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WiBox™ User Guide
Part Number 900-351
Revision A June 2004

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  • Page 1 INSERT PICTURE HERE WiBox™ User Guide Part Number 900-351 Revision A June 2004...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademark

    Copyright and Trademark © 2004, Lantronix. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. Printed in the United States of America.

  • Page 3: Disclaimer And Revisions

    Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void the user's authority to operate this device. WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Application Examples___________________________________________________ 11 Serial Tunneling – Network ______________________________________________ 11 Ad-Hoc Network_______________________________________________________ 12 Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure __________________________________________ 12 Ad-Hoc WiBox Connection ______________________________________________ 13 Protocol Support ______________________________________________________ 13 Configuration Methods__________________________________________________ 14 Addresses and Port Numbers ____________________________________________ 14 Hardware Address __________________________________________________________ 14...
  • Page 5 Disable ECHO Ports _________________________________________________________39 Enable Enhanced Password___________________________________________________39 Factory Defaults _______________________________________________________39 Channel 1 Configuration ______________________________________________________40 Channel 2 Configuration ______________________________________________________40 WLAN Settings _____________________________________________________________40 Expert Settings _____________________________________________________________41 Security Settings ____________________________________________________________41 Exit Configuration Mode _________________________________________________41 5: Configuration using Web-Manager Accessing WiBox using Web-Manager ______________________________________43 WiBox™ User Guide...
  • Page 6 Connection Settings - UDP ___________________________________________________ 53 WLAN Configuration ___________________________________________________ 54 Updating Settings______________________________________________________ 55 6: Configuration using DeviceInstaller Accessing WiBox using DeviceInstaller ______________________________________ 2 Server Configuration ____________________________________________________ 2 WLAN Configuration ____________________________________________________ 3 Host List Configuration___________________________________________________ 3 Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration _____________________________________ 4...

  • Page 7: List Of Tables

    Figure 7-1. Serial Tunneling Network Example....Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 7-2. Ad-Hoc Network Example......Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 7-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example..Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 7-4. Direct WiBox to WiBox Connection....Error! Bookmark not defined. WiBox™ User Guide...
  • Page 8 Contents WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 9: 1: Using This Guide

    Purpose and Audience This guide provides the information needed to configure, use and update the WiBox and is intended for network administrators, system integrators, and those responsible for installation and maintaining the WiBox. Chapter Summary The remaining chapters in this guide include:...

  • Page 10: Additional Documentation

    Using This Guide Additional Documentation The following guides are available on the product CD and the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) Provides instructions for using the Windows- DeviceInstaller User Guide based utility to configure the WiBox and other Lantronix device servers.

  • Page 11: 2: Introduction

    Virtually any RS232, RS422 or RS485 asynchronous serial device Application Examples The WiBox has two serial ports and an 802.11b transceiver. Each serial port can be connected to the console port of an IT device. The wireless transceiver can connect to another wireless device or to an Access Point (AP) connecting to a network through an Ethernet connection.

  • Page 12: Ad-Hoc Network

    In Error! Reference source not found., a PC connected to an AP via an Ethernet connection and a PC with a wireless connection to the AP access the WiBox as though they are directly connected to it. The combination of the WiBox, a PC, and Lantronix’s Redirector behave such that it seems the PC is directly communicating to...

  • Page 13: Ad-Hoc Wibox Connection

    AP. The device server (in this example, the UDS) is connected via an Ethernet connection to the AP. As such, the WiBox and the device server communicate directly and can transfer information between their serial devices.

  • Page 14: Configuration Methods

    Configuration Methods After the physical installation of the WiBox, it requires configuration. For the unit to operate correctly on a network, it must have a unique IP address and appropriate wireless settings for network communications. There are three basic methods for...

  • Page 15: Serial Connector Pinouts

    Port 2 LED: Yellow, steady on Active Port 2 LED: Yellow, blinking Incoming TCP connection Technical Specifications Table 2-2. WiBox Technical Specifications Lantronix DSTni-EX 186 CPU CPU, Memory 256 KB zero wait state SRAM 2048 KB Flash Rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921600 bps) Serial Interface Wireless 802.11b...
  • Page 16 Depth: 9.5 cm (3.74 in) 0.28 kg (0.62 lbs) Weight Operating temperature range: 0-60C. Temperature Storage temperature range: -40C to 85C Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing, 40% to 60% Relative Humidity recommended Storage: 10% to 90% non-condensing WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 17: 3: Installation

