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PremierWave 2050
802.11ac Embedded Wi-Fi® Gateway

User Guide

Part Number 900-766-R
Revision C March 2017

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    PremierWave 2050 802.11ac Embedded Wi-Fi® Gateway User Guide Part Number 900-766-R Revision C March 2017...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    949-453-3995 Technical Support Online: www.lantronix.com/support Sales Offices For a current list of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix web site at www.lantronix.com/about/contact. Disclaimer All information contained herein is provided “AS IS.” Lantronix undertakes no obligation to update the information in this publication.

  • Page 3: Open Source Software

    Foundation (FSF), and the Python Software Foundation (PSF) License Agreement for Python 2.7.6 (Python License). Lantronix grants you no right to receive source code to the Open Source software. Your use of each Open Source component or software is subject to the terms of the applicable license.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Port Numbers _________________________________________________________ 16 Product Information Label ___________________________________________________ 16 3: Using DeviceInstaller Installing DeviceInstaller ____________________________________________________ 18 Accessing the PremierWave 2050 Using DeviceInstaller ___________________________ 18 Next Step ____________________________________________________________ 20 4: Configuration Using Web Manager Accessing Web Manager ___________________________________________________ 21 Status Page ______________________________________________________________ 22...
  • Page 5 5: Network Settings Access Point _____________________________________________________________ 26 To View or Configure Access Point Settings _________________________________ 27 Bridge __________________________________________________________________ 28 Bridge Status and Configuration ___________________________________________ 28 To View or Configure Bridge Settings ______________________________________ 30 Wired (eth0) Network ______________________________________________________ 30 Interface Status and Configuration _________________________________________ 30 To Configure Network Interface Settings ____________________________________ 32 Link Status and Configuration ____________________________________________ 32 To Configure Network Link Settings ________________________________________ 32...
  • Page 6 To View Memory Usage _________________________________________________ 46 Ping ____________________________________________________________________46 To Ping a Remote Host _________________________________________________ 47 Processes _______________________________________________________________ 47 To View Process Information _____________________________________________ 47 Routes __________________________________________________________________ 47 Threads _________________________________________________________________ 48 To View Thread Information ______________________________________________ 48 Traceroute _______________________________________________________________ 48 To Perform a Traceroute ________________________________________________ 48 7: Administration CLI _____________________________________________________________________ 49 CLI Status and Configuration _____________________________________________ 49...
  • Page 7 To Change the User Admin Password ______________________________________ 67 XML ____________________________________________________________________67 To Export Configuration _________________________________________________ 68 To Export Status _______________________________________________________ 68 To Import Configuration _________________________________________________ 69 Quick Setup ______________________________________________________________ 70 To Utilize Quick Setup __________________________________________________ 71 A: Lantronix Technical Support PremierWave® 2050 802.11ac Embedded Wi-Fi® User Guide...

  • Page 8: List Of Figures

    List of Figures Figure 2-1 PremierWave 2050 Usage Modes___________________________________________ 14 Figure 2-2 Product Label __________________________________________________________ 17 Figure 4-1 Status Page (Section 1 of 2) _______________________________________________22 Figure 4-2 Components of the Web Manager Page ______________________________________ 23 Figure 4-3 Expandable Menu Bar Selections ___________________________________________ 23 Figure 4-4 Expandable Menu Bar Selections ___________________________________________ 23 PremierWave®...

  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    List of Tables Table 3-1 PremierWave 2050 Configuration in DeviceInstaller ___________________________ 19 Table 4-5 Web Manager Pages ____________________________________________________ 24 Table 5-1 Access Point Settings ____________________________________________________ 26 Table 5-2 Bridge Settings _________________________________________________________ 29 Table 5-3 Wired (eth0) Network Interface _____________________________________________ 30...
  • Page 10 Table 7-17 Configuration from Filesystem ____________________________________________ 70 Table 7-18 Line(s) from single line Settings on the Filesystem_____________________________ 70 Table 7-19 Bridge 1 (br0) Configuration ______________________________________________ 71 Table 7-20 Wi-Fi Protected Setup___________________________________________________ 71 Table 7-21 Current Configuration ___________________________________________________ 71 Table 7-22 Available Networks _____________________________________________________ 72 PremierWave®...

