Digi ConnectPort X4 Series User manual

ConnectPort®X4
Getting Started Guide
90001248_A
5/20/2011

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................... 5
Using this Guide...................................................................................................... 5
Digi Information....................................................................................................... 5
Contact Information .............................................................................................5
Chapter 1: Ethernet Models ...................................................................................... 6
Connecting to the ConnectPort X4 Home Page..................................................... 6
Configuring Ethernet Settings................................................................................. 9
Ethernet IP Settings Page ...................................................................................... 9
Viewing IP Address Information ........................................................................... 10
Viewing Ethernet Statistics.................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2: Cellular Models...................................................................................... 11
Connecting to the ConnectPort X4 Home Page................................................... 11
Configuring the Cellular Interface......................................................................... 12
GSM/Edge Cellular Configuration Example (AT&T) ..............................................12
CDMA Cellular Configuration Example (Verizon) .................................................14
CDMA Cellular Configuration Example (Sprint) ....................................................17
Verifying the Cellular Connection Status.............................................................. 20
Configuring the ConnectPort X4 IP Gateway Priority .......................................... 21
Configuring the Ethernet Interface ....................................................................... 22
Viewing IP Address Information ........................................................................... 23
Viewing Ethernet Statistics................................................................................... 24
Chapter 3: WiMAX Models....................................................................................... 25
Connecting to the ConnectPort X4 Home Page................................................... 25
Connecting the WiMAX Interface ......................................................................... 26
Viewing the WiMAX Connection Status ............................................................... 28

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Configuring the ConnectPort X4 IP Gateway Priority .......................................... 29
Configuring the Ethernet Interface ....................................................................... 30
Viewing IP Address Information ........................................................................... 31
Viewing Ethernet Statistics................................................................................... 31
Chapter 4: WiFi Models............................................................................................ 32
Connecting to the ConnectPort X4 Home Page................................................... 32
Configuring the WiFi Interface.............................................................................. 33
WiFi IP Settings Page ........................................................................................34
WiFi LAN Settings Page .....................................................................................35
WiFi Security Settings Page ...............................................................................36
DHCP Server Settings Page ...............................................................................37
Verifying the WiFi Connection Status................................................................... 38
Configuring the ConnectPort X4 IP Gateway Priority .......................................... 39
Configuring the Ethernet Interface ....................................................................... 40
Viewing IP Address Information ........................................................................... 41
Viewing Ethernet Statistics................................................................................... 41

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Introduction
Using this Guide
This guide is meant to be used in conjunction with Digi’s ConnectPort X4 Quick Start Guides. Depending
on which ConnectPort X4 model you have purchased, all of the information in this guide will not be
relevant to the configuration of your ConnectPort X4. To determine which chapters of this guide are
relevant to your ConnectPort X4 refer to the following chart:
Digi Information
Contact Information
For more information about your Digi products, or for customer service and technical support, contact
Digi International.
If you have a Refer to chapter
ConnectPort X4 with Ethernet
ConnectPort X4 IA with Ethernet 1
ConnectPort X4 with Cellular and Ethernet
ConnectPort X4 IA with Cellular and Ethernet 2
ConnectPort X4 with WiMAX and Ethernet
ConnectPort X4 IA with WiMAX and Ethernet 3
ConnectPort X4 with Wi-Fi and Ethernet
ConnectPort X4 IA with Wi-Fi and Ethernet 4
To contact Digi International by Use
Mail
Digi International
World Headquarters
11001 Bren Road East
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Phone [phone] or
1-952-912-3456
Web www.digi.com/support

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Chapter 1: Ethernet Models
By default, ConnectPort X4 Ethernet models are configured to be DHCP clients. In order to configure your
device, simply put it on an Ethernet network with a DHCP Server.
Connecting to the ConnectPort X4 Home Page
If you already know the IP address of your ConnectPort X4 open a web browser and type in the IP address,
otherwise use the Digi Device Discovery Utility.
To download the Digi Device Discovery Utility:
1. Navigate to http://www.digi.com/connectportx4 and then click on the “Download: Digi Device
Discovery Utility” link.
2. Click the “Download your file” link and then follow the prompts to install the application.
3. Run the Digi Device Discovery Utility from your PC’s Start Menu (Digi > Digi Device Discovery >
Digi Device Discovery), if it is not already open.

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4. Once the application opens, locate your device within the Digi Device Discovery Application
Devices List. The IP address of your device should be displayed.
5. Open a web browser and type in the IP address of your ConnectPort X4 device. This will open the
ConnectPort X4’s Home page.

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After you enter the IP address of the ConnectPort X4 into your web browser, you will see a screen similar
to the following:

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Configuring Ethernet Settings
To configure your device’s Ethernet settings open the Ethernet Network Configuration page by clicking on
Configuration > Network from the left-hand menu.
Within the Network Configuration page various Ethernet parameters can be configured depending on your
type of installation. Basic settings can be configured in the Ethernet IP Settings page.
Ethernet IP Settings Page
The Ethernet IP Settings page (shown in the image above) allows you to set your device to obtain IP
addresses automatically (using DHCP) or enter in your own IP address.
Configure your Ethernet IP settings as desired, click Apply when finished.

