Lantronix WiBox2100E User Manual

WiBox2100E User Guide

Part Number 900-351

Revision F June 2006

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Technical Support

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List of Tables ___________________________________________________________6 List of Figures __________________________________________________________7

1: Using This Guide 8

Purpose and Audience ___________________________________________________8 Chapter Summary _______________________________________________________8 Additional Documentation _________________________________________________9

2: Introduction 10

Applications ___________________________________________________________10 Application Examples ___________________________________________________11

Protocol Support _______________________________________________________13 Configuration Methods __________________________________________________13 Addresses and Port Numbers _____________________________________________14

Serial Connector Pinouts_________________________________________________15 WBX2100E Network Interface_____________________________________________16

LEDs ________________________________________________________________17 Technical Specifications _________________________________________________18

Serial Tunneling – Network ____________________________________________________11 Ad Hoc Network ____________________________________________________________12 Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure________________________________________________12 Ad Hoc WiBox Connection ____________________________________________________13 WiBox with Ethernet _________________________________________________________13

Hardware Address __________________________________________________________14 IP Address_________________________________________________________________14 WLAN Settings _____________________________________________________________14 Port Numbers ______________________________________________________________14

Ethernet Connector Pinouts ___________________________________________________17

3: Quick Start 19

Required Information____________________________________________________19

Hardware Address __________________________________________________________19 IP Address_________________________________________________________________19 WLAN Settings _____________________________________________________________19

Installing and Configuring the WiBox________________________________________20 Using Device Installer ___________________________________________________23 Viewing the Current Configuration__________________________________________24

4: Web-Manager Configuration 27

Accessing Web-Manager through a Web Browser _____________________________27 Network Configuration___________________________________________________28

Automatic IP Address Configuration _____________________________________________29 Static IP Address Configuration ________________________________________________30 Ethernet Configuration _______________________________________________________30

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Server Configuration ____________________________________________________30 Hostlist Configuration ___________________________________________________32 Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration _____________________________________33

Serial Settings ______________________________________________________________33 Connection Settings - TCP ____________________________________________________36 Connection Settings - UDP ____________________________________________________39

WLAN Configuration ____________________________________________________41 Updating Settings ______________________________________________________44 Applying Defaults_______________________________________________________44

5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration 45

Accessing Setup Mode __________________________________________________45

Telnet Connection ___________________________________________________________45 Serial Port Connection _______________________________________________________46

Exiting Setup Mode _____________________________________________________46

6: Setup Mode: Server Configuration 47

Server Configuration (Option 0)____________________________________________47

Network Mode ______________________________________________________________47

IP Address____________________________________________________________47 Set Gateway IP Address _________________________________________________48 Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part ______________________________________48 Change Telnet Configuration Password _____________________________________48 DHCP Name __________________________________________________________49

7: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration 50

Channel 1 (Option 1) ____________________________________________________50 Baudrate _____________________________________________________________50 I/F (Interface) Mode _____________________________________________________51 Flow_________________________________________________________________51 Port Number __________________________________________________________52 Connect Mode _________________________________________________________52

a) Incoming Connection ______________________________________________________54 b) Response _______________________________________________________________54 c) Active Startup ____________________________________________________________54 d) Datagram Type ___________________________________________________________57 e) Modem Mode ____________________________________________________________57

Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode ____________________________59 Auto Increment Source Port ______________________________________________59 Remote IP Address _____________________________________________________60 Remote Port __________________________________________________________60 DisConnMode _________________________________________________________60 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) _____________________________________________61 Pack Control __________________________________________________________61

Packing Interval_____________________________________________________________62 Trailing Characters __________________________________________________________62 Send Characters ____________________________________________________________62

DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout) __________________________________________62

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Send Characters _______________________________________________________63 Telnet Terminal Type____________________________________________________63 Channel (Port) Password ________________________________________________63 WLAN Settings ________________________________________________________63

Enable WLAN ______________________________________________________________63 Topology __________________________________________________________________63 Network Name (SSID) _______________________________________________________64 Adhoc Network Channel ______________________________________________________64 WEP _____________________________________________________________________64 WPA _____________________________________________________________________65 Fixed or Automatic Data Rate__________________________________________________65 Transmission Data Rate ______________________________________________________65 Enable Power Management ___________________________________________________66

