Table of Contents Table of Contents Trademarks ..............................2 Document Revision History ..........................2 Table of Contents ............................3 Important User Information ..........................6 Safety Notices and Warnings ......................... 6 Alerts that can be found throughout this manual ..................6 Product Handling and Environmental Guidelines ..................
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Serial Connection to COM1 ......................... 24 RS-232 Null Modem Cable ........................24 Setting Up Software ............................. 25 Windows HyperTerminal ........................25 SSH Client, Terminal Program (PuTTY)....................26 SFTP/SCP Client (WinSCP) ........................28 Initial Connection with Single PC ......................... 30 Initial Connection Over a Network .......................
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This User Manual provides the basic configuration and hardware information required for getting started with the ZyWAN-G9 products. For more detailed information, see http://www.eurotech- inc.com/zywan-g9.asp for additional technical and addendum documentation.
-GPS = GPS receiver -WiFi = WiFi (802.11b/g) wireless transmitter Some of the available models are listed next, along with their Eurotech item numbers. In addition, project-specific model names are given to ZyWAN-G9 models, which may include specific hardware or software to meet customer project requirements.
Introduction Accessories Several accessories for the ZyWAN-G9 are listed here. Item Number Description 2040-14214-000-000 ZyWAN-G9 Power Cable - 10ft (Included w/ base system) 930150-4007R ZyWAN-G9 U598 Mounting Kit (includes antenna jumper and foam pads for securing modem) 7060-14301-001-191 ZyWAN-G9 STARTER KIT (Includes all of the items which are listed separately below.) 7000-14172-901-101 ZyWAN-G9 AC Power Supply...
FEATURE Temperature: Operating: -20 to +65 C Note: Certain models of cellular modems or WiFi cards may have a lower operating temperature range. Contact your local Eurotech representative for more details. Storage: -40 to +85 C Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Chapter 1 Interfaces The front panel of the ZyWAN-G9 contains the following ports and indicators: GPS – Antenna connection for GPS receiver (SMA) External USB port 802.11 – Antenna connection for wireless WiFi network (reverse SMA) COM2 –...
PART 1: GETTING STARTED Power Connector The ZyWAN-G9 can be powered from 10 to 26 VDC. Power to the ZyWAN-G9 is supplied via the 4- pin power socket (mating connector: Kycon KPPX-4P plug). The power plug must be inserted with the flat part of the plug facing up (toward the top of the ZyWAN front panel).
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual The cellular antennas to be connected to any of the cellular antenna connectors must be rated for operation within one or more of the ranges required by the ZyWAN-G9 model/cellular type, as given in the following table. FREQUENCIES CELLULAR TYPE EVDO...
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PART 1: GETTING STARTED RS-485 / RS-422 wiring diagrams When connecting RS-485 or RS-422 devices in a multidrop configuration, there must usually be a 120 termination resistor at one or both end devices in the network but NOT on any devices in the middle of the loop.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Installing SIM cards and USB Modems The ZyWAN-G9 option for the iDEN or HSDPA networks requires a SIM card from the network provider in order to operate on the cellular data network. The following sections describe installing the SIM card and a pluggable USB cellular modem.
ZyWAN-G9 modem mounting kit, including antenna cable jumper and two foam pads – contact Eurotech. 1. Disconnect the power connector, and then disconnect other connectors from the ZyWAN-G9. 2. Turn the ZyWAN-G9 upside down, remove the five screws from the large USB bay access panel and remove the panel.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual 6. (optional) Remove the backing from the other piece of foam padding to expose the adhesive. Adhere the foam to the top of the modem. 7. Replace access panel, restore connectors and power. Battery Link The ZyWAN-G9 contains a coin-type replaceable Lithium battery (CR2032, 3V) to maintain its real- time clock when input power is removed.
PART 1: GETTING STARTED Chapter 2 Accessing the ZyWAN-G9 This section describes several ways to gain access to the ZyWAN-G9 for diagnostic and system maintenance purposes and some utility software that may be useful for troubleshooting. What You Will Need Hardware Requirements The ZyWAN-G9 must be connected to a stand-alone computer and/or a network, so that the initial configuration may be loaded via the Web configuration page.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Additional Documentation In addition to this manual, there may be additional documentation or support material relating to the ZyWAN-G9 configuration. Contact Eurotech Support using the address information at the end of this manual. Serial Connection to COM1 The COM1 port of the ZyWAN-G9 is used for a serial console.
