1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Silex technology Manuals
  4. Wireless Router
  5. MNS-300EM
  6. Setting manual

Silex technology MNS-300EM Setting Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for MNS-300EM:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
MNS-300EM
Setting Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the MNS-300EM and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Silex technology MNS-300EM

Summary of Contents for Silex technology MNS-300EM

  • Page 1 MNS-300EM Setting Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright© 2019 Silex Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. WA105820XC...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. Product Overview ............... 7 2-1. Features ..............................8 2-2. Evaluation Board ..........................11 2-3. Parts and Functions .......................... 12 2-4. MNS-300EM-EVK Interfaces ......................13 2-4-1. Serial Ports ........................... 13 D-Sub 9-Pin Connector ........................13 Logic Serial Port ..........................13 RS-232C Cable Signals ........................14 2-4-2.
  • Page 4 3. Product Configuration ............. 27 3-1. Configuration Methods ........................28 3-2. Configuration Using MNS-300EM's Web Page ................ 29 3-2-1. How to Connect MNS-300EM-EVK and PC ............... 29 3-2-2. MNS-300EM's Web Page ......................30 How to Access the MNS-300EM's Web Page ................30 Menu Items on Web Page ......................
  • Page 5 5-2-2. Auto Mode Setting ........................71 6. Smart Wireless Setup ............... 77 6-1. Features ..............................78 6-2. Configuration Using Web Page ....................79 6-2-1. Push-Button Method ....................... 79 6-2-2. Pin-Code Method ........................81 6-3. Configuration Using Command Console .................. 84 6-3-1.
  • Page 6 10-2-4. Firmware Update Using tftp Command ...............114 A. Configuration Items on Web Page ........115 Operating Mode Page ........................116 Station Mode Configuration Page ....................117 Smart Wireless Setup Page ......................124 Mesh Mode Configuration Page ....................125 General Configuration Page ......................129 I/O Port Configuration S1 Page ....................131 I/O Port Configuration S2 Page ....................133 I/O Service Configuration A/B Page ..................134 Password Configuration Page .....................135...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Intelligent Module MNS-300EM...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    This document describes the specifications and procedures for embedding MNS-300EM into the customer's product (hereinafter "target device"). MNS-300EM Command Manual This document describes the console commands that can be used on MNS-300EM. Please read 1-2. Safety Instructions before you begin. Disclaimers • The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part,...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    1. Introduction 1-2. Safety Instructions This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of MNS-300EM. To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using MNS-300EM. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of MNS-300EM and on general safety issues.
  • Page 10 300EM from a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause fire or an electrical shock. - When MNS-300EM emits a strange smell, smoke or sound or becomes too hot to touch. - When foreign objects (metal, liquid, etc.) gets into MNS-300EM.
  • Page 11 • Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using MNS-300EM. • When MNS-300EM will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of MNS- 300EM and the other devices you are using with.

  • Page 12: Product Information And Customer Services

    If you cannot find the relevant problem in this manual or on our website, or if the corrective procedure does not resolve the problem, please contact Silex Technology Customer Support. Contact Information +1-657-218-5199 support@silexamerica.com Europe +49-2154-88967-0 support@silexeurope.com • Refer to the Silex Technology website ( https://www.silextechnology.com/ ) for the latest FAQ and product information. Note...

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    2. Product Overview Product Overview MNS-300EM is an intelligent module that can be embedded into a customer's product to make the product wireless. Since MNS-300EM can establish Mesh communication, customer products (e.g. serial devices, LAN devices) with MNS-300EM can easily join the...

  • Page 14: Features

    Mesh devices). Up to 32 Mesh devices can be used to establish a single Mesh network. MNS-300EM can connect with 10 Mesh devices at maximum. • Up to 10 devices can be connected to MNS-300EM at a time. When 11 devices are all connecting each other, the 12th device cannot join the wireless communication.
  • Page 15 For more details, see 7-1. Ecable Mode. [Raw TCP Mode] - MNS-300EM is capable of receiving and sending data of the serial port over TCP/IP communication and establishes communication with an application program that uses Socket API. For details, see 7-2. Raw TCP Port.
  • Page 16 • Remote device control and monitoring • Bulk configuration and version upgrade • Visualization of Mesh networks by using Mesh Monitor (sold separately) • For details of AMC Manager® and Mesh Monitor, see the Silex Technology's website. Note Compatible interfaces MNS-300EM and other Silex Technology's intelligent IEEE802.11bgn/abgn modules have...

  • Page 17: Evaluation Board

    I/O signals, and which can be used to develop the necessary software and hardware. MNS-300EM-EVK contains the following items. Make sure that none of them are missing and damaged. If you find a damaged or missing accessory, please contact Silex Technology.

  • Page 18: Parts And Functions

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual 2-3. Parts and Functions This page describes the parts and functions of MNS-300EM-EVK. For MNS-300EM, see MNS-300EM Embedded Manual. (10) (13) (14) (15) (12) (16) (17) (11) No. Connector No. Name Description Serial port 3 (D-sub 9-pin connector) Connects an RS-232C cable.

