Microhard Systems IPN4G, IPN4GB Operating Manual

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Operating Manual

IPn4G / IPn4Gb

IPn4G LTE Ethernet Bridge/Serial Gateway

Document: IPn4G Operating Manual.v1.4.pdf

FW: v1.1.0 Build1084-16

May 2015

150 Country Hills Landing NW

Calgary, Alberta

Canada T3K 5P3

Phone: (403) 248-0028

Fax: (403) 248-2762

www.microhardcorp.com

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Important User Information

Warranty

Microhard Systems Inc. warrants that each product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for its products. The warranty commences on the date the product is shipped by Micro-

hard Systems Inc. Microhard Systems Inc.’s sole liability and responsibility under this warranty is to repair or

replace any product which is returned to it by the Buyer and which Microhard Systems Inc. determines does not conform to the warranty. Product returned to Microhard Systems Inc. for warranty service will be shipped

to Microhard Systems Inc. at Buyer’s expense and will be returned to Buyer at Microhard Systems Inc.’s ex-

pense. In no event shall Microhard Systems Inc. be responsible under this warranty for any defect which is caused by negligence, misuse or mistreatment of a product or for any unit which has been altered or modified in any way. The warranty of replacement shall terminate with the warranty of the product.

Warranty Disclaims

Microhard Systems Inc. makes no warranties of any nature of kind, expressed or implied, with respect to the hardware, software, and/or products and hereby disclaims any and all such warranties, including but not limited to warranty of non-infringement, implied warranties of merchantability for a particular purpose, any interruption or loss of the hardware, software, and/or product, any delay in providing the hardware, software, and/ or product or correcting any defect in the hardware, software, and/or product, or any other warranty. The Purchaser represents and warrants that Microhard Systems Inc. has not made any such warranties to the Purchaser or its agents MICROHARD SYSTEMS INC. EXPRESS WARRANTY TO BUYER CONSTITUTES MICROHARD

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The Buyer hereby acknowledges that Microhard Systems Inc. has a proprietary interest and intellectual property rights in the Hardware, Software and/or Products. The Purchaser shall not (i) remove any copyright, trade

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Important User Information (continued)

About This Manual

It is assumed that users of the products described herein have either system integration or design experience, as well as an understanding of the fundamentals of radio communications.

Throughout this manual you will encounter not only illustrations (that further elaborate on the accompanying text), but also several symbols which you should be attentive to:

Caution or Warning Usually advises against some action which could result in undesired or detrimental consequences.

Point to Remember

Highlights a key feature, point, or step which is noteworthy. Keeping these in mind will simplify or enhance device usage.

Tip

An idea or suggestion to improve efficiency or enhance usefulness.

Information

Information regarding a particular technology or concept.

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Important User Information (continued)

Regulatory Requirements

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 23cm or greater for the IPn4G utilizing a 3dBi antenna, or 3.5m or greater for the IPn4G utilizing a 34dBi antenna, should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not

WARNING

recommended. The antenna being used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device can only be used with Antennas approved for this device. Please contact Microhard Systems Inc. if you need more information or would like to order an antenna.

MAXIMUM EIRP FCC Regulations allow up to 36dBm Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP). Therefore, the sum of the transmitted power (in dBm and not to exceed +30dBm)), the cabling loss, and omnidirectional antenna gain cannot exceed 36dBm.

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CSA Class 1 Division 2 Option

CSA Class 1 Division 2 is Available Only on Specifically Marked Units

If marked this for Class 1 Division 2 – then this product is available for use in Class 1, Division 2, in the indicated Groups on the product.

In such a case the following must be met: The transceiver is not acceptable as a stand-alone unit for use in hazardous locations. The

transceiver must be mounted within a separate enclosure, which is suitable for the intended application. Mounting the units within an approved enclosure that is certified for hazardous locations, or is installed within guidelines in accordance with CSA rules and local electrical and fire code, will ensure a safe and compliant installation.

Do not connect or disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

Installation, operation and maintenance of the transceiver should be in accordance with the transceiver’s installation manual, and the National Electrical Code.

Tampering or replacement with non-factory components may adversely affect the safe use of the transceiver in hazardous locations, and may void the approval.

The wall adapters supplied with your transceivers are NOT Class 1 Division 2 approved, and therefore, power must be supplied to the units using the screw-type or locking type connectors supplied from Microhard Systems Inc. and a Class 1 Division 2 power source within your panel.

If you are unsure as to the specific wiring and installation guidelines for Class 1 Division 2 codes, contact CSA International.

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Revision History

Revision Description Initials Date

1.0 Initial Release based on firmware v1_1_0-r1010.bin PEH Dec 2012

1.1 Updated Network > LAN (Add Interface), Updated SMS Commands, Added SMS Alerts, Updated Wireless Config (Virtual Interfaces), AP Isolation, Updated COM IP Protocol Config (C12.22, GPS), Updated GPS (UDP Report, GpsGate, Recorder, Load Recorder), Updated Firewall, Updated VPN (Gateway Type etc), Added Modbus, Updated misc screen shots, misc formatting. Etc. Based on Firmware v1.1.0r1028.bin

1.2 Misc formatting, updates. Updated WiFi antenna to RP-SMA Female. PEH Mar 2013

1.21 Corrected LTE Band Spec PEH Apr 2013

1.22 Added PoE information PEH Apr 2013

1.23 Added/Corrected Digital I/O pins location PEH Apr 2013

1.24 Corrected enclosure drawings PEH Nov 2013

1.3 Firmware v1.1.0-r1060 PEH Dec 2013

1.31 Misc Corrections PEH Oct 2014

1.4 Firmware v1.1.0-r1084-16 PEH May 2015

PEH Mar 2013

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Table of Contents

1.0 Overview ......................................................................................................... 10

1.1 Performance Features ................................................................................................... 10

1.2 Specifications ................................................................................................................ 11

2.0 QUICK START ................................................................................................. 13

2.1 Installing the SIM Card ................................................................ .................................. 13

2.2 Getting Started with Cellular .......................................................................................... 13

2.3 Getting Started with WiFi ............................................................................................... 17

2.3.1 Setting up WiFi ................................ ................................................................ .... 17

2.3.1 Connecting to WiFi .............................................................................................. 18

3.0 Hardware Features ......................................................................................... 20

3.1 IPn4G ........................................................................................................................... 20

3.1.1 IPn4G Mechanical Drawings ................................................................................ 21

3.1.2 IPn4G Connectors & Indicators ............................................................................ 22

3.1.2.1 Front ...................................................................................................... 22

3.1.2.2 Rear ................................ ...................................................................... 23

4.0 Configuration.................................................................................................. 24

4.0 Web User Interface ...................................................................................................... 24

4.0.1 Logon Window ..................................................................................................... 25

4.1 System ......................................................................................................................... 26

4.1.1 Summary ............................................................................................................. 26

4.1.2 Settings ............................................................................................................... 27

Host Name .......................................................................................................... 27

Syslog Settings .................................................................................................... 28

Date/Time ............................................................................................................ 29

NTP Server Settings ............................................................................................ 29

HTTP/HTTPS Port Settings.................................................................................. 30

4.1.3 Access Control (Users/Passwords) ...................................................................... 31

4.1.4 Services .............................................................................................................. 33

4.1.5 Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 35

Version Information .............................................................................................. 35

Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................... 35

Reset to Default ................................................................................................... 36

Backup & Restore Configurations ........................................................................ 36

4.1.6 Logout ................................................................................................................. 37

4.1.7 Reboot ................................................................................................................. 38

4.2 Network ....................................................................................................................... 39

4.2.1 Status .................................................................................................................. 39

4.2.2 LAN ..................................................................................................................... 40

DHCP .................................................................................................................. 42

MAC Binding........................................................................................................ 44

4.2.3 WIFI .................................................................................................................... 45

4.2.4 Routes ................................................................................................................. 46

4.2.5 GRE .................................................................................................................... 48

4.2.6 SNMP .................................................................................................................. 51

4.2.7 sdpServer ............................................................................................................ 54

4.2.8 Local Monitor ....................................................................................................... 55

4.2.9 Port (Ethernet) ..................................................................................................... 56

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4.3 Carrier .......................................................................................................................... 57

4.3.1 Status .................................................................................................................. 57

4.3.2 Settings ............................................................................................................... 58

IP-Passthrough .................................................................................................... 59

APN (Access Point Name) ................................................................................... 60

4.3.3 Keepalive............................................................................................................. 62

4.3.4 Traffic Watchdog.................................................................................................. 63

4.3.5 Dynamic DNS ...................................................................................................... 64

4.3.6 SMS Config/Alerts ............................................................................................... 65

4.3.7 SMS .................................................................................................................... 68

4.3.8 Data Usage ......................................................................................................... 69

4.4 Wireless ....................................................................................................................... 72

4.4.1 Status .................................................................................................................. 72

4.4.2 Radio1 ................................................................................................................. 73

Radio Phy Configuration ...................................................................................... 73

802.11 Mode........................................................................................................ 73

Channel Frequency ............................................................................................. 73

Radio Virtual Interface ......................................................................................... 74

Operating Mode ................................................................................................... 75

TX Rate ............................................................................................................... 75

TX Power............................................................................................................. 76

SSID .................................................................................................................... 76

AP Isolation ......................................................................................................... 76

Encryption Type ................................................................................................... 77

4.4.3 Hotspot ................................................................................................................ 78

4.5 Comport ....................................................................................................................... 81

4.5.1 Status .................................................................................................................. 81

4.5.2 COM0/1 Settings ................................................................................................. 82

Data Baud Rate ................................................................................................... 83

IP Protocol Config ................................................................................................ 86

TCP Client ...................................................................................................... 86

TCP Server ..................................................................................................... 86

TCP Client/Server ........................................................................................... 87

UDP Point-to-Point .......................................................................................... 87

UDP Point-to-Multipoint (P) ............................................................................. 87

UDP Point-to-Multipoint (MP) .......................................................................... 88

UDP Multipoint-to-Multipoint ............................................................................ 88

SMTP Client .................................................................................................... 89

PPP ................................................................................................................ 90

GPS Transparent Mode .................................................................................. 91

4.6 I/O ................................................................................................................................ 92

4.6.1 Status .................................................................................................................. 92

4.6.2 Output ................................................................................................................. 93

4.7 GPS .............................................................................................................................. 94

4.7.1 Location ............................................................................................................... 94

4.7.2 Settings ............................................................................................................... 95

4.7.3 GPS Report ......................................................................................................... 96

4.7.4 GpsGate .............................................................................................................. 98

4.7.5 Recorder.............................................................................................................. 101

4.7.6 Load Record ........................................................................................................ 102

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4.8 Firewall ....................................................................................................................... 103

4.8.1 Status .................................................................................................................. 103

4.8.2 General ............................................................................................................... 104

4.8.3 Rules ................................................................................................................... 105

4.8.4 Port Forwarding ................................................................................................... 107

DMZ .................................................................................................................... 108

4.8.5 MAC-IP List ......................................................................................................... 109

MAC List Configuration ........................................................................................ 109

IP List Configuration............................................................................................. 110

4.8.6 Reset ................................................................................................................... 111

4.9 VPN ............................................................................................................................ 112

4.9.1 Summary ............................................................................................................. 112

4.9.2 Gateway to Gateway............................................................................................ 113

4.9.3 Client to Gateway (L2TP Client) ........................................................................... 118

4.9.4 VPN Client Access ............................................................................................... 120

4.9.5 Certificate Management ....................................................................................... 121

4.9.6 Cisco VPN Client ................................................................................................. 122

4.10 Tools ............................................................................................................................ 123

4.10.1 Discovery ........................................................................................................... 123

4.10.2 Netflow ............................................................................................................... 124

4.10.3 NMS Settings ..................................................................................................... 126

4.10.4 Event Report ...................................................................................................... 130

4.10.4.1 Configuration ....................................................................................... 130

4.10.4.2 Message Structure ............................................................................... 131

4.10.4.3 Message Payload................................................................................. 132

4.10.5 Modbus .............................................................................................................. 133

4.10.5.1 TCP Modbus ........................................................................................ 133

4.10.5.2 Serial (COM) Modbus........................................................................... 135

4.10.5.3 Modbus Data Map ................................................................................ 136

4.10.6 Websocket ......................................................................................................... 137

4.10.7 Site Survey ........................................................................................................ 139

4.10.8 Ping ................................................................................................................... 140

4.10.9 TraceRoute ........................................................................................................ 141

5.0 AT Command Line Interface........................................................................... 142

5.1 AT Command Overview .............................................................................................. 142

5.1.1 Serial Port .......................................................................................................... 142

5.1.2 Telnet................................................................................................................. 143

5.2 AT Command Syntax .................................................................................................. 144

5.3 Supported AT Commands .......................................................................................... 145

Appendices .......................................................................................................... 177

Appendix A: Serial Interface .................................................................................................. 177

Appendix B: IP-Passthrough Example ................................................................................... 178

Appendix C: Port Forwarding Example .................................................................................. 180

Appendix D: VPN (Site to Site) Example ............................................................................... 182

Appendix E: Firewall Rules Example ..................................................................................... 184

Appendix F: GRE Example ................................................................................................... 186

Appendix G: Firmware Recovery Procedure ................................ .......................................... 189

Appendix H: Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 190

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1.0 Overview

The IPn4G is a high-performance 4G LTE Cellular Ethernet & Serial Gateway with 802.11 b/g WiFi capability, RJ45 Ethernet Port, Digital I/O, and two serial communication ports, one a fully complimented RS232/485/422 serial port.

