Cassia X1000 User manual

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Cassia Bluetooth Router User Manual
Release date: Aug 21st, 2020
Contents
1.
WhatisaCassiaRouter?..................................................................................................2
1.1.
CassiaX1000........................................................................................................................2
1.2.
CassiaE1000........................................................................................................................3
1.3.
CassiaS2000........................................................................................................................4
1.4.
Certified Country List............................................................................................................. 5
2.
Installation........................................................................................................................6
2.1.
X1000....................................................................................................................................6
2.2.
E1000....................................................................................................................................8
2.3.
S2000..................................................................................................................................10
3.
Deployment....................................................................................................................13
3.1.
X1000..................................................................................................................................13
3.2.
E1000 and S2000 ...............................................................................................................14
4.
Getting Started...............................................................................................................16
4.1.
UnderstandingtheCassiaAccessController.......................................................................16
4.2.
Apply Licenses Key and Developer Key/Secret.................................................................17
4.3.
Network Requirement .........................................................................................................18
4.4.
CAPWAP and MQTT Setting..............................................................................................18
4.5.
Connecting the Router to AC..............................................................................................19
5.
Cassia Bluetooth Router Configurations.....................................................................22
5.1.
Status Tab...........................................................................................................................22
5.2.
Basic Tab ............................................................................................................................23
5.2.1.
Wired Settings.....................................................................................................................25
5.2.2.
Wi-Fi Settings...................................................................................................................... 25
5.2.3.
USB Cellular Modem...........................................................................................................28
5.3.
Container Tab .....................................................................................................................31
5.4.
Events Tab..........................................................................................................................37
5.5.
Other Tab............................................................................................................................37
5.6.
Service Tab.........................................................................................................................45
6.
More information on Access Controller.......................................................................49
6.1.
Deployment Options............................................................................................................49
6.2.
AC License..........................................................................................................................50
6.3.
Interface & Protocol.............................................................................................................50
6.4.
Bluetooth Debug Tool..........................................................................................................51
6.5.
Enhanced Locationing.........................................................................................................52
6.6.
Email Alert ...........................................................................................................................53
7.
Cassia RESTful APIs......................................................................................................54
Appendix A: Cassia’s TI Sensor Tag Demo.........................................................................55
Appendix B: Supported USB Cellular Modems...................................................................60
Appendix C: WPA2 Enterprise Security...............................................................................62
Appendix D: EU WEEE Directive..........................................................................................68
Appendix E: Configurable MQTT TLS Certificates for Router-AC Communication..........69
Appendix F: Cassia Router LED Indicators.........................................................................76
Appendix G: Cassia’s TI Sensor Tag Demo China RoHS...................................................77
Appendix H: Antenna Radiation Graphs..............................................................................79

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1.
Whatis a CassiaRouter?
The Cassia Router is a long-range enterprise Bluetooth router that can be used for indoor
and outdoor environments. It extends the range of Bluetooth connectivity up to 1000 feet
(300 Meters) and enables remote control of up to 40 Bluetooth low energy devices without
requiring any changes to Bluetooth end devices. The Cassia Bluetooth router acts as a
protocol gateway, which translates between the Bluetooth protocol and the Internet
Protocol (IP) protocol. This enables your Bluetooth low energy devices to be remotely
accessible and controllable via an Internet application.
From firmware 1.3 onwards, Cassia provides container support for the Cassia Router E1000
and X1000 where users can run third-party applications. Please check third party
Application Deployment Instructions in https://www.cassianetworks.com/knowledge-
base/general-documents/
1.1.
CassiaX1000
The Cassia X1000 enterprise Bluetooth router has an IP65-rated enclosure and may be
deployed in indoor and outdoor environments. The X1000 can be attached to a pole or wall
(a mounting kit is included) or placed on a surface like a desk or counter space. It receives
power from Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) via the uplink Ethernet port.
Figure 1: Cassia X1000 Bluetooth Router
The X1000 has a built-in smart antenna array designed specifically for Bluetooth. It also
supports Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi or USB cellular modem as IP uplink. The X1000 is capable
of extending Bluetooth’s range up to 1000 feet (300 Meters).
The X1000 increases the number of devices that can be simultaneously paired and
connected to 22 Bluetooth low energy devices. It can also listen to potentially hundreds of
devices at the same time when operating in broadcast mode.

