Sena Parani100 User manual

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Parani100
For Wireless Multi-Serial Communications,
based on Bluetooth Technology
Enabling Wireless Serial
Communications
Users Guide
Version 1.0.0
2005-03-07

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Copyright Information
Copyright 1998-2004, Sena Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Sena Technologies reserves the right to make any changes and improvements to its product
without providing prior notice.
Trademark Information
Parani™. is a trademark of Sena Technologies, Inc.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Ethernet® is a registered trademark of XEROX Corporation.
Notice to Users
Proper back-up systems and necessary safety devices should be utilized to protect against
injury, death or property damage due to system failure. Such protection is the responsibility of
the user.
This device is not approved for use as a life-support or medical system.
Any changes or modifications made to this device without the explicit approval or consent of
Sena Technologies will void Sena Technologies of any liability or responsibility of injury or loss
caused by any malfunction.
Technical Support
Sena Technologies, Inc.
210 Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu
Seoul 137-130, Korea
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sena.com

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Revision History
Revision Date Name Description
V1.0.0 2005-03-04 D.H. Shin Initial Release

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Table of Contents
1.Introduction......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Package Check List................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Product Specification................................................................................................ 7
2. Getting Started ................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 External View............................................................................................................. 9
2.2 LED indicators......................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Connecting Parani100 to host................................................................................. 11
3. Installation........................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Network Settings..................................................................................................... 12
3.2 LAN Access Profile.................................................................................................. 16
3.3 Firmware Download................................................................................................. 16
3.3.1 Firmware Upgrade via Xmodem.................................................................... 17
3.3.2 Firmware Upgrade via TFTP.......................................................................... 17
3.4 Serial Port................................................................................................................ 20
3.5 Reset/Reboot/Quit................................................................................................... 21
4. Configuration.................................................................................................................... 22
4.1 Configuration via Parani100 software .................................................................... 22
4.1.1 When Parani100 is connected to PC directly............................................... 22
4.1.2 Log in Parani100 software............................................................................. 22
4.1.3 Operation Mode............................................................................................. 24
4.1.4 Bluetooth ....................................................................................................... 32
4.1.5 Connections................................................................................................... 33
4.1.6 Neighborhoods.............................................................................................. 35
4.1.7 Repeater......................................................................................................... 36
4.1.8 Parani100 information................................................................................... 37
4.2 Configuration via WEB............................................................................................ 38
4.2.1 Parani100 Configuration................................................................................ 38
4.2.2 Operation Mode............................................................................................. 39
4.2.3 Network Setting ............................................................................................. 41
4.2.4 Restore Factory Setting................................................................................. 42
Appendix A. Control Commands......................................................................................... 43
A .1 Basic Commands................................................................................................... 43

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A .2 Commands for Server Mode.................................................................................. 44
A .3 Commands for Client Mode................................................................................... 46
A .4 Commands for Vertex Mode.................................................................................. 47
A .5 Commands for Serial Hub Mode........................................................................... 47
A .6 Commands for Bluetooth Configuration............................................................... 48
A .7 Commands for Bluetooth Connection Management............................................ 50
A .8 Other Commands................................................................................................... 52
Appendix B. Discovery Protocol ......................................................................................... 54

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1.Introduction
1.1 Overview
The Parani100 enables multiple Bluetooth devices to connect to the Ethernet network
simultaneously and without delay when they are within range. The Parani100 provides Class 1
Bluetooth wireless connectivity to Ethernet/Fast Ethernet. It supports all Bluetooth devices
compatible with Bluetooth Profiles for the Serial Port, Dial-up Networking, LAN Access and PAN.
Along with the Serial Port Profile support, the Parani100 is the ideal solution for the replacement
of the wired serial port application.
The Parani100 supports versatile host modes for various user applications, i.e. TCP Server
and Client modes for TCP/IP-Bluetooth replay applications, Vertex mode for multicasting,
Repeater mode, Serial Hub mode and RS232 mode.
The Parani100 runs on embedded Linux operating system, with Flash memory for easy
software upgrades, and built-in Web server and Web interface for quick installation, and remote
configuration and management. The Parani100 uses the RADIUS protocol for user
authentication.
Typical application areas of the Parani100include:
•Truck/Bus monitoring system
•Car Diagnostics
•Wireless POS system
•Wireless Factory monitoringPLC programming
•Wireless machine (healthcare/industrial) monitoring
•Wireless Printing
•Wireless logistics

