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User's Guide
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2008. 09. 09

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  • Page 1 WiComm-1 User’s Guide Ver 1.0b 2008. 09. 09...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Document Revision Date Pages Description Version Feb, 13, 2007 1.0a Context amendment by shlee Sept, 9, 2008 1.0b Roaming Added by shlee A-Class Device Product This device is registered only for office use, and both the seller and the user must be aware of this. If not correctly sold or purchased, please exchange with home use device.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the LAN Cable.................... 4-1 4.1.2 Connecting the Serial Cable ..................4-1 4.1.3 Connecting the power adapter ..................4-2 WiComm-1 Access and Environment Setting ............4-2 4.2.1 Network Setting for a PC....................4-2 4.2.2 Environment Setting ...................... 4-3 Checking the Operation .................... 4-4 4.3.1...
  • Page 4 Wireless Settings......................7-9 7.2.5 Save & Reboot ......................7-10 7.2.6 Serial Loopback Test ....................7-10 Connecting in Serial to Serial by Using Two WiComm-1 Systems (Ad-Hoc Mode) .7-11 7.3.1 Logging on to the WiComm-1 ..................7-12 7.3.2 Network Settings (Server) ................... 7-13 7.3.3...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 7.3.9 Save & Reboot (Client)....................7-20 7.3.10 Operation Test ......................7-21 Connecting the WiComm-1 to a Wireless PC LAN (Ad-Hoc Mode) ......7-22 7.4.1 Logging on to the WiComm-1 ..................7-23 7.4.2 Network Settings ......................7-24 7.4.3 Serial Settings ......................
  • Page 6 Serial Setting Window................. 4-4 Figure 4-3. Test Data Display Window ................4-5 Figure 4-4. Wireless Status Window ................4-6 Figure 5-1. Initial Window for WiComm-1 Connection ..........5-1 Figure 5-2. Initial Login Window ..................5-2 Figure 5-3. Network Setting Window................5-3 Figure 5-4.
  • Page 7 Figure 7-20. Ad-Hoc Mode Save & Reboot(Client) ............7-20 Figure 7-21. Checking the Access in Ad-Hoc Mode............7-21 Figure 7-22. Connecting the WiComm-1 to Wireless PC LAN (Ad-Hoc Mode)..... 7-22 Figure 7-23. WiComm-1 Summary................7-23 Figure 7-24. Ad-Hoc Mode Network Settings..............7-24 Figure 7-25.
  • Page 8 Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1-1. WiComm-1 Related Technical Documents ..........1-3 Table 5-1. Key Functions of the Setup Menu............... 5-2 Table 5-2. Key Functions of Portview Configuration ............ 5-3 Table 5-3. Key Functions of Wireless Network Configuration........5-4 Table 5-4.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    This chapter is an introduction to SystemBase’s wireless device server WiComm-1 and related document. 1.1 About This Document This guide is designed for users of WiComm-1, who are in charge of connecting to and communicating with WiComm-1, setting WiComm-1’s configurations, status monitoring, firmware update, and other administration work.

  • Page 10: Guide Content And Organization

    Chapter 4. Installation describes how to connect between WiComm-1 serial and network and how to start the system initially and inspect the system status. Chapter 5. Setting via Web provides menu-by-menu guide for wetting up WiComm-1 via web browser.

  • Page 11: Wicomm-1 Document

    Guide for SystemBase COM Port Redirector Manual If you need brief information on WiComm-1 or wireless device servers in general, please visit our website at http://www.sysbas.com/. You can view and/or download documents related to WiComm-1 as well as latest software and firmware updates.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Getting Started

    Chapter 2. Getting Started Chapter 2. Getting Started This chapter includes WiComm-1 overview, main and distinctive features, package contents for each product, and application fields. 2.1 Overview WiComm-1 provides wireless network connectivity to various serial devices (security devices, communication peripherals, modems, data printing devices, industrial metering devices, etc.). WiComm-1 supports RS232, RS422, and RS485 serial communication standards under various communication speed, meanwhile connecting to the IEEE 802.11b/g wireless network and auto-sensing 100baseTX Fast Ethernet and 10baseT Ethernet connection.