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Processor & Memory
•CPU: 4 core ARM Cortex-A5, up to 1.5GHz
•256MB RAM DDR3, 4GB eMMC storage
Bluetooth
•BLE chip: 2x CSR8811
•Bluetooth version: 4.0/4.1
•LE Connections: Up to 22 connections
•Frequency: 2.400 to 2.483 GHz
•Data rates: up to 2x1Mbps
•Tx power: Configurable in 5~20dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements)
•Rx sensitivity: -105dBm
•Antenna Gain: 5.7dbi vertical polarized
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
•Frequency: 2.4 GHz
•Working Mode: Wi-Fi client or hotspot (for setup only)
•Tx power: 12.5 to 17.5dBm
•Rx sensitivity: -96 to -71dBm
•Antenna: Omnidirectional
For full features and specifications, please see the X1000 datasheet here:
https://www.cassianetworks.com/resources/x1000-enterprise-bluetooth-router-en/
1.2.
CassiaE1000
The Cassia E1000 is an enterprise Bluetooth router with edge computing capabilities
specifically designed for deployments in industrial, hospitals, senior centers, schools, gyms,
and other indoor locations. The Cassia E1000 can be attached to the ceiling or wall (a
mounting kit is included) or may be placed on a desktop or counter space. The E1000 is
powered via a Micro-USB adapter or from a switch using Power over Ethernet via the uplink
Ethernet port.
Figure 2: Cassia E1000 Bluetooth Router
The E1000 increases the number of devices that can be paired and controlled for up to 40
Bluetooth low energy devices. In broadcast mode, the E1000 can listen to several hundred

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Bluetooth low energy end devices. Its patented smart antenna is optimized for horizontal
use. The E1000 supports Ethernet, 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Wi-Fi, or USB cellular modem as an IP
uplink. This enables your Bluetooth low energy devices to be remotely accessible and
controllable remotely via an Internet application.
Processor & Memory
•CPU: 4 core ARM Cortex-A5, up to 1.5GHz
•256MB RAM DDR3, 4GB eMMC storage
Bluetooth
•BLE chip: 2x Nordic nRF52832
•Bluetooth version: 4.0/4.1/4.2, 5 compliant
•LE Connections: Up to 40 connections
•Frequency: 2.400 to 2.483 GHz
•Data rates: up to 2x1Mbps
•Tx power: Configurable in 3~19dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements)
•Rx sensitivity: -105dBm
•Antenna Gain: 5dbi PEAK
•Increased broadcast capacity (x8) with Bluetooth 5
For full features and specifications, please see the E1000 datasheet here:
https://www.cassianetworks.com/resources/e1000-bluetooth-edge-router/
1.3.
CassiaS2000
The Cassia S2000 enterprise Bluetooth router is designed for deployments in industrial
automation, health monitoring, senior safety and other enterprise IoT applications. The
Cassia S2000 can be attached to a ceiling or wall with the included mounting kit, or it can be
placed on a desktop or counter space. The S2000 receives power from either a Micro-USB
adapter or a switch using PoE via the uplink Ethernet port.
Figure 3: Cassia S2000 Bluetooth Router
The S2000 extends Bluetooth’s range up to 1000 feet and expands the number of Bluetooth
low energy devices that can be paired and controlled up to 20 devices. In broadcast mode,
the S2000 can listen to several hundred Bluetooth low energy end devices. The patented
smart antenna of the S2000 is optimized for horizontal use.

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The S2000 is used as a protocol gateway, translating between the Bluetooth protocol and
the IP protocol. It supports Ethernet, 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi, and USB cellular modem for IP uplink.
You can easily access and control your Bluetooth low energy devices remotely via an
Internet application or a mobile app.
Processor & Memory
•CPU: MIPS processor, up to 535MHz
•64MB RAM DDR2, 16MB flash
Bluetooth
•BLE chip: Nordic nRF52832
•Bluetooth version: 4.0/4.1/4.2, 5 compliant
•LE Connections: Up to 20 connections
•Frequency: 2.400 to 2.483 GHz
•Data rates: up to 1Mbps
•Tx power: Configurable in 3~19dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements)
•Rx sensitivity: -105dBm
•Antenna Gain: 5dbi PEAK
•Increased broadcast capacity (x8) with Bluetooth 5
For full features and specifications, please see the S2000 datasheet here:
https://www.cassianetworks.com/resources/s2000-enterprise-bluetooth-router/
1.4.
Certified Country List
Country/Region
Certificate
X1000
E1000
S2000
China
SRRC
x
x
x
China
China RoHS
x
x
x
US
FCC
x
x
x
Canada
IC
x
x
x
Europe
CE
x
x
x
Europe
REACH
x
x
x
Europe
RoHS
x
x
x
Japan
TELEC
x
x
Taiwan
NCC & BSMI
x
Australia
RCM
x
x
New Zealand
RCM
x
x
Singapore
IMDA
x
Malaysia
SIRIM
x
Thailand
NBTC
x
Brazil
ANATEL
x
South Africa
ICASA & NRCS
x
Chile
SUBTEL
x
Colombia
CRC
x
Mexico
IFT & NOM
x
Global
CB
x
x
x
Global
BQB
x
x
x
Global
Ethernet Alliance
Compliant
x

