Lantronix Ethernet manual Using This Guide, Purpose and Audience, Chapter Summary

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1: Using This Guide

Purpose and Audience

This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the WiBox. It is for network administrators, system integrators, and those responsible for installing and maintaining the WiBox2100E.

Chapter Summary

The remaining chapters in this guide include:

2:Introduction

3:Quick Start

4:Web-Manager

5:Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration

6:Setup Mode: Server Configuration

7:Setup Mode: Channel Configuration

8:Setup Mode: Advanced Settings

9:Monitor Mode

10:Updating Firmware

11:Wireless Bridging

12:Troubleshooting

A:Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions

Compliance

Warranty

Describes the main features of the WiBox and the protocols it supports.

Describes the steps to the physical installation and initial configuration of the WiBox.

Details using the Web-Manager to set parameters such as port and server properties.

Provides instructions for accessing Setup Mode (command line interface) using a Telnet connection through the network or a terminal or terminal emulation program through the serial port.

Details the network (server) settings

Details the serial port settings.

Details expert and security settings and explains how to reset the unit to default values.

Provides instructions for accessing and using the command line interface for monitoring the network and diagnosing problems.

Provides instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and updating the WiBox.

Provides information on the WiBox wireless bridging feature, which will be available for WiBox2100E with firmware version 6.2 or later.

Describes common problems and error messages and how to contact Lantronix Technical Support.

Provides instructions for converting binary numbers to hexadecimals.

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Contents WiBox2100E User Guide Lantronix Corporate Headquarters Technical Support Sales OfficesContents Setup Mode Server Configuration ContentsSetup Mode Advanced Settings List of Tables ComplianceList of Figures Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Network ExampleChapter Summary Using This GuidePurpose and Audience Using This Guide Additional DocumentationName Model Part Numbers IntroductionApplications Introduction Application ExamplesSerial Tunneling Network Ad Hoc Network Serial Tunneling InfrastructureConfiguration Methods Protocol SupportAd Hoc WiBox Connection WiBox with EthernetWlan Settings Addresses and Port NumbersHardware Address IP AddressSerial Connector Pinouts DB9M DTE Serial ConnectorRS-485 2-Wire Pinouts WBX2100E Network InterfaceWiBox LEDs Ethernet Connector PinoutsLEDs Technical Specifications Quick Start Required InformationHardware Address 00-20-4a IP Address Subnet Mask GatewayInstalling and Configuring the WiBox WEP Enabled Y/N? WEP Key 64 bit or 128 bit?WPA Enabled Y/N WPA Key Type hex or passphrase? Quick StartSyntax is SetZone IP address zone abbreviation WEP Using Device Installer To install the DeviceInstallerViewing the Current Configuration To view the WiBox’s configuration settingsFirmware Upgradeable Rate Supports Wired EthernetWebPort Maximum Baud RateQuick Start Web-Manager Configuration Accessing Web-Manager through a Web BrowserNetwork Configuration Web-Manager ConfigurationAutomatic IP Address Configuration Select Obtain IP address automaticallyAuto-IP Dhcp Host NameServer Configuration Static IP Address ConfigurationEthernet Configuration Select Use the following IP configurationAdvanced To configure the WiBox’s device server settingsServer Configuration Hostlist Configuration To configure the WiBox’s hostlistCPU Performance Mode Http Server PortChannel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration Serial SettingsRetry Settings Host InformationPort Settings Disable Serial PortChannel ProtocolPack Control Flush Input Buffer Serial to NetworkConnection Settings TCP Flush Output Buffer Network to SerialConnect Protocol At Time of DisconnectConnect Mode Passive Connection Connect Mode Active ConnectionEndpoint Configuration Common OptionsConnection Settings UDP Disconnect ModeDatagram Mode Datagram TypeDevice Address Table Wlan ConfigurationTo configure the WiBox’s Wlan settings Wireless Network Configuration Wireless Network SecurityNetwork Name Network Type Select Infrastructure or Ad Hoc ChannelWPA Options Advanced SettingsWEP Options Updating Settings Applying DefaultsTelnet or Serial Port Setup Mode Configuration Accessing Setup ModeTelnet Connection To establish a Telnet connectionExiting Setup Mode Telnet or Serial Port Setup Mode ConfigurationTo exit Setup Mode Serial Port ConnectionSetup Mode Server Configuration Server Configuration OptionNetwork Mode IP AddressChange Telnet Configuration Password Setup Mode Server ConfigurationSet Gateway IP Address Netmask Number of Bits for Host PartDhcp Name Baudrate Setup Mode Channel ConfigurationChannel 1 Option Interface Mode Setup Mode Channel ConfigurationMode Option Common I/F Mode Setting Binary HexConnect Mode Port NumberFlow Control Option Hex Port Numbers Reserved forConnect Mode Option Connect Mode OptionsIncoming Connection ResponseActive Startup Incoming ConnectionResponse Manual Connection Manual Connection Address ExampleTo enable the hostlist Autostart AutomaticConnection HostlistModem Mode Datagram Type11. Modem Mode Messages Message MeaningFull Verbose Numeric ResponseSend the Escape Sequence +++ in Modem Mode Modem Mode Function CommandModem Mode Commands Auto Increment Source PortDisconnect Mode Option Disconnect Mode OptionsRemote IP Address Remote PortFlush Mode Buffer Flushing Pack ControlDisConnTime Inactivity Timeout Packing IntervalTrailing Characters Send CharactersChannel Port Password Wlan SettingsSend Characters Telnet Terminal TypeSecurity Network Name SsidAdhoc Network Channel Fixed or Automatic Data Rate Transmission Data RateEnable Power Management TCP Keepalive time in seconds Setup Mode Advanced SettingsExpert Settings Option ARP Cache timeout in seconds Disable Monitor Mode at bootupCPU Performance Http Port NumberSecurity Settings Disable Port 77FE Hex Disable Web ServerDisable Web Setup Disable Echo PortsGenerally, one of two situations applies Channel 2 Configuration Default SettingsChannel 1 Configuration Expert Settings Security SettingsEnable Power Management Channel SecurityExit Configuration Mode Monitor Mode Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial PortEntering Monitor Mode via the Network Port Monitor Mode CommandsMonitor Mode Command Response CodesResponse Meaning G0, G1, ....,Ge, GfUsing Tftp Graphical User Interface Updating FirmwareObtaining Firmware Reloading Firmware ROM FileNetwork Upgrade Using Tftp Command Line InterfaceUpdating Firmware To download new firmware from a computerWlan Country Setting Syntax is SetZone IP address zone abbreviationMethod Wireless BridgingConfiguring the WiBox in Bridging Mode Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Diagnostic LED StatesProblems and Error Messages Problem/Message Reason SolutionLater, there is only one setting for WiBox2100E only Caps Lock is not onTechnical Support Technical Support Europe, Middle East, and AfricaBinary to Hexadecimal Conversions Converting Binary to HexadecimalConversion Table Scientific CalculatorBinary to Hexadecimal Conversions Compliance Compliance InformationRegulatory Information USA Federal Communications Commission FCC NoticeCanada Industry Canada Notice ComplianceEurope R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC, Wireless Notice Australia & New Zealand Wireless NoticeAntenna Notice Exposure of Humans to RF FieldsCompliance Warranty

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