PART 1: GETTING STARTED Setting Up Software There are several third-party software programs that may be needed for configuring or using the ZyWAN-G9. A serial terminal program can be used to connect to the ZyWAN for administrative access. This section describes the setup for Windows HyperTerminal and PuTTY. Tera Term (http://www.ayera.com/teraterm/) is another serial terminal program that may be used, but it is not discussed here.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual 4. Make the following settings for the serial communication, then click the OK button. 5. If the ZyWAN-G9 is already started, press the Enter key to get a login prompt. The default login is root and the default password is arcom (case-sensitive).
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PART 1: GETTING STARTED The first time a connection is made with PuTTY, a security warning is given as PuTTY tries to authenticate with the ZyWAN-G9. Click Yes to continue, as long as you are sure that this is the correct ZyWAN-G9 device.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual SFTP/SCP Client (WinSCP) There may be occasions when you must upload or download files to/from the ZyWAN-G9. Unencrypted FTP is not an option. This requires the SFTP or SCP (Secure FTP or Secure Copy) protocol, which use an encrypted SSH network connection. For Linux systems, the „sftp‟...
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PART 1: GETTING STARTED Also, select the Preferences option, and then click the Preferences button. It may be useful to set the Remember panels’ state when switching sessions option in the Environment>Panels menu. In the main window of WinSCP, select the Session menu. In the Host name field, enter the IP address of the ZyWAN-G9.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Once connected, WinSCP shows the local directories and files in the left panes. The right panes show the directories and files on the ZyWAN-G9 (using WinSCP‟s Norton Commander interface only). If all four panes are not visible, they can be displayed by choosing the Options>Local Panel>Tree and Options>Remote Panel>Tree menu options.
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Configuration PC ZyWAN Crossover Ethernet Cable The crossover Ethernet cable may be purchased from Eurotech, or it may be obtained from a network equipment supplier. 2. Apply Power Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the 4-position power connector on the ZyWAN-G9.
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual 3. Set Up the Network The PC must be set up to obtain its network address from the ZyWAN-G9 for this test. After initial configuration of the ZyWAN-G9, the PC can be changed back to its normal network settings. To configure the network as mentioned previously, complete the following steps: 1.
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PART 1: GETTING STARTED The PC automatically obtains its address from the ZyWAN-G9. To check the address, complete the following steps: 1. In the Windows Start menu, select Accessories>Command Prompt. The Command Prompt window is displayed. ipconfig 2. Enter the command .
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Initial Connection Over a Network An alternate way to start the ZyWAN-G9 and to perform an initial configuration is to connect it to an existing network which also contains the configuration computer (PC). Note: Ethernet port „0‟ is used in this section, which typically comes configured to obtain its address automatically from a network using DHCP.
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One way to check the ZyWAN-G9 network address is to use a crossover (null modem) serial cable between the PC and the ZyWAN-G9. The null modem cable can be purchased from Eurotech, or it may be obtained from an electronics supply store.
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual 1. Open a Web browser and enter the address of the ZyWAN-G9 into the address bar. A dialog box is displayed asking for the username and password. 2. Enter your username and password. The default username is arcom and default password is arcom...
PART 1: GETTING STARTED Troubleshooting Connection Problems If the Web configuration page does not come up with the instructions given in the last two sections, there are several things which can be done to troubleshoot connection problems. Unable to Load Web Page If the Web configuration page fails to load, the following are common reasons why this might happen.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Check the PC’s Network Configuration To check the PC‟s network configuration, type the command ipconfig /all in the Command Prompt window. The network interface of the PC is displayed. If using the ZyWAN-G9 as a DHCP Server to the PC: ...