  • Page 13: Package

    Chapter 2. Getting Started 2.3 Package WiComm-1 package is composed of following components. All packages include a WiComm-1 and a CD with utilities and documents. Make sure every component is included with your package. Crossover LAN Cable Manual CD WiComm-1...

  • Page 14: Applications

    Chapter 2. Getting Started 2.4 Applications WiComm-1 can be applied to many practical applications in various fields. Factory / Industrial Automation PLC, Robot arms, Human-Machine Interface, Warehouse rails Medical instruments, Inspection equipment controllers, alarming units Home Appliances / Electronic Devices Power controller, Gaming machines Scales, Gas detection units, Water &...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Hardware Description

    WiComm-1 provides an Ethernet LAN port of the RJ-45 connector and can directly access when wireless network is not working. In addition, WiComm-1 is, also, a serial port of DB9 connector and a user can select and use a desired serial interface of RS 232/422/485.

  • Page 16: Part Name

    Chapter 3. Hardware Description 3.1.2 Part Name Upper LEDs DB9 Serial Connector Reset Button Power Adaptor LAN Port Connector Part Terminal Block Lower LEDs Power Connector Antenna Connector Part Figure 3-2. WiComm-1 Part Name...

  • Page 17: Connector Specification

    Chapter 3. Hardware Description 3.2 Connector Specification 3.2.1 DB9 Connector Specification Pin specifications and signal definition of the DB9 connector are as follows: 1. DB9 Serial Connector Figure 3-3. DB9 Serial Connector 2. RS232 Signal Specification Signal Description Data Carrier Detection (Input) Receive Data (Input) Transmit Data (Output) Data Terminal Ready (Output)

  • Page 18: Figure 3-4. 3-Pin-Jumper Header

    Chapter 3. Hardware Description If opening the cover of the product after unfastening clamp screws, there is 3-pin jumper header in the indicated box below. Depending on the connection of this jumper pin, this product operates in Vin or RI. In setting as RI In setting as Vin Figure 3-4.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3. Hardware Description 3. RS422 Full Duplex Signal Specification Signal Description RXD+ Receive differential data positive (Input) TXD+ Transmit differential data positive (Output) RXD- Receive differential data negative (input) TXD- Transmit differential data negative (Output) 4. RS485 Half Duplex Signal Description TRX+...

  • Page 20: Ethernet Specification

    Chapter 3. Hardware Description 3.2.2 RJ-45 Ethernet Specification Signal Description TXD+ Transmit Data + TXD- Transmit Data - RXD+ Receive Data + RXD- Receive Data - Description For 100Base-TX Link : LED ON Left Green For data receive/transmit : LED blinks For 10Base-T Link : LED ON Right Yellow For data receive/transmit : LED blinks...

  • Page 21: Terminal Block Power Connector

    Chapter 3. Hardware Description 3.2.4 Terminal Block Power Connector The terminal block power cable is connected as follows: Left Connector Right Connector Figure 3-5. Terminal Block Contact Polarity DC 9 ~ 48 V(6W) Left •For 12V DC input: Min. 500mA •For 48V DC input: Min.

  • Page 22: Led Specification

    Chapter 3. Hardware Description 3.3 LED Specification 1.Top LED’s Specification Figure 3-6. Top’s LED Status Description Power is not supplied in this product. (Red) Power is supplied in this product. System Failure Normal Operation (Green) Blink IP Setting Inactive of Wireless network WiFi Inactive of Wireless network (Orange)

  • Page 23: Reset Button

    Serial Port is setting as RS485 mode 3.4 Reset Button Reset Button Figure 3-8. Reset Button Description Push shortly Restart the WiComm-1 (within 5 seconds) Press for a long time and Initialize the WiComm-1 as factory default. Then system release. automatically is restart (Over 5 seconds)