The IPn4G utilizes the cellular infrastructure to provide network access to wired and wireless devices anywhere cellular coverage is supported by a cellular carrier. The IPn4G supports up to 100Mbps when connected to a LTE enabled carrier, or global fallback to 3G/Edge networks for areas without 4G LTE.

Providing reliable wireless Ethernet bridge functionality as well gateway service for most equipment types which employ an RS232, RS422, or RS485 interface, the IPn4G can be used in a limitless number and types of applications such as:

 High-speed backbone  IP video surveillance  Voice over IP (VoIP)  Ethernet wireless

extension

 WiFi Hotspot

 Legacy network/device

migration

 SCADA (PLC’s, Modbus,

Hart)

 Facilitating internetwork

wireless communications

1.1 Performance Features

Key performance features of the IPn4G include:

 Fast 4G LTE Link to Wireless Carrier  Up to 100Mbps Downlink / 50 Mbps Uplink  Fast Data Rates to 802.11b/g WiFi Devices  Digital I/O - 1 Input, 1 Output  DMZ and Port Forwarding  10/100 Ethernet Port (WAN/LAN)  Integrated GPS (TCP Server/UDP Reporting)  User interface via local console, telnet, web browser  communicates with virtually all PLCs, RTUs, and serial devices through either

RS232, RS422, or RS485 interface

 Local & remote wireless firmware upgradable  User configurable Firewall with IP/MAC ACL  IP/Sec secure VPN and GRE Tunneling

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1.0 Overview

1.2 Specifications

For detailed specifications, please see the specification sheets available on the Microhard website @ http:///www.microhardcorp.com for your specific model.

Electrical/General

Cellular:

Supported Bands:

Data Features:

4G LTE B4/B17 (1700/2100/700 MHz) Global Fallback to: HSPA+/UMTS 850/AWS/1900/2100 MHz GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

4G LTE Up to 100 Mbps downlink Up to 50 Mbps uplink

SIM Card: 1.8 / 3.0 V WiFi: Frequency: 2.4 GHz Spread Method: (CCK) QPSK/BPSK

(OFDM) BPSK, QPSK, QAM16, QAM32, QAM64 Data Rates: 802.11b/g TX Power: Adjustable / Up to 30dBm Data Encryption: WEP, WPA(PSK), WPA2(PSK), WPA+WPA2 (PSK)

(Subject to Export Restrictions) General: Input Voltage: 9 - 30 VDC Power over Ethernet: Passive PoE on Ethernet Port Current Consumption:

(@12VDC & 20dB WiFi)

Cellular WiFi Idle (mA) Typical (mA)

On On 350 390 On Off 280 320 Off On 270 320

Serial Baud Rate: 300bps to 921kbps Ethernet: 10/100 BaseT, Auto - MDI/X, IEEE 802.3

IPn4G IPn4Gb

LTE FDD (Bands 1-5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20) UMTS | DC-HSPA+ (Bands 1,2,4,5,8) GSM | GPRS | EDGE (Bands 2,3,5,8) 3GPP Protocol Stack Release 9

LTE: DL 100 Mbps, UL 50 Mbps HSPA+: DL 21 Mbps, UL 5.7 Mbps WCDMA: DL/UL 384 kbps EDGE Class 33: DL/UL 236.8 kbps GPRS Class 33: DL/UL 85.6kbps

Table 1-2-1: IPn4G Current Consumption

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1.0 Overview

1.2 Specifications (Continued)

Network Protocols: TCP, UDP, TCP/IP, TFTP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS*, SSH*, SNMP, FTP, DNS, Serial over IP

Operating Modes: Access Point, Client/Station, Repeater, Mesh Point Management: Local Serial Console, Telnet, WebUI, SNMP, FTP &

Wireless Upgrade Diagnostics: Status LED’s, RSSI, Ec/No, Temperature, Remote Diagnostics,

Watchdog, UDP Reporting Digital I/O: 1 Inputs / 1 Outputs

Environmental

Operation Temperature: -40oF(-40oC) to 185oF(85oC) Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Mechanical

Dimensions:

2.25” (57mm) X 3.85” (98mm) X 1.5” (45mm) Weight: Approx. 250 grams Connectors: Antenna: Wi-Fi: RP-SMA Female

Cellular: 2x SMA Female (Main, DIV) GPS Uses Diversity Antenna

Data: RS232 COM1: DB-9 Female (Digital I/O) RS232 Data: DB-9 Female RS485: SMT: 6-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 3-794618-6 Mating Connector: 6-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 794617-6 Ethernet : RJ-45

PWR, Misc: Power: SMT: 4-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 3-794618-4 Mating Connector: 4-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 794617-4

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2.0 Quick Start

Vin-

Vin+

GND GND

Tx- Tx+

Rx+

Rx-

Out

This QUICK START guide will walk you through the setup and process required to access the WebUI configuration window and to establish a basic wireless connection to your carrier.

Note that the units arrive from the factory with the Local Network setting configured

as ‘Static’ (IP Address 192.168.168.1, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0, and Gateway

192.168.168.1), in DHCP server mode. (This is for the LAN Ethernet Adapter on the

back of the IPn4G unit.

2.1 Installing the SIM Card

 Before the IPn4G can be used on a cellular network a valid SIM Card for your

Wireless Carrier must be installed. Insert the SIM Card into the slot as shown

below.

To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the CFG button for 8 seconds with the IPn4G powered up.

The LED’s will flash

quickly and the IP4G will reboot with factory defaults.

SIM Card Slot

Use the MHS-supplied power adapter or an equivalent power source.

The unit can also be powered via PoE using a MHS PoE injector.

2.2 Getting Started with Cellular

 Connect the Antenna’s to the applicable ANTENNA jack’s of the IPn4G.

 Connect the power connector to the power adapter and apply power to the unit,

the RF & SGNL LED’s will flash during boot-up, once they stop, proceed to the next step.

Cellular

Antenna’s

WiFi Antenna

9-30VDC

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2.0 Quick Start

 Connect A PC configured for DHCP directly to the ETHERNET port of the IPn4G,

using an Ethernet Cable. If the PC is configured for DHCP it will automatically

acquire a IP Address from the IPn4G.

 Open a Browser Window and enter the IP address 192.168.168.1 into the ad-

dress bar.

The factory default network settings:

IP: 192.168.168.1 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.168.1

 The IPn4G will then ask for a Username and Password. Enter the factory defaults

listed below.

192.168.168.1

The factory default login:

User name: admin Subnet: admin

It is always a good idea to change the default admin login for future security.

The Factory default login:

User name: admin Password: admin

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2.0 Quick Start

 Once successfully logged in, the System Summary page will be displayed.

 As seen above under Carrier Status, the SIM card is installed, but an APN has

not been specified. Setting the APN to auto (default) may provide quick network

Auto APN: Introduced in firmware version v1.1.0r1038, the IPn4G will attempt to detect the carrier based on the SIM card installed and cycle through a list of

commonly used APN’s to

provide quick network connectivity.

connectivity, but may not work with some carriers, or with private APN’s. To set

or change the APN, click on the Carrier > Settings tab and enter the APN supplied by your carrier in the APN field. Some carriers may also require a Username and Password.

 Once the APN and any other required information is entered to connect to your

carrier, click on “Submit”. Return to the System > Summary tab.

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2.0 Quick Start

 On the Carrier > Status Tab, verify that a WAN IP Address has been assigned by

your carrier. It may take a few minutes, so try refreshing the page if the WAN

IP Address doesn’t show up right away. The Activity Status should also show “Connected”.

 If you have set a static IP on your PC, you may need to add the DNS Servers

shown in the Carrier Status Menu to you PC to enable internet access.

 Congratulations! Your IPn4G is successfully connected to your Cellular Carrier.

The next section gives a overview on enabling and setting up the WiFi Wireless features of the modem giving 802.11 devices network access.

 To access devices connected to IPn4G remotely, one or more of the following

must be configured: IP-Passthrough, Port Forwarding, DMZ. Another option would be to set up a VPN.

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2.0 Quick Start

2.3 Getting Started with WiFi

This Quick Start section walks users through setting up a basic WiFi AP (Access Point). For additional settings and configuration considerations, refer to the appropriate sections in the manual. This walkthrough assumes all setting are in the factory default state.

2.3.1 Setting up WiFi

 Use Section 2.2 Getting Started with Cellular to connect, power up and log in

and configure the Carrier in a IPn4G.

 Click on the Wireless > Radio1 Tab to setup the WiFi portion of the IPn4G.

Cell Tower

4G LTE

802.11b/g

In Radio1 Phy Configuration, ensure the mode is set for 802.11BG.

In the Radio1 Virtual Interface, en- sure that the Mode is set for Access Point.

Enter a name for the Wireless Network under SSID. This example uses MyNetwork

(Optional) Set a password for the WiFi, this example uses MyPassword

Click Submit.

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2.0 Quick Start

2.3.2 Connecting to WiFi

 Now that the IPn4G has connection to the Cellular Carrier (See Section 2.2) and

the WiFI has been set up (See Section 2.3), WiFi devices should be able to de-

tect and connect to the IPn4G.

 On a WiFi enabled PC/Device, the SSID of MyNetwork, that was created in the

last example should be visible. Connect to that SSID and enter the password.

 Once connected the status should change to connected, and network access

should be enabled.

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2.0 Quick Start

 The status of the WiFi connection should also be visible in the Wireless > Status

tab in the WebUI as seen below.

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3.0 Hardware Features

3.1 IPn4G

The IPn4G is a fully-enclosed unit ready to be interfaced to external devices.

Any IPn4G may be configured as an Access Point, Station/Client, Repeater or Mesh Node. This

versatility is very convenient from a ’sparing’ perspective, as well for convenience in becoming

very familiar and proficient with using the device: if you are familiar with one unit, you will be familiar with all units.

The IPn4G features:

 Standard Connectors for:

 1 Ethernet Ports (RJ45)  COM0 Data Port (RS232/DB9)  COM1 Console Port (RS232/DB9)  4-Pin: MATE-N-LOK Type Connector for Power  6-Pin: MATE-N-LOK Type Connector for RS485 Data  Cellular Antenna (SMA Female Antenna Connection x2)

 WiFi Antenna (RP-SMA Female Antenna Connection) (Optional)  Status/Diagnostic LED’s for STATUS, RF, SGNL, RSSI x 3  CFG Button for factory default / firmware recovery operations

 Mounting Holes

Image 3-1: Front View of IPn4G

Image 3-2: Rear View of IPn4G

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3.0 Hardware Features

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3.1.1 Mechanical Drawings

Drawing 3-1: IPn4G Top View Dimensions

Drawing 3-2: IPn4G Front View Dimensions

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Drawing 3-3: IPn4G Rear View Dimensions

Note: All dimension units: Millimeter

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3.0 Hardware Features

3.1.2 Connectors and Indicators

3.1.2.1 Front

On the front of the IPn4G is the COM1 port, CONFIG Button, RSSI, STATUS, RF and SGNL LED’s as

described below:

The COM1 port (RS232) is used for:

 AT Command Interface at 115.2kbps and

HyperTerminal (or equivalent).

 User data (RS232 - RxD, TxD, and SG)

Caution: Using a power supply that does not provide proper voltage may

damage the IPn4G

unit.

CONFIG (Button) - Holding this button depressed while powering-up the IPn4G will boot the unit into FILE SYS- TEM RECOVERY mode. The default IP address for system recovery (only - not for normal access to the unit) is static:

192.168.1.39. If the unit has been powered-up for some time (>1 minute), depressing the CFG Button for 8 seconds will

result in FACTORY DEFAULTS being restored, including a static IP address of 192.168.168.1. This IP address is useable in a Web Browser for accessing the Web User Interface.

RF(Red)/SGNL(Green) LED’s - When the unit is equipped with WiFi, the RF/SGNL LED’s indicate WiFi

activity. In units not equipped with WiFi, the RF/SGNL LED’s indicate carrier (cellular) traffic. Also, during

system bootup, the RF & SGNL LED’s will flash.

Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) (3x Green) - As the received signal strength increases,

starting with the furthest left, the number of active RSSI LEDs increases.

STATUS LED (Red) - The Status LED indicates that power has been applied to the module.

SIM Card - This slot is used to install a SIM card provided by the cellular carrier to enable communication to their cellular network. Ensure the SIM card is installed properly by paying attention to the diagram printed above the SIM card slot.