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Viewing IP Address Information
The ConnectPort X4 Home page will display the IP address of the unit.
Viewing Ethernet Statistics
To view information about the Ethernet Link as well as Ethernet and IP statistics, navigate to the
Administration > System Information > Network page.
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You have completed basic configuration of your ConnectPort X4.

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Chapter 2: Cellular Models
The ConnectPort X4 cellular models have cellular and Ethernet interfaces. By default, the Ethernet
interface is configured as a DHCP Server with a static IP Address of 192.168.1.1. This configuration
simplifies the initial configuration of the unit.
Connecting to the ConnectPort X4 Home Page
1. Connect one end of the provided Ethernet cable to your PC, and the other end to the ConnectPort
X4 Ethernet port (ensure that your PC is configured to obtain its IP address via DHCP).
2. Open the web interface of the ConnectPort X4 by navigating to the 192.168.1.1 address in a web
browser on the PC. You will see a screen similar to the following (this is the device’s Home page):

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Configuring the Cellular Interface
Configuring the ConnectPort X4 cellular interfaces will vary depending on whether the ConnectPort X4
supports the GSM/Edge or CDMA cellular network.
This section provides examples of how to configure the ConnectPort X4 cellular interface for three of the
popular cellular networks: AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint.
After following the example for your specific cellular provider (for Verizon users see page 14, for Sprint
users see page 17), go to the “Verifying the Cellular Connection Status” section on page 20.
GSM/Edge Cellular Configuration Example (AT&T)
To configure a GSM/Edge ConnectPort X4 cellular interface perform the following steps:
1. Click on Configuration > Mobile from the left-hand menu.
2. The ConnectPort X4 has two SIM slots with Slot 1 being the primary SIM slot. If you wish to use
SIM Slot 2, use the SIM drop-down box to select “Slot 2”, and then click Set as Primary.

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3. Configure the Mobile Service Provider Settings by entering the Service Provider, Service Plan/
APN, and Customer Plan Name appropriate for your environment as shown.
4. Click Apply when finished.
Your mobile configuration is complete. Proceed to the “Verifying the Cellular Connection Status” section
on page 20.

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CDMA Cellular Configuration Example (Verizon)
NOTE: This example assumes that the ESN/MEID# for the ConnectPort X4 has been
activated with your cellular provider. You can find the ESN/MEID# on the bottom of your
unit.
To configure a CDMA ConnectPort X4 cellular interface perform the following steps:
1. Click on Configuration > Mobile from the left-hand menu and select Verizon Wireless from the
Service Provider drop-down menu. You should see a screen similar to the following:

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2. After selecting a Service Provider, the unit needs to go through its provisioning process. Click the
Provision Device button, and then follow the steps displayed within the Mobile Device
Provisioning dialog screens.
NOTE: The default options within the Mobile Device Provisioning dialog screens will be
correct for most installations.
3. When the following screen is displayed, select the Automatically provision the mobile device
option.

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4. Continue to go through the mobile provisioning process until you see the following screen. This
screen will indicate that the mobile provisioning process completed successfully.
5. Click Finish to return to the Mobile Configuration page.
6. Click Apply on the Mobile Configuration page when finished.
Your Mobile configuration is complete. Proceed to the “Verifying the Cellular Connection Status” section
on page 20.

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CDMA Cellular Configuration Example (Sprint)
NOTE: This example assumes that the ESN/MEID# for the ConnectPort X4 has been
activated with your cellular provider. You can find the ESN/MEID# on the bottom of your
unit.
To configure a CDMA ConnectPort X4 cellular interface perform the following steps:
1. Click on Configuration > Mobile from the left-hand menu and select Sprint PCS from the Service
Provider drop-down menu. You should see a screen similar to the following:
2. After selecting a Service Provider, the unit needs to go through its provisioning process. Click the
Provision Device button, and then follow the steps displayed within the Mobile Device
Provisioning dialog screens.
NOTE: The default options within the Mobile Device Provisioning dialog screens will be
correct for most installations.

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3. When the following screen is displayed, select the Automatically provision the mobile device
option.

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4. Continue to go through the mobile provisioning process until you see the following screen. This
screen will indicate that the mobile provisioning process completed successfully.
5. Click Finish to return to the Mobile Configuration page.
6. Click Apply on the Mobile Configuration page when finished.
Your Mobile configuration is complete. Proceed to the “Verifying the Cellular Connection Status” section
on the next page.

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Verifying the Cellular Connection Status
Once the correct cellular configuration has been applied, the ConnectPort X4 will begin to establish the
cellular connection. You can verify the connection status by navigating to the Administration > System
Information > Mobile page.
NOTE: In the above example, the ConnectPort X4 is connected to the cellular network and
has obtained the 166.130.120.49 address for its cellular interface.