Nexus Hawk User Manual
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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Nexus Hawk™ User Manual ANY NETWORK, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Revision 1.4.0 Copyright 2009 www.nexusisr.com...
- Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Please read the complete User Manual before starting your Nexus Hawk.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Table of Contents INTRODUCTION NCLUDED WITH THE EXUS GETTING STARTED ONNECTING TO OWER TAYING ONNECTED ONNECTION LOGIN CCESSING THE ANAGEMENT ONSOLE SETUP|PCMCIA ELLULAR REFERRED IRELESS ARDS ROSPECTIVE IRELESS ARDS THERNET DAPTORS WWAN W ATCHDOG SETUP|WIFI (OPTIONAL) AP/C... - Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DHCP TATIC AILOVER SSET ABEL ADMINISTRATION|DEBUG FILE DOWNLOAD ADMINISTRATION|RESET EBOOT YSTEM ESTORE EFAULTS ADMINISTRATION|FIRMWARE UPDATE ADMINISTRATION|SAVE/RESTORE SETTINGS URRENT ETTINGS ESTORE ETTINGS IP L OOPBACK ETTINGS ERSISTENCE STATUS WAN C ONNECTIVITY PCMCIA S LOTS 10/100 E THERNET ERIAL...
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Page 5: Introduction
Nexus Hawk will attempt to transfer WAN functions to the next lowest priority connection (if one exists). WiFi Connection The Nexus Hawk's WiFi port is enabled by factory default with WEP security. This allows users to access the Nexus Hawk without an Ethernet crossover cable and without creating an "open" access point for others to exploit. -
Page 6: Login
Insert your Nexus Hawk preferred cellular data card into a card slot. The Nexus Hawk will automatically detect which data carrier your cellular card is on and connect to the network when the card is inserted, eliminating interaction from you the customer. -
Page 7: Prospective Wireless Cards
Slower data cards (such as old 1xRTT cards) need a higher value so the radio link is fully established before the Hawk starts trying to negotiate the PPP connection. If this value is too low and the card is not ready for PPP negotiation frames when the Hawk sends them, the card will drop the radio connection to the network. -
Page 8: Ethernet Adaptors
Can be set as low as 0 for instantaneous redial attempts. LCP echo interval: This setting is how often the Nexus Hawk will send an LCP echo over the established PPP connection. DEFAULT: 65535, set to 0 to disable. For more information on LCP click here. -
Page 9: Setup|Wifi (Optional)
The Nexus Hawk will continue to scan for an AP with the entered SSID until it is able to locate it, at which point it will connect. If that AP disappears, the Nexus Hawk will resume its scanning function in an attempt to connect when one appears. -
Page 10: Mac Filtering
Setup|10/100 Ethernet Eth0 Port The Nexus Hawk has two Ethernet ports. The port that is closest to the DC power jack is ETH0. This port may be configured to be used as a WAN port or LAN port. WAN Port: Connection is by a standard RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable. -
Page 11: Eth1 (Lan) Port
Eth1 (LAN) Port The Nexus Hawk has two Ethernet ports. The port that is closest to the <RESET> button is ETH1 -- and is exclusively reserved to allow local network (LAN) connection to the Nexus Hawk (such as used by a locally connected computer). -
Page 12: Gpsd
GPS Aggregation The GPS Aggregation page enables the Nexus Hawk to send GPS data updates to an aggregator. Updates may be sent at timed intervals or continuously and GPS data will be cached for later delivery in the event of a disconnect. Supports APRS standard or raw NMEA data streams. - Page 13 Always send an update on startup, even if it is stationary and/or invalid: Check this option if you want the Nexus Hawk to send out a position report upon startup of the device even if the vehicle is stationary and/or the GPS satellite fix is invalid.
