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PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS
User Guide
Version 2.32 - April 2007
Copyright © 1993-2007 AirLink Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS User Guide Version 2.32 - April 2007 Copyright © 1993-2007 AirLink Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Important Notice

    OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Warranty Summary For the full and complete text, refer to the warranty appendix in the modem user guide or to the AirLink website (http://www.airlink.com) for the full text of the warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction to PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS ......1 EDGE/GPRS Overview........... .1 Establishing an Internet Connection .
  • Page 4 AirLink Remote Access Protocol (RAP) ........
  • Page 5 GPS Antenna Location ...........59 Specifications for the PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS ....60 Physical Characteristics: .
  • Page 6 SNMP MIB Definition for AirLink ........

  • Page 7: Introduction To Pinpoint-E Edge/Gprs

    EDGE provides higher transmission rates and better transmission quality for data than GPRS. EDGE can carry data at speeds typically up to 384 kbit/s in packet mode. When EDGE/GPRS is not available, your PinPoint-E will fall-back to GPRS for the connection to Your Wireless Service Provider to provide continued connectivity.

  • Page 8: Establishing An Internet Connection

    IP addresses for a large number of customers. A dynamic IP address is suitable for many common Internet uses, such as web browsing, looking up PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Using the PinPoint-E to connect to the Internet...

  • Page 9: Using Your Pinpoint-E To Connect To The Internet

    Because of its GPS capabilities, the PinPoint-E is ideal for vehicle tracking and other situations where mapping a moving object is as important as connecting to a network. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 If you want to connect remotely to your PinPoint-E using TCP/IP, the IP...
  • Page 10 Introduction to PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS Vehicle Tracking and Mobile Internet Access FIGURE 3. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 11: Activation Of The Pinpoint-E

    Using the tip of a PDA stylus, an unbent paperclip, or other slim blunt item press the yellow button of the SIM tray. On the PinPoint-E, the button is between two boards. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 PinPoint-E back...

  • Page 12: Inserting The Sim

    Place the SIM into the tray and gently press to click it into place. FIGURE 4. b. Slide the tray back into the modem and gently press to click it into place. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Tray button: PinPoint-E Empty SIM Tray...

  • Page 13: Finishing The Sim Installation

    IP addressing requirements of your applications. Most EDGE/GPRS accounts use the default addressing solution of Private or Public IP addresses supplied by the Internet and Proxy APNs. Only if you have a Static or Custom IP address should you need to configure a custom APNs.
  • Page 14 FIGURE 7. Type in the APN in the new value field of *NETAPN. FIGURE 8. For most EDGE/GPRS accounts the APN for your modem will be Internet or Proxy. Consult with your account representative on which APN to use. Optional If you need to configure your modem for a custom APN, after entering the APN, there is addi- tional information you will need to enter.
  • Page 15 On lui recommande que vous remettiez à zéro votre modem après configuration de l'APN. Cliquer le bouton de Reset (remise) dans Wireless Ace ou serrer pour remettre à zéro le bouton sur le modem. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: Common - Misc Wireless Ace: Common - Misc...

  • Page 16: Utilities For The Pinpoint-E

    Contact your dealer or AirLink representative for information on AceNet. AceView AceView is a low-profile monitoring tool to view the status of your AirLink PinPoint-E and display network status, IP address, RSSI strength, and other basic connection information. FIGURE 1.

  • Page 17: Wireless Ace

    Once your modem is configured and installed correctly, a template can be made to program other modems with the same parameter values. This enables quick, accurate deployment of large pools of modems. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 While you can use PPP to connect to the PinPoint-E, Internet data will only Note: be routed to a device connected to the Ethernet port.

  • Page 18: Acenet

    FIGURE 3. AceNet AceNet is a full featured application that you can use to monitor several AirLink modems at the same time, use a template from Wireless Ace to change the configuration in all of them simulta- neously, keep the modems up-to-date with the latest firmware by updating them over the air, peri- odically log the modems’...

  • Page 19: Modem Doctor

    Modem Doctor is a troubleshooting and diagnostics utility. This utility will allow you to get a log file of the PinPoint-E activity which you can then send to AirLink support, erase the current con- figuration completely, and temporarily set the PinPoint-E to a known configuration to aid in trou- ble shooting (SOS mode).
  • Page 20 Utilities for the PinPoint-E Modem Doctor FIGURE 6. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 21: Ip Manager And Dns

    CHAPTER 4 If you have a fleet of AirLink modems or even if you only have one, it can be difficult to keep track of the current IP addresses, especially if the addresses aren’t static but change every time the modems connect to Your Wireless Service Provider.

  • Page 22: Fully Qualified Domain Name

    A URL (Universal Resource Locator) is different from a domain name in that it also indicates information on the protocol used by a web browser to contact that address, such as http://www.airlink.com. www.airlink.com is a fully qualified domain name, but the http://, the protocol identifier, is what makes the whole thing...

