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  • Page 1 Cellular Gateway User Guide Version 1.4 Document version: 23...
  • Page 2 Product and technical information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Alliant Networks, Inc. Cellular Gateway is a trademark of Alliant Networks, Inc. Many designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear, Alliant Networks acknowledges a trademark claim.
  • Page 3 The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific community. Alliant Networks, Inc. therefore believes the internal wireless radio is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones. However, the use of wireless radios may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as aboard airplanes.
  • Page 4 Alliant Networks' products are not designed, intended, or authorized for use as components in systems intended for surgical implant into the body, or other applications intended to support or sustain life, or for any other application in which the failure of the Alliant Networks product could create a situation where personal injury or death may occur.
  • Page 5 Should the buyer or user purchase or use Alliant Networks products for any such unintended or unauthorized application, both buyer and user shall indemnify and hold harmless Alliant Networks and its officers, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, and distributors against all claims, costs, damages, and expenses, and attorney fees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use, even if such claim alleges that Alliant Networks was negligent regarding the design or manufacture of the device, or was aware of a defect that could cause malfunction.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction......................13 Cellular access standards ................14 Supported PC Cards ................... 15 Operating components................... 15 Example applications ..................16 Hardware description ..................17 Back panel....................17 Configuration button ..................19 LEDs......................20 Features and specifications ................21 Wired or wireless LAN support..............21 Web management interface ................
  • Page 9 Contact information ..................27 Installation......................28 Package contents................... 28 Installation Instructions................... 29 Cellular Gateway GPRS CGW101 .............. 29 Other requirements................... 29 Installation steps ..................30 Installing the SIM card (model 1000 only) ..........30 Attaching the cellular antenna ..............32 Connecting power..................
  • Page 10 Using the Discovery Tool ................38 Using the Web Configuration Interface ............39 Launching a gateway configuration..............39 Direct browser access ................. 39 Using the Discovery Tool ................40 About the Web configuration interface ............41 Network ......................42 Basic......................43 DHCP Server....................
  • Page 11 Authentication ................... 59 Accounting ....................60 Access List ....................60 Add a user ....................61 Change password..................61 Remove a user ..................61 Ethernet Supplicant ..................61 M2M ....................... 62 Network settings..................62 Hardware settings ..................63 Link......................... 64 802.11 ......................64 802.11 PQ Mapping..................
  • Page 12 Restore to factory defaults ................78 Getting FTP to work ..................79 Index ........................80...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction The Alliant Networks Cellular Gateway combines the convenience of standard networking with the flexibility and coverage of cellular networks. Using the gateway, anyone can set up an instant personal network and connect to the Internet from any location that supports cellular phone service.

  • Page 14: Cellular Access Standards

    Your choice of gateway depends on the service provider you have chosen. The CGW101 and CGW102 contain an internal radio. The CGW103 requires an additional PCMCIA/PC Card that can be either GPRS or CDMA 1.x.

  • Page 15: Supported Pc Cards

    Refer to the PC Cards installation for more detail. The table below lists Along with the PC Card a cellular-with-data plan is also required. A PC Card may also required a SIM ch PC Card Standard Cellular service providers CGW101 GPRS T-Mobile AT&T Wireless CGW102...

  • Page 16: Example Applications

    Introduction Example applications Internet, no special software is needed on the computers or devices inside or outside the gateway. (Devices connected to the gateway through the Ethernet or serial ports or through wireless association are considered to be inside the gateway. Computers connected to the Internet (but not to the gateway itself) are considered to be outside the gateway.) The gateway is well-suited for local area network (LAN) applications where Internet...

