Lantronix 2100E User Manual
WiBox 2100E
Device Server User Guide
Part Number 900-351
Revision M August 2013
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Revision History
Date Rev. Comments
June 2004 A Initial draft
September 2004 B Formatting changes and technical corrections
October 2004 C Updated for firmware version 5.8.0.1
October 2004 D Minor corrections
May 2005 E Updated for firmware version 6.0.0.1
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Date Rev. Comments
July 2006 F Updated for firmware version 6.1.0.2
April 2007 G Updated for firmware version 6.4
May 2007 H Updated for firmware version 6.5
July 2007 I Updated for firmware version 6.5.0.5
May 2008 J Updated for firmware version 6.6
June 2008 K Minor corrections
January 2010 L Updated for firmware version 6.7 and minor corrections. Added new fields:
Minimum TX Data Rate, Max TX Failures, and Automatic Host MAC
Detection. Added Wireless Status (WS) command.
August 2013 M Updated for firmware version 6.8.0.4
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Table of Contents
Intellectual Property _____________________________________________________ 2
Warranty ______________________________________________________________ 2
Contacts ______________________________________________________________ 2
Revision History ________________________________________________________ 2
List of Tables ___________________________________________________________ 8
List of Figures __________________________________________________________ 8
1: Using This Guide 9
Purpose and Audience ___________________________________________________ 9
Chapter Summary _______________________________________________________ 9
Additional Documentation ________________________________________________ 10
2: Introduction 11
Applications ___________________________________________________________ 11
Application Examples ___________________________________________________ 12
Serial Tunneling – Network ___________________________________________ 12
Ad Hoc Network ____________________________________________________ 13
Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure _______________________________________ 13
Ad Hoc WiBox 2100E Connection ______________________________________ 14
WiBox 2100E with Ethernet ___________________________________________ 14
Protocol Support _______________________________________________________ 14
Configuration Methods __________________________________________________ 14
Addresses and Port Numbers _____________________________________________ 15
Hardware Address __________________________________________________ 15
IP Address ________________________________________________________ 15
WLAN Settings _____________________________________________________ 15
Port Numbers ______________________________________________________ 15
Serial Connector Pinouts ________________________________________________ 15
WiBox 2100E Network Interface ___________________________________________ 17
Ethernet Connector Pinouts ___________________________________________ 17
LEDs ________________________________________________________________ 17
Technical Specifications _________________________________________________ 18
3: Getting Started 19
Installing the WiBox 2100E _______________________________________________ 19
Configuring the WiBox 2100E _____________________________________________ 20
Installing DeviceInstaller _________________________________________________ 23
Viewing the Current Configuration _________________________________________ 24
4: Web Manager Configuration 26
Accessing Web Manager through a Web Browser _____________________________ 26
Network Configuration __________________________________________________ 27
Network Mode Configuration __________________________________________ 27
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Automatic IP Address Configuration ____________________________________ 28
Static IP Address Configuration ________________________________________ 28
Ethernet Configuration _______________________________________________ 29
Server Configuration ____________________________________________________ 30
Hostlist Configuration ___________________________________________________ 31
Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration _____________________________________ 32
Serial Settings _____________________________________________________ 33
Connection Settings - TCP ____________________________________________ 35
Connection Settings - UDP____________________________________________ 38
WLAN Configuration ____________________________________________________ 40
Updating Settings ______________________________________________________ 43
Applying Defaults ______________________________________________________ 43
5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration 44
Accessing Setup Mode __________________________________________________ 44
Telnet Connection __________________________________________________ 44
Serial Port Connection _______________________________________________ 45
Exiting Setup Mode _____________________________________________________ 45
6: Setup Mode: Server Configuration 46
Server Configuration (Option 0) ___________________________________________ 46
Network Mode _____________________________________________________ 46
IP Address ____________________________________________________________ 46
Set Gateway IP Address _________________________________________________ 46
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part ______________________________________ 47
Set DNS Server IP Address ______________________________________________ 47
Change Telnet Configuration Password _____________________________________ 47
Automatic Host MAC Detection ________________________________________ 48
DHCP Name __________________________________________________________ 48
7: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration 49
Channel 1 (Option 1) ____________________________________________________ 49
Baudrate _____________________________________________________________ 49
I/F (Interface) Mode_____________________________________________________ 50
Flow _________________________________________________________________ 51
Port Number __________________________________________________________ 51
Connect Mode _________________________________________________________ 52
Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode ____________________________ 58
Show IP addr after 'RING' ________________________________________________ 58
Auto Increment Source Port ______________________________________________ 59
Remote IP Address _____________________________________________________ 59
Remote Port __________________________________________________________ 59
DisConnMode _________________________________________________________ 59
Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) _____________________________________________ 60