8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings 67

Expert Settings (Option 5) ________________________________________________67

TCP Keepalive time in seconds ________________________________________________67 ARP Cache timeout in seconds ________________________________________________68 CPU Performance ___________________________________________________________68 Disable Monitor Mode at bootup ________________________________________________68 HTTP Port Number __________________________________________________________68 MTU Size _________________________________________________________________68 Alternate MAC Address ______________________________________________________68 Ethernet Connection Type ____________________________________________________69

Security Settings _______________________________________________________69

Disable SNMP______________________________________________________________69 SNMP Community Name _____________________________________________________69 Disable Telnet Setup_________________________________________________________69 Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade _______________________________________________69 Disable Port 77FE (Hex) ______________________________________________________70 Disable Web Server _________________________________________________________70 Disable Web Setup __________________________________________________________70 Disable ECHO Ports _________________________________________________________70 Enable Enhanced Password ___________________________________________________70 Enable Encryption ___________________________________________________________70

Default Settings ________________________________________________________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 77

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Obtaining Firmware _____________________________________________________77 Reloading Firmware ____________________________________________________77 Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface ______________________________________77 Using TFTP: Command Line Interface ______________________________________78 Network Upgrade_______________________________________________________78 Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller________________78 WLAN Country Setting __________________________________________________79

11: Wireless Bridging 80

Configuring the WiBox in Bridging Mode_____________________________________80

Method 1 __________________________________________________________________80 Method 2 __________________________________________________________________80 Method 3 __________________________________________________________________81

12: Troubleshooting 82

Diagnostic LED States___________________________________________________82 Problems and Error Messages ____________________________________________82 Technical Support ______________________________________________________85

A: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 86

Converting Binary to Hexadecimal _________________________________________86

Conversion Table ___________________________________________________________86 Scientific Calculator _________________________________________________________86

Compliance 88

Compliance Information__________________________________________________88 Regulatory Information __________________________________________________89

USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice____________________________89 Canada – Industry Canada Notice ______________________________________________89 Europe – R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC, Wireless Notice _______________________________90 Australia & New Zealand – Wireless Notice _______________________________________90

Warranty 92

List of Tables

Table 2-1. WiBox LEDs ______________________________________________________ 17 Table 2-2. WiBox Technical Specifications _______________________________________ 18 Table 6-1. BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options__________________________________________ 47 Table 6-2. Standard IP Network Netmasks _______________________________________ 48 Table 7-1. Interface Mode Options______________________________________________ 51 Table 7-2. Common Interface Mode Settings______________________________________ 51 Table 7-3. Flow Control Options________________________________________________ 52 Table 7-4. Reserved Port Numbers _____________________________________________ 52 Table 7-5. Connect Mode Options ______________________________________________ 53 7-6. Modem Mode Commands_________________________________________________ 59 Table 7-7. Disconnect Mode Options ____________________________________________ 60 Table 7-8. Flush Mode Options ________________________________________________ 61 Table 7-9. Pack Control Options _______________________________________________ 62 Table 9-1. Monitor Mode Commands____________________________________________ 75 Table 9-2. Command Response Codes __________________________________________ 76 Table 10-1. Firmware Files____________________________________________________ 77

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Network Example _________________________ 11 Figure 2-2. Ad Hoc Network Example ___________________________________________ 12 Figure 2-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example ________________________________ 12 Figure 2-4. Direct WiBox to WiBox Connection ____________________________________ 13 Figure 2-5. DB9M DTE Serial Connector _________________________________________ 15 Figure 2-6. RS-422/485 4-Wire Pinouts __________________________________________ 15 Figure 2-7. RS-485 2-Wire Pinouts _____________________________________________ 16 Figure 2-8. Network Interface__________________________________________________ 16 Figure 2-9. RJ45 Ethernet Connector____________________________________________ 17 Figure 3-1. WiBox Connected for Configuration____________________________________ 20 Figure 4-1. Web-Manager ____________________________________________________ 28 Figure 4-2. Network Settings __________________________________________________ 29 Figure 4-3. Server Settings____________________________________________________ 31 Figure 4-4. Hostlist Settings ___________________________________________________ 32 Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings _____________________________________________ 34 Figure 4-6. TCP Connection Settings____________________________________________ 37 Figure 4-7. UDP Connection Settings ___________________________________________ 40 Figure 4-8. WLAN Settings____________________________________________________ 42 Figure 5-1. MAC Address_____________________________________________________ 46 Figure 5-2. Setup Menu Options _______________________________________________ 46 Figure 7-1. Serial Port Parameters______________________________________________ 50 Figure 7-2. Manual Connection Address Example __________________________________ 55 Figure 8-1. Expert Settings____________________________________________________ 67 Figure 8-2. Encryption Keys ___________________________________________________ 71 Figure 10-1. TFTP Window ___________________________________________________ 78

