Junxion Box JB-110b User Manual

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JB-110b (Wi-Fi and Ethernet LAN)

JB-110e (Ethernet LAN only)

Firmware version 1.5

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Page 2 Please read the complete User Guide before starting your Junxion Box. Register your Junxion Box, sign up for alerts about product updates, and ﬁnd other support information at www.junxion.com/support. Do you have ideas for enhancing the Junxion Box? We’d like to hear them.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Ethernet Crossover Cable Cellular PC Card Modem Slot Wi-Fi Antenna (JB-110b only) Power Cycle Button Connecting the Junxion Box to the Internet Connecting Through a Cellular PC Card Modem Supported Cellular Card Modems Additional Cellular Modems and Cellular Carriers Choosing a Cellular Rate Plan...
Page 4 Security Page Services Page Splash Page Update Page About and Help Pages Guest User Status Page Resetting Your Junxion Box From the Device Manager If You Forget Your Device Manager Password Additional Support Self Help User Guide and Firmware Updates...
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Welcome. Thank you for using a Junxion Box cellular router. The Junxion Box enables laptops, desktops and other devices to connect quickly and easily to the Internet and remote enterprise networks using cellular data networks. The Junxion Box uses a standard cellular PC Card modem and shares that connection with computers and other devices through a local area network using Ethernet (and Wi-Fi with the JB-110b).
Page 6: Getting Going (The Quick Version)
Getting Going (the quick version) The Junxion Box is designed to be simple to use. No additional software is required for most users. The remainder of the User Guide provides complete instructions for using the device. These abbreviated steps highlight the basics for a simple setup: With the Junxion Box unplugged, insert the cellular modem into the card slot on the Junxion Box.
Page 7: Hardware Overview
Turning On the Junxion Box The Junxion Box is powered on as soon as you plug it into an AC outlet. The Junxion Box power port is located on the back of the device. To turn the device oﬀ, simply unplug the power adapter.
Page 8 Junxion Box Hardware Diagram �� junxion box user guide...
Page 9: Cellular Pc Card Modem Slot
Ethernet ports on the back of the Junxion Box. This button provides a quick way to turn the Junxion Box power oﬀ and back on. It does not reset the conﬁguration of the Junxion Box. Simply insert a paper clip or similar object into the hole to press the power cycle button.
Page 10: Connecting The Junxion Box To The Internet
Connecting the Junxion Box to the Internet The Junxion Box can connect to the Internet through a cellular PC Card modem or with any landline service (oﬃce LAN, DSL, cable modem) that is available through an Ethernet cable. A cellular modem allows you to use the Junxion Box anywhere within reach of your cellular carrier’s network.
Page 11: Additional Cellular Modems And Cellular Carriers
We will continue to support additional cellular PC Card modems and cellular carriers on the Junxion Box. When we add cellular modems and carriers, we will publish new Junxion Platform™ ﬁrmware updates on our web site. For more information about updating your Junxion Box, please refer to the Update Page section in the “Using the...
Page 12: Connection Charges
Connection Charges The Junxion Box can be left powered on indeﬁnitely. By default, the Junxion Box WAN Alive™ feature does send and receive traﬃc over the Internet periodically in order to monitor the Internet connection. Other optional features like Field Commander™ and DDNS may also send or receive traﬃc.
Page 13: Connecting A Computer To The Junxion Box
ﬁrst and verify that the cellular modem is successfully connected to the Internet. You may need to use the Junxion Box Device Manager to verify that the card is properly conﬁgured. See the “Using the Device Manager” chapter for more information.
Page 14 Note. If you don’t change the default security settings in the Device Manager for the Junxion Box, the Junxion Box is accessible to any Wi-Fi device. For information about Wi-Fi security, see the Security Page section in the “Using the Device Manager” chapter.
Page 15: Where To Find More Help
Where to Find More Help The Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and TCP/IP network interfaces used by the Junxion Box comply with industry standards. Connection issues may be related to the proper use of these standards and not the Junxion Box itself. For additional help connecting your computer or device to the Junxion Box, please refer to the networking instructions provided by your operating system.
