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- Page 1 WiBox2100E User Guide Part Number 900-351 Revision F June 2006...
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Page 2: Copyright And Trademark
Copyright and Trademark © 2005, 2006 Lantronix. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. Printed in the United States of America. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Application Examples ___________________________________________________11 Serial Tunneling – Network____________________________________________________11 Ad Hoc Network ____________________________________________________________12 Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure________________________________________________12 Ad Hoc WiBox Connection ____________________________________________________13 WiBox with Ethernet _________________________________________________________13 Protocol Support _______________________________________________________13 Configuration Methods __________________________________________________13 Addresses and Port Numbers _____________________________________________14 Hardware Address __________________________________________________________14 IP Address_________________________________________________________________14... - Page 4 Server Configuration ____________________________________________________30 Hostlist Configuration ___________________________________________________32 Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration _____________________________________33 Serial Settings ______________________________________________________________33 Connection Settings - TCP ____________________________________________________36 Connection Settings - UDP ____________________________________________________39 WLAN Configuration ____________________________________________________41 Updating Settings ______________________________________________________44 Applying Defaults_______________________________________________________44 5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration Accessing Setup Mode __________________________________________________45 Telnet Connection ___________________________________________________________45 Serial Port Connection _______________________________________________________46...
- Page 5 CPU Performance ___________________________________________________________68 Disable Monitor Mode at bootup ________________________________________________68 HTTP Port Number __________________________________________________________68 MTU Size _________________________________________________________________68 Alternate MAC Address ______________________________________________________68 Ethernet Connection Type ____________________________________________________69 Security Settings _______________________________________________________69 Disable SNMP______________________________________________________________69 SNMP Community Name _____________________________________________________69 Disable Telnet Setup_________________________________________________________69 Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade _______________________________________________69...
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Page 6: List Of Tables
Obtaining Firmware _____________________________________________________77 Reloading Firmware ____________________________________________________77 Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface ______________________________________77 Using TFTP: Command Line Interface ______________________________________78 Network Upgrade_______________________________________________________78 Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller ________________78 WLAN Country Setting __________________________________________________79 11: Wireless Bridging Configuring the WiBox in Bridging Mode _____________________________________80 Method 1 __________________________________________________________________80 Method 2 __________________________________________________________________80 Method 3 __________________________________________________________________81... -
Page 7: List Of Figures
Figure 2-6. RS-422/485 4-Wire Pinouts __________________________________________ 15 Figure 2-7. RS-485 2-Wire Pinouts _____________________________________________ 16 Figure 2-8. Network Interface __________________________________________________ 16 Figure 2-9. RJ45 Ethernet Connector____________________________________________ 17 Figure 3-1. WiBox Connected for Configuration____________________________________ 20 Figure 4-1. Web-Manager ____________________________________________________ 28 Figure 4-2. Network Settings __________________________________________________ 29 Figure 4-3. -
Page 8: 1: Using This Guide
Provides information on the WiBox wireless bridging feature, which will be available for WiBox2100E with firmware version 6.2 or later. Describes common problems and error messages and how to contact Lantronix Technical Support. Provides instructions for converting binary numbers to hexadecimals. -
Page 9: Additional Documentation
Additional Documentation The following guides are available on the product CD and the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) WiBox Quick Start DeviceInstaller Online Help Com Port Redirector Online Help Secure Com Port Redirector User Guide WiBox2100E User Guide Using This Guide Provides instructions for getting your WiBox up and running. -
