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Gateway C102/C112
Reference Guide

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  • Page 1 JBM Electronics Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 2 Table of Contents 1. Items Included in Shipment………………………………………Page 2 2. Installing the Configuration Program……………………………Page 3 3. Information Required……………………………………………..Page 4 4. GWLNX Configuration Procedures…………………………….. Page 5 5. Establishing Console Access to the Unit………………………. Page 24 6.

  • Page 3: Installing The Configuration Program

    Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 3 C102/C112 I/O Diagram Installing the Configuration Program The following steps provide information on how to install the Configuration Program onto your computer. The configuration program is used to create a configuration file. 1. The Configuration program is available on the JBM website www.jbmelectronics.com.

  • Page 4: Gathering Information

    Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 4 Type SETUP at the \JBMGATEW prompt to initialize the self-extraction of the sub-directories and associated files. 3. Enter the default User ID and Password, gateway, to enter the configuration program. This default password must be entered in...
  • Page 5 Page 5 Using the Gwlnx Configuration Utility The JBM Electronics Gateways are used to convert Legacy serial data to IP protocols. Because of the wide range of parameters that can be selected, JBM has prepared a walk through to illustrate how the Gateway can be configured.
  • Page 6 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 6 You are now at the ‘Main Menu’ screen. Tab the cursor down and select ‘Unit Configuration’ by pressing <Enter>. When the selection box appears, select ‘New’ by pressing <Enter> on the field. This will allow you to begin creating a new configuration to load into the Gateway.
  • Page 7 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 7 Assign a unique name to describe your configuration. Once you have entered a name press <Enter> to advance to the next screen. At this screen select the unit model you will be configuring by tabbing the cursor to the appropriate field and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 8 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 8 At the ‘Unit Parameters’ screen, highlight the ‘Define Remote Access Information’ field and press <Enter>. This will allow you to customize the LAN properties of the Gateway. Note: The Define Remote Access Information Field configures the LAN properties for the Gateway 50 through 80 units only.
  • Page 9 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 9 Once returned to the ‘Unit Parameters’ screen, tab down to the ‘Define Port IDs’ field and press <Enter>. This allows you to customize the characteristics performed by the port controllers of the Gateway. Assign an identity to each port that you will be configuring. Complete the name for the port and press <Enter>...
  • Page 10 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 10 Tab down to the ‘Protocol’ field and press <Enter> to choose the appropriate protocol for the port controller. Choose from a list of protocols that are supported by the Gateway. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the appropriate protocol and press <Enter>. For this example, select the Bisync 3270 (Host) protocol by highlighting its name and pressing <Enter>...
  • Page 11 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 11 Complete the ‘Bisync 3270 (Host)’ Setup Worksheet that has been provided on this CD-ROM before modifying any parameters of the Gateway! *REMINDER, you must navigate through all FIELDS. The CU Address specifies the address used by the host to poll a specific device.
  • Page 12 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 12 The Device Address is assigned to a specific device that is to be polled by the host. After modifying all the parameters to fit your environment, press <F12> to save your progress and return to the ‘Port Parameters’ screen.
  • Page 13 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 13 Tab down and highlight the ‘Define Hardware Information’ field and press <Enter>. At this screen enter the appropriate hardware address and press <Enter>, this number reflects the labeled port number on the Gateway faceplate. After you have entered this information press <F12>...
  • Page 14 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 14 Assign a name for the remote port that will be routed to the previously configured port controller and press <Enter>. Choose from a list of protocols that the Gateway will support by navigating down to the appropriate protocol and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 15 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 15 Tab the cursor down to ‘Edit Current Port Configuration’ and press <Enter>. Complete the ‘TCP (Client)’ Setup Worksheet from our website before modifying any parameters of the Gateway! *REMINDER, you must navigate through all FIELDS.
  • Page 16 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 16 After you have modified all the parameters to fit your environment, press <F12> to save your progress and return to the ‘Port Parameters’ screen. Tab the cursor down to ‘Define Routing Table’ and press <Enter>. This option allows you to route data from one port to another.
  • Page 17 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 17 The ‘List of Port IDs’ screen will list the different Port IDs that you have assigned for the Gateway. In this example we will be routing the ‘Bisync 3270 (Host)’ port to the ‘TCP (Client)’ port. The ports must be routed “back to back.”. Start by highlighting a Port ID and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 18 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 18 Select the route for the specific Port ID. Highlight TCP (Client) and press <Enter>. This step is an example of the Bisync port receiving data from the TCP (Client) port. This screen will verify the source that the Bisync 3270 (Host) port will be receiving data from.
  • Page 19 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 19 Select the remote Port ID you are routing and repeat the same steps you just performed for the ‘Bisync 3270 (Host)’ Port ID. Confirm the sub address by highlighting the selection and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 20 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 20 Highlight the route for the specific Port ID and press <Enter>. Remember that you must route the IDs “back to back.” For example, route the ‘TCP (Client)’ port with the ‘Bisync 3270 (Host)’ port.
  • Page 21 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 21 Save your configuration by highlighting the ‘File’ field and pressing <Enter>. Highlight ‘Save & Exit’ from the selection box and press <Enter>. Your configuration is now successfully saved. Once the configuration is saved you will be brought back to the ‘Main Menu’...
  • Page 22 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 22 Highlight the ‘File’ field and press <Enter> from the selection box. Note: If you are using an application prior to version 334, you need to select “old cfg” from the transfer mode menu. A list of configurations that you created will then be displayed. Highlight the configuration file that you will be transferring and press <Enter>.
  • Page 23 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 23 A pathway will display where your configuration file will be transferred in the format that the Gateway unit can read. It should match the above filename. Confirm this information and press <Enter>. Verify by pressing ‘Y’ to confirm that the pathway is correct.