Pack Control __________________________________________________________ 61
Packing Interval ____________________________________________________ 62
Trailing Characters __________________________________________________ 62
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Send Characters ____________________________________________________ 62
DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout) __________________________________________ 62
Send Characters _______________________________________________________ 62
Telnet Terminal Type ___________________________________________________ 63
Channel (Port) Password ________________________________________________ 63
WLAN Settings ________________________________________________________ 63
Topology __________________________________________________________ 63
Network Name (SSID) _______________________________________________ 63
Adhoc Network Channel ______________________________________________ 63
Security Suite ______________________________________________________ 63
WEP _____________________________________________________________ 64
WPA _____________________________________________________________ 64
802.11i/WPA2-Personal ______________________________________________ 65
Fixed or Automatic Data Rate _________________________________________ 65
Transmission Data Rate ______________________________________________ 65
Minimum TX Data Rate ______________________________________________ 65
Enable Power Management ___________________________________________ 66
Enable Soft AP Roaming _____________________________________________ 66
Max TX Failures ____________________________________________________ 66
8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings 67
Expert Settings (Option 5) ________________________________________________ 67
TCP Keepalive time in seconds ________________________________________ 68
ARP Cache timeout in seconds ________________________________________ 68
CPU Performance __________________________________________________ 68
Disable Monitor Mode at bootup _______________________________________ 68
HTTP Port Number __________________________________________________ 68
MTU Size _________________________________________________________ 68
TCP Re-transmission Timeout _________________________________________ 69
Enable Alternate MAC _______________________________________________ 69
Ethernet Connection Type ____________________________________________ 69
Configurable Server Port Number ______________________________________ 69
Automatic Host MAC Detection ________________________________________ 69
Security Settings (Option 6) ______________________________________________ 69
Disable SNMP _____________________________________________________ 70
SNMP Community Name _____________________________________________ 70
Disable Telnet Setup ________________________________________________ 70
Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade _______________________________________ 70
Disable Port 77FE (Hex) ______________________________________________ 70
Disable Web Server _________________________________________________ 70
Disable Web Setup __________________________________________________ 70
Disable ECHO Ports _________________________________________________ 71
Enable Encryption __________________________________________________ 71
Enable Encryption __________________________________________________ 71
Enable Enhanced Password __________________________________________ 71
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Default Settings (Option 7) _______________________________________________ 72
Channel 1 Configuration ______________________________________________ 72
Channel 2 Configuration ______________________________________________ 72
WLAN Settings _____________________________________________________ 72
Expert Settings _____________________________________________________ 73
Security Settings ____________________________________________________ 73
Exit Configuration Mode _________________________________________________ 74
9: Monitor Mode 75
Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port ___________________________________ 75
Entering Monitor Mode via the Network Port _________________________________ 75
Monitor Mode Commands ________________________________________________ 75
10: Updating Firmware 78
Obtaining Firmware _____________________________________________________ 78
Reloading Firmware ____________________________________________________ 78
Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface ______________________________________ 78
Using TFTP: Command Line Interface ______________________________________ 79
Network Upgrade ______________________________________________________ 79
Recovering the Firm ware Us ing the Seri al Port and De viceI ns tal ler _______________ 79
WLAN Country Setting __________________________________________________ 80
11: Wireless Bridging 81
Configuring the WiBox 2100E in Bridging Mode _______________________________ 81
Method 1 __________________________________________________________ 81
Method 2 __________________________________________________________ 81
Method 3 __________________________________________________________ 82
12: Troubleshooting 83
Diagnostic LED States __________________________________________________ 83
Problems and Error Messages ____________________________________________ 83
Technical Support ______________________________________________________ 86
A: Mounting Brackets 87
B: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 88
Converting Binary to Hexadec imal _________________________________________ 88
Conversion Table ___________________________________________________ 88
Scientific Calculator _________________________________________________ 88
C: Compliance 90
Compliance Information _________________________________________________ 90
Regulatory Information __________________________________________________ 91
USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice ___________________ 91
Canada – Industry Canada Notice ______________________________________ 92
Europe – R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC, Wireless Notice _______________________ 93
Australia & New Zealand – Wireless Notice _______________________________ 93
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List of Tables
Table 2-1. WiBox 2100E LEDs _________________________________________________ 17
Table 2-2. WiBox 2100E Technical Specifications __________________________________ 18
Table 6-1. BootP/DHCP/A u toIP opt ions __________________________________________ 46
Table 6-2. Standard IP Network Netmasks ________________________________________ 47
Table 7-1. Interface Mode Options ______________________________________________ 50
Table 7-2. Common Interface Mode Settings ______________________________________ 50
Table 7-3. Flow Control Options ________________________________________________ 51
