RedPort Optimizer WXA-223 Assembly instructions

Optimizer
ADVANCED USER GUIDE
FOR WXA-223
Rev1 –16February 2022
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Revision History
Doc Rev
Date
Name
Changes Made
1.0.0.
16FEB2022
Bethany Headrick
Issued as version 1.0.0.

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Table of Contents
REVISION HISTORY............................................................................................................................................ 1
1. ABOUT THIS GUIDE................................................................................................................................. 4
2. INTRODUCTION TO THE REDPORT OPTIMIZER................................................................................ 4
2.1. OPTIMIZER KEY FEATURES.................................................................................................................. 5
2.2. SERVICES INCLUDED............................................................................................................................ 6
2.3. PREMIUM SERVICES AVAILABLE.......................................................................................................... 7
3. SAFETY...................................................................................................................................................... 8
4. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING STARTED.............................................................................. 9
4.1. MORE THAN JUST A ROUTER .............................................................................................................. 9
4.2. HOW IT WORKS OUT OF THE BOX ..................................................................................................... 10
5. GETTING STARTED –USER INTERFACE (UI) ACCESS.................................................................. 11
5.1. ACCESS THE PORTAL DASHBOARD ................................................................................................... 12
5.1.1. THE DASHBOARD AND WIDGETS............................................................................................. 14
6. ROUTER SECURITY.................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1. FIREWALL SETTINGS................................................................................................................................ 16
6.2. ADVANCED FIREWALL SETTINGS ............................................................................................................. 17
6.2.1. General Settings........................................................................................................................... 17
7. SERVICES................................................................................................................................................ 19
7.1. REDPORT PBX........................................................................................................................................ 19
7.1.2. Voice PBX Settings...................................................................................................................... 21
7.1.3. SIP Extensions...................................................................................................................... 23
7.2. REDPORT VOIP................................................................................................................................. 24
7.2.1. How to Make and Receive Voice Calls ............................................................................. 26
7.3. SMS MESSAGING.............................................................................................................................. 27
7.3.1. How to Send SMS Messages through the User Interface ............................................. 29
7.3.2. Received Messages............................................................................................................. 30
7.3.3. Sent Messages............................................................................................................................. 31
7.3.4. Sending SMS Messages through the XGate Phone Application......................................... 32
7.4. EMAIL AND WEB BROWSING.............................................................................................................. 33
7.5.0. WEB COMPRESSION AND FILTERING..................................................................................................... 34
7.5.1. Setting Up Satellite Web Compression.................................................................................... 34
7.5.3. Advanced Settings....................................................................................................................... 40
7.5.4. Filters...................................................................................................................................... 41
7.6. FLEETBROADBAND MONITOR (FBB)....................................................................................................... 42
7.7. HALO WI-FI EXTENDER ..................................................................................................................... 45
7.7.1. Configure Optimizer for use with the Halo Single Band Wi-Fi Extender.................... 45
7.7.2. Configure Optimizer for use with the Halo Pro Wi-Fi Extender ................................... 47
7.7.3. Disconnect from the Halo Wi-Fi......................................................................................... 48
7.8. GPSTRACKING................................................................................................................................. 49
7.8.1. Tracking powered by RedPort........................................................................................... 49
7.8.2. SMS Tracking........................................................................................................................ 49
7.9. GPS/NMEA REPEATER .................................................................................................................... 50
7.9.1. GPS/NMEA Repeater Equipment Setup ........................................................................... 50
8. STATUS UNDER SYSTEM SETTINGS................................................................................................. 56

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8.1. ACCESS SYSTEM LOG.............................................................................................................................. 56
8. SYSTEM SETTINGS................................................................................................................................ 57
8.1. UPDATE FIRMWARE ........................................................................................................................... 57
8.2. PROFILE MANAGER ........................................................................................................................... 57
8.3. REBOOT THE OPTIMIZER ROUTER...................................................................................................... 58
9. WI-FI.......................................................................................................................................................... 59
9.1. RESTRICT WIRELESS NETWORK ACCESS (ADD OR CHANGE NETWORK PASSWORD)....................... 59
9.2. RENAME THE WIRELESS NETWORK (CHANGE SSID NAME).............................................................. 61
10. PRODUCT WARRANTY AND SUPPORT INFORMATION ............................................................ 62
10.1. PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION................................................................................................. 62
10.2. PRODUCT SUPPORT INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 63