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Page 14: Data Caching
Data Caching The Nexus Hawk will cache GPS data upon loss of a path to the target host (either an aggregator or a single host) but the is an active path in effect. Upon restoration of the path the cache will be sent to the cache is not used as long as there target host. -
Page 15: Ipsec (Cisco Xauth)
Cisco UDP Port: Local port for Cusco UDP encapsulation. Only relevant if Cisco UDP is selected for NAT-T mode. DEFAULT: 10000 Maximum Session Length: Maximum amount of time the Nexus Hawk will allow a VPN session to continue before terminating it and redialing. Especially useful when re-key problems with the concentrator are encountered. -
Page 16: Security|Vpn Server
IP address, the Nexus Hawk is acting as an OpenVPN client to the remote network. Security|VPN Server OpenVPN For advanced users, the Nexus Hawk supports functioning as an OpenVPN server. For a how-to guide in setting up a VPN server click here. Enabled: Enables OpenVPN server functionality. -
Page 17: Dmz
Please note that some cellular carriers will firewall the connections to their networks. As such, a public WAN IP address does not guarantee universal accessibility from the internet. The Nexus Hawk supports a LAN client which can be placed in the DMZ (de-militarized zone) to allow access from the connected WAN. -
Page 18: Applications|Advanced Routing
Applications|Advanced Routing Static Routes Static routes allow the Nexus Hawk to always use a specified gateway to access a certain host or network. For more information click here. Show Current Routes: Press this button to show the currently defined routes... - Page 19 Static DHCP The Nexus Hawk supports static DHCP leases and allows configuration of the router to provide the same IP address to a specific client via DHCP upon every connection. For more information on DHCP click here MAC: Enter the media access control address of the client device.
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Page 20: Administration|Debug File Download
Administration|Debug File Download The Nexus Hawk allows the user to download a debug file to provide to technical support in the event of a system malfunction. This will allow Nexus iSR engineers to inspect the status of your problem and more quickly determine its cause. -
Page 21: Status | General
Example: Host A is connected to a Hawk LAN with an IP address of 192.168.1.2. The Hawk has a WAN IP address of 10.0.0.1, and has a port forwarding entry to route all incoming TCP traffic on port 23 to a telnet service on Host A at 192.168.1.2. Host B is on the same Hawk LAN with an IP address of 192.168.1.3. - Page 22 Signal strength: Displays the signal strength of the connection IP Address: Displays the IP Address assigned to the Nexus Hawk's WiFi port by the AP's DHCP server SSID: Displays the SSID of the network that it is connected to (through the remote AP)
- Page 23 QuickStart Guide: This is a guide in PDF format for initializing the Nexus Hawk QuickConfig Guide: This is a guide in PDF format for setting up the Nexus Hawk QuickFix Guide: This is a guide in PDF format for fixing common problems while using the Nexus Hawk Back to Top...
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Page 24: Technical Specifications
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Nexus Hawk™ User Manual This is a printer-ready version of the in-line help files. Hyperlinks are disabled. Technical Specifications Model POWER CONSUMPTION — — — 6W idle, 15W max @ 14VDC INPUT POWER INTERFACE 14 VDC ±10 percent... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
PC or has Verify that the power source is connected to the no power Nexus Hawk Nexus Hawk has Wait another 30-60 seconds for Nexus Hawk to finish not finished booting Status light is not flashing booting or Press and hold the "Reset"... - Page 26 Repeat the operation in the other slot (if the Nexus Hawk has multiple slots). Why won’t my PC correctly Conflict with IP Your Hawk is probably plugged into a WAN on which renew my IP address when address or it shares an IP conflict with another WAN-connected I change the Hawk’s Eth1...
- Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Nexus Hawk™ User Manual This is a printer-ready version of the in-line help files. Hyperlinks are disabled. Index 802.11, 4 Access Point, 4 Aggregator, 8 AP, 4 APN, 3 APRS, 9 Asset Label, 15...
- Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Nexus Hawk™ User Manual This is a printer-ready version of the in-line help files. Hyperlinks are disabled. IP Address, 6 IPsec, 9, 10 LAN, 6 Login, 2 Loopback, 16 Mac Filtering, 5 NMEA, 7...
- Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Nexus Hawk™ User Manual This is a printer-ready version of the in-line help files. Hyperlinks are disabled. VPN Client, 9 VPN Server, 11 VPNClient, 10 WAN, 6, 13 Watchdog, 4, 7 WEP, 5...
- Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Nexus Hawk™ User Manual This is a printer-ready version of the in-line help files. Hyperlinks are disabled. PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY NexusISR LLC (?NexusISR?) warrants the hardware Product to which this warranty applies for a period of two (2) years beginning on the date of first power-up.
- Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Nexus Hawk™ User Manual This is a printer-ready version of the in-line help files. Hyperlinks are disabled. NexusISR LLC Attn: Customer Care RMA 207 Tremont St. Rochester, NY 14608 REQUIREMENTS To qualify for this limited hardware warranty the customer may be required to provide a valid proof of purchase to NexusISR at the time that a warranty claim is presented.
- Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Nexus Hawk™ User Manual This is a printer-ready version of the in-line help files. Hyperlinks are disabled. Federal Communications Commission NOTE: This equipment has been tested and fount to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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