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Purpose and Audience

This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the WiBox. It is for network administrators, system integrators, and those responsible for installing and maintaining the WiBox2100E.

Chapter Summary

The remaining chapters in this guide include:

2: Introduction

3: Quick Start

4: Web-Manager

5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration

Describes the main features of the WiBox and the protocols it supports.

Describes the steps to the physical installation and initial configuration of the WiBox.

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 program through the serial port.

6: Setup Mode: Server Configuration

7: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration

8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings

9: Monitor Mode

10: Updating Firmware

11: Wireless Bridging

12: Troubleshooting

A: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions

Compliance Warranty

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.

Provides information on the WiBox wireless bridging feature, which will be available for WiBox2100E with firmware version 6.2 or later.

Describes common problems and error messages and how to contact Lantronix Technical Support.

Provides instructions for converting binary numbers to hexadecimals.

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Additional Documentation

The following guides are available on the product CD and the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com

)

Using This Guide

WiBox Quick Start

DeviceInstaller Online Help

Com Port Redirector Online Help

Secure Com Port Redirector User Guide

Provides instructions for getting your WiBox up and running.

Provides information on using DeviceInstaller to assign an IP address and view current configuration settings.

Provides information on using the Windowsbased utility to create a virtual com port.

Provides information on using the Windowsbased utility to create a virtual com port in a secure environment.

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The WiBox™ family of wireless device servers provides serial-to-wireless network connectivity. They enable virtually any serial device or equipment to be remotely accessed, controlled, monitored, or shared on an 802.11b/g wireless network.

The WiBox2100E 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 and WPA security, and two high-speed serial ports into a small compact package. For additional security, the WiBox 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 WiBox2100E also supports 4-wire RS-422/485 and 2-wire RS-485 protocols for multipoint connections. The unit provides an Ethernet connection as well.

Note: The WiBox2100E with firmware version 6.2 and later will be configurable for

wireless bridging (see 11: Wireless Bridging). This allows a host connected to the WiBox over a wired Ethernet interface to be accessible over a wirel ess network.

Name Model Part Numbers

WiBox with Ethernet

Note: In this User Guide, we generally refer to the WiBox2100E as the WiBox.

WBX2100E

WB21000EG1-01 (115 VAC, 50/60 Hz adapter)

WB21000EG2-01 (100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Intl. adapter)

WB2100EGB-01 (WiBox board only)

WB2100EG0-01 (No power supply)

Applications

The WiBox 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  RFID readers  Universal Power Supply (UPS) Management units

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 Telecommunications equipment  Data display devices  Virtually any RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 asynchronous serial device

Application Examples

The WiBox 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 WBX2100E also provides an Ethernet connection.

This section includes typical scenarios for using the WiBox.

Serial Tunneling – Network

Figure 2-1. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Network Example

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 as though they are directly connected to it. The combination of the WiBox, a PC, and Lantronix’s Redirector software allows the PC to communicate directly to the WiBox’s serial devices, providing wireless serial tunneling.

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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 to manage serial devices. Without an AP, it is a peer-topeer relationship.

Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure

Figure 2-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example

In the example above, the WiBox communicates with another device server via the AP. The UDS device server, in this example, is connected via an Ethernet connection to the AP. In this way, the WiBox and the device server communicate directly and can transfer information between their serial devices.

