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PremierWave XN

User Guide

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ReRevision B January 2013

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this guide.

Revision History

Date Rev. Comments

February 2012 A Initial Document for firmware release 7.3.0.0.

January 2013

B Updated pinout and LED information.

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List of Figures _____________________________________________________________9 List of Tables _____________________________________________________________10

1: Using This Guide 12

Purpose and Audience _____________________________________________________12 Summary of Chapters ______________________________________________________12 Additional Documentation ___________________________________________________ 12

2: Introduction 14

Key Features _____________________________________________________________14 Applications ______________________________________________________________14 Protocol Support _________________________________________________________14 Troubleshooting Capabilities _________________________________________________15 Configuration Methods _____________________________________________________15 Addresses and Port Numbers ________________________________________________15

Hardware Address _________________________________ ____________________15 IP Address ___________________________________________________________16 Port Numbers _________________________________________________________16

Product Information Label ___________________________________________________16

3: Installation of PremierWave XN 17

Package Contents _________________________________________________________17 User-Supplied Items _______________________________________________________17 Hardware Components ______________________________________ _______________17

Front/Top Panel _______________________________________________________17 Back Panel ___________________________________________________________21 WIFI-Protected Setup (WPS) ______________________ _______________________22 To Start WPS _________________________________________________________22 To Cancel WPS _______________________________________________________23 To Show WPS Status ___________________________________________________23

Installing the PremierWave XN ______________________________________________23

4: Using DeviceInstaller 25

Accessing PremierWave XN Using DeviceInstaller _______________________________25 Device Detail Summary _____________________________________________________25

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5: Configuration Using Web Manager 27

Accessing Web Manager ___________________________________________________27

Device Status Page ____________________________________________________28 Web Manager Components _________________________________________________29 Navigating Web Manager ___________________________________________________30

6: Network Settings 32

Network Interface Settings __________________________________________________32

To Configure Network Interface Settings ____________________________________33

To View Network Interface Status _________________________________________34 Network Link Settings _______ _______________________________________________34

SmartRoam __________________________________________________________34

To Configure Network Link Settings ________________________________________36

WLAN Link Status and Scan Commands ____________________________________36

To View WLAN Link Scan and Status Information _____________________________37 WLAN Profiles ____________________________________________________________38

To Configure WLAN Profiles _____________________________________________38

To Configure WLAN Profile Basic Settings ___________________________________39

To Configure WLAN Profile Advanced Settings _______________________________40

WLAN Profile Security Settings ___________________________________________41

To Configure WLAN Profile Security Settings ________________________________41

WLAN Profile WEP Settings ______________________________________________42

To Configure WLAN Profile WEP Settings ___________________________________42

WLAN Profile WPA and WPA2/IEEE802.11i Settings __________________________43

To Configure WLAN Profile WPA and WPA/IEEE802.11i Settings ________________44 WLAN Quick Connect ______________________________________________________45

To Configure WLAN Quick Connect ________________________________________45

7: Line and Tunnel Settings 46

Line Settings _____________________________________________________________46

To Configure Line Settings _______________________________________________47

To View Line Statistics __________________________________________________48 Tunnel Settings ___________________________________________________________48

Serial Settings ________________________________________________________48

To Configure Tunnel Serial Settings ________________________________________49

Packing Mode _________________________________________________________49

To Configure Tunnel Packing Mode Settings _________________________________50

Accept Mode ________________________________________________ __________50

To Configure Tunnel Accept Mode Settings __________________________________52

Connect Mode ________________________________________________________52

To Configure Tunnel Connect Mode Settings ________________________________54

Disconnect Mode ______________________________________________________54

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To Configure Tunnel Disconnect Mode Settings ______________________________54

Modem Emulation ______________________________________________________55

To Configure Tunnel Modem Emulation Settings ______________________________56

Statistics _____________________________________________________________56

To View Tunnel Statistics ________________________________________________56

8: Terminal and Host Settings 57

Terminal Settings _________________________________________________________57

To Configure the Terminal Network Connection _______________________________58

To Configure the Terminal Line Connection __________________________________ 58 Host Configuration ________________________________________________________58

To Configure Host Settings ______________________________________________59

9: Services Settings 60

DNS Settings _____________________________________________________________60

To View or Configure DNS Settings: _______________________________________60 FTP Settings _________________________________________________ ____________61

To Configure FTP Settings _______________________________________________61 Syslog Settings ___________________________________________________________61

To View or Configure Syslog Settings: ______________________________________62 HTTP Settings ________________________________ ____________________________62

To Configure HTTP Settings _____________________________________________63

To Configure HTTP Authentication _________________________________________64 RSS Settings _____________________________________________________________64

To Configure RSS Settings ______________________________________________65

10: Security Settings 66

SSH Settings _____________________________________________________________66

SSH Server Host Keys __________________________________________________66

SSH Client Known Hosts ________________________________________________67

SSH Server Authorized Users ____________________________________________67

SSH Client Users ______________________________________________________68

To Configure SSH Settings ______________________________________________69 SSL Settings _____________________________________________________________69

Certificate and Key Generation ____________________________________ _______70

To Create a New Credential ______________________________________________70

Certificate Upload Settings _______________________________________________71

To Configure an Existing SSL Credential ____________________________________71

Trusted Authorities _____________________________________________________72

To Upload an Authority Certificate _________________________________________72

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11: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settings 73

Filesystem Settings ________________________________________________________73

File Display ___________________________________________________________73

To Display Files _______________________________________________________73

File Modification _______________________________________________________74

File Transfer __________________________________________________________74

To Transfer or Modify Filesystem Files ______________________________________75 Protocol Stack Settings _____________________________________________________75

IP Settings ___________________________________________________________75

To Configure IP Network Stack Settings ____________________________________75

ICMP Settings _________________________________________________________76

To Configure ICMP Network Stack Settings __________________________________ 76

ARP Settings _________________________________________________________76

To Configure ARP Network Stack Settings __________________________________76

SMTP Settings ________________________________________________________77

To Configure SMTP Network Stack Settings _________________________________77 Query Port _______________________________________________________________77

To Configure Query Port Settings _________________________________________77 Diagnostics ______________________________________________________________78

Hardware ____________________________________________________________78

To View Hardware Information ____________________________________________78

IP Sockets ___________________________________________________________78

To View the List of IP Sockets ____________________________________________78

Ping ________________________________________________________________78

To Ping a Remote Host _________________________________________________79

Traceroute ___________________________________________________________79

To Perform a Traceroute ________________________________________________79

Log _________________________________________________________________80

To Configure the Diagnostic Log Output ____________________________________80

Memory ______________________________________________________________80

To View Memory Usage _________________________________________________80

Processes ____________________________________________________________81

To View Process Information _____________________________________________81 Threads _________________________________________________________________81

To View Thread Information ______________________________________________81 System Settings __________________________________________________________82

To Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults ___________________ __________________82

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12: Advanced Settings 83

Email Settings ____________________________________________________________ 83

To View, Configure and Send Email ________________________________________83 Command Line Interface Settings _____________________________________________84

Basic CLI Settings _____________________________________________________84

To View and Configure Basic CLI Settings ___________________________________84

Include in your file: <configgroup name=”cli”>Telnet Settings ______________85

To Configure Telnet Settings _____________________________________________85

SSH Settings _________________________________________________________85

To Configure SSH Settings ______________________________________________86 XML Settings _____________________________________________________________86

XML: Export Configuration _______________________________________________86

To Export Configuration in XML Format _____________________________________87

XML: Export Status _____________________________________________________87

To Export in XML Format ________________________________________________87

XML: Import Configuration _______________________________________________88

Import Configuration from External File _____________________________________88

Import Configuration from the Filesystem ____________________________________88

To Import Configuration in XML Format _____________________________________88

13: Bridging 89

Bridging Configuration ______________________________________________________89

To configure and enable bridging: _________________________________________89 Bridging Operation ________________________________________________________90 Bridge Configuration _______________________________________________________90

To View or Configure Bridge Settings ______________________________________90

14: Security in Detail 92

Public Key Infrastructure ____________________________________________________92 TLS (SSL) _______________________________________________________________92 Digital Certificates _________________________________________________________92 Trusted Authorities _________________________________________ _______________92 Obtaining Certificates ______________________________________________________93 Self-Signed Certificates _____________________________________________________93 Certificate Formats ________________________________________________________93 OpenSSL ________________________________________________________________93 Steel Belted RADIUS ______________________________________________________94 Free RADIUS ____________________________________________________________94

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15: Updating Firmware 95

Obtaining Firmware ________________________________________________________95 Loading New Firmware through FTP __________________________________________95

16: VIP Settings 96

Virtual IP (VIP) Configuration _________________________________________ _______96

To Configure VIP Settings _______________________________________________96 Virtual IP (VIP) Status ______________________________________________________96

To View VIP Status _____________________________________________________96 Virtual IP (VIP) Counters ____________________________________________________97

To View VIP Counters __________________________________________________97

17: Branding the PremierWave XN 98

Web Manager Customization ________________________________________________98 Short and Long Name Customization __________________________________________99

To Customize Short or Long Names _______________________________________99

Appendix A: Technical Support 100

Appendix B: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 101

Converting Binary to Hexadecimal ___________________________________________101

Conversion Table _____________________________________________________101

Scientific Calculator ___________________________________________________101

Appendix C: Compliance 103

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1 PremierWave XN Product Label ____________________________________________16 Figure 3-1 PremierWave XN Top/Front View ___________________________________________18 Figure 3-2 PremierWave XN Male DB9 DTE Serial Ports _________________________________18 Figure 3-3 PremierWave XN Pinout Configuration for RS-232______________________________18 Figure 3-4 PremierWave XN Pinout Configuration for Full Duplex RS-422/485 (4-wire) __________19 Figure 3-5 PremierWave XNXC Pinout Configuration for Half Duplex RS-422/485 (2-wire) _______19 Figure 3-11 PremierWave XN Bottom/Back Panel View___________________________________22 Figure 3-12 PremierWave XN WPS Button ____________________________________________22 Figure 3-13 PremierWave XN Dimensions in Millimeters (mm) _____________________________24 Figure 5-1 Components of the Web Manager Page______________________________________29 Figure B-2 Windows Scientific Calculator_____________________________________________102 Figure B-3 Hexadecimal Values in the Scientific Calculator ______________________________102

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List of Tables

Table 3-6 PremierWave XN LEDs and Descriptions _____________________________________19 Table 3-7 WLAN Signal Strength Indicator at 5 GHz _____________________________________20 Table 3-8 WLAN Signal Strength Indicator at 2.4 GHz ___________________________________20 Table 3-9 WPS Status Indicator _____________________________________________________20 Table 3-10 Diagnostic LED Indications _______________________________________________21 Table 6-1 Network Interface Settings _________________________________________________32 Table 6-2 Network 1 (eth0) Link Settings ______________________________________________34 Table 6-3 Network 2 (wlan0) Link Settings ____________________________________________35 Table 6-4 Network 2 Link Scan _____________________________________________________36 Table 6-5 Network 2 Link Scan Results on WebManager _________________________________36 Table 6-6 Network 2 Link Status ____________________________________________________37 Table 6-7 Creating, Deleting or Enabling WLAN Profiles __________________________________38 Table 6-8 WLAN Profile Basic Settings _______________________________________________39 Table 6-9 WLAN Profile Advanced Settings ___________________________________________40 Table 6-10 WLAN Profile Security Settings ____________________________________________41 Table 6-11 Additional WEP Settings for WLAN Profile. ___________________________________42 Table 6-12 WLAN Profile WPA and WPA2/IEEE802.11i Settings ___________________________43 Table 6-13 WLAN Quick Connect ___________________________________________________45 Table 7-1 Line Configuration Settings ________________________________________________46 Table 7-2 Line Command Mode Settings ______________________________________________47 Table 7-3 Tunnel Serial Settings ____________________________________________________48 Table 7-4 Tunnel Packing Mode Settings _____________________________________________49 Table 7-5 Tunnel Accept Mode Settings ______________________________________________51 Table 7-6 Tunnel Connect Mode Settings _____________________________________________53 Table 7-7 Tunnel Disconnect Mode Settings ___________________________________________54 Table 7-8 Tunnel Modem Emulation Settings __________________________________________55 Table 8-1 Terminal on Network and Line Settings _______________________________________57 Table 8-2 Host Configuration _______________________________________________________58 Table 9-1 DNS Settings ___________________________________________________________60 Table 9-2 FTP Settings ___________________________________________________________61 Table 9-3 Syslog Settings _________________________________________________________61 Table 9-4 HTTP Settings __________________________________________________________62 Table 9-5 HTTP Authentication Settings ______________________________________________64 Table 9-6 RSS Settings ___________________________________________________________64 Table 10-1 SSH Server Host Keys ___________________________________________________66 Table 10-2 SSH Client Known Hosts _________________________________________________67

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Table 10-3 SSH Server Authorized Users _____________________________________________68 Table 10-4 SSH Client Users _______________________________________________________68 Table 10-5 Certificate and Key Generation Settings _____________________________________70 Table 10-6 Upload Certificate Settings _______________________________________________71 Table 10-7 Trusted Authority Settings ________________________________________________72 Table 11-1 File Display Settings ____________________________________________________73 Table 11-2 File Modification Settings _________________________________________________74 Table 11-3 File Transfer Settings ____________________________________________________74 Table 11-4 IP Network Stack Settings ________________________________________________75 Table 11-5 ICMP Network Stack Settings _____________________________________________76 Table 11-6 ARP Network Stack Settings ______________________________________________76 Table 11-7 SMTP Network Stack Settings _____________________________________________77 Table 11-8 Query Port Settings ___________________________ __________________________77 Table 11-9 Ping Settings __________________________________________________________79 Table 11-10 Traceroute Settings ____________________________________________________79 Table 11-11 Log Settings __________________________________________________________80 Table 11-12 System Settings _______________________________________________________82 Table 12-1 Email Configuration _____________________________________________________83 Table 12-2 CLI Configuration Settings ________________________________________________84 Table 12-3 Telnet Settings ________________________________________________________85 Table 12-4 SSH Settings __________________________________________________________85 Table 12-5 XML Exporting Configuration ______________________________________________86 Table 12-6 Exporting Status ________________________________________________________87 Table 12-7 Import Configuration from Filesystem Settings ________________________________88 Table 13-1 Bridge Settings _________________________________________________________90 Table 16-1 VIP Configuration _______________________________________________________96 Table 16-2 VIP Counters __________________________________________________________97 Table 17-1 Short and Long Name Settings ____________________________________________99 Table B-1 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion _________________________________________101

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Purpose and Audience

This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the Premier Wave XN. It is intended for software developers and system integrators who are installing this product into their designs.

Summary of Chapters

The remaining chapters in this guide include:

Chapter Description

2: Introduction Main features of the product and the protocols it supports.

3: Installation of PremierWave XN Instructions for installing the PremierWave XN. 4: Using DeviceInstaller Instructions for viewing the current configuration using

5: Configuration Using Web Manager Instructions for accessing Web Manager and using it to configure

6: Network Settings Instructions for configuring network settings. 7: Line and Tunnel Settings Instructions for configuring line and tunnel settings. 8: Terminal and Host Settings Instructions for configuring terminal and host settings. 9: Services Settings Instructions for configuring DNS, FTP, HTTP and Syslog settings. 10: Security Settings Instructions for configuring SSL security settings. 11: Maintenance and Diagnostics

Settings 12: Advanced Settings Instructions for configuring email, CLI and XML settings.

13: Bridging Instructions for bridging configuration. 14: Security in Detail Provides additional information on security settings available. 15: Updating Firmware Instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and updating the

16: VIP Settings Information about Virtual IP (VIP) features available on the device

17: Branding the PremierWave XN Instructions on how to brand your device. Appendix A: Technical Support Instructions for contacting Lantronix Technical Support. Appendix B: Binary to Hexadecimal

Conversions Appendix C: Compliance Lantronix compliance information.

Includes technical specifications.

DeviceInstaller.

settings for the device.

Instructions to maintain the PremierWave, view statistics, files, and diagnose problems.

PremierWave.

and instructions on configuring settings.

Instructions for converting binary values to hexadecimals.

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Additional Documentation

Visit the Lantronix Web site at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation for the latest documentation and the following additional documentation.

Document Description

PremierWave XN Command Reference

PremierWave XN Quick Start Guide

DeviceInstaller Online Help Instructions for using the Lantronix Windows-based utility to locate the

Com Port Redirector Quick Start and Online Help

1: Using This Guide

Instructions for accessing Command Mode (the command line interface) using a Telnet connection, SSH connection or through the

serial port. Detailed information about the commands. Also provides

details for XML configuration and status. Instructions for getting the PremierWave up and running.

PremierWave and to view its current settings. Instructions for using the Lantronix Windows-based utility to create

virtual com ports.

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2: Introduction

PremierWave XN is a multi-port device server offering high performance, Ethernet-to-wireless bridging connectivity that allows remote access and easy management of machines or e quipmen t over the network and across the internet. PremierWave XN provides bullet-proof security by offering robust data encryption and authentication options including AES, SSH and SSL. Remote configuration over a network is possible using Telnet, SSH, or web browser (HTTP and HTTPS).

Key Features

 Power Supply: Flexible power options and input voltage range (one barrel connector for 12V

power supply, on terminal block connector for 09-30Vdc power supply).

