Microhard Systems VIP4G, VIP4Gb Operating Manual

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Operating Manual

VIP4G / VIP4Gb

LTE Ethernet Bridge/Serial Gateway

Document: VIP4G Operating Manual.v1.6.pdf

FW Version: 1.1.6-r1190-4

December 2015

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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.

Important User Information (continued)

Regulatory Requirements

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 23cm or more 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 recommended. The antenna being used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

WARNING

Pour satisfaire aux exigences de la FCC d'exposition RF pour les appareils mobiles de transmission, une distance de séparation de 23cm ou plus doit être maintenue entre l'antenne de cet appareil et les personnes au cours de fonctionnement du dispositif. Pour assurer le respect, les opérations de plus près que cette distance n'est pas recommandée. L'antenne utilisée pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas être co-localisés en conjonction avec toute autre antenne ou transmetteur.

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

Réglementation de la FCC permettra à 36dBm Puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (EIRP). Par conséquent, la somme de la puissance transmise (en dBm), la perte de câblage et le gain d'antenne ne peut pas dépasser 36dBm.

EQUIPMENT LABELING / ÉTIQUETAGE DE L'ÉQUIPEMENT This device has been modularly approved. The manufacturer, product name, and FCC and Industry Canada identifiers of this product must appear on the outside label of the end-user equipment.

WARNING

Ce dispositif a été approuvé de façon modulaire. Le fabricant, le nom du produit, et la FCC et de l'Industrie du Canada identifiants de ce produit doit figurer sur l'étiquette à l'extérieur de l'équipement de l'utilisateur final.

SAMPLE LABEL REQUIREMENT / EXIGENCE D'ÉTIQUETTE : VIP4G VIP4Gb

FCCID: PKRNVWE371 / NS9VIP4GABGN20 IC: 3229A-E371 / 3143A-VIP4GABGN20

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Please Note: These are only sample labels; different products contain different identifiers. The actual identifiers should be seen on your devices if applicable. S'il vous plaît noter: Ce sont des exemples d'étiquettes seulement; différents produits contiennent des identifiants différents. Les identifiants réels devrait être vu sur vos périphériques le cas échéant.

FCCID: R17LN930 / NS9VIP4GABGN20 IC: 5131A-LN930 / 3143A-VIP4GABGN20

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.

Revision History

Revision Description Initials Date

1.0 Initial Release PEH June 2012

1.1 Updated Screen shots, Firewall settings, added VPN settings PEH August 2012

1.2 Updated Network (LAN/WAN), Added SMS, SMS over Serial, GPS over serial, I/O Rules, Accelerometer, GPS, Updated Firewall, Added MultiWAN, Event Reporting, Modbus, NMS Settings, Updated Screen shots, Updated reference numbers for drawings and images, misc formatting. Added IP-Passthrough, Port Forwarding Examples. Based on firmware v1.1.6-r1114.

1.3 Updated to reflect changes made in firmware version v.1.1.6-r1130. Updated Network (LAN/ WAN), Added SMS Alerts, Wireless Virtual Interfaces, AP Isolation, Updated GPS Report, Added GPSGate, Recorder and Load Record, Updated Gateway-Gateway VPN, Added AT Commands (Serial & Telnet), Supported AT Commands. Misc formatting & various corrections. Updated screenshots.

1.31 Added GPS Receiver specs PEH Mar 2013

1.32 Corrected LTE Frequency Band Specs PEH Apr 2013

1.33 Added PoE information PEH Apr 2013

1.34 Added IP67 Enclosure Dimensional Info PEH Apr 2013

1.4 Updated to reflect changes made up to firmware version v.1.1.6-r1172. Added Data Usage Alerts, GPS TAIP, WebSocket, Updated Firewall, Updated Network, Updated WAN, Updated MultiWan, Added Firewall Examples, Updated VPN etc.

1.5 Updated to firmware version v.1.1.6-r1184-14. PEH June 2015

PEH Dec 2012

PEH Mar 2013

PEH Apr 2014

1.6 Updated to firmware version v1.1.6-r1190-4. Added Router menu. Updated AT Commands, Updated AT commands, Removed Mesh, Updated System, Updated Network, Updated Carrier, Updated Wireless, Updated Tools, Updated Screenshots. Misc Corrections & Formatting.

PEH Dec 2015

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 VIP4G ....................................................................................................................................... 20

3.1.1 VIP4G Mechanical Drawings ............................................................................................ 21

3.1.2 VIP4G Connections ......................................................................................................... 22

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

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

3.1.3 VIP4G Indicators ............................................................................................................. 25

4.0 Configuration.................................................................................................. 26

4.0 Web User Interface ...................................................................................................... 26

4.0.1 Logon Window................................................................................................................. 27

4.1 System ......................................................................................................................... 28

4.1.1 Summary......................................................................................................................... 28

4.1.2 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 29

Host Name ...................................................................................................................... 29

Syslog ............................................................................................................................. 30

Date/Time ....................................................................................................................... 31

HTTP Port Settings .......................................................................................................... 32

HTTPS Port Settings ....................................................................................................... 32

4.1.3 Access Control ................................................................................................................ 33

Password Change ........................................................................................................... 33

Users .............................................................................................................................. 34

4.1.4 Services .......................................................................................................................... 35

RSSI LED’s ..................................................................................................................... 35

SSH ................................................................................................................................ 35

Telnet .............................................................................................................................. 36

4.1.5 Power Saving .................................................................................................................. 37

4.1.6 Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 38

Version Information.......................................................................................................... 38

Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................... 38

Reset to Default ............................................................................................................... 39

Backup & Restore Configurations ..................................................................................... 39

4.1.7 Reboot ............................................................................................................................ 40

4.1.8 Logout ............................................................................................................................. 40

4.2 Network ....................................................................................................................... 41

4.2.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 41

4.2.2 LAN ................................................................................................................................ 42

4.2.3 WAN ............................................................................................................................... 47

4.2.4 WIFI ................................................................ ................................................................ 49

4.2.5 Switch ............................................................................................................................. 50

4.2.6 Routes ............................................................................................................................ 52

4.2.7 GRE ................................................................................................................................ 54

4.2.8 PIM-SM ........................................................................................................................... 57

4.2.9 SNMP ............................................................................................................................. 61

4.2.10 sdpServer........................................................................................................................ 64

4.2.11 Local Monitor ................................................................................................................... 65

Table of Contents

4.3 Carrier .......................................................................................................................... 66

4.3.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 66

4.3.2 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 67

IP-Passthrough ................................................................................................................ 68

APN (Access Point Name) ............................................................................................... 69

4.3.3 Keepalive ........................................................................................................................ 71

4.3.4 Traffic Watchdog ............................................................................................................. 72

4.3.5 Dynamic DNS .................................................................................................................. 73

4.3.6 SMS Config ..................................................................................................................... 74

System SMS Commands ................................................................................................. 74

System SMS Alerts .......................................................................................................... 75

4.3.7 SMS ................................................................................................................................ 77

4.3.8 Data Usage Alerts ........................................................................................................... 78

