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Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
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  • Page 1 Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 2 Technical Support e-mail: support@bb-europe.com © B&B Electronics – November 2005 Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com...
  • Page 3 All brand names used in this manual are the registered trademarks of their respective owners. The use of trademarks or other designations in this publication is for reference purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the trademark holder. Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    THER ARDWARE ONNECTIONS CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED ..............9 Check the contents of your ES1AWB package. It should contain… ..... 9 Set up the Hardware ..................9 Power it Up ....................9 Get the IP Address ..................10 Login ......................10 Configure the ES1AWB ................
  • Page 6 LARMS AND OTIFICATION Alarm Notification Settings ................. 24 Alarm Conditions ....................24 Alarm Destinations ..................... 25 CHAPTER 6: MANAGING THE ES1AWB ............27 ....................27 YSTEM ETTINGS Device Identity Settings ..................27 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Settings ........27 ................
  • Page 7 Removing a Virtual COM Port using RealPort ..........36 Updating RealPort ....................37 APPENDIX A: DEFAULT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ......39 APPENDIX B: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..........41 APPENDIX C: ES1AWB DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM........43 APPENDIX D: RS-232 CONNECTIONS .............. 45 Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...
  • Page 8 Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    RS-232 devices to a wireless network via wireless access points, eliminating the need for network cabling. Based on the 802.11b wireless standard, ES1AWB servers operate at up to 11 Mbps over the 2.4 GHz band, which does not require licensing.

  • Page 11: About Your Es1Awb Wireless Serial Server

    Virtual COM Port Virtual COM Port mode (also called COM port redirection) allows you to map a COM port on your PC to the serial port on your ES1AWB. Using the RealPort software (included with the ES1AWB) you create virtual COM ports on your PC.

  • Page 12: Paired Mode

    Communication can be accomplished using telnet to a specific port in the serial server. Custom Mode allows you to custom configure the ES1AWB serial port and is used if your application does not fit into any other predefined modes.

  • Page 13: 802.11 Wireless Networking

    PC equipped with a wireless network adapter or it can be a wireless serial server such as the ES1AWB. An 802.11 access point is a radio with an interface that allows connection to a wired LAN. Access points run bridging software to facilitate the connection from wireless to wired network.
  • Page 14 Security is a significant concern for WLAN users. Whether security threats originate intentionally or unintentionally, wireless systems are more susceptible than wired systems. ES1AWB serial servers offer several security options including WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), PEAP (Protected EAP) w/EAP-MS-CHAPv2 and others.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Hardware Overview

    ES1AWB Wireless Serial Servers are shipped with the following items included:  The ES1AWB module  A printed version of this user manual  A printed version of the ES1AWB Quick Start Guide  CD-ROM disc with B&B discovery software RealPort drivers for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/ NT 4.0 /Vista...

  • Page 16: Indicators, Switches And Connectors

    (link integrity) has been established between the serial server and an access point.  If this LED is blinking slowly the ES1AWB is in ad hoc mode.  If this LED is blinking quickly the ES1AWB is scanning for a network.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Hardware

    Hardware Overview Connecting the Hardware A typical connection for the ES1AWB Wireless Serial Server is infrastructure mode operation, which ES1AWB communicates with a PC on a wired network via an access point, which is often a wireless switch or router.

  • Page 18: Other Hardware Connections

    In Serial Tunneling mode two serial devices can communicate via two ES1AWB Wireless Serial Servers. Figure 4. Serial Tunneling Ad Hoc Connection Serial tunneling also can occur between two ES1AWB serial servers communicating with individual access points and across a wired network. Figure 5.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Getting Started

     Connect the antenna to the ES1AWB  Connect the ES1AWB serial port to the serial port on your serial device For RS-232 operation, your ES1AWB is configured as a DTE and uses a DB-9M connector. Use a straight through RS-232 cable if your serial device is configured as a DCE.

  • Page 20: Get The Ip Address

    Start the RealPort software wizard (located on the included CD)  Select Add a New Device  Select your ES1AWB from the list  Select an unused COM port number  Follow the wizard to set up a virtual COM port 8.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Configuring The Ip Address

    Configuring the IP Address Before you can begin the configuration of your ES1AWB you must know its IP address to access it with a web browser. Once you have access to the Configuration and Management Interface via a web browser you can reset the IP address using static IP addressing, if necessary.
  • Page 22 Identify your ES1AWB by its MAC address (printed on a label on the ES1AWB). If you need to change the IP address of the ES1AWB, you can accomplish this using the Discovery software, or you can open the Web Configuration and Management Interface and do it there. (See Configuring Network Settings later in the next chapter.)

  • Page 23: Chapter 5: Using The Web Configuration And Management Interface

    Before you can begin configuring your ES1AWB Serial server, you must login to the Configuration and Management Interface. To login, open your browser, type the IP address of your ES1AWB serial server into the address bar and press Enter. The Login page will appear.

  • Page 24: Using Tutorial And Help

    Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Using Tutorial and Help You can access the ES1AWB Tutorial by clicking Tutorial on the Configuration and Management homepage. Clicking Help on any page of the Configuration and Management Interface opens topics specific to that page.

  • Page 25: Ip Settings

    The ES1AWB‟s default setting is Obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP, or dynamic IP addressing. When the ES1AWB is first connected it will try to obtain an IP address automatically. If it fails, it will assign an IP address to itself using the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol.
  • Page 26 Select Enable Short Preamble if your wireless network supports this feature. Short preambles can boost throughput. Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 27: Wireless Security Settings

    Typically these setting will not need to be changed. Access the online Help file for detailed descriptions of these settings. Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 28: Configuring The Serial Port

    (If the ES1AWB has not yet been configured for the first time the Profile column may indicate <Unassigned>.) To access detailed settings for the ES1AWB serial port, click Port 1. The Serial Port Configuration page that appears includes three sections with hyperlinked menu bars.