Page 16: Using The Device Manager
You can conﬁgure and customize the Junxion Box using the Device Manager. The Device Manager is built into the Junxion Box itself, so you don’t need to install any additional software. You can operate the Device Manager with most web browsers.
Page 17 Security page. Admin Password. The Device Manager username is admin and default password is junxion. The status reads “Default” if you have not changed the password or “Set” if you have. The password can be changed from the Security page.
Page 18: Wan Page
IP Passthrough mode will pass the cellular WAN IP address directly through to any client connected to port 2 on the Junxion Box. This may be necessary for some VPN conﬁgurations or other enterprise applications. The Junxion Box can also continue to provide LAN IP addresses to clients connected through port 1 (or Wi-Fi with the JB-110b).
Page 19 Figure: WAN Page junxion box user guide...
Page 20 WWAN IP Address. Displays the wireless WAN IP address the Junxion Box has been assigned by the cellular network. No IP address is displayed unless the Junxion Box is successfully connected to the Internet through the cellular modem.
Page 21 Internet, plug the Ethernet WAN cable into the Ethernet port marked “2” on the Junxion Box. For Ethernet WANs with a DHCP server to assign the Junxion Box an IP address, select DHCP. Select Static if the Junxion Box will require a static Ethernet WAN IP address.
Page 22 Figure: LAN Page (JB-110b with Wi-Fi shown) Time In Use and Traﬃ c Over WAN. Counts the minutes since the Junxion Box was powered on and the kilobytes of traﬃ c transmitted over the cellular WAN. The WAN Interface Reboot button will reset both counters.
Page 23: Lan Page
Connected Clients, IP and MAC. Displays the number of LAN devices connected to the Junxion Box. You can view the list of IP and MAC addresses for any connected clients from the pull down menu.
Page 24 Figure: Port Forwarding Page Lease Timer. The Junxion Box dynamically assigns IP addresses to networked computers that use DHCP. The assigned dynamic IP address will remain eﬀ ective for the duration of time speciﬁ ed in the lease timer. By default, the lease timer is 3,600 seconds, or one hour.
Page 25: Port Forwarding Page
IP address from your carrier that is not behind a ﬁrewall. Port Forwarding is unavailable if IP passthrough is enabled. DMZ Host IP. The Junxion Box allows a single client to connect to the Internet through a demilitarized zone (DMZ). The DMZ is particularly useful for certain services like VPN, NetMeeting, and streaming video that may not work well with a NAT router.
Page 26 Figure: Security Page (JB-110b with Wi-Fi shown) junxion box user guide...
Page 27: Security Page
Device Manager Access. Allows the owner to change the Device Manager password. By default, the password is junxion. To enter a new password, type the password into both the Change Password and Verify Password ﬁelds and click the Apply button. This password controls the conﬁguration of the Junxion Box only.
Page 28: Services Page
You must enter the passphrase twice to conﬁrm the correct passphrase is entered. Note. You can lock yourself out of the Junxion Box when you ﬁrst turn on WEP or WPA. You must then enter the right key in the format required by your computer or device before you can connect to the Junxion Box with Wi-Fi.
Page 29 By default, the Identity value is automatically generated using the MAC addresses of the two Ethernet ports on the Junxion Box. You can enter a more descriptive name, but make sure it doesn’t duplicate the Identity of another Junxion Box in the same remote management account.
Page 30 Figure: Services Page junxion box user guide...
Page 31 The default NTP server is pool.ntp.org. You can specify any preferred NTP server. Phase 1 DH Group. Determines how the Junxion VPN creates an SA with the VPN server. The DH (Diﬃ e-Hellman) key exchange protocol establishes pre-shared keys during the phase 1 authentication.
Page 32: Splash Page
VPN connection exists all the way from the individual device to the VPN server. When you use the Junxion Box to provide VPN access to devices on the LAN, a secure VPN connection exists between the Junxion Box and the VPN server, not the Junxion Box and the LAN devices.
Page 33 Apply to save the changes. Splash Page. By default, the splash page feature is turned oﬀ , so new users requesting a URL for the ﬁ rst time proceed directly to their requested page. When the splash page junxion box user guide...