Table 7-4. Reserved Port Numbers ______________________________________________ 51
Table 7-5. Connect Mode Optio ns _______________________________________________ 52
Table 7-6. Manual Connection Address Example ___________________________________ 54
Table 7-7. Modem Mode Messages _____________________________________________ 57
Table 7-8. Modem Mode Commands ____________________________________________ 58
Table 7-9. Disconnect Mode Options _____________________________________________ 60
Table 7-10. Flush Mode Options ________________________________________________ 60
Table 7-11. Pack Control Options _______________________________________________ 61
Table 9-1. Monitor Mode Commands ____________________________________________ 75
Table 9-2. Command Response Codes___________________________________________ 77
Table 10-1. Firmware Files ____________________________________________________ 78
Contents
List of Figures
Figure 2-1. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Network Example __________________________ 12
Figure 2-2. Ad Hoc Network Example ____________________________________________ 13
Figure 2-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example _________________________________ 13
Figure 2-4. Direct WiBox 2100E to WiBox 2100E Connection _________________________ 14
Figure 2-5. DB9M DTE Serial Connector__________________________________________ 16
Figure 2-6. RS-422 4-Wire Pinouts ______________________________________________ 16
Figure 2-7. RS-485 2-Wire Pinouts ______________________________________________ 16
Figure 2-8. Network Interface __________________________________________________ 17
Figure 2-9. RJ45 Ethernet Connector ____________________________________________ 17
Figure 3-1. WiBox 2100E Connected for Configuration _______________________________ 19
Figure 4-1. Web Manager _____________________________________________________ 26
Figure 4-2. Network Settings ___________________________________________________ 27
Figure 4-3. Server Settings ____________________________________________________ 30
Figure 4-4. Hostlist Settings ____________________________________________________ 32
Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings ______________________________________________ 33
Figure 4-6. TCP Connection Settings ____________________________________________ 36
Figure 4-7. UDP Connection Settings ____________________________________________ 39
Figure 4-8. WLAN Settings ____________________________________________________ 41
Figure 5-1. MAC Address______________________________________________________ 44
Figure 5-2. Setup Menu Options ________________________________________________ 45
Figure 7-1. Serial Port Param eter s ______________________________________________ 49
Figure 7-2. Hostlist Option _____________________________________________________ 55
Figure 8-1. Expert Settings ____________________________________________________ 67
Figure 10-1. TFTP Window ____________________________________________________ 79
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1: Using This Guide
Chapter
Description
Purpose and Audience
This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the Lantronix® WiBox®
2100E device server. It is for network administrators, system integrators, and those responsible
for installing and maintaining the WiBox 2100E.
Chapter Summary
The remaining chapters in this guide include:
2: Introduction
3: Getting Started
4: Web Manager Configuration
5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup
Mode) Configuration
6: Setup Mode: Server
Configuration
7: Setup Mode: Channel
Configuration
8: Setup Mode: Advanced
Settings
9: Monitor Mode
10: Updating Firmware
Describes the main features of the WiBox 2100E and the protocols
it supports.
Describes the steps to the physical installation and initial
configuration of the WiBox 2100E.
Details using the Web Manager to set parameters such as port and
server properties.
Provides instructions for accessing Setup Mode (command line
interface) using a Telnet connection through the network or a
terminal or terminal emulation progra m through the serial por t.
Details the network (server) settings
Details the serial port settings.
Details expert and security settings and explains how to reset the
unit to default values.
Provides instructions for accessing and using the command line
interface for monitoring the network and diagnosing problems.
Provides instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and updating
the WiBox 2100E.
11: Wireless Bridging
12: Troubleshooting
A: Mounting Brackets
Provides information on the WiBox 2100E wireless bridging
feature, which will be available for WiBox 2100E with firmware
version 6.2 or later.
Describes common problems and error messages and how to
contact Lantronix Technical Support.
Provides dimensions of the brackets for mounting the WiBox
2100E.
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1: Using This Guide
Document
Description
Quick Start Guide
Help
B: Binary to Hexadecimal
Conversions
C: Compliance Information
Provides instructions for conve rt ing binary numb ers to
hexadecimals.
Provides compliance informat i on.
Additional Documentation
Visit the Lantronix web site at http://www.lantronix.com/support/documentation.html for
the latest documentation and the following additional documentation:
WiBox 2100E Device Server
DeviceInstaller Online Help
Com Port Redirector Online
Secure Com Port Redirector
User Guide
Provides instructions for getting your WiBox 2100E up and
running.
Provides information on using the DeviceInstaller™ utility to assign
an IP address and view current configuration settings.
Provides information on using the Window s-ba sed uti lity to create
a virtual com port.
Provides information on using the Windows-ba sed uti lity to create
a virtual com port in a secure environment.
WiBox® 2100E Device Server User Guide 10
2: Introduction
The WiBox 2100E family of wireless device servers provides serial-to-wireless network
connectivity. They enable you to access, control, monitor, or share on an 802.11b/g wireless
network virtually any serial device or equipment remotely.
The WiBox 2100E device server provides a fully integrated solution that combines an operating
system, embedded Web server, full TCP/IP protocol stack with an 802.11b/g transceiver
supporting WEP, WPA and 802.11i/WPA2-Personal security, and two high-speed serial ports into
a small compact package.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wireless Protected Access (WPA), and 802.11i/WPA2-Personal
are available to guarantee the security of the wireless communication. WEP uses an RC4
encryption algorithm with a configured 64-bit or 104-bit key to scramble the data. WPA uses
TKIP, which expands upon WEP by changing the key automatically every session, detecting
intrusion and using improved authentication. For additional security, the WiBox 2100E offers
secure data communications using Rijndael Advanced Encryption Standards (AES).