Page 10: 2: Introduction
Ethernet connection as well. Note: The WiBox2100E with firmware version 6.2 and later will be configurable for wireless bridging (see WiBox over a wired Ethernet interface to be accessible over a wireless network. Name WiBox with Ethernet Note: In this User Guide, we generally refer to the WiBox2100E as the WiBox. -
Page 11: Application Examples
Serial Tunneling – Network Figure 2-1. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Network Example A PC connected to an AP via an Ethernet connection and a PC with a wireless connection to the AP LAN access the WiBox as though they are directly connected to it. -
Page 12: Ad Hoc Network
In the example above, the WiBox communicates with another device server via the AP. The UDS device server, in this example, is connected via an Ethernet connection to the AP. In this way, the WiBox and the device server communicate directly and can transfer information between their serial devices. -
Page 13: Ad Hoc Wibox Connection
They communicate directly to each other’s serial devices without a PC or an AP. WiBox with Ethernet With this model, you can select either a wireless or an Ethernet connection. Protocol Support The WiBox device server uses the TCP/IP protocol stack for network communications. -
Page 14: Addresses And Port Numbers
Addresses and Port Numbers Hardware Address The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address or the MAC address. The first three bytes of the Ethernet address are fixed and read 00-20-4A, identifying the unit as a Lantronix product. The fourth, fifth, and sixth bytes are unique numbers assigned to each unit. -
Page 15: Serial Connector Pinouts
Introduction Serial Connector Pinouts The two DB9M DTE serial ports provide default settings for RS-232C communications of 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit (9600, 8, N, 1). Figure 2-5. DB9M DTE Serial Connector Alternatively, you can configure the WiBox for RS-422/485 4-wire communications (Figure 2-6) or for RS-485 2-wire communications (Figure... -
Page 16: Wbx2100E Network Interface
Introduction Figure 2-7. RS-485 2-Wire Pinouts WBX2100E Network Interface The back panel of the WBX2100E contains a 9-30VDC power plug and an RJ45 (10/100) Ethernet port. Figure 2-8. Network Interface Power Plug RJ45 Ethernet Port (WBX2100E only) WiBox2100E User Guide... -
Page 17: Ethernet Connector Pinouts
Wireless Link LED: Yellow, blinking Wireless Link LED: Yellow, off Port 1 LED flashes (pauses and repeats) 4 times Ethernet Link LED: Green, steady on Port 1 LED: Green, steady on Port 1 LED: Green, blinking Port 2 LED: Yellow, steady on... -
Page 18: Technical Specifications
256 KB zero wait state SRAM 2048 KB Flash Rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921600 bps) Wireless 802.11b/g 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet (WBX2100E only) External adapter included 120 VAC (1-01 models) USA 100 – 240 VAC (2-01 models) Universal with regional connectors 9 –... -
Page 19: 3: Quick Start
This chapter describes installation procedures for the WiBox units. Required Information Hardware Address Take note of the unit’s hardware address (also known as MAC address). It is on the product label, in the format: 00-20-4a-XX-XX-XX, where the XXs are unique numbers assigned to the product. -
Page 20: Installing And Configuring The Wibox
WLAN SSID: WEP Enabled Y/N? WEP Key 64 bit or 128 bit? WEP Key: (Entered in HEX format (0-9 A-F) xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx) WPA Enabled Y/N: WPA Key Type hex or passphrase? WPA Key: Installing and Configuring the WiBox Complete the following steps to connect and initially configure the WiBox. Initial configuration is done using the Setup Mode’s Change Setup menu. - Page 21 7. To modify WLAN settings, select 4 WLAN from the Change Setup menu and edit the following fields: a) Enable WLAN: Enable the Ethernet or the Wireless interface. When WLAN is enabled, the Ethernet interface is disabled. Enable WLAN (Y) ? _...
- Page 22 b) Topology: Select Infrastructure (ESS) mode or AdHoc (IBSS). Infrastructure mode communicates with Access Points. Ad Hoc mode communicates only with other clients. Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=AdHoc (0) ? c) Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of the network to which the WiBox will connect.
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Page 23: Using Device Installer
You can use DeviceInstaller, a utility on the product CD, to manually assign the IP address to the WiBox, view its current configuration settings, and upgrade its firmware. DeviceInstaller only works with a wired Ethernet connection or if the wireless settings are already set. -
Page 24: Viewing The Current Configuration
a) Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run. b) Enter your CD drive letter, colon, backslash, deviceinstaller.exe (e.g., E:\deviceinstaller.exe). 2. Click the DeviceInstaller button. The installation wizard window displays. 3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (When prompted to select an installation type, select Typical.) 4. - Page 25 False False Displays True if the WiBox unit supports AES encryption. Displays True if the WiBox supports the RS-485 protocol. Displays True if the WiBox supports baud rates up to 920K. WBX2100E supports wired Ethernet. Quick Start Note: The WiBox...
