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Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m
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-2907m 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 pn6908-rev003...
  • Page 2 Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m 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 3 International Headquarters B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105 Website: www.bb-elec.com Sales e-mail: orders@bb-elec.com -- Fax (815) 433-5109 Technical Support e-mail: support@bb.elec.com -- Fax (815) 433-5104 European Headquarters B&B Electronics Ltd.
  • Page 5 © 2005 B&B Electronics. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photography, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system without written consent. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of B&B Electronics. B&B Electronics shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION... 1 ES1AWB W BOUT IRELESS ... 1 EATURES ... 1 OMMUNICATION ODES Direct IP ... 1 Virtual COM Port ... 1 Paired Mode ... 2 Other Communications Modes... 2 802.11 W IRELESS ETWORKING 802.11 Wireless Networking ... 3 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW ...
  • Page 8 CHAPTER 5: USING THE WEB CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT INTERFACE... 14 ... 14 OGGING ... 14 OGGING ... 15 SING UTORIAL AND ONFIGURING ETWORK ETTINGS IP Settings ... 16 Wireless LAN Settings... 16 Wireless Security Settings ... 18 Wireless 802.1x Authentication Settings ... 18 Network Services Settings ...
  • Page 9 Serial... 33 Network... 34 ... 35 EBOOT CHAPTER 8: USING REALPORT... 36 Configuring the IP Address... 36 Configuring the Serial Port for RealPort... 36 Adding a Virtual COM Port using RealPort... 37 Removing a Virtual COM Port using RealPort ... 37 Updating RealPort ...
  • Page 10 Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m 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 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing an ES1AWB Wireless Serial Server. Like all B&B Electronics products, your serial server has been manufactured to high standards of quality and performance to ensure your complete satisfaction. Please read this manual and carefully follow the instructions to achieve best results.

  • Page 13: About Your Es1Awb Wireless Serial Server

    • Software Support - Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 or Vista • Firmware upload for future revisions/upgrades • Small compact case • LEDs indicate link integrity and data transfer activity • Web Configuration and Management user interface • Email event notification Communication Modes ES1AWB Wireless Serial Servers allow you to connect serial devices over a wireless network.

  • Page 14: Paired Mode

    Introduction Paired Mode Paired Mode (also called Serial Tunneling or Serial Bridge mode) allows serial devices connected to two ES1AWB serial servers to communicate across a network. The two ES1AWB serial servers automatically connect to each other. In Paired Mode the heartbeat feature ensures reliable communications by restoring the connection if communications are temporarily lost at either end due to loss of power or Ethernet connection.

  • Page 15: 802.11 Wireless Networking

    The enabling technology for ES1AWB wireless serial servers is based on the IEEE 802 standard. Some background on the standard follows. 802.11 Wireless Networking IEEE 802.11 is a set of standards that defines how multiple devices can communicate on a wireless network. The standard has grown into a set of several standards that define various features and functions.
  • Page 16 Introduction IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11b standard specifies a WLAN that operates on the 2.4 GHz band at data rates up to 11 Mbps. Equipment that conforms to the 802.11b standard can interoperate with equipment conforming to faster (up to 54 Mbps) 802.11g equipment and they will interoperate.
  • Page 17 Introduction Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m 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 Chapter 1...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview Package Checklist 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 This manual in PDF format...

  • Page 19: Indicators, Switches And Connectors

    Indicators, Switches and Connectors Link Integrity LED • When the yellow LED is illuminated it indicates that a connection (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. •...

  • Page 20: 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. Figure 2.

  • Page 21: Other Hardware Connections

    Hardware Overview Other Hardware Connections The ES1AWB Wireless Serial Server also can communicate directly with a PC equipped with a wireless card (in ad hoc mode). Figure 3. Wireless Ad Hoc Connection In Serial Tunneling mode two serial devices can communicate via two ES1AWB Wireless Serial Servers.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Check the contents of your ES1AWB package. It should contain… The ES1AWB module with SMA antenna A 5VDC power supply A printed version of this user manual A printed version of the ES1AWB Quick Start Guide CD-ROM disc with discovery software, RealPort software, this manual and Quick Start guide 2.

  • Page 23: Get The Ip Address

    If you are configuring your own access point (a wireless switch or router) ensure that it is configured as a DHCP server with the Wireless Network Name (SSID): Connect 4. Get the IP Address Use the discovery software on your CD (finder.exe) to get the IP address for your ES1AWB 5.

  • Page 24: Chapter 4: Configuring The Ip Address

    Configuring the ES1AWB 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 25 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.) 1.

  • Page 26: Chapter 5: Using The Web Configuration And Management Interface

    Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface The ES1AWB Serial Server can be configured using the Configuration and Management Interface via a standard web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. Logging In 1. Before you can begin configuring your ES1AWB Serial server, you must login to the Configuration and Management Interface.

  • Page 27: 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. After logging in, if there is no activity for a period of time your session may time out.

  • Page 28: Ip Settings

    Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Figure 8. Network Configuration, IP Settings Page IP Settings The IP Settings section allows you to select between dynamic or static IP addressing. 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.
  • Page 29 Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface server to connect to and associate with a specific network. If the network name is left blank the serial server will connect to the first available network. Figure 9. Network Configuration, Wireless LAN Settings By making the appropriate selection you can configure your serial server to •...

