8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle
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1. Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Router IP Address 192 168 6 253 DN er ve P Address 192 168 7 1 COMMANDS 1 Local IP Address 2 Subnet Mask 3 Default Router IP 4 DHCP 5 DNS Server 0 Return to Main Menu EXAMPLES to set the local IP address to 192 168 1 1 gt 1 192 168 1 1 to set the subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 gt 2 255 255 255 0 to set DHCP to ENABLE DISABLE gt 4 ENABLE Enter Command gt _ 2 1 1 Local IP Address This is the IP address of the Ethernet Cradle on your local area network LAN By default it is set to 192 168 1 1 To assign a new IP address e g 168 95 192 1 Type 1 168 95 192 1 and press Enter 2 1 2 Subnet Mask A subnet mask is used to determine which bits of the IP address are considered to be part of the Network Number and which bits of the IP address are considered to be part of the Host ID Normally it is set to 255 255 255 0 that is the Natural Mask of a Class C network Note By default the subnet mask IP is obtained from the DHCP server 18 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2 1 3 Default Router IP If the remote IP is not on the same segment of the network data will need to be transmitted through a router When DHCP is disabled you need to specify the IP address for the router Gateway For example type 3 192 168 1 254 and press Enter Note By default the router IP is obtained from the DHCP se2. forwarding packets after 3 minutes when there is no packet received from the terminal LED 1 will become solid red to indicate the status is waiting to connect 8 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 1 5 3 Modem Mode TCP IP CAA It works almost the same as a modem device It can connect to any specific IP via assigned port number IP address host name port number It supports TCP server client mode It supports AT commands to configure the cradle It supports to escape to command mode AT Commands Note Note The Ethernet Cradle can be controlled via the use of a DTE Data Terminal Equipment platform Issue the AT commands via IR interface in Modem Mode The attention AT prefix is required prior to entering any command All commands require a carriage return or CR following the entry of the desired command and are case insensitive All command responses are encapsulated by a carriage return and line feed or lt CR gt lt LF gt The ASCII display of these characters Is suppressed with only the modem response being presented The Ethernet Cradle does not support multiple command such like ATE0 1 amp W Normally the cradle is in TCP server mode and waiting for the connection request call from a remote device When r nRING r n is received the terminal has to accept it by issuing ATA The RING message will be sent to the terminal up to t
3. CHAPTER 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle The Ethernet Cradle can be configured through the provided Main Menu over Ethernet connection You can configure related networking parameters as well as working mode or type over the networks 1 Connect a Cat 5 crossover cable from the cradle to the computer 2 Connect the power supply cord from the Ethernet cradle to a nearby outlet If you forgot the current IP of the cradle you will need to press the IP Reset switch when connecting the power cord to the cradle This toggle switch is right next to the RJ 45 port at the back panel of the Ethernet Cradle The IP address of the cradle will be reset to 192 168 1 1 default temporarily for configuration Note This default IP is used for accessing the Main Menu and will not override the current IP 3 Run a telnet client program on your computer and connect to the cradle via port 8000 Ethernet Cradle as a telnet server Current IP or default 192 168 1 1 Port 8000 Default Settings Working mode set to Modem Mode DHCP enabled 4 The Main Menu is displayed for configuring the cradle Proceed with related settings for a specific working mode 16 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide Press Enter to continue Kernel version Kernel 1 01 Lib version Ethernet Cradle 1 03 MACID 00 D0 17 C0 01 8C IP 192 168 6 97 x Main Menu Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP Set LED I