Drawing 3-4: IPn4G Front View

Table 3-1: COM1 Port RS232 Pin Assignment

Signal Level (dBm)

(-85, 0] ON ON ON (-90, -85] ON ON FLASH

(-95, -90] ON ON OFF

(-100, -95] ON FLASH OFF

(-105, -100] ON OFF OFF

(-109, -105] FLASH OFF OFF Other SCANNING SCANNING SCANNING

Signal

Name

RXD 2 O TXD 3 I

SG 5

RSSI1 (Left)

RSSI2 (Mid)

Input or

Output

RSSI3 (Right)

Table 3-2: RSSI LED’s

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Vin-

Vin+

GND GND

TxTx+

Rx+

Rx-

Out

3.1.2 Connectors and Indicators

3.1.2.2 Rear

On the back of the IPn4G is the Data (COM0) port, RS485/422 interface, as well as the power connections. The unit also has the SMA(F) connectors for the Main (TX/RX), the Diversity (RX) antenna’s, and a RPSMA Female connector for the optional WiFi antenna.

O I

Drawing 3-5: IPn4G Rear View

The DATA (RS232 Port (COM0)) on the rear of the circuit board is used for:

 RS232 serial data (300-921kbps)

The RS422/485 Port is used to interface the IPn4G to a DTE with the same interface type. Either the RS232 or RS422/485 interface can be used for data traffic, not both.

Vin+/Vin– is used to power the unit. The input Voltage range is 9-30 Vdc.

Digital I/O– The IPn4G has 1 input / 1 output. Inputs have a small wetting current (Vin) used to detect a contact closure, and prevent false readings by any noise or intermittent signals, it has a threshold sensitivity of 1.8V. Maximum recommended load for the output pin is 150mA @ 30 Vdc (Vin).

PoE– The IPn4G can also be powered using Passive PoE on the Ethernet Port, via a PoE injector.

Caution: Using a power supply that does not provide proper voltage may damage the modem.

Source

Voltage

9 - 30 Vdc Data Data Data DC+ DC+ Data DC- DC-

Ethernet RJ45 Connector Pin Number

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Table 3-5: Ethernet PoE Connections

Name Data Port

DCD 1 O RXD 2 O

TXD 3 I

DTR 4 I

SG 5

DSR 6 O

RTS 7 I CTS 8 O

RING 9 O

Table 3-3: Data RS232 Pin Assignment

Name

Tx+ O Tx1 O Rx+ I Rx- I

Vin -

Vin + I

Out O

In I

Table 3-4: Data RS422/485,

Vin, Digital I/O Pin Assignment

Input or

Output

Input or

Output

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4.0 Web User Interface

Image 4-0-1: WebUI

Initial configuration of an IPn4G using the Web User (Browser) Interface (Web UI) method involves the following steps:

 configure a static IP Address on your PC to 192.168.168.10 (or any address on the

192.168.168.X subnet other than the default IP of 192.168.168.1)

 connect the IPn4G ETHERNET port to PC NIC card using an Ethernet cable  apply power to the IPn4G and wait approximately 60 seconds for the system to load  open a web browser and enter the factory default IP address of the unit: 192.168.168.1  logon window appears; log on using default Username: admin Password: admin  use the web browser based user interface to configure the IPn4G as required.  refer to Section 2.0: Quick Start for step by step instructions.

In this section, all aspects of the Web Browser Interface, presented menus, and available configuration options will be discussed.

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For security, do not allow the web browser to remember the User Name or Password.

It is advisable to change the login Password. Do not FORGET the new password as it cannot be recovered.

4.0.1 Logon Window

Upon successfully accessing the IPn4G using a Web Browser, the Logon window will appear.

Image 4-0-2: Logon Window

The factory default User Name is: admin The default password is: admin Note that the password is case sensitive. It may be changed (discussed further along in this

section), but once changed, if forgotten, may not be recovered.

When entered, the password appears as ’dots’ as shown in the image below. This display

format prohibits others from viewing the password.

The ‘Remember my password’ checkbox may be selected for purposes of convenience,

however it is recommended to ensure it is deselected - particularly once the unit is deployed in the field - for one primary reason: security.

Image 4-0-3: Logon Window : Password Entry

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4.1 System

The main category tabs located at the top of the navigation bar separate the configuration of the IPn4G into different groups based on function. The System Tab contains the following sub menu’s:

 Summary - Status summary of entire radio including network settings,

version information, and radio connection status.

 Settings - Host Name, Default System Mode (Bridge or Router),

System Time/Date, HTTP Port for the WebUI,

 Access Control - Change passwords, create new users  Services - Enable/Disable RSSI LED’s, SSH and Telnet services  Maintenance - Version information, firmware Upgrades, reset to defaults,

configuration backup and restore.

 Reboot - Remotely reboot the system.  Logout - Logout of the current browser session.

4.1.1 System > Summary

The System Summary screen is displayed immediately after initial login, showing a summary and status of all the functions of the IPn4G in a single display. This information includes System Status, Carrier Status, 4G & LAN network information, version info and WiFi radio status as seen below.

Image 4-1-1: System Info Window

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4.1.2 System > Settings

System Settings

Options available in the System Settings menu allow for the configuration of the Host Name.

Image 4-1-2: System Settings > System Settings

Host Name

The Host Name must not be confused with the Network Name (SSID) (Wireless Configuration menu).

The Host Name is a convenient identifier for a specific IPn4G unit. This feature is most used when accessing units remotely: a convenient cross-reference for the unit’s WAN IP address. This name appears when logged into a telnet session, or when the unit is reporting into Microhard NMS System.

Values (characters)

IPn4G+wifi (varies)

Description

The description field is a general purpose text field that can be used to provide additional information about the device such as a secondary identifier, address or phone number for a contact person.

Values (characters)

IPn4G+wifi (varies)

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System Log Server IP/Name

The modem can be configured to report system level events to a third party Syslog server, as shown below. Syslog data can then be filtered and depending on the features of the Syslog server application, alerts can be generated accordingly.

The screenshot below shows a sample from a simple Syslog Server application.

Values

0.0.0.0

Enter the UDP port number on the Syslog Server where the actual service is running. Consult with the documentation of your chosen Syslog Server for the correct port number. The most common port is 514, which has been set as the default.

Image 4-1-3: System Settings > Syslog Server Example

System Log Server Port

Values (UDP Port #)

514

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Time Settings

The IPn4G can be set to use a local time source, thus keeping time on its own, or it can be configured to synchronize the date and time via a NTP Server. The options and menus available will change depending on the current setting of the Date and Time Setting Mode, as seen below.

Network Time Protocol (NTP) can be used to synchronize the time and date or computer systems with a centralized, referenced server. This can help ensure all systems on a network have the same time and date.

Image 4-1-3: System Settings > Time Settings

Date and Time Setting Mode

Select the Date and Time Setting Mode required. If set for ‘Use Local Time’ the unit will keep its own time and not attempt to synchronize with a network server. If ‘Synchronize Date And Time Over Network’ is

selected, a NTP server can be defined.

Date

The calendar date may be entered in this field. Note that the entered value is lost should the IPn4G lose power for some reason. (Only displayed if set to ‘Use Local Time Source’)

Time

The time may be entered in this field. Note that the entered value is lost should the VIP Series lose power for some reason. (Only displayed if set to ‘Use Local Time Source’)

If connecting to a NTP time server, specify the timezone from the dropdown list.

Values (selection)

Use Local Time Source

Synchronize Date And Time Over Network

Values (yyyy-mm-dd)

2014.12.17 (varies)

Values (hh:mm:ss)

13:27:28 (varies)

Timezone

Values (selection)

(varies)

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POSIX TZ String

This displays the POSIX TZ String used by the unit as determined by the timezone setting.

Values (read only)

(varies)

NTP Client Interval

By default the modem only synchronizes the time and date during system boot up (default: 0), but it can be modified to synchronize at a regular interval. This process does consume data and should be set

accordingly.

Values (seconds)

NTP Server

Enter the IP Address or domain name of the desired NTP time server.

Values (address)

pool.ntp.org

NTP Port

Enter the IP Address or domain name of the desired NTP time server.

Web Configuration Settings

The last section of the System Setting menu allows the configuration of the HTTP and HTTPS Ports used for the web server of the WEBUI.

Values (port#)

123

Select the type of web protocol used for the WebUI configuration. Select between HTTP (basic) and HTTPS (SSL, secure), or Both that are running on the modem.

The default web server ports for the web based configuration tools for HTTP is TCP:80 and for HTTPS is TCP:443. If changes are required, keep in mind it must be specified in a internet browser to access the unit. (example: http://192.168.168.1:8080).

It may be required to configure Firewall rules to allow modified port numbers that have been changed from the defaults.

Image 4-1-4: System Settings > Web Configuration Settings

Web Protocol

Values (port#)

HTTP / HTTPS / BOTH

HTTP / HTTPS Port

Values (port#)

HTTP: 80 HTTPS:443

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4.1.3 System > Access Control

Password Change

The Password Change menu allows the password of the user ‘admin’ to be changed. The ‘admin’ username cannot be deleted, but additional users can be defined and deleted as

required as seen in the Users menu below.

Enter a new password for the ‘admin’ user. It must be at least 5

characters in length. The default password for ‘admin’ is ‘admin’.

The exact password must be entered to confirm the password change, if there is a mistake all changes will be discarded.

Image 4-1-5: Access Control > Password Change

New Password

Values (characters)

admin

min 5 characters

Confirm Password

Values (characters)

admin

min 5 characters

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4.1.3 System > Access Control

Users

Different users can be set up with customized access to the WebUI. Each menu or tab of the WebUI can be disabled on a per user basis as seen below.

Enter the desired username. Minimum or 5 character and maximum of 32 character. Changes will not take effect until the system has been restarted.

Passwords must be a minimum of 5 characters. The Password must be re-entered exactly in the Confirm Password box as well.

Image 4-1-6: Access Control > Users

Username

Values (characters)

(no default) Min 5 characters Max 32 characters

Password / Confirm Password

Values (characters)

(no default)

min 5 characters

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4.1.4 System > Services

Available Services

Certain services in the IPn4G can be disabled or enabled for either security considerations or resource/power considerations. The Enable/Disable options are applied after a reboot and will take affect after each start up. The Start/Restart/Stop functions only apply to the current session and will not be retained after a power cycle.

Image 4-1-7: System > Services

The IPn4G has the ability to turn off the RSSI LED’s. The RSSI value

can still be read from the unit, but the status will not be visible on the unit itself .

For testing purposes the IPn4G has an internal iperf server that can be used to test unit performance. The user must install a iperf client to use this functionality.

Using the SSH Service Enable/Disable function, you can disable the SSH service (Port 22) from running on the IPn4G.

RSSI LED

Values (selection)

Start / Restart / Stop

Throughput Test Server

Values (selection)

Start / Restart / Stop

SSH Service

Values (selection)

Start / Restart / Stop

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Telnet Service

Using the Telnet Service Enable/Disable function, you can disable the Telnet service (Port 23) from running on the IPn4G.

Using the FTP Service Enable/Disable function, you can disable the FTP service (Port 21) from running on the IPn4G. This port is reserved for internal use / future use.

Custom SSH Port. Reserved for internal use.

Values (characters)

Start / Restart / Stop

FTP Server

Values (selection)

Start / Restart / Stop

Microhard Sh

Values (selection)

Start / Restart / Stop

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4.1.5 System > Maintenance

Version Information

Detailed version information can be found on this display. The Product Name, Firmware Version, Hardware Type, Build Version, Build Date and Build Time can all be seen here, and may be requested from Microhard Systems to provide technical support.

Image 4-1-8: Maintenance > Version Information / Firmware Upgrade

Firmware Upgrade

Occasional firmware updates may be released by Microhard Systems which may include fixes and/or new features. The firmware can be updated wirelessly using the WebUI.

Erase Current Configuration

Check this box to erase the configuration of the IPn4G unit during the upgrade process. This will upgrade, and return the unit to factory defaults, including the default IP Addresses and passwords. Not checking the box will retain all settings during a firmware upgrade procedure.

Values (check box)

unchecked

Firmware Image

Use the Browse button to find the firmware file supplied by Microhard

Systems. Select “Upgrade Firmware” to start the upgrade process.

This can take several minutes.

Values (file)

(no default)

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4.1.5 System > Maintenance

Reset to Default

The IPn4G may be set back to factory defaults by using the Reset to Default option under System > Maintenance > Reset to Default. *Caution* - All settings will be lost!!!

Backup & Restore Configuration

The configuration of the IPn4G can be backed up to a file at any time using the Backup Configuration feature. The file can the be restored using the Restore Configuration feature. It is always a good idea to backup any configurations in case of unit replacement. The configuration files cannot be edited offline, they are used strictly to backup and restore units.

Use this field to name the configuration file. The .config extension will automatically be added to the configuration file.

Use the ‘Browse’ button to find the backup file that needs to be restored to the unit. Use the ‘Check Restore File’ button to verify that the file is valid, and then the option to restore the configuration is

displayed, as seen above. The option is available to keep the current carrier settings rather than replace them with the settings contained in the Config file.

Image 4-1-9: Maintenance > Reset to Default / Backup & Restore Configuration

Name this Configuration / Backup Configuration

Restore Configuration file / Check Restore File / Restore

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4.1.6 System > Logout

The logout function allows a user to end the current configuration session and prompt for a login screen.