4.4 Wireless ....................................................................................................................... 81

4.4.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 81

4.4.2 Radio1 ............................................................................................................................ 82

Radio Phy Configuration ................................................................................................ .. 82

802.11 Mode ................................................................................................ ................... 82

Channel Frequency ......................................................................................................... 83

Radio Virtual Interface ................................................................................................ ..... 84

Operating Mode ............................................................................................................... 85

TX Rate........................................................................................................................... 85

TX Power ........................................................................................................................ 86

AP Isolation ..................................................................................................................... 86

SSID ............................................................................................................................... 86

Encryption Type .............................................................................................................. 87

MAC Filter ....................................................................................................................... 87

4.4.3 Hotspot ........................................................................................................................... 88

4.4.4 Netmotion........................................................................................................................ 92

4.4.5 Roam .............................................................................................................................. 93

4.5 Comport ....................................................................................................................... 94

4.5.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 94

4.5.2 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 95

Data Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 96

IP Protocol Config ................................ ............................................................................ 99

TCP Client.................................................................................................................. 99

TCP Server ................................................................................................................ 99

TCP Client/Server....................................................................................................... 100

UDP Point-to-Point ..................................................................................................... 100

SMTP Client ............................................................................................................... 100

SMS Transparent Mode .............................................................................................. 101

GPS Transparent Mode ................................ .............................................................. 102

4.6 I/O ................................................................................................................................ 103

4.6.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 103

4.6.2 Output ............................................................................................................................. 104

4.6.3 I/O Rules ......................................................................................................................... 104

4.6.4 Accelerometer ................................................................................................................. 106

4.7 GPS .............................................................................................................................. 108

4.7.1 Location .......................................................................................................................... 108

4.7.2 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 109

4.7.3 GPS Report ..................................................................................................................... 110

4.7.4 GpsGate ......................................................................................................................... 112

4.7.5 Recorder ......................................................................................................................... 115

4.7.6 Load Record.................................................................................................................... 117

4.7.7 TAIP................................................................................................................................ 119

Table of Contents

4.8 Firewall ................................................................................................ ....................... 121

4.8.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 121

4.8.2 General ................................................................ ........................................................... 122

4.8.3 Rules .............................................................................................................................. 124

4.8.4 Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................... 126

DMZ ................................................................................................................................ 126

4.8.5 MAC-IP List ..................................................................................................................... 128

MAC List Configuration .................................................................................................... 128

IP List Configuration ........................................................................................................ 129

4.8.6 Reset Firewall to Defaults ................................................................................................ 130

4.9 Router .......................................................................................................................... 131

4.9.1 RIPV2 ............................................................................................................................. 131

4.9.2 OSPF .............................................................................................................................. 132

4.10 VPN ............................................................................................................................ 132

4.10.1 Summary......................................................................................................................... 132

4.10.2 Gateway to Gateway ................................................................................................ ....... 134

4.10.3 Client to Gateway (L2TP Client) ....................................................................................... 139

4.10.4 VPN Client Access .......................................................................................................... 141

4.10.5 Certificate Management ................................................................................................... 142

4.11 MultiWAN ..................................................................................................................... 143

4.11.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 143

4.11.2 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 144

4.12 Tools ............................................................................................................................ 146

4.12.1 Discovery ...................................................................................................................... 146

4.12.2 Netflow Reports ............................................................................................................. 147

4.12.3 NMS Settings................................................................................................................. 149

4.12.4 Event Report ................................................................................................................. 153

4.12.4.1 Configuration ................................................................................................... 153

4.12.4.2 Message Structure ........................................................................................... 154

4.12.4.3 Message Payload ............................................................................................. 155

4.12.5 Modbus ................................................................ ......................................................... 156

4.12.5.1 TCP Modbus .................................................................................................... 156

4.12.5.2 COM (Serial) Modbus ....................................................................................... 158

4.12.5.3 Modbus Data Map ............................................................................................ 159

4.12.6 Websocket..................................................................................................................... 160

4.12.7 Site Survey .................................................................................................................... 162

4.12.8 Ping............................................................................................................................... 163

4.12.9 TraceRoute.................................................................................................................... 164

4.12.10 Traffic ........................................................................................................................... 165

5.0 AT Command Line Interface .......................................................................... 166

5.1 AT Command Overview .............................................................................................. 166

5.1.1 Serial Port ..................................................................................................................... 166

5.1.2 Telnet (TCP/IP) .............................................................................................................. 167

5.2 AT Command Syntax .................................................................................................. 168

5.3 Supported AT Commands .......................................................................................... 169

Appendices .......................................................................................................... 191

Appendix A: Serial Interface................................................................................................................ 191

Appendix B: IP-Passthrough Example ................................................................................................. 192

Appendix C: Port Forwarding Example ................................................................................................ 194

Appendix D: Firewall Example ............................................................................................................ 196

Appendix E: VPN Example ................................................................................................................ 198

Appendix F: GRE Example ................................................................................................................. 200

Appendix G: Firmware Recovery Procedure ........................................................................................ 203

Appendix H: Troubleshooting (FAQ) .................................................................................................... 204

1.0 Overview

The VIP4G is a high-performance 4G LTE Cellular Ethernet & Serial Gateway with 802.11 a/ b/g/n WiFi capability, 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, 4x Digital I/O, and a fully complimented RS232/485/422 serial port.

The VIP4G utilizes the cellular infrastructure to provide network access to wired and wireless devices anywhere cellular coverage is supported by a cellular carrier. The VIP4G 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 VIP4G 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 VIP4G include:

 Fast 4G LTE Link to Wireless Carrier  Up to 100Mbps Downlink / 50 Mbps Uplink  Fast Data Rates to 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi Devices  Digital I/O - 4 Inputs, 4 Outputs  DMZ and Port Forwarding  4 - 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports (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

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: (Order Options) Frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5.8 GHz Spread Method: OFDM/QPSK/16QAM/64QAM Data Rates: 802.11 b/g (up to 30dBm) or 802.11 a/b/g/n (up to 20 dBm) TX Power: Adjustable (See above) Data Encryption: WEP, WPA(PSK), WPA2(PSK), WPA+WPA2 (PSK)

(Subject to Export Restrictions) General: Input Voltage: 7 - 30 VDC Power over Ethernet: 802.3af Passive PoE on Ethernet Port Serial Baud Rate: 300bps to 921kbps Ethernet: 10/100/1000 BaseT, Auto - MDI/X, IEEE 802.3 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

VIP4G VIP4Gb

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

1.0 Overview

1.2 Specifications (Continued)

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: 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs

GPS:

Navigation Update Rate: Up to 5 Hz Accuracy: Position: 2.5 m CEP SBAS: 2.0 m CEP Acquisition: Cold Starts: 27 seconds Aided Starts: 4 seconds Hot Starts: 1 second Sensitivity: Tracking: -159 dBm Cold Starts: -147 dBm Hot Starts: -156 dBm

Environmental

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

Mechanical

Dimensions: 5.65” (145mm) X 3.72” (95mm) X 1.20” (30mm)

Weight: Approx. 405 grams Connectors: Antenna: Wi-Fi: 2x RP-SMA Female

Cellular: 2x SMA Female (Main, DIV) GPS: 1x SMA Female (Supports Active & Passive Antennas with LNA) Data: RS232 Data: DE-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 : 4x 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 Misc: Digital I/O: SMT: 10-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 4-794618-0 Mating Connector: 10-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 1-794617-0

IP67 Enclosure (Optional): Dimensions: Approx: 8.4”(213mm) X 7.2”(182mm) X 1.75” (44mm)

Weight: Approx: 1.25 kg

2.0 Quick Start

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 VIP4G unit.

