question include the
following information in your message: your name, your
company name and address, phone number and email to
respond to, and problem description or question (the more
specific, the better). If the equipment was purchased
through a Premier Solution Partner, please include that
information.

Web Site

The Customer Support File Libraries, including Hot Tips
and Product Awareness Bulletins, are available on the
Internet. New users start at the Intemec web site:
www.intermec.com. Choose Support," then Product
Support," then Conference Area." Look on the main page
for a link to register new customers.

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Bulletin Board Service

The Customer Support Bulletin Board (BBS), maintained
by the Norand Mobile Systems Division of Intermec
Technologies Corporation, provides software and
documentation:

" Phone number: 319Ć369Ć3515 (14.4 Kbps modem)

319Ć369Ć3516 (28.8 Kbps modem)

" Protocol: Full duplex, ANSI or ANSIĆBBS; 300 to

28,800 bps; v.32bis; 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. For

highĆspeed modems, disable XON/XOFF and enable
RTS/CTS.

This is the same location available via the web site. If your
web access uses highĆspeed phone lines, the web interface
provides a faster response.

Specifications

For information about electrical and environmental
specifications for the 6950 EGS, refer to the specifications
provided with it.

6950 Enterprise Gateway Server User’s Guide 3-1

Section 3

Installation

""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

You must successfully establish two connections with the
6950 EGS after it powers up Ċ one to the wireless
equipment and one to the host. The 6950 EGS supports
communication from wireless stations to multiple host
applications. To establish connections, do the following:

" Connect the Ethernet port on your 6950 EGS to the

network.

" Connect other network devices as follows:

" Connect a 2100 UAP, 6710 Access Point, or

RB4030 Base Radio through a direct connection
to the Ethernet network. These devices do not
require a controller.

" Connect an RCB4030 Base/Controller, RC4030E

Gateway, or RC3250 Network Controller through
an RSĆ232 serial connection to the 6950 EGS.
An RB4030 Base Radio or RB3000 Base Station
directly connects to the controller.

This section describes some different configurations for the
6950 EGS and then shows how to install each one.

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Site Consideration

Consider the following when preparing for the 6950 EGS.

" Security: Isolate the 6950 EGS from anyone who

might tamper with it.

" Environment: Use an electrical circuit that does not

already carry a heavy load. Protect the power switch
so the 6950 EGS cannot be accidentally bumped and
turned off. Make sure the room is wellĆventilated to
protect from overheating.

" Access: Place it where you can easily check or change

the cables and see the Power" and HD" lights.

" Cables: Ensure they are defect free. Keep cable

lengths short to reduce electrical interference.

" Fault tolerance: Consider an uninterruptable power

supply. If the 6950 EGS serves a critical function,
consider a spare.

Intermec strongly recommends that Intermec or certified
providers conduct a site survey to determine the ideal
locations for all of your network components. A proper site
survey requires special equipment and training. A site
survey provides an installation recommendation that
addresses various factors that can affect the performance of
your Enterprise Wireless LAN.

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Connecting an Access Point or Radio
Base

Figure 3Ć1 shows a configuration where the 6950 EGS and
the radio link have been independently attached to the
Ethernet network.

2100 U niversal Access Point
or
6710 Access Point
or
RB4030 Radio Base

Figure 3Ć1

6950 EGS and Access Point or Radio Base Directly

Connected

Ethernet n e t w o r k

6950 EGS

VAX
Host

UNIX
Host

IBM
Mainframe

RF
unit

RF
unit

In this example, access points attached to the Ethernet
backbone communicate with wireless stations with 2.4 GHz
OpenAir or 900 MHz radios.

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Figure 3Ć2 shows the 6950 EGS and access point connected
to an IBM host through a router. The AS/400 host could be
the default host supplying an application the terminals run
with telnet 3270 or 5250 sessions. The mainframe could
serve as the Domain Name Server (DNS).

Figure 3Ć2

6950 EGS and Access Point Linked to Host Via Router

2100 UAP
or
6710 Access
Point

6950 EGS

Router

AS/400
Default
Host

Ethernet network for wireless stations

Ethernet network to hosts

IBM
Mainframe

local IP

host IP

RF
unit

RF
unit

Connecting a Controller or Gateway

An RCB4030 Base/Controller, RC4030E Gateway, or
RC3250 Network Controller can directly connect to the
6950 EGS. A controller such as the RCB4030 or RC3250 is
only required when you need a UHF radio solution or do not
want to attach the base radios to your Ethernet network.

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RC3250 Network Controller

In Figure 3Ć3, an RC3250 Network Controller host port
connects to COM1 on the 6950 EGS with a serial RSĆ232
connection. The controller sends and receives its radio
messages via the RB3000 Base Station. The base radio
communicates with UHF RF wireless stations.

Figure 3Ć3

RC3250 Network Controller Connected to 6950 EGS

6950 EGS

Host

RB3000 Base
Station (UHF)

Serial RS-232 on COM1

RC3250 Network
Controller

RS-232

Ethernet network

RF
unit

RF
unit

In Figure 3Ć4, the serial connection with the RC3250
Network Controller uses modems. The local modem
attaches to COM1 on the 6950 EGS with a serial RSĆ232
connection. The base radio attaches to the network
controller. The controllerĆtoĆbase connection is RSĆ232 for
UHF radios.

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Figure 3Ć4

RC3250 Network Controller Attached with Modem to

6950 EGS

Ethernet n e t w o r k

6950 EGS

Host

RB3000 Base
Station (UHF)

Remote modem

at site

RC3250 Network
Controller

RS-232

local modem

on COM1

Public telephone
network

RS-232

UHF
RF
unit

UHF
RF
unit

You can use a modem with either type of serial connection
and any base the controller supports. A modem
configuration suits when the 6950 EGS is remote from the
wireless network.

RCB4030 Base/Controller

In Figure 3Ć5, the 6950 EGS uses a serial connection to an
RCB4030 Base/Controller. The RCB4030 Base/Controller
communicates with the RB4030 Base Radio via radio. The
controller sends and receive radio messages with SST RF
wireless stations.

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Figure 3Ć5

6950 EGS Connected to RCB4030 Base/Controller

RCB4030
Base/Con­troller

RS-232

Ethernet backbone

RB4030
Base Radio

6950 EGS

SST
RF
unit

SST
RF
unit

RC4030E Gateway

In Figure 3Ć6, the 6950 EGS uses a serial connection to an
RC4030E Gateway, which can communicate via Ethernet
with a 6710 Access Point. Radio links the synthesized UHF
RF wireless stations. The gateway could be removed, since
the controller functions are integrated in the 6950 EGS.

Figure 3Ć6

6950 EGS Connected to RC4030E Gateway

6950 EGS

RC4030E
Gateway

Ethernet backbone

6710 Access
Point

UHF–S
RF unit

UHF–S
RF unit

RS-232

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Front Panel

The 6950 EGS has two indicators on the front panel
(Figure 3Ć7). The Power" indicator lights when the 6950
EGS is plugged in. The HD" indicator flashes when the
hard disk drive is being accessed.

