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Digi International, Inc. User's Guide
Digi Wi-Point 3G
Wireless Cellular Data Gateway
User's Guide
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  • Page 1 Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Digi Wi-Point 3G Wireless Cellular Data Gateway User’s Guide 90000906_A - 1 -...
  • Page 2 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Digi International, Inc. declares that Digi Wi-Point 3G (FCC ID:SUMMB8600D) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A. - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW ....................13 ......................15 OMPONENTS 3.1.1 Configuration .......................15 3.1.2 Management......................27 3.1.3 Administration......................29 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................33 ..........................33 VERVIEW ........................33 NTRODUCTION ................33 ESET TO ACTORY EFAULT ROCEDURE ....................34 ORCED ELOAD ROCEDURE ....................35 REQUENTLY SKED UESTIONS DEFAULT DIGI WI-POINT 3G SETTINGS ................39 - 3 -...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    Wi-Point 3G. This document also provides troubleshooting information and detailed specifications. Audience This document is for the person installing and configuring the Digi Wi-Point 3G for the first time. The installer should be familiar with network structures, terms and concepts. Conventions This document uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information: Means reader take note.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The Digi Wi-Point 3G is the industry’s first and the most integrated Wi-Fi and 3rd generation cellular (3G) solution for home, small office and home office. The products are simple to use and easily scalable. Digi Wi-Point 3G is a 3G router for consumer market, based on our MobileBridge™ platform technology.

  • Page 6: Installing The Digi Wi-Point 3G

    Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 2 Installing the Digi Wi-Point 3G Installing the Digi Wi-Point 3G is easy. Follow the quick steps below to power up your wireless network: 1. Verify kit content 2. Write down product ID 3. Power up the Digi Wi-Point 3G 4.

  • Page 7: Verify Kit Contents

    Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Verify Kit Contents Digi Wi-Point 3G kit includes the following components, similar to those depicted below: Digi Wi-Point 3G router (Top View） Power Adaptor Ethernet cable Quick Start Guide - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Write Product Identification

    Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Write Product Identification Before you proceed with your Digi Wi-Point 3G installation, please write down and keep the following Digi Wi-Point 3G information on the Digi Wi-Point 3G label: Serial Number MAC address Power up the Digi Wi-Point 3G Connect the Digi Wi-Point 3G power supply and press the power switch down.
  • Page 9 1. PC Card Slot 2. Ethernet interface (RJ45) 3. Console Port (RS232) 4. Power jack 5. Reset Button 6. Reload Button The Digi Wi-Point 3G power supply accepts any input AC voltage in the range of 100-240 VAC. - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Led Indicators

    Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide LED Indicators Digi Wi-Point 3G has four two-color LEDs to indicate the working status. The following table shows the status when the Digi Wi-Point 3G is configured successfully and running properly. LED Indicator Color Index...

  • Page 11: Initialize The Digi Wi-Point 3G Unit

    Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Initialize the Digi Wi-Point 3G Unit 1. Connect Digi Wi-Point 3G to your computer using one of the two specified methods: Connect your computer to Digi Wi-Point 3G using the included Ethernet cable or a hub and your computer set to “Automatic IP” configuration.
  • Page 12 4. The default IP and Subnet Mask will appear. Change Card Status to Enable. (If you are using a GPRS/UMTS/EDGE network, you will need to input “CID”, “APN”), then click Next. 6. Check the settings and click Submit, The Digi Wi-Point 3G will need to be rebooted for changes to take effect.

  • Page 13: User Interface Overview

    The Digi Wi-Point 3G embeds a web server for web-based management. This section will show you how to visit Digi Wi-Point 3G’s web site. 1. Open your browser and enter the Digi Wi-Point 3G’s IP address in the address field. (192.168.1.1.) 2.
  • Page 14 Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide There are three main categories on Digi Wi-Point 3G’s web site: • Configuration • Management • Administration The following sections will explain each of them in detail. - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Menu Components