 Controller: 32-bit ARM9 microprocessor running at 400 megahertz (Mhz) with 32 KB Data

Cache and 32 Kilobytes (KB) internally based around the Pre mie r Wave EN.

 Memory: 64 MB SDRAM, 64 MB NAND Flash, and 8 MB serial SPI Flash.  Ethernet: Wired 802.3 Ethernet networking  Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless networking  Serial Ports: Two 300 to 921 kbaud, RS- 232/422/485 serial ports  USB Ports: Two USB 2.0 full speed interfaces  Configuration via CLI, XML and HTTP  Ethernet to wireless tunneling  Lantronix SmartRoam technology  Built-in site survey tool  Temperatu re Range: Operates over a temperature range of -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F).

The storage temperature range is -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F).

Applications

The PremierWave XN device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.

 Patient Monitoring Devices  Glucose Analyzer s  Infusion Pumps

Protocol Support

The PremierWave XN device server contains a full-featured IP stack. Supporte d protocols include:

 ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP,DHCP, Auto IP, Telnet, DNS, FTP, TFTP, SSH, SSL and Syslog for

network communications and management.

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 TCP, UDP, SSH, SSL and telnet tunneling to the serial port.  TFTP for uploading/downloading files.  FTP a nd HTTP for firmware upgrades and uploading/downloading files.

Troubleshooting Capabilities

The PremierWave XN offers a comprehensive diagnostic toolset that lets you troubleshoot problems quickly and easily. Available from the CLI or Web Manager, the diagnostic tools let you:

 View memory and IP socket information.  Perform ping and traceroute operations.  Conduct forward or reverse DNS lookup operations.  View all processes currently running on the PremierWave XN, including CPU utilization.  View system log messages.

2: Introduction

Configuration Methods

After installation, the PremierWave XN requires configuration. For the unit to operate correctly on a network, it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are four basic methods for logging into the PremierWave XN and assigning IP addresses and other configurable settings:

 Web Manager: View and configure all settings easily through a web browser using the

Lantronix Web Manager. (See “Configuration Using Web Manager” on page 27.)

 DeviceInstaller: Configure the IP address and related settings and view current settings on

the PremierWave XN using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. You will need the latest version of DeviceInstaller. (See “Using DeviceInstaller” on page 25.)

 Command Mode: There are two methods for accessing Command Mode (CLI): making a

Telnet or SSH connection, or connecting a terminal (or a PC running a terminal emulation program) to the unit’s serial port. (See the PremierWave XN Command Reference Guide for instructions and available commands.)

 XML: The PremierWave XN supports XML-based configuration and setup records tha t ma ke

device configuration transparent to users and administrators. XML is easily editable with a standard text or XML editor. (See the PremierWave XN Command Reference Guide for instructions and commands.)

Addresses and Port Numbers

Hardware Address

The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address, physical address, or MAC address. Sample hardware address:

 00-80-A3-14-1B-18

 00:80:A3:14:1B:18

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Note: The hardware address on the

label is also the product serial number. The hardware address on the label is the address for the Ethernet (eth0) interface. The WLAN (wlan0) interface uses the Ethernet address "+1". For example, if the product label hardware address is 0080-A3-14-1B-18, then the Ethernet address is 00-80-A3-14-1B-18 and the WLAN address is 00-80-A3-14-1B-19.

Bar Code Serial Number Part Number Country of Origin

& Manufacture

Revision Manufacturing

Date Code

IP Address

Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP add ress. This address references the specific unit.

Port Numbers

Every TCP connection and every UDP datagram is defined by a destination and source IP address, and a destination and source port nu mber. For example, a Telnet serv er commonly u ses TCP port number 23.

The following is a list of the default server port numbers running on the :

 TCP Port 22: SSH Server (Command Mode configuration)  TCP Port 23: Telnet Server (Command Mode configuration)  TCP Port 80: HTTP (Web Manager configuration)  TCP Port 21: FTP  UDP Port 30718: LDP (Lantronix Discovery Protocol) port  TCP/UDP Port 10001: Tunnel 1 (see note below)

Note: Additional TCP/UDP ports and tunnels will be available, depending on the product

type. The default numbering of each additional TCP/UDP port and corresponding tunnel will increase sequentially (i.e., TCP/UDP Port 1000X: Tunnel X).

Product Information Label

The product information label on the unit contains the following information about the specific unit:

 Bar code  Product Revision  Pa rt Nu mb er  Serial Number (MAC Address)  Manufac turing Date Code

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Figure 2-1 PremierWave XN Product Label

3: Installation of PremierWave XN

This chapter describes how to install the PremierWave XN device server. It contains the following sections:

 Package Contents  User-Supplied Items  Hardware Components  Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)  Installing the PremierWave XN

Package Contents

The PremierWave XN package includes the following items:

 One PremierWave XN device  One Power Supply 12 VDC with international adapters  Two External Antenna, RPSMA Connector  One RJ-45 Ethernet Straight Cat5 Cable, 1.5 meter  Quick Start Guide

User-Supplied Items

To complete your installation, you need the following items:

 RS-232/422/485 serial devices that require network connectivity.  A serial cable, as listed below, for each serial device. One end of the cable must have a

female DB9 connector for the serial port.

A null modem cable to connect the serial port to another DTE device.

A straight-through modem cable to connect the serial port to a DCE device.

 An available connection to your Ethernet network and an Ethernet cable.  A working AC power outlet if the unit will be powered from an AC power adapter.

Hardware Components

Front/Top Panel

Figure 3-1 shows the top panel view of the PremierWave XN. Table 3-6, Table 3-7, Table 3-8, Table 3-9 and Table 3-10 list and explain the behavior of the LEDs on the top pa ne l.

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Signal Strength LEDs

WPS Button (pin hole)

2 USB Reset Serial 1 Serial 2

Ports Button

Figure 3-1 PremierWave XN Top View

The PremierWave XN has two male DB9 serial ports that support RS-232/422/485. Figure 3-2 shows the front view of the device. The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.

Figure 3-2 PremierWave XN Male DB9 DTE Serial Ports

Figure 3-3 PremierWave XN Pinout Configuration for RS-232

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Figure 3-4 PremierWave XN Pinout Configuration for Full Duplex RS-422/485 (4-wire)

Figure 3-5 PremierWave XN Pinout Configuration for Half Duplex RS-422/485 (2-wire)

Ethernet LEDs

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The Ethernet Port has two LEDs that indicate the status of the connection as follows:

Left LED

 Green ON 100Mbps Link  Green Blink 100Mbps Activity  Am be r ON 10Mbps Link  Amber Blink 10Mbps Activity

Right LED

 Green ON Full Duplex  OFF Half Duplex

The Ethernet port can connect to an Ethernet (10 Mbps) or Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) network.

Table 3-6 PremierWave XN LEDs and Descriptions

LED Description

Power

WLAN

Serial 1

Serial 2

 GREEN - displays a solid light when power is properly supplied.  OFF - no power supplied.

 AMBER - flashes when the RX/TX packets are detected on the WLAN interface.  OFF - indicates WLAN interface is inactive or disabled.

 GREEN - flashes when Serial port 2 is transmitting data.  AMBER - flashes when Serial port 2 is receiving data.  OFF - when no data is being transmitted or received through Serial port 2.

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LED (continued) Description

USB 1  GREEN - displays a solid light when a USB device is connected to USB 1 Host port

and is functioning properly.

 OFF- when no USB device is connected to USB 1 Host port.

USB 2

 GREEN - displays a solid light when a USB device is connected to USB 2 Host port

and is functioning properly.

 OFF- when no USB device is connected to USB 2 Host port.

Fault/Diagnostic See Table 3-10 for diagnostic indications. Signal Strength

LEDs

Indicates WLAN signal strength when connection is established. During WPS negotiation and connection establishment, it reports status of WPS transaction.

 When indicating the WLAN signal strength, see Table 3-7 for signal strength

information for connections in 5 GHz band or Table 3-8 for signal strength information for connections in 2.4 GHz band.

 For WPS status indications, see Table 3-9 .

Table 3-7 WLAN Signal Strength Indicator at 5 GHz

Signal Strength Color & Number of LED Signal Bars

Greater than or equal to -60 dBm 5 Green Greater than or equal to -62 dBm and less than -60 dBm 4 Green Greater than or equal to -65 dBm and less than -62 dBm 3 Green Greater than or equal to -68 dBm and less than -65 dBm 2 Amber Greater than or equal to -70 dBm and less than -68 dBm 1 Amber Less than -70 dBm All Off

Table 3-8 WLAN Signal Strength Indicator at 2.4 GHz

Signal Strength Color & Number of LED Signal Bars

Greater than or equal to -60 dBm 5 Green Greater than or equal to -67 dBm and less than -60 dBm 4 Green Greater than or equal to -73 dBm and less than -67 dBm 3 Green Greater than or equal to -98 dBm and less than -73 dBm 2 Amber Greater than or equal to -110 dBm and less than -98 dBm 1 Amber Less than -110 dBm All Off

Table 3-9 WPS Status Indicator

When the signal strength indicator is used to indicate the WPS status, only one amber LED will be used.

WPS Status Blink Pattern

WPS is enabled and on Short, continuous WPS has a profile error Long, long, long, short, short, 2 seconds off,

continuous

WPS has a timeout error Long, long, long, short, short, short, short, 2 seconds

off, continuous

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Table 3-10 Diagnostic LED Indications

Fault Conditions Blink Pattern

No Ethernet link when eth0 is enabled Long, long, short, short, 2 seconds off, continuous No WLAN link (no BSSID detected) when wlan0 is

enabled No IP obtained from WLAN when wlan0 is enabled

and the bridge mode is disabled. Over temperature or when the internal temperature

reaches 85°F. Loss of power or when both the terminal and barrel

power input is below 9 volts.

Long, long, long, short, short, 2 seconds off, continuous

Long, long, long, short, short, short, 2 seconds off, continuous

Long, short, short, short, 2 seconds off, continuous

Long, short, short, 2 seconds off, continuous

Notes:

 For Table 3-10 above, a “long” blink is 0.7 seconds of light followed by 0.3 seconds of

no light. A “short” blink is a light that is on for only 0.2 seconds and followed by 0.2 seconds of no light.

 The diagnostic blink patterns reflect the highest priority fault condition. Also, the

Diagnostic LED will give an initial, identifying blink pattern to indicate the type of diagnostic information it will display. All power and other non-network related diagnostic patterns begin with one long blink. All wired LAN related diagnostics patterns begin with two long blinks. All WLAN related diagnostics patterns begin with three long blinks.

Reset Button

You can reset the PremierWave XN to factory defaults, including clearing the network settings. The IP address, gateway, and netmask are set to 00 s. To reset the unit to factory defaults, perform the following steps.

1. Place the end of a paper clip or similar object into the reset opening (see Figure 3-11) and press and hold down micro switch during a power cycle for a minimum of 10-15 seconds.

2. Remove the paper clip to release the button. The unit will continue the boot process restoring it back to the original factory default settings.



Back Panel

On the PremierWave XN is a Power 1 Plug, 3-Pin Terminal Connector for Backup Power, and RJ45 Ethernet port as shown in Figure 3-11.

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Antenna Terminal Barrel Ethernet Antenna

Block Plug Power Power (3-pin)

V V+

WPS Button

(pin hole opening)

Figure 3-11 PremierWave XN Bottom/Back Panel View

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Using WPS, you have the option of connecting to PremierWave devices with a router or access point in a single operation instead of manually creating a profile with a network name (SSID), setting up wireless security parameters and updating the choice list.

To Start WPS

Using the Device

Figure 3-12 PremierWave XN WPS Button

1. Place the end of a paper clip or similar object into the WPS opening (see Figure 3-12) and press and hold down for a minimum of 5 seconds.

2. Remove the paper clip to release the button. The unit will start Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

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Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable -> config -> if 2 -> link

To Cancel WPS

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable -> config -> if 2 -> link

To Show WPS Status

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable -> config -> if 2 -> link

Installing the PremierWave XN

Be sure to place or mount the device securely on a flat horizontal or vertical surface. The device comes with mounting brackets for mounting the device vertically, for example on a wall. If using AC power, avoid outlets controlled by a wall switch.

3: Installation of PremierWave XN

Observe the following guidelines when connecting the serial devices:

 The PremierWave XN serial ports support RS-232/422/485.  The null modem cable is the best cable to connect the serial device to another DTE device.

e straight-though (modem) cable is the best cable to connect the serial port to a DC

devic

 Connect your RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port of the unit.  The device supports a power range of 9 to 30 VDC. You can power up the device with barrel-

power connector and/or the 3 pin terminal connector for backup power supply.

Note: As soon as you plug the device into power, the device powers up automatically,

the self-test begins, and LEDs would indicate the device's status

Perform the following steps to install your device:

1. Connect devices to the serial po

. Connect a RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the unit and your Ethernet network.

rts.

3. Connect the Antennas to the SMA connector on th e side. Do note that the safe distance due to RF exposure from antenna is 23cm

Note: Anten

nas must be installed prior to powering on the unit. Do not remove or

connect the antennas while the unit power is on.

4. Plug the PremierWave XN into the power outlet by using the included power supply.

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Figure 3-13 PremierWave XN Dimensions in Millimeters (mm)

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4: Using DeviceInstaller

This chapter covers the steps for locating a PremierWave XN unit and viewing its properties and device details. DeviceInstaller is a free utility program provided by Lantronix that discovers, configures, upgrades and manages Lantronix Device Servers.

Notes:

 For instructions on using DeviceInstaller to configure the IP address and related

settings or for more advanced features, see the DeviceInstaller Online Help.

 Auto IP generates a random IP address in the range of 169.254.0.1 to

169.254.255.254, with a netmask of 255.255.0.0, if no BOOTP or DHCP server is found. These addresses are not routable.

Accessing PremierWave XN Using DeviceInstaller

Note: Make note of the MAC address. It is needed to locate the Pre mierWav e XN using

DeviceInstaller.

To use the DeviceInstaller utility, first install the latest version from the downloads page on the Lantronix web site www.lantronix.com/downloads

1. Run the executable to start the installation process and respond to the installation wizard prompts. (If prompted to select an installation type, select Typical.)

2. Click Start -> All Programs -> Lantronix -> DeviceInstaller -> DeviceInstaller.

3. When DeviceInstaller starts, it will perform a network device search. To perform another search, click Search.

4. Expand the PremierWave XN folder by clicking the + symbol next to the folder icon. The list of available Lantronix PremierWave XN devices appears.

5. Select the PremierWave XN unit by expanding its entry and clicking on its IP address to view its configuration.

6. On the right page, click the Device Details tab. The current PremierWave XN configuration appears. This is only a subset of the full configuration; the full configura tion may b e accessed via Web Manager, CLI or XML.

Device Detail Summary

Note: The settings are Display Only in this table unless otherwise noted

Current Settings Description

Name Name identifying the PremierWave.

DHCP Device Name

The name associated with the PremierWave’s current IP address, if the IP address was obtained dynamically.

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Current Settings (continued) Description

Configurable field. Enter a group to categorize the PremierWave.

Group

Comments

Device Family Shows the PremierWave device family type as “PremierWave”. Type Shows the device type as “PremierWave”. ID Shows the PremierWave ID embedded within the unit. Hardware Address Shows the PremierWave hardware (MAC) address. Firmware Version Shows the firmware currently installed on the PremierWave. Extended Firmware Version Provides additional information on the firmware version.

Online Status

IP Address

IP Address was Obtained

Subnet Mask

Gateway

Number of Ports Shows the number of serial ports on this PremierWave.

Supports Configurable Pins Supports Email Triggers Shows True, indicating email triggers are available on the PremierWave.

Telnet Supported Indicates whether Telnet is enabled on this PremierWave. Telnet Port Shows the PremierWave port for Telnet sessions.

Web Enabled

Web Port

Firmware Upgradable

Double-click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to complete. This group name is local to this PC and is not visible on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.

Configurable field. Enter comments for the PremierWave. Double-click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to complete. This description or comment is local to this PC and is not visible on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.

Shows the PremierWave status as Online, Offline, Unreachable (the PremierWave is on a different subnet), or Busy (the PremierWave is currently performing a task).

Shows the PremierWave current IP address. To change the IP address, click the Assign IP button on the DeviceInstaller menu bar.

Appears “Dynamically” if the PremierWave automatically received an IP address (e.g., from DHCP). Appears “Statically” if the IP address was configured manually.

If the IP address was assigned dynamically, the following fields appear:

 Obtain via DHCP with values of True or False.  Obtain via BOOTP with values of True or False.

Shows the subnet mask specifying the network segment on which the PremierWave resides.

Shows the IP address of the router of this network. There is no default.

Shows False, indicating configurable pins are not available on the PremierWave XN.

Indicates whether Web Manager access is enabled on this PremierWave.

Shows the PremierWave port for Web Manager configuration (if Web Enabled field is True).

Shows True, indicating the PremierWave firmware is upgradable as newer versions become available.

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5: Configuration Using Web Manager

This chapter describes how to configure PremierWave XN using Web Manager, the Lantronix browser-based configuration tool. The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power. All changes take effect immediately, unless otherwise noted. It contains the following sections:

 Accessing Web Manager  Web Manager Components  Navigating Web Manager

Accessing Web Manager

Note: You can also access the Web Manager by selecting the Web Configuration tab on

the DeviceInstaller window.

