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Page 1: User Guide
WiSpan Ethernet Bridge User Guide Part Number 900-488 Revision A April 2007 1630 W. Diehl Rd. Naperville, Illinois 60563 +1 630 245-1445, +1 630 245-1717 FAX www.gridconnect.com... -
Page 2: Copyright And Trademark
Copyright and Trademark © 2007 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
Network Interface ___________________________________________________________ 10 Ethernet Connector Pinouts ___________________________________________________ 11 LEDs_____________________________________________________________________ 11 4: Quick Start Installing the WiSpan for Configuration _____________________________________ 13 Using the Setup Port ________________________________________________________ 13 Using the Ethernet Port ______________________________________________________ 14 Using Setup Mode for Server and WLAN Configuration ________________________ 14... - Page 4 Regulatory Information__________________________________________________ 45 USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice ___________________________ 45 Canada – Industry Canada Notice ______________________________________________ 45 Europe – R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC, Wireless Notice _______________________________ 46 Australia & New Zealand – Wireless Notice_______________________________________ 46 C: Warranty WiSpan User Guide Contents...
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Page 5: List Of Tables
Figure 3-2. DB9M DTE Serial Connector _________________________________________ 10 Figure 3-3. Front of WiSpan ___________________________________________________ 11 Figure 3-4. RJ45 Ethernet Connector ____________________________________________ 11 Figure 4-1. WiSpan Connected for Configuration via the Serial Port ____________________ 13 Figure 4-2. Setup Mode ______________________________________________________ 14 Figure 4-3. Change Setup Menu________________________________________________ 14 Figure 6-1. -
Page 6: 1: Using This Guide
Purpose and Audience This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the WiSpan. It is for network administrators, system integrators, and those responsible for installing and maintaining the WiSpan. Chapter Summary The remaining chapters in this guide include:... -
Page 7: Additional Documentation
Additional Documentation The following guides are available on the product CD and the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) WiSpan Quick Start DeviceInstaller Online Help WiSpan User Guide Provides instructions for getting your WiSpan up and running. Provides information on using DeviceInstaller to view current configuration settings. -
Page 8: 2: Introduction
10/100 Ethernet-enabled devices to seamlessly connect and communicate over 802.11 b/g wireless networks. By bridging 10/100 Ethernet to 802.11 b/g, wireless mobility can be added to Ethernet devices. The WiSpan Ethernet bridge connects or bridges Ethernet devices to wireless networks using the IP protocol. Note: The Ethernet interface can only bridge a single wired device. - Page 9 DeviceInstaller: This utility provides a GUI interface for locating the WiSpan on the network, assigning an IP address, viewing the current configuration, and updating firmware. Web-Manager: Once the unit has an IP address, you can configure the WiSpan and its settings using the WiSpan’s web interface, Web-Manager. WiSpan User Guide...
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Page 10: 3: Hardware
Setup Mode. Network Interface The back panel of the WiSpan contains a 9-30 VDC power plug and an RJ45 (10/100) Ethernet port. You may use the Ethernet port to configure the unit as well as to connect a network-enabled device to the network using a network crossover cable. -
Page 11: Ethernet Connector Pinouts
Wireless Link LED: blinking yellow Power Management: ON Ethernet Link LED: green, steady on When you connect to the WiSpan by means of the serial port, the LEDs exhibit the following pattern, indicating that the unit is in diagnostic mode: WiSpan User Guide Figure 3-3. -
Page 12: Table 3-2. Wispan Diagnostic Mode
LEDs Power LED: Green, steady on Wireless Link LED: yellow off Setup (Serial) Note: For information about the WiSpan's diagnostic LEDs, see States on page 40. WiSpan User Guide Table 3-2. WiSpan Diagnostic Mode Meaning Power is on No active wireless connection. -
Page 13: 4: Quick Start
This chapter describes how to install and configure the WiSpan unit to get it up and running. You must configure the WLAN settings for the WiSpan to communicate on a wireless network. Note: You only need to configure the WiSpan's IP address and other network settings if you want to discover and configure your WiSpan device from the wired network;... -
Page 14: Using The Ethernet Port
Using the Ethernet Port To connect to and initially configure the WiSpan using the Ethernet port: 1. If a device is connected to the WiSpan's Ethernet port, disconnect it and connect a PC for configuring the WiSpan. 2. Set up the PC's Ethernet port for AutoIP or assign a static IP address in the AutoIP range (169.254.x.x). -
Page 15: Server Settings
Server Settings To configure the Server (WiSpan) settings, select 0 Server from the Change Setup menu. The unit’s basic server (network) values display when you select Server (option 0 from the Change Setup menu). The following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Server configuration menu. -
Page 16: Wlan Settings
Access Points. Ad Hoc mode communicates only with other clients. Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=AdHoc (1) ? Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of the network to which the WiSpan will connect. Network name (SSID) (LTRX_IBSS) ? _ Ad Hoc Network Creation Channel: When Ad Hoc mode is selected, and the WiSpan cannot find the specified network, it creates one with that network name by transmitting a beacon on the selected channel. - Page 17 TX Key index WPA: The WiSpan firmware allows only Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) for authentication. Display current key (N) ? Change key (N) ? Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (1) ? Enter key: () ? It is strongly recommended to use a passphrase of 20...
