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  • Page 1 Making Airtime Count RedPort Optimizer Advanced User’s Guide RedPort Router: wXa-203...
  • Page 2 Revision History Date Version Point of Contact May 12, 2020 Version 1.0 Aaron Dickson © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 2 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.6.1.4. RS-232 NMEA Device 5.6.1.5. Connecting Multiple NMEA Devices 5.6.2. GPS/NMEA Repeater Parameters Configuration  5.7. Remote Support 6. Status 6.1. Access System Log © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 3 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 4 8.5.4. Firewall Rules 8.5.4.1. Create a Custom Firewall Rule 8.5.5. IP Sets 8.5.5.1. IP Sets Example (WhatsApp Configuration)  9. Statistics 10. Corporate Contact Information © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 4 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    1. About This Guide This guide is intended for users of the RedPort Optimizer wXa-203 routers. It features only those sections of the user interface that require configuration for a specific service or may need to be accessed by the average user.  *wXa refers to the webXaccelerator by RedPort, a trademark of Global Marine Networks, LLC. The following chapter references will help you in administering the most-used features of the Optimizer: Chapter 4 Getting Started Chapter 5.4 Halo Wi-Fi Extender...
  • Page 6: Services Included

    GPS Tracking - Using a GPS-enabled device, submit position reports to a central database for viewing on the tracking website. RedPort VoIP Service - Transform your satellite device into a multi-user unit. Up to four users can send/receive phone calls and/or SMS (text) messages simultaneously. Experience significant price reduction in outbound calls  when using VoIP in lieu of standard satellite airtime rates. Requires a supported satellite terminal.
  • Page 7: Designed Use Of The Optimizer

    XWeb. By adding the XGate Phone app, a smartphone can be used to place and receive voice calls and/or SMS messages over the satellite network. With the optional RedPort VoIP service, the costs of those voice calls can be kept to a minimum.
  • Page 8: Getting Started - User Interface (Ui) Access

    RedPort VoIP for multi-user calls and SMS (additional fees may apply). This guide is designed to help you understand the Optimizer to customize the configuration to meet your needs. For alternative Home Page access methods, see the RedPort Optimizer Installation Guide. 2. Open any web browser on the computer and enter the URL: 192.168.10.1 The Optimizer ships with two existing accounts: • ...
  • Page 9: Installer/Network Administrator Login (Superadmin)

    This login provides full access to the user interface for configuration and maintenance of the router. Once logged in, you will see the router’s Home page (Super Administrator login shown): NOTE: The Wi-Fi Extender Setup section only displays when the optional RedPort Halo Wi-Fi Extender is physically connected to the Optimizer and powered ON. NOTE: An alternate method to access the user interface: With power to the Optimizer, physically connect the Optimizer to your computer using a standard Ethernet cable in the Optimizer’s LAN port and follow the directions ...
  • Page 10: How To Use With Default Setup

    URLs are being accessed by the users. You also have the option to communicate upstream to a compression proxy server. For savings on Voice calls consider RedPort VoIP service. You may realize further savings by enabling shared web compression.
  • Page 11: Voice Calls

    (check) this rule you will lock yourself OUT of the router, unless the antilock rule is enabled (unchecked). If you lock yourself out of the router you must perform a factory reset. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12: Services

    By default, the router is shipped with web compression disabled. Web compression is a premium service that carries an additional charge. Contact your service provider for details and pricing. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13: General Settings

    5.1.1.2. General Settings These are the general settings for the internal proxy service. You can use the internal proxy server and enable transparent proxy to redirect all http traffic for filtering. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 13 of 56...
  • Page 14: Advanced Settings

    “Light” has the least impact and is not recommended for those on low data plans. “Aggressive” has the most impact and is suggested for the best bandwidth utilization. This blocks YouTube, flash, etc. • Debug Level: determine what will show on the Web Compression and Filtering ‘Log’ page. Adding the debug  © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 14 of 56...
  • Page 15: Filters