Figure 3Ć7

Front Panel

1

2

1. Power light — “Power”

2. Hard drive light — “HD”

3. Thumb screws

3

The front panel also has thumb screws for the mounting
bracket.

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Back Panel

The 6950 EGS has only one operating control, the power
switch, on its back panel. Two models of the 6950 EGS
have been produced. Both models have the following
connectors:

" 25Ćpin for external disk drive (updates only)

" 15Ćpin video monitor

" 2 9Ćpin serial communication ports, both configured

for RSĆ232 communication

" RJ45 jack for Ethernet 10BASEĆT

" PS/2 keyboard

" LINE/PHONE" jacks to a V.32 and V.42 internal

modem set to autoanswer for remote 6950 EGS
configuration. (Modems are optional.)

" Switchable 110, 220, or 240 V ac power supply

Figure 3Ć8 shows the rear panel of the current model. Note
that on the current model, the RJ45 jack is also the
connector for 100BASEĆT.

Early models of the 6950 EGS also have these components:

" 15Ćpin AUI port for Ethernet 10BASE5

" BNC connector for Ethernet 10BASE2

Figure 3Ć9 shows the rear panel of the early model.

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COM2

Floppy

1. External disk drive connector

2. Video connector (dumb terminal)

3. COM1 connector

4. RJ45 jack for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connection

5. PS/2 keyboard connector (dumb terminal)

6. COM2 connector (dumb terminal)

7. Modem jacks

8. Power supply socket

9. Power switch

Figure 3Ć8

Back Panel of Current Model of 6950 EGS

6

7

2

8

1

9

Service Only

LINE

PHONE

3

4

5

VideoCOM1EthernetKeyboard

Phone Line

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↓↓

COM2

↑↑

FLOPPY (Service Only)

ETHERNET or RS-485↑↑

1. External disk drive connector

2. Modem jacks

3. COM2 connector (dumb terminal)

4. RJ45 jack for 10BASE-T Ethernet connection

5. Video connector (dumb terminal)

6. AUI jack for 10BASE5 Ethernet connection

7. COM1 connector

8. BNC connector for 10BASE2 Ethernet connection

9. PS/2 keyboard connector (dumb terminal)

10. Power supply socket

11. Power switch

↑↑

LINE/PHONE

VIDEO

COM1

KEYBOARD

DIGIBOARD

↑↑

↑↑

↑↑

↑↑

Figure 3Ć9

Back Panel of Early Model of 6950 EGS

2

3

5

7

4

6

8

9

10
11

1

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During normal Ethernet operation, you do not use the
floppy drive, video, keyboard, or either of the
communication ports.

On the early model of the 6950 EGS, only one of the
Ethernet connectors can be used at a time.

If configured for RSĆ232 communication, the 6950 EGS can
use one communication port (COM1) to connect to an
RC3250 Network Controller, RCB4030 Base/Controller, or
RC4030E Gateway. The COM2 port is always reserved for
dumb terminal operation and cannot operate RF
equipment.

Location

Locate the 6950 EGS indoors within 7 running feet of an
electrical outlet so the alternating current power cord
reaches the power supply. Choose a location where you can
see the LEDs on the the front panel and reach the power
switch on the back panel.

Mounting Brackets

The 6950 EGS can stand free on a counter or shelf, or you
can mount it on a shelf or wall bracket. If you choose to use
a bracket, you need one of three optional mounting
brackets. The bracket part numbers (PN) follow.

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PN Description Dimensions

850Ć529Ć102 Wall mount bracket 16.8 x 12.75 x 5.25 inches

42.7 x 32.4 x 13.3 cm

850Ć529Ć101 Shelf mount bracket

for single 6950 EGS

16.8 x 5.4 x 3.75 inches

42.7 x 13.7 x 9.5 cm

850Ć529Ć103 Shelf mount bracket

for two 6950 EGSs
(double width)

16.8 x 9.8 x 3.75 inches

42.7 x 24.9 x 9.5 cm

To install a bracket for the 6950 EGS:

1. Use holes in the bracket as a template to mark wall or
counter holes for mounting hardware (purchased
locally).

2. Drill holes and install anchors (if used).

3. Position bracket and install mounting hardware.

4. Remove two thumb screws on the lower front panel of
the 6950 EGS.

5. Slide the 6950 EGS into position.

6. Thread thumb screws through the 6950 EGS and
mounting bracket.

7. Tighten thumb screws.

8. Attach cables.

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Cabling

The cable required for the Ethernet connection is a
standard device cable for your network. We sell the cable
for connecting the RC3250 Network Controller's host port
to the 6950 EGS's COM1 port. Its part number is
216Ć772Ć0xx, where xx" indicates the cable length.
Contact your representative for details.

Collecting the Equipment

Before you install the 6950 EGS, collect the equipment you
need. The early model of the 6950 EGS directly connects to
10BASE2 or 10BASEĆT Ethernet medium. The current
model connects to 10BASEĆT or 100BASEĆT.

10BASE2 Components

10BASE2 components include the proper lengths of
10BASE2 coax cable, a TĆconnector, and a cable terminator.
On the early model of the 6950 EGS, the 10BASE2
TĆconnector (Figure 3Ć10) attaches to the 6950 EGS's
10BASE2 port, and connects the 6950 EGS to the middle or
end of 10BASE2 cable.

Figure 3Ć10

T-connector

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A cable terminator (Figure 3Ć11) attaches to the
TĆconnector. It is required for a device connected to the end
of 10BASE2 cable. The terminator properly terminates the
network cable to maintain proper impedance. Proper
termination is necessary for reliable network
communications.

Figure 3Ć11

Cable Terminator

10BASE-T or 100BASE-T
Component

The 10BASEĆT or 100BASEĆT component is a cable that
can extend up to 328 feet (100 meters) in length. The cable
has an RJ45 plug at each end (Figure 3Ć12). Typically, the
cable from the 6950 EGS to the RJ45 jack is less than 10
feet long.

Figure 3Ć12

Cable With RJ45 Plugs

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Connecting to Ethernet

The following pages show how to connect the 6950 EGS to
10BASEĆ2 (early model only), 10BASEĆT, and 100BASEĆT
(current model only).

10BASE2

The early model of the 6950 EGS can connect to the end or
middle of the 10BASE2 cable segment.

"

NOTE: Cable lengths between network devices on the 10BASE2 Ethernet

LAN must meet ANSI/IEEE standards.

End of Segment

See the following procedure and Figure 3Ć13.

1. Plug the TĆconnector (2) into the BNC port.

2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable (3) into an open
end of the TĆconnector. Align the notches in the cable
end with the posts on the TĆconnector, push the cable
in, and twist oneĆfourth turn.

3. Plug the cable terminator (1) into the other end of the
TĆconnector.

Middle of Segment

See the following procedure and Figure 3Ć14.