  • Page 19: Mns-300Em-Evk Interfaces

    - Number of data bits: 8 bits Logic Serial Port Serial port 1 can also be used from the 10-pin connector (CN12) on MNS-300EM-EVK. Using the 10-pin connector allows a direct access of 3.3V logic signals without using D-Sub 9-pin and RS-232C. To use the 10-pin connector, a jumper needs to be set on 3.3V connector of JP24 to disable RS-232C transceiver.

  • Page 20: Rs-232C Cable Signals

    MNS-300EM-EVK. The pin layout is compatible with industry- standard PC. By directly connecting the serial port 3 of MNS-300EM-EVK to the PC using the serial cable, MNS-300EM settings can be configured. Also, the target device (with PC- compatible 9-pin connector) can be connected to the serial port 1 or 2 of MNS-300EM-EVK using the serial cable.

  • Page 21: Power

    If SW2 is pressed, it will be connected to the ground, and the switch signal will be low. If MNS-300EM operates in Auto mode and SW2 is pressed for 4 seconds or less, re-scan of wireless environments will begin. For more details, see 5-2-1. Auto Mode.

  • Page 22: Hardware Specifications

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual 2-5. Hardware Specifications i.MX6ULL series MCIMX6Y1CVM05AA ROM: 32 Mbytes Memory RAM: 128 Mbytes Low Voltage DDR3 10Base-T / 100Base-TX Wired network interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wireless network interface Bluetooth 4.1 Antenna connector U.FL x 1 Operating voltage 5.0V +/- 5% Push switch USB 2.0 OTG x 2...
  • Page 23 2. Product Overview Fcc Rules Part 15 FCC CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Rules, Part 15 §15.19(a)(3) Below sentences must be indicated on the final product which contains this module inside. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 24 MNS-300EM Setting Manual IC RSS Gen §8.4 This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 25 2. Product Overview Antenna type Gain Impedance Pole antenna(ANTDP-027A0) 2.4GHz : 1.5dBi 50Ω 5GHz : 2.1 dBi Pole antenna(ANTDC-081A0/B0) 2.4GHz : 2.0dBi 50Ω 5GHz : 2.0 dBi Flex antenna(1461530100) 2.4GHz : 3.25dBi 50Ω 5GHz : 5.0 dBi PCB antenna(H2B1PC1A1C) 2.4GHz : 2.9dBi 50Ω...
  • Page 26 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Les radars de haute puissance sont désignés comme utilisateurs principaux (c’est-à dire utilisateurs prioritaires) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz, et que ces radars peuvent provoquer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. WARNING The FCC / Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s...

  • Page 27: Optional Tools

    2. Product Overview 2-6. Optional Tools MNS-300EM supports the following optional tools. • AMC Manager® • Mesh Monitor As the optional tools can be used for bulk configuration/device management and can visually show the Mesh network, a time of maintenance could be reduced.

  • Page 28: Mesh Monitor

    Not accepted Accepted • Please purchase the license key to use AMC Manager® (non-free license). • To purchase the license key, please contact Silex Technology. The contact information can be found at 1-3. Product Information and Customer Services. 2-6-2. Mesh Monitor Mesh Monitor is a non-free AMC Manager®...

  • Page 29: Radio Waves

    • Licensed radio station in a factory • Small power radio station (A non-licensed radio station) These devices may use the same band. If you use MNS-300EM near these devices, the radio waves emitted from MNS-300EM may interfere with them.
  • Page 30 : All bands can be used to avoid interference. Notes on using 5GHz band • Use of 5.2GHz band (W52) and 5.3GHz band (W53) outdoors is prohibited by the radio law. When MNS-300EM is used outdoors, use W56 channels only and do not use W52/W53 channels.

  • Page 31: Notes On Security

    2. Product Overview 2-8. Notes on Security Because a wireless LAN uses electromagnetic signals instead of a network cable to establish communication with network devices, it has the advantage of allowing devices to connect to the network easily. However, a disadvantage of this is that within a certain range, the electromagnetic signals can pass through barriers such as walls, and if security countermeasures are not implemented in some way, problems such as the following may occur.
  • Page 32 MNS-300EM Setting Manual (Blank Page)

  • Page 33: Product Configuration

    3. Product Configuration Product Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the MNS-300EM settings.

  • Page 34: Configuration Methods

    3-1. Configuration Methods There are the following configuration methods. Use a Web browser Access the MNS-300EM's Web page to change the settings. Use AMC Manager® Use AMC Manager® to change the settings. By creating a configuration file, multiple MNS-300EM units can be configured at once.

  • Page 35: Configuration Using Mns-300Em's Web Page

    3-2. Configuration Using MNS-300EM's Web Page Connect MNS-300EM-EVK and PC 3-2-1. How to Connect MNS-300EM-EVK and PC using the network cable (CAT 5). MNS-300EM-EVK Network cable Connect the AC adapter to MNS-300EM-EVK to turn on it (1) (2). Electrical outlet MNS-300EM-EVK AC adapter...

  • Page 36: Mns-300Em's Web Page

    Access the MNS-300EM's Web page using the IP address. When you are sure of what IP address is set: Start a Web browser on PC and enter the IP address of MNS-300EM in the address bar. Go to the step 2 when the Web page appears.
  • Page 37 3. Product Configuration When the login password configuration page appears, enter the password to configure for MNS-300EM(1) and click Submit(2). Log in the Web page to configure the settings.