  • Page 24: Wireless Antenna

    Chapter 3. Hardware Description 3.5 Wireless antenna Both sides can be equipped with antennas. In default, 2dB high response wireless antenna is provided but another antenna can be used depending on operation environment. Main Antenna Auxiliary Antenna (Connection Part) Figure 3-9. Wireless antenna 3-10...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4. Installation

    LAN cable is used only when WiComm-1 is connected to network through a cable connection. Connect an end of a LAN cable to the LAN port of WiComm-1 and the other end to a hub, a switch or different network equipment that is accessible to a network.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Power Adapter

    In default, a fixed cable IP address (10.10.1.1) is assigned in the WiComm-1. 4.2.1 Network Setting for a PC 1. To access the WiComm-1, network setting for a PC should be changed to enable the PC to access 10.10.1.1. Perform the network setting by referring to the figure below: Figure 4-1.

  • Page 27: Environment Setting

    IP address. (Contact a user system administrator for technical support). 1) Setting via Web A user can easily carry out the environment setting for the WiComm-1 via the Web and can access the Web by using any Web browser. For detailed information, refer to ‘Chapter 5.

  • Page 28: Checking The Operation

    Port4001 to COM Port. (The following figure is an example for the allocation of COM3. 2. Connect the serial port of the WiComm-1 to a serial port (COM1) of a PC. 3. Open COM1 and COM3 by using the TestMP2 program. Set the serial port to 9600bps / N-8-1.

  • Page 29: Figure 4-3. Test Data Display Window

    Chapter 4. Installation 4. Run ‘Send Test Data’ in the Port menu of the TestMP2 program. Normally, the following data should be displayed. Figure 4-3. Test Data Display Window...

  • Page 30: Checking Wireless Lan Operation

    Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), the user should assign a fixed IP address to the WiComm-1 directly. If the user assigned a subnet address different from that of the PC to be connected to the WiComm-1, the user should set the sebnet mask and default gateway...

  • Page 31: Chapter 5. Setting Via Web

    5.1 Accessing the Web If a user opens a web browser and enters the IP address of the WiComm-1, a page to set the web is appeared. In the initial access window, enter a user name and a password and press the Login name. The same user name and the same password for the web connection are used for Telnet.

  • Page 32: Setup Menu

    View and change device information and support information. Change ID and password for both Web and Telnet interface. Change Password Update Firmware Update WiComm-1’s firmware. Factory Default Restore all the factory default settings. Save & Reboot Save the current configurations and then reboot WiComm-1.

  • Page 33: Network Settings

    Chapter 5. Setting via Web 5.3 Network Settings Network Settings can configure the general network environment and network management. After changing values, a user need to click [Submit] button. To reflect the changed values to the system, save the current settings in the [Save &...

  • Page 34: Table 5-3. Key Functions Of Wireless Network Configuration

    In addition, a failure in the equipment requires a lot of time for the problem analysis. To lower this efficiency and provide better solution, the WiComm-1 provides Portview, which is the network administration system software. In addition, the WiComm-1 supports SNMP, which is the worldwide standard protocol for network management.

  • Page 35: Table 5-5. Key Functions Of Management Configuration

    Chapter 5. Setting via Web The key functions of Management Configuration are as follows: Table 5-5. Key Functions of Management Configuration Menu Default Description Enables or disables the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) function. (Option: Disable, Enable) SNMP Disable •MIB-II (RFC 1213): System, Interface, IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP •MIB-I (RFC 1317): Serial Interface Enables or disables the Portview function.

  • Page 36: Serial Settings

    [Submit] button. To reflect the changed values to the actual system, save the current settings in the [Save & Reboot] menu and then restart the system. Changes will be discarded, if a user does not save current settings. The figure below shows the WiComm-1’s serial setting window is displayed in Figure 5-5. Serial Setting Window...