  • Page 17: Hardware Description

    Introduction Hardware description The Cellular Gateway requires no installation of telephone, DSL, or cable lines. The gateway is ideal for situations that require fast, easy connection to the Internet, such as emergency and disaster relief teams, remote field offices, construction trailers, and booths at trade shows and conventions.
  • Page 18 Introduction Back panel power 10/100 serial Item Description 1. Power connector For use with the supplied 12 volt DC power supply at 25 Watts. 2. Ethernet port 10/100 Ethernet with auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDIX crossover. 3. I/O passthrough port Used for serial bridging to the DB25 digital I/O interface. For more information, see the Advanced Operations Guide.

  • Page 19: Configuration Button

    Introduction Configuration button Configuration button The Configuration button is located on the side of the unit, as shown. You can use the Configuration button to restore the software to factory defaults or, if serial passthrough is running, to disable it so that you can use the serial command line interface. Insert a pointed object (such as the end of a straightened paper clip) into the reset hole to press the button.

  • Page 20: Leds

    Introduction LEDs LEDs When power is connected, the LEDs on the front panel light to indicate the operating conditions, as shown and described below. Description 1. 802.11 Wireless GREEN. Signal Strength/Activity Faster blinking indicates greater activity. 2. Serial (UART) Activity GREEN indicates transmission.

  • Page 21: Features And Specifications

    Introduction Features and specifications Description Cellular Signal Strength/Activity GREEN indicates excellent signal. (GPRS or CDMA) YELLOW indicates good signal. RED indicates poor signal. Faster blinking indicates greater activity. Features and specifications The major features of the Cellular Gateway are described in the following sections. Wired or wireless LAN support The gateway supports 802.3 wired Ethernet and 802.11 wireless LANs.

  • Page 22: Web Management Interface

    Introduction Web management interface Web management interface You can configure and manage the gateway through your Web browser. A Java-based discovery utility assists in connecting to the gateway configuration user interface during initial setup. Secure network authentication The gateway provides a variety of options for authentication. It can act as either a supplicant to another authenticator, or it can act as an authenticator for 802.11 clients.

  • Page 23: Dhcp Server

    Introduction DHCP server • Provides a level of security by hiding internal IP addresses and blocking connections from outside devices. Enables the use of any set of IP addresses for the inside network. Because the • addresses are only used internally, there is no possibility of a conflict with outside IP addresses.

  • Page 24: Dns Proxy

    Introduction DNS proxy DNS proxy DNS proxy allows the device to handle and forward DNS requests to remote DNS servers. This allows inside clients to use convenient naming such as www.alliantnetworks.com when addressing remote computers. Backup and restore The gateway provides a means of backing up and restoring its configuration via TFTP. It is prudent to back up the gateway configuration before altering functionality.

  • Page 25: Serial And Telnet Command Line Interface

    Introduction Serial and Telnet command line interface Serial and Telnet command line interface You can configure and manage the gateway through a Command Line Interface (CLI), which provides access to every configurable aspect of the product. There are two ways to connect to the gateway and access the CLI: Through the DB9 interface (serial CLI) •...

  • Page 26: Serial Passthrough

    Introduction Serial passthrough Serial passthrough The serial passthrough converts serial data from the DB9 interface to IP network traffic. With this passthrough, a TCP or UDP socket-based application can communicate with a serial device. The gateway does not interpret or change any of the serial data. For more information, see the Advanced Operations Guide.

  • Page 27: Contact Information

    Introduction Contact information • For a description of the CLI structure and an exhaustive list of CLI commands, see the Advanced Operations Guide. Contact information Alliant Networks technical support: Email: support@alliantnetworks.com Telephone: 408-744-1500 (extension 112)

  • Page 28: Installation

    Installation Package contents Installation The Cellular Gateway must be installed in a location that has access to a standard 110 V power outlet and is within the coverage area of your cellular service provider. Make sure the gateway model you have chosen matches the access standard used by your cellular service provider.

  • Page 29: Installation Instructions

    Once setup, install software, connecting to an existing LAN and customization are all the same. Discussions of these topics start on page page 35. Cellular Gateway GPRS CGW101 Other requirements A cellular-with-data service contract with a cellular service provider whose data protocol •...

