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ALEOS 4.3.4
Software Configuration
User Guide
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Important
Notice
Safety and
Hazards
Limitation of
Liability
Preface
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or receive such data.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem
MUST BE
POWERED OFF
. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND
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DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS
PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE
FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless product.
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International Contact Information
Please contact your AirLink Reseller for technical support.
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Downloads
Corporate Web Site
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Postal Address: Sierra Wireless
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Canada V6V 3A4
Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com
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Contents
Tools and Reference Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AT Command Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Update the ALEOS Software and Radio Module Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Step 1—Planning Your Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Step 2—Update the ALEOS Software and Radio Module Firmware . . . . 31
Enterprise LAN Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Configuring Your Device for use in a PCI Compliant System . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Private and Public Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installing the USB Drivers for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Both (AP + Client) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Configure the AirLink Device to Support PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Configuring a PPPoE Connection in Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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Trusted IPs—Inbound (Friends) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
AVMS (AirVantage Management Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Understanding Domain Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
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Inbound SMS Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Trusted Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
SMS Password Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
ALEOS Supported GPS Report Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Before Configuring GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Local/Streaming—LATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Additional Behavior and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
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Reverse Telnet/SSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
I/O X-Card Serial Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
ALEOS Application Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
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Transformed Analog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Creating a Dial-Up Networking (PPP) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Connecting to the Internet Using DUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Configuring the AirLink Device at the Polling Host for Modbus on UDP 291
Configuring the Remote AirLink Devices for Modbus with UDP . . . . . . 292
SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Management Information Base (MIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
AT Command Set Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
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Standard (Hayes) commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
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ACEmanager Web UI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
ALEOS Application Framework (ALEOS AF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Poor Wireless Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Connection not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Updating the ALEOS Software and Radio Module Firmware . . . . . . . . 386
AirVantage Management Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Remote connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Radio Band Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Reliable Static Routing (RSR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
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1: Introduction
Note: This user guide is intended for the AirLink LS300 and the AirLink GX
Series devices. If you have an AirLink ES440, refer to the ALEOS Software
Configuration User Guide for the AirLInk ES440.
Overview
ACEmanager™ is the free, web-based utility used to manage and configure the AirLink
®
device. It is a web application integrated in the
ALEOS™ software that runs on the AirLink device. AirLink
Embedded Operating System (ALEOS) is purpose-built to maintain a wireless connection and to configure the gateway to the needs of the system. ACEmanager provides comprehensive configuration, monitoring, and control functionality to all AirLink gateways and routers.
ACEmanager enables you to:
•
Login and configure device parameters
•
Adjust network settings
•
Change security settings
•
Update events reporting and control outputs
•
Update ALEOS software and radio module firmware
•
Copy configuration settings to other AirLink devices
Since ACEmanager can be accessed remotely over-the-air as well as locally, the many features of ALEOS can be managed from any location.
An ALEOS configuration template can be created using
ACEmanager, after a single device is configured and installed, to program other AirLink gateways with the same configuration values.
This enables quick, accurate deployment of large pools of devices.
Sierra Wireless AirLink Products
ACEmanager is intended to be used with the following products with
ALEOS:
•
AirLink GX Series
•
AirLink LS300
•
AirLink ES440
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Choosing the right product for your needs
AirLink ES440 AirLink GX Series
Target Application Enterprise
(office, remote store, point-of-sale, etc.)
No GPS
Mobile and Industrial
(police, fire, fleets and oil, gas, rail, remote access)
GPS Location
Ingress Protection
Hazardous Location n/a n/a
Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C
Shock and Vibration 1 m drop test, nonoperational
Serial Features
Power
IP64
Class 1 Div.2
-30° to +70°C
Military Standard 810
Serial port: Reverse Telnet for OOBM
Serial Byte protocol support
(DNP3, Modbus, BSAP, DF1
[Allen-Bradley])
AC power only (12VDC) AC and DC power (9–36VDC)
Input/Output
Events Reporting
Warranty
No optional I/O
SNMP Trap events only
Optional I/O
Full Events Reporting,
SMS Events Reporting
1 Year Warranty
(Optional 3 Year Warranty)
5 Year Warranty
AirLink LS300
Industrial
(oil and gas utilities, remote solar panels)
GPS n/a
Class Div. 2
-30° to +70°C
Military Standard 810
Serial Byte protocol support
DNP3, Modbus, BSAP, DF1
[Allen-Bradley])
AC and DC power
Limited I/O
Full Events Reporting,
SMS Events Reporting
3 Year Warranty
For more information on specific AirLink products, refer to the hardware user guide, available from www.sierrawireless.com/en/Support/Downloads.aspx
.
About Documentation
Each chapter in the ALEOS Configuration User Guide describes a section (a tab in the user interface) of ACEmanager.
Chapters in this user guide explain:
•
Parameter descriptions in ACEmanager
•
Relevant configuration details
•
User scenarios for certain sections in the guide.
This User Guide is kept up to date and provided as a PDF (Portable Document
Format) file on the Sierra Wireless support website.
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Introduction
Tools and Reference Documents
Document Description
AirLink Device User
Guide
This hardware document describes how to:
•
Install the AirLink device hardware
•
Connect the radio antennas
•
Connect a notebook computer and other input/output (I/O) devices
•
Interpret the LEDs and indicators on the AirLink device.
ACEview User Guide
This document explains how to use the ACEview utility to monitor the connection state of a
Sierra Wireless AirLink device and GPS or power status as applicable.
AVMS User Guide
This document explains how to use AirVantage Management Service for the remote management of Sierra Wireless AirLink devices.
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To access ACEmanager:
1.
Insert the SIM card, if applicable. Refer to the AirLink device user guide for details.
2.
Power on the AirLink device.
3.
Launch your browser and enter the IP address and port number http://192.168.13.31:9191
4.
Log in:
·
User Name: “user” (entered by default) or “viewer
Use the “user” login for configuring or monitoring your device.
Logging in as “viewer” only allows you to view the configuration and connection state. You cannot make any configuration changes.
·
Default Password: 12345
Note: ACEmanager has a 15 minute timeout. After 15 minutes of inactivity, you are redirected to the login screen.
To prevent others from changing the AirLink device settings, you can change the ACEmanager password (
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Figure 2-1: ACEmanager: Main Login screen
After your initial login to ACEmanager, you have the option of displaying the device status parameters on subsequent login screens.
5.
In ACEmanager, go to Services > Device Status Screen.
6.
In the Device Status on Login Screen field, select Enable. (For details, see
Device Status Screen on page 183.)
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Figure 2-2: ACEmanager: Main Login screen with Device Status
Main Menu Tabs
The main menu for ACEmanager, which appears across the top of the display, is as follows:
•
Firmware: Upgrades the ALEOS software
•
Upload: Loads configured information, in the form of a template, to the device
•
Download: Saves and copies a checked configuration to create a template. If no fields are checked, all fields are selected and saved automatically
•
Reboot: Reboots the device
•
Refresh All: Refreshes all ACEmanager pages
Configuring
There are two options for configuring the AirLink device:
1.
Use the browser based ACEmanager (as detailed in this guide); or
2.
Use a terminal emulator application (e.g., Tera Term, PuTTY, etc.) to enter AT commands for many of the configuration options.
Note: Most configuration changes go into effect only after rebooting the AirLink device.
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Creating a Template
If you have a device configuration that works well for your needs, you can use
ACEmanager to save that device’s configuration as a template and then apply it to other Sierra Wireless AirLink devices.
Templates can be created as either feature-specific or for all configurable features. Feature-specific templates are quicker and more reliable to apply from one device to another. Because only specific feature fields are included in the template, all other configuration elements are not altered. This allows for different configurations for particular features not to be overwritten.
To create a template with ACEmanager:
1.
Configure your AirLink device in ACEmanager.
2.
Click
Apply
(in the upper right hand corner of the ACEmanager screen) so that the configuration settings write to the device.
Note: When you click the Apply button on any tab, the changes made on all tabs are applied. You do not need to go into the individual tabs to apply changes.
a.
For feature-specific templates, check the boxes in front of the fields to be saved to the template. This allows you to have a template covering only the configuration items you want imported into another device. For tables, click the box at the top of the table to include the entire table.
b.
For templates with all configurable fields,
do not
check any of the boxes.
3.
Click
Download to save the template. A confirmation dialog box appears.
Figure 2-3: ACEmanager: Download Template Message
Note: There is a time delay as the template downloads. A yellow-lit text message of the downloading process appears.
4.
Click OK. The File Download box appears.
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Figure 2-4: ACEmanager: File Download Box
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5.
Click Save (or OK depending on your system browser).
Note: Some of the configuration settings are specific to individual devices. Avoid having those settings in your saved template as the devices you configure with the template could cease to work with the cellular or local network. A feature specific template allows you to omit configuration elements which need to be specific to a device.
6.
Type in a file name that is descriptive of the template (to easily find it later) and save it to a location on your computer. Not all browsers allow you to change the name of the file while downloading. As long as you do not change the extension .xml, you can change the name and location of the file after it has downloaded.
The template downloads.
Applying a Template
You can use a template you created with the above steps, or a template provided by your AirLink representative or someone in your company who has set up a device template.
You can save the template to:
•
Your computer’s hard drive and apply it locally (following the instruction below)
•
An FTP site and use an AT command to apply the template remotely (for
more information, see *TPLUPDATE on page 323).
Note: You can apply templates that contain X-Card information, such as Wi-Fi configuration information, or Dual Ethernet X-Card fields, even when an X-Card is not present in a device. Those fields that do not apply to the device that the template is downloaded to are not displayed.
To apply the template locally to a device:
1.
Connect to the device you want to configure using ACEmanager.
2.
Click the Upload button on the toolbar.
Figure 2-5: ACEmanager: Load
3.
At the Upload window, click Browse, and select the template you have saved.
You may need to change folders if you saved it to a different location.
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Figure 2-6: ACEmanager: Select and Upload Template
4.
Click
Upload File to Modem
.
5.
Click
Load Template. As in the template creation process, there is a time delay as the template uploads.
Note: If you are uploading a large template, you may see pop-up windows referring to a script error. This is a time-out error. Retry once or twice before stopping the script and reloading the template.
Tip:
After you load the template, it’s best to go back over the ACEmanager tabs to make sure all the settings are what you require. Red asterisks ( * ) appear on the tabs that have been changed. Make any adjustments to the settings as needed.
6.
Click the Apply button on the toolbar to write the configuration to the device.
7.
Click OK.
8.
Click the Reboot tab to reset the device.
Caution:
Many configuration settings do not take effect until the device has been reset.
Tip:
Use the common settings on one device to configure the same settings on another device. For example, use the serial settings on one device to configure these settings on another device.
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AT Command Mode
SSH PAD Mode
SSH PAD mode allows a PAD mode TCP connection to be encrypted using an
SSH tunnel and a serial connection to the router or other connected device.
shows the network configuration.
PAD server
12345
SSHD
22
Network
SSH client
(PuTTY)
Port: 12345 client localhost
22
74.198.207.51
AirLink device (server)
Serial connection to the AirLink device
Router or other connected device
Figure 2-7: SSH Network
208.81.123.30
Client
Note: For the purpose of illustration, this user guide uses port 12345 on the client, the default port 22 for creating an SSH section, and PuTTY as the SSH client throughout.
When configuring SSH PAD mode, you can use any SSH client and values that are appropriate for your network.
The main steps in establishing a secure connection are:
1.
Configure an SSH tunnel (on port 12345 in this example) on the client using an SSH client such as PuTTY.
2.
Using the SSH client configuration to create the tunnel, log into the AirLink device with the user name and password. The SSH server authenticates the user.
3.
The client application that wants to communicate with the PAD server on the
AirLink device connects to “localhost” on port 12345.
4.
Any data sent on this connection is tagged with a destination port of 12345.
5.
The data is received by the SSH server on the AirLink device.
6.
The SSH server receives the data with the tag of 12345 and uses port forwarding to send the data to the PAD server.
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Server Configuration
You can enable SSH PAD mode on ALEOS by using functionality in the Secure
Shell Daemon (SSHD) and by making some changes to the ACEmanager configuration. Currently, tunneled connections can only be initiated by a client that connects to the server on ALEOS.
Enabling SSH
The SSH Daemon must be running on the AirLink device. To enable it:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Services > Telnet/SSH, and in the Remote Login
Server Mode drop-down menu, select SSH.
2.
In the Remote Login Server Telnet/SSH Port field, enter the desired port number (or use the default SSH port 22).
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Figure 2-8: ACEmanager: Services > Telnet/SSH
3.
Click Apply.
Enabling PAD Mode
ALEOS uses PAD mode to accept TCP connections. To enable PAD mode:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Serial > Port Configuration.
2.
Set DB9 Serial Echo to Disable.
3.
Set the Device Port field to the desired value (12345 in this example).
4.
Set the destination Address to the IP address of the client that will be connecting to the AirLink device in SSH PAD mode.
5.
Under Advanced, set Quiet Mode to Enable.
6.
Under TCP, set TCP Auto Answer to Enable.
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Figure 2-9: ACEmanager: Serial > Port Configuration
7.
Click Apply.
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Client Configuration
Creating Client Tunnel
Configure the SSH client to create a tunnel when it connects to the AirLink device.
(In this example, PuTTY is used to create the tunnel.)
1.
Create a new SSH session by entering the IP address of the AirLink device, and the configured port. (In this example, the IP Address of the AirLink device is 74.198.207.51 and default port 22 is used.)
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Figure 2-10: PuTTY: Creating a new SSH session
2.
Click Save.
3.
Go to Connection > SSH > Tunnels.
4.
Create an SSH tunnel for the connection by creating a forwarded port.
In the Source port field, enter the same value as the Device Port field configured in ACEmanager Serial port configuration (12345 in this example). This is the port that the PAD session listens on for incoming connections.
In the Destination address field, enter the IP address of the AirLink device.
(You can find this in ACEmanager on the Status > Home page.) The port is also listening to the TCP port for PAD mode (Device Port on the Serial tab) which, in this example, is 12345.
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Figure 2-11: PuTTY: Creating an SSH tunnel
5.
Leave the Local and Auto settings selected.
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Figure 2-12: PuTTY: SSH tunnel created
6.
Click Add.
7.
Go to Connection > SSH.
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8.
Under Protocol options, select “Don’t start a shell or command at all” to prevent getting a command prompt.
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Figure 2-13: PuTTY: SSH Connection Settings
9.
Click Open to create a connection to the AirLink device. Log in with the user account.
10.
With the client application, establish a TCP connection to localhost using the configured port. (In this example, 12345.)
Important:
If you connect to the IP address of the AirLink device (74.198.207.51) instead of localhost, the tunnel is bypassed and the data is unencrypted.
All data transmitted to the AirLink device should now be encrypted.
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Update the ALEOS Software and Radio
Module Firmware
To take advantage of new features available in the latest version of ALEOS, update the ALEOS software and radio module firmware on your AirLink devices.
You can use ACEmanager to update one device at a time or AVMS to update one or multiple devices at the same time.
Step 1—Planning Your Update
1.
For each of the devices you want to update, make a note of the:
·
Device Model
·
Radio Module Type
·
Radio Firmware Version
·
ALEOS Software Version
·
Mobile Network Operator
Information for the first four bullets is available in AVMS and in ACEmanager
(Status > About). The ACEmanager Status > Home screen shows the Mobile
Network Operator.
Figure 2-14: ACEmanager: Status > About
2.
Refer to
and
Table 2-2 on page 29 for the supported upgrades for
your device.
Table 2-1: GX Series Radio Module Firmware Supported with ALEOS a
Radio
Module Type
Current Radio Firmware Version
MC5728
Verizon
GX400
MC5728
p2813301 p2815600
4.3.3
ALEOS version:
4.3.3a
X
4.3.4
X
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Table 2-1: GX Series Radio Module Firmware Supported with ALEOS a
(Continued)
Radio
Module Type
Current Radio Firmware Version ALEOS version:
MC7700
SWI9200X_03.05.10.02AP R4684 CARMD-EN-10527 2012/02/25
11:58:38
4.3.3
4.3.3a
SWI9200X_03.05.14.00AP R5164 CARMD-EN-10527 2012/05/29
19:13:25
MC7750
SWI9600M_01.00.09.03AP R2492 CARMD-EN-10526 2011/07/01
SWI9600M_03.05.10.06ap r5595 carmd-en-10527 2012/11/12
X
X
X
X
SWI9600M_03.05.10.09ap r5700 carmd-en-10527 2013/03/12
10:37:48
MC8705
T1_0_3_2AP R361 CNSZXD00000061 2011/04/15 17:40:48
T1_0_4_3DAP R554 CNSZXD00000140 2012/08/21 13:10:40
T3_5_3_2AP R551 CNSZXD00000140 2012/06/05 18:03:33
T1_0_4_3CAP R460 CNSZXD00000128 2011/11/15 10:22:30
X
X a.
= Supported
X
= Not Supported. When updating the device, you will be prompted to use the supported radio module firmware.
4.3.4
X
X
X
Table 2-2: LS300 Radio Module Firmware Supported with ALEOS a
Radio
Module Type
Current Radio Firmware Version ALEOS version:
4.3.3
4.3.3a
4.3.4
SL5011
p3110506 p3110503
SL8090
SL8092
P1_0_0_8AP R1338 CNHKGDKCE01 2011/10/21 09:21:31
P1_0_0_8AP R1338 CNHKGDKCE01 2011/10/21 09:21:31
a.
= Supported
X
= Not supported. When updating the device, you will be prompted to use the supported radio module firmware.
3.
Refer to the flowchart (
Figure 2-15 on page 30) to determine the ALEOS
software required.
4.
If you are planning to use ACEmanager to do the update:
a.
Go to www.sierrawireless.com/Support/Downloads.aspx
and select your product and mobile network operator to get to the download page for your device.
b.
Download the new ALEOS software version for your system. If new Radio
Module firmware is required for this product, it will be included with the
ALEOS Software in a .zip file.
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If you have any questions or concerns, contact Sierra Wireless Support.
(See
Contact Information on page 4.)
ALEOS Software and Radio Module Firmware Update Overview
AirLink Device?
LS300
ALEOS 4.3.2
ALEOS 4.3.3
ALEOS 4.3.3a/b
GX Series
Mobile Network Operator?
Verizon Wireless
(or earlier)
ALEOS 4.3.4
Current ALEOS version?
ALEOS 4.3.3a
ALEOS 4.3.3b
ALEOS 4.3.3
ALEOS 4.3.2a
ALEOS 4.3.1
Radio module update
ALEOS 4.3.3
ALEOS 4.3.2
ALEOS 4.3.4
ALEOS 4.3.4
Radio module update
Radio module update
GX440 only
ALEOS 4.3.2
ALEOS 4.3.2a
ALEOS 4.3.3
ALEOS 4.3.3a/b
ALEOS 4.3.4
Other
Current ALEOS version?
ALEOS 4.3.1
ALEOS 4.3.2
Radio module update
GX400 Open SIM (ROW)
*
ALEOS 4.3.2a
ALEOS 4.3.4
ALEOS 4.3.2a
ALEOS 4.3.4
ALEOS 4.3.3
Radio module update
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Figure 2-15: ALEOS software update overview
*
Radio module firmware update only if firmware version is
T1_0_4_3CAP R460 CNSZXD00000128 2011/11/15 10:22:30
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Recommendations
Sierra Wireless recommends that you contact your authorized Sierra Wireless distributor before updating the radio module firmware.
Scheduling the update
The update can take up to 30 minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your network connection. The AirLink device being updated will be off-line during the update, so take this into account when scheduling the update.
Important:
BE PATIENT! The firmware update can take up to 30 minutes to complete.
Ignore connection time out messages—the update process is still running.
Waiting for the process to complete is faster than troubleshooting the problems that can be caused by interrupting the process midway. (Interrupting the process may result in having to return the device to the factory for repairs.)
Step 2—Update the ALEOS Software and Radio
Module Firmware
Using ACEmanager to Update a Single AirLink Device
To update the ALEOS software and radio module firmware on one AirLink device:
1.
Connect the AirLink device you want to upgrade to your laptop, launch your browser and enter the URL for the device. The default IP address for the
Ethernet interface is http://192.168.13.31:9191 . If it is a remote device, enter the domain name or public IP (WAN) address.
Note: If you are connected to the device remotely, any files transferred to the device are transferred over-the-air and you may incur data charges. (For file size information, see the
2.
Log in to ACEmanager.
User name: user
Default password: 12345
3.
Click the Firmware link.
The Firmware Update window opens.
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Figure 2-16: Firmware Update window
If you are updating from ALEOS 4.3.4 to 4.3.4-I, the update window shows the current ALEOS and radio module firmware versions and the device model. It also gives you the option to update both ALEOS and the radio module firmware, or update only the radio module firmware. Unless advised otherwise by Sierra
Wireless, we recommend that you select ALEOS software (which updates
ALEOS and prompts you to update the radio module firmware if a newer version is available for your device).
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Figure 2-17: ALEOS 4.3.4 Software and Firmware update window
4.
Click Browse... and navigate to the ALEOS software you downloaded from the Sierra Wireless Web site.
If you select a file that is not supported on your device, you will see a warning message similar to the following:
Unless you have been advised by Sierra Wireless to do so, we recommend you do not install an unsupported version of the radio module firmware. For a list of supported radio module firmware files for your device, see
page 28 and Table 2-2 on page 29.
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5.
Click Update Firmware.
The ALEOS software update runs automatically and green check marks appear beside each step, as it is completed. If you are doing the upgrade over-the-air (especially if you are doing a radio module update), it may occasionally appear as if the next step is beginning before the green check mark appears. This is a known issue in the UI and does not affect the update.
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Figure 2-18: ALEOS software update in progress
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Important:
Do not disconnect the AirLink device from the computer, and do not power cycle or reset the device during the update. If you see any error messages, refer to the
Updating the ALEOS Software and Radio Module Firmware on page 386.
6.
Depending on the version of ALEOS you are updating to, ALEOS may check the radio module firmware and prompt you if it needs to be updated.
If you do not receive a prompt, the radio firmware is up to date. Proceed to
If you are prompted to update the firmware, proceed to step 7.
7.
Under Applying Firmware, click Browse... and navigate to the radio module firmware you downloaded from the Sierra Wireless Web site.
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Figure 2-19: ALEOS software update in progress, prompt to update radio module firmware
If you are updating from ALEOS 4.3.4 to 4.3.4-I, you may be given the option to skip the radio module firmware.
We recommend that you do NOT skip the radio module firmware update unless advised to do so by Sierra Wireless. If you choose to skip the radio module firmware update, you’ll see the following warning.
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8.
Click Upload Radio Firmware.
The radio module firmware may take 10 to 20 minutes to upload and install.
Important:
Do not disconnect the AirLink device from the computer or reboot the device while the firmware update is in progress. During the radio module firmware update, the device LEDs flash rapidly in sequence (an LED chase or caterpillar). When the radio module firmware update is complete, the device reboots automatically.
If you see a message saying that the connection has timed out, ignore the message and continue to wait for the device to reboot.
If you clicked OK when you saw the timed out message and logged back in, you’ll see the old version of the firmware. The firmware update process is still going on, so DO NOT reset the device or disconnect the power. DO NOT click
Cancel. Continue to wait the 10 to 20 minutes for the radio module firmware update to complete. The device reboots once the firmware update is complete.