4. Echo type 1 1 and press Enter Echo String When Echo is enabled the cradle will send a predefined string to a remote device client as soon as the connection is established The client will then start to communicate with the cradle after it receives the Echo String By default the Echo String is Connection OK You can specify a new string which allows 31 characters at most Type 2 NewString and press Enter Chapter 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle 25 2 4 Working Mode Select 4 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for selecting a working mode The cradle supports three working modes Note By default the cradle is set to Modem Mode Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP Set LED Indicator setting Set Connection settings Set working mode Set working type Reset Configuration to Default Set Modem configuration Save and Exit Exit without saving CONQuUBWN HP Choose a Number gt Communication Mode Setting Modem Mode COMMANDS 1 Data Mode 2 Transparent Mode 3 Modem Mode 0 Return to Previous Menu Enter Command gt _ 2 4 1 Data Mode If you select Data Mode proceed to configure the following items in the Main Menu LED Indicator Setting for 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle only Connection Settings Working Type 2 4 2 Transparent Mode If you select Transparent Mode you only need to configure genera
5. be temporarily saved in the buffer and then sent out when the connection is re established Note The Ethernet Cradle can buffer up to 128 Kbytes of data 28 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2 6 Reset to Default Select 6 from the Main Menu This will restore the default settings 2 7 Modem Configuration Select 7 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for changing the elapsed time before hanging up Dialing time out 10 seconds by default Idle time out 30 seconds by default lt lt lt lt lt Main Menu Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP Set LED Indicator Setting Set Connection Settings Set working mode Set working type Reset Configuration to Default Set Modem configuration Save and Exit Exit without saving Choose a Number gt Dialing wait Time 10 Idle Time Out 30 Modem Contig 1 Set Default Dialing wait Time 5 50 sec 2 Set Default Idle Time Out 10 180 sec 0 turn off 0 Return to Previous Menu Enter Command gt 2 8 Save and Exit Select 8 from the Main Menu This will save the current settings and exit the configuration mode If you want to abort the current settings and exit the configuration mode simple select 0 CHAPTER 3 Cradle Commands 29 No matter which connection or mode is in use you can always use cradle commands to switch between R 232 and Et
6. bps for Modem Cradle Parity 4 for cradle commands Data 2 for 8 data bits OPEN COM 1 Sendbase vErSiOn WRITE COM 1 Sendbase 3 1 Select Modem Ethernet After issuing the command the baud rate of the cradle will be reset to the DIP switch setting Command mOdEm lt CR gt Response DONE lt CR gt Note Select Modem here actually means Select Ethernet because the Modem Board has been replaced by the Ethernet Board 3 2 Select RS 232 After issuing the command the baud rate of the cradle will be reset to the DIP switch setting Command ZSeRIAI CR Response DONE lt CR gt OK CABLE lt CR gt No RS 232 cable detected Note Baud rate will be reset to the DIP switch setting when the RS 232 cable is plugged or unplugged 3 3 Get Version Information You can retrieve the version of IR board Chapter 3 Cradle Commands 31 Command vErSiOn lt CR gt Response Ver02 20 lt CR gt Note There will be no response if the IR board version is no later than v3 00 3 4 Unknown Command Command Unknown Response NAK lt CR gt 32 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide CHAPTER 4 33 Terminal Programming in C The Ethernet Cradle allows for terminal programming You may write your own code for the terminal to communication with the cradle via the Cradle IR interface The associated functions are listed below Please refer to our C Prog
7. cradle Seat the terminal in the cradle From the terminal menu select Kernel version x xx to download new kernel or select User version x xx to download new user program 37 Specifications 8500 Ethernet Cradle Charging Current 1 5A Memory Firmware upgrade Up to 128K bytes of buffer provided in Data mode when only one connection is established and set to work offline Programming Terminal programming cradle commands 8001 Ethernet Cradle 8300 Ethernet Cradle 8500 Ethernet Cradle ABS plastic Dimensions 110 mm L mammo mm esu rn Indicators 3 LEDs to indicate Same as 8001 Ethernet 3 LEDs to indicate connection status Cradle connection status LED to indicate charging status Communications Ethernet TCP UDP Server Client RS 232 Peer to peer IP Reset Toggle IP address set to 192 168 1 1 by default Humidity Operating 5 to 90 non condensing Storage 5 to 95 non condensing Temperature Operating 20 to 50 C Storage 20 to 70 C EMC Certification FCC CE C tick