PART 1: GETTING STARTED To check the route table of the ZyWAN-G9, use the command: route –n To make a TCP/IP connection to a port on a device, use the command nc ip_address ip_port ip_address where is the device address on the network or 127.0.0.1 for the ZyWAN-G9 itself, and ip_port is the network port.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Chapter 1 Web Configuration Page Web Page Login Configuration of the ZyWAN-G9 is done using a Web browser, either Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. Other Web browsers have not been tested but may also be compatible with the ZyWAN-G9 configuration Web page.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Then in the following dialog box in Mozilla Firefox, click Get Certificate and Confirm Security Exception. 110150-4002A...
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual To continue past the security warning in Google Chrome, click Proceed Anyway. arcom 3. Enter your login details when prompted. The default username is and default password is arcom 110150-4002A...
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION After logging in, the configuration page is displayed, as show in the following screen capture. The tabs across the top (Cellular, Ethernet, etc.) identify each section or page of the configuration. The current settings for any page are read from the ZyWAN-G9 whenever a tab is clicked. Clicking on the tab of a page that is currently displayed reloads the existing configuration.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Clearing the Browser Cache Note: Web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox) can store cached copies of downloaded Web pages. If unexpected results occur in displaying the Web configuration, it may be due to the browser caching a copy of the files that control the Web interface. To correct this error, delete Temporary Internet Files, close all instances of the Web browser, and then re-open the ZyWAN-G9 Web page.
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION To clear the browser cache in Internet Explorer version 6, select Tools>Internet Options, and then click the Delete Files…button. To clear the browser cache in Google Chrome, click the wrench icon on the browser toolbar. Select Tools, Clear browsing data.
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual 2. Click on any tab or close the browser. Enter the changes you want to make, and then click the Submit New Configuration button. For all the tabs except the Cellular and WiFi, the configuration properties and values are displayed in a box with the heading New Settings. 3.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Tip: Even if no new changes have been made, the ZyWAN-G9 may be rebooted via the Web page by clicking the Submit New Configuration button on any tab except the Cellular or WiFi, then clicking the Reboot with New Settings button. 110150-4002A...
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Using Default Gateway, DHCP, and DNS The ZyWAN-G9 provides two Ethernet (eth0, eth1), WiFi (eth2), and cellular (ppp0, ppp1) interfaces. Each of these interfaces can potentially have a Default Gateway address, DHCP, and DNS server addresses. One of these interfaces will be made the default route to reach addresses that are not otherwise available on its local networks.
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The ZyWAN-G9 is able to act as a gateway, but in order to route traffic from one interface to another, there must also be a NAT entry configured on the Networking page to route from the source network to the destination network.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Chapter 2 System Status The following diagram shows the Status tab. Status Web Page The Status tab includes several items which show the hardware and software configuration of the ZyWAN-G9. The hardware configuration is done in factory setup and is provided here for information. Cellular modem status information is given on the Cellular tab (see Get Cellular Status on page 58).
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Chapter 3 Cellular Configuration The Cellular properties, and therefore the ZyWAN-G9 model, are determined in part by what model of cellular modem is installed. This is factory option that must be specified at the time of purchase. See Chapter 2 System Status on page to find out the ZyWAN-G9 hardware model.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual ZyWAN-EVDO Configuration The following screen capture shows the Cellular tab on the ZyWAN-G9 with an EVDO modem. The following options may be configured to configure for an EVDO cellular network. EXPLANATION OPTION Enabled Check this box to enable the modem to be used for a PPP network session.
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ZyWAN-HSDPA Configuration The following screen capture shows the Cellular tab on the ZyWAN-G9 with an HSDPA modem. The following options may be configured to configure for an HSDPA cellular network. EXPLANATION OPTION Enabled Check this box to enable the modem to be used for a PPP network session.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Vendor ID Numeric ID of the modem vendor, as reported by the modem. Product ID Modem Product ID, as reported by the modem. USB Port Address ZyWAN-G9 internal USB port designation where the modem is plugged in. HSDPA modem modules contain the account information on a removable SIM card.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION services being used by the modem. Once the account has been activated, the SIM card must be installed in the ZyWAN-G9 before putting the system into service. See Installing SIM card on page 20. 110150-4002A...
