Lantronix WiBox 2100E User manual

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WiBox 2100E Quick Start Guide
WIBOX 2100E

WIBOX 2100E QUICK START CONTENTS
What’s In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Configure IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Configure WLAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Test Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
WIBOX 2100E

Quick Start Guide
WiBox 2100E
OVERVIEW
The WiBox 2100E allows serial devices to connect and communicate over
802.11b/g wireless networks using IP protocol (TCP for connection-oriented
stream applications and UDP for datagram applications). In addition, the
WiBox 2100E includes an RJ45(10/100) Ethernet port for communication to
Ethernet devices.
This Quick Start Guide explains how to connect, configure and troubleshoot
your unit using a serial connection to a terminal or a PC running terminal
emulation software such as Hyperterminal. For more detailed information,
refer to the WiBox Users Guide on the provided CD.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
In addition to the WiBox, your package contains the following items:
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
500-164 DB9F-DB9F Null Modem Cable
520-079-R Power Supply (domestic model only)
520-080-R Power Supply (international model only)
930-029 Antenna, Omni-directional Reversed Polarity
SMA 2.15dbi
DOCUMENTATION:
CD-ROM containing WiBox User Guide, Com Port Redirector software,
and documentation.

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GETTING STARTED
REQUIRED SETTINGS
For the WiBox to operate on a wireless network, two critical settings are required:
1. IP address settings
2. Appropriate wireless settings
By default, the WiBox is set to Ad Hoc network mode and its wireless network
name (SSID) is LTRX_IBSS.
DHCP
Many networks use an automatic method of assigning an IP address called
DHCP. The WiBox supports DHCP. However, before it can accept an IP address
from DHCP, the wireless settings must be configured.
In most installations, a fixed IP address and wireless LAN settings are desired.The
systems administrator generally provides these.
IP Address: ___ ___ ___ ___
Subnet Mask: ___ ___ ___ ___
Gateway: ___ ___ ___ ___
WLAN SSID: ________________ case-sensitive
WEP Enabled Y/N? _______
WEP Key 64 bit or
128 bit: _______
WEP Key: __________________________ entered in HEX format (0-9 A-F)
xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
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PINOUTS
The two DB9M DTE serial ports
provide default settings for RS-232C
communications running at 9600
baud, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit
(9600, 8, N, 1).
Note: See User Guide for RS422/485 pinout.
CTS (in)
RTS (out)
DTR (out)
GND
TX (out)
RX (in)
DCD (in)
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DB9M DTE
Serial Connector
WiBox
Ethernet Connection
Power Plug
RJ45 Ethernet Port
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CONFIGURE IP ADDRESS
Two configuration options must be set for the WiBox to communicate on a
wireless network:
1. The Server (0) settings
2. The WLAN (4) settings
Current settings are displayed in parentheses.
1. To configure the Server settings, select 0from the Change Setup menu and
edit the following fields:
a) Network Mode: Select the network mode for the WiBox. Options
available are Wired Only,Wireless Only, and Bridging.
Note: The bridging option is available in firmware version 6.2 and later.
b) IP Address: The IP address must be set to a unique value in the network.
Enter each octet and press Enter between each section.
c) Set Gateway IP Address: The gateway address should be the IP address
of the router connected to the same LAN segment as the WiBox unit.
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CONNECT
Initial configuration is done using Serial Mode.
Complete the following steps to connect and configure the WiBox:
1. Connect one end of the supplied DB9F – DB9F null modem cable to serial
port 1 on the WiBox.
2. Connect the other end of the DB9 serial cable to a terminal or a PC’s serial
COM port.
3. On the PC, open a terminal emulation application (e.g. HyperTerminal).The
default serial settings are: 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow
control (9600, 8, N, 1).
4. Enter Setup Mode by simultaneously connecting the power supply and
holding down the xkey on the keyboard.
5. Upon connection, the following information displays:
6. Press Enter within 5 seconds to display the Change Setup menu.
Network Mode <0=Wired Only 1=Wireless Only
2=Bridging<One Host> >:
IP Address: IP Address: (0) (0) (0) (0) _
Set Gateway IP Address (N)? N