  • Page 37: Table 5-7. Key Functions Of Serial Settings

    •TCP Client : When a specific server waits the connection from the network, Operation WiComm-1 acts as a client of the socket and attempts to access by using (Win200x/X Mode the specified IP address and socket number of the server. When the socket connection is completed, the data generated between the socket and the serial port is transmitted as it as.
  • Page 38 This setting is required because if abnormal termination (rebooting, short of LAN cable, etc.) occurs in one of the WiComm-1 and the client connected via a network, it can result in the communication failure. (Since a device cannot check the status of the status of the other device, it considers that the connection is alive.)
  • Page 39 Let’s suppose a serial device continuously transmits a string in length of 100 bytes. If this values is set to 100, the WiComm-1 waits until all of 100 bytes are received and then transmits the data as a packet to a server 1 byte through a socket.

  • Page 40: Wireless Settings

    Chapter 5. Setting via Web 5.5 Wireless Settings Wireless Settings can configure the access information to use a wireless network. After changing the settings, press the [Submit] button. To reflect the changed values to the actual system, save the current settings in the [Save & Reboot] menu and then restart the system.

  • Page 41: Table 5-8. Key Functions Of Wireless Settings

    Default Description Sets the operation mode of a wireless LAN. (Option: Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure) •Ad-Hoc : Use the WiComm-1 in Ad-Hoc mode. The Ad-Hoc mode allows Wireless 1:1 communication with a client in another Ad-Hoc mode. Infrastructure •Infrastructure : Use the WiComm-1 in Infrastructure mode. The...

  • Page 42: Table 5-9. Key Functions Of Wireless Roaming

    If you have different Access Points and have enabled roaming, you should also set carefully the roaming threshold, which is the point (in signal strength) at which WiComm-1 search for a new Access Point. If you set it Roaming -75 (dbm)
  • Page 43 Chapter 5. Setting via Web Figure 5-8. WEP Setting Window Table 5-11. Key Functions of WEP Authentication Menu Default Description Creates 64-bit/128-bit Hex Key value with the string entered here. Passphrase None enter value directly, enter value key1/key2/key3/key4 field.. Selects the index of the key to be used from the created keys. Default Key (Option: 1, 2, 3 and 4) Selects WEP 64-bit (Enter ASCII 5 letters or a Hex Key value directly).

  • Page 44: Admin Settings

    Chapter 5. Setting via Web 5.6 Admin Settings Admin Settings can configure the information on the equipment and support. After changing the settings, press the [Submit] button. To reflect the changed values to the actual system, save the current settings in the [Save & Reboot] menu and then restart the system.
  • Page 45 The key functions of the Setup menu are as follows: Table 5-12. Key Functions of Admin Settings Menu Default Description Device Name WiComm-1 Displays the device name. Firmware Version Displays the current version of the device firmware. Hardware Version Displays the current version of the device hardware. Kernel Version Displays the current version of the device kernel.

  • Page 46: Change Password

    After changing the settings, press the [Submit] button. To reflect the changed values to the actual system, save the current settings in the [Save & Reboot] menu and then restart the system. Changes will be discarded, if a user does not save current settings. Default Username: WiComm-1 Default password: 99999999 Figure 5-10. Change Password Setting Window...

  • Page 47: Update Firmware

    Firmware is an embedded application operating in the flash memory of the WiComm-1. To transmit the firmware selected, specify the location of the firmware file after pressing the [Browse…] button and then press the [Start Update] button. If the firmware is transmitted, the WiComm-1 is automatically rebooted by using new firmware.

  • Page 48: Factory Default

    Press the [Restore Factory Defaults] button to delete all setting values stored in the WiComm-1 and restart the Press the [Restore Factory Defaults] button to delete all setting values stored in the WiComm-1 and restart the WiComm-1 as the factory default values.

  • Page 49: Save & Reboot

    Menu Description Save and Reboot Save the settings to the flash memory and restart the WiComm-1. Restart the WiComm-1 without saving the settings. Reboot without Saving This option is used to return to the old setting when a user changes a setting by accident.