2.1 Installing the SIM Card

 Before the VIP4G 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 VIP4G

powered up. The LED’s

will flash quickly and the IP4G will reboot with factory defaults.

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

2.2 Getting Started with Cellular

 Connect the Antenna’s to the applicable ANTENNA jack’s of the VIP4G.

WiFi Antenna’s

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

blue CPU LED is on solid, proceed to the next step.

SIM Card Slot

Cellular

Antenna’s

9-30VDC

2.0 Quick Start

 Connect A PC configured for DHCP directly to one of the LAN ETHERNET ports of the

VIP4G, using an Ethernet Cable. If the PC is configured for DHCP it will acquire a IP Address from the VIP4G.

 Open a Browser Window and enter the IP address 192.168.168.1 into the address bar.

The factory default network settings:

IP: 192.168.168.1 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.168.1

 The VIP4G 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

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 connectivity, but

may not work with some carriers, or with private APN’s. To set or change the APN, click

Auto APN: Introduced in firmware version v1.1.6r1142, the VIP4G 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.

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.

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 VIP4G is successfully connected to your Cellular Carrier. The next

section gives a overview on enabling and setting up the WiFi Wireless features of the mo-

Ensure the default passwords are changed.

Set up appropriate firewall rules to block unwanted incoming data.

dem giving 802.11 devices network access.

 To access devices connected to VIP4G remotely, one or more of the following must be

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

 Ensure that all default passwords are changed to limit access to the mo-

dem. The admin password can be changed at the System > Access Control menu.

 For best practices and to limit data charges it is critical to properly set

up the firewall. (Especially important for Public Static IP addresses.)

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 con-

figure the Carrier in a VIP4G.

 Click on the Wireless > Radio1 Tab to setup the WiFi portion of the VIP4G.

Cell Tower

4G LTE

802.11g/n

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

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

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

Click Submit.

2.0 Quick Start

2.3.2 Connecting to WiFi

 Now that the VIP4G 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 detect and connect to the VIP4G.

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

ple 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.

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.

3.0 Hardware Features

3.1 VIP4G

The VIP4G is a fully-enclosed unit ready to be interfaced to external devices.

VIP4G Hardware Features Include:

 Standard Connectors for:

 1 WAN Ethernet Ports (RJ45)  3 LAN Ethernet Ports (RJ45)  Data Port (RS232/DB9)  4-Pin: MATE-N-LOK Type Connector for Power  6-Pin: MATE-N-LOK Type Connector for RS485 Data  10-Pin: MATE-N-LOK Type Connector for Digital I/O  Cellular Antenna (SMA Female Antenna Connection x2)  WiFi Antenna (RP-SMA Female Antenna Connection x2)  Built in GPS (SMA Female Antenna Connection)

 Status/Diagnostic LED’s for CPU, POWER, RSSI, RF_ACT, GPS, CELL_ACT

 CFG Button for resetting to factory settings and firmware recovery operations

 Mounting Holes/Tabs

Image 3-1: Front View of VIP4G

Image 3-2: Rear View of VIP4G

3.0 Hardware Features

3.1.1 Mechanical Drawings

Drawing 3-1: VIP Top View Dimensions

Drawing 3-2: VIP Front View Dimensions

Drawing 3-3: VIP Rear View Dimensions

Note: All dimension units: Millimeter & Inches (mm/inches)

3.0 Hardware Features

3.1.2 Connections

3.1.2.1 Front

On the front of the VIP4G Series are, from left to right:

 WAN port

 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 Connection.  802.3af Passive PoE (WAN port only)

Caution: Using a power supply that does not provide proper voltage may damage the VIP4G unit.

 LAN port

 3x - 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 Connection.

 GPS

 SMA Female

 Digital I/O Connector 10-Pin: (Use AMP MATE-N-LOK PN# 1-794617-0)

 I-4, I-3, I-2, I-1, GND  O-4, O-3, O-2, O-1, GND

 RS485/422 Connector 6-Pin: (Use AMP MATE-N-LOK PN# 794617-6)

 Rx+, Tx+, GND  Rx-, Tx-, GND

 Power Connector 4-Pin: (Use AMP MATE-N-LOK PN# 794617-4)

 PWR, GND  IGN - Ignition signal for Power Saving Mode*

* Power Saving Mode only available on select units, must be specified at time of order or returned to factory for upgrade.

Drawing 3-4: VIP4G Front View

Ethernet RJ45 Connector Pin Number

Source

Voltage

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Table 3-1: WAN PoE Connections

Name

TxB (D+) O

TxA (D-) O RxB (R+) I RxA (R-) I

GND -

PWR + I

Table 3-2: Data RS422/485

Vin Pin Assignment

Input or

Output

3.0 Hardware Features

3.1.2.2 Rear

CFG Button

Holding this button for 8 seconds while the VIP4G is powered up and running, will cause the unit to reset and load factory default settings:

IP: 192.168.168.1 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 With these settings a web browser can be used to configure the unit.

Holding this button depressed while powering-up the VIP4G will boot the unit into FLASH FILE SYSTEM RECOVERY mode. The default IP address for system recovery (only - not for normal access to the unit) is static: 192.168.1.39.

Drawing 3-5: VIP4G Rear View

ANTENNA Connectors

The VIP4G uses female SMA antenna connectors for the Cellular and female RP-SMA connectors for the WiFi antennas. Two antenna connections are provided for Wi-Fi, ANT1, and ANT2. Two connectors are also provided for Cellular, MAIN and DIV.

Digital I/0 LED’s

The I-1, I-2, I-3, and I-4 LED’s indicate the status of the input pins on the digital I/O interface. The O-1, O-2, O-3 and O-4 LED’s indicate the current state of the corresponding output relays.

Serial Port

The Serial port can be used for console type configuration (If disabled), or as a data communications port for RS232 Devices.

Default Console Port Settings:

Bits per Second: 115,200 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None

3.0 Hardware Features

Serial Port (Continued)

Pin Name No. Description In/

DCD 1 Data Carrier Detect O RXD 2 Receive Data O TXD 3 Transmit Data I DTR 4 Data Terminal Ready I

SG 5 Signal Ground DSR 6 Data Set Ready O RTS 7 Request To Send I

See Appendix A for a full description of the COM1 RS- 232 interface functions.

Out

CTS 8 Clear To Send O

Table 3-3: COM2 DB9 Pin Assignment

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.

