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Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000
Overview
The CR800 and CR1000 dataloggers from Campbell Scientific
communicate with a PC to retrieve data. The Lantronix
communication over a wireless TCP/IP network. MultiLogger
CR1000 datalogger over TCP/IP socket. This application note will detail the steps necessary to configure the
Lantronix WiBox and add a device to MultiLogger to retrieve data. Appendix A will detail the steps required to
change the IP address once configured.
Definitions
Ad-Hock Network: An ad-hock network is one of the two types of wireless networks (the other is
"Infrastructure") and is not very common. Ad-hoc networks do not require a wireless network access point and
are considered "de-centralized". Ad-hoc networks are convenient to allow devices and/or PC's to communicate
with each other in the absence of a centralized network.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a mechanism used in computer networks to assign IP
addresses automatically.
Infrastructure Network: An infrastructure network is one of the two types of wireless networks (the other is
"Ad-Hoc") and is the most common. Infrastructure networks require a wireless network access point to manage
and forward traffic to and from the wireless network.
Lantronix WiBox: The Lantronix WiBox is a WiFi enabled device that will forward TCP/IP traffic to and from a
wireless network to its two RS-232 serial ports. This allows serial communication to a device over a wireless
network. The WiBox is a WiFi client only, meaning it is not a wireless network access point.
SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the unique identifier for a wireless network, either infrastructure or ad-
hoc. The SSID is used to configure each device or PC to select the wireless network that you want it to
communicate on.
Wireless Network Access Point (AP): A wireless network access point is a WiFi router that is used to setup a
wireless network. Access Points support "Infrastructure" networks as opposed to "Ad-Hoc" networks. The AP is
responsible for forwarding network to and from connected wireless devices and PC's.
Required Equipment and Software
To configure your WiBox and test its operation you will need:
1) WiBox
2) Serial null-modem cable (supplied with the WiBox)
3) Computer with a WiFi network adapter (most laptops have built in WiFi. USB WiFi adapters are readily
available to add WiFi capability to a desktop)
4) CR800 or CR1000 DataLogger
5) Lantronix DeviceInstaller (optional; only for remote WiBox configuration)
6) Terminal emulation software, such as a HyperTerminal®, PuTTy, etc.
Note − Versions of Microsoft Windows® prior to Windows Vista® came with HyperTerminal installed. Windows Vista
and Windows do not include HyperTerminal, but you can download and install a trial version from the internet
(http://www.hilgraeve.com/hyperterminal/). PuTTy is an open source terminal utility and also can be downloaded from
the Internet.
Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000
Application Note #23 − Revision 02/03/2017
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WiBox
5 Gould Road, PO Box 2155
New London, NH 03257 USA
info@canarysystems.com
www.canarysystems.com
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have a RS- 232 serial interface to
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is a WiFi device that provides RS-232 serial
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supports communication with a CR800 or
Voice: (603) 526-9800
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Summary of Contents for Canary Systems Lantronix WiBox
- Page 1 CR1000 datalogger over TCP/IP socket. This application note will detail the steps necessary to configure the Lantronix WiBox and add a device to MultiLogger to retrieve data. Appendix A will detail the steps required to change the IP address once configured.
- Page 2 WEP Key and Key Number (i.e. Key #1: 2627f68597) c) Encryption for WPA and WPA2 Encryption Type (AES or TKIP+AES) Note − The WiBox uses the term CCMP for AES. CCMP and AES are synonymous. ii) Passphrase Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 3 WiBox. Connect one end of the null-modem cable to an available serial port on the computer and connect the other to port 1 on the WiBox (Labeled “RS232 Serial 1”). Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 4 "WiBox" will make it easier to find later). (Figure 2) Click on the OK button. The Connect To dialog box will appear. (Figure 3) Using the Connect using: drop down, select the appropriate COM Port from the list. Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 5 Set the serial configuration as follows: Bits per second: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None Click the OK button to return the Connect To dialog. Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 6 Security suite: type 3<ENTER> for "WPA2/802.11i" ▪ Change Key: type Y to change the encryption passphrase ▪ Display Key: type Y Note − This just allows you to see the passphrase while you're entering it. Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 7 9 Save and exit Your choice ? 4 Topology: 0=Infrastructure, 1=Ad-Hoc (1) ? 0 Network name (SSID) (LTRX_IBSS) ? CanaryLoggerNet Security suite: 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA, 3=WPA2/802.11i (0) ? 3 Change Key (N) ? Y Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 8 0 Server 1 Channel 1 2 Channel 2 4 WLAN 5 Expert 6 Security 7 Defaults 8 Exit without save 9 Save and exit Your choice ? 9 Parameters stored ... Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 9 For working with WiBox web interface we recommend using the Lantronix DeviceInstaller™ utility. The utility contains an embedded compatible web browser. DeviceInstaller can be downloaded from the Lantronix website: (http://www.lantronix.com/ftp/DeviceInstaller/Lantronix/4.4/4.4.0.1/Installers/Download_Web/setup.exe). Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 10 Remove the null-modem serial cable from the WiBox. Connect one end of a regular serial cable to the WiBox and the other end to the RS-232 port on the CR800 or CR1000. Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 11 Launch MultiLogger and add a socket to a gateway. Then add a CR800 or CR1000 to that socket. In the Settings tab, change the IP Address and port to 192.168.0.100:10001 as shown in Figure 8: (Figure 8) Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
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Page 12: Appendix A − Changing The Ip Address Remotely
2) Click on the warning shown below, if present. If the warning does not appear, proceed to the next step. (Figure 9) 3) When asked to check for updates, click No. (Figure 10) Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000... - Page 13 7 can be skipped. If "No Devices Were Found!" still is shown on the right-hand pane, continue to step 7. Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 14 7) Click on Device → Add Device. Type the device's IP address into the dialog box, then click OK. (Figure 13) 8) An Error dialog box will appear, click OK. If any other errors pop-up, click OK. (Figure 14) Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 15 Both of these fields can be left blank. Click OK. If a username and password are required, contact your IT department. (Figure 15) 10) Once connected to the Device, the following screen will display. Write down the MAC Address listed in the header for later. (Figure 16) Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 16 IP address, during step 10. If they match, you know that you have connected back to the same device and that the new IP address is working properly. 14) Next, MultiLogger will need to be changed to match the new IP address. Open MultiLogger on the server. Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
- Page 17 15) Highlight the node in the network tree that you would like to change. Then change the IP address. Leave the port and the colon that separates the IP address and the port as is. Click Save. (Figure 18) 16) Repeat these steps for each IP address/node. Using the Lantronix WiBox with the CR800 or CR1000...
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