  • Page 30: Installation Steps

    Installation Installation steps Installation steps The basic installation of the Cellular Gateway involves attaching the cellular antenna, connecting power, and making a LAN connection (wired or wireless). The Cellular Gateway 1000 requires that you first install a GPRS cellular SIM card (not provided) into the gateway.
  • Page 31 Installation Installing the SIM card (model 1000 only) 2. If the gateway is attached to the mounting plate, remove the mounting plate. Grasp the mounting plate and pull to release it from the unit. 3. Locate the removable Door (see illustration). 4.

  • Page 32: Attaching The Cellular Antenna

    Installation Attaching the cellular antenna Attaching the cellular antenna To attach the antenna, insert the SMA connector on the end of the antenna cord into the connection point on the side of the gateway and hand-tighten the thumbscrew. To minimize interference, place the cellular antenna as far away as possible from the 802.11 antennas.

  • Page 33: Installation Steps

    Installation Installation steps • For LAN connection, your computer must be equipped with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network interface card or a compatible 802.11 PCI or PCMCIA wireless card. Installation steps The basic installation of the Cellular Gateway involves attaching the cellular antenna, connecting power, and making a LAN connection (wired or wireless).

  • Page 34: Cellular Gateway Pc Card Model Cgw103

    Installation Cellular Gateway PC Card Model CGW103 Cellular Gateway PC Card Model CGW103 Other requirements • The Cellular Gateway PC Card requires a PC Card. The Verizon Wireless AirDirect 555D is the supported card for this product. This card can be purchased from any Verizon store or qualified reseller.

  • Page 35: Connecting Power

    Installation Connecting power Connecting power Connect the provided power supply to the gateway power port and to a standard 110 V power outlet. (For the location of the power connection on the gateway, see Back panel page 17.) When it is connected to power, the LEDs light. For a description of the LEDs, see LEDs on page 20.

  • Page 36: Wireless Lan

    Direct browser access below. Through the Alliant Networks Discovery Tool, which must be installed from the CD.This • tool finds the gateway then launches your web browser for configuration, as described in Using the Discovery Tool...

  • Page 37: Direct Browser Access

    Installation Direct browser access • Through the Command Line Interface, which allows access to all features. This tool, which is meant only for the most sophisticated configuration tasks, is described in the Advanced Operations Guide. Direct browser access If the gateway is set to the factory defaults and your computer is set to acquire its IP address from DHCP, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 38: Using The Discovery Tool

    IP information is unknown or on a non 192.168.X.X subnet. 1. To install the Alliant Networks Discovery Tool select custom or maximum installation. During the installation you will be prompted to install Java as well.

  • Page 39: Using The Web Configuration Interface

    Using the Web Configuration Interface If the configuration that was set at the factory does not meet your network requirements, or if you want to customize the settings, you can use the Alliant Networks Web Configuration Interface to change the configuration.

  • Page 40: Using The Discovery Tool

    The Discovery Tool window appears. 2. Click Discover devices. All detected Alliant Networks gateways on the network are listed in the Device List pane. 3. In the Device List pane, select the gateway you want to configure. If more than one gateway is listed, you can identify the one you want by its MAC address.

  • Page 41: About The Web Configuration Interface

    Using the Web Configuration Interface About the Web configuration interface The gateway Web configuration start page appears in your browser. (If a password is set on the gateway, enter it when prompted. The default user name is admin and the default password is password.) 5.

  • Page 42: Network

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Network Configuration pages have two buttons, Change and Revert, which function as follows: Change stores the settings permanently in the device nonvolatile memory. After you click • Change, the new configuration settings take effect and you can see the changes on the System Summary page.

  • Page 43: Basic

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Basic the inside Ethernet (eth0) and the outside cellular routing (cell0) interfaces. These features should not be confused with layer 2 features found on the Link pages. Basic From the Network page, click Basic. The following table describes the basic network properties.