    Sites Blocked then the entire Internet is blocked (blacklist). Enter the whitelist in the Sites Allowed section. If any of the allowed sites should be accessed without any content filtering, enter that site in the Fragile sites section as  well. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 15 of 56...
  • Page 16: Sms Messaging

    5.2.2. Configure SIP Extensions to Receive SMS Messages With SMS enabled, click <Redirect> (see SMS Settings screen above) to go to the Voice PBX Settings page. Click the Extensions tab to configure which extensions are to receive incoming SMS messages. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 16 of 56...
  • Page 17: How To Send/Receive Sms Messages

    Only one SMS message can be sent at a time. Standard SMS message rates apply. (Multi-user Voice and SMS is possible with the optional RedPort VoIP service. Contact your service provider for details.) 5.2.4. SMS Management With SMS enabled you can send SMS messages directly from the Optimizer user interface and you can manage SMS messages that have been sent and received.
  • Page 18: Voice Pbx

    This configuration allows one voice call or one SMS message at a time and standard satellite voice airtime rates  apply. Multi-Voice capability is available with the optional RedPort VoIP service on virtually any satellite terminal. This VoIP service allows you to make calls for considerably less than standard satellite voice airtime costs and allows up to four users sending/receiving phone calls and/or SMS messages simultaneously. As of this writing, Multi-VoIP is compatible with the following: • ...
  • Page 19: Voice Pbx Settings

    Incoming calls will ring only on those extensions with Ring enabled. To enable Ring (or SMS) on an extension simply check the box for the service you want enabled. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 20: How To Make/Receive Voice Calls

    Only one phone call can be active at a time. (Multi-user Voice and SMS is possible -- up to four consective sessions -- with the optional RedPort VoIP service. Contact your service provider for details. 5.3.4. Fleet Broadband Monitoring (FBB) Fleet Broadband Monitoring requires that the Fleet Broadband be configured to accept AT commands.
  • Page 21: Halo Wi-Fi Extender

    With the Halo powered ON and connected to the Optimizer. Login to the Optimizer router with either username = admin or with username = superadmin (see Chapter 4 Getting Started for details). Configuration requires two steps  to connect: 5.4.2. Connect to the External Wi-Fi Network. 1. Click <Connect> button. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 21 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 22 Notice the signal strength is 0% as you are not yet connected to the wireless network. Click <Save & Apply> to tell the Halo to connect to that network. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23: Route Network Traffic Through The Halo

    Click the Wireless Security tab and enter the correct password in the Key field and <Save & Apply>. 5. Click the <Home> Tab to return to the Welcome screen. 5.4.3. Route Network Traffic through the Halo 1. Click <Enable Wi-Fi Extender>. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 23 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 24: Manage The Firewall (Optional)

    To disconnect from the Halo, Click <Disable Wi-Fi Extender>. Notice that the Firewall is turned back on automatically to protect you from runaway airtime charges. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25: Gps Tracking

    60 minutes a position report will be transmitted over your satellite link. Keep in mind that standard airtime charges will apply to each position report. Adjust the Tracking Interval to meet your needs. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 26: Tracking Via Sms

    NOTE: A valid NMEA/GPS feed is required when using an Iridium terminal. 3. Enter the recipient’s email address. The SMS message with the GPS information will be sent to this email  address at the interval entered in Step 1. 4. Click <Save & Apply>. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 26 of 56...
  • Page 27: Gps/Nmea Repeater

    The Optimizer will broadcast the GPS signal both over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, so you can connect your computer either way in order to establish a successful connection with your destination software. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 28: Rs-232 Nmea Device

    NOTE: The Optimizer supports RS232. If you have a NMEA RS-422 device, adding a properly wired RS-422 to RS- 232 converter to your setup may allow the sharing of data. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 29: Gps/Nmea Repeater Parameters Configuration

    NOTE: The data will be broadcast to both the UDP Port and the TCP Port. It is important to make sure that these two ports are NOT set to the same port number. To use the GPS Repeater feature, your computer must be connected to the Optimizer’s Wi-Fi network or directly  connected to the LAN port of the Optimizer. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 29 of 56...
  • Page 30: Remote Support

    To enable Temporary Remote Support Access, click <Home> tab, scroll down to the “Remote Access” section. Click <Enable remote support> under “Remote Support” section of the <Home> tab. When remote support is enabled Remote Access URLs are displayed. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 31 Disabling this Remote Support will not disable the one-time Remote Support. To disable remote support access: •  Click <Services> tab, then click “Enable Remote Access”. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 32: Status

    If you do sync the time, as soon as power is removed from the Optimizer the date will revert to May 31. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 33: System Status For Monitoring Usage

    User Interface > Settings > Optimizer, wXa, & Sat-Fi for details. The only way to change the superadmin password is via the Optimizer User Interface. To change the password(s), login to the Optimizer: © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 34 This procedure changes the password for the Superadmin or the Admin login only. When connecting your computer, iOS or Android device to the wireless network, you will not use this Admin login password. This © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 35: Profiles

    Optimizer is plugged into a satellite terminal. Factory: This profile will reset the Optimizer to factory defaults and all custom configuration will be lost. To create and use a new Profile: 1. Click <Add>. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 35 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 36: Update Optimizer Firmware

    3. Click <Flash Image>. 4. Wait for the gray button on top of the Optimizer to begin flashing. When the button stops flashing, the firmware  is done updating. This typically takes several minutes. To confirm the firmware upgrade, login to the Optimizer Home Page again. The firmware version displays in the top  banner of the User Interface. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 36 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 37: Reboot The Optimizer Router

    20-30 seconds and release. Wait for the Optimizer reboot, this will take several minutes. After this reset, the Optimizer will be configured with its factory defaults. You will need to  reenter any modifications you made to the user interface. You can also reboot the router from within the Optimizer  user interface: 1. Login to the Optimizer Home page. 2. Click <Reboot Router>. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 37 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 38: Network

    If you have a GSM-based cellular phone, it may be possible to use the GSM network, when available, for XGate and XWeb data over the Optimizer. You will get the benefits of compression and a faster data transfer rate than  over a satellite phone which typically equates to cost savings. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 39: Gsm Configuration In Optimizer

    NOTE: As of this writing, some customers have found the APN Wizard helpful in lieu of entering the information manually; however, it is still under development and may or may not help with your configuration. Now go to: Network > PPP > Settings > PPP. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 40: Using Gsm

    When you want to use GSM service instead of satellite service: Plug the USB data dongle you obtained from your cellular provider into the Optimizer’s USB port. NOTE: If your satellite terminal is connected to the Optimizer’s SAT port, unplug the cable from the SAT port before  attempting a GSM connection. Configure XGate Settings for GSM connection. Open XGate to Settings > Connection © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 40 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 41: Changing From Gsm Service To Satellite Service

    Wi-Fi hotspot created by your satellite device and the Optimizer. You can password protect your Wi-Fi hotspot so others cannot use it. Add/change a password to the Wi-Fi Hotspot (wXa-203-xxxx). 1. Login to the Optimizer: © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 41 of 56...
  • Page 42 2. Click <Wi-Fi Setup> and go to: Interface Configuration > Wireless Security. 3. Click the Encryption mode from the drop down menu. We suggest WPAPSK/WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode. 4. Enter your desired password in the Key field. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 42 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 43: Rename The Wireless Network (Change Ssid Name)

    Android device. The default name is wXa-203-xxxx where the xxxx represents a unique number. There is no default password to connect to the network. Click <Wi-Fi Setup> and go to: Interface Configuration > General Setup. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 44: Firewall