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2.
Installation
2.1.
X1000
Hardware
•Cassia X1000 Router
•Power-over-Ethernet (POE) 802.3af/at compliant source
NOTE: The Cassia X1000 is only powered via Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
•PoE injector, if PoE network is not available
•CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable (Patch cord): 1 unit if PoE available, or 2 units if used with
PoE injector
NOTE: the user can choose Ethernet cable with L connector on one side to avoid the
stress when installing the bottom cap.
•Internet connection
•Computer System (Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smart Phone) with Wi-Fi connectivity
•USB cellular modem: Required only if set up over a SIM-based Internet connection
Included in Package

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Mounting
1. Mount the X1000 mounting bracket in a vertical orientation onto a wall or pole with
the supplied mounting kit;
2. Connect the X1000 to Ethernet cable and ground cable;
3. Install silicon plugs (please skip this step if ground cable is installed);

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4. Slide X1000 down on wall or pole mount;
5. Connect the X1000 Router to the PoE injector or a PoE switch.
2.2.
E1000
Hardware
•Cassia E1000 Router
•Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af/at compliant source
•PoE injector, if PoE network is not available
•Micro USB power cable and universal plugs (if not using PoE)
•CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable (Patch cord): 1 unit if PoE available, or 2 units if used with
PoE injector
•Computer System (Desktop/Laptop/Android Phone/Tablet) with Wi-Fi connectivity
•USB cellular modem: required only if set up over a SIM-based Internet connection is
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Included in Package
Mounting
1. Place the E1000 on a flat, unobstructed surface or mount if using the supplied
mounting kit in a vertical or horizontal orientation;
2. If mounting, first screw the mounting plate onto wall or ceiling;
3. Connect the E1000 to power with the supplied Micro USB cable and power adapter
and to a Wi-Fi Access Point via Ethernet or Wi-Fi (2.4GHz or 5GHz);
NOTE: The E1000 can also connect to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) connection;

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4. Place the E1000 router at a slight angle against the mounting plate and twist into
place (turn clockwise);
2.3.
S2000
Hardware
•Cassia S2000 Router
•Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af/at compliant source
•PoE injector, if PoE network is not available
•Micro USB power cable and universal plugs (if not using PoE)
•CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable (Patch cord): 1 unit if PoE available, or 2 units if used with
PoE injector
•Computer System (Desktop/Laptop/Android Phone/Tablet) with Wi-Fi connectivity
•USB cellular modem. This is only required if set up is over a SIM-based Internet
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Included in Package
Mounting
1. Place the S2000 on a flat, unobstructed surface or mount it using the supplied
mounting kit in a vertical or horizontal orientation.
2. If mounting, first screw mounting plate into wall or ceiling.
3. Connect the S2000 to power with the supplied Micro USB cable and power adapter
and to a Wi-Fi Access Point via Ethernet or Wi-Fi (2.4GHz only).
NOTE: For your network setting information, please contact your IT administrator.

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4. Place the S2000 router at a slight angle against the mounting plate and twist into
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3.
Deployment
3.1.
X1000
Cassia’s Bluetooth router coverage varies based on conditions. In outdoor “open air”
locations with no obstructions, the coverage radius of Cassia’s Bluetooth routers is greater
than indoor locations with walls and obstructions.
In general, the radius of outdoor coverage may vary from 300-1000 feet (100-300 meters)
depending on the wireless interference, obstructions, and line of sight. A rule of thumb for
deployment is to ensure that the Bluetooth device has a consistent connection and that the
Bluetooth signal strength is strong.
NOTE: Deployment principles:
•Avoid installations near radio transmitters such as radio towers, cellular base stations
and Wi-Fi access points (APs)
•Pole or wall mounting is required
•Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is required
•Installation height is recommended between 10 and 100 feet (3 and 30 meters)
•Grounding cable and lightning protection is required
Figure 4: Cassia X1000 outdoor deployment
Down-tilt Angle
When installation height is more than 30 feet (10 meters), an antenna down-tilt angle is
required.