  • Page 38: Menu Items On Web Page

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual Menu Items on Web Page The configuration can be changed after logging in the Web page. There are following menu items in the Web page. (1) Page menu If clicked, the configuration page is changed. (2) Tab...
  • Page 39 (You may need to scroll-down the screen to find this button.) • Be sure to change the password when MNS-300EM is connected to a public network. • The wireless bands of IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE 802.11n/b/g are often in use by someone as a large number of wireless devices are using that bands.

  • Page 40: Configuration On Web Page

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual 3-2-3. Configuration on Web Page Access the Web page and click Login from the menu. Enter the password(1) and click Login (2).
  • Page 41 Submit is clicked, the entered setting will be cleared. • To configure the other settings, choose the page from the menu or page tab. To take effect of the changes, restart MNS-300EM. Click Restart from the menu and click Yes in the displayed page.

  • Page 42: Configuration Using Amc Manager

    3-3-1. How to Connect MNS-300EM-EVK and PC Connect one end of network cable (CAT 5) to the Ethernet connector of MNS-300EM-EVK and the other end to PC. For details, see 3-2-1. How to Connect MNS-300EM-EVK and PC. 3-3-2. Individual Configuration Using AMC Manager®...
  • Page 43 3. Product Configuration The password input window appears. Enter the password(1) and click OK (2). • When the login password is not set to the device, the window below is displayed. Enter the login password to configure for the device and click Register. When the password registration is completed, the device list is Note displayed.
  • Page 44 (1). When necessary values are changed, tick the check box of Restart the device after this configuration (2), and click Execute (3). The configuration result is displayed. MNS-300EM will automatically restart and operate with the new settings.

  • Page 45: Bulk Configuration Using Amc Manager

    3. Product Configuration 3-3-3. Bulk Configuration Using AMC Manager® The following pages show how to configure multiple MNS-300EM units at once using AMC Manager®. For bulk configuration, a configuration file needs to be created in advance. How to Create Configuration File The following pages show how to create the configuration file for bulk configuration using AMC Manager®.
  • Page 46 • When the configuration file has already been made, it can be edited. For such a case, click the icon Create the configuration file and select Edit Existing File. Note Choose a template file for MNS-300EM (1) and click OK (2).
  • Page 47 • If an IP address is specified in the configuration file, such address will be configured to all devices when the same configuration file is used for them. Clear the check box of IP address to avoid it. • Some settings may not be applied to MNS-300EM depending on combinations of setting items.
  • Page 48 MNS-300EM Setting Manual • The setting whose check box is checked will be configured to MNS-300EM. For the setting you do not want to change, clear the check box. Note • It is recommended to set/change the password to protect the setting information.

  • Page 49: How To Execute Bulk Configuration

    3. Product Configuration How to Execute Bulk Configuration Multiple MNS-300EM units can be configured at once using the configuration file that you have created at How to Create Configuration File. For the bulk configuration of IP address, the IP address of the PC needs to be changed beforehand.
  • Page 50 Network cable MNS-300EM-EVK MNS-300EM-EVK • The MNS-300EM units to configure should temporarily be placed in a close location to configure the Mesh network. Start AMC Manager® on PC. MNS-300EM units are displayed on the device list when they are active on the Mesh network.
  • Page 51 3. Product Configuration Select the MNS-300EM units to configure at once (1) and click the icon Configure multiple devices in bulk (2). Specify the configuration file. Select MNS-300EM units to configure (1) and click Select Config. File (2).
  • Page 52 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Select the configuration file that you have created beforehand. The selected configuration file is displayed under Configuration File Name. Repeat the step 5-6 to specify the configuration file for all MNS-300EM units.
  • Page 53 When the setting is finished, click OK (2). • In this example, when IP addresses are applied to three units of MNS-300EM, the first MNS-300EM's IP address will be the start IP address: 172.25.72.100. As the IP address increases by "0.0.0.1" (see "Number of Steps"), Note 172.25.72.101 will be allocated for the second device and 172.25.72.102 for the third device.
  • Page 54 MNS-300EM Setting Manual IP addresses are allocated for MNS-300EM units and are shown under New IP Address. • All IP addresses of MNS-300EM (under Mesh profiles settings and Station mode settings) will be changed to the New IP Addresses. Tick check boxes of MNS-300EM units to configure (1) and click Configure Now (2).
  • Page 55 Click Close when the configuration is completed. • If the result status does not say “Completed”, modify the setting of the configuration file and try again. The bulk configuration has been completed. MNS-300EM will operate with new settings after it is restarted.

  • Page 56: Configuration Using Command Console

    Web page or AMC Manager® does. The command line method is for experts who are familiar with functions and specifications of MNS-300EM. This chapter describes how to configure the setting using the command console. • Refer to MNS-300EM Command Manual for the supported console commands. Note...

  • Page 57: How To Connect Mns-300Em-Evk And Pc

    RS-232C cable • The PC operates as a console port for command line configuration and check. • Serial Port 3 operates as a Linux console that can access the Linux system of MNS-300EM-EVK. Serial Port 2 Note connects to the configuration application and connects to the console configuration task. It is impossible to...