To access Web Manager, perform the following steps:

1. Open a standard web browser. Lantronix supports the latest version of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Suite, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Chrome or Opera.

2. Enter the IP address or hostname of the PremierWave XN in the address bar. The IP address may have been assigned manually using DeviceInstaller ( see the PremierWave XN Quick Start Guide) or automatically by DHCP.

3. Enter your username and password.The factory-default username is “admin” and the password is “PASS”. The Device Status web page displays configuration, network settings, line settings, tunneling settings, and product information.

Note: The Logout button is available on any web page. Logging out of the web page

would force re-authentication to take place the next time the web page is accessed.

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Device Status Page

The page is the first page that appears after you log into Web Manager. The Device Status page appears when you click Status in the Main Menu in Web Manager.

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Web Manager Components

Menu Bar

Links to subpages

Items to configure

Information and Help Area

Header

Configuration and/or Status Area

Footer

The layout of a typical Web Manager page is below.

Figure 5-1 Components of the Web Manager Page

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Web Manager pages have these sections:

The menu bar always appears at the left side of the page, regardless of the page shown. The menu bar lists the names of the pages available in the Web Mana ger. To bring up a page, click it in the menu bar.

The main area of the page has these additional sections:

 Links near the top of many pages, such as the one in the example above, enable you to link to

additional subpages. On some pages, you must also select the item you are configuring, such as a line or a tunnel.

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 In the middle of many pages, you can select or enter new configuration settings. Some pages

show status or statistics in this area rather than allow you to enter settings.

 At the bottom of most pages, the current configuration is displayed. In some cases, you can

reset or clear a setting.

 The information or help area shows information or instructions associated with the page.  A Logout link is available at the upper right corner of every page. In Chrome or Safari, it is

necessary to close out of the browser to completely logout. If necessary, reopen the browser to log back in.

 The footer appears at the very bottom of the page. It contains copyright information and a link

to the Lantronix home page.

Navigating Web Manager

The Web Manager provides an intuitive point-and-click interface. A menu bar on the left side of each page provides links you can click to navigate from one page to another. Some pages are read-only, while others let you change configuration settings.

Note: There may be times when you must reboot the PremierWave XN for the new

configuration settings to take effect. The chapters that follow indicate when a change requires a reboot. Anytime you reboot the unit, this operation will take some time to complete. Please wait a minimum of 10-20 seconds after rebooting the unit before attempting to make any subsequent connections.

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Web Manager Page Description See

Page

Status Shows product information and network, line, and tunneling settings. 28 Bridge Allows you to configure a bridge and shows the current operational state of

the bridge.

CLI Shows Command Line Interface (CLI) statistics and lets you change the

current CLI configuration settings.

Diagnostics Lets you perform various diagnostic procedures. 78 DNS Shows the current configuration of the DNS subsystem and the DNS cache. 60 Email Shows email statistics and lets you clear the email log, configure email

settings, and send an email.

Filesystem Shows file system statistics and lets you browse the file system to view a file,

create a file or directory, upload files using HTTP, copy a file, move a file, or perform TFTP actions.

FTP Shows statistics and lets you change the current configuration for the File

Transfer Protocol (FTP) server.

Host Lets you view and change settings for a host on the network. 58 HTTP Shows HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) statistics and lets you change the

current configuration and authentication settings.

Line Shows statistics and lets you change the current configuration and Command

mode settings of a serial line.

Network Shows status and lets you configure the network interface. 32

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Web Manager Page (continued)

Protocol Stack Lets you perform lower level network stack-specific activities. 75 Query Port Lets you change configuration settings for the query port. 77 RSS Lets you change current Really Simple Syndication (RSS) settings. 64 SmartRoam Lets you configure SmartRoam options through Network Link Settings. 34 SSH Lets you change the configuration settings for SSH server host keys, SSH

SSL Lets you upload an existing certificate or create a new self-signed certificate. 69 Syslog Lets you specify the severity of events to log and the server and ports to

System Lets you reboot device, restore factory defaults, upload new firmware, and

Terminal Lets you change current settings for a terminal. 57 Tunnel Lets you change the current configuration settings fo r a tunnel. 48 VIP Lets you configure Virtual IP addresses to be used in Tunnel Accept Mode

WLAN Profiles Lets you view, edit, delete and create a WLAN profile on a device. 38 XML Lets you export XML configuration and status records, and import XML

Description See

Page

server authorized users, SSH client known hosts, and SSH client users.

which the syslog should be sent.

change the device long and short names.

and Tunnel Connect Mode.

configuration records.

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6: Network Settings

The Network Settings show the status of the Ethernet or WL AN interface/link and let yo u configure the settings on the device. Interface settings are related to the configuration of the IP and related protocols. Link settings are related to the ph ysical link connection, which carries the IP traffic.

The PremierWave XN contains two network interfaces. Only one interface may be active at a time; however, if bridging is enabled, both interfaces will be activated and controlled by the bridging subsystem.The Ethernet interface is also called interface 1 or eth0, and the WLAN interface is called interface 2 or wlan0.

Notes:

 Some settings require a reboot to take effect. These settings are noted below.  Wait a minimum of 10-20 seconds after rebooting the unit before attempting to make

any subsequent connections.

 The blue text in the XML command strings of this chapter are to be replaced with a

user-specified name.

Network Interface Settings

Table 6-1 shows the network interface settings that can be configured.

These settings apply to both the Ethernet (eth0) and WLAN (wlan0) interfaces, but are co nfigured independently for each interface.

Table 6-1 Network Interface Settings

Network Interface Settings

State Enables or disables the interface. BOOTP Client Select to turn On or Off. At boot up, after the physical link is up, the

DHCP Client Select to turn On or Off. At boot up, after the physical link is up, the

Description

PremierWave will attempt to obtain IP settings from a BOOTP server.

Note: Overrides the configured IP address/mask, gateway, hostname, and

domain. When DHCP is Enabled, the system automatically uses DHCP, regardless of whether BOOTP is Enabled. Changing this value requires you to reboot the device.

PremierWave will attempt to obtain IP settings from a DHCP server and will periodically renew these settings with the server.

Note: Overrides BOOTP, the configured IP address/mask, gateway,

hostname, and domain. Changing this value requires you to reboot the device.

Note: Within WebManager, click Renew to renew the DHCP lease.

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Network Interface Settings (continued)

IP Address Enter the static IP address to use for the interface. You may enter it alone or in

Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the router for this network.

Hostname Enter the hostname for the interface. It must begin with a letter or number,

Domain Enter the domain name suffix for the interface.

DHCP Client ID Enter the ID if the DHCP server requires a DHCP Client ID option. The DHCP

Primary DNS Enter the IP address of the primary Domain Name Server.

Secondary DNS Enter the IP address of the secondary Domain Name Server.

MTU When DHCP is enabled, the MTU size is (usually) provided with the IP address.

Description

CIDR format.

Note: This setting will be used if Static IP is active (both DHCP and BOOTP

are Disabled). Changing this value requires you to reboot the device. When DHCP or BOOTP is enabled, the PremierWave XN tries to obtain an IP address from a DHCP or BOOTP server. If it cannot, the PremierWave XN generates and uses an Auto IP address in the range of 169.254.xxx.xxx, with a network mask of 255.255.0.0.

Note: This setting will be used if Static IP is active (both DHCP and BOOTP

are Disabled).

continue with a sequence of letters, numbers, or hyphens, and end with a letter or number.

Note: This setting will take effect immediately, but will not register the

hostname with a DNS server until the next reboot.

Note: This setting will be used when either Static IP or Auto IP is active, or if

DHCP/BOOTP is active and no Domain Suffix was acquired from the server.

server’s lease table shows IP addresses and MAC addresses for devices. The lease table shows the Client ID, in hexadecimal notation, instead of the PremierWave XN MAC address.

Note: This setting will be used when either Static IP or Auto IP is active, or if

DHCP/BOOTP is active and no DNS server was acquired from the server.

Note: This setting will be used when either Static IP or Auto IP is active, or if

DHCP/BOOTP is active and no DNS server was acquired from the server.

When not provided by the DHCP server, or using a static configuration, this value is used. The MTU size can be from 576 to 1500 bytes, the default being 1500 bytes.

To Configure Network Interface Settings

Using Web Manager

 To modify Ethernet (eth0) settings, click Network on the menu and select Network 1 ->

Interface -> Configuration.

 To modify Wireless (wlan0) settings, click Network on the menu and select Network 2 ->

Interface -> Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter the eth0 command level: enable -> config -> if 1  To enter the wlan0 command level: enable -> config -> if 2

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Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name="interface" instance="eth0">  Include in your file: <configgroup name="interface" instance="wlan0">

To View Network Interface Status

Using Web Manager

In Network Interface Status, you can view both the current operational settings as well as the settings that would take affect upon a device reboot.

 To view Ethernet (eth0) Status, click Network on the menu and select Network 1 ->

Interface -> Status.

 To view Wireless (wlan0) Status, click Network on the menu and select Network 2 ->

Interface -> Status.

Network Link Settings

6: Network Settings

Physical link parameters can be configured for an Ethernet (eth0) Network Interface (see

Table 6-2) and a WLAN (wlan0) Network Interface (see Table 6-3).

Table 6-2 Network 1 (eth0) Link Settings

Network 1 Ethernet (eth0) Link Settings

Speed Select the Ethernet link speed. (Default is Auto)

Duplex Select the Ethernet link duplex mode. (Default is Auto)

Description

 Auto = Auto-negotiation of Link Speed  10 Mbps = Force 10 Mbps  100 Mbps = Force 100 Mbps

 Auto = Auto-negotiation of Link Duplex  Half = Force Half Duplex  Full = Force Full Duplex

Notes:

 When speed is Auto, duplex must be Auto or Half.  When speed is not Auto, duplex must be Half or Full.  Fixed speed Full duplex will produce errors connected to Auto, due to duplex

mismatch.

SmartRoam

SmartRoam monitors the signal strengths of all in-range access points belonging to the Extended Service Set (ESS) to which the PremierWave is currently connected. When an AP is found with a signal strength which is significantly greater than that of the currently associated AP, SmartRoam automatically switches to the new AP. This reduces interruptions in wireless connectivity and ensures optimal signal strength. Roaming happens automatically and is comp letely transparent to the user; no loss of network connectivity should occur.

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SmartRoam periodically scans for access points which belong to the current ESS (having the same SSID and security settings at the currently associated AP.) The results are then searched for an AP with a 'stronger' signal (higher RSSI) than the current AP. If the search is successful, SmartRoam triggers a disconnection from the current AP and a connection to the one selected from the scan results.

Since moving between access points are a time-consuming process which can negatively impact throughput, SmartRoam employs a delta value to ensure that the move only occurs if there would be a significant gain in signal strength. When searching the results of a scan, SmartRoam only considers those APs whose RSSI exceeds that of the currently associated AP by at least the delta value.

Note: RSSI is reported in two different ways: when accessed through WebManager,

you will be given the value of a single, instantaneous sample versus when you access the RSSI roaming state through the CLI, where the RSSI value given is averaged over time.

Table 6-3 Network 2 (wlan0) Link Settings

Network 2 WLAN (wlan0) Link Settings

Choice 1 Profile Choice 2 Profile Choice 3 Profile Choice 4 Profile

Out of Range Scan Interval Set the amount of time in seconds, between SmartRoaming scans. Roaming Click to Enable or Disable SmartRoaming. RSSI Delta The minimum difference (in dBm) between the current RSSI and the RSSI

Debugging Level Set the verbosity level for printing WLAN Link messages to the TLOG

Active Channel Scan Time Set the amount of time, in milliseconds, the radio will dwell on each

Passive Channel Scan Time

Radio Band Selection Select the band(s) on which the radio will operate. Options are 2.4 GHz

Description

 Select up to four (4) WLAN Profiles for automatic connection to wireless

networks. More information on wireless settings is available in the section, To Configure Network Link Settings on page 36.

 Enter the name of the WLAN Profile desired for each choice.

of any access point in the scan results before it will be considered as a roaming candidate. The configured value will actually be used for the highpower delta. The roaming delta is cut in half for RSSI below -50dBm. The value for the low-power delta will be derived from the configured one by dividing it by two. Default value: 24dBm, range: 14 - 24dBm. When searching the results of a scan, SmartRoam only considers those APs whose RSSI exceeds that of the currently associated AP by at least the delta value. Since moving between access point is a time-consuming process which can negatively impact throughput, SmartRoam employs a delta value to ensure that the move only occurs if there would be a significant gain in signal strength.

(Default is Info).

individual channel when performing an active scan. During active scanning, the radio transmits probe requests and gathers probe responses from other devices. The range of values is 50 to 150 msec.

Set the amount of time, in milliseconds, the radio will dwell on each individual channel when performing a passive scan. During passive scanning the radio does not transmit probe requests, instead relying on beacons sent by other devices. The range of values is 100 to 400 msec.

only, 5 GHz only or Dual band.

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To Configure Network Link Settings

Using Web Manager

 To modify Ethernet (eth0) Link information, click Network on the menu and select Network 1

-> Link.

 To modify Wireless (wlan0) Link information, click Network on the menu and select Network

2 -> Link -> Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter the eth0 Link command level: enable -> config -> if 1 -> link  To enter the wlan0 Link command level: enable -> config -> if 2 -> link or

enable -> config -> if 2 -> link -> choice 1|2|3|4

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name="ethernet" instance="eth0">  Include in your file: <configgroup name="wlan" instance="wlan0">

WLAN Link Status and Scan Commands

These commands display information about the current state of the wireless network.

Table 6-4 Network 2 Link Scan

WLAN Link Information Commands

Scan “<network SSID>” Perform a scan for devices within range of the PremierWave XN. Including the

Refresh scan results every 15 seconds

(checkbox)

The results of the scan command are presented in the following format in the table below:

Table 6-5 Network 2 Link Scan Results on WebManager

Description

optional network SSID limits the scan to devices configured with the specified network SSID. Omitting the network SSID performs a scan for all devices in range.

Note: When omitting the network SSID it is still necessary to include the

opening and closing quotation marks (scan “”). When the PremierWave is associated with an access point, scanning is only preformed on the band on which the unit is connected.

 Check this to auto update the list of networks every 15 seconds.  Uncheck this to stop auto update.

WLAN Link Scan Results Field Description

Network Name The Service Set Identifier (network name) of the device. BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier. Ch/Channel The channel on which the device is operating.

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WLAN Link Scan Results Field Description

RSSI The instantaneous Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of the

device measured in dBm.

Note: RSSI reported in scan results is a single sampling, while the

RSSI reported in the 'status' command (showing the signal strength of the currently connected AP) is averaged over time.

Security Suite Indicates the security suite in use by the device as well as whether it is

operating in Adhoc (IBSS) mode.

The results of the status command are presented in the following format:

Table 6-6 Network 2 Link Status

WLAN Link Status Description

Connection State Indicates the connection state. BSSID A unique identifier for the Basic Service Set corresponding to the

MAC address of the Access Point in infrastructure mode, or a generated value in Adhoc mode.

SSID The Service Set Identifier of the connected network. Topology The type of wireless network in use for the current association

(Adhoc or Infrastructure).

Active WLAN Profile Indicates which WLAN profile created the current connection to

the wireless network.

Pairwise Cipher The standard used to encrypt a particular type of data in the

current wireless association.

Group Cipher The standard used to encrypt a particular type of data in the

current wireless association.

Authentication Indicates the method of distributing encryption key material. Security Suite Indicates the security suite used for the current association. Channel The channel used for the current association. IP Address The IP address assigned to the PremierWave. RSSI A measure of the power level of the received radio signal in dBm,

specifically the RSSI of the currently associated AP averaged over time.

Note: RSSI reported in scan results is a single sampling, while

the RSSI reported in the 'status' command (showing the signal strength of the currently connected AP) is averaged over time.

WPS Mode Indicates whether WPS is activated.

To View WLAN Link Scan and Status Information

Using Web Manager

 T o sca n th e Wire les s (wla n0 ) Link , click Network in the menu and select Network 2 -> Link -

> Scan.

 To view the Wireless (wlan0) Link status information, click Network in the menu and select

Network 2 -> Link -> Status.

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Using the CLI

 T o en te r the wlan 0 Lin k co mm a nd level: enable -> config -> if 2 -> link

Using XML

 Include in your file:

and

WLAN Profiles

A WLAN profile defines all of the settings necessary to establish a wireless connection with either an access point (in infrastructure mode) or another wireless client (in Adhoc mode.) A maximum of eight profiles can exist on the PremierWave XN at a time. In PremierWave XN, all enabled profiles are active.

PremierWave now supports dynamic profiles and prioritization of the profiles. Dynamic Profiles are the ones created via WPS or QuickConnect. Profiles are numbered based on priority. Dynamic profiles (in reversed order of creation), choice list profiles (Choice1, Choice2, Choice3, and Choice4), and then the remaining profiles. Use the number from output of 'show' command.

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To Configure WLAN Profiles

You can view, edit, create or delete a WLAN profile.

Using WebManager

 Click WLAN Profiles on the menu.

Using the CLI

 To enter the wlan0 Profile command level: enable -> config -> wlan profiles

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name="wlan profile"

instance="profile_name">

Table 6-7 Creating, Deleting or Enabling WLAN Profiles

WLAN Profile Basic Settings Description

Create new profile Type in the name of the new profile to be created into the Create new

profile field. Then, click the Submit button which appears to create the

profile. Once created, the profile name may be clicked so you may edit profile settings (see Table 6-8).

