Serial Converters WTS 1201/-CP. RS-232 to IEEE b Wireless Converter with WEP Encryption, and External Antenna

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1 Serial Converters WTS 1201/-CP RS-232 to IEEE b Wireless Converter with WEP Encryption, and External Antenna WTS 1201: External Power Supply (Included) WTS 1201-CP: Powered through serial cable Quick Start Guide VER. 1.1 MAY 2006 No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission CyberResearch, Inc Business Park Dr., Branford, CT USA (9am to 5pm EST) FAX:

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5 CyberResearch Serial Converters WTS 1201/-CP Copyright 2006 All Rights Reserved. May 1, 2006 The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design, and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of CyberResearch, Inc. In no event will CyberResearch, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of CyberResearch, Inc. Trademarks CyberResearch, and WTS 1201/-CP, are trademarks of CyberResearch, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTICE CyberResearch, Inc. does not authorize any CyberResearch product for use in life support systems, medical equipment, and/or medical devices without the written approval of the President of CyberResearch, Inc. Life support devices and systems are devices or systems which are intended for surgical implantation into the body, or to support or sustain life and whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in injury. Other medical equipment includes devices used for monitoring, data acquisition, modification, or notification purposes in relation to life support, life sustaining, or vital statistic recording. CyberResearch products are not designed with the components required, are not subject to the testing required, and are not submitted to the certification required to ensure a level of reliability appropriate for the treatment and diagnosis of humans. CyberResearch, Inc. 25 Business Park Drive P: (203) ; F: (203) Branford, CT USA iii

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7 CyberResearch Serial Converters WTS 1201/-CP CyberResearch Wireless Device Server Quick Start Guide Package Contents The CyberResearch, Inc. Wireless Device Server includes the following items: One WTS 1201 A mounting cradle (mounting hardware is user-supplied) A female-to-female null-modem adapter A female RS-232 loopback adapter A Support CD CyberResearch, Inc Business Park Drive P: (203) ; F: (203) Branford, CT USA

8 WTS 1201/-CP CyberResearch Serial Converters Getting Started Quickly The WTS 1201 Wireless Device Server is shipped ready-to-use. Follow these quick steps to set up the wireless device server. 1. Unpack the Wireless Device Server Unpack the WTS 1201 Wireless Device Server and compare the package contents with the items listed on the front of this Quick Start Guide. If any item is missing or damaged, contact CyberResearch, Inc. immediately. 2. What Else You Will Need To complete your setup, you need the following items (not provided): A serial client ~ a serial device or a computer with a female DB9 connector configured as Data Communications Equipment (DCE). If the serial client is a DCE with a male DB9 connector (non-standard), you must provide a male-to-female converter, available from electronics and computer stores. The client must be within the transmit and receive range of the Access Point (AP) to be used with the Wireless Device Server. A LAN host ~ a device or computer with a network interface card (NIC) An IEEE b-compliant Access Point. DHCP must be enabled on the Access Point. Mounting hardware for the WTS Connect the Access Point and the WTS 1201 Device Server A. Place the Access Point in close proximity to the Wireless Device Server. Follow the directions in the Access Point manual to install the network cable (to the LAN host) and the Access Point s power cable. a. For initial configuration, the security on Access Point must be disabled B. If the serial client is configured as DCE with a female DB9 connector, connect the cable on the Wireless Device Server directly to the client. If the serial client is DTE with a male DB9 connector, use the provided female-to-female null-modem adapter to connect the Wireless Device Server to the client. Note that if the serial client s DB9 connector is the non-standard gender for its type (i.e., a male connector on a DCE device or a female connector on a DTE device), you must first use a male-to-female converter (not provided) to change the connector to the standard gender. Then connect the DTE or DCE device as described above. Note: The presence of multiple Access Points in the area may interfere with the wireless device server s ability to associate with the AP you intend to use. If you have difficulties connecting to your chosen Access Point, either remove power from the other Access Points or perform the setup in a remote location. 2 Copyright 2005 CyberResearch, Inc.