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Figure 2-20: Radio module firmware update in progress
9.
When the update is complete, the AirLink device reboots and you are returned to the Login screen.
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10.
When you see the Login screen, wait a few seconds to ensure that the reboot is complete and then log in.
11.
Go to Status > About.
12.
Click Refresh. Once the device has an IP address, check the ALEOS
Software Version and the Radio Firmware Version fields to confirm that the
ALEOS software and the radio module firmware have been updated.
If the ALEOS software version and the radio module firmware version have not been updated, repeat the firmware update.
Using AirVantage Management Service (AVMS) to Update One or Multiple AirLink Devices Over-the-Air
You can use AirVantage Management Service to update the ALEOS software and radio module firmware over-the-air on one or multiple AirLink devices.
If you don’t have an AVMS account:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to the Services tab and ensure that AVMS is enabled and the server URL is http://na.m2mop.net/msci/com . If this is not the case, enter the correct URL, click Apply and then click Reboot.
2.
Go to www.sierrawireless.com/en/productsandservices/AirVantage/Management_Service.aspx
for more information. To sign up for a free trial account, go to http://na.airvantage.net.
Updating to ALEOS software with an AVMS account:
3.
Go to http://na.airvantage.net/start and log in.
4.
Follow the instructions in the online AVMS documentation to update the
ALEOS software and radio module firmware.
Enterprise LAN Management
You can use AirLink devices in the following configurations:
•
Standalone with a connection to a single host
When using the AirLink device with a single host, ensure that the host is
DHCP enabled.
AirLink device host
•
With a router
The router allows several hosts to use the AirLink device’s connection to the network. When using the AirLink device with a router:
·
Configure the router to be DHCP enabled.
And either:
·
Configure the router to use Network Address Translation (NAT).
Or
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·
Configure ALEOS (in ACEmanager) to use Host Port Routing. For information on using ALEOS with a router that is not configured to use NAT, see
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Router
AirLink device hosts
Note: Other than for VLANs, ALEOS does not provide DHCP addresses to router connected hosts.
Over the Air (OTA) Connections
Access AirLink devices
You can use an OTA connection to access AirLink devices that are in either configuration described above (stand alone or with a router).
Access connected hosts
To use an OTA connection to access a connected host through the AirLink device, configure the host in ALEOS as the DMZ or port forwarding destination. For information on inbound OTA connections to the host, see
Configuring Your Device for use in a PCI
Compliant System
The credit card industry requires retailers to comply with Payment Card Industry
(PCI) standard to maintain a secure environment when processing payment card transactions. For these transactions, the AirLink ES440 acts as a wireless data conduit for routers and PoSs (point-of-sale-terminals) that have been configured for PCI compliance.
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Internet
Cellular WAN
AirLink ES440
LAN
Router configured for
PCI compliance
LAN
WAN
Payment Processor
DSL Gateway
Retail store
Wi-Fi
PoS
Wireless Access Point
PoS
Figure 2-21: Sample PCI compliant network
The PCI compliant network must be set up so that:
•
The USBnet is on a different subnet from the point-of-sale-terminal.
•
All security protocols must be established from the point-of-sale terminal to the payment processor.
•
Payment card terminals must be on a dedicated LAN or VLAN.
•
The AirLink device must be connected to a router that is configured for PCI compliance.
Note: The serial port on the AirLink device has no access to the IP data path and does not need to be disabled.
If you are using the AirLink ES440 for a payment card industry application, to meet PCI Data Security Standard compliance requirements the following steps must be done by a PCI certified service company.
For each device:
1.
Connect the AirLink device to a router that has been configured for PCI compliance.
2.
Log in to ACEmanager. (User name is user; default password is 12345.)
Change the password regularly, in accordance with PCI recommendations.
3.
Go to the Admin tab and change the default password.
Do not share the ACEmanager password.
4.
Go to Applications > ALEOS Application Framework and set the ALEOS
Application Framework field to Disable.
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3: Status
All of the fields in the “Status” group are read-only and provide information about the AirLink device. Depending on the individual settings and the onboard cellular module of the AirLink device, the actual status pages may look different than the screen shots shown here. The individual status sections give an accurate view of the current running configuration of the AirLink device. Refer to the following sections for information about the individual configuration options.
Home
The Home section of the Status tab is the first page displayed when you login to ACEmanager. It shows basic information about the cellular network connection and important information about the device.
Tip:
See
WAN/Cellular Configuration on page 103 for information about
configuring the cellular settings.
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Figure 3-1: ACEmanager: Status > Home — CDMA
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Figure 3-2: ACEmanager: Status > Home — HSPA
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Figure 3-3: ACEmanager: Status > Home — LTE
Field
Phone Number
IP Address
Description
The phone number (programmed into the device) associated with the Mobile Network Operator account
The current WAN IP address for the device. This can be the IP address for either a Wi-Fi or cellular interface. If both these interfaces have valid IP addresses, the IP address used by Wi-Fi is shown.
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Network State
Current state of the cellular radio network connection
•
Network Ready—Connected to a mobile broadband network and ready to transfer data
•
Network Ready WiFi—Connected to a Wi-Fi network and ready to transfer data
•
Connecting To Network—Establishing a network connection; wait until the connection is established
•
Connecting To Network - WiFi—Establishing a connection to a Wi-Fi network; wait until the connection is established
•
Data connection failed. Waiting to retry—ALEOS is attempting to reconnect to the mobile broadband network. Ensure that the APN is correct or the account is activated to the ESN for your device. Wait until it is able to connect. If you see this status repeatedly or for an extended period of time, contact your Mobile Network Operator.
•
Network Link Down—Unable to connect to the network. Ensure that the APN is correct or the account is activated to the ESN for your device. If the problem persists, contact your
Mobile Network Operator.
•
Network Link Down - WiFi—Unable to connect to the Wi-Fi access point. Check the authentication information.
•
No SIM or Unexpected SIM Status—Unable to read the SIM information; check that the
SIM card is installed correctly.
•
SIM PIN incorrect x attempts left—Wrong SIM PIN entered; enter the correct PIN. If the correct PIN is not entered in the specified number of attempts, the SIM is blocked. Contact your Mobile Network Operator to unblock the SIM.
•
No Service—Unable to connect to the broadband network. Check that the antenna is connected properly. If the problem persists, contact your Mobile Network Operator for information about coverage in your region.
•
Provisioning...—(CDMA networks only) The Mobile Network Operator is updating the radio module firmware with your account details. Wait until the provisioning is complete.
•
Awaiting provisioning...—(CDMA networks only) The device does not yet have an account associated with the radio module and is attempting to contact the Mobile Network Operator to obtain account information. If this state persists, check that the account is activated to the device’s ESN.
•
Starting OMADM state—The Mobile Network Operator is starting an over-the-air (OTA) radio module device management session. Wait until the OTA management session is complete.
•
In NI PRL Update—(CDMA networks only) An updated Preferred Roaming List is being downloaded from the network. Wait until the download is complete.
•
NI PRL Failed—(CDMA networks only) The network initiated attempt to update the
Preferred Roaming List failed. If the problem persists, contact your Mobile Network
Operator.
•
NI PRL Failed. Waiting to retry—(CDMA networks only) The network initiated attempt to update the Preferred Roaming List failed. The network is waiting to retry the download.
Wait until the download is complete.
•
Network Authentication Failed—Unable to connect to the network because of invalid authentication data. If the problem persists, contact your Mobile Network Operator.
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Signal Strength
(RSSI)
Received Signal Strength Indicator
The averaged received signal power measured in the air interface channel
Indicates if there is a strong signal available for my device to connect to
See also
.
The value varies, depending on the network characteristics and the AirLink device.
RSSI
> -70 dBm
-70 dBm to -85 dBm
-86 dBm to -100 dBm
< -100 dBm
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Signal strength
LTE Signal
Strength (RSRP)
Reference Signal Received Power
The average signal power of all cell-specific reference signals within the LTE channel
Indicates whether the AirLink device has a strong connection to the wireless network
The value varies, depending on the network characteristics and the AirLink device.
Cell Info
Current Network
Operator
RSRP
> -90 dBm
-90 dBm to -105 dBm
-106 dBm to -120 dBm
< -120 dBm
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Signal strength
See also
Provides cell information such as the Base Station Identity Code (BSIC), TCH, Received Signal
Strength Indicator (RSSI), Location Area Code (LAC), and the cell ID
For additional information, including cell info for LTE networks, see
Provides the name of the Mobile Network Operator whose network the AirLink device is connected to.
Note: The roaming operator is only displayed if the home operator allows this.
Network Service
Type
The type of service being used by the device. Options are:
EV-DO Rev A, 1x, LTE, HSPA+, HSPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, or GPRS
If you are connected to a network other than that of your Mobile Network Operator, the network service type indicates that you are roaming (and additional charges may apply).
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Signal Quality
(EC/IO)
LTE Signal
Quality (RSRQ)
CDMA/UMTS signal quality
Indicates the signal quality with a ratio of the average signal energy to co-channel interference in dB
EC/IO Signal quality
0 to -6
-7 to -10
-11 to -20
Excellent
Good
Fair to Poor
Reference Signal Received Quality
The RSRQ indicates the quality of the AirLink device’s connection to the wireless network. (Is noise or interference affecting the quality of the connection?) See also
and
.
The value varies, depending on the network characteristics and the AirLink device.
> -9 dB
-9 dB to -12 dB
< -13 dB
RSRQ
Excellent
Good
Fair to Poor
Signal quality
Note: For additional information on the LTE network, use the
AT command
(described on page
).
Channel
The CDMA/UMTS channel
The current active channel number that the AirLink device is communication to the network on.
Number of bytes sent to the network since system startup or reboot
WAN/Cellular
Bytes Sent
WAN/Cellular
Bytes Rcvd
Number of bytes received from the network since system startup
ALEOS Software
Version
Version of ALEOS software currently installed in the device
Customer Device
Name
Name of the device as it is configured with the Dynamic DNS IP Manager settings
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X-Card Type
X-Card Status
Indicates whether the AirLink device has a connected X-Card or not
Values are:
•
x-Card Not Found
•
WiFi x-Card
•
Dual Ethernet x-Card
•
IO x-Card
Note: This field applies only to the AirLink GX Series devices.
Indicates the status of the X-Card, if present
Values are:
•
x-Card Connected
•
x-Card Disconnected
Note: This field applies only to the AirLink GX Series devices.
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WAN/Cellular
WAN/Cellular provides specific information about the cellular connection including
IP address and how much data has been transmitted or received. Some of the information on this page is repeated on the Home page for quick reference.
CDMA
Field
Cellular IP Address
ESN/EID/IMEI
PRL Version
PRL Update Status
SID
NID
PN Offset
Band Class
Keepalive IP Address
Figure 3-4: ACEmanager: Status > WAN/Cellular — CDMA
Keepalive Ping Time (minutes)
Description
Cellular IP Address assigned by the Mobile Network Operator.
Electronic Serial Number for the internal radio
Version of the Preferred Roaming List installed in the device
Status of the last PRL (Preferred Roaming List) update. 0 if there has been none
System ID
Network ID
Base station identifier used in CDMA networks
CDMA band class
The IP address that WAN Keep Alive uses to test cellular connectivity (if enabled)
The amount of time between Keep Alive pings in minutes
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Field
DNS Proxy
Description
Shows how the connected hosts acquire their DNS server.
•
Enable—DNS Proxy is activated. Connected hosts acquire the AirLink device’s IP address as their DNS server.
•
Disable—DNS Proxy is deactivated. Connected hosts acquire the
DNS server defined by the Mobile Network Operator as the first DNS server.
To set this option, see DNS Proxy on page 94.
DNS Override
DNS Server 1 (IPv4)
DNS Server 2 (IPv4)
2nd DNS server IP address
Current WAN Time in Use (minutes)
Provides the time (in minutes) that the WAN has been in use
Bytes Sent
Bytes Received
Number of bytes sent to the cellular network since system startup or reboot
Number of bytes received from the network since system startup or reboot
Packets Sent
Packets Received
Override WAN-granted DNS
1st DNS server IP address currently in use by the Network connection to resolve domain names into IP addresses
Number of packets sent to the network since system startup or reboot
Number of packets received from the network since system startup or reboot
RSR Active Route
RSR Test Result
RSR Test TimeStamp
The active route status for Reliable Static Routing
•
Primary—Specified network traffic is currently using the configured primary route.
•
Backup—Specified network traffic is currently using the configured backup route.
•
None—RSR is not enabled.
Result of the most recent Tracking Object test
Time of the most recent Tracking Object test
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GSM
Figure 3-5: ACEmanager: Status > WAN/Cellular — GSM
Field
Cellular IP Address
ESN/EID/IMEI
SIM ID
APN Status
IMSI
Cell ID
LAC
BSIC
Keepalive IP Address
Keepalive Ping Time
(minutes)
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Description
Cellular IP Address
Electronic Serial Number for the internal radio
Provides the identification number for the SIM card in use
Identifies the current APN in use by the network connection
•
(Auto Configured) is a default APN based on the SIM card in use.
•
(User Entered) is a custom APN entered manually into the configuration.
Note: APN is configured on the WAN/Cellular configuration tab.
International Mobile Subscriber Identity number
A unique number that identifies each base transceiver station (BTS) or sector of a
BTS within an LAC
Location Area Code
Base Station Identity Code
The IP address that WAN Keep Alive uses to test cellular connectivity (if enabled)
The amount of time between Keep Alive pings in minutes
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Field
DNS Proxy
DNS Override
DNS Server 1
DNS Server 2
Bytes Sent
Bytes Received
Packets Sent
Packets Received
RSR Active Route
RSR Test Result
RSR Test TimeStamp
Description
Shows how the connected hosts acquire their DNS server.
•
Enable—DNS Proxy is activated. Connected hosts acquire the AirLink device’s IP address as their DNS server.
•
Disable—DNS Proxy is deactivated. Connected hosts acquire the DNS server defined by the Mobile Network Operator as the first DNS server.
To set this option, see
Override WAN-granted DNS
1st DNS server IP address currently in use by the Network connection to resolve domain names into IP addresses
2nd DNS server IP address
Number of bytes sent to the cellular network since system startup or reboot
Number of bytes received from the network since system startup or reboot
Number of packets sent to the network since system startup or reboot
Number of packets received from the network since system startup or reboot
The active route for Reliable Static Routing
•
Primary—Specified network traffic is currently using the configured primary route.
•
Backup—Specified network traffic is currently using the configured backup route.
•
None—RSR is not enabled.
Result of the most recent Object Tracking test
Time of the most recent Object Tracking test
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Status
Field
Cellular IP Address
ESN/EID/IMEI
SIM ID
APN Status
IMSI
Cell ID
LAC
BSIC
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Figure 3-6: ACEmanager: Status > WAN/Cellular — LTE - Fallback to EV-DO
Description
Cellular IP Address
Electronic Serial Number for the internal radio
Provides the identification number for the SIM card in use
Identifies the current APN in use by the network connection
•
(Auto Configured) is a default APN based on the SIM card in use.
•
(User Entered) is a custom APN entered manually into the configuration.
Note: APN is configured on the WAN/Cellular configuration tab.
International Mobile Subscriber Identity number
A unique number that identifies each base transceiver station (BTS) or sector of a
BTS within an LAC
Location Area Code
Base Station Identity Code
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Field
PRL Version
SID
NID
PN Offset
Band Class
Keepalive IP Address
Keepalive Ping Time
(minutes)
DNS Proxy
DNS Override
DNS Server 1
DNS Server 2
Bytes Sent
Bytes Received
Packets Sent
Packets Received
RSR Active Route
RSR Test Result
RSR Test TimeStamp
Description
Version of the Preferred Roaming List installed in the device
System ID
Network ID
Base station identifier used in CDMA networks
Radio frequency (For detailed information see
The IP address that WAN Keep Alive uses to test cellular connectivity (if enabled)
The amount of time between Keep Alive pings in minutes
Shows how the connected hosts acquire their DNS server.
•
Enable—DNS Proxy is activated. Connected hosts acquire the AirLink device’s
IP address as their DNS server.
•
Disable—DNS Proxy is deactivated. Connected hosts acquire the DNS server defined by the Mobile Network Operator as the first DNS server.
To set this option, see DNS Proxy on page 94.
Override WAN-granted DNS
1st DNS server IP address currently in use by the Network connection to resolve domain names into IP addresses
2nd DNS server IP address
Number of bytes sent to the cellular network since the system startup or reboot
Number of bytes received from the network since system startup or reboot
Number of packets sent to the network since system startup or reboot
Number of packets received from the network since system startup or reboot
The active route for Reliable Static Routing
•
Primary—Specified network traffic is currently using the configured primary route.
•
Backup—Specified network traffic is currently using the configured backup route.
•
None—RSR is not enabled.
Result of the most recent Object Tracking test
Time of the most recent Object Tracking test
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LTE—Fallback to GSM/HSPA+
Status
Figure 3-7: ACEmanager: Status > WAN/Cellular — LTE - Fallback to GSM/HSPA+
Field
Cellular IP Address
ESN/EID/IMEI
SIM ID
APN Status
IMSI
Cell ID
LAC
BSIC
Keepalive IP Address
Keepalive Ping Time
(minutes)
Description
Cellular IP Address
Electronic Serial Number for the internal radio
Provides the identification number for the SIM card in use
Identifies the current APN in use by the network connection
•
(Auto Configured) is a default APN based on the SIM card in use.
•
(User Entered) is a custom APN entered manually into the configuration.
Note: APN is configured on the WAN/Cellular configuration tab.
International Mobile Subscriber Identity number
A unique number that identifies each base transceiver station (BTS) or sector of a
BTS within an LAC
Location Area Code
Base Station Identity Code
The IP address that WAN Keep Alive uses to test cellular connectivity (if enabled)
The amount of time between Keep Alive pings in minutes
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Field
DNS Proxy
DNS Override
DNS Server 1
DNS Server 2
Bytes Sent
Bytes Received
Packets Sent
Packets Received
RSR Active Route
RSR Test Result
RSR Test TimeStamp
Description
Shows how the connected hosts acquire their DNS server.
•
Enable—DNS Proxy is activated. Connected hosts acquire the AirLink device’s
IP address as their DNS server.
•
Disable—DNS Proxy is deactivated. Connected hosts acquire the DNS server defined by the Mobile Network Operator as the first DNS server.
To set this option, see DNS Proxy on page 94.
Override WAN-granted DNS
1st DNS server IP address currently in use by the Network connection to resolve domain names into IP addresses
2nd DNS server IP address
Number of bytes sent to the cellular network since the system startup or reboot
Number of bytes received from the network since system startup or reboot
Number of packets sent to the network since system startup or reboot
Number of packets received from the network since system startup or reboot
The active route for Reliable Static Routing
•
Primary—Specified network traffic is currently using the configured primary route.
•
Backup—Specified network traffic is currently using the configured backup route.
•
None—RSR is not enabled.
Result of the most recent Object Tracking test
Time of the most recent Object Tracking test
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LAN
This is the status of the local network. It lists information about the network and connected clients.
Figure 3-8: ACEmanager: Status > LAN (GX Series device with a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed)
Field Description
Ethernet 1 Status
Ethernet 2 Status
Ethernet 3 Status
Speed and duplex status of the connection on Ethernet port 1 (the main Ethernet port). If there is no connection, the value is None.
This field only appears on a GX Series device with a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed.
Speed and duplex status of the connection on Ethernet port 2 on the Dual Ethernet X-Card.
If there is no connection, the value is None.
This field only appears on a GX Series device with a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed.
Speed and duplex status of the connection on Ethernet port 3 on the Dual Ethernet X-Card.
If there is no connection, the value is None.
Indicates which USB port mode is set: USBnet, USB serial, or Disabled.
USB Mode
Connected Clients
Number of connected hosts that obtained their IP address through DHCP over Ethernet or
USBnet. The value in this field does not include hosts connected via PPP or PPPoE.
LAN IP Packets Sent
Number of IP packets sent to the Ethernet host interface since the system startup
Note: If the AirLink GX Series device has a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed, the data reported includes all three Ethernet ports.
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LAN IP Packets
Received
IP/MAC table
VRRP Enabled
VLAN table
Description
Number of IP packets received from the Ethernet host interface since the system startup
Note: If the AirLink GX Series device has a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed, the data reported includes all three Ethernet ports.
Displays the local IP Address and the MAC Address of connected hosts that obtain their IP address through DHCP.
Indicates the configuration of the VRRP feature
Provides the identities (Interface name and ID) of the configured VLANs
LAN/WiFi
If you have a GX Series device with a Wi-Fi X-Card installed, there are some
additional fields on the Status > LAN/WiFi screen, as shown in Figure 3-9 .
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Figure 3-9: ACEmanager: Status > LAN/WiFi
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Ethernet 1 Status
USB Mode
Connected Clients
WiFi Client MAC address
Description
Speed and duplex status of the connection on Ethernet port 1 (the main Ethernet port). If there is no connection, the value is None.
See field descriptions starting on page 55 .
Number of connected hosts that obtained their IP address through DHCP over Ethernet,
USBnet, and hosts connected via Wi-Fi. The value in this field does not include hosts connected via PPP or PPPoE.
LAN IP Packets Sent
See field descriptions starting on page 55 .
LAN IP Packets
Received
SSID / Network Name
Security Encryption type
Shows the configured or default Wi-Fi SSID/Network name
Shows the Wi-Fi security encryption (security authentication) type
WiFi Bridge to
Ethernet
WiFi Packets
Transmitted
WiFi Packets
Received
Wireless Access
Point
Shows the status of the Bridge WiFi to Ethernet field. When this feature is enabled, the
Ethernet LAN hosts and the Wi-Fi access point hosts are on the same subnet. For details,
see Bridge WiFi to Ethernet on page 72.
Number of IP packets sent to the access point host interface over Wi-Fi since the system startup
Number of IP packets received by the access point host interface over Wi-Fi since the system startup
Indicates how the access point is configured. For more information, see Enable Wireless
WiFi Mode
Access Point MAC address
Wi-Fi mode. For more information, see
The MAC address hosts connect to when the GX Series device is configured as an access point. For more information, see
on page 86 and Both (AP + Client)
The MAC address the GX Series device uses to connect to a Wi-Fi access point when it is configured for Client mode. For more information, see
(AP + Client) Mode on page 92.
See field descriptions starting on page 57 .
IP/MAC table
VRRP Enabled
VLAN table
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VPN
The VPN section gives an overview of the VPN settings and indicates whether a
VPN connection has been made.
Figure 3-10: ACEmanager: Status > VPN
Field
Incoming out of band
Outgoing out of band
Description
Indicates whether incoming out of band traffic is allowed or blocked
Indicates whether outgoing ALEOS out of band traffic is allowed or blocked
Outgoing Host out of band
Indicates whether Outgoing Host out of band traffic is allowed or blocked
VPN 1 to 5 Status
The status of each IPsec VPN client or GRE client: Disabled, Enabled, or Connected.
VPN 1, however, can be configured for L2TP and SSL VPN.
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Security
The security section provides an overview of the security settings on the AirLink device.