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1. About this Guide
This guide is intended for users of the RedPort Optimizer wXa-223 router. It features only
those sections of the user interface that require configuration for a specific service or
feature that may need to be accessed by the average user.
2. Introduction to the RedPort Optimizer
RedPort, the leader in advancing satellite data speeds and services, helps Fixed and
Mobile Satellite Services providers and their customers by offering the industry’s fastest
and most reliable, email, web, VoIP and other hardware and software services to
maritime, oil and gas, first responder, and business continuity users.
Ship to shore network management solutions are sold by Pivotel under the RedPort brand
name at redportglobal.com, and as white-label solutions for the world’s premier satellite
data service providers.
Optimizer is a satellite Wi-Fi router that combines a powerful satellite data router with
voice capabilities, including a full PBX. It is more than just a voice device. It gives you
everything you need to create a local voice and data network with your satellite device.
You can protect against accidental airtime usage, accelerate your data speeds, enable
web compression, track your location via GPS, and provide routing, filtering, and local
network security.

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2.1. Optimizer Key Features
Designed specifically for use with satellite phones and satellite terminals:
Replaces a standard unconfigured router that is typically added to any satellite
broadband installation.
Powerful firewall accommodates any common installation scenario, with features
including blocking or allowing of any range of port, IP address and protocols.
Proxy Server enables HTTP filtering: whitelist/blacklist of URLs, domains, and
rudimentary content filtering.
Logging/Reporting to keep track of usage.
Wi-Fi hotspot makes setup and use easy for end users. Access satellite devices
via Optimizer’s Wi-Fi hotspot with computers, smartphones, and tablets you
already own.
Supports Shared Web Compression.
GSM Compatibility - bring your own GSM modem and own SIM card.
GPS NMEA Repeater reads the built-in GPS in any satellite broadband terminal
and rebroadcasts via Wi-Fi.
Supports voice calling and SMS messages using smartphones connected to the
local network.
Compatible with any IP-based satellite phone and satellite broadband terminal.
Powerful firewall stops all unwanted data traffic. Optimizer blocks all traffic except
XGate-compressed email, web, and weather data.
Works with XGate for email, web, weather, and social media services.
GSM support to switch between satellite and GSM when available.
Track GPS locations from compatible GPS-enabled devices.
Compatible with optional RedPort Halo Wi-Fi Extender and/or RedPort Halo Pro
Wi-Fi Extender for access to external Wi-Fi networks, when available.
NOTE: XGate and Tracking services are premium services. Premium services are not
included with the Optimizer and must be purchased separately. Contact your satellite
service provider for details.

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2.2. Services Included
Halo Wi-Fi Extender - The Halo Long Range Wi-Fi Extender allows users to connect to
remote Wi-Fi signal (e.g. at a marina, truck stop, or basecamp) and repeats that signal
through the RedPort Optimizer Wi-Fi hotspot. Requires a RedPort Halo Long Range Wi-
Fi Extender or Halo Pro Long Range Wi-Fi Extender.
PBX - Voice PBX allows smartphones to send/receive calls to others on the local area
network for free, or over the satellite link at standard satellite airtime rates. Requires a
supported satellite terminal.
SMS Messaging - SMS Messaging allows smartphones to send SMS messages to
others on the local area network for free, or over the satellite link at standard satellite
airtime rates. Requires a supported satellite terminal.
GPS NMEA Repeater –GPS NMEA Repeater allows other devices onboard/on-site to
read your GPS location. For example, a navigation program running on an iPad could be
used on your boat, or youcould get weather information tailored to yourlocation. Requires
a connected GPS NMEA device.
Fleet Broadband Monitor - Fleet Broadband Monitor provides vessel side users with
visual indications of the Cobham Fleet Broadband terminal status by augmenting the blink
patterns of the RedPort Optimizer. The service also restricts access to the Optimzier
devices to all users except the admin. This service requires a Cobham Fleet Broadband
satellite terminal.
Support Remote Access - Support Remote Access provides remote access and control
capabilities. While remote access service is included with the purchase of RedPort
hardware any airtime used and charges incurred providing connection for the remote user
is the responsibility of the customer. Requires a connection source (e.g. satellite terminal
with active airtime.)
NAS Server - Allows the sharing of files among Windows and Mac computers via Wi-Fi,
without the requirement of a wired local network of computers.

