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1. GWA VEG CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY AirborneDirect User Manual AirborneDirect DP500 IN5000 HD500 Family User Manual Revision 1 1 February 2011 File name user manual abdg dp5xx family v1 1 Documen t Number 100 8510 110 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual lt Page Intentionally Left Blank gt 2 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Quatech Confidential Copyright 2011 QUATECH Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this publication may be copied in any form by photocopy microfilm retrieval system or by any other means now known or hereafter invented without the prior written permission of QUATECH Inc This document may not be used as the basis for manufacture or sale of any items without the prior written consent of QUATECH Inc QUATECH Inc is a registered trademark of QUATECH Inc Airborne and AirborneDirect are trademarks of QUATECH Inc All other trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners Disclaimer The information in the document is believed to be correct at the time of print The reader remains responsible for the system design and for ensuring that the overall system satisfies its design objectives taking due account of the information presented herein the specifications of other associated equipment and the test environment QUATECH Inc has made commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the inform
2. Field CLI Command Displayed Page eth info 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 89 90 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Ethernet DHCP Clients URL Status Ethernet DHCP Clients Description Displays the IP address issued by the DHCP server to specific MAC addresses Airborne7784C5 Airborne Enterprise Wireless Device Server Windows Internet Explorer Gr ED hip 192 168 1 199 File Edit Ve jew Favorites Tools Help sr Favorites v g sunneste es B Web Sice E Airborne7784C5 Airborne Enterprise Wireless Device AUATEGHI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY YN Status Configuration M Certificates N Network N Maintenance Device Type Industrial Ethernet Ethernet DHCP Clients Client Address 00 1D 09 D9 5D B6 Radio Statistics Ethernet Statistics DHCP Address 192 168 2 100 Quatech Contactus Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc v internet far Rio Field CLI Command Displayed Page eth dhcp clients 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Radio Statistics URL Status Radio Statistics Description Provides information about the packet transmit and receive performance of the wireless interface Airborne7784C5 Airborne Enterprise Wireless Device Server Windows Internet Explorer Gr GD 192 168 1 199 HR 4 x lovs File Edt View Favorites Tools Help sk Favorites suovested v Bl
3. This security type is a very popular type and is easy to configure Most often used in SOHO and home environments WPA2 PSK is starting to be widely used by enterprise networks Table 28 Configuring for WPA2 Security Step Description Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the banner Select Configuration of WLAN Parameters Feature Link The wireless interface must be configured Select WLAN Security Settings before configuring the security for the network A page showing the range of security options and fields is displayed Select Wireless LAN Security Select WPA2 PSK from the drop down list Select WPA WPA2 Pre Shared Key PSK Enter the PreShared Key used by the AP The PSK is case sensitive and must be entered exactly as it is in the AP The PSK cannot include spaces Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Optional Reloads the WLAN Settings page Select this Press Reload Button further configuration options to 60 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide 18 4 Configuring for PEAP Security Optional Press Restart Button Feature Link Select Network Settings Quatech Inc Restarts the device After the device as rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect If the network is using DHCP then an IP address will be assigned to the WLAN interface and IP connectivity is
4. e A physical connection detected on Serial Ethernet cable No TCP session from wireless interface has been established No physical Serial Ethernet connection has been detected Blinking OFF Red A physical Serial Ethernet connection has been detected and there is traffic across the interface No TCP connection to the adapter has been established on the wireless interface A TCP connection to the adapter from the wireless interface has been established but no physical connection on the Serial Ethernet interface has been detected Blinking Green Orange A physical Serial Ethernet connection has been detected and there is Serial Ethernet traffic across the interface A TCP connection to the adapter has been established On WLAN or Ethernet interface A physical Serial Ethernet connection has been detected A TCP connection to the adapter has been established from the WLAN or Ethernet interface but no traffic has been detected 22 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Table 7 Industrial LED Indicators Color Airborne Device State o Adapter is not powered ee Adapter is powered o Adapter is not powered Adapter failed Power On Self Test POST and is not configured for wireless communication Adapter passed POST but is not configured for wireless network communication Adapter passed post and is configured for wireless communication Adapter is not powered Per
5. 1 330 655 9000 1 800 553 1170 1 330 655 9070 phone toll free sales fax Field Discovery OEM Device Name Radio Startup Mode Wireless LAN Connection Type SSID Wireless LAN Security Type WEP Key 1 WPA WPA2Pre Shared Key PSK LEAP User Name LEAP Password Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Quatech i Contact us CLI Command name oem radio on radio off wl type wl ssid wl security wl key 1 pw wpa psk user leap pw leap PEAP Identity eap ident PEAP PAssword eap password WLAN DHCP wl dhep Ethernet DHCP eth dhep WLAN Static IP Address wl ip 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 93 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual WLAN Subnet Mask wl subnet Ethernet Static IP Address eth ip Ethernet Subnet Mask eth subnet 94 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc WLAN Settings URL Configuration WLAN Settings Description Configures the wireless interface settings including network name and type WLAN Parameters Current Values Radio Startup Mode on m Wireless LAN Connection Type Infrastructure Vi Wireless LAN Channel 1 x SSID Cisco1100WPA Maximum Wireless Data Rate Auto v Use Fixed Data Rate Disabled Wireless LAN Region l United States x Field CLI Command Radio Startup Mode radio on radio off Wireless LAN Connection Type wl type Wireless LAN Channel wl chan SSID wl ssid Maximum Wireless Data Rate wl rate Use Fixed Data Rate wl fixe
6. rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the Press Restart Button configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect Once authenticated the network should lease an IP address to the WLAN interface and IP connectivity is possible over the WLAN network 19 2 Configuring DHCP on Ethernet Interface DHCP enabled on the Ethernet interface is the default configuration for the serial devices The Ethernet interface must be in client mode for this setting to be used The Airborne Device does not support the ability to enable DHCP on the WLAN and Ethernet interfaces simultaneously when in client mode Only one may have DHCP enabled at atime The other interface must be configured to use a static IP address Table 31 Configuring DHCP Ethernet Step Description Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the banner Select Configuration of WLAN Parameters Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Ethernet Settings configured before configuring the Ethernet settings A page showing the range of Ethernet options and fields setting the mode of operation for the Ethernet interface is done in this page Select Ethernet Role Select Client from the drop down menu Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Press Reload Button Reloads the Ethernet Settings page Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Network Settings ae bef
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8. It is important to verify the address being entered is unique to the device when on the network The Airborne Device does not support the ability to enable DHCP on the WLAN and Ethernet interfaces simultaneously when in client mode Only one may have DHCP enabled at a time the other interface must be configured to use a static IP address Table 33 Configuring Static IP Ethernet Step Description Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the banner Select Configuration of WLAN Parameters Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Ethernet Settings configured before configuring the Ethernet settings A page showing the range of Ethernet options and fields setting the mode of operation for the Ethernet interface is done in this page Select Ethernet Role Select Client from the drop down menu Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Press Reload Button Reloads the Ethernet Settings page Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Network Settings configured before configuring the network settings A page showing the range of network options and fields for both the WLAN and Ethernet interfaces is displayed Select Ethernet DHCP Select Disable from the drop down menu Select Ethernet Static IP Address Enter the assigned static IP address The address must be in the format Select Ethernet Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for the network The mask must be
9. WLAN Parameters The wireless interface must be configured before configuring the security for the network A page showing the range of security options and fields is displayed Select WEP64 or WEP128 from the drop down list The options identify the length of the key that will be used with the security protocol If WEP64 is selected the key length is 10 digits If WEP128 is selected the key length is 26 digits Select Auto from the drop down list This field should not need to be changed Only modify if you have been specifically told to by the network administrator Select the key number that matches the selection used by the AP s in the wireless network This must match for authentication to be successful There must be a valid key in the selected key number field Select the key field that matches the one selected in Default WEP Key field Enter the key exactly as it is entered into the AP If WEP64 is selected the key length is 10 digits If WEP128 is selected the key length is 26 digits More than one key field can be completed Saves changes to the device Reloads the WLAN Settings page Select this is you have further configuration options to change 58 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Description Optional Restarts the device After the device as rebooted it R rt TB will attempt to authenticate to the configured Press Restart Button network As long as the net
10. operation for the Ethernet interface is done in this page Select Enable from drop down menu Select Router from the drop down menu Saves changes to the device Reloads the Ethernet Settings page 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 83 Quatech Inc Feature Link Select Network Settings Select Ethernet Static IP Address Select Ethernet Subnet Mask Select Ethernet Gateway IP Address Press Commit Button Optional Press Reload Button Optional Press Restart Button AirborneDirect User Manual Description The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the network settings A page showing the range of network options and fields for both the WLAN and Ethernet interfaces is displayed Enter a valid IP address This address will be the first IP address leased If more than one is leased they will increment from this address The subnet of the address must be different than the WLAN interface subnet The address must be in the format This is also the default address all incoming traffic on the WLAN interface is routed to Enter the subnet mask for the private network The mask must be in the format Enter a valid Gateway IP address This is the Static IP address of the Ethernet interface on the private network This must be in the same subnet as the Ethernet Static IP Address The address must be in the format Saves changes to the device Reloads the Network S
11. press the Reload Button Configure the device to listen for a connection on See section 20 2 the tunnel port After the Commit at the end of the configuration press the Reload Button Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the banner of Select Configuration Interface and Network Parameters Feature Link The serial port must be configured to work with the Select Serial Port Settings target device This is a page showing the configuration options for the serial port Select Serial Port Bit Rate Select the appropriate bit rate to match the serial port the device will be connected to Select Parity Select the parity setting to match the serial port the device will be connected to from the drop down list Select Data Bits Select the number of data bits to match the serial port the device will be connected to from the drop down list Select Stop Bits Select the number of stop bits to match the serial port the device will be connected to from the drop down list Select Flow Control Select the flow control option to match the serial port the device will be connected to from the drop down list Optional Select the option to match the serial port the device Select Serial Assert will be connected to from the drop down list This is only required if software flow control has been selected Select Serial CLI Default Mode Select Pass from the drop down menu Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Press
12. 1 as TCP Client Step Description Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the Select Configuration banner of WLAN Parameters Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet Select Connection Settings settings A page showing the configuration options for TCP IP and UDP connections to the device Configuration of Telnet HTTP and SSH ports is possible through this page Select TCP Port Enter the port on which the target server is listening for TCP connections Select TCP Timeout Enter the inactivity timeout in seconds after which the device will close the open data tunnel on Serial Port 1 The default O disables the timeout Select TCP Retry Time Enter the period in seconds the device should use to retry establishing the TCP connection to the target server Select Primary TCP Target Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the primary target server The address must be in the format Optional Enter the IP address of the secondary target Select Secondary TCP Target Server IP SOINEN Address The address must be in the format This address will be used if the initial attempts to connect to the primary server fail This field is optional Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Press Reload Button Reloads the Connection Settings page 72 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Description F
13. 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 20 3 Configuring Serial Port 2 for Access on Tunnel Port A data tunnel can be made using the devices tunnel port as the network connection port This does not require authenticating with the device and automatically initiates the tunnel connection Configuring the device to support this approach to establishing a data tunnel is covered in the following table Table 38 Configure Data Tunnel on Serial Port 2 Tunnel Port TCP Navigation Bar Select Configuration Feature Link Select Connection Settings Select Tunnel Enabled Serial Port 2 Select Tunnel Port Serial Port 2 Select Tunnel Mode Serial Port 2 Press Commit Button Press Reload Button Feature Link Select Serial Port 2 Settings Select Serial CLI Default Mode Press Commit Button Optional Press Reload Button Optional Press Restart Button You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings A page showing the configuration options for TCP IP and UDP connections to the device Configuration of Telnet HTTP and SSH ports is possible through this page Select Enabled Enter the port to be used for the tunnel Default is 8024 this should only be changed if a port is already defined for the application server or it is already being used by another servic
14. Connect No Connect No Connect 5 GND GND GND GND 6 No Connect No Connect RxD Connect to pin 9 7 RTS RTS No Connect No Connect 8 CTS CTS No Connect No Connect 9 No Connect 5VDC Input TxD TxD RxD 1 For 2 wire operation the user must externally connect pin 3 to pin 2 and pin 6 to pin 9 2 Power on pin 9 only available on Enterprise devices ABDG SE DP501 3 Only required on Industrial products ABDG SE IN54Xx Table 2 shows the availability of the serial ports and available interface types by product class 18 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 6 2 Table 2 Serial Ports by Product Class RS232 Enterprise RS422 4 wire N A RS485 2 wire RS232 RS422 4 wire N A RS485 2 wire Industrial RS232 RS422 4 wire RS485 2 wire RS232 RS422 4 wire The Port 1 and Port 2 interfaces support the following configurations BAUD 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 230400 460800 921600 Flow Control None Hardware CTS RTS Software XON XOFF Port 1 Default settings 9600 8 N 1 No Flow Control Port 2 Default settings 9600 8 N 1 No Flow Control Ethernet Port The AirborneDirect Ethernet devices support a single interface This is a 10 100Mbps interface that supports auto negotiation and cross over cabling The interface also supports both half and full duplex for 10Mbps and 100Mbps Table XX shows the interf
15. IMPORTANT Confirm that the OEM or USER settings in the configuration files will allow the user to communicate with the module after the upload and a restart has been completed 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 49 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 15 7 Updating Firmware The module s firmware may be updated using the web interface Please refer to Table 22 for the procedure to do this Updating the firmware will not alter any existing configuration files or certificates loaded on the module You will first need to obtain the version of firmware you wish to install from the Quatech website or Quatech technical support The firmware will be a binary image file img and indicate the version of the firmware in the file name Once you have obtained the firmware save the firmware image to a location on the system you are browsing the module from or a location accessible to the system you are browsing the module from Figure 16 Firmware Update Page GALLAT BENK CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY al Device Type DirectEthernet Upload Firmware to the Module Current Firmware Version 1 10 Blink the POST LED Select the firmware image file to load and then click Load New Firmware QuatechiDesktop Veyront 101mg Browse Ca QUATECH MC 1 330 685 9000 phone 1 800 553 8170 toli free 4 330 655 9070 salos fax 2009 Quatech Inc 50 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users
16. Only modify if you have been specifically told to by the network administrator Select WPA WPA2 Pre Shared Key PSK Enter the PreShared Key used by the AP The PSK is case sensitive and must be entered exactly as it is in the AP The PSK cannot include spaces Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Optional Reloads the WLAN Settings page Select this Press Reload Button role ties further configuration options to 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 59 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Description Optional Restarts the device After the device as Press Restart Button rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the ress Restart Button configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect If the network is using DHCP then an IP address will be assigned to the WLAN interface and IP connectivity is possible over the WLAN network If the network is using static IP addresses it will be necessary to configure the network interface see the next step Feature Link The wireless interface is now configured however if the WLAN network does not have a Select Network Settings g DHCP server available to provide IP address to the device it necessary to assign a static IP address to the wireless interface Selecting Network Settings will allow us to configure the device with a static IP address This is covered in section 19 0 18 3 Configuring for WPA2 PSK Security
17. Reload Button Reloads the WLAN Settings page 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 79 Quatech Inc Feature Link Select Connection Settings Select TCP Port S elect TCP Timeout Select Primary TCP Target Server IP Address Select Outbound Transmit Type Press Commit Button Press Reload Button Optional Press Reload Button Optional Press Restart Button AirborneDirect User Manual Description The target device configuration must be configured to make sure the master device connects to the correct slave A page showing the configuration options for TCP IP and UDP connections to and from the device Configuration of Telnet HTTP and SSH ports is possible through this page This is the target port for the TCP connection on the slave device This should be set to the listen port assigned during the configuration of the slave The default for the listen port is 8023 This parameter allows the device to close the TCP socket to the slave should the connection be lost The default of O disables the timeout The timeout setting should be based upon the period of time a connection would not be used It should at least exceed the worst case of the data period Enter the static IP address that was given to the slave device during configuration This is the outbound transmission protocol Set this to TCP from the drop down list Saves changes to the device Reloads the WLAN Settings page Reloads the Serial Port
18. Serial Port Settings Description Configures the serial port settings on the primary serial port Serial Port Parameters Current Values Serial Port Bit Rate 9600 Parity None x Data Bits em Stop Bits 1 Flow Control l None Mi Serial Assert xon x Input Buffer Flush Size 1460 Serial Escape Mode on _ B Escape String 7E7E7E6473 Serial CLI Default Mode ai v Serial Interface Type RS 232 w Wireless LAN CLI Escape Mode on x i Field CLI Command Serial Port Bit Rate bit rate parity p1 Parity parity parity pl Data Bits data bits data bits p1 Stop Bits stop bit stop bit p1 Flow Control flow flow p1 Serial Assert serial assert serial assert pl Input Buffer Flush Size input size input size p1 Serial Escape Mode esc mode serial esc mode serial p1 Escape String esc str esc str pl Serial CLI Default Mode serial default serial default p1 Serial Interface Type intf type Wireless LAN CLI Escape Mode esc mode lan esc mode lan p1 100 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Serial Port 2 Settings URL Configuration Serial Port 2 Settings Description Configures the serial port settings on the secondary serial port Serial Port 2 Parameters Current Values Serial Port Bit Rate 9600 Pay none Data Bits 8 v Stop Bits Flow Control Serial Assert Input Buffer Flush Size Serial Escape Mode Escape String Serial CLI Default Mode Field Serial Port Bit Rate Parity Data Bit