  • Page 11: 1: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide Purpose and Audience This document provides information needed to configure, use, and update the Lantronix® PremierWave® 2050 802.11ac embedded Wi-Fi® gateway. It is intended for software developers and system integrators who are embedding this product into their designs.
  • Page 12 1: Using This Guide Document (continued) Description PremierWave 2050 802.11ac Information about the PremierWave 2050 hardware and integrating Embedded Wi-Fi Gateway the unit into your product. Integration Guide PremierWave 2050 802.11ac Datasheet for the PremierWave 2050 gateway. Embedded Wi-Fi Gateway...

  • Page 13: 2: Introduction

    Introduction The PremierWave 2050 gateway is a series of embedded gateways offering reliable and always- on 5G (802.11ac) enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity for business critical applications. With multiple host interfaces and production ready turnkey software and modular RF certification, the PremierWave 2050 gateway accelerates the deployment and availability of simple and robust WLAN connectivity for enterprise IoT products and solutions.

  • Page 14: Applications

    Industrial machines - weighing scales, automation controllers  Figure 2-1 PremierWave 2050 Usage Modes Protocol Support The PremierWave 2050 gateway contains a full-featured IP networking and wireless software stack: DHCP Client, DHCP Server, DHCPv6 Client  uPnP (Discovery), LCAP (77FE), Telnet, SSH, SSLv3/TLSv1, (S)FTP, HTTP(S) ...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Capabilities

    The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address, physical address, or MAC address. The first three bytes of the Ethernet address are fixed and identify the unit as a Lantronix product. The fourth, fifth, and sixth bytes are unique numbers assigned to each unit.

  • Page 16: Ip Address

    For example, a Telnet server commonly uses TCP port number 23. The following is a list of the default server port numbers running on the PremierWave 2050 gateway: TCP Port 22: SSH Server (Command Mode configuration) ...

  • Page 17: Figure 2-2 Product Label

    2: Introduction Figure 2-2 Product Label PremierWave® 2050 802.11ac Embedded Wi-Fi® User Guide...

  • Page 18: 3: Using Deviceinstaller

    3. Expand the PremierWave folder by clicking the + symbol next to the folder icon. A list of available Lantronix PremierWave 2050 gateways appears. 4. Select a PremierWave 2050 gateway by expanding its entry and clicking on its IP address to view its configuration.

  • Page 19: Table 3-1 Premierwave 2050 Configuration In Deviceinstaller

    Online, Offline, Unreachable (if the gateway is on a different subnet), or Busy (the PremierWave 2050 gateway is currently performing a task.) IPV6 Link Local Address Non-configurable field. Displays the PremierWave 2050 gateway’s current IPv6 address. To change the IPv6 address, click the Assign IP button on the DeviceInstaller menu bar.

  • Page 20: Next Step

    Next Step Now that the PremierWave 2050 gateway has an IP address and other initial settings, you can configure it. 1. Double-click the unit in the list. Details about the unit display.

  • Page 21: 4: Configuration Using Web Manager

    1. Open a standard web browser. Lantronix supports the latest versions of Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, Safari®, or Chrome™ web browsers. 2. Enter the IP address or host name of the PremierWave 2050 gateway in the address bar. The IP address may have been assigned manually using DeviceInstaller (see Chapter 3: Using DeviceInstaller on page 18) or automatically by DHCP.

  • Page 22: Status Page

    4: Configuration Using Web Manager Status Page This page appears upon logging into Web Manager and when you click the Status tab. Figure 4-1 Status Page PremierWave® 2050 802.11ac Embedded Wi-Fi® User Guide...