  • Page 44: Dhcp Server

    Using the Web Configuration Interface DHCP Server Setting Description Current Gateway This is the Gateway IP Address that is given out to DHCP clients. This is how you know the IP adress when the Gateway is set to cell0. Current Primary DNS This is the Primary DNS that is given out to DHCP clients.

  • Page 45: Cellular

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Cellular Setting Description Secondary DNS server Specify an IP address for the optional secondary DNS server, or specify LOCAL. Domain name Specify the domain name to be given out to DHCP clients. IP range Specify the pool of IP addresses to be given out to DHCP clients. The default IP range is from (low) 192.168.0.3 to (high) 192.168.0.254.

  • Page 46: Nat

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Setting Description Username Specify the Username which is provided from the service provider. Not all service provider’s require a username. Password Specify the Password which is provided from the service provider. Not all service provider’s require a password. Specify the Access Point Network (from the service provider).

  • Page 47: System

    Using the Web Configuration Interface System Setting Description Status Specify whether NAT should be enabled or disabled. If NAT is disabled, only one computer can use the cellular link. Maximum connections Specify the total number of connections allowed from inside computers through the cellular link.

  • Page 48: Backup & Restore

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Backup & Restore Setting Description Click to specify whether Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology is used to encrypt information between the computer and the device during a configuration session. When this option is turned on, data is protected during the configuration session.

  • Page 49: Upgrade

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Upgrade Setting Description TFTP Server’s IP address Specify the IP address of a TFTP server where the configuration is to be stored. Make sure that you can reach the TFTP server and that the server accepts connections from any client.

  • Page 50: Serial Cli

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Serial CLI Serial CLI From the System page, click Serial CLI. This page allows you to enable or disable the Serial CLI feature. The Serial CLI must be disabled if Serial Passthrough is in use. When you are finished, click Change.

  • Page 51: Snmp

    Using the Web Configuration Interface SNMP SNMP From the System page, click SNMP. This page allows you to configure SNMP settings. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the standard for device management. This device supports SNMP versions V1, V2c, and V3. SNMP V2c adds additional error reporting over V1;...

  • Page 52: Syslog

    Using the Web Configuration Interface SYSLOG SYSLOG From the System page, click SYSLOG. This page allows you to enable or disable the SYSLOG logging feature. When you are finished, click Change. Setting Description Enable Specify whether logging is enabled (on) or disabled (off). Primary IP address Specify the IP address of the primary SYSLOG server.

  • Page 53: Cdp

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Setting Description Enable Specify whether the Discovery Tool is enabled (on) or disabled (off). Port Identifies the port used by the Discovery Tool. This value must match the port setting on the Tool. From the System page, click CDP. This page enables or disables Cisco Discovery Protocol. When you are finished, click Change.

  • Page 54: Advanced

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Advanced Setting Description Uptime This is how long they Gateway has been running since it was last turned on or reset. Advanced From the System page, click Advanced. This page allows you to reset the device or restore the configuration to factory defaults.

  • Page 55: Security

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Security Security From the start page, click Security. The Security page appears, where you can configure security settings. All but the supplicant settings affect only 802.11 wireless clients. To maintain wireless association, the settings on wireless clients and the device must match exactly.

  • Page 56: 802.11 Encryption

    Using the Web Configuration Interface 802.11 Encryption Encryption Shared Pairwise Pairwise Authentication None Pairwise TKIP TKIP WPA-TTLS-MS-CHAPv2 WPA-PEAP 802.11 Encryption From the Security page, click Encryption. The Encryption page appears, where you can configure the settings for wireless encryption. You can change the settings by clicking the radio buttons and entering values in the fields.