Image 4-1-10: System > logout

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4.1.7 System > Reboot

The IPn4G can be remotely rebooted using the System > Reboot menu. As seen below a button

‘OK, reboot now’ is provided. Once pressed, the unit immediately reboots and starts its boot up

procedure.

Image 4-1-11: System > Reboot

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4.2 Network

4.2.1 Network > Status

The Network Status display gives a overview of the currently configured network interfaces including the Connection Type (Static/DHCP), IP Address, Net Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IPv4 Routing Table.

Image 4-2-1: Network > Network Status

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4.2.2 Network > LAN

Network LAN Configuration

The Ethernet port (RJ45) on the back of the IPn4G is the LAN port, used for connection of devices on a local network. By default, this port has a static IP Address of 192.168.168.1. It also, by default is running a DHCP server to provide IP Addresses to devices that are connected to the physical port, and devices connected by a WiFi connection (if equipped).

DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol may be used by networked devices (Clients) to obtain unique network addresses from a DHCP server.

Advantage:

Ensures unique IP addresses are assigned, from a central point (DHCP server) within a network.

Disadvantage:

The address of a particular device is not

‘known’ and is also

subject to change. STATIC addresses must

be tracked (to avoid duplicate use), yet they may be permanently assigned to a device.

LAN Add/Edit Interface

The IPn4G has the capability to have multiple SSID’s for the WiFi radio (optional). New Interfaces can be added for additional SSID’s, providing, if required, separate subnets for each

SSID. By default any additional interfaces added will automatically assign IP addresses to

connecting devices via DHCP. Additional interfaces can only be used by additional WIFI SSID’s

(virtual interfaces).

Image 4-2-3: Network > Add/Edit LAN Interface

Image 4-2-2: Network > LAN

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Spanning Tree (STP)

Within any IP network, each device must have its own unique IP address.

A SUBNET MASK is a bit mask that separates the network and host (device) portions of an IP address.

The ‘unmasked’ portion

leaves available the information required to identify the various devices on the subnet.

A GATEWAY is a point within a network that acts as an entrance to another network.

In typical networks, a router acts as a gateway.

DNS: Domain Name Service is an Internet service that translates easily- remembered domain names into their not-so-easilyremembered IP addresses.

Being that the Internet is based on IP addresses, without DNS, if one entered the domain name www.microhardcorp.com (for example) into the URL line of a web browser, the website ‘could not be found’).

Spanning Tree (STP) is used by default to detect and prevent

Values (selection)

any loops from occurring.

On Off

Connection Type

This selection determines if the IPn4G will obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the attached network, or if a static IP address will be entered. If a Static IP Address is chosen, the fields that follow must also be populated.

Values (selection)

DHCP

Static

IP Address

If ‘Static’ Connection Type is selected, a valid IPv4 Address for the network being used must be entered in the field. If ‘DHCP’

is chosen this field will not appear and it will be populated automatically from the DHCP server.

Values (IP Address)

192.168.168.1

Netmask

If ‘Static’ Connection Type is selected, the Network Mask must be entered for the Network. If ‘DHCP’ is chosen this field will

not appear and it will be populated automatically from the DHCP server.

Values (IP Address)

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway

If the IPn4G is integrated into a network which has a defined gateway, then, as with other hosts on the network, this

gateway’s IP address will be entered into this field. If there is a

DHCP server on the network, and the Connection Type (see previous page) is selected to be DHCP, the DHCP server will populate this field with the appropriate gateway address.

A simple way of looking at what the gateway value should be is: If a device has a packet of data is does not know where to send, send it to the gateway. If necessary - and applicable - the gateway can forward the packet onwards to another network.

Values (IP Address)

(no default)

LAN DNS Servers

DNS (Domain Name Service) Servers are used to resolve domain names into IP addresses. If the Connection Type is set for DHCP the DHCP server will populate this field and the value set can be viewed on the Network > Status page.

Values (IP Address)

(no default)

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LAN DHCP

A IPn4G may be configured to provide dynamic host control protocol (DHCP) service to all

Prior to enabling this service, verify that there are no other devices either wired (e.g. LAN) or wireless (e.g. another VIP Series unit) with an active DHCP SERVER service. (The Server issues IP address information at the request of a DHCP Client, which receives the information.)

attached (either wired or wireless (WiFi)-connected) devices. By default the DHCP service is enabled, so devices that are connected to the physical Ethernet LAN ports, as well as any devices that are connected by WiFi will be assigned an IP by the IPn4G. The LAN DHCP service is available for each interface, and is located in the add/edit interface menus.

Image 4-2-4: Network > Add/Edit Interface DHCP

The option is used to enable or disable the DHCP service for devices connected to the LAN Port and devices connected through a Wireless connection. This includes VIP connected as clients and other wireless devices such as 802.11 connections.

Select the starting address DHCP assignable IP Addresses. The first octets of the subnet will be pre-set based on the LAN IP configuration, and can not be changed.

Set the maximum number of IP addresses that can be assigned by the IPn4G.

The DHCP lease time is the amount of time before a new request for a network address must be made to the DHCP Server.

DHCP

Values (selection)

On / Off

Start

Values (IP Address)

192.168.168.100

Limit

Values (integer)

150

Lease Time

Values (minutes)

(minutes)

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Alternate Gateway

Specify an alternate gateway for DHCP assigned devices if the default gateway is not to be used.

Specify a preferred DNS server address to be assigned to DHCP devices.

Specify the alternate DNS server address to be assigned to DHCP devices.

Enter the Domain Name for the DHCP devices.

Enter the address of the WINS/NBNS (NetBIOS) Server. The WINS server will translate computers names into their IP addresses, similar to how a DNS server translates domain names to IP addresses.

Values (IP Address)

(IP Address)

Preferred DNS Server

Values (IP Address)

(IP Address)

Alternate DNS Server

Values (IP Address)

(IP Address)

Domain Name

Values (string)

(IP Address)

WINS/NBNS Servers

Values (IP/Domain)

(no default)

Select the method used to resolve computer names to IP addresses. Four name resolution methods are available: B-node: broadcast P-node: point-to-point M-node: mixed/modified H-node: hybrid

WINS/NBT Node Type

Values (selection)

none

b-node p-node m-node h-node

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Static IP Addresses (for DHCP)

In some applications it is important that specific devices always have a predetermined IP address. This section allows for MAC Address binding to a IP Address, so that whenever the device that has the specified MAC address, will always get the selected IP address. In this situation, all attached (wired or wireless) devices can all be configured for DHCP, but still get a known IP address.

Image 4-2-5: Network > MAC Address Binding

Name

The name field is used to give the device a easily recognizable name.

Values (characters)

(no default)

MAC Address

Enter in the MAC address of the device to be bound to a set IP address. Set the IP Address in the next field. Must use the format: AB:CD:DF:12:34:D3. It is not case sensitive, but the colons must be present.

Values (MAC Address)

(no default)

IP Address

Enter the IP Address to be assign to the device specified by the MAC address above.

Static Addresses

This section displays the IP address and MAC address currently assigned through the DCHP

service, that are bound by it’s MAC address. Also shown is the Name, and the ability to remove

the binding by clicking “Remove _______”.

Active DHCP Leases

This section displays the IP Addresses currently assigned through the DCHP service. Also shown is the MAC Address, Name and Expiry time of the lease for reference.

Using the “Release All” button, all DHCP leases are released and any connected devices must

request new leases.

Values (IP Address)

(minutes)

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4.2.3 Network > WIFI

Network WIFI Configuration

The WIFI menu is used to define (if required) a virtual interface in which to bind a WIFI connection. This connection can then be bound to the Wireless Radio in the Wireless > Radio1 menu. If this interface is not bound to the Wireless interface it has no operation or purpose.

The WIFI interface can be used setup a separate WIFI connection for connected devices (separating them from the devices connected to the LAN), this would be the same as adding another interface under the LAN configuration. In this mode the IPn4G would be operating as a Access Point (AP) providing network access to any connected devices. A separate DHCP server must be defined if it is required to provide DHCP services to connecting devices.

In most cases the WIFI interface would be setup to allow the IPn4G to operate as a Client to another Access Point (AP). Using this menu it can be decided to use DHCP to obtain an IP address and related networking information from the connected Access Point, or it could be setup with a static IP address that is part of the AP’s network.

When connected as a Client the IPn4G would be able to use the WIFI network for data rather than the cellular connection. However unless an appropriate default route(s) was set to

manage this connection there would be no way to predict which interface is used for data.

WIFI Configuration

The description of each of the parameters for setting up a WIFI interface is identical to those of adding/editing a virtual LAN interface, which is discussed in the last section.

Image 4-2-2: Network > WIFI

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4.2.4 Network > Routes

Static Routes Configuration

It may be desirable to have devices on different subnets to be able to talk to one another. This can be accomplished by specifying a static route, telling the IPn4G where to send data.

Image 4-2-6: Network > Routes

Routes can be names for easy reference, or to describe the route being added.

Enter the network IP address for the destination.

Specify the Gateway used to reach the network specified above.

Enter the Netmask for the destination network.

Name

Values (characters)

(no default)

Destination

Values (IP Address)

(192.168.168.0)

Gateway

Values (IP Address)

192.168.168.1

Netmask

Values (IP Address)

255.255.255.0

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Metric

In some cases there may be multiple routes to reach a destination. The Metric can be set to give certain routes priority, the lower the metric is, the better the route. The more hops it takes to get to a destination, the higher the metric.

Define the exit interface. Is the destination a device on the LAN, or the WAN (for the IPn4G would be the cellular connection)?

Values (Integer)

Interface

Values (Selection)

LAN

WAN (4G) WIFI None

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4.2.5 Network > GRE

GRE Configuration

The IPn4G supports GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) Tunneling which can encapsulate a wide variety of network layer protocols not supported by traditional VPN. This allows IP packets to travel from one side of a GRE tunnel to the other without being parsed or treated like IP packets.

Refer to Appendix G: GRE Example for a working example of how to setup GRE on your

Image 4-2-7: Network > GRE Summary

Each GRE tunnel must have a unique name. Up to 10 GRE tunnels are supported by the IPn4G.

Image 4-2-8: Network > Edit/Add GRE Tunnel

Name

Values (Chars(32))

gre

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Enable

Enable / Disable the GRE Tunnel.

Enable / Disable Multicast support over the GRE tunnel.

Set the TTL (Time-to-live) value for packets traveling through the GRE tunnel.

Enter a key is required, key must be the same for each end of the GRE tunnel.

Enable / Disable ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) support over the GRE tunnel.

Values (selection)

Disable / Enable

Multicast

Values (selection)

Disable / Enable

TTL

Values (value)

1 - 255

Key

Values (chars)

(none)

ARP

Values (selection)

Disable / Enable

Local Setup

The local setup refers to the local side of the GRE tunnel, as opposed to the remote end.

Gateway IP Address

This is the WAN IP Address of the IPn4G, this field should be populated with the current WAN IP address.

Values (IP Address)

(varies)

Tunnel IP Address

This is the IP Address of the local tunnel.

Values (IP Address)

(varies)

Netmask

Enter the subnet mask of the local tunnel IP address.

Values (IP Address)

(varies)

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Subnet IP Address

Enter the subnet address for the local network.

Values (IP Address)

(varies)

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask for the local network/subnet.

Remote Setup

The remote setup tells the IPn4G about the remote end, the IP address to create the tunnel to, and the subnet that is accessible on the remote side of the tunnel.

Values (IP Address)

(varies)

Gateway IP Address

Enter the WAN IP Address of the IPn4G or other GRE supported device in which a tunnel is to be created with at the remote end.

Values (IP Address)

(varies)

Subnet IP Address

The is the IP Address of the remote network, on the remote side of the GRE Tunnel.

Values (IP Address)

(varies)

Subnet Mask

The is the subnet mask for the remote network/subnet.

IPsec Setup

Refer to the IPsec setup in the VPN Site to Site section of the manual for more information.

Values (IP Address)

(varies)

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4.2.6 Network > SNMP

The IPn4G may be configured to operate as a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent. Network management is most important in larger networks, so as to be able to manage resources and measure performance. SNMP may be used in several ways:

SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol provides a method of managing network devices from a single PC running network management software.

Managed networked devices are referred to as SNMP agents.

A SNMP management system (a PC running SNMP management software) is required for this service to operate. This system must have full access to the IPn4G. Communications is in the form of queries (information requested by the management system) or traps (information initiated at, and provided by, the SNMP agent in response to predefined events).

Objects specific to the IPn4G are hosted under private enterprise number 21703. An object is a variable in the device and is defined by a Management Information Database

(MIB). Both the management system and the device have a copy of the MIB. The MIB in the management system provides for identification and processing of the information sent by a device (either responses to queries or device-sourced traps). The MIB in the device relates subroutine addresses to objects in order to read data from, or write data to, variables in the device.

An SNMPv1 agent accepts commands to retrieve an object, retrieve the next object, set and object to a specified value, send a value in response to a received command, and send a value in response to an event (trap).

SNMPv2c adds to the above the ability to retrieve a large number of objects in response to a single request.