Figure 3-11: ACEmanager: Status > Security
Field
DMZ
Port Forwarding
Port Filtering Inbound
Port Filtering Outbound
Trusted Hosts (Friends)
MAC Filtering
IP Reject Count
Description
Options are: Automatic, Manual, or Disabled. DMZ defines a single LAN connected device where all unsolicited data should be routed.
Options are: Enabled or Disabled. Shows status of port forwarding
Options are: Allowed Ports, Blocked Ports, or Not Used. Shows status of inbound port filtering
Options are: Allowed Ports, Blocked Ports, or Not Used. Shows status of outbound port filtering
Options are: Disabled or Enabled. Accepts connections from only trusted remote IP addresses
Options are: Enabled or Disabled. Shows status of MAC filtering
Rejected IP Count
Services
This section shows the status of AirLink services, including the ACEmanager access level.
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Figure 3-12: ACEmanager: Status > Services
Field
AVMS
ACEmanager
Description
Indicates the status of the connection to the AirVantage Management Service. This field is blank if the AVMS configuration is disabled.
The ACEmanager access mode. Options are Tethered Host and OTA or Tethered Host
Only.
Dynamic DNS Service
Indicates the service in use for Dynamic DNS translation
Full Domain Name
If the Dynamic DNS Service is configured to use a 3rd party host, the domain name configured is displaced. If the Dynamic DNS Service is configured to use IP Manager, this field does not display.
Enable time update
Power State
Daily SNTP updates of the system time
The current state of the Low Power feature
GPS
The GPS (Global Positioning System) tab provides AirLink device location and movement information for use with tracking applications.
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Figure 3-13: ACEmanager: Status > GPS
Field
Enable GPS
GPS Fix
Description
Indicates that GPS is either enabled or disabled
0 = No GPS Fix, 1 = GPS Fix Acquired, 2 = GPS WAAS Fix
Satellite Count
Latitude
Shows how many satellites the GPS receiver detects
Latitude of the GPS receiver
Longitude
Heading
Longitude of the GPS receiver
The direction in which the AirLink device is moving. No configuration is needed for Heading or Speed; they are calculated automatically.
Speed (in kilometers per hour)
Speed (km/h)
Engine Hours (Hours)
Measure of the number of hours the engine is on
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Serial
Figure 3-14: ACEmanager: Status > Serial
Field
Serial Reserved by
External Application
Serial Port Mode
Autologin reverse telnet
Description
This field displays the reservation status of the serial port.
•
ON—The serial port is reserved for ALEOS Application Framework (ALEOS AF), and cannot be used for any other serial-related ALEOS features.
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OFF — The serial port is available for non-ALEOS AF, serial-related ALEOS features.
To reserve the serial port for ALEOS AF, go to Applications > ALEOS Application
Framework > Serial Port Reserved. (See
ALEOS Application Framework on page 250.)
Default power-up mode for the serial port. When the AirLink device is power-cycled, the serial port enters the mode specified by this command after 5 seconds.
This field only appears when reverse telnet is selected as the Serial Port Mode.
Shows the status of autologin for reverse telnet. For more information, see Reverse Telnet/
TCP Auto Answer
UDP Auto Answer
This parameter determines how the AirLink device responds to an incoming TCP connection request. The AirLink device remains in AT Command mode until a connection request is received. DTR must be asserted (S211=1 or &D0) and the device must be set for a successful TCP connection. The AirLink device sends a “RING” string to the host. A
“CONNECT” sent to the host indicates acknowledgment of the connection request and the
TCP session is established. Options are:
•
Disabled (Default)
•
Enabled
Enables UDP auto answer (half-open) mode
•
Normal mode
•
Enable UDP auto answer mode
Serial bytes sent
Number of bytes sent over serial port to host
Serial bytes received
Number of bytes received over serial port from host
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Serial Signal Level
Description
Shows the status of the following parameters related to the host signal level:
•
DCD—Data Carrier Detect—Control signal to the PC
•
DTR—Data Terminal Ready—Used to establish a connection
•
DSR—Data Set Ready—Used to establish a connection
•
CTS—Clear to Send—Data flow control
•
RTS—Request to Send—Data flow control
Each parameter can have a value of LOW (signal not asserted) or HIGH (signal being asserted).
The first three parameters (DCD, DTR, and DSR) may be helpful for troubleshooting. If the values shown for these parameters are not as expected:
1.
Press Refresh to ensure you have the latest values.
2.
Check the cable connections.
Note: ACEmanager does not update dynamically. Press Refresh to view the current values.
I/O X-Card Serial
These fields apply only to GX Series devices with an I/O X-Card installed.
I/O X-Card Serial
Reserved by External
Application
This field displays the reservation status of the I/O X-Card serial port.
•
ON—The serial port is reserved for ALEOS Application Framework (ALEOS AF), and cannot be used for any other serial-related ALEOS features.
•
OFF — The serial port is available for non-ALEOS AF, serial-related ALEOS features.
To reserve the serial port for ALEOS AF, go to Applications > ALEOS Application
Framework > Serial Port Reserved. (See
ALEOS Application Framework on page 250.)
I/O X-Card Serial Port
Mode
Default power-up mode for the I/O X-Card serial port. When the AirLink device is powercycled, the serial port enters the mode specified by this command after 5 seconds.
I/O X-Card Serial TCP
Auto Answer
This parameter determines how the AirLink device responds to an incoming TCP connection request on the I/O X-Card serial port. The AirLink device remains in AT
Command mode until a connection request is received. DTR must be asserted (S211=1 or
&D0) and the device must be set for a successful TCP connection. The AirLink device sends a “RING” string to the host. A “CONNECT” sent to the host indicates acknowledgment of the connection request and the TCP session is established. Options are:
•
Disabled (Default)
•
Enabled
I/O X-Card Serial UDP
Auto Answer
Enables UDP auto answer (half-open) mode on the I/O X-Card serial port
•
Normal mode
•
Enable UDP auto answer mode
Number of bytes sent over the I/O X-Card serial port to host
I/O X-Card Serial bytes sent
I/O X-Card Serial bytes received
Number of bytes received over the I/O X-Card serial port from host
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Applications
The Applications section of the Status group provides information on the status of the Garmin device and data service.
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Figure 3-15: ACEmanager: Status > Applications
Field Description
Garmin Status
Data Service
The state of the connection to the Garmin device when it is enabled. This field is blank when the Garmin device is disabled.
The Data Service field displays “Available (under usage limit)” if the configured usage limit has not been exceeded.
ALEOS Application
Framework
QCOM DM Port
Resource Reserve
Indicates whether ALEOS Application Framework is enabled or disabled
Serial Port Reserved
Disable (default)
Enable
Disable (default)
Enable
About
The About section of the Status group provides basic information about the cellular device. The fields for this section provide the same information for the
CDMA, GSM, and LTE wireless standards.
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Figure 3-16: ACEmanager: Status > About
Field
Device Model
Description
Model of the device (e.g., GX400)
Radio Module Type
Model number of the internal cellular radio module (e.g. MC7700)
Certified Mobile Network
Operator
Provides the name of the Mobile Network Operator whose network the AirLink device is connected to.
Radio Firmware Version
Firmware version in the radio module
PRI ID
Product Release Instructions ID number
Global ID
GPS/RAP Device ID
Device ID used by ALEOS to identify itself for various management applications
Device ID of GPS/RAP
Ethernet Mac Address
MAC address of the main Ethernet port
Ethernet 2 Mac Address
MAC address of Ethernet port 2 on the Dual Ethernet X-Card (Only appears if the device has a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed)
Ethernet 3 Mac Address
MAC address of Ethernet port 3 on the Dual Ethernet X-Card (Only appears if the device has a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed)
ALEOS Software Version
Displays the version of ALEOS software running on the AirLink Device
ALEOS Build number
Device Hardware
Configuration
The build number for the ALEOS Software
Indicates the device’s hardware configuration
Boot Version
MSCI Version
Version of boot code installed in the device
MSCI version of the ALEOS internal configuration database
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Note: The LAN/WiFi tab in ACEmanager only appears when a Wi-Fi X-Card is installed in the AirLink GX Series device. If a Wi-Fi X-Card is not installed, this tab appears as LAN.
The primary purpose of the AirLink device is to route data between one or more connected devices and the Internet via the mobile network. The AirLink device has two modes you can use for configuring a LAN—Private Mode and Public Mode.
Private and Public Mode
Private Mode and Public Mode are Sierra Wireless terms.
In Private Mode, the AirLink device itself has a routable IP address from the MNO. Connected devices are assigned non-routable
(private) IP addresses, making the connected router or laptop not directly accessible from the Internet.
In Public Mode the AirLink device passes the public routable IP address from the MNO through to the connected device such as a router or laptop, making the router or laptop publicly addressable for
Internet applications.
Figure 4-1 shows the two types of
configurations.
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Private mode
Internet
Public mode
Internet
Routable IP address
AirLink device
Non-routable IP address
NAT to port with non-routable
IP address
AirLink device
Non-routable IP address
Non-routable IP address
Routable IP address
Non-routable IP address Router or laptop
Note: Router with NAT configured for AirLink device traffic can have a routable IP address from a wireline gateway. See
.
Router or laptop
Figure 4-1: Private vs. Public Mode
Private Mode
Private Mode uses Network Address Translation (NAT) to enable the non-routable device to access the Internet. Data from the connected devices can be passed through the AirLink device and AirLink device applications such as SNMP have a routable IP address to target.
In a business continuity application where the router also has a routable IP address from a wireline gateway connection (as shown in
) the IT administrator may prefer to use that lower cost connection for AirLink device
SNMP applications and use the reliable static route failover protocol to direct
SNMP-like traffic out the wireline gateway connection, unless that connection has failed.
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Internet
Routable IP address
Non-routable IP address
AirLink device
WAN port 1
Non-routable IP address
1 2
Router WAN ports
Router or laptop
WAN port 2
Routable IP address from wireline gateway
Figure 4-2: Private Mode for SNMP-like applications
Wireline gateway
Sierra Wireless recommends a Private Mode network as the most reliable configuration to use in a business continuity failover application as defined in the
AirLink ES440 Hardware User Guide (or
Figure 4-2 ) with Reliable Static Routing
and Reverse Telnet. For more information, see Reliable Static Routing (RSR) on page 88 and Reverse Telnet/SSH on page 158.
Public Mode
Public Mode is similar to IP pass-through except that in Public Mode the IP address is also passed through from the MNO. The AirLink device acts like a pass-through data connection for all traffic from the MNO. Public Mode is required when the connected device needs a routable IP address and has no other connection to obtain it.
In Public Mode the AirLink device does not have a routable IP address and therefore applications such as SNMP on the AirLink device require hair-pinning from the routable IP address on the connected router back to the AirLink device,
, to serve SNMP-like applications. Sierra Wireless recommends this configuration for connecting PCs or other endpoints that are capable of responding to IP applications from the network. While hair-pinning on the router is an acceptable configuration, it means SNMP-like data from the
AirLink device relies on the continuous operation of the router, whereas Private
Mode uses NAT to avoid the hair-pinning requirement.
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Hair-pinning in Public Mode
Internet
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AirLink device
Non-routable
IP address
Traffic is routed from
the mobile network to routable IP address on the router and then
“hair-pinned” back to the AirLink device.
Routable IP address
Router or laptop
Figure 4-3: Hair-pinning in Public Mode
Tip:
When using Public mode, Sierra Wireless recommends connecting the device directly to the computer or other end device. Using a hub or switch may prevent the AirLink device from updating the IP address of the end device when an IP address is received from the cellular network.
In ACEmanager, the Host Public mode and DHCP settings are part of the LAN tab
.
Subtabs of the LAN tab address the configuration of each interface or network type.
DHCP/Addressing
This section is primarily a status display of the configurations, with a few options that are global to all interface types. Interfaces that are enabled in the current configuration are displayed with their configured settings.
DHCP addresses and subnets are assigned to the LAN side interfaces display. If no Wi-Fi X-Card is installed in an AirLink GX Series device, select the DHCP/
Addressing section from the LAN tab to display a screen similar to the Figure 5-1 example.
Note: If the device has not been reset since configuration changes were made, the current configuration in use may be different.
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Figure 4-4: ACEmanager: LAN/Wi-Fi > DHCP/Addressing
If a Wi-Fi X-Card is installed in the AirLink GX Series device, the LAN tab changes to LAN/WiFi, and selecting DHCP/Addressing displays a screen similar to
Figure 4-4 . When Wi-Fi is bridged to Ethernet, the Bridge Wifi to Ethernet field
displays Enabled, and Ethernet and Wi-Fi appear in the same subnet row.
Note: Bridging between WiFi and USB/net is not supported.
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Field
Host Connection
Mode
Description
Sets the Host Interface to use the Public IP address granted by the cellular network or private IP addresses. All host interfaces which are not using the public IP address use private IP addresses. The options are:
•
Ethernet Uses Public IP*
•
All Hosts Use Private IP—(Default)
•
USB Uses Public IP
•
RS232 Uses Public IP
•
First Host gets Public IP
If you select this option, you do not have to specify the type of connection that uses the Public IP address. The first device to connect uses the Public IP address, regardless of whether it has a USB or Ethernet connection.
For more information on Private and Public mode, see
Private and Public Mode on page 67.
Caution:
* If the AirLink GX Series device has a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed, selecting this option disables the additional Ethernet ports on the Dual Ethernet X-Card. The main
Ethernet port is still functional.
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Note: The connected computer receives the DHCP address from ALEOS and it also provides a static route (192.168.13.31 by default) that allows you to access ACEmanager from a connected laptop.
Public Mode Subnet
Mask
Lease Timer
(seconds)
Domain
MTU
Bridge WiFi to
Ethernet
WiFi Mode
WAN IP Address
Public Mode subnet mask indicates the range of Public Mode host IP addresses. Options are:
•
255.255.255.0 (24-bit) Default
•
255.255.255.255 (32-bit)
Choose the option that matches the subnet mask received from the mobile network.
Configurable DHCP lease time
The default lease for the GX Series and LS300 is 3600 seconds (1 hour). The lease timer applies to all Ethernet, USB/net, and Wi-Fi connected DHCP hosts.
Displays the DHCP domain name
This domain name is passed to the DHCP host in option 15 of the DHCP packet.
Sets the maximum transmission unit size
The maximum transmission unit size is sent to the DHCP host in option 26 of the DHCP packet. The default is 1500.
Allows routing between the Ethernet Lan and Wi-Fi. When enabled, the Ethernet port and the Wi-Fi ports are on the same subnet. Options are:
•
Enabled (Default)
•
Disabled
This field is only available when a Wi-Fi X-card is installed.
Indicates the Wi-Fi module mode
This field is only available when a Wi-Fi X-card is installed.
Displays the WAN IP address when the Wi-Fi is used in client mode for WAN connectivity
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LAN Address
Summary
Interface
Device IP
Subnet Mask
Access Internet
DHCP Server Mode
Starting IP
Ending IP
Description
Displays the interfaces which have been enabled. By default, only the Ethernet and
USBNET Interfaces are enabled.
The physical interface port or VLAN ID
The IP address of the AirLink device for the specified interface port. By default, this is set to
192.168.13.31 for Ethernet/WiFi and 192.168.14.31 for USB/net.
Subnet mask indicates the range of host IP addresses that can be reached directly.
Changing this limits or expands the number of clients that can connect to the AirLink device. The default of 255.255.255.0 means that 254 clients can connect to the AirLink device. Uses 192.168.13. as the first three octets of the IP address if the device IP is
192.168.13.31.
Appears if the interface is configured to allow connected host(s) access to the Internet
Note: Internet access cannot be disabled for Ethernet or Wi-Fi hosts.
Indicates whether or not the interface has a DHCP server enabled to provide dynamically allocated IP addresses provided to connected hosts
Ethernet DHCP pool starting IP address
The ending IP for the interface. If the starting and ending IP are the same, there is a single address in the pool and only one host receives an IP address from the DHCP server for that interface. Some interfaces, such as USB, can only have a single host connection. For others, statically assigned IP addresses in the same subnet, but outside of the DHCP pool, can still connect and use the device in the same way as a DHCP connected host.
Tip:
If you are using Private Mode for all hosts (*HOSTPRIVMODE=1), make sure that device IP, Starting IP, and Ending IP are on the same subnet defined by the DHCP network mask. If the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, it is safe to use 192.168.x.y for each as long as the x is the same number (0 in the example screen shot above) and the y is different (1 and 2 in the example) and between 0 and 254.
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Internal DHCP Server
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) has become a primary component of today’s network environments. DHCP allows one server to automatically and dynamically allocate network IP addresses and other network related settings
(such as subnet masks, routers, etc.) to each computer or device without the need to set up each specifically or keep track of what addresses have already been used.
In a default configuration, the AirLink device acts as a DHCP host to any device connected to its ports. This DHCP host provides that device with an IP address that can be used to communicate on the Internet.
Address Assignment in Public Mode
1.
When the AirLink device registers on the cellular network, it is assigned an IP address from the carrier, e.g., 10.1.2.0.
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2.
When using a specific interface, the AirLink device acts as a DHCP server unless disabled. When the Host Connection Mode is Ethernet Uses Public IP, and the AirLink device receives a DHCP request from an Ethernet device connected to its ports, it hands off the assigned address to the device and sets up the default gateway address as 10.1.2.1. If the fourth octet value is already a 1, it assigns 10.1.2.2 as the router address.
Note: The primary gateway to the cellular network, for any connected device, is enabled by default.
3.
The AirLink device also sends a /24 netmask (255.255.255.0 by default) and sets up a static route which maps 192.168.13.31 (or the address configured with *HOSTPEERIP if it is changed) to 10.1.2.1 (or 10.1.2.2 if that was what the gateway address was given as).
Tip:
When PPPoE is used with the AirLink device, the DHCP server needs to be disabled.
A tunnel is set up connecting a device (such as your computer or a router) with the AirLink device. The device then uses the MAC address of the AirLink device to send all outgoing packets.
Ethernet
The AirLink device is equipped with an Ethernet port that can be enabled or disabled as needed. When the port is disabled, the host cannot connect via
Ethernet, and ARP queries do not receive responses on the port.
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Figure 4-5: ACEmanager: LAN > Ethernet
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Field
General
Ethernet Port
Description
Enabled or Disabled
Note: When the port is disabled, the device ignores any physical connection to the
Ethernet port.
Device IP
Starting IP
The Ethernet IP address of the AirLink device. By default this is set to 192.168.13.31.
Ethernet DHCP pool starting IP address
Note: If only one computer or device is connected directly to the Ethernet port, this is the
IP address it is assigned.
Ending IP
DHCP network mask
DHCP Server Mode
The ending IP address for the Ethernet interface DHCP pool
The Netmask given to any Ethernet DHCP client
Enabled or disabled. By default, the Ethernet DHCP server is enabled. Disabling the
DHCP server requires all connected clients to have static IP addressing. Static IP hosts need to be within the same subnet as defined by the device IP and DHCP network mask.
Advanced
Link Radio coverage to
Interface
Radio Link Delay
(seconds)
This disables the specified port when there is no cellular coverage. Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Ethernet
•
USB
The delay in seconds before the selected interface goes down when there is no cellular coverage
Interface Disabled
Duration
Turn Off NAT
Sets the period of time (in seconds) that the LAN interface is disabled when linking a LAN port to radio coverage. Either the Ethernet or the USB LAN port can be linked to the radio coverage, but not at the same time. Options are:
•
Interface Disabled when Radio is disconnected (Default)
•
5 Sec
•
10 Sec
•
15 Sec
•
20 Sec
•
25 Sec
•
30 Sec
When enabled, ALEOS routes packets without performing NAT on them. Options:
Disabled (default) and Enabled.
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Field Description
Starting Ephemeral Port
This field allows you to set the starting port range used by a LAN host as the source port for over-the-air (OTA) destinations using NAT.
Note: This field is intended for advanced users only. In most cases, use the default value.
The NAT for the LAN host uses a range of 1000 ports as source ports for OTA destinations beginning with the configured Ephemeral port. Options are:
•
1024 (default)–64535
If you have a network with multiple LAN hosts that are sending data to the same server and the server is not receiving data from one (or more) of the hosts, it may be because the Mobile Network Operator has a WAN firewall that is blocking the ports used by the
NAT for over-the-air (OTA) destinations. This field enables you to avoid the blocked ports by changing the source port range used to send the data. For example, some users have found that changing the starting port to 42000 has resolved the issue.
Note: The ephemeral port setting does not affect any outbound traffic initiated by the device such as GPS reports, serial PAD or Modbus, Events Reporting, Device Initiated
AVMS connection, etc.
Ethernet 1 Link Setting
Ethernet 2 Link Setting
Ethernet 3 Link Setting
Configures the Ethernet port speed and duplex setting
Most of the time you can leave the default setting and the device you are connecting automatically negotiates the speed and duplex setting with the AirLink device. However, if the connected device has a fixed setting, use this field to change the AirLink device setting to match that of the connected device. The options are:
•
Auto 100/10 (default)
•
Auto 10 Mb only
•
100 Mb Full Duplex
•
100 Mb Half Duplex
•
10 Mb Full Duplex
•
10 Mb Half Duplex
If you have a GX Series device with a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed, ACEmanager displays separate fields for each Ethernet port.
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You can view the current speed and duplex setting on the Status > LAN window. See
USB
The AirLink device is equipped with a USB port that increases the methods by which you can send and receive data from a connected computer. You can set up the USB port to work as either a virtual Ethernet port or a virtual serial port, or you can disable it to prevent access by USB. A driver installation is required to use the USB port in either mode.
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By default, the port is set to work as a virtual Ethernet port.
Note: Sierra Wireless recommends that you use a USB 2.0 cable with your AirLink device and connect directly to your computer for best throughput.
To change the USB port to allow virtual serial port communication:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to LAN > USB, and choose USB Serial as the USB
Device Mode.
To disable the USB port, select Disable from the same menu.
Figure 4-6: ACEmanager: LAN > USB
Note: There are USB/net and USB/serial drivers available for Windows XP and Windows 7
32-bit with a separate pair of drivers for Windows 7 64-bit. USB/serial also works with Linux
CDC-ACM drivers.
Note: A reboot is required to activate the USB mode change.
Description Field
General
USB Device Mode
*USBDEVICE=n
•
0 — USB Serial
•
1 — USBNET
•
2 — Disabled
This parameter alters the default startup data mode for the USB port.
Note: If you want to stream GPS data to the USB port ( Local/Streaming on page 198), set
this field to USB Serial.
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Device USB IP
Host USB IP
USB Serial Echo
USBNET Internet
Advanced
Link Radio Coverage to Interface
Description
The USB/net IP address of the AirLink device. By default this is set to 192.168.14.31.
The IP for the computer or device connected to the USB port
Toggles AT command echo mode when the USB is configured for virtual serial
0 = OFF; 1 = ON
Enabled (default) or Disabled
Radio Link Delay
(secs)
Interface Disabled
Duration
Disables the specified port when there is no cellular coverage. Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Ethernet
•
USB
The delay in seconds before the selected interface goes down when there is no cellular coverage
Sets the period of time (in seconds) that the LAN interface is disabled when linking a LAN port to radio coverage. Either the Ethernet or the USB LAN port can be linked to the radio coverage, but not at the same time. Options are:
•
Interface Disabled when Radio is disconnected (Default)
•
5 Sec
•
10 Sec
•
15 Sec
•
20 Sec
•
25 Sec
•
30 Sec
Note: The directions in this section are for
Windows XP. To install the drivers under Windows 7, start the driver installation from the Windows Device
Manager.