  • Page 23: Dynamic Names

    Wireless Ace or a terminal application to enter the commands (page 62). To configure your AirLink modem to be addressed by name, the modem needs to have 4 elements configured. You can configure a second dynamic server as a backup, secondary, or alternate server.

  • Page 24: Restrictions For Modem Name

    Each update is a total of 68 bytes from the modem with a 50 byte total response from the server for a round trip update of 118 bytes. interval (minutes) Eairlink.com As a service, Airlink maintains a IP Manager servers which can be used for any AirLink modem. • *DOMAIN: • *IPMANAGER1 : •...

  • Page 25: Dns: Using Names Instead Of Ip Addresses

    If the PinPoint-E will be communicating with a device that has a domain name but changes its IP address frequently (such as another AirLink modem using IP Manager) or is on a network where devices are accessed by names rather than IP addresses, you will want to put in an alternate DNS (*DNSUSER) where that domain is updated, such as the IP Manager server the remote modem is using or the listing of IP addresses to names is kept.
  • Page 26 IP Manager and DNS If you will be using your PinPoint-E to communicate with another AirLink Note: modem and both are using IP Manager to translate dynamic IP addresses to domain names, it is recommended that you set *DNSUSER to the IP address for IP Manager.

  • Page 27: Data Communication And Host Modes

    PassThru Mode can only be exited by resetting the PinPoint-E. All other modes are entered, for their specific port, by use of a startup mode command. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 The PinPoint-E moves data from one port to the cellular network in a simple Note: one-to-one routing.

  • Page 28: At Mode

    OK, at which point a direct connection to the internal hardware is established. With Wireless Ace, you can configure a string of AT commands to be sent to the PinPoint-E when it enters PassThru and other PassThru settings. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 29: Telnetmode

    (found on the label on the top of the modem). TelnetMode In Wireless Ace you can configure Telnet operation. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: PassThru Wireless Ace: MD PassThru can only be exited by resetting or power-cycling the modem.

  • Page 30: Ppp Mode

    PRIVMODE. If *HOSTPRIVMODE=1, the value of the private IP address can be determined beforehand by querying S110. The private IP address to be used can be defined with the command AT*HOSTPRIVIP=192.168.100.33 substituting the desired IP address. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: Telnet Configuration Wireless Ace: Telnet Configuration...

  • Page 31: Slip Mode

    Setting the Startup Mode Default (MD) to 3 (UDP) so that a UDP session is entered automati- cally when the modem registers onto the network. Serial data will be sent to the IP/port speci- fied in S53. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: PPP/Ethernet...

  • Page 32: Reliable Udp

    (This behavior is the same as the previous Hybrid2 (MD6) mode). Reliable UDP PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 It is best to ensure the idle time-outs for TCP and UDP are never 0 if you're Note: going to be using auto-answer, or either PAD mode.

  • Page 33: Udp Multicast Mode

    TCP connection attempt, for a successful connection to be established. If the connection has not been successfully established before the time-out occurs, ERROR/BUSY is returned. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Although it adds reliability, the simple implementation of the Reliable UDP Note: mode in the does not check for duplicate packets.

  • Page 34: Tcp Auto Answer

    *HOSTPRIVMODE, and set the internal network IP addresses. The PinPoint-E will use NAT to forward packets to the end device. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 TCPT should never be 0 when using the TCP mode. A broken TCP ses-...

  • Page 35: Internal Dhcp Server

    IP configuration options, and the IP address of the DHCP server making the offer. Upon receipt of an offer, the client configures its interface accordingly. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 When using Public mode, connect the modem directly to the computer or Note: other end device.

  • Page 36: Dhcp In The Pinpoint-E Using Public Mode

    Provider’s routers which can then forward on from there. The PinPoint-E then acts as a router for the device connected to it, forwarding to or from Your Wireless Service Provider’s network. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 The forwards messages to and from the cellular network for only ONE Caution: device.

  • Page 37: Keepalive

    15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes 120 minutes PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: Keepalive Configuration 15 minutes is the minimum time which can be set for Keepalive. Note: 400k / month...

  • Page 38: External Inputs & Power Control

    PinPoint-E’s external case, or the power ground (refer to the figures below). If you want to use the RTS switch, use RTS (pin 7) to the ground (can use the same ground as DTR). PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: DTR and RTS...
  • Page 39 IP address indicating that a contact closure has taken place (an external physical event has occurred). See “RAP Configuration” on page 42. FIGURE 2. FIGURE 3. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Never apply voltage to the DTR or RTS inputs. Caution: only be switched open or closed to ground.

  • Page 40: Power Modes

    (commonly a contact or voltage controlled by the key switch, signaling when the vehicle is turned off). PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 DTR and RTS switches using Pin 5 (signal GND) as the common ground Wireless Ace: Low Power...