19. Settings page Select this is you have further configuration options to change Restarts the device After the device as rebooted it will create an AdHoc network with the name you gave the SSID As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect 80 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 23 0 Configuring Ethernet Adapter The ABDG ET DP5XX IN5XXX devices are shipped preconfigured for use as an Ethernet adapter All that is required is configuration of the WLAN parameters and security protocols however the following section will cover the full configuration of an Ethernet Device to aid in the installation and deployment of the units The Airborne Ethernet adapter is a fully functional NAT Level 3 router supporting a public IP address for the WLAN interface and a private network for the attached devices on the Ethernet interface Network Address Translation NAT is the process of modifying network address information in datagram packet headers while in transit across a traffic routing device for the purpose of remapping a given address space into another In the case of a NAT Level 3 device the modification of the packet headers provides for a translation between a single public IP address that of the WLAN interface and the IP address of the devices on the private network Ethernet interface The Airborne Adapter WLAN interface is considered the public address and will be th
20. Setup page will be displayed please refer to section 16 0 to continue set up of the device If this is not the first time please move to section to update the configuration 42 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc When the Reboot button is pressed the unit will restart and install new settings This may take 15 20 seconds Please refresh the web interface after the boot cycle has completed When configured correctly the LED pattern should match the following ABDG ET DP5XX POWER Green LINK Green COMM Red ABDG ET IN5XXX No TCP Connection TCP Connection COMM Off Green LINK Green Green POST Green Green POWER Blue Blue To use the adapter on the wireless network address all traffic to the IP address of the wireless interface of the ABDG ET DP5XX IN5XXX This address is listed in the home page of the web interface 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 43 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 15 0 Using the Web Interface The AirborneDirect Device Servers and Wireless Adapters include a web interface that provides access to module status parameter modification and certificate and configuration file management To use the web interface follow the steps outlined in section 14 0 to establish the IP address of the module Once the IP address is known open a web browser and enter the IP address of the module in the URL window The web interface currently suppor
21. Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Upload Certificate Button put cert 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 119 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Delete Certificate URL Certificates Delete Certificate Description Allows certificates stored on the device to be deleted QUATEGIFHI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY DPAG TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status Configuration YN Certificates N Network N Maintenance Delete a Certificate File From Flash Upload Certificate List Certificates Choose a Certificate File to Delete Choose a Certificate File vi l Delete File 1 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax lt a Quatech Contact us l Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Delete Certificate Button del cert 120 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Network Home Page URL Network Description Home page for the network related pages GAULJAT EA A DPAG TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status YN Configuration YN Certificates N Network Scan for Access Points Quatech Inc CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY N Maintenance Module Status Module Firmware Version Radio Firmware Version Link Status SSID MAC Address BSSID Transmit Rate Mb s Signal Level dBm Noise Level dBm IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Up Time Sec QUATEC
22. disadvantages See Table 13 Table 13 Embedded Antenna Options PCB Embedded Lowest Largest Custom Poor Chip Low Small Standard Poor Flying Lead Low Small Standard Fair 28 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc PCB Embedded This approach embeds an antenna design into the host PCB This approach is very common with add in WiFi cards CF PCMCIA SDIO etc as it requires no external connections and is the cheapest production approach The lower production cost requires significant development cost and lack of performance and flexibility Chip The integration of a chip antenna is simple and requires a relatively small footprint on the host system however it does suffer from the same limitations of flexibility and performance seen with the PCB embedded approach There are relatively large numbers of suppliers of this type of antenna there is also a range of configuration and performance options Flying Lead This approach is similar to the flying lead solution for external antennas The difference is that the form factors are smaller and provide a range of chassis and board mounting options all for internal use This approach suffers less from the performance and flexibility limitations of the other approaches since the location of the antenna it not determined by the host PCB design The assembly of a system using this approach maybe slightly more complex since the antenna is not necessarily
23. in the format XXX XXX XXX XXK 66 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Description Select Ethernet Gateway IP Address Enter the assigned Gateway IP address The address must be in the format Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Optional Reloads the Network Settings page Select Press Reload Button this is you have further configuration options to change Optional Restarts the device After the device as p R rt TB rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the ed Button configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect Once authenticated the network will use the assigned static IP address on the Ethernet interface making IP connectivity possible over the Ethernet network 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 67 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 20 0 Configuring Serial Device Server The ABDG SE DP5XX IN5XXX devices are shipped preconfigured for use as Serial Device Servers All that is required is configuration of the WLAN parameters and security protocols however the following section will cover the full configuration of a Serial Device Server to aid in the installation and deployment of the units If the Windows Virtual COM port driver is being used with the device configure only the WLAN network parameters and security protocols through the web interface All other parameters will be controlled by the VCOM driver In
24. mounted on the host PCBA 8 5 Antenna Location The importance of this design choice cannot be over stressed It can in fact be the determining factor between success and failure of the WiFi implementation There are several factors that need to be considered when determining location Distance of Antenna from radio Location of host system x Proximity to RF blocking or absorbing materials Proximity to potential noise or interference Position relative to infrastructure Access Points or Laptops Orientation of host system relative to infrastructure Is it known Is it static To minimize the impact of the factors above the following things need to be considered during the development process Minimize the distance between the radio and the location of the antenna The coaxial cable between the two impacts the Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity negatively Quatech recommends using 1 32 1 37mm outer diameter U FL coaxial cables Minimize the locations where metal surfaces come into contact or are close to the location of the antenna Avoid locations where RF noise close to or over lapping the ISM bands may occur This would include microwave ovens and wireless telephone systems in the 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz frequency range Mount the antenna as high on the equipment as possible 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 29 Quatech Inc 8 6 AirborneDirect User Manual Locate the antenna where there is a minimum of o
25. network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect If the network is using DHCP then an IP address will be assigned to the WLAN interface and IP connectivity is possible over the WLAN network If the network is using static IP addresses it will be necessary to configure the network interface see the next step The web interface supports advanced configuration of the device through the additional pages available The following sections provide guidance on how to use these pages for specific configurations 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 55 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 17 0 Configuring the Wireless Interface The following section will outline how to configure the wireless interface for both infrastructure and AdHoc networks 17 1 Configuring for Infrastructure Networks Infrastructure networks use Access Point and or Wireless Routers to provide wireless access to a network Each wireless network is identified by a name referred to as the SSID Service Set IDentifier To configure the device with the necessary parameters to operate with an Infrastructure network use the following steps Table 24 Configuring Wireless Interface Infrastructure Navigation Bar Select Configuration Feature Link Select WLAN Settings Select Radio Startup Mode Select Wireless LAN Connection Type Select SSID Select Wireless LAN Region Press Commit Button Press Reload Button Featu
26. possible over the WLAN network If the network is using static IP addresses it will be necessary to configure the network interface see the next step The wireless interface is now configured however if the WLAN network does not have a DHCP server available to provide IP address to the device it necessary to assign a static IP address to the wireless interface Selecting Network Settings will allow us to configure the device with a static IP address This is covered in section 19 0 This security type is a very popular type for enterprise networks Actual use of the security protocol requires the network is using a RADIUS server for device authentication depending upon the security policies of the network this protocol supports authentication with and without a CA certificate The Airborne device supports PEAP v0 using both WPA TKIP and WPA2 AES CCMP encryption The device will automatically use the most appropriate encryption type to obtain authentication to the WLAN Table 29 Configuring for PEAP Security Navigation Bar Select Configuration Feature Link Select WLAN Security Settings Select Wireless LAN Security Select EAP Identity Select EAP Password Select EAP Phase 1 String Select EAP Phase 1 String You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters The wireless interface must be configured before configuring the security for the network A page showing the range of security opti
27. s 36 Mb s 9 Mb s 18 Mb s 48 Mb s 54 Mb s Zz Extra wpa ie dd160050 20101000050 20201000050 20201000050 202 2A Extra wmm ie dd180050f2020101010003a3000027a4000042435e0062322f00 s Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Displayed Page wl scan 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 123 Quatech Inc Maintenance Home Page AirborneDirect User Manual URL Maintenance Description Home page for the maintenance related pages CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY N Status Y Configuration Y Certificates Y Network N Maintenance z System Information iri Reset to Factory Defaults Restart Module Firmware Version 1 40E Blink the POST LED Radio Firmware Version 5 0 21 p1 210 Uboot Version 1 3 0 Stop Blinking the POST LED F Stop Blinking the POST LED Kernel Version 2 6 32 25 Total RAMDisk Space 224256 Change Module Personality RAMDisk Space Used 100352 Percent RAMDisk Space Used 453 RAMDisk Space Free 123904 FW Partition Total Disk Space 4418560 FW Partition Disk Space Used 1024 FW Partition Percent Disk Space Used 08 FW Partition Disk Space Free 4417536 Total Memory 14348288 Memory Used 13328384 Percent Memory Used 92 Memory Free 1019904 Up Time Sec 114601 QUATECH IN 4 330 655 9000 phone 4 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax amp RA Quatech Contact us Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Displayed Page sys info 124 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 Airb
28. static IP address of the Ethernet client attached to the devices Ethernet port The subnet of the address must be different than the WLAN interface subnet The address must be in the format This is also the default address all incoming traffic on the WLAN interface is routed to Select Ethernet Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for the private network that matches the subnet mask on the Ethernet client The mask must be in the format Select Ethernet Gateway IP Address Enter a valid Gateway IP address This is the Static IP address of the Ethernet interface on the private network This must be in the same subnet as the Ethernet Static IP Address but a different address The address must be in the format This address should be entered into the Gateway parameter for the Ethernet clients on the private network Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Optional Reloads the Network Settings page Select Press Reload Button this is you have further configuration options to change 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 85 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Optional Restarts the device After the device as Press Restart Button rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to S Buttoni the configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect Access to the public network from the private network is now possible The private network supports the Airborne discovery p
29. 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 equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC RF Exposure Statement To satisfy RF exposure requirements this device and its antenna must operate with a separation distance of a least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 131 Quatech Inc 25 3 25 4 AirborneDirect User Manual Information for Canadian Users IC Notice This devic
30. the network A single point of authentication The Airborne device handles authentication for the public network this means a single point of contact for all security interaction simplifying deployment for the network Zero security footprint on the private network host Support for DHCP and static IP on the private network This capability allows the host to be shipped without any configuration changes Port forwarding Allows you to decide if web page telnet or FTP access should be forwarded to the private network or handled by the Airborne Bridge Plug n Play In most cases all that is required for full functionality is configuration of the wireless interface for the target network This can be done before deployment to minimize deployment time and complexity Public Network Interface The public network interface is the Airborne Adapter WLAN port This interface must be configured to associate and authenticate with the target network Configuration of this interface is covered in section 17 0 The public address becomes the target address for all accesses to the host device connected to the private network In the example shown in Figure 21 any device on the public network wanting to communicate with the Host device IP 192 168 2 100 would use the IP address 123 45 67 89 the Airborne Ethernet Adapter will forward all traffic to the private address 192 168 2 100 The network infrastructure will show the MAC and IP address of t
31. Contact us Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Internet far Roo Field CLI Command Displayed Page stats ethernet 92 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Express Setup URL Description Configuration Express Setup A page that provides a simplified configuration option set in a single page Is the default home page when configuring the device for the first time or after a factory reset has been performed QUATEGRHI A DPAG TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status Express Setup WLAN Settings WLAN Security Settings Network Settings N Configuration YN Certificates YN Network a Express Setup Discovery OEM Device Name Radio Startup Mode WLAN Parameters Wireless LAN Connection Type CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY N Maintenance Current Values OEM Cigt of m Infrastructure Serial Port Settings Serial Port 2 Settings Connection Settings Ethernet Settings Wireless Routi Ethernet Routing Settings Advanced Settings Uj Confiquration File Delete Confiquration File Active Configuration SSID Wireless LAN Security Type IP Address Parameters WLAN DHCP Settings Ethernet DHCP Ethernet Static IP Address Ethernet Subnet Mask WPA WPA2 Pre Shared Key PSK Enabled Disabled 192 168 2 100 255 255 255 0 ser Ci ration Commit Cancel Defaults OEM Configuration QUATECH INC
32. Guide Quatech Inc Figure 17 Firmware Update in Progress QUATEGH CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY S MNotwork X Maintenance Device Type DirectE themnet Flashing Firmware in the Module Update Modste Firmsare Reset to Factory Defaults Restart Module Transferring the firmware file mm ossmemssmesisssessssesssssnn File retrieved successfully Flashing the module Blink the POST LED This should take approximately 90 seconds Stop Blinking the POST LED Do not turn off the power ap r a 1 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 855 9070 saves far Technical Support 2009 Quatech Inc Figure 18 Firmware Update Complete GALLAT BEN CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY N Status Configuration X Certificates M Network 3 Maintenance Device Type DirectEthernet Flashing Firmware in the Module Reset to Factory Defaults Restart Module Transferring the firmware file ceveesneesvseersnseemrsnennnseesinnsere File retrieved successfully Flashing the module Blink the POST LED This should take approximately 90 seconds Stop Blinking the POST LED Do not turn off the power Firmware flashing completed successfully Reboot meets 4 330 665 9000 phone 4800 563 4470 toll free 4 330 655 0070 sales far 2009 Quatech Inc Table 22 Updating Firmware Step Description Navigation Bar This will open a window showing the current module Select Maintenance status Feature Link Y
33. H INC 1 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax lt amp Field CLI Command wl info Displayed Page 1 40E 5 0 21 p1 210 Connected Cisco1100WPA 000B6B7784C5 00131A16AC10 54 44 90 192 168 1 199 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 3 192 168 1 3 0 0 0 0 112838 Quatech Contact us Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 121 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Discover Airborne Modules URL Network Discover Airborne Modules Description Displays a list of Airborne devices with IP address device type and Wireless or Ethernet MAC address visible to the device on the current network QUATEGIRHI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY A opac TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status Y Configuration Y Certificates YN Network NM Maintenance Discover Results Scan for Access Points Device Name IP Address MAC Address Device Type FW Ver DEM Cfg1 192 168 1 102 000B6B7771C6 DIRECT ETHERNET 4 3 0 41 DEM Cfg1 192 168 1 146 000B6B77D199 DIRECT ETHERNET 1 40 QUATECH INC 1 330 655 9000 phone 4 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax lt amp Quatech l Contact us Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Displayed Page discover 122 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Scan for Access Points URL Network Scan for Access Points Description GAULIAT BEI A opac TECHNOLOGIE
34. If set as a router the field is ignored See section 21 0 for a full description of configuring the unit as an Ethernet router Select WLAN Static IP This field defines the static IP address for the wireless interface This address is only used if the WLAN DHCP is disabled or DHCP failed Default 192 168 10 1 Select WLAN Subnet Mask This field defines the subnet mask used by the wireless interface This mask is only used if the WLAN DHCP is disabled or DHCP failed Default 255 255 255 0 54 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Description Select Ethernet Static IP This field defines the static IP address for the Ethernet interface When configured as a serial device server Ethernet interface is in client mode this address is only used if the Ethernet DHCP is disabled or DHCP failed Default 192 168 2 100 Select Ethernet Subnet Mask This field defines the subnet mask used by the Ethernet interface When configured as a serial device server Ethernet interface is in client mode this mask is only used if the Ethernet DHCP is disabled or DHCP failed Default 255 255 255 0 Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Optional Reloads the Express Settings page Select this is you have Press Reload Button further configuration options to change Optional Restarts the device After the device as rebooted it will attempt Press Restart Button to authenticate to the configured
35. Inc 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 109 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Upload Configuration File URL Configuration Upload Configuration File Description Allows user OEM or encrypted configuration files to be uploaded to the device Upload a Configuration File to the Module Select a Configuration File to upload and save on the module Select the destination filename User Configuration O Encrypted Configuration O OEM Configuration Upload Configuration Cancel Field Upload Configuration button User Config Encrypted Configuration OEM Configuration Browse CLI Command put cfg put cfg user config txt put cfg user enc config uue put cfg oem config txt 110 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc List Configuration File URL Configuration List Configuration File Description Displays a list of the configuration files saved to the device Configuration File Listing oem config txt 270 bytes user_config txt 75 bytes 2 Files 345 bytes 123904 bytes free Field CLI Command Displayed Page list cfg 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 111 Quatech Inc Delete Configuration File URL Configuration Delete Configuration File Description Allows configuration files saved to the device to be deleted Delete a Configuration File From Flash Choose a Configuration File to Delete Choose a Configuration File Y De