  • Page 23: Web Manager Components

    4: Configuration Using Web Manager Web Manager Components The layout of a typical Web Manager page is below. Figure 4-2 Components of the Web Manager Page Logout Header Menu Bar Status and/or Configuration Area Web Manager pages have these sections: The Status, Network, Diagnostics and Administration tabs located in the header at the top ...

  • Page 24: Navigating Web Manager

    4: Configuration Using Web Manager Navigating Web Manager The table below provides a shortcut to the various software features available for viewing and configuration through Web Manager. Table 4-5 Web Manager Pages Web Manager Page Description Page Status Shows product information, network, line, and tunneling settings. Access Point Allows you to configure an access point and shows the current operational state of existing access points.
  • Page 25 4: Configuration Using Web Manager Web Manager Page Description Page System Lets you reboot device, restore factory defaults, upload new firmware, and change the device long and short names. Terminal Lets you change current settings for a terminal. User Management Displays the configuration of users.

  • Page 26: 5: Network Settings

    Network Settings Network settings for the PremierWave 2050 gateway can be viewed and modified under the Network tab in the Web Manager user interface. This chapter describes the following network settings: Access Point  Bridge  Wired (eth0) Network ...

  • Page 27: To View Or Configure Access Point Settings

    5: Network Settings Access Point Field Description Last Client Disconnect Enter the number of seconds for the Last Client Disconnect Timeout. After Timeout the last client has disconnected the SoftAP interface will stay up this amount of time, giving clients an opportunity to reconnect. If, at the end of the Last Client Disconnect Timeout no clients have reconnected, the SoftAP interface will immediately go down.

  • Page 28: Bridge

    5: Network Settings Bridge The PremierWave 2050 gateway bridge bridges traffic between an Ethernet and WLAN interface. For example, br0 is a bridge between eth0 and wlan0. For USB RNDIS interface, USB 1 must be configured as an Ethernet device.

  • Page 29: Table 5-2 Bridge Settings

    PC on the network via telnet or Web Manager. Transparent Mode Select to enable or disable transparent mode. If Enabled, the PremierWave 2050 can no longer be accessed via telnet or  web manager from a PC and is invisible to the network.

  • Page 30: To View Or Configure Bridge Settings

    5: Network Settings To View or Configure Bridge Settings Using Web Manager To view the Bridge status, on the Networks page, click Bridge > Statistics.  To configure Bridge settings, on the Network page, click Bridge > Configuration in the links. ...
  • Page 31 Disabled). Changing this value requires you to reboot the device. When DHCP or BOOTP is enabled, the PremierWave 2050 gateway tries to obtain an IPv4 address from a DHCP or BOOTP server. If it cannot, the PremierWave 2050 gateway generates and uses an Auto IP address in the range of 169.254.xxx.xxx, with a network mask of 255.255.0.0.

  • Page 32: To Configure Network Interface Settings

    5: Network Settings Field/Button Description IPv6 Secondary DNS Enter the IP address of the secondary domain name server. Note: This setting will be used when either Static IP or Auto IP is active, or if DHCP/BOOTP is active and no DNS server was acquired from the server. To Configure Network Interface Settings Using Web Manager To view Ethernet (eth0) Interface statistics, on the Networks page, select Wired Network >...

  • Page 33: Wireless (Wlan0) Network

    5: Network Settings To configure Ethernet (eth0) link settings, on the Network page, select Wired Network > Link  > Configuration. Using the CLI To enter the command level: enable > config > if 1 > link  Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name= “interface"...
  • Page 34 Disabled). Changing this value requires you to reboot the device. When DHCP or BOOTP is enabled, the PremierWave 2050 gateway tries to obtain an IPv4 address from a DHCP or BOOTP server. If it cannot, the PremierWave 2050 gateway generates and uses an Auto IP address in the range of 169.254.xxx.xxx, with a network mask of 255.255.0.0.