  • Page 41: Power Effect On Modem State

    When the modem is woken from low-power mode, the same behavior occurs as upon power on. The modem starts in AT mode, and then after 5 seconds will enter the default mode (See “Host Modes” on page 21). PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 42: Global Positioning System (Gps)

    Getting positioning information from fewer than four satellites, using imprecise time, using satellites too closely positioned together, or using satellites too close to the Earth’s curve will yield inaccurate data. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 43: Airlink Remote Access Protocol (Rap)

    AirLink Remote Access Protocol (RAP) The AirLink Remote Access Protocol (RAP) is a proprietary binary message format. The Pin- Point-E uses the UDP (User Datagram Protocol) to communicate with the host server. RAP was originally designed to work specifically with AirLink Tracking System (ATS), but other 3rd party applications have been developed to take advantage of the RAP messaging format.

  • Page 44: Datum

    9494 (default). Once the connection is established, the PinPoint-E will send a report with the cur- rent position using the GPS report type the modem is configured to use. You can change the port for the TCP GPS poll using *TCP. FIGURE 1. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 • NAD83 •...

  • Page 45: Configuring The Pinpoint-E For Gps

    To set the PinPoint-E to report to an external or remote host, configure *PPIP (ATS Server IP) and *PPPORT (Server Port). *PPIP will work with any remote host. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 You can use a fully qualified domain name instead of an IP address for most con- figuration options calling for an IP address if your PinPoint-E is configured to use DNS.

  • Page 46: Local Host

    There are several report types available. For remote reports, set *PPGPSR. For local reports, set *PPLATSR. These settings are not next to each other, but are on the same page. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: *PPIP and *PPPORT...

  • Page 47: Sending Reports Automatically

    (minutes). *PPMINTIME - Location report sent be sent at no less than this time interval (seconds). PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: *PPGPSR and *PPLATSR The PinPoint-E can be configured to supply one type of report to a remote Note: host and a different report type locally through the Ethernet port at same time.

  • Page 48: Rap Configuration

    3rd party devices, store and forward processing, etc. Most of the configuration settings for RAP can be changed with the RAP configuration command message. Refer to the AirLink Tracking System User Guide. RAP Reports Over-The-Air (Remote) To configure the PinPoint-E to send RAP reports to a remote server, you will need to set 3 com- mands: *PPIP, *PPPORT, and *PPGPSR.

  • Page 49: Rap Reports Over A Local Connection (Ppp Or Slip)

    (ACK) is not received within the time-out period, the server will retransmit the command. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 If your PinPoint-E is on a mixed network (some of the fleet on another cellu- Note:...

  • Page 50: Additional Rap Features

    By enabling *PPDEVID, the device ID is sent as part of the RAP message to make identification easier in a network or fleet of vehicles equipped with PinPoint-E modems. FIGURE 13. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 It is recommended to use Report type 0x12 or 0x13 when Store and Forward Note: (page 46) is enabled.

  • Page 51: Odometer Data In Reports

    The report type will indicate the state of change in either RTS or DTR. The contents of the report will be the same as Report Type 0x12 (GPS data with date) with the addition of the event report. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: Odometer Reports The PinPoint-E’s odometer calculations may not match the odometer in the...

  • Page 52: Com1000 Event Reports

    Polled - Reports held until requested by the server. Grouped - Reports held until the total is equal or greater than *PPSNFM which sets the packet size of grouped reports. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Input Value Wireless Ace: COM1000 Events - *PPCOM1000...

  • Page 53: Store And Forward Reliable Mode

    You can configure the PinPoint-E to send reports based on a time interval and on the movement of a vehicle (based on it’s position from one time to the next). PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: Store and Forward Reliable Mode...

  • Page 54: Flush On Event

    Send the command ATGPS1 to the serial portto begin the NMEA stream. The example below shows the stream in HyperTerminal connecting directly to a PinPoint via the comport. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: Automatic Reports Wireless Ace: Store and Forward Flush on Event...

  • Page 55: Nmea Messages Over-The-Air (Remote)

    Local reports are sent to the local IP address of the computer or device connected to the serial port of the PinPoint-E. To configure the modem to send to the local IP, you will need to set 3 com- mands: *S53, *PPLATS, and *PPLATSR. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 HyperTerminal: NMEA Stream Wireless Ace: NMEA Strings...

  • Page 56: Taip Emulation Configuration

    Set the IP (*PPIP) and port (*PPPORT) to the IP and port of the TAIP server. Set GPS Report Type (*PPGPSR) to F0-TAIP data. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: NMEA Local Reports Wireless Ace: TAIP Remote Reports...

  • Page 57: Taip Messages Over A Local Connection (Ppp)

    This configuration sends TAIP GPS reports to whatever address and UDP Port you select. You will need to set 3 commands: S53, *PPLATS, and *PPLATSR. FIGURE 29. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: TAIP Local Reports Wireless Ace: TAIP Local Reports, Unsolicited...