36. L connector The other end of the coax is attached to either a bulkhead mounted antenna connector or directly to an antenna that has an integrated bulkhead mount In either of the two cases the use of this approach significantly reduces the antenna system development effort and provides for greater flexibility in the available antenna types and placement in the host system chassis When using the flying lead antenna integrated bulk head mounting there are no connector choice restrictions for use with the FCC IC modular certification However if the flying lead connector is used the same restrictions as identified for the Host Mounted Antenna apply There are many suppliers of flying lead antenna and connectors Quatech s Airborne Antenna product line offers a range of antenna solutions Embedded Antenna Use of Embedded antenna can be the most interesting approach for M2M industrial and medical applications Their small form factor and absence of any external mounting provides a very compelling argument for their use There is a downside to this antenna type and it comes with performance Antenna performance for all of the embedded options will in most cases be less that that achievable with external antenna This does not make them unusable it will impact choice of antenna type and requires more focus on placement The three main embedded antenna types are PCB embedded chip PCB mounted and flying lead each has its advantages and
37. Network M Maintenance Change Module Personality Update Module Firmware Reset to Factory Defaults Restart Current Module Personality Industrial Ethernet Blink the POST LED P stop Blinking the postien Module Personality QUART O Direct Serial O Direct Ethernet OSPI O Industrial Serial Industrial Ethernet Enabled Ports v Serial Port 1 eo ee v Serial Port 2 QUATECH INC Ethernet 1 330 655 9000 phone Debug Port 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax lt gt Quatech Contact us 1 Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Module Personality Heading device type Serial Port 1 Check Box serial port serial port pl Serial Port 2 Check Box seriual port p2 Ethernet Check Box ethernet port Debug Port Check Box debug port 130 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 25 0 Certification amp Regulatory Approvals The unit complies with the following agency approvals 25 1 25 2 Table 47 Regulatory Approvals FCC Part 15 North America US amp Canada Sec 15 107 15 109 15 207 15 209 15 247 Complete Modular Approval CISPR 16 1 1993 Europe ETSI EN 300 328 Part 1 V1 2 2 2000 07 Complete ETSI EN 300 328 Part 2 V1 1 1 2000 07 ARIB STD T71 v1 0 14 Dec 2000 Japan ARIB RCR STD T33 June 19 1997 Pending ARIB STD T66 v2 0 March 28 2002 FCC Statement This equipment has been
38. P telnet FTP server Data bridging and buffering Command Line Interface Web interface WPA Supplicant 802 11 Radio Driver DHCP Server Ethernet Interface Firewall and Port Forwarding Ethernet FTP Server Supports flexible antenna selection Operating Temperature 40 C to 85 C Storage temp 50 C to 125 C Industry standard wired connections D 9 Serial connectors RS232 422 485 RJ 45 10 100 Ethernet Multiple host interfaces supported Single and Dual Serial RS232 422 485 up to 921K BAUD 10 100 Ethernet Integrated standard and wide range J1455 Power Supply 5 36VDC Power connector options include 2 1mm Barrel Jack Terminal Block and custom connectors Integrated Site Survey mode Advanced Low power modes Rugged mounting options Virtual COM port driver WinXP Vista Win7 Worldwide Regulatory Support FCC IC CE 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 11 Quatech Inc 4 0 AirborneDirect User Manual Device Types This manual covers all variations available in the AirborneDirect device family The following section identifies the different types both functional and classification In most cases the functional types are available in the listed classifications If you are not certain which type you have or would like clarify the available options please contact Quatech Sales or Technical support 4 1 4 2 4 3 Serial This device su
39. Port Serial Port 2 UDP Receive Port Serial Port 2 UDP Target Server IP Serial Port 2 UDP Transmit Mode Serial Port 2 Outbound Transmit Type Serial Port 2 Port Settings HTTP Port Accessable via Wireless Telnet Port Accessable via Wireless SSH Port Accessable via Wireless Web Server Port Default Web Page Telnet Port Telnet Timeout Secure Shell Server Port Commit Cancel Defaults Field Connect LED Mode Wireless UDAP Discovery Enabled Ethernet UDAP Discovery Enabled Tunnel Enabled Tunnel Port TCP Enabled Enabled Disabled Current Values IK3 v 8023 Ter x Disable v TCP m Disabled 8024 VI TOP 2571 TCP 80 Enabled Enabled Enabled 2 vi z Disabe v index html 23 gt CLI Command wl con led wl udap eth udap wl tunnel wl tunnel pl wl tunnel port wl tunnel port pl 102 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Tunnel Mode wl tunnel mode wl tunnel mode pl TCP Port wl tep port wl tep port pl TCP Timeout wl tcp timeout wl tcp timeout pl TCP Retry Time wl retry time wl retry time pl Primary TCP Target Server IP Address wl tcp ip wl tep ip pl Secondary TCP Target Server IP Address wl tcp ip2 wl tep ip2 pl UDP Port wl udp port wl udp port pl UDP Receive Port wl udp rxport wl udp rxport pl UDP Target Serv
40. S COMPANY Y Certificates Y Network Status Y Configuration Displays a list of wireless networks within range of the device CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY YN Maintenance a Scan Results wlanO Scan completed Cell 01 Address 00 13 1A 16 AC 10 ESSID Ciscol1100WPA Mode Managed Frequency 2 412 GHz Channel 1 Quality 0 10 Signal level 44 dBm Noise level 89 dBm Encryption key on Bit Rates 1 Mb s 2 Mb s 5 5 Mb s 6 Mb s 9 Mb s 11 Mb s 12 Mb s 18 Mb s 24 Mb s 36 Mb s 48 Mb s 54 Mb s Extra wpa ie dd180050 20101000050 20201000050 20201000050 2022800 Extra wmm ie dd180050 2020101810003a4000027a4000042435e0062322 00 Extra extra ie Cell 02 Address 00 30 44 02 E1 1C ESSID a Mode Managed Frequency 2 462 GHz Channel 11 Quality 0 10 Signal level 48 dBm Noise level 89 dBm Encryption key on reson cesta OER OERA OR Bit Rates 1 Mb s 2 Mb s 5 5 Mb s 11 Mb s 6 Mb s JE 9 Mb s 12 Mb s 18 Mb s 24 Mb s 36 Mb s kapre ne 48 Mb s 54 Mb s sanse Ei Extra rsn ie 30180100000fac020200000fac02000fac040100000fac020000 EL AT NIE Extra wpa ie dd1a0050 20101000050 20202000050 2020050 20401000050 202 Extra wmm ie dd180050 2020101000003a4000027a4000042435e0062322 00 Cell 03 Address 00 20 A6 58 C0 A1 ESSID E dt Mode Managed Frequency 2 427 GHz Channel 4 Quality 0 10 Signal level 74 dBm Noise level 89 dBm Encryption key on Bit Rates 1 Mb s 2 Mb s 5 5 Mb s 11 Mb s 6 Mb s 12 Mb s 24 Mb
41. SSH Keysize evenly divisible by 8 ssh keysize Module Power Save Mode pm mode Serial Port 1 Inactivity Timer wl sleep timer wl sleep timer p1 Serial Port 2 Inactivity Timer wl sleep timer p2 Radio Startup Mode radio startup Internal FTP Server Enabled ftp server Internal FTP Server Listen Port ftp server listen port FTP Server IP Address or Name ftp server address FTP User Name ftp user FTP Password ftp password FTP Server Path ftp server path FTP Filename ftp filename Antenna Mode wl ant Beacons Missed Before Roaming wl beacons missed 108 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Association Retry Count Association Backoff Time msec ARP Staleout Time ARP Reachable Time Use Directed Probes Lost Association Link Timeout Startup Message Mode Startup Message Text WLAN DHCP Vendor Class ID String Ethernet DHCP Vendor Class ID String 1 O Port F Bit Direction I O Port F Internal Pullup Resistor I O Port G Direction 1 O Port G Internal Pullup Resistor Enable LED Signal Strength Meter Enable POST LED Enable RF_LINK LED Enable WLN_CFG LED Enable CONN LED Enable Echo for Telnet Sessions UDP Server Ping wl assoc retries wl assoc backoff arp staleout time arp reachable time wl specific scan wl link timeout startup msg startup text wl dhcp vendorid eth dhcp vendorid sko ellm i2 io pullup f io air g io pullup g led mode post led rf link red wln cfg led conn led telnet echo wl udp ping Quatech
42. WLAN Parameteis Feature Link This step is optional The default home page for the A Configuration link in the Navigation Bar is Select WLAN Settings WLAN Settings Select Radio Startup Mode Select On from the drop down list Select Wireless LAN Connection Type Select the AdHoc form the drop down list Select Wireless LAN Channel This determines the 802 11 channel that the device will use when it establishes a connection with another device in the AdHoc network Select a channel that is clear i e one which has no other 802 11 network using it It is not necessary for all devices in a single AdHoc network to have the same channel number selected Select SSID Enter the name of the wireless network you want the device to use This cannot include spaces Select Wireless LAN Region Select the most appropriate region for the deployment location of the device Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Press Reload Button Reloads the WLAN Settings page Feature Link The wireless interface is now configured however Select WLAN Security Settings most wireless networks use security to protect the ty 9 network and users from unauthorized use Selecting WLAN Security Settings will allow us to configure the devices security settings for the network This is covered in section XX Feature Link The wireless interface is now configured however lect N rk Settings most AdHoc networks do not have a DHCP server og Nees available to provi
43. ace pin out Figure 7 Ethernet Jack Pin Out Table 3 Ethernet Connector Pin Out 1 TxD RxD 2 TxD RxD 3 RxD TxD 4 NC NC 5 NC NC 6 RxD TxD 7 NC NC 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 19 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 8 NC NC Valid TCP IP connection made with Airborne Adapter Green LED Off No TCP IP connection N A On Valid TCP IP Connection Power on Self Test POST Yellow LED Off Not powered or has failed POST N A On Passed POST 6 3 Connector Definition There are a total of five connectors used by the AirborneDirect family Which connectors are available on your product depend upon the model you purchased The definition for the connectors is common to all product classes Table 4 provides definitions for the connectors Table 4 Connector Description Serial DE 9 Connector Male Enterprise Industrial Ethernet RJ45 Plug Enterprise Ethernet RJ45 Socket Industrial Antenna RP SMA Enterprise Industrial Power 2 1mm Barrel Jack Enterprise Industrial Power 2 Position Terminal Block Industrial 6 4 OEM Reset Switch Factory Reset All AirborneDirect devices support the ability to reset the configuration back to OEM defaults This is useful when a device has been incorrectly configured and has lost the ability to communicate on any of the available ports preventing access to one of the configuration interfaces and blocking your ability to recover the device by correcting the configuration The following Tabl
44. actory defaults Blink the POST LED Stop Blinking the POST LED Reset the module to factory defaults Change Module Personality 1 330 655 9070 sales fax g gt Quatech Contact us Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Yes Button reset 126 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Restart Module URL Maintenance Restart Module Description Restarts device QUATEGHI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY A DPAG TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status Configuration Y Certificates M Network M Maintenance Restart the Module Update Module Firmware Reset to Factory Defaults Restart Module Restarting the module will cause any unsaved chages to be lost Blink the POST LED Stop Blinking the POST LED Restart the module Change Module Personality QUATECH INC 1 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax lt gt Quatech Contact us I Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Yes Button restart 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 127 Quatech Inc Blink the POST LED URL Maintenance Blink the POST LED AirborneDirect User Manual Description Starts the POST LED blinking This identifies the specific device being communicated with QAUATEGHI N Status Y Configuration Y Certificates NM Network NM Maintenance A DPAG TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY Blink POST LED Update Module Firmware Reset to Fi Restart Module S Stop Bli
45. ation contained in this document is accurate and reliable However the information is subject to change without notice No responsibility is assumed by QUATECH for the use of the information or for infringements of patents or other rights of third parties This document is the property of QUATECH Inc and does not imply license under patents copyrights or trade secrets Quatech Inc Headquarters QUATECH 5 Inc 5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway Hudson OH 44236 USA Telephone 330 655 9000 Toll Free USA 800 553 1170 Fax 330 655 9010 Technical Support 800 553 1170 support quatech com Web Site www quatech com 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 3 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual lt Page Intentionally Left Blank gt 4 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Contents 1 0 19 1 19 2 19 3 GOnventions ararukkanskeu grise krenkede Terminology File Format Product Description FAUST Device GE EE EE EE E R EGEE Serial Ethernet Serial Ethernet Enterprise Class Industrial Class Heavy Duty Class Block Diagram Pin out and Connectors Serial Ports Ethernet Port Connector Definition eee OEM Reset Switch Factory Reset Enterprise Serial Interface Jumpers Indicator LED S eosnnnnrrnnnnnnnnnnnrrnnnnnnrn
46. bstruction between the antenna and the location of the Access Points Typically Access Points are located in the ceiling or high on walls Keep the main antenna s polarization vertical or in line with the antenna of the Access Points 802 11 systems utilize vertical polarization and aligning both transmit and receive antenna maximizes the link quality Even addressing all of the above factors does not guarantee a perfect connection however with experimentation an understanding of the best combination will allow a preferred combination to be identified Performance Performance is difficult to define as the appropriate metric changes with each application or may indeed be a combination of parameters and application requirements The underlying characteristic that in most cases needs to be observed is the link quality This can be defined as the bandwidth available over which communication between the two devices can be performed The lower the link quality the less likely the devices can communicate Measurement of link quality can be made in several ways Bit Error Rate BER Signal to Noise SNR ratio Signal Strength and may also include the addition of distortion The link quality is used by the radio to determine the link rate Generally as the link quality for a given link rate drops below a predefined limit the radio will drop to the next lowest link rate and try to communicate using it The reciprocal is also true If the rad
47. cccccessceceecad cag cece cecaceesccesueseedonead eudoneideevsadetareasusseedarvadendenuianeeniens Configuring DHCP on Ethernet Interface eeeeeseeeceeeneeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeceaeeeeeeeaeesaeeseaeeseeseaeesaeeeeessaeesineeenees Configuring a Static IP Address on WLAN Interface eecececeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeesaeeseaeeseeeeeeenaeeeeeeeaees 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 5 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 19 4 Configuring a Static IP Address on Ethernet Interface 20 0 Configuring Serial Device Server nosenie aniani epi eaa Di aa r Eia iaa edau a eD Epa Ea EEKE daaa 20 1 Configuring Serial Port for Access on Telnet Port eecceeceeeceeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaeeseeeseaeesieeseeeesaeesieesenees 20 2 Configuring Serial Port 1 for Access on Tunnel Port 20 3 Configuring Serial Port 2 for Access on Tunnel Port 20 4 Configuring Serial Port 1 as TCP Client ernvrnnnonnnnrnnnvnnenvnnenrnnnvrnnnrnnnvenenvnnnnrnsnennrvanenversnensnvnnenresnnersnrnsnvesen 20 5 Configuring Serial Port 2 as TCP Client ernnnnononnnnrnrnvnnenvnnnnrnnnnnnenrnenrnnnnrnnnnnnenenenvnsenrensnrnenenernresnnesensnsnvnsen 21 0 22 0 23 0 Installing and Using the Airborne Virtual COM Driver Replacing a Serial Cable rrarnrrnnnnnnrnnnnnrnnnrnrrnnrnnnnr Configuring Ethernet Adapter c cceeeeeeeeteees 23 1 Public Network Interface cccccccccccssssseeeeeeeeeseees 23 2 Pri
48. ccessing the Device Using the Web Interface mrrrrnanvnnnnrnnnvnnnnrnnnvrnnnvnnnvenenvrnnnrnenvnnnvenenrensnrnrnvenenensnvenenene Accessing the BevicelUsing Telnet cccecsccessccscecesenessceseceescenssseesceeneeesscensecaedeceesseseseeessiesaeesscersueneions Configuring Device Enterprise Industrial Ethernet Using the Web Interface rnarnrnonrnnonnnornnnrnrnrnvnnenennrr Navigation Bar Feature Links 0 Navigating the Website Updating a Field Uploading Certificates Upload Configuration Files cee Updating Firmware s s s Express Setup Configuration Page Configuring the Wireless Interface Configuring for Infrastructure Networks ceceeeseeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeecaeeeaeeeeaeeseeseaeeseeseaeesieeeeaeessaeseneeeeaees Configuring for AdHoc Networks c cccc ccscceccteees cuseensaeeenenesagsnsecaatenensedvaesusaegsacessddenencaudsnendedvenenstegsueeceeeas Configuring the Security Settings Configuring for WEP Security Configuring for WPA PSK Security eccceecceeseeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeseaeeseaeeeaeeceaeesaeeesaeesaeeseaeesaeseaeeseaeeeaneseaees Configuring for WPA2 PSK SEGUY vii icciiccecatecccaenstecsazssdstesgccxsegsaiceadessjaccuseuexscisiaceasdaesiseaienascctaseeenspdesasezadees Configuring for PEAP Security Configuring Network Settings Configuring DHCP on WLAN Interface i cc
49. ch Inc 12 0 Configuring Device Industrial Serial ABDG SE IN5XXX The following describes initial connection to an AirborneDirect Serial Device Server ABDG SE INSXXX If you have an Ethernet device ABGD ET DP5XX IN5010 please go to section 14 0 If you have purchased a SE DP5XX device please go to section 13 0 for the set up instructions The instructions in Table 14 provide step by step instructions for configuration of the ABDG SE IN5XXX product family Table 14 SE IN5XXX Accessing the Web Interface Open the AirborneDirect packaging and locate the Install CD Place the CD in the CD DVD drive of the laptop or desktop you will be using to configure the AirborneDirect device Follow the on screen directions for installation of the appropriate device software and documentation Connect the Ethernet cable on ABDG to an Ethernet port on the laptop or desktop system Apply power to the ABDG SE INSXXX The unit will boot and display one of the following LED patterns ABDG SE IN5XXX COMM Off LINK Off POST Orange POWER Blue Run the Airborne Management System application This was installed during the CD installation and a menu item will be found in the Airborne folder located in the programs directory of your system When the application opens the following dialog will be displayed F Group Login Group Name users Group Password eeee w ey Select Group Name manuf and enter G
50. ched PCB traces to be routed from the U FL connector to the antenna mount There are several sources for the U FL to U FL coaxial cable these include Hirose Sunridge and IPEX Please contact Quatech for further part numbers and supply assistance This approach can simplify assembly but does require that the host system configuration can accommodate an antenna location that is determined by the host PCB There are also limitations on the ability to seal the enclosure when using this approach This approach also restricts the selection of available antenna When using this approach antennas that screw or press fit to the PCB mount connector must be used There are many options for the antenna connector type however if you 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 27 Quatech Inc 8 3 8 4 AirborneDirect User Manual wish to utilize the FCC IC modular approval the connector choice must comply with FCC regulations These state that a non standard connector e g RP TNC RP SMA is required TNC SMA connectors are not allowed Host Chassis Mounted Antenna Host Chassis mounted antennas require no work on the host PCB They utilize an antenna type called flying lead There are two types of flying leads one which provides a bulkhead mounted antenna connector and one which provides a bulk head mounted antenna The type you choose will be determined by the application A flying lead system connects a U FL coaxial lead to the radio s U F
51. correctly The following steps should be taken to configure the device Note not all fields will be visible Table 23 Express Page Setup Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Select Configuration Parameters Feature Link This step is optional If this is the first time the device has been Select Express Setup configured this page will automatically be displayed 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 53 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Description Select Discovery OEM Device Name This parameter allows you to name the device uniquely or group into a functional set When device discovery is used this name identifies the found device If you wanted to uniquely identify the device you could mark it with a label e g Devi and then enter Dev1 in this field When the device is found it will identify itself as Devi Alternately you could indicate the type of equipment the device is attached to e g Haas TL 2 CNC Turning Center by giving the unit a name like Haas_TL_2 When discovered you can then identify the device you are accessing Enter the text string is you wish to change the default value This field is optional Select Radio Startup Mode Select On from the drop down menu for the radio to operate Select Wireless LAN Connection Type If you are using Access Points make sure this is set to Infrastructure from the drop down menu If you want to use AdHoc set this accordingly Additional s