Installing the USB Drivers for Windows
Virtual Ethernet is the default setting for the USB port. If you want to install the virtual serial port, change the Device Mode to USB Serial.
When you connect the AirLink device to a USB port on your computer for the first time, Windows detects a new device and prompts you to install the driver.
Note: Windows sees each port type as a different USB device and sees every port on your computer separately. If you change the port type on the AirLink device or connect to a different USB port on your computer or hub, Windows sees it as a new device.
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Figure 4-7: Found New Hardware Wizard
1.
To start the install of the USB virtual Ethernet driver, select No, not this time and click Next.
2.
Select Install from a list of specific location and click Next.
Figure 4-8: Hardware Wizard: Location options
3.
Select and/or enter the location of the driver.
·
If the driver is on the CD and the CD is in your drive, you can just select
Search removable media.
·
If you have installed ACEmanager or the Setup Wizard, the drivers have been conveniently copied to your hard drive. Enter C:\Program
Files\Common Files\AirLink as the location to search.
·
If you are installing the driver from a file downloaded from the Sierra
Wireless website, select Include this location in the search and type in the location where you downloaded the file.
4.
Click Next.
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Figure 4-9: Hardware Wizard: Install location
After you select the location, the installation should begin. If you get a message asking if you want to continue the installation, click Continue Anyway.
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Figure 4-10: Hardware Wizard: Installing
5.
Click Finish to complete the installation. The driver should be enabled without any need to reboot your computer.
Figure 4-11: Hardware Wizard: Finish
Virtual Ethernet
The USB Ethernet connection appears in your Network Connections window as a
Local Area Connection.
Tip:
If you also have an Ethernet card on the computer, or have installed the USB
Ethernet to more than one USB port on your computer, the USB Ethernet may show up with a number.
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Figure 4-12: Network Connections
Note: By default, your Host IP for USB/net is 192.168.14.100.
You can also verify the installation by looking in the Device Manager.
1.
Click Start > Control Panel.
2.
Double-click the System icon.
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Select the Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager button.
Figure 4-13: System Properties
4.
Click the + in front of
Network Adapters
.
The newly installed driver, AirLink USB Ethernet/RNDIS, should appear. If the driver is shown with a # and number behind the driver name (e.g., AirLink USB
Ethernet/RNDIS #2), more than one is installed on your computer, most likely for a different USB port. More than one copy of the driver should not cause any problems since only the connected port and its driver would be active.
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Figure 4-14: Device Manager > Ethernet
Once the driver is installed, you can use the USB port just like a standard
Ethernet port.
Virtual Serial
Verify the installation by looking in the Device Manager.
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1.
Click Start > Control Panel.
2.
Double-click the System icon.
3.
Select the Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager button.
Figure 4-15: System Properties
4.
Click the + in front of
devices
.
The newly installed driver, AirLink USB Serial Port, should appear.
Tip:
If the driver is shown with a number sign (#) and number behind the driver name
(e.g., AirLink USB Serial Port #2), more than one driver is installed on your computer, most likely for a different USB port. More than one copy of the driver should not cause any problems since only the connected port and its driver would be active.
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Figure 4-16: Device Manager > Serial
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To connect to the device using the USB virtual serial, most applications or utilities require you to select or enter the serial (COM) port number. The USB connection appears as a standard serial port, so you need to determine its number to connect to it. The driver installation automatically assigns a port, or you can change it if you wish to another unused port.
5.
From the Device Manager, right-click the driver name and select Properties.
Figure 4-17: Device Manager: Driver menu
6.
Select the Advanced tab and click the Advanced Port Settings button.
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Figure 4-18: Driver Properties
7.
The current port used is shown at the bottom of the screen. Use the dropdown menu to select an available COM port number if you need to change it.
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Figure 4-19: Advanced Settings
Note: The COM port number assigned by driver installation is the next port that is available.The port number might vary depending on the number of devices connected
(using serial or virtual serial).
Once the driver is installed, you can use the USB port just like a standard serial port.
Host Port Routing
The Host Network is the equivalent of the IP route command.
Figure 4-20: ACEmanager: LAN > Host Port Routing
Field
Primary Gateway
Host Network 2 and
Host Network 3
Description
When enabled, your device is the Primary Gateway for the network behind a router connected to it. ALEOS responds to ARPs for all non-host Ethernet subnets.
Network to route to host interface connected to Ethernet
Host Network 2 and 3 are secondary networks connected to the AirLink device. For example, 192.168.10.0.
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Host Network Subnet
Mask 2 and Host
Network Subnet Mask 3
The subnet for the applicable network. For example, 255.255.255.0, which would with the setting above define a secondary network of 192.168.10.0/24.
Host Network 2 Route and Host Network 3
Route
Host Network 2
Gateway and Host
Network 3 Gateway
Indicates what type of router is being used for the host network. If it is a traditional router which handles ARP for addresses on its subnet, select Ethernet. If it is a “dumb” gateway which is a conduit to a subnet but does not handle any ARP, select Gateway.
When Gateway is selected, ALEOS will ARP for the destination address and send it to the defined Host Network Gateway address.
The IP address of the 'dumb' Gateway. This should be left as 0.0.0.0 if the Host Network
Route is Ethernet.
Many routers respond to ARP requests for subnets behind the router. The default is
Ethernet, which means that you do not have to configure the gateway IP. For those routers that do not respond to ARP requests for subnets, you need to enter the gateway address.
Wi-Fi
ALEOS provides Wi-Fi configuration capabilities and support for GX Series devices with a Wi-Fi X-Card installed.
This Wi-Fi X-Card works in one of three modes supported in ALEOS:
•
Access Point (AP)
•
Client
•
Both (AP + Client)
Select the Wi-Fi mode to be displayed. The configuration options vary, depending on the mode selected.
Note: Wi-Fi fields appear ONLY if the Wi-Fi X-Card is installed in the AirLink GX Series device.
To configure the Wi-Fi settings:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to LAN/WiFi > WiFi.
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Field Description
Wi-Fi Mode
WiFi
Mode
Allows you to choose the Wi-Fi mode of operation. Options are:
•
WiFi OFF (Default)
•
Access Point (See
.)
•
Client Mode (See
.)
•
Both (AP + Client) (See
.)
Access Point Mode
In this mode, the AirLink device acts as an access point.
Select Access Point Mode from the drop-down box in the WiFi Mode field, and click “+” beside Access Point to expand that section.
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Figure 4-22: ACEmanager: LAN/WiFi > WiFi > Access Point
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Field
Wi-Fi Configuration
Enable Wireless
Access Point
Description
Wireless Access Point operation works like an On/Off switch for the Wi-Fi module. When this field is set to disabled, the Wi-Fi module is powered off. The wireless mode configures operation for either 802.11b/g or b/g/n.
This field combines both mode and operation into a single configuration item. Options are:
•
WiFi OFF
•
b/g Enabled
•
b/g/n Enabled (Default)
Note: Selecting b/g/n Enabled limits the encryption options to Open and WPA/WPA2.
SSID/Network Name
You can set the SSID/Network Name or it can be automatically generated (default). The
SSID (Service Set Identifier) default value is the same as the AirLink GX Series device serial number which appears on the label on the bottom of the device. Note: Only ONE
SSID is available.
Note: The SSID is case-sensitive.
Broadcast SSID
WiFi Channel
Suppresses the SSID name in the Wi-Fi Access Point beacon message. Options are:
•
Enabled (Default)
•
Disabled
This field allows you to select from among 14 Wi-Fi channels. Options begin with Channel 1 at 2.412 GHz, and each subsequent channel increases in frequency by .005 GHz (except for Channel 14 which is at 2.484 GHz). Default: 1–2.412 GHz.
Note: Some channels are not available for specific geographical areas.
WiFi Security
Authentication type
This field allows you to select the following authentication Options are:
•
Open—No authentication is needed when this option is selected. This option allows any user to connect to the AP and is generally not recommended. When you select
Open, the following options are available:
•
None (default)
•
WEP
•
WPA Personal
•
WPA2 Personal
Note: WEP is not a recommended Wi-Fi Security protocol because of its well publicized vulnerabilities. Use WPA/WPA2 Personal instead. Only alphanumeric characters can be used for the WEP passphrase.
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Field
Bridge WiFi to
Ethernet
DHCP
Host WiFi IP
WiFi IP Start
WiFi IP End
WiFi IP Netmask
Advanced
Maximum Clients
Transmit Power
Description
This field allows routing between the Ethernet Lan and WLAN. When enabled, the Ethernet port and the Wi-Fi ports are on the same subnet. Available only when the Wi-Fi has its own subnet (Bridge WiFi to Ethernet is disabled.) Options are:
•
Enabled (Default)
•
Disabled
Displays the AP’s IP address. Default: 192.168.17.31
Displays the beginning IP address to be served. Default: 192.168.17.100
Displays the ending IP address to be served. Default: 192.168.17.150
Displays the subnet IP netmask of the WiFi network. When this option is selected, the Wi-Fi cannot be bridged to Ethernet. Default: 255.255.255.0
Indicates the maximum number of concurrent users (clients) to be supported. The administrator specifies this number which can range from 1 to 8. Default: 8.
Adjusts the transmit power of the AP. Options are:
•
High—High Power (16 dB) Default
•
Low—Low Power (10 dB)
When the b/g Enabled option is selected from the Enable Wireless Access Point field’s drop-down menu, and Open is selected in the WiFi Security Authentication type field, an additional section for Open WEP appears:
Figure 4-23: ACEmanager: LAN/WiFi > Access Point Open WEP section
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Field
Open WEP
Description
Note: WEP is not a recommended Wi-Fi Security protocol because of its well publicized vulnerabilities. Use WPA/WPA2
Personal instead. Only alphanumeric characters can be used for the WEP passphrase. WEP is only available if the
WEP Encryption
Key length
WEP Passphrase
WEP Key
If Enabled is selected, the following three fields in this table display. Options are: Enabled or Disabled
Options are:
•
64 bit key (generated from password)—Default
•
128 bit key (generated from password)
•
64 or 128 bit key (customer specifies 5 or 10 hex characters)
May be 10–255 alphanumeric ASCII characters long. This field is not used if the 64 or 128 bit key (customer) option is selected in the Key length field.
Displays the WEP key in hex characters
The WEP Key is generated from the WEP Passphrase when the Key length is 64-bit key or
128-bit key. This is the Key required by AP clients to connect to the device.
To generate the WEP Key:
1.
Set the Key length.
2.
Enter the WEP Passphrase.
3.
Click Apply.
4.
Reboot the device.
If WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal are selected for the WiFi Security
Authentication type field, a WPA/WPA2 Personal section replaces the Open WEP section in the user interface.
Field
WPA/WPA2 Personal
WiFi Encryption
Description
Specify the encryption type for WPA or WPA2 authentication. Options are:
•
TKIP—Available for 802.11b/g, not available for 802.11n.
•
AES (default)
Note: If WPA2 is selected as the authentication type (see
WiFi Security Authentication type on page 87) only AES is available.
WPA Passphrase
Specify the length of the WPA Passphrase AP clients use to connect to the device.
Minimum length is 8 characters and maximum length is 64. Default: None.
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Client Mode
Client Mode allows a mobile AirLink GX Series device to use a Wi-Fi Client connection to connect to an access point, rather than acting as an access point.
Client Mode has been tested with the top 5 WLAN Access Point vendors: Cisco
®
,
Aruba Networks
®
, Motorola™, HP
®
, and NETGEAR
®
.
You can configure up to 8 Access Points for each AirLink GX Series device. Only one Access Point is used at a time for the client connection. Having additional
APs configured allows for portability.
Select Client Mode from the drop-down box in the WiFi Mode field, and click “+” beside Client Mode to expand that section.
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Figure 4-24: ACEmanager: LAN/WiFi > WiFi > Client Mode > Automatic
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WiFi Mode
WiFi Client Mode
Description
Allows you to choose the connection mode type. Options are:
•
Automatic (default)—the WAN connection automatically switches from cellular to
Wi-Fi whenever the Wi-Fi connection has been established
•
Manual
To connect in manual mode:
1.
Open ACEview and go to Menu > View > Wi-Fi.
2.
ACEview displays a list of available access points. and the connection state.
3.
Select an available AP, and click Connect.
A message window appears asking if you wish to connect the available Access Point.
4.
Click OK.
Available AP
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Automatic, you must reboot the device.
Identifies the currently available access point
Only one AP is shown, even if additional ones are configured. If there is more than one AP available in the area, the one that is highest in the configuration order (in the ACEmanager) is displayed.
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Field
Connect
Description
This button only appears when the Manual WiFi Client Mode is selected. Select to activate the Manual mode.
Indicates whether the WiFi Client Mode is connected or not connected
Connect Status
Remote WiFi AP - 1, Remote WiFi AP - 2, and Remote WiFi AP - 3
Remote AP SSID
You can set the SSID/Network Name or it can be automatically generated (default). The
SSID (Service Set Identifier) default value is the same as the AirLink GX Series device serial number that appears on the label on the bottom of the device. Note: Only one SSID is available.
Note: The SSID is case-sensitive.
Remote AP Security
Authentication type
Select the appropriate authentication type for the access point the device is connecting to.
Options are:
•
Open—No authentication is needed when this option is selected. This option is generally not recommended since it offers no authentication or encryption. Default.
•
WPA/WPA2 Personal
•
WEP
Note: WEP is not a recommended Wi-Fi Security protocol because of its well publicized vulnerabilities. WPA/WPA2 Personal is recommended. Only alphanumeric characters can be used for the WEP passphrase.
Remote AP WPA
Passphrase
Specifies the remote AP WPA Passphrase. Minimum length is 8 characters, and maximum length is 64 characters.
Both (AP + Client) Mode
In this mode, the AirLink GX Series device can act as an access point and also use a Wi-Fi Client connection to connect to an access point. The AirLink GX
Series device connects as a client to a configured Access Point (AP) whenever the AP is available, when the AP is not available, it connects to the cellular network, all the while the AirLink GX Series device is acting as a AP to W-Fi clients connected to the GX.
When you select this mode from the WiFi Mode drop-down menu, you can configure the Access Point and Client fields on one window. (Click “+” beside each section to expand it.)
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Figure 4-25: ACEmanager: LAN/WiFi > WiFi > Both (AP + Client) Mode
For information on configuring the required fields, see
page 86 and Client Mode on page 90.
Global DNS
When the cellular network grants the IP address to the device, it includes the IP addresses to its DNS servers. Global DNS allows you to override the carrier’s
DNS settings for all connected devices. This is useful when the connected devices need to use a private network.
Note: If there are no alternate DNS defined, the default is the cellular network DNS sever.
Field
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS
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Figure 4-26: ACEmanager: LAN > Global DNS
Description
Primary carrier DNS IP Address. This and the secondary DNS are generally granted by the cellular network along with the Network IP.
Secondary carrier DNS IP Address
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Field
DNS Proxy
DNS Override
Description
Determines how the connected hosts acquire their first DNS server. Options are:
•
Enable (default) —All connected hosts (PPP, PPPoE, Wi-Fi, USBNET, and Ethernet) acquire the AirLink device’s IP address as the first DNS server and use the AirLink device as their DNS resolver.
•
Disable—All connected hosts acquire the Mobile Network Operator-defined DNS server as the first DNS server. The AirLink device is not used as the DNS resolver.
Overrides the carrier DNS addresses with user configured ones. Some carriers ignore the use of Alternate DNS servers and route all DNS requests to their own servers.
Options are: Disable (default) or Enable.
Configurable DNS server to use instead of the cellular network-granted one
Alternate Primary
DNS
Alternate Secondary
DNS
Configurable DNS server to use instead of the cellular network-granted one
PPPOE
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) allows a point-to-point connection while using Ethernet. Just like the dial up protocol on which it is based, PPPoE can use traditional user name and password authentication to establish a direct connection between two Ethernet devices on a network (e.g., your AirLink device and your computer or router).
Application examples for PPPoE with your AirLink device:
•
Backup connectivity solution for your network
•
Individualized Internet connection on a LAN
•
Password restricted Internet connection
Only one computer, router, or other network device at a time can connect to the
AirLink device using PPPoE. If you are using the AirLink device connected to a router as a back up Internet connection for your network, you should configure the router to use the PPPoE connection and not the individual computers.
Note: To configure a PPPoE connection on some operating systems, you need administrator privileges to the computer you are configuring or access granted by an administrator on the network to add/remove devices to your computer.
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Figure 4-27: ACEmanager: LAN > PPPoE
Field
Host Authentication
Mode
Host User ID
Host Password
Description
Host Authentication Mode: Use PAP or CHAP to request the user login and password during PPP or CHAP negotiation on the host connection. The username and password set in *HOSTUID and *HOSTPW is used.
•
NONE (Default)
•
PAP and CHAP
•
CHAP
User ID for authentication (up to 64 bytes)
Password for authentication
Configure the AirLink Device to Support PPPoE
Note: You must disable the DHCP server for PPPoE to work.
To configure an AirLink device to support PPPoE:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to LAN > Ethernet.
2.
Under General, in the DHCP Server Mode filed, select Disable.
Note: PPPoE authentication is optional. If you use PPPoE authentication, no other tethered LAN connection will have network access, regardless of whether or not the
PPPoE host is connected. If you are using non-authenticated PPPoE, other tethered LAN connections will have network access until a PPPoE host is connected.
3.
If you want to use authenticated PPPoE:
a.
Go to LAN > PPPoE, and in the Host Authentication Mode field, select
PAP and CHAP.
b.
In the Host User ID, enter a user ID for the PPPoE connection.
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c.
In the Host Password field, enter a password for the PPPoE to connection.
4.
Click Apply.
5.
Reboot the device.
Tip:
If you leave Host User ID and Host Password blank, any computer or device can connect to the AirLink device using PPPoE.
Note: ACEmanager shows the existing value for the PPPoE password as stars (****).
Optional: Configure the Device Name
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Services > Dynamic DNS.
2.
In the Service field, select IP Manager.
3.
Under Dynamic IP, enter a name in the Device Name field, such as AirLink device or the ESN. The name can be up to 20 characters long.
The name you choose for Device Name does not affect the connection, but may need to be configured in PPPoE settings for the router, device, or computer you connect to your AirLink device.
Configuring a PPPoE Connection in Windows 7
1.
In Windows 7, go to Start > Control Panel.
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Figure 4-28: Windows 7: Control Panel
2.
Select Network and Internet.
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Figure 4-29: Windows 7: Control Panel > Network and Internet
3.
Select Network and Sharing Center.
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Figure 4-30: Windows 7: Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center
4.
In the middle of the page, under Change your networking settlings, select Set up a new connection or network.
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Figure 4-31: Set Up an Connection or Network
5.
Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
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6.
Select Broadband (PPPoE).
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If you are using authenticated PPPoE, enter the User name and Password you configured in ACEmanager.
8.
If desired, change the Connection name to something such as PPPoE that clearly identifies the connection.
9.
Click Connect.
For subsequent connections, you can click the network icon in the Task bar ( ) and select the PPPoE connection.
VLAN
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Field
Interface
VLAN ID
Device IP
Subnet Mask
Access Internet
DHCP Server Mode
Starting IP
Ending IP
Description
Displays three VLAN IDs
Displays the VLAN ID
The IP address of the AirLink device for that VLAN interface
The subnet mask indicates the range of host IP addresses which can be reached directly.
Changing this limits or expands the number of clients that can connect to the AirLink device.
Choose access to the Internet. Scroll down options are: “Yes” or “No.”
Options are Enable and Disable (default)
VLAN interface DHCP pool starting IP address
The ending IP for the VLAN interface
VRRP
VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) allows multiple routers to act as the default gateway router for a subnet, thereby reducing the possibility of a single point of failure.
Field
VRRP Enabled
VRRP
Interface
VLAN ID
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Figure 4-33: ACEmanager: LAN > VRRP
Description
Allows you to activate VRRP. Options are:
•
Enable
•
Disable (default)
Displays Ethernet and three VLAN IDs
Displays the VLAN ID
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Group ID
Priority
Virtual IP
Mode
Interval
LAN/Wi-Fi Configuration
Description
Enter the VRRP Group ID. VRRP routers in the master and slave have the same Group ID.
VRRP decides whether the device is the master or slave. A greater value of priority indicates that the device is the master.
If a device is configured with VRRP, the host connected to the device displays the Virtual
ID. Virtual IP becomes the VRRP router’s Device IP.
Indicates whether the device is MASTER or BACKUP (default). The Priority number determines the master or backup status
VRRP advertised interval; Default: 1 second
Host Interface Watchdog
The Host Interface Watchdog provides a way for you to ensure that the LAN connection is alive. You can use this feature to monitor:
•
A host connected to the LAN via an Ethernet or USB connection
•
A host computer associated with a GX Series device that has a Wi-Fi X-Card installed, provided the Wi-Fi mode is set to “Access Point” or “Both”
(See
When the Host Interface Watchdog is enabled, ALEOS sends a ping to the connected host at configured intervals. You can disable Force Keepalive to only send a ping when there is no traffic on the LAN interface. (See
If there is no response to the ping, the LAN interface is reset.
Note: The network interface is automatically determined from the IP address and the LAN
After the interface comes back up, ALEOS sends another ping to the connected host. If there is still no response to this ping, the AirLink device reboots. After a reboot caused by the LAN Interface Watchdog, ALEOS waits an hour before attempting pings to prevent repeated frequent reboots.
Note: DUN (PPP) is not supported. If the IP address for the host is on a DUN network, the feature is disabled.
Note: The feature is not disabled when the interface uses Public Mode, but it cannot monitor the host interface unless the cellular network provides a static IP.
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Figure 4-34: ACEmanager: LAN > Host Interface Watchdog
Field Description
Keepalive IP address
Enter the IP address of the host to ping
If a host IP address is not configured, the Host Interface Watchdog is disabled.
Keepalive Interval
(min)
Force Keepalive
The interval (in minutes) at which ALEOS pings the LAN-connected device
Options are: 1–1440
If this field is set to 0, the Host Interface Watchdog is disabled. (default)
•
Enabled (default) —The network interface statistics are not monitored and a ping is always sent at the interval configured in the Keepalive Interval field.
•
Disabled—The network interface statistics are monitored and connectivity is assumed when there is traffic received. A ping is only sent when there is no traffic for a period greater than the interval set in the Keepalive Interval field.
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The WAN/Cellular section allows changes to the cellular connection and main operating mode of the AirLink device. The options available in ACEmanager depend on the type of technology your AirLink device use. Refer to the appropriate section for your device:
•
•
•
LTE—Fallback to EV-DO on page 111
•
LTE—Fallback to HSPA+ on page 113
CDMA
5
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Command Description
Network Credentials 1x/EVDO
Mobile IP
Mobile IP (MIP) Preferences. On a Mobile IP network, a device connects to the network using PPP.
During the negotiation process the AirLink device is NOT required to present a username and password to authenticate because the authentication parameters are stored in the device itself.
•
Disabled, SIP only
•
MIP Preferred
•
MIP Only
Default: MIP is used when available with a fall back to SIP.
Note: Your account with your Mobile Network Operator may not support all three of these options. check with your Mobile Network Operator as to which one should be used.