3.0 Hardware Features

3.1.3 Indicators

CPU (Blue)

ON indicates the CPU is running.

POWER (Red) Illuminates when power is correctly applied to the unit.

RSSI (3 LEDs)

Indicate the received signal strength of the signal to the Cellular carrier. The number of LED’s illuminated

indicate the strength of the signal, with all 3 being illuminated representing a strong signal.

RF-ACT

The RF Activity LED illuminates when there is activity on the WiFi wireless interface.

GPS

Indicates that the GPS module is powered on and ready.

CELL_ACT

The CELL Activity LED illuminates when there is cellular activity.

Drawing 3-6: VIP4G Indicators

4.0 Configuration

4.0 Web User Interface

Image 4-0-1: WebUI

Initial configuration of an VIP4G 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 a VIP4G LAN ETHERNET port to PC NIC card using an Ethernet cable

 apply power to the VIP4G 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 VIP4G 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.

4.0 Configuration

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 VIP4G 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

4.0 Configuration

4.1 System

The main category tabs located at the top of the navigation bar separate the configuration of the VIP4G 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 VIP4G in a single display. This information includes System Status, Carrier Status, LAN & WAN network information, version info and WiFi radio status as seen below.

Image 4-1-1: System Info Window

4.0 Configuration

4.1.2 System > Settings

System Settings

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

The Host Name must not be confused with the Network Name (SSID) (Wireless Configuration menu). The Network Name MUST be exactly the same on each wireless device within a VIP4G network.

The Host Name is a convenient identifier for a specific VIP4G 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.

The console timeout is used to automatically logout a User, after the specified time period of inactivity, on the console port. This affects bother the serial console port or a TCP/IP telnet session.

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

Host Name

Values (characters)

VIP4G (varies)

up to 30 characters

Console Timeout

Values (seconds)

120

4.0 Configuration

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

4.0 Configuration

Time Settings

The VIP4G 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 VIP4G lose power for some reason.

Time

The time may be entered in this field. Note that the entered value is lost should the VIP4G lose power for some reason.

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

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

Values (selection)

Use Local Time Source

Synchronize Date And Time Over Network

Values (yyyy-mm-dd)

2011.04.01 (varies)

Values (hh:mm:ss)

11:27:28 (varies)

Timezone

Values (selection)

User Defined (or out of date)

POSIX TZ String

Values (read only)

(varies)

4.0 Configuration

NTP Client Interval

Specify the frequency, in seconds, in which the VIP4G will synchronize its time and date with the specified NTP Server. If disabled the VIP4G will only sync to an NTP Server during boot-up. *Please note: Each

time the VIP4G synchronizes with a NTP Server, cellular data may be consumed*

Values (seconds)

NTP Server

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

pool.ntp.org

Values (address)

NTP Port

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

123

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#)

The default web server port for the web based configuration tools used in the VIP4G is port 80. If a non standard port is used, it must be specified in a internet browser to access the unit. (example: http://192.168.168.1:8080)

The secure web port (HTTPS) can be enabled or disabled using the HTTP SSL On/Off drop down menu. If enabled, the port used can be specified, the default is port 443.

This option can be used to disable LAN access of the HTTP WebUI port. If disabled, connection can only be made from the WAN side (Wired or 4G).

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

HTTP Port

Values (port#)

HTTP SSL Port

Values (port#)

443

LAN Access

Values (selection)

On / Off

4.0 Configuration

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

4.0 Configuration

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

4.0 Configuration

4.1.4 System > Services

Available Services

Certain services in the VIP4G 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 VIP4G 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 VIP4G 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 VIP4G. You can also specify a alternate port to use. Any port number changes require the modem to be restarted.

RSSI LED

Values (selection)

Enable / Disable

Throughput Test Server

Values (selection)

Enable / Disable

SSH Service

Values (selection)

Enable / Disable

4.0 Configuration

Telnet Service

Using the Telnet Service Enable/Disable function, you can disable the Telnet service (Port 23) from running on the VIP4G. You can also specify a alternate port to use. Any port number changes require the modem to be restarted.

Using the FTP Service Enable/Disable function, you can disable the FTP service (Port 21) from running on the VIP4G. This port is reserved for internal use / future use.

Custom SSH Port. Reserved for internal use.

Values (characters)

Enable / Disable

FTP Server

Values (selection)

Start / Restart / Stop

Microhard Sh

Values (selection)

Start / Restart / Stop

4.0 Configuration

4.1.5 System > Power Saving (Factory Installed Option)

The Power Saving feature of the VIP4G is only available in firmware version 1.1.6-1170 or later. It also requires a factory installed modification that must be specified at the time of order, or returned to the factory for an upgrade.

The Power Saving feature of the VIP4G works with the IGN line located on the PWR connector. It was designed with vehicle systems in mind, but could be useful in other applications. The VIP4G must run for at least 5 minutes before power saving will work.

The VIP4G requires that the IGN line be ON (1.8 - 32V) to boot up and perform normal operations. If the IGN line goes OFF (Less than 1.8V) or floating (The Ignition of the vehicle turned OFF), the VIP4G will then look at the Power Down Delay and start counting down to when it will turn itself off. It will also look at the Power Down Voltage, if the voltage drops below the set value, the VIP4G will power down.

The VIP4G will power up and resume normal operation once the IGN line is retuned to the ON state.

Image 4-1-8: System > Power Saving

Power Saving Status

Enable or disable the power saving feature of the VIP4G. If enabled, it requires that the IGN line is high to run, if IGN is low it will initiate the power down delay.

Values (selection)

Enable / Disable

Power Down Delay

Once the VIP4G is running for at least five minutes, and the IGN line goes low (less than 1.8V), the VIP4G will stay on for the amount of time (minutes) defined here.

Values (minutes)

Power Down Voltage

The VIP4G can be configured to power down if the supply voltage drops below the value defined here. This ensures that the unit will power down before it causes a significant drain on the vehicles battery.

Values (8 - 32 V))

4.0 Configuration

4.1.6 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 4-1-9: Maintenance > Version Information / Firmware Upgrade

Firmware Upgrade

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

Erase Current Configuration

Allows a user to select if the unit is to keep its current configuration, erase its configuration, or to erase the configuration, but keep Carrier Settings during the firmware upgrade process.

Values (selection)

Keep ALL Configuration

Keep Carrier Configuration Erase Configuration

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)

4.0 Configuration

4.1.6 System > Maintenance

Reset to Default

The VIP4G 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 VIP4G 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.

Image 4-1-10: Maintenance > Reset to Default / Backup & Restore Configuration

Name this Configuration / Backup Configuration

Restore Configuration file / Check Restore File / Restore

4.0 Configuration

4.1.7 System > Reboot

The VIP4G 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.

4.1.8 System > Logout

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

Image 4-1-11: System > Reboot

Image 4-1-12: System > logout

4.0 Configuration

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

4.0 Configuration

4.2.2 Network > LAN

Network LAN Configuration

The Ethernet port (RJ45) on the back of the VIP4G 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 VIP4G 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 4-2-2: Network > LAN Configuration

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

4.0 Configuration

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.