Page 34 Domain Bypass. Domain bypass allows you to list speciﬁ c sites that users can reach without ﬁ rst viewing the splash screen and clicking Connect. For example, if www. junxion.com is added to the domain bypass list, users can reach any page within the www.junxion.com domain without clicking the Connect button.
Page 35: Update Page
Junxion periodically issues new updates to the Junxion Platform ﬁrmware. To check for new updates, go to the Update page in the Device Manager. If the Junxion Box is connected to the Internet, clicking Check Version will provide information about the latest update available from Junxion’s web site.
Page 36: Resetting Your Junxion Box
If You Forget Your Device Manager Password If you are unable to access the Device Manager, you can reset the Junxion Box during the boot process. Restart the Junxion Box by pressing the power cycle button or removing then re-inserting the power cable.
Page 37: Additional Support
This is the most eﬃcient way to receive help from Junxion’s support team. Ideas We are interested in your input. If you have ideas for improving the Junxion Box, please send your comments or suggestions to us at ideas@junxion.com. junxion box user guide...
Page 38: Technical Speciﬁcations
Static or DHCP IP address assignment Custom APN for GSM networks Port Forwarding Outbound port restrictions DMZ host On-board VPN Administration Device Manager, browser-based UI Remote management option with Field Commander™ Signal strength meter via Device Manager Fully customizable splash screen junxion box user guide...
Page 39: Accessories
Several accessories and replacement parts are available. Accessories include a travel case for carrying your Junxion Box, a vehicle power adapter for using the Junxion Box in your car, a mounting bracket, and other useful products for Junxion Box users.
Page 40: Safety Information And Instructions
To clean, wipe this device with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning ﬂuid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust. Do not use attachments not recommended by the device manufacturer. junxion box user guide...
Page 41 Do not move or touch the antenna while the device is on. Device should be located at least 20 centimeters (8 inches) away from any human body in order to meet FCC exposure limits. Always operate with device antenna fully upright. Do not operate while driving. junxion box user guide...
Page 42: Regulatory Information
(for example radios, televisions, phones, etc.). Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Junxion could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Junxion, Inc., 820 NE 45th Street, Second Floor, Seattle, WA 98105 (206.686.8988) The JB-110b contains a wireless 802.11b transmitter with FCC ID: NI3-2511CD-PLUS3.
Page 43: Limited Warranty And Liability
PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE. JUNXION, INC. ’ s exclusive liability and Your exclusive remedy hereunder is expressly limited to, at JUNXION INC. ’ s sole option and discretion, (a) exchange, repair or replacement of defective or non-conforming materials, parts or components; or (b) refund of all amounts paid directly to JUNXION, INC.
Page 44 You. Please direct all inquiries to: Junxion, Inc., 820 NE 45th Street, Second Floor, Seattle, WA 98105 (206.686.8988) junxion box user guide...
Page 45: Junxion Software License
Box solely for your personal use on the intended features and functions of the Junxion Box. The license may be transferred only with the transfer of the Junxion Box on which Junxion has installed the software; any transferee will be subject to the terms and conditions of this license.
Page 46 GPL and LGPL available to the public in source code form on a CD. To receive a CD, please send $9.00 to Junxion for the cost of preparing and mailing the CD to you. Requests can be mailed to Source Code CD Request, Junxion Inc., 820 NE 45 Second Floor, Seattle, WA 98105.
Page 47 Other Open Source Software. The Junxion Box is provided with the following software licensed under BSD licenses or other open source software licenses. The software and license details are available from the referenced web sites. Internet Software Consortium DHCP Server (http://www.isc.org) Net-SNMP from the NET-SNMP Project (http://www.net-snmp.org)
Page 48: Legal Disclosure
Neither Junxion nor the Junxion Box are endorsed by or aﬃliated with the respective companies listed above and no such endorsement is implied. Junxion, Junxion Box, Connect Simply, the Junxion logo and the radio box logo are all trademarks of Junxion, Inc. All other trademarks, product names or service names are the property of their respective owners.

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