EV-DO
Diversity
EV-DO Diversity allows two antennas to provide a more consistent connection.
•
Disable
•
Enable (default)
If you are not using a diversity antenna, diversity should be disabled.
Note: This field is not available in all AirLink devices.
EV-DO Data
Service
Change the allowable network type:
•
EV-DO Preferred — can “fall back” on CDMA/1x
•
EV-DO Only — fall back disabled
•
1x Only — EV-DO disabled
Note: For most users, it’s best to leave the default setting (EV-DO Preferred). When this option is selected, your AirLink device connects to an EV-DO network if it is available and falls back to a
CDMA 1x network if EV-DO service is not available. If you choose another option and the selected network is not available, the device will not be able to connect to the cellular network. For example, if you select EV-DO Only and you are in an area where there is no EV-DO network available, the device will not be able to connect to a cellular network until you change this setting.
Network
Roaming
Preference
Allows you to control whether or not roaming (connecting to a mobile broadband network other than that of your Mobile Network Operator). Options are:
•
Automatic—The device connects to the home network if it is available and to another Mobile
Network Operator’s network if the home network is not available (for example you are outside the coverage area).
Note: Roaming charges may apply.
•
Home Only—The device only connects to the home network. If the home network is not available (for example, if you are outside the coverage area) the device does not connect until the home network is available again.
Auto PRL
Schedule
(days)
Indicates the PRL update schedule
•
0=disable
Keep Alive (See
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Advanced
Response to
Incoming
Ping
Description
When a ping is received by the device from a remote location, the Response to Incoming Ping redirects it to the selected location.
•
No response: the incoming ping is completely ignored
•
ALEOS Responds (default): ALEOS returns to the Ping response.
•
Pass to Host: The ping is forwarded to the DMZ host with any response from the host forwarded back to the OTA location. If no host is connected, there is no ping response.
Note: Some Mobile Network Operators may block all ICMP traffic on their network. A ping sent to the device from a remote location is not received.
Network
Authentication Mode
Network User
ID
Network
Password
Specifies the authentication method to use in the network PPP session. Options are:
•
None
•
CHAP
•
PAP (default)
Network User ID
The login that is used to login to the cellular network, when required.
•
uid=user id (up to 64 bytes)
Network Password is the password that, when required, is used to login to the cellular network. pw=password (30 characters maximum).
Check profile
1 Params
Enables checking and updating the Profile 1 Parameters. Options are:
•
Enable
•
Disable (default)
Not all Mobile Network Operators or account types support this feature.
NAI
PHA
SHA
MHSS
MASS
Sets the Network Access ID
Not all Mobile Network Operators or account types support this feature.
Sets the IP address of the primary home agent
Not all Mobile Network Operators or account types support this feature.
Sets the IP address of the secondary home agent
Not all Mobile Network Operators or account types support this feature.
Sets the home agent shared secret key
Not all Mobile Network Operators or account types support this feature.
Sets the AAA shared secret key
Not all Mobile Network Operators or account types support this feature.
Network
Watchdog
(minutes)
Network connection watchdog
If there is no WWAN/Cellular network connection for the number of minutes configured in this field, the device reboots. This feature cannot be disabled.
•
5–255 minutes (allowed values)
•
120 minutes (default)
Load PRL File
The Load PRL File button allows you to download a Preferred Roaming List.
Update PRL
The Update PRL button allows you to update your Preferred Roaming List.
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Command Description
Update Profile
The Update Profile button allows you to update the profile of your Preferred Roaming List.
Re-Activation
Re-Activate
Cellular
Account
See
Re-Activation
Status
See
GSM
Figure 5-2: ACEmanager: WAN/Cellular—GSM
Command Description
Network Credentials GSM
APN in Use
The APN in use for the current cellular connection.
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APN Type
Description
Choose to use an APN based on the SIM in use or a custom APN manually entered.
•
Select From List — When selected, a list of APNs based on the SIM in use are available as a drop-down list.
•
User Entry — When selected, an entry field appears for typing in the APN that should be used
Displays if the APN type is “User Entry.” Enter the APN of your choice.
User Entered
APN
RX Diversity
Allows two antennas to provide a more consistent connection
•
Disable
•
Enable (default)
If you are not using a diversity antenna, diversity should be disabled.
Note: This field is not available in all AirLink devices.
SIM PIN
If your AirLInk device has a PIN-locked SIM card installed, before the device goes on-air for the first time:
1.
Obtain the PIN from your Mobile Network Operator.
2.
Click the SIM PIN button.
3.
Select Enable.
4.
Enter the PIN twice and click Save.
Note: On subsequent reboots and reconnects, ALEOS automatically uses the PIN. This feature prevents the SIM from being used in another device without re-entering the PIN.
Note: You have three attempts to enter the correct PIN. If the correct PIN is not entered by the third attempt, the SIM card becomes blocked and you need a PUK code from your Mobile Network
Operator to unlock it. For more information, see SIM Card is Blocked on page 397.
Keep Alive (See
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Figure 5-3: ACEmanager: WAN/Cellular > Advanced
Field Description
Response to Incoming Ping
When a ping is received by the device from a remote location, the Response to
Incoming Ping redirects it to the selected location.
•
No response: the incoming ping is completely ignored
•
ALEOS Responds (default): ALEOS returns to the Ping response.
•
Pass to Host: The ping is forwarded to the DMZ host with any response from the host forwarded back to the OTA location. If no host is connected, there is no ping response.
Note: Some Mobile Network Operators may block all ICMP traffic on their network.
A ping sent to the device from a remote location is not received.
Network Authentication
Mode
Specifies the authentication method to use in the network PPP session. Options are:
•
None
•
CHAP
•
PAP (default)
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Network User ID
Network Password
Description
Network User ID
The login that is used to login to the cellular network, when required.
•
uid=user id (up to 64 bytes)
Network Password is the password that, when required, is used to login to the cellular network. pw=password (30 characters maximum).
Network Watchdog (minutes)
Network connection watchdog
If there is no network connection for the number of minutes configured in this field, the device reboots. This feature cannot be disabled.
•
5–255 minutes (allowed values)
•
120 minutes (default)
Set Carrier (Operator)
Selection
Manually specify an operator.
Enter the desired parameters in the following format: mode[,format[,oper]]
•
mode= 0: Automatic — any affiliated carrier [default]
•
mode= 1: Manual — use only the operator <oper> specified
•
mode= 4: Manual/Automatic — if manual selection fails, goes to automatic mode
•
format= 0: Alphanumeric (“name”)
•
format= 2: Numeric
•
oper=”name”
See also to
Note: Not all carriers or accounts allow specifying the operator. If the carrier doesn't support it, this command may appear to be ineffectual.
Current Radio Module Band
Band reported by the radio module.
Setting for Band
This feature enables advanced users to select the RF band range or technology the AirLink device uses. Most of the time it’s best to leave this field at the default setting (All bands) but there may be times when you want to select a band range or technology that you know is more stable in the region where the AirLink device is located. The list of options displayed depends on the radio module in your device and its configuration. Possible options include:
•
All bands (default)
•
GSM 900/1800
•
GSM ALL
•
WCDMA ALL
•
WCDMA 900/2100
Note: For some Mobile Network Operator SIM Cards, you may need to set the radio band before installing the SIM card.
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Field
Always on connection
Description
This option allows you to configure the AirLink device to use minimal wireless network resources when there has not been any outgoing WAN network traffic.
•
Enabled—The AirLink device maintains a mobile network data connection.
(default)
•
Disabled—Connect on traffic—The AirLink device only establishes a mobile network data connection:
•
When there is network traffic
•
If SMS Wakeup is configured and the device receives the specified type of
SMS (For information on configuring SMS Wakeup, see
Note: You can also use AT*RADIO_CONNECT to switch the cellular network connection on and off. See
Connection timeout
(minutes)
This field defines the timeout period for Always on connection, and is only visible when Always on Connection is set to Disabled - Connect on traffic.
If there is no outgoing packet through the WAN interface during the period set in this field (in minutes), the AirLink device disables the WAN connection. This timer is triggered after every outgoing packet, except AT
keep alive packets.
•
2–65535 minutes (Default is 2.)
Note: You can also use AT*TRAFWUPTOUT to set the timeout period. See
On WAN
Disconnect
If a disconnect from the Mobile Network Operator occurs:
•
Reconnect (default)
•
Reset Radio — ALEOS resets the radio after a Mobile Network Operator disconnect.
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WAN/Cellular Configuration
Figure 5-4: ACEmanager: WAN/Cellular > LTE - Fallback to EV-DO
Command Description
LTE (falls back to EV-DO)
APN in Use
User Entered
APN
The APN in use for the current cellular connection
Enter the desired APN.
Note: If you are activating a GX440 device using a SIM card for an account with special properties, such as a static IP APN, on the LTE network:
1.
Enter the static IP APN in this field.
2.
Click Apply.
3.
Click Reboot.
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Command
LTE Data
Service
Description
For LTE, fallback to EV-DO networks. Options are:
•
LTE Preferred (default)—EV-DO is used when LTE service is not available
•
CDMA Only
•
LTE Only
Note: For most users, it’s best to leave the default setting (LTE Preferred). When this option is selected, your AirLink device connects to an LTE network if it is available and falls back to an EV-
DO network if LTE service is not available. If you choose another option and the selected network is not available, the device will not be able to connect to the cellular network. For example, if you select LTE Only and you are in an area where there is no LTE network available, the device will not be able to connect to a cellular network until you change this setting.
Keep Alive (See
Advanced
CDMA Mobile IP
Options are:
•
MIP Preferred (default)
•
Disabled, SIP Only
•
MIP Only
Network
Roaming
Preference
Automatic option allows home or home preferred network preference. Options are:
•
Automatic (default)
•
Home Only
Response to
Incoming Ping
When a ping is received by the device from a remote location, the Response to Incoming Ping redirects it to the selected location.
•
No response: the incoming ping is completely ignored
•
ALEOS Responds (default): ALEOS returns to the Ping response.
•
Pass to Host: The ping is forwarded to the DMZ host with any response from the host forwarded back to the OTA location. If no host is connected, there is no ping response.
Note: Some Mobile Network Operators may block all ICMP traffic on their network. A ping sent to the device from a remote location is not received.
LTE
Authentication
Mode
Specifies the authentication method to be used in the network PPP session. Options are:
•
NONE (default)
•
PAP
•
CHAP
Network User
ID
Network User ID
The login that is used to login to the cellular network, when required.
•
uid=user id (up to 64 bytes)
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Network
Password
Network
Watchdog
(minutes)
Description
Network Password is the password that, when required, is used to login to the cellular network. pw=password (30 characters maximum).
Network connection watchdog
If there is no network connection for the number of minutes configured in this field, the device reboots. This feature cannot be disabled.
•
5–255 minutes (allowed values)
•
120 minutes (default)
LTE—Fallback to HSPA+
Figure 5-5: ACEmanager: WAN/Cellular—LTE - Fallback to HSPA+
Command
LTE (Falls back to HSPA+)
APN in Use
Description
The APN in use for the current cellular connection
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Command
User Entered APN
RX Diversity
SIM PIN
Description
Enter the desired APN.
Note: If you are activating a GX440 device using a SIM card for an account with special properties, such as a static IP APN, on the LTE network:
1.
Enter the static IP APN in this field.
2.
Click Apply.
3.
Click Reboot.
Allows two antennas to provide a more consistent connection
•
Disable
•
Enable (default)
If you are not using a diversity antenna, diversity should be disabled.
Note: This field is not available in all AirLink devices.
If your AirLInk device has a PIN-locked SIM card installed, before the device goes on-air for the first time:
1.
Obtain the PIN from your Mobile Network Operator.
2.
Click the SIM PIN button.
3.
Select Enable.
4.
Enter the PIN twice and click Save.
Note: On subsequent reboots and reconnects, ALEOS automatically uses the PIN. This feature prevents the SIM from being used in another device without re-entering the PIN.
Note: You have three attempts to enter the correct PIN. If the correct PIN is not entered by the third attempt, the SIM card becomes blocked and you need a PUK code from your Mobile
Network Operator to unlock it. For more information, see
SIM Card is Blocked on page 397.
Keep Alive (See
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Response to
Incoming Ping
Description
When a ping is received by the device from a remote location, the Response to Incoming
Ping redirects it to the selected location.
•
No response: the incoming ping is completely ignored
•
ALEOS Responds (default): ALEOS returns to the Ping response.
•
Pass to Host: The ping is forwarded to the DMZ host with any response from the host forwarded back to the OTA location. If no host is connected, there is no ping response.
Note: Some Mobile Network Operators may block all ICMP traffic on their network. A ping sent to the device from a remote location is not received.
LTE Authentication
Mode
Specifies the authentication method to be used in the network PPP session. Options are:
•
NONE (default)
•
PAP
•
CHAP
Network User ID
Network Password
Network User ID
The login that is used to login to the cellular network, when required. uid=user id (up to 64 bytes)
Network Password is the password that, when required, is used to login to the cellular network. pw=password (30 characters maximum).
Network Watchdog
(minutes)
Network connection watchdog
If there is no network connection for the number of minutes configured in this field, the device reboots. This feature cannot be disabled.
•
5–255 minutes (allowed values)
120 minutes (default)
Setting the Band
This feature enables advanced users to select the RF band range or technology the AirLink device uses. Most of the time it’s best to leave this field at the default setting (All bands) but there may be times when you want to select a band range or technology that you know is more stable in the region where the AirLink device is located. The list of options displayed depends on the radio module in your device and its configuration. Possible options include:
•
All bands (default)
•
Europe 3G
•
North America 3G
•
Europe 2G
•
GSM ALL
•
Europe
•
North America
•
WCDMA ALL
•
LTE ALL
APN Backup (See
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Keepalive
Keepalive is used to test the connection to the cellular network by pinging an IP address after a specified period of inactivity. Keepalive is only recommended for users who have a remote terminated device that infrequently communicates to the network or if you have experienced issues over time where the device can no longer be reached remotely.
When Keepalive pings the IP address, an acknowledgment indicates there is an active connection to the network. If the AirLink device does not receive a response from the IP address, it makes additional attempts according to a backoff algorithm before determining the Internet connection is not functioning properly. If it determines the connection is not functioning, the device then attempts to reconnect to the Mobile Network Operator to reestablish IP connectivity.
Data Usage Using Keepalive
Keepalive is an optional feature. If you frequently pass data with your device, you most likely do not need to have Keepalive enabled. When using Keepalive, be aware that a ping moves approximately 66 bytes of data over the network and is billable by the Mobile Network Operator. The following *IPPING settings incur approximate monthly data usage in addition to any other data usage.
Command
Keep Alive
Keepalive IP
Address
Description
The IP address that the AirLink Device pings to determine if there is Internet connectivity and make sure this IP address is accessible.
Set the IP address or valid Internet domain name for the AirLink device to ping to keep itself alive
(online). *IPPING must to be set to a value other than 0 to enable pinging.
•
d.d.d.d=IP address
•
name=domain name
*IPPINGADDR sets the IP address you want to use for the connection test.
If *IPPINGADDR is left blank or is set to an invalid IP address (e.g., an IP which is unreachable or one which is not a valid IP address), device performance is adversely affected.
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Keepalive
Ping Time
(minutes)
Force
Keepalive
Ping
Description
The amount of time between pings when the device is idle.
Set the period to ping (if no valid packets have been received) a specified address (*IPPINGADDR) to keep the device alive (online).
•
Disable pinging (default)
•
5-255 minutes
*IPPING sets the interval, in minutes, at which you want Keepalive to test the network connection. To disable Keepalive, set *IPPING to 0 (default setting).
Note: Pings count toward your Data Usage; the more frequently pings occur, the more your Data
Usage is affected. See
Determines if the ping should occur even if the device is not idle. Forces the IP ping even if IP traffic has occurred during the time interval.
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
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Re-Activation
The Re-Activation section of the WAN/Cellular tab only appears for EV-DO/1X devices. The Re-Activation feature can only be used when a particular device that has already been activated needs re-activation. If your device needs to be reactivated, click the button labeled “Re-Activate Cellular Account”. When you click this button, the status shows the progress of the re-activation.
Note: If the provision fails, an error message appears.
After the provision process finishes, the system then restarts, as a reset is necessary to initiate the new account information.
Figure 5-6: ACEmanager: WAN/Cellular > Re-Activation
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Backup APN
This feature enables you to configure a backup APN to be used as a backup network connection mechanism, only if the primary APN is not available. When it is enabled, the device connects to the backup APN only if it is unable to connect to the primary APN.
Note: Switching to the backup APN can take five minutes or more, depending on the device. If the device is always connecting to the backup APN, check the primary APN to ensure that it is configured correctly.
To configure a backup APN:
1.
Go to WAN/Cellular > APN Backup.
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Figure 5-7: ACEmanager: WAN/Cellular > APN Backup
2.
Enter the backup APN.
3.
Select the Network Authentication Mode. The options are:
·
PAP (default)
·
CHAP
·
None
4.
Enter the Network User ID and Password, if these are required for the wireless network.
5.
Click Apply.
Reliable Static Routing (RSR)
Reliable Static Routing enables you to force specified traffic to use different routing rules (rather than the default, which is usually cellular) to direct specified traffic to a designated primary route. If the primary route fails, the specified traffic uses a backup route.
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First, you designate specific traffic to use the primary route, based on the destination IP address and subnet mask. A configured tracking object test verifies the validity of the primary route. If the test fails, the backup route is used. The object test continues to run and as soon as the primary route is available, traffic is switched back to the primary route.
You can direct the traffic to a network ( Figure 5-8 ) or to an individual host
(
).
Cellular
(Backup route)
Internet
Network Management Center
Network IP: 64.100.20.128
64.100.20.129
64.100.20.130
255.255.255.252
AirLink device
Ethernet
(Primary route)
Figure 5-8: RSR directed to a destination network
Cellular
(Backup route)
Internet
Network Management Center
64.100.20.128
255.255.255.255
AirLink device
Ethernet
(Primary route)
Figure 5-9: RSR directed to a destination IP address (individual host)
To configure Reliable Static Routing:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to WAN/Cellular > Reliable Static Route (RSR).
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Figure 5-10: ACEmanager: WAN/Cellular > Reliable Static Route (RSR)
Note: Configure all the other fields before setting the Enable/Disable RSR field. Once you enable RSR, some fields on this page are not editable.
2.
Select the interfaces for the primary and backup routes. The options are:
·
Ethernet 1 (default for primary route). If you are using a GX Series device with a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed, the additional Ethernet ports will appear in the drop-down menu as Ethernet 2 and Ethernet 3.
·
USB
·
Wi-Fi (Available only if you have a GX Series device with a Wi-Fi X-Card installed)
·
Cellular (default for backup route)
3.
Set the Destination IP/Network and Destination Subnet Mask.
To configure the RSR destination as a network, as shown in
would enter:
·
64.100.20.128 in the Destination IP/Network field.
·
255.255.255.252 in the Destination Subnet Mask field.
To configure the RSR destination as an individual host, as shown in
, you would enter:
·
64.100.20.128 in the Destination IP/Network field.
·
255.255.255.255 in the Destination Subnet Mask field.
4.
Set the Tracking Object (Tracking Object 1 or No Tracking Object). Normally, you would select Tracking Object 1 from the drop-down menu.
5.
Under Tracking Object, leave the Enable/Disable Tracking Object set at
Disable until you finish configuring the other Tracking Object fields.
6.
Enter the Test IP address (normally an IP address within the Traffic Selection
Criteria Network/Subnet).
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From the drop-down menu, select the desired Test Interface (normally the same interface as the primary route). Options are:
·
Ethernet 1 (If you are using a GX Series device with a Dual Ethernet X-
Card installed, the additional Ethernet ports will appear in the drop-down menu as Ethernet 2 and Ethernet 3.)
·
USB
·
Wi-Fi (Available only if you have a GX Series device with a Wi-Fi X-Card installed)
·
Cellular
8.
Enter the Test Interval in seconds. This is the interval between tracking object tests.
For most applications, the default values for the Test Interval, Test Timeout, and Maximum number of retries should be fine.
If you want to change these values, be aware of the following:
·
Selecting a short test interval increases network traffic and may lead to false failures if the network is busy.
·
Selecting a long test interval may mean that traffic does not switch to the secondary route quickly enough when the primary route fails.
·
The test interval must be greater than the product of Test Timeout x
Maximum number of Test Retries.
[Test Interval] > [Test Timeout] x [Maximum number of Retires]
9.
Enter the Test Timeout in seconds. This is the time to wait for a response. If this time expires before a response is received, the test attempt fails.
10.
Enter the Maximum number of Test Retries. This is the number of times the device sends the test messages (without receiving a response) before it declares the primary network down and switches the specified traffic to the backup network.
11.
In the Enable/Disable Tracking Object field, select Enable.
12.
In the Enable/Disable RSR field, select Enable.
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The AirLink device can act as a Virtual Private Network (VPN) device, providing enterprise VPN access to any device connected to the
AirLink device even when a device has no VPN client capability on its own. The AirLink device supports three types of VPN: IPsec, GRE, and SSL. The AirLink device can support up to five VPN tunnels at the same time.
IPsec
The IP protocol that drives the Internet is inherently insecure. Internet
Protocol Security (IPsec), which is a standards-based protocol, secures communications of IP packets over public networks.
IPsec is a common network layer security control and is used to create a virtual private network (VPN).
The advantages of using the IPsec feature includes:
•
Data Protection: Data Content Confidentiality allows you to protect your data from any unauthorized view, because the data is encrypted (encryption algorithms are used).
•
Access Control: Access Control implies a security service that prevents unauthorized use of a Security Gateway, a network behind a gateway or bandwidth on that network.
•
Data Origin Authentication: Data Origin Authentication verifies the actual sender, thus eliminating the possibility of forging the actual sender’s identification by a third-party.
•
Data Integrity: Data Integrity Authentication allows both ends of the communication channel to confirm that the original data sent has been received as transmitted, without being tampered with in transit. This is achieved by using authentication algorithms and their outputs.
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Split Tunnel
The AirLink device supports Global settings with one encrypted tunnel and one open tunnel. A sample server subnet for a Global setting would be 172.16.1.0/24.
Global settings VPNs should be set up with care, as a Global settings configuration with both an enterprise VPN and access to the public Internet can inadvertently expose company resources.
Figure 6-1: ACEmanager: VPN > Split Tunnel
Field
Incoming Out of Band
Description
Allows all incoming out of band or out of tunnel traffic
Options are: Blocked (default) or Enabled
Outgoing ALEOS out of band can be blocked or allowed (default)
Outgoing Management
Out of Band
Outgoing Host Out of
Band
Outgoing Host out of band can be blocked (default) or allowed
VPN 1
The VPN 1 tunnel can be configured as IPsec, GRE, or SSL. Enabling any of these tunnels will expose other options for configuring the tunnel.
Figure 6-2: ACEmanager: VPN > VPN 1
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IPsec
The IPsec architecture model includes the Sierra Wireless AirLink gateway as a remote gateway at one end communicating, through a VPN tunnel, with a VPN gateway at the other end. The remote gateway is connected to a Remote network and the VPN is connected to the Local network. The communication of data may be secured through the use of IPsec protocols.