  • Page 58: How To Access Command Console

    MNS-300EM-EVK AC adapter • When MNS-300EM-EVK is not used, connect MNS-300EM's 50-pin connector (31/33, 36/38, or GND pins) to a terminal console. For the pin allocation, see 2-2-2. Pin Allocation for Interface Connector of MNS- Note 300EM Embedded Manual.
  • Page 59 3. Product Configuration When Local> is shown on the terminal, enter the MNS-300EM's commands. (When Serial Port 2 is connected, Local> will be displayed if any key is pressed.) First, configure the operating mode of MNS-300EM by the following command.
  • Page 60 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Configure the general settings according to the operating mode. Configuration for MP mode: SET MEsh PROFSELect [profile_num] Enter the Mesh profile number for [profile_num]. S E T M E s h [ p r o f i l e _ n u m ] M O d e 　...
  • Page 61 Set 1-4 for 'n' for WEP key index. (default value: 1) SET NW KEYVAL <key> Enter 26 hexadecimal digits for <key> as the WEP key. • See MNS-300EM Command Manual for details on necessary commands for IEEE 802.1X EAP authentication.
  • Page 62 INIT EXIT MNS-300EM saves the setting and restarts. After the restart is completed, MNS-300EM can be used in the specified environment. • To save the setting configured by the console commands, execute the EXIT or SAVE commands when you...

  • Page 63: Oem Code Change

    4. OEM Code Change OEM Code Change...
  • Page 64 MNS-300EM Setting Manual This chapter describes how to change the OEM code of MNS-300EM. The registered company name and information can be changed by using the command console. The three-character OEM code for the server and service names can be changed from the default one ("SDS") to any three characters.

  • Page 65: How To Connect Wireless Devices

    5. How to Connect Wireless Devices Devices How to Connect Wireless This chapter describes how to connect MNS-300EM to wireless devices. The information of Access Point / Mesh network to connect need to be registered to MNS-300EM beforehand to establish the communication.

  • Page 66: Operating Mode

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual 5-1. Operating Mode MNS-300EM can operate in the following three operating modes. The destination devices and necessary settings vary for each operating mode. The operating mode can be changed in the Operating Mode page. Operating Web setting...

  • Page 67: Mesh Point (Mp) Mode

    MNS-300EM embedded device (1) Mesh device (1) Route (1) Route (2) Mesh device (2) Mesh device (3) Mesh device (4) • MNS-300EM cannot connect to an Access Point when it is operating in MP mode. Also, Smart Wireless Setup cannot be executed.

  • Page 68: Mesh Profiles

    In MP mode, choose one of Mesh profiles to use. • When MNS-300EM is operating in MP mode, it keeps operating with the specified Mesh profile settings regardless of a nearby wireless environment. When you want to use the other Mesh profile, it needs to be manually changed.
  • Page 69 5. How to Connect Wireless Devices Click a tab of the Mesh profile to change. The selected Mesh profile page shows up. Configure each setting according to the Mesh network to connect (1) and click Submit (2). • The setting of Mesh Basic Configuration needs to match that of the Mesh network to connect. • The channel bandwidth of 802.11n/b/g is fixed to 20Mhz.
  • Page 70 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Repeat the step 2-3 to change the other Mesh profiles. When the configuration is finished for all Mesh profiles, click Operating Mode from the page menu. Change the operating mode to Mesh (1), choose the Mesh profile to use (2) and click...
  • Page 71 5. How to Connect Wireless Devices Restart MNS-300EM to take effect of the settings. Click Restart from the page menu, and click Yes in the displayed page. Now, the MP mode settings are completed.

  • Page 72: Station (Sta) Mode

    • Unlike MP mode, it is impossible to save multiple profiles when STA mode is on. • When the Mesh network includes MAP, MNS-300EM can connect to MAP as a wireless client device to communicate with devices in the Mesh network.
  • Page 73 5. How to Connect Wireless Devices Configure each setting according to the Access Point to connect (1) and click Submit (2). • For details on each configuration item, see A. Configuration Items on Web Page. Note Click Operating Mode from the page menu.
  • Page 74 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Change the operating mode to Station (1) and click Submit (2). Restart MNS-300EM to take effect of the settings. Click Restart from the page menu and click Yes in the displayed page. Now, the STA mode settings are completed.

  • Page 75: Automatic Operating Mode Change

    When the operation mode is Auto mode, the operating mode changes according to the surrounding wireless environment. When MNS-300EM connects to a wireless device, it changes the operating mode according to the device with a highest signal strength among nearby MP (MAP) and Access Points.
  • Page 76 • When the bridge function is disabled and the mode is changed from AUTO to STA, the wired communication will be disabled. • When no MP/MAP or Access Point is found, MNS-300EM will keep searching them until it can connect. • MNS-300EM starts with MP mode and determines the destination MP (MAP). When MNS-300EM finds a Note connectable Access Point with higher radio intensity, the mode will be changed to STA mode.