    WLAN Settings: Before the WiBox can communicate on an 802.11b wireless network, the WLAN settings must match the wireless network. By default, the WiBox is set to Ad-Hoc network mode and its wireless Network Name (SSID) is “LTRX_IBSS”. Installing the WiBox Complete the following steps to connect and initially configure the WiBox.
  • Page 18 Press Enter for Setup Mode Press Enter within 5 seconds to display the Change Setup menu. Two settings are required for the Wibox to communicate on a wireless network: the Server (0) and the WLAN (4) settings. Current settings are displayed in parentheses.
  • Page 19 8. Upon completing the IP and WLAN settings configuration, select menu option 9 to save and exit the Wibox Serial Mode setup. 9. The WiBox is ready for wireless connection. Disconnect the serial cable from the PC or to the WiBox.
  • Page 20 Installation WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 21: 4: Configuration Via Serial Mode Or Telnet Port

    The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control. 2. Reset the WiBox unit by cycling the unit's power (turning the power off and back on). Immediately upon resetting the device, enter three lowercase x characters (xxx).

  • Page 22: Server Configuration

    Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) (0) _ The unit prompts for the number of host bits to be entered, then calculates the netmask, which displays in standard decimal-dot notation when the saved parameters are displayed (for example, 255.255.255.0). WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 23: Change Telnet Configuration Password

    Select option 1 Channel 1 or 2 Channel 2 from the Change Setup menu to define how the serial port responds to network and serial communications. The following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Channel configuration menu. WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 24: Baudrate

    (1) 2 stop bits are implemented by the software. This might influence performance. Note: If attempting to select an I/F Mode bit pertaining to RS-422/485, a “WARNING: RS-422/485 I/F Modes not supported” message displays. The following table demonstrates some common I/F Mode settings: WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 25: Flow

    Use Port 0 for the outgoing local port to change with each connection. The port range is 50,000 to 59,999. Each subsequent connection increments the number by 1 (it wraps back around to 50,000). WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 26: Connect Mode

    Character response (C=connect, D=disconnect, N=unreachable) Active Startup No active startup With any character With modem_control_in Active With a specific start character Manual connection Autostart Hostlist Datagram Type Directed UDP Modem Mode Full Verbose Without Echo Numeric modem result codes WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 27: A) Incoming Connection

    Attempts to connect when the modem_control_in input changes Accept with from not asserted to asserted. modem_control_in Active Attempts to connect when it receives a specific start character With a Specific Start from the serial port. The default start character is carriage return. Character WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 28: Table 4-7. Manual Connection Address Example

    Result if remote IP is 129.1.2.3 and remote port is 1234 C121.2.4.5/1 Complete override; connection is started with host 121.2.4.5, port 1 Connects to 129.1.2.5, port 1234 C28.10/12 Connects to 129.1.28.10, port 12 C0.0.0.0/0 Connects to 129.1.28.10, port 12; enters Monitor Mode WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 29: Figure 4-4. Hostlist Example

    1. Enter a Connect Mode of 0x20. The menu shows a list of current entries already defined in the product. 2. To delete, modify, or add an entry, select Yes. If entering an IP address of 0.0.0.0, that entry and all others after it are deleted. WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 30: Datagram Type

    3. After completing the hostlist, repeat the previous step if necessary to edit the hostlist again. 4. For Retrycounter, enter the number of times the Lantronix unit should try to make a good network connection to a host list entry that it has successfully ARPed.

  • Page 31: Table 4-8. Modem Mode Messages

    The character string ATH is received, terminated with a carriage return. The unit responds affirmatively according to the selected echo/response mode and drops the network connection. The serial interface reverts to accepting command strings. If this sequence is not followed, the unit remains in data transfer mode. WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 32: Auto Increment Source Port

    Remote IP Address : ( 0) ( 0) ( 0) ( 0)_ Note: This option is not displayed when Hostlist is enabled from the ConnectMode prompt (see Connect Mode on page 26 for more information). WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 33: Remote Port

    State LED off with connection Disconnect with EOT (^D) (1) The WiBox sends the "Terminal Type" upon an outgoing connection. (2) A password is required for a connection to the serial port from the network. (3) The TCP connection closes even if the remote site does not acknowledge the disconnection.

  • Page 34: Table 4-11. Flush Mode Options

    Pack control settings are enabled in Flush Mode. Set this value to 00 if specific functions are not needed. Table 4-12. Pack Control Options Option Packing Interval Interval: 12ms Interval: 52ms Interval: 250ms Interval: 5sec Trailing Characters None WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 35: Disconntime (Inactivity Timeout)

    (for example, ETX, EOT). Setting the first SendChar to 00 disables the recognition of the characters. Alternatively, the unit can interpret two characters as a sequence (see on page 34). Pack Control WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 36: Telnet Terminal Type

    To modify WLAN and WEP settings, select 4 WLAN from the Change Setup menu. Find Network Name Enter the name of the network in which the WiBox unit resides. The current value is displayed in parentheses. Find network name (LTRX_IBSS) ? _ Enable Ad Hoc Network Creation The current value is displayed in parentheses.