The IPsec VPN employs the IKE (Internet Key Exchange) protocol to set up a
Security Association (SA) between the AirLink device and a Cisco (or Cisco compatible) enterprise VPN server. IPsec consists of two phases to set up an SA between peer VPNs. Phase 1 creates a secure channel between the AirLink
Device VPN and the enterprise VPN, thereby enabling IKE exchanges. Phase 2 sets up the IPsec SA that is used to securely transmit enterprise data.
You can specify either or both peers—local (My Identity Type field) and remote
(Peer Identity Type field) using an FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) or the IP address.
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Field
VPN # Type
VPN # Status
Set VPN Policy
VPN Gateway
Address
Pre-shared Key 1
My Identity Type
Description
Use this field to enable or disable the VPN # tunnel. If custom settings are used, they will be saved and the tunnel can be disabled and re-enabled without needing to reenter any of the settings. For a successful configuration, all settings for the VPN tunnel must be identical between the AirLink Device VPN and the enterprise VPN server.
Options are:
•
Tunnel Disabled (default)
•
IPsec Tunnel
•
GRE Tunnel
•
SSL Tunnel
Indicates the current status of the VPN # connection. Use this when troubleshooting a VPN
# connection. Options are: Disabled, Not Connected, or Connected.
Click this button to apply the new settings. The device does not need to be rebooted.
The IP address of the server that this VPN client connects to. This IP address must be open to connections from the AirLink device. The default VPN Gateway IP Addresses are static address on Sierra Wireless Servers. They are:
VPN Gateway IP address
3
4
1
2
5
208.81.123.21
208.81.123.22
208.81.123.26
208.81.123.23
208.81.123.24
You can use these default IP addresses to confirm that an IPSec connection can be established with your wireless configuration before making any configuration changes, and
as an example to model your VPN configuration after. (See Figure 6-3
.)
Pre-shared Key (PSK) used to initiate the VPN tunnel
Options are:
•
IP (default) — The My Identity - IP field appears with the WAN IP address assigned by the carrier
•
FQDN — The My Identity - FQDN field appears. Enter a fully qualified domain name
(FQDN) e. g., modemname.domainname.com
•
User FQDN — The My Identity - FQDN field appears. Enter a User FQDN whose values should include a username (e.g. [email protected])
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Field
My Identity - IP or
My Identity - FQDN
Description
•
My Identity - IP appears only when IP is selected from the My Identity Type drop-down menu. The WAN IP address assigned by the carrier appears.
•
My Identity - FQDN appears only when User FQDN or FQDN is selected from the My
Identity Type drop-down menu. Enter an FQDN or User FQDN.
Note: If you are using a FQDN for your device (My Identity) either:
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Set up a Dynamic DNS on the Services > Dynamic DNS tab. (See Dynamic DNS on page 151.) or
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Use a DNS server as your domain host
Peer Identity Type
Peer Identity - IP or
Peer Identity - FQDN
Negotiation Mode
IKE Encryption
Algorithm
IKE Authentication
Algorithm
IKE Key Group
IKE SA Life Time
IKE DPD
Required in some configurations to identify the client or peer side of a VPN connection.
Options are:
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IP (default) — The Peer Identity - IP field appears with the IP address of a VPN server set up by Sierra Wireless for your testing purposes
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FQDN — The Peer Identity - FQDN field appears. Enter an FQDN
(e. g. modemname.domainname.com)
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User FQDN — The Peer Identity - FQDN field appears. Enter a User FQDN whose values should include a username (e.g., [email protected])
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Peer Identity - IP appears only when IP is selected from the Peer Identity Type dropdown menu. The VPN Gateway IP Address appears.
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Peer Identity - FQDN appears only when User FQDN or FQDN is selected from the
Peer Identity Type drop-down menu. Enter the Peer FQDN or Peer User FQDN.
Enable this configuration to operate the onboard VPN under Aggressive mode. Aggressive mode offers increased performance at the expense of security.
Options are:
•
Main (default)
•
Aggressive
Determines the type and length of encryption key used to encrypt/decrypt ESP
(Encapsulating Security Payload) packets. 3DES supports 168-bit encryption. AES
(Advanced Encryption Standard) supports both 128-bit and 256-bit encryption.
Options are: DES, 3DES, AES-128 (default), and AES-256
MD5 is an algorithm that produces a 128-bit digest for authentication. SHA is a more secure algorithm that produces both 160-bit (SHA1) and 256-bit (SHA256) digests.
Options are: MD5, SHA1 (default), and SHA256
Options are: DH1, DH2 (default), or DH5
Determines how long the VPN tunnel is active in seconds.
Options are: 180 to 86400; Default: 7200
Enable (or disable) Dead Peer Detection (DPD)
When DPD is enabled, the AirLink device checks the server if there has been no traffic for a configured interval. If it does not receive an acknowledgment, it retries at 5 second intervals. If there is no acknowledgment after 5 retries, the status of the VPN is set to Not
Connected and the device attempts to renegotiate IPSEC security parameters with its peer.
Default is Disabled.
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Field
IKE DPD Interval
(seconds)
Local Address Type
Description
Use this field to set the DPD interval (in seconds). If there has been no traffic for the period of time set in this field, the AirLink device retries checking with the server, as described in
Options are: 0 to 3600 (default is 1200)
If this field is set to 0, DPD monitoring is turned off (or disabled as described in the IKE
DPD section), but the AirLink device still responds to DPD requests from the server.
The network information of the device. Options are: Use the Host Subnet, Single Address, and Subnet Address (default)
Local Address
Local Address -
Netmask
Device subnet address
Device subnet mask information; 24-bit netmask
Default: 255.255.255.0
Remote Address Type
The network information of the IPsec server behind the IPsec gateway.
Options are: Subnet Address (default) and Single Address
Remote Address
The IP address of the device behind the gateway
Remote Address -
Netmask
Remote subnet mask information. 24-bit netmask
Default: 255.255.255.0
Perfect Forward
Secrecy
IPsec Encryption
Algorithm
IPsec Authentication
Algorithm
IPsec Key Group
IPsec SA Life Time
Provides additional security through a DH shared secret value. When this feature is enabled, one key cannot be derived from another. This ensures previous and subsequent encryption keys are secure even if one key is compromised. Options are: Yes (default) or
No.
Determines the type and length of encryption key used to encrypt/decrypt ESP
(Encapsulating Security Payload) packets. 3DES supports 168-bit encryption. AES
(Advanced Encryption Standard) supports both 128-bit and 256-bit encryption.
Options are: None, DES, 3DES, AES-128 (default), and AES-256.
Can be configured with MD5 or SHA1. MD5 is an algorithm that produces a 128-bit digest for authentication. SHA is a more secure algorithm that produces both 160-bit (SHA1) and
256-bit (SHA256) digests.
Options are: None, MD5, SHA1 (default), and SHA 256.
Determines how the AirLink Device VPN creates an SA with the VPN server. The DH
(Diffie-Hellman) key exchange protocol establishes pre-shared keys during the phase 1 authentication. The AirLink Device supports three prime key lengths, including Group 1
(768 bits), Group 2 (1,024 bits), and Group 5 (1,536 bits). Options are: None, DH1, DH2
(default), or DH5.
Determines how long the VPN tunnel is active in seconds
Options are: 180 to 86400; Default: 7200
GRE
The AirLink Device can act as a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) endpoint, providing a means to encapsulate a wide variety of network layer packets inside
IP tunneling packets. With this feature you can reconfigure IP architectures without worrying about connectivity. GRE creates a point-to-point link between routers on an IP network.
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Figure 6-4: ACEmanager: VPN > VPN1 > GRE Tunnel
See the IPsec table for parameter descriptions.
Field Description
VPN # Type
VPN # Status
Options are: Tunnel Disabled or GRE Tunnel. Enabling the GRE Tunnel will expose other options for configuring the tunnel.
Indicates the status of the GRE tunnel on the device
Options are: Disabled, Connected or Not Connected
Click this button to apply the new settings. The device does not need to be rebooted.
Set VPN Policy
VPN Gateway
Address
The IP address of the device that this client connects to. This IP address must be open to connections from the device.
Remote Address Type
The network information of the GRE server behind the GRE gateway
Remote Address
Remote Address -
Netmask
The IP address of the device behind the gateway
The subnet network mask of the device behind the GRE gateway
Note: Never use a 16-bit subnet mask: GRE tunnel establishment will fail.
GRE TTL
GRE time to live (TTL) value is the upper bound on the time that a GRE packet can exist in a network. In practice, the TTL field is reduced by one on every router hop. This number is in router hops and not in seconds.
SSL Tunnel
The SSL tunnel allows the device and the server to communicate across a network securely. SSL provides endpoint authentication and secure communications over the Internet.
If the SSL tunnel is selected, you can opt to secure remote communications via
SSL.
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The AirLink device client will authenticate the server using a PKI certificate. The server will authenticate the client via username and password. The Root CA certificate for the server certificate must be loaded on the device.
Note: SSL tunnel is based on the OpenVPN open source package. AirLink devices are
SSL clients and will only talk to an SSL server (also based on the OpenVPN package).
Field
VPN 1 Type
VPN 1 Status
Set VPN Policy
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Figure 6-5: ACEmanager: VPN > VPN1 > SSL Tunnel
Description
Options are: Tunnel Disabled or SSL Tunnel. Enabling the SSL Tunnel will expose other options for configuring the tunnel.
Indicates the status of the SSL tunnel on the device
Options are: Disabled, Connected or Not Connected
Click this button to apply the new settings. The device does not need to be rebooted.
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Field
SSL Role
Tunnel Mode
Protocol
Peer Port
Peer Identity
Description
The AirLink device can only be an SSL client. Default: Client
The Tunnel Mode is set to “Routing”.
Displays the protocol used for configuration. Only supports UDP
The Peer Port is the UPD port on the peer device.
Enter the IP address or Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the peer device.
Encryption Algorithm
Options are: DES, Blowfish, DES, Cast128, AES-128, and AES-256
Authentication
Algorithm
Options are: MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256
Compression
Options are: LZ0 or NONE
Load Root Certificate
Load Root Certificate loads the server root CA certificate. When the button is selected, a window pop-ups and enable you to browse and select the file containing the root CA certificate.
Note: Although the certificate file for each device is unique to that device, they must all have the file name, home.crt. If you have multiple devices, be sure to organize the certificate files so you can distinguish which file is for which device.
Root Certificate Name
The Root Certificate Name will display here
User Name
User Password
The user name required for client authentication
The user password required for client authentication
Tunnel-MTU
MSS Fix
Fragment
Allow Peer Dynamic
IP
Default: 1500 bytes
Default: 1400 bytes
Default: 1300 bytes
Options are: Enable or Disable
Re-negotiation
(seconds)
Ping Interval
(seconds)
Tunnel Restart
(seconds)
NAT
Default: 24 hours
This is the keep-alive sent by the client. Default: 0 seconds
Enter the time for a tunnel restart (unit in seconds)
Options are: Enable or Disable. Note that this is a Carrier NAT, not a local NAT
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Load Root Certificate
Once you accept the default certificate, the SSL connection can be completed.
To load a root certificate,
1.
Click Load Root Certificate.
The following dialog-box appears.
2.
Select the SSL Certificate File for your device.
3.
Click Upload File to Device.
VPN 2 to VPN 5
The VPN 2 through VPN 5 sections only allow configuration of the IPsec and
GRE tunnels on the device. Figure 6-3 shows the screen display for the VPN 2 submenu; screen data fields for the VPN 3, 4, and 5 submenus are identical.
Figure 6-6: ACEmanager: VPN > VPN 2
There are three options in the scroll down menu: Tunnel Disabled, IPsec Tunnel, and GRE Tunnel. Enabling the IPsec or GRE Tunnel will expose other options for configuring that tunnel. The options shown in Figures 6-3 and 6-4 for VPN 1 are the same for VPNs 2 through 5.
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7: Security Configuration
The security tab covers firewall-type functions. These functions include how data is routed or restricted from one side of the device to the other, i.e., from computers or devices connected to the device
(LAN) and from computers or devices contacting it from a remote source (WAN). These features are set as rules.
Tip:
For additional security, Sierra Wireless recommends that you change
the default password for ACEmanager. See Change Password on page 261.
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Solicited vs. Unsolicited
How the device responds to data being routed from one network connection to the other depends on the origin of the data.
•
If a computer on the LAN initiates a contact to a WAN location
(such as a LAN connected computer accessing an Internet web site), the response to that contact is solicited.
•
If, however, a remote computer initiates the contact (such as a computer on the Internet accessing a camera connected to the device), the connection is considered unsolicited.
Port Forwarding
In Port Forwarding, any unsolicited data coming in on a defined
Public Port is routed to the corresponding Private Port and Host IP of a device connected to the specified Physical Interface. You can forward a single port or a range of ports.
Note: Port Forwarding requires Private Mode. See
Private and Public Mode on page 67.
Internet
Public port(s) Private port(s)
AirLink device Host IP/Destination computer
Figure 7-1: Port Forwarding
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Single port
To define a port forwarding rule for a single port:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Security > Port Forwarding.
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Figure 7-2: ACEmanager: Security > Port Forwarding (Single Port)
2.
In the Port Forwarding Enabled field, select Enable.
3.
Click “Add More” to display a rule line.
4.
In the Public Start Port field, enter the desired public network port number.
Values between 1 and 65535 are supported, although Sierra Wireless recommends using a value greater than 1024.
Unsolicited data coming in on this port is forwarded to the port you select in the Private Start Port field.
5.
In the Public End Port field, enter 0.
6.
Select the desired protocol (see
·
TCP
·
UDP
·
TCP & UDP
7.
Enter the IP address of the computer you want to forward data to.
8.
In the Private Start Port field, enter the number of the port on the destination computer that you want to forward data to.
9.
Click Apply.
10.
Reboot.
You do not need to reboot immediately, if you have additional changes to make, but port forwarding does not take effect until the device is rebooted.
Range of ports
To define a port forwarding rule for a range of ports:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Security > Port Forwarding.
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Figure 7-3: ACEmanager: Security > Port Forwarding (Port Range)
2.
In the Port Forwarding Enabled field, select Enable.
3.
Click “Add More” to display a rule line.
4.
Set the port range for incoming data:
a.
In the Public Start Port field, enter the desired public network port number. Values between 1 and 65535 are supported, although Sierra
Wireless recommends using a value greater than 1024.
b.
In the Public Port End field, enter the last public network port number in the range. The value you enter in the Public Port End field must be greater than the value in the Public Start Port field, or ALEOS rejects the selection.
Unsolicited data coming in on ports in this range are forwarded to a range of ports, starting with the port you select in the Private Start Port field.
5.
Select the desired protocol (see
·
TCP
·
UDP
·
TCP &UDP
6.
Enter the IP address of the computer you want to forward data to.
7.
In the Private Start Port field, enter the starting port number for the range of ports on the destination computer that you want to forward data to.
8.
Click Apply.
9.
Reboot.
You do not need to reboot immediately, if you have additional changes to make, but port forwarding does not take effect until the device is rebooted.
Note: Sierra Wireless recommends that the total number of port forwardings be fewer than
1000 ports, including single port forwarding and port forwarding within a range.
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Field Description
Port Forwarding
Enabled
Public Start Port
Port on the public network or starting port on the public network for a range of ports.
•
Supported values: 1–65535
(Recommended values: greater than 1024)
Public End Port
Enables port forwarding rules. Options are Enable and Disable
(default).
Ending port for a range of ports on the public network.
•
For a single port forwarding, this field must be 0.
•
For a range of ports, this value must be greater than the value in the Public Start Port field.
Protocol
The protocol to be used with the forwarded port:
•
TCP—Only those unsolicited data requests using TCP are forwarded
•
UDP—Only those unsolicited data requests using UDP are forwarded
•
TCP & UDP—Unsolicited data requests using either TCP or
UDP are forwarded
Host IP
IP address of the computer (or device) you want to forward data to.
Private Start Port
Port on the destination computer used as the port for single port forwarding rules, or as the start port for a port forwarding range.
Port Forwarding Example
The following example shows you how to configure a port forward rule for a range of 6 ports on an Ethernet-connected device:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Security > Port Forwarding, and enable Port
Forwarding.
2.
Click “Add More” to display a rule line.
3.
Enter 8080 for the Public Start Port.
4.
Enter 8085 for the Public End Port.
5.
Select TCP & UDP.
6.
Enter 192.168.13.30 as the Host IP.
7.
Enter 80 as the Private Start Port.
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Figure 7-4: ACEmanager: Port Forwarding example
8.
Click Apply.
9.
Reboot.
You do not need to reboot immediately, if you have additional changes to make, but port forwarding does not take effect until the device is rebooted.
An unsolicited TCP and UDP data request coming in to the AirLink device on port
8080 is forwarded to the LAN connected device, 192.168.13.30, at port 80. In addition, an unsolicited data request coming in from the Internet on port 8081,
8082, 8083, 8084, and 8085 is forwarded to ports 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85 respectively.
DMZ
The DMZ is used to direct unsolicited inbound traffic to a specific LAN connected host, such as a computer running a web server or other internal application. The
DMZ with public mode is particularly useful for certain services like VPN,
NetMeeting, and streaming video that may not work well with a NAT router.
Options for DMZ are Automatic, Manual, and Disable.
Automatic uses the first connected host. If more than one host is available
(multiple Ethernet on a switch connected to the device and/or Ethernet with
USBnet) and you want to specify the host to use as the DMZ, select Manual and enter the IP address of the desired host.
Note: DMZ requires Private Mode.
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Field
DMZ Enabled
DMZ IP
DMZ IP in use
Figure 7-5: ACEmanager: Security > Port Forwarding
Description
The AirLink device allows a single client to connect to the Internet through a demilitarized zone (DMZ). Options are Automatic (default), Manual, and Disable.
•
Automatic—enables the first connected host or the Public Mode interface as the DMZ
•
Manual—inserts a specific IP address in the DMZ IP field
•
Disable—no connected host receives unsolicited traffic from the cellular network or
Internet
Note: You can use a host connected to either Ethernet port on a Dual Ethernet X-Card as the host for Auto or Manual DMZ.
This field only appears if Manual is selected for the DMZ Enabled field; this field does not display if the DMZ is disabled. This is the IP address of the private mode host that should be used as the DMZ.
IP address of the host to which inbound unsolicited packets are sent
When the device passes the Network IP to the configured public host, the DMZ IP in Use displays the public IP.
Example of configuring the DMZ on an Ethernet connected device:
1.
Enter 192.168.13.100 for the DMZ IP.
2.
Select Ethernet as the Default Interface.
An unsolicited data request coming in to the AirLink device on any port is forwarded to the LAN connected device, 192.168.13.100, at the same port.
Note: The DMZ settings are independent of the number of Port Forward entries and can be used with port forwarding to pass anything not forwarded to specific ports.
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Port Filtering—Inbound
Port Filtering
—
Inbound restricts unsolicited access to the AirLink device and all
LAN-connected devices.
You can enable Port Filtering to either block or allow ports specified. When enabled, all ports not matching the rule are allowed or blocked depending on the mode.
You can configure Port Filtering either on individual ports or for a range of ports.
Click Add More for each port filtering rule you want to add.
Note: Inbound restrictions do not apply to responses to outbound data requests. To restrict outbound access, you need to set the applicable outbound filter.
Figure 7-6: ACEmanager: Security > Port Filtering - Inbound
Field Description
Inbound Port Filtering
Mode
Options are:
•
Not Used (default)
•
Blocked Ports—ports though which traffic is blocked. Listed below.
•
Allowed Ports—ports through which traffic is allowed. Listed below.
Filtered Ports
Start Port
End Port
The first of a range or a single port on the public network (cellular network accessible).
The end of the range on the public network (cellular network accessible).
Warning:
Selecting Allowed Ports will *block* all ports not allowed, and will *prevent remote access* if the management ports are not allowed. To allow remote management, the allowed ports list should include 8088, 17339, 17336, and ACEmanager port 9191 (or the port you selected for ACEmanager).
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Port Filtering — Outbound
Port Filtering
—
Outbound restricts LAN access to the external network, i.e., the
Internet.
Port Filtering can be enabled to block ports specified or allow ports specified.
When enabled, all ports not matching the rule will be allowed or blocked depending on the mode.
Port Filtering can be configured on individual ports or for a range of ports. Click
Add More for each port filtering rule you want to add.
Note: Outbound restrictions do not apply to responses to inbound data requests. To restrict inbound access, you need to set the applicable inbound filter.
Figure 7-7: ACEmanager: Security > Port Filtering - Outbound
Field
Outbound Port
Filtering Mode
Start Port
End Port
Description
Allowed and blocked ports through which traffic is either allowed or blocked (respectively) are listed.
Default: Not Used
Note: Outbound IP filter supports up to 9 ports.
The first of a range or a single port on the LAN
The end of the range on the LAN
Trusted IPs—Inbound (Friends)
Trusted IPs
—
Inbound restricts unsolicited access to the AirLink device and all
LAN connected devices.
Tip:
Trusted IPs-Inbound was called Friends List in legacy AirLink products.
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When enabled, only packets with source IP addresses matching those in the list or range of trusted hosts will have unrestricted access to the AirLink device and/or
LAN connected devices.
Note: Inbound restrictions do not apply to responses to outbound data requests. To restrict outbound access, you need to set the applicable outbound filter.
Figure 7-8: ACEmanager: Security > Trusted IPs > Inbound (Friends)
Field
Inbound Trusted IP
(Friend’s List) Mode
Non-Friends Port
Forwarding
Trusted IP
Range Start
Range End
Description
Disables or Enables port forwarding rules. Options are Disable (default) or Enable.
Non-Friends port forwarding is like an allow rule for any of the forwarded ports. If it is enabled, the port forwarding rules apply to all incoming packets. If it is disabled, only
Friends List IPs get through. Options are Disable (default) or Enable.
Each entry can be configured to allow a single IP address, for example 64.100.100.2, or the
IP addresses from a complete subnet, such as 64.100.10.255 allowing all IP addresses from 64.100.10.0 to 64.100.10.255.
Specify the IP address range that is allowed access, for example 64.100.10.2 to start and
64.100.10.15 to end would allow 64.100.10.5 but would not allow 64.100.10.16.
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Trusted IPs—Outbound
Trusted IPs
—
Outbound restricts LAN access to the external network (Internet).
When enabled, only packets with the destination IP addresses matching those in the list of trusted hosts will be routed from the LAN to the external location.
Note: Outbound restrictions do not apply to responses to inbound data requests. To restrict inbound access, you need to set the applicable inbound filter.
Figure 7-9: ACEmanager: Security > Trusted IPs - Outbound
Field
Outbound Firewall
Mode
Outbound Trusted IP
List
Description
Disables or Enables port forwarding rules. Options are Disable (default) or Enable.
Each entry can be configured to allow a single IP address (e.g., 64.100.100.2) or the IP addresses from a complete subnet (e.g., 64.100.10.255) allowing all IP addresses from
64.100.10.0 to 64.100.10.255.
MAC Filtering
MAC filtering restricts LAN connection access. You can create a list of up to 20 devices that are allowed a connection based on their MAC address. When MAC filtering is enabled, devices not on the allowed list are explicitly blocked. Hosts directly connected to the device but not in the Allowed list may show an active physical connection, but are blocked from sending traffic of any kind to the device or any other host connected to the device.