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According to the above formula, the following tilt angles are highly recommended:
•
At a height of 10-30 feet (3-10 meters), no tilting is needed
•
At a height of 30-60 feet (10-20 meters), 5°-10° tilt is required to cover distances further
than 30 feet (10 meters)
•
At a height of more than 60 feet (20 meters), please calculate the inclination angle
according to the formula provided above
3.2.
E1000 and S2000
The optimal placement for the Cassia E1000 and S2000 should be located above ground
at a height of 10 to 15 feet (3-5 meters), in direct line of sight of the BLE device, and
within 180 to 600 feet (60-200 meters) range of the BLE device. Ceiling installations
should be 6 feet (2 meters) away from nearby walls or columns. Obstacles, like walls, as
well as Wi-Fi interference will reduce the range of Cassia’s Bluetooth routers.
NOTE: Deployment principles:
•
Keep at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from cellular antennas and Wi-Fi access points.
•
Installation should be far from microwaves, wireless keyboard/mouse and other
devices that also use the 2.4 GHz band.
•
Avoid installations near air conditioners, heating pipes, water supply pipes,
transformer boxes, an elevator operation room, etc.

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Figure 5: E1000 and S2000 Indoor Deployment

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4.
Getting Started
4.1.
UnderstandingtheCassiaAccessController
The Cassia IoT Access Controller (AC) is a powerful IoT network management solution.
Using the Cassia AC, organizations have access, control, and monitoring over IoT
environments. The Cassia AC solution enables the deployment and management of
hundreds of Bluetooth routers, as well as the monitoring of thousands of
detected/connected devices in an enterprise environment from one centralized interface.
Figure 6: Cassia IoT Access Controller
Why use the AC?
▪Provisioning and managing Bluetooth routers individually is time-consuming and
error-prone
▪Version management for hundreds of routers individually is a manual and inefficient
process
▪Router alone cannot support BLE device roaming
▪Router alone cannot track a BLE device’s location
For more details, please see the Cassia IoT Access Controller Server Data Sheets here:
https://www.cassianetworks.com/resources/cassia-iot-access-controller/
A user may use a Cassia-hosted AC or install their own AC server. It is strongly
recommended that new users use a Cassia-hosted AC to expedite the evaluation process.
The evaluation process of a Cassia Bluetooth Router with a Cassia-hosted AC is available

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for purchase with Cassia Starter Kits. Please contact the Cassia sales team for more
information.
4.2.
Apply Licenses Key and Developer Key/Secret
If you want to manage more than three routers, please apply the License Key which
governs the number of managed routers. Before using Cassia’s RESTful API through the AC,
you will need a Developer Key and Developer Secret.
Please send the required information below to support@cassianetworks.com to apply the
License Key, Developer Key and Developer Secret.
•Customer name
•Number of managed routers (4 to 9999 routers)
•Length of subscription (in months)
•Device ID (copy from AC setting page)
a)
Server license key
To use the Cassia Bluetooth Router with the AC, you will also need a server license key.
The license key governs the number of Bluetooth routers that can be managed by the AC,
as well as the length of time and the types of features available. Below is an example of a
server license key:
Please see the screenshot below for inputting the Developer Key, Developer Secret and a
server license key via the AC.
Figure 7: Input your developer key, developer secret, and license key via the AC
b)
Developer account credentials
Developer Key and Developer Secret credentials are required. These developer credentials
authorize the remote control of your Cassia Bluetooth router.
v002-0128-20180427052110-0012-p52y-zunk-rqbe-pqlw