SNMPv3 adds strong security features including encryption; a shared password key is utilized. Secure device monitoring over the Internet is possible. In addition to the commands noted as supported above, there is a command to synchronize with a remote management station.

The pages that follow describe the different fields required to set up SNMP on the IPn4G. MIBS may be requested from Microhard Systems Inc.

The MIB file can be downloaded directly from the unit using the ‘Get MIB File’ button on the Network > SNMP menu.

 configure remote devices  monitor network performance  detect faults  audit network usage  detect authentication failures

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SNMP Settings

Image 4-2-9: Network > SNMP

If disabled, an SNMP service is not provided from the device. Enabled, the device - now an SNMP agent - can support SNMPv1, v2, & v3.

Read Only Community Name

Effectively a plain-text password mechanism used to weakly authenticate SNMP queries. Being part of the community allows the SNMP agent to process SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c requests. This community name has only READ priority.

Read Only Community Name

Also a plain-text password mechanism used to weakly authenticate SNMP queries. Being part of the community allows the SNMP agent to process SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c requests. This community name has only READ/WRITE priority.

SNMP Operation Mode

Values (selection)

Disable / V1&V2c&V3

Values (string)

public

Values (string)

private

SNMP V3 User Name

Defines the user name for SNMPv3.

Values (string)

V3user

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V3 User Read Write Limit

Defines accessibility of SNMPv3; If Read Only is selected, the SNMPv3 user may only read information; if Read Write is selected, the SNMPv3 user may read and write (set) variables.

V3 User Authentication Level

Defines SNMPv3 user’s authentication level:

NoAuthNoPriv: No authentication, no encryption. AuthNoPriv: Authentication, no encryption. AuthPriv: Authentication, encryption. (Not supported)

V3 User Authentication Password

SNMPv3 user’s authentication password. Only valid when V3 User

Authentication Level set to AuthNoPriv or AuthPriv (Not supported).

V3 User Privacy Password

SNMPv3 user’s encryption password. Only valid when V3 User

Authentication Level set to AuthPriv (see above). Authpriv is currently not supported on the IPn4G(b).

Select which version of trap will be sent should a failure or alarm condition occur.

Values (selection)

Read Only / Read Write

Values (selection)

NoAuthNoPriv

AuthNoPriv AuthPriv (Not supported)

Values (string)

00000000

Values (string)

00000000

SNMP Trap Version

Values (string)

V1 Traps V2 Traps

V3 Traps V1&V2 Traps V1&V2&V3 Traps

If enabled, an authentication failure trap will be generated upon authentication failure.

The community name which may receive traps.

Defines a host IP address where traps will be sent to (e.g. SNMP management system PC IP address).

Auth Failure Traps

Values (selection)

Disable / Enable

Trap Community Name

Values (string)

TrapUser

Trap Manage Host IP

Values (IP Address)

0.0.0.0

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4.2.7 Network > sdpServer

sdpServer Settings

Microhard Radio employ a discovery service that can be used to detect other Microhard Radio’s on a network. This can be done using a stand alone utility from Microhard System’s called ‘IP Discovery’ or from the Tools > Discovery menu. The discovery service will report the MAC

Address, IP Address, Description, Product Name, Firmware Version, Operating Mode, and the SSID.

Image 4-2-10: Network > sdpServer Settings

Use this option to disable or enable the discovery service.

Specify the port running the discovery service on the IPn4G unit.

Discovery Service Status

Values (selection)

Disable / Discoverable / Changable

Server Port Settings

Values (Port #)

20097

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4.2.8 Network > Local Monitor

The Local Device Monitor allows the IPn4G to monitor a local device connected locally to the Ethernet port or to the locally attached network. If the IPn4G cannot detect the specified IP or a DHCP assigned IP, the unit will restart the DHCP service, and eventually restart the modem to attempt to recover the connection.

Image 4-2-11: Network Configuration , Local Monitor

Status

Enable or disable the local device monitoring service.

Select the IP mode. By selecting a fixed IP address the service will monitor the connection to that specific IP. If auto detect is selected, the IPn4G will detect and monitor DHCP assigned IP address.

This field is only shown if Fixed Local IP is selected for the IP Mode. Enter the static IP to be monitored in this field.

The status timeout is the maximum time the IPn4G will wait to detect the monitored device. At this time the IPn4G will restart the DHCP service. (565535 seconds)

This field defines the amount of time the IPn4G will wait to detect the monitored device before it will reboot the modem. (30-65535 seconds)

Values (selection)

Disable / Enable

IP Mode

Values (selection)

Fixed local IP

Auto Detected IP

Local IP Setting

Values (IP)

0.0.0.0

Status Timeout

Values (seconds)

Waiting DHCP Timeout

Values (seconds)

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4.2.9 Network > Port

Ethernet Port Configuration

This menu shows the current status and allows the configuration of the Ethernet Port (LAN).

Image 4-2-11: Network > Ethernet Port Configuration

Mode

Select between Auto, where the IPn4G will decide the best port settings based on a negotiation with the connected device. It can also be set to manual where the Speed and Duplex can be set manually.

Values (selection)

Auto / Manual

Speed

If the mode above is set to manual it is possible to select the speed at which the LAN port is to operate. Chose between 10MBit/s or 100Mbit/s.

Values (selection)

100Mbit/s / 10Mbit/s

Duplex

If the mode above is set to manual it is possible to select the duplex mode of the Ethernet port. Choose between Full and Half duplex.

Ethernet Port Status

The Ethernet Port Status shows the current status of the Ethernet port, and in the case of ‘Auto’,

will also show the current port configuration.

Values (selection)

Full / Half

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4.3 Carrier

4.3.1 Carrier > Status

The Carrier Status window provides complete overview information related to the Cellular Carrier portion of the IPn4G. A variety of information can be found here, such as Activity Status, Network (Name of Wireless

Carrier connected) , Data Service Type (WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+/LTE etc), Frequency band, Phone Number etc.

Not all statistics parameters displayed are applicable. The Received and Transmitted bytes and packets indicate the respective amount of data which has been

moved through the radio. The Error counts reflect those having occurred on the wireless link.

Image 4-3-1: Carrier > Status

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4.3 Carrier

4.3.2 Carrier > Settings

The Carrier Menu provides all the options for configuring the IPn4G to communicate with a Cellular Carrier. In addition to setting up the SIM card, there are several tools such as the Traffic Watchdog and Data Usage Alerts that can be used to ensure your modem is functioning and performing as required. The parameters within the Carrier Configuration menu must be input properly; they are the most basic requirement required by your cellular provider for network connectivity.

Carrier Status is used to Enable or Disable the connection to the Cellular Carrier. By default this option is enabled.

This option is used to prevent the modem from roaming. This is important as there is usually a significant charge for roaming data. This option can be used to prevent this from happening. This is generally used in mobile applications.

Image 4-3-2: Carrier > Settings

Carrier Status

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

Data Roaming

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

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Carriers

In some cases, a user may want to lock onto certain carrier to avoid data roaming. There were four options presented to a user to choose from, Auto, SIM based, Scan & Select and Fixed.

 Auto will allow the IPn4G to pick the carrier automatically. Data roaming is

permitted.

 SIM based will only allow the IPn4G to connect to the network indicated by

the SIM card used in the unit.

 Manual will scan for available carriers and allow a user to select from the

available carriers. It takes 2 to 3 minutes to complete a scan.

 Fixed allows a user to enter the carrier code (numerical) directly and then the

IPn4G will only connect to that carrier.

IP pass-through allows the WAN IP address to be assigned to the device connected to the RJ45 LAN Port. In this mode the IPn4G is for

the most part transparent and forwards all traffic to the device connected to the Ethernet port except that listed below:

 The WebUI port (Default Port:TCP 80), this port is retained for remote

management of the IPn4G. This port can be changed to a different port under the System > Settings Menu.

 The SNMP Listening Port (Default Port: UDP 161).

Refer to the Appendix for an example of how to configure IP-Passthrough.

Values (Selection)

Auto

Based on SIM Manual Fixed

IP-Passthrough

Values (selection)

Disable

Ethernet

IP-Passthrough Mode

This field is only visible once IP Passthrough has been selected above. This gives the user the option to manually configure the IPPassthrough feature of the modem. (It is recommended to only use this option if you are an advanced user and the automatic settings do not work for your application or carrier)

IP-Passthrough Gateway

This field is used to specify the Gateway to be used for IP Passthrough if set to manual mode. As mentioned above it is recommended to use the Auto mode for IP-Passthrough.

IP-Passthrough Netmask

This field is used to specify the Netmask to be used for IP Passthrough if set to manual mode. As mentioned above it is recommended to use the Auto mode for IP-Passthrough.

IP-Passthrough Local IP

This is a read only field that displays the current IP address assigned by the cellular carrier that will be assigned (DHCP) or needs to be configured (Static) on the attached device.

Values (selection)

Auto / Manual

Values

(no default)

Values

(no default)

Values (selection)

(current carrier IP to be assigned to attached device).

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DNS-Passthrough

When enabled DNS-Passthrough will pass on the WAN assigned DNS information to the end device.

Values (selection)

Enable / Disable

APN (Access Point Name)

The APN is required by every Carrier in order to connect to their networks. The APN defines the type of network the IPn4G is connected to and the service type. Most Carriers have more than one APN, usually many, dependant on the types of service offered.

Auto APN (default) may allow the unit to quickly connect to a carrier, by cycling through a predetermined list of common APN’s. Auto APN will not work for private APN’s or for all carriers.

Values (characters)

auto

SIM Pin

The SIM Pin is required for some international carriers. If supplied and required by the cellular carrier, enter the SIM Pin here.

Values (characters)

(none)

Technologies Type

Set to ALL by default, the Technologies field allows the selection of 3GPP technologies (LTE), and or 3GPP2 technology (CDMA).

Values (selection)

ALL / 3GPP / 3GPP2

Technologies Mode

The Technologies Mode option allows a user the ability to specify what type of Cellular networks to connect to.

Sets the modems connect string if required by the carrier. Not usually required in North America.

If let blank the IPn4G with use the DNS server as specified automatically by the service provider.

Values (selection)

AUTO / LTE Only / WCDMA

Only / GSM Only

Data Call Parameters

Values (string)

(none)

Primary DNS Address

Values (IP Address)

(none)

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Secondary DNS Address

If let blank the IPn4G with use the DNS server as specified automatically by the service provider.

Primary NetBIOS Name Server

Enter the Primary NetBIOS Name Server if required by the carrier.

Secondary NetBIOS Name Server

Enter the Secondary NetBIOS Name Server if required by the carrier.

In some cases the Static IP address must be entered in this field if assigned by a wireless carrier. In most cases the IP will be read from the SIM card and this field should be left at the default value.

Values (IP Address)

(none)

Values (IP Address)

(none)

Values (IP Address)

(none)

IP Address

Values (IP Address)

(none)

Authentication

Sets the authentication type required to negotiate with peer. PAP - Password Authentication Protocol.

CHAP - Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol.

A User Name may be required for authentication to a remote peer. Although usually not required for dynamically assigned IP addresses from the wireless carrier, but required in most cases for static IP addresses. Varies by carrier.

Enter the password for the user name above. May not be required by some carriers, or APN’s

Values (Selection)

Device decide (AUTO)

PAP CHAP

User Name

Values (characters)

Carrier/peer dependant

Password

Values (characters)

Carrier/peer dependant

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4.3 Carrier

4.3.3 Carrier > Keepalive

The Keep alive tab allows for the configuration of the keep alive features of the IPn4G. The IPn4G can either do a ICMP or HTTP keep alive by attempting to reach a specified address at a regular interval. If the IPn4G cannot reach the intended destination, it will reset the unit in an attempt to obtain a new connection to the carrier.

Image 4-3-3: Carrier > Keepalive

Enable or Disable the keep alive functions in the IPn4G.

Select the type of keep alive used. ICMP uses a “ping” to reach

a select destination.

Specify a IP Address or Domain that is used to test the IPn4G

connection. (Use the ‘Test’ button to ensure that a reachable

host is used.)

The Interval value determines the frequency, or how often, the IPn4G will send out PING messages to the Host.

Keep Alive Status

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

Type

Values (Selection)

ICMP / HTTP

Host Name

Values (IP or Domain)

8.8.8.8

Interval

Values (seconds)

300

Count

The Count field is the maximum number of PING errors such as “Host unreachable” the IPn4G will attempt before the unit will reboot itself to

attempt to correct connection issues. If set to zero (0), the unit will never reboot itself.

Values (number)

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4.3 Carrier

4.3.4 Carrier > Traffic Watchdog

The Wireless Traffic Watchdog will detect if there has been no wireless traffic, or communication with the Cellular carrier for a configurable amount of time. Once that time has elapsed, the unit will reset, and attempt to re-establish communication with the cellular carrier.

Image 4-3-4: Carrier > Traffic Watchdog

Enable or Disable the Traffic Watchdog.