This device server allows serial devices to connect and communicate over 802.11b/g wireless
networks using IP protocol (TCP for connection-oriented stream applications and UDP for
datagram applications). The WiBox 2100E also supports RS-422 4-wire and RS-485 2-wire
protocols for multipoint connections. The unit provides an Ethernet connection as well.
The Lantronix exclusive SmartRoam™ technology takes a proactive approach to transferring
connectivity from one access point (AP) to another AP belonging to the same ESS (having the
same SSID or Network Name). SmartRoam continuously tracks the signal strength of APs within
range to smoothly and automatically transition to an AP with a stronger signal.
Note: The WiBox 2100E with firmware version 6.2 and later is configurable for wireless
bridging (see 11: W ir e les s Br id g in g). This allows a host connected to the WiBox 2100E
over a wired Ethernet interface to be accessible over a wireless network.
Name Model Part Numbers
WiBox 2100E with
Ethernet
Applications
The WiBox 2100E device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to wireless
and Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.
Security alarms
Access control devices
Fire control panels
Time/attendance clocks and terminals
ATM machines
Data collection devices
WiBox 2100E
WB21000EG1-01 (115 VAC, 50/60 Hz adapter)
WB21000EG2-01 (100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Intl. adapter)
WB2100EGB-01 (WiBox 2100E board only)
WB2100EG0-01 (No power supply)
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RFID readers
Universal Power Supply (UPS) Management units
Telecommunications equipment
Data display devices
Virtually any RS-232, RS-422 4-wire or RS-485 2-wire asynchronous serial device
Application Examples
The WiBox 2100E has two serial ports and an 802.11b/g transceiver. Each serial port is
connected to the serial communication port of a device. The wireless transceiver connects to
another wireless device or to an Access Point (AP). The WiBox 2100E also provides an Ethernet
connection.
This section includes typical scenarios for using the WiBox 2100E.
Serial Tunneling – Network
Figure 2-1. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Network Example
2: Introduction
A PC connected to an AP via an Ethernet connection and a PC with a wireless connection to the
AP LAN access the WiBox 2100E as though they are connected to it directly. The combination of
the WiBox 2100E, a PC, and the Lantronix Redirector software allows the PC to communicate
directly to the WiBox 2100E’s serial devices, providing wireless serial tunneling.
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2: Introduction
Ad Hoc Network
Figure 2-2. Ad Hoc Network Example
In the example above, the AP is not present. The PC makes a direct wireless connection with the
WiBox 2100E to manage serial devices. Without an AP, it is a peer-to-peer relationship.
Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure
Figure 2-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example
In the example above, the WiBox 2100E communicates with another device server via the AP.
The WiBox device server, in this example, is connected via an Ethernet connection to the AP. In
this wa y, the WiBox 2100E and the device server communicate directly and can transfer
information between their serial devices.
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2: Introduction
Ad Hoc WiBox 2100E Connection
Figure 2-4. Direct WiBox 2100E-to-WiBox 2100E Connection
In the example above, the two WiBox 2100E devices have established an Ad Hoc peer-to-peer
relationship. They communicate directly to each other’s serial devices without a PC or an AP.
WiBox 2100E with Ethernet
With this model, you can select either a wireless or an Ethernet connection.
Protocol Support
The WiBox 2100E device server uses the TCP/IP protocol stack for network communications.
Other supported protocols include:
ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, AutoIP, DHCP, HTTP, and SNMP for network
communications and management.
TCP, UDP, and Telnet for connections to the serial port.
TFTP for firmware and web page updates.
IP for addressing, routing, and data block handling over the network.
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for typical datagram applications in which devices interact
with other devices without m aintaining a poin t-to-point connection.
Configuration Me thods
After the physical installation of the WiBox 2100E, configuration is required. For the unit to
operate correctly on a network, it must have:
A unique IP address
Appropriate settings for network communications
Methods for logging into the device server and assigning IP addresses (as well as setting other
configurable parameters) include:
Web Manager: Through a web interface, configure the WiBox 2100E and its settings using the
WiBox 2100E’s Web Manager. (See 4: Web Manager Configuration.)
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Serial & Telnet Ports: There are two approaches to accessing Setup Mode. Make a Telnet
connection to the network port (9999) or connect a terminal (or a PC running a terminal emulation
program) to the unit’s serial port. See Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.
DeviceInstaller: This utility provides a GUI interface for assigning the IP address, viewing the
current configuration, and updating firmware. To use DeviceInstaller for communication to a
WiBox 2100E over a wirele s s network , you must configure the WLAN network settings first. No
such configuration is required for using DeviceInstaller over an Ethernet network.
Addresses and Port Number s
Hardware Address
The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address or the MAC address. The first
three bytes of the Ethernet address are fixed and read 00-20-4A, identifying the unit as a
Lantronix product. The fourth, fifth, and sixth bytes are unique numbers assigned to each unit.