Use this option to enable or disable the use of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).

This selection determines if the VIP4G 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.

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.

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 (selection)

Off

Connection Type

Values (selection)

DHCP

Static

IP Address

Values (IP Address)

192.168.168.1

Netmask

Values (IP Address)

255.255.255.0

4.0 Configuration

LAN DHCP

A VIP4G may be configured to provide dynamic host control protocol (DHCP) service to all 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 VIP4G.

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.)

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 VIP4G.

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)

4.0 Configuration

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

4.0 Configuration

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.

Values (IP Address)

(minutes)

Network Interfaces

When additional Network Interfaces are added, they will show up here in a list. You can remove Network Interfaces by clicking “Remove _______”.

4.0 Configuration

4.2.3 Network > WAN

WAN Configuration

The WAN configuration refers to the wired WAN connection on the VIP4G. The WAN port can be used to connect the VIP4G to other networks, the internet and/or other network resources.

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.

Image 4-2-6: Network > WAN Configuration

Use this to set the function of the physical WAN RJ45 port. If set to independent, the physical WAN port will operate as a standard WAN port, if disabled, the physical port will operate as another LAN port on the LAN.

This selection determines if the VIP4G will obtain an WAN IP address from a DHCP server, or if a static IP address will be entered. If a Static IP Address is chosen, the fields that follow must also be populated.

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.

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.

Working Mode

Values (selection)

Independent

Bridge to LAN

Connection Type

Values (selection)

DHCP

Static

IP Address

Values (IP Address)

(no default)

Netmask

Values (IP Address)

(no default)

4.0 Configuration

Default Gateway

If the VIP4G 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.

The WAN can be added as the default route for all traffic exiting the modem (unless specified otherwise in the Routes menu).

Select between Auto and Manual for the WAN DNS Services. If set to auto it will be population by the ISP, if set the manual up to (2) DNS servers can be specified.

Primary/Secondary DNS Servers

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

Values (IP Address)

(no default)

Default Route

Values (selection)

Yes / No

DNS server mode

Values (selection)

Auto / Manual

Values (IP Address)

(no default)

4.0 Configuration

4.2.4 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 VIP4G 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 VIP4G 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 VIP4G would be able to use the WIFI network for data rather that the cellular connection. However unless NetMotion or a static default route 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 4-2-7: Network > WIFI

4.0 Configuration

4.2.5 Network > Switch

The VIP4G has the capability to add multiple network interfaces. It may also be desirable to segment these different subnets. The VIP4G features two different VLAN mode, Port Based, and 802.1Q VLAN.

In port based VLAN port membership is exclusive, a port can only belong to a single VLAN, and is generally used to separate the different subnets. In a port based VLAN every port should be a Untagged Member, not a Tagged Member.

802.1Q VLAN uses tagging to allow separation of network segments. Ports can belong to multiple VLANs. A Trunk port can be configured to communicate with other VLAN switch by adding all configured VLANs to a single port. The native VLAN1 is used by default, it is important that any connected VLAN switch use the same Native VLAN.

By default the VIP4G is configured to Port Based VLAN with all ports bridged. See above description for differences between Port Based and Tagged VLANs.

Image 4-2-8: Network > Switch

VLAN Mode

Values (selection)

Port Based

802.1Q (Tagged)

4.0 Configuration

Native VLAN

If 802.1Q is selected for the VLAN mode, the Native VLAN can be configured here. It is important for switch-to-switch connections to use a consistent Native VLAN.

By default the VIP4G is configured to Port Based VLAN with all ports bridged. See above description for differences between Port Based and Tagged VLANs.

If 802.1Q is selected for the VLAN mode, the Native VLAN can be configured here. It is important for switch-to-switch connections to use a consistent Native VLAN.

When adding a VLAN you must select a VLAN ID. Select between 2 and 127 for valid VLAN IDs.

VLAN names can be added to aid in VLAN identification (purpose, I,e Engineering, Accounting, etc).

Values

VLAN Mode

Values (selection)

Port Based

802.1Q (Tagged)

Native VLAN

Values

VLAN ID

Values

2 (2-127)

VLAN Name

Values

vlan2

Port 1 - 3

Assign port to the current VLAN. Exclude: Not part of the current VLAN

Tagged Member: In 802.1Q this assigns the current VLAN to the port, Untagged Member: In port based VLAN this assigns a port to the

current VLAN. As mentioned previously, in port based VLAN, ports can only belong to a single VLAN.

Values (selection)

Exclude Tagged Member

Untagged Member

Network

Allows the user the ability to assign specific configured network interfaces to a specific VLAN. (802.1Q)

Values (selection)

None

LAN

(additional network interfaces)

4.0 Configuration

4.2.6 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 VIP4G where to send data. The modem must be restarted before new routes will take effect.

Image 4-2-9: 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

4.0 Configuration

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?

Values (Integer)

Interface

Values (Selection)

LAN

WAN 4G None

4.0 Configuration

4.2.7 Network > GRE

GRE Configuration

The VIP4G 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.

Image 4-2-10: Network > GRE Summary

For an example of how to set up a GRE Tunnel, refer to the Appendix: GRE Example.

Image 4-2-11: Network > Edit/Add GRE Tunnel

Each GRE tunnel must have a unique name. Up to 10 GRE tunnels are supported by the VIP4G.

Name

Values (Chars(32))

gre

4.0 Configuration

Enable

For an example of how to set up a GRE Tunnel, refer to the Appendix: GRE Example.

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 VIP4G, 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)

4.0 Configuration

Subnet IP Address

For an example of how to set up a GRE Tunnel, refer to the Appendix: GRE Example.

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 VIP4G 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 VIP4G 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)

4.0 Configuration

4.2.8 Network > PIM-SM

PIM-SM Configuration

The VIP4G can be set up with Protocol Independent Multicast - Sparse Mode (PIM-SM) which is a multicast routing protocol developed by Cisco Systems. This menu allows the configuration of the VIP4G to perform as a multicast router, which when enabled can transport multicast data streams to/from other multicast routers or to/from source/clients.

Image 4-2-12: Network > PIM-SM Configuration

PIM-SM Status

This is the main control to enable or disable the PIM-SM service on the VIP4G. If disabled PIM-SM is not running and will not operate as a Multicast Router.

Values (selection)

Enable / Disable

Interfaces Configuration

Shows a list of available interfaces that can support multicast. Users can select which interfaces are to use multicast.

Candidate RP Configuration

Values (selection)

Enable / Disable

Candidate RP

This field is used to set up which port (IP address) is used as Candidate Rendezvous Point (CRP). It specifies which interface on the modem should be included in RP elections.

Values (selection)

Varies based on configured interfaces

4.0 Configuration

time

Set the time (seconds) in which to advertise this CRP (Candidate Rendezvous Point).

Values (seconds)

(none)

Priority

The priority determines how important this CRP is compared to others. The lower the value, the more important the CRP.

Values (integer)

(none)

Candidate Bootstrap Router

This field is used to set up which port (IP address) is used as the Candidate Bootstrap Router.

