Moxa WE2100T User Manual

WE-2100T Series User’s Manual

Preliminary Edition, June 2007

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Table of Contents

Overview.................................................................................................................................1-2

Package Checklist....................................................................................................................1-2

Product Features......................................................................................................................1-2

Product Specifications.............................................................................................................1-3

Specification and dimension....................................................................................................2-2

Pin Assignments......................................................................................................................2-4

WE-2100T LED Indicators.....................................................................................................2-5

Wiring Requirements...............................................................................................................3-2

Attaching WE-2100T to the Evaluation Board........................................................................3-2

Circuit Pad for External Connection .......................................................................................3-3

Connecting the Power..............................................................................................................3-4

Connecting to the Network......................................................................................................3-4

Connecting to a Serial Device.................................................................................................3-4

DI/O Settings...........................................................................................................................3-4

Digital Output LED Circuit Design..............................................................................3-5

Overview.................................................................................................................................4-2

TCP Server Mode ....................................................................................................................4-2

TCP Client Mode.....................................................................................................................4-3

UDP Mode...............................................................................................................................4-3

Real COM Mode.....................................................................................................................4-4

Initializing WE-2100T’s IP Address........................................................................................5-2

Factory Default IP Address......................................................................................................5-2

WE-2100T Series Administration Suite..................................................................................5-2

ARP.........................................................................................................................................5-2

Telnet Console.........................................................................................................................5-3

Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1)................................................................................................5-6

Opening Your Browser............................................................................................................6-2

Basic Settings..........................................................................................................................6-3

Network Settings.....................................................................................................................6-5

Serial Settings..........................................................................................................................6-7

Operating Settings...................................................................................................................6-9

TCP Server Mode.........................................................................................................6-9

Real COM Mode........................................................................................................6-11

TCP Client Mode .......................................................................................................6-13

UDP Mode .................................................................................................................6-15

Accessible IP Settings ...........................................................................................................6-17

Auto W a rning Settings...........................................................................................................6-18

E-mail and SNMP Trap..............................................................................................6-18

Event Type.................................................................................................................6-19

Digital IO...............................................................................................................................6-20

DIO Monitor...............................................................................................................6-20

Change Password ..................................................................................................................6-21

Load Factory Defaults...........................................................................................................6-21

Save/Restart...........................................................................................................................6-22

Overview.................................................................................................................................7-2

Installing Network Enabler Administrator...............................................................................7-2

Starting the Configuration.......................................................................................................7-4

Broadcast Search..........................................................................................................7-4

Unlock Password Protection........................................................................................7-6

Configuring WE-2100T ...............................................................................................7-8

Upgrading the Firmware..............................................................................................7-9

Export/Import .............................................................................................................7-10

Monitor .................................................................................................................................. 7-11

Port Monitor..........................................................................................................................7-15

COM Mapping ......................................................................................................................7-16

On-line COM Mapping..............................................................................................7-16

Off-line COM Mapping .............................................................................................7-19

MOXA Internet Services........................................................................................................ E-2

Problem Report Form............................................................................................................. E-3

Product Return Procedure....................................................................................................... E-4

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Moxa’s WE-2100T Serial-to-WLAN Embedded Network Enabler is compact sized embedded
modules that let you wireless-network-enable your serial devices. WE-2100T module comes
equipped with built-in TCP/IP and wireless security/authentication protocols for fast integration,
saving you time and energy on programming.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Overview
 Package Checklist
 Product Features
 Product Specifications

WE-2100T Series User’s Manual Introduction

Overview

WE-2100T is very compact—around half the size of a credit card. With such a small size, these
Embedded Network Enablers fit into almost any kind of serial device to make the serial device
Wireless LAN ready. These products also come with a built-in TCP/IP stack for fast integration
with your serial devices. This means that your engineers no longer need to spend a lot of time on
TCP/IP programming and wireless know-how, but instead can focus on developing other major
features, shortening your product’s time to market. The reliable TCP/IP communication firmware
that comes with WE-2100T can be configured easily with a user-friendly Windows utility, Web
browser, serial console, or telnet console. In addition, a Windows-based NECI (Network Enabler
Configuration Interface) Library is available to help you develop your own Windows utilities.