Example: 00-20-4A-14-01-18
IP Address
Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. This address
references the specific unit. DHCP is enabled by default, and the WiBox 2100E automatically
accepts an IP address once the wireless settings are configur ed for th e wireles s network.
2: Introduction
WLAN Settings
Before the WiBox 2100E can communicate on an 802.11b/g wireless network, the WLAN settings
must match the wireless network. By default, the WiBox 2100E is set to Ad Hoc network mode
and its wireless network name (SSID) is LTRX_IBSS.
Port Numbers
Every TCP connection and every UDP datagram is defined by a destination IP address and a port
number. For example, a Telnet application commonly uses port number 23. A port number is
similar to an extension on a phone system.
The unit's serial channel (port) can be associated with a specific TCP/UDP port number. Port
number 9999 is reserved for access to the unit's Setup (configuration) Mode window. Ports 01024 are reserved as well. (For more information on reserved port numbers, refer to Port
Number.)
Serial Connector Pi nouts
The two DB9M DTE serial ports provide default settings for RS-232C communications of 9600
baud, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit (9600, 8, N, 1).
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2: Introduction
Figure 2-5. DB9M DTE Serial Connector
Alternatively, you can configure the WiBox 2100E for RS-422 4-wire communications (Figure 2-6)
or for RS-485 2-wire communications (Figure 2-7).
Figure 2-6. RS-422 4-Wire Pinouts
Figure 2-7. RS-485 2-Wire Pinouts
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WiBox 2100E Network Interface
The back panel of the WiBox 2100E contains a 9-30VDC power plug and an RJ45 (10/100)
Ethernet port.
Figure 2-8. Network Interface
2: Introduction
Ethernet Connector Pinouts
Figure 2-9. RJ45 Ethernet Connector
Power Plug
RJ45 Ethernet Port (WiBox 2100E only)
LEDs
Table 2-1. WiBox 2100E LEDs
LEDs Meaning
Power LED: Green, steady on
Wireless Link LED: Yellow, blinking
Wireless Link LED: Yellow, off
Port 1 LED flashes (pauses and repeats) 4
times
Ethernet Link LED: Green, steady on
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Power is on
Active wireless connection, transmitting/receiving
No active connection, searching for network
connection
Active network connection.
LEDs Meaning
Serial Interface
2: Introduction
Port 1 LED: Green, steady on
Port 1 LED: Green, blinking
Port 2 LED: Yellow, steady on
Port 2 LED: Yellow, blinking
Technical Specifications
Table 2-2. WiBox 2100E Technical Specifications
CPU, Memory
Network Interface
Power Supply
Lantronix® DSTni® EX embedded device server 186 CPU
256 KB zero wait state SRAM
2048 KB Flash
Rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921600 bps)
Wireless 802.11b/g
10/100 RJ45 Ethernet (WiBox 2100E only)
External adapter included
120 VAC (1-01 models) USA
100 – 240 VAC (2-01 models) Universal with regional connectors
Idle
Active TCP connection
Idle
Active TCP connection
Power Input
Dimensions
Weight
Temperature
Relative Humidity
9 – 30 VDC (2.5 W maximum)
DC input
Height: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
Width: 7.3 cm (2.87 in)
Depth: 9.5 cm (3.74 in)
0.28 kg (0.62 lbs)
Operating temperature range: -40
Storage temperature range: -40
Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing, 40% to 60% recommended
Storage: 10% to 90% non-condensing
°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F).
°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
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3: Getting Started
This chapter describes the procedure for getting your WiBox 2100E device server up and
running.
Installing the WiBox 2100E
Note: For diagrams of the mounting brackets, see A: Mounting Brackets .
Complete the following steps to connect and initially configure the WiBox 2100E. Initial
configuration is done using the Setup Mode’s Change Setup menu.
Figure 3-1. WiBox 2100E Connected for Configuration
1. Connect one end of the supplied DB9F – DB9F null modem serial cable to the WiBox
2100E’s serial port 1.
2. Connect the other end of the DB9 serial cable to a terminal or a PC’s serial COM port.
3. On the PC, open a terminal emulation application (e.g. Hyper T erminal). The default serial
settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, not parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control (9600, 8, N, 1).
4. Enter Setup Mode by simultaneously connecting the power supply and holding down the x
key. Upon connection, the following information displays:
MAC address 00204A8178A4
Software version V6.7.0.0 (100118)
Press Enter for Setup Mode
5. Press Enter within 5 seconds to display the Change Setup menu.
Current settings display in parentheses.
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Configuring the WiBox 2100E
Two settings are required for the WiBox 2100E to communicate on a wireless network:
The Server (0) settings
The WLAN (4) settings
Note: Due to regulations, the country-specific setting has been removed from the setup
menu and Web Manager . We provide a separate utility for changing the Country/Zone
setting. The utility is called SetZone and is includ ed in the WiBox 2100E package. It is
also available for download from the Lantronix web site.
