Nivis Versa Router 1100 Titan User manual

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Nivis Versa Router 1100
Titan - User Guide
Version 1.2

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Document purpose.....................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Audience.....................................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Abbreviations and acronyms......................................................................................................................4
2 The Versa Router™ VR1100 “Titan” Overview and Key Features ......................................................................5
2.1 About the Versa Router™ 1100 “Titan”......................................................................................................5
2.2 Platform architecture .................................................................................................................................5
2.3 The Edge Router Functional Features ........................................................................................................8
2.4 Package content ...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Versa Router VR1100 Titan US ........................................................................................................ 10
2.4.2 Versa Router VR1100 Titan US OEM ............................................................................................... 11
3 Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Power up the Versa Router™ 1100 Titan ................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Configure the SIM card............................................................................................................................ 15
3.3 Verify the Cell backhaul starts up properly............................................................................................. 16
3.4 Verify the Cell backhaul works using NMS.............................................................................................. 16
3.5 Verify the Cell backhaul works using the cell IPv4 accessible from the PC............................................. 16
3.6 Configure the PC static IP address to access the Edge Router................................................................ 17
3.7 Optional: Ensure the Edge Router is accessible from PC over ETH......................................................... 19
3.8 Versa Router™ 1100 Titan US hardware description .............................................................................. 20
3.8.1 General product view ...................................................................................................................... 20
3.8.2 Versa Router™ 1100 Titan US.......................................................................................................... 21
3.8.3 Versa Router™ 1100 Titan US OEM................................................................................................. 22
3.8.4 Connectors, buttons, LEDs............................................................................................................... 23
3.8.5 The Titan “Reset to Default” button................................................................................................ 26
3.8.6 Power supply specifications ............................................................................................................ 26
3.9 The Edge Router (Versa Router™ 1000 Quark and Versa Router™ 1100 Titan) Software...................... 27
4 Upgrading the Edge Router (Versa Router™ 1000 Quark and Versa Router™ 1100 Titan) components ....... 75
4.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 75
4.2 Upgrading the Edge Router Transceiver firmware using Edge Router web interface ............................ 75
4.3 Upgrading the Edge Router Transceiver firmware using Edge Router /admin/ interface ...................... 75
4.4 Upgrading the Edge Router software using Edge Router web interface ................................................ 75
4.5 Upgrading the Edge Router using Edge Router /admin/ interface ......................................................... 75

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4.6 Upgrading the Edge Router software using Cloud-based NOC website ................................................. 75
4.7 Upgrading the Edge Router website using Edge Router /admin/ interface............................................ 75
5 Configuring the Edge Router (Versa Router™ 1000 Quark and Versa Router™ 1100 Titan) .......................... 76
5.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 76
5.2 Accessing the configuration interface on Edge Router ........................................................................... 76
5.3 Enable/disable DTLS on the Edge Router ................................................................................................ 77
5.4 Change the DTLS Certificate / pre-shared Key ........................................................................................ 78
5.4.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 78
5.4.2 Change the DTLS Key/Certificate..................................................................................................... 78
5.5 Change the PANA Certificate / pre-shared Join Key................................................................................ 80
5.5.1 Change the PANA Certificate........................................................................................................... 80
5.5.2 Change the pre-shared Join Key...................................................................................................... 81
5.6 Change the Network ID ........................................................................................................................... 82
5.7 Set-up Edge Router - Cloud-Based NOC communication........................................................................ 83
5.7.1 Add Edge Router in the Cloud-Based NOC Whitelist....................................................................... 83
5.7.2 Set-up Edge Router and NMS communication using VPN [RECOMMENDED] ................................ 85
5.7.3 [Alternate] Set-up Edge Router / NMS plain-text communication (Use for lab tests only)............ 91
6 Use Cases......................................................................................................................................................... 95
6.1 Setting the PC-to-device communication using Edge Router in transparent mode ............................... 95
6.1.1 PC-to-device IPv6 communication for Windows user, VPN based.................................................. 95
6.1.2 PC-to-device IPv6 communication for Windows user, non-VPN based .......................................... 99
6.1.3 PC-to-device IPv6 communication for Linux user, VPN based ...................................................... 101
6.1.4 PC-to-device IPv6 communication for Linux user, non-VPN based............................................... 105
7 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 108
Appendix A: List of Standards Supported in the Smart Object Platform .............................................................. 109
Appendix B: FCC and IC Compliance Information .......................................................................................... 110