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CONFIGURE WLAN SETTINGS
1. To configure the WLAN settings, select 4from the Change Setup menu and
edit the following fields:
a) Topology: Select Infrastructure (ESS) or Adhoc (IBSS). Infrastructure
mode communicates with Access Points. Ad Hoc mode communicates
only with other clients.
b) Network Name: Enter the network name (SSID). The default is
displayed in parentheses.
c) Channel:IfAdhoc was selected , select the channel. Channel 11 is the default.
d) Security: As an additional security measure, enable WEP on the WiBox.
e) Authentication: When WEP is enabled, select an authentication scheme.
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d) Netmask: The netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP
address that are assigned for the host part. Enter the number of host bits.
If you leave this blank and press Enter, the WiBox will set the subnet mask
to a standard netmask for the IP address assigned in step a) above.
e) Set DNS Server IP Address: The DNS server allows the name of a remote
machine to be resolved automatically. The default is N(No), indicating the
DNS server address has not been set. To set the DNS server address, type Y.
At the prompt, enter the DNS server address. If the device is DHCP enabled,
the DHCP server provides the DNS server IP address, which will override this
configured value.
Note: This setting is applicable only in Manual Connection mode.
f) Change Telnet Configuration Password: Change the Telnet configuration
password to prevent unauthorized access to the Setup Menu.
g) Change DHCP Device Name: Change the DHCP name if desired.
Network name (SSID) (LTRX_IBSS) ?
Channel (11) ?
Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=Adhoc (0) ?
Security 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA, 3=WPA2/802.11i (0) ? _
Change telnet config password (N) ? _
Set DNS Server IP addr (N) ?
Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) N
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part
(0=default)(0)_
Authentication 0=open, 1=shared (0) ?_

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CONFIGURE WLAN SETTINGS CONTINUED
m) Enable Power Management: Select Yto reduce the WiBox’s overall
power consumption. Note: Enabling power management increases
the unit’s network response time.
n) Enable Soft AP Roaming: Choose to enable Y(Yes) or disable
N (No) Lantronix's Smart Roam technology. The default value is N.
If enabled, SmartRoam manages the dynamic list of APs belonging to
the same network as the AP to which the WiBox is currently associated
and stores relevant selection criteria for this list.
2. Upon completing the IP and WLAN settings configuration, select menu
option 9to save and exit the WiBox Serial Mode.
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CONFIGURE WLAN SETTINGS CONTINUED…
f) Encryption: When WEP is enabled, select the encryption type.
g) Display current key (N): Select Yto display the current key.
h) Change Key: Displays when WEP is enabled. Select Yto change the
encryption key.
i) Key type:0=Hex, 1=Passphrase (0) ?
j) Enter key: Enter the key at the prompt. WEP key must be entered
in HEX format (0-9 A-F) xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.
k) TX Key index: Select the WEP key used for transmissions.
l) TX Data Rate:0=Fixed, 1=Auto fallback (1) ?
If 0 (Fixed) is selected:
Change Key (N) ? _
TX Key index (1) ? 1
TX Data rate 0=1, 1=2, 2=5.5, 3=11
4=18, 5=24, 6=36, 7=54 Mbps (3) ?
Enable power management (N) ? _
Enable Soft AP Roaming (Y) ?
Encryption 0=WEP64, 1=WEP128 (0) ?_

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TEST CONNECTION
The WiBox is ready for wireless connection. To verify that the WiBox
established a WLAN connection, open a browser from a PC on the same
wireless network and enter the IP address of the WiBox in the URL field,
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. The WiBox web interface should appear.
When configuration is complete, disconnect the serial cable from the PC to
the WiBox.This cable may also be used to connect various serial devices
to the WiBox.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
WIBOX LEDS
Power LED: Green, steady on Power is on
Wireless Link LED:Yellow, blinking Active wireless connection,
transmitting/receiving
Wireless Link LED:Yellow, off No active connection, searching
Port 1 LED flashes (pauses and repeats) 4 times for network connection
Ethernet Link LED: Green, steady on Active network connection
Port 1 LED: Green, steady on Idle
Port 1 LED: Green, blinking Active TCP connection
Port 2 LED: Yellow, steady on Idle
Port 2 LED: Yellow, blinking Active TCP connection
CONTACT
For questions and technical support, please check our online knowledge base
at www.lantronix.com/support
Lantronix
15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Phone: [phone] or Fax: [phone]
www.lantronix.com
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