1. Plug the TĆconnector (2) into the BNC port.

2. Plug one end of the Ethernet coaxial cable (1) into an
open end of the TĆconnector. Align the notches in the
cable end with the posts on the TĆconnector, push the
cable in, and twist about oneĆfourth turn.

3. Plug the end of another Ethernet coaxial cable
segment into the other open end of the TĆconnector.

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1. Cable terminator (50 ohm)

2. T-connector

3. 10BASE-2 cable

312

Figure 3Ć13

6950 EGS at End of 10BASE2 Segment

↓↓

COM2

↑↑

FLOPPY (Service Only)

ETHERNET or RS-485↑↑

↑↑

LINE/PHONE

VIDEO

COM1

KEYBOARD

DIGIBOARD

↑↑

↑↑

↑↑

↑↑

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Figure 3Ć14

6950 EGS in Middle of 10BASE2 Segment

11

2

1. 10BASE2 cable

2. T-connector

↓↓

COM2

↑↑

FLOPPY (Service Only)

ETHERNET or RS-485↑↑

↑↑

LINE/PHONE

VIDEO

COM1

KEYBOARD

DIGIBOARD

↑↑

↑↑

↑↑

↑↑

10BASE-T or 100BASE-T

See the following procedure and Figure 3Ć15.

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1. Plug the cable with RJ45 jacks (1) into the 10BASEĆT
port.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into the RJ45 jack or
hub port (2).

1. Cable with RJ45 plugs

2. RJ45 jack (or hub port)

1

Figure 3Ć15

6950 EGS Connected to 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T

↓↓

COM2

↑↑

FLOPPY (Service Only)

ETHERNET or RS-485↑↑

↑↑

LINE/PHONE

VIDEO

COM1

KEYBOARD

DIGIBOARD

↑↑

↑↑

↑↑

↑↑

2

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Applying Power

Power is applied to the 6950 EGS through the grounded ac
input socket. To apply power, see Figure 3Ć16 and follow
this procedure:

1. Plug the receptacle end of the power cord (1) into the
ac input socket.

2. Insert the threeĆprong plug on the other end of the
power cord (2) into a grounded power outlet.

3. Switch on the power. The Power" indicator on the
front panel should light.

If the 6950 EGS loses power during normal operation, it
restarts operation when power returns. The power loss
causes no harm to the 6950 EGS or the wireless network.

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Figure 3Ć16

AC Power Connection

1

2

1. Receptacle on power cord

2. Three-prong plug

↓↓

COM2

↑↑

FLOPPY (Service Only)

ETHERNET or RS-485↑↑

↑↑

LINE/PHONE

VIDEO

COM1

KEYBOARD

DIGIBOARD

↑↑

↑↑

↑↑

↑↑

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6950 Enterprise Gateway Server User’s Guide 4-1

Section 4

Connecting to the 6950 EGS

""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

You can configure the 6950 EGS through one of these
connection methods:

" Telnet session from another device on the network

(see page 4Ć2)

" Video monitor and keyboard attached to the 6950 EGS

(see page 4Ć4)

" Dumb terminal plugged into COM2 (see page 4Ć5)

Version 6.02 or greater of the wireless station's firmware
provides VT220, TN3270, and TN5250 terminal emulation;
and NORAND

R

Native using sockets. That means that
once you set up the 6950 EGS with your network
information, a wireless station can telnet to any application
on a VAX, UNIX, or IBM host that uses one of these data
streams.

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Telnet

1. Open a telnet session with the 6950 EGS. For initial
configuration, you need the addresses set at the
factory:

Default IP address: 198.70.37.28
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Network address: 198.70.37.0

After initial configuration, use the IP address, subnet
mask, and network address you set up for subsequent
telnet sessions.

The login screen appears:

<devicename> login:

2. Enter this user name: config

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The following screen appears:

<devicename> login:
Password:

3. Enter this password: 10425rc (password characters
do not appear). The System Menu appears:

EGS Version <version>
– – System Menu – –

1 = Config
2 = Control
3 = Monitor
4 = Update
E = Exit

Option–>

The System Menu sets the conditions for the network.

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4. Press:

1 To configure network specific parameters such as

IP addresses and host names, configure RF
parameters and wireless stations, ping a host,
open a telnet session, and set the date and time.
See Section 5, Configuring Network Options"
and Section 6, Configuring Radio Frequency
Communication."

2 To halt or reboot the 6950 EGS, or restart

without rebooting. See Section 7.

3 To monitor the system, view log files on the 6950

EGS, and test the throughput of the RF link.
See Section 8.

E To exit the System Menu.

"

NOTE: The ability to update the 6950 EGS software through option 4,

“Update,” is currently unavailable.

Video Monitor and Keyboard

1. Attach the video cable to the connector marked
Video" and the keyboard to the Keyboard" socket.

2. Begin a communication session. The login screen
appears:

<devicename> login:

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3. Follow the steps beginning with step 2 on page 4Ć2.

Dumb Terminal

1. Connect a dumb terminal (for example, a PC running
a communication package) to COM2 with a null
modem cable. Communication settings are:

" Speed = 9600 bits per second
" Parity = none
" Data bits = 8

" Stop bit = 1

2. Begin a communication session. The login screen
appears:

<devicename> login:

3. Follow the steps beginning with step 2 on page 4Ć2.

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Section 5

Configuring Network Options

""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

This section describes how to set the network specific
information the 6950 EGS uses to communicate with the
network, including:

" IP addresses

" Host names

" Netmasks

" Domain Name Server (if used)

We have provided space for you to record this information
as you set up the 6950 EGS. We encourage you to do so. If
the network configuration is not successful, you have a
convenient record for troubleshooting.

Required Information

You need the following information to configure the 6950
EGS. Contact your network administrator for assistance.
You also need the information to update the 6950 EGS
software. Names are case sensitive.

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6950 EGS IP address ______________ . _____________ . _____________ . _____________

6950 EGS domain name______________________________________________________

Network IP address ______________ . ______________ . _____________ . _____________

Subnet mask _______________ . _______________ . _______________ . _______________

Default host IP address_____________ . _____________ . _____________ . ____________

DNS host name (optional) ______________________________________________________

DNS IP address (optional) _____________ . _____________ . ____________ . __________

Secondary
DNS IP address (optional) ____________ . _____________ . _____________ . __________

(900 MHz RB4030 Base Radio system only) LAN ID ______________________________

Wireless network host name ___________________________________________________

Static route:

Router local address (optional)____________ . ____________ . ___________ . __________
(if host is on the other side)

Router destination
address (optional)_____________ . ______________ . _____________ . ________________
(if host is on the other side)

Subnet mask (optional) _____________ . _____________ . _____________ . ____________

Default gateway IP address (optional) _________ . _________ . _________ . __________

Ethernet frame types:

Network devices must be enabled to pass the following DIX 2.0 Ethernet frame types
(between the 6950 EGS and the access points only): 875a, 875b, and 875c. The
network devices must also be enabled to pass multicast frames.