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1Introduction
1.1 Document purpose
This user guide describes the usage of Versa Router™ 1100 Titan, the outdoor version of Nivis Edge Router for
Internet of Things and Smart Object technology, including hardware and software installation, configuration, use
of the Network and Application Monitoring Tool and connection to Cloud-based NOC/NMS Website.
1.2 Audience
This document is intended for the users of the Versa Router™ 1100 Titan and more generally, to the users of
NMS.
1.3 Abbreviations and acronyms
Versa Router™ 1000
Quark
The Versa Router™ 1000 Quark is comprised of the Phytec-designed and built
phyCORE-AM335x, with “Smart Object” attached for the Transceiver.
Versa Router™ 1100
Titan
The Versa Router™ 1100 Titan is comprised of the Phytec-designed and built
phyCORE-AM335x, with “Smart Object” attached for the Transceiver, along with RF
amplifier, battery backup, ability to detect and report tamper and power outage,
outdoor enclosure and 3G cell connectivity
VR1000
Short name for Versa Router™ 1000 Quark
VR1100
Short name for Versa Router™ 1100 Titan
Quark
Short name for Versa Router™ 1000 Quark
Titan
Short name for Versa Router™ 1100 Titan
Edge Router
Short name for Versa Router™ 1000 Quark or Versa Router™ 1100 Titan
Versa Router
Short name for Versa Router™ 1000 Quark or Versa Router™ 1100 Titan
phyCORE-AM335x
Phytec-designed and built board based on AM335x processor
Network and Application
Monitoring Tool
Windows-based monitoring and management tool supplied by Nivis that will to allow
the end user to evaluate the performance of the Smart Object network
Smart Object
Nivis-built, manufactured, and sold MK60DN512ZVMC10 + MC12311CHN Radio
Module
NMS
Network Management System –centralized management system allowing
management of multiple networks controlled by VR1000 or VR1100
The document will use the term Edge Router when referring to either Versa Router™1100 Titan or Versa
Router™1000 Quark –describing functionality that is common to both Routers.

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2The Versa Router™ VR1100 “Titan” Overview and Key Features
2.1 About the Versa Router™ 1100 “Titan”
The Versa Router™ 1100 Titan plays the same role and inherits all of the functional features of Versa Router™
1000 Quark, packing additional features on top of Quark’s.
NOTE For a more detailed description of the Versa Router™ 1100 Titan hardware platform, please consult
section Versa Router™ 1100 Titan US hardware description
2.2 Platform architecture
There are two possible architectures:
-With Edge Router running in “transparent” mode, used for real-life deployments. This is the normal
operating topology.
-With Edge Router running in “non-transparent” mode, used for evaluation purposes. This is to be used
only in laboratory

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The platform architecture for Edge Router running in “transparent” mode is illustrated in the image below.
Cloud-based NOC
Cloud-based NOC
NMS DB:
Main Whitelist
Routers,
Nodes,
Networks Topology,
Networks Stats,
Firmware,
Data (Application
Payload)
NMS inside the Cloud-based NOC
Smart Object
RPL Stack
UDP, CoAP, EXI
6LoWPAN/RPL/4e/4g
Router
RPL
Stack
RPL
Root
UDP, Nivis Mgmt
UDP, Nivis Mgmt
Web UI: admin,
configuration,
network monitoring
Web Browser
TCP, HTTP, JSON
EXI, CoAP to
XML, HTML
Proxy
EntryPoint
FWD Join Req/Rsp,
Topology
FW Upgrades
UDP, CoAP, (EXI,
XML)
and
UDP, Nivis Mgmt
DNS Server
NMS Administrative
website
IP
Gateway(s)
(MUST
have
publicly
available
IPv4)
Backhaul
Manager
IPv6 over IPv4 tunnel,
VPN
FWD Event-based
FWD Event-based
6LoWPAN/RPL/4e/4g
Web Server,
Windows
VPN, IPv6 over IPv4 tunnel
Network Events, Data, Commands
VPN, IPv6 over IPv4 tunnel
Network Events, Data, Commands
Stored
Procedures
NOC website
Router local admin
Web-based
Router local admin
Web-based
Association between
devices symbolic names and their IPv6
NMS config.
interface JSON/HTTP
JSON/HTTP
Data:
Proxy use SP to store the data payload.
Call_SP(Device, mimetype, payload raw)
COAP Resources management:
The operation towards the network sent by the NOC as XML/HTTP
(observable subscribe / unsubscribe / GET / PUT)
COAP Resources management: Resources + observed list saved as SP,
incrementally as new resources get discovered / subscribed / unsubscribed
SNMP Proxy
DB,
Windows
NMS,
Linux
Platform Architecture with
Edge Router in transparent mode