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2.3. Premium Services Available
The following additional services are available for purchase. Contact your RedPort dealer
to purchase.
XGate Local Mail Server - XGate Local Mail Server is an onboard mail server running
on your Optimizer router. This mail server can be connected to over your local network
with an email client, and will transmit email using XGate compression over your upstream
connection. XGate service subscription required.
PredictWind Weather Services - PredictWind provides the top ranked forecast models
globally. These leading models are only available through PredictWind, giving
unparalleled weather data. For High Resolution coastal forecasts the PWG & PWE
proprietary models offer unparalleled forecast accuracy, complemented by the regional
NAM, HRRR, and AROME models. Requires service subscription.
GPS Tracking - Reliably tracks personnel, equipment, vessels, or vehicles anywhere in
the world. Using a connected GPS-enabled device, submit position reports to a central
database for reporting or viewing on a tracking website. Requires service subscription.
RedPort VoIP Service - RedPort VoIP service transforms your satellite device into a
multi-user unit. Up to four users can send/receive phone calls and/or SMS (text)
messages simultaneously. Experience significant price reduction in outbound calls when
using VoIP in lieu of standard satellite airtime rates. Requires a supported satellite
terminal. Requires service subscription. Multi-VoIP codec powered by Vobal.
RedPort Shared Web Compression - RedPort Shared Web Compression routes all
web traffic through a proxy service that works with an onshore server to deliver 3-5
times average web compression, along with virus detection and ad blocking. Requires
service subscription.

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3. Safety
Shock Hazard
The Optimizer is a sealed device and is not meant to be opened for repair
in the field by operators or technicians. The enclosure must always remain
in place on the router to maintain the warranty terms. Make sure the system
is correctly grounded and power is off when installing, configuring, and
connecting components.
Passive POE Port(s)
The Optimizer has a SAT (WAN) and LAN port that are Passive POE.
Connecting any device such as a laptop or switch with a Gigabit ethernet,
1000Mbps speed NIC will potentially put your device or port at risk
of damage or burn out. RedPort does not provide coverage or warranty for
this damage. Connect any device of this nature at your own risk.
Proposition 65
This product can expose you to Acrylonitrile, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer. For more information go
to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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4. Things to Know Before Getting Started
As the onboard/onsite administrator, under normal operating conditions, you will seldom
have a need to interact with the user interface of the router. However, should you find
yourself in a position that requires you to login to the router, this Advanced User Guide is
designed to help you.
4.1. More Than Just a Router
The Optimizer is more than just a router. It has some enhanced proxy services in addition
to basic routing capabilities.
Proxy Server(s) - With transparent proxy enabled, all HTTP traffic is redirected through
the proxy without the need to reconfigure the client. The proxy server allows automatic
URL filtering and logging, and content filtering (e.g., strip flash video frompages). Logging
will also allow auditing of high usage sites that generate traffic.
NOTE: If enabling the transparent proxy, make sure there is an exception for the
Router's IP (usually 192.168.10.1). Otherwise, the Router UI will be inaccessible.
Firewall - A full-featured firewall is included. Block or allow IP address/ranges, port
ranges, and/or different protocols. Rules can be applied to any path in and out of the
router.

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4.2. How It Works Out of the Box
We ship the router ready for use with a RedPort-certified compression email and/or web
browsing account (which must be purchased separately).
This default setup allows anyone with an XGate or RedPort-Certified email account or
web service to use the router to send and receive email and to browse the Internet.
This out-of-the-box configuration works well for both single and multi-user environments.
This configuration is also suitable for an environment where each person has a separate
primary email and/or web browsing account.
If you are in a multi-user environment, we recommend enabling Transparent proxy for
use with web compression.With TransparentProxy enabled, all HTTP traffic is redirected
through the internal proxy server. This allows URL and DNS filtering (whitelist and
blacklist sites), some content filtering (i.e., removing flash video), and http logging to see
what URLs are being accessed by the users. You also have the option to communicate
upstream to a compression proxy server. For savings on voice calls consider RedPort
VoIP service. You may realize further savingsby enabling satellite web compression (see
Section 6.5.0.).
Best Practice is to have a knowledgeable technician (someone who knows about proxy
servers and routers) go through and generate a custom configuration. In a fleet
environment, this custom configuration can be recorded and used on other Optimizer
routers within the organization.