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Get Cellular Status The ZyWAN-G9 Web configuration page provides modem status and diagnostic information. Open the Cellular tab and locate the correct modem configuration section. If there is more than one modem, each section is identified with a modem Model, Serial Number, and Network type. Click the Status button to open a window showing the modem status for the cellular module.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Click the Account tab to show account details for the EVDO cellular module. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Account Information IP Address Public IP address assigned by the cellular data network, if it has successfully connected. Activation Status Status of whether the account is activated or not. If the Activation Status does not say “activated”, there may be a problem with the modem activation that will require contacting the cellular provider.
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Click the Network tab to show information about the EVDO cellular network. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Network Information Service Indication Which type of service is currently available to the modem (No service, Digital CDMA, or GPS service) Roaming Status Status of whether roaming is available (Not roaming, Roaming with guaranteed SIDs, Roaming without guaranteed SIDs)
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Sierra Wireless HSDPA Modem Status Sierra Wireless cellular modems with HSDPA technology (MC8790, Compass 888, etc.) will display the following status information. Click the Version tab to show modem version details on the HSDPA cellular module. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Version Information...
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Click the Account tab to show account details for the HSDPA cellular module. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Account Information SIM Status Ability of the modem to read SIM card. If there is no SIM card installed, it will say “removed”. ICCID Integrated Circuit Card ID of the installed SIM card (SIM card number).
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Click the Network tab to show information about the HSDPA cellular network. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Network Information Modem Status/Power Mode Online/offline status of the modem Service Type Circuit-switched, GPRS service, or combined. System Mode Current cellular network topology (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA) Current Frequency Band Current frequency band of wireless spectrum being used...
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual iDEN Modem Status Click the Version tab to show version details on the iDEN cellular module. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Version Information Codeplug/Bandmap Version Codeplug and bandmap version loaded in iO270 cellular module, in the format AA.BB/CC.DD, where AA.BB is the codeplug revision, and CC.DD is the bandmap revision.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Click the Modem tab to show modem settings for the iDEN cellular module. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Modem Information ESN (electronic serial number) of iO270 cellular module IMEI IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier) of the cellular module Phone Model Model name of the cellular module NAT Settings NAT settings in the iO270 cellular module cause outgoing packets to...
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Account Information SIM ID SIM card number. If there is no SIM card, or the SIM card is not being read properly, it will show as all zeros. IP Address IP address, if the cellular module is able to connect to the network Direct Connect ID Direct Connect ID (Push-to-Talk number) programmed in the SIM card Click the Operational Status tab to show current operational details, such as the iDEN cellular signal...
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Primary DNS IP Addresses of DNS server provided by the cellular network Secondary DNS IP Click the System Diagnostic tab to show diagnostic data for the iDEN cellular module. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION System Diagnostic Information Usage The total sum of minutes used for dispatch, interconnect and circuit data calls on an iDEN network Registration Log –...
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Chapter 4 Ethernet configuration The following screen capture shows the Ethernet tab. The following items must be configured in order to enable one or both of the Ethernet network connections. Enable Eth0/Eth1 Select Yes to enable the first and/or second Ethernet ports available on the ZyWAN-G9. When the Ethernet port is enabled, the options may be configured as described in the following sections.
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION IP Address Enter the specific numeric address for ZyWAN-G9. Each of the four fields must be a number between 1 and 255. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for this Ethernet network. Each of the four fields must be a number between 0 and 255.
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual The following table lists the fields and options available in the Ethernet tab if Run Dhcp Server is set to Yes. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Default Lease Time Enter the default lease time (in seconds) for the assigned DHCP lease to expire.
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Chapter 5 WiFi configuration To configure the WiFi (802.11) settings, the ZyWAN-G9 must have a WiFi module installed. Click on the Wifi tab to set the operational properties of the WiFi module. Select the mode of operation for the 802.11 network connection. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Wireless Mode...
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Managed Mode When the Wireless Mode is set to Managed, the following options are configurable. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION SSID Enter the network name (domain ID) which is to be used for this wireless network. Enter an SSID of any (case-sensitive) to allow roaming in managed or ad-hoc modes.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION This is the network interface name (normally „eth2‟) for the WiFi interface. Network Interface This may need to be entered as part of the configuration on the Networking page (see Chapter 6 Networking configuration on page 76).