  • Page 24: Establishing Console Access To The Unit

    Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 24 Establishing Console Access to the Unit Note: Before opening your terminal emulation program, please have the console cable plugged into the 9-pin port on the back of the unit labeled ttyS0 Console (DCE) and to an available COM port on your PC. Also make sure unit is plugged in and receiving power.
  • Page 25 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 25 Step 3: Once you clicked OK, it will open a window called “Connect To”. Look for the setting called “Connect Using” and select COM1. Then click OK. Step 4: Use the following parameters to configure the port settings. Click OK when you have input the settings.
  • Page 26 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 26 Step 5: Click on File> Properties> Settings Tab. Set emulation to VT100. Step 6: Click on File > Save. This will store the connection settings under the name and icon previously selected (Step 2).
  • Page 27 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 27 Step 7: Press Enter and the Hyper Terminal session will connect to the Gateway (using the parameters previously saved), and a connection window will appear with the JBM Gateway Login Screen, Log into the Gateway Note: The JBM Gateway comes with two Linux accounts.

  • Page 28: Common Linux Commands

    Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 28 Common Linux Commands UNIX Function Directory Functions Displays the contents of the current directory. Changes directories (moves from one directory to another. mkdir Creates a new subdirectory under the current directory. rmdir Deletes (or removes) an existing directory.
  • Page 29 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 29 NICCFG Script Walkthrough This script assists the user in configuring the Ethernet port of the Gateway 300 through 1000 series. Below are the instructions on using the niccfg stand-alone script. 1. Connect to the Gateway using a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal…The login screen appears.
  • Page 30 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 30 Transferring Files to the Unit Using Zmodem Once the console connection is established, the configuration file can be transferred using an error checking async file transfer program such as ZModem. The following are the instructions for using the Hyperterminal with the console connection to transfer the configuration program to the Gateway.
  • Page 31 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 31 1. Change to the jbmgatew directory by typing cd /home/jbmgatew. 2. Click "Transfer" on the top task bar of the Hyperterminal session and select "Send File." © JBM Electronics Co. 1-800-489-7781 www.jbmelectronics.com...
  • Page 32 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 32 3. Browse to the file you wish to transfer. The protocol under the filename should be "Z Modem with Crash Recovery." Click "Send" to transfer the file. 4. At the jbmgatew prompt, type ll (LL in lowercase.) This will show you the contents of the jbmgatew directory.
  • Page 33 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 33 © JBM Electronics Co. 1-800-489-7781 www.jbmelectronics.com...