  • Page 77: Auto Mode Setting

    5. How to Connect Wireless Devices 5-2-2. Auto Mode Setting Access the MNS-300EM's Web page using the Web browser. • For details, see How to Access the MNS-300EM's Web Page. Note Click Mesh Mode from the page menu. Click a tab of the Mesh profile to change.
  • Page 78 MNS-300EM Setting Manual The selected Mesh profile page shows up. Configure each setting according to the Mesh network to connect (1) and click Submit (2). • The setting of Mesh Basic Configuration needs to match that of the Mesh network to connect.
  • Page 79 5. How to Connect Wireless Devices When configuration is finished for all Mesh profiles, click Station Mode from the page menu. Configure each setting according to the Access Point to connect (1) and click Submit (2). • For details on each configuration item, see A. Configuration Items on Web Page. Note...
  • Page 80 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Click Operating Mode from the page menu. Change the operating mode to Auto (1), choose one or more Mesh profiles to use (2) and click Submit (3).
  • Page 81 5. How to Connect Wireless Devices Restart MNS-300EM to take effect of the settings. Click Restart from the page menu, and click Yes in the displayed page. Now, the Auto mode settings are completed.
  • Page 82 MNS-300EM Setting Manual (Blank Page)

  • Page 83: Smart Wireless Setup

    6. Smart Wireless Setup Smart Wireless Setup MNS-300EM supports a quick wireless configuration method, "Smart Wireless Setup". When your Access Point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), the wireless setting of MNS- 300EM can easily be configured using this function. The Web page or command console can be used to execute Smart Wireless Setup.

  • Page 84: Features

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual 6-1. Features Smart Wireless Setup of MNS-300EM has a function equivalent to WPS2.0 and can be used for STA mode only. Smart Wireless Setup also supports a combination of authentication/encryption that is not supported by configuration via the Web page or command console. After Smart Wireless Setup is finished successfully, MNS-300EM operates with the acquired setting, and such setting will remain even after MNS-300EM is restarted.

  • Page 85: Configuration Using Web Page

    6-2. Configuration Using Web Page 6-2-1. Push-Button Method Access the MNS-300EM's Web page using the Web browser. • For details, see How to Access the MNS-300EM's Web Page. Note Click Station Mode from the page menu. Click Smart Wireless Setup tab.
  • Page 86 Click Execute at Push Button on the Web page. Smart Wireless Setup begins. • It may take a while to complete the wireless configuration (up to 2 minutes). Note MNS-300EM operates with the wireless settings that can communicate with the Access Point after configuration is finished.

  • Page 87: Pin-Code Method

    6. Smart Wireless Setup 6-2-2. Pin-Code Method Access the MNS-300EM's Web page using the Web browser. • For details, see How to Access the MNS-300EM's Web Page. Note Click Station Mode from the page menu. Click Smart Wireless Setup tab.
  • Page 88 • To change the PIN code, click Generate PIN to issue new PIN code. Note Open another page to access the Access Point's Web page. Enter the PIN code of MNS- 300EM (see the step 4), and start WPS connection. Go back to the MNS-300EM's Web page and click Execute at PIN Code.
  • Page 89 6. Smart Wireless Setup Smart Wireless Setup begins. MNS-300EM operates with the wireless settings that can communicate with the Access Point after configuration is finished.

  • Page 90: Configuration Using Command Console

    • Use only one Access Point in this configuration method. When multiple Access Points are waiting for connection, MNS-300EM fails to connect. Execute the following command on the command console. SET NW SWSPBC Executes the push-button method. MNS-300EM operates with the wireless settings that can communicate with the Access Point after configuration is finished.

  • Page 91: Pin-Code Method

    Checks the current PIN code. SET NW SWSPIN Executes the PIN-code method. Enter the PIN code of MNS-300EM at the Access Point, and start the PIN-code method. • For detailed procedure for configuration, see the instruction manual that comes with the Access Point. Note MNS-300EM operates with the wireless settings that can communicate with the Access Point after configuration is finished.
  • Page 92 MNS-300EM Setting Manual (Blank Page)

  • Page 93: Serial Device Communication

    7. Serial Device Communication Serial Device Communication...

  • Page 94: Ecable Mode

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual 7-1. Ecable Mode For some applications, connection needs to be made from MNS-300EM to PC for communication. The connection can be established from MNS-300EM using the ECable mode. 7-1-1. Communication Setting Configure the MNS-300EM setting to use Ecable mode.
  • Page 95 Destination IP Address, the port number for Destination Port (2), and click Submit (3). Restart MNS-300EM to take effect of the settings. Click Restart from the page menu, and click Yes in the displayed page.

  • Page 96: Raw Tcp Port

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual 7-2. Raw TCP Port MNS-300EM can send/receive the serial port data via a transparent TCP port over the TCP/ IP communication. Open a connection to the TCP port of MNS-300EM using the socket API (or equivalent API).
  • Page 97 7. Serial Device Communication Configure the communication setting at I/O Port Configuration according to the serial device to connect (1), and click Submit (2). • Baud rate • Bits per character • Stop bits • Parity • Flow control Click I/O Service from the page menu.
  • Page 98 Enter the TCP port number to use for the application in Raw TCP Port (1), and click Submit (2). Restart MNS-300EM to take effect of the settings. Click Restart from the page menu, and click Yes in the displayed page.