The syntax is SetZo ne <I P address> [<zone abbreviation>]
Leaving the zone blank causes the utility to report the current setting only. Following are valid
zone abbreviations. These settings are consistent with IEEE802.11b/g zones:
3: Getting Started
US=United States
CA=Canada
FR=France
SP=Spain
JP=Japan
OT=Others, such as Europe
(excluding France), Asia, Africa,
and Australia
1. To configure the Server settings, select 0 from the Change Setup menu and edit the
following fields:
Network Mode: Select the network mode for the WiBox 2100E. Options available are Wired
Only, Wireless Only, and Bridging. (For more information on bridging, see 11: Wireless
Bridging.)
Note: The bridging option is available in firmware version 6.2 and later.
Network Mode <0=Wired Only 1=Wireless Only 2=Bridging<One Host> >:
IP Address: The IP address must be set to a unique value in the network. Enter each octet
and press Enter between each section.
IP Address: IP Address : ( 0) ( 0) ( 0) ( 0) _
Set Gateway IP Address: The gateway address should be the IP address of the router
connected to the same LAN segment as the WiBox 2100E unit.
Set Gateway IP Address (N) ? Y
Gateway IP addr ( 0) ( 0) ( 0) ( 0)_
Netmask: A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned
for the host part.
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default)(0)_
Set DNS Server IP Address: The DNS server allows the name of a remote machine to be
resolved automatically. The default is N (No), indicating the DNS server address has not
been set. To set the DNS server address, type Y. At the prompt, enter the DNS server
address. If the device is DHCP enabled, the DHCP server provides the DNS server IP
address, which will override this configured value.
Note: This setting is applicable only in Manual Connection mode.
Set DNS Server IP addr <N> ?
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3: Getting Started
Change Telnet/Web Manager Password: Change the Telnet configuration password to
prevent unauthorized access to the Change Setup menu and Web Manager.
Change Telnet/Web Manager password (N) ? _
Change DHCP Device Name: Change the DHCP name if the network is DHCP-enabled.
Case 1:
Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) Y
Enter new DHCP device Name :
Enable DHCP FQDN option : (N) ?
Case 2:
Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) N
Enable DHCP FQDN option : (N) ?
2. To modify WLAN settings, select 4 WLAN from the Change Setup menu and ed it the
following fields:
Topology: Select Infrastructure (ESS) mode or AdHoc (IBSS). Infrastructure mode
communicates with Access Points. Ad Hoc mode communicates only with other clients.
Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=AdHoc (0) ?
Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of the network to which the WiBox 2100E will
connect.
Network name (SSID) (LTRX_IBSS) ? _
Ad Hoc Network Channel: When Ad Hoc mode is selected, and the WiBox 2100E cannot
find the specified network, it creates one with that name by transmitting a beacon on the
selected channel.
Channel (11) ?
Only channels allowed in the country for which the WiBox 2100E is designated can be
selected. The country displays in the Setup Mode settings overview.
Security Suite: The WiBox 2100E features WEP, WPA, and WPA2/802.11i to secure all
wireless communication. WPA and WPA2/802.11i are not available when Adhoc is selected
as the topology.
Security 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA, 3=WPA2/802.11i (0) ? _
WEP:
Security suite: 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA, 3=WPA2/802.11i (1) ? 1
Authentication: 0=open/none, 1=shared (1) ?
Encryption: 1=WEP64, 2=WEP128 (2) ?
Change Key (N) ? Y
Display key (N) ?
Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (0) ?
Enter Key: **-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**
TX Key index (1) ? 1
TX Data rate: 0=fixed, 1=auto fallback (1) ?
Property Description
Authentication
Select whether the encryption keys are matched (1 = shared) with those of the
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communication partner befor e pas sing through me ssa ge s or not (2 =
Encryption
Property Description
open/none).
Length of the encryption key and the security strength. WEP64 uses a 40
bits/5 bytes key (option 1). WEP128 uses a 104 bits/13 bytes key (option 2).
Change key Select (Y) Yes to modify the currently configured key.
Display Key Select (Y) Yes to show the currently configured key/passphrase
Key type
Enter key
Indicate whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
Enter the new encryption key. The passphrase input is not the same as ASCII
input (as used on some products). ASCII is translated directly into
hexadecimal bytes according to the ASCII table. The WiBox 2100E
passphrase is hashed using the Neesus Datacom algorithm (for WEP64) or
MD5 (for WEP128).
The passphrase input is safer because it is up to 63 chars long. ASCII input is
a maximum of 5 (WEP64) or 13 (WEP128) characters long and limits the
number of key combinations.
Please refer to the other equipment’s manual to determine the passphrase
input style recommended.
Note: Lantronix recommends using a passphr as e of 20 characters or more for
maximum security.
TX Key index
Select the WEP key used for transmissions. Enter a value from 1 to 4.
TX Data rate
Select the Data Transmit rate. The value are 1 MB, 2 MB, 5.5 MB, 11 MB, 18
MB, 24 MB, 36 MB, and 54 MB.