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WLAN Profile Basic Settings Description

Delete (checkbox) Cli ck the Delete checkbox beside the profile(s) to be deleted. Three

buttons will appear:

 Click the Submit button to permanently delete profile(s).  Click the Apply button to delete the profile for testing purposes. If the

device reboots, this change will not be applied.

 Click the Cancel button to cancel this action, as desired.

Enabled (checkbox) Click the Enabled checkbox beside the profile(s) to be enabled. Three

buttons will appear:

 Click the Submit button to permanently enable profile(s).  Click the Apply button to enable the profile for testing purposes. If the

device reboots, this change will not be applied.

 Click the Cancel button to cancel this action, as desired.

WLAN Profile

(link to specific profile)

Click on a specific WLAN Profile name to edit the WLAN profile basic settings (see Table 6-8).

Table 6-8 WLAN Profile Basic Settings

WLAN Profile Basic Settings Description

Network Name (SSID) Specify the name of the wireless network (SSID.)

Warning: Creating a new profile with a pre-existing network

name will cause the original network name and associated profile to be overwritten.

State Select to Enable or Disable. Topology Specify Infrastructure (ESS) or Adhoc (IBSS) mode.

 Infrastructure: mode that communicates with access points.  Adhoc: mode that communicates with other clients.

Channel Specify the channel for an Adhoc network.

Note: This setting only applies to the creation of an Adhoc network.

Scan 2.4 GHz Band Select to Enable or Disable scanning for a WLAN profile on the 2.4 GHz

band.

Note: Setting this value to “Disabled” prevents this profile from

connecting to any device operating in the 2.4 GHz band.

Scan 5 GHz Band Select to Enable or Disable scanning for a WLAN profile on the 5 GHz

band.

Note: Setting this value to “Disabled” prevents this profile from

connecting to any device operating in the 5 GHz band.

Scan DFS Channels Select to Enable or Disable scanning on the DFS (Dynamic Frequency

Selection) channels in the 5 GHz band.

Note: This setting only applies if scanning in the 5 GHz band is enabled.

To Configure WLAN Profile Basic Settings

Using Web Manager

 To view or edit an existing WLAN profile or to create a new profile, click WLAN Profiles on the

menu and select an existing profile.

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Using the CLI

 To enter the wlan0 Profile command level: enable -> config -> wlan profiles

-> edit <profile number> or enable -> config -> wlan profiles -> edit

Using XML

 Include in your file:

and

Table 6-9 WLAN Profile Advanced Settings

WLAN Profile Advanced Settings Description

TX Data Rate Maximum Specify the rate for data transmission.

Note: This setting only applies if ‘TX Data Rate’ is set to ‘Fixed’.

TX Data Rate Specify the type of transmission data rate:

 Fixed = keeps the transmission rate at the configured value.  Auto-reduction = allows the PremierWave to reduce the data rate

automatically, depending on link quality.

TX Power Maximum Specify the maximum transmission output power in dBm. Antenna Diversity Select the antenna the radio will use or allow PremierWave XN to

automatically make the selection.

 Enabled = allow the PremierWave to select the antenna.  Antenna 1 = use the internal antenna.  Antenna 2 = use the external antenna.

Power Management Select to Enable or Disable power management, which reduces the

overall power consumption of the PremierWave unit, but can increase latency.

 Enabled = allows the PremierWave to turn off the receiver when it

is idling.

 Disabled = keeps the receiver on at all times.

Power Management Interval Select number of beacons (100 msec interval) between 1 and 10.

The above-mentioned latency can be up to this number “X” 100 msec.

To Configure WLAN Profile Advanced Settings

Using Web Manager

 To view or edit an existing WLAN Profile, click WLAN Profiles on the menu and select an

existing profile.

Using the CLI

 To enter the wlan0 Profile Advanced command level: enable -> config -> wlan

profiles -> edit <profile name or number> -> advanced

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Using XML

 Include in your file:

and

WLAN Profile Security Settings

The PremierWave XN supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2/IEEE 802.11i to secure all wireless communication. WPA and WPA2/IEEE 802.11i are not available for Adhoc topology.

The WPA2/IEEE 802.11i mode is compliant with the Robust Secure Network specified in the IEEE standard 802.11i.

Table 6-10 WLAN Profile Security Settings

WLAN Profile Security Settings

Suite Specify the security suite to be used for this profile.

Key Type Select the format of the security key.

Passphrase Select the passphrase consists of up to 63 characters.

Description

 None = no authentication or encryption method will be used.  WEP = Wired Equivalent Privacy  WPA = WiFi Protected Access  WPA2 /IEEE 802.11i = Robust Secure Network.

Note: This configuration option becomes available only when suites, WEP, WPA

or WPA2/IEEE 802.11i are selected.

Note: This configuration option becomes available only when suites, WEP, WPA

or WPA2/IEEE 802.11i are selected.

Note: Lantronix recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or more for

maximum security. Spaces and punctuation characters are permitted.

Note: 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, while a possibly larger passphrase is hashed into a key and provides better security through a larger range of key values.

To Configure WLAN Profile Security Settings

Using Web Manager

 To view or edit an existing WLAN Profile, click WLAN Profiles on the menu and select an

existing profile.

Using the CLI

 To enter the wlan0 Profile Advanced Security Command level: enable -> config ->

wlan profiles -> edit 1 -> advanced -> security

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Using XML

 Include in your file:

and

WLAN Profile WEP Settings

WEP security is available in both Infrastructure and AdHoc modes. WEP is a simple and efficient security mode encrypting the data via the RC4 algorithm. However, WEP has become more vulnerable due to advances in hacking technology. State of the art equipment can find WEP keys in five minutes. For stronger security, please use WPA, or better, WPA2 with AES (CCMP).

Table 6-11 Additional WEP Settings for WLAN Profile.

WLAN Profile WEP Settings Description

Authentication Select one of the following options:

 Shared = encryption keys of both parties are compared as a

form of authentication. If mismatched, no connection is established.

 Open = a connection is established without first checking for

matching encryption keys. However, mismatched keys will result in garbled data and thus a lack of connectivity on the IP level.

Key Size Select the key size in bits. Select 40 for WEP40 and WEP64;

select 104 for WEP104 and WEP128.

TX Key Index Select one of four index listing keys for transmitting data.

Reception is allowed with all four keys.

Note: For operability with some products that generate four

identical keys from a passphrase, this index must be one.

Keys 1-4 Enter one or more encryption keys in hexadecimal format. Enter

10 hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f) for WEP40 and 26 for WEP104. The configured keys are not shown for security reasons.

To Configure WLAN Profile WEP Settings

Using Web Manager

 To view or edit an existing WLAN Profile WEP setting, click WLAN Profiles on the menu,

select an existing profile and select WEP for the suite.

Using the CLI

 To enter the wlan0 Profile WEP command level: enable -> config -> wlan

profiles -> edit <profile name or number> -> advanced -> security -> wep

Using XML

 Include in your file:

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and

WLAN Profile WPA and WPA2/IEEE802.11i Settings

WPA and WPA2/IEEE802.11i security suites are available for Infrastructure mode only. WPA is a security standard specified by the WiFi Alliance and is a close derivative of an early draft

of the IEEE802.11i specification. WEP was becoming vulnerable and finalizing the IEEE802.11i standard was still far away. WPA2 is WiFi’s subset of the broad IEEE802.11i standard to enforce better interoperability. The PremierWave XN is compliant with both WPA2 and IEEE802.11i.

Table 6-12 WLAN Profile WPA and WPA2/IEEE802.11i Settings

WLAN Profile WPA

Description

& WPA2 Settings

Authentication Select the authentication method to be used.

 PSK = Pre-Shared Key. The same key needs to be configured on both sides of

the connection. (On the PremierWave XN and on the Access Point.)

 IEEE 802.1X = This authentication method communicates with a RADIUS

authentication server that is part of the network. The RADIUS server will match the credentials sent by the PremierWave XN with an internal database.

Key 64 hexadecimal digits (32 bytes.) IEEE 802.1X Select the protocol to use to authenticate the WLAN client.

 LEAP = Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. A derivative of the

original Cisco LEAP, which was a predecessor of 802.1X. Real Cisco LEAP uses a special MAC layer authentication (called Network EAP) and cannot work with WPA/WPA2. The PremierWave XN uses a more generic version to be compatible with other major brand WiFi equipment. The authentication back end is the same.

 EAP-TLS = Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security. Uses

the latest incarnation of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) standard and is the most secure because it requires authentication certificates on both the network side and the PremierWave XN side.

 EAP-TTLS = Extensible Authentication Protocol - Tunneled Transport Layer

Security.

 PEAP = Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol.  EAP-TTLS and PEAP have been developed to avoid the requirement of

certificates on the client side (PremierWave XN), which makes deployment more cumbersome. Both make use of EAP-TLS to authenticate the server (network) side and establish an encrypted tunnel. This is called the outer-authentication. Then a conventional authentication method (MD5, MSCHAP, etc.) is used through the tunnel to authenticate the PremierWave XN. This is called inner authentication.

 EAP-TTLS and PEAP have been developed by different consortia and vary in

details, of which the most visible is the supported list of inner authen tications.

Note: When using EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS or PEAP authority, at least one authority

certificate will have to be installed in the SSL configuration that is able to verify the RADIUS server’s certificate. In case of EAP-TLS, also a certificate and matching private key need to be configured to authenticate the PremierWave XN to the RADIUS server. For more information about SSL certificates see TLS (SSL) on

page 92.

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WLAN Profile WPA

Description

& WPA2 Settings

EAP-TTLS Option Select the inner authentication method to be used with EAP-TTLS (if configured).

 EAP-MSCHAPv2  MSCHAPv2  MSCHAP  CHAP  PAP  EAP-MD5

PEAP Option Select the inner authentication method to be used with EAP-PEAP (if configured).

 EAP-MSCHAPv2  EAP-MD5

Username User ID for identifying the PremierWave XN to the RADIUS server in the network Password Select the password for identifying the PremierWave XN to the RADIUS server in

the network.

Validate Certificate Select to Enable or Disable. If enabled, the PremierWave XN will attempt to

validate the certificate received from the RADIUS server.

Encryption Select one or more encryption types, listed from strongest to least strong. At least

one selection will have to match the Access Points intended to connect with.

 CCMP = Uses AES as basis and is the strongest encryption option.  TKIP = Uses WEP as the basis, but adds extra checks and variations for added

protection.

 WEP = Based on RC4.

Note: In case the encryption settings on the Access Point(s) can still be chosen,

the capabilities of the Access Point(s) and the other clients that need to use the network need to be taken into account.

Credentials Indicate the name of client certificate (required for EAP-TLS.) For more information

about SSL certificates see sections, TLS (SSL) on page 92.

To Configure WLAN Profile WPA and WPA/IEEE802.11i Settings

Using Web Manager

 To view or edit an existing WLAN Profile WPA setting, click WLAN Profiles on the menu,

select an existing infrastructure profile and select WPA or WPA2/IEEE802.11i for the suite.

Using the CLI

 To enter the wlan0 Profile WPAX command level: enable -> config -> wlan

profiles -> edit <profile name or number> -> advanced -> security -> wpax or enable -> config -> wlan profiles -> edit <profile name or number> ->

security -> wpax

Using XML

 Include in your file:

and

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WLAN Quick Connect

WLAN QuickConnect allows users to add a WLAN profile from a list of available networks autorefreshed every 15 seconds. Details of the selected network are pre-populated, so little or no configuration is required by the user. Users can test the network connection before adding it to the pool of WLAN profiles.

6: Network Settings

Table 6-13 WLAN Quick Connect

WLAN Quick Connect Settings

Network Name (search field) Enter a network name and click Scan to search for a network. Scan “<network SSID>” Perform a scan for devices within range of the PremierWave XN. Including

Refresh scan results every 15 seconds (checkbox)

Network Name (link) SSID of a network. Click this link to display its configuration profile. BSSID Basic service set identifier. This is a unique 48-bits address that identifies

CH Channel number and frequency (MHz) of a network. RSSI An instantaneous value indicating the signal strength of the network. The

Security Suite Security suite of a network (E.g. WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS, IBSS)

Description

the optional network SSID limits the scan to devices configured with the specified network SSID. Omitting the network SSID performs a scan fo r all devices in range.

Note: When the PremierWave is associated with an access point,

scanning is only preformed on the band on which the unit is connected.

 Check this to auto update the list of networks every 15 seconds.  Uncheck this to stop auto update.

the access point that creates the wireless network.

best to worst signal strength is indicated by green, yellow and red respectively.

Note: RSSI reported in scan results is a single sampling, while the RSSI

reported in the 'status' command (showing the sign al strength of the currently connected AP) is averaged over time.

To Configure WLAN Quick Connect

Using Web Manager

 To view or edit an existing WLAN Quick Connect settings, click WLAN QuickConnect on the

menu.

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The PremierWave XN The two lines . All lines use standard RS232/RS485 serial ports. All lines can be configured to operate in the following modes:

 RS232  RS485 Full Duplex (also compatible with RS-422)  RS485 Half Duplex, with and without termination impedance  All serial settings such as Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, etc, apply to these Lines.

Line Settings

The Line Settings allow configuration of the serial lines (ports). Some settings may be specific to only certain lines. Such settings are noted below.

Table 7-1 Line Configuration Settings

Line Settings Description

Name Enter a name or short description for the line, if desired. By default, there is

no name specified. A name that contains white space must be quoted.

Interface Set the interface type for the Line. The default is RS232 for Lines 1 and 2.

Choices are:

 RS232 (Lines 1 and 2 only)  RS485 Full-Duplex (Lines 1 and 2 only)  RS485 Half-Duplex (Lines 1 and 2 only)

Termination Select to Enable or Disable Line Termination. The defau lt is Disable.

Note: This setting is only relevant for Lines 1 and 2 with Interface type RS485

Half-Duplex.

State Select to Enable or Disable the operational state of the Line. The default is

Enable.

Protocol Set the operational protocol for the Line. The default is Tunnel. Choices are:

 None  Tunnel = Serial-Network tunneling protocol.

Baud Rate Set the Baud Rate (speed) of the Line. The default is 9600.

Any set speed between 300 and 921600 may be selected: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600. When selecting a Custom baud rate, you may manually enter any value between 300 and 5000000.

Note: Custom baud rates are not supported when a line is configured for

Command Mode.

Parity Note: Set the Parity of the Line. The default is None. Data Bits Note: Set the number of data bits for the Line. The default is 8. Stop Bits Note: Set the number of stop bits for the Line. The default is 1. Flow Control Note: Set the flow control for the Line. The default is None.

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Line Settings (continued) Description

Xon Char Set Xon Char to be used when Flow Control is set to Software. Prefix decimal

with \ or prefix hexadecimal with 0x or prefix a single control character <control>.

Xoff Char Set Xoff Char to be used when Flow Control is set to Software. Prefix decimal

with \ or prefix hexadecimal with 0x or prefix a single control character <control>.

Gap Timer Set the Gap Timer delay to Set the number of milliseconds to pass from the

last character received before the driver forwards the received serial bytes. By default, the delay is four character periods at the current baud rate (minimum 1 msec).

Threshold Set the number of threshold bytes which need to be received in order for the

driver to forward received charact er s .

Table 7-2 Line Command Mode Settings

Line Command Mode Settings

Mode Set the Command Mode state of the Line. When in Command Mode, a CLI session

Wait Time Enter the amount of time to wait during boot time for the Serial String. This timer

Serial String Enter the Text or Binary string of bytes that must be read on the Serial Line during

Echo Serial String Select Enable or Disable for Echo Serial String. Applies only if mode is “User Serial

Signon Message Enter the string of bytes to be sent to the Serial Line during boot time. It may contain

Description

operates exclusively on the Line. Choices are:

 Always  User Serial String  Disabled

Note: In order to enable Command Mode on the Line, Tunneling on the Line must

be Disabled (both Connect and Accept modes). Also, custom baud rates are not supported in Command Mode.

starts right after the Signon Message has been set on the Serial Line and applies only if mode is “Use Serial String”.

boot time in order to enable Command Mode. It may contain a time element to specify a required delay in milliseconds x, formed as {x}. Applies only if mode is “User Serial String”. It may contain a binary character(s) of the form [x]. For example, use decimal [12] or hex [0xc].

String”. Select enable to echo received characters backed out on the line while looking for the serial string.

a binary character(s) of the form [x]. For example, use decimal [12] or hex [0xc].

To Configure Line Settings

Note: The following section describes the steps to view and configure Line 1 settings;

these steps apply to other line instances of the device.

Using Web Manager

 To configure a specific line, click Line in the menu and select Line 1 -> Configuration (Table

7-1).

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 To configure a specific line in Command Mode, click Line in the menu and select Line 1 ->

Command Mode (Table 7-2).

Using the CLI

 T o en te r Lin e 1 com m a nd level: enable -> line 1

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name="line" instance="1">  Include in your file: <configgroup name="serial command mode" instance="1">

To View Line Statistics

Using Web Manager

 To view statistics for a specific line, click Line in the menu and select Line 1 -> Statistics.