Candidate RP Configuration

The RP Point Configuration is for static Rendezvous Point Configurations. The argument can be either a unicast address or a multicast group, with optional group address, mask length, and priority arguments as seen below.

Values (selection)

Varies based on configured interfaces

If the static RP is a unicast address, enter that address here.

Enter the optional multicast group IP here for the RP.

Image 4-2-13: Network > PIM-SM Configuration

RP Point IP

Values

(none)

Group IP

Values

(none)

4.0 Configuration

Mask Length

Enter the optional mask length here.

Values

(none)

Priority

A priority value can be set in the filed. The lower this value, the higher the priority.

Group Prefix Address Configuration

The group prefix statement outlines the set of multicast addresses that the CRP, if it wins an election, will advertise to other routers.

Values

(none)

Image 4-2-14: Network > PIM-SM Configuration

A specific multicast group or network range this router will handle.

The number of IP address segments taken up by the netmask. Remember that a multicast address is a Class D and has a netmask of

240.0.0.0, which means its length is 4.

Group Prefix Address

Values

(none)

Mask Length

Values

(none)

4.0 Configuration

Switch Threshold Configuration

The Switch Data Threshold setting defines the threshold at which transmission rates trigger the changeover from the shared tree to the RP tree; Switch Register Threshold does the opposite in the same format. Regardless of which of these you choose, the rate option is for transmission rate in bits per second, interval is the sample rate in seconds -- with a recommended minimum of five seconds. It is recommended to have the same interval if both settings are used.

Image 4-2-15: Network > PIM-SM Configuration

Switch Data Threshold Rate

The Switch Data Threshold setting defines the threshold at which transmission rates trigger the changeover from the shared tree to the RP tree.

Switch Data Threshold Interval

Sample rate in seconds (recommended minimum of 5 seconds)

Switch Register Threshold Rate

Switch Register Threshold does the opposite of the Switch Data Threshold Rate in the same format.

Switch Register Threshold Interval

Sample rate in seconds (recommended minimum of 5 seconds)

Values (bps)

(none)

Values (seconds)

(none)

Values (bps)

(none)

Values (seconds)

(none)

4.0 Configuration

4.2.10 Network > SNMP

The VIP4G 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 VIP4G. 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 VIP4G 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 VIP4G. 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

Image 4-2-16: Network > MIB Download

4.0 Configuration

SNMP Settings

Image 4-2-17: 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.

Defines the user name for SNMPv3.

SNMP Operation Mode

Values (selection)

Disable / V1&V2c&V3

Values (string)

public

Values (string)

private

SNMP V3 User Name

Values (string)

V3user

4.0 Configuration

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.

V3 User Privacy Password

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

Authentication Level set to AuthPriv (see above).

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

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

4.0 Configuration

4.2.10 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 4-2-18: Network > sdpServer Settings

Use this option to disable or enable the discovery service.

Specify the port running the discovery service on the VIP4G unit.

Discovery Service Status

Values (selection)

Disable / Discoverable / Changable

Server Port Settings

Values (Port #)

20097

4.0 Configuration

4.2.11 Network > Local Monitor

The Local Device Monitor allows the VIP4G to monitor a local device connected locally to the Ethernet port or to the locally attached network. If the VIP4G 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 4-2-19: 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 VIP4G 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 VIP4G will wait to detect the monitored device. At this time the VIP4G will restart the DHCP service. (565535 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

This field defines the amount of time the VIP4G will wait to detect the monitored device before it will reboot the modem. (30-65535 seconds)

Values (seconds)

4.0 Configuration

4.3 Carrier

4.3.1 Carrier > Status

The Carrier Status window provides complete overview information related to the Cellular Carrier portion of the VIP4G. 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

4.0 Configuration

4.3.2 Carrier > Settings

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.

For best practices and to control data usage it is critical that the firewall be configured properly.

It is recommended to block all incoming 4G/Cellular traffic and create rules to open specific ports and/or use ACL lists to limit incoming connections.

Image 4-3-2: Carrier > Settings

Carrier Status

Carrier Status is used to Enable or Disable the connection to the Cellular Carrier. By default this option is enabled. If disabled the cellular module is disabled and the modem will not even attempt to connect to the cellular carrier.

Values (Selection)

Enable

Disable

Data Roaming

Enable or disable Data Roaming. If enabled the modem will be allowed

Enabling Data Roaming may result in increased data charges from the Carrier. In some cases this could be an excessive, and unexpected amount. It is important to understand the data plan with the Cellular Carrier.

to roam on another carriers’ network if their home carrier is not

available. In most cases the data roaming usage data charges are much higher than home service areas. Roaming is Disabled by default.

Values (Selection)

Enable

Disable

4.0 Configuration

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 VIP4G to pick the carrier automatically. Data roaming is

permitted.

 SIM based will only allow the VIP4G 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

VIP4G will only connect to that carrier.

IP pass-through allows the 4G WAN IP address to be assigned to the device connected to the physical LAN or WAN Port (DHCP or Static). In this mode the VIP4G is for the most part transparent and forwards all traffic to the device connected to the specified port except that listed below:

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

management of the VIP4G. This port can be changed to a different port under the System > Settings Menu.

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

Local WebUI of the VIP4G is retained by using the first 3 octets of the Wan IP and changing the last octet to 1.

Values (Selection)

Auto

Based on SIM Manual Fixed

IP-Passthrough

Values (Selection)

Disable

Ethernet WAN Port

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).

4.0 Configuration

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 VIP4G 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

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 VIP4G with use the DNS server as specified automatically by the service provider.

Technologies Mode

Values (Selection)

AUTO / LTE Only / WCDMA

Only / GSM Only

Data Call Parameters

Values (string)

(none)

Primary DNS Address

Values (IP Address)

(none)

Secondary DNS Address

Values (IP Address)

(none)

4.0 Configuration

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.

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

CHAP - Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol.

Values (IP Address)

(none)

Values (IP Address)

(none)

IP Address

Values (IP Address)

(none)

Authentication

Values (Selection)

Device decide (AUTO)

PAP CHAP

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

User Name

Values (characters)

Carrier/peer dependant

Password

Values (characters)

Carrier/peer dependant

4.0 Configuration

4.3.3 Carrier > Keepalive

The Keep alive tab allows for the configuration of the keep alive features of the VIP4G. The VIP4G can either do a ICMP or HTTP keep alive by attempting to reach a specified address at a regular interval. If the VIP4G cannot reach the intended destination, it will reset the unit in an attempt to obtain a new connection to the carrier. The Keepalive ensures that there is internet/network connectivity to the address specified at all times. If the VIP4G does not have a SIM card installed, is not connected to the Carrier, or is on a private APN, the default keepalive may not work and the unit will reboot at the interval configured.

Image 4-3-3: Carrier > Keepalive

Keep Alive Status

Enable or Disable the keep alive functions in the VIP4G.

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 VIP4G

connection. The ‘Test’ button can be used to verify that the specified

host/IP is reachable and a candidate for the keepalive feature.