8. intended for indoor use only It may do damage to the cradle when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked wet When the body of the cradle gets dirty use a clean and wet cloth to wipe off the dust DO NOT use mix any bleach or cleaner Always keep the cradle dry Ifyou shall find the cradle malfunctioning write down the specific scenario and consult your local sales representative III Contents Copyright Notice ll FCC Regulations Il Care amp Maintenance Il Preface 1 Revision EHSUOEY scuto oon tateletid ies DEE GR RE ee te fiet te fle ftint oett dieu on 1 CHAPTER 1 Introducing the Ethernet Cradle 3 TA Unpacking the package eoa OE EN EE EEG ENSE 3 1 2 Eeatutes de Re EE tta reote eee EE foe a te Re vere eget te D ee d ee AG 3 3 Nomenclat fe EE EE ER e dee teet etre tede re E 4 1 4 D t Flow Diagrarti ies ese de esee tete eem e erret erste e E 5 1 5 Workmg MOdes ient eee dee eoe vete e ete a e i esd RU EQ 6 Date Mode ortos x tC eee oett EN e ol Moe a RE M e 6 1 5 2 Transparent Mode s eres tes emet reete e e eiie diete eee 7 1 5 3 Modem Modes cione e ee tette oi er en ERREUR 8 1 6 Related Setting ovis orit aed Che A a ES loe In T HE A M PR INE A 10 1 6 1 Baud R te ide eerie reme die e T THE HEU RT e Fe Re EE EN 10 1 6 2 Settings by Working Mode ese ee ee ee ee Re enne enne ener nnne nennen 10 EA AE SR NE EE EE EE EE EG 11 1 7 1 8001 8300 Ethemet Cradle i s Se ES ESE EE Ee ESEG Ee EE de EDE GES ee
9. Local Port 4000 Remote IP Address 0 0 0 0 Remote Port 4000 COMMANDS 1 Connection Type 0 TCP SERVER 1 TCP CLIENT 2 UDP SERVER 3 UDP CLIENT 2 Local Port 3 Remote IP Address 4 Remote Port 0 Return to Previous Menu Enter Command gt _ Connection Type The cradle can be configured as a server or client and you can choose to use TCP or UDP as the transport layer protocol of data communications Chapter 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle 21 By default the connection type of the cradle is TCP Server To change the connection type e g to UDP SERVER type 1 2 and press Enter Connection Type Local Port Remote IP Address Remote Port 0 TCP Server Available N A N A 1 TCP Client N A Available Available 2 UDP Server Available N A N A 3 UDP Client N A Available Available Local Port When the cradle is configured as a TCP server or UDP server you have to define a Note port number for the clients to connect Port 8000 is reserved for the use of configuring the cradle over Ethernet connection Port 3000 is reserved for downloading such as a firmware download Remote IP amp Port When the cradle is configured as a TCP client or UDP client you have to define the remote IP and port number for setting up a connection For example type 3 192 168 6 36 and press Enter 22 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2 3 2 Timer amp Line Terminator Se
10. User Guide 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle CIPHER EN Printed on 3 March 2007 Copyright Notice Copyright O 2007 CIPHERLAB CO LTD All rights reserved The software contains proprietary information of CIPHERLAB CO LTD it is provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited Due to continued product development this information may change without notice The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO LTD If you find any problems in the documentation please report them to us in writing CIPHERLAB does not warrant that this document is error free No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of CIPHERLAB CO LTD For product consultancy and technical support please contact your local sales representative Also you may visit our web site for more information The CipherLab logo is a registered trademark of CIPHERLAB CO LTD Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc U S A O
11. ators on the front panel to indicate connection and charging status Charging RX TX Power Front Panel LEDs Tasks Indication of connection status em l Spare battery Solid red Charging um EG Solid green Charging done Flashing red green Error occurs Off Battery not ready No redundant battery RX Receiving Solid red Receiving data from Ethernet or host ae Off No activity TX Transmitting Solid red Transmitting data to Ethernet or host ios Off No activity POWER Line status Solid red Ethernet connection via RJ 45 Solid green Direct connection via RS 232 Off Power off Chapter 1 Introducing the Ethernet Cradle 13 1 8 Set up Connection No matter which connection or mode is in use you can always use cradle commands to switch between RS 232 and Ethernet when both cables are connected 1 8 1 Auto Detect Mode When a connection via RS 232 is desired simply connect the RS 232 cable When Ethernet connection is desired simply connect the Cat 5 cable If you connect both cables the default connection is via RS 232 That is the RS 232 connection will override Ethernet connection 1 8 2 LAN Mode 8500 Only If the 8500 Ethernet Cradle is set with LAN enabled only the Ethernet connection is allowed Note To enable Auto detect toggle the DIP switch to your left on the 8500 Ethernet Cradle and vice versa 14 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 15