- Page 26 Supports HTTP Server Supports HTTP Setup Supports 230K Baudrate Supports GPIO WiBox2100E User Guide Displays True if the WiBox supports HTTP server. Displays True if the WiBox supports HTTP setup. Displays True if the WiBox supports a baud rate of 230K. False Quick Start...
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Page 27: 4: Web-Manager Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the WiBox using Web-Manager, Lantronix’s browser-based configuration tool. The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power. The unit performs a reset after the configuration is changed and stored. Accessing Web-Manager through a Web Browser 1. -
Page 28: Network Configuration
Web-Manager Configuration Figure 4-1. Web-Manager The main menu is on the left panel of the Web-Manager window. Network Configuration Select Network from the main menu to display the unit's network values. The following sections describe the configurable network parameters. Note: If the IP address is assigned via DHCP, its DHCP settings do not display. -
Page 29: Automatic Ip Address Configuration
Automatic IP Address Configuration To automatically assign an IP address and its network configuration: 1. Click Network from the main menu. 2. Select Obtain IP address automatically. 3. Enter the following (as necessary): BOOTP DHCP Auto-IP DHCP Host Name Note: Consult the System or Network Administrator before adjusting these settings. -
Page 30: Static Ip Address Configuration
LAN segment as the WiBox. The gateway address must be within the local network. With this option, the Ethernet port auto-negotiates the speed and duplex with the hardware endpoint to which it is connected. This is the default setting. -
Page 31: Figure 4-3. Server Settings
To configure the WiBox’s device server settings: 1. Click Server from the main menu. 2. Configure or modify the following fields: Server Configuration Telnet Password Retype Password Advanced ARP Cache Timeout TCP Keepalive Monitor Mode @ Bootup WiBox2100E User Guide Figure 4-3. -
Page 32: Hostlist Configuration
CPU Performance Mode HTTP Server Port MTU Size 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. Hostlist Configuration The WiBox scrolls through the hostlist until it connects to a device listed in the hostlist table. -
Page 33: Channel 1 And Channel 2 Configuration
Retry Settings Retry Counter Retry Timeout Host Information Host Address Port 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration Channel 1 and Channel 2 configurations define how the serial ports respond to network and serial Serial Settings To configure a channel’s serial settings:... -
Page 34: Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings
2. In the available fields, enter the following information: Channel Disable Serial Port Port Settings Protocol Flow Control WiBox2100E User Guide Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings Available on Channel 2 settings only. When selected, disables communication through the serial port. Select the protocol type from the pull-down menu for the selected channel. - Page 35 Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Pack Control Enable Packing Idle Gap Time Match 2 Byte Sequence Match Bytes Send Frame Only Send Trailing Bytes Flush Input Buffer (Serial to Network) With Active Connect With Passive Connect WiBox2100E User Guide Web-Manager Configuration The unit and attached serial device, such as a modem, must agree on a speed or baud rate to use for the serial connection.
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Page 36: Connection Settings - Tcp
At Time of Disconnect Flush Output Buffer (Network to Serial) With Active Connect With Passive Connect At Time of Disconnect 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. Connection Settings - TCP To configure a channel’s TCP 1. -
Page 37: Figure 4-6. Tcp Connection Settings
Connect Mode: Passive Connection Accept Incoming Password Required Password Connect Mode: Active Connection Active Connect WiBox2100E User Guide Figure 4-6. TCP Connection Settings Select Yes to accept incoming connections. Determines whether a password is required for an incoming passive connection. This field is not available when a password is set for Telnet mode. - Page 38 Start Character Modem Mode Endpoint Configuration Local Port Auto increment local port number Remote Port Remote Host Common Options Telnet Mode Terminal Name Connect Response Use Hostlist WiBox2100E User Guide Web-Manager Configuration character is received from the serial port. With Active Mdm Ctrl In: Accepts external connection requests only when the modem_control_in input is asserted.