  • Page 57: 802.11 Authentication

    Using the Web Configuration Interface 802.11 Authentication Setting Description Pairwise-AES-Comp: Another dynamic key encryption mode which uses the AES algorithm for encryption, and a more secure key negotiation protocol. Only usable for RSN or WPA authentication modes (rsn-radius, rsn-ttls, wpa-radius, wpa-ttls).
  • Page 58 Using the Web Configuration Interface 802.11 Authentication Setting Description EAP-TTLS-PAP: Authentication is performed as an IEEE 802.1X Authenticator, using an on-device EAP-TTLS backend authentication server. This mode generates pairwise encryption keys, and it is highly recommended that wireless interfaces enable the pairwise-wep encryption mode when using this authentication mode.

  • Page 59: Certificate

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Certificate Setting Description WPA-PEAP: Authentication is performed as an IEEE 802.1X Authenticator, using an on-device EAP-PEAP backend authentication server. This mode generates pairwise encryption keys, and it is highly recommended that wireless interfaces nable the Pairwise-TKIP encryption mode when using this authentication mode.

  • Page 60: Accounting

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Accounting Setting Description Secondary Column Specify the optional secondary RADIUS authentication server. If the primary cannot be contacted, the gateway will attempt to communicate with the secondary. Accounting The RADIUS accounting grouping provides settings for a RADIUS accounting server. NOTE: Accounting is only applicable if the authentication mode is not “Open”.

  • Page 61: Add A User

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Add a user Add a user 1. Type in a name in the User Name field. 2. Type in the password in the Password field 3. Type in the password again in the Confirm Password field. 4.

  • Page 62: M2M

    Using the Web Configuration Interface by selecting one of the drop-down settings. For settings other than Open, enter a user name and password. When you are finished, click Change. Setting Description Supplicant mode Open: No authentication is performed. Supplicant-MD5: Authentication is performed as an IEEE 802.1X Supplicant, using EAP-MD5 as the authenticating protocol.

  • Page 63: Hardware Settings

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Hardware settings Setting Description Enable on reboot Click on to specify that the passthrough application should restart itself when a disconnection occurs. Otherwise, click off. This overrides the Serial CLI’s enable on reboot. Socket type Sets the socket type to use for the passthrough application: TCP listen: A socket that accepts connections from remote systems.

  • Page 64: Link

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Link When you are finished, click Change. Setting Description Baudrate Select a baud rate from the list. Data bits Select the number of data bits from the list. Parity Select a parity from the list. Stop bits Select the number of stop bits from the list.

  • Page 65: 802.11 Pq Mapping

    Using the Web Configuration Interface 802.11 PQ Mapping Setting Description Service area The ESSID is the identifying name of an 802.11b wireless network. By specifying the ESSID in your client setup is how you make sure that you connect to your wireless network instead of your neighbors network by mistake. Supported clients Controls which clients are allowed to connect.

  • Page 66: 802.11 User Classification

    Using the Web Configuration Interface 802.11 User classification VLAN priority 1 maps to 802.11 priority 1. You can change this mapping by clicking Enable and changing the values in the 802.11 Priority column. When you are finished, click Change. 802.11 User classification From the Link page, click User Classification.
  • Page 67 Using the Web Configuration Interface 802.11 User classification frame’s priority will be between 0 and 7, otherwise it will be -1 for a nonclassified frame. Nonclassified frames are treated as the lowest priority frame. These simple rules govern the classification rules in the order presented: 1.
  • Page 68 Using the Web Configuration Interface 802.11 User classification Classify nothing Setting Description User classification Click to enable or disable classification. Index The row in the table to add a frame rule. Frame field Select one of the following: SRC MAC: Use the source MAC address of the frame to compare against the mac_address value(s).

  • Page 69: 802.11 Protocol Filter

    Using the Web Configuration Interface 802.11 Protocol Filter Setting Description >: Greater than. <=: Less than or equal. >=: Greater than or equal. between: Between two values. This operator requires two values. Values depend on the field selected in the rule. do nothing: Add a rule to the table to do nothing.