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Access Point Mode When the Wireless Mode is set to Master (Access Point), the following options are configurable. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION This is the network interface name (normally „eth2‟) for the WiFi interface. Network Interface This may need to be entered as part of the configuration on the Networking page (see Chapter 6 Networking configuration on page 76).
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Security Key If WEP is chosen for the Security Type, the Security Key must be entered as one of the following: * 5-character alphanumeric or 10-character hexadecimal string (40-bit encryption) * 13-character alphanumeric or 26-character hexadecimal value (104-bit encryption), or * 16-character alphanumeric or 32-character hexadecimal value (128-bit encryption).
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Chapter 6 Networking configuration The following screen capture shows the Networking tab. The following items must be configured in order to enable open ports, port forwarding, network address translation, or NTP services. Open Ports Select Yes if you wish to open the ZyWAN-G9 firewall to inbound TCP or UDP connections. This applies to any traffic from other devices that terminates at the ZyWAN-G9, not port forward or NAT traffic.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The following screen capture shows the Networking tab if Open Ports is set to Yes. Note: Changes made to the Open Ports, Port Forwarding and NAT portions of the Networking page take effect immediately after submitting changes, without requiring a reboot. The following table lists the buttons available.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Enable Port Forwarding Select Yes if you wish to forward individual IP ports. If a host connection comes in on one network interface at a given port, its communication is redirected to the IP address and port number on another of the ZyWAN-G9 interfaces.
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The following table lists the fields available in the Networking tab if Enable Port Forwarding is set to Yes. EXPLANATION FIELD Inbound Interface Enter the name of the network interface on which to monitor the incoming connection to an IP port, such as eth0 or ppp0.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual translates from the source (internal) network. Each of the four fields must be a number between 0 and 255. For instance, entering an IP address network of 172.16.11.0 translates all addresses from 172.16.11.1 through 172.16.11.255. Source Netmask Enter the subnet mask for the Source Network/Address.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The following table lists the fields available in Table of NTP Servers if Time Synchronization is set to NTP. EXPLANATION FIELD NTP Servers to Use Enter either the numeric address or named address (Fully Qualified Domain (IP address or FQDN) Name, FQDN) of an NTP server to use for synchronizing the system date and time.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Chapter 7 GPS configuration The following screen capture shows the GPS tab. GPS (Global Positioning System) data is gathered from the GPS receiver using the standard NMEA protocol and may be redirected to either a serial or TCP port. See the NMEA Web site (www.nmea.org) for more information on the NMEA protocol standard.
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Forward GPS to Physical COM Port The following screen capture shows the GPS tab if Forward GPS to Physical COM Port is set to Yes. The following table lists the options offered. EXPLANATION OPTION Outbound COM Port Select the serial COM port to which the GPS data is sent.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Note: If the GPS Terminal Server is configured here, it must also be included as a TCP port in the Open Ports section of the Networking page, so the firewall will allow connections to be made to the ZyWAN-G9.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Format mode, and for Arcom Format where the Enable Cache option is set to Yes. The following table lists the fields and options offered. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Server IP Address: Enter the numeric IP address or fully qualified domain name (FQDN) to which the UDP packets are sent containing GPS data.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual When Enable Cache? is set to No (Arcom format only), a UDP acknowledgement is not required. The ZyWAN-G9 simply sends out the GPS points when it can and does not store them locally. If the host computer does not receive the position message, those positions are lost.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The following table describes the fields of the position message. BYTES DESCRIPTION FIELD This field indicates the start of message and is always set to 0x7E. snum This field contains the unit serial number in ASCII left justified and null(0) filled to the right.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Chapter 8 Terminal Clients The following screen capture shows the Terminal Clients tab. The Terminal Client makes an outbound TCP/IP connection to a remote server, allowing pass-through communication with a local serial port. Its serial port also provides AT command emulation to act similar to a dial modem.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The following screen capture shows a Table of Terminal Clients containing the Terminal Client configuration. The following table lists the fields and options that are available and that must be set for each configured Terminal Client configuration. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION COM Port...