For help with setting frame types, refer to the network device's user manual.

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Getting Started

When you log in to the 6950 EGS, you see the System
Menu:

EGS Version <version>
– – System Menu – –

1 = Config
2 = Control
3 = Monitor
4 = Update
E = Exit

Option–>

1. To configure network options, press 1" and then
[Enter]. The Config Menu appears:

– – Config Menu– –

1 = IP
2 = RF Comm
3 = RF Units
4 = Date
E = Exit

Option–>

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2. Press:

1 To use the IP Menu to configure and view your

network specific parameters (for example, IP
addresses and host names), ping a host, and
open a telnet session. See Using the IP Menu."

2 To configure RF communication parameters (for

example, LAN ID [900 MHz RB4030 Base Radio
systems only], host name, reconnect, automatic
connect, and debug levels). See Section 6,
Configuring Radio Frequency Communication,"
for details.

3 To configure each wireless station; for example,

its wireless station number, the host it logs in to,
and the user ID it logs in as. Also use this option
to copy one setup to other wireless stations. See
Setting Up the RF Units" later in this section.

4 To set the date and time on the 6950 EGS. You

need this information for log files that are date
and time stamped. See Setting the Date and
Time" later in this section.

E To exit the Config Menu.

Using the IP Menu

"

NOTE: Contact your network administrator for help with TCP/IP addresses,

subnet masks, default gateways, and static routes. If one of these
items is incorrect, communication between the 6950 EGS and host
computer will not work.

1. At the Config Menu, press 1." The IP Menu appears:

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IP Menu
1 = View
2 = Config
3 = Ping
4 = Telnet
E = Exit
–>

2. Because you must configure IP addresses before
option 1, View" and option 3, Ping" are useful, press
2" for the Config Menu and then [Enter]. The IP
Config menu appears:

– IP Config –
1 = IP
2 = Hosts
E = Exit

Option–>

3. Press:

1 To configure IP addresses. See Configuring IP

Addresses."

2 To add or delete host names and matching IP

addresses. See Configuring Host Names" later
in this section.

E To exit.

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Configuring IP Addresses

"

NOTE: Before you configure IP settings, ensure that you have the IP

information listed on page 5-2.

When you press 1" at the IP Config menu, the following
screen appears:

Norand EGS
Configuration
Version <version>

1. Enter the
hostname for
this EGS:
–>

<version> represents the 6950 EGS's current version.

To configure IP settings:

Complete the configuration steps on the following pages. If
you make a mistake, you can press <Ctrl> <C> to start
over.

The first two steps construct a name for this 6950 EGS that
can be used by a DNS. It takes the form <hostname>
<domain>. If you do not use a DNS, you must still type
something for each request; for example use Intermec" for
host, and radios" for domain. Your network uses the IP
addresses, supplied following the names.

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1. Type the host name for this 6950 EGS (for example,
Intermec") and press [Enter]. The host name may be
up to 8 characters long. Alphanumeric characters are
acceptable in upper or lowercase. The underscore is
acceptable, but spaces are not.

"

NOTE: Do not use this host name for your wireless stations. Their

host name identifies a radio controller (such as the 3250
Network Controller or RCB4030 Base/Controller). Do not
confuse this IP host name with the name of the host to which
the wireless stations telnet. The host name requested here is
for the 6950 EGS.

The following screen appears:

2. Enter domain
name for <hostname>
without the ’.‘:
–>

<hostname> is the name from the previous step. The
domain name sets the domain within the host network
that the 6950 EGS can reach. For initial testing, use
this default name: NORAND

The period ." referred to in this prompt is the period
that falls between host name and domain in the full
address. Do not begin the domain name with a period.
For example, use company.com" instead of
.company.com" to construct the name
hostname.company.com".

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2. Type the domain name and then press [Enter]. The
following screen appears:

Unit name is
<hostname>.<domain>

3. Enter IP
address for this
EGS:
–>

3. Type the IP address assigned to this 6950 EGS by
your network administrator (for example,
111.111.111.111") and press [Enter]. The following
screen appears:

4. Enter IP
address for
this network:
–>

4. Type your network IP address (for example,
111.111.111.0") and press [Enter]. The following
screen appears:

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5. Enter network
netmask:
–>

A subnet mask takes the form ###.###.###.###, where
each ###" segment represents a decimal address from
0ć255.

5. Type your network mask (subnet mask) (for example,
255.255.255.0") and then press [Enter]. The
following screen appears:

6. Enter default
host IP address:
–>

Your default host is the first host the 6950 EGS
attempts to connect with on wireless station startĆup.
When the 6950 EGS detects a wireless station
powering on, it tries to open a telnet connection to this
host. For example, your most commonly used
application program might reside there. Choose the
first host you want the 6950 EGS to connect with
when a wireless station powers on.

6. Type your default host IP address (for example,
111.111.111.5") and press [Enter].

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The next screen appears:

7. Use default
gateway? Y/N
–>

If you have a specific gateway you always want the
6950 EGS to attempt its first connection through, use
a default gateway. If the 6950 EGS fails to connect to
the default gateway, it tries other routes. Consider
Figure 5Ć1.

Figure 5Ć1

Default Gateway to Host

2100 UAP
or
6710 Access Point
or
RB4030 Base Radio

6950 EGS

Default host

Router (default
gateway)

Ethernet #1 network for radio wireless stations

Ethernet #2 network to host

Ethernet #3 network

Router

Router

Local IP

Host IP

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In this example, the 6950 EGS can reach the default
host by two different routes:

" Through the default gateway

" Through Ethernet network #3

If you use a default gateway, the 6950 EGS always
attempts first to reach the default host through the
default gateway.

If an attempt to reach the default gateway fails, the
6950 EGS attempts any other available path. In the
example, the alternate route passes along Ethernet
network #3.

7. If you are not using a default gateway, press N." The
next screen asks if you want to use a static route.
Skip to step 8.

If you are using a default gateway, press Y" and then
[Enter]. The following screen appears:

Enter
Default
Gateway:
–>

Type the default gateway address and press [Enter].
This address too takes the form 111.111.4.3." Be sure
to use the IP address for the wireless network side of
the gateway; local IP" as shown in Figure 5Ć1.

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The following screen appears:

8. Use static
route? (Y/N)
–>

Reserve static routes only for a single fixed path from
the 6950 EGS to a larger network. A static route is a
single, fixed path between the 6950 EGS and the host
computer. Static routes keep the network from
attempting other routes if the static route is
unsuccessful or fails during operation. Typically a
router must pass along all traffic for an otherwise
isolated wireless network. See the example in
Figure 5Ć2.

Figure 5Ć2

Static Route to Host

6950 EGS

Router

Default host

Ethernet network for radio wireless stations

Ethernet network to hosts

Domain
Name
Server

Local IP

Host IP

2100 UAP
or
6710 Access Point
or
RB4030 Base Radio

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8. If you are not setting a static route, press N." You
are asked if you want to use a DNS. Skip to step 9.