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Below is a sample credential:
4.3.
Network Requirement
Below image shows the ports which may be used in the system.
Please make sure the following ports are opened outbound on customer router side
firewall. Customer can check if a TCP port is opened by using Netcat in chapter 5.5.
Type
Port
M/O
Description
UDP
5246, 5247*
Mandatory
Router-AC communication based on CAPWAP. *Port
5246 and 5246 can be disabled after migrating router-AC
communication to MQTT (see chapter 4.4)
TCP
8883
Router-AC communication based on MQTT
(recommended from firmware v2.0.2)
HTTP
80*
Mandatory
Container and APP download from AC based on HTTP.
*HTTP port 80 can be disabled if HTTPS is enabled
HTTPS
443
Container and APP download from AC based on HTTPS
UDP
53
Mandatory*
DNS lookup for AC address. *Optional if internal DNS
is specified in router network configuration
TCP
9999
Mandatory
Remote SSH to container (laptop->8001->AC<-9999<-
container)
TCP
1883
Optional
For MQTT bypass function only (see chapter 5.6)
Table 1: Outbound ports on customer router side firewall
4.4.
CAPWAP and MQTT Setting
Before firmware 2.0.2, Cassia Bluetooth router communicates with AC using CAPWAP
protocol. CAPWAP is based on UDP port 5246 and 5247, and uses DTLS 1.2 to ensure the
security.
From firmware 2.0.2, Cassia router can use MQTT to communicate with AC. MQTT uses
TCP port 8883 and TLS 1.2, and improves the robustness of router and AC communication.
MQTT brings higher upgrade success rate and less BLE data drop rate. What is more,
sometimes the customer’s firewall doesn’t allow UDP packets to pass. In this case, MQTT
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will help the packets between router and AC to pass through customer’s firewall.
One AC can use MQTT to communicate with some routers and use CAPWAP to
communicate with the other routers at the same time. By default, a new 2.0.3 AC only has
MQTT port enabled. An 2.0.3 AC upgraded from lower versions will have both CAPWAP
and MQTT ports enabled for backward compatible. Customer can enable/disable CAPWAP
and MQTT ports on AC by setting “CAPWAP port” and “MQTT port” in AC setting page.
Customer can disable CAPWAP ports, if don’t want routers to connect this AC by CAPWAP.
Customer can set the preferred router-AC protocol by setting parameter “AC-Router
Protocol Priority” on Cassia Bluetooth router. First, the router will use the preferred
protocol to connect AC. If it failed, e.g. port is blocked by firewall, the router will try the
other protocol automatically. After router is online, customer can find the actually used
protocol by checking “AC-Router Protocol” on AC or router console. From firmware 2.0.3,
the default “AC-Router Protocol Priority” is MQTT. If the router was upgrade from lower
versions, the default value will be CAPWAP.
Please follow below steps to migrate one router from CAPWAP to MQTT.
1) Open outbound TCP port 8883 on customer router side firewall.
2) Fill in AC server address in AC console router Config tab or router console Basic
tab, if it is empty. NOTE: AC server address is mandatory if AC is in the cloud or
MQTT is used for router and AC communication.
3) In AC console router Config tab or router console Basic tab, please change “AC-
Router Protocol Priority” from CAPWAP to MQTT.
4) The router will disconnect from AC and try to re-connect by MQTT. If the router
can’t connect to AC by MQTT in 15 minutes, it will try CAPWAP instead
automatically.
5) After router is on-line, please check if MQTT is actually used by checking “AC-
Router Protocol” on AC console router Details tab or router console Status tab.
6) When all the routers managed by one AC have been migrated to MQTT, customer
can disable CAPWAP ports on AC setting page.
4.5.
Connecting the Router to AC
You will find your Cassia Bluetooth router’s MAC address located at the bottom of the
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Figure 8: Cassia Bluetooth router’s MAC address
If you are filtering MAC addresses in your security policy, please make sure to input the
active MAC addresses. For example, if you are using Wi-Fi for uplink connection, your
active MAC will be Label_ MAC+1. See table below for further details.
Model
Label MAC
Ethernet MAC
Wi-Fi MAC
X1000
MAC
MAC
MAC+1
E1000
MAC
MAC
MAC+1
S2000
MAC
MAC
MAC+1
S1000/S1100
MAC
MAC
MAC-1
For firmware 1.2 or above, a Cassia Bluetooth router comes with a Wi-Fi hotspot function
(2.4GHz only). The SSID is cassia-xxxxxx (the “x’s” corresponds to the last 6 digits of the
router’s MAC address). The default password of the Wi-Fi hotspot is the same as the SSID.
For example, if the Cassia Bluetooth router MAC address is “CC:1B:E0:E0:96:DC”, the SSID
and its default password will be “cassia-E096DC”. The router’s default IP address is
192.168.40.1. The router’s console default login is admin/admin.
Please follow the Router Quick Start Guide to connect your laptop to the Wi-Fi hotspot
and to configure the router and connect it to the AC. For detailed instructions, please click
here: https://www.cassianetworks.com/knowledge-base/general-documents/.
If you are running a firmware version lower than 1.2, then a setup requires a few
additional steps. For detailed instructions please follow the document link here:
https://www.cassianetworks.com/download/docs/Cassia_Quick_Start_Guide-
v1.2.pdf
If you can’t find the Wi-Fi hotspot (2.4GHz only) or forget the username and password,
and your firmware is 1.2 or above, please press and hold the reset button located at the
bottom of the router for 10 to 15 seconds while the gateway is powered on. Once reset,
the Wi-Fi hotspot will be enabled, and the username/password will be restored to
admin/admin.
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