Xanboo XG1000 User manual

XG1000 GATEWAY
USER’S MANUAL ///

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FIRST TIME SETUP ///
Your internet connection and router should be functional before proceeding
with this installation.
IN THE FOLLOWING STEPS YOU WILL:
■ Install the Hardware
■ Install the Software
■ Set Gateway ID and Password
■ Register the Gateway with the Remote Account
■ Discover Sensors and Cameras
■ Set Up Your Router
■ Download Software For Your Phone (Optional)
HARDWARE CONNECTION:
Connect the Gateway to your router using the supplied Ethernet cable. Apply power to
the Gateway using the AC adapter. The PC should already be connected to your router or
home network device. Next, connect a camera to the system. You can plug a camera
directly into your router using an Ethernet cable, or you can use the PLC modules as shown
in the diagram. Connect the AC power adapter to the camera, as well.
INTRODUCTION ///
The XG1000 Gateway is a small dedicated computer. It allows you to access and control
cameras and other devices in your home, and make this information available to you wherever
you are. You can access the XG1000 from any PC (must be running Windows XP or 2000) with
an internet connection anywhere in the world. You can even use the XG1000 from your cell phone.
You only need to use a PC to set up your XG1000. From then on, no PC is required for the
XG1000 to function.
During setup, you will use your PC to access the Gateway control pages through a web browser
interface. Once it is set up, you can access your cameras and other devices through a remote
service account web site. For security reasons, both the Gateway and Remote Account are protected
with ID’s and Passwords.
Once the Gateway is installed, most of the interaction with the system will be done through
the remote service. You will use a standard internet browser to access this web site. This can be
on the same PC that you used to set the system up, or any other PC that has an internet connection.
No special software is required other than a browser plug-in to view live video, which installs
automatically the first time you use it.
The system uses IP cameras. These are devices that communicate through normal internet cabling.
If you do not wish to run new Ethernet wiring in your home, you can use Power Line Communication
modules (PLC’s) to use the existing power outlets in your home, instead.
In addition to the cameras, you can also use sensor modules in your home to monitor temperature,
detect a door or window opening, wet conditions and motion. These are battery powered devices
that communicate wirelessly with the Gateway. You can even turn lights and appliances on and off,
by purchasing optional power controllers.
WITH YOUR REMOTE ACCOUNT YOU CAN:
■ View Live Video
■ Check Device Status
■ Arm and Disarm Devices
■ Set Up Rules to Perform Actions Based on
Events or Time of Day
■ Record Snapshots and Video Clips
■ Review Archived Events
If you have a JAVA enabled cell phone, you can access most
of the Gateway functions remotely through the phone.
You need to download an application to your phone
to do this. Other cell phones can receive text notifications,
but cannot view live video or control devices.
ROUTER
IP CAMERA
XG1OOO
PLC
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INSTALL SOFTWARE:
Insert the Installation Software CD into the drive of your PC (not compatible on a MAC).
The software installer should start automatically. If it does not start, use Windows Explorer
to locate the CD drive and double click on “Setup.exe”. Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the software installation.
LAUNCH:
Under the PC Start menu, select Start->Programs->Xanboo->ConfigUtility or
Start->All Programs->Xanboo->ConfigUtility to start the program. After it has started,
it may take up to 2 minutes to find your Gateway and list it. When the message “starting up”
goes away, the XG1000 Gateway boot-up has completed and the “Launch” button is enabled.
Press the ‘LAUNCH’ button.
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SET GATEWAY USER NAME AND PASSWORD:
Your Internet browser will open and present you with a set up page. For security reasons,
you must select a Gateway User Name and Password. You may want to use the same User ID
and Password that you created when signing up for the remote service. Write these down
in a safe place, you will need these every time you need to access the Gateway. On the next
screen, log in to the Gateway, using the new Gateway User Name and Password. You should
see the Gateway “Main” page.
TIME ZONE SETUP:
You must set the time zone in your Gateway so that events are time stamped with the
correct information. This will also ensure that events you have set up to occur at certain
times will perform as expected.
To set the time zone, select the ‘SETTINGS’ tab. On the Settings page, select the proper
time zone from the list and press ‘SELECT TIME ZONE’. The Gateway will reboot.
Please wait until you are asked to log in, again. This may take two or three minutes.
Use the Gateway User Name and Password that you selected in the previous step to log in.
You should be returned to the “Main” page. Under “UI Applications” press the link for
‘HOME MONITOR’ to continue the setup.
TIME ZONE SETUP

REGISTER YOUR GATEWAY
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REGISTER GATEWAY:
A Setup Wizard will now guide you through the process of registering your Gateway with your
Remote Account. Click ‘NEXT’ to get to the Gateway registration page, where you will enter
the User Name and Gateway Installation Token for your Remote Account, and press ‘NEXT’.
You should get a confirmation of proper Gateway registration.