12. ct the connection status Noise is also packed into a complete data packet No configuration is allowed because everything is treated as a data packet Chapter 1 Introducing the Ethernet Cradle 7 1 5 2 Transparent Mode TCP IP Ed The Ethernet Cradle acts as a physical layer bridge Everything is controlled by the terminal or remote computer It is possible for the terminal to work as a FTP client Virtual MAC ID amp Software MAC ID Filter Note In transparent mode the terminal will use a virtual MAC ID that is defined by the Ethernet Cradle to transmit receive data This virtual MAC ID is a number which is based on and add one to the MAC ID of the Ethernet Cradle For example if the MAC ID of the Ethernet Cradle is 0x00d017c00100 the virtual MAC ID will be 0x00d017c00101 In order to reduce the traffic of communications on the IR side a software filter is implemented so that packets destined to any MAC ID other than that of the terminal will be discarded Only DHCP broadcasting packets or packets for the specified MAC ID the virtual one will be forwarded to the terminal The Ethernet Cradle will automatically detect the transaction from the terminal For the 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle once the transaction is confirmed LED 1 will flash to indicate that 1 the terminal is connected to Ethernet through the cradle and 2 the filter is active For infrared safety concerns the cradle will stop
13. dress of the cradle will be reset to 192 168 1 1 default temporarily for configurations Note This default IP is used for accessing the Main Menu and will not override the current IP you set 3 Run CipherLab utility on your computer and connect to the cradle via port 3000 for updating firmware UDP Load exe Ethernet Cradle as a UDP server Current IP or default 192 168 1 1 Port 3000 36 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide Download via TCP IP v1 40 xj Target IP address Port number 3000 Ethernet Cradle v Cancel During downloading LED 1 and LED 2 will be flashing by turns on the 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle Then they will become solid red for approximately 3 seconds The downloading process will not be completed until LED 1 turns solid red and LED 2 goes off Note There is no such LED indication on the 8500 Ethernet Cradle After the Download Successfully message appears on your computer wait for approximately 5 seconds 6 The cradle will reboot itself Warning DO NOT disconnect the power to the cradle before the downloading process is completed 5 2 Over Terminal g e O N Download the latest version of Ethernet Cradle firmware from our website to a specific terminal 8000 8300 8500 The terminal will display a selection menu Disconnect the power supply cord to the cradle Press the IP Reset switch while re connecting the power cord to the
14. e eie idis 11 1 7 2 8500 Ethernet Cradle niece erede eec ec Ree eee EN ee ee Eg ee 12 1 8 Set up Connection ennn ene eee Ree He he ei e ete NE E 13 1 8 1 Auto Detect Modes ee e beet tite ete esee cu ter a idee ig 13 1 82 LAN Mode 8500 Only N OE reni emere eie eere reir niies 13 CHAPTER 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle 15 2 IP Configuration cine t e E e EE IG EE RE erede E e RH 17 2 1 1 Local IP Address reae ett Ree Dt tete i E deed 17 2 1 2 Subnet Mask iie eine eem ee DRE Ue e e e P RE i 17 2 1 3 Default Router IP siete eerte ier OE e EE ER OE RE YE Pe Re ERE 18 DV ADCP E 18 21S DNS SOLVE is ES cts ES DER DEE eg ee ed ERG OG Gee EER ee N Se Ge Ee GE GE Gees es Gee 18 2 2 LED Setting Data Modem Mode dicini ae se ae ee ee ee ee ee Re Re GR Re RA ener Gee Ge ee ee ee ee Ee 19 2 2 1 Network Rx Tx Status default Ee Se cre d E ee Ge Ee Ke RUE are 19 29 XIRRI TK Status ESE OE EES Ee i Gases EE ee GE GE GE A 19 2 3 Connection Settings Data Mode ESE Ee ES Ee RE Ee ERES Ge ee Es ee ee de 20 2 3 1 Connection Type Remote IP Address Local Port amp Remote Port ee sk ee 20 ii Contents 2 3 2 Timer amp Line Terminator ee sesse ee ee ee Re RR RR RA RA 2 3 3 Echo Seting Sae a eeii ee RA RA as Re EEE ee ee Re ee Re Gee ee ee 2 4 Working Mode se ee RA RA RA Re Re ee ee ee Re ee Re ee Re ee Re ee ee 24 1 Data ModE EES EE EE UOI 2 4 2 Transparent Mode ee sse 2 4 3 Modem M
15. en times at an interval of 7 5 seconds The terminal has to respond before the counter times out However when the terminal issues ATDT xxx xxx xxx xxx kkkk to create a connection with a remote device the cradle will be in TCP client mode Escape Sequence lt gt The escape sequence consists of three characters Once a connection has been established type the escape sequence to return to command state The escape sequence will break the connection Note Chapter 1 Introducing the Ethernet Cradle 9 When entering the next command after an escape seguence always wait to receive r nOK r n An escape attempt in the interval may fail because the modem is not in on line data state There are egual guard time periods before leading and after trailing the Timing for this escape sequence as illustrated below If the escape sequence is not followed by another command within 50 milliseconds trailing guard time the cradle will hang up after another 10 seconds Normally the terminal will receive r nOK r n during the 10 second interval unless the line is abnormally busy The Guard Time is 50 milliseconds and cannot be changed AT Commands Tasks ATDT The Ethernet Cradle will create a connection with a remote PC ByIP address e g 192 168 6 123 via port 5000 ATDT192 168 6 123 5000 By host name e g www cipherlab com tw via port 1024 The IP address associated with the host