  • Page 35: To View Or Configure Wireless Network Interface Settings

    5: Network Settings Field/Button Description IPv6 Secondary DNS Enter the IP address of the secondary Domain Name Server. Note: This setting will be used when either Static IP or Auto IP is active, or if DHCP/BOOTP is active and no DNS server was acquired from the server. To View or Configure Wireless Network Interface Settings Using Web Manager To view the wireless (wlan0) network interface status, on the Networks page, then select...

  • Page 36: To View Or Configure Network Link Settings

    5: Network Settings Field/Button Description Wi-Fi Direct GO Mode Select to enable or disable. If enabled, WPS issues the credentials when the client device indicates that it wishes to connect with our device. No password is required. Go to Wi-Fi Protected Setup (on page 38) to setup WPS.

  • Page 37: Icmp Settings

    5: Network Settings Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”ip”>  ICMP Settings This page contains lower level ICMP Network Stack specific configuration items. Table 5-8 ICMP Protocol Stack Settings Protocol Stack ICMIP Description Settings State The State selection is used to turn on/off processing of ICMP messages. This includes both incoming and outgoing messages.

  • Page 38: Configuring Vpn Settings

     Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using Wi-Fi® protected setup (WPS), you have the option of connecting the PremierWave 2050 gateway to a router or access point in a single operation instead of manually creating a profile with a network name (SSID), setting up wireless security parameters and updating the choice list. You may setup WPS through pin or push button functionality through Web Manager or through CLI.

  • Page 39: To Show Wps Status

     WLAN Scan/QuickConnect Going to this page initiates a scan of wireless networks within range of the PremierWave 2050 gateway and allows users to add a WLAN profile after testing it. This list refreshes automatically every 15 seconds. There is also an option to automatically update the scan results every 60 seconds, which is disabled by default.

  • Page 40: To View Wlan Link Scan And Status Information

    A maximum of eight profiles can exist on the PremierWave 2050 gateway at a time. All enabled profiles are active. The PremierWave 2050 gateway supports dynamic profiles and prioritization of the profiles. Dynamic Profiles are created using WPS or Quick Connect. Profiles are assigned numbers based on priority.

  • Page 41: Configuring Wlan Profile Settings

     authentication server that is part of the network. The RADIUS server matches the credentials sent by the PremierWave 2050 gateway with an internal database. If IEEE 802.1X is selected under authentication type, select the protocol to use to authenticate the WLAN client.
  • Page 42 5: Network Settings WLAN Profile Settings Description Key Type Select a key Hex or Passphrase key type after indicating the security suite type. Key Size If the WEP security suite is selected, then select 40 bits or 104 bits key size in this field which becomes available.
  • Page 43 5: Network Settings WLAN Profile Settings Description Validate Certificate If EAP-TLS is selected, validate the certificate installed on the device by selecting Enabled in the Validate Certificate field which appears. Validates the certificate installed on the device with the one received from the RADIUS server.

  • Page 44: 6: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics Diagnostic settings for the PremierWave 2050 gateway can be viewed and modified under the Diagnostics tab in the Web Manager user interface. This chapter describes the following diagnostic settings:  Hardware  IP Sockets   Memory  Ping ...

  • Page 45: Hardware

    6: Diagnostics Note: If DNS information is not supplied by DHCP, configure Ethernet (eth0) internet settings according to instructions at Wired (eth0) Network (on page 30) and configure Wireless (wlan0) Network interface settings according to instructions at Wireless (wlan0) Network (on page 33).

  • Page 46: Log

    6: Diagnostics Configure a line or disable the diagnostic log on this Web Manager page. Table 6-2 Log Settings Diagnostics Log Description Output Select a diagnostic log output type: Disable - Turn off the logging feature.  Line 1, Line 2 or Line - Directs logging to the selected serial line. - Directs ...

  • Page 47: To Ping A Remote Host

    Table 6-3 Ping Configuration IP Socket Description Host Enter the IP address or host name for the PremierWave 2050 gateway that you want to ping. Count Enter the number of ping packets that the PremierWave 2050 gateway attempts to send to the Host. The default number of packets is 3.