52. d rate Wireless LAN Region wl region 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 95 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual WLAN Security Settings URL Configuration WLAN Security Settings Description Configures the security settings for the target network WLAN Security Parameters Current Values Wireless LAN Security Type WPA PSK S Authentication Type Auto v LEAP Settings LEAP User Name dpac LEAP Password WEP Settings Default WEP Key 15 WEP Key 1 WEP Key 2 WEP Key 3 WEP Key 4 WPA I WPA2 EAP Settings WPA Protocol Version Auto WPA I WPA2 Pre Shared Key PSK EAP Identity EAP Password I EAP Anonymous Identity EAP Phase 1 String EAP Phase 2 String EAP Subject Match String EAP Subject Match 2 String EAP Alternate Subject Match String EAP Alternate Subject Match 2 String CA Certificate File Name CA Certificate 2 File Name Client Certificate File Name Client Certificate 2 File Name Private Key File Name Private Key File Password Private Key 2 File Name Private Key File 2 Password DH Parameter File Name DH Parameter 2 File Name EAP FAST Settings anaes EAP FAST Provisioning Type Authenticated v Maximum Number of EAP FAST Servers 10 Cancel Field CLI Command Wireless LAN Security Type
53. de IP address to the devices in the network It therefore necessary to assign a static IP address to the wireless interface Selecting Network Settings will allow us to configure the device with a static IP address This is covered in section 19 0 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 57 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 18 0 Configuring the Security Settings Almost all 802 11 networks will use some sort of security to protect the network from unauthorized use There are many types of security options available The following section will cover how to configure the device for the most popular options If your security configuration is not covered further details can be found in the Airborne Enterprise CLI Reference Manual 18 1 Configuring for WEP Security Although an old protocol WEP is still used by many networks The Airborne device supports many variations of WEP however we will only cover the most popular in the following table If the basic 64 or 128 bit WEP configuration does not work please refer to the Airborne Enterprise CLI Reference Manual for the other options available Table 26 Configuring for WEP Security Navigation Bar Select Configuration Feature Link Select WLAN Security Settings Select Wireless LAN Security Select Authentication Type Select Default WEP Key Select WEP Key 1 4 Press Commit Button Optional Press Reload Button You will see a group of fields under the banner of
54. de Quatech Inc 4 4 4 5 Enterprise Class The enterprise class product provides the best cost vs performance in the AirborneDirect product family The packaging is compact and designed to fit with non industrial applications and markets The product class supports the full industrial operating temperature range and the complete set of functional capabilities of the Airborne Device Server and Wireless Adapter technology Figure 1 Enterprise AirborneDirect Device A The Enterprise class product range includes devices that support a single serial port and an Ethernet device The enterprise class product is ideal for the following application types Medical equipment Point of Sale devices CNC DNC equipment Time clocks Scales Data collection devices Vehicle diagnostics The Enterprise Class products require a 5VDC power supply Industrial Class Developed to support the demands of the industrial and automotive environments the features of the Industrial Class products offer a more flexible and rugged alternative to the enterprise class devices The product class supports the full industrial operating temperature range and the complete set of functional capabilities of the Airborne Device Server and Wireless Adapter technology 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 13 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Figure 2 Industrial AirborneDirect Device The family includes a metal e
55. default Add rule Button eth route 106 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Advanced Settings URL Configuration Advanced Settings Description Configures the advanced configuration settings for the unit including authentication usernames and passwords configuration of SSH power save setup GPIO indicator LED and FTP settings Advanced Parameters Current Values Version User Management OEM Defined Version String oemverstr Discovery Manufacturer Device Name DPAC Airborne IndustrialE Discovery OEM Device Name OEM Cfg1 Discovery Device Name Device Manufacturing User Name Administrator Password Manufacturing Password OEM User Name OEM Password CFG User Name CFG Password Regular User Name Regular User Password lt Encrypt Wireless Keys Disabled SSH Settings SSH Default User Name SSH Default Password SSH Keysize evenly divisible by 8 1024 Power Save Settings Module Power Save Mode Active Serial Port 1 Inactivity Timer 0 Serial Port 2 Inactivity Timer 0 Radio Startup Mode on M FTP Settings Internal FTP Server Enabled Enabled v Internal FTP Server Listen Port asd FTP Server IP Address or Name FTP User Name FTP Password FTP Server Path FTP File Name WLAN Specific Settings Antenna Mode Antenna 2 O
56. dule Status Module Firmware Version 1 40E Radio Firmware Version 5 0 21 p1 210 Link Status Connected Cisco1100WPA MAC Address BSSID Transmit Rate Mb s Signal Level dBm Noise Level dBm IP Address 192 168 1 199 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 3 Primary DNS 192 168 1 3 Secondary DNS 0 0 0 0 Up Time Sec 105767 Quatech Contact us Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc 15 1 Navigation Bar Figure 11 Website Navigation Bar QUATEGRHI A DPAG TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status YN Configuration N Certificates NM Network NM Maintenance Table 19 Navigation Bar Items Title Description Status Provides status and performance characteristics for the network interfaces available Includes connection status radio and Ethernet statistics Configuration Allows viewing and configuration of all the interface settings including wireless LAN network connectivity security FTP client serial port and web server Includes the interface for delivery of OEM and user configuration files as well as management and viewing of current configurations Certificates This menu item provides the interface for certificate delivery and management Included in this section are the abilities to view resident certificates upload and delete certificates 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 45 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Network With this section it is possible to locat
57. e Select TCP from drop down menu Saves changes to the device Reloads the Connection Settings page The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings Displays a page showing the serial port configuration setting the default mode of operation for the serial interface is done in this page Select Listen from the drop down menu Saves changes to the device Reloads the Serial Port 2 Settings page Select this is you have further configuration options to change Restarts the device After the device as rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect Once authenticated the network it is possible for a TCP IP connection to be made on the Telnet port To establish a data tunnel and gain access to the serial data from the WLAN or Ethernet interface follow the steps in Table 39 2 21 2011 fil Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Table 39 Data Tunnel using Tunnel Port on Serial Port 2 Description Open TCP socket to device Using the WLAN IP Address and configured tunnel port number for Serial Port 2 Default 8024 20 4 Configuring Serial Port 1 as TCP Client In this mode the device will attempt to initiate a TCP connection to a network based server and establish a data tunnel with Serial Port 1 on a successful network connection Table 40 Configure Serial Port
58. e The AirborneDirect products open the world of remote device monitoring and management as well as wide area data collection to any device machine or plant that has an external serial or Ethernet connection and a network infrastructure The development kit provides quick and easy access to the Bridge s configuration and functions while providing OEMs with a platform to develop their branded solutions The Bridge also provides the capability to perform firmware upgrades that allow new features to be added quickly and easily protecting your investment The Enterprise family includes the most advanced security support available for the device class in the industry including WPA WPA2 and full Enterprise support The devices can be used with the most advanced WLAN networks being deployed today The Airborne products are based upon the industry leading Airborne device server and wireless adapter technology from Quatech providing a fully compatible and familiar device interface across the all product ranges If you ve used one you have used them all 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 3 0 Features 802 11b g WiFi Radio with 32bit ARM9 CPU 128Mb SDRAM 64Mb Flash Integrated Airborne Device Server and Wireless Adapter technology Supports WEP WPA WPA2 and 802 1x Supplicant with Certificates The wireless device server includes integrated 802 11b g radio driver TCP IP stack UD
59. e point of contact on the target network see Figure 20 This interface supports all the wireless and network authentication requirements including support for WPA2 Enterpise It can acquire an IP address through both DHCP or user configured static IP Configuration association and authentication are handled entirely by the Airborne Bridge and require no interaction from the wired host on the private network Figure 20 Ethernet Bridge Functionality DHCP Request DHCP Response Network address provided by DHCP server Corporate Enterprise Network DHCP Request Airborne Ethernet Bridge NAT3 Gateway Private Device j Network DHCP Response IP Address from Ethemet Interface defined via CLI 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 81 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual The Private network is the wired interface provided by the bridge This interface includes a DHCP server and supports dynamic and static IP address assignment This means any Ethernet client supporting DHCP can be connected to the wired interface without any configuration changes The private network host can communicate with the Airborne Adapter using the bridges Ethernet IP address on the private network The Airborne Ethernet Adapter supports NAT Level 3 and as such provides the following advantages over the more traditional bridge functionality 23 1 A single network IP address on the public network This simplifies management of the devices on
60. e 5 describes the sequence for OEM resetting the AirborneDirect devices All devices use the same process however the looOcation of the OEM reset switch varies between the product families 20 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Table 5 OEM Reset Procedure Disconnect or turn off the power supply Press the OEM reset factory reset button This may require the use of a small narrow object it is important that this object is not sharp as it may cause damage to the unit While holding the OEM button pressed reapply power to the unit Hold the OEM reset button for 5 6 seconds after power has been applied Release the OEM reset button The device will restart with the installed OEM defaults If no OEM Configuration is applied the device will return to Quatech factory defaults See section 15 6 on use of OEM factory configurations The location of the OEM reset button for the Enterprise devices is on the back of the enclosure underneath the label near the pigtail The Industrial devices OEM reset button is on the Ethernet Power end of the box next to the 2 1mm barrel connector See section 10 0 6 5 Enterprise Serial Interface Jumpers The Enterprise Serial device server supports RS232 422 485 interface drivers as well as power over pin 9 Selection of these options is made through both the web interface and hardware jumpers Figure 8shows the interface selection jumpers for the different inter
61. e device will be connected to from the drop down list Select the number of data bits to match the serial port the device will be connected to from the drop down list Select the number of stop bits to match the serial port the device will be connected to from the drop down list Select the flow control option to match the serial port the device will be connected to from the drop down list Select the option to match the serial port the device will be connected to from the drop down list This is only required if software flow control has been selected Saves changes to the device 78 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Step Description Press Reload Button Reloads the WLAN Settings page Optional Reloads the Serial Port Settings page Select this is you have Press Reload Button further configuration options to change Optional Restarts the device After the device as rebooted it will create Press Restart Button an AdHoc network with the name you gave the SSID As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect Table 44 Cable Replacement Master Configuration Description Configure the device to use an AdHoc network See section 17 2 After the Commit at the end of the configuration press the Reload Button Configure the device to use a static IP address on See section 19 3 the WLAN interface After the Commit at the end of the configuration
62. e has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 5dBi for 802 1 1b g band An 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 required for successful communication Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device FCC IC Modular Approval This document describes the Airborne WLN FCC modular approval and the guidelines for use as outlined in FCC Public Notice DA 00 1407A1 The ABDG XX DP501 is covered by the following modular grants Table 48 Modular Approval Grant Numbers FCC Part 15 North America US Sec 15 107 15 109 15 207 15 209 15 247 F4AWLNG551 Modular Approval RSS 210 Canada 3913A WLNG551 Modular Approval By providing FCC modular approval on the Airborne WLN modules the customers are relieved of any need to perform FCC part15 subpart C Intentional Radiator testing and certification except where they wish to use an antenna that is not already certified Quatech supports a group of pre approved antenna use of one of these antennas eliminates the need to do any furth
63. e other Airborne Device Server modules on the current network It is also possible to scan for available Access Points Maintenance This section allows the updating of the modules firmware You can also revert the device settings to OEM defaults and restart the module remotely The module locate function is also enabled in this section 15 2 Feature Links Each Navigation Bar link has a set of Features Fields it allows access to These are different for each Navigation option and change for different device selections The Feature Links are located in the left hand panel of the web page See Figure 12 Figure 12 Feature Links cA SATE wk CT WITE RELAAREUITY i T Change Module Personality enw Res le f ET Blink POST LED ae ed SA Stop Blinking the POST LED on lle Personality hen eee hastet ft v r eee Tesem led Ports et JER P S5 QUATECHINC j 284 1 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales far 15 3 Navigating the Website A standard web page looks like Figure 13 The navigation bar runs along the top of the page page specific feature links are list in the left hand pane of the page and the specific parameters are shown in the main display panel 46 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Figure 13 Airborne Web Page AN EE EE a jhi GULIATBEKI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY N Status Configuration Y Certificates NM Network N Mai
64. eature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Serial Port 1 Settings configured before configuring the Ethernet settings Displays a page showing the serial port configuration setting the default mode of operation for the serial interface is done in this page Select Serial CLI Default Mode Select Pass from the drop down menu Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Optional Reloads the Serial Port 1 Settings page Press Reload Button Select this is you have further configuration options to change Optional Restarts the device After the device as rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to PressiRestart Button the configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect Once authenticated to the network it the device will attempt to make a TCP connection with primary target server using the configured port number 20 5 Configuring Serial Port 2 as TCP Client In this mode the device will attempt to initiate a TCP connection to a network based server and establish a data tunnel with Serial Port 2 on a successful network connection Table 41 Configure Serial Port 2 as TCP Client Step Description Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the Select Configuration banner of WLAN Parameters Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet Select Connection Settings settings A page sho
65. ed Cisco1100WPA 000B6B7784C5 00131A16AC10 192 168 1 199 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 3 192 168 1 3 0 0 0 0 105767 Quatech Contact us I Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field Displayed Page CLI Command wl info 88 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Ethernet Status URL Status Ethernet Status Description Provides important information about the device s firmware version Ethernet connection status and Ethernet interface network configuration GD to 192 168 1 199 f Kirborne7784C5 Airborne Enterprise Wireless Device Server Windows Internet Explorer Ea iew Favorites Tools Help s r Favorites sig suggested Sites gt web Slice EJ Airborne7784C5 Airborne Enterprise Wireless Device CI deh Page Safety Tods gt QUATEGRHI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY N Status Configuration M Certificates N Network N Maintenance Device Type Industrial Ethernet Ethernet Status Radio Statistics Ethernet Statistics Module Firmware Version Link Status Ethernet MAC Address Link Speed Duplex IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Up Time Sec 1 408 Connected 000B280040D0 10Mb s Full 192 168 2 1 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 3 192 168 1 3 0 0 0 0 105826 a Contact us Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc fa gt Rioo internet
66. eeecaeeeseaeeeeceaeeeseeaeeeseaeessceaeeeeeaeeeseeeeseeaeeesees Table 13 Embedded Antenna Options cecceesceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseneceaneceaeesaeeeeaeesaaeeeaeesaeeeaeeseaeeseeseaeeseeseaeessaeeenereaees Table 14 SE IN5XXX Accessing the Web Interface Table 15 UART Authentication sssrrroronrrrnrnrrnnrrnnnr Table 16 UART SSID amp Authentication Table 17 UART Determine Module s IP Address 006 Table 18 ET DP5XX IN5XXX Accessing the Web Interface Table 19 Navigation Bar ltems sosnrrnnonrrrnnnnrrnnnnnrnnnnnrnnnrnnnnnnr Table 20 Uploading Certificates Table 21 Uploading Configurations cceee Table 22 Updating Firmware srnonvnnonrnnrvrnnnrnnnvnrennnnr Table 23 Express Page Setup cescesseeeseeeereeeneeeees Table 24 Configuring Wireless Interface Infrastructure Table 25 Configuring Wireless Interface AGHOC cccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeeeaeeeeesaeeeseaeesecaeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseesaeeeeees Table 26 ConfiguringemWWEP SOCUMity cciccssscccsccedicesssetccces saccasecccsccgstecaadensscaaienssactasecesscdeicscaadessaceaisnascztvssdeescesaancebecss Table 27 Configuring for WPA Security Table 28 Configuring for WPA2 Security Table 29 Gontiguring for PEAP Security sicicss sits ccsscsstversaset ceaswcccavetenssnnidvadecdetarsseeisueseness ceseaxatetsauditanienaieezeasiesanteressieceess Table 30 Co
67. ep The wireless interface is now configured however if the WLAN network does not have a DHCP server available to provide IP address to the device it necessary to assign a static IP address to the wireless interface Selecting Network Settings will allow us to configure the device with a static IP address This is covered in section 19 0 62 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide 19 0 Configuring Network Settings Quatech Inc Once the device is authenticated to a wireless network communication is possible however before TCP IP connectivity can be achieved the device must obtain a valid IP address on the WLAN and or Ethernet interface The Airborne device supports both DHCP and Static IP addressing for both the WLAN and Ethernet interfaces The following sections cover the correct configuration for both DHCP and Static IP addressing on the interfaces When the Ethernet interface is in client mode DHCP can be used on either the WLAN or Ethernet interface but not on both interfaces at the same time The Ethernet interface configuration only applies when the interface is in client mode and is being used by a serial device server The configuration of the Ethernet interface when being used with the Ethernet adapter ABDG ET products is covered in section 21 0 The Ethernet configuration sections do not apply to devices that do not have an available Ethernet port these include but are not limited to t
68. equires RJ 45 socket 10 100 Ethernet interface Power Connector 2 1mm Barrel Jack Requires 2 1mm ID 5 5mm OD 5VDC center pin 32 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 10 0 Mechanical Outline Industrial Class System Reset Terminal Block Power Factory Fest 10 100 Ethernet Socket SA Pol fl TINN 2 1mm Barrel Jack 107 42mm 4 237 a 94 72mm 3 73 I I I 44 3 56mm ar 52 72mm 0 14 IN i 2 08 ie l 28 44mm J AU 118 14mM 124 44mm He 1 G Eg 4 65 4 89 i CONNECT J J 1 uk o N _ 3 81mm A mee 0 15 Ey p POWER 1 i IU 1 RP SMA Antenna Connector Serial Port 2 Serial Port 1 29 21mm 1 15 120 12mm 1473 Antenna Connector RP SMA Reverse Polarity SMA Requires 2 4GHz ISM band antenna 50 input impedance RP SMA connector Serial Connector DB 9M Male Requires DB 9F Female Ethernet Connector RJ 45 Socket Requires RJ 45 plug 10 100 Ethernet interface Power Connector 2 1mm Barrel Jack Requires 2 1mm ID 5 5mm OD 5VDC center pin Power Connector Terminal Block 2 connector Requires 16 30 AWG gauge wire 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 33 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 11 0 Getting S