  • Page 34: Starting The Gwlnx Application

    Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 34 Starting the GWLNX Application Once you have your configuration file transferred to the unit and have defined your IP interface parameters using the NICCFG script, you are ready to test the application. 1. Log into the gateway as root.
  • Page 35 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 35 4. Issue the ps ax command. This will return a list of the running processes on the unit. Look for your command line from step 3. If it is present you are ready to test. If that line is not present repeat steps 1,2 and 3.
  • Page 36 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 36 5. Physically connect the unit to the corresponding devices using the proper cables. 6. Attempt some test transactions. Configuring JBMControl to Automatically Start the GWLNX Application Our units are pre-configured to use the jbmcontrol application to auto start gwlnx on boot, and to restart should the application stop running for any reason.
  • Page 37 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 37 Now use the vi editor to modify that file. Run the command vi jbm.conf The file contains some descriptive text at the top of the file and a single line below. All of these lines start with a # sign. Move the cursor under the # in front of the gwlnx line.
  • Page 38 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 38 4. When the line is complete and looks correct, hit the <esc> key. This will take the editor out of insert mode. Now type :wq and press the <enter> © JBM Electronics Co. 1-800-489-7781...
  • Page 39 1. Type sync;reboot. This will reboot the Gateway. A typical reboot takes about 30 seconds. 2. When the Gateway is finished rebooting, you will see the JBM Electronics login screen. Login in with "root" as the ID and "gateway" as the password.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting, Testing And Statistics

    Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 40 Troubleshooting, Testing and Statistics The following commands are available for statistics gathering and troubleshooting. Note: In order to use these commands you must first telnet into the application (gwlnx). From your Linux prompt, issue the following command to telnet into the application: telnet localhost 5000 You will be prompted to log in, any character will work for both the user and password fields.
  • Page 41 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 41 Viewing Show Stat’s BiSync Contention to TCP Example RS232 © JBM Electronics Co. 1-800-489-7781 www.jbmelectronics.com...
  • Page 42 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 42 SNA to TCP Example RS232 © JBM Electronics Co. 1-800-489-7781 www.jbmelectronics.com...
  • Page 43 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 43 TC500 Example RS232 Note: This configuration does not have TCP. Modifying your Config File © JBM Electronics Co. 1-800-489-7781 www.jbmelectronics.com...
  • Page 44 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 44 At the login screen the default user logon ID and password are “gateway” (please note that these fields are case sensitive). Press <Enter> after you have completed these fields. For security purposes the user ID and password can be changed in the ‘Define Remote Access Information’...
  • Page 45 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 45 Select the file that you want to edit and press <Enter>. Select the Parameter that you want to edit and press <Enter>. © JBM Electronics Co. 1-800-489-7781 www.jbmelectronics.com...
  • Page 46 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 46 Select the port ID that need to be changed. Press <Enter> once to change the name of the ID. Press <Enter> twice to enter that port and make parameter changes. Select the Port Parameter that needs to be changed and press <Enter>.
  • Page 47 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 47 Select the Configuration Parameter that needs to be changed and press <Enter> to bring up the parameter options. The options you can select will appear in a small gray box. Highlight the needed parameter and press <Enter> to lock it in.
  • Page 48 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 48 Once you have made all of the needed changes, press the <F12> key till you reach this screen. Press <Enter> and select “Save As” in the gray options box, press the <Enter> key to select it.
  • Page 49 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 49 You will now have the option to change the Description of the configuration file. Press enter after you have made your changes. After you have saved your changes, it will reopen the options in the “File” menu.
  • Page 50 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 50 At the main menu, select “Transfer Mode”. This will bring up a small gray box with your transfer options. Select “File” and press<Enter>. You will now see a large gray box with a list of at least one configuration description.
  • Page 51 Gateway C102/C112 Reference Guide Page 51 Here you will be able to change the Directory and Filename. Change the name of the .cfg file to one that will make it easy for you to recognize. Just be sure to remember that the file is limited to the DOS naming standard, 8.3. (Example: 12345678.cfg) Press <Enter>...

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