DISCOVER DEVICES:
The next step in the Setup Wizard is for the system to discover sensor devices. Discovery mode
is automatically started. Install the supplied batteries and then press the ‘DISCOVER’ button on
the sensor. Wait until the screen indicates that the device is registered by listing the new device.
If you have additional devices, you can discover them now, in the same way, or you
can do it after installation is complete. Wait until one device is registered before starting
another one. Do not click the ‘NEXT’ button, yet.
DISCOVER CAMERAS:
Ensure that your camera is plugged in and connected to a
PLC module. Press the link labeled ‘CAMERA REGISTRATION’.
Press the ‘RESET’ button on the camera. Wait for the camera to
be registered. If you have additional cameras, you can register
them now, or wait till the system is operational. When you are
done with registering cameras press ‘CONTINUE’ and then ‘NEXT’.
The setup process is now complete. Press ‘MONITOR DEVICES’
to see the devices you have installed.
TYPICAL ROUTER PORT FORWARDING PAGE
RESET BUTTON
PORT FORWARDING:
You will need to set up your router to allow communication between the Gateway and the
Remote Monitor web site. This is what allows live video to be viewed remotely.
IN ORDER TO SET UP THE ROUTER, YOU NEED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
■ The IP Address of Your Router: This information can be found in your router documentation.
Type this IP address into your browser to gain access to the router setup pages.
■ The Router Password: The default password for your router can be found in
the router documentation. If you have changed the password, use that, instead.
■ The IP Address of the Gateway: Find the IP address of your Gateway by
clicking on ‘CONFIGURE’ in the ConfigUtility and write down the IP address.
Once you have access to the router setup pages, you will use the “Port Mapping” or
“Port Forwarding” function. This may also be called “Virtual Servers”, or “Gaming”,
the terminology differs between routers. Map port 2047 on the Gateway IP address.
You can find information on port forwarding at the web site
http://www.portforward.com/routers.htm At that web site, you can select your
router type and get instructions on port forwarding. If you are still having difficulties,
call us at 1-888-889-5211 for assistance.
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MOBILE OPTION:
If you have a JAVA enabled cell phone you can access the system from just about anywhere.
Just use your phone’s web browser to download and install the application from
http://homesight.xanboo.com/mobile/j2me/ and enter your Remote User ID and
Password when prompted. Data rates will apply, so you may want to consider subscribing
to a data package.
USING YOUR GATEWAY ///
NAVIGATION BAR:
The Navigation bar gives you access to all of the pages in the Gateway user interface.
Just click on the tab to go to the particular page.
NAVIGATION BAR LINKS:
■ Monitor: From here you can monitor the status of all of the devices that
you have installed.
■ Device Setup: You use this page to add new devices and cameras.
■ Account: Get details of the installation and remote account.
■ Event Log: View a list of events that have occurred in the Gateway.
MONITOR:
This page is an overview of the status of the system and all devices. At the top of
the page is the system area. This shows the overall status of the Gateway and the state
of the communication channel between the Gateway and the remote monitor site.
You can click on the ‘BASE UNIT’ link to quickly arm or disarm all devices.
MONITOR PAGE AND NAVIGATION
The main section of this page shows all cameras and wireless sensor devices that have
been installed. Next to each device, there is a “Status” field which shows the current condition
of each device. There is also an icon that represents the device. In general a green icon indicates
proper functionality, yellow shows some temporary problem like marginal wireless communication.
A red icon means that there is a problem with the device, such as dead batteries, or prolonged
communication loss. Each device also has a short status message. This message varies depending
on the device type (temperature sensors show the current temperature, contact sensors show
open or closed, etc.).
The “Power” field indicates AC or battery power for each device. For battery powered devices the
field shows an estimate of the current battery condition. You should replace the batteries when
indicated. The “QOS” (Quality of Service) field is used only for wireless devices and indicates the
quality of the communication channel between the Gateway and the particular device.
The system constantly examines the status of cameras and devices and displays the latest results.
The ‘REFRESH’ button on the right of each device will immediately get the current status of the
device without waiting for the normal status refresh.
DEVICE SETUP:
This page shows all of the currently installed devices and gives you the opportunity to install
new devices.
When you first enter the page, the Device Discovery process is turned off. To start discovery, press
the ‘START DISCOVERY’ button. To discover new sensors press the ‘DISCOVER’ button on the device,
and wait for the system to register it. You will know this is done when the device appears in the
Device List on the bottom part of the page. As each device is registered, it is given a unique name.
You can change this name, later, under Device Configuration, to something more meaningful.

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If you want to add more devices, follow the same procedure for each device, but make sure to
do only one at a time. When you are done, press ‘STOP DISCOVERY’, or let the discovery process
stop automatically after about 15 minutes.
To delete a sensor or camera press the ‘DELETE’ link for the device. You will be asked
to confirm the deletion. If you accidentally delete a device, you can simply re-discover
it to get it back.