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Fig. 1.1.1 Application Diagram
1.2 Package Check List
- DC Power Adapter
- Serial Data Cable
- Ethernet Cross Cable
- Dipole antenna
- CD-ROM, including the Parani100 Manager Software, COM Port Redirector,
Tips_Serial/IP Com Port Redirector and manual
1.3 Product Specification
Ethernet Interface
. 10/100 Base Ethernet with RJ45 connector
. Supports Static IP and Dynamic IP address
Bluetooth Interface:
. Bluetooth v1.1, Class I
. Level - 18dBm
. Profiles
Serial Port, LAN Access, PAN, Dial up Networking
. Working distance: 10m ~ 400m

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Network Protocols
. HTTP, FTP, Telnet, DHCP client
. SNMP v1/v2/v3
. PPP server and PPP tunneling
. RADIUS
Management
.Windows Utility
.Web, Telnet, Serial Console
.Modem AT command set
Diagnostic LED
. Power, Status, Error, EXT and INT
Power
5VDC, .2A@ 5V
Environmental
. Operating temperature:5? to 50?,Storage temperature:-40? to 66?
. Humidity: 90% Non-condensing
Physical properties
. Dimension (L x W x H)
147 x 112 x 32 (mm), 5.8 x 4.4 x 1.3 (in.), 225g
Approvals
.FCC (A), CE
Warranty
1-year limited warranty

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2. Getting Started
2.1 External View
<Fig. 1.3.1> Parani100 external view
(1) DIP Switch
Users may select several different methods of data communication with the Host.
Default setting is TCP/IP communication using no.4RJ45 marked EXT, but if users
need, data communication by no.3RS232 Interface marked “IOIOI”is also
possible.
•If DIP switch is on the side of drawing , Parani100 communicates with Host
via Ethernet line (TCP/IP).
•If users want to use RS232 com. please change the direction of switch in the

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opposite direction.
(2) Power Port: For Power Adapter connection
(3) RS232 Interface marked “IOIOI”:
For Parani100 network configuration via RS232 serial cable -One RS232 serial
cable, both ends female DB-9interfaces, are provided with the Parani100.
This port can be used for both Configuration of Parani100 and Data communication
with Host.
(4) RJ45 marked EXT.: For connection to Host or HUB devices. For connection to PC,
use a Crossed cable; for connection to HUB, use Straight
Ethernet cable.
(5) RJ45 marked INT.: For HUB port connection to another Parani100. This is for
expansion of connections more than 14.
2.2 LED Indicators
-POWER: POWER ON/OFF Status
-STATUS: Parani100 Status
-ERROR: Error Event Status
-LINE/ACT1, LINE/ACT2: RJ45 connections Status
STATUS LED ERROR LED Description
ON OFF Normal
Blinking OFF Connecting to Station Parani100
(In Repeater Mode)
OFF ON Internal Bluetooth module operation malfunction
ON Blinking LAN connection Error
(Connecting to ADSL or waiting for DHCP
server response)
Flashing Flashing Upgrading Firmware
DO NOT turn off Parani100 during firmware
upgrade; turning off Parani100 during firmware
update may cause malfunction.

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2.3 Connecting Parani100 to host
Step 1: Connect the power jack to the power connector of the Parani100 using DC power
adapter included in the package. If power is properly supplied, the LEDs for ‘Power’and ‘Status’
will maintain a solid green color.
Step 2: Connect the one end of the Ethernet cable to the ‘EXT’port of the Parani100 and the
other to the Ethernet network. If the cable is properly hooked up, the Parani100 will have a valid
connection to the Ethernet network by indicating ‘EXT’LED becomes green and is blinking if
there’s any corresponding packet traffic.
Step 3: Only for 1st time installation, attach the serial console cable to the Parani100. You are
ready to install the Parani100 using serial console.