69. er IP Address wl udp ip wl udp ip pl UDP Transmit Mode wl udp xmit wl udp xmit pl Outbound Transmit Type wl xmit type wl xmit type pl Tunnel Enabled Serial Port 2 wl tunnel p2 Tunnel Port Serial Port 2 wl tunnel port p2 Tunnel Mode Serial Port 2 wl tunnel mode p2 TCP Port Serial Port 2 wl tcp port p2 TCP Timeout Serial Port 2 wl tcp timeout p2 TCP Retry Time Serial Port 2 wl retry time p2 Primary TCP Target Server IP Address Serial Port 2 wl tcp ip p2 Secondary TCP Target Server IP Address Serial Port 2 wl tcp ip2 p2 UDP Port Serial Port 2 wl udp port p2 UDP Receive Port Serial Port 2 wl udp rxport p2 UDP Target Server IP Address Serial Port 2 wl udp ip p2 UDP Transmit Mode Serial Port 2 wl udp xmit p2 Outbound Transmit Type Serial Port 2 wl xmit type p2 HTTP Port Accessible via Wireless http port Telnet Port Accessible via Wireless telnet port SSH Port Accessible via Wireless ssh port Web Server Port wl http port Telnet Port wl telnet port Telnet Timeout wl telnet timeout Secure Shell Server Port wl ssh port 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 103 Quatech Inc Ethernet Settings URL Configuration Ethernet Settings Description Configures the Ethernet interface for AirborneDirect Ethernet devices Ethernet Parameters Current Values DHCP Server Enabled Enable v Ethernet Role Router i MAC Cloning Disable V Ethernet Port Speed Duplex Autonegotiate AirborneDirect User Man
70. er subpart C testing or certification If an antenna is not on the list it is a simple process to add it to the pre approved list without having to complete a full set of emissions testing Please contact Quatech Technical support for details of our qualification processes Please note that as part of the FCC requirements for the use of the modular approval the installation of any antenna must require a professional installer This is to prevent any non authorized antenna being used with the radio There are ways to support this requirement but the most popular is to utilize a non standard antenna connector this designation includes the reverse polarity versions of the most popular RF antenna types SMA TNC etc For more details please contact Quatech The following documents are associated with this applications note 132 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 25 5 FCC Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices FCC Public Notice DA 00 1407A1 June 26 2000 Quatech recommends that during the integration of the radio into the customers system that any design guidelines be followed Please contact Quatech Technical Support if you have any concerns regarding the hardware integration Contact Quatech Technical support for a copy of the FCC and IC grant certificates the test reports and updated approved antenna list Regulatory Test Mode Support The Airborne Device Server includes support fo
71. ers Guide Quatech Inc 24 0 Web Page Overview The following section highlights the contents of each web page and provides a reference to the associated CLI command For further explanation of each of the fields please refer to the referenced command in the table See Airborne Enterprise Command Line Reference Manual 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 87 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Module Status URL Description Status Module Status The home page when authenticated to the Airborne device this page provides important information about the device s firmware version wireless connection status and wireless interface network configuration Airborne7784C5 Airborne Enterprise Wireless Device Server Windows Internet Explorer 7 192 168 1 199 Fil it View Favorites Tools Help sr Favorites Ss B we EJ Airborne7784C5 Airborne Enterprise Wireless Device QUATEGRHI YN Status M Configuration Y Certificates N Network QUATECH IN 1 330 655 9000 4 800 553 1170 4 330 655 9070 Maintenance CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY Module Status Device Type Industrial Ethernet Module Firmware Version Radio Firmware Version Link Status SSID MAC Address BSSID Transmit Rate Mb s Signal Level dBm Noise Level dBm IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Up Time Sec 1 40E 5 0 21 p1 210 Connect
72. ettings may be required to fully configure for AdHoc mode these are covered if section 17 2 Select SSID Enter the name of the wireless network you wish to access This field is case sensitive Select Wireless LAN Security Type Select the security type the wireless network you wish to access is using Depending upon the option you choose you may have to enter additional information Once you have selected the security type the required inputs will be displayed All displayed fields must be completed If the security type is not in the available selections more are available in the WLAN Security Settings page If you choose to use this page make sure you commit the change before selecting the WLAN Security Settings page Select WLAN DHCP If your WLAN network uses DHCP to assign IP addresses to the wireless clients select Enabled from the drop down menu If you are using static IP addresses select disabled from the drop down menu WLAN Static IP and WLAN Subnet Mask will need to be entered Select Ethernet DHCP If the Ethernet network connected to the Ethernet port uses DHCP to assign IP addresses to the wired clients you should select Enabled from the drop down menu If you are using static IP addresses you should select Disabled from the drop down menu Ethernet Static IP and Ethernet Subnet Mask will need to be entered Important This field is only used if the Ethernet interface is set as a client default for Serial devices
73. ettings page Select this is you have further configuration options to change Restarts the device After the device as rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect The Ethernet interface will have leased IP addresses to the Ethernet clients and the Ethernet interface would have taken the Ethernet Gateway IP Address Access to the public network from the private network is now possible Unless your public network is using the default 192 168 2 XX subnet you should not change the Ethernet parameters Table 46 Ethernet Adapter interface Configuration Static IP Step Description Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the Select Configuration banner of WLAN Parameters 84 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Description Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Ethernet Settings configured before configuring the Ethernet settings A page showing the range of Ethernet options and fields setting the mode of operation for the Ethernet interface is done in this page Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Network Settings configured before configuring the network settings A page showing the range of network options and fields for both the WLAN and Ethernet interfaces is displayed Select Ethernet Static IP Address Enter the
74. eventype Ports COM LET Manufactum Quatech incorporated Location ABDG SE4NS420 0008 28045587 Device status The device a woseng propery E you are having problema wth Pia device cick Troubleshoot to at the voblerhooter The Location label identifies the MAC address of the associated Airborne device Do not change the WLAN IP address settings for the Airborne device which is using the VCOM driver Changing the IP address of the device will cause the VCOM driver not to function It will need to be reinstalled if this occurs 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 TT Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 22 0 Replacing a Serial Cable The serial device servers can be configured to act as a cable replacement using either an AdHoc or Infrastructure network In this application you will need two 2 Quatech Serial device servers Once configured the two devices will automatically connect and make a virtual serial connection between the two serial ports across the 802 11 network To establish the cable replacement one device will be the master and one the slave It does not matter which end of the serial connection is which The master initiates the network connection and the slave waits for the master to connect The following Table 43 and Table 44 identify the required configurations for the Master and Slave The configuration is for a single serial port the same configuration can be used with those devices that support t
75. face types Figure 8 Interface Selection Jumpers RS 232 oo00000 Cable Sense 19000000 RS 232 Power Pin 9 ae wO TOH T Cable Sense 00000060 RS 422 w o Termination 10 fe RS 485 w 0000m0o pmo Termination ee es pg o 00 00 00 o o PI PT The jumper selections must be made while the device is unpowered and before being used in the final application 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 21 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual The interface type selected by the interface jumpers in Figure 8 must match the selected configuration for the Configuration Serial Port Settings Serial Interface Type setting in the web interface 6 6 Indicator LED s The devices provide indicator LED s to provide feedback on the state of the device These are a useful tool during installation and troubleshooting Table 6 Enterprise LED Indicators Airborne Device State Adapter is not powered Adapter failed Power On Self Test POST and is not configured for wireless communication Adapter passed POST but is not configured for wireless network communication Adapter passed post and is configured for wireless communication Adapter is not powered Periodic Blinking Adapter is searching for a valid network Access Point that matches device s configuration Adapter has successfully associated with an Access Point If Power LED is also Off then Adapter is not powered If Power LED is On then either
76. ff LINK Off POST Orange POWER Blue Run the Airborne Management System application This was installed during the CD installation and a menu item will be found in the Airborne folder located in the programs directory of your system When the application opens the following dialog will be displayed iF Group Login Group Name users Group Password eeee a Select Group Name manuf and enter Group Password dpac 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 41 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual The AMC will load and discover the attached device Tee ew Tape Conf ew bare Ovens 0 SE nav Desmred Arbo Dewees 1 O ENGE MAC CRORE POET MP 192168 1148 Right Click the Unmanaged Device then Select Change Management State Select Manage OEM Cfg1 Select Device OEM Cfg1 is Factory Default The devices status will move to managed and the device will be displayed under the device type group it belongs too Right click the device and then 3 Select Connectivity Tools 4 Select Launch Web Browser for OEM Cfg1 Opening web page shows adapter status Links to the available configuration options are identified in the left hand menu The top menu bar provides access to different operations that can be performed by the AirborneDirect device See section 15 0 for a full description of how to use the web interface Using Express Setup If this is the first time you have configured the device the Express
77. he ABDG SE DP5XX product families 19 1 Configuring DHCP on WLAN Interface DHCP enabled on the WLAN interface is the default configuration for the Ethernet devices For serial devices the default is DHCP disabled on the WLAN interface It requires that there is a DHCP server on the WLAN network the device has authenticated to and that the necessary network policies will allow the server to lease an address to the Airborne device Table 30 Configuring DHCP WLAN Navigation Bar Select Configuration Feature Link Select Network Settings Select WLAN DHCP Optional Select WLAN DHCP Name Press Commit Button You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the network settings A page showing the range of network options and fields for both the WLAN and Ethernet interfaces is displayed Select Enabled from the dropdown menu Provides a method of uniquely identifying the device in the DHCP lease table on the DHCP server The default name is AirborneXXXXXX where XXXXXX matches the last 6 octets of the WLAN interface MAC address Saves changes to the device 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 63 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Description Optional Reloads the Network Settings page Select Press Reload Button T ke have further configuration options to Optional Restarts the device After the device as
78. he Airborne Adapter WLAN interface as the network presence as a consequence of this all traffic will be identified as being from or to this address 82 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide 23 2 Quatech Inc Figure 21 Airborne Ethernet Bridge IP Configuration Host Device IP 192 168 2 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Private Network Ethernet Interface IP 192 168 2 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Public Network Airborne Ethernet Bridge o Wireless Interface IP 123 45 67 89 Subnet 255 255 0 0 The public network interface supports the Airborne discovery protocol and will respond to discovery requests issued on the public network Private Network Interface The private network interface is on the Ethernet port of the Airborne Adapter The interface supports multiple Ethernet clients with either a static or DHCP sourced IP addresses The configuration of this interface is covered in Table 45 and Table 46 Table 45 Ethernet Adapter interface Configuration DHCP Navigation Bar Select Configuration Feature Link Select Ethernet Settings Select DHCP Server Enabled Select Ethernet Role Press Commit Button Press Reload Button You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings A page showing the range of Ethernet options and fields setting the mode of
79. icate file and press Open This will return you to the Certificate Upload window and will have entered the location and file name of the certificate you wish to upload in the field next to the Browse button Press Upload Certificate You will then see a notice that the certificate has been successfully uploaded to the module Press List certificates Files This will show the current certificates resident on the module and will include the file just uploaded 15 6 Upload Configuration Files The Airborne Device Server module supports both OEM and User configuration files for provisioning the module Delivery of these configuration files can be performed through the web interface A full description of these files can be found in the Airborne CLI manual 48 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc To upload configuration files follow the steps in Table 21 Figure 15 Upload Configuration Web Page QUATEGrHI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY Upload a Configuration File to the Module WLAN Security Settings Metwork Settings Serial Pon Settings Select a Configuration File to upload and save on the module ote hour Sethe C Documents and Setings Quatech My Documents Keep Alive Long bt Browse Ethernet Settings Advanced Stings Select the destination filename O User Configuration OEM Configuration Upload Confiquration Fite List Configuration Fes Delete Configuration Fite Upload Configura
80. ice configuration options in a single location For more advanced configurations the full set of options are available in the feature links left hand column The Express Setup web page will display the necessary fields based upon the selections made during configuration The Express Setup page looks like Figure 19 Figure 19 Express Setup Page QUATEGIFH CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY A opac TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status YN Configuration Y Certificates N Network N Maintenance a Express Setup Current Values Express Setup Discovery OEM Device Name OEM Cig1 WLAN Settings Radio Startup Mode Off bd WLAN Security Settings WLAN Parameters Network Settings Wireless LAN Connection Type Infrastructure i SSID Serial Port 2 Settings c jon Setti Ethernet Settings WPA WPA2 Pre Shared Key PSK Wireless Routing Settings IP Address Parameters Ethernet Routing Settings WLAN DHCP Enabled Advanced Settings Ethernet DHCP Disabled u Ci uration File List Confiquration Files Delete Confiquration File Ethernet Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Active Confiquration A OEM Confiquration Factory Confiquration WPA Confiquration QUATECH INC 4 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax Wireless LAN Security Type WPA PSK y Ethernet Static IP Address 192 168 2 100 Quatech Contact us Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc To configure the device for operation each field must be configured
81. ieeue adie Kad EE ELA EEEa iiA Figure 9 Website Login Figure 10 Default Home Page Figure 11 Website Navigation Bar Figure 12 Feature Links Figure 13 Airborne Web Page Figure 14 upload Certificate Web page Figure 15 Upload Configuration Web Page Figure 16 Firmware Update Page Figure 17 Firmware Update in Progress Figure 18 Firmware Update Complete Figure 19 Express Setup Page Figure 20 Ethernet Bridge Functionality Figure 21 Airborne Ethernet Bridge IP Configuration Tables Table 1 Serial Port Pin Definition 0 aeaee KER se seneatenesaneessensenssenensseneneesnseseraseneseneessnes Table 2 Serial Ports by Product Class Table 3 Ethernet Connector Pin Out Table 4 Connector Description Table 5 OEM Reset Procedure Table 6 Enterprise LED Indicators Table 7 Industrial LED Indicators Table 8 Absolute Maximum Values rorvrorererevevevrverrrrerrrvrererererevevereverrererereresevevevererererreresesereveveverererrerereseseseseveverereennn Table 9 RF CharacteristiesS802allb g MReReeBMEMeO seeccscesaceeecesseensscesecenesceessseesseseacedseenscesecenesseeseneeseeeeeeens Table 10 Supported Data Rates by Band Table 11 Operating Channels seeee Table 12 Radio Typical Performance Range ccccsccceeeeceeceeneeeeeeeeeeeeaee
82. ields under the banner Select Configuration of WLAN Parameters Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Network Settings configured before configuring the network settings A page showing the range of network options and fields for both the WLAN and Ethernet interfaces is displayed Select WLAN DHCP Select Disable from the drop down menu Select WLAN Static IP Address Enter the assigned static IP address The address must be in the format XXX XXX XXX XXX Select Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for the network The mask must be in the format Select Gateway IP Address Enter the assigned Gateway IP address The address must be in the format XXX XXX XXX XXX Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Optional Reloads the Network Settings page Select Press Reload Button ran A have further configuration options to 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 65 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Description Optional Restarts the device After the device as Press Restart Button rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect Once authenticated the network will use the assigned static IP address on the WLAN interface making IP connectivity possible over the WLAN network 19 4 Configuring a Static IP Address on Ethernet Interface This is not the default configuration for the Ethernet interface
83. indicates all changes made to this document Version Date Section Change Description Author 2 2 2011 Initial Release Table 42 Updated step 1 to match AMC v0 72 functionality Added section Changed reference to ABDG from WLNG P ee men gt v0 72 functionality v0 72 functionality ab ER 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 135
84. ins serverl wins server2 WLAN DHCP wl dhep WLAN DHCP Client Name wl dhep client WLAN DHCP Request Retransmission Mode wl dhep mode WLAN DHCP Request Retransmission Interval wl dhep interval WLAN DHCP Acquire Limit wl dhcp acqlimit WLAN Static IP Address wl ip 98 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc WLAN Subnet Mask wl subnet WLAN Gateway IP Address wl gateway WLAN DHCP Fallback wl dhcp fb WLAN Fallback to Last DHCP IP Address wl dhep fbauto Save Last WLAN DHCP IP Address as Fallback IP Addresss wl dhep fbper WLAN Fallback IP Address wl dhcp fbip WLAN Fallback Gateway IP Address wl dhep fbgateway WLAN Fallback Subnet Mask wl dhcp fbsubnet Ethernet DHCP eth dhcp Ethernet DHCP Client Name eth dhcp client Ethernet DHCP Request Retransmission Mode eth dhcp mode Ethernet DHCP Request Retransmission Interval eth dhcp interval Ethernet DHCP Acquire Limit eth dhcp acqlimit Ethernet Static IP Address eth ip Ethernet Subnet Mask eth subnet Ethernet Gateway IP Address eth gateway Ethernet DHCP Fallback eth dhep fb Ethernet Fallback to Last DHCP IP Address eth dhcp fbauto Save Last Ethernet DHCP IP Address as Fallback IP Addresss eth dhcp fbper Ethernet Fallback IP Address eth dhep fbip Ethernet Fallback Gateway IP Address eth dhcp fbgateway Ethernet Fallback Subnet Mask eth dhcp fbsubnet 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 99 Quatech Inc Serial Port Settings AirborneDirect User Manual URL Configuration
85. io observes good link quality at one rate it will try to move up to the next rate to see if communication can be sustained using it It is important to note that for a given position the link quality improves as the link rate is reduced This is because as the link rate drops the radios Transmit power and Receive sensitivity improve From this it can be seen that looking at the link rate is an indirect way of assessing the quality of the link between the device and an Access Point You should strive to make the communication quality as good as possible in order to support the best link rate However be careful not to over specify the link rate Consider your application s bandwidth requirements and tailor your link rate to optimize the link quality For example the link quality for a location at 6Mb s is better than it would be for 54Mb s If the application only needs 2Mb s of data throughput the 6Mb s rate would provide a better link quality Aside from the radio performance there are a number of other things that contribute to the link quality These include the items discussed earlier and choices made when looking at the overall antenna gain The antenna gain contributes to the Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power EIRP of the system This is part of an overall measurement of the link quality called link margin 30 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Link Margin provides a measure of all the pa
86. io1 Anasomsoet o Change Management Stat p Set Preconhgured Passwords for OMI gt Clea Status for EN C g 1 The VCOM driver will then be installed When completed the following message will be seen in the lower right hand corner Ethernet Serial Port The installed VCOM ports are now available for use To identify the VCOM ports right click My Computer Select Properties 76 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Select the Hardware tab Select the Device Manager button General Computer Name Advanced Devoe Manage The Device Manager iata athe hardware devices nstaled on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Drivers Ey Daver Jets you make sure that installed devers are wth Windows Windows Update lets you set how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Diver Song _Wedows lide _ Hardware Poles Po Leroy Ler e ea a A al tad Select the Ports COM amp LPT group and the list of available COM ports will be shown The VCOM ports will be identified as Ethernet Serial Port COMx where x will be an integer This COMx reference identifies the VCOM to be used Note that if your unit is a dual serial port device two VCOM ports will have been created To identify which VCOM port is assigned to which device right click the Ethernet Serial Port and select Properties 3 Bhemet Serai Pat COM7 C