    This section will explain in detail the components under the Configuration section of the home page. 3.1.1.1 Network This is where you configure the network settings for the Digi Wi-Point 3G including IP address, LAN settings, Wi-Fi security, DHCP Server settings, Network Services, Dynamic DNS update and VPN. Ethernet and Wi-Fi IP Settings •...
  • Page 16 Wi-Point 3G. Once you have configured these parameters, click Apply. Wi-Fi Security Settings: This configuration page is used to set wireless Ethernet security parameters. The Digi Wi-Point 3G supports two different types of security settings for your wireless Ethernet network: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Pre-Shared Key (PSK) and Wire Equivalence Protection (WEP).
  • Page 17 Enter the WEP Key into the appropriate Key field. All access points in your wireless network must use the same WEP key to utilize WEP encryption. You can also configure the Digi Wi-Point 3G security modes to be compatible for other station security settings. Such as: Mode 1: no security, no authentication •...
  • Page 18 Stations connected: In order to add the ACL conveniently, the MAC addresses of stations which have been already connected to the Digi Wi-Point 3G appear in this domain. Click Refresh, this list will be updated. Once you have configured these parameters, click Apply.
  • Page 19 This setting is used to configure the Digi Wi-Point 3G’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Digi Wi-Point 3G can be used as a DHCP server for the internal Ethernet network. The DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer in the Ethernet network.
  • Page 20 Lease Duration: The amount of time in second a network user will be allowed to connect to Digi Wi-Point 3G with their current dynamic IP address got from the DHCP server. When the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address.
  • Page 21 The Digi device is responsible for handling the routing between networks. Devices within the private network served by the Digi device can connect directly to devices on the other private network to which the VPN tunnel is established to. The VPN tunnels are configured using various security settings and methods to ensure the networks are secured.
  • Page 22 Serial Baud Rate: When you need a backup link (for example, the v.90 modem) for Digi Wi-Point 3G, you might need to configure the serial speed for the modem. There are 6 options for the serial speed (bps): 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, and 4800.
  • Page 23 Trap interval, which indicates the frequency that the device sends trap information. Log Settings: You can configure the Log method here. The Digi Wi-Point 3G can display the Syslog entries in the Web GUI; it can also send the Syslog entries to a remote syslog server.
  • Page 24 NAT. This feature can let you setup a web server, mail server, etc. that can be accessed from the Internet. The IP Forwarding table in the Digi Wi-Point 3G consists of many port forwarding items. Enable Checkbox：You can enable or disable an IP forwarding item by checking or unchecking this checkbox.
  • Page 25 DMZ: When DMZ is enabled, you should assign a client’s IP address to the Digi Wi-Point 3G. Then, the Digi Wi-Point 3G will forwards the all incoming traffic from WI-FI to this client host. It will be useful when you would access a client host of Ethernet from Internet.
  • Page 26 Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide only; Forbidden means to prohibit traffic to the non-trusted sites only. Checking the box means the Content Filter is enabled. Restrict WEB Features 3.1.1.7 This is where you configure the GPS settings for the device 3.1.1.8...

  • Page 27: Management

    Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 3.1.2 Management 3.1.2.1 Connections This section of the UI contains information about VPN and Mobile Connections as seen above. - 27 -...
  • Page 28 Event Logging The Event Logging display shows a list of the most recent activities that have taken place on the Digi Wi-Point 3G. To change the settings of the Event Logging display: under Configuration, click System>Log Settings. (See below) - 28 -...

  • Page 29: Administration

    Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide You can configure the Log method here. The Digi Wi-Point 3G can display the syslog entries in the Web UI and can send the Syslog entries to a remote syslog server. To send the syslog to the syslog server, you need to check the Enable syslogging to remote syslog server checkbox and assign the IP address of remote syslog server in the bottom box.
  • Page 30 Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 3.1.3.3 Factory Default Settings Click Restore to reset all configurations to their factory default values. 3.1.3.4 System Information Signal strength: Indicate current Wi-Fi signal strength. Signal strength ranges from 0-31 with 0 being the lowest signal strength and 31 being the highest signal strength.
  • Page 31 Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide disconnect the device from the Internet. 3.1.3.6 PIN Utility This configuration page is set to Enable/Disable the function of PIN protection. The PIN Code can prevent the unauthorized user from connecting to the internet. There are three main tabs in this setting: •...
  • Page 32 Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 3.1.3.7 Reboot After you have configured your device, save and reboot the Digi Wi-Point 3G. The new configurations will then take effect. During the reboot process, the power LED will blink an amber color. - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    IP address management is critical and we suggest you to create a chart to document and validate the IP addresses of your system. If the password is lost or forgotten, you will need to reset the Digi Wi-Point 3G to default values. The Reset to Factory Default procedure resets the Digi Wi-Point 3G configuration settings, but does not change the current firmware.

  • Page 34: Forced Reload Procedure

    Software will not be erased. This procedure may be required if the password or the configurations are forgotten. When the Digi Wi-Point 3G is working in normal status, press and hold the RELOAD button until all the indicator lights change to amber. Release RELOAD button, and press RESET button to reboot the Digi Wi-Point 3G.

  • Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions

    Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 192.161.1.2, and make sure the firmware image named firmware.bin is accessible in the root directory of your TFTP server. Power on the Digi Wi-Point 3G. Press the RESET button. Press and hold the RELOAD button for about 10 seconds immediately after you press and release the RESET button until the Power LED turns amber and the WI-FI LED turns off.
  • Page 36 Which browsers does the Digi Wi-Point 3G support? The Digi Wi-Point 3G supports Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla and Safari. I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Digi Wi-Point 3G. What can I do? You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, or remove the dial-up settings on your browser.
  • Page 37 Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide Can my personal information be intercepted during transmission through the air? Wi-Fi features two-fold protection in security. The Digi Wi-Point 3G deploys Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology utilizing the inherent security feature of scrambling. Additionally, the Wi-Fi feature offers encryption (WEP) and authentication (WPA Enterprise) to restrict access and enhance security.
  • Page 38 Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Connectivity can change depending on the environment the device is located in. Such materials as lead glass, metal, concrete floors, water and walls can inhibit the signal and reduce range.

  • Page 39: Default Digi Wi-Point 3G Settings

    Digi International, Inc. User’s Guide 5 Default Digi Wi-Point 3G Settings The following table lists the settings defined at the factory for all Digi Wi-Point 3G units, and provides a place to enter the values for your system if you have changed them.

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