The Interval value determines the frequency, or how often, the VIP4G will send out PING messages to the Host.

The Count field is the maximum number of PING errors such as “Host

unreachable” the VIP4G 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 (Selection)

Enable / Disable

Type

Values (Selection)

ICMP / HTTP

Host Name

Values (IP or Domain)

8.8.8.8

Interval

Values (seconds)

300

Count

Values (number)

4.0 Configuration

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

Traffic Watchdog

Enable or Disable the Traffic Watchdog.

The Check Interval tells the VIP4G 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)

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

Check Interval

Values (seconds)

Reboot Time Limit

Values (seconds)

600

4.0 Configuration

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 VIP4G.

Image 4-3-5: Carrier > Traffic Watchdog

DDNS Status

This selection allows the use of a Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS), for the VIP4G.

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

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.

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)

Host

This is the host or domain name for the VIP4G as assigned by the DDNS provider.

Values (domain name)

(none)

4.0 Configuration

4.3.6 Carrier > SMS Config

SMS messages can be used to remotely reboot or trigger events in the VIP4G. 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 VIP4G:

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

If enabled, the VIP4G will only accept and execute commands originating from the phone numbers in the Phone Filter List. Up to 6 numbers can be added.

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.

Status

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

Set Phone Filter

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

4.0 Configuration

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.

The Device Alias allows you to add a useful, recognizable name or other text characters with each SMS notifcation

Status

Values (Selection)

Enable / Disable

Received Phone Numbers

Values (Selection)

(no default)

Time Interval(s)

Values (Seconds)

300

Device Alias

Values (chars)

(varies)

4.0 Configuration

RSSI Check

Enable or disable the RSSI alerts. If enable, enter the low RSSI threshold.

Set the threshold for RSSI alerts.

Enable or disable SMS Alerts for Roaming Status.

The VIP4G 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

RSSI Check

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.

Input/Out Alias: Allows 20 characters to be added to the SMS message to help identify the input or output that has triggered the alert.

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.

4.0 Configuration

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

4.0 Configuration

4.3.8 Carrier > Data Usage

The Data Usage tool on the VIP4G 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 precisely match the data reported by the carrier, but it gives the users an idea of the bandwidth consumed by the VIP4G.

Set up appropriate firewall rules to block unwanted data which may result in excessive data charges.

If enabled the VIP4G 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

4.0 Configuration

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 VIP4G 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

4.0 Configuration

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.

Authentication type allows users to specific which, if any, Authentication type is used to send email via a SMTP server. Ensure that the Mail Server/ Port settings above reflect the correct settings. Contact your provider for this information if it is not known.

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)

***

Authentication

Values (selection)

None

SSL/TLS STARTTLS SSL/TLS + STARTTTLS

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

Mail Recipient

Values (xx@xx.xx)

host@

4.0 Configuration

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, Repeater 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 VIP4G 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

4.0 Configuration

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 VIP4G supports all 802.11a/b/g/n modes as seen here. Select the appropriate operating mode from the list.

The options below are dependant and vary on the operating mode chosen here.

Only appears when using 802.11b, bg or a modes. Lower channel bandwidths may provide longer range and be less susceptible to noise but at the trade off of data rates. Higher channel bandwidth may provide greater data rates but will be more susceptible to noise and shorter distance potentials.

Radio

Values (selection)

On / Off

Mode

Values (selection)

802.11B ONLY

802.11BG

802.11NG-High Throughout 2.4GHz

802.11A ONLY

802.11NA-High Throughout 5GHz

Channel Bandwidth

Values (selection)

20MHz Normal Rate

4.0 Configuration

High Throughput Mode

Select HT20 for a 20MHz channel, or HT40 for a 40 MHz Channel. The 40MHz channel is comprised of 2 adjacent 20MHz channels and the + and—designate to use the higher or lower of the adjacent channels.

Values (selection)

HT20

HT40HT40+

Advanced Capabilities (Only shown if box is checked)

MPDU Aggregation (Enable/Disable) - Allows multiple data frames to be sent in a single transmission

block, allowing for acknowledging or retransmitting if errors occur. Short GI (Enable/Disable) - GI (guard interval) is the time the receiver waits for any RF reflections to settle

before sampling data. Enabling a short GI (400ns) can increase throughput, but can also increase the error rate in some installations.

HT Capabilities Info - TX-STBC RX-STBC1 DSSS_CCK-40 Maximum AMSDU (byte) - 3839 Maximum AMPDU (byte) - 65535

Channel-Freq

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.

2.4 GHz Channels

5 GH 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

The Wireless Distance parameter allows a user to set the expected distance the WiFi signal needs to travel. The default is 10km, so the VIP4G will assume that the signal may need to travel up to 10km 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.

Auto

Channel 36: 5.18 GHz Channel 40: 5.2 GHz Channel 44: 5.22 GHz Channel 48: 5.24 GHz Channel 149 : 5.745 GHz Channel 153 : 5.765 GHz Channel 157 : 5.785 GHz Channel 161 : 5.805 GHz Channel 165 : 5.825 GHz

Wireless Distance

Values (meters)

10000

4.0 Configuration

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 VIP4G

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

Choose between LAN or WIFI for the Virtual Interface. If additional Network Interfaces have been defined in the Network > LAN section, the Interface name will also appear here.

Image 4-4-3: Wireless > Radio Configuration

Network

Values (selection)

LAN

WIFI

(Additional Interfaces…)

4.0 Configuration

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 VIP4G 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.

Values (selection)

Access Point

Client

Repeater

TX Rate

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.

802.11 b/g

802.11a

802.11n (HT20/HT40)

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)

Auto

6 Mbps 9 Mbps 12 Mbps 18 Mbps 24 Mbps 36 Mbps 48 Mbps 54 Mbps

Auto

mcs-0 (7.2/15) Mbps mcs-1 (14.4/30.0) Mbps mcs-2 (21.7/45.0) Mbps mcs-3 (28.9/60.0) Mbps mcs-4 (43.3/90.0) Mbps mcs-5 (57.8/120.0) Mbps mcs-6 (65.0/135.0) Mbps mcs-7 (72.2/150.0) Mbps mcs-8 (14.4/30.0) Mbps mcs-9 (28.9/60.0) Mbps mcs-10 (43.3/90.0) Mbps mcs-11 (57.8/120.0) Mbps mcs-12 (86.7/180.0) Mbps mcs-13 (115.6/240.0) Mbps mcs-14 (130.3/270.0) Mbps mcs-15 (144.4/300.0) Mbps

4.0 Configuration

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 VIP4G. 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 VIP4G 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 VIP4G in a given network must use the

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.

SSID of the VIP4G. 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.

SSID

Values (string)

wlan0

4.0 Configuration

Encryption Type

The encryption types defines the type of security used for the Wireless Interface, to join a network a device must know the correct password/ passphrase/key.

Security options are dependent on the version type. This section describes all available options. Export versions may not have all optional available to meet regulatory requirements set government policies.

This is the password, or preshared key that is required by any device to connect to the wireless interface of the VIP4G. It is strongly recommended to always have a password defined, and changed from the factory default.

