Gre; Applications; Events Reporting; Software - Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE User Manual

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Figure 1-7: IPSec Architecture

GRE

GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) tunnel is used to carry non-IP packets
through an IP Network. Non -IP packets, that are send over the GRE tunnel, need
to be first encapsulated. Hence, ALEOS is used to configure and encapsulate
non-IP packets and transmit over IP through the GRE tunnel.

Applications

Events Reporting

Events Reporting is Sierra Wireless AirLink's modem's new software feature
provided via ACEmanager, that allows the users to generate reports from the
events that take place. Event Reporting Protocol is an intuitive embedded
protocol, which automatically formats the messages based on an event trigger.
The messages generated are then reported to the remote server.

Software

The Raven XE modem comes with the following software:
• AceView, the software for the Raven XE which allows you to monitor your
connections.
• The driver that forms the interface between the Raven XE and your Windows
operating system when using USB virtual Ethernet or USB virtual serial.
• The firmware that is stored in non-volatile memory and includes
ACEmanager.
The Raven XE has an embedded radio module, also made by Sierra Wire-
less, Inc. There are two firmware programs on the device—one stored on the
controller board of the Raven XE and one on the radio module.
The firmware was loaded into the radio module and controller board when the
Raven XE was assembled. As new versions of the software and firmware are
released, they are posted at
www.sierrawireless.com.
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