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The platform architecture for Edge Router running in “non-transparent” mode is illustrated in the image below.
Platform Architecture with
Edge Router in non-transparent mode
Versa Router
Versa RouterWireless Network Composed of Smart Objects Network and Application Monitoring Tool
NAMT
IP-enabled
backbone
infrastructure
SO
SO
SO
SO
SO
SO
SO
SO
NOTE The NAMT uses a large amount of bandwidth for its operation. Do not connect to Versa Router™ 1100
Titan, on top of a low bandwidth or low data limit cellular data link.
The NAMT is currently not designed to handle networks larger than 500 nodes. Do not attempt to use NAMT
with Titans controlling networks in excess of 500 nodes.

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2.3 The Edge Router Functional Features
The Edge Router is the network entity responsible for arbitrating and managing the WLAN formed of Smart
Objects. It also mitigates between the WLAN and entities present on the backbone infrastructure (such as the
NAMT). The functional features of the Edge Router are described in the table below, separating the features
common to VR1000 Quark and VR1100 Titan by the features specific to VR1100 Titan.
Functional Feature
Notes
Supports connectivity between the Smart Object WLAN and entities
residing on the Internet.
A good example is the PC that hosts the
Network and Application Monitoring
Tool (NAMT).
Provides central arbitration for the WLAN formed of Smart Objects by
acting as a MAC WLAN coordinator.
This is accomplished through the
distribution of an 802.15.4e-compliant
network maintenance slotframe.
Collects network and communication diagnostics sent by Smart
Objects, such as:
1. Channel statistics
2. Neighbor-related statistics
3. Routing (RPL) -related information such as the topology of the
network
Network- and communication-related
statistics and parameters are displayed
in the NAMT.
Acts as the link layer security manager and the termination of hop-to-
hop security.
Acts as an extraction point for application-related as well as
management parameters. Parameters are extracted utilizing HTTP
requests and methods via a COAP/HTTP proxy.
Host a web server for router administration: management of network
profiles, whitelist, configuration parameters, and network
configuration of the Router
VR1000 Quark: Can store application layer payloads for up to 24 hours
for up to 500 Smart Objects with a reporting interval of 5 minutes.
Historical data can be retrieved from HTTP/COAP Proxy using XML
over HTTP requests.
Values specific for VR1000 Quark
See below the storage capabilities of
VR1100 Titan
Allows management for application-related parameters:
Allows extraction of the most recent as well as historical COAP
resources, translating to XML if necessary
Allows observation of (subscription to) COAP-observable
resources on the devices
Allows getting and setting of the reporting interval for
observable resources

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The features below are VR1100 Titan specific, features on top of
VR1000 Quark features
VR1100 Titan specific features below
Has IP65 enclosure allowing outdoor operation
Provides 3G cellular backhaul
Verified in US with AT&T and Emnify
(MVNO)
Amplified RF, 30 dB/1W
LOS range 2.2 km / 1.35 miles
Support up to 4000 Smart Objects in RF mesh network
Has a battery backup allowing continuous operation after the main
power failed
At least 8 hours; up to 24 hours
depending on operating conditions
Can store application layer payloads for at least 1 year for up to 4000
Smart Objects with a reporting interval of 6 hours. Historical data can
be retrieved from HTTP/COAP Proxy using XML over HTTP requests.
SD-card for extended storage and data/configuration back-up/restore
in another unit
Extended storage: Allow storing at
least 1 year of CoAP data from up to
4000 Smart Objects with a reporting
interval of 6 hours.
Configuration and data back-up and
restore: allow fast and simple
replacement of a broken Titan: just
move the SD-card to another Titan and
power on the new Titan; the network
will join to the new Titan and data
gathering will resume automatically, no
other configuration necessary.
Tamper detection and reporting
Power fail/restore detection and reporting