  • Page 30: Wireless Security Settings

    Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Wireless Security Settings The Wireless Security Settings section is divided into several subsections including: • Network Authentication • Data Encryption • WEP Keys • WPA PSK • Username/Password Multiple options can be accessed under each security-related area. For Network Authentication and Data Encryption selecting Any enables all methods and the actual method used will depend on the capabilities of the wireless network.

  • Page 31: Configuring The Serial Port

    Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Configuring the Serial Port The Serial Port Configuration page displays information about the serial port on your ES1AWB, including its description, its profile (operating mode) and serial settings (baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits). You will have to configure these parameters to set up your system for the type of operation required and to match the parameters of the serial device to which the ES1AWB is connected.

  • Page 32: Console Management

    Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Figure 10. Select Port Profile Page RealPort 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 33 Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface TCP Sockets Select TCP Sockets to implement Direct IP Mode using TCP. When using TCP Sockets your serial server can be configured as a TCP server or TCP client. TCP Server Settings 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.
  • Page 34 Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Figure 12. TCP Client Settings Consult the Tutorial and online Help for more detail. UDP Sockets Select UDP Sockets to implement Direct IP Mode using UDP protocol. When using UDP Sockets your serial server can be configured as a UDP server or UDP client.
  • Page 35 Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface 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 36: Basic Serial Settings

    Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Serial Bridge Select Serial Bridge to implement Paired Mode (also called serial tunneling). This allows serial devices connected to two ES1AWB serial servers to communicate across the network. The two ES1AWB serial servers automatically connect to each other.

  • Page 37: Configuring Alarms And Notification

    Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Configuring Alarms and Notification The ES1AWB can be configured to generate alarms and send notification emails based on the occurrence of specific events. Events include the states of some RS-232 handshake (GPIO) lines and the detection of specified character patterns within the serial data stream.

  • Page 38: Alarm Destinations

    Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Alarm Destinations Alarm Destinations allows you to specify where to send alarm notification emails, their priority and subject title. Type the information into the Mail to email address, CC address, set the Priority and type in the Subject line. 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.
  • Page 39 Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m 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 Chapter 5...

  • Page 40: Chapter 6: Managing The Es1Awb

    Managing the ES1AWB System Settings The System configuration page contains two sections: the Device Identity Settings and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Settings. 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 41: Changing The Root Username And Password

    Changing the Root Username and Password You may want to change the Root username and password after you have gained access to the Web Configuration and Management Interface. To change your username and password click Users under the Configuration menu. Follow the prompts to enter a new username and password. Click Apply to complete the procedure.

  • Page 42: Managing Serial Ports And Connections

    Managing the ES1AWB 3. Click the User Access link. The User Access page opens. Select Allow command line access and/or Web Interface Access. Click Apply. (See the online help for more information on these choices.) 4. Click the User Permissions link. The User Permissions page appears containing a list of permissions and dropdown lists.
  • Page 43 Managing the ES1AWB Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m 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 Chapter 6...

  • Page 44: Chapter 7: Using Administrative Features

    Using Administrative Features For additional information on each of the following features access the Tutorial and Help files. File Management The File Management page provides facilities to upload and/or manage custom web pages and files such as your applet and HTML files to the ES1AWB.

  • Page 45: System Information

    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 • Free Memory GPIO Not applicable to the ES1AWB Serial...

  • Page 46: Network

    Using Administrative Features Figure 15. Serial Port Diagnostics Page Network The Network page displays statistics related to IP, TCP, UDP and ICMP protocol activities. Figure 16. Network Information Page Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m 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 47: Reboot

    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-2907m 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 48: Chapter 8: Using Realport

    Using RealPort RealPort is a COM port redirector program that allows you to add and remove virtual 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.

  • Page 49: Adding A Virtual Com Port Using Realport

    Adding a Virtual COM Port using RealPort Windows 2000/XP/Vista: 1. Locate the RealPort driver software on the CD you received with your ES1AWB. 2. Find the RealPort setup.exe file for your PC’s operating system. 3. Start the setup.exe file. The RealPort Setup Wizard Welcome dialog appears.

  • Page 50: Updating Realport

    Using RealPort 4. Select the Remove an Existing Device, then click Next. The Select Device to Remove 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 51 Using RealPort Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m 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 Chapter 8...

  • Page 52: Appendix A: Default Configuration Settings

    Default Configuration Settings Server Name ES1AWB Username: root Password: dbps DHCP: Enabled Baud Rate: 9600 Data//Stop: Parity: None Flow Control: None TCP/UDP Protocol: Connection Mode: TCP Socket TCP/UDP port: 2001 Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m 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 Default Configuration Settings Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m 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 Appendix A...

  • Page 54: Appendix B: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Model: ES1AWB Manual: Paper copy of this manual, PDF available 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...
  • Page 55 Serial Connector: 9 pin D-type male (DB-9M) RS-232 Interface Lines Supported: TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, DSR, GND Serial Data Rates: 50, 75, 110, 134, 150, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400 bps Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space Data Bits:...

  • Page 56: Appendix C: Es1Awb Dimensional Diagram

    Dimensional Diagrams Figure 17. Dimensional Diagram of the ES1AWB Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m 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 pn6908-rev003 Appendix C...
  • Page 57 Dimensional Diagrams Manual Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m 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 Appendix C...

  • Page 58: Appendix D: Rs-232 Connections

    DB-9M RS-232 Signal Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Not connected Figure 18. RS-232 Connections in a DB-9 Connector DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: Model Numbers: Description: Type:...

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