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Introduction

Ad Hoc WiBox Connection

Figure 2-4. Direct WiBox to WiBox Connection

In the example above, two WiBoxes 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 with Ethernet

With this model, you can select either a wireless or an Ethernet connection.

Protocol Support

The WiBox 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 maintaining a point-to-point connection.

Configuration Methods

After the physical installation of the WiBox, 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 and its settings using the WiBox’s Web-Manager. (See 4: Web-Manager.)

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 5: Telnet or Serial Port

(Setup Mode) Configuration.)

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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 over a wireless network, the WLAN network settings must be configured first. No such configuration is required for using DeviceInstaller over an Ethernet network.

Addresses and Port Numbers

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 automatically accepts an IP address once the wireless settings are configured for the wireless network.

Introduction

WLAN Settings

Before the WiBox can communicate on an 802.11b/g wireless network, the WLAN settings must match the wireless network. By default, the WiBox 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 0-1024 are reserved as well. (For more information on reserved

port numbers, refer to Port Number on page 52.)

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Serial Connector Pinouts

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).

Figure 2-5. DB9M DTE Serial Connector

Alternatively, you can configure the WiBox for RS-422/485 4-wire communications

(Figure 2-6) or for RS-485 2-wire communications (Figure 2-7).

Introduction

Figure 2-6. RS-422/485 4-Wire Pinouts

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Introduction

Figure 2-7. RS-485 2-Wire Pinouts

WBX2100E Network Interface

The back panel of the WBX2100E contains a 9-30VDC power plug and an RJ45 (10/100) Ethernet port.

Figure 2-8. Network Interface

RJ45 Ethernet Port (WBX2100E only)

Power Plug

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LEDs

Introduction

Ethernet Connector Pinouts

Figure 2-9. RJ45 Ethernet Connector

Table 2-1. WiBox LEDs

LEDs Meaning

Power LED: Green, steady on Power is on

Wireless Link LED: Yellow, blinking Active wireless connection, transmitting/receiving

Wireless Link LED: Yellow, off Port 1 LED flashes (pauses and

repeats) 4 times

Ethernet Link LED: Green, steady on Active network connection.

Port 1 LED: Green, steady on Idle

Port 1 LED: Green, blinking Active TCP connection

Port 2 LED: Yellow, steady on Idle

Port 2 LED: Yellow, blinking Active TCP connection

No active connection, searching for network connection

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Technical Specifications

Table 2-2. WiBox Technical Specifications

Introduction

CPU, Memory

Serial Interface Network Interface

Power Supply

Power Input

Dimensions

Weight Temperature

Lantronix DSTni-EX 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 (WBX2100E only)

External adapter included 120 VAC (1-01 models) USA 100 – 240 VAC (2-01 models) Universal with regional

connectors

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°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F).

Storage temperature range: -40

°C to 85°C (140°F to 185°F)

Relative Humidity Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing, 40% to 60%

recommended Storage: 10% to 90% non-condensing

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This chapter describes installation procedures for the WiBox units.

Required Information

Hardware Address

Take note of the unit’s hardware address (also known as MAC address). It is on the product label, in the format: 00-20-4a-XX-XX-XX, where the XXs are unique numbers assigned to the product.

Hardware Address: 00-20-4a-_____-_____-_____

IP Address

The WiBox must have a unique IP address on the network. The systems administrator generally provides the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

IP Address: _______ _______ _______ _______ Subnet Mask: _______ _______ _______ _______ Gateway: _______ _______ _______ _______

WLAN Settings

Before the WiBox can communicate on an 802.11b/g wireless network, the WLAN settings must match the wireless network. By default, the WiBox is set to Ad Hoc

network mode, and its wireless Network Name (SSID) is LTRX_IBSS.

You can configure either WEP or WPA settings:

Note: WPA Security is only available in infrastructure mode.

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WLAN SSID: ________________ (case-sensitive)

WEP Enabled Y/N? _______ WEP Key 64 bit or 128 bit? _______ WEP Key: ____________________________

(Entered in HEX format (0-9 A-F) xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx)

WPA Enabled Y/N: ____________________________ WPA Key Type hex or passphrase? _______ WPA Key: ____________________________

Installing and Configuring the WiBox

Complete the following steps to connect and initially configure the WiBox. Initial configuration is done using the Setup Mode’s Change Setup menu.