9 CyberResearch Serial Converters WTS 1201/-CP C. The RS-232 loopback adapter is provided to test the serial port communication. Any terminal application can be used, for example, Windows Hyperterminal. 4. Power Up the Wireless Device Server Use the supplied power adapter to connect the Wireless Device Server to a power outlet. When the Wireless Device Server is powered up, the three indicator LEDs at the top of the Wireless Device Server will indicate the status of the Wireless Device Server. LED LED Color Function Power Off Red Wireless Device Server is not receiving power. Wireless Device Server failed its Power On Self Test (POST) and is not configured for wireless communication. Amber Wireless Device Server passed its POST but has not obtained a valid IP Address. Green Wireless Device Server passed its POST and has a valid IP Address. Link Off Blinking Red Wireless Device Server is not receiving power. Wireless Device Server is searching for an Access Point. Green Wireless Device Server and MAC have associated with an Access Point. Comm Off Red Blinking Red No wireless TCP session is established and no serial physical connection is detected. No wireless TCP session is established; a physical serial connection is detected. A physical serial connection was detected and there is serial traffic present on that connection, but no wireless TCP session is established. Amber Blinking Amber Green A wireless TCP connection is established but no physical serial connection is detected (i.e., no serial cable is attached to the Wireless Device Server ). A wireless TCP session is established, a physical serial connection is detected, and the Wireless Device Server is transmitting or receiving data across the wired A wireless TCP session is established, a physical serial connection is detected, but there is no active data movement across the wired serial port. If the LEDs indicate a problem with a wired or wireless connection, remove the power source from the Wireless Device Server, wait a few seconds, and re-apply power. CyberResearch, Inc Business Park Drive P: (203) ; F: (203) Branford, CT USA

10 WTS 1201/-CP CyberResearch Serial Converters 5. Record Settings from Your Access Point s Configuration Program On the LAN host, use your Web browser to log into your Access Point s online configuration program at the appropriate IP address (for example: Your Access Point documentation provides this procedure. Go to the appropriate screen in that program and perform these steps: A. If your Access Point s configuration program lets you select between Ad-Hoc and infrastructure modes, select infrastructure mode. B. Go to the Wireless Settings or equivalent screen in your Access Point s configuration program where the Access Point s SSID is shown. Record the SSID below (Note: this data is casesensitive). C. Go to the Wireless Settings, Security, Encryption, or equivalent screen in your Access Point s configuration program where WEP settings are shown. If WEP is enabled, disable it (this may be done by setting the encryption strength to Disable). You can enable WEP after the Wireless Device Server has been configured. Access Point SSID: D. Go to the Attached Devices or equivalent screen in your Access Point s configuration program where the IP and MAC addresses of devices attached to the Access Point are shown. Find the entry for the device named Airbornexxxxxx, where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the unit s MAC address, and then do the following: Verify that the MAC address shown for the Wireless Device Server (for example: 00:90:c9:00:52:f8) matches the address on the label on the back of the Wireless Device Server (for example: 0090C90052F8). Find the Wireless Device Server s IP address and record it below (e.g., ). Wireless Device Server s IP Address: E. If the IP address is not provided by the Access Point, you can run the AEU.exe. Note: If you do not see the Wireless Device Server as an attached device, refresh the screen (some Access Point configuration programs have a Refresh button for this purpose). 6. Configuring the Airborne Direct for Ad-Hoc without an Access Point You will need a serial null-modem cable to connect the ABSE-100D to your PC's serial port. Open HyperTerminal and issue the escape sequence ÿ~abd then you will want to use the below instructions to configure the ABSE for Ad Hoc operation. 1) Log into the module auth dpac dpac 2) Set static IP address for module wl-ip <n1.n2.n3.n4> 3) Disable DHCP for module wl-dhcp 0 4) Set Ad-Hoc Channel number wl-chan <n> 4 Copyright 2005 CyberResearch, Inc.

11 CyberResearch Serial Converters WTS 1201/-CP 5) Set module SSID (This much match the SSID of the other device in the Ad-hoc connection) wl-ssid <name> 6) Set the network type of the module to Ad-Hoc wl-type p 7) Disable telnet timeout wl-telnet-timeout 0 8) Save changes to flash commit 9) Restart module restart 10) Log into module auth dpac dpac 11) Set module to listen mode listen From the LAN Host (PC) 1) Set a static IP address for the host device. Make sure the address used puts the device on the same net as the module. (n1, n2, and n3 should match). Recommended address is n1.n2.n3.(n4+1) 2) Set SSID and channel to match that used for the module. 3) Open a telnet connection to the module s IP address. Use telnet port 23 (default) for the connection. 4) Once connected, log into the interface auth dpac dpac 5) Issue the data pass-through command through the interface pass At this point you will be able to pass data through the connection in both directions, In order to end the connection, issue the escape sequence ÿ~abd through either open interface. 7. Log into the Wireless Device Server s Web Interface On the LAN host, launch a second Web browser. In the address line, type where n.n.n.n is the Wireless Device Server s IP address you obtained previously in step 5D. When prompted, enter dpac for the user name and dpac for the password (both must be in all lowercase letters) and then click OK. The Status page for the Wireless Device Server s Web interface program displays information about the Wireless Device Server. 8. Change the Wireless Device Server SSID A. In the Wireless Device Server s Web interface, click the Network link at the top of the page. The Wireless Network Configuration page displays. B. Change the Wireless Device Server SSID to that of the Access Point that you recorded in step 5B (this is case-sensitive, so it must be exactly the same; for example, all uppercase). C. Change to static IP if you would not like your IP address to change. Uncheck the enable DHCP and verify the static IP is correct. D. Click the Save button to apply your changes. When the Settings Saved screen appears, click the Restart button. When asked if you are sure you want to reboot the interface, click OK. E. Wait for the browser to refresh with the Status page. If the browser returns with The page cannot be displayed, log into the Access Point configuration program as you did in step 5. Display the Attached Devices (or equivalent page) and click the Refresh button in your browser. The Wireless Device Server s device name should now display (as per step 7C; e.g., DPAC WLN). Depending on the particular Access Point used and its settings, you may need to wait longer for the Wireless Device Server s device name to be refreshed. Note: If the page still does not appear, log into the AP configuration program to determine whether the Wireless Device Server IP address changed. If it did, use the new IP address. Otherwise, try the old one again. The browser may time-out before the Wireless Device Server can obtain its DHCP lease. CyberResearch, Inc Business Park Drive P: (203) ; F: (203) Branford, CT USA