If you are using a static route, press Y" and then
[Enter] to set a new static route for the 6950 EGS to
use. The following screen appears:

Enter
Destination
Address:
–>

Type your destination address. This is the network
you are reaching through the router (for example
198.70.37.0").

Press [Enter]. The following screen appears:

Enter Gateway
Address:
–>

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Type the gateway address for the static route. This is
usually the address of the router (for example,
136.179.76.3"). Be sure to use the IP address on the
side of the router with the RF equipment. In
Figure 5Ć2 on page 5Ć12, the connection is marked
local IP."

Press [Enter] after typing the address. The following
screen appears:

Enter Static
Route Netmask:
–>

Type the subnet mask for the static route and press
[Enter]. The subnet mask must give the 6950 EGS
access to the default host. This completes the static
route.

"

NOTE: After you complete setup and reboot the 6950 EGS, you can

check the static route by pinging the host from the 6950 EGS.
The host can check the return path by pinging the 6950 EGS.

The following screen appears after you enter the
netmask:

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9. Use Domain
Name Server?
Y/N
–>

A DNS is a specially configured computer that does
name resolution. If you type a host name, it
translates that into the IP address of that host.

9. If you are not using a DNS, press N" and then
[Enter]. Skip to step12.

To use a DNS, press Y" and then [Enter]. The
following screen appears:

NAMESERVER setup for:
<IP> <hostname> <domain>

10. Enter IP
address of the
Name Server for
domain <domain>:
–>

10. Type the DNS host IP address and press [Enter]. The
following screen appears:

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NAMESERVER setup for:

<IP> <hostname> <domain>

11. IP Address of
Secondary Domain
Name Server:
<ENTER if none>
–>

11. If you are using a secondary (fallback) DNS, enter its
IP address. If you are not using one, press [Enter].

12. The following message confirms the configuration was
saved and is complete:

Configuration is
complete.

Restart for
changes to take
effect.

Press any key:

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13. Press [Enter] to restart the 6950 EGS. The following
screen appears:

Are you sure
you want to
reboot? (y/n)
–>

You must reboot the 6950 EGS before the changes you
made can take effect.

14. Do one of the following:

" To not reboot, press N" and [Enter]. The Config

Menu returns. The 6950 EGS continues to
operate but without the configuration changes
taking effect. They do not take effect until you
reboot the 6950 EGS.

" To reboot, press Y" and then [Enter]. It takes

about half a minute to a minute for the 6950
EGS to reboot.

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Allow about 3 minutes for the wireless network
to restart. Messages like the following build one
after the other on the display as the restart
occurs:

Reboot in
Progress. . .
Terminal will
stop.
Wait for reconnect
prompt.

Stopping RF.

When the reboot is complete, the wireless station
beeps and the message RF Server Ready!"
returns. The 6950 EGS is now configured and
ready for regular operation. If the message does
not appear, the wireless station may be out of
range of the 2100 UAP, 6710 Access Point, or
RB4030 Base Radio.

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Configuring Host Names

Use the IP addresses and host names supplied with option
2 on the IP Config menu to build a local host table.
Wireless station users can then supply the host names
instead of IP addresses during connection.

Local host tables are useful when a DNS is not present on
the Ethernet network. A name is less cumbersome and
prone to fewer errors than an IP address.

The 6950 EGS keeps a table of each host name and IP pair.
When users supply a host name, it substitutes the IP
address. For example, assume the host name IRV" has
been added with the IP address 192.168.5.40. When users
supply the host name IRV," the 6950 EGS translates that
to address 192.168.5.40 and opens a connection to the host.

The 6950 EGS checks its local host table for IP addresses
before checking the DNS.

To configure host names:

1. Press 2" at the IP Config menu. The HOST Menu
appears:

HOST Menu
1 - Add
2 - Delete
E - Exit

Option –>

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2. Press:

1 To add a host by supplying the IP address. See

Adding a Host."

2 To delete a host by supplying the IP address.

See Deleting a Host."

E To exit the menu.

Adding a Host

1. At the HOST Menu, press 1." The following screen
appears:

Enter IP
to add
–>

2. Enter the IP address and then press [Enter]. The
following screen appears:

Enter Hostname
to add
–>

3. Type the host name and then press [Enter]. You
return to the HOST Menu.

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Deleting a Host

1. At the HOST Menu, press 2." The following screen
appears:

Enter IP
or Hostname
to delete
–>

2. Type the IP address or host name you want to delete
and press [Enter]. You return to the HOST Menu.

Viewing IP Addresses and Host
Names

1. At the IP Menu, press 1" and then [Enter]. The IP
View menu appears:

IP View
1 = IP
2 = Hosts
E = Exit
–>

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2. Press 1" and then [Enter] to view the current
configuration. For example:

IP Address = <IP address>
Netmask = <netmask>
Network address = <IP address>
Static Route:
Gateway =
Destination =
Netmask =
Default Gateway = <IP address>
Domain <domain>
Name Server <IP DNS>
Name Server <secondary DNS IP>
Press <Enter>

If you configured a static route or a DNS, its settings
appear on this screen.

3. When finished, press [Enter].

4. At the IP View menu, press 2" to view the host set
up. The IP address and host name for each host
appear. For example:

198.70.37.30 test

198.70.37.31 new

198.70.37.32 Lynda

198.70.37.33 Joe

198.70.37.34 D_Doehr

Press <Enter>

5. When finished, press [Enter].

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Pinging a Host

"

NOTE: The ping feature will not function until you complete the IP network

configuration and reboot the 6950 EGS. For instructions, see “Using
the IP Menu” earlier in this section.

To ping a host:

1. At the IP Menu, press 3." The following screen
appears:

Enter hostname
or press
<ENTER> for
default host

HOST–>

2. Type the IP address or host name and then press
[Enter].

If the response is successful, the response from the
host appears and the 6950 EGS can communicate
with the specified host. If the ping fails, review the
network connections and configurations.

3. Press [Enter] to continue.

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Opening a Telnet Session

The wireless station can telnet to any host that supports
the VT/ANSI, TN3270, or TN5250 data stream.

To open a telnet session:

1. At the IP Menu, press 4" and then [Enter]. The
following screen appears:

Enter hostname
or press
<ENTER> for
default host

HOST–>

2. Type the host name or IP address to telnet to and
press [Enter].

The 6950 EGS attempts to connect to the host (it
shows the IP address it is trying). If the host does not
respond because of a faulty connection path, is not
prepared for telnet, or is down, the 6950 EGS stops
the attempt and suggests possible reasons.

If you do not enter a name or an IP address, the
default for the 6950 EGS is to connect to the host
defined as the default host using port 23
(localhost=default host).

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Setting Up the RF Units

Each wireless station is assigned a host to which it will
connect. This assignment is made in the 6950 EGS. A
network may consist of several access points, several 6950
EGS gateways, and several host computers. One 6950 EGS
can assign wireless stations to multiple hosts. Each
wireless station must be configured to have a unique
terminal number and host name combination. Wireless
stations may have the same terminal number, but they
must then be assigned to different 6950 EGS gateways
with different host names.

To set up the wireless station, press 3" at the Config Menu
(shown on page 5Ć3). The following screen appears:

nui_cfg Wireless Network Access Server Configuration -- Modlvl <version>

RF Unit Setup:

1. Unit number .: 1

3. Comment......: VT220 terminal

5. IP Host name.: localhost

6. Port.........: 0023

7. User ID......:

8. Password.....:

9. Copy Setup from unit ???

10. Duplicate this setup to unit ??? thru unit ???

CTRL–>Enter option: (E=Exit,N=next,P=previous or item number to change)
HELP–>

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The following chart describes the options.

Option Description

5. IP Host name Default host to which the wireless
station attaches. Localhost" is
the default host configured in the
IP configuration.

6. Port TCP port number the 6950 EGS
tries to connect to when creating
the telnet connection. Port 23 is
the wellĆknown" standard telnet
port. To connect to a different
TCP port, supply the 4Ćdigit
number here.

7. User ID If you supply this option and if
you are using VT220 terminal
emulation (without telnet), the
6950 EGS attempts a remote login
to the IP host defined with User
ID. Autologin works only if the
end of the host prompts match
any of the following. For the

autologin prompt from your telnet
host:

*sername:
*SERNAME:
*ogin:
*OGIN:

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Option Description

8. Password Password supplied to the host
when trying to connect. Autologin
works only if the end of the host
prompts match any of the
following. For the password

prompt from your telnet host or
from another unit to this unit:

*ASSWORD:
*assword:

9. Copy Setup from unit ???

and

10. Duplicate this setup to

unit ?? thru unit ???

Enable you to copy one setup to a
group of other wireless stations in
one step.

To configure the wireless stations:

1. Type the unit number (option 1) and the IP host name
(option 5). Add a comment (option 3) if desired. Press
[Enter].

2. To add remaining wireless stations, use one of these
methods:

" For a single terminal, type the number from the

desired terminal's setup at line 9.

" To copy the current set up to several terminals,

type the range of terminal numbers at line 10.

3. Press [Enter].

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Setting the Date and Time

1. At the Config Menu, press 4." The Date Menu
appears:

-- Date Menu ––

<date> <time>

1 = Change
E = Exit
Option –>

2. Press 1" to change the date or time:

Current Date:

<date>

New date:

<MM/DD>

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3. To change the date, type a new date on the blank line
in the same form as the current one. Use a oneĆ or
twoĆdigit month (MM) and a oneĆ or twoĆdigit day of
the month (DD), supplying a slash.

To leave the date unchanged, press [Enter] and check
the time:

Current Date:

<date>

New date:

<MM/DD>

Current Time:

<time>

New Time:
HH:MM

4. To change the time, type a new time (24Ćhour clock) on
the blank line in the same form as the current one.
Use a oneĆ or twoĆdigit hour (HH) and twoĆdigit
minutes (MM), supplying a colon between them.

To leave the time unchanged, press [Enter] to return
to the Date Menu.

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6950 Enterprise Gateway Server User’s Guide 6-1

Section 6

Configuring Radio Frequency

Communication

""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

This section tells how to configure your RFĆspecific
communication. You can control your communication
options through the 6950 EGS's Ethernet connection or
RSĆ232 serial connection (COM1). The 6950 EGS is
shipped configured for an Ethernet connection.

To begin the configuration:

1. Start at the System Menu (for directions to the menu
see Section 4, Starting the 6950 EGS):

Version <version>

-- System Menu --

1 = Config
2 = Control
3 = Monitor
4 = Update
E = Exit

Option–>

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2. Press 1" and then [Enter]. The Config Menu appears:

-- Config Menu --

1 = IP
2 = RF Comm
3 = RF Units
4 = Date
E = Exit

Option–>

3. To configure the wireless network through Ethernet,
see Configuring Through an Ethernet Connection."
To configure through RSĆ232, see Configuring
Through an RSĆ232 Connection" later in this section.

Configuring Through an Ethernet
Connection

Press 2" at the Config Menu. The Comm Setup menu
appears:

Comm Setup

1. Type: E (E,R)

2. Lan : <LAN ID> (0–7)

3. Host: <host name>

4. Rec : 0 (0,1)

5. Auto: 0 (0,1)

6. Dbg : 0 (0–2)
Option: (1–6,E)

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The screen lists your current RF configuration. Characters
within parenthesis show choices for the numbered option.

"

NOTE: If you are using a 900 MHz RB4030 Base Radio and change the

LAN ID for the 6950 EGS, you must change the LAN ID for the
wireless stations and the base radio to match before the wireless
station lets you log in again.

"

NOTE: If you change the host name for the 6950 EGS, you must change

the host name for the wireless stations to match before the wireless
station lets you log in again.

The following chart describes the options.

Option Name Function

1 Type Displays the type of network setting:

E = Ethernet (default)
R = RSĆ232 serial communication

2 Lan Displays the LAN ID. The default is 0 (zero). If you

are using a 2100 UAP or 6710 Access Point, use LAN
ID 0 for the 6950 EGS regardless of the access point's
LAN ID setting and type of radio (802.11, 2.4 GHz
OpenAir, 900 MHz, or synthesized UHF).

If you are using a 900 MHz RB4030 Base Radio, the
6950 EGS's LAN ID must match the base radio's LAN
ID.

" NOTE: The wireless stations’ LAN ID must match

the LAN ID for the 2100 UAP, 6710 Access
Point, or RB4030 Base Radio regardless of
the type of radio in these devices.

3 Host Displays the wireless network's host (controller)

name. The default is HOST."

" NOTE: The host name is case sensitive. The

wireless stations must be configured to
match this host name.

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Option FunctionName

4 Rec

(NonĆtelnet
VT220 terminal
emulation only)

Reconnect. Controls whether the 6950 EGS

reattaches to the previous session after a wireless

station has been powered off then on. NOTE: The

wireless station’s display does not refresh after
reconnection. Settings:

0 = off (default)
1 = on

5 Auto

(NonĆtelnet
VT220 terminal
emulation only)

Automatic login: Controls whether the 6950 EGS

automatically attempts to telnet to the host defined
for RF Unit Setup (described on page 5Ć25). Settings:
0 = off (default)
1 = on

6 Dbg Debug: Verbosity level (detail kept in the log file).

See details for the log file in Section 8, Monitoring
the System." Settings:

0 = silent (default) Ċ Reports no debug information

during normal operation. Leave Debug in this mode

unless otherwise instructed by our personnel.

1 = normal Ċ Messages between 6950 EGS and
wireless stations about processes running.

2 = debug Ċ Debug information about processes
named during normal" mode.

" NOTE: Under normal conditions use debug level

zero, since the additional activity at the
other two log levels degrades performance.