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Figure 7-10: ACEmanager: Security > MAC Filtering
Field
MAC Filtering
Description
Enable or disable (default) MAC Filtering
MAC Address allowed
List
Allows devices with the MAC Addresses listed to connect to the host and transfer data. Add
MAC addresses by clicking on the Add More button. When adding MAC addresses, use a colon between the digit groups, for example 01:23:45:67:89:ab.
Note: After adding all the desired MAC addresses, reboot the device. The MAC Address allowed list takes effect after the device is rebooted.
MAC Address
This is the MAC Address of the interface adapter on a computer or other device.
Tip:
You can use the Status > LAN/WiFi page to obtain the MAC addresses of DHCP connected hosts.
Packet Inspection
The Packet Inspection group supports two modes of security—Normal (default) and High Security. A Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall is a firewall that tracks the states of network connections and makes decisions on packet forwarding based on the states defined in the accept or reject policy rules.
Use of an SPI firewall allows for additional device security by implementing default packet state filtering policies.
Such a firewall typically passes all outgoing packets through, but only allows incoming packets if they are part of an “Established” connection, ensuring security. Stateful firewalls are able to track the state of flows in connectionless protocols (UDP) and connection oriented protocols (TCP).
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Figure 7-11: ACEmanager: Security > Packet Inspection
Field
Packet Inspection
Level
Description
Enable or disable MAC Filtering
Default: Normal
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The Services tab sections allow the configuration of external services that extend the functionality of the AirLink Device.
AVMS (AirVantage Management
Service)
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Figure 8-1: ACEmanager: Services > AVMS
Field
AirVantage
Management
Service
Auto
Synchronize
Configuration
Server URL
Description
Disables or enables AVMS management by disabling or enabling periodic deviceinitiated communication with the AVMS server.
This field allows you to choose when changes to the configuration are propagated to
AVMS.
•
Enable—Changes to the configuration are propagated as soon as possible and do not wait for the next communication period (as configured in the Device
Initiated Interval field). This may result in more frequent communication with
AVMS. (default)
•
Disable—Changes to the configuration are propagated to AVMS at the device initiated interval rate.
The AVMS server URL address. By default, this is http://na.m2mop.net/device/msci/ com
Note: The previously-used URL, http://na.m2mop.net/device/msci is still valid. If your AirLink devices are using that URL, there is not need to update it.
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Field
Device Initiated
Interval (mins)
This field determines how often the AirLink device checks for software updates and settings changes from AVMS. AVMS can also query the AirLink device at a regular interval if settings allow. Refer to AirVantage Management Service documentation for more information. Default: 15 minutes.
AVMS name
Use this field to assign a name of your choice to the AirLink device, or you can use the default name provided.
You can also use an AT command to assign or query the name. See
The default name is based on the last three digits of the device’s MAC address, preceded by “ID-”. For example, if the MAC address is 00:11:1a:10:6a:55, the name would be ID-106a55. (To view the entire MAC address, go to Status > About.)
Status
Description
Displays the status of the AVMS connection:
•
Success— Device successfully contacted AVMS during its latest communication.
•
Disable— AVMS communications are disabled. (Appears when the AirVantage
Management Service drop-down menu is set to Disable.)
For a list of error messages, see
ACEmanager
Figure 8-2: ACEmanager: Services > ACEmanager
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Field
OTA
ACEmanager
Access
Tethered Host
ACEmanager
Access
Description
Configures over-the-air ACEmanager access. Options are:
•
OFF
•
SSL Only
•
Both HTTP and SSL (default)
Configures ACEmanager access if tethered (physically connected) to Ethernet,
USB, or RS232. Options are: SSL Only and Both HTTP and SSL. (default)
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Field
ACEmanager
Port
ACEmanager
SSL Port
Description
Identifies the port set for ACEmanager. Reboot the device after applying the port change.
Identifies the SSL port set for ACEmanager access. Reboot the device after applying the port change. Eight port Options are:
•
9443 through 9449 and 443. Default: 9443
Low Power
The AirLink device switches into Low Power Mode when the ACEmanagerconfigured event occurs.
Low Power Mode is a standby mode whereby the AirLink processor and radio are off and a low power timer and detection circuit are operational. When
ACEmanager-configured events are detected, the AirLink device powers up and automatically connects to the Mobile Network Operator's network.
Field
Low Power
Low Power Mode
Figure 8-3: ACEmanager: Services > Low Power
Description
Allows you to set one of the following low power mode parameters:
•
None (default)
•
Time Delay
•
Low Voltage
•
Time Delay + Low voltage
•
Periodic Timer
•
Periodic Timer Daily Mode
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Field
Low Power Mode
(continued)
Description
Time Delay
If you select Time Delay, the AirLink device monitors the ignition sense on the power connector and enters the low power consumption stand-by mode when the ignition is turned-off.
Low Power Mode
(continued)
•
Low Power Mode Delay (mins): The number of minutes after one of the Low Power events happens until the AirLink device enters the low power mode. (max 255)
Low Voltage
If you select Low Voltage, you need to set the Low Voltage Threshold.
•
Low Voltage Threshold: Set the voltage level at which the device goes into low power mode (threshold in tenths of volts), e.g. VLTG=130 would place the device in a low power standby state if the voltage goes below 13.0V.
Accepted values are 80–360.
•
Low Voltage Wakeup Delta (.1 volt): Sets the change in voltage used to wake up the device from low power mode, e.g. set to 25 to wake up from low power mode when the input voltage exceeds the low voltage threshold by 2.5 volts.
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Field
Low Power Mode
(continued)
Description
Time Delay + Low Voltage
If you select this option, the device delays going into Low Power mode caused by a low voltage drop (below threshold) or ignition off.
Low Power Mode
(continued)
Note: There is always a minimum of 1 minute between the power down event and actual shutdown (to give the AirLink device time to prepare); entering zero, for Low Power Mode
Delay, will not power down the device immediately.
Periodic Timer
If you select the Periodic Timer, two additional fields appear:
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Periodic Timer Active Duration — Enter the time for how long the device needs to be in Active mode
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Period Timer Inactive Duration — Enter the time for how long the device should be inactive after the Active mode expires.
The Low Power mode process will repeat in a cyclical way (active and inactive).
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Field
Low Power Mode
(continued)
Description
Periodic Timer Daily Mode
This mode allows you to specify when the device should be active and when it should be in
Low Power mode on a daily basis. If you select the Periodic Timer Daily Mode, two additional fields display:
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Periodic Timer Start Time (00:00–23:59 UTC) — Enter the time to start the AirLink device in the Active mode.
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Period Timer Active Duration (00:00–23:59 UTC) — Enter the time for how long the device should be active.
The device will become active at the start time (UTC) and stay active for the active duration.
Engine Hours — ALEOS can start and stop counting engine hours based on:
•
Voltage on the Power Pin from the vehicle battery (Engine Hours On Voltage Level)
•
Voltage on the ignition Sense Pin (Engine Hours Ignition Enable)
If you configure both fields, both conditions must be met before the device begins counting engine hours.
Engine Hours On
Voltage Level (.1 Volt)
If you want to use this field to trigger counting engine hours, the AirLink device must be using the vehicle battery as a power source (i.e. Pin 1 [VCC] and Pin 2 [ground] on the
AirLink device’s power connector are connected to the vehicle battery).
a
Enter the voltage level above which the AirLink device starts counting engine hours. When the voltage from the vehicle battery falls below that value, the device stops counting engine hours. Enter the desired value in .1 volt units. For example, to set the voltage level at 13.0 volts, enter 130.
The default value is 0, which means the feature is disabled. Engine hours are not incremented based on the power pin voltage level.
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Field Description
Engine Hours Ignition
Enable
If Pin 3 (the ignition sense pin) on the AirLink device’s power connector is wired to the vehicle’s ignition switch a
, oil pressure switch, or some other digital input, you can use this field to trigger counting engine hours. The device starts counting engine hours when the voltage on Pin 3 is high and stops counting when the voltage is low (Ground or 0 volts).
Options are:
•
Disable (default) Engine hours are not incremented based on changes to Pin 3.
•
Enable
Engine Hours Value
(hours)
Displays an estimate of the number of hours the engine has been running, based on either the input voltage from the vehicle battery or the voltage on the ignition sense pin, depending on which of the two previous fields you configured.
You can also set the engine hours value to an initial value. The initial default value is 0. The maximum allowed value is 65535.
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
Note: You can configure Events Reporting to send reports based on this value. For more information, see
Events Reporting Configuration on page 207.
a.
For more information, refer to the AirLink GX Series or LS300 User Guide (Power Connector Description in
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup).
Dynamic DNS
Dynamic DNS allows an AirLink device WAN IP address to be published either to a proprietary Sierra Wireless dynamic DNS service called IP Manager, or to an alternate third party Mobile Network Operator.
Whether you have one Sierra Wireless AirLink device or multiple devices, it can be difficult to keep track of the current IP addresses especially if the addresses are not static but change every time the devices connect to the cellular network. If you need to connect to a specific gateway, or the device behind it, it is much easier when you have a domain name (car54.mydomain.com, where are you?).
Reasons to Contact or Connect to a Device:
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Requesting a location update from a delivery truck
•
Contacting a surveillance camera to download logs or survey a specific area
•
Triggering an oil derrick to begin pumping
•
Sending text to be displayed by a road sign
•
Updating the songs to be played on a juke box
•
Updating advertisements to be displayed in a cab
•
Remote accessing a computer, a PLC, an RTU, or other system
•
Monitoring and troubleshooting the status of the device itself without needing to bring it in or go out to it.
A dynamic IP address is suitable for many Internet activities such as web browsing, looking up data on another computer system, for data only being sent out, or for data only being received after an initial request (also called Mobile
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Originated). However, if you need to contact the AirLink device directly, a device connected to the AirLink device, or a host system using your AirLink device (also called Mobile Terminated), a dynamic IP will not give you a reliable address to contact (since it may have changed since the last time it was assigned).
Domain names are often only connected to static IP addresses because of the way most domain name (DNS) servers are set-up. Dynamic DNS servers require notification of IP Address changes so they can update their DNS records and link a dynamic IP address to the correct name.
•
Dynamic IP addresses are granted only when your AirLink device is connected and can change each time the gateway reconnects to the network.
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Static IP addresses are granted the same address every time your AirLink device is connected and are not in use when your gateway is not connected.
Since many cellular providers, like wire-based ISPs, do not offer static IP addresses or static address accounts (which can cost a premium as opposed to. dynamic accounts), Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions developed IP Manager. IP
Manager works with a Dynamic DNS server to receive notification from Sierra
Wireless AirLink devices to translate the dynamic IP address to a fully qualified domain name. Thus, you can contact your AirLink device directly from the Internet using a domain name.
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Figure 8-4: ACEmanager: Services > Dynamic DNS Service (partial screen
)
Field
Service
Description
Allows you to select a Dynamic DNS Mobile Network Operator.
Options are:
•
Disable (default)
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dyndns.org
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noip.org
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ods.org
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regfish.com
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tzo.com
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IP Manager
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Figure 8-5: ACEmanager: Services > Dynamic DNS 3rd Party Services (partial screen)
is a sample third party service information screen. The third party service selected from the Service drop down menu in this example is
“dyndns.org.” These same fields will be displayed for all Service selections other than IP Manager and Disable.
Field Description
Service
Allows you to select a Dynamic DNS Mobile Network Operator.
Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
dyndns.org
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noip.org
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ods.org
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regfish.com
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tzo.com
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IP Manager
Dynamic DNS Update
Options are:
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Only on Change
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Periodically Update (Not Recommended)
Full Domain Name
Login
The name of a specific AirLink gateway or device
Shows the login name
Password
Update Interval
(hours)
Shows the password in encrypted format
Indicates the time (in hours) between checks for service updates from the selected third party service when periodic is selected.
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Domain
Figure 8-6: ACEmanager: Services > Dynamic DNS IP Manager
shows the Dynamic IP fields that appear after selecting IP Manager as your Dynamic DNS Service.
Field
Device Name
Description
The name you want for the device. There are some restrictions listed below for the device name.
The domain name to be used by the device. This is the domain name of the server configured for *IPMANAGER1.
Note: As a service, Sierra Wireless maintains IP Manager servers that can be used with any AirLink device. To use one of the free IP
Manager servers, enter eairlink.com in this field.
IP Manager Server 1
(IP Address) /
IP Manager Server 2
(IP Address)
The IP address or domain name of the dynamic DNS server which is running IP Manager.
Note: To use the Sierra Wireless IP Manager server, enter: edns1.earlink.com (IP Manager Server 1) edns2.eairlink.com (IP Manager Server 2)
IP Manager Server 1
Update /
IP Manager Server 2
Update
Options are:
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Only on Change
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Periodic
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IP Manager Server1
Update (mins) /
IP Manager Server2
Update (mins)
IP Manager Server 1
Key /
IP Manager Server 2
Key
Description
How often, in minutes, you want the address sent to the IP Manager
User-defined password key used instead of the AirLink secret key when using an IP Manager server other than the one provided by
Sierra Wireless.
Tip:
Some PPPoE connections can use a Service Name to differentiate PPPoE devices.
Use the device name to set a Station Name for the PPPoE connection.
Understanding Domain Names
A domain name is a name of a server or device on the Internet associated with an
IP address. Similar to how the street address of your house or your phone number are ways to contact you, both the IP address and the domain name can be used to contact a server or device on the Internet. While contacting you at your house address or with your phone number employ different methods, using a domain name instead of the IP address uses the same method, just as a word based name is easier for most people to remember than a string of numbers.
Understanding the parts of a domain name can help to understand how IP
Manager works and what you need to be able to configure the device. A fully qualified domain name (FQDN) generally has several parts.
• Top Level Domain
(TLD): The TLD is the ending suffix for a domain name
(.com, .net, .org, etc.)
• Country Code Top Level Domain
(ccTLD): This suffix is often used after the
TLD for most countries except the US (.ca, .uk, .au, etc.)
• Domain name
: This is the name registered with ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) or the registry for a the country of the ccTLD (i.e., if a domain is part of the .ca TLD, it would be registered with the
Canadian domain registry). A name must be registered before it can be used.
• Sub-domain or server name
: A domain name can have many sub-domain or server names associated with it. Sub-domains need to be registered with the domain, but do not need to be registered with ICANN or any other registry. It is the responsibility of a domain to keep track of its own subs.
car54.mydomain.com
•
.com
is the TLD
•
mydomain
is the domain (usually noted as mydomain.com since the domain is specific to the TLD)
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car54
is the subdomain or server name associated with the device, computer, or device registered with mydomain.com
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car54.mydomain.com.ca
This would be the same as above, but with the addition of the country code. In this example, the country code (.ca) is for Canada.
Tip:
A URL (Universal Resource Locator) is different from a domain name in that it also provides information on the protocol used by a web browser to contact that address such as
http://www.sierrawireless.com
. www.sierrawireless.com is a fully qualified
domain name, but http://, the protocol identifier, is what makes the whole thing a URL.
Dynamic Names
When an IP address is not expected to change, the DNS server can indicate to all queries that the address can be cached and not looked up for a long period of time. Dynamic DNS servers, conversely, have a short caching period for the domain information to prevent other Internet sites or queries from using the old information. Since the IP address of a device with a dynamic account can change frequently, if the old information was used (e.g., with a DNS server which indicates the address can be cached for a long period of time) when the IP address changed, the domain would no longer point to the new and correct IP address of the device.
If your AirLink device is configured for Dynamic IP when it first connects to the
Internet, it sends an IP change notification to the IP Manager. The IP Manager acknowledges the change and updates the Dynamic DNS server. The new IP address will then be the address for your device’s configured name.
When your device IP address has been updated in IP Manager, it can be contacted by name. If the IP address is needed, use the domain name to determine the IP address.
Note: The fully qualified domain name of your AirLink device will be a subdomain of the domain used by the IP Manager server.
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WiFi Landing Page
The WiFi Landing Page allows you to enable or disable the Landing Page identified by a Landing Page URL address.
This page only appears if a Wi-Fi X-Card is installed in the AirLink device.
Figure 8-7: ACEmanager: Services > WiFi Landing Page
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Field Description
Enable Landing Page
Allows you to enable or disable (Default) the WiFi landing page.
Landing Page URL
A valid URL address is required to enable Internet service. This URL can include folders or subdomains (e.g., www.sierrawireless.com/airlink)
SMS
ALEOS has the ability to:
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Receive commands via SMS message and send responses
•
Act as an SMS gateway for a host connected to a local interface
Note: To use SMS with your AirLink device, you must have an account with SMS enabled, and your cellular carrier cannot block SMS for data accounts.
You can choose from four SMS message modes:
•
•
•
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The following sections provide more information, instructions for configuring each of these modes, and sending SMS messages. For more information and a list of available commands, see page
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Password Only
In Password Only mode, you can send SMS commands to a device, provided you use the password.
Note: In Password Only mode, you can only send SMS commands. Non-command
(gateway) SMS messaging is not supported.
Note: In Password Only mode, the password is always required. The trusted list is not used, so even if you are sending the command from a trusted number, you must include the password.
To configure Password Only mode:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Services > SMS.
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Figure 8-8: ACEmanager: Services > SMS (Password Only)
2.
In the SMS Mode field, select Password Only.
3.
Enter the desired password in the ALEOS Command Password field or leave the field blank to use the default password.
The password you enter can be any alphanumeric string between 1 and 255 characters long.
For more information see SMS Password Security on page 171.
4.
Click Apply.
Sending an SMS Command
The format for sending an SMS command in Password Only mode is:
[PW] [Prefix][Command]
Example:
“PW 1234 &&&reset”, where:
•
1234 is the password (required)
If you did not create a password when you configured SMS, use the default
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SIM ID or ESN number, you can find it in ACEmanager in Status > WAN/
Cellular.
•
&&& is the prefix (required)
•
reset is the command
For more information on sending SMS commands and a list of available
.
Control Only
In Control Only mode, you can send SMS commands to a device, but you cannot send non-command (gateway) SMS messages.
If the Trusted List is enabled (see Trusted Phone Number on page 171), and your
phone number is on the trusted list, you can send an SMS command without a password. If your number is not on the trusted list, you can still send an SMS command if you use the password.
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Configure ALEOS for Control Only mode
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Services > SMS.
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2.
In the SMS Mode field, select Control Only.
3.
Enter the desired password in the ALEOS Command Password field or leave the field blank to use the default password.
The password you configure can be any alphanumeric string between 1 and
255 characters long.
For more information see SMS Password Security on page 171.
Note: If all the SMS commands you send in Control Only mode are from a trusted number, you do not need to include a password when you send the command.
4.
If desired, enter the ALEOS Command Prefix or use the default prefix, &&&.
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Note: If you leave the ALEOS Command Prefix field blank, no prefix is required when you send the SMS command. The option to omit the prefix is only available in Control Only mode.
5.
You may also want to configure SMS Security options (see
page 169) and Advanced options (see SMS > Advanced on page 173).
6.
Click Apply.
Sending an SMS Command
The format for sending an SMS command in Control Only mode is:
[PW] [Prefix][Command]
Example:
“PW 1234 &&&reset”, where:
•
1234 is the password
·
If you are sending the SMS command from a trusted number, the password is not required. (See
Trusted Phone Number on page 171.)
·
If you are sending the SMS command from a non-trusted number, the password is required.
If you did not create a password when you configured SMS, use the default password—the last 4 digits of the SIM number (for SIM-based devices) and the last 4 digits of the ESN (for non-SIM devices). If you do not know the
SIM ID or ESN number, you can find it in ACEmanager in Status > WAN/
Cellular.
•
&&& is the prefix
If the ALEOS Command Prefix field in ACEmanager (Services > SMS) is blank, the prefix is not required.
•
reset is the command
For information on sending SMS commands and a list of available commands, see page
Gateway Only
In Gateway Only mode you can send an SMS non-command (gateway) message to a device, provided you are sending the message from a trusted number. (See
Trusted Phone Number on page 171.)
SMS messages received by the device (inbound) are sent on to the configured host. Messages sent by the host to a configured port on the device are sent out as an SMS by the device (outbound). Essentially, the device forwards SMS messages between the cellular radio and the connected host.
You can also send SMS commands in Gateway Only mode, provided you use the password.
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Configure ALEOS for Gateway Only mode
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Services > SMS.
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SMS Mode
1.
In the SMS Mode field, select Gateway Only.
2.
Enter the desired password in the ALEOS Command Password field or leave the field blank to use the default password.
The password you configure can be any alphanumeric string between 1 and
255 characters long.
For more information see SMS Password Security on page 171.
3.
In the SMS destination field, select from the following options:
·
Serial—Messages are sent to the Serial port on the destination host.
If you want to include the phone number as part of the information sent to the serial port, select Yes in the Include Phone Number on Serial field.
·
IP—Messages are sent using IP. Proceed to step 4.
Local Host Interface Configuration (Only applies if you selected Ethernet in the SMS destination field)
4.
Enter the Local Host IP address.
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This is the IP address of the attached local host that is used as the destination for all incoming Gateway messages.
5.
Enter the Local Host Port.
This is the UDP port the destination host listens to for incoming messages.
6.
Enter the ALEOS port.
This is the UDP port on which the AirLink device listens for outbound Gateway messages sent from any local host.
Message Format Configuration (Only applies if you selected Ethernet in the
SMS destination field)
7.
In the Start field, enter the start of message delimiter, or use the default
(<<<).
8.
In the Field Delimiter field, enter the delimiter to be used between fields in the
SMS message, or use the default (,).
9.
In the End field, enter the end of message delimiter, or use the default (>>>).
10.
In the ACK field, enter the desired acknowledgment message, or use the default (ACK).
ALEOS provides a message acknowledgment on every SMS message when it is passed to the radio. If ALEOS does not send an ACK, wait for 30 seconds, and then retry.
11.
Click Apply.
Sending an SMS Command
The format for sending an SMS command in Gateway Only mode is:
[PW] [Prefix][Command]
Example:
“PW 1234 &&&reset”, where:
•
1234 is the password (required)
If you did not create a password when you configured SMS, use the default password—the last 4 digits of the SIM number (for SIM-based devices) and the last 4 digits of the ESN (for non-SIM devices). If you do not know the SIM
ID or ESN number, you can find it in ACEmanager in Status > WAN/Cellular.
•
&&& is the prefix (required)
Use the default prefix (&&&). The prefix is not configurable in Gateway Only mode.
•
reset is the command
For information on sending SMS commands and a list of available commands, see page
Sending a gateway message
The AirLink device acts as an IP gateway to send non-command SMS messages
(gateway messages) as UDP packets from a locally-connected host to a configured ALEOS port. The UDP packet must contain the SMS protocolformatted message.
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Note: Do not use the password with gateway messages. The password is only for use with
SMS commands.
To create an gateway message:
1.
Begin with the start field.
2.
Follow with the destination phone number. This number must be in the same format as the phone numbers in the Trusted Phone Number List.
3.
Add the field delimiter.
4.
Add the data type for the message (ASCII, 8-bit, or Unicode).
5.
Add another field delimiter.
6.
Add the number of ASCII characters in your message.
7.
Add another field delimiter.
8.
Add the message to be sent in ASCII hex format. ASCII is case sensitive.
9.
Finish with the end field.