  • Page 58: Using Taip Command Emulation

    *PPDIST. The maximum time interval is stored as *PPTIME. Currently the minimum time and epoch values are ignored. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: TAIP Emulation With TAIP emulation, the PinPoint-E will listen for TAIP messages on port Note: 21000.
  • Page 59 (either a query for it, echoed due to a set, or due to an automatic reporting event). RRM (Report Reporting Mode) reports the reporting mode configuration. RID (Report ID) reports the TAIP ID. RPV (Report Position/Velocity) reports Position/Velocity. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 60: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation CHAPTER 8 Your AirLink PinPoint-E should be mounted in a position that allows easy access for the cables so they are not bent or constricted. The LEDs on the front panel should be visible for ease of opera- tional verification.

  • Page 61: Connecting Power

    Your AirLink PinPoint-E will work with most Dual-Band PCS cellular antennas with a TNC con- nector that works in the high and low frequencies of EDGE/GPRS . Connect the antenna or RF cable directly to the antenna connector on the back of the PinPoint-E.

  • Page 62: Light Patterns

    Passthru - The Chan, Reg, and Link LEDs will blink in tandem. The TxRx LED will blink when transmitting or receiving data. • SOS - The Chan and Err or Serv LEDs will blink alternate to each other. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 PinPoint-E indicator lights...

  • Page 63: Modem Placement

    In most stationary installations, such as in a field or pipe, the PinPoint-E and bracket shouldn’t require a twist-tie. The bracket can be attached to the location using #6 screws (mounting hole diameter approxi- mately 0.150"). Mounting Bracket FIGURE 1. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...
  • Page 64 Modem Placement PinPoint-E Mounting Bracket, part number 100-170-1005 FIGURE 2. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 65: Gps Antenna Location

    Place it on the roof, or on the dash, or rear panel where it has a good view of the sky (greater than a 90 angle view of the sky). FIGURE 3. FIGURE 4. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 GPS Antenna Placement for a Vehicle PinPoint-E Placement in a Vehicle...

  • Page 66: Specifications For The Pinpoint-E Edge/Gprs

    • Receiver frequency: 1930-1990 MHz and 869-894 MHz • Receiver sensitivity: typical -107 dBm (2.439% bit error rate) • Multislot Class 8 Environmental: • Operating ranges: -30°C to +°C • Humidity: 5%-95% Non-condensing PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 67: Power Management

    (pin 1 goes to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, etc.). If your end device connected to the Pin- Point-E is a DCE device, you will need a null-modem cable. FIGURE 1. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Idle Transmitting...

  • Page 68: At Commands

    To set or commit the changes in the modem, use the Write button at the top of Wireless Ace inter- face. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Some commands can only be configured using a terminal emulation and Note: typed AT commands.
  • Page 69 For more information on using Wireless Ace, please refer to the Wireless Ace User Guide. FIGURE 3. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: Tool bar With Wireless Ace, you can create a template from one modem and then use that template to configure other modems in the exact same way.

  • Page 70: Using Telnet Terminal Emulation

    Internet IP of the PinPoint-E. Change the port number to 2332 (default telnet port for the PinPoint-E). PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 AceNet: Load a Template across a TCP/IP network. Telnet provides a termi- PinPoint-E Start>All Programs>Accessories>Communications>HyperTerminal...

  • Page 71: Direct Serial Connection

    Using HyperTerminal, included with most installations of Microsoft Windows: Choose a name for your connection, such as PinPoint-E or AirLink (if you want to have a con- nection saved for both local and remote, it is recommended the connection name reflect the connection type, i.e.

  • Page 72: Using At Commands With A Terminal Application

    Some commands have specific parameters while other commands will take whatever you type. • Acceptable parameters and/or specific formats are in the parameters column. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 HyperTerminal: Connection Name HyperTerminal: Comport Setting If you have configured the PinPoint-E for settings different than the defaults...
  • Page 73 “ERROR”. • Those commands applicable only to certain model numbers of the PinPoint-E will be noted. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Symbols listed with commands, such as *, /, &, or ?, are part of the com- Caution: mand and must be included.

  • Page 74: At Command Listing

    *NETPHONE ..72 *NETPHONE? ..77 *NETPW ..77 PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 *NETRSSI ..72 *NETSERV .
  • Page 75 VLTG ... 103 ....83 ....84 PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 76: Information And Status

    FIGURE 1. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 The commands of these two groups are intermingled. The Status Group has more fields that can be displayed on most screens, either resize your screen or use the scroll bar on the side to display the remainder.
  • Page 77 View active profile (the contents of the active registers). N=5 is not displayed with Wireless Ace. *DEVICEID? The 64-bit device ID the modem uses to identify itself to the cellular network. *ETHMAC? Ethernet Mac Address. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Status Group example, PinPoint-E Raven-E)
  • Page 78 *NETSTATE? The current network state: • Connecting To Network The PinPoint-E is in the process of trying to connect to the EDGE/GPRS network. • Network Authentication Fail Authentication to the EDGE/GPRS network has failed. Verify settings to activate the PinPoint-E.
  • Page 79 International Mobile Subscriber Identity PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 PinPoint-E is connected to the EDGE/GPRS network and ready to send data. PinPoint-E is connected to the EDGE/GPRS network, but the link is dormant. It will be woken network detected. EDGE/GPRS...
  • Page 80 When you click the map link, it will open your default web browser with the map location highlighted. FIGURE 3. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: Map Link...
  • Page 81 AT Commands: Information and Status Map View FIGURE 4. The map feature will only work if you have access to the Internet on your Note: computer either through the modem or seperate from the modem. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 82: Misc (Miscellaneous)