87. iodic Blinking Adapter is searching for a valid network Access Point that matches device s configuration Adapter has successfully associated with an Access Point If Power LED is also Off then Adapter is not powered If Power LED is On then e No TCP session from WLAN or Ethernet interface has been established A TCP connection to the adapter has been established from the Wireless or Ethernet interfaces but no traffic has been detected 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 23 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 7 0 Electrical amp RF Specification Table 8 Absolute Maximum Values Parameter Storage Temperature Note 1 Values are absolute ratings exceeding these values may cause permanent damage to the device Table 9 RF Characteristics 802 11b g Average Peak Symbol Parameter Rate Mb s Min dBm mw dBm mw Transmit Power Output 802 11b da Po Transmit Power 6 9 12 18 24 Output 802 119 36 48 54 Sensitivity 802 11b ji Units 31 6 i a o Ww 0 an a o w a wo W Receive Sensitivity 54 36 802 11g 18 NI N o N 0 Ee Frequency The transmit power is automatically controlled by the device for minimum power consumption The transmit power at the antenna connector is 15dBm 2dBm 24 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Table 10 Supported Data Rates by Band Band Supported Data Rates Mb s o
88. l Serial Ethernet capability through a custom Deutsch connector DTMO06 128A 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 15 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 5 0 Block Diagram The following outlines the block diagram for the devices Figure 4 ABDG SE ET DP5XX Block Diagram AirborneDirect Enterprise device Server Adapter seasssssssasassasasssasssessessesesesesesesesesesesesesesse s e Airborne Device Server Adapter Module 10 100 Ethernet Airborne CPU 16 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Figure 5 ABDG ET SE IN5XXX Block Diagram AirborneDirect Industrial device Server Adapter Airborne Device Server Adapter Module Airborne CPU Airborne 802 11b g Radio eeweereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeaaaa 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 17 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 6 0 Pin out and Connectors Pin definition is dependent upon the device type selected The following defines the pin outs for the individual interfaces 6 1 Serial Ports The AirborneDirect units support either a single or dual serial port configuration The Port pin out can change depending upon the interface configuration chosen Table 1 shows the pin out for the interface selected Figure 6 DE 9 DB 9 Connector Pin out Table 1 Serial Port Pin Definition 1 No Connect No Connect No Connect No Connect 2 RxD RxD RxD Connect to pin 3 3 TxD TxD TxD TxD RxD 4 No Connect No
89. lete File AirborneDirect User Manual Field CLI Command Delete File Button del cfg 112 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Active Configuration URL Description Configuration Active Configuration Displays the current configuration settings being used by the device Active Configuration l bin qtsh Ivarltmplactive config txt ver fw 1 40E ver oemverstr user leap dpac name manuf DPAC Airborne IndustrialE name oem OEM Cfg1 name device Device pm mode active esc str 7E7E7E6473 esc mode serial on esc mode lan on serial default cli intf type rs232 bit rate 9600 data bits 8 parity n flown input size 0x05B4 serial assert xon stop bit 1 io dir f OxFF io dir g OxFF io pullup f OxFF io pullup g OxFF wl http port 0x0050 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Displayed Page cfg dump active 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 113 Quatech Inc User Configuration AirborneDirect User Manual URL Configuration User Configuration Description Displays the contents of the user_config txt configuration file User Configuration bin qtsh Ivarletc configluser config txt kn Quatech DP501 Field CLI Command Displayed Page cfg dump user 114 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc OEM Configuration URL Configuration OEM Configuration Description Displays the contents of the oem_config txt configuration file OEM Configuration bin qtsh
90. lowing ABDG SE IN5XXX No TCP Connection TCP Connection COMM Off Green LINK Green Green POST Green Green POWER Blue Blue To use the adapter on the wireless network address all traffic to the IP address of the wireless interface of the ABDG SE INSXXX This address is listed in the home page of the web interface 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 37 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 13 0 Configuring Device Enterprise Serial ABDG SE DP5XX The ABDG SE DP5XX family does not have an Ethernet port for initial configuration so initial configuration can be performed through the serial port To do this it is necessary to connect using the serial connector 13 1 Connect a Host Computer Connect the serial pigtail connector to the serial port on a host computer It may be necessary to use a gender changed that includes a Null Modem adapter 13 2 Interacting with the AirborneDirect device On the Host computer use a terminal emulation program to interact with the device issuing Quatech Command Line Interface CLI commands CLI commands let you request status or change parameter settings Press the Enter key lt CR gt after each command line you type After the module starts type the following CLI command to log in you must log in before CLI commands can be recognized Table 15 UART Authentication Send Break Sequence The serial port starts up in a listen mode waiting for a request for a data
91. lt mode of operation for the serial interface is done in this page Select Serial CLI Default Mode Select Pass from the drop down menu Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Optional Reloads the Serial Port 2 Settings page Press Reload Button Select this is you have further configuration options to change Optional Restarts the device After the device as rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect Once authenticated to the network it the device will attempt to make a TCP connection with primary target server using the configured port number Press Restart Button 74 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 21 0 Installing and Using the Airborne VirtualCOM Driver Quatech supplies with its serial devices a virtual COM port device driver for the Microsoft Windows operating system This driver acts as a Virtual COM port for applications requiring the use of a COM port for data communication The driver redirects serial data to a TCP IP connection between the host computer and target Airborne device Installation of the VCOM driver is done using the Airborne Management Center AMC The following Table 42 identifies the steps to complete the process of installing the VCOM driver for a specific device Once installed the host system will have additional COM ports through which the s
92. mg 802 119 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Table 11 Operating Channels Freq Range No of GHz Channels 802 11b Region Channels 802 11g 1 Only channels 1 6 and 11 are non overlapping 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 25 Quatech Inc 7 1 7 2 AirborneDirect User Manual AC Electrical Characteristics Transmitter Transmit power is automatically managed by the device for minimum power consumption The transmit power at the RF connector is 15dBm 2 dBm for 802 1 1b g Modes all rates Performance Range The following table illustrates the typical data rates performance and range the device is capable of providing using an omni directional antenna Table 12 Radio Typical Performance Range 1 0 Mb s 240m 380m 11 0 Mb s 135m 215m 6Mb s 802 11g 135m 215m 6Mb s 802 11a 49m 155m 54Mb s 802 119 12m 19m 54Mb s 802 11a 4 5m 14m Ranges are affected by receiver sensitivity transmit power free space path loss antenna gain and link margin Actual range will vary from those stated Non line of site applications will result in typical values less than shown above The Data Rate is the supported connection rate for the wireless link the actual data throughput for the link will be less than the stated data rates 26 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 8 0 Antenna The unit supports antenna connection through a single Hirose U FL connector located on the top su
93. nclosure and a wide range power supply capable of exceeding the SAE J1455 power supply requirements The enterprise class product is ideal for the following application types CNC DNC equipment Vehicle diagnostics Telematics Remote monitoring and management a Industrial control The Industrial class of products includes Ethernet only Serial only and the dual Serial Ethernet capability 4 6 Heavy Duty Class These are the highest performing and most rugged Serial Device Server and Ethernet adapter products in the market The Heavy Duty product class supports the highest level of ruggedization available allowing use in the most hazardous and demanding environments The product class supports the full industrial operating temperature range and the complete set of functional capabilities of the Airborne Device Server and Wireless Adapter technology Figure 3 Heavy Duty AirborneDirect Device The product family uses the Deutsch EEC 325X4B enclosure with sealed and vented variations and a wide range power supply capable of exceeding the SAE J1455 power supply requirements 14 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc The Heavy Duty products are ideal for the following applications Mining equipment telematics Military vehicle diagnostics Avionics Construction heavy equipment diagnostics The HD class of products includes Ethernet only Serial only and the dua
94. nfiguration Static IP ooo eee eeceeeceseceeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeaeeseaeeseeseaeesieeeeaeesseeeeneeeenees 84 Table 47 Regulatory Approvals srrarrnnrvrnrnrnrnvnnenrnnrnrnrnrnnnnnne s Table 48 Modular Approval Grant Numbers ka Table 49 Mechanical Approvals eronenorvnnrnrnrnvnnenrnnrvrnenrnnnnnnenvnnnnrernrnnenennrnrnennnnenrnenennenresnnanenenervasenressnrnenrnssnresnnnsenene 8 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 1 0 Conventions The following section outlines the conventions used within the document where convention is deviated from the deviation takes precedence and should be followed If you have any question related to the conventions used or clarification of indicated deviation please contact Quatech Sales or Wireless Support 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 Terminology Airborne Enterprise Device Server and AirborneDirect Enterprise Device Server is used in the opening section to describe the devices detailed in this document after this section the term module will be used to describe the devices Notes A note contains information that requires special attention The following convention will be used The area next to the indicator will identify the specific information and make any references necessary The area next to the indicator will identify the specific information and make any references necessary Caution A caution contains information that if not followed ma
95. nfiguring DHCP WEAN issii iprasta pietari ieia sidna rE AEE biesoueesdsvcvetetativaied Seve diese atti Table 31 Configuring DHCP Ethernet Table 32 Configuring Static IP WLAN Table 33 Configuring Static IP Ethernet Table 34 Configure Data Tunnel on Telnet Port Table 35 Data Tunnel using Telnet Port arrnnrnrnrvnnrnnrrnnrrnrrnnnnnrnnnrnnnnn Table 36 Configure Data Tunnel on Serial Port 1 Tunnel Port TCP Table 37 Data Tunnel using Tunnel Port on Serial Port 1 srnrrrnrnnnn Table 38 Configure Data Tunnel on Serial Port 2 Tunnel Port TCP Table 39 Data Tunnel using Tunnel Port on Serial Port 2 Table 40 Configure Serial Port 1 as TCP Client Table 41 Configure Serial Port 2 as TCP Client Table 42 Install VCOM easnrrrnrnnvrnrnnnrnnnrnrrnnrnnnnr Table 43 Cable Replacement Slave Configuration cccceecceeseeeseeeneeeeneeeeeeeeaeeseeeeaeeseaeceaeeseaeeeseeseaeesneseaeesseeeenneeeaees 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 7 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Table 44 Cable Replacement Master Configuration ccccceesceseceeeneeseneeeeeeeeaeeseceeeaeeseaeeeaeeseaeeeeeseaeesneseaeeseaeeeneeeaees 79 Table 45 Ethernet Adapter interface Configuration DHCP 00 eeeeeeceeeneeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaeesneeeaeeseaeesaeeseaeeseeeeaeessaeeeaeesenees 83 Table 46 Ethernet Adapter interface Co
96. nking the POST LED Change Module Personality QUATECH INC 1 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax s 23 Field CLI Command Displayed Page blink post led on Quatech Contact us CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY Blinking of the POST LED turned ON Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc 128 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Stop Blinking the POST LED URL Maintenance Stop Blinking the POST LED Description Stops the POST LED blinking QUATEGRHI A DPAG TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status Configuration Y Certificates M Network M Maintenance Blink POST LED Update Module Firmware Reset to Factory Defaults Restart Module Blink the POST LED Quatech Inc CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY Stop Blinking the POST LED Blinking of the POST LED turned OFF Change Module Personality QUATECH INC 1 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax lt gt Quatech Contact us j Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Displayed Page blink post led off 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 129 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Change Module Personality URL Maintenance Change Module Personality Description Allows devices personality to be modified including the enabling or disabling of ports GALIAT BEI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY A DPAG TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status YN Configuration Y Certificates M
97. nly Y Beacons Missed Before Roaming 6 Association Retry Count 3 Association Backoff Time msec 10000 O ARP Staleout Time 120 ARP Reachable Time 120 gt Use Directed Probes Disabled V Lost Association Link Timeout 1 cont 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 107 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Startup Options Startup Message Mode Disabled hel Startup Message Text Ready DHCP Vendor Class ID Strings WLAN DHCP Vendor Class ID String Ethernet DHCP Vendor Class ID String LED GPIO Settings VO Port F Bit Direction OxFF VO Port F Internal Pullup Resistor OXFF VO Port G Bit Direction oxFF VO Port G Internal Pullup Resistor OXFF Enable LED Signal Strength Meter Disabled v Enable POST LED Enabled Enable RF_LINK LED Enabled v Enable WLN_CFG LED Enabled v Enable CONN LED Enabled v Other Advanced Settings Enable Echo for Telnet Sessions Enabled v UDP Server Ping Disabled Field CLI Command OEM Defined Version String Discovery Manufacturer Device Name name manuf Discovery OEM Device Name name oem Discovery Device Name name device Manufacturing User Name user manuf Administrator Password pw root Manufacturing Password pw manuf OEM User Name user oem OEM Password pw oem CFG User Name user cfg CFG Password pw cfg Regular User Name user Regular User Password pw Encrypt Wireless Keys cfg encrypt SSH Default User ssh default user SSH Default Password ssh default password
98. ntenance Device Type DirectEthernet WLAN Parameters Current Values WLAN Settings Wireless LAN Connection Type Infrastructure WLAN Security Settings Wireless LAN Channel 1 Network Settings SG SSID Any_SSID Serial Port Settings Connection Settings Maximum Wireless Data Rate Auto Si Ethernet Settings Use Fixed Data Rate Disabled Advanced Settings Wireless LAN Region United States yi Upload Confiquration File List ration Files Delete Configuration File Active Configuration User Configuration OEM Configuration Factory Configuration WPA Configuration QUATECH INC 1 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax uatech Contact us Technical Support amp 2009 Quatech Inc To select any of the items move your cursor over the item and press the Left Hand mouse button The items in the Navigation bar and the Feature Links are hyperlinks and will cause the mouse cursor to change form an arrow pointer to a finger pointer when placed over them To find out what a specific field does move the cursor over the field and hover for approximately a second help balloon will appear and will provide details on the function of the field and its valid range of values 15 4 Updating a Field To update a field select the field by pressing the Left Hand mouse button Then either type in the appropriate content or select form the pull down menu Once you have finished modifying parameters scroll t
99. o connect to the IP address if successful you will now be able to use the WLAN interface for configuration of the device through either CLI or web For more information on the full CLI command set please refer to the Airborne Enterprise Command Line Reference Manual The above process can be achieved by any of the available Terminal Emulation programs Please follow the specific applications requirements to make the TCP IP connection and authenticate with the module 40 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 14 0 Configuring Device Enterprise Industrial Ethernet The following instructions describe how access the AirborneDirect Ethernet device and web interface for initial configuration of the unit Table 18 ET DP5XX IN5XXX Accessing the Web Interface Open the AirborneDirect packaging and locate the Install CD Place the CD in the CD DVD drive of the laptop or desktop you will be using to configure the AirborneDirect device Follow the on screen directions for installation of the appropriate device software and documentation Connect the Ethernet cable on ABDG to an Ethernet port on the laptop or desktop system Apply power to the ABDG ET DP5XX INSXXX The unit will boot and display one of the following LED patterns ABDG ET DP5XX Associated Open Network Not Associated POWER Green Green LINK Green Red Periodic Blinking COMM Red Red ABDG ET IN5XXX COMM O
100. o the bottom of the page and press the Commit button The page will then indicate the changes have been completed successfully you can then return to the configuration page by pressing the Reload button or restart the module by pressing the Reboot button Note that the changes to the parameters will not be applied until a module restart reboot has been completed Before the Commit button has been pressed all modified fields can be returned to their original state by pressing the Cancel button 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 47 Quatech Inc 15 5 AirborneDirect User Manual Uploading Certificates Adding certificates to the Airborne Device Server module is very easy when using the web interface Figure 14 upload Certificate Web page QUATERGH CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY Device Type Drectt hemet Upload a Certificate to the Module Select a Certificate File to upload and save om the module CD y Documents Downloads quatech pix Browse Table 20 Uploading Certificates Navigation Bar You will see a list of certificates currently resident on the Select Certificates module when you enter the Certificate File List window Feature Link You will see a window open with field to enter the location Select Upload Certificates of the certificate you want to upload Press Browse Button This will open a dialog box in which you can locate the certificate you wish to upload to the module Select the Certif
101. ons and fields is displayed Select PEAP from the drop down list Enter the RADIUS server account name provided by the network administrator If a Windows domain server is being used for authentication the server domain must be included in the EAP Ident field Enter the RADIUS server account password for the EAP Ident Enter peaplabel 0 Enter auth MSCHAPV2 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 61 Quatech Inc Select CA Certificate Filename Press Commit Button Optional Press Reload Button Optional Press Restart Button Feature Link Select Network Settings AirborneDirect User Manual Description Enter the name of the Certificate Authority CA certificate stored on the device Storing Certificates on the device is cover in section 15 5 If the network security does not require the use of a CA certificate this field should be left blank Saves changes to the device Reloads the WLAN Settings page Select this is you have further configuration options to change Restarts the device After the device as rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect If the network is using DHCP then an IP address will be assigned to the WLAN interface and IP connectivity is possible over the WLAN network If the network is using static IP addresses it will be necessary to configure the network interface see the next st
102. ore configuring the network A page showing the range of network options and fields for both the WLAN and Ethernet interfaces is displayed Select Ethernet DHCP Select Enabled from the drop down menu Optional Provides a method of uniquely identifying the Select WLAN DHCP Name device in the DHCP lease table on the DHCP server The default name is AirborneXXXXXX where XXXXXX matches the last 6 hexadecimal digits of the Ethernet interface MAC address 64 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Step Description Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Optional Reloads the Network Settings page Select Press Reload Button this is you have further configuration options to change Optional Restarts the device After the device as rt Butt rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the Press Restart Button configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect Once authenticated the network should lease an IP address to the WLAN interface and IP connectivity is possible over the WLAN network 19 3 Configuring a Static IP Address on WLAN Interface Static IP addresses on the WLAN interface is the default configuration for serial devices Itis important to verify the address being entered is unique to the device when on the network Table 32 Configuring Static IP WLAN Step Description Navigation Bar You will see a group of f
103. orneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Update Module Firmware URL Maintenance Update Module Firmware Description Enables module firmware to be updated QUATEGHI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY A DPAG TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status MN Configuration Y Certificates N Network M Maintenance Upload Firmware to the Module Update Module Firmware Re Fact fault Restart Module Current Firmware Version 1 40E i POST LED Select the firmware image file to load and then click Load New Firmware Stop Blinking the POST LED Browse Change Module Personality Load New Firmware Cancel QUATECH INC 1 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax lt gt Quatech Contact us I Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Load New Firmware Button update 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 125 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Reset Factory Defaults URL Maintenance Reset Factory Defaults Description Returns device to factory defaults If oem_config txt is present this will take precedence over the factory configuration QUATEGEHI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY A OPAC TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status MN Configuration MW Certificates N Network YN Maintenance Reset the Module to Factory Defaults Update Module Firmware Restart Module Resetting the module to factory defaults removes all user specified configuration settings and resets all passwords to the f
104. ou will see a window open with field to enter the location of the module firmware you want to upload Select Update Module Firmware The current firmware version number is displayed at the top of the page 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 51 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Description Press Browse Button This will open a dialog box in which you can locate the firmware image you wish to upload to the module Select the firmware image file and press Open This will return you to the Upload Firmware window and will have entered the location and file name of the firmware image you wish to upload in the field next to the Browse button Press Load New Firmware You will then see a notice that the firmware upload has begun Figure 17 When the upload has been completed successfully and the firmware updated w window indicating this will be shown Figure 18 Press Reboot This will restart the module and the new firmware will be loaded DO NOT REMOVE POWER FROM THE MODULE DURING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE This may cause the device to become non operational If this happens please contact Quatech Technical Support 52 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 16 0 Express Setup Configuration Page When the device s web interface is accessed for the first time an Express Setup page will be shown This page is designed to allow a quick device set up by presenting the most popular dev
105. pports a single or dual serial port and provides serial to 802 11 bridging The serial devices can support one or more of the following serial interface types RS232 RS422 RS485 Default configuration on all models is RS232 conversion to RS422 485 requires software configuration and in some models jumper setting changes These are covered in the following sections This device allows the connection of a serial port to an 802 11 network Ethernet The Ethernet adapter provides a wireless interface to an existing Ethernet port RJ 45 Depending upon the model of device the connection to the Ethernet port of the host is made via a RJ 45 socket or pigtail with a RJ 45 plug The device supports a 10 100 Ethernet interface with auto configuration Manual control of the interface is possible through the web or CLI interface Serial Ethernet This device allows for simultaneous connection of Serial and Ethernet ports Providing the same functionality on each port that is available on the individual devices it is possible to maintain network based connections to both the Ethernet and Serial ports without compromise of functionality or performance Each interface can be configured and operated independently of the others Connection to the serial port can be made via both the wireless and Ethernet ports supporting redundant network connectivity for high reliability applications 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Gui
106. r all FCC IC and ETSI test modes required to perform regulatory compliance testing on the module please contact Quatech Technical Support for details on enabling and using these modes 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 133 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 26 0 Physical amp Environmental Approvals The device has passed the following primary physical and environmental tests The test methods referenced are defined in SAE J1455 Aug1994 Table 49 Mechanical Approvals Temperature Range Operational Table 1B Type 2b Temperature Range Non Operational Humidity Sect 4 2 3 Altitude Sect 4 8 Vibration Sect 4 9 Shock Sect 4 10 Product Drop Sect 4 10 3 1 Packaging Drop Sect 4 10 2 1 40 C to 85 C 50 C to 125 C 0 95 RH 38 C condensing Fig 4a 8 hours active humidity cycle Operational 0 12 000ft 62 KPa absolute pressure Non operational 0 40 000ft 18 6 KPa absolute pressure Operational 2 4 Grms 10 1K Hz ihr per axis Non operational 5 2 Grms 10 1K Hz ihr per axis Operational 20Gs MAX 11ms half sine pulse 1m onto concrete any face or corner 1 drop 32 inches onto concrete on each face and corner Packaged in for transit configuration Test reports are available from Quatech Technical Support please contact directly for the latest documentation 134 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 27 0 Change Log The following table
107. r details That setup is outside the scope of this user guide which assumes that the AP being tested with has no security After issuing the commands the unit will restart and apply the network settings Once restarted the LINK LED will stop blinking and go solid If DHCP is enabled on the network the POWER and LINK LED s will turn solid green Determine the Device s IP address On the Host computer use the terminal emulation program to type the following CLI commands Table 17 UART Determine Module s IP Address Send Break Sequence auth dpac dpac lt CR gt wl ip lt CR gt The serial port starts up in a listen mode waiting for a request for a data tunnel To access the CLI mode in which set up can take place the break sequence must be sent The default break sequence for the device is y ABD The sequence must be sent with no trailing characters If received correctly the device will respond OK Authenticate with the device server The module returns the IP address assigned to it by the DHCP server 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 39 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 13 5 Accessing the Device Using the Web Interface See section 15 0 13 6 Accessing the Device Using Telnet On the Remote computer use a terminal emulation program to start a Telnet session To connect to the device using TCP IP use the IP address obtained in section 13 4 to connect on port 23 The terminal emulator will attempt t
108. re Link Select WLAN Security Settings You will see a group of fields under the banner of WLAN Parameters This step is optional The default home page for the Configuration link in the Navigation Bar is WLAN Settings Select On from the drop down list Select the Infrastructure form the drop down list Enter the name of the wireless network you want the device to use This cannot include spaces Select the most appropriate region for the deployment location of the device Saves changes to the device Reloads the WLAN Settings page The wireless interface is now configured however most wireless networks use security to protect the network and users from unauthorized use Selecting WLAN Security Settings will allow us to configure the devices security settings for the network This is covered in section 18 0 17 2 Configuring for AdHoc Networks AdHoc networks use peer to peer connection to create a local wireless network These can be useful when no infrastructure AP is available Each wireless network is identified by a name referred to as the ESSID Extended Service Set IDentifier To configure the device with the necessary parameters to operate with an AdHoc use the following steps 56 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Table 25 Configuring Wireless Interface AdHoc Step Description Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the banner of Select Configuration
109. red telnet port number auth dpac dpac Any user level above L5 can authenticate with the unit Device responds OK pass x Where x can be p1 p2 or any pl or p2 binds to the indicated serial port as long as the serial port is in listen mode and does not already have a data tunnel open any binds to the first serial port which is in listen mode and does not already have a data tunnel open 20 2 Configuring Serial Port 1 for Access on Tunnel Port A data tunnel can be made using the devices tunnel port as the network connection port This does not require authenticating with the device and automatically initiates the tunnel connection Configuring the device to support this approach to establishing a data tunnel is covered in the following table 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 69 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Table 36 Configure Data Tunnel on Serial Port 1 Tunnel Port TCP Step Description Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the banner Select Configuration of WLAN Parameters Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Connection Settings configured before configuring the Ethernet settings A page showing the configuration options for TCP IP and UDP connections to the device Configuration of Telnet HTTP and SSH ports is possible through this page Select Tunnel Enabled Select Enabled Select Tunnel Port Enter the port to be used for the tunnel Default is 8023
110. reduce the complexities of wireless system deployment and network implementation At the same time users can move equipment without the cost and time associated with wired network drops and environment restrictions This provides flexibility for seasonal demands line and staffing changes and more The AirborneDirect Serial Bridges and device servers provide a simple connection between the 802 11 wireless LAN and three leading serial interfaces RS 232 RS 422 and RS 485 The Bridge acts transparently between any device using these interfaces and a wireless LAN Using the Quatech virtual communications port Windows device driver OEMs can communicate with their devices from any workstation on the same network as if the workstation and devices were directly attached through a serial port The AirborneDirect Ethernet Adapter provides a link between the 802 11 wireless LAN and any Ethernet ready device with an RJ 45 connector It acts transparently between the device and a wireless LAN By integrating AirborneDirect into existing and legacy platforms OEMs can significantly enhance their products by delivering increased value and functionality to their entire customer base The Airborne family includes the ability to simultaneously use the serial to wireless and Ethernet to wireless connectivity in the same unit This capability provides for multiple connections to the same machine or consolidation of multiple wireless units into a single devic
111. rface of the radio next to the RF shielding Any antenna used with the system must be designed for operation within the 2 4GHz ISM band and specifically must support the 2 412GHz to 2 482GHz for 802 11b g operation They are required to have a VSWR of 2 1 maximum referenced to a 509 system impedance 8 1 8 2 Antenna Selection The Airborne radio supports a number of antenna options all of which require connection to the U FL connectors on the radio Ultimately the antenna option selected will be determined by a number of factors including consideration of the application mechanical construction and desired performance Since the number of possible combinations is endless we will review some of the more common solutions in this section If your application is not covered during this discussion please contact Technical Support for more specific answers The available antenna connections include Host board mounted antenna Host Chassis mounted antenna Embedded antenna In addition to the above options location and performance need to be considered The following sections discuss these items Host Board Mounted Antenna Host board mounted requires that an antenna connection is physically mounted to the host system board It also requires that the host board include a U FL connector two 2 if diversity is being used to allow a U FL to U FL coaxial lead to connect from the radio to the host board It will then require 500 mat
112. roto WPA pairwise TKIP group TKIP Field CLI Command Displayed Page cfg dump wpa 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 117 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual List Certificates URL Certificates List Certificates Description Displays a list of the certificates saved to the device This is the home page for the Certificates link QUATEGIFI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY A DPAG TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status YN Configuration Y Certificates N Network N Maintenance Certificate File Listing Upload Certificate Delete Certificate TrustedCA pem 1280 bytes 1Files 1280 bytes 124928 bytes free QUATECH INC 1 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax lt a Quatech Contact us 1 Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc Field CLI Command Displayed Page list cert 118 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Upload Certificate URL Certificates Upload Certificate Description Enables certificates and private keys to be uploaded to the device QUATEGIFI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY A DPAG TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY N Status YN Configuration Y Certificates N Network N Maintenance Upload a Certificate to the Module Select a Certificate File to upload and save on the module C Browse Upload Certificate Cancel QUATECH INC 4 330 655 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 655 9070 sales fax lt amp Quatech Contact us
113. rotocol UDAP and will respond to discovery requests The subnet for the private network IP addresses Ethernet Client and Gateway and public IP address WLAN obtained by the module via the wireless interface MUST NOT be the same Failure to observe this requirement will result in unpredictable behavior of the adapter When attempting to make an out bound connection to a device on the public network the public network IP address of the device should be used e g In Figure 21 the client with address 192 168 2 100 wants to connect to an FTP server with the address of 123 45 67 99 on the public network to perform a firmware download The FTP address that would be used in the Configuration Advanced Settings FTP Server Address or Name would be 123 45 67 99 Note that this is not within the subnet of the Ethernet client however the NAT router will do the necessary address translations and packet header manipulations to ensure the out bound and in bound connections are maintained Any traffic between the Airborne Ethernet Adapter s Ethernet interface and Ethernet client on the private network will not be broadcast on the public network unless it is directed at the public network For most users there will be no modification of the private network settings needed and if the target Ethernet client uses DHCP to obtain an IP address no change in configuration will be required either 86 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Us
114. roup Password dpac 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 35 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual The AMC will load and discover the attached device Dewees 1 O TENORI MMA OTNES WL DIOR LI Right Click the Unmanaged Device then Select Change Management State Select Manage OEM Cfg1 Select Device OEM Cfg1 is Factory Default The devices status will move to managed and the device will be displayed under the device type group it belongs too Right click the device and then 1 Select Connectivity Tools 2 Select Launch Web Browser for OEM Cfg1 Opening web page shows adapter status Links to the available configuration options are identified in the left hand menu The top menu bar provides access to different operations that can be performed by the AirborneDirect device See section 15 0 for a full description of how to use the web interface Using Express Setup If this is the first time you have configured the device the Express Setup page will be displayed please refer to section 16 0 to continue set up of the device If this is not the first time please move to section to update the configuration 36 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc When the Reboot button is pressed the unit will restart and install new settings This may take 15 20 seconds Please refresh the web interface after the boot cycle has completed When configured correctly the LED pattern should match the fol
115. rts of the RF path that impact the ability of two systems to communicate The basic equation looks like this EIRP dB TxP TxA TxC Link Margin dB EIRP FPL RxS RxA RxC Where TxP Transmitter output power dBm TxA Transmitter antenna gain dBi TxC Transmitter to Antenna coax cable loss dB FPL Free Path Loss dB RxS Receiver receive sensitivity dBm RxA Receiver antenna gain dBi RxC Receiver to Antenna coax cable loss dB This is a complex subject and requires more information than is presented here Quatech recommends at reviewing the subject and evaluating any system at a basic level It is then possible with a combination of the above items and an understanding of the application demands to achieve a link quality optimized for the application and host design It is important to note that this is established with a combination of hardware selection design choices and configuration of the radio 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 31 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 9 0 Mechanical Outline Enterprise Class 2 58 REF gs 4 03 REF 1 90 REF X D Antenna Connector RP SMA Reverse Polarity SMA Requires 2 4GHz ISM band antenna 50 input impedance RP SMA connector Serial Connector DB 9M Male Requires DB 9 Female Ethernet Connector RJ 45 Plug R
116. s Stop Bits Flow Control Serial Assert Input Buffer Flush Size Serial Escape Mode Escape String Serial CLI Default Mode Wireless LAN CLI Escape Mode EE S Wireless LAN CLI Escape Mode on x CLI Command parity p2 parity p2 data bits p2 Stop bit p2 flow p2 serial assert p2 input size p2 esc mode serial p2 esc str p2 serial default p2 esc mode lan p2 Quatech Inc 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 101 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Connection Settings URL Description Configuration Connection Settings Configures the data tunnel and network port settings for both serial ports Includes management of port access and service availability Connection Parameters Common Settings Connect LED Mode Wireless UDAP Discovery Enabled Ethernet UDAP Discovery Enabled Serial Port 1 Connection Settings Tunnel Enabled Tunnel Port Tunnel Mode TCP Port TCP Timeout TCP Retry Time Primary TCP Target Server IP Address Secondary TCP Target Server IP Address UDP Port UDP Receive Port UDP Target Server IP Address UDP Transmit Mode Outbound Transmit Type Serial Port 2 Connection Settings Tunnel Enabled Serial Port 2 Tunnel Port Serial Port 2 Tunnel Mode Serial Port 2 TCP Port Serial Port 2 TCP Timeout Serial Port 2 TCP Retry Time Serial Port 2 Primary TCP Target Server IP Serial Port 2 Secondary TCP Target Server IP Serial Port 2 l UDP
117. sesasascnabedbsssntesssonesscdasessenssensuessesesanasssbonessdenccssusanerssecsanasacsons Reset Factory Defaults Restart Module 02 Blink the POST LED 200 Stop Blinking the POST LED Change Module Personality ccccee Certification amp Regulatory Approvals 25 1 FCC Statenmernteeer c cccceccccseeeesceesseneseceseseesesneeees 25 2 FCC RF Exposure Statement rrrrnvnrnnrnnrvrnrnrnnnnnn 25 3 Information for Canadian Users IC Notice 25 4 FCC IC Modular Approval 25 5 Regulatory Test Mode Support 26 0 27 0 Physical amp Environmental Approvals siisii aain iea aa pE EEA iea ELi daN Change LOG EE EN E E E 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Figures Figure 1 Enterprise AirborneDirect Device rrnrenrnarnnnenrnnnnnnenvnnnnrennnrnenennrnrnnnnenenenenennsnresnnenenenenneenressnenenensrnreennesensne 13 Figure 2 Industrial AirborneDirect Device Figure 3 Heavy Duty AirborneDirect Device ceesccesceeeesesseeeesceceaeeesceseaeessaeceacessaeseseesaeeeaceseaeeeseeeeasesaeseaeeeaeenaes Figure 4 ABDG SE ET DP5XX Block Diagram Figure 5 ABDG ET SE IN5XXX Block Diagram Figure 6 DE 9 DB 9 Connector Pin out Figure 7 Ethernet Jack Pin Outta ssciscaddensninwi anaa iaa e E Ei E Figure 8 Interface Selection JUMPStS iisvessiccitesdcctececesceyasttnss scziedicis eseetcvapevatecsceesaseev
118. stallation and configuration of the VCOM driver is covered in section 21 0 The following section shows how to manually configure the unit to accept TCP IP connections and automatically set up a data tunnel with one of the serial ports The configuration is independent of the source of the request as the tunnel ports are available to both the WLAN and Ethernet interfaces The Airborne devices support conditional tunnel binding based upon rules included in the configuration The major options will be included 20 1 Configuring Serial Port for Access on Telnet Port A data tunnel can be made using the device s telnet port as the network connection port This does require authenticating with the device and manually initiating the tunnel connection Configuring the device to support this approach to establishing a data tunnel is covered in the following table Table 34 Configure Data Tunnel on Telnet Port Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the banner Select Configuration of WLAN Parameters Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Connection Settings aa before configuring the Ethernet A page showing the configuration options for TCP IP and UDP connections to the device Configuration of Telnet HTTP and SSH ports is possible through this page Select Telnet Port Enter the port number you wish to use for a telnet TCP IP connection to the device The default 23 should only be changed if yo