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Page 39: Connection Settings - Udp
Disconnect Mode On Mdm_Ctrl_In Drop Hard Disconnect With EOT Inactivity Timeout 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. Connection Settings - UDP To configure a channel’s UDP 1. From the main menu, click Connection for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 to display the Connection Settings page for the selected channel. -
Page 40: Figure 4-7. Udp Connection Settings
2. In the available fields, enter the following information: Datagram Mode Datagram Type Accept Incoming Endpoint Configuration Local Port Remote Port WiBox2100E User Guide Figure 4-7. UDP Connection Settings Configures remote IP or network broadcast address and the remote port. Enter 01 for directed or broadcast UDP. The default setting is 00. -
Page 41: Wlan Configuration
Web-Manager. However, we provide a separate utility for changing the Country/Zone setting. The utility is called SetZone and is included in the WiBox package. It is also available for download from the Lantronix web site. The syntax is SetZone <IP address> [<zone abbreviation>] Leaving the zone blank causes the utility to report the current setting only. -
Page 42: Figure 4-8. Wlan Settings
2. Enter or modify the following fields: Network Interface Wireless Network Configuration Network Name Network Type Channel Wireless Network Security Security WiBox2100E User Guide Figure 4-8. WLAN Settings Use the pull-down menu to select a WLAN interface. Enter the name of the wireless network (SSID). The WiBox connects to this wireless network. - Page 43 WEP Options Authentication Encryption Key Type WPA Options Authentication Encryption Key Type Advanced Settings Data Rate Radio Power Management 3. When you are finished, click the OK button. 4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. WiBox2100E User Guide Web-Manager Configuration Select an authentication scheme (Open/None or Shared) from the drop down menu.
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Page 44: Updating Settings
Updating Settings 1. If you have not already done so, click the Apply Settings button from the main menu to save and apply the configuration changes. Applying Defaults Click the Apply Defaults button to reset the unit’s settings to the factory defaults, except for the network IP address, gateway, netmask, and WLAN settings. -
Page 45: 5: Telnet Or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration
Note: Detailed information about other setup methods is available from your Lantronix Sales Associate. The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power. You can change the configuration at any time. The unit performs a reset after the configuration has been changed and stored. -
Page 46: Serial Port Connection
3. To enter Setup Mode, press Enter within 5 seconds. The current configuration settings display, followed by the Change Setup menu. Change Setup: 0 Server 1 Channel 1 2 Channel 2 4 WLAN 5 Expert 6 Security 7 Defaults 8 Exit without save 9 Save and exit 4. -
Page 47: 6: Setup Mode: Server Configuration
This chapter explains how to configure the network settings. Note: Current values display in parentheses. Server Configuration (Option 0) The unit’s basic network parameters display when you select Server configuration (option 0). The IP Address, Set Gateway IP Address, and Netmask fields display the current values. -
Page 48: Set Gateway Ip Address
For example, if the third octet is 0.0.5.0, the AutoIP and BootP options are disabled; only DHCP is enabled. (The value 5 results from adding the binary equivalents of 0 and 2.) This is the most common setting when using DHCP. Set Gateway IP Address The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN segments. -
Page 49: Dhcp Name
DHCP Name If a DHCP server has automatically assigned the IP address and network settings, you can discover the unit by using the DeviceInstaller network search feature or Monitor Mode (see Note: When you enter Monitor Mode from the serial port with network connection enabled and issue the NC (Network Communication) command, you see the unit’s IP configuration. -
Page 50: 7: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration
This chapter explains how to configure the serial port. Notes: Current values display in parenthesis. You must enter some values in hexadecimal notation. (See Hexadecimal Conversions.) Channel 1 (Option 1) Select Channel 1 (option 1) from the Change Setup menu to define how the serial port responds to network and serial communications. -
Page 51: I/F (Interface) Mode
I/F (Interface) Mode The Interface (I/F) Mode is a bit-coded byte entered in hexadecimal notation. The default setting is 4C. Note: RS-422 and RS-485 are available on Channel 2 only. I/F Mode (4C) ? _ The following table displays available I/F Mode options: Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care”... -