    The commands displayed in Wireless Ace and the results of those commands depends on the model of the modem. FIGURE 1. OPRG=n Enables/disables over-the-air firmware upgrading of the When AirLink releases a new verison of ALEOS, you can upgrade your remote modems with OPRG enabled. n=0 : Disables n=1: Enables S53=[method][d.d.d.d][/ppppp] Destination IP address, port, and method.
  • Page 83 : Do not allow n=1 : Allow *NETPW=pw The password that is used to login to Your Wireless Service Provider’s cellular network, when required. pw=password *NETPHONE? The modem’s phone number, if applicable or obtainable. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...
  • Page 84 0.0.0.0, which allows any IP address from the network. d.d.d.d=IP address Example: AT*STATICIP=192.168.1.23 PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 *STATICIP does not set the IP address of the modem, it merely tells the Caution: modem which IP address to expect. If the expected IP address is not granted while registering on the cellular network, the modem will try to register on the network again until it receives that IP address.

  • Page 85: Serial

    AT Escape sequence. PinPoint-E If the re-enter AT command mode. Cannot be configured in Wireless Ace. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Common : Serial This command is not proceeded by AT nor does it require a carriage return Note: (enter).

  • Page 86: D[Method][D.d.d.d][/Ppppp] Or D[Method][@Name][/Ppppp]

    Several special dialing numbers exist to make it easy to establish a PPP or SLIP connection with the modem. ATD#19788 or ATDT#19788 will establish a PPP connection (see \APPP) and ATDT#7547 will establish a SLIP connection (see \ASLIP). PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 This command is not proceeded by AT. Note: The source port of the session is the Device Port (set by S110 or *DPORT).
  • Page 87 (ASCII character number ) The standard line feed character sent by the modem to the host at the end of a response or return code in command state. Cannot be configured in Wireless Ace. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...
  • Page 88 A setting of 255 causes the modem to disable Carrier Detect and presume carrier is always present. Cannot be configured in Wireless Ace. S23=[speed],[databits][parity][stop bits] Serial line parameters. The settings take affect after reset. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...
  • Page 89 : Terse (numeric) command responses n=1 : Verbose command responses (Default). Extended Call Progress Result mode. n=0 : Turn off extended result codes (Default). PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Databits MUST be 8 data bits for PPP mode. Note:...
  • Page 90 Cannot be configured in Wireless Ace. \ASLIP Set modem operation to SLIP mode. DTR must be asserted (&D0 or S211=1). PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 This command does nothing if *DATZ=1. Note: S211 can also be used to request that DSR is always asserted. If S211 is set to Note: 3 and &S is changed to a non-zero value, S211 will be changed to 1.
  • Page 91 Convert 12 digit number to IP. n=0 : Use as name. n=1 : Use as IP address. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Flow control (AT\Q) will override this indication, so if you want to use CTS Note: to indicate network coverage, flow control has to be off (AT\Q0).

  • Page 92: Tcp

    Telnet Client Echo Mode. n=0 : No Echo n=1 : Local Echo (Default) n=2 : Remote Echo PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Data from the cellular network (and the Internet) is only sent to the Ethernet Note: port.
  • Page 93 Outputs an ENQ [0x05] after the TCP CONNECT delayed by the Delay Connect Response time (S221). n=0 : Disabled (Default). n=1 : Enables ENQ on CONNECT. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Note: This value only affects the TCP connection in TCP PAD mode.

  • Page 94: Udp

    RING CONNECT response codes sent out serial link before the data from the first UDP packet. MDhh Default power-up mode for the serial port. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Data from the cellular network (and the Internet) is only sent to the Ethernet Note: port.
  • Page 95 Accepts UDP packets from any IP address when a UDP session is active. If there is no UDP session active, an incoming UDP packet will be treated according to the UDP auto answer and AIP settings. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 When this parameter is set you cannot establish a TCP PAD connection. Note:...
  • Page 96 - 255 Delay in 100ms units, from 100 ms to 25.5 sec. n=0 : No UDP packet delay (Default). PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 This does not change the S53 setting in NVRAM. If the modem is reset, the Note: original S53 setting will be restored from NVRAM.

  • Page 97: Dns

    : DNS updates disabled (Default). n=1 : DNS updates enabled. *DNSUSER=d.d.d.d Sets a user-provided DNS to query first when performing name resolutions in the modem. d.d.d.d = IP of domain server PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Common : DNS...