Using the CLI

 To view Line statistics: enable -> line 1, show statistics

Using XML

 Include in your file: <statusgroup name=”line” instance=”1”>

Tunnel Settings

Tunneling allows serial devices to communicate over a network, without “being aware” of the devices which establish the network connection between them. Tunneling parameters are configured using the Tunnel menu and submenus. The Tunnel settings allow you to configure how the Serial-Network tunneling operates. Tunneling is available on all serial lines. The connections on one serial line are separate from those on another serial port.

Note: The following section describes the steps to view and configure Tunnel 1 settings;

these steps apply to other tunnel instance s of the de vic e.

Serial Settings

These serial settings for the tunnel apply to the Serial Line interface. The Line Settings and Protocol are displayed for informational purposes and must be configured from the Line settings.

Table 7-3 Tunnel Serial Settings

Tunnel Serial Settings

Line Settings Line Settings information here is display only. Go to the section, To Configure

Description

Line Settings to modify these settings.

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Tunnel Serial

Description

Settings (continued)

Protocol Protocol information here is display only. Go to the section, To Configure

Line Settings to modify these settings.

DTR Select the conditions in which the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) control signal

on the serial line are asserted. Choices are:

 Unasserted  TruPort = the DTR is asserted whenever either a connect or an accept

mode tunnel connection is active with the Telnet Protocol RFC2217 saying that the remote DSR is asserted.

 Asserted while connected = the DTR is asserted whenever either a

connect or an accept mode tunnel connection is active.

 Continuously asserted

To Configure Tunnel Serial Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure the Serial Settings for a specific tunnel, click Tunnel in the menu and select

Tunnel 1 -> Serial Settings.

Using the CLI

 To enter Tunnel 1 command level: enable -> tunnel 1 -> serial

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”tunnel serial” instance=”1”>

Packing Mode

With Packing, data from the serial Line is not sent over the network immediately. Instead, data is queued and sent in segments, when either the timeout or byte threshold is reached. Packing applies to both Accept and Connect Modes.

Table 7-4 Tunnel Packing Mode Settings

Tunnel Packing Mode Settings

Mode Configure the Tunnel Packing Mode. Choices are:

Threshold Set the threshold (byte count). If the received serial data reaches this

Timeout Set the timeout value, in milliseconds, after the first character is received on

Description

 Disable = Data not packed.  Timeout = data sent after timeout occurs.  Send Character = data sent when the Send Character is read on the Serial

Line.

threshold, then the data will be sent on the network. Valid range is 100 to 1450 bytes. Default is 512.

the serial line, before data is sent on the network. Valid range is 1 to 30000 milliseconds. Default is 1000.

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Tunnel Packing Mode Settings (continued)

Send Character Enter Control Characters in any of the following forms:

Trailing Character Enter Control Characters in any of the following forms:

Description

 <control>J  0xA (hexadecimal)  \10 (decimal)

If used, the Send Character is a single printable character or a control character that, when read on the Serial Line, forces the queued data to be sent on the network immediately.

 <control>J  0xA (hexadecimal)  \10 (decimal).

If used, the Trailing Character is a single printable character or a control character that is injected into the outgoing data stream right after the Send Character. Disable the Trailing Character by blanking the field (setting it to <None>).

To Configure Tunnel Packing Mode Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure the Packing Mode for a specific tunnel, click Tunnel in the menu and select

Tunnel 1 -> Packing Mode.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Tunnel 1 Packing command level: enable -> tunnel 1 -> packing

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name="tunnel packing" instance="1">

Accept Mode

In Accept Mode, the PremierWave XN listens (waits) for incoming connections from the network. A remote node on the network initiates the connection.

The configurable local port is the port the remote device connects to for this connection. There is no report port or address. Supported serial lines and associated local port numbers progress sequentially in matching value. For instance, the default local port is 10001 for serial line 1 and the default local port for serial line 2 is 10002, and so on for the number of serial lines supported.

Serial data can still be received while waiting for a network connection, keeping in mind serial data buffer limitations.

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Table 7-5 Tunnel Accept Mode Settings

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Tunnel Accept Mode

Description

Settings

Mode Set the method used to start a tunnel in Accept mode. Choices are:

 Disable = do not accept an incoming connection.  Always = accept an incoming connection (default).  Any Character = start waiting for an incoming connection when any

character is read on the serial line.

 Start Character = start waiting for an incoming connection when the

start character for the selected tunnel is read on the serial line.

 Modem Control Asserted = start waiting for an incoming connection as

long as the Modem Control pin (DSR) is asserted on the serial line until a connection is made.

 Modem Emulation = start waiting for an incoming connection when

triggered by modem emulation AT commands. Connect mode must also be set to Modem Emulation.

Local Port Set the port number for use as the network local port. The default local port

number for each supported serial line number progresses sequentially in equal value so that Tunnel X : 1000X. For example:

 Tunnel 1 : 10001  Tunnel 2 : 10002

Protocol Select the protocol type for use with Accept Mode:

 SSH  SSL  TCP (default protocol)  TCP AES  Telnet

Credentials Specifies the name of the set of RSA and/or DSA certificates and keys to

be used for the SSL connection.

AES Encrypt Key Specify the text or hexadecimal advanced encryption standard (AES) key

for encrypting outgoing data.

AES Decrypt Key Specify the text or hexadecimal AES key for decrypting incoming data. TCP Keep Alive Enter the time, in milliseconds, the PremierWave waits during a silent

connection before checking if the currently connected network device is still on the network. If the unit gets no response after 1 attempt, it drops the connection. Enter 0 to disable.

Flush Serial Set whether the serial line data buffer is flushed upon a new network

connection. Choices are:

 Enabled = serial data buffer is flushed on network connection  Disabled = serial data buffer is not flushed on network connection

(default)

Block Serial Set whether Block Serial is enabled for debugging purposes. Choices are:

 Enabled = if Enabled, incoming characters from the serial line will not

be forwarded to the network. Instead, they will be buffered and will eventually flow off the serial line if hardware or software flow control is configured.

 Disabled = this is the default setting; incoming characters from the

Serial Line are sent on into the network. Any buffered characters are sent first.

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Tunnel Accept Mode Settings (continued)

Block Network Set whether Block Network is enabled for debugging purposes. Choices

Password Enter a password. This password can be up to 31 characters in length and

Email on Connect Select an email profile number to which an email notification will be sent

Email on Disconnect Select an email profile number to which an email notification will be sent

Description

are:

 Enabled = if Enabled, incoming characters from the network will not be

forwarded to the Serial Line. Instead, they will be buffered and will eventually flow off the network side.

 Disabled = this is the default setting; incoming characters from the

network are sent on into the Serial Line. Any buffered characters are sent first.

must contain only alphanumeric characters and punctuation. When set, clients must send the correct password string to the unit within 30 seconds from opening network connection in order to enable data transmission. The password sent to the unit must be terminated with one of the following:

 0A (Line Feed)  00 (Null)  0D 0A (Carriage Return/Line Feed)  0D 00 (Carriage Return/Null)

If, Prompt for Password is set to Enabled and a password is provided, the user will be prompted for the password upon connection.

upon the establishment of an accept mode tunnel.

upon the disconnection of an accept mode tunnel.

To Configure Tunnel Accept Mode Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure the Accept Mode for a specific tunnel, click Tunnel in the menu and select

Tunnel 1 -> Accept Mode.

Using the CLI

 To enter Tunnel 1 Accept Mode command level: enable -> tunnel 1 -> accept

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name="tunnel accept" instance="1">

Connect Mode

In Connect Mode, the PremierWave XCPremierWave XNPremierWave ENEDS-MD4/8/16 continues to attempt an outgoing connection on the network, until established. If the connection attempt fails or the connection drops, then it retries after a timeout. The remote node on the network must listen for the Connect Mode’s connection.

For Connect Mode to function, it must be enabled, have a r emote station (no de) configured , and a remote port configured (TCP or UDP). When established, Connect Mode is always on. Enter the remote station as an IP address or DNS name. The PremierWave XCPremierWave XNPremierWave ENEDS-MD4/8/16 will not make a connection unless it can resolve the address.

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For Connect Mode using UDP, the PremierWave XCPremierWave XNPremierWave ENEDSMD4/8/16 accepts packets from any device on the network. It will send packets to the last device that sent it packets.

Note: The Port in Connect Mode is not the same port configured in Accept Mode.

The TCP keepalive time is the time in which probes are periodically sent to the other end of the connection. This ensures the other side is still connected.

Table 7-6 Tunnel Connect Mode Settings

Tunnel Connect Mode

Description

Settings

Mode Set the method to be used to attempt a connection to a remote host or device.

Choices are:

 Disable = an outgoing connection is never attempted. (default)  Always = a connection is attempted until one is made. If the connection gets

disconnected, the PremierWave retries until it makes a connection.

 Any Character = a connection is attempte d when any character is read on

the serial line.

 Start Character = a connection is attempted when the start character for the

selected tunnel is read on the serial line.

 Modem Control Asserted = a connection is attempted as long as the

Modem Control pin (DSR) is asserted, until a connection is made.

 Modem Emulation = a connection is attempted when triggered by modem

emulation AT commands.

Local Port Enter an alternative Local Port. The Local Port is set to <Random> by default

but can be overridden. Blank the field to restore the default.

Host 1 Click on the displayed information to expand it for editing. If <None> is

displayed, clicking it will allow you to configure a new host. At least one Host is required to enable Connect Mode as this information is necessary to connect to that host.

Reconnect Timer Set the value of the reconnect timeout (in milliseconds) for outgoing connections

established by the device. Valid range is 1 to 65535 milliseconds. Default is

15000.

Flush Serial Data Set whether the serial Line data buffer is flushed upon a new network

connection. Choices are:

 Enabled = serial data buffer is flushed on network connection  Disabled = serial data buffer is not flushed on network connection (default)

Block Serial Set whether Block Serial is enabled for debugging purposes. Choices are:

 Enabled = If Enabled, incoming characters from the Serial Line will not be

forwarded to the network. Instead, they will be buffered and will eventually flow off the Serial Line if hardware or software flow control is configured.

 Disabled = this is the default setting; incoming characters from the Serial Line

are sent on into the network. Any buffered characters are sent first.

Block Network Set whether Block Network is enabled for debugging purposes. Choices are:

 Enabled = If Enabled, incoming characters from the network will not be

forwarded to the Serial Line. Instead, they will be buffered and will eventually flow off the network side.

 Disabled = this is the default setting; incoming characters from the network

are sent on into the Serial Line. Any buffered characters are sent first.

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Tunnel Connect Mode Settings (continued)

Email on Connect Select an email profile number to which an email notification will be sent upon

Email on Disconnect Select an email profile number to which an email notification will be sent upon

Description

the establishment of an accept mode tunnel.

the disconnection of an accept mode tunnel.

To Configure Tunnel Connect Mode Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure the Connect Mode for a specific tunnel, click Tunnel in the menu and select

Tunnel 1 -> Connect Mode.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Tunnel 1 Connect Mode command level: enable -> tunnel 1 -> connect

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name="tunnel connect" instance="1">

Disconnect Mode

Specifies the optional conditions for disconnecting any Accept Mode or Connect Mode connection that may be established. If any of these conditions are selected but do not occur and the network disconnects to the device, a Connect Mode connection will attempt to reconnect. However, if none of these conditions are selected, a closure from the network is taken as a disconnect.

Table 7-7 Tunnel Disconnect Mode Settings

Tunnel Disconnect Mode Settings

Stop Character Enter the Stop Character which when received on the Serial Line, disconnects the

Modem Control Set whether Modem Control enables disconnect when the Modem Control pin is not

Timeout Enter the number of milliseconds a tunnel may be idle before disconnection. The

Flush Serial Data Set whether to flush the Serial Line when the Tunnel is disconnected. Choices are:

Description

tunnel. The Stop Character may be designated as a single printable character or as a control character. Control characters may be input in any of the following forms: <control>J or 0xA(hexadercimal) or \10 (decimal). Disable the Stop Character by blanking the field to set it to <None>.

asserted on the Serial Line. Choices are:

 Enabled  Disabled (default)

value of zero disables the idle timeout.

 Enabled  Disabled (default)

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To Configure Tunnel Disconnect Mode Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure the Disconnect Mode for a specific tunnel, click Tunnel in the menu and select

Tunnel 1 -> Disconnect Mode.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Tunnel 1 Disconnect command level: enable -> tunnel 1 -> disconnect

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”tunnel disconnect” instance=”1”>

Modem Emulation

Some older equipment is designed to attach to a serial por t and dial into a network with a mod em. This equipment uses AT commands to control the connection. For compatibility with these older devices on modern networks, our product mimics the behavior of the modem.

Table 7-8 Tunnel Modem Emulation Settings

Tunnel Modem Emulation Settings

Echo Pluses Set whether the pluses will be echoed back during a “pause +++ pause” escape

Echo Commands Set whether characters read on the Serial Line will be echoed, while the Line is in

Verbose Response Set whether Modem Response Codes are sent out on the Serial Line. Choices are:

Response Type Select a representation for the Modem Response Codes sent out on the Serial

Error Unknown Commands

Incoming Connection Set how and if requests are answered after an incoming RING (ATS0=2). Choices

Description

sequence on the Serial Line. Choices are:

 Enabled  Disabled (default)

Modem Command Mode. Choices are:

 Enabled  Disabled (default)

Line. Choices are:

 Text (ATV1) (default)  Numeric (ATV0)

Set whether the Error Unknown Commands is enabled (ATU0) and ERROR is returned on the Serial Line for unrecognized AT commands. OTherwise (ATU1) OK is returned for unrecognized AT commands. Choices are:

 Enabled  Disabled (default)

are:

 Disabled (default)  Automatic  Manual

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Tunnel Modem Emulation Settings

Connect String Enter the customized Connect String sent to the Serial Line with the Connect

Display Remote IP Set whether the Display Remote IP is enabled so that the incoming RING sent on

Description

Modem Response Code.

the Serial Line is followed by the IP address of the caller. Choices are:

 Enabled  Disabled (default)

To Configure Tunnel Modem Emulation Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure the Modem Emulation for a specific tunnel, click Tunnel in the menu and select

Tunnel 1 -> Modem Emulation.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Tunnel 1 Modem command level: enable -> tunnel 1 -> modem

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”tunnel modem” instance=”1”>

Statistics

Tunnel statistics contains data counters, error counters, connection time and connection information. Statistics are available at each individual connection and aggregated across all connections.

To View Tunnel Statistics

Using Web Manager

 To view statistics for a specific tunnel, click Tunnel in the menu and select the Tunnel 1 ->

Statistics.

Using the CLI

 To view Tunnel 1 statistics: enable -> tunnel 1, show statistics

Using XML

 Include in your file: <statusgroup name=”tunnel” instance=”1”>s

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8: Terminal and Host Settings

Predefined connections are available via telnet, ssh, or a se rial port. A user can ch oose one of the presented options and the device automatically makes the predefined connection.

Either the Telnet, SSH, or serial port connection can present the CLI or the Login Connect Menu. By default, the CLI is presented when the device is accessed. When configured to present the Login Connect Menu, the hosts configured via the Host selections, and named serial lines are presented.

Terminal Settings

You can configure whether each serial line or the telnet/SSH server presents a CLI or a Login Connect menu when a connection is made.

Table 8-1 Terminal on Network and Line Settings

Terminal on Network and Line Settings

Terminal Type Enter text to describe the type of terminal. The text will be sent to a host via IAC.

Exit Connect Menu Select whether to display a choice for the user to exit the Login Connect Menu

Send Break Enter a Send Break control character, e.g., <control> Y, or blank to disable.

Break Duration Enter how long the break should last in milliseconds, up to 10000. Default is

Echo Select whether to enable echo:

Description

Note: IAC means, “interpret as command.” It is a way to send commands over

the network such as send break or start echoing.

 Enabled = shows the Login Connect Menu.  Disabled = shows the CLI (default)

and reach the CLI. Choices are:

 Enabled = a choice allows the user to exit to the CLI.  Disabled = there is no exit to the CLI (default)

When the Send Break control character is received from the network on its way to the serial line, it is not sent to the line; instead, the line output is forced to be inactive (the break condition).

Note: This configuration option is only available for Line Terminals.

500.

Note: This configuration option is only available for Line Terminals.

 Enabled  Disabled

Note: Applies only to Connect Mode Telnet connections, not to Accept Mode.

Only disable Echo if your terminal echoes, in which case you will see double of each character typed. Default is enabled.

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To Configure the Terminal Network Connection

Using Web Manager

 To configure the Terminal on Network, click Terminal on the menu and select Network ->

Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Terminal Network command level: enable -> config -> terminal

network

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”terminal” instance=”network”>

To Configure the Terminal Line Connection

Note: The following section describes the steps to view and configure Terminal 1

settings; these steps apply to other terminal instances of the device.

Using Web Manager

 To configure a particular Terminal Line, click Terminal on the menu and select Line 1 ->

Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Terminal Line command level: enable -> config -> terminal 1

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”terminal” instance=”1”>

Host Configuration

Host Settings Description

Name Enter a name for the host. This name appears on the Login Connect

Protocol Select the protocol to use to connect to the host. Choices are:

Table 8-2 Host Configuration

Menu. To leave a host out of the menu, leave this field blank.

 Telnet  SSH

Note: SSH keys must be loaded or created in SSH for the SSH

protocol to work.

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Host Settings (continued) Description

SSH Username Enter a username to select a pre-configured Username/Password/

Key (configured on the SSH: Client Users), or leave it blank to be prompted for a username and password at connect time.