16. er setting only 4 Set Working mode Select working mode 7 Set Modem Configuration Configure dialing idle time out Data Mode 1 Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP Description View IP settings 2 Set LED Indicator Setting 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle only Select status for Network or IR 3 Set Connection Settings Configure connection settings 4 Set Working mode Select working mode Chapter 1 Introducing the Ethernet Cradle 11 5 Set Working type Select Work Online Offline Transparent Mode Description 1 Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP View IP settings 4 Set Working mode Select working mode 1 7 Status LEDs 1 7 1 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle The cradle provides three LED indicators on the front panel to indicate connection status LED 2 LED 2 Front Panel LEDs Tasks Indication of connection status LED 1 Line status Solid red Waiting to connect Flashing Connected Off Hardware initializing LED 2 Tx Rxstatus Flashing red Data transmission Configurable when working mode set to Data or Modem Mode Off No activity LED 3 LAN status Flashing green A 10 Mbps connection is available Flashing red A 100 Mbps connection is available Off No activity 12 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 1 7 2 8500 Ethernet Cradle The cradle provides four LED indic
17. fied section 3 Cradle Commands 1 03 Nov 27 2006 Modified section 1 7 1 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle LED 3 1 02 Nov 06 2006 New section 1 5 3 Escape Sequence lt gt Timeout 10 seconds New section 1 5 3 AT IDLETIMEOUT AT IDLETIMEOUT 1 01 Oct 09 2006 Modified section 1 3 Cradles drawing AC to DC Power Jack 1 00 Sep 18 2006 Official release 2 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide CHAPTER 1 Introducing the Ethernet Cradle For connecting to your existing networks the Ethernet Cradle is an ideal companion for the 8000 8300 8500 Series portable terminals 1 1 Unpacking the package The following items are included in the package Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the product Product Package 8001 Ethernet Cradle or 8300 Ethernet Cradle or 8500 Ethernet Cradle Contents Complete set of the Ethernet Cradle Power adaptor amp power supply cord Software CD ROM including this User Guide m Cat 5 cable Spare battery pack for 8500 only 1 2 Features 16 bit CMOS CPU low power consumption Firmware upgradeable 10 100 Mbps auto switching mechanism Front panel LED indicators for monitoring status of operation Supports 3 operation modes Data Modem Transparent Supports DHCP IP Allocation Supports TCP UDP Server Client Reserves Cradle IR functionalities
18. for switching to Ethernet by cradle commands Supports Name Resolution via DNS in modem mode 4 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 1 3 Nomenclature 8001 Ethernet Cradle IP Reset Switch Ethernet Port RJ 45 DC Power Jack LED 2 RS 232 Port 8300 Ethernet Cradle IP Reset Switch LED 1 LED 3 Ethernet Por RJ 45 DC power Jack RS 232 Port Charging RX IP Reset Switch Ethernet Port RJ 45 DC Power Jack DIP Switch Auto LAN TX Power Chapter 1 Introducing the Ethernet Cradle 5 1 4 Data Flow Diagram u eernct Ethernet Board IR Board Ethernet Setting 115 200 bps Data Driver Cradle Command Auto Detect If RS 232 Cable Is Present 6 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 1 6 Working Modes This section mainly describes the three modes that the Ethernet Cradle supports when working over Ethernet Refer to Configuring the Ethernet Cradle for details 1 5 1 Data Mode TCP IP Pros This working mode is exactly the same as supported on CipherLab 350 Ethernet Box No modification to the current program code is needed It can automatically connect to any specific IP via assigned port number It will automatically reconnect to the target device when disconnection occurs It supports TCP UDP server client mode Cons The terminal cannot dete