Page 52: Port Number
Flow (00) ? _ Use the following table to select flow control options: Flow Control Option No flow control XON/XOFF flow control Hardware handshake with RTS/CTS lines XON/XOFF pass characters to host Port Number The setting represents the source port number in TCP connections. It is the number that identifies the channel for remote initiating connections. -
Page 53: Table 7-5. Connect Mode Options
Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that particular option; they can be set to either a 0 or 1 value. Connect Mode Option a) Incoming Connection Never accept incoming Accept with DTR Active Always Accept b) Response Nothing (quiet) -
Page 54: A) Incoming Connection
a) Incoming Connection Never Accept Incoming Accept with DTR Active Always Accept b) Response Character Response c) Active Startup No Active Startup With Any Character With DTR Active With a Specific Start Character WiBox2100E User Guide Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Rejects all external connection attempts. -
Page 55: Figure 7-2. Manual Connection Address Example
Manual Connection Figure 7-2. Manual Connection Address Example Command String C121.2.4.5/1 C28.10/12 C0.0.0.0/0 WiBox2100E User Guide Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Attempts to connect when directed by a command string received from the serial port. The first character of the command string must be a C (ASCII 0x43), and the last character must be either a carriage return (ASCII 0x0D) or a line feed (0x0A). - Page 56 Autostart (Automatic Connection) Hostlist To enable the hostlist: 1. Enter a Connect Mode of 0x20 (2X), where X is any digit. The menu shows a list of current entries already defined in the product. 2. To delete, modify, or add an entry, select Yes. If you enter an IP address of 0.0.0.0, that entry and all others after it are deleted.
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Page 57: D) Datagram Type
A user must dial from the local PC to the remote machine, accumulating phone charges for each connection. Modem Mode allows you to replace modems with the WiBox, and to use an Ethernet connection instead of a phone call. By not having to change communications applications, you avoid potentially expensive phone calls. - Page 58 Message Full Verbose CONNECT NO CARRIER RING n.n.n.n. Numeric Response Received commands must begin with the two-character sequence AT and be terminated with a carriage return character. The unit ignores any character sequence received not starting with AT, and only recognizes and processes single AT-style commands.
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Page 59: Send The Escape Sequence (+++) In Modem Mode
If this sequence is not followed, the unit remains in data transfer mode. Modem Mode Command ATDTx.x.x.x,pppp or ATDTx.x.x.x/pppp ATDTx.x.x.x ATD0.0.0.0 ATDx.x.x.x ATS0=n ATEn ATVn Note: The unit recognizes these AT commands as single commands such as ATE0 or ATV1; it does not recognize compound commands such as ATE0V. Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode Send ‘+++’... -
Page 60: Remote Ip Address
Remote IP Address This is the destination IP address used with an outgoing connection. Remote IP Address : (000) (000) (000) (000)_ Note: This option does not display when Hostlist is enabled from the ConnectMode prompt (see Remote Port You must set the remote TCP port number for the unit to make outgoing connections. This parameter defines the port number on the target host to which a connection is attempted. -
Page 61: Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)
(3) The TCP connection closes even if the remote site does not acknowledge the disconnection. (4) When there is a network connection to or from the serial port, the state LED turns off instead of blinking. (5) When Ctrl+D or Hex 04 is detected, the connection is dropped. Both Telnet Mode and Disconnect with EOT must be enabled for Disconnect with EOT to function properly. -
Page 62: Packing Interval
Option Packing Interval Interval: 12 msec Interval: 52 msec Interval: 250 msec Interval: 5 sec Trailing Characters None Send Characters 2-Byte Send Character Sequence Send Immediately After Send chars Packing Interval Packing Interval defines how long the unit should wait before sending accumulated characters. -
Page 63: Send Characters
To modify WLAN settings, select 4 WLAN from the Change Setup menu. Enable WLAN Enable the Ethernet or the Wireless interface. When WLAN is enabled, the Ethernet interface is disabled. Enable WLAN (Y) ? _ Topology Select Infrastructure (ESS) mode or Adhoc (IBSS) mode. -