119. tarted 11 1 11 3 Unpack the AirborneDirect Device Unpack the AirborneDirect Device and compare the package contents with the items listed on the front of the included Quick Start Guide If any item is missing or damaged contact Quatech immediately Contact details can be found at www quatech com support Connect AirborneDirect to host Connect the Airborne Direct unit to a system capable of configuring it The preferred initial connection depends upon the class and type of product Serial Enterprise Connect to a serial port on the host or through a serial to USB adapter Serial Industrial Connect the RJ 45 socket to a RJ 45 socket using a CAT 5 Ethernet cable Ethernet Enterprise Connect to an RJ 45 socket on the host Ethernet Industrial Connect the RJ 45 socket to a RJ 45 socket using a CAT 5 Ethernet cable Attach Antenna and Power up the AirborneDirect Attach the supplied antenna to the RP SMA connector on the AirborneDirect unit Connect the supplied AC adapter to the power connector If using your own power supply make sure the correct power connector type and polarity are being used verify the appropriate voltage to be applied by checking Error Reference source not found for the correct product class Confirm that the device is receiving power by verifying that the POST LED is lit when the supply is applied 34 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quate
120. this should only be changed if a port is already defined for the application server or it is already being used by another service Select Tunnel Mode Select TCP from drop down menu Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Press Reload Button Reloads the Connection Settings page Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Serial Port Settings configured before configuring the Ethernet settings Displays a page showing the serial port configuration setting the default mode of operation for the serial interface is done in this page Select Serial CLI Default Mode Select Listen from the drop down menu Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Optional Reloads the Serial Port Settings page Select Press Reload Button this is you have further configuration options to change Optional Restarts the device After the device as p Ri rt TB rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the esate Button configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect Once authenticated the network it is possible for a TCP IP connection to be made on the Telnet port To establish a data tunnel and gain access to the serial data from the WLAN or Ethernet interface follow the steps in Table 37 Table 37 Data Tunnel using Tunnel Port on Serial Port 1 Description Open TCP socket to device Using the WLAN IP Address and configured tunnel port number for Serial Port 1 Default 8023 70 2
121. ton Cancel Active Confiquration User Configuration QEM Configuration Eactory Configuration QUATECH INC 1 330 665 9000 phone 1 800 553 1170 toll free 1 330 865 9070 sales far Table 21 Uploading Configurations Step Description Navigation Bar You will see major WLAN parameters displayed Select Configuration Feature Link You will see a window open with field to enter the location of the configuration you want to upload along Sele ea with a choice of OEM or User Configuration Press Browse Button This will open a dialog box in which you can locate the certificate you wish to upload to the module Select the configuration file and press Open This will return you to the Configuration Upload window and will have entered the location and file name of the certificate you wish to upload in the field next to the Browse button Select User or OEM Configuration This defines the configuration you are installing OEM Configurations will survive a factory reset User will not Press Upload Configuration You will then see a notice that the configuration has been successfully uploaded to the module Press List Configuration Files This will show the current configuration files resident on the module and will include the file just uploaded Uploading a configuration file will overwrite any configuration file already stored on the module This will cause a change in configuration when a module restart is performed
122. ts Internet Explorer v6 0 thru 8 0 Firefox v3 x Opera v9 6 and Chrome v4 0 When the authentication request is returned enter Figure 9 Website Login Connect to 192 168 1 197 The server 192 168 1 197 at requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name dpac Password sere C Remember my password Username dpac Password dpac After successfully authenticating with the module you will be logged into the web server If this is the first time you have accessed the device the Express Setup page will be displayed see section 16 0 for configuration of the device using this page If you have previously configured the device the default home page will be displayed See Figure 10 from here you can update device settings if required A quick overview of the web interface follows 44 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Figure 10 Default Home Page HELGENENE STENSEN GER Go Fe mmm Sx foes j i Fie Edt View Favorites Tools Hep vr Favorites og B suooested Sites gt Web Sice Gallery Arborne7784C5 Arborne Enterprise Wireless Device M aie Pager safey Toos QuUATEGH CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY N Status Configuration N Certificates 3 Network 3 Maintenance Device Type Industrial Ethernet Mo
123. tunnel To access the CLI mode in which set up can take place the break sequence must be sent The default break sequence for the device is y ABD The sequence must be sent with no trailing characters If received correctly the device will respond OK auth dpac dpac lt CR gt The module responds with OK indicating that it executed the command successfully If you did not receive OK check the settings in your terminal emulation program You will have to break into CLI mode and log into the module after any reset or restart 38 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc 13 3 Determine and Store the Access Point SSID 13 4 On the Host computer use the terminal emulation program to type the following CLI commands in the order shown wl scan lt CR gt wl ssid SSID lt CR gt commit lt CR gt restart Table 16 UART SSID amp Authentication The module scans for APs and returns information on each one it discovers Note the SSID value that is returned as you will need to enter it when configuring the device in the next steps Associates the module with the network name SSID you specify SSID is the value returned by the wl scan command Stores the information to flash memory Restarts the device and installs the new settings If your access point has security enabled you will also need to use the CLI to enter those parameters See the Enterprise CLI Reference Guide fo
124. ual Field CLI Command DHCP Server Enabled eth dhcp server Ethernet Role eth role MAC Cloning wl mac c one Ethernet Port Speed Duplex eth m de 104 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc Wireless Routing Settings URL Configuration Wireless Routing Settings Description Configures the port forwarding routing rules for the wireless interface Wireless Routing Parameters Current Values Wireless Routing Default FORWARD Wireless Routing Rule Protocol TCP vi Port 2060 Action FORWARD Dest IP 192 168 2 101 Port 244 Remove Wireless Routing Rule Protocol UDP Port 555 Action FORWARD Dest IP 192 168 2 105 Port 555 Remove Addrule Commit Cancel Field CLI Command Wireless Routing Default wl route default Add rule Button wl route 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 105 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Ethernet Routing Settings URL Configuration Ethernet Routing Settings Description Configures the firewall routing rules for the Ethernet interface Ethernet Routing Parameters Current Values Ethernet Routing Default ACCEPT Ethernet Routing Rule Protocol TCP ip 192 168 1 100 Port 2020 Action ACCEPT Remove Ethernet Routing Rule Protocol ALL K p 192 168 1101 por TT Action ACCEPT Remove Addrule Commit J Cancel Field CLI Command Ethernet Routing Default eth route
125. uding DHCP static IP and fall back configurations Network Parameters Current Values Common Settings DNS Servert IP Address 0 0 0 0 i DNS Server2 IP Address 0 0 0 0 WINS Server1 IP Address 0 0 0 0 WINS Server2 IP Address 0 0 0 0 WLAN Specific Settings WLAN DHCP Enabled WLAN DHCP Client Name Airbome7784C5 El WLAN DHCP Request Retransmission Mode Exponential Interval vi WLAN DHCP Request Retransmission Interval 15 WLAN DHCP Acquire Limit 90 WLAN Static IP Address 192 168 101 WLAN Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 WLAN Gateway IP Address 192 168 10 1 WLAN DHCP Fallback Enabled WLAN Fallback to Last DHCP IP Address Disabled Save Last WLAN DHCP IP Address as Fallback IP Address WLAN Fallback IP Address WLAN Fallback Gateway IP Address 0 0 1 WLAN Fallback Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Ethernet Specific Settings Ethernet DHCP Disabled w Ethernet DHCP Client Name Airborne0040D0 Ethernet DHCP Acquire Limit 80 i Ethernet Static IP Address 192 168 2 100 Ethernet Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Ethernet Gateway IP Address 192 168 2 1 Ethernet DHCP Fallback Disabled v Ethernet Fallback to Last DHCP IP Address Save Last Ethernet DHCP IP Address as Fallback IP Address Ethernet Fallback IP Address Ethernet Fallback Gateway IP Address 7 Ethernet Fallback Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 ane Field CLI Command DNS Server1 2 IP Address dns serverl dns server2 WINS Server1 2 IP Address w
126. ue EJ Airborne 778405 Airborne Enterprise Wireless Device GAULIAT BE CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY N Status Configuration Y Certificates N Network N Maintenance Device Type Industrial Ethernet Radio Statistics Rx Packets 22518 Rx Bytes 2581054 Ethernet Statistics Rx Errors o Rx Dropped o Rx Overruns o Tx Packets 1881 Tx Bytes 303406 Tx Errors o Tx Dropped o Tx Overruns o Contactus Technical Support 2009 2011 Quatech Inc v internet var Rioo Field CLI Command Displayed Page stats lt blank gt or radio 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 91 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Ethernet Statistics URL Status Ethernet Statistics Description Provides information about the packet transmit and receive performance of the Ethernet interface 3 Airborne7784C5 Airborne Enterprise Wireless Device Server Windows Internet Explorer DER EJ ep 192 168 1 199 e Search ej lew Favorites Tools Help Bs svnestedstes B websi EP airborne7784C5 Airborne Enterprise Wireless Device K amp CI dh gt Page Safety Toos AUATEGH CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY N Status Configuration X Certificates N Network N Maintenance Device Type Industrial Ethernet Ethernet Statistics Rx Packets 5848 Rx Bytes 932204 Rx Errors o Rx Dropped o Rx Overruns o Tx Packets 1550 Tx Bytes 588271 Tx Errors o Tx Dropped o Tx Overruns o
127. ur application requires access to port 23 for another purpose Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Press Reload Button Reloads the Connection Settings page 68 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Feature Link Select Serial Port 1 Settings Serial Port 2 Settings Select Serial CLI Default Mode Press Commit Button Optional Press Reload Button Optional Press Restart Button Quatech Inc The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings Displays a page showing the serial port configuration setting the default mode of operation for the serial interface is done in this page Select Listen from the drop down menu Saves changes to the device Reloads the Serial Port X Settings page Select this is you have further configuration options to change Restarts the device After the device as rebooted it will attempt to authenticate to the configured network As long as the network is in range the wireless interface will connect Once authenticated the network it is possible for a TCP IP connection to be made on the Telnet port To establish a data tunnel and gain access to the serial data from the WLAN or Ethernet interface follow the steps in Table 35 Table 35 Data Tunnel using Telnet Port Open TCP socket to device Authenticate with device Open data tunnel to serial port Using the WLAN IP Address and configu
128. var etc config user_config txt wl ssid Cisco1100WPA wlsecurity wpa psk wl route default forward eth route default accept Field CLI Command Displayed Page cfg dump oem 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 115 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Factory Configuration URL Configuration Factory Configuration Description Displays the factory configuration settings These are the default settings delivered from the Quatech factory Factory Configuration bin qtsh letc factory config ie txt ver oemverstr user manuf dpac user oem oem user cfg cfg user user user leap dpac name manuf DPAC Airborne IndustrialE name oem OEM Cfg1 name device Device pm mode active esc str 7E7E7E6473 esc mode serial on esc mode lan on serial default cli intf type rs232 bit rate 9600 data bits 8 parity n flow n input size 0x05B4 serial assert xon stop bit 1 io dir f OxFF io dir g 0xFF io pullup f 0xFF Field CLI Command Displayed Page cfg dump factory 116 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc WPA Configuration URL Configuration WPA Configuration Description Displays the current security configuration settings being used by the device WPA Configuration var tmp wpa_supplicant conf ctrl_interface var run wpa_supplicant eapol_version 1 ap_scan 1 fast_reauth 1 assoc retries 3 assoc backoff 10 network ssid Cisco1100WPA scan ssid 1 mode 0 key mgmt WPA PSK p
129. vate Network Interface srrrrrrnrnnnnrrrnrnrnnnnnnvnner 24 0 25 0 Web Page Overview Module Status rrrorrnn Ethernet Status Ethernet DHCP Clients Radio Statistics Ethernet Statistics Express Setup WLAN SettingS WLAN Security Settings Network Settings Serial Port Settings iarrssonrnarennevranvsan rn 050520 0r ener EEE hr e iaaiiai ea Serial Port 2 Settings x2 1x s42 lt 4s2522 lt 0nnn0000 EEE Eh hr Connection Settings s Ethernet Settings o Wireless Routing Settings 2 2 2 2 scccosaggessonsecsnsoneesees 2 nrk tr tt t re Ethernet Routing Settings 2 EE 02 00500 nrk tenkeren Advanced Settings Upload Configuration File List Configuration File Delete Configuration File Active Configuration User Configuration OEM Configuration Factory Configuration WPA Configuration List Certificates Upload Certificate Delete Certificate N RT MERU lt cssesenesssessesovcssesssssosessnsussanscsesansovszsctuonsnscassnsuseavencessascess Network Home Page PSN oes eecsocnenenceteneaneescsseenensonnsascesenseneenenenencenscnenssensaneeaeneettes Discover Airborne Modules Scan for Access Points ve ME Inenege gt hom gt FER Oka FE Wpdate ModulelEmmwalre Peters vssesascessnstav
130. wing the configuration options for TCP IP and UDP connections to the device Configuration of Telnet HTTP and SSH ports is possible through this page Select TCP Port Serial Port 2 Enter the port on which the target server is listening for TCP connections Select TCP Timeout Serial Port 2 Enter the inactivity timeout in seconds after which the device will close the open data tunnel on Serial Port 1 The default O disables the timeout Select TCP Retry Time Serial Port 2 Enter the period in seconds the device should use to retry establishing the TCP connection to the target server 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 73 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Description Select Primary TCP Target Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the primary target Serial Port 2 server The address must be in the format Optional Enter the IP address of the secondary target Select Secondary TCP Target Server IP SEINE Address Serial Port 2 The address must be in the format This address will be used if the initial attempts to connect to the primary server fail This field is optional Press Commit Button Saves changes to the device Press Reload Button Reloads the Connection Settings page Feature Link The wireless interface and security must be Select Serial Port 2 Settings configured before configuring the Ethernet settings Displays a page showing the serial port configuration setting the defau
131. wl security Authentication Type wl auth LEAP User Name user leap LEAP Password pw leap Default WEP Key wl def key WEP Key 1 4 wl key 1 wl key 2 wl key 3 wl key 4 WPA Protocol Version wl wpa format WPA WPA2 Pre Shared Key PSK pw wpa psk 96 2 21 2011 100 8510 110 AirborneDirect Users Guide Quatech Inc EAP Identity eap ident EAP Password eap password EAP Anonymous Identity eap anon ident EAP Phase String 1 eap phasel EAP Phase String 2 eap phase2 EAP Subject Match String subject match EAP Subject Match 2 String subject match2 EAP Alternate Subject Match String alt subject match EAP Alternate Subject Match 2 String alt subject match2 CA Certificate File Name ca cert filename CA Certificate 2 File Name ca cert2 filename Client Certificate File Name client cert filename Client Certificate 2 File Name client cert2 filename Private Key File Name priv key filename Private Key File Password priv key password Private Key 2 File Name priv key2 filename Private Key File 2 Password priv key2 password DH Parameter File Name dh parm filename DH Parameter 2 File Name dh parm2 filename EAP FAST Provisioning Type eap fast provisioning Maximum Number of EAP FAST Servers eap fast max pac list 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 97 Quatech Inc Network Settings AirborneDirect User Manual URL Configuration Network Settings Description Configures the wireless and Ethernet interface network settings incl
132. wo serial connections The configurations in Table 43 and Table 44 use an AdHoc network An infrastructure network can be used as long as static IP configuration is used for the slave device Table 43 Cable Replacement Slave Configuration Configure the device to use an AdHoc network Configure the device to use a static IP address on the WLAN interface Configure the device to listen for a connection on the tunnel port Navigation Bar Select Configuration Feature Link Select Serial Port Settings Select Serial Port Bit Rate Select Parity Select Data Bits Select Stop Bits Select Flow Control Optional Select Serial Assert Press Commit Button See section 17 2 After the Commit at the end of the configuration press the Reload Button See section 19 3 After the Commit at the end of the configuration press the Reload Button See section 20 2 After the Commit at the end of the configuration press the Reload Button You will see a group of fields under the banner of Interface and Network Parameters The wireless interface and security must be configured before configuring the Ethernet settings A page showing the configuration options for TCP IP and UDP connections to the device Configuration of Telnet HTTP and SSH ports is possible through this page Select the appropriate bit rate to match the serial port the device will be connected to Select the parity setting to match the serial port th
133. work is in range the wireless interface will connect If the network is using DHCP then an IP address will be assigned to the WLAN interface and IP connectivity is possible over the WLAN network If the network is using static IP addresses it will be necessary to configure the network interface see the next step Feature Link The wireless interface is now configured however if A the WLAN network does not have a DHCP server lect Network in hen Select NetWork setungs available to provide IP address to the device it necessary to assign a static IP address to the wireless interface Selecting Network Settings will allow us to configure the device with a static IP address This is covered in section 19 0 18 2 Configuring for WPA PSK Security This security type is a very popular type and is easy to configure Most often used in SOHO and home environments some enterprise networks do use it Table 27 Configuring for WPA Security Step Description Navigation Bar You will see a group of fields under the banner Select Configuration of WLAN Parameters Feature Link The wireless interface must be configured Select WLAN Security Settings before configuring the security for the network A page showing the range of security options and fields is displayed Select Wireless LAN Security Select WPA PSK from the drop down list Select WPA Protocol Version Select Auto from the drop down list This field should not need to be changed
134. y cause damage to the product or injury to the user The shaded area next to the indicator will identify the specific information and make any references necessary The area next to the indicator will identify the specific information and make any references necessary File Format These documents are provided as Portable Document Format PDF files To read them you need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 0 5 or higher For your convenience Adobe Acrobat Reader is provided on the Radio Evaluation Kit CD Should you not have the CD for the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader go to the Adobe Web site www adobe com 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 9 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual 2 0 Product Description This guide describes the AirborneDirect device servers and wireless adapters from Quatech Inc AirborneDirect is a fully integrated 802 11 wireless Local Area Network LAN connectivity device designed to provide wireless LAN and Internet connectivity in industrial scientific medical and transportation applications where an existing communications interface already exists The AirborneDirect family of products supports Serial RS232 422 485 Ethernet and a combination these interfaces in a range of packaging options The AirborneDirect product family provides true plug and play wireless connectivity By delivering convenient easy to deploy wireless network connectivity the device servers and adapters significantly
135. ystem may communicate with the device attached to the serial port on the Airborne device Table 42 Install VCOM Run the Airborne Management System application This was installed during the CD installation and a menu item will be found in the Airborne folder located in the programs directory of your system When the application opens the following dialog will be displayed F Group Login Group Name users W Group Password eeee Select Group Name manuf and enter Group Password dpac The AMC will load and discover the attached devices Managed devices will show up under the device type heading they belong to To install a VCOM driver the device MUST have a serial port The device must be managed to install the VCOM driver If the device you wish to install the VCOM with is already managed skip to step 4 100 8510 110 2 21 2011 75 Quatech Inc AirborneDirect User Manual Right Click the Unmanaged Device then Select Change Management State Select Manage OEM Cfg1 Select Device OEM Cfg1 is Factory Default The status of the device will move to managed and it will be displayed under the device type group it belongs too To install the VCOM driver right click the target device 1 Select Configuration Management 2 Select Install VCOM Driver for OEM Cfg1 a rete Orec tera ove OX Template Management Osplay Configurasan for OEN Cfg Frmnare Management Edt Configrston for OEM C

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