  • Page 50: Chapter 6. Setting Via Telnet

    6.1 Telnet Connection If a user executes a telnet client program and enters the IP address of the WiComm-1, the login message to enter a user name and a password appears. To log in, enter the correct ID and password. The same user name and the same password for the web connection are used for Telnet.

  • Page 51: Setup Commands

    The basic Setup commands and functions are listed in the table below: Table 6-1. Basic Setup Commands Command Description setup view Check WiComm-1 summary. setup nw Check network settings and system information. setup serial Check the serial port information. setup wlan Check the wireless network settings.

  • Page 52: View Commands

    Chapter 6. Setting via Telnet 6.3 View Commands The View commands and functions are listed in the table below: Table 6-2. View Commands Command Description setup view all Display all setting values. setup view Display the current network setting. setup view nw setup view serial Display the current serial port setting.

  • Page 53: Network Command

    Setting Wireless Network setup nw mode [ static / dhcp ] (Default: static ) Set the way to acquire the IP address required for the wireless network connection of the WiComm-1 setup nw ip <IP Address> (Default: 192.168.1.71) Set WiComm-1’s wireless IP address.

  • Page 54: Setting Management

    To install or administrate lots of devices, the integration of the administration is required. In addition, a failure in the equipment requires a lot of time for the problem analysis. To lower this efficiency and provide better solution, the WiComm-1 provides Portview, which is the network management system software. setup nw manage snmp [ enable / disable ] (Default: disable) Enable/disable the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) function.

  • Page 55: Serial Commands

    Table 6-3. Serial Commands Command Default Description setup serial Set the serial interface of the WiComm-1 in terms of software. The interface [rs232 RS232 status of the current interface can be checked via the LED beside rs422ptp / rs422md / the serial port.
  • Page 56 Chapter 6. Setting via Telnet Command Default Description setup serial 1 rport Specify the number of the target port to be connected in TCP Client 4000 <socket number> mode. setup serial 1 alive Disconnect the socket connection if the specified time is passed <0 ~ 32767>...

  • Page 57: Wireless Network Commands

    Chapter 6. Setting via Telnet 6.6 Wireless Network Commands 6.6.1 Command List Wireless Network commands are used for the setup concerned with wireless network supporting 802.11 b/g setup wlan [ mode / nwmode / ssid / channel / bitrate / sensthr / rtsthr / fragthr / ieee80211h / secmode / wep] <var …...

  • Page 58: Setting Wep

    (in signal strength) at which WiComm-1 search for a new Access Point. If you set it too low, WiComm-1 will spend to much time with a non optimal AP (getting a poorer throughput), and if you set it too high the card will waste time searching for a new AP too often.

  • Page 59: Management Setting

    Restart the WiComm-1. setup update < firmware name > Update the WiComm-1 firmware. At this time, the absolute path should be entered for the path of the firmware. (Example: /var/home/firmware.img (O) firmware.img (X) ) Note To update the firmware by Telnet, the firmware should be uploaded to the WiComm-1 by FTP.

  • Page 60: Chapter 7. Setting Guide For Each Configuration

    7.1.1 PC Network Setting To access the WiComm-1, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway of the PC should be modified as follows: To display Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Registration Information window, move to “Desktop > My Network Environment > Local Area Connection > Property > Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).”...

  • Page 61: Ping Test

    7.1.2 Ping Test Perform the ping test to verify the WiComm-1 is normally connected to a network. To open the following Command Prompt window, move to “Start” > Run, type cmd and press the OK button. Enter the ping command on the command prompt as follows: Figure 7-2.
  • Page 62 2. Check if the settings of PC’s IP address, subnet mask and default gateway were performed correctly. 3. After press the Reset switch of the WiComm-1 for five seconds, perform the ping test again. ※If you press the Reset button for more than five seconds, the settings are initialized into the factory settings.

  • Page 63: Access To A Web Server

    Access to a Web Server Access the web server built-in the WiComm-1 for the setting of the WiComm-1. Open a web browser of the PC and enter the default IP address, 10.10.1.1, of the WiComm-1. If the connection between the WiComm-1 and the PC is normal as a result of the ping test, the Login window appears as shown in Figure 7-4.