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5. Getting Started –User Interface (UI) Access
The Optimizer router arrives to you with a Closed Firewall allowing email and web access
via RedPort-certified services only.
There are also services available that are disabled:
Internal Transparent Proxy for Web Filtering.
SMS for compatible satellite devices.
Voice Capability for compatible satellite devices.
Web Compression*
GPS Tracking*
RedPort VoIP for multi-user calls and SMS*
GPS/NMEA Repeater.
*Premium services –additional fees apply. Contact Pivotel or your RedPort authorized
dealer for details.

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5.1. Access the Portal Dashboard
Access the UI by logging in using the superadmin login.
1. To access the User Interface, first ensure that your computer is connected to the
Optimizer router Wi-Fi, which will show up in your Wi-Fi preferences as “wxa-223-
XXXX,” where “XXXX” matches the last four characters of the MAC address for
that specific device.
2. Connect your device to this Wi-Fi source and use the login:
Username: superadmin
Password: webxaccess
You will see the Dashboard page upon login.

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The tabs on the side of the Dashboard page are used to navigate the features and
services activated on the router.
NOTE: The Wi-Fi Extender Setup section only displays when the Wi-Fi Extender is
plugged into the Optimizer and “ACTIVATED” in the Services Center. See section 7.7 for
details on how to use the Extender with the Optimizer.

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5.1.1. The Dashboard and Widgets
The Dashboard is the onsite administrator’s gateway to the most used features. On the
Dashboard are the four main widgets that you see upon login: “Device Information,” “Wi-
Fi,” “Firewall,” and “Network Interface.”
Device Information Widget
The Device Information widget shows basic information about the Optimizer device, such
as the model, model number, and firmware version. This information is helpful when
troubleshooting problems with the router as it gives the user the basic overview of the
device at an immediate glance.
Wi-Fi Widget
The Wi-Fi Widget shows the Status of the Wi-Fi network coming off the Optimizer (OFF
or ON), the Signal Strength shows the strength of the Optimizer Wi-Fi network, and the
SSID shows the name of the Optimizer Wi-Fi network as it will show in the Wi-Fi settings
on your computer, tablet, or phone.

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Firewall Widget
The Firewall Widget shows the Status of the Firewall (OFF or ON) and allows the user to
add a newDomain Exception or new IP/Port Exception to the Firewall Rules. Clickinginto
the Firewall widget takes the user to the Firewall tab, where the user can click on
“Advanced Firewall Configuration” to access advanced settings where the user can
further edit the Firewall.
Network Interface Widget
The Network Interface Widget shows an overlook of the WAN, LAN, and PPP interfaces.
This widget shows whether each interface is ON or OFF. To edit these interfaces, hover
over the widget and click anywhere within it to access Network Interface settings.

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6. Router Security
If you modify the default settings of the firewall you may have WAN ports open. RedPort
is not responsible for any overages incurred due to unrecommended changes in Firewall
rules.
Any firewall changes could leave you vulnerable to unwanted traffic. Note that ports open
to the Internet on satellite systems that have public IP addresses are vulnerable to
attackers that run dictionaries trying to guess usernames and passwords on the router.
These dictionary attacks, at best, can result in large amounts of accounted traffic; and, at
worst, they are a security breach that could endanger communications on the vessel.
Systems open to public Internet must take special precautions to secure the router from
intrusion.
Web Proxy is not a problem, by default, unless you make changes since the software, by
default, only listens to traffic on the LAN.
6.1. Firewall Settings
To navigate to the Firewall page, click on the “Firewall” module on the Dashboard.

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6.2. Advanced Firewall Settings
Click on “Advanced Firewall Configuration” and a window will pop up asking if you
would like to proceed to the Advanced Firewall Settings. Click “Proceed.”
6.2.1. General Settings
Use this section to create and edit general Firewall rules.

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Enable SYN-flood protection: SYN-flood protection protects against Distributed Denial
of Service attacks that would hinder the use of the Optimizer. Best Practice is to leave
this box ticked.
Input: access to the router itself.
Output: access to the “lan”. DO NOT MODIFY.
Forward: pass traffic thru the router via an interface and out of the router. If Forward is
allowed you must configure the Inter-Zone Forwarding.

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7. Services
7.1. RedPort PBX
1. To enable Voice PBX, navigate to the Services Center and expand the Voice
PBX tab under “Free Services.”
2. Click “ACTIVATE” then when the confirmation window pops up, choose
“ACTIVATE” to confirm your choice.
3. Navigate to the side menu and choose “PBX” to access the PBX Settings page.