The Check Interval tells the IPn4G how often (in seconds) to check for wireless traffic to the cellular carrier. (1-60000 seconds)

The Reboot Timer will reset the unit if there has been no Cellular RF activity in the configured time. (300 –60000 seconds)

Traffic Watchdog

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

Check Interval

Values (seconds)

Reboot Time Limit

Values (seconds)

600

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4.3 Carrier

4.3.5 Carrier > Dynamic DNS

Unless a carrier issues a Static IP address, it may be desirable to use a dynamic DNS service to track dynamic IP changes and automatically update DNS services. This allows the use of a constant resolvable host name for the IPn4G.

Image 4-3-5: Carrier > Traffic Watchdog

This selection allows the use of a Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS), for the IPn4G.

This is a list of supported Dynamic DNS service providers. Free and premium services are offered, contact the specific providers for more information.

‘customized_ddns’ can be selected to configure your own

DDNS service if required.

Enter a valid user name for the DDNS service selected above.

Enter a valid password for the user name of the DDNS service selected above.

DDNS Status

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

Service

Values (selection)

changeip

dyndns eurodyndns hn noip

ods ovh regfish tzo zoneedit

User Name

Values (characters)

(none)

Password

Values (characters)

(none)

This is the host or domain name for the IPn4G as assigned by the DDNS provider.

Host

Values (domain name)

(none)

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4.3 Carrier

4.3.6 Carrier > SMS Config

SMS messages can be used to remotely reboot or trigger events in the IPn4G. SMS alerts can be set up to get SMS messages based on system events such as Roaming status, RSSI, Ethernet Link Status or IO Status.

System SMS Command

Image 4-3-6: SMS > SMS Configuration

This option allows a user to enable or disable to use of the following SMS commands to reboot or trigger events in the IPn4G:

MSC#REBOOT Reboot system MSC#NMS Send NMS UDP Report MSC#WEB Send web client inquiry MSC#MIOP1 open I/O ouput1 MSC#MIOP2 open I/O ouput2 MSC#MIOP3 open I/O ouput3 MSC#MIOP4 open I/O ouput4 MSC#MIOC1 close I/O ouput1 MSC#MIOC2 close I/O ouput2 MSC#MIOC3 close I/O ouput3 MSC#MIOC4 close I/O ouput4

MSC#EURD0 trigger event report0 MSC#EURD1 trigger event report1 MSC#EURD2 trigger event report2 MSC#EURD3 trigger event report3 MSC#GPSR0 trigger gps report0 MSC#GPSR1 trigger gps report1 MSC#GPSR2 trigger gps report2 MSC#GPSR3 trigger gps report3

SMS Commands are case sensitive.

If enabled, the IPn4G will only accept and execute commands originating from the phone numbers in the Phone Filter List. Up to 6 numbers can be added.

Status

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

Set Phone Filter

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

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System SMS Alerts

Image 4-3-7: SMS > SMS Alerts

Enable SMS Alerts. IF enabled SMS alerts will be send when conditions are met as configured to the phone numbers listed.

SMS Alerts can be sent to up to 6 different phone numbers that are listed here.

SMS alerts, when active, will be sent out at the frequency defined here.

A text field that allows up to 30 characters to add an alias or other information that will be included with the SMS message.

Status

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

Received Phone Numbers

Values (Selection)

(no default)

Time Interval(s)

Values (Seconds)

300

Device Alias

Values (characters)

300

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RSSI Check

Enable or disable the RSSI alerts.

Set the low threshold for RSSI alerts. When the RSSI drops below this value, an alert will be sent indicating poor service.

Enable or disable SMS Alerts for Roaming Status.

The IPn4G can send alerts based on the roaming status. Data rates during roaming can be expensive and it is important to know when a device has started roaming.

Values (Selection)

Disable RSSI check Enable RSSI check

Low Threshold (dBm)

Values (dBm)

-99

Carrier Network

Values (Selection)

Disable Roaming Check Enable Roaming Check

Home / Roaming Status

Values (Selection)

In Roaming Changed or In Roaming Changed to Roaming

Enable or disable SMS Alerts for the Ethernet Link status of the LAN RJ45 port.

The status of the Ethernet Link of the LAN (RJ45) can be used to send SMS Alerts. The link status may indicate an issue with the connected device.

SMS Alerts can be sent based on the state changes of the Digital I/O lines.

Ethernet

Values (Selection)

Disable Ethernet check Enable Ethernet check

Ethernet Link Status

Values (Selection)

Changed In no-link Changed or in no-link Changed to no-link

I/O Status

Values (Selection)

Disable IO Check Enable: INPUT Changed Enable: Output Changed Enable: INPUT or OUTPUT Changed.

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4.3 Carrier

4.3.7 Carrier > SMS

SMS Command History

The SMS menu allows a user to view the SMS Command History and view the SMS messages on the SIM Card.

Image 4-3-8: SMS > SMS Command History

Send SMS Message

The SMS messages can be sent directly from the IPn4G WebUI interface. Also, the SMS message history can be viewed.

Image 4-3-9: SMS > SMS Send

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4.3.8 Carrier > Data Usage

The Data Usage tool on the IPn4G allows users to monitor the amount of cellular data consumed. Since cellular devices are generally billed based on the amount of data used, alerts can be triggered by setting daily and/or monthly limits. Notifications can be sent using SMS or Email, allowing a early warning if configurable limits are about to be exceeded. The usage data reported by the Data Usage Monitor may not match the data reported by the carrier, but it gives the users an idea of the bandwidth consumed by the IPn4G.

If enabled the IPn4G will track the amount of cellular data consumed. If disabled, data is not recorded, even in the Current Data Usage display.

Image 4-3-10: Carrier > Data Usage

Status

Values (selection)

Disable

Enable

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Monthly/Daily Over Limit

Select the notification method used to send alerts when daily or monthly thresholds are exceeded. If none is selected, notifications will not be sent, but data usage will be recorded for reference purposes.

Image 4-3-11: Data Usage > SMS Config

Monthly/Daily Data Unit

Select the data unit to be used for data usage monitoring.

Select the data limit for the day or month, used in connection with the data unit is the previous field. If you want to set the limit to 250 Mbytes, select M Bytes for the data unit, and 250 for the data limit.

Values (selection)

None

Send Notice SMS Send Notice Email

Values (selection)

Bytes / K Bytes / M Bytes G Bytes

Data Limit

Values (1-65535)

500

For Monthly tracking, select the day the billing/data cycles begins. On this day each month the IPn4G will reset the data usage monitor numbers.

If SMS is selected as the notification method, enter the phone number to send any SMS messages generated when the data usage exceeds the configured limits.

Image 4-3-12: Data Usage > Email Config

Period Start Day

Values (1-31)

1 (Day of Month)

Phone Number

Values (phone)

+1403

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Mail Subject

If Email is selected as the notification method, enter the desired email subject line for the notification email sent when daily and/or monthly usage limits are exceeded.

If Email is selected as the notification method, enter the SMTP server details for the account used to send the Email notifications. Domain or IP address with the associated port as shown.

If Email is selected as the notification method, enter the username of the Email account used to send Emails.

If Email is selected as the notification method, enter the password of the Email account used to send Emails. Most email servers require authentication on outgoing emails.

Enter the email address of the individual or distribution list to send the email notification to.

Values (string)

Daily/Monthly Data Usage Notice

Mail Server(IP/Name)

Values (xxx:port)

smtp.gmail.com:465

Username

Values (username)

@gmail.com

Password

Values (string)

***

Mail Recipient

Values (xx@xx.xx)

host@

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4.4 Wireless (WiFi)

4.4.1 Wireless > Status

The Status window gives a summary of all radio or wireless related settings and connections.

The General Status section shows the Wireless MAC address of the current radio, the Operating Mode (Access Point, Client, MESH etc), the SSID being used, frequency channel information and the type of security used.

Traffic Status shows statistics about the transmitted and received data.

The IPn4G shows information about all Wireless connections in the Connection Status section. The Wireless MAC address, Noise Floor, Signal to Noise ratio (SNR), Signal Strength (RSSI), The transmit and receive Client Connection Quality (CCQ), TX and RX data rates, and a graphical representation of the signal level or quality.

Image 4-4-1: Wireless > Status

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4.4.2 Wireless > Radio1

Radio1 Phy Configuration

The top section of the Wireless Configuration allows for the configuration of the physical radio module. You can turn the radio on or off, and select the channel bandwidth and frequency as seen below.

Image 4-4-2: Wireless > Radio Configuration

This option is used to turn the radio module on or off. If turned off Wireless connections can not be made. The default is On.

The Mode defines which wireless standard to use for the wireless network. The IPn4G supports 802.11b/g modes as seen here. Select the appropriate operating mode from the list.

The Channel-Freq setting allows configuration of which channel to operate on, auto can be chosen where the unit will automatically pick a channel to operate. If a link cannot be established it will try another channel.

Radio

Values (selection)

On / Off

Mode

Values (selection)

802.11B ONLY

802.11BG

Channel-Freq

2.4 GHz Channels

Auto

Channel 01 : 2.412 GHz Channel 02 : 2.417 GHz Channel 03 : 2.422 GHz Channel 04 : 2.427 GHz Channel 05 : 2.432 GHz Channel 06 : 2.437 GHz Channel 07 : 2.442 GHz Channel 08 : 2.447 GHz Channel 09 : 2.452 GHz Channel 10 : 2.457 GHz Channel 11 : 2.462 GHz Channel 12 : 2.467 GHz

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Wireless Distance

The Wireless Distance parameter allows a user to set the expected distance the WiFi signal needs to travel. The default is 3km, so the IPn4G will assume that the signal may need to travel up to 3km so it sets various internal timeouts to account for this travel time. Longer distances will require a higher setting, and shorter distances may perform better if the setting is reduced.

Values (meters)

3000

RTS Thr (256 ~ 2346)

Once the RTS Threshold defined packet size is reached, the system will invoke RTS/CTS flow control. A large RTS Threshold will improve bandwidth, while a smaller RTS Threshold will help the system recover from interference or collisions caused by obstructions.

Values (selection)

On / OFF

Fragment Thr (256 ~ 2346)

The Fragmentation Threshold allows the system to change the maximum RF packet size. Increasing the RF packet size reduces the need to break packets into smaller fragments. Increasing the fragmentation threshold slightly may improve performance if a high packet error rate is experienced.

Radio1 Virtual Interface

The bottom section of the Wireless Configuration provides for the configuration of the Operating Mode of the Wireless Interface, the TX power, Wireless Network information, and Wireless Encryption. The IPn4G can support multiple virtual interfaces. These interfaces provide different

SSID’s for different users, and can also be assigned to separate subnets (Network Interfaces) to

prevent groups from interacting.

Values (selection)

On / OFF

Image 4-4-3: Wireless > Radio1 Virtual Interface Configuration

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Network

Choose between LAN or WAN for the Virtual Interface. If

Values (selection)

additional Network Interfaces have been defined in the Network > LAN section, the Interface name will also appear here.

LAN

WAN

(Additional Interfaces…)

Mode

Access Point - An Access Point may provide a wireless data

connection to many clients, such as stations, repeaters, or other supported wireless devices such as laptops etc.

If more than 1 Virtual Interface (more than 1 SSID) has been defined, the IPn4G can ONLY operate as a Access Point, and will be locked into this mode.

Station/Client - A Station may sustain one wireless connection, i.e. to an Access Point. Repeater - A Repeater can be connected to an Access Point to extend the range and provide

a wireless data connection to many clients, such as stations. Mesh Point - Units can be configured as a Mesh “Node”. When multiple units are configured

as a Mesh node, they automatically establish a network between each other. SSID for each radio in a Mesh network must be the same.

Values (selection)

Access Point

Client

Repeater Mesh Point

This setting determines the rate at which the data is to be wirelessly transferred.

The default is ‘Auto’ and, in this configuration, the unit will

transfer data at the highest possible rate in consideration of the receive signal strength (RSSI).

Setting a specific value of transmission rate has the benefit of

‘predictability’ of that rate, but if the RSSI drops below the

required minimum level to support that rate, communications will fail.

TX Rate

802.11 b/g

Auto

1 Mbps (802.11b,g) 2 Mbps (802.11b,g)

5.5 Mbps (802.11b,g) 11 Mbps (802.11b,g) 6 Mbps (802.11g) 9 Mbps (802.11g) 12 Mbps (802.11g) 18 Mbps (802.11g) 24 Mbps (802.11g) 36 Mbps (802.11g) 48 Mbps (802.11g) 54 Mbps (802.11g)

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TX Power

Refer to FCC (or as otherwise applicable) regulations to ascertain, and not operate beyond, the maximum allowable transmitter output power and effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP).

SSID: Service Set

Identifier. The ‘name’ of a

wireless network. In an open wireless network, the SSID is broadcast; in a closed system it is not. The SSID must be known by a potential client for it to be able to access the wireless network.

This setting establishes the transmit power level which will be presented to the antenna connectors at the rear of the IPn4G. Unless required, the Tx Power should be set not for maximum, but rather for the minimum value required to maintain an adequate system fade margin.