  • Page 70: 802.11 Statistics

    Using the Web Configuration Interface 802.11 Statistics 2. Select the filtering action from the Mode list: allow - allow packets of this type to pass through drop - drop packets of this type 3. Check the boxes of the protocols that you want to filter. 4.

  • Page 71: Bridge

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Bridge Bridge From the Link page, click Bridge. The forwarding table is displayed. 802.11 Static MACs MAC addresses in this list are never removed from the forwarding table. They are placed in the forwarding table during boot up, initializing the forwarding table. Setting Description MAC address...

  • Page 72: Upgrading The System

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Upgrading the System To restore the settings manually, insert a pointed object (such as the end of a straightened paper clip) into the reset hole to press the Configuration button. Press and hold the button for 10 seconds.

  • Page 73: Backing Up A Configuration

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Backing up a Configuration 2. In the TFTP server’s IP address field, specify the IP address of a TFTP server where the firmware image is to stored. Make sure that you can reach the TFTP server and that the server accepts connections from any client.

  • Page 74: Restoring A Configuration

    Using the Web Configuration Interface Restoring a Configuration Restoring a Configuration Restoring a configuration facilitates two useful purposes: • The first is to return a gateway to a known state. The restore process fully replaces the gateway’s configuration to a known state from a previously created backup file. Alternatively, the gateway supports a partial restore, where only part of the configuration •...
  • Page 75 Using the Web Configuration Interface Restoring a Configuration 1. Close your browser. 2. Return to the Alliant Discovery Tool and click Discover device. 3. Select the device and right-click to start a new configuration session.

  • Page 76: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Configuring XP Advanced Wireless Security Solving Problems If you have difficulty using the gateway, refer to the following topics for information on how to diagnose and solve problems. Configuring XP Advanced Wireless Security Microsoft XP can manage your wireless PC Cards and provide advance wireless security. Configuration requires two major stages.
  • Page 77 Solving Problems Configuring XP Advanced Wireless Security On an XP client: 1. Edit properties for the 802.11 interface 2. Select "Wireless Networks" at the top of the window 3. Make sure that “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” at the top of the page is checked.

  • Page 78: Configuring Your Ethernet Network

    Solving Problems Configuring your Ethernet Network Configuring your Ethernet Network Unable to access the Internet First check to see if the device is connected. From the Web pages, select Network then Cellular. The Status link should say connected. If not then try the following: Make sure the PC Card is inserted.
  • Page 79 Solving Problems Getting FTP to work To restore to factory defaults manually: 1. Power on the device. 2. As soon as the middle LED comes on, insert a paper clip into the configuration hole and hold the button until three LEDs are lit. 3.
  • Page 80 23, 45 connecting the gateway to a hub 36 Alliant Discovery Tool 28, 40 current operator 45 Alliant Networks Discovery Tool 36 Alliant Networks Web Configuration Interface 39 APN 29, 37, 46 device assignment of IP addresses 45 inside 15...
  • Page 81 port 18 interoperating with third-party equipment 21 extension, file, registry 49 IP address assignment 45 pool 23, 45 factory defaults renewal 45 restoring 71 restoring manually 72 factory defaults, restoring manually 19 launching a gateway configuration 39 file launching the discovery tool 38, 40 configuration 73 layer 2 43, 64 extension, registry 49...
  • Page 82 partial restore 48, 74 Secondary DNS 43 passthrough Secure Socket Layer (SSL) 48 serial 26 security pool, IP address 23, 45 authentication 57 power 18, 28 encryption 56 connecting 32, 33, 35 guidelines 55 connector 17 serial requirements 28 CLI 25 Primary DNS 43 port 18 problem solving 76...
  • Page 83 table forwarding 71 VLAN mapping 65 Telnet CLI 25, 50 third-party interoperability 21 traps, SNMP 51 troubleshooting 76 upgrading firmware 49, 72 user classification 66 VLAN mapping table 65 web configuration interface 39 Web management interface 22 wireless LAN association 15...

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