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To configure the options:

1. Press the number next to the item you must change,
then make the change. Choices are shown in
parenthesis.

If you do not want to make any changes, press E" to
return to the Config Menu.

2. If you made any changes, you are asked to save them
after you press E" to exit. To discard the changes,
press N" (screen not shown here).

To save the changes, press Y." The following screen
appears:

!!! WARNING !!!
Lan=<lan> Host=<host>
Press the = key
if you are very
sure
–>

3. Write down the LAN ID and host name listed here.
They appear as <lan> and <host> respectively.

"

NOTE: If you do not write down this information and your wireless

station does not let you log back in, you must log in by another
method to learn these values. For example, with the IP
address you could begin a telnet session.

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4. Press =" once you have the information. A second
message tells you the configuration was saved (not
shown here). Press [Enter].

5. You must reboot or restart the 6950 EGS before these
changes take effect. See Section 7, Halting,
Rebooting, or Restarting the 6950 EGS, for details.

Configuring Through an RS-232
Connection

You must use one of the following methods for the initial
configuration:

" Keyboard and monitor attached to the 6950 EGS

" PC attached to COM2 on the 6950 EGS

" Modem

You must set the following parameters on the RCB4030
Base/Controller or RC3250 Network Controller, or they will
not work with the 6950 EGS.

" HOST = ASYNC

" PARITY = NONE

" STOP BITS = 1

" DATA BITS = 8

" MULTIPLE BUFFERING ENABLED

" CHAINING DISABLED

" POLLING IS REGULAR

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To begin, press 2" at the Config Menu. The Comm Setup
menu appears:

Comm Setup

1. Type: E (E,R)

2. Lan : <lan> (0–7)

3. Host: <host>

4. Rec : 0 (0,1)

5. Auto: 0 (0,1)

6. Dbg : 0 (0–2)
Option: (1–6,E)

Press 1" to change the type and then R" to change to
RSĆ232. The screen changes to the following:

Comm Setup

1. Type: R (E,R)

2. Config RS232

4. Rec: 0 (0,1)

5. Auto: 0 (0,1)

6. Dbg: 0 (0–2)
Option: (1–6,E)

The following chart describes the options.

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Option Name Function

1 Type Displays the type of network setting:

E = Ethernet (default)
R = RSĆ232 serial communication

4 Rec

(NonĆTelnet
VT220 terminal
emulation only)

Reconnect: Controls whether the 6950 EGS

reattaches to the previous session after a wireless

station has been powered off then on. NOTE: The

wireless station’s display does not refresh after
reconnection. Settings:

0 = off (default)
1 = on

5 Auto

(NonĆTelnet
VT220 terminal
emulation only)

Automatic login: Controls whether the 6950 EGS

automatically attempts to telnet to the host defined
for RF Unit Setup (described on page 5Ć25). Settings:
0 = off (default)
1 = on

6 Dbg Debug: Verbosity level (detail kept in the log file).

See details for the log file in Section 8, Monitoring
the System." Settings:

0 = silent (default) Ċ Reports no debug information
during normal operation. Leave Debug in this mode
unless otherwise instructed by our personnel.

1 = normal Ċ Shows wireless station powerĆup and
connection information.

2 = debug Ċ Shows detailed messages in and out of
the 6950 EGS, plus information contained in
normal" mode.

" NOTE: Under normal conditions use debug level

zero, since the additional activity at the
other two log levels degrades performance.

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To configure the options:

1. Select the number next to the items you must change,
then make the changes. Choices for each numbered
option appear in parenthesis.

2. Press 2" (for Config RS232) and then [Enter]. The
RSĆ232 Setup menu appears:

RS232 Setup

1. Baud.: 5 1=1200 2=2400 4=4800 4=9600 5=19.2 6=38.4

2. Csign: none UHF only

3. Enable ___ thru ___.

4. Disable ___ thru ___.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
00 – 063: YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
64 – 126: NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
7 8 9 0 1 2
Option: (1,2,3,4,E)

The rows of Ys" and Ns" below option 4 show which
wireless stations are enabled: Y" for yes and N" for
no. The first row shows wireless stations 00ć63.

The following chart describes the options.

"

NOTE: You can change options 1–4 in any order.

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Press To

1 Set the baud rate to match that of the

RCB4030 Base/Controller or 3250 Network
Controller. Valid options are:

1 = 1200 bps
2 = 2400 bps
3 = 4800 bps
4 = 9600 bps
5 = 19200 bps (default)
6 = 38400 bps

Press the digit preceding your
communication speed and then press
[Enter].

2

(United
States only)

Set your FCC call sign (up to 10 characters)
if you are transmitting with UHF radio
frequency, and then press [Enter].

3 Enable a range of wireless stations. Press

3" and then type the wireless station
numbers in the underlined area to enable a
range of wireless stations at once. Press
[Enter] after each number in the range.
The 6950 EGS asks you to confirm the
change. Press Y" or N". Your changes
appear in the rows of wireless station
numbers.

4 Disable a range of wireless stations. Press

4" and then type the wireless station
numbers in the underlined area to disable a
range of wireless stations at once. Press
[Enter] after each number in the range.
The 6950 EGS asks you to confirm the
change. Press Y" or N."

E Exit this menu and return to the Comm

Setup menu.

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3. If you made any changes, you are asked to save them
after you press E" to exit. To save the changes, press
Y." To discard the changes, press N" (screen not
shown here).

4. You must reboot or restart the 6950 EGS for the
changes to take effect. See Section 7, Halting,
Rebooting, or Restarting the 6950 EGS, for details.

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Section 7

Halting, Rebooting, or Restarting

the 6950 EGS

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This section describes how to halt, reboot, or restart the
6950 EGS. Instructions for logging in to the host are
provided later in this section.

To halt, reboot, or restart the 6950 EGS:

1. Begin at the System Menu (see Section 4, Starting the
6950 EGS, for instructions on how to access the

System Menu):

– – System Menu – –

1 = Config
2 = Control
3 = Monitor
4 = Update
E = Exit

Option–>

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2. Press 2" and then [Enter]. The Control Menu
appears:

– Control Menu –

1 = Halt
2 = Reboot
3 = Restart
E = Exit

Option–>

3. Press:

1 To halt the 6950 EGS. Halt stops all activity

between the host application and the wireless
stations, but does not reinitialize the 6950 EGS.
Use this option if you need to turn off the 6950
EGS or move it. See Halting the 6950 EGS."

2 To reboot the 6950 EGS. Reboot reinitializes the

6950 EGS, but does not reset its configuration
settings. Reboot is equivalent with the
<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> warm boot of a DOS
personal computer. See Rebooting the 6950
EGS" later in this section.

3 To restart the software communicating with

wireless equipment. See Restarting the 6950
EGS" later in this section.

E To exit.

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Halting the 6950 EGS

To halt the 6950 EGS, you can simply power if off or you
can use the Control Menu. For information about the
power switch and applying power, see Section 3,
Installation." To use the Control Menu, see the following
instructions.