  • Page 99: Gpio Settings

    8. GPIO Settings GPIO Settings This chapter describes the special functions of GPIO signal lines.

  • Page 100: Gpio Special Functions

    Input: UART2 DCD signal GPIO5 GPIO1_27 -5/3.8 GPIO6 GPIO4_23 -5/3.8 GPIO7 GPIO1_26 -5/3.8 GPIO8 GPIO4_24 -5/3.8 GPIO9 GPIO1_19 -5/3.8 GPIO10 GPIO1_18 -5/3.8 Use the command console to set the GPIO input/output direction. For details on the GPIO commands, see MNS-300EM Command Manual.

  • Page 101: How To Enable Gpio Special Functions On Evk

    8-2. How to Enable GPIO Special Functions on EVK GPIO special functions can be enabled on MNS-300EM-EVK. The special functions are assigned to JP20, JP23 and JP21 on MNS-300EM-EVK, and one row of jumper pins corresponds to one GPIO signal. The following diagrams show the pin allocation.
  • Page 102 MNS-300EM Setting Manual (Blank Page)

  • Page 103: Security Function

    9. Security Function Security Function This chapter describes the MNS-300EM's security functions.

  • Page 104: Protocol Filter

    The following shows how to stop unused services to stop opening unnecessary ports. Access the MNS-300EM's Web page using the Web browser. • For details, see How to Access the MNS-300EM's Web Page. Note Click Access Control from the page menu.
  • Page 105 9. Security Function Restart MNS-300EM to take effect of the settings. Click Restart on the page menu, and click Yes in the displayed page. Now, the settings are completed.

  • Page 106: Ip Address Filter

    The following example shows how to allow an access from the IP address range "172.25.72.10" - "172.25.72.20". • When the IP address range is not registered, MNS-300EM allows an access from any devices. Note Access the MNS-300EM's Web page using the Web browser.
  • Page 107 • If an IP address of your PC is not included in the address range under Registered IP Filters, your PC will lose an access to MNS-300EM. • When all the registered ranges are deleted, access of any IP address will be permitted.
  • Page 108 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Restart MNS-300EM to take effect of the settings. Click Restart from the page menu, and click Yes in the displayed page. Now, the settings are completed.

  • Page 109: Maintenance Functions

    10. Maintenance Function Maintenance Functions This chapter describes the maintenance functions.

  • Page 110: Factory Default Configuration

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual 10-1. Factory Default Configuration The following shows how to reset MNS-300EM to the factory default settings. The factory resets can be done by using the Web page or controlling SWITCH signal (GPIO1_0). 10-1-1. Factory Default Configuration Using Web Page Access the MNS-300EM's Web page using the Web browser.
  • Page 111 10. Maintenance Function The confirmation message shows up. Click OK. The restart confirmation message appears. To restore the factory default settings, click Yes.

  • Page 112: Factory Default Configuration Using Switch Signal

    MNS-300EM can be reset to the factory defaults using SWITCH signal (GPIO1_0). When MNS-300EM-EVK is NOT used: Keep the signals low for 5 seconds or longer at the GPIO 0 pin on MNS-300EM's interface connector (4.7KΩ pull-up resistor connected to +3.3V DC) to reset MNS-300EM to the factory default settings.

  • Page 113: Firmware Update

    10. Maintenance Function 10-2. Firmware Update Updating the firmware gives new functions to MNS-300EM and resolves particular problems. The firmware can be updated by the following methods. • MNS-300EM's Web page • AMC Manager® • tftp command 10-2-1. How to Download Firmware Follow the steps below to download the firmware.
  • Page 114 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Click Firmware Update from the page menu. Click Browse to choose the firmware update file (MNS-300EM.bin) saved in the PC (1). Check the proper file name is displayed at New firmware (2) and click Update (3). The confirmation message appears. Click OK.
  • Page 115 10. Maintenance Function The firmware update begins. Do not turn off MNS-300EM or close the Web browser until the update is completed. When the system status page shows up, the update has been completed. See the version information at the left bottom of the Web page and make sure it is updated to the latest version.

  • Page 116: Firmware Update Using Amc Manager

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual 10-2-3. Firmware Update Using AMC Manager® Start AMC Manager®, select a device to update the firmware from the device list, and click on the toolbar. The firmware update window shows up. Click Browse.
  • Page 117 10. Maintenance Function Choose Firmware (*.zip) from the pull-down menu (1), and choose the downloaded firmware (MNS-300EM_xxx.zip) (2). * "xxx" of MNS-300EM_xxx.zip is the firmware version. Check the file information of the selected firmware (1), tick Restart the device after the update (2), and click Update Now (3).
  • Page 118 MNS-300EM Setting Manual The password input window appears. Enter the password of MNS-300EM (1), and click OK (2). When no password is set to MNS-300EM, this window does not show up. The firmware is updated. Click Close to close the window.
  • Page 119 10. Maintenance Function See the AMC Manager®'s device list to check that the firmware version has been updated. Now, the firmware update has been completed.

  • Page 120: Firmware Update Using Tftp Command

    -i <ipaddress> put <filename> ipaddress: Specify the IP address of MNS-300EM. filename: Provide the file name of the firmware (full path). • For example, execute the following command to load the firmware (MNS-300EM.bin) of /updates folder to MNS-300EM of "192.168.5.70". Note...