  • Page 37: Authentication

    Enter Key: **_**_**_* Data Rate WiBox permits the control of the transmission rate. The data rate is the WiBox’s bandwidth. If multiple products are used, it may be required to lower the bandwidth to ensure one product is not using all the available bandwidth. The current value is displayed in parentheses.

  • Page 38: Tcp Keepalive Time

    Disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE prevent users from accessing the setup menu from the network. Disable SNMP For security purposes, disable SNMP (if required) on the WiBox unit. The current setting is displayed in parentheses. Disable SNMP (N) ? _ SNMP Community Name The SNMP Community Name is a required field for NMS to read or write to a device.

  • Page 39: Disable Port 77Fe (Hex)

    Select 7 Factory Defaults from the Change Setup menu to reset the unit’s Channel 1 configuration, Channel 2 configuration, E-mail settings, and Expert settings to the factory default settings. The server configuration settings for IP address, gateway IP WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 40: Channel 1 Configuration

    0x0D (CR) Send Character All other parameters WLAN Settings (Y) Yes Enable WLAN LTRX_IBSS Find Network Name (Y) Yes Enable Ad Hoc Network Creation LTRX_IBSS Name (0) United States Country Channel (0) None Security 11Mbps Data Rate WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 41: Expert Settings

    Select option 9 Save and exit from the Change Setup menu to save all changes and reboot the device. All values are stored in nonvolatile memory. Select option 8 Exit without save from the Change Setup menu to exit the configuration mode without saving any changes or rebooting. WiBox™ User Guide...
  • Page 42 Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 43: 5: Configuration Using Web-Manager

    PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays requesting the selection of a network adapter. Select an adapter and click OK. 2. Click the Search icon and select the WiBox unit from the list of Lantronix device servers on the local network.

  • Page 44: Network Configuration

    Figure 5-1. Web-Manager The main menu is displayed in the left side of the Web-Manager window. Note: Alternatively, access the WiBox’s Web-Manager if it is connected to the network by entering its IP address in a web browser. Network Configuration The unit’s network values display upon selecting Network from the main menu.

  • Page 45: Automatic Ip Address Configuration

    Disable DHCP Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP automatically assigns a leased IP address to the WiBox unit. The WiBox generates an IP in the 169.254.x.x address range Disable Auto-IP with a Class B subnet. Select the checkbox to disable this feature.

  • Page 46: Server Configuration

    The unit’s server values display upon selecting Server from the main menu. The following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Server configuration menu. Figure 5-3. Server Settings To configure the WiBox’s device server settings: 1. Click Server from the main menu. 2. Configure or modify the following fields: WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 47: Host List Configuration

    The host list operates in a sequential order when attempting to connect to the first available host. The WiBox scrolls through the host list until it connects to a device listed in the host list table. After a successful connection, the unit stops trying to connect to any others.

  • Page 48: Channel 1 And Channel 2 Configuration

    Figure 5-4. Hostlist Settings 2. Enter or modify the following fields from the Hostlist Settings window: Retry Settings Enter the value for the number of times the WiBox should Retry Counter attempt to retry connecting to the host list. Enter the duration (in seconds) the WiBox should abandon Retry Timeout attempting a connection to the host list.

  • Page 49: Figure 5-5. Channel Serial Settings

    Indicates the number of bits in a transmitted data package. Data Bits Checks for the parity bit. The default is None. Parity The stop bit follows the data and parity bits in serial Stop Bits communication. It indicates the end of transmission. WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 50: Connection Settings - Tcp

    Configuration Using Web-Manager Pack Control Select the checkbox to enable packing on the WiBox. Enable Packing Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent to the network. The standard algorithm is optimized for applications in which the unit is used in a local environment, allowing for very small delays for single characters, while keeping the packet count low.

  • Page 51: Figure 5-6. Tcp Connection Settings

    If Active Connect is set to With Start Character, enter the Start Character start character in this field. Indicates the on-screen response type when in Modem Mode Modem Mode (if enabled). WiBox™ User Guide...
  • Page 52 This field is available for configuration only when Active Telnet Mode Connection is not set to None. Select Enable to permit Telnet communication to the WiBox unit. This field is available for configuration only when Telnet Mode Terminal Name is set to Enable.

  • Page 53: Connection Settings - Udp

    Configures remote IP or network broadcast address and the Datagram Type remote port. Enter 01 for directed or broadcast UDP. Select Yes to accept incoming UDP datagrams. Accept Incoming Endpoint Configuration Enter the local port number. Local Port WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 54: Wlan Configuration

    WLAN Configuration Without adequate protection, a wireless LAN is susceptible to access by unauthorized users. As such, WiBox includes the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption standard as an additional means of security. To configure the WiBox’s WLAN settings: 1. Select WLAN from the main menu to open the WLAN Settings window.