Page 64: Network Name (Ssid)
Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=Adhoc (0) ? Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the network to which the WiBox will connect. Network name (LTRX_IBSS) ? _ Adhoc Network Channel When Adhoc is selected in the Topology parameter and the WiBox cannot find the specified network, it creates one with that name by transmitting a beacon on the selected channel. -
Page 65: Wpa
Note: Lantronix recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or more for maximum security. This firmware version allows only Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) for authentication. Group encryption 1=WEP64, 2=WEP128, 3=TKIP (1) ? Display current key (N) ? Change key (N) ? -
Page 66: Enable Power Management
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration Enable Power Management This allows the software to turn off the radio when expecting not to receive or transmit soon. This feature reduces the power consumption by up to 170 mA. Enabling power management increases the response time, because the radio needs to start up again. -
Page 67: 8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings
(1-65535) MTU Size (512 – 1400) Enable alternate MAC Ethernet connection type TCP Keepalive time in seconds This option allows you to change how many seconds the unit waits during a silent connection before attempting to see if the currently connected network device is still on the network. -
Page 68: Arp Cache Timeout In Seconds
ARP Cache timeout in seconds Whenever the unit communicates with another device on the network, it adds an entry into its ARP table. The ARP Cache timeout option allows you to define how many seconds (1-600) the unit will wait before timing out this table. The default setting is 600. -
Page 69: Ethernet Connection Type
Ethernet Connection Type The WiBox allows for the Ethernet speed and duplex to be manually configured. Enter 0 for auto-negotiation (default). To select the speed and duplex, enter one of the following: 2 (10 Mbit/half duplex), 3 (10 Mbit/full duplex), 4 (100 Mbit/half duplex), or 5 (100 Mbit/full duplex). -
Page 70: Disable Port 77Fe (Hex)
Disable Port 77FE (Hex) Note: Disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE and Web Setup prevents users from accessing the setup from the network. Port 77FE is used by Web-Manager and custom programs to configure the unit remotely. If required, disable this capability for security purposes. Disable Port 77FEh (N) ? _ The default setting is the N (No) option, which enables remote configuration. -
Page 71: Figure 8-2. Encryption Keys
AES encryption protocols. To communicate successfully, products and applications on the peer side must use the same protocols and the same encryption key as the WiBox. Lantronix Secure Com Port Redirector provides an encrypted connection from Windows-based applications to the WiBox. Information about SCPR is http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/software-services/scpr.html A 30-day trial version of SCPR is included on the CD. -
Page 72: Default Settings
Default Settings Select 7 Default Settings from the Change Setup menu to reset the unit’s Channel 1 configuration, Channel 2 configuration, Security, and Expert settings to the factory default settings. The server configuration settings for IP address, gateway IP address, netmask, and WLAN remain unchanged. -
Page 73: Expert Settings
TCP Keepalive ARP Cache Timeout CPU Performance Disable Monitor Mode HTTP Port Number MTU Size Enable Alternate MAC Ethernet Connection Type Security Settings Disable SNMP SNMP Community Name Disable Telnet Setup Disable TFTP Firmware Update Disable Port 77FEh Disable Web Server... -
Page 74: Exit Configuration Mode
Setup Mode: Advanced Settings Exit Configuration Mode To exit Setup Mode, do one of the following: To save all changes and reboot the device, select option 9 Save and exit from the Change Setup menu. To exit the configuration mode without saving any changes or rebooting, select option 8 Exit without save from the Change Setup menu. -
Page 75: 9: Monitor Mode
Monitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes. There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally via the serial port or remotely via the network. Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port To enter Monitor Mode locally: 1. -
Page 76: Table 9-2. Command Response Codes
Command PI x.x.x.x G0, G1, ...,Ge, Gf S0, S1,...,Se, Sf Responses to some of the commands are given in Intel Hex format. Note: Entering any of the commands listed above generates one of the following command response codes: Table 9-2. Command Response Codes Response 0>... -
Page 77: 10: Updating Firmware