Note: This field appears if you selected SSH as the protocol.

Remote Address Enter an IP address for the host to which the device will connect. Remote Port Enter the port on the host to which the device will connect.

To Configure Host Settings

Note: The following section describes the steps to view and configure Host 1 settings;

these steps apply to other host instances of the device.

Using Web Manager

 To configure a particular Host, click Host on the menu and select Host 1 -> Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Host command level: enable -> config -> host 1

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”host” instance=”1”>

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9: Services Settings

DNS Settings

This section describes the active run-time settings for the domain name system (DNS) protocol. The primary and secondary DNS addresses come from the active interface. The static addresses from the Network Interface configuration settings may be overridden by DHCP.

Note: The blue text in the XML command strings of this chapter are to be replaced with

a user-specified name.

Setting / Field Description

Lookup Perform one of the following:

 Enter an IP address, and perform a reverse Lookup to locate the hostname for

that IP address

 Enter a hostname, and perform a forward Lookup to locate the corresponding IP

address

To View or Configure DNS Settings:

Table 9-1 DNS Settings

Using Web Manager

 To view DNS current status, gclick DNS in the menu.  T o loo ku p DNS na me or IP addr e ss, gc lick DNS in the menu to access the Lookup field.

Note: To configure DNS for cases where it is not supplied by a protocol, gclick Network

in the menu and select Interface -> Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter the DNS command level: enable -> dns

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”interface” instance=”eth0”>

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FTP Settings

The FTP protocol can be used to upload and download user files, and upgrade the PremierWave XN firmware. A configurable option is provided to enable or disable access via this protocol.

FTP Settings Description

State Select to enable or disable the FTP server:

To Configure FTP Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure FTP, gclick FTP in the menu.

Using the CLI

 To enter the FTP command level: enable -> config -> ftp

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Table 9-2 FTP Settings

 Enabled (default)  Disabled

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”ftp server”>

Syslog Settings

The Syslog information shows the current configuration and statistics of the syslog. Here you can configure the syslog host and the severity of the events to log.

Note: The system log is always saved to local storage, but it is not retained through

reboots unless diagnostics logging to the filesystem is enabled. Saving the system log to a server that supports remote logging services (see RFC 3164) allows the administrator to save the complete system log history. The default port is 514.

Syslog Settings Description

State Select to enable or disable the syslog:

Host Enter the IP address of the remote server to which system logs are sent for

Remote Port Enter the number of the port on the remote server that supports logging

Table 9-3 Syslog Settings

 Enabled  Disabled (default)

storage.

services. The default is 514.

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Syslog Settings (continued)

Severity Log Level Specify the minimum level of system message the PremierWave should log.

To View or Configure Syslog Settings:

Using Web Manager

 To configure the Syslog, gclick Syslog in the menu.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Syslog command level: enable -> config -> syslog

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”syslog”>

HTTP Settings

Description

This setting applies to all syslog facilities. The drop-down list in the Web Manager is in descending order of severity (e.g., Emergency is more severe than Alert.)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the transport protocol for communica ting hypertext documents on the Internet. HTTP defines how messages are formatted and transmitted. It also defines the actions web servers and browsers should take in response to different commands. HTTP Authentication enables the requirement of usernames and passwords for access to the device.

Table 9-4 HTTP Settings

HTTP Settings Description

State Select to enable or disable the HTTP server:

 Enabled (default)  Disabled

Port Enter the port for the HTTP server to use. The default is 80. Secure Port Enter the port for the HTTPS server to use. The default is 443. The HTTP

server only listens on the HTTPS Port when an SSL certificate is configured.

Secure Protocols Select to enable or disable th e following protocols:

 SSL3 = Secure Sockets Layer version 3  TLS1.0 = Transport Layer Security version 1.0. TLS 1.0 is the successor of

SSL3 as defined by the IETF.

 TLS1.1 = Transport Layer Security version 1.1

The protocols are enabled by default.

Note: A server certificate and associated private key need to be installed in

the SSL configuration section to use HTTPS.

Secure Credentials Specify the name of the set of RSA and/or DSA certificates and keys to be

used for the secure connection.

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HTTP Settings (continued) Description

Max Timeout Enter the maximum time for the HTTP server to wait when receiving a

request. This prevents Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks. The default is 10 seconds.

Max Bytes Enter the maximum number of bytes the HTTP server accepts when receiving

a request. The default is 40 KB (this prevents DoS attacks).

Logging State Select to enable or disable HTTP server logging:

 Enabled (default)  Disabled

Note: You may need to increase this number in some cases where the

browser is sending data aggressively within TCP windows size limit, when file (including firmware upgrade) is uploaded from webpage.

Max Log Entries Set the maximum number of HTTP server log entries. Only the last Max Log

Entries are cached and viewable.

Log Format Set the log format string for the HTTP server. Follow these Log Format rules:

 %a - remote IP address (could be a proxy)  %b - bytes sent excluding headers  %B - bytes sent excluding headers (0 = '-')  %h - remote host (same as '%a')  %{h}i - header contents from request (h = header string)  %m - request method  %p - ephemeral local port value used for request  %q - query string (prepend with '?' or empty '-')  %t - timestamp HH:MM:SS (same as Apache '%(%H:%M:%S)t' or

'%(%T)t')

 %u - remote user (could be bogus for 401 status)  %U - URL path info  %r - first line of request (same as '%m %U%q <version>')  %s - return status

Authentication Timeout The timeout period applies if the selected authentication type is either Digest

or SSL/Digest. After this period of inactivity, the client must authenticate again.

To Configure HTTP Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure HTTP settings, gclick HTTP in the menu and select Configuration.  To view HTTP statistics, click HTTP in the menu and select Statistics.

Using the CLI

 To enter the HTTP command level: enable -> config -> http

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”http server”>

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Table 9-5 HTTP Authentication Settings

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HTTP Authentication

Description

Settings

URI Enter the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI).

Note: The URI must begin with ‘/’ to refer to the filesystem.

Auth Type Select the authentication type:

 None = no authentication is necessary.  Basic = encodes passwords using Base64.  Digest = encodes passwords using MD5.  SSL = can only be accessed over SSL (no password is required).  SSL/Basic = is accessible only over SSL and encodes passwords using Base64.

 SSL/Digest = is accessible only over SSL and encodes passwords using MD5.

Note: When changing the parameters of Digest or SSL Digest authentication, it is

often best to close and reopen the browser to ensure it does not attempt to use cached authentication information.

To Configure HTTP Authentication

Using Web Manager

 To configure HTTP Authentication, gclick HTTP in the menu and select Authentication.

Using the CLI

 To enter the HTTP command level: enable -> config -> http

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”http authentication uri”

instance=”uri name”>

RSS Settings

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) (sometimes referred to as Rich Site Summary) is a method of feeding online content to Web users. Instead of actively searching for configuration changes, RSS feeds permit viewing only relevant and new information regarding changes made via an RSS publisher. The RSS feeds may also be stored to the file system cfg_log.txt file.

RSS Settings Description

RSS Feed Select On or Off for RSS feeds to an RSS publisher. The default setting is off. Persistent Select On or Off for RSS feed to be written to a file (cfg_log.txt) and to be available

Max Entries Set the maximum number of log entries. Only the last Max Entries are cached and

View Click th e button to view RSS feeds.

Table 9-6 RSS Settings

across reboots. The default setting is off.

viewable.

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RSS Settings Description

Clear Click the button to clear RSS feed data..

To Configure RSS Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure RSS, gclick RSS in the menu.

Using the CLI

 To enter the RSS command level: enable -> config -> rss

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”rss”>

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10: Security Settings

The PremierWave XN device supports Secure Shell (SSH) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). SSH is a network protocol for securely accessing a remote device. SSH provides a secure, encrypted communication channel between two hosts over a network. It provides authentication and message integrity services.

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol that manages data transmission security over the Internet. It uses digital certificates for authentication and cryptography against eavesdropping and tampering. It provides encryption and message integrity services. SSL is widely used for secure communication to a web server. SSL uses certificates and private keys.

Note: The device supports SSLv3 and its successors, TLS1.0 and TLS1.1. An incoming

SSLv2 connection attempt is answered with an SSLv3 response. If the initiator also supports SSLv3, SSLv3 handles the rest of the connection.

SSH Settings

SSH is a network protocol for securely accessing a remote device over an encrypted channel. This protocol manages the security of internet data transmission between two hosts over a network by providing encryption, authentication, and message integrity services.

Two instances require configuration: when the Prem ie rWa ve is the SSH serve r an d wh en it is an SSH client. The SSH server is used by the CLI (Command Mode) and for tunneling in Accept Mode. The SSH client is for tunneling in Connect Mode.

To configure the PremierWave as an SSH server, there are two requirements:

 Defined Host Keys: both private and public keys are required. These keys are used for the

Diffie-Hellman key exchange (used for the underlying encryption protocol).

 Defined Users: these users are permitted to connect to the PremierWave SSH server.

SSH Server Host Keys

The SSH Server Host Keys are used by all applications that play the role of an SSH Server. Specifically Tunneling in Accept Mode. These keys can be created elsewhere and uploaded to the device or automatically generated on the device.

If uploading existing keys, take care to ensure the Private Key will not be compromised in transit. This implies the data is uploaded over some kind of secure private network.

Note: Some SSH Clients require RSA Host Keys to be at least 1024 bits in size.

Table 10-1 SSH Server Host Keys

RSS Settings Description

Private Key Enter the path and name of the existing private key you want to upload. In

WebManager, you can also browse to the private key to be uploaded. Be sure the private key will not be compromised in transit. This implies the data is uploaded over some kind of secure private network.

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RSS Settings (continued)

Public Key Enter the path and name of the existing public key you want to upload. In

Key Type Select a key type to use for the new key:

Bit Size Select a bit length for the new key:

Description

WebManager, you can also browse to the public key to be uploaded.

 RSA  DSA

 512  768  1024

Note: SSH Keys from other programs may be converted to the required PremierWave

format. Use Open SSH to perform the conversion.

SSH Client Known Hosts

The SSH Client Known Hosts are used by all applications that play the role of an SSH Client. Specifically Tunneling in Connect Mode. Configuring these public keys are optional but if they exist another layer of security is offered which helps prevent Man-in-the-Middle (MIT M) attacks.

Table 10-2 SSH Client Known Hosts

RSS Settings Description

Server Specify either a DNS Hostname or IP Address when adding pu blic host keys for a

Server. This Server name should match the name used as the Remote Address in Connect Mode Tunneling.

Public RSA Key Enter the path and name of the existing public RSA key you want to use with this

user. In WebManager, you can also browse to the public RSA key to be uploaded. If authentication is successful with the key, no password is required.

Public DSA Key Enter the path and name of the existing public DSA key you want to use with this

user. In WebManager, you can also browse to the public DSA key to be uploaded.If authentication is successful with the key, no password is required.

Note: These settings are not required for communication. They protect against Man-In-

The-Middle (MITM) attacks.

SSH Server Authorized Users

The SSH Server Authorized Users are used by all applications that play the role of an SSH Server and specifically Tunneling in Accept Mode. Every user account must have a Password.

The user's Public Keys are optional and only necessary if public key authentication is wanted. Using public key authentication will allow a connection to be made without the password being asked at that time.

Note: When uploading the security keys, ensure the keys are not compromised in

transit.

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Table 10-3 SSH Server Authorized Users

RSS Settings Description

Username Enter a new username or edit an existing one. Password Enter a new password or edit an existing one. Public RSA Key Enter the path and name of the existing public RSA key you want to use with this

user. In WebManager, you can also browse to the public RSA key to be uploaded. If authentication is successful with the key, no password is required.

Public DSA Key Enter the path and name of the existing public DSA key you want to use with this

user. In WebManager, you can also browse to the public DSA key to be uploaded.If authentication is successful with the key, no password is required.

SSH Client Users

The SSH Client Users are used by all applications that play the role of an SSH Client. Specifically Tunneling in Connect Mode. To configure th e Prem ier Wave a s an SSH client, a n SSH clie nt u ser must be both configured and also exist on the remote SSH server.

At the very least, a Password or Key Pair must be configured for a user. The keys for public key authentication can be created elsewhere and uploaded to the device or automatically generated on the device.

If uploading existing Keys, take care to ensure the Private Key will not be compromised in transit. This implies the data is uploaded over some kind of secure private network.

The default Remote Command is '<Default login shell>' which tells the SSH Server to execute a remote shell upon connection. This can be changed to anything the SSH Server on the remote host can execute.

Note: If you are providing a key by uploading a file, make sure that the key is not

password protected.

Table 10-4 SSH Client Users

RSS Settings Description

Username Enter the name that the device uses to connect to an SSH server. Password Enter the password associated with the username. Remote Command Enter the command that can be executed remotely. Default is shell, which tells the

SSH server to execute a remote shell upon connection. This command can be changed to anything the remote host can perform.

Private Key Enter the path and name of the existing private key you want to upload. In

Public Key Enter the path and name of the existing public key you want to upload. In

WebManager, you can also browse to the public key to be uploaded.

Key Type Select a bit length for the key:

 RSA  DSA

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RSS Settings

Description

(continued)

Bit Size Select the bit length of the new key:

 512  768  1024

Using a larger Bit Size takes more time to generate the key. Approximate times are:

 1 second for a 512 bit RSA key  1 second for a 768 bit RSA key  1 second for a 1024 bit RSA key  2 seconds for a 512 bit DSA key  2 seconds for a 768 bit DSA key  20 seconds for a 1024 bit DSA key

Note: Some SSH clients require RSA host keys to be at least 1024 bits long. This

device generates keys up to 2048 bits long.

To Configure SSH Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure SSH, gclick SSH in the menu.

Using the CLI

 To enter the SSH command level: enable -> ssh

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configitem name=”ssh username”>

SSL Settings

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol for managing the security of data transmission over the Internet. It provides encryption, authentication, and message integrity services. SSL is widely used for secure communication to a web server, and also for wireless authentication.

Certificate/Private key combinations can be obtai ned from an external Certificate Authority (CA) and uploaded into the unit. Self-signed certificates with associated private key can be generated by the device server itself.

Note: The blue text in the XML command strings of this chapter are to be replaced with

a user-specified name.

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Certificate and Key Generation

The PremierWave XN can generate self signed certificates a nd their corres ponding keys. This can be done for both the rsa and dsa certificate formats. Certificates can be identified on the PremierWave XN by a name provided at generation time.

Table 10-5 Certificate and Key Generation Settings

Certificate Generation

Description

Settings

Country (2 Letter Code) Enter the 2-letter country code to be assi gned to the new self-signed

certificate. Examples: US for United States and CA for Canada

State/Province Enter the state or province to be assigned to the new self-signed certificate. Locality (City) Enter the city or locality to be assigned to the new self-signed certific ate. Organization Enter the organization to be associated with the new self-signed certificate. Organization Unit Enter the organizational unit to be associated with the new self-signed

certificate.

Common Name Enter the common name to be associated with the new self signed

certificate. Note that this is a required field.

Expires Enter the expiration date, in mm/dd/yyyy format, for the new self-signed

certificate. Example: An expiration date of May 9, 2012 is entered as 05/09/2012.

Key length Select the bit size of the new self-signed certificate. Choices are:

 512 bits  768 bits  1024 bits  2048 bits

The larger the bit size, the longer it takes to generate the key.

Type Select the type of key:

 RSA = Public-Key Cryptography algorithm based on large prime

numbers, invented by Rivest Shamir and Adleman. Used for encryption and signing.

 DSA = Digital Signature Algorithm also based on large prime numbers,

but can only be used for signing. Developed by the US government to avoid the patents on RSA.

To Create a New Credential

Using Web Manager

 To create a new credential, gclick SSL in the menu and select Credentials.

Using the CLI

 To enter the SSL command level: enable -> ssl  To enter the Credentials command level: enable -> ssl -> credentials

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Using XML

 Not applicable.

Certificate Upload Settings

SSL certificates identify the PremierWave XN to peers, and can be used with some methods of wireless authentication. Certificate and key pairs can b e uploaded to the PremierWave XN through either the CLI or XML import mechanisms. Certificates can be identified on the PremierWave XN by a name provided at upload time.

Table 10-6 Upload Certificate Settings

Upload Certificate Settings

New Certificate SSL certificate to be uploaded.

New Private Key The key needs to belong to the certificate entered above.

Description

RSA or DSA certificates are allowed. The format of the certificate must be PEM. It must start with “

CERTIFICATE-----

Certificate Authorities add comments before and/or after these lines. Those need to be deleted before upload.

The format of the file must be PEM. It must start with “

PRIVATE KEY-----

Read DSA instead of RSA in case of a DSA key. Some Certificate Authorities add comments before and/or after these lines. Those need to be deleted before upload.

“ and end with “-----END CERTIFICATE-----“. Some

” and end with “-----END RSA PRIVATE KEY-----”.

-----BEGIN

-----BEGIN RSA

To Configure an Existing SSL Credential

Using Web Manager

 To configure an existing SSL Credential, gclick SSL in the menu and select Credentials.

Using the CLI

 To enter the SSL command level: enable -> ssl  To enter the Credential command level: enable -> ssl -> credentials

Using XML

 Include in your file:

and <configitem name=”credentials” instance=”name”> and <value name="RSA certificate"/> or <value name="DSA certificate"/>

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Trusted Authorities

One or more authority certificates are needed to verify a peer's identity. Authority certificates are used with some wireless authentication methods. These certificates do not require a private key.