WPA: This firmware version allows only Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) for authentication and
encryption. Topology must be set to Infrastructure for the WPA option to display.
Security suite: 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA, 3=WPA2/802.11i (0) ? 2
Change key (N) ? Y
Display key (N) ?
Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (1) ? 1
Enter key: ***********************
Encryption: 0=TKIP, 1=TKIP+WEP (0) ?
Property Description
Change key
Display key
Key type Indicate whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
Enter key Enter the passphrase. The maximum length is 63 characters.
Encryption Set the type to the minimum required security level. The “+” sign indicates that
Select (Y (Yes) to modify the currently configured key.
Select (Y) Yes at the prompt to show the currently configured key/passphrase
Note: Lantronix recommends using a passphras e of 20 char acter s or more
for maximum security.
the group (broadcast) encryption method is different from the pairwise
(unicast) encryption (WEP and TKIP).
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802.11i/WPA2-Personal :
Security suite: 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA, 3=WPA2/802.11i (0) ? 3
Change key (N) ? Y
Display key (N) ?
Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (1) ?
Enter key: ***********************
Encryption: 0=CCMP, 1=CCMP+TKIP, 2=CCMP+WEP, 3=TKIP, 4=TKIP+WEP (3) ?
Property Description
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Change key
Display key
Key type Indicate whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
Enter key Enter the passphrase. The maximum length is 63 characters. Lantronix
Encryption
Select (Y) Yes to modify the currently configured key.
Select (Y) Yes to show the currently configured key/passphrase.
recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or more for maximum
security.
Set the type to the minimum required security level. The “+” sign indicates that
the group (broadcast) encryption method is different from the pairwise (unicast)
encryption. For example, for CCMP+TKIP, CCMP is the pairwise encryption
and TKIP is the group encryption. CCMP is the default for WPA2.
Minimum TX Data Rate: Selects the minimum data rate the device will use when autofallback is enabled. The default is 1 Mbps (menu option 7).
Max TX Fails: Determines the maximum number of consecutive transmit packet failures
before the device will drop its association with the AP and attempt to establish a new one.
The range of attempts is 6 to 64 with 255 equaling disabled. The default is 6 fail ed attempts.
3. Upon completing the IP and WLAN settings, select menu option 9 to save and exit the WiBox
2100E Setup Mode.
4. To further configure the WiBox 2100E, continue to 4: Web Manager Configuration or
5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.
Installing DeviceInstaller
Use DeviceInstaller utility to configure the IP address and other network parameters when a
wireless connection is establish ed bet w een the WiBox and a laptop or desktop equipped with a
wireless card.
Note: You will need a Windows PC running Lantronix DeviceInstaller 4.2 or higher.
1. Download the latest version of DeviceInstaller from www.lantronix.com/downloads
.
2. Run the executable to start the installation process.
3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (If prompted to select an installation type, select
Typical.)
Note: For more information about DeviceInstaller, see the DeviceInstaller Online Help.
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Viewing the Current Configuration
A name the WiBox 2100E device server will send to the DHCP server if
it is configured to obtain an address in this manner.
Displays “Dynamically” if the device automatically received an IP
After locating the WiBox 2100E as described in DeviceInstaller Help, you can view its current
configuration.
To view the WiBox 2100E’s configuration settings:
In the right window, click the Device Details tab. The current WiBox 2100E configuration
displays:
Property Description
Name A name to identify the WiBox 2100E. Double-click the field, type the
value, and press Enter to complete. This name is not visible on other
PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.
DHCP Device Name
Group A group to categorize the WiBox 2100E. Double-click the field, type the
value, and press Enter to complete. This group name is not visible on
other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.
Comments Comments about the WiBox 2100E. Double-click the field, type the
value, and press Enter to complete. This description or comment is not
visible on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.
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Device Family Displays the WiBox 2100E’s device family type as Wireless.
Type Displays the device type as WiBox b/g.
ID Displays the WiBox 2100E’s ID embedded within the box.
Hardware Address Displays the WiBox 2100E’s hardware (or MAC) address.
Firmware Version Displays the firmware currently installed on the WiBox 2100E.
Extended Firmware Version Displays the firmware currently installed on the WiBox 2100E.
Online Status Displays the WiBox 2100E’s status as online, offline, unreach able ( the
WiBox 2100E is on a different subnet), or busy (the WiBox 2100E is
currently performing a task).
IP Address Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’s current IP address.
To change the IP address, see 4: Web Manager Configuration or
5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.
IP Address was Obtained
address (e.g., from DHCP). Displays “Statically” if the IP address was
configured manually. If the IP address was assigned dynamically, the
following fields appear:
Obtain via DHCP with value of True or False.
Obtain via BOOTP with value of True or False.
Obtain via RARP with value of True or False
Obtain via Auto IP with value of True or False
Subnet Mask Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’ s curre nt subnet
mask. To change the subnet mask, see 4: Web Manager Configuration
or 5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.
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Note:
True.