Host Connection row with an empty field for the Matching Dial String. Serial Driver Select whether to use the Native Linux (ttyS) serial driver or the ACSCOMM Eurotech driver. The ACSCOMM option allows for half-duplex RS-485 communication, and it can provide better handling of hardware flow control if needed.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The following table lists the buttons available in the Host Connection Table. EXPLANATION BUTTON Insert Row# Each row of the Host Connection Table exists as a set of properties in a numbered table row within the Terminal Client configuration. In order to insert a row in the table, enter a number in the box between 1 and one greater than the highest number of rows.
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual The following table lists the fields and options available for each row of the Host Connection Table. Multiple rows may be added if necessary: EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Remote IP Port Enter the port number (between 1 and 65535) to which the Terminal Client connects.
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Chapter 9 Terminal Servers The following screen capture shows the Terminal Servers tab. The Terminal Server sets up a listening port for inbound TCP/IP connection, allowing communication directly to a local serial port. After setting all the Terminal Server properties, click the Submit New Configuration button before switching to a new tab or closing the window.
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual The following screen capture shows the Table of Terminal Servers. Note: Any Terminal Server (TCP) ports configured here must also be included in the Open Ports section of the Networking page, so the firewall will allow connections to be made to the ZyWAN-G9.
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Modbus Mode Select the mode of operation, if Modbus protocol translation is required. Modbus protocol translation is only needed if the network client is sending Open Modbus/IP protocol requests. Translation is not needed for other types of data or if the standard serial Modbus (ASCII or RTU) is encapsulated within the TCP/IP requests.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Serial Ports Table The Serial Ports Table is part of the Terminal Server configuration as shown in the following screen capture. At least one row must be configured in the Serial Ports Table for the Terminal Server to work properly. Note: When adding or deleting rows of a Serial Ports Table, make sure to click the Insert Row# or Delete Row# buttons within the brown section of the Serial Ports Table, not the buttons at...
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PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The following table lists the options available for the Serial Ports Table. At least one row of the Serial Ports Table is required for the Terminal Server to operate. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION COM Port Select the serial COM port to which the Terminal Server data is sent. Important: Make sure this COM port is not configured for another service in the ZyWAN-G9.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Chapter 10 Update The following screen capture shows the Update tab. The Update tab on the Web interface provides one method to update the ZyWAN-G9 firmware to a later version. See the later section, Updating Using WinSCP on page 100, for another recommended method of updating, especially for systems where the default network is a cellular or private network.
(for FTP download from ip_address/somepath, using username and password) If the Update URL field is left blank, the following default URL address will be used: http://files.eurotech-inc.com/ESF/product_updates/eurotech/zywan_g9 Note: The default URL address listed above should only be used with a standard ZyWAN-G9 software version, because only the main branch of “standard”...
Determine the current software revision by viewing the Status tab of the ZyWAN-G9 Web configuration page. The following screen capture shows an example indicating a ZyWAN-G9 at software revision level 2.0.0. The required files can be obtained upon request from Eurotech, or they may be downloaded from http://files.eurotech-inc.com/ESF/product_updates/eurotech/zywan_g9 (standard releases only, not customer-specific).
ZyWAN-G9 being upgraded. If you are installing updates to a customer-specific ZyWAN-G9 instead of the standard platform, contact Eurotech to obtain the list of the correct .star file updates for the system. Installing Updates Individually Use WinSCP to connect to the ZyWAN-G9, and browse to its...
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual From the ZyWAN-G9 command line, issue the following commands: cd /tmp touch update.log tail update.log & (Notice the ampersand „&‟ at the end.) sh ZyWAN-G9-test_update-2.0.1.star (Use appropriate filename) sh ZyWAN-G9-test_update-2.0.2.star (Repeat for all .star files to be installed) A series of diagnostic messages will be displayed.
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Chapter 11 Security The following screen capture shows the Security tab. The Security tab provides an option to change the ZyWAN-G9 Web configuration password. The following table lists the fields available in this tab. EXPLANATION FIELD/OPTION Current Username Enter the current username for logging into the Web configuration page.