12 WTS 1201/-CP CyberResearch Serial Converters 9. Where to Go from Here After you verify that the LAN host, Wireless Device Server, and Access Point are communicating, you are ready to access the full Wi-Fi power of the Wireless Device Server and tap into your wireless local area network. The following tools are provided on the supplied CD to configure and operate the Wireless Device Server: A browser-based Web interface. 6 Copyright 2005 CyberResearch, Inc.

13 CyberResearch Serial Converters WTS 1201/-CP Product Service Diagnosis and Debug CyberResearch, Inc. maintains technical support lines staffed by experienced Applications Engineers and Technicians. There is no charge to call and we will return your call promptly if it is received while our lines are busy. Most problems encountered with data acquisition products can be solved over the phone. Signal connections and programming are the two most common sources of difficulty. CyberResearch support personnel can help you solve these problems, especially if you are prepared for the call. To ensure your call s overall success and expediency: 1) Have the phone close to the PC so you can conveniently and quickly take action that the Applications Engineer might suggest. 2) Be prepared to open your PC, remove boards, report back-switch or jumper settings, and possibly change settings before reinstalling the modules. 3) Have a volt meter handy to take measurements of the signals you are trying to measure as well as the signals on the board, module, or power supply. 4) Isolate problem areas that are not working as you expected. 5) Have the source code to the program you are having trouble with available so that preceding and prerequisite modes can be referenced and discussed. 6) Have the manual at hand. Also have the product s utility disks and any other relevant disks nearby so programs and version numbers can be checked. Preparation will facilitate the diagnosis procedure, save you time, and avoid repeated calls. Here are a few preliminary actions you can take before you call which may solve some of the more common problems: 1) Check the PC-bus power and any power supply signals. 2) Check the voltage level of the signal between SIGNAL HIGH and SIGNAL LOW, or SIGNAL+ and SIGNAL. It CANNOT exceed the full scale range of the board. 3) Check the other boards in your PC or modules on the network for address and interrupt conflicts. 4) Refer to the example programs as a baseline for comparing code. CyberResearch, Inc Business Park Drive P: (203) ; F: (203) Branford, CT USA

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15 CyberResearch Serial Converters WTS 1201/-CP Warranty Notice CyberResearch, Inc. warrants that this equipment as furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the confirmed date of purchase by the original buyer and that upon written notice of any such defect, CyberResearch, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the defective item under the terms of this warranty, subject to the provisions and specific exclusions listed herein. This warranty shall not apply to equipment that has been previously repaired or altered outside our plant in any way which may, in the judgment of the manufacturer, affect its reliability. Nor will it apply if the equipment has been used in a manner exceeding or inconsistent with its specifications or if the serial number has been removed. CyberResearch, Inc. does not assume any liability for consequential damages as a result from our products uses, and in any event our liability shall not exceed the original selling price of the equipment. The equipment warranty shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy of any Buyer of Seller equipment and the sole and exclusive liability of the Seller, its successors or assigns, in connection with equipment purchased and in lieu of all other warranties expressed implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchant ability or fitness and all other obligations or liabilities of seller, its successors or assigns. The equipment must be returned postage prepaid. Package it securely and insure it. You will be charged for parts and labor if the warranty period has expired. Returns and RMAs If a CyberResearch product has been diagnosed as being non-functional, is visibly damaged, or must be returned for any other reason, please call for an assigned RMA number. The RMA number is a key piece of information that lets us track and process returned merchandise with the fastest possible turnaround time. PLEASE CALL FOR AN RMA NUMBER! Packages returned without an RMA number will be refused! In most cases, a returned package will be refused at the receiving dock if its contents are not known. The RMA number allows us to reference the history of returned products and determine if they are meeting your application s requirements. When you call customer service for your RMA number, you will be asked to provide information about the product you are returning, your address, and a contact person at your organization. Please make sure that the RMA number is prominently displayed on the outside of the box. Thank You CyberResearch, Inc Business Park Drive P: (203) ; F: (203) Branford, CT USA

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