19. hernet when both connections are ready 8001 8300 Ethernet When both R 232 cable amp Ethernet cable are present Auto detect The RS 232 connection will override Ethernet Cradle connection To enable the Ethernet connection you must use cradle commands 8500 Ethernet Cradle Auto detect The RS 232 connection will override Ethernet connection To switch to Ethernet connection you must use cradle commands LAN Only the Ethernet connection can be established unless you use cradle commands to switch to RS 232 Note To enable Auto detect toggle the DIP switch to your left on the 8500 Ethernet Cradle and vice versa Below are functions provided in C and BASIC languages for enabling cradle commands Please refer to our C and BASIC Programming Guide for details eC SetCommType 1 open com 1 Baud DATA BIT8 PARITY NONE HANDSHAKE NONE CRADLE COMMAND COMM IR Unless you have changed the baud rate setting via the DIP switch onboard pass the factory setting BAUD 115200 for Ethernet Cradle and BAUD 57600 for Modem Cradle write com l fv while com eot 1 BASIC SET COM TYPE 1 SET COM 1 Baudrate 3 ErSiOn Nr Parity Data 1 30 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide Unless you have changed the baud rate setting via the DIP switch onboard pass the factory setting 1 115200 bps for Ethernet Cradle and 3 57600
20. l settings in the Main Menu such as Local IP Subnet Mask Router IP etc Either the terminal or the remote computer will control and handle data 26 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2 4 3 Modem Mode default This is the default mode Proceed to configure the following items in the Main Menu LED Indicator Setting for 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle only Working Type Chapter 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle 27 2 5 Working Type Data Mode Select 5 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for selecting a working type lt lt lt lt lt Main Menu Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP Set LED Indicator Setting Set Connection Settings Set working mode Set working type Reset Configuration to Default 7 Set Modem configuration Save and Exit Exit without saving Choose a Number gt Working Type setting work online COMMANDS 1 set work online 2 Set work offline 0 Return to Main Menu Enter Command gt _ 2 5 1 Set Work Online This refers to real time transmission However data loss may occur because the buffer will be cleared in the following conditions Timer times out The cradle is unexpectedly disconnected with a remote host 2 5 2 Set Work Offline default This means data will not be sent out immediately When the cradle is unexpectedly disconnected with a remote host data received over IR will
21. lect 2 from the Setup Connection menu The following submenu will be displayed 3 Echo Settings 0 Return to Main Menu Choose a Number gt Timer 10 ms Transmit on Line Terminator ENABLED Transmit Line Terminator ENABLED Line Terminator ODh COMMANDS 1 Timer 1 10000 ms 2 Transmit on Line Terminator 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 3 Transmit Line Terminator 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 4 Line Terminator 00h FFh 0 Return to Previous Menu EXAMPLE to set timer to 20 ms gt 1 20 to set as the LT character gt 4 24 Enter Command gt _ Data sent to the cradle over IR is first buffered in the memory The cradle will then transmit the buffered data to a remote host when any of the following conditions is met The amount of data reaches the maximum data byte count that can be held in an IP packet The cradle has not received any data for a period of time longer than the value of the Timer setting The Line Terminator configured is received Timer Specify a timer setting from 1 to 10 000 in units of millisecond By default the timer is set to 10 milliseconds To change the timer setting e g to 20 milliseconds type 1 20 and press Enter Transmit on Line Terminator By default this setting is enabled so that data received over IR will not be sent out as a TCP IP packet until the Line Terminator character is received To disable it type 2 0 and pre
22. name will be obtained from the DNS server ATDT www cipherlab com tw 1024 AT MACID The Ethernet Cradle will respond with its MAC ID to the terminal AT GCI The Ethernet Cradle will respond with its country code which is fixed to FE Taiwan to the terminal ATXX 2s The Ethernet Cradle will simply respond with r nOK r n to the terminal AT DHCP The Ethernet Cradle will respond with r nENABLE r n to the terminal when DHCP is enabled otherwise it will respond with r nDISABLE r n ATA The terminal accepts the connection request when it receives r nRING r n AT IP The Ethernet Cradle will respond with its IP address to the terminal AT DNS The Ethernet Cradle will be assigned with the IP address of DNS server AT DNS The Ethernet Cradle will respond with the IP address of DNS server AT GWY The Ethernet Cradle will be assigned with the IP address of Gateway AT GWY The Ethernet Cradle will respond with the IP address of Gateway ATS7 The Ethernet Cradle will wait for the specified period of time 5 50 sec for receiving a carrier from the remote modem before hanging up By default it is set to 10 seconds S7 wait for carrier after dialing ATDT ATS7 The Ethernet Cradle will respond with the current setting of waiting time for receiving a carrier from the remote modem before hanging up AT IDLETI The Ethernet Cradle will wait fo