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ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Otherwise, a negative confirmation will indicate that the change password operation was not successful. The following screen capture illustrates this case. 110150-4002A...
PART 2: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Chapter 12 Backing Up Configurations The Web configuration page is the main way to implement configuration changes on the ZyWAN-G9. However, it may be useful to be able to copy configuration files from the ZyWAN-G9, either to install on a multiple devices or to save for archive purposes.
PART 3: CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES Introduction This section provides examples of a few common ways the ZyWAN-G9 can be configured to achieve various custom applications. Detailed information is given for each configuration example. These examples illustrate some of the basic ZyWAN-G9 features. The actual implementation may vary with customer requirements.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Configuration Example 1: Network Router The Network Router configuration example illustrates the following features of the ZyWAN-G9: Cellular Internet connection Local Ethernet LAN connection Wireless (WiFi) 802.11 network connection (access point) Allowing Ethernet or WiFi devices on the network to connect to the Internet via cellular, using the ZyWAN-G9 as a gateway (NAT) The following table lists the network settings used in this example.
PART 3: CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES Ethernet Setup Do not configure the Default Gateway and DNS Server addresses because these addresses will override the cellular network. If configured, the Default Gateway address will be the ZyWAN-G9‟s default route, and the ZyWAN will obtain its public DNS servers from that network. The following screen capture shows the Ethernet configuration page.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Networking Setup Port 67 (UDP) is required for the ZyWAN-G9 to act as a Default Gateway to other devices, and port 53 (UDP) is required for it to act as a DNS server. The NAT entries allow devices on each network to route through the ZyWAN-G9 to reach the cellular network (ppp0 interface).
PART 3: CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES Checking Out Example 1 The following screen captures show diagnostic information on checking the operation of this Network Router configuration. A computer is connected to the Ethernet 1 port on the ZyWAN-G9 and is set to automatically obtain an IP address and DNS.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Configuration Example 2: WiFi Client The WiFi Client configuration example illustrates the following features of the ZyWAN-G9: Ability of the ZyWAN-G9 to connect to a WiFi network using an access point or wireless router The following table lists the network settings used in this example, which is only a partial configuration to illustrate the WiFi network.
PART 3: CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES WiFi Setup In this example, the ZyWAN-G9 network address is configured to 10.41.32.20, with network settings to match the host network (subnet 255.255.0.0, default gateway 10.41.30.1, DNS server 10.41.30.2). The bridge IP is set to another unique address on the network (10.41.32.21). The access point has the SSID name „wirelesshub‟.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Configuration Example 3: Terminal Server The Terminal Server configuration example illustrates the following features of the ZyWAN-G9: Terminal Server for IP to serial conversion, allowing host applications to communicate with a local serial device The following table lists the network settings used in this example, which is only a partial configuration to illustrate the Terminal Server network.
PART 3: CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES Terminal Server Setup This Terminal Server configuration uses Full Duplex mode, which allows full bi-directional communication. This example also shows the use of COM2 (RS-232) at a baud rate of 19,200, which must be set correctly for the application. If RS-485 is needed (on an appropriate model of ZyWAN- G9), use COM3 with Flow Control set to RTS/CTS and Echo cancel RS485 set to Yes.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Configuration Example 4: GPS interface The GPS Interface configuration example illustrates the following features of the ZyWAN-G9: Remotely obtaining the GPS location of a mobile ZyWAN-G9 Communicating the position of the ZyWAN-G9 to serial field equipment Host Application Satellite...
PART 3: CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES The following screen capture shows the GPS configuration page. Networking Setup The portions of the Networking configuration page shown are used to enable inbound connections to the Terminal Server port 5000 (TCP). The NTP setting allows the ZyWAN-G9 to obtain the correct system time, so GPS reports sent with UDP will contain the correct timestamp.
ZyWAN-G9 - User Manual Appendix A.1. Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Characteristics The electrical circuitry of the ZyWAN-G9 is contained in a sturdy aluminium enclosure consisting of a base and lid. The following table lists the ZyWAN-G9 mechanical characteristics. Dimension Length 141 mm (9.4 in.) Width 238.5 mm (5.6 in.) Height...
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