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2.4 Package content
2.4.1 Versa Router VR1100 Titan US
The Versa Router VR1100 Titan US package includes the components listed below.
Component
Quantity
Picture
Versa Router™ 1100 Titan
(Pictured here with
antenna mounted. The
Titan is shipped with
antenna un-mounted and
wrapped separately)
1
Antenna
1
Mounting brackets
2

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2.4.2 Versa Router VR1100 Titan US OEM
The Versa Router VR1100 Titan US OEM package includes the components listed below.
Component
Quantity
Picture
Versa Router™ 1100 Titan
board
1
RF Amplifier with
associated power supply
1
RF cable between Titan
Radio and RF Amplifier
1

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3Getting Started
3.1 Power up the Versa Router™ 1100 Titan
The following steps are to be executed exactly in the order listed below.
1. Take the Titan out of the box and out of the protective bubble wrap.
2. Open Titan case. The Titan is delivered with:
a. Antenna bubble wrapped and placed inside Titan enclosure
b. Battery positive connector disconnected from battery and insulated
c. Both automated circuit breakers switched to “OFF” position.
3. Take Antenna out of Titan enclosure
Antenna in bubble wrap
Battery positive
connector, insulated
Power socket
circuit breaker
Titan circuit
breaker
Battery positive
terminal
SIM card
holder

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4. Pass the power cable (max 6.5 mm / 0.256 inch) through one of the cable glands (recommend the one
farthest to the circuit breakers, as it makes connecting the power easier)
5. Make sure the power cable is not connected to the mains at this point!
6. Connect the power cable PE/L/N wires as indicated in the label below the connectors
7. Optional while in the lab but mandatory at deployment: unwrap the RF antenna and mount it on top of
the enclosure.
8. Optional, if necessary: connect the ETH connector to Titan. This option is available only in the laboratory
as it will keep the enclosure lid open; there is no provision to take the ETH cable out of the enclosure
with the lid closed.
Optional while in the lab but mandatory at deployment: install an standard format SIM card (active, with data
plan associated, details in the section
Connector
for 110V AC
Power cable
gland
N
L
PE

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9. Configure the SIM card below)
10. Unwrap the battery positive connector can connect it to the battery positive terminal.
This action will start up on the Titan and power on the RF amplifier; several LED’s on the Titan board
will light up as well as a LED on the RF amplifier. At this point Titan draws power from the battery.
11. Connect the power cable to the mains (110 VAC) then switch the circuit breakers into “ON” position. At
this point Titan draws power from the mains, and the battery gets charged from the mains.
12. Titan is fully powered on now.
NOTE Titan is delivered without a mains power plug/power connector, as the method to connect to the
mains depend on the local conditions and the utility. The utility should use an appropriate connection
cord and connection solution to the mains find appropriate, with the restriction that the power cable
diameter must not exceed 6.5 mm / 0.256 inch –that is the inner diameter of the power cable gland.
NOTE Any mechanical operation involving Titan SIM card, SD-card, RF/Cell Antennae, ETH cable must be
performed with Titan fully powered off (Titan disconnected from mains and battery positive connector
disconnected from battery)