An integration kit and a complete development kit containing a development board, documents,
sample code, cables, and accessories are available for evaluation and development use.

Package Checklist

y 1 WE-2100T Series module (depending on which model you order)
y 1 WE-2100T-ST (the evaluation board )
y WE-2100T Series Documentation & Software CD
y 1 Power Adaptor
y 1 Power Cords
y 1 null modem cable
y 1 cross-over Ethernet cable
y Product Warranty Booklet
y Quick Installation Guide

NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.

Product Features

WE-2100T Series products have the following features:

y Compliant to 802.11 a/b/g standards
y TTL to 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet interface
y Compact size with ready-to-go design
y Ready-to-use TCP/IP firmware for fast integration
y TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Real COM, RFC2217 operation modes
y Serial command to configure via data port
y Easy configuration with Web browser, serial console, Windows utility, or telnet console
y 9 GPIOs for users’ applications
y Software reset function

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Product Specifications

WLAN

Spread Spectrum Technology DSSS,CCK,OFDM
Standard Compliance 802.11 a/b/g

5.18~5.24GHz: 15dBm@6Mbps; 12dBm@54Mbps

Tx Power

Transmission Distance Up to 100 meters (in open areas)
Security AES, WEP 64/128-bit, WPA, WPA2, 802.11i

Network Modes

Authentications

Security AES, WEP 64/128-bit, WPA, WPA2, 802.11i

5.745~5.805GHz:15dBm@6Mbps; 12dBm@54Mbps

2.412~2.483GHz:17dBm@6Mbps; 15dBm@54Mb ps

2.412~2.472GHz:18dBm@1~11Mbps

Infrastructure for 802.11 a/b/g
Ad-Hoc for 802.11 b/g
PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP/MSCHAPv2,
PEAP/TLS, PEAP/GTC, PEAP/MD5, EAP-TTLS/
EAP-MD5, EAP-TTLS/EAP-GTC, EAPTTLS,
EAP-TTLS/EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-TTLS/EAP-TLS,
EAP-TTLS/ MSCHAPv2, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAP

LAN

Ethernet 10/100 Mbps

Serial

Interface TTL

Digital I/O
Serial Communication Parameters

Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bit 1, 1.5, 2
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR

Transmission
Speed

Software Features

Protocols ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, Telnet, DNS, SNMP, HTTP, SSH, HTTPS
Operating

Mode
Utilities Windows utility for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista

COM Driver

Configuration

Power Requirements

9

50 to 921.6K bps (standard baudrates), 250K and 500K bps (nonstandard
baudrates)

TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Real COM, RFC2217 mode

Windows 95/ 98/ ME/ NT/ 2000/ XP/ 2003/ XP x64/ 2003 x64/ Vista
Linux Real TTY driver, SCO Unix, SCO OpenServer 5, UnixWare 7,
UnixWare 2.1.x, SVR4.2, QNX
Web Browser, Serial Console, Telnet Console, or Windows Utility, Serial
command

Power Input 3.3V ± 5% VDC
Power

Consumption

Environmental

950 mA @ 3.3 VDC (Max.)

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Operating
Temperature
Storage
Temperature

Regulatory Approvals

EMC

Wireless

Warranty

0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F), 5 to 95% RH

-20 to 85 °C (-4 to 185 °F), 5 to 95% RH

CE EN550022 Class A
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
Safety: EN60950, CUL, TUV
CE ETSI EN 301 489-17
CE ETSI EN 301 489-1
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
FCC Part 15 Subpart C and Subpart E

5 years

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Chapter 2 Panel Layout and Pin Assignments

This chapter includes information about the panel layouts and pin assignments for WE-2100T.
The layouts and reference circuit diagrams for the evaluation boards are also covered. The
evaluation boards are used for evaluation and development of applications for WE-4100T.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Specification and dimension