23. ndicator Setting Set Connection settings Set working mode Set working type Reset Configuration to Default Set Modem configuration Save and Exit 0 Exit without saving Choose a Number gt _ 5 Ifyou are satisfied with the new settings select 7 from the Main Menu The Ethernet Cradle will reboot and re initialize with the new settings 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle only Main Menu Options Applicable to Working Mode Default Settings 1 Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Any Check local IP if you don t Default Router IP remember 2 Set LED Indicator Setting Data mode or Modem mode Default to Network Rx Tx Status 3 Set Connection Settings Data mode Modem mode Timer only Default to TCP Server 4 Set Working mode Select working mode Default to Modem mode 5 Set Working type Data mode Default to Work Offline 6 Reset Configuration to Default Any 7 Set Modem Configuration Modem mode Default to 10 seconds for dialing time out and 30 seconds for idle time out 8 Save and Exit Any 0 Exit without Saving Any Note In the sample screenshots the default settings are highlighted in red box Chapter 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle 17 2 1 IP Configuration Select 1 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for configuring Ethernet networking settings Choose a Number gt Local IP Address 192 168 6 97
24. ode default sse 2 5 Working Type Data Mode 2 5 1 Set Work Online sisse eere 2 5 2 Set Work Offline default sss 2 6 Reset to Default esee ede eere IE 2 7 Modem Configuration ccccsccesceseessecsceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeceereseeeneenseeaees 2 8 Save and Exit usse nne eet meine PUE CHAPTER 3 Cradle Commands 3 1 Select Modem Ethernet sess 3 2 Select RSA RD DEE maids Eme tuti ot 3 3 Get Version Information ees ese ees ee ee ee Re ee ee eene 3 4 Unknown Command essere eene ee ee ee Re en CHAPTER 4 Terminal Programming in C CHAPTER 5 Firmware Upgrade 5 1 Over Ethernet Connection ssssseeeeeeerene eene nennen 5 2 OverTerimiri l i tete ere mU Specifications 35 35 36 37 Preface Seeing the need to connect CipherLab portable terminals to your existing Ethernet networks CipherLab is now providing an easy solution by introducing the Ethernet Cradle for the 8000 8300 8500 Series portable terminals This manual serves to guide you through how to install configure and operate the Ethernet Cradle We recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance purposes To avoid any improper disposal or operation please read the manual thoroughly before use Thank you for choosing CipherLab products Revision History Version Release Date Notes 1 04 Mar 03 2007 Modi
25. r the specified period of time 10 180 sec for MEOUT sending receiving data before hanging up 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide By default it is set to 30 seconds For the Ethernet Cradle to wait permanently set 0 AT IDLETI MEOUT sending receiving data before hanging up The Ethernet Cradle will respond with the current setting of waiting time for Note New settings are only valid for the current configuration if you are using AT commands They will be reset to defaults after re connecting the power to the cradle To change settings permanently access the configuration menus 1 6 Related Setting 1 6 1 Baud Rate The Ethernet Cradle is set to work at the baud rate of 115 200 bps by default For the Cradle IR functionality you have to set the terminal to 115 200 bps or change the baud rate setting of the Ethernet Cradle by using the software utility Note The baud rate setting of the Ethernet Cradle will be reset to 115 200 bps automatically upon re connecting to the power 1 6 2 Settings by Working Mode Refer to Configuring the Ethernet Cradle for the configuration menus Modem Mode Default 1 Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP Description View IP settings 2 Set LED Indicator Setting 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle only Select status for Network or IR 3 Set Connection Settings gt 2 Timer amp Line Terminator Configure Tim
26. ramming Guide for details Working Mode Data Mode Available Functions open com read com nwrite com write com close com clear com com eot com overrun com cts com rts Transparent Mode NetInit 6L Socket programming NetClose Modem Mode open com read com nwrite com write com close com clear com com eot com overrun com cts com rts AT Commands 34 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 35 CHAPTER 5 Firmware Upgrade The Ethernet Cradle allows for firmware upgrade over the Ethernet connection or the terminal We suggest that you first download the kernel program Kernel SHX and then the user program User SH X Warning DO NOT upgrade firmware unless the version of new firmware is greater than that of your cradle For information of the current firmware version check the Main Menu for configuration 5 1 Over Ethernet Connection 1 Connect a Cat 5 crossover cable from the cradle to the computer When in Auto detect mode you must disconnect the RS 232 connection or use cradle command to switch to Ethernet 2 Connect the power supply cord from the Ethernet Cradle to a nearby outlet If you forgot the current IP of the cradle you will need to press the IP Reset switch when connecting the power cord to the cradle This toggle switch is right next to the RJ 45 port at the back panel of the Ethernet Cradle The IP ad