  • Page 48: Threads

     Traceroute You can use traceroute to trace a packet from the PremierWave 2050 gateway to an Internet host. A traceroute shows how many hops the packet requires to reach the host, and how long each hop takes. This information can be helpful to diagnose delays for a web page that loads slowly.

  • Page 49: 7: Administration

    The command line interface (CLI) settings allow you to control how users connect to and interact with the command line of the PremierWave 2050 gateway. It is possible to configure access via the Telnet and SSH protocols, in addition to general CLI options.

  • Page 50: To View And Configure Basic Cli Settings

    7: Administration Command Line Description Interface Configuration Settings Inactivity Timeout Set a time period in which the CLI session should disconnect if no data is received. Enter 0 to disable. Blank the display field to restore the default. Line Authentication Enable or Disable authentication for CLI access on the serial lines.

  • Page 51: To Specify A Clock-Setting Method

    Network discovery allows your computer to locate other computers and devices on the network. This setting also allows other computers to see your computer. The current statistics and configuration options for device discovery, including UPnP query port, are available for the PremierWave 2050 gateway. Table 7-3 Discovery Settings Discovery Settings...

  • Page 52: Ftp

    7: Administration The FTP protocol can be used to upload and download user files, and upgrade the PremierWave 2050 firmware. A configurable option is provided to enable or disable access via this protocol. Table 7-4 FTP Settings FTP Settings Description State Select to enable or disable the FTP server: Enabled (default)

  • Page 53: To View Or Configure Http

    7: Administration HTTP Settings Description Secure Protocols Select to enable or disable the following protocols: SSL3 = Secure Sockets Layer version 3  TLS1.0 = Transport Layer Security version 1.0. TLS 1.0 is the successor of  SSL3 as defined by the IETF. TLS1.1 = Transport Layer Security version 1.1 ...

  • Page 54: To Configure Http Authentication

    Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name="http authentication uri">  Line The PremierWave 2050 gateway offers two serial lines which use standard RS232/RS485 interfaces. The lines can be configured to operate in the following modes: RS232  RS485 Full Duplex (also compatible with RS-422) ...

  • Page 55: Line Status And Configuration

    7: Administration Note: The following section describes the steps to view and configure Line 1 settings; these steps apply to other line instances of the device. Line Status and Configuration View-only status information on the Line 1 - Statistics page displays line statistics including information on bytes, queued bytes, breaks, flow control, parity errors, framing errors, overrun errors, no Rx buffer errors, CTS input, RTS output, DSR input, and DTR output.

  • Page 56: Table 7-8 Line Command Mode Setting

    7: Administration Line Settings Description Parity Select parity from the drop-down menu: None, Even or Odd. Data Bits Select data bits from the drop-down menu: 7 or 8. Stop Bits Select 1 or 2 stop bits from the drop-down menu. Flow Control Select None, Hardware or Software flow control from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 57: To View And Configure Line Configuration And Command Mode

    The PremierWave 2050 gateway can generate self-signed certificates and their associated keys for both RSA and DSA certificate formats. When you generate certificates, assign them a credential name to help identify them on the PremierWave 2050 gateway. Once you create your credentials, then configure them with the desired certificates.

  • Page 58: To Delete A Credential

    7: Administration 3. Click Credentials. 4. Type the name for your credential in the Create new credential field. 5. Click Submit. The new SSL credential appears in the list. Using the CLI To enter the SSL command level: enable > ssl ...

  • Page 59: To Configure An Ssl Credential To Use An Uploaded Certificate

    Enter a network name for the PremierWave 2050 gateway when installed in the user’s network (usually the fully qualified domain name). It is identical to the name that is used to access the PremierWave 2050 gateway with a web browser without the prefix .

  • Page 60: To Configure An Ssl Credential To Use A Self-Signed Certificate

    7: Administration To Configure an SSL Credential to Use a Self-Signed Certificate 1. In the Web Manager, click the Administration tab. 2. Click SSL. 3. Click Credentials. 4. Under View or Edit, click the credential you wish to modify to access the information page for that credential.