¾ WE-2100T
¾ WE-2100T-ST

 Pin Assignments
 WE-2100T LED Indicators

WE-2100T Series User’s Manual Panel Layout and Pin Assignments

Specification and dimension

WE-2100T

Unit: mm

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WE-2100T-ST

Unit: mm

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Pin Assignments

Pin Function pin Function pin function pin function

1 3.3V 12 Console_DSR 23 Data_RTS 34 SW_RESET
2 GND 13 PIO0 24 Data_RxD 35 Eth_Center_TAP
3 3.3V 14 Console_DCD 25 Data_DTR 36 HW_RESET
4 GND 15 PIO1 26 Data_CTS 37 Eth_Center_TAP
5 3.3V 16 PIO4(WLAN

strength 1)
6 GND 17 PIO2 28 Data_DSR 39 Eth_Rx+
7 Console_TxD 18 PIO5(WLAN

strength 2)
8 Console_RxD 19 PIO3 30 Data_DCD 41 Eth_Rx­9 Console_RTS 20 PIO6(WLAN

strength 3)

10 Console_CTS 21 Data_TxD 32 WLAN_Link_LED 43 PIO0(WLAN
11 Console_DTR 22 PIO7(WLAN

strength 4)

27 Ready_LED 38 Eth_100M_LED

29 Fault_LED 40 Eth_10M_LED

31 Eth_Tx+ 42 Reserved

strength 0)

33 Eth_Tx- 44 Reserved

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WE-2100T LED Indicators

Type Color Status Meaning

Power is off.

Ready

Fault

WLAN

WLAN Streng th

Ethernet

Serial TXD
Serial RXD

DO0~DO8

Off Off

Stead On WE-2100T is functioning normally.

Green

Off Off

Red

Off Off
Green Steady On

Off Off JP3 is opened.
Green/Off
Off Off Ethernet cable is unplugged.

Orange Stead On 10M Ethernet conneced.
Green Stead On 100M Ethernet connected.
Off Off No data is transmitted from WE-2100T.
Green On Data is transmitted from WE-2100T.
Off Off No data is transmitted to WE-2100T.
Yellow On Data is transmitted to WE-2100T.

Off Off

Green Stead On

Blinking

Steady On WE-2100T is booting or rebooting.
Blinking

Steady
On/Off

WE-2100T is booting or rebooting.
IP error condition occurs.

WE-2100T is located by NEAdmin’s
Location function.
SW Reset is hold within 5 seconds.
Power is off.
WE-2100T is functioning normally.

IP conflict, DHCP or BOOTP server did not
respond properly.
WE-2100T was booted with Ethernet cable
plugged.
Wireless LAN is activated. (WE-2100T was
booted with Ethernet cable unplugged.)

JP3 is shorted; five LEDs represent WLAN
signal strength of 20%~100%, in 20%
scale.

GPIO is input
JP2 DO is opened.
GPIO mode is output, and state is high.
JP2 DO is shorted, GPIO mode is output,
and state is low.

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Chapter 3 Getting Started

This chapter includes information about installing WE-2100T.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Wiring Requirements
 Attaching WE-2100T to the Evaluation Board
 Circuit Pad for External Connection
 Connecting the Power

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 Connecting to the Network
 Connecting to a Serial Device
 DI/O Settings

¾ Digital Output LED Circuit Design

WE-2100T Series User’s Manual Getting Started

Wiring Requirements

This section describes some important safety precautions that you should pay attention to before
proceeding with any installation.

Safety First!

Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and /or wiring your evaluation boards for the
WE-2100T module.

Wiring Caution!

Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical
codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.

If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to
your equipment.

Temperature Caution!

Please take care when handling the evaluation boards. When plugged in, the evaluation boards’
internal components generate heat, and consequently the board may feel hot to the touch.

You should also pay attention to the following points:
z Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring

paths must cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.

NOTE: Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same wire
conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed
separately.

z You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be

kept separate. The rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can
be bundled together.

z Keep input wiring and output wirin g separate.
z Where necessary, it is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system.

Attaching WE-2100T to the Evaluation Board

Before connecting your WE-2100T-ST to the power supply, network, and serial device, you first
need to attach WE-2100T to the WE-2100T-ST evaluation board. In the center of the evaluation
boards, there is a square with 2 rows of male pins on one of its sides. The WE-2100T board also
has 2 rows of female sockets on its bottom. When attaching your WE-2100T to WE-2100T-ST,
make sure the pins and the socket match with each other, as shown in the following figure.