  • Page 121: Configuration Items On Web Page

    A. Configuration Items on Web Page Configuration Items on Web Page This chapter describes the configuration items on MNS-300EM's Web page.

  • Page 122: Operating Mode Page

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual Operating Mode Page Operating Mode - Operating Mode Configuration Operating Mode Chooses the operating mode from Mesh, Station, and Auto. Mesh: Operates in MP mode, and connects to a Mesh network having the same Mesh group name as MNS- 300EM's.

  • Page 123: Station Mode Configuration Page

    A. Configuration Items on Web Page Station Mode Configuration Page Station Mode Configuration - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration SSID Set the SSID of the wireless network. Description The SSID is an ID that distinguishes a wireless LAN network from others. Value/Range 1 to 32 alphanumeric characters Default value...
  • Page 124 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Station Mode Configuration - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration Key Index Select the number of the WEP key to use for encryption (1-4). Description This setting must be the same as that of the wireless device to connect.
  • Page 125 A. Configuration Items on Web Page Station Mode Configuration - IEEE802.1X Configuration EAP Authentication Mode Select the EAP authentication method from LEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, and EAP-FAST when the Description network authentication is 802.1X or WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. Value/Range LEAP/EAP-TLS/EAP-TTLS/PEAP/EAP-FAST Default value TTLS - EAP-TLS Provides mutual authentication by using the certificate between a client and RADIUS server.
  • Page 126 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Station Mode Configuration - CA Certificate Current Setting Show the information of current CA certificate. The CA certificate is needed for EAP-TLS, and is optional Description for EAP-TTLS and PEAP. To delete the certificate, tick Delete and click Submit in the bottom right corner of the Web page.
  • Page 127 Edit the information for the certificate if necessary, and click Submit. The certificate and secret key will be generated, and then, the station mode configuration page will be displayed again. Certificate Common Name: MACXXXXXXXXXXXX (XXXXXXXXXXXX is the MNS-300EM's MAC address) Organization name: silex technology america...
  • Page 128 Enable/Disable the static MAC address mode for wired/wireless LAN bridge function. (ON/OFF). Description Change this setting when you do not want to use the MAC address of the device connected to the wired LAN, but want to use a different MAC address for the device and MNS-300EM. Value/Range ON/OFF Default value When this is ON, the address registered to Clone MAC Address will be used as a clone MAC address.
  • Page 129 A. Configuration Items on Web Page Station Mode Configuration - TCP/IP Configuration DHCP Choose the IP address configuration method for STA mode. - AUTO: Attempts to get an address from DHCP server. If it fails, the static address of TCP/IP Configuration will be used.

  • Page 130: Smart Wireless Setup Page

    When DHCP client is enabled, DNS server address automatically obtained from DHCP server will be Note applied. Smart Wireless Setup Page Smart Wireless Setup - Smart Wireless Setup PIN Code Shows the MNS-300EM's PIN code. Description Clicking Generate PIN creates a random PIN code. Value/Range xxxxxxxx (8-digit decimal number) Default value...

  • Page 131: Mesh Mode Configuration Page

    A. Configuration Items on Web Page Mesh Mode Configuration Page Mesh Profile 1 to 5 - Mesh Basic Configuration Wireless Mode Description Specify the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard to be used for MNS-300EM. Value/Range 802.11b/g, 802.11n/b/g, 802.11a, 802.11n/a, 802.11ac Default value 802.11n/b/g 802.11b/g: Uses IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g.
  • Page 132 Set a group name of the Mesh network to create or join (up to 32 characters). Description The Mesh network is identified by the Mesh group name. To join the Mesh network, MNS-300EM needs to have the same Mesh group name as that Mesh network.
  • Page 133 Set a refresh interval for the Mesh route (sec). Value/Range 1-86400 Default value Mesh Power Save Function Enable/Disable the power saving function for Mesh network communication. Description When it is enabled, the MNS-300EM is hardly selected as a part of Mesh route. Value/Range ENABLE/DISABLE Default value ENABLE...
  • Page 134 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Mesh Profile 1 to 5 - TCP/IP Configuration DHCP Choose the IP address configuration method for MP mode. - DHCP Description Attempts to get an address from DHCP server. It keeps sending DHCP requests until it gets an address.

  • Page 135: General Configuration Page

    Default value SDSxxxxxx (xxxxxx is the last 6 digits of the MAC address.) System Description Description Enter a description for MNS-300EM that may provide helpful information about the product. Value/Range ASCII printable string (up to 64 characters) Default value Silex MNS-300EM Note When nothing is entered, the default value will be applied.
  • Page 136 LAN Interface Select the physical network type. In most cases, AUTO is used. Description If the LINK lamp on your HUB does not light up when MNS-300EM is turned on, configure this setting to match that of the HUB. Value/Range...

  • Page 137: I/O Port Configuration S1 Page

    A. Configuration Items on Web Page I/O Port Configuration S1 Page I/O Port Configuration S1 - I/O Port Configuration Baud Rate Description Select the speed at which the serial port should send and receive data. Value/Range 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600, 3000000 Default value 115200 Bits per Character...
  • Page 138 MNS-300EM Setting Manual I/O Port Configuration S1 - Ecable Mode Configuration Ecable I/O Mode Description Select a network protocol for remote host I/O to use when Ecable mode is enabled. Value/Range TCP/UDP Default value Destination IP Address Enter the IP address of the device to make a connection with when Ecable mode is enabled.