  • Page 64: Connecting To Access Point (Infrastructure Mode)

    7.2 Connecting to Access Point (Infrastructure Mode) This connection is the way to use a serial device connected to the WiComm-1 like a COM port installed in a PC. By setting the wireless AP SSID information, Security authentication key value, IP information, wireless LAN...

  • Page 65: Logging On The Wicomm-1

    Chapter 7. Setting Guide for each Configuration 7.2.1 Logging on the WiComm-1 Open a web browser and enter 10.10.1.1 in the address bar to log in the WiComm-1. If the login is performed successfully, a window appears as shown in Figure 7-6.

  • Page 66: Network Settings

    For the setting, the user should know the range of IP address assigned in advance. 4. The IP address and the Subnet Mask of Ethernet Configuration are used for the setting of the wired LAN of the WiComm-1. These items are set only if required.

  • Page 67: Serial Settings

    [Submit] button. Figure 7-8. Infrastructure Mode Serial Settings 1. Set Interface to RS232. During the setting, set the serial interface of the device connected to the WiComm-1. 2. Set Operation Mode to COM Port(Win200x/XP). Select the corresponding OS in the setting.

  • Page 68: Wireless Settings

    In the setting, set a mode supported by AP. If the mode is unknown, set as 802.11b/g Mixed. 3. Set Wireless Network Name(SSID) to WiComm-1, which is the SSID of the AP. In the setting, enter the SSID of the current AP. This document supposes WiComm-1 as the SSID of the AP 4. Set Channel to Auto.

  • Page 69: Save & Reboot

    Chapter 7. Setting Guide for each Configuration 7.2.5 Save & Reboot To reflect the setting to the WiComm-1, click the [Save & Reboot] on the Save & Reboot button on the Save & Reboot sub-menu. Figure 7-10. Infrastructure Mode Save & Reboot If the WiComm-1 is rebooted, the wireless LAN IP is changed into the IP set in Wireless Network Configuration on the Networks Settings submenu.

  • Page 70: Connecting In Serial To Serial By Using Two Wicomm-1 Systems (Ad-Hoc Mode)

    The connection between WiComm-1 systems is the way to manage serial devices through the connection between WiComm-1 systems with no separate wireless AP. By Web or Telnet, a user can construct a wireless network between WiComm-1 systems by setting wireless LAN mode (as Ad-Hoc), SSID information and IP information of the WiComm-1.

  • Page 71: Logging On To The Wicomm-1

    Chapter 7. Setting Guide for each Configuration 7.3.1 Logging on to the WiComm-1 Open a web browser and enter 10.10.1.1 in the address bar to log in the WiComm-1. If the login is performed successfully, a window appears as shown in Figure 7-12. WiComm-1 Summary.

  • Page 72: Network Settings (Server)

    1. Set Device Type to Device Server. 2. Set Connection Mode to Static IP. The mode is set to Static IP because a Client WiComm-1 should know the IP address of the Server WiComm-1 to use Ad-Hoc mode. 3. Set IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS as factory default values.

  • Page 73: Serial Settings (Server)

    Figure 7-14. Ad-Hoc Mode Serial Settings (Server) 1. Set Interface to RS232. During the setting, set the serial interface of the device connected to the WiComm-1. 2. Set Operation Mode to TCP Server. 3. Set Local Socket Port to 4001.

  • Page 74: Wireless Settings (Server)

    Chapter 7. Setting Guide for each Configuration 7.3.4 Wireless Settings (Server) After clicking Wireless Settings among the Set Menus, set values as shown in Figure 7-15. Ad-Hoc Mode Wireless Settings (Server) and then click the [Submit] button. Figure 7-15. Ad-Hoc Mode Wireless Settings (Server) 1.