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Circuit Pad for External Connection

The circuit pad located on the left side of the evaluation boards is used to develop additiona l
application circuits. The circuit pad is circled in red in the figure below. As shown in the second
figure, the bottom row of the circuit pad is for connecting a 5V power supply, whereas the upper
row is for connecting a 3.3V power supply. There are totally 9 digital I/O pins on the right side.
The top row of the circuit pad is for grounding.

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Connecting the Power

Connect the 12 VDC power line with the evaluation boards’ power jack.

Connecting to the Network

In the development stage, you may want to configure the WE-2100T with Ethernet since the
wireless LAN may not work before properly configu red. If you are using WE-2100T, connect one
end of the Ethernet cable to the WE-2100T-ST’s RJ45 Ethernet port, and the other end of the
cable to the Ethernet network. If the cable is properly connected, the RJ45 connector will indicate
a valid connection to the Ethernet in the following ways:

The green indicator LED in the upper right corner blinks when the cable is properly

LAN

LAN

connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network, and data is being transmitted.

The yellow indicator LED in the upper left corner blinks when the cable is properly
connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network, and data is being transmitted.

Connecting to a Serial Device

Connect the serial data cable between the evaluation boards and the serial device. The “Console
Port” or “P1” is used as serial console interface and the “Data Port” or “P2” is used as data
interface.

DI/O Settings

WE-2100T supports up to 9 digita l I/Os. All 9 digital I/Os are GPIO (General Purpose I/O) that
allow you to set to “digital output” or “digital input” mode by software. On the evaluation board,
LEDs are used to simulate output loading whereas the DIP switch simulates an input device.

DIO mode for physical wiring is selected by the DIO mode jumper. For example, when the DIO
mode of DIO1 is set to DI, the circuit of DIO1 on the WE-2100T is connected to Digital Input
DIP switch, digit 1. When the firmware of the WE-2100T sets DIO1 to digital input mode, you
can check the DIO1 status with the Windows utility or Web browser. When you change digit 1 of
the switch, the changes appear on the Web browser.

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1. First, use the DIO selectable jumpers to set the D/O modes, as shown below.

2. After the DIO modes are set, use the Digital Input DIP Switches to configure the status for

DI0 – DI3. You can either configure the status to “Low” or “High.” If you wish to configure
DI0’s status to “Low” and the others to “High,” set DIP Switch 1 to the “ON” position and
the others to the “OFF” position, as shown below.

3. DO4 – DO8’s status must be configured with the Web Co n sol e. If yo u configure DO4’status

to “Low” and the others to “High,” the DO4’s LED will show solid green, and the other
LEDs will not light up. Refer to chapter 6 for more configuration details.

Digital Output LED Circuit Design

The figure shown below is the digital output LED circuit design. The design is called “Sink.”

Dout

For developing your own applications, you need to be aware of the voltage limits shown below.
The output electric circuit is 1 mA

Min. Max. Unit Conditions
Low-level
Input Voltage
High-level
Input Voltage
Low-level
Input Voltage
High-level
Input Voltage

Digital Output’s output current carries only 1 mA.

Maximum voltage when DI is set
to “Low” status.
Minimum voltage when DI is set
to “High” status.
Maximum voltage when DO is set
to “Low” status.
Minimum voltage when DO is set
to “High” status

3.3V

----- 0.3xVCC V

0.7xVCC ----- V

----- 0.4 V

2.4 ----- V

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Chapter 4 Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

In this section, we describe the various WE-2100T operation modes. The options include an
operation mode that uses a driver installed on the host computer, and operation modes that rely on
TCP/IP socket programming concepts. After choosing the proper operating mode in this chapter,
refer to subsequent chapters for detailed configuration parameter defin itions.

 Overview
 TCP Server Mode
 TCP Client Mode
 UDP Mode
 Real COM Mode
 RFC2217 Mode

NE-4100 Series User’s Manual Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

Overview

WE-2100T Series Embedded Wireless Network Enablers act as a bridge to connect your serial
devices to the wireless LAN. The built-in TCP/IP stack saves you a lot of time on programming
networking protocols. One simple step allows you to choose the proper operating mode, and then
use your computer to access, manage, and configure your serial device over the Internet from
anywhere in the world.