Wireless distribution system (WDS) is a system enabling the wireless interconnection of access points. WDS preserves the MAC addresses of client frames across links between access points

Disabling the SSID broadcast helps secure the wireless network. Enabling the broadcast of the SSID (Network Name)

will permit others to ‘see’ the wireless network and perhaps

attempt to ‘join’ it.

When AP Isolation is enabled wireless devices connected to this SSID will not be able to communicate with each other. In other words if the IPn4G is being used as a Hot Spot for many wireless clients, AP Isolation would provide security for those clients by not allowing access to any other wireless device.

Values (selection)

11 dBm 12 dBm 13 dBm 14 dBm 15 dBm 16 dBm

17 dBm

18 dBm 19 dBm 20 dBm

21 dBm 22 dBm 23 dBm 24 dBm 25 dBm 26 dBm 27 dBm 28 dBm 29 dBm 30 dBm

Values (selection)

On / Off

ESSID Broadcast

Values (selection)

On / Off

AP Isolation

Values (selection)

On / Off

WDS

All devices connecting to the IPn4G in a given network must

Change the default value for the Network Name to something unique for your network. Do this for an added measure of security and to differentiate your network from others which may be operating nearby.

use the SSID of the IPn4G. This unique network address is not only a security feature for a particular network, but also allows other networks - with their own unique network address - to operate in the same area without the possibility of undesired data exchange between networks.

In Mesh Networks, this must be the same for all IPn4G, or VIP Series units participating, similar to the SSID for other wireless networks.

SSID

Values (string)

wlan0

MESH ID

Values (string)

(no default)

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Encryption Type

WEP: Wired Equivalency Privacy is a security protocol defined in

802.11b. It is commonly available for Wi-Fi networks and was intended to offer the equivalent security of a wired network, however, it has been found to be not as secure as desired.

Operating at the data link and physical layers, WEP does not provide complete end-to-end security.

Security options are dependent on the version type. This

Values (selection)

section describes all available options. Export versions may not have all optional available to meet regulatory requirements set government policies.

Disabled

WEP WPA (PSK) WPA2 (PSK) WPA+WPA2 (PSK)

WEP: Wired Equivalency Protocol (WEP) encryption adds some overhead to the data, thereby negatively effecting throughput to some degree.

The image below shows the associated configuration options:

Image 4-4-4: Encryption Type > WEP

 Key Generation 4 complex WEP keys may be generated based on the supplied Passphrase

Procedure: Input a Key Phrase, select the type of Key to be generated using the Generate Key soft button.

Using the same Passphrase on all IPn4G/VIP Series units within the network will

generate the same Keys on all units. All units must operate with the same Key selected.

Alternately, key phrases may be entered manually into each Key field.

WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2). It provides stronger security than WEP does. The configuration is essentially the same as for WEP (described above), without the option for automatic Key generation.

Show Password

Check this box to show the currently configured password for WPA/WPA2 encryption passphrase.

Values (selection)

unchecked

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4.4.3 Wireless > HotSpot

The Wireless Hotspot configuration is used when providing public hotspot services and it is required to use a server or web based authentication service to verify users.

Image 4-4-5: Wireless > Hotspot

Use this option to enable or disable the hotspot authentication service.

This is the RADIUS name of your Hotspot as given by your Hotspot Service Provider.

This field is used to specify which configured network is bonded to the hotspot. Sub networks can be created in the Network > LAN menu, which are dedicated to the hotspot devices.

*The DHCP service for the network used should be turned off as all IP address assignments will be made by the hotspot service provider.*

Hotspot Status

Values (selection)

Enable / Disable

Radius NAS ID

Values

Microhard_1

Hotspot Network

Values

Varies

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Hotspot IP Address

Specify the IP Address of the Hotspot application. All hotspot clients will get an IP address in the same network as the Hotspot.

Specify the Netmask of the Hotspot application. All hotspot clients will get an IP address in the same network as the Hotspot.

Provide your service providers 1st DNS Server address.

As assigned by the Hotspot Service Provider, the name or IP address of the primary RADIUS Server.

Values

192.168.182.0

Hotspot Netmask

Values

255.255.255.0

DNS Domain

Values

Key.chillispot.info

Radius Server 1

Values

radius.hotspotsystem.com

Radius Server 2

As assigned by the Hotspot Service Provider, the name or IP address of the alternate RADIUS Server.

The Radius Authentication Port Number. The default is 1812. This is provided by your Hotspot service provider.

The Radius Account Port Number. The default is 1813. This is provided by your Hotspot service provider.

As given by your service provider. The address of the UAM Server, the authentication portal.

Values

radius2.hotspotsystem.com

Radius Auth Port

Values

1812

Radius Acct Port

Values

1813

Redirect URL

Values

https:// customer.hotspotsystem.com/ customer/hotspotlogin.php

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UAM Secret

This is a secret password between the Redirect URL and the Hotspot given by the hotspot provider.

Also called a shared key, this is the RADIUS password assigned by you Hotspot provider.

Values

hotsys123

Radius Secret

Values

hotsys123

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4.5 Comport

4.5.1 Comport > Status

The Status window gives a summary of the serial ports on the IPn4G. The Status window shows if the com port has been enabled, how it is configured (Connect As), and the connection status.

Image 4-5-1: Comport > Status

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4.5.2 Comport > COM0/1

This menu option is used to configure the serial device server for the serial communications port. Serial device data may be brought into the IP network through TCP, UDP, or multicast; it may also exit the IPn4G network on another VIP Series’ serial port. The fully-featured RS232 interface supports hardware handshaking.

Image 4-5-2: Comport > Settings Configuration

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Com0/1 Port Status

Note: Most PCs do not readily support serial communications greater than 115200bps.

Select operational status of the Com0/1 Serial Port. The port is disabled by default.

Determines which serial interface shall be used to connect to external devices: RS232, RS485, or RS422. When an interface other than RS232 is selected, the DE9 port will be inactive.

The serial baud rate is the rate at which the modem is to communicate with the attached local asynchronous device.

Values (selection)

Disabled / Enable

Channel Mode

Values (selection)

RS232

RS485 RS422

Data Baud Rate

Values (bps)

921600 460800 230400 115200 57600 38400 28800 19200 14400

9600

7200 4800 3600 2400 1200 600 300

Software flow control (XON/XOFF) is not supported.

Data Format

This setting determines the format of the data on the serial port. The default is 8 data bits, No parity, and 1 Stop bit.

Values (selection)

8N1

8N2 8E1 8O1 7N1

7N2 7E1 7O1 7E2 7O2

Flow Control

Flow control may be used to enhance the reliability of serial data communications, particularly at higher baud rates. If the attached device does not support hardware handshaking, leave this

setting at the default value of ‘None’. When CTS Framing is selected, the IPn4G uses the CTS

signal to gate the output data on the serial port.

Values (selection)

None

Hardware CTS Framing

Drawing 4A: CTS Output Data Framing

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Pre-Data Delay

Refer to Drawing 6A on the preceding page.

Values (time (ms) )

100

Post-Data Delay

Refer to Drawing 6A on the preceding page.

Values (time (ms) )

100

Date Mode

This setting defines the serial output data framing. In Transparent mode (default), the received data will be output promptly from the IPn4G.

When set to Seamless, the serial port server will add a gap between data frames to comply with the MODBUS protocol for example. See ‘Character Timeout’ below for related information.

Values (selection)

Seamless / Transparent

Character Timeout

In Seamless mode (see Data Mode described on the preceding page), this setting determines when the serial server will consider the recently-received incoming data as being ready to transmit. As per the MODBUS standard, frames will be marked

as ‘bad’ if the time gap between frames is greater than 1.5

characters, but less than the Character Timeout value.

Values (characters)

The serial server also uses this parameter to determine the time gap inserted between frames. It is measured in ‘characters’ and related to baud rate.

Example: If the baud rate is 9600bps, it takes approximately 1ms to move one character. With the Character Timeout set to 4, the timeout period is 4ms. When the calculated time is less than

3.5ms, the serial server will set the character timeout to a minimum value of 3.5ms. If the baud rate is greater than 19200bps, the minimum character timeout is internally set to

750us (microseconds).

Maximum Packet Size

Defines the buffer size that the serial server will use to receive data from the serial port. When the server detects that the Character Timeout criteria has been met, or the buffer is full, it packetizes the received frame and transmits it.

Values (bytes)

1024

Priority

This setting effects the quality of service associated with the data traffic on the COM port.

Values (selection)

Normal / Medium / High

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No-Connection Data

When enabled the data will continue to buffer received on the serial data port when the radio loses synchronization. When disabled the IPn4G will disregard any data received on the serial data port when radio synchronization is lost.

This option will enable or disable the MODBUS decoding and encoding features.

The field allows the MODBUS TCP Protection Status flag to be enabled or disabled. If enabled the MODBUS data will be encrypted with the MODBUS Protection Key.

MODBUS TCP Protection Key

MODBUS encryption key used for the MODBUS TCP Protection Status feature.

Values (selection)

Disable / Enable

MODBUS TCP Status

Values (selection)

Disable / Enable

MODBUS TCP Protection

Values (selection)

Disable / Enable

Values (string)

1234

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IP Protocol Config

UDP: User Datagram Protocol does not provide sequencing information for the packets sent nor does it establish a

’connection’ (‘handshakin g’) and is therefore most

suited to communicating small packets of data.

TCP: Transmission Control Protocol in contrast to UDP does provide sequencing information and is connection-oriented; a more reliable protocol, particularly when large amounts of data are being communicated.

Requires more bandwidth than UDP.

This setting determines which protocol the serial server will use

Values (selection)

to transmit serial port data over the IPn4G network. The protocol selected in the IP Protocol Config field will

determine which configuration options appear in the remainder of the COM0/COM1 Configuration Menu.

TCP Client TCP Server TCP Client/Server UDP Point-to-Point UDP Point-to-Multipoint (P)

UDP Point-to-Multipoint(MP)

UDP Multipoint-to-Multipoint SMTP Client (COM0) PPP (COM0) GPS Transparent Mode

TCP Client: When TCP Client is selected and data is received on its serial port, the IPn4G takes the initiative to find and connect to a remote TCP server. The TCP session is terminated by this same unit when the data exchange session is completed and the connection timeout has expired. If a TCP connection cannot be established, the serial port data is discarded.

 Remote Server Address

IP address of a TCP server which is ready to accept serial port data through a TCP

connection. For example, this server may reside on a LAN network server.

Default: 0.0.0.0

 Remote Server Port

A TCP port which the remote server listens to, awaiting a session connection request from the TCP Client. Once the session is established, the serial port data is communicated from the Client to the Server. Default: 20001

 Outgoing Connection Timeout

This parameter determines when the IPn4G will terminate the TCP connection if the connection is in an idle state (i.e. no data traffic on the serial port). Default: 60 (seconds)

TCP Server: In this mode, the IPn4G Series will not INITIATE a session, rather, it will wait for a

Client to request a session of it (it’s being the Server—it ‘serves’ a Client). The unit will ‘listen’

on a specific TCP port. If a session is established, data will flow from the Client to the Server, and, if present, from the Server to the Client. If a session is not established, both Client-side serial data, and Server-side serial data , if present, will be discarded.

 Local Listening Port

The TCP port which the Server listens to. It allows a TCP connection to be created

by a TCP Client to carry serial port data.

Default: 20001

 Incoming Connection Timeout

Established when the TCP Server will terminate the TCP connection is the

connection is in an idle state.

Default: 300 (seconds)

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TCP Client/Server: In this mode, the IPn4G will be a combined TCP Client and Server,

meaning that it can both initiate and serve TCP connection (session) requests. Refer to the TCP Client and TCP Server descriptions and settings described previously as all information, combined, is applicable to this mode.

A UDP or TCP port is an application end-point. The IP address identifies the device and, as an extension of the IP address, the port

essentially ‘fine tunes’

where the data is to go ‘within the device’.

Be careful to select a port number that is not predetermined to be associated with another application type, e.g. HTTP uses port 80.

Multicast is a one-tomany transmission of data over an IP network. It is an efficient method of transmitting the same data to many recipients. The recipients must me members of the specific multicast group.

TTL: Time to Live is the number of hops a packet can travel before being discarded.

In the context of multicast, a TTL value of 1 restricts the range of the packet to the same subnet.

UDP Point-to-Point: In this configuration the IPn4G will send serial data to a specificallydefined point, using UDP packets. This same IPn4G will accept UDP packets from that same point.

UDP Point-to-Multipoint (P): This mode is configured on an IPn4G which is to send multicast UDP packets; typically, the Access Point in the IPn4G network.

IP Protocol Config (Continued…)

 Remote IP Address

IP address of distant device to which UDP packets are sent when data received at

serial port. Default: 0.0.0.0

 Remote Port

UDP port of distant device mentioned above. Default: 20001

 Listening Port

UDP port which the IP Series listens to (monitors). UDP packets received on this

port are forwarded to the unit’s serial port.

Default: 20001

 Multicast IP Address

A valid multicast address this unit uses to send multicast UDP packets upon receiving data from the serial port. The default value is a good example of a valid multicast address. Default: 224.1.1.1

 Multicast Port

A UDP port that this IP Series will send UDP packets to. The Multipoint (MP - see the UDP Point-to-Multipoint (MP) description) stations should be configured to listen to this point in order to receive multicast packets from this IPn4G unit. Default: 20001

 Listening Port

The UDP port that this unit receives incoming data on from multiple remote units.