  • Page 75: Save & Reboot (Server)

    Chapter 7. Setting Guide for each Configuration 7.3.5 Save & Reboot (Server) To reflect the setting to the WiComm-1, click the [Save & Reboot] on the Save & Reboot button on the Save & Reboot page. Figure 7-16. Ad-Hoc Mode Save & Reboot (Server) If the WiComm-1 is rebooted, the setting values of the WiComm-1 are applied and the WiComm-1 operates as a server.

  • Page 76: Network Settings (Client)

    2. Set Connection Mode to Static IP. 3. Set IP Address to 192.168.1.72. To prevent the IP address confliction, this IP address should use different IP address from the WiComm-1 set in Server mode. 4. Set IP Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS as factory default values.

  • Page 77: Serial Settings (Client)

    8. Set Flow Control to None. 9. Set Device Type to Data Only. 10. Set the remote IP address/port to 192.168.1.71, which is the IP address of the Server WiComm-1 and set Port to 4001, which is the port number of the Server WiComm-1.

  • Page 78: Wireless Settings (Client)

    2. Set Wireless Network Mode to 802.11b/g Mixed. 3. Set Wireless Network Name (SSID) to sysbas. This SSID should be the same as that of the WiComm-1 set in Server mode. 4. Set Channel to ‘4’. This channel should be the same as that of the WiComm-1 set in Server mode.

  • Page 79: Save & Reboot (Client)

    Chapter 7. Setting Guide for each Configuration 7.3.9 Save & Reboot (Client) To reflect the setting to the WiComm-1, click the [Save & Reboot] on the Save & Reboot button on the Save & Reboot page. Figure 7-20. Ad-Hoc Mode Save & Reboot(Client) If the WiComm-1 is rebooted, the setting values of the WiComm-1 are applied and the WiComm-1 operates as a client.

  • Page 80: Operation Test

    Web server of the Server WiComm-1. (Execute a web browser on a PC and enter 10.10.1.1 in the address bar to log in to the web server.) If the web server is connected with a Client WiComm-1 through a wireless LAN, No Connection is displayed in the Access Point column on the Wireless Status box.

  • Page 81: Connecting The Wicomm-1 To A Wireless Pc Lan (Ad-Hoc Mode)

    A user can construct a wireless network between the WiComm-1 and a wireless LAN card by setting the same information as the SSID of the WiComm-1 in a PC or a device equipped with a wireless LAN card. WLAN...

  • Page 82: Logging On To The Wicomm-1

    Chapter 7. Setting Guide for each Configuration 7.4.1 Logging on to the WiComm-1 Execute a web browser and enter 10.10.1.1 in the address bar to log in the WiComm-1. If the login is performed successfully, a window appears as shown in Figure 7-23. WiComm-1 Summary.

  • Page 83: Network Settings

    For the setting, the user should know the range of IP address assigned in advance. 4. The IP address and the Subnet Mask of Ethernet Configuration are used for the setting of the wired LAN of the WiComm-1. This item is set only if required.

  • Page 84: Serial Settings

    Figure 7-25. Ad-Hoc Mode Serial Settings 1. Set Interface to RS232. Select a kind of the serial interface of the device to be connected to the WiComm-1. 2. Set Operation Mode to COM Port(Win200x/XP). Select the corresponding OS in the setting.

  • Page 85: Wireless Settings

    Chapter 7. Setting Guide for each Configuration 7.4.4 Wireless Settings After clicking Wireless Settings among the Set Menus, set values as shown in Figure 7-26. Ad-Hoc Mode Wireless Settings and then click the [Submit] button. Figure 7-26. Ad-Hoc Mode Wireless Settings 1.

  • Page 86: Save & Reboot

    Chapter 7. Setting Guide for each Configuration 7.4.5 Save & Reboot To reflect the setting to the WiComm-1, click the [Save & Reboot] on the Save & Reboot button on the Save & Reboot page. Figure 7-27. Ad-Hoc Mode Save & Reboot If the WiComm-1 is rebooted, the wireless LAN IP is changed into the IP set in Wireless Network Configuration on the Networks Settings submenu.