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

If using Enterprise (RADIUS) encryption, enter the IP Address of the RADIUS authentication server here.

Values (selection)

Disabled

WPA (PSK) WPA2 (PSK) WPA+WPA2 (PSK) WPA Enterprise (RADIUS) WPA2 Enterprise (RADIUS) WPA+WPA2 Enterprise(RADIUS)

WPA PSK

Values (string)

0123456789

Show Password

Values (selection)

unchecked

RADIUS IP Address

Values (IP Address)

(no default)

If using Enterprise (RADIUS) encryption, enter the port number of the RADIUS authentication server here.

The MAC filter allows the control of which WIFI devices can, or cannot connect to the VIP4G. If set to Allow, only the MAC Addresses listed will be allowed to connect, all others will be blocked. When set to Deny, only the devices (via MAC) will be blocked.

RADIUS Port

Values (port)

(no default)

RADIUS Server Key

Values (selection)

0123456789

MAC Filter

Values (selection)

Disabled / Allow / Deny

4.0 Configuration

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.

Specify the hotspot URL as given by your service provider. The address of the UAM Server, the authentication portal.

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

UAM Allowed is a list of websites that unauthenticated users are allowed to access.

Hotspot Status

Values (selection)

Enable / Disable

Redirect URL

Values

(varies)

UAM Secret

Values

hotsys123

UAM Allowed

Values

(varies)

4.0 Configuration

Hotspot Network Configuration

Hotspot Network

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.*

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 domain.

Values

Varies

Network IP Address

Values

192.168.182.0

Network Netmask

Values

255.255.255.0

DNS Domain

Values

Key.chillispot.info

Primary DNS

Specify the Primary DNS server to be used by devices connected to the Hotspot network.

Values

208.67.222.222

Secondary DNS

Specify the Secondary DNS server to be used by devices connected to the Hotspot network.

Values

208.67.222.220

DHCP Start

When devices connect to the BulletPlus WiFi and Hotspot is enabled, the Hotspot will assign the IP addresses to the connected devices, select the starting range here.

Values

DHCP End

When devices connect to the BulletPlus WiFi and Hotspot is enabled, the Hotspot will assign the IP addresses to the connected devices, select the ending range here.

Values

250

4.0 Configuration

Hotspot Radius Configuration

Image 4-4-5: Wireless > Hotspot Radius Configuration

Radius NAS ID

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

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

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.

Values

Microhard_1

Radius Server 1

Values

radius.hotspotsystem.com

Radius Server 2

Values

radius2.hotspotsystem.com

Radius Auth Port

Values

1812

Radius Acct Port

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

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

Values

1813

Radius Secret

Values

hotsys123

4.0 Configuration

Radius CoA UDP Port

Specify the Radius CoA UDP Port here. This information is supplied by the hotspot service provider.

Values (port)

3799

4.0 Configuration

4.4.4 Wireless > Netmotion

Netmotion allows the modem to use the WIFI interface for a default data connection rather than the cellular connection, when available. This is done by changing the default route between the Carrier and WIF networks. When Netmotion is enabled the modem will attempt to use the WIFI connection as a WAN connection for data first, and if that connection fails, or is not available, the modem will use the Cellular connection. Up to 10 previously used networks can be used under Roaming for mobile applications.

For Netmotion to be used the modem must be configured to meet the following prerequisites.

- The Network > WIFI interface must be configured.

- The WIFI interface must be bound to Radio1 in the Wireless > Radio1 menu

- The Wireless interface must be setup as a Station/Client

When Netmotion is enabled, the Wireless interface cannot be used as a Access Point for other devices to connect to.

Image 4-4-6: Wireless > Netmotion

Use this option to enable or disable the Netmotion functionality of the modem.

Disable/Enable

Values (selection)

Enable / Disable

4.0 Configuration

4.4.5 Wireless > Roam

The Roam menu is used in conjunction with Netmotion. When the modem is connected to a AP (Access Point), the Roaming page will only display the currently connected network, and the History List of previously used networks. If the modem is not currently connected to a Wireless Network, Roam will display all available APs (Access Points) in range, as well as the history list of previously used networks.

The last 10 configured APs will be displayed in the list and will be automatically used if they are available. This is ideal for mobile applications, where the modem will be moving from place to place. Unwanted networks can be removed from the history list to prevent the modem from using it.

Image 4-4-7: Wireless > Roam

4.0 Configuration

4.5 Comport

4.5.1 Comport > Status

The Status window gives a summary of the Serial port on the VIP4G. The Status window shows if the com port has been enabled, how it is configured (Connect As), and the connection status.

Also shown is statistical information about the serial port, including the number of transmitted and received packets and bytes. This can be used to diagnose connection and data usage issues.

Image 4-5-1: Comport > Comport Status

4.0 Configuration

4.5.2 Comport > Settings

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 VIP4G network on another VIP4G serial port. The fully-featured RS232 interface supports hardware handshaking.

Basic configuration of the serial port would be to first, set the appropriate interface connection settings such as the baud rate and data format. Next, it is critical to define the IP Protocol Config, since all serial data entering the VIP4G is essentially converted to IP, to either TCP, or UDP packets. The following section describes the configuration of the serial port.

Image 4-5-2: Comport > Settings Configuration

4.0 Configuration

Com Port Status

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

Select operational status of the Serial Port. The port is disabled by default, to allow the port to be used for console and AT command operations. If it is required to connect to a serial based device, the port first must be enabled.

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

Data Format

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

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 VIP4G 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

4.0 Configuration

Pre-Data Delay

Refer to Drawing 4A on the preceding page.

Values (time (ms) )

100

Post-Data Delay

Refer to Drawing 4A 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 VIP4G.

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

4.0 Configuration

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 VIP4G 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

4.0 Configuration

IP Protocol Config

The protocol selected in the IP Protocol Config field will determine which configuration options appear in the remainder of the COM1 Configuration Menu.

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

’connection’ (‘handshaking’)

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 to

Values (selection)

transmit serial port data over the VIP4G network. The protocol selected in the IP Protocol Config field will determine

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

The serial port will not work unless the IP Protocol Config has been configured properly. Once serial data is collected at the serial port, the

TCP Client TCP Server TCP Client/Server UDP Point-to-Point SMTP Client SMS Transparent Mode GPS Transparent Mode

modem must be told how to deal with it, and where to send it.

TCP Client: When TCP Client is selected and data is received on its serial port, the VIP4G 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 VIP4G 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 VIP4G 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)

4.0 Configuration

TCP Client/Server: In this mode, the VIP4G 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.

UDP Point-to-Point: In this configuration the VIP4G will send serial data to a specifically-defined point,

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.

using UDP packets. This same VIP4G will accept UDP packets from that same point.

SMTP Client: If the VIP4G 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 e-mail addressee. Both the SMTP Server and the e-mail addressee must be ‘reachable’ for his feature to function.

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

 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.

 Message Max Size

 Timeout (s)

 Transfer Mode

Default: host@

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

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

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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