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3. Installation
3.1 Network Settings
(1) Parani100 power-up; ‘POWER’ and ‘STATUS’ LEDs display green
(2) Parani100 network configuration: connect Parani100 to PC via RS232 cable
(3) Open HyperTerminal
(4) Set PC COM port;
Baud rate 115200 / 8 Data bit / non-parity / 1 stop bit / no hardware flow control
RS232 Mode
Parani100 Installation
Network Configuration Serial Port Configuration
Change of DIPswitch
Configuration via serial cable
Mode configuration
Connection from Bluetooth Terminal device
(Parani10)
TCP/IP mode

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(5) Press Enter key; the following information as is displayed on a HyperTerminal
screen; If Parani100 prompts Login ID /password, default values are:
Login: admin
Password: 11111
(6) Default Parani100 IP address factory setting is 192.168.1.10. Please revise
settings to reflect the user’s appropriate networking environment IP address.
(7) To revise Network Settings, Enter “1” as displayed below.
(8) Network Settings sub menu will be displayed.
(9) If No.1, Static IP, is selected, the following is displayed on screen:
(10) Enter user Static IP address. In the example below, 192.168.0.3 is entered for
the Parani100 IP address. Enter the user appropriate network IP address.

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(11) Please enter your Netmask/Gateway/DNS information, as shown below:
(12) Press Enter: Parani100 will prompt reboot request. Enter ‘Y’ [Yes]; press Enter
to reboot Parani100 to apply the revised Network Settings.
(13) Enter Login ID and Password. Default ID: admin, Password: 11111

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(14) Revised Network settings are displayed
<An example: Revised Network Settings>
(15) Networking configuration is complete. The preceding example shows static IP
assignment to Parani100. The user should select static, DHCP or PPPoE IP as
needed.

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3.2 LAN Access Profile
Parani100 supports LAN Access Profile for Bluetooth networking Access Point. By direct
connection of Parani100 to ADSL, the internet is accessible via Bluetooth.
Select menu 2. LAP by entering ‘2’; Parani100 prompts for LAP profile enable/disable. Select
‘Y’ [Yes] to enable or ‘N’ [No] to disable LAP profile.
3.3 Firmware Download
Parani100 enables users to upgrade the firmware. The SENA customer support team offers
available firmware upgrades via Xmodem or TFTP user download; menu no. 3. Firmware
Download.
During Firmware download, STATUS and ERROR LEDs flash. DO NOT TURN OFF
Parani100 during firmware download.Turning off Parani100 during firmware download may
result in operation malfunction.

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There are two methods of firmware upgrade: 1. Xmodem 2. TFTP.
3.3.1 Firmware Upgrade via Xmodem
Users may upgrade the firmware using Xmodem protocol via RS232 serial cable.
<Upgrade firmware via Xmodem>
3.3.2 Firmware Upgrade via TFTP
•Users may upgrade the firmware using TFTP via Crossed cable.
3. Firmware Download ? 2.TFTP
•Then you will get following screen:
TFTPd ready. Send firmware using TFTP.
Windows 2000/XP:
tftp –i 192.168.222.7 put <filename>
* Here, a sample IP address, 192.168.222.7 has been assigned to Parani100. User

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must use your own IP address. User must put your own IP address.
•Please keep this serial console connected.
•After you save the Parani100 upgrade ROM file to your PC, please open COMMAND
window as in below.
•Users need to make sure that the upgrade ROM file is in the same location or users
need to specify the exact location to send the ROM file to the connected Parani100 via
Crossed Ethernet cable.
•Below window is showing the procedure of sending ROM file named “parani.rom” to
the connected Parani100 via TFTP.
•Users will be able to check the status of firmware upgrade in Serial console.

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•During upgrade, LEDs will flashing and users should NOT turn off Parani100 this time.
If user cannot send the ROM file, please check the network connection status.
•Once ROM file is delivered to the connected Parani100, the upgrade firmware will be
recorded to memory. During this time both STATUS LED and ERROR LED will flashing
speedily. NEVER turn off Parani100 during this firmware recording.
•Once finished, please resupply power to Parani100 for applying.

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3.4 Serial Port
Serial port of Parani100 can be used for both Configuration and Data communication. For
configuration, users need to change the DIPswitch of Parani100 to the right.
Users may set configuration of serial port communication in this menu.
Below figure is showing that ‘115200 bps 8-N-1 hardware’ which means ‘115200 bps, 8 data bit,
None parity, 1 stop bit, hardware flow control (RTS/CTS).
Configurable ranges:
Baud rate 1200 ~ 115200 bps
Character size 8, 7, 6, 5 bits
Parity Check None / Even / Odd
Stop Bit 1 bit or 2 bits
Flow Control
Hardware (RTS/CTS),
Software (XOn/Off),
None