  • Page 98: Dynamic Ip

    : First IP Manager server. n=2 : Second IP Manager server. name = domain name PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Common : Dynamic IP Only letters, numbers, hyphens, and periods can be used in a domain name.
  • Page 99 #I3 - The ESN/IMEI will be used as the name. • #NETPHONE - The phone number will be used as the name. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Each modem using IP Manager needs a unique name. Two modems cannot Note: be called “mymodem”.

  • Page 100: Ppp/Ethernet

    GPRS connection is established. If this value is not specified, 192.168.13.31 will be used. d.d.d.d=local or peer IP of modem PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Common : PPP/Ethernet Use PAP or CHAP to request the user login and password during PPP or For PPPoE, set *HOSTAUTH=1 or *HOSTAUTH=2.
  • Page 101 AT Commands: PPP/Ethernet *HOSTPRIVIP=d.d.d.d Set or query the private IP address that is to be negotiated by the EDGE/GPRS connection if *HOSTPRIVMODE =1. d.d.d.d=IP Address *HOSTPRIVMODE=n Set or query whether a private or public (network) IP is to be used when the Host initiates a EDGE/GPRS connection to the modem.

  • Page 102: Passthru

    Value is in hours. n=1-255 hours n=0 : Disabled PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 While the modem is in PassThru mode, ALEOS is disabled. If you need Caution: to connect to the PinPoint-E while it is in PassThru mode, you will need to do so with a terminal application.
  • Page 103 Once this mode is entered, the unit must be physically reset to return to normal operation. This command is not available in Wireless Ace. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Caution: This mode is not available through the remote AT telnet server. You will need to PinPoint-E connect to the with it connected directly to your computer.

  • Page 104: Smtp (Including Sms)

    Sets the password to use when authenticating the email account (*SMTPFROM) with the server (*SMT- PADDR). pass= password PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 can send messages using SMTP if it has been configured to use a mail PinPoint-E...
  • Page 105 Unless the receiving server is not standard, they follow the RFC for SMTP. Example: 354 = send in progress, 250 = sent ok. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Note: Not required to use SMTP settings but may be required by Provider.

  • Page 106: Other

    : Disable Reset on ATZ *IPPING=n Set the period to ping (if no valid packets have been received) a specified address (*IPPIN- GADDR) to keep the modem alive (online). PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Common : Other...
  • Page 107 20 characters (default = public). *SNMPPORT=n This controls which port the SNMP Agent listens on. n=1-65535 n=0 : SNMP is disabled. *SNMPSECLVL=n Selects the security level requirements for SNMP communications as follows: PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...
  • Page 108 *TPORT=n Sets or queries the port used for the AT Telnet server. If 0 is specified, the AT Telnet server will be disabled. The default value is 2332. . n=1-65535 n=0 : Disabled. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 109: Low Power

    Example: ATVLTG=130 would place the modem in a low power use, standby state if the voltage goes below 13.0V. n=0 : Ignore voltage for power control. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Common : Low Power Note: There is always a minimum of 1 minute between power down event and actual shut-...
  • Page 110 Low Pending 1 and 2 Power down is pending, any modem tasks are gracefully preparing for the power down. • Low Final Power down is imminent. • Power is down. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Status : *POWERMODE?

  • Page 111: Friends

    Friends mode IP address. n=0 - 9 Friends list index . d.d.d.d =IP address PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 from Your Wireless Service Provider’s network PinPoint-E Friends mode does not block any traffic from the cellular network, wanted or Note: not.
  • Page 112 AT Commands: Friends 255 = allow any number 0-255 Example: 166.129.2.255 allows access by all IPs in the range 166.129.2.0-166.129.2.255. ATF? will return a list of all the current Fn settings. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 113: Logging

    *DBGPPPLVL=n Sets the logging level for the PPP stack. Enables logging at different levels of detail. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Logging is intended for diagnostic purposes only. Extensive use of log- Caution: ging features can cause degraded modem performance.
  • Page 114 AT Commands: Logging n=0 : No logging (default n=1 : Log client events n=2 : Log server events n=3 : Log client and Server events PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 115: Pinpoint

    : Disable RTS input monitoring. n=1 : Enable RST input monitoring. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 This screen shot does not show all the commands on the Wireless Ace PinPoint menu, scroll down in Wireless Ace for the rest of the PinPoint commands. Some commands detailed here may not be available for your modem model.
  • Page 116 : Disabled PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 If RTS is used as an input, hardware flow control cannot be enabled. Note: *MF is support for legacy GPS reports which are rarely used by current tracking applications.
  • Page 117 Enable sending input changes as events (different report types). n=0 : Disabled n=1 : Enabled Activée PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 This command may not be available for your PinPoint-E. This requires spe- Note: cific internal hardware as well as a recent version of ALEOS.
  • Page 118 The minimum value which this setting can take depends on the policies of the carrier. n =1-65535 seconds n=0 : Disabled PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Sends to the PPP peer IP S110 with the Destination Port number S53. See *PPGPSR.
  • Page 119 *PPSNFB=n Store and Forward Behavior. When *PPSNF=1, the type of Store and Forward behavior is defined by: n=0 : Normal Store and Forward. Data is stored when the PinPoint-E is out of EDGE/GPRS coverage; when the PinPoint n=1 : Data sent only when polled. Data is stored until polled using the Poll command sent by a server.
  • Page 120 GPS date and time. n=0 : Disabled (default) n=1 : Enabled PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 A report time of less than 30 seconds can possibly keep an RF link up Caution: continuously.
  • Page 121 : ATGPS1 will cause these strings to be sent out the serial link once per second continuously until ATGPS or until reset. Immediately issue GPS report to the ATS server IP and port. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 See also *PGPS.