1. At the Control Menu, press 1" and then [Enter]. This
message appears:

Are you sure
you want to
shutdown?
(y/n)
–>

2. To cancel shutdown, press N" and then [Enter].

To shut down the 6950 EGS, press Y" and then
[Enter]. Please wait three minutes after selecting this
option before powering the 6950 EGS off.

The following messages appear as the 6950 EGS shuts
down. They are the last responses from the wireless
station:

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Shutdown in
Progress...
Wait 3 minutes.
Terminal will
stop.

Stopping RF.

3. Restart the 6950 EGS by switching its power off and
on.

4. Power the wireless station off and on. It takes about 3
minutes before the terminal shows its first screen.

5. When you see the message RF Server Ready!"
(VT220 wireless station) or the host login (TN3270 or
TN5250 wireless station), the 6950 EGS and
terminals have returned to normal operation.

For information about logging in to the host, see
Logging in to the Host" later in this section.

Rebooting the 6950 EGS

1. At the Control Menu, press 2" and then [Enter]. The
following message appears:

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Are you sure
you want to
reboot? (y/n)
–>

2. Press Y" and then [Enter] to confirm you want to
reboot. The following messages appear:

Reboot in
Progress...
Terminal will
stop.
Wait for connect
prompt.

These messages show progress during shutdown. The
final message, Stopping RF," shows completion of
shutdown. The wireless station does not respond
further. It takes about 3 minutes for the 6950 EGS to
respond to the wireless station after it starts back up.

3. The wireless station beeps. When you see the
message RF Server Ready!" (VT220 wireless station)
or the host login (TN3270 or TN5250 wireless station),
the 6950 EGS and terminals have returned to normal
operation.

For information about logging in to the host, see
Logging in to the Host" later in this section.

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Restarting the 6950 EGS

1. At the Control Menu, press 3" and then [Enter]. It
takes about three to five minutes to completely restart
before the wireless stations receive their initial screen.

The following messages appear:

Stopping RF
Please wait

These messages show when the 6950 EGS shuts
down. They are the last responses from the wireless
station until the 6950 EGS restarts.

2. When you see the message RF Server Ready!"
(VT220 wireless station) or the host login (TN3270 or
TN5250 wireless station), the 6950 EGS and
terminals have returned to normal operation.

For information about logging in to the host, see
Logging in to the Host" later in this section.

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Logging in to the Host

Log in to the host after your wireless station is configured
with the proper LAN ID, host name, and terminal
emulation type. Note that for Ethernet systems, wireless
stations with 3270 or 5250 terminal emulation must have
telnet enabled.

Turn on the wireless station. If it is already on, turn it off
then on. The host login screens that appear vary for the
type of terminal emulation.

VT220 Terminal Emulation

1. When you turn on the VT220 wireless station, the
following screen appears:

RF Server Ready!

Press ’1‘ now to
connect.
–>

2. Press 1" and then [Enter] to connect. The following
screen appears:

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Enter telnet host
or press enter
for (localhost).
–>

Norand Corp.
Rf Terminal
Server V<version>
(0003)

Localhost" is the default IP host to connect to.
<version> is the 6950 EGS version number. The
number in parentheses is your wireless station's
number.

3. To log in to the default host, press [Enter].
You can also type the IP address and press [Enter].

You can use the host name if you have a DNS and the
IP address has a domain name in the 6950 EGS host
table.

The following screen appears:

Trying <device>...
press ’x‘ to
stop trying.

<device> represents the host you have chosen.

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4. You can press x" to cancel the attempt. It will time
out on its own if a connection could not be made. You
are told if a connection could not be made and must
press [Enter].

If you do not cancel the attempt, the following screen
appears (this screen represents your host login):

<devicename> login:
Password:

<devicename> shows the host you have logged in to.

5. Enter your login and password, and then press [Enter]
after each. The first screen of your host application
appears.

TN3270 or TN5250 Terminal
Emulation

The first login screen that appears for a TN3270 or TN5250
wireless station is the default host login screen (shown on
this page). Enter your login and password, and then press
[Enter] after each. The first screen of your host application
appears.

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Section 8

Monitoring the System

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Use the 6950 EGS server's activity monitor to see recent
processes run on the 6950 EGS and view its system log.

To monitor the system:

1. Begin at the System Menu (see Section 4, 6950 EGS,
for instructions on how to access the System Menu):

– – System Menu – –

1 = Config
2 = Control
3 = Monitor
4 = Update
E = Exit

Option–>

2. To monitor the system or view the log files on the 6950
EGS, press 3" and then [Enter].

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The Monitor Menu appears:

– Monitor Menu –

1 = System
2 = Logs
3 = Time Test
E = Exit

Option–>

3. Press:

1 To see the wireless processes that are currently

running. See System Monitor."

2 To see the log of activity for the 6950 EGS and

its interaction with the wireless network. See
Logs" later in this section.

3 To test the throughput of the RF link. See Time

Test" later in this section.

E To exit and return to the System Menu.

System Monitor

The System Monitor varies for Ethernet and RSĆ232
connections.

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To view the monitor:

1. At the Monitor Menu, press 1" and then [Enter] to
view the wireless processes. Following is an example
of the processes for an RSĆ232 connection:

368 p 1 S N 0:00 sh ./nui.sh
374 p 1 S N 0:00 ./nui_serv
375 p 1 S N 0:00 ./nui_comm

Following is an example of the processes for an
Ethernet connection:

40 con S 0:00 ./nui_eth /dev/eth0
42 con S 0:00 sh ./nui.sh
47 con S 0:00 ./nui_serv
52 con S 0:00 ./nui_pps
66 con S 0:00 nui_mgr HOST 0
70 con S 0:00 ./nui_pps
152 p 1 s 0:01 sh /nuiscripts /main
513 p 1 s 0:00 /nui/nuigrep nui

Processes and activities appear on the right following
the numbers of the form 0:00." The numbers indicate
CPU utilization.

2. Press [Enter] when finished.

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Logs

Use the log files to view the activity for the 6950 EGS and
its interaction with the wireless network. You can also view
new information added to the logs, or clear the log file and
then restart it.

For clarity, log messages show as they appear on a 24Ćline
by 80Ćcolumn monitor. The same information appears on a
wireless station display, but you must scroll to read it.

The debug level controls the amount of information
reported in the logs. For more information about setting
debug levels, see page 6Ć4 (Ethernet connection) or 6Ć8
(RSĆ232 connection). For help with deciding which level of
debug information you need, see RSĆ232 Log Debug
Levels" or Ethernet Log Debug Levels" later in this
section.

Each combination of access points or base radios,
controllers, and wireless stations produces a different log.
Your log may vary a lot and still be normal for your
configuration.

To view, watch, or clear the log file:

1. At the Monitor Menu, press 2" and then [Enter]. The
Log file menu appears:

Log file
1 – View
2 – Watch
3 – Clear & Restart
E – Exit

Option–>