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Digi ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 ConnectPort® X4 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction to the ConnectPort X4 Important information regarding your device Using this guide ConnectPort X4 Ethernet models Connecting to the ConnectPort X4 home page Configuring Ethernet settings for the ConnectPort X4 ConnectPort X4 Ethernet IP settings page Viewing ConnectPort X4 IP address information...

  • Page 4: Connectport X4 Getting Started Guide

    Regulatory information Federal Communication (FCC) regulatory information (USA only) Declaration of Conformity (DoC) CE mark (Europe) Industry Canada Maximum power and frequency specifications ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 5: Introduction To The Connectport X4

    Introduction to the ConnectPort X4 Important information regarding your device Using this guide ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 6: Important Information Regarding Your Device

    This guide is meant to be used in conjunction with Digi’s ConnectPort X4 Quick Start Guides. Depending on which ConnectPort X4 model you purchased, all of the information in this guide will not be relevant to the configuration of your ConnectPort X4. To determine which chapters of this guide...

  • Page 7: Connectport X4 Ethernet Models

    ConnectPort X4 Ethernet models ConnectPort X4 Ethernet models are configured to be DHCP clients. To configure your device, put it on an Ethernet network with a DHCP Server. Connecting to the ConnectPort X4 home page Configuring Ethernet settings for the ConnectPort X4...

  • Page 8: Connecting To The Connectport X4 Home Page

    Connecting to the ConnectPort X4 home page Connecting to the ConnectPort X4 home page If you know the IP address of your ConnectPort X4, open a web browser and type in the IP address. You can also use the Digi Device Discovery Utility.

  • Page 9: Connecting To The Connectport X4 Home Page

    ConnectPort X4 Ethernet models Connecting to the ConnectPort X4 home page ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 10: Configuring Ethernet Settings For The Connectport X4

    Configure your Ethernet IP settings as desired and click Apply when finished. Viewing ConnectPort X4 IP address information The ConnectPort X4 Home page will display the IP address of the unit. Viewing ConnectPort X4 Ethernet statistics Navigate to the Administration > System Information > Network page to view information about the Ethernet Link and Ethernet and IP statistics.

  • Page 11: X4 Smart Energy

    ConnectPort X4 Ethernet models X4 Smart Energy X4 Smart Energy For information regarding connecting your Smart Energy device with the Veris Clamp, see the ConnectPort X4 Smart Energy Quick Start Guide, part number 90001263, at www.digi.com/support. ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 12: Connectport X4 Cellular Models

    ConnectPort X4 cellular models The ConnectPort X4 cellular models have cellular and Ethernet interfaces. By default, the Ethernet interface is configured as a DHCP Server with a static IP Address of 192.168.1.1. This configuration simplifies the initial configuration of the unit.

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Connectport X4 Home Page

    2. Ensure that your PC is configured to obtain its IP address via DHCP). 3. Open the web interface of the ConnectPort X4 by navigating to the 192.168.1.1 address in a web browser on the PC. You will see a screen similar to the following image. This is the device’s Home page.

  • Page 14: Configuring The Connectport X4 Cellular Interface

    1. Click Configuration > Mobile in the left-navigation area. 2. The ConnectPort X4 has two SIM slots. Slot 1 is the primary SIM slot. If you wish to use SIM Slot 2, use the SIM drop-down box dropdown and select Slot 2 and click Set as Primary.
  • Page 15 ConnectPort X4 cellular models Configuring the ConnectPort X4 Cellular interface 4. Click Apply when finished. ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 16: Cdma Cellular Configuration Example (Verizon)

    CDMA cellular configuration example (Verizon) Note This example assumes that the ESN/MEID# for the ConnectPort X4 has been activated with your cellular provider. You can find the ESN/MEID# on the bottom of your unit. To configure a CDMA ConnectPort X4 cellular interface perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 17 ConnectPort X4 cellular models Configuring the ConnectPort X4 Cellular interface 3. Click the Provision Device button and follow the steps displayed within the Mobile Device Provisioning dialog screens. Note The default options within the Mobile Device Provisioning dialog screens will be correct for most installations.
  • Page 18 ConnectPort X4 cellular models Configuring the ConnectPort X4 Cellular interface 7. Click Finish to return to the Mobile Configuration page. 8. Click Apply on the Mobile Configuration page when finished. ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 19: Cdma Cellular Configuration Example (Sprint)

    CDMA cellular configuration example (Sprint) Note This example assumes that the ESN/MEID# for the ConnectPort X4 has been activated with your cellular provider. You can find the ESN/MEID# on the bottom of your unit. To configure a CDMA ConnectPort X4 cellular interface perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 20 ConnectPort X4 cellular models Configuring the ConnectPort X4 Cellular interface 4. Continue to go through the mobile provisioning process until you see the following page, which indicates that the mobile provisioning process completed successfully. ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 21 ConnectPort X4 cellular models Configuring the ConnectPort X4 Cellular interface 5. Click Finish to return to the Mobile Configuration page. 6. Click Apply on the Mobile Configuration page when finished. ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 22: Verifying The Connectport X4 Cellular Connection Status

    You can verify the connection status by navigating to the Administration > System Information > Mobile page. Note In the above example, the ConnectPort X4 is connected to the cellular network and has obtained the 166.130.120.49 address for its cellular interface. ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 23: Configuring The Connectport X4 Ip Gateway Priority

    Configuring the ConnectPort X4 IP gateway priority Configuring the ConnectPort X4 IP gateway priority Once the ConnectPort X4's cellular interface is connected, it can reach the Internet via either of its network interfaces (Mobile or Ethernet). Configuring the ConnectPort X4 Gateway priority list determines the priority for each of its network interfaces.

  • Page 24: Configuring The Connectport X4 Ethernet Interface

    2. Click the DHCP Server Settings link to open the DHCP Server Settings page. 3. The ConnectPort X4 can act as a DHCP Server on either its network interfaces. If it was not configured to act as a DHCP on the WiFi network above, and you do not wish for it to act as a DHCP Server on the Ethernet network, uncheck the Enable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server to disable the DHCP server.

  • Page 25: Viewing Connectport X4 Ip Address Information

    Viewing ConnectPort X4 IP address information 4. Click Apply when finished. The ConnectPort X4 is now ready to be moved to your Ethernet network, and by default will use its Ethernet network as its primary network interface. 5. Disconnect the ConnectPort X4 from your PC and then connect it to the Ethernet network.

  • Page 26: Connectport X4 Wifi Models

    ConnectPort X4 WiFi models The ConnectPort X4 WiFi models have WiFi and Ethernet interfaces. By default, the Ethernet interface is configured as a DHCP Server with a static IP Address of 192.168.1.1. This configuration simplifies the initial configuration of the unit.

  • Page 27: Connecting To The Connectport X4 Home Page

    2. Ensure that your PC is configured to obtain its IP address via DHCP). 3. Open the web interface of the ConnectPort X4 by navigating to the 192.168.1.1 address in a web browser on the PC. You will see a screen similar to the following image. This is the device’s Home page.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Connectport X4 Wifi Interface

    Configuring the ConnectPort X4 WiFi interface Configuring the ConnectPort X4 WiFi interface To configure the ConnectPort X4 WiFi interface perform the following steps: 1. Click Configuration > Network from the left navigation pane. The Network Configuration screen (with the Ethernet IP Settings) page displays.

  • Page 29: Connectport X4 Wifi Ip Settings Page

    1. Click (Configuration > Network > WiFi IP Settings), and configure how the ConnectPort X4 determines its IP address on the WiFi network. The WiFi IP Settings page allows you to set your ConnectPort X4 to obtain an IP address on the WiFi network automatically (using DHCP) or enter in your own IP address.

  • Page 30: Connectport X4 Wifi Lan Settings Page

    1. Click (Configuration > Network > WiFi LAN Settings) open the WiFi IP Settings page. The WiFi LAN Settings page allows you to set your connection type and name your network. The above example configures the ConnectPort X4 to connect to the "TRENDnet" WiFi network, using Channel 1.

  • Page 31: Connectport X4 Wifi Security Settings Page

    Use the WiFi Security Settings page to set Network Authentication, Data Encryption, WEP Key, WPA PSK, and Username/Password information for your network. The above example configures the ConnectPort X4 to use WPA-PSK authentication using TKIP encryption with a WPA PSK passphrase.

  • Page 32: Connectport X4 Dhcp Server Settings Page

    Configuring the ConnectPort X4 WiFi interface ConnectPort X4 DHCP server settings page 1. If the ConnectPort X4 is to act as a DHCP Server on the WiFi network, click Configuration > Network > DHCP Server Settings to open the DHCP Server Settings page.

  • Page 33: Verifying The Connectport X4 Wifi Connection Status

    ConnectPort X4 WiFi models Verifying the ConnectPort X4 WiFi connection status Verifying the ConnectPort X4 WiFi connection status Click Administration > System Information > Mobile. The System Information page displays. It shows the following displaying the settings and statistics for the WiFi network.

  • Page 34: Configuring The Connectport X4 Ip Gateway Priority

    Configuring the ConnectPort X4 IP Gateway Priority Configuring the ConnectPort X4 IP Gateway Priority Once the WiFi interface is connected, the ConnectPort X4 can reach the Internet by the WiFi or Ethernet network interfaces. Configuring the ConnectPort X4 Gateway Priority list determines the priority for each of its network interfaces.

  • Page 35: Configuring The Connectport X4 Ethernet Interface

    Configuring the ConnectPort X4 Ethernet interface Configuring the ConnectPort X4 Ethernet interface Now that the ConnectPort X4’s cellular interface is configured, you must configure the Ethernet interface. The Ethernet configuration changes involve disabling the DHCP Server and determining how the ConnectPort X4 will acquire its IP address.

  • Page 36: Viewing Connectport X4 Ip Address Information

    ConnectPort X4 WiFi models Viewing ConnectPort X4 IP address information 6. Configure the ConnectPort X4 with either a static IP address, or have it get its IP address from a DHCP Server, whichever method is appropriate. 7. Click Apply when finished.

  • Page 37: Federal Communication (Fcc) Regulatory Information (Usa Only)

    Regulatory information Digi complies with all U.S. federal regulations for digital devices as well as the international regulations described below. For U.S. Government use: Computer software is furnished with Restricted Rights in accordance with FAR 52.227-14. Technical Data is furnished with Limited Rights in accordance with DFAR 252.227-7013 (b) (3) of the clause entitled RIGHTS IN TECHNICAL DATA –...

  • Page 38: Declaration Of Conformity (Doc)

    The ConnectPort X4 is certified for use in several European countries. For information, visit www.digi.com/resources/certifications. If the ConnectPort X4 is incorporated into a product, the manufacturer must ensure compliance of the final product with articles 3.1a and 3.1b of the RE Directive (Radio Equipment Directive). A Declaration of Conformity must be issued for each of these standards and kept on file as described in the RE Directive (Radio Equipment Directive).

  • Page 39: Industry Canada

    Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada. ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 40 Maximum power and frequency specifications Maximum power Associated frequencies 5 MHz channel spacing, beginning at 2405 MHz 11.16 mW and ending at 2480 MHz Cellular 850 and 900 MHZ Bands Cellular 1800 and 1900M HZ Bands ConnectPort X4 Getting Started Guide...

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