Default: 20011

 Time to Live

Time to live for the multicast packets. Default: 1 (hop)

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UDP Point-to-Multipoint (MP): This protocol is selected on the units which are to receive

multicast UDP packets, typically the Remote units. See the previous description of UDP Point-to

-Multipoint (P).

In a Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) network topology which is to utilize UDP multicast, typically the MASTER would be

configured as ’(P)’ (the

POINT) and the REMOTES would be

configured as ’(MP)’ (the

MULTIPOINTS).

UDP Multipoint-to-Multipoint

IP Protocol Config (Continued…)

 Remote IP Address

The IP address of a distant device (IPn4G or, for example, a PC) to which the unit

sends UDP packets of data received on the serial port. Most often this is the IP address of the Access Point.

Default: 0.0.0.0

 Remote Port

The UDP port associated with the Remote IP Address (above). In the case of this

‘Remote’ being the VIP Series Station, the value in this field should match the

Listening Port of the Access Point (see UDP Point-to-Multipoint (P)).

Default: 20011

 Multicast IP Address

A valid MULTICAST address that this unit will use to receive multicast UDP packets

sent by a UDP Point-to-Multipoint (P) unit. Note that the default value for this field matches the default Multicast IP Address of the UDP Point-to-Multipoint (P) configuration described on the previous page.

Default: 224.1.1.1

 Multicast Port

The UDP port that this unit will use, along with the Multicast IP Address detailed

above, to receive the multicast UDP packets sent by the UDP Point-to-Multipoint (P) unit.

Default: 20001

 Multicast IP Address

A valid multicast address the unit will use to send multicast UDP packets upon receiving them at its serial port. Default: 224.1.1.1

 Multicast Port

UDP port that the packets are sent to. Multipoint stations should be configured to listen to this port in order to receive multicast packets. Default: 20011

 Time to Live

Time to live for the multicast packets. Default: 1 (hop)

 Listening Multicast IP Address

A valid multicast address the unit is to listen to receive multicast UDP packets sent by another UDP Multipoint-to-Multipoint unit. Default: 224.1.1.1

 Listening Multicast Port

UDP port that the unit will listen to for multicast UDP packets sent by another UDP Multipoint-to-Multipoint unit.

Default: 20011

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SMTP Client: If the IPn4G has Internet access, this protocol may be used to send the data

received on the serial port (COM1), in a selectable format (see Transfer Mode (below)), to an email addressee. Both the SMTP Server and the e-mail addressee must be ‘reachable’ for his feature to function.

SMTP: Simple Mail Transport Protocol is a protocol used to transfer mail across an IP network.

IP Protocol Config (Continued…)

 Mail Subject

Enter a suitable ‘e-mail subject’ (e-mail heading). Default: COM1 Message

 Mail Server (IP/Name)

IP address or ‘Name’ of SMTP (Mail) Server. Default: 0.0.0.0

 Mail Recipient

A valid e-mail address for the intended addressee, entered in the proper format. Default: host@

 Message Max Size

Maximum size for the e-mail message. Default: 1024

 Timeout (s)

How long the unit will wait to gather data from the serial port before sending an e-mail message; data will be sent immediately upon reaching Message Max Size.

Default: 10

 Transfer Mode

Select how the data received on COM1 is to be sent to the email addressee. Options are: Text, Attached File, Hex Code. Default: Text

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PPP: COM0 can be configured as a PPP server for a serial connection with a PC or other device. The

attached PC could then use a dedicated serial (Windows - dialup/modem) type PPP connection to access the network resources of the IPn4G. Note: COM1 does not support this mode.

IP Protocol Config (Continued…)

 PPP Mode

Can be set for Active or Passive. If set for Active, the PPP server will initiate the PPP

connection with a PPP client. The server will periodically send out link requests following PPP protocol. If set to Passive, the PPP server will not initiate the PPP connection with PPP client. The server will wait passively for the client to initiate connection.

Default: Passive

 Expected String

When a client (PC or device) initiates a PPP session with the modem, this is the handshaking

string that is expected in order to allow a connection. Generally this doe not need to be changed.

Default: CLIENT

 Response String

This is the handshaking string that will be sent by the modem once the expected string is

received. Generally this does not need to be changed.

Default: CLIENTSERVER

 PPP LCP Echo Failure Number

The PPP server will presume the peer to be dead if the LCP echo-requests are sent without

receiving a valid LCP echo-reply. If this happens, PPP server will terminate the connection. Use of this option requires a non-zero value for the LCP Echo Interval parameter. This option can be used to enable PPP server to terminate after the physical connection has been broken (e.g., the modem has hung up).

Default: 0

 PPP LCP Echo Interval

The PPP server will send an LCP echo-request frame to the peer every ‘n’ seconds. Normally

the peer should respond to the echo-request by sending an echo-reply. This option can be used with the LCP-echo-failure option to detect that the peer is no longer connected.

Default: 0

 PPP Local IP

Enter the local PPP IP Address, the IP Address of the IPn4G COM0 Port. Default: 192.168.0.1

 PPP Host IP

Enter the PPP Host IP here. This is the IP of the PC or attached device. Default: 192.168.0.99

 PPP Idle Timeout(s)

It is the timeout for tearing down the ppp connection when there is no data traffic within the time interval. When there is data coming, new ppp connection will be created.

Default: 30

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GPS Transparent Mode: When in GPS Transparent Mode, GPS data is reported out the serial

port at 1 second intervals. Sample output is shown below:

IP Protocol Config (Continued…)

Image 4-5-3: Comport > GPS Transparent Mode

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4.6 I/O

4.6.1 I/O > Status

The IPn4G has 1 status input, which can be used with various alarms and sensors for monitoring, telling the modem when certain events have occurred, such as an intrusion alarm on a door, a temperature threshold has been exceed, or a generator has failed, out of fuel. Also included is 1 output, that can be used to drive external relays to remotely control equipment and devices. The Digital I/O pins are available on the back connector shared with the input power.

Image 4-6-1: I/O > Status

Input Status

The WebUI will display the current state the input. The I/O pins are all normally open so an open status indicates that there is nothing connected to the input pin, or that an event has not occurred to trigger the input. The inputs have a small wetting current (Vin) used to detect a contact closure, and prevent false readings by any noise or intermittent signals, it has a threshold sensitivity of 1.8V.

Output Status

The WebUI will display the current state of each control output. Using the Output menu discussed in the next section, a user can remotely control the status of the output pins.

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4.6.2 I/O > OUTPUT

The Output menu is used to open or close the output pin, allowing a user to remotely trigger an

The output pin on the IPn4G can be used to provide output signals, which can be used to drive an external relay to control an external device. Maximum recommended load for the Output Pin is 150mA @ 32 VDC (Vin)

Image 4-6-2: I/O > OUTPUT

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4.7 GPS

4.7.1 GPS > Location

Location Map

The location map shows the location on the IPn4G. The unit will attempt to get the GPS coordinates from the built in GPS receiver, and if unsuccessful, will use the Cell ID location reported by the Cellular Carrier.

Image 4-7-1: GPS > Location Map

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4.7.2 GPS > Settings

The IPn4G can be polled for GPS data via GPSD standards and/or provide customizable reporting to up to 4 different hosts using UDP or Email Reporting.

Image 4-7-2: GPS > Settings

Enable or disable the GPS polling function of the IPn4G.

The IPn4G contains an embedded GPS feature in the cellular module. To use the GPS features of the IPn4G a cellular antenna must be connected to the Diversity Antenna Port.

Specify the TCP port on the IPn4G where the GPS service is running and remote systems can connect and poll for GPSD data.

GPS Status

Values

Disable / Enable

GPS Source

Values

Embedded Carrier GPS

TCP Port

Values

2947

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4.7.3 GPS > Report

The IPn4G can provide customizable reporting to up to 4 hosts using UDP or Email Reporting.

Enable UDP and/or Email or disable GPS Reporting. Up to 4 reports can be set up and configured independently.

The interval timer specifies the frequency at which the GPS data is reported in seconds.

Image 4-7-3: GPS > GPS Report

Report Define

Values (selection)

Disable

UDP Report Email Report

Time Interval

Values (seconds)

600

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Message 1-4

The Message field allows customization of up to 4 different GPS messages to be sent to the specified host.

None - Message is not used, no data will be sent ALL - Sends all of the below GGA - GPS Fix Data GSA - Overall Satellite Data GSV - Detailed Satellite Data RMC - Recommended Min Data for GPS VTG - Vector Track & Ground Speed GPSGate - For use with GPSGate Tracking Software

The trigger condition defines the conditions that must be met before a GPS update is reported. If OR is chosen, the Repeater Timer OR the Distance trigger conditions must be met before an update is sent. The AND condition, requires that both the Repeat timer AND the Distance trigger conditions be met before an update is sent.

The distance parameter allows the GPS data to only be sent when a specified distance has been traveled since the last report.

Values (selection)

None

ALL NMEA

GGA GSA GSV RMC VTG Latitude/Longitude GPSGate UDP Protocol

Trigger Set

Values (selection)

Only Timer

Timer AND Distance Timer OR Distance

Distance Set

Values (meters)

1000

UDP Remote IP / Port

This is the IP Address and port of the remote host in which the UDP packets are to be sent.

If an Email report is chosen, the subject line of the Email can be defined here.

If an Email report is to be sent, the outgoing mail server must be defined, and the port number.

Some outgoing mail servers required username and password to prevent an account being used for spam. Enter the login credentials here.

Some outgoing mail servers require a username and password to prevent an account being used for spam. Enter the login credentials here.

Values (Address/Port)

0.0.0.0 / 20175

Mail Subject

Values (characters)

1000

Mail Server

Values (Address:port)

smtp.gmail.com:465

Username / Password

Values (characters)

Username / password

Mail Recipient

Values (characters)

host@email.com

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4.7.4 GPS > GpsGate

The IPn4G is compatible with GpsGate - GPS Tracking Software, which is a 3rd party mapping solution used for various GPS services including vehicle and asset tracking The IPn4G can communicate with GpsGate via Tracker Mode and TCP/IP. (UDP reporting can also send information to GpsGate, see the GPS > Report - UDP Reports)

Image 4-7-4: GPS > GpsGate Tracker Mode

GpsGate - Tracker Mode

Enable GpsGate Tracker Mode or TCP modes. In tracker mode The IPn4G and GpsGate software will communicate via TCP/IP, however if a connection is not available it will attempt to use SMS messaging.

Server Command Channel

By default IPn4G and GpsGate will use TCP and SMS to ensure communication between each other. It is also possible to specify TCP or SMS communication only. Initial setup in Tracker mode must be via SMS.

TCP Alive Mode / Alive Time Interval

TCP alive mode will keep TCP connection alive if tracker is not enabled or the tracker interval is too long. The default is 150 seconds.

Mode Set

Values (selection)

Disable

Enable Tracker Mode Enable TCP Send Mode

Values (seconds)

TCP and SMS

TCP Only SMS Only

Values (seconds)

150

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Setup Phone Filter

A phone number filter can be applied to prevent SMS commands not intended for the IPn4G from being processed.

Use this parameter to enable or disable the motion trigger in the IPn4G.

When enabled, the IPn4G will send the current status of the Digital I/O inputs and/or outputs to the GpsGate Server.

When GPS Invalid, Sending Data

Specify what happens when the GPS data is invalid, either use the last valid position or do not use the last valid position.

Values (selection)

Disable: Accept All

Enable Filter

Motion Trigger

Values (selection)

Disable

Enable Motion Trigger

Send IO Status

Values (selection)

Disable

Send Input Status Send Output Status Send Input&Output Status

Values (selection)

Not Use Last Valid Position

Use Last Valid Position

GpsGate - TCP Mode

Image 4-7-5: GPS > GpsGate TCP Mode

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Mode Set

Enable GpsGate Tracker Mode or TCP modes. In TCP Mode the IPn4G will establish a connection with the GpsGate Server directly without the SMS setup process. If the TCP connection is not available, the IPn4G will continue to try to connect every few seconds.

Enter the IP Address of the server running the GpsGate application.

Enter the TCP Port of the server running the GpsGate application.

Define the interval at which the IPn4G will send data to the GpsGate Server.

Values (selection)

Disable

Enable Tracker Mode Enable TCP Send Mode

Server Address / IP

Values (IP Address)

192.168.168.1

Server Port

Values (Port)

30175

Server Interval

Values (seconds)

Motion Distance

Set the motion threshold in which the IPn4G will be triggered to send location data.

When enabled, the IPn4G will send the current status of the Digital I/O inputs and/or outputs to the GpsGate Server.

When GPS Invalid, Sending Data

Specify what happens when the GPS data is invalid, either use the last valid position or do not use the last valid position.

Values (meters)

100

Send IO Status

Values (selection)

Disable

Send Input Status Send Output Status Send Input&Output Status

Values (selection)

Not Use Last Valid Position

Use Last Valid Position