  • Page 55: Updating Settings

    WiBox permits the control of the transmission rate. The data Data Rate rate is the WiBox’s bandwidth. If multiple products are used, it may be required to lower the bandwidth to ensure one product is not using all the available bandwidth. Select the data rate (in Mbps) from the pull down menu.
  • Page 56 Configuration Using Web-Manager WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 58: 6: Configuration Using Deviceinstaller

    PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays requesting the selection of a network adapter. Select an adapter and click OK. 2. Click the Search icon and select the WiBox unit from the list of Lantronix device servers on the local network.

  • Page 59: Wlan Configuration

    Note: These settings are dependent on a given network’s individual settings. 1. From the Configure Device window for the WiBox unit, click the Advanced tab. 2. In the WLAN Configurable Items section, enter the following fields: Use the pull down menu to select a WLAN interface or an Current Network Ethernet interface.

  • Page 60: Channel 1 And Channel 2 Configuration

    To configure the channel configurations: 1. From the Configure Device window for the WiBox unit, click the Ports tab. The list of available ports display. 2. Click on a port number and click Edit Settings. The Port Properties window opens.

  • Page 61: Table 6-1. Common Interface Mode Settings

    RS-232C, 7-bit, Even Parity, 1 stop bit To configure advanced channel configurations: 4. From the Configure Device window for the WiBox unit, click the Ports tab. The list of available ports display. 5. Click on a port number and click Edit Settings. The Port Properties window opens.
  • Page 62 (or display typed data). Choose Full Verbose for the unit to echo modem commands and respond to a command with a message string. Character Response tells the WiBox unit to echo modem commands and respond to a command with a single character response.
  • Page 63 This field is available for configuration only when Active Telnet Mode Connection is not set to None. Select True to permit a Telnet connection to the WiBox unit. This field is available for configuration only when Active Remote Host Connection is not set to None.
  • Page 64 Match 2 Byte Sequence end of a series of data to be sent as one group. The sequence must occur sequentially to indicate to the WiBox end of the data packet. After the detection of the byte sequence, indicates whether to Send Frame Only send the data frame or the entire buffer (i.e.

  • Page 65: Monitor Mode Commands

    Table 7-1. Monitor Mode Commands Command Command Name Function Version Queries software header record (16 bytes) of unit. Get Configuration Gets configuration of unit as hex records (120 bytes). Send Configuration Sets configuration of unit from hex records. WiBox™ User Guide...
  • Page 66 Entering any of the commands listed above generates one of the following command response codes: Table 7-2. Command Response Codes Response Meaning 0> OK; no error 1> No answer from remote device 2> Cannot reach remote device or no answer 8> Wrong parameter(s) 9> Invalid command WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 67: 8: Updating Firmware

    4. Enter the full path of the firmware file in the Local file name field. 5. In the Remote file name field, enter the current internal operational code or WEB1 to WEB28 for the internal Web interface with 2MB flash (For WiBox, W2 = ROM file. FWX1 = FWX file.) 6.

  • Page 68: Using Tftp: Command Line Interface

    2. From the Tools menu, select Advanced/Recover Firmware. The Recover Firmware window displays. 3. Enter the com port on your PC and the location of the firmware file. The Device Model should indicate WiBox. 4. Click OK to download the file. Note: See also Recovering Firmware in the DeviceInstaller User Guide.

  • Page 69: Problems And Error Messages

    This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may be displayed. When troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network cable, and serial cable) are secure.
  • Page 70 If you get a response, then there is a duplicate IP address on the network. If you do not get a response, use the serial port to verify that Telnet is not disabled. WiBox™ User Guide...
  • Page 71 No Connection With on the device server. router that you are using on the The Device Server message network. Also, make sure that port displays. 77FEh is not disabled within the Security settings of the device server. WiBox™ User Guide...

  • Page 72: Technical Support

    If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this chapter, or if you are unable to fix the error, you may: To check our online knowledge base or send a question to Technical Support, go to http://www.lantronix.com/support. Email us at support@lantronix.com.

  • Page 73: A: Compliance And Warranty Information

    Compliance Information Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product: Product Name Model: WiBox Device Server Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents: Safety: UL 60950 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950...

  • Page 74: Warranty

    Lantronix, freight prepaid. Upon verification of warranty, Lantronix will -- at its option -- repair or replace the product and return it to the customer freight prepaid. If the product is not under warranty, the customer may have Lantronix repair the unit on a fee basis or return it.

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