There are several ways to update the unit’s internal operational code (*ROM) via TFTP or via the serial port. You can also update the unit’s internal web interface (*COB) via TFTP. Here are typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the latest versions and release notes. ROM File WBXxxx.ROM... -
Page 78: Using Tftp: Command Line Interface
After the firmware has been loaded and stored, which takes approximately 8 seconds, the unit performs a power reset. Using TFTP: Command Line Interface To download new firmware from a computer: Enter the following from a TFTP command line interface: tftp –i <ip address>... -
Page 79: Wlan Country Setting
Web-Manager. However, we provide a separate utility for changing the Country/Zone setting. The utility is called SetZone and is included in the package. It is also available for download from the Lantronix web site. The syntax is: SetZone <IP address> [<zone abbreviation>] Leaving the zone blank causes the utility to report the current setting only. -
Page 80: 11: Wireless Bridging
Note: The WiBox2100E with firmware version 6.2 and later will support bridging. Bridging allows a host, connected on the WiBox’s wired Ethernet interface, to be accessible over the wireless network (via the WiBox). To initialize the bridging feature: 1. Configure the WiBox’s wireless settings. See 2. -
Page 81: Method 3
Troubleshooting Method 3 As an alternative to configuring through the wired interface, connect a device through the WiBox’s serial port. For more information on configuration through the serial port, 5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration. WiBox2100E User Guide... -
Page 82: 12: Troubleshooting
This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may be displayed. When troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network cable, and serial cable) are secure. -
Page 83: Troubleshooting
5 seconds. the Press Enter to go into Setup Mode message. You may have entered the Confirm that the Ethernet address Ethernet address incorrectly with that you entered with the ARP the ARP command. command is correct. The Ethernet address must only include numbers 0-9 and letters A-F. - Page 84 Problem/Message The device server is not communicating with the serial device it is attached to. When you try to enter the Setup Mode on the device server via the serial port, you get no response. You can ping the device server, but not Telnet to the device server on port 9999.
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Page 85: Technical Support
If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this chapter, or if you are unable to fix the error, you may: To check our online knowledge base or send a question to Technical Support, go to http://www.lantronix.com/support. Email us at Technical Support Europe, Middle East, and Africa... -
Page 86: A: Binary To Hexadecimal Conversions
Many of the unit’s configuration procedures require assembling a series of options (represented as bits) into a complete command (represented as a byte). Convert the resulting binary value to a hexadecimal representation. Converting Binary to Hexadecimal Following are two simple ways to convert binary numbers to hexadecimals. Conversion Table Hexadecimal digits have values ranging from 0 to F, which are represented as 0- 9, A (for 10), B (for 11), etc. - Page 87 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 3. Click Bin (Binary), and type the number to convert. 4. Click Hex. The hexadecimal value displays. WiBox2100E User Guide...
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Page 88: Compliance
Compliance Information Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product: Product Name: WiBox Device Server Model: WBX2100E Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents: Safety: UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 EN 60950-1:2001, Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) EMC &... -
Page 89: Regulatory Information
Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Lantronix could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 90: Europe - R&Tte Directive 99/5/Ec, Wireless Notice
Antenna Notice: This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. - Page 91 9 digit number designates the local representative in Australia who can take inquiries regarding this product’s compliance status. The following contact address is found below: Lantronix Australia Pty. Ltd. c/o LLK Chartered Accountants Suite 2, Level 7 122 Walker Street...
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Page 92: Warranty
Lantronix. Lantronix will ship the replacement media to the customer. In no event will Lantronix be responsible to the user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental or...
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