Quick Start

Figure 3-1. WiBox Connected for Configuration

1. Connect one end of the supplied DB9F – DB9F null modem serial cable to the WiBox’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. HyperTerminal). 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 V6.1.0.2 (040519)

Press Enter for Setup Mode

5. Press Enter within 5 seconds to display the Change Setup menu.

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Quick Start

Two settings are required for the WiBox to communicate on a wireless network:

 The Server (0) settings  The WLAN (4) settings

Current settings display in parentheses.

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 included in the WiBox package. It is also available for download from the Lantronix web site.

The syntax is SetZone <IP 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:

US=United States CA=Canada

FR=France SP=Spain

JP=Japan OT=Others, such as Europe

(excluding France), Asia, Africa, and Australia

6. To configure the Server settings, select 0 from the Change Setup menu and edit

the following fields:

a) 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) _

b) Set Gateway IP Address: The gateway address should be the IP address of

the router connected to the same LAN segment as the WiBox unit.

Set Gateway IP Address (N) ? Y Gateway IP addr ( 0) ( 0) ( 0) ( 0)_

c) 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)_

d) Change Teln et Configuration Password: Change the Telnet configuration

password to prevent unauthorized access to the Change Setup menu and Web-Manager.

Change telnet config password (N) ? _

e) Change DHC P Device Name: Change the DHCP name if the network is

DHCP-enabled.

Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) N Enter new DHCP device name :

7. To modify WLAN settings, select 4 WLAN from the Change Setup menu and edit

the following fields:

a) Enable WLAN: Enable the Ethernet or the Wireless interface. When WLAN

is enabled, the Ethernet interface is disabled.

Enable WLAN (Y) ? _

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b) 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) ?

c) Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of the network to which the WiBox

will connect.

Network name (SSID) (LTRX_IBSS) ? _

d) Ad Hoc Ne twork Creation Channel: When Ad Hoc mode is selected, and

the WiBox 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 is designated can be selected. The country displays in the Setup Mode settings overview.

e) Security: The WiBox features WEP and WPA to secure all wireless

communication. If Ad Hoc is selected as topology, only WEP is available.

Security 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA (0) ? _

f) WEP:

Authentication 0=open/none, 1=shared (0) ? _ Encryption 0=WEP64, 1=WPE128 (0) ? Display current key (N) ? Change key (N) ? Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (0) ? Enter key:

Authentication selects whether the encryption keys are matched (1 = shared)

with those of the communication partner before passing through messages or

not (2 = open/none). The Encryption prompt requests the length of the encryption key and the

security strength. WEP64 uses a 40 bits/5 bytes key (option 0). WEP128 uses a 104 bits/13 bytes key (option 1).

Select Y (Yes) at the Display current key prompt to show the currently

configured key/passphrase.

Select Y (Yes) at the Change key prompt to be able to modify the currently

configured key.

The Key type requests whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase

format.

Enter key prompts for 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 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.

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Quick Start

Note: Lantronix recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or

more for maximum security.

g) 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.

Group encryption 1=WEP64, 2=WEP128, 3=TKIP (1) ? Display current key (N) ? Change key (N) ? Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (1) ? Enter key: () ?

Set the Group encryption type to 1 (WEP64), 2 (WEP128), or 3 (TKIP). The

group encryption for all wireless devices communicating with the same access point must be equal to receive broadcast and multicast messages. If any of these devices are WEP-only (no support for WPA), set the group encryption to WEP for all devices.

Select Y (Yes) at the Display current key prompt to show the currently

configured key/passphrase

Select Y (Yes) at the Change key prompt to be able to modify the currently

configured key.

The Key type requests whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase

format.

Enter key prompts for the new encryption key. The passphrase input is not the

same as ASCII input (as used on other products). ASCII is translated directly into hexadecimal bytes according to the ASCII table. The WiBox 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 passphrase of 20 characters or

more for maximum security.

8. Upon completing the IP and WLAN settings, select menu option 9 to save and

exit the WiBox Setup Mode.