  • Page 61: Csr (Certificate Signing Request)

    During the connection establishment the PremierWave 2050 gateway has to expose its identity to a client using a cryptographic certificate. Upon leaving the factory this certificate and the underlying secret key is the same for all PremierWave 2050 gateways and will not match the network configuration where it is installed.

  • Page 62: Syslog

    7: Administration Syslog The system log (Syslog) provides information that shows the current configuration and statistics of the Syslog. You can configure the Syslog host and set the severity level for events to log. Note: The system log is saved to local storage, but is not retained through reboots. To allow the administrator to save the complete system log, save the system log to a server that supports remote logging services.

  • Page 63: System

    7: Administration System The PremierWave 2050 gateway settings allow for rebooting the device, restoring factory defaults, uploading new firmware and updating a system’s short and long name. Note: Anytime you reboot the unit, this operation will take some time to complete.

  • Page 64: To Access System Settings

    7: Administration System Settings Description Standalone Firmware Click Reboot to Standalone Firmware Installer to reboot the device to a Installer standalone firmware installer mode. When the device is rebooted, your browser should be refreshed and redirected to the firmware installer page after 30 seconds.

  • Page 65: To Configure The Terminal Network Connection

    7: Administration Terminal on Network Description and Line Settings Exit Connect Menu Select whether to display a choice for the user to exit the Login Connect Menu and reach the CLI. Choices are: Enabled = a choice allows the user to exit to the CLI. ...

  • Page 66: Table 7-16 Host Settings

    7: Administration Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name="terminal" instance="1">  Note: Telnet protocol is not supported in Tunnels on USB interfaces. Table 7-16 Host Settings Host Field Description Address Enter the address for the remote host connection. Either a DNS address or an IP address maybe provided.

  • Page 67: User Management

    7: Administration retransmission returns an error to the application; it does not automatically reset the connection as happens with keep alive timeout. It is up to the application (e.g., tunneling) to close the connection (this happens almost immediately with tunneling). User Management This page displays the configuration of users.

  • Page 68: To Export Configuration

    7: Administration To Export Configuration By default, all settings groups are checked. Using Web Manager 1. In the Web Manager, click the Administration tab. 2. Click XML. 3. Click Export Configuration. 4. Select where to send exported status information: Export to browser sends the information into a separate web window which appears. ...

  • Page 69: To Import Configuration

    7: Administration 3. Click Export Status. 4. Select where to send exported status information: Export to browser sends the information into a separate web window which appears.  Export to local file sends information into a new locally saved file. A file name must be ...

  • Page 70: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup provides a place to configure all basic settings in one place. You may access Quick Setup through the Administration menu or whenever you reset your system to factory defaults. Note: The PremierWave 2050 802.11ac Embedded Wi-Fi® Gateway Quick Start Guide provides for instructions on accessing Web Manager via SoftAP (go to www.lantronix.com/support/documentation).

  • Page 71: To Utilize Quick Setup

    7: Administration To Utilize Quick Setup Using Web Manager 1. In the Web Manager, click the Administration tab. 2. Click Quick Setup. 3. Click OK in the verification window which appears. 4. Update the Quick Setup information below: Table 7-19 Bridge 1 (br0) Configuration Setting Description State...

  • Page 72: Table 7-22 Available Networks

    7: Administration Table 7-22 Available Networks Setting Description Refresh scan results Check this checkbox and click Scan to scan available networks every 60 seconds. every 60 seconds Scroll through list of available networks listed, as desired. 5. Click Clear at any time to clear all fields of choices made (if any). The Clear button will only appear when changes have been made to fields above.

  • Page 73: A: Lantronix Technical Support

    A: Lantronix Technical Support Lantronix offers many resources to support our customers and products at http://www.lantronix.com/support. For instance, you can ask a question, find firmware downloads, access the FTP site and search through tutorials. At this site you can also find FAQs, bulletins, warranty information, extended support services and product documentation.

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