  • Page 87: Security Setting

    Chapter 7. Setting Guide for each Configuration Security Setting 7.5.1 WEP Mode Click Wireless Settings on the Setup menu If a window appears as shown in Figure 7-28. WEP Security Setting, Set Security Mode to WEP 64Bit Encryption. Figure 7-28. WEP Security Setting 7-28...

  • Page 88: Figure 7-29. Wep 64Bit Key Value Setting

    Chapter 7. Setting Guide for each Configuration After that, enter the WEP 64Bit Key value of a wireless AP. This document uses 1122334455 as the WEP 64Bit Key value of an AP. Note that 0x should be added to the front of the key value. After entering the value as shown in Figure 7-29.

  • Page 89: Chapter 8. Appendix

    Chapter 8. Appendix Chapter 8. Appendix 8.1 Updating Firmware The WiComm-1 can be uploaded via Web, FTP, TFTP, etc. For the update via Web, refer to ‘Chapter 5. Setting via Web.’ Figure 8-1. Example of the Update via FTP...
  • Page 90 Chapter 8. Appendix Firmware Update via Telnet 1. After accessing the WiComm-1 via Telnet, enter the user name and the password. After the WiComm-1 is connected, ftp is enables with the [set ftp on] command. 2. After opening the Command Prompt window, move to the folder with the firmware file (WiComm- 11_FS_10b.bin).

  • Page 91: Firmware Update Via Tftp

    This task is case sensitive. Perform the spelling check again. 13. Check if the [Erase / Write / Verify] process is successfully performed. 14. If the firmware is successfully updated, the WiComm-1 is restarted automatically. 8.1.1 Firmware Update via TFTP The update of the firmware via TFTP requires the pre-installation of the TFTP server on a PC.
  • Page 92 Chapter 8. Appendix Figure 8-4. Firmware Update via TFTP (Command Prompt Screen) 2. Enter the user name and the password. 3. If the prompt appears, enter the following command to download the firmware from the TFTP server. tftp –g –l firmware –r WiComm-11_FS_xxx.bin 192.168.0.80 Download the firmware of [WiComm-11_FS_xxx.bin] registered in the TFTP server to ‘/var’...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Wireless network setting problem 8.2.1 Troubleshooting for Installation If you cannot access a device connected via the WiComm-1, it is better to check the network connection and cables first. Check if all cables are correctly connected. (Ethernet or DB-9 serial cables) Check if 127 V adapter provided is used as the power adapter.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting For Setting Wireless Networks

    Check if a wireless adapter (for wireless communication of a PC) or wireless AP of the PC is set correctly. Check if the setting for wireless mode, SSID, WEP or other security, or IP address is correct. Check if the sensitivity of wireless signals is sufficient or the WiComm-1 is out of wireless communication range (about 90 m).

  • Page 95: Product Specifications

    Chapter 8. Appendix 8.3 Product Specifications Table 8-1. Product Specifications Item Category Specification Communication 802.11b/g Wireless, 802.3i(10Base-T) Standard 802.3u(100Base-TX) Ethernet Security WEP-64Bit/128Bit Protocol Communication Max 54Mbps Speed Network Protocol TCP, ARP, Telnet, ICMP, SNMP, DHCP, BOOTP, Auto IP, HTTP, SMTP, Supported TFTP, SLP, DNS, Dynamic DNS LAN Port...
  • Page 96 Chapter 8. Appendix Item Category Specification Flow Control RTS/CTS, Xon/Xoff Operating 0 ~ 50℃ Temperature Environm Conservation -20 ~ 70℃ Temperature Humidity 10% ~ 95% Non-Condensing Embedded Linux (Kernel 2.6.x) Administration SNMP, Portview, Web Tool Environment Telnet, Web, Portview Setting Security Telnet, Web ID/Password, SSH, SSL/TLS Software...

  • Page 97: Fcc Statement

    Chapter 8. Appendix 8.4 FCC Statement THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC FULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE. (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED. (3) INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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