  • Page 122: Edge/Hsdpa

    : Manual - use only the operator <oper> specified. mode=4 : Manual/Automatic - if manual selection fails, goes to automatic mode. format=0 : Alphanumeric ("name") (G3310E must use this format). format=2 : Numeric oper=”name” PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 EDGE/HSDPA Refer also to *NETOP.

  • Page 123: Pppoe: Point To Point Protocol Over Ethernet

    Ethernet cable or with a PinPoint-E Start > All Programs > AirLink Communications > Wireless Ace 3G > on a LAN sharing the same subnet. using PPPoE.
  • Page 124 Enter a username for *HOSTUID for the PPPoE connection. c. Enter a password for *HOSTPW for the PPPoE to connection. Optional Configure *MODEMNAME. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: Connect PinPoint-E, Wireless Ace: PPP/Ethernet Wireless Ace shows the existing values for *HOSTUID and *HOSTPW Note: encrypted and character padded.
  • Page 125 Press the modem Reset button on the front of the modem. Wait until the modem indicator is lit and the modem has once again registered on the network. FIGURE 5. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 a name. PinPoint-E...

  • Page 126: Configuring A Pppoe Connection In Windows

    Select Create a New Connection under Network Tasks in the menu area on the left. Select Next to start installing and configuring the PPPoE connection. FIGURE 7. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Show All Connections Network Connections...
  • Page 127 FIGURE 9. d. Select Set up my connection manually and then select Next. FIGURE 10. e. Select Connect using a broadband connection... and select Next. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 New Connection Connection Type Preparing the Internet Connection...
  • Page 128 If you want to allow others to use the same login for the modem, select Use this account name and password... Select Next to continue. FIGURE 13. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Internet Connection AirLink PPPoE The name provided here will not effect the connection in any way. It is only a label for the icon.
  • Page 129 Select Finish to exit the Network Connection Wizard. FIGURE 14. Configure the connection. After you complete the New Connection Wizard, there are a few more things you will want to con- figure in the connection. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Finish...
  • Page 130 FIGURE 16. b. Select Networking. Select Settings. Remove the checks from all three PPP settings. Select FIGURE 17. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Connect On the General tab, if you gave the modem a name with *MODEMNAME above,...

  • Page 131: Connecting To The Internet With Pppoe

    Connect your computer and the modem to the same local network using a hub or a switch. Start the PPPoE by Start > Connect To > AirLink PPPoE (or whatever you named the con- nection). It will be listed on your Network Connections window under the heading Broadband.

  • Page 132: Configuring Your Router For Pppoe With The Pinpoint-E

    Your network router should be configured to make a PPPoE connection using the username and password configured with *HOSTUID and *HOSTPW, and the service name configured with *MODEMNAME (optional). It should also be configured to re-route packets through the connec- tion with the PinPoint-E PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 133: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    To configure your PinPoint-E to work as an SNMP agent, you can use either Wireless Ace, or a ter- minal connection to configure the modem using AT commands. In Wireless Ace, the SNMP com- mands are all on the Other menu option. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 134: Listening Port

    To change the password in the PinPoint-E, select Modem from the top menu line in Wireless Ace. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 sets the port for the SNMP agent to listen on. If set to zero, default, SNMP is dis-...

  • Page 135: Trap Destination

    The community string is configurable. The default is “public”. FIGURE 5. SNMP MIB Definition for AirLink AIRLINK-MIB DEFINITIONS ::= BEGIN PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Wireless Ace: Changing the PinPoint-E Password - Menu Option The password is case sensitive. Caution: “drowssaP”...
  • Page 136 OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { internet 4 } enterprises OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { private 1 } airlink OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { enterprises 20542 } general OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { airlink 1 } common OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { airlink 2 }...
  • Page 137 ::= { general 7 } modemHWVer OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { general 8 } -- COMMON -- date OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { common 1 } PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...
  • Page 138 ::= { common 4 } netPW OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { common 5 } requestPAP OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER { no(0), yes(1) } MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { common 6 } destinationAddress OBJECT-TYPE PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...
  • Page 139 } MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { common 10 } -- STATUS -- ipAddress OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX IpAddress MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { status 1 } netState OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...
  • Page 140 ::= { status 5 } serialReceived OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { status 6 } hostMode OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { status 7 } powerMode OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...
  • Page 141 STATUS current ::= { gps 2 } latitude OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { gps 3 } longitude OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { gps 4 } PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32...