Traditional SCADA and data collection systems rely on serial ports (RS-232/422/485) to collect
data from various kinds of instruments. Since WE-2100T is equipped with the ability to convert
between serial and Ethernet signals, your SCADA and data collection system will be able to
access all devices connected to a standard TCP/IP network, regardless of whether the devices are
used locally or at a remote site.

Three different socket modes—TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP Server/Client—, one real COM
and RFC-2217 modes are available. The main difference between the TCP and UDP protocols is

that TCP guarantees delivery of data by requiri ng the recipient to send an acknowledgement to the
sender. UDP does not require this type of verification, making it possible to offer speedier
delivery. UDP also allows multicasting of data to groups of IP addresses.

TCP Server Mode

In TCP Server mode, WE-2100T provides a unique
IP:Port address on a TCP/IP network. WE-2100T wait
passively to be contacted by the host computer, allowing
the host computer to establish a connection with and get
data from the serial device. This operation mode also
supports up to 8 simultaneous connections, so that
multiple hosts can collect data from the same serial
device—at the same time.

As illustrated in the figure, data transmission proceeds
as follows:

1. The host connects to the WE-2100T configured for

TCP Server Mode.

2. Once the connection is established, data can be

transmitted in both directions—from the host to the
WE-2100, and from the WE-4100T to the host.

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TCP Client Mode

In TCP Client mode, WE-2100T can actively
establish a TCP connection to a set of (max. 4)
pre-defined host computer when serial dat a
arrives.

After the data has been transferred, WE-2100T
can automatically disconnect from the host
computer by using the TCP alive check time or
Inactivity time settings. Refer to the following
chapters for more details.

As illustrated in the figure, data transmission
proceeds as follows:

1. The WE-2100T running TCP Client Mode

actively establishes a connection based on
the conditions set in the firmware. You can
let the WE-2100T connect to a remote host
on start up, or connect later when data from
serial device arrives.

2. Once the connection is established, data can

be transmitted in both directions—from the
host to the WE-2100T, and from the
WE-2100T to the host.

UDP Mode

Compared to TCP communication, UDP is
faster and more efficient. In UDP mode,
you can multicast data from the serial
device to multiple host computers, and the
serial device can also receive data from
multiple host computers, making this mode
ideal for message display applications.

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Real COM Mode

WE-2100T comes equipped with COM
drivers that work with Windows
95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista and
UNIX-like systems. The driver establishes
a transparent connection between host and
serial device by mapping the IP:Port of the
WE-2100T’s serial port to a local COM
port on the host computer.

The driver used for Real COM Mode comes with the Network Enabler Administrator which is
installed automatically on your computer when you install the Network Enabler Administration
Suite.

Real COM Mode allows users to continue using RS-232/422/485 serial communications software
that was written for pure serial communications applications. The driver intercepts data sent to the
host’s COM port, packs it into a TCP/IP packet, and then redirects it through the host’s Ethernet
card or wireless interface. At the other end of the connection, the WE-2100T accept the WLAN
frame, unpack the TCP/IP packet, and then transparently send it to the appropriate serial device
attached to the WE-2100T’s serial port.

Real COM Mode allows several hosts to have access control of the same WE-2100T. The Moxa
driver that comes with your WE-2100T controls host access to attached serial devices by checking
the host’s IP address.

Modify the Accessible IP Setting table when a public IP address is required for your application.

RFC2271 Mode

RFC-2217 mode is similar to Real COM mode. That is, a driver is used to establish a transparent connection
between a host computer and a serial device by mapping the serial port on the WE-2100T to a local COM port
on the host computer. RFC2217 defines ge neral C OM po r t cont rol o pt i o ns based on the Telnet protocol. Third
party drivers supporting RFC-2217 are widely available on the Internet and can be used to implement Virtual
COM mapping to your WE-2100T serial port.

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Chapter 5 Initial IP Address Configuration

When setting up your WE-2100T module for the first time, the first thing you should do is
configure the IP address. This chapter introduces the methods that can be used to configure the
WE-2100T’s IP address. For more details about network settings, see the Network Settings section
from Chapter 6, Web Console Configuration.