  • Page 139: I/O Port Configuration S2 Page

    A. Configuration Items on Web Page I/O Port Configuration S2 Page I/O Port Configuration S2 - I/O Port Configuration Baud Rate Description Select the speed at which the serial port should send and receive data. Value/Range 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600, 3000000 Default value 115200 Bits per character...

  • Page 140: I/O Service Configuration A/B Page

    OFF/ON Default value Queued (TCP) When ON is selected and raw TCP port is specified, MNS-300EM adds the job to queue after it is sent to Description that port. When OFF is selected, the received job is discarded when MNS-300EM is handling other jobs.

  • Page 141: Password Configuration Page

    A. Configuration Items on Web Page Password Configuration Page Password Configuration New Password Description Specify a password for administration. Value/Range 1-8 alphanumeric characters Default value None The password is used to login to the Web page or the console, and to change the settings by AMC Note Manager®.

  • Page 142: Bluetooth Configuration Page

    Bluetooth Configuration - Bluetooth Configuration Bluetooth Configuration Function Description Enable/Disable the configuration via Bluetooth. Value/Range ENABLE/DISABLE Default value DISABLE Bluetooth Passkey Description Specify the pass key to use when MNS-300EM is connected for configuration via Bluetooth . Value/Range 0 - 999999 Default value 000000...

  • Page 143: Wireless Configuration Using Amc Manager Mobile

    Wireless Configuration Using AMC Manager Mobile Wireless Configuration Using AMC Manager Mobile This chapter describes the MNS-300EM's configuration tool "AMC Manager Mobile".

  • Page 144: B-1. Amc Manager Mobile

    B-1. AMC Manager Mobile B-1-1. AMC Manager Mobile AMC Manager Mobile is one of MNS-300EM's configuration tools that can refer/change the configuration from mobile devices (e.g. tablets, smartphones) via Bluetooth. For example, as shown in the image below, when MNS-300EM-embedded device is isolated from the Mesh network due to a network trouble, the detection of the device is impossible even if AMC Manager®...
  • Page 145 Wireless Configuration Using AMC Manager Mobile Also, AMC Manager Mobile can copy the Mesh network setting of other Mesh devices to use it to correct the configuration of the isolated device. MNS-300EM embedded device (1) MNS-300EM embedded device (2) Setting of MNS-300EM...

  • Page 146: B-1-2. How To Download Amc Manager Mobile

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual B-1-2. How to Download AMC Manager Mobile AMC Manager Mobile Operating Environment The following shows the operating environment for AMC Manager Mobile. Item Description iOS 10 - iOS 12.x Language English, Japanese Device requirements Bluetooth Low Energy needs to be supported.

  • Page 147: B-2. How To Enable Bluetooth Configuration Function

    B-2. How to Enable Bluetooth Configuration Function To use AMC Manager Mobile, the Bluetooth configuration function needs to be enabled on MNS-300EM beforehand. The following shows how to enable the Bluetooth configuration function. Access the MNS-300EM's Web page using the Web browser.
  • Page 148 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Restart MNS-300EM to take effect of the settings. Click Restart from the page menu, and click Yes in the displayed page. Now, the settings are completed.

  • Page 149: B-3. How To Copy Settings Using Amc Manager Mobile

    The MNS-300EM units are found and shown on a list. • In the list, MNS-300EM's system name and operating mode are shown. When MNS-300EM is operating in Auto mode and not establishing wireless communication, the operating mode is shown as Undefined.
  • Page 150 Select the target one and tap Copy the setting of other devices from the displayed menu. The window shows the list of copy sources. Tap the one to copy the setting from. • Only MNS-300EM operating in MP mode can be selected as the copy source.
  • Page 151 Wireless Configuration Using AMC Manager Mobile The following settings can be copied. Category Item Description Wireless setting Operating mode Operating mode Number of profile in use Number of Mesh profile used for Mesh mode Defines if Mesh profile of Number of profile in use can be Auto mode target used in Auto mode.
  • Page 152 MNS-300EM Setting Manual The following dialogue appears when the copy is completed. Tap OK to restart MNS-300EM.

  • Page 153: B-4. Configuration Using Amc Manager Mobile

    The MNS-300EM units are found and shown on a list. • In the list, MNS-300EM's system name and operating mode are shown. When MNS-300EM is operating in Auto mode and not establishing wireless communication, the operating mode is shown as Undefined.
  • Page 154 MNS-300EM Setting Manual Select the target one and tap Edit the setting from the displayed menu. • When the following window appears, enter the Bluetooth pass key (1), and tap Pair (2). Note The device setting page appears. Tap the item to change.
  • Page 155 When DHCP client is enabled, this setting will not be applied. Changes the default gateway. Default Gateway When DHCP client is enabled, this setting will not be applied. When the following dialog appears, the configuration has been completed. Tap OK to restart MNS-300EM.
  • Page 156 MNS-300EM Setting Manual (Blank Page)

Table of Contents