  • Page 29: Console Management

    Select RealPort to implement the use of virtual COM ports. This allows you to map a COM port on a PC to the serial port on your ES1AWB. Using RealPort software (included with the ES1AWB) you create a virtual COM port on the PC.
  • Page 30 If your ES1AWB is configured as a TCP server, other network devices can initiate a TCP connection with the serial device connected to the ES1AWB serial port. (This is also referred to as reverse telnet.) Network devices initiating connections must be configured with the IP address of the ES1AWB and the TCP port number associated with its serial port.
  • Page 31 When using UDP Sockets your serial server can be configured as a UDP server or UDP client. UDP Server Settings If your ES1AWB is configured as a UDP server, other network devices can initiate a UDP connection with the serial device connected to the ES1AWB serial port. Network devices initiating connections must be configured with the IP address of the ES1AWB and the UDP port number associated with its serial port.
  • Page 32 Figure 13. UDP Server Settings UDP Client Settings If your ES1AWB is configured as a UDP client you can automatically distribute serial data from you ES1AWB to many devices at the same time. This is sometimes referred to as Data Distribution or UDP Multicast.

  • Page 33: Basic Serial Settings

    Custom Select Custom to custom configure the ES1AWB serial port and is used if your application does not fit into any other predefined modes. This is an advanced option that allows full configuration of the serial port.

  • Page 34: Configuring Alarms And Notification

    Alarm Conditions allows you to select GPIO-based or serial data pattern- based events. GPIO is not supported in the ES1AWB but it is possible to use the Send alarms based on GPIO pin states feature to generate alarms based on the condition of some RS-232 hardware handshake lines.

  • Page 35: Alarm Destinations

    To send an SNMP trap, select Send SNMP trap to following destination when alarm occurs and type the destination IP address for the SNMP trap. Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...
  • Page 36 Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 37: Chapter 6: Managing The Es1Awb

    Device Identity Settings The Device Identity Settings page allows you to enter a Description such as the network name of the ES1AWB, the SNMP Contact person, a text description of the Location of the ES1AWB and the Device ID number.

  • Page 38: Changing The Root Username And Password

    Apply to complete the procedure. Adding New Users The root user of the ES1AWB (using the default username and password), has complete administrative rights, including access and control of all configuration parameters. As administrator you can add other users and configure the specific rights of each.

  • Page 39: Managing Serial Ports And Connections

    Connected From, Connected To, the Protocol in use and the number of Sessions. Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...
  • Page 40 Managing the ES1AWB Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 41: Chapter 7: Using Administrative Features

    ES1AWB. Backup/Restore The Backup/Restore page allows you to back up the current configuration settings on your ES1AWB to a folder on your PC. You can also restore the configuration from a saved file. Update Firmware The Update Firmware page allows you to select firmware from a folder on your computer and upload it to the ES1AWB.

  • Page 42: System Information

    Using Administrative Features System Information The System Information page displays information about your ES1AWB: General  Model  MAC Address  Firmware Version  Boot Version  POST Version  CPU Utilization  Up Time  Total Memory  Used Memory ...

  • Page 43: Network

    The Network page displays statistics related to IP, TCP, UDP and ICMP protocol activities. Figure 16. Network Information Page Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 44: Reboot

    Using Administrative Features Reboot The Reboot page allows you to reboot the ES1AWB. If you click on Reboot the process will take approximately one minute to complete. Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 45: Chapter 8: Using Realport

    COM ports on your PC and update the RealPort software. Virtual COM ports allow you to set up a connection between your PC and the device connected to the serial port on your ES1AWB via an Ethernet network connection using TCP/IP. If you will be using virtual COM ports (configuring your serial port with the RealPort profile) you must use RealPort to configure those ports on your PC.

  • Page 46: Adding A Virtual Com Port Using Realport

    Select the Add a New Device, then click Next. The Select Device dialog appears listing the IP Address, MAC Address and Model of all devices on the network. To identify your ES1AWB compare the MAC address listed with the MAC address on the label on your ES1AWB.

  • Page 47: Updating Realport

    Select the device to be removed and click Next. In the Select COM Port dialog that appears, select the COM port number to be assigned to the ES1AWB. Click Next. A progress screen will appear. When the process is complete click Finish.
  • Page 48 Using RealPort Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Default Configuration Settings

    TCP Socket TCP/UDP port: 2001 Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 50 Default Configuration Settings Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 51: Appendix B: Product Specifications

    CD-ROM disk: RealPort virtual COM port software for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0/ Vista B&B discovery software (finder.exe) PDF of ES1AWB User Manual PDF of Quick Start guide Operating Systems Supported: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0/Vista (call B&B Technical Support for other operating systems) Dimensions 2.1 x 3.0 x 3.34 in (5.3 x 7.6 x 8.5 cm) without antenna...
  • Page 52 Via email with SNMP traps triggered by matching data pattern Accessories: 5VDC 500mA power supply. Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 53: Appendix C: Es1Awb Dimensional Diagram

    Dimensional Diagrams Figure 17. Dimensional Diagram of the ES1AWB Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 54 Dimensional Diagrams Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev003 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 55: Appendix D: Rs-232 Connections

    EN 61000 (-4-2, -4-3, -4-4, -4-5, -4-6, -4-8, -4-11) Michael J. Fahrion, Director of Engineering Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-5012m pn6908-rev004 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com...

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