This chapter includes the following sections:

 Initializing WE-2100T’s IP Address
 Factory Default IP Address
 Network Enabler Administration Suite Å recommended configuration method
 ARP
 Telnet Console
 Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1)

NE-4100 Series User’s Manual Initial IP Address Configuration

Initializing WE-2100T’s IP Address

1. Determine whether your WE-2100T will use a Static IP or Dynamic IP (either DHCP or

BOOTP application).

2. If WE-2100T is used in a Static IP environment, you can use Network Enabler

Administration Suite, ARP, Web Console, Telnet Console, or Serial Console to configure the
new IP address.

3. If WE-2100T is used in a Dynamic IP environment, you can use Network Enabler

Administration suite, Web Console, Telnet Console, or Serial Console to configure
WE-2100T to get an IP address dynamically with DHCP, DHCP/BOOTP, or BOOTP.

Consult your network administrator on how to reserve a fixed IP address (for your WE-2100T) in the
MAC-IP mapping table when using a DHCP Server or BOOTP Server. In most applications, you
should assign a fixed IP address to your WE-2100T module.

Factory Default IP Address

WE-2100T is configured with the following default private IP address:

Ethernet default IP address: 192.168.126.254
WLAN default IP address: 192.168.127.254

(IP addresses of the form 192.168.xxx.xxx are referred to as private IP addresses, sin c e it is not
possible to directly access a device configured with a private IP address from a public network.
For example, you would not be able to ping such a device from an outside Internet connection.
WE-2100T applications that require sending data over a publi c net w or k, such as the Internet,
require setting up the server with a valid public IP address, which can be leased from a local ISP.)

Network Enabler Administration Suite

Network Enabler Administration Suite consists of some useful utilities that are used to configure
and manage your WE-2100T embedded module.

See Chapter 7 for details on how to install Network Enabler Administration Suite, and how
to use this suite of useful utilities to set up IP addresses and configure your WE-2100T
embedded module.

ARP

You can use the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) command to set up an IP address for your
WE-2100T. The ARP command tells your computer to associate the WE-2100T’s MAC address
with the intended IP address. You must then use Telnet to access the WE-2100T, at which point
the WE-2100T’s IP address will be reconfigured.

In order to use this setup method, both your computer and WE-2100T must be connected to the same
LAN.

You may also use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the WE-2100T directly to your computer’s
Ethernet card.

Your WE-2100T must be configured with the factory default IP address—192.168.127.254—before
executing the ARP command, as described below.

Take the following steps to use ARP to configure the IP address:

1. Obtain a valid IP address for your WE-2100T from your network administrator.

2. Obtain the WE-2100T’s MAC address from the label on the module.

3. Execute the ‘arp -s’ command from your computer’s MS-DOS prompt by typing:

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arp –s 192.168.200.100 00-90-E8-xx-xx-xx

This is where 192.168.200.100 is the new IP address and 00-90-E8-xx-xx- xx is the MAC address
for your WE-2100T. You will need to use both numbers, as described above in points 1 and 2.

4. Next, execute a special Telnet command by typing:

telnet 192.168.200.100 6000
After issuing this command, a Connect failed message will
appear, as shown here. After the WE-2100T module reboots,
its IP address should be updated to the new address, and you
can reconnect using Telnet, Web, or Administrator to check
that the update was successful.

Telnet Console

Depending on how your computer and network are configured, you may find it convenient to use
network access to set up your WE-2100T module’s IP ad dre ss. This can be done using the Telnet
program.

1. From the Windows desktop, click on Start and then select Run.

2. Type telnet 192.168.126.254 (use the

correct IP address if different from the default) in
the Open text input box, and then click OK.

3. Type Enter to select

terminal type.

4. Press N to select Network

and then press Enter.

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5. Press E to select Ethernet

or W to select WLAN and
press Enter.

6. Use Up/Down key to move

the cursor to the IP address
field, and then modify it.

7. Press Esc twice to quit th e

configuration page. When
you see the configuration
change warning, press Y to
save to flash.

8. Press R to select Restart

and then press Enter.

9. Press S to select System

and then press Enter.

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