    CAUTION AND AT YOUR OWN RISK! 8.5.1. General Settings Use this screen to create and edit Firewall zones. Each Firewall Zone can have its own firewall rules. Each Interface  must be assigned a Firewall Zone. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 44 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 45 Optimizer or Optimizer Voice. If Captive Portal to restrict Crew Internet Access is required please see your service provider about the Optimizer Premier. The “lan” firewall zone has the lan interface assigned to it. This is the zone for the internal local network. In this default configuration, only Output traffic is allowed. The “wan” firewall zone has the wan interface assigned to it. This is the zone for satellite connections and Wi-Fi  extenders. In this default configuration, only Output traffic is allowed. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 45 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 46: Add A Firewall Zone

    8.5.2. Add a Firewall Zone To create a new Firewall Zone, select the <Add> icon on the General Settings page. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 46 of 56...
  • Page 47: Port Forwards

    Enter the desired General and Advanced Settings. Click <Save & Apply>. 8.5.3. Port Forwards To allow remote access to a specific computer or service within the private LAN requires Port forwarding. CAUTION: It is important to understand networking before making changes to Port Forwards. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 47 of 56...
  • Page 48: Firewall Rules

    This page shows a list of the enabled port forwards configured. To add a new port forward, enter the desired  parameters and click <Add>. To save the configuration, click <Save & Apply>. The new port forward will appear in  the list. 8.5.4. Firewall Rules This page is the firewall traffic rules table. The table includes all the firewall rules on the router. If you are using the  Optimizer with XGate (or other RedPort certified email service) for email and web compression there is no need to  modify this page. If you have a specific need, you can Add, Edit and Delete firewall rules. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 48 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 49 With the ALL rule disabled (unchecked) you can enable/disable the others very quickly. The next one is DNS. Do you want DNS? Yes (checked), No (unchecked). Do you want http? Yes (checked), No (unchecked), etc. You can also create a custom rule. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 50: Create A Custom Firewall Rule

    8.5.4.1. Create a Custom Firewall Rule Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the section “New forward rule”. Click <Add and edit>. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 51: Ip Sets

    See IP Sets section of this document for creating block and allow rules by domain name instead of ip address. 8.5.5. IP Sets Use IP sets for cloud-based services where standard firewall rules will not work. This allows block and allow rules  by domain name instead of by ip address. IP sets rules take priority over anything in the firewall. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 51 of 56...
  • Page 52: Ip Sets Example (Whatsapp Configuration)

    8.5.5.1. IP Sets Example (WhatsApp Configuration) Navigate to the <Network> tab, under <Firewall> tab, and then the <IPset> tab. 1. Click <Add> to create a new IP set rule. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 53 6. Click the checkbox for the DNS traffic Rule (not the Pass DNS traffic Rule). 7. Click <Save & Apply>. 8. Click on the <Network> tab and then click on the <DHCP and DNS> tab. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 53 of 56...
  • Page 54 9. Under the “Server Settings” section on the <General Settings> tab, add four new “DNS forwardings”: •  /whatsapp.com/8.8.8.8 •  /whatsapp.com/8.8.4.4 •  /whatsapp.net/8.8.8.8 •  /whatsapp.net/8.8.4.4 10. Click <Save & Apply>. © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 54 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...
  • Page 55: Statistics

    12. Click <Save & Apply>. 9. Statistics Available to both ‘admin’ and ‘superadmin’ login. Use the Statistics tab to display graphs of Optimizer connectivity load/transfer rates as well as . © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 55 of 56...
  • Page 56: Corporate Contact Information

    USA: 877.379.8723 Email: info@redportglobal Sales: sales@redportglobal.com Web: redportglobal.com RedPort Address RedPort 3224 Wrights Ferry Road Louisville, TN 37777 © 2020 RedPort Global | Powered by Pivotel America Inc. Optimizer Advanced | All Rights Reserved. Page 56 of 56 User Guide wXa-203...

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