  • Page 142: Gps Message Format Streams

    Units of antenna altitude, meters Geoidal separation, the difference between the WGS-84 earth ellipsoid and mean-sea-level (geoid) "-" means mean-sea-level below ellipsoid PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 GGA - Global Positioning System Fix Data Field Contents 173221.428 3505.1435 08037.5669...
  • Page 143 Description Global Positioning System (GPS) Track made good and Ground speed PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 GGA - Global Positioning System Fix Data RMC - Recommended Minimum Navigation Information VTG - Vector track and Speed over the Ground...

  • Page 144: Taip Message Description

    Seconds into the day (5 Bytes): Latitude in Degrees (8 Bytes): Longitude in Degrees (9 Bytes): Heading in Degrees (3 Bytes): PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 VTG - Vector track and Speed over the Ground Elements of a TAIP message Elements...

  • Page 145: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    The following terms and conditions ("Warranty Terms") govern the warranty services offered to you ("Customer") by AIRLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ("AirLink"), located at 3159 Corpo- rate Place, Hayward, CA 94545, in connection with the sale and licensing of AirLink software and hardware.

  • Page 146: Warranty Conditions

    510-781-9760 to obtain an RMA number. Products deemed by AirLink to be DOA (dead on arrival) may be returned to Air- Link for repair, at AirLink's expense, using the standard RMA procedures. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF...

  • Page 147: General Conditions

    OF ANY EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND THE EXPIRATION OF THESE WARRANTY TERMS. General Conditions AirLink shall have the right to assign any or all components of these Warranty Terms without the prior written consent of the other party. AirLink shall not be liable to Customer for any alleged...

  • Page 148: Frequently Asked Questions And Technical Support

    APPENDIX G Technical Support Many of these questions and solutions in the following sections come from AirLink Support. FAQ Topics Power, Antennas, and Signal Strength ........page 143...

  • Page 149: Power, Antennas, And Signal Strength

    What is the Proper RF Coverage for my PinPoint-E? The optimal range for AirLink modems is an RF Coverage (RSSI value) of -60 to -95. RF coverage between -95 to -105 DBm will often still register, however functionality at this range can be greatly reduced and registration can become difficult.
  • Page 150 Can I use a portable battery to power my PinPoint-E ? It is possible to use a portable battery for your AirLink modem, however, you most likely need to make the connector from the battery to the modem yourself. The battery also needs to have enough power to be able to handle the power consumption of the modem.

  • Page 151: The Pinpoint-E's Ip Addresses And Local Networking

    DHCP IP assignment. Instead, the computer or device connected to the PinPoint-E on the Ether- net port is assigned the IP address configured in *HOSTPRIVIP and uses the IP address config- ured in *HOSTPEERIP to communicate to the modem. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 Customized APNs are generally private and non-routable. Note:...
  • Page 152 PPP or use a terminal emulator to connect directly to the serial port. In Wireless Ace (or using terminal emulation), you can change the *DHCPSERVER command to either 1 or 2. PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 *HOSTPRIVMODE works the same for both Ethernet using DHCP or Note: serial using PPP.
  • Page 153 Software Required: Modem Doctor - Utility to conduct diagnostics and to bring your modem to a base-level of configuration. You can download Modem Doctor from the AirLink website: link.com/support/modems/utilities/. This utility does not need to be installed; it is run directly.

  • Page 154: Security For The Pinpoint-E

    Security for the PinPoint-E Does EDGE/GPRS provide any security? While the structure of the EDGE/GPRS network provides data security, it is still recommended you use a VPN for additional data communication security. For specific information about the security of Your Wireless Service Provider’s network, contact your cellular dealer directly.

  • Page 155: Gps Features

    FIGURE 2. Note the Challenge Code shown (will be different than this screenshot). FIGURE 3. Enter the Daily Password provided by the AirLink support technician. GPS Features Can I track vehicle speed with my PinPoint-E ? The vehicle speed is based on the accuracy of each GPS recorded point which can be off by 10 meters in any direction.

  • Page 156: Third Party Device And Application Support

    The COM1000 is a stand-alone 3rd party device that can be used with your PinPoint-E. There are AT commands for your PinPoint-E which take advantage of some of the properties of the COM1000. The COM1000 is made by SimpleComTools: http://www.simplecomtools.com/ com1000.html and used in conjunction with AirLink modems: http://www.simplecomtools.com/ wireless.html. From SimpleComTools description of the COM1000: “The COM1000 provides you with a single device that can be seamlessly integrated into LAN,...

  • Page 157: Airlink Technical Support

    Setup Wiz- ard or other steps as applicable. • Utility Guides - These guides focus on the features of one of the AirLink modem utilities: Wireless Ace, AceView, AceNet, Modem Doctor, etc. •...

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