Property Description
Gateway Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’ s curre nt gateway.
To change the gateway, see 4: Web Manager Configuration or
5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.
Number of COB partitions
supported
Number of Serial Ports Non-configurable field. Displays the number of ports on the WiBox
TCP Keepalive
Telnet Supported Non-configurable field. Displays True if the WiBox 2100E can be
Telnet Port Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’s port for Telnet
Web Port Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’s port for Web
Maximum Baud Rate
Supported
Firmware Upgradeable
Supports Configurable Pins
Supports Email Triggers
Non-configurable field. Displays the number of COB partitions
supported (between 19 and 51).
2100E.
Non-configurable field. Displays 1-65s, the WiBox 2100E’s TCP
keepalive range.
accessed by using Telnet.
sessions.
Manager configuration.
Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’ s max imu m baud
rate.
Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating the WiBox 2100E’s
firmware is upgradeable as newer version become available.
Non-configurable field. Displays False, indicating config ur abl e pins are
not available on the WiBox 2100E.
Non-configurable field. Displays False, indicating email trigg ers are not
available on the WiBox 2100E.
the WiBox 2100E may not currently be running at this rate.
Supports AES Data Stream
Supports 485 Non-c onfigurable field. WiBox 2100E supports the RS-485 protocol.
Supports 921K Baud Rate Non-configurable field. WiBox 2100E supports baud rates up to 920K.
Supports Wired Ethernet Non-configurable field. WiBox 2100E supports wired Ethernet.
Supports HTTP Server
Supports HTTP Setup Non-configurable field. WiBox 2100E supports HTTP setup.
Supports 230K Baudrate Non-configurable field. WiBox 2100E supports a baud rate of 230K.
Supports GPIO
Non-configurable field. Displays True if the WiBox 2100E unit supports
AES encryption.
Non-configurable field. Displays
Non-configurable field. Displays False.
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4: Web Manage r Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the WiBox 2100E device server using the Lantronix Web
Manager browser-based configuration tool. The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile
memory and is retained without power. The unit performs a reset after the configuration is
changed and stored.
Accessing Web Manager through a Web Browser
1. Open a standard web browser. Lantronix supports the latest versions of Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome web browsers.
2. In the address bar, enter the WiBox 2100E IP address or host DHCP name as listed below:
a) http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address assigned to the WiBox
2100E unit).
b) http://my_WiBox 2100E (where “my_WiBox 2100E” is the name assigned to the WiBox
2100E unit if DHCP is enabled).
c) Cxxxxxx (where xxxxxxx is the last 6 digits of the unit’s MAC address on DHCP-enabled
networks).
3. Press Enter. The WiBox 2100E Web Manager opens in a browser window.
A user and password dialog box displays. By default, no user and password are configured.
Press OK.
Figure 4-1. Web Manager
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The main menu is on the left panel of the Web Manager window.
Network Configur ation
Select Network from the main menu to display the unit's network values. The following sections
describe the configurable network parameters.
Note: If the IP address is assigned via DHCP, its DHCP settings do not display.
4: Web Manager Configuration
Figure 4-2. Network Settings
Network Mode Configuration
To determine the unit’s network mode:
1. Click Network from the main menu.
2. Modify the following:
Network Mode Select Wireless Only to enable only the wireless network connectivity for
the WiBox 2100E. Select Wired Only to enable only the Ethernet network
connectivity. Select Bridging (Single Host) to enable bridging on the
WiBox 2100E (for more information on bridging, see 11: Wireless Bridging).
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Automatic IP Address Configuration
To assign an IP address and its network configuration automatically:
1. Click Network from the main menu.
2. Select Obtain IP address automatically.
3. Enter the following (as necessary):
BOOTP Enable permits the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP). The BOOTP server assigns
the IP address automatically from a pool of addresses.
DHCP Enable permits Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP to
assign a leased IP address to the WiBox 2100E unit automatically.
AutoIP Enable permits the WiBox 2100E to generate an IP in the 169.254.x.x
address range with a Class B subnet.
DHCP Host
Name
Enter the name of the host on the network providing the IP address.
Note: Consult the System or Network Administrator before adjusting these settings.
Disabling all three methods is not advised as the only available IP assignment method
will then be ARP or serial port.
4. Click the OK button when finished.
5. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.
Static IP Address Configuration
To assign an IP address and its network configuration manually:
1. Click Network from the main menu.
2. Select Use the following IP configuration.
3. Enter the following (as necessary):
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses, enter it manually. The IP address
must be set to a unique value in the network.
A subnet mask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are
assigned for the host part.
The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN
segments. The gateway address should be the IP address of the router
connected to the same LAN segment as the WiBox 2100E. The gateway
address must be within the local network.
DNS Server
The DNS server allows the name of a remote machine to be resolved
automatically. Enter the IP address of the DNS server. If the device is DHCP
enabled, the DHCP server provides the DNS server IP address, which will
override this configured value.
Note: This setting is applicable only in Manual Connection mode.
4. Click the OK button when finished.
5. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.
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