Table 10-7 Trusted Authority Settings

Trusted Authorities Settings

Authority SSL authority certificate.

Description

RSA or DSA certificates are allowed. The format of the authority certificate can be PEM or PKCS7. PEM files

must start with “-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----” and end with “---

--END CERTIFICATE-----”. Some Certificate Authorities add comments before and/or after these lines. Those need to be deleted before upload.

To Upload an Authority Certificate

Using Web Manager

 To upload an Authority Certificate, gclick SSL in the menu and select Trusted Authorities.

Using the CLI

 To enter the SSL command level: enable -> ssl  To enter the Trusted Authorities command level: enable -> ssl -> trusted

authorities

Using XML

 Include in your file:

and <configitem name=”trusted authority” instance =”1”> and <configitem name=”intermediate authority” instance=”1”>

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11: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settings

Filesystem Settings

Use the file system to list, view, add, remove, and transfer files. The PremierWave XN uses a flash file system to store.

File Display

It is possible to view the list of existing files, and to view their contents in the ASCII or hexadecimal formats.

Table 11-1 File Display Settings

File Display Commands Description

ls Displays a list of files on the PremierWave, and their respective sizes. cat Displays the specified file in ASCII format. dump Displays the specified file in a combination of hexadecimal and ASCII

formats.

pwd Print working directory. cd show tree Display file/directory tree.

Change directories.

To Display Files

Using Web Manager

 To view existing files and file contents, gclick FIlesystem in the menu and select Browse.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Filesystem command level: enable -> filesystem

Using XML

 Not applicable.

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File Modification

The PremierWave XN allows for the creation and removal of files on its filesystem.

Table 11-2 File Modification Settings

File Modification Commands

rm Removes the specified file from the file system. touch Creates the specified file as an empty file. cp Creates a copy of a file. mkdir Creates a directory on the file system. rmdir Removes a directory from the file system. format Format the file system and remove all data.

Description

File Transfer

Files can be transferred to and from the PremierWave XN via the TFTP protocol. This can be useful for saving and restoring XML configuration files. Files can also be uploaded via HTTP.

Table 11-3 File Transfer Settings

File Transfer Settings Description

Create Browse to location of the file to be created. Upload File Browse to location of the file to be uploa ded. Copy File Enter the source and destination for file to be copied. Move Enter the source and destination for file to be moved. Action Select the action that is to be performed via TFTP:

 Get = a “get” command will be executed to store a file locally.  Put = a “put” command will be executed to send a file to a remote

location.

Local File Enter the name of the local file on which the specified “get” or “put” action is

to be performed.

Remote File Enter the name of the file at the remote location that is to be stored locally

(“get’) or externally (“put”).

Host Enter the IP address or name of the host involved in this operation. Port Enter the number of the port involved in TFTP operations.

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To Transfer or Modify Filesystem Files

Using Web Manager

 To create a new file or directory, upload an existing file, copy or move a file, click Filesystem

in the menu and select Browse.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Filesystem command level: enable -> filesystem

Using XML

 Not applicable.

Protocol Stack Settings

There are various low level network stack specific items that are available for configuration. This includes settings related to IP, ICMP, ARP and SMTP, which are described in the sections below.

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IP Settings

Table 11-4 IP Network Stack Settings

Protocol Stack IP Settings

IP Time to Live This value typically fills the Time To Live in the IP header. SNMP refers to this

Multicast Time to Live This value fills the Time To Live in any multicast IP header. Normally this value

Description

value as "ipDefaultTTL". Enter the number of hops to be transmitted before the packet is discarded.

will be one so the packet will be blocked at the first router. It is the number of hops allowed before a Multicast packet is discarded.

Enter the value to be greater than one to intentionally propagate multicast packets to additional routers.

To Configure IP Network Stack Settings

Using Web Manager

 T o con fig u re IP prot ocol settings, gclick Protocol Stack in the menu and select IP.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable -> config -> ip

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”ip”>

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ICMP Settings

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Table 11-5 ICMP Network Stack Settings

Protocol Stack ICMP Settings

State The State selection is used to turn on/off processing of ICMP messages.

Description

This includes both incoming and outgoing messages. Choose Enabled or Disabled.

To Configure ICMP Network Stack Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure ICMP protocol settings, gclick Protocol Stack in the menu and select ICMP.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable -> config -> icmp

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”icmp”>

ARP Settings

Table 11-6 ARP Network Stack Settings

Protocol Stack ARP Settings

IP Address Enter the IP address to add to the ARP cache. MAC Address Enter the MAC address to add to the ARP cache.

Description

To Configure ARP Network Stack Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure ARP protocol settings, gclick Protocol Stack in the menu and select ARP.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable -> config -> arp

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”arp”>

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SMTP Settings

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Table 11-7 SMTP Network Stack Settings

Protocol Stack SMTP Settings

Relay Address Address of all outbound email messages through a mail server. Can contain

Relay Port Port utilized for the delivery of outbound email messages.

To Configure SMTP Network Stack Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure SMTP protocol settings, gclick Protocol Stack in the menu and select SMTP.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable -> config -> smtp

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”smtp”>

Query Port

Description

either a hostname or an IP address.

The query port (UDP port 0x77FE) is used for the automatic discovery of the device by the DeviceInstaller utility. Only 0x77FE discover messages from DeviceInstaller are supported. For more information on DeviceInstaller, see Chapter 4: Using DeviceInstaller on page 25.

Table 11-8 Query Port Settings

Query Port Settings Description

State Enables or disables listening and responding to query port messages. Select

On or Off.

To Configure Query Port Settings

Using Web Manager

 To view Query Port settings or to switch the Query Port Server on or off, gclick Query Port in

the menu.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Query Port command level: enable -> config -> query port

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Using XML

 Include in your file:

and

Diagnostics

The PremierWave XN has several tools for diagnostics and statistics. Various options allow for the configuration or viewing of IP socket information, ping, traceroute, memory, and processes.

Hardware To View Hardware Information

Using Web Manager

11: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settings

 To view hardware information, gclick Diagnostics in the menu and select Hardware.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable -> device, show hardware information

Using XML

 Include in your file: <statusgroup name=”hardware”>

IP Sockets

You can view the list of listening and connected IP sockets.

To View the List of IP Sockets

Using Web Manager

 To view IP Sockets, gclick Diagnostics in the menu and select IP Sockets.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable, show ip sockets

Using XML

 Include in your file: <statusgroup name=”ip sockets”>

Ping

The ping command can be used to test connectivity to a remote host.

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Table 11-9 Ping Settings

Diagnostics: Ping Settings Description

Host Enter the IP address or host name for the PremierWave to ping. Count Enter the number of ping packets PremierWave should attempt to send

to the Host. The default is 5.

Timeout Enter the time, in seconds, for the PremierWave to wait for a response

from the host before timing out. The default is 5 seconds.

To Ping a Remote Host

Using Web Manager

 To ping a Remote Host, gclick Diagnostics in the menu and select Ping.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable

Using XML

 Not applicable.

Traceroute

Here you can trace a packet from the PremierWave XN to an Internet host, showing how many hops the packet requires to reach the host and how long each hop takes. If you visit a web site whose pages appear slowly, you can use tracer ou te to de te rm in e whe r e the lon ges t de la ys are occurring.

Table 11-10 Traceroute Settings

Diagnostics: Traceroute Settings

Host Enter the IP address or DNS hostname. This address is used to show the path

Protocol Specify the traceroute protocol.

Description

between it and the PremierWave when issuing the traceroute command.

To Perform a Traceroute

Using Web Manager

 T o pe rform a Traceroute, gclick Diagnostics in the menu and select Traceroute.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable

Using XML

 Not applicable.

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Log

Table 11-11 Log Settings

Diagnostics: Log Description

Output Select a diagnostic log output type:

 Disable - Turn off the login feature.  Filesystem - Directs logging to /log.txt.  Line (1 or 2 ) - Directs logging to the selected serial line.

Max Length Set the maximum length of the log.txt file.

Note: This setting becomes available when Filesystem is selected.

To Configure the Diagnostic Log Output

Using Web Manager

 To configure the Diagnostic Log output, gclick Diagnostics in the menu and select Log.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable -> config -> diagnostics -> log

Using XML

 Include in your file:

and

Memory

The memory information shows the total, used, and available memory (in kilobytes).

To View Memory Usage

Using Web Manager

 To view memory information, gclick Diagnostics in the menu and select Memory.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable -> device, show memory

Using XML

 Include in your file: <statusgroup name=”memory”>

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Processes

The PremierWave XN Processes information shows all the processes currently running on the system. It shows the Process ID (PID), Parent Process ID (PPID), user, CPU percentage, percentage of total CPU cycles, and process command line information.

To View Process Information

Using Web Manager

 To view process information, gclick Diagnostics in the menu and select Processes.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable, show processes

Using XML

 Include in your file: <statusgroup name=”processes”>

Threads

The PremierWave Threads information shows details of threads in the ltrx_evo task which can be useful for technical experts in debugging.

To View Thread Information

Using Web Manager

 To view thread information, gclick Diagnostics in the menu and select Threads.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable -> device, show task state

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System Settings

The PremierWave XN System settings allow for rebooting the device, restoring factory defaults, uploading new firmware and updating a system’s short and long name.

Note: Anytime you reboot the unit, this operation will take some time to complete.

Please wait a minimum of 10-20 seconds after rebooting the unit before attempting to make any subsequent connections.

System Settings Description

Reboot Device Restore Factory Defaults

Upload New Firmware

Short Name Enter a short name for the system name. A maximum of 32 characters are

Long Name Enter a long name for the system name. A maximum of 64 characters are

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Table 11-12 System Settings

Reboots the device. Restores the device to the original factory settings. All configuration will be

lost. The PremierWave automatically reboots upon setting back to the defaults.

FTP to the PremierWave. Write the new firmware file to firmware.rom on the PremierWave. The device automatically reboots upon the installation of new firmware. See the section, FTP Settings on page 61.

allowed.

To Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults

Using Web Manager

 To access the area with options to reboot, restore to factory defaults, upload new firmware,

update the system name (long or short names) or to view the current configuration, gclick System in the menu.

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”xml import control”>

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12: Advanced Settings

Email Settings

View and configure email alerts relating to events occurring within the system.

Table 12-1 Email Configuration

Email – Configuration Settings

To Enter the email address to which the email alerts will be sent. Multiple

CC Enter the email address to which the email alerts will be copied. Multiple

From Enter the email address to list in the From field of the email alert. Required

Reply-To Enter the email address to list in the Reply-To field of the email alert. Subject Enter the subject for the email alert. Message File Enter the path of the file to send with the email alert. This file appears within

Overriding Domain Enter the domain name to override the current domain name in EHLO

Server Port Enter the SMTP server po rt number. The default is port 25. Local Port Enter the local port to use for email alerts. The default is a random port

Priority Select the priority level for the email alert:

Description

addresses are separated by semicolon (;). Required field if an email is to be sent.

addresses are separated by semicolon (;).

field if an email is to be sent.

the message body of the email.

(Extended Hello).

number.

 Urgent  High  Normal  Low  Very Low

To View, Configure and Send Email

Note: The following section describes the steps to view and configure Email 1 settings;

these steps apply to other emails available for the device.

Using Web Manager

 To view Email statistics, click Email in the menu and select Email 1 -> Statistics.  To configure basic Email settings, gclick Email in the menu and select Email 1 ->

Configuration.

 To send an email, gclick Email in the menu and select Email 1 -> Send Email.\

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Using the CLI

 To enter Email command level: enable -> email 1

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”email” instance=”1”>

Command Line Interface Settings

The Command Line Interface settings allow you to control how users connect to and interact with the PremierWave XN's command line. It is possible to configure access via the Telnet and SSH protocols, in addition to general CLI options.

Basic CLI Settings

The basic CLI settings control general CLI access and usability options.

Table 12-2 CLI Configuration Settings

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Command Line Interface Configuration Settings

Enable Level Password Enter the password for access to the Command Mode Enable level. There is

Quit Connect Line Set the string used to terminate a connect line session and resume the CLI.

Quit Connect Line Enter the Quit Connect Line string to be used to terminate a telnet or SSH

Inactivity Timeout Set a time period in which the CLI session should disconnect if no data is

Line Authentication Enable or Disable authentication for CLI access on the serial lines.

Description

“PASS”.

no password by default.

Type <control> before any key to be pressed while holding down the Ctrl key, for example, <control>L.

session and resume the CLI. Type <control> before the key to be pressed while holding down the [Ctrl] key (example: <control>L>.

received. Enter 0 to disable. Blank the display field to restore the default.

To View and Configure Basic CLI Settings

Using Web Manager

 To view CLI statistics, gclick CLI in the menu and select Statistics.  To configure basic CLI settings, gclick CLI in the menu and select Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter CLI command level: enable -> config -> cli

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Using XML

12: Advanced Settings

Include in your file: <configgroup name=”cli”>

Telnet Settings

The telnet settings control CLI access to the PremierWave XN over the Telnet protocol.

Table 12-3 Telnet Settings

Telnet Settings Description

Telnet State Enable or Disable CLI access via telnet Telnet Port Enter an alternative Telnet Port to override the default used by the CLI

server. Blank the field to restore the default.

Telnet Max Sessions Specify the maximum number of concurrent Telnet sessions that will be

allowed.

Telnet Authentication Enable or Disable authentication for telnet logins.

To Configure Telnet Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure Telnet settings, gclick CLI in the menu and select Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter the Telnet command level: enable -> config -> cli -> telnet

Using XML

 Include in your file:

and

and

SSH Settings

The SSH settings control CLI access to the PremierWave XN over the SSH protocol.

Table 12-4 SSH Settings

SSH Settings Description

SSH State Select to Enable or Disable CLI access via telnet. SSH Port Specify the SSH Port and override the default, as needed. Blank the field

to restore the default.

SSH Max Sessions Specify the maximum number of concurrent SSH sessions that will be

allowed.

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To Configure SSH Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure SSH settings, gclick CLI in the menu and select Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter the SSH command level: enable -> config -> cli -> ssh

Using XML

 Include in your file:

and

XML Settings

The PremierWave XN allows for the configuration of units using an XML configuration record (XCR). Export a current configuration for use on other PremierWave XN or import a saved configuration file.

XML: Export Configuration

You can export the current system configuration in XML format. The generated XML file can be imported later to restore a configuration. It can also be modified and imported to update the configuration on this PremierWave XN unit or another. The XML data can be dumped to the screen or exported to a file on the file system.

By default, all groups are exported. You may also select a subset of groups to export.

XML Export Configuration Settings

Export to browser Select this option to export the XCR data in the selected fields to the

Export to local file Select this option to export the XCR data to a file on the device. If you select

Export secrets Select to export secret password and key information. Use only with a

Comments Select this option to include descriptive comments in the XML.

Table 12-5 XML Exporting Configuration

Description

browser. Use the “xcr dump” command to export the data to the browser.

this option, enter a file name for the XML configuration record. Use the “xcr export” command to export the data to a local file.

secure link, and save only in secure locations.

Note: Only use with extreme caution.

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XML Export Configuration Settings (continued)

Lines to Export Select instances to be exported in the line, serial, tunnel and terminal

Groups to Export Check the configuration groups that are to be exported to the XML

Description

groups.

configuration record. The group list should be comma delimited and encased in double quotes. The list of available groups can be viewed with the “xcr list” command.

To Export Configuration in XML Format

Using Web Manager

 To export configuration format, gclick XML in the menu and select Export Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter the XML command level: enable -> xml

Using XML

 Not applicable.

XML: Export Status

You can export the current status in XML format. By default, all groups are exported. Yo u may also select a subset of groups to export.

Table 12-6 Exporting Status

XML Export Status Settings

Export to browser Select this option to export the XCR data in the selected fields to the browser. Use

Export to local file Select this option to export the XCR data to a file on the device. If you select this

Lines to Export Select instances to be exported in the line, serial, tunnel and terminal groups. Groups to Export Check the configuration groups that are to be exported to the XML configuration

Description

the “xcr dump” command to export the data to the browser.

option, enter a file name for the XML configuration record. Use the “xcr export” command to export the data to a local file.

record. The group list should be comma delimited and encased in double quotes. The list of available groups can be viewed with the “xcr list” command.

To Export in XML Format

Using Web Manager

 To export configuration format, gclick XML in the menu and select Export Status.

Using the CLI

 To enter the XML command level: enable -> xml

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12: Advanced Settings

Using XML

 Not applicable.

XML: Import Configuration

Here you can import a system configuration from an XML file. The XML data can be imported from a file on the file system or pasted into a CLI session. The

groups to import can be specified at the command line, the default is all groups.

Import Configuration from External File

This import option requires entering the path and file name of the external XCR file you want to import.

Import Configuration from the Filesystem

This import option picks up settings from a file and your import selections of groups, lines, and instances. The list of files can be viewed from the filesystem level of the CLI.

Table 12-7 Import Configuration from Filesystem Settings

Import Configuration from Filesystem Settings

Filename Enter the name of the file on the PremierWave (local to its filesystem) that

Lines to Import Select filter instances to be imported in the line, serial, tunnel and terminal

Whole Groups to Import Select the configuration groups to import from the XML configuration record.