Example: You want to send the following message: “Test message” to phone number (510) 624-4200. To use this feature, convert the message to hex:54657374206d657373616765. Then format the message as follows:
<<<15106244200,ASCII,12,54657374206d657373616765>>> where:
·
“<<<” is the start delimiter
·
“15106244200” is the phone number
·
“,” is the delimiter between fields
·
“ASCII” is the message type
·
“12” is the number of characters in the message
·
“54657374206d657373616765” is the message itself
·
“>>>” is the end delimiter
10.
Send the message.
After your message is sent, you receive an ACK message in the format ACK
Field acknowledgment Code ACK Field. For example, if your message was successfully queued to be sent, you receive the message: ACK0ACK.
If you receive an error message, see
Control and Gateway
In Control and Gateway mode you can send an SMS non-command (gateway) message to a device, provided you are sending the message from a trusted
number. (See Trusted Phone Number on page 171.)
SMS messages received by the device (inbound) are sent on to the configured host. Messages sent by the host to a configured port on the device are sent out as an SMS by the device (outbound). Essentially, the device forwards SMS messages between the cellular radio and the connected host.
You can also send SMS commands in Control and Gateway mode. If you are sending the SMS message from a trusted number, the password is not required.
If you are sending it from a non-trusted number, you must use the password.
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1.
In ACEmanager, go to Services > SMS.
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SMS Mode
2.
In the SMS Mode field, select Control and Gateway.
3.
Enter the desired password in the ALEOS Command Password field or leave the field blank to use the default password.
The password you configure can be any alphanumeric string between 1 and
255 characters long.
For more information see SMS Password Security on page 171.
4.
If desired, enter the ALEOS Command Prefix or use the default prefix, &&&.
Note: The ALEOS Command Prefix field in Control and Gateway mode cannot be blank.
You must either enter a prefix or use the default. When sending SMS commands in this mode, the prefix must be included.
5.
In the SMS destination field, select from the following options:
·
Serial—Messages are sent to the Serial port on the destination host.
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Ethernet—Messages are sent using IP. Proceed to step 5.
Local Host Interface Configuration (Only applies if you selected Ethernet in the SMS destination field)
6.
Enter the Local Host IP address.
This is the IP address of the attached local host that is used as the destination for all incoming Gateway messages.
7.
Enter the Local Host Port.
This is the UDP port the destination host listens to for incoming messages.
8.
Enter the ALEOS port.
This is the UDP port on which the AirLink device listens for outbound Gateway messages sent from any local host.
Message Format Configuration (Only applies if you selected Ethernet in the
SMS destination field)
9.
In the Start field, enter the start of message delimiter, or use the default
(<<<).
10.
In the Field Delimiter field, enter the delimiter to be used between fields in the
SMS message, or use the default (,).
11.
In the End field, enter the end of message delimiter, or use the default (>>>).
12.
In the ACK field, enter the desired acknowledgment message, or use the default (ACK).
ALEOS provides a message acknowledgment on every SMS message when it is passed to the radio. If ALEOS does not send an ACK, wait for 30 seconds, and then retry.
13.
Leave the Message Body Format field as ASCII Hex.
14.
Click Apply.
Sending an SMS Command
The format for sending an SMS command in Gateway Only mode is:
[PW] [Prefix][Command]
Example:
“PW 1234 &&&reset”, where:
•
1234 is the password
·
If you are sending the SMS command from a trusted number, the password is not required. (See
Trusted Phone Number on page 171.)
·
If you are sending the SMS command from a non-trusted number, the password is required.
If you did not create a password when you configured SMS, use the default password—the last 4 digits of the SIM number (for SIM-based devices) and the last 4 digits of the ESN (for non-SIM devices). If you do not know the
SIM ID or ESN number, you can find it in ACEmanager in Status > WAN/
Cellular.
•
&&& is the prefix (required)
This is configurable in Control and Gateway mode.
•
reset is the command
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Sending a gateway message
The AirLink device acts as an IP gateway to send non-command SMS messages
(gateway messages) as UDP packets from a locally-connected host to a configured ALEOS port. The UDP packet must contain the SMS protocolformatted message.
Note: Do not use the password with gateway messages. The password is only for use with
SMS commands.
To create an gateway message:
1.
Begin with the start field.
2.
Follow with the destination phone number. This number must be in the same format as the phone numbers in the Trusted Phone Number List.
3.
Add the field delimiter.
4.
Add the message type (ASCII).
5.
Add another field delimiter.
6.
Add the number of hex characters in your message.
7.
Add another field delimiter.
8.
Finish with the end field.
Example: You want to send the following message: “Test message” to phone number (510) 624-4200. To use this feature, convert the message to hex:54657374206d657373616765. Then format the message as follows:
<<<15106244200,ASCII,12,54657374206d657373616765>>> where:
·
“<<<” is the start delimiter
·
“15106244200” is the phone number
·
“,” is the delimiter between fields
·
“ASCII” is the message type
·
“12” is the number of characters in the message
·
“54657374206d657373616765” is the message itself
·
“>>>” is the end delimiter
Note: The gateway message body MUST be in ASCII hex format. ASCII is case-sensitive.
9.
Send the message.
After your message is sent, you receive an ACK message in the format ACK
Field acknowledgment Code ACK Field. For example, if your message was successfully queued to be sent, you receive the message: ACK0ACK.
If you receive an error message, see
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mobile network data connection on receipt of a specific type of SMS. After the connection is established, it remains active until the configured timeout expires.
The a mobile network data connection closes after the specified timeout period.
Outgoing traffic sent after the timer is set does not reset the timer.
To configure SMS Wakeup:
1.
In ACEmanager go to WAN/Cellular > Advanced and ensure that the Always on connection field is set to Disabled - Connect on traffic.
2.
Go to Services > SMS.
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3.
Under SMS Wakeup, select the desired SMS Wakeup Trigger. The options are:
·
Feature Disabled
·
Any Class 0 message
·
Class 0 Wake Command
·
Any SMS message
·
Wake Command
Note: “Class 0 Wake Command” and “Wake Command” are SMS commands. They will not work if SMS mode is “Gateway only” or if the password is missing in “Password only'” mode.
4.
Click Apply.
5.
In the Connection timeout (minutes) field, enter the number of minutes the mobile network data connection remains active after SMS Wakeup Trigger is received. The default value is 2.
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You can also set the Connection timeout using an AT command. For more information, see
6.
If you selected Class 0 Wake Command or Wake Command in step 3, you
can specify the SMS command in the Wake Command field or use the default value, WAKEUP. Sending this SMS to the device will wake it up. Example:
&&&WAKEUP.
7.
Click Apply.
SMS Security
Inbound SMS Messages
Incoming SMS messages are received as UDP packets, and forwarded to the local host IP address and port. The UDP packets are in the same format as sent messages.
When Trusted Phone Number security is enabled, incoming messages coming from the phone numbers in the Trusted Phone Number list are the only ones for which commands will be performed (relay, response etc.) or gateway messages forwarded. Incoming messages from all other phone numbers will be ignored.
Commands sent to the device with the correct password are always treated as coming from a trusted number.
All non-alphanumeric characters except a space will be replaced by a dot in
ACEmanager.
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Figure 8-13: ACEmanager: Services > SMS
Field Description
SMS Security - Inbound SMS Messages
Trusted Phone
Number
Allows you to Enable or Disable a trusted phone number
Last Incoming Phone
Number
The last inbound phone number is displayed here. This will only be erased with a reset to defaults.
Last Incoming
Message
Trusted Phone
Number List
The last incoming message is the last inbound SMS from the phone number. This will only be erased with a reset to defaults.
Trusted phone numbers are listed here
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Trusted Phone Number
Follow the instructions below to add a Trusted Phone Number on the SMS page.
1.
Send an SMS command to the device, and hit Refresh. If Trusted Phone
Number is enabled, and the phone number is not in the trusted list, no action will be performed on the message.
2.
Once you have the Last Incoming Phone Number that shows up on the SMS screen in ACEmanager, note the exact phone number displayed.
3.
Click Add More to add the Trusted Phone Number. The Last Phone Number will continue to display. Additions to the Trusted Phone Number become effective immediately; no device reboot is needed.
Note: The Trusted Phone number can be up to 15 characters long and must be comprised of numbers only.
Note: Phone Numbers (both trusted and not trusted) will be displayed in the Last Incoming
Phone Number field.
4.
Enter the Last Incoming Phone Number as the Trusted Phone Number.
5.
Click Apply.
Note: Do not enter any extra digits, and use the Last Incoming display as a guide to type the phone number. Use “1” only if it is used in the beginning of the Last Incoming Phone
Number.
With Trusted Phone Number enabled, only those SMS messages from Trusted
Phone Numbers will receive responses to commands or messages acted on as applicable.
SMS Password Security
The SMS Password feature enables you to use a password to send a command at any time to the device. Even if Trusted Phone Number is enabled, you can send an SMS command from a non-trusted number, provided you include the password.
A default SMS password is generated from the last four characters of the SIM ID
(for all SIM-based devices) or the ESN (for devices without a SIM, such those using EV-DO), or you can configure your own SMS password.
Tip:
If you do not know the SIM ID or ESN number you can find it in ACEmanager (
Status
> WAN/Cellular).
Note: The SMS password is not the same as the ALEOS password used to access
ACEmanager or Telnet/SSH.
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To configure the SMS password:
1.
Go to Services > SMS > SMS Mode.
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2.
Enter the desired SMS password in the ALEOS Command Password field.
The password can be any alphanumeric string with a length between 1 and
255 characters.
3.
Click Apply.
Note:
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The SMS password is not displayed in plain text in ACEmanager. If you want to query it, use the AT command. See
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The SMS password is not cleared by a configuration reset.
•
If an SMS command is sent with the wrong SMS password, the device replies with a
“Wrong Password” message, and the command is dropped.
Using the Default SMS Password
You can use the default SMS password (last 4 characters of either the SIM ID number for SIM-based devices, or the ESN for devices without a SIM) with no prior configuration.
Note: The default password:
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Works with all SMS commands
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Is not displayed in ACEmanager (If the ALEOS Command Password field is blank, the default password is used.)
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Is overridden by a user-defined password
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Changes if the SIM is changed, if no user-defined password is configured
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Figure 8-15: ACEmanager: Services > SMS > Advanced
Field
SMS Address Type
SMS Address
Numbering Plan
AT+CGSMS
Description
For most networks, use the default setting (International). The address type of the phone number used to send outgoing messages and command responses. Options are:
•
International (default)
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National
•
Network Specific
•
Subscriber
•
Abbreviated
For most networks, use the default setting (ISDN/Telephone). The address numbering plan of the phone number used to send outgoing messages and command responses. Options are:
•
Unknown
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ISDN/Telephone (default)
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Date Numbering
•
Telex
•
National
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Private
•
ERMES
Allows you to choose the technology used to send SMS messages. For most networks, use the default setting (Do nothing). Options are:
•
Do nothing (default)
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Set AT+CGSMS=0—GPRS
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Set AT+CGSMS=1—Circuit switched
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Set AT+CGSMS=2—GPRS Preferred (Uses circuit switched if GPRS is not available)
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Set AT+CGSMS=3—Circuit Switched Preferred (Uses GPRS if circuit switched is not available)
Note: If your gateway is able to receive SMS messages, but is unable to send them, try changing this field to Set AT+CGSMS=1.
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Field
Quick Test
Quick Test
Destination
Description
Allows you to send a test message to the destination entered in the Quick Test Destination field.
Enter the phone number to use for the test message. Click Apply before clicking the Quick
Test button.
This field is cleared on reboot.
Command
*SMSM2M
*SMSM2M_8
*SMSM2M_u
SMSM2M
SMS messages can be sent from the serial command interface. Enter
AT*SMSM2M=”[phone] [message]”. The phone number needs to be in the same format as numbers entered in the Trusted Phone Number List.
The message must not exceed 140 characters. To send several messages back to back, you must wait for the OK before sending the next message.
Description
*SMSM2M is the command for ASCII text.
*SMSM2M_8 is the command for 8-bit data.
*SMSM2M_u is the command for unicode.
Format:
*smsm2m=”[phone][ascii message]”
*smsm2m_8=”[phone][hex message]”
*smsm2m_u=”[phone][hex message]”
•
The phone number can only consist of numbers (NO spaces or other characters). The phone number should be as it appears in the Last
Incoming Phone Number field.
Example 1 (US): 14085551212 (including leading 1 and area code)
Example 2 (US): 4085551212 (ignore leading 1, include area code)
Example 3 (UK): 447786111717 (remove leading 0 and add country code)
Command Examples:
*smsm2m=”18005551212 THIS IS A TEST” sends in ASCII.
*smsm2m_8="17604053757 5448495320495320412054455354" sends the message “THIS IS A TEST” as 8-bit data.
*smsm2m_u="17604053757
000102030405060708090a0b0c0d0e0f808182838485868788898A8b8c8d8e
8f" sends the bytes:
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0a 0b 0c 0d 0e 0f
80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8a 8b 8c 8d 8e 8f
Note: Not all cellular carriers support 8-bit or unicode SMS messages.
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Telnet/SSH
Use the Telnet or SSH protocol to connect to any AirLink device and send AT commands.
A secure mechanism to connect remote clients is a requirement for many users.
In ACEmanager, Secure Shell (SSH) is supported to ensure confidentiality of the information and make the communication less susceptible to snooping and man-in-the-middle attacks. SSH also provides for mutual authentication of the data connection.
For information on configuring an AirLink device to use SSH PAD mode, see SSH
Figure 8-16: ACEmanager: Services > Telnet/SSH
Field Description
Remote Login Server
Mode
Select either Telnet (default) or SSH mode.
If you are using this feature to load an application form the ALEOS Application Framework
(ALEOS AF), set this option to Telnet.
Remote Login Server
Telnet/SSH Port
Sets or queries the port used for the AT Telnet/SSH server.
Default: 2332
Tip:
Many networks have the ports below 1024 blocked. We recommend that you use a higher numbered port.
After configuring SSH, apply and reset your device.
Remote Login Server
Telnet/SSH Port
Timeout (mins)
Max Login Attempts
Telnet/SSH port inactivity time out.
Default: 2 (minutes)
Telnet/SSH Echo
Sets the maximum number of login attempts.
Default: 6
Enable (default) or disable the toggle AT command echo mode.
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Field
Make SSH Keys
SSH Status
Description
Creates keys for SSH session applications
Provides the status of the SSH session
Note: When you are connected to SSH locally, you cannot have OTA SSH connected.
Email (SMTP)
For some functions, the device needs to be able to send email. Since it does not have an embedded email server, you need to specify the settings for a relay server for the device to use.
Note: The SMTP function will only work with a mail server that will allow relay email from the ALEOS device’s Net IP.
Figure 8-17: ACEmanager: Services > Email (SMTP) — partial screen)
Field Description
Server IP Address
Specify the IP address or Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the SMTP server to use.
•
d.d.d.d = IP Address
•
name = domain name (maximum: 40 characters)
From Email Address
Sets the email address from which the SMTP message is being sent.
•
email = email address (maximum: 30 characters)
User Name (optional)
Specifies the username to use when authenticating with the server
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Password (optional)
Description
Sets the password to use when authenticating the email account (*SMTPFROM) with the server (*SMTPADDR).
•
pw = password
Note: The email server used for the relay may require a user name or password.
Message Subject
Allows configuration of the default Subject to use if one is not specified in the message by providing a “Subject: xxx” line as the initial message line.
•
subject = message subject
Management (SNMP)
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is designed to allow for remote management and monitoring of a variety of devices from a central location. It is generally used to monitor conditions that may require attention.
The SNMP management system is composed of:
•
One or more managers (administrative computers)
•
SNMP-compliant devices (such as your AirLink device, a router, a UPS, a web server, a file server, or other computer equipment)
•
An agent (data collection software running on the SNMP-compliant devices)
•
A Network Management System (NMS) that monitors all the agents on a specific network.
The agent stores information about the device in a Management Information Base
(MIB). The manager can send messages to this database to configure and query the status of the device. In addition, the agent running on the device can send traps (unsolicited messages) to the manager on startup, on status change, or when an error condition occurs.
AirLink devices supports SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 and you can configure them as
SNMP agents.
Authentication ensures SNMP messages coming from the AirLink device have not been modified and the device cannot be queried by unauthorized users. SNMPv3 uses a User-Based Security Model (USM) to authenticate and, if desired or supported, message encryption. USM uses a user name and password specific to each device.
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SNMPv2
Figure 8-18: ACEmanager: Services> Management (SNMPv2)
Field
SNMP Configuration
Enable SNMP
Description
SNMP Version
SNMP Port
SNMP Contact
SNMP Name
SNMP Location
Read Only SNMP User
Allows you to enable/disable SNMP
Default: Disable
Allows you to select either SNMP protocol Version 2 (default) or Version 3 communications.
Controls which port the SNMP Agent listens on:
•
1–65535
•
Default is 161.
This is a personal identifier of the contact person you want to address queries to.
This is a customer defined field.
This is the name of the device you want to refer to.
This is a customer defined field.
Location of where your device is stored
Enter a meaningful description of where the AirLink device is located.
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Field Description
Community Name
The community name is a text string that acts as a password. It is used to authenticate messages that are sent between the management station and the device.
Default is public.
Read/Write SNMP User
Community Name
The community name is a text string that acts as a password. It is used to authenticate messages that are sent between the management station and the device.
Default is private.
TRAP Server User
TRAP Server IP/FQDN
Identifies the IP address or fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the trap server that the
AirLink device sends SNMP traps to
TRAP Server Port
Community Name
Identifies the specific port the trap server is on
•
1–65535
•
Default is 162.
The community name is a text string that acts as a password. It is used to authenticate messages that are sent between the management station and the device.
There is no default value.
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Figure 8-19: ACEmanager: Services> Management (SNMPv3)
Field
SNMP Configuration
Enable SNMP
Description
SNMP Version
SNMP Port
Allows you to enable/disable SNMP
Default is Disable.
Allows you to select either SNMP protocol Version 2 (default) or Version 3 communications.
Controls which port the SNMP Agent listens on:
•
1 – 65535
•
Default is 161.
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SNMP Contact
SNMP Name
SNMP Location
Read Only SNMP
User Name
Security Level
Authentication Type
Authentication Key
Privacy Type
Description
This is a personal identifier of the contact person you want to address queries to. This is a customer defined field.
This is the name of the device you want to refer to. This is a customer defined field.
Location of where your device is stored. This is a customer defined field.
Allows these SNMP users to view, but not change the network configuration
Security types available: None, Authentication Only, and Authentication and Privacy.
Authentication types available: MD5 or SHA
Note: This field is only available when you select either Authentication and Privacy, or
Authentication Only in the Security Level field.
This key authenticates SNMP requests for SNMPv3.
•
Minimum length: 8 ASCII characters
•
Maximum length: 255 ASCII characters
Example: My Key_1234
Note: This field is only available when you select either Authentication and Privacy, or
Authentication Only in the Security Level field.
Privacy types available: AES or DES
Note: This field is only available when you select Authentication and Privacy in the
Security Level field.
Privacy Key
This key ensures the confidentiality of SNMP messages via encryption
•
Minimum length: 8 ASCII characters
•
Maximum length: 255 ASCII characters
Example: My Key_56789
Note: This field is only available when you select Authentication and Privacy in the
Security Level field.
Read/Write SNMP
For a description of the Read/Write SNMP fields, see
TRAP Server User
TRAP Server IP/FQDN
Identifies the IP address or fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the trap server that the
AirLink device sends SNMP traps to
TRAP Server Port
Identifies the specific port the trap server is on
•
1 – 65535
•
Default is 162.
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Field
Engine ID
User Name
Security Level
Authentication Type
Authentication Key
Privacy Type
Privacy Key
Description
The Engine ID is a mandatory field that uniquely identifies the SNMPv3 agent in the device to the server.
The Engine ID is 5–32 octets long (1 octet is 2 hex characters). That is:
•
Minimum length: 10 hex characters
•
Maximum length: 64 hex characters
Create the engine ID by entering hex characters only, with no leading 0x. For example,
ABCDEF1020
See Security Level on page 181.
See Authentication Type on page 181.
See Authentication Key on page 181.
Time (SNTP)
The device can be configured to synchronize its internal clock with a time server on the Internet using the Simple Network Time Protocol. Normally your device will synchronize with the cellular network or GPS.
Figure 8-20: ACEmanager: Services > Time (SNTP)
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Field Description
Enable time update
Enables daily SNTP update of the system time.
Default: Disable
SNTP Server Address
SNTP Server IP address, or fully qualified domain name, to use if *SNTP=1. If blank, time.nist.gov is used.
•
d.d.d.d=IP address
•
name=domain name
Device Status Screen
The Device Status Screen feature, when enabled, allows you to add GPS and network status parameters to the ACEmanager Login screen. Once enabled, subsequent logins to ACEmanager displays whatever status parameters have been previously checked on the Device Status Screen.
Figure 8-21: ACEmanager: Services > Device Status Screen
Field Description
Enable Device Status on Login Screen
Enables device status parameters on the login screen
Options are: Disable or Enable (default)
Status to display
Allows you to display specific GPS and network status parameters on the login screen
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Most AirLink devices are equipped with a Global Positioning System receiver (GPS) to ascertain its position and track the movements of a vehicle or other devices which move. The AirLink device relays the information of its location as well as other data for use with tracking applications.
The AirLink ES440 does not support GPS.
GPS Overview
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite navigation system used for determining a location and providing a highly accurate time reference.
GPS consists of a “constellation” of 32 satellites in 6 orbital planes.
Each satellite circles the Earth twice every day at an altitude of
20,278 kilometers (12,600 miles). Each satellite is equipped with an atomic clock and constantly broadcasts the time, according to its own clock, along with administrative information including the orbital elements of its motion, as determined by ground-based observatories.
A GPS receiver, such as the AirLink device, requires signals from four or more satellites and performs Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA) calculations in order to determine its own latitude, longitude, and elevation.
The GPS data can then be transmitted to a server with a tracking application to compile information about location, movement rates, and other pertinent data.
Note: Depending on the location of the satellites in relation to the device’s location and how many signals are being received, the AirLink device may encounter “GPS drift”, a phenomenon whereby a stationary device is reported as moving by the GPS system. This “drift” is within the location tolerances of the GPS system, but the device may appear to be moving, based on continuous GPS calculations.
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Common Uses for GPS
•
Driver navigation—The AirLink device provides real time GPS data via the serial or Ethernet port to a local application, including applications that provide mapping and navigation support.
•
Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)—The AirLink device provides real time GPS data to the server that tracks the location and other variables of the vehicle or asset.
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•
Remote Access Protocol (RAP)
RAP is a proprietary binary message format developed and maintained by
Sierra Wireless and used by many 3rd party applications. Because it is designed and maintained by Sierra Wireless, RAP supports more ALEOS features than other GPS protocols. It is a low-byte-usage protocol that can be used to develop low cost AVL solutions.
The RAP messages are in hex and are referred to by their message ID.
Reports can include GPS data alone, as well as GPS data with the date and time, radio frequency data, radio status information, and I/O state changes, and power state changes. For an example, see
Example on page 196. For more information, contact your Sierra Wireless
Sales representative for information on how to obtain a copy of the RAP Protocol Guide.
•
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA
®
)
NMEA is an ASCII protocol used by many GPS tracