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Air Live DS-100 v2 User Manual

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Signal bridge between RJ-45 and
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  • Page 1 DS-100 v2 Signal bridge between RJ-45 and RS-232 User’s Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 However, we are not liable for the inaccuracies or errors in this guide. Please use with caution. All information is subject to change without notice All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders. AirLive DS-100 v2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.4 Features .................... 5 2. Installing the Device Server ..............6 2.1 Before You Start................. 6 2.2 Package Content ................6 2.3 Knowing your DS-100 v2 ..............6 2.3.1 LED Indicator....................7 2.3.2 Keypad ......................8 2.3.3 Connector Indicator ..................9 2.4 Hardware Installation ............... 10 3.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    /Gateways. Typical serial POS printers on the market today may or may not be IP network ready, and it is not practical to integrate each brand one-by-one with Controllers /Gateways. Hence, it has specifically designed a smart device server – DS-100 v2, for two purposes: Attaching before a serial POS printer so that one or more POS printers can be connected to a Controller/Gateway via IP networks.
  • Page 5 Pre-integrated with the Controller/Gateway so that account generation becomes quick and easy to the operator, simply by a push of buttons on the device. It provides DS-100 v2 and a POS printer as a combo set called Network Ticket Generator. The followings are typical application scenarios: A small business who wishes to quickly set up a wireless service hotspot for charged Internet service may purchase a Gateway, and a Network Ticket Generators set.

  • Page 6: How To Use This Guide

    DS-100 v2 to match the operating needs of your serial device. *Note: If you connect other serial device to DS-100 v2 and are unable to remotely operate your connected serial device, please check that: The settings under Serial Settings of DS-100 v2 are configured to match your serial device operating requirements.

  • Page 7: Firmware Upgrade And Tech Support

    FAQ are frequently updated with latest information. In addition, you might find new firmwares that either increase software functions or provide bug fixes for DS-100 v2. You can reach our on-line support center at the following link: http://www.airlive.com/support/support_2.jsp Since 2009, AirLive has added the “Newsletter Instant Support System” on our website.

  • Page 8: Features

    1. Introduction 1.4 Features 1 x 10/100Mbps RJ-45 port + 2 x RS-232 DB9 Serial port Trigger the Built-in On-Demand Billing Plan inside the M-series Controller Web Management via web browser 7 Segment LED display 6 Matrix function keys Up to 921.6 Kbps baud rate supported Ethernet activity, Power LED's Monitor, manage and control industrial field devices remotely Support TCP Server/ Client link mode...

  • Page 9: Installing The Device Server

    One unit of DS-100 v2 12V/1A Power Adapter Quick Installation Guide Compare the contents of your DS-100 v2 package with the standard checklist above. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer for service. 2.3 Knowing your DS-100 v2 Below are descriptions and diagrams of the product: AirLive DS-100 v2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Led Indicator

    Flash: The FUNCTION key activated. On: The Keypad locked; Off: The Keypad unlocked; Lock Flash: Input digit number key for unlocking. Link and activity of Ethernet port Link/Act Link speed of Ethernet port. 100M : AirLive DS-100 v2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Keypad

    Early Balance: Select Number and clicks Enter, it will print out early balance. Stop to print Statement. Clear input key for unlocking. CANCEL (X) Cancel other event Repeat to print previous Tickets. REPEAT (R) AirLive DS-100 v2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Connector Indicator

    For DC Power input, please refer to Chapter 5 for Screw Terminal Block more detail information. For reboot only. Reset Button Ethernet port for connecting to a hotspot gateway. Ethernet Port Bottom Panel AirLive DS-100 v2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    (1) Attach POS printer to a power source, through adaptors provided in the package and turn on the power switch situated on the left side of the device. (2) Connect POS printer to the COM1 port of DS-100 v2 by a RS-232 cable provided within POS printer package.
  • Page 14 *Note: You need to connect to the correct LAN port if your Gateway/Controller is operating in Port-based mode. A. Make sure mounting surface on the bottom of the DS-100 v2 is grease and dust free. B. Remove adhesive backing from your Rubber Feet.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Device Server

    The default Gateway is: 192.168.1.254 3.2 Prepare your PC The DS-100 v2 can be managed remotely by a PC through RJ-45 cable. The default IP Address of the DS-100 v2 is 192.168.1.10 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This means the IP address of the PC should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.253 (do not include 192.168.1.10).

  • Page 16: Management Interface

    Web Management (HTTP): You can manage your DS-100 v2 by simply typing its IP address in the web browser. Most functions of DS-100 v2 can be accessed by web management inter face. We recommend using this interface for initial configurations.

  • Page 17: Introduction To Web Management

    3. Configuring the Device Server 3.5 Introduction to Web Management We recommend users to browse through DS-100 v2’s web management interface to get an overall picture of the functions and interface. Below are the recommended initial configurations for first time login: *Note: By default, IE5.0 or later version does not allow Java Applets to open sockets.

  • Page 18: Web Management In Device Server

    In this chapter, we will explain all settings in web management interface. Please be sure to read through Chapter 3.4’s “Introduction to Web Management” first. 4.1About the Menu Structure The web management menu of DS-100 v2 is divided into 4 parts: Serial Settings, Network Settings and Firmware Upgrade. COM1 Setting(Serial Settings corresponding to POS printer) Select the desired baud rate.

  • Page 19: System Configuration

    4.2System Configuration DS-100 v2 is designed specifically to operate in conjunction with all Gateways/Controllers. If you are not using default settings, before connecting DS-100 v2 to your Gateway/Controller, some configurations steps are required. The configuration instructions for Gateways/Controllers and DS-100 v2 are covered in the following sections.
  • Page 20 Step2: Attach DS-100 v2 to a power supply using the adapter provided in the package. Connect the administrator PC to the Ethernet Port of DS-100 v2 via an Ethernet cable. Launch a web browser and type in the default IP address of DS-100 v2 in the address field (http://192.168.1.10/setting.htm...

  • Page 21: Gateway/Controller

    4. Web Management in Device Server Step3: Change DS-100 v2 Network Settings if necessary so that the IP address of DS-100 v2 is under the same subnet as the Gateway/Controller’s interface, which DS-100 v2 will be connected to. Click Apply to save the settings.
  • Page 22 Step 2. Set Virtual AP and Select On-Demand's Authentication for Service Domain Click Service Domain, the Service Domain Setup page will appear. Set VAP0 in Domain1 and select On-Demand in Authentication Type. Below depicts an example for Domain1 with AP0 and On-Demand's authentication. AirLive DS-100 v2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Thermal Printer List page will appear. Select desired Thermal Printer and click Edit, and then setup page will appear. Enable Thermal Printer and set related setting with DS-100 v2. Then select desired Billing Plan for Thermal Printer. Below depicts an example.
  • Page 24 4. Web Management in Device Server Step 5. DS-100 v2 Link Test. After reboot, the DS-100 v2’s Status LED should be ON. Press FUNCTION button, the Status LED should be FLASH. Select in number 1 and press Enter button, the Thermal Printer should be print “Thermal Printer Link Test!”...
  • Page 25 Open a web browser on a client device, access any URL, and then the Domain1 User Login Page will appear. Enter the Passcode of a printer ticket previously generated via DS-100 v2 Thermal Printer. Then, click Login button. Below depicts an example for login with Passcode.

  • Page 26: Operation Instructions

    4. Web Management in Device Server 4.2.3Operation Instructions After completing the Hardware Setup and the devices are physically connected, the system is ready for operation. This section will describe how to operate DS-100 v2 to print out tickets for enabled billing plans.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section is intended to help you solve the most common problems on the DS-100 v2. Q1: How to upgrade firmware? To upgrade the firmware, the Software tools tftpd32 is required, please download and install Tftpd32 from the link: http://tftpd32.jounin.net/tftpd32.html, and then please check the following steps.
  • Page 28 5. Troubleshooting *Note: Please make sure that the location path and the firmware for upgrade is correct. Step4: Click “Firmware Upgrade” button on DS-100 v2’s web interface. DS-100 v2 will automatically restart and connect to tftpd32 server to perform the firmware upgrade.
  • Page 29 Q2: How to Lock and Unlock Keypad for On-Demand Authentication? This function is for protect other people to press DS-100 v2 and print out the tickets, you can follow the below installation steps to configure your hotspot gateway and device server.
  • Page 30 Enter button after each digit. After all the keys are input, the Lock LED will turns off, which denotes the keypad is unlocked. *Note: The default password for DS-100 v2 is “1111”. AirLive DS-100 v2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 They are among the largest common connectors used with computers. The one side of cable connecting to DS-100 v2 should be DB-9 Female plug, the other side depends on POS printer’s specification. Q5: How to use STB power convertor? Step 1.
  • Page 32 Insert the STB-female connector to the rear side of device, as shown in Fig. 3-1 and Fig. 3-2. Fig.3-1 Fig. 3-2 *Note: * Check the DC power apply to DTB connector fist, makes sure the DC power is AirLive DS-100 v2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    6. Specifications Specifications This section provides the specifications of DS-100 v2, and the following table lists these specifications. Hardware Specification RISC CPU Power Indicators (LED) 10Base-T connection 100Base-TX connection Link Status Keypad Status One 7 segment LED display Display 6 matrix function keys...
  • Page 34 DC Jack: 110 – 220V AC Power; 12 VDC, 1.A input. Power Supply Screw Terminal Block : 12-60 VDC 280g Unit Weight 11* 9* 2.5 cm (L x W x H) Unit Dimensions Metal enclosure Material Wall Mount Form Factor AirLive DS-100 v2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Network Glossary

    An address code mask that determines the size of the network. An IP subnet are determined by performing a BIT-wise AND operation between the IP address and the subnet mask. By changing the subnet mask, you can change the scope and size of a network. AirLive DS-100 v2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 Trivial File transfer Protocol. A file transfer protocol, with the functionality of a very basic form of FTP. It is used to transfer small amounts of data between hosts on a network, such as Switch firmware. AirLive DS-100 v2 User’s Manual...

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