Text List Enter the string to import specific instances of a group. The textual format of

Description

contains XCR data.

groups. This affects both Whole Groups to Import and Text List selections.

This option imports all instances of each selected group.

this string is: <g>:<i>;<g>:<i>;... Each group name <g> is followed by a colon and the instance value <i> and

each <g>:<i> value is separated by a semi-colon. If a group has no instance then only the group name <g> should be specified.

To Import Configuration in XML Format

Using Web Manager

 To import configuration, gclick XML in the menu and select Import Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter the XML command level: enable -> xml

Using XML

 Not applicable.

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13: Bridging

PremierWave XN supports bridging of traffic between a single external Ethernet device and the wireless network. When bridging is enabled and a ctive, the MAC address of the e xternal device is used as the MAC address for the WLAN interface. The PremierWave XN then bridges traffic between the two interfaces. The external Ethernet device appears as a wireless node on the network.

When bridging is enabled, the concept of the Primary Interface is introduced. The Primary Interface is the interface over which all device features and services operate, as if bridging were not enabled. FTP, Telnet/SSH CLI, HTTP, 77FE, etc, all may be accessed as usual over the Primary Interface. The Primary Interface dynamically switches between eth0 and wlan0, depending on the state of the Ethernet physical link. If the Ethernet link is up, eth0 is the Primary Interface; otherwise, wlan0 is the Primary Interface.

When bridging is enabled, operation of Network 1 (eth0) and Network 2 (wlan0) are overridden and controlled by the bridging subsystem. Each Network Interface’s own configuration is used when it becomes the Primary Interface. Network 1 (eth0) and Network 2 (wlan0) Link Configuration settings are still used to configure and control the physical links.

Bridging Configuration

To configure and enable bridging:

1. Configure Network 1 (eth0) and Network 2 (wlan0) Interface settings, which will be used for the Primary Interface. For example,

 DHCP Disabled  IP Address 192.168.1.100/24  Default Gateway 192.168.1.1

2. Configure Network 1 (eth0) Link settings, if desired. These include the Ethernet link speed and duplex.

3. Configure Network 2 (wlan0) Link settings as desired for connection to a wireless network. Primarily, configure the WLAN Profile(s) for connection to the wireless network.

4. Create the corresponding WLAN Profile(s) under WLAN Profiles. At this point, it is a good idea to ensure that the PremierWave XN can connect to your wireless

network, before enabling bridging. Check your WLAN settings by continuing with the following steps:

5. Enable Network 2 (wlan0) and Disable Network 1 (eth0).

6. Configure Network 2 (wlan0) Interface settings as desired.

7. Reboot.

8. Verify the wireless connection.

9. Enable Bridge 1 (br0).

10. Optionally configure the Bridge 1 Bridging MAC Address.

11. Reboot for changes to take effect.

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Bridging Operation

During initialization, both eth0 and wlan0 are enabled and controlled by the bridging subsystem. Important aspects to keep in mind:

 If eth0 physical link is down, wlan0 is the Primary Interface.  If eth0 physical link is up, eth0 is the Primary Interface.

When eth0 link is up, wlan0 link is established, and the Bridging MAC Address is acquired (via preconfiguration or auto-detection), Bridging enters the Active state. If either link goes down, bridging falls back to the Inactive state.

When in the Active state, all packets that arrive on the wlan0 interface are bridged out the eth0 interface. Similarly, all packets that arrive on the eth0 interface a re bridged out the wlan0 interface. However, exceptions to this behavior include:

 Ethernet packets directed specifically to the Ethernet (eth0) MAC Address are terminated

internally and are not bridged to WLAN.

 ARP Requests for the Primary Interface's IP address are terminated internally and are not

bridged to WLAN

 Ethernet packets which are not originated from the Bridging MAC Address are discarded

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Bridge Configuration

A bridge may be configured between an Ethernet interface and a WLAN interface. A bridge represents a relationship between the interface minor numbers. For example, br0 is a bridge between eth0 and wlan0.

WLAN Profile WPA & WPA2 Settings

State Enable or disable bridging. Bridging MAC Address Specify the MAC address of bridgeable traffic between the Ethernet and

To View or Configure Bridge Settings

Table 13-1 Bridge Settings

Description

WLAN interfaces. When bridging is active, this MAC Address will be used as the MAC address of the WLAN interface. Packets received on the Ethernet interface from this address will be bridged to the WLAN interface (except traffic directed at the Primary Interface). If this field is not configured, then the device waits for the first packet to arrive on the Ethernet interface and uses the source address as the bridging address.

Note: if a Bridging MAC Address is not configured, then once it is obtained

and configured dynamically, it remains in effect until a reboot.

Using Web Manager

 To view the Bridge status, click Bridge on the menu, select a particular bridge and click

Status.

 To configure Bridge settings, click Bridge on the menu, select a particular bridge and click

Configuration.

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13: Bridging

Using the CLI

 To enter the Bridge command level: enable -> config -> bridge 1 or enable -

> config -> bridge br0

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”bridge” instance=”br0”>

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14: Security in Detail

Public Key Infrastructure

Public key infrastructure (PKI) is based on an encryption technique that uses two keys: a public key and private key. Public keys can be used to encrypt messages which can only be decrypted using the private key. This technique is referred to as asymmetric encryption, as opposed to symmetric encryption, in which a single secret key is used by both parties.

TLS (SSL)

Transport Layer Security (TLS) and its prede cessor, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), use asymmetric encryption for authentication. In some scenarios, only a server needs to be authenticated, in others both client and server authenticate each other. Once authentication is established, clients and servers use asymmetric encryption to exchange a secret key. Communication then proceeds with symmetric encryption, using this key.

SSH and some wireless authentication methods on the PremierWave XN make use of SSL. The PremierWave XN supports SSLv2, SSlv3, and TLS1.0.

TLS/SSL application hosts use separate digital certificates as a basis for authentication in both directions: to prove their own identity to the other party, and to verify the identity of the other party. In proving its own authenticity, the PremierWave XN will use its own "personal" certificate. In verifying the authenticity of the other party, the PremierWave XN will use a "trusted authority" certificate.

In short:

 When using EAP-TLS, the PremierWave XN needs a personal certificate with matching

private key to identify itself and sign its messages.

 When using EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS or PEAP, the PremierWave XN needs the authority

certificate(s) that can authenticate those it wishes to communicate with.

Digital Certificates

The goal of a certificate is to authenticate its sender. It is analogous to a paper document that contains personal identification information and is signed by an authority, for example a notary or government agency. With digital certificates, a cryptographic key is used to create a unique digital signature.

Trusted Authorities

A private key is used by a trusted certificate authority (CA) to create a unique digital signature. Along with this private key is a certificate of authority, containi ng a matching public key that can b e used to verify the authority's signature but not re-create it.

A chain of signed certificates, anchored by a root CA, can be used to establish a sender's authenticity. Each link in the chain is certified by a signed certificate from the previous link, with

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the exception of the root CA. This way, trust is transferred alon g th e cha i n, from th e ro ot CA through any number of intermediate authorities, ultimately to the agent that needs to prove its authenticity.

Obtaining Certificates

Signed certificates are typically obtained from well-known CAs, such as VeriSign. This is done by submitting a certificate request for a CA, typically for a fee. The CA will sign the certificate request, producing a certificate/key combo: th e cer tificate contains the identity of the owner and the public key, and the private key is available separately for use by the owner.

As an alternative to acquiring a signed certificate from a CA, you can act as your own CA and create self-signed certificates. This is often done for testing scenarios, and sometimes for closed environments where the expense of a CA-signed root certificate is not necessary.

Self-Signed Certificates

A few utilities exist to generate self-signed certificates or sign certificate requests. The PremierWave XN also has the ability to generate its own self-signed certificate/key combo. You can use XML to export the certificate in PEM format, but you can n ot ex po rt the key. Hence the internal certificate generator can only be used for certificates that are to identify that particular PremierWave XN.

14: Security in Detail

Certificate Formats

Certificates and private keys can be stored in several file formats. Best known are PKCS12, DER and PEM. Certificate and key can be in the same file or in separate files. Additionally, the key can be either be encrypted with a password or left in the clear. However, the PremierWave XN currently only accepts separate PEM files, with the key unencrypted.

Several utilities exist to convert between the formats.

OpenSSL

OpenSSL is a widely used open source set of SSL related command line utilities. It can act as server or client. It can also generate or sign certificate requests, and can convert from and to several different of formats.

OpenSSL is available in binary form for Linux and Windows. To generate a self-signed RSA certif icate/key combo:

openssl req -x509 -nodes -days 365 -newkey rsa:1024 -keyout mp_key.pem out mp_cert.pem

See w

ww.openssl.org or www.madboa.com/geek/openssl for more information.

Note: Signing other certificate requests is also possible with OpenSSL but the details of

this process are outside the scope of this document.

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Steel Belted RADIUS

Steel Belted RADIUS is a commercial RADIUS server from Juniper Networks that provides a GUI administration interface. It also provides a certificate request and self-signed certificate generator.

The self-signed certificate has extension .sbrpvk and is in the PKCS12 format. OpenSSL can convert this into a PEM format certificate and key:

openssl pkcs12 -in sbr_certkey.sbrpvk -nodes -out sbr_certkey.pem

The sbr_certkey.pem file contains both certificate and key. If loading the SBR certificate into PremierWave XN as an authority, you will need to edit it:

1. Open the file in any plain text editor.

2. Delete all info before "----- BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----" and after "----- END

CERTIFICATE-----", and then save as sbr_cert.pem. SBR accepts trusted-root certificates in the DER format. Again, OpenSSL can convert any format

into DER:

openssl x509 -inform pem -in mp_cert.pem -outform der -out mp_cert.der

Note: With SBR, when the identity information includes special characters such as

dashes and periods, SBR changes the format it uses to store these strings and becomes incompatible with the current PremierWave XN release. Support may be added for this and other formats in future releases.

14: Security in Detail

Free RADIUS

Free RADIUS is another versatile Linux open-source RADIUS server.

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15: Updating Firmware

Obtaining Firmware

Obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantronix Web site (www.lantronix.com/support/downloads/

Loading New Firmware through FTP

Firmware may be updated by sending the file to the PremierWave XN over an FTP connection. The destination file name on the PremierWave XN must be "firmware.rom". The device will reboot upon successful completion of the firmware upgrade.

Example FTP session:

$ ftp 192.168.10.127 Connected to 192.168.10.127. 220 (vsFTPd 2.0.7) Name (192.168.10.127:user): admin 331 Please specify the password. Password: 230 Login successful. Remote system type is UNIX. Using binary mode to transfer files. ftp> put premierwave_xn_7_3_0_0R9.rom 200 PORT command successful. Consider using PASV. 150 Ok to send data. 226 File receive OK. 9308164 bytes sent in 3.05 seconds (3047859 bytes/s) ftp> quit 221 Goodbye.

) or by using anonymous FTP (ftp://ftp.lantronix.com/).

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16: VIP Settings

Virtual IP (VIP) Configuration

Configuring Connect Mode tunnels to use VIP is a simple matter of configuring a tunnel as is normally done, but also enabling VIP in the Tunnel Host settings, and using a VIP Name for the address.

VIP Accept Mode tunnels do not require special configuration. If VIP access is enabled (in VIP configuration), then VIP Accept Mode requests from a ManageLinx device will be accepted.

Table 16-1 VIP Configuration

VIP Settings Description

State Enable (or disable) the VIP State to allow Virtual IP addresses to be used in

Tunnel Connect Mode and to accept incoming Virtual IP connection requests to any local listening port.

To Configure VIP Settings

Using Web Manager

 To configure VIP settings, click VIP on the menu and select Configuration.

Using the CLI

 To enter the VIP command level: enable -> config -> vip

Using XML

 Include in your file: <configgroup name=”vip”>

Virtual IP (VIP) Status

The VIP Status shows the current state of the conduit. When configured correctly, a conduit with the AccessMyDevice Gateway will be maintained at all times.

To View VIP Status

Using Web Manager

 Click VIP on the menu and select Status.

Using the CLI

 To enter the VIP command level: enable -> config -> vip, show status

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Using XML

 Include in your file: <statusgroup name=”vip”>

Virtual IP (VIP) Counters

VIP Counters Description

Data Bytes Total bytes in the TCP packets (not the UDP packets) UDP Packet Queue The number of packets queued for transmission. UDP Packets The number of packets transmitted.

To View VIP Counters

16: VIP Settings

Table 16-2 VIP Counters

Note: UDP counts are packet based, and do not record the number of

data bytes.

Using Web Manager

 Click VIP on the menu and select Counters.

Using the CLI

 To enter the VIP command level: enable -> config -> vip, show counters

Using XML

 Include in your file: <statusgroup name=”vip”>

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17: Branding the PremierWave XN

This chapter describes how to brand your PremierWave XN by using Web Manager and Command Line Interface (CLI). It contains the following sections on customization:

 Web Manager Customization  Shor t an d Lo n g Nam e Custom iza tio n

Web Manager Customization

Customize the Web Manager's appearance by modifying index.html, style.css, and the product logo. The style (fonts, colors, and spacing) of the We b Ma na ger is cont ro lled with style .c ss. The text and graphics are controlled with index.html. The p roduct logo is th e image in top- left corner of the page and defaults to a product name image.

Note: The recommended dimensions of the new graphic are 300px width and 50px

height.

The Web Manager files are hidden and are incorporated directly into the firmware image but may be overridden by placing the appropriate file in the appropriate directory on the PremierWave XN file system.

Web Manager files can be retrieved and overridden with the following procedure:

1. FTP to the PremierWave XN device.

2. Make a directory (mkdir) and name it http/config .

3. Change to the directory (cd) that you create d in ste p 2 (http/config).

4. Save the contents of index.html and style.css by using a web browser and navigating to

http://<PremierWaveXN>/config/index.html and http://<PremierWaveXN>/

config/style.css.

5. Modify the file as required or create a new one with the same name.

6. To customize the product logo, save the image of your choice as logo.gif .

7. Put the file(s) by using put <filename>.

8. Type quit. The overriding files appear in the file system's http/config directory.

9. Restart any open browser to view the changes.

10. If you wish to go back to the default files in the firmware image, simply delete the overriding files from the file system.

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Short and Long Name Customization

You can customize the short and long names in your PremierWave XN. The names display in the CLI show command and in the System web page in the Current Configuration table. The short name is used for the show command. Both names display in the CLI Product Type field.

Table 17-1 Short and Long Name Settings

Name Settings Description

Short Name Enter a short name for the system name. A maximum of 32 characters are allowed. Long Name Enter a long name for the system name. A maximum of 64 characters are allowed.

To Customize Short or Long Names

Using Web Manager

 To access the area with options to customize the short name and the long name of the

product, or to view the current configuration, click System in the menu.

17: Branding the PremierWave XN

Using the CLI

 To enter the command level: enable

Using XML

 Include in your file:

and

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Appendix A: T echnical Support

If you are unable to resolve an issue using the information in this documentation, please contact Technical Support:

Technical Support US

Check our online knowledge base or send a question to Technical Support at

http://www.lantronix.com/support

Technical Support Europe, Middle East, Africa

Phone: +33 13 930 4172 Email: eu_techsupp@lantronix.com or eu_support@lantronix.com

Firmware downloads, FAQs, and the most up-to-date documentation are available at

http://www.lantronix.com/support

When you report a problem, please provide the following information:

 Your name, and your company name, address, and phone number  Lantronix model number  Lantronix serial number/MAC address  Firmware version (on the first screen shown when you Telnet to the device and type show)  Description of the problem

 Sta t us of th e un it whe n th e pr ob le m oc cur re d (please try to include information on user and

network activity at the time of the problem)

 Additionally, it may be useful to export and submit the exported XML Configuration file.

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Lantronix XN User Manual 2

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright & Trademark

Warranty

Contacts

Disclaimer

Revision History

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

1: Using This Guide

Purpose and Audience

Summary of Chapters

Additional Documentation

2: Introduction

Key Features

Applications

Protocol Support

Troubleshooting Capabilities

Configuration Methods

Addresses and Port Numbers

Hardware Address

IP Address

Port Numbers

Product Information Label

3: Installation of PremierWave XN

Package Contents

User-Supplied Items

Hardware Components

Front/Top Panel

Ethernet LEDs

Reset Button

Back Panel

To Start WPS

Using the Device

Using the CLI

To Cancel WPS

Using the CLI

To Show WPS Status

Using the CLI

Installing the PremierWave XN

4: Using DeviceInstaller

Accessing PremierWave XN Using DeviceInstaller

Device Detail Summary

5: Configuration Using Web Manager

Accessing Web Manager

Device Status Page

Web Manager Components

Web Manager pages have these sections:

Navigating Web Manager

6: Network Settings

Network Interface Settings

To Configure Network Interface Settings

Using Web Manager

Using the CLI

Using XML

To View Network Interface Status

Using Web Manager

Network Link Settings

SmartRoam

To Configure Network Link Settings

Using Web Manager

Using the CLI

Using XML

WLAN Link Status and Scan Commands

To View WLAN Link Scan and Status Information

Using Web Manager

Using the CLI

Using XML

WLAN Profiles

To Configure WLAN Profiles

Using WebManager

Using the CLI

Using XML

To Configure WLAN Profile Basic Settings

Using Web Manager

Using the CLI

Using XML