9. To further configure the WiBox, continue to 4: Web-Manager or

5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.

Using Device Installer

You can use DeviceInstaller, a utility on the product CD, to manually assign the IP address to the WiBox, view its current configuration settings, and upgrade its firmware. DeviceInstaller only works with a wired Ethernet connection or if the wireless settings are already set.

To install the DeviceInstaller:

1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive.

If the CD does not launch automatically:

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a) Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run. b) Enter your CD drive letter, colon, backslash, deviceinstaller.exe (e.g.,

E:\deviceinstaller.exe).

2. Click the DeviceInstaller button. The installation wizard window displays.

3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (When prompted to select an

installation type, select Typical.)

4. Once DeviceInstaller has been installed, follow the instructions in DeviceInstaller’s online Help to assign the IP address and view the current configuration.

5. To configure the WiBox further, continue onto 4: Web-Manager or 5: Telnet or

Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.

Viewing the Current Configuration

After locating the WiBox as described in DeviceInstaller Help, you can view its current configuration.

To view the WiBox’s configuration settings:

1. In the right window, click the Device Details tab. The current WiBox configuration displays:

Quick Start

Name A name to identify the WiBox. Double-click the field, type the

value, and press Enter to complete. This name is not visible

on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.

Group A group to categorize the WiBox. 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. 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.

Device Family Displays the WiBox’s device family type as Wireless. Type Displays the device type as WiBox. ID Hardware Address Firmware Version Extended Firmware

Version Online Status Displays the WiBox’s status as online, offline, unreachable

Displays the WiBox’s ID embedded within the box.

Displays the WiBox’s hardware (or MAC) address.

Displays the firmware currently installed on the WiBox.

(the WiBox is on a different subnet), or busy (the WiBox is currently performing a task).

Telnet Enabled Displays True if the unit can be accessed using Telnet. Telnet Port Web Enabled

Displays the unit's port for Telnet sessions.

Displays True if the unit can be accessed using Web-

Manager.

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WebPort

Maximum Baud Rate Supported

Firmware Upgradeable

IP Address Displays the WiBox’s current IP address. To change the IP

Number of COB partitions supported

Supports DynamicIP Indicates whether the current IP address was set using static

Subnet Mask Displays the WiBox’s current subnet mask. To change the

Gateway Displays the WiBox’s current gateway. To change the

Number of Ports TCP Keepalive valid

range

Displays the WiBox’s port for Web-Manager configuration.

Displays the WiBox’s maximum baud rate. Note: The WiBox may not currently be running at this rate.

Displays True, indicating the WiBox’s firmware is upgradeable

as newer version become available.

address, click the Assign IP Address button.

Displays the number of COB partitions supported (between 19 and 59).

or DHCP.

subnet mask, click the Assign IP Address button.

gateway, click the Assign IP Address button.

Displays the number of ports on the WiBox.

Displays 45, the WiBox’s TCP keepalive range.

Supports Configurable Pins

Supports Email Triggers False Supports AES Data

Stream Supports 485 Displays True if the WiBox supports the RS-485 protocol. Supports 920K Baud

Rate Supports Wired Ethernet

False

Displays True if the WiBox unit supports AES encryption.

Displays True if the WiBox supports baud rates up to 920K.

WBX2100E supports wired Ethernet.

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Supports HTTP Server Displays True if the WiBox supports HTTP server. Supports HTTP Setup Displays True if the WiBox supports HTTP setup. Supports 230K Baudrate Displays True if the WiBox supports a baud rate of 230K. Supports GPIO False

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This chapter describes how to configure the WiBox using Web-Manager, Lantronix’s 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 (Netscape Navigator 6.x and above, or Internet Explorer 5.5. and later).

2. In the address bar, enter the WiBox IP address or host DHCP name as listed below:

a) http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

the WiBox unit).

b) http://my_WiBox

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 Web-Manager for WiBox opens in a browser window.

A user and password dialog box displays. By default, no user and password are

configured, so just press OK.

(where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address assigned to

(where “my_WiBox” is the name assigned to the WiBox unit

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Figure 4-1. Web-Manager

Web-Manager Configuration

The main menu is on the left panel of the Web-Manager window.

Network Configuration

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.

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