You can set some configuration details for individual devices by clicking on the
‘CONFIGURE’ link for that device. The resulting pop up will vary from device to device.
You can change the name of the device to something more descriptive of the way it is used.
For example, instead of “PanasonicCam 1D:ED”, you might want to call it “Front Door Camera”.
“Switch 798B” might become “Living Room Light”. You can also configure devices from
the remote monitor account.
The Device Setup page will also show any device groups that you have set up in the remote
monitor account.
DEVICE SETUP PAGE
ACCOUNT PAGE
CAMERA DISCOVERY PAGE
To add more cameras, press the link that says ‘CAMERA REGISTRATION PAGE’.
On the camera registration page, you will see two lists, the one on the top shows all of
the cameras that the system has found, and the bottom list shows the cameras that are already
installed. As the system registers new cameras they are moved from the top list to the bottom.
If the status of a camera in the top list does not appear to be changing, you have to reset
the camera to its factory default condition. Do this by pressing the ‘RESET’ button on the side
or the bottom of the camera. Then, wait a few seconds and pull the power cord out of the
camera and put it back in to force the camera to restart. The system should now recognize
the camera and register it.
ACCOUNT:
If you ever need to remove the Gateway from the remote monitor account, (ie. to move it to a
different account) you can do so from this page. At the top of the page you can find the UserID
of the remote monitor account that this Gateway is registered to. Just below that you can see
the Gateway name. The name can be changed later from the Remote Monitor site, but not here
in the Gateway pages. At the bottom of the page, you can select temperature units to be used,
check the software version and verify the time zone.
You can remove the Gateway from the remote monitor account on this page. Press the
‘REMOVE FROM SERVICE’ button. You will be asked to confirm this choice. Removing the
Gateway from the remote monitor account will cause you to lose all of the device information.
In other words, you will need to re-do all of the device discovery procedure. The next time
you log in, you will go through the Gateway setup wizard, again.
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EVENT LOG:
The Event Log is a list of significant things that have happened within the Gateway.
The items are listed with the most recent items on top. Critical events are listed in red.
GATEWAY UNIT ///
INDICATORS:
There are ten indicators on the front of the Gateway.
EVENT LOG PAGE
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, THE FUNCTIONS ARE:
■ Power Indicator: Will light up Blue when power is applied.
■ Video indicator: Shows when one or more cameras are in use by flashing Green.
■ Not Used
■ LAN Link: Shows proper Ethernet connection between the Gateway and the router
with a solid Green
■ LAN Activity: Shows network activity between the Gateway and other devices
by flashing Green
■ Remote: Shows the status of the remote service connection
•Green indicates good communication with the remote site
•Amber indicates that the Gateway has not been registered with the remote site, yet.
•Red indicates no communication between the Gateway and the remote site.
■ Device Status: Shows the worst case status of the devices on the “Monitor” page.
If all devices are Green then this LED will show Green. If one or more devices
are Yellow or Red, the LED will light accordingly.
■ Device Activity: Flashes Green to show when the Gateway is communicating with
one of the wireless devices.
■ Not Used
■ Not Used
BOOT SEQUENCE
When the Gateway is first powered up, the bottom five LED’s on the front panel go
through a boot-up sequence. The lights start out as Red, go to Amber and then Green.
The process takes about three minutes.
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POWER INDICATOR
VIDEO INDICATOR
NOT USED
LAN LINK
LAN ACTIVITY
REMOTE
DEVICE STATUS
DEVICE ACTIVITY
NOT USED
NOT USED
XG1000 GATEWAY FRONT PANEL
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REAR PANEL:
The rear panel of the Gateway contains the ports for cable connections. The bottom round port
is for the power. The AC adapter is plugged into this port. The other port is for the network cable.
A standard Ethernet cable is connected between this port and your router.
The antenna on the back panel is used for communication between the Gateway and
the wireless devices. It should normally be placed in an upright position. If you are having
communication problems with sensors (as indicated on the “Monitor” page) you should try
repositioning the antenna slightly.
If you are unable to access the Gateway through the ConfigUtility ‘LAUNCH’ button, you may
need to reboot the unit. There is a recessed button on the back labeled ‘REBOOT’. This button
will reboot the Gateway while retaining all of the internal settings. You can use the white reset
tool that comes with each sensor device to activate this button. The system will go through
the normal boot sequence.
RESET BUTTON:
If you forget you Gateway User Name or Password, you need to reset the system in order to regain
access. The Video Indicator on the front panel doubles as a Reset button. This button will reset
the Gateway User Name and Password. It will also set the Network Configuration to the default
values. You need to hold the button down for ten seconds in order to activate this function. After the
system reboots, you will prompted to enter a new Gateway User Name and Password. You can use
the same values or create new ones. This procedure will not change the Gateway registration
with the remote service or registered devices.
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XG1000 GATEWAY REAR PANEL
ETHERNET CONNECTOR
ANTENNA
GATEWAY REBOOT BUTTON
POWER CONNECTOR