27. rver 2 1 4 DHCP By default DHCP is enabled and all of the settings can be obtained from the DHCP server j fstatic IP addresses are desired disable the DHCP server by typing 4 DISABLE and pressing Enter 2 1 5 DNS Server When DHCP is disabled you need to specify the IP address for the DNS server For example type 5 192 168 70 1 and press Enter Note By default the DNS server IP is obtained from the DHCP server Chapter 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle 19 2 2 LED Setting Data Modem Mode Select 2 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for configuring LED indicators setting Note This setting applicable to Data Mode or Modem Mode on the 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle only lt lt lt lt lt Main Menu Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP Set LED Indicator Setting Set Connection Settings Set working mode Set working type Reset Configuration to Default Set Modem configuration Save and Exit Exit without saving Choose a Number gt LED Setting Network Rx Tx Status COMMANDS 1 Set LED to Network Rx Tx Status 2 Set LED to IR Rx Tx Status 0 Return to Main Menu Enter Command gt _ For the 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle the 2 LED indicator middle will flash when data transmission activity occurs regardless of which working mode you select However it can be further configured here when in Da
28. ss Enter Chapter 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle 23 Transmit Line Terminator By default this setting is enabled so that the Line Terminator character will be included in the TCP IP packet and sent out To disable it type 3 0 and press Enter The Line Terminator character will be discarded from the received buffer before transmission Line Terminator Specify a Line Terminator character from 00h to FFh By default the Line Terminator is 0Dh Carriage Return Below are examples for setting a new Line Terminator character To set as the Line Terminator type 4 24 and press Enter To set A 41h as the Line Terminator type 4 41 and press Enter 24 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2 3 3 Echo Settings Select 3 from the Setup Connection menu and press Enter The following submenu will be displayed Enter Command gt lt lt lt lt lt Setup Connection 1 Connection Type Remote IP Address Local Port amp Remote Port Timer amp Line Terminator Echo settings Return to Main Menu Choose a Number gt Client Echo DISABLED Echo string Connection OK COMMANDS 1 client Echo 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 2 Echo string 0 31 characters 0 Return to Previous Menu Enter Command gt _ Note The cradle must be configured as a TCP server or UDP server Client Echo By default this setting is disabled To enable
29. ta Mode or Modem Mode to indicate data transmission over Ethernet or IR 2 2 1 Network Rx Tx Status default By default the 2 LED flashes to indicate data transmission occurs over Ethernet port 2 2 2 IR Rx Tx Status You may change the setting so that the LED flashes to indicate data transmission occurs over IR port 20 8001 8300 8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2 3 Connection Settings Data Mode Select 3 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for configuring connection settings Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP Set LED Indicator Setting Set Connection settings Set working mode Set Working type Reset Configuration to Default Set Modem configuration Save and Exit Exit without saving Q 0o 4 OY un 4 wN Choose a Number gt lt lt lt lt lt Setup Connection 1 Connection Type Remote IP Address Local Port amp Remote Port Timer amp Line Terminator Echo Settings Return to Main Menu Choose a Number gt _ Note Only the Timer setting is applicable to Modem mode as well 2 3 1 Connection Type Remote IP Address Local Port amp Remote Port Select 1 from the Setup Connection menu The following submenu will be displayed Connection Type Remote IP Address Local Port amp Remote Port Timer amp Line Terminator Echo Settings Return to Main Menu Choose a Number gt Connection Type TCP SERVER
30. ther product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged The editorial use of these names is for identification as well as to the benefit of the owners with no intention of infringement CIPHERLAB CO LTD Website http www cipherlab com II FCC Regulations This eguipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Care amp Maintenance This cradle is
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