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3.2 Configure the SIM card
In order to use the 3G backhaul, a properly configured SIM card is necessary. The SIM card is NOT provided.
See below the steps for a properly configured SIM card.
1. Acquire a SIM card (standard format) associated with a data plan. The monthly data volume
depends on the number of nodes and data acquisition frequency.
2. Activate the SIM card (cell carrier dependent procedure, not described here)
3. Get from the cell carrier the settings associated with the data plan: (APN, user, password, etc. for
carrier-specific MCC/MNC)
4. In case the SIM card is delivered with PIN active: Disable the PIN associated with the SIM card. Use
on of the alternatives below:
oUse a phone to disable PIN
oUse Titan /admin/ UI section Edit Versa Router™ 1100 Titan SIM Settings [Titan ONLY].
5. Titan is delivered preconfigured with a set of APN/user/pass for US cell carriers. If the
APN/user/pass for carrier-specific MCC/MNC are not already configured, or are improperly
configured on Titan: Configure the cell carrier settings (APN/user/pass matching the carrier-specific
MCC/MNC), see section Edit Versa Router™ 1100 Titan GPRS provider – Titan ONLY below.
6. Make sure the Titan is powered off. Power it off if necessary: disconnect Titan from mains and
disconnect battery positive connector from battery
7. Insert the SIM into the SIM card holder
8. At this point the Titan and its SIM card are properly configured for cell backhaul.
9. Recommended action: verify the 3G backhaul starts up and works properly, as described in the
section below.
NOTE It is strongly recommended to use a data plan with full unrestricted internet access (all ports including
ports below 1024, TCP/UDP/ICMP)

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3.3 Verify the Cell backhaul starts up properly
1. This section only checks whether the cell connectivity is stable (meaning SIM was properly
configured with an active data plan). It does not check whether the Titan is accessible over cellular
link or whether Titan can access the NMS.
2. Power off Titan
3. Remove Titan ETH connection
4. Make sure a properly configured and activated SIM card is inserted in titan SIM slot
5. Power on Titan
6. Wait for about 2-3 minutes for Titan to boot up
7. Check whether Titan “WEB” blue LED is solid on –and stay on for more than a minute without
turning off.
3.4 Verify the Cell backhaul works using NMS
1. Have available and running a NMS instance
2. Have Titan connected over ETH
3. Power on Titan
4. Set Titan in “transparent” mode, connecting it to the instance mentioned above
5. Power off Titan
6. Remove Titan ETH connection
7. Make sure a properly configured and activated SIM card is inserted in titan SIM slot
8. Power on Titan
9. Check whether Titan is accessible from the NMS Web interface
3.5 Verify the Cell backhaul works using the cell IPv4 accessible from the PC
1. The procedure below works ONLY if the cell provider has assigned an IPv4 accessible from the PC to
the SIM card.
oOne case is when the IPv4 associated with the SIM card is accessible from the Internet.
oAnother case is when the PC itself has an IPv4 provided by a cell modem using a SIM card in
the same private IP class as SIM on Titan.
2. Power off Titan
3. Remove Titan ETH connection
4. Make sure a properly configured and activated SIM card is inserted in titan SIM slot
5. Power on Titan
6. Check whether Titan Web interface is accessible using the cell provider-assigned IP4

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3.6 Configure the PC static IP address to access the Edge Router
Step-by-step instructions for Windows 7:
1. Open Control PanelNetwork and Sharing Center and click on Local Area Connection.
2. Click on Properties.

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3. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP IPv4) and then click on Properties.
4. Enter IPv4: 192.168.0.201, Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0, Default Gateway 192.168.0.1. (NOTE Any
other available IPv4 EXCEPT 192.168.0.101/192.168.0.1 can be used as PC IPv4).
5. Check Validate settings upon exit.
6. Click OK.

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3.7 Optional: Ensure the Edge Router is accessible from PC over ETH
Use ping to verify Edge Router connectivity from the PC:
1. Click Start, Run, and type cmd.
2. Type ping 192.168.0.101. The expected result is shown below.

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3.8 Versa Router™ 1100 Titan US hardware description
3.8.1 General product view
The Versa Router™ 1100 Titan is running on Phytec designed and built phyCORE-AM335x, built around the
AM335x processor with the functionality of a network router, same as the Versa Router™ 1000 Quark. The Titan
packs more memory and flash space and runs at a higher frequency compared to Quark.
The Versa Router™ 1100 Titan requires only a 3G SIM card and a power cord connected to the mains 110 VAC in
order to run the hardware. The power cord is not provided. The Smart Object’s wireless connection is
established via the on-board amplified radio connected to the antenna connector on the case.
See the VR1100 datasheet on the Nivis website www.nivis.com for additional details.