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Page 18: Next Steps
Encryption Fixed or Automatic Data Rate WiSpan enables you to control of the transmission rate. Select 0 to set a fixed data rate or select 1 to set an automatic data rate. The default is 1 (auto fallback). TX Data rate: Transmission Data Rate If the TX Data rate (above) is fixed, the selected data rate is the WiSpan’s fixed... -
Page 19: 5: Using Deviceinstaller
You can use DeviceInstaller, a utility on the product CD, to locate a WiSpan and manually assign it a static IP address, view its current configuration settings, and upgrade its firmware. DeviceInstaller only works over a wired Ethernet connection to this product. - Page 20 WiSpan. Non-configurable field. Displays the WiSpan’s status as online, offline, unreachable (the WiSpan is on a different subnet), or busy (the WiSpan is currently performing a task). Non-configurable field. Displays True indicating that you can access the WiSpan using Telnet.
- Page 21 Baudrate Supports GPIO Communication WiSpan User Guide Non-configurable field. Displays False, indicating the WiSpan does not support AES encryption. Non-configurable field. Displays False, indicating the WiSpan does not support the RS-485 protocol. Non-configurable field. Displays False, indicating the WiSpan does not support baud rates up to 920K.
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Page 22: 6: Web-Manager Configuration
To access Web-Manager through a Web Browser: 1. Open a standard web browser (Netscape Navigator 6.x and later or Internet Explorer 5.5. and later). 2. In the address bar, enter the WiSpan IP address in the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx WiSpan unit) 3. -
Page 23: Network Configuration
AutoIP IP Address Subnet Mask WiSpan User Guide Figure 6-2. Network Settings The WiSpan generates an IP in the 169.254.x.x address range with a Class B subnet. To enable this feature: Select the Enable checkbox and continue with Ethernet Configuration. -
Page 24: Server Configuration
Server Configuration Selecting Server from the main menu displays the unit’s server values. The following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Server configuration menu. To configure the WiSpan’s server settings: 1. Click Server from the main menu. WiSpan User Guide The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN segments. -
Page 25: Wlan Configuration
WLAN Configuration Without adequate protection, a wireless LAN is susceptible to access by unauthorized users. The WiSpan WLAN Settings menu permits the following actions: Configuration of the wireless network profile available for activation Configuration of the wireless network security settings... -
Page 26: Figure 6-4. Wlan Settings
WiSpan User Guide on page 39. Figure 6-4. WLAN Settings Enter the name of the wireless network (SSID). The WiSpan connects to this wireless network. Select Infrastructure or Ad Hoc. The default is AdHoc. Configurable only when Network Type is Ad Hoc. Select the radio channel for the Ad Hoc network from the drop-down menu. - Page 27 WiSpan permits the control of the transmission data rate. Click the Auto check box to allow the WiSpan to automatically set the data rate (or leave it unchecked to set the transmission rate manually). The default rate is 11 Mbps.
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Page 28: Updating Settings
WiSpan automatically sets the data rate. The WiSpan supports the following additional rates: 18 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 36 Mbps, and 54 Mbps. Power management reduces the overall power consumption of the WiSpan unit. Selecting Enable increases the response time. Default... -
Page 29: 7: Advanced Settings And Defaults (Setup Mode)
Disables entry into Monitor Mode by means of the yyy or xx1 key sequence at startup. This command prevents the unit from entering Monitor Mode by interpreting the stream of characters received during the WiSpan's initialization at startup. The default is N (No). Disable Monitor Mode @ bootup (N) ? _... -
Page 30: Http Port Number
Ethernet connection type: (0) ? _ Configurable Server Port Number The device attached to the WiSpan may communicate with other CoBos devices on the wireless network using the Lantronix Configuration Access Protocol (LCAP). This service is available on server port number 0x77FE (30718) and is configurable so that the LCAP service is available on the wired interface for WiSpan configuration. -
Page 31: Snmp Community Name
Disable SNMP (N) ? _ SNMP Community Name The SNMP Community name is a required field for NMS to read or write to a device. Enter a string of 1 to 13 characters. The default entry is public. SNMP Community Name (public): _ Disable Telnet Setup Caution: Disabling both Telnet setup and Port 77FE prevents users from... -
Page 32: Disable Echo Ports
Disable ECHO Ports This setting controls whether the setup port echoes characters it receives. Disable ECHO ports (Y) ? _ Enable Enhanced Password This setting defaults to the N (No) option, which permits a 4-character password to protect Setup Mode by means of Telnet and web pages. Select Y (Yes) to allow an extended security password of 16-characters for protecting Telnet access. -
Page 33: Security Settings
Config Server Port Number Security Settings Disable SNMP SNMP Community Name Disable Telnet Setup Disable TFTP Firmware Update Disable Port 77FEh Disable Web Server Disable Web Setup Disable ECHO ports Enable Enhanced Password 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. -
Page 34: 8: Monitor Mode
Entering Monitor Mode via the Network Port To enter Monitor Mode using a Telnet connection: 1. Establish a Telnet session to the configuration port (9999). The following message displays: ** Lantronix WiSpan Device Server *** MAC address 00204A89468C Software version V6.5.0.2T4 Press Enter for Setup Mode Type M (upper case). -
Page 35: Monitor Mode Commands
Monitor Mode Commands The following commands are available in Monitor Mode. Note: All commands must be in capital letters. Command PI x.x.x.x G0, G1, ...,Ge, Gf S0, S1,...,Se, Sf Responses to some of the commands are in Intel Hex format. WiBox2100E User Guide Table 8-1. -
Page 36: Table 8-2. Command Response Codes
Note: Entering any of the commands listed above generates one of the following command response codes: Response 0> 1> 2> 8> 9> WiBox2100E User Guide Table 8-2. Command Response Codes Meaning OK; no error No answer from remote device Cannot reach remote device or no answer Wrong parameter(s) Invalid command 8: Monitor Mode... -
Page 37: 9: Updating Firmware
There are several ways to update the unit’s internal operational code (*ROM) using TFTP or by the setup port. You can also update the unit’s internal web interface (*COB) using TFTP. Here are typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the latest versions and release notes. ROM File wspn_6504.rom... -
Page 38: Using Tftp: Command Line Interface
If for some reason the firmware is damaged, you can recover the firmware file by using DeviceInstaller to download the *.ROM file over the setup port. To recover firmware: 1. Connect the COM interface of your PC to the setup port of the WiSpan. WiSpan User Guide Figure 9-1. TFTP Window... -
Page 39: Wlan Country Setting
6. For Firmware File, click the Browse button and go to the location where the .rom firmware file resides. Note: Make sure the WiSpan on which you are recovering firmware is connected to this selected port on your PC. 7. Click the OK button to download the file. -
Page 40: 10: 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 setup port while diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may display. When troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network cable, and serial cable) are secure. - Page 41 Problem/Message When you try to enter the Setup Mode on the WiSpan by means of the setup port, you get no response. You can ping the WiSpan, but not Telnet to it on port 9999. WiSpan User Guide Reason Solution...
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Page 42: Technical Support
Software version (on the first screen shown when you Telnet to port 9999) Description of the problem Status of the unit when the problem occurred (please try to include information on user and network activity at the time of the problem). WiSpan User Guide support@lantronix.com. eu_support@lantronix.com 10: Troubleshooting... -
Page 43: A: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Table 10-1. WiSpan Technical Specifications CPU, Memory Serial Interface Network Interface Power Supply Power Input Dimensions Weight Temperature Relative Humidity WiSpan User Guide Lantronix DSTni-EX 186 CPU 256 KB zero wait state SRAM 2048 KB Flash RS-232 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit Wireless 802.11 b/g... -
Page 44: B: Compliance Compliance Information
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 EN 60950-1:2001, Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) EMC & Radio: The WiSpan contains the WiPort b/g module, which has FCC modular approval. Please reference grant number R68WIPORTG. CFR Title 47 FCC Part 15, Subpart B and C, Class B... -
Page 45: Regulatory Information
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 46: Europe - R&Tte Directive 99/5/Ec, Wireless Notice
The compliance mark is designated with the circle and check mark inside is called the “C- Tick” mark. This C-Tick mark label is located underneath this product and signifies its compliance, as shown below: WiSpan User Guide Restriction Outdoor use is limited to 10mW E.I.R.P within the frequency band 2454-2483.5 MHz. - Page 47 The number “ ACN 095 223 484 “ stands for Australian Company Number and the 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...
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Page 48: C: Warranty
Lantronix, freight prepaid. Upon verification of warranty, Lantronix will -- at its option -- repair or replace the product and return it to the customer freight prepaid. If the product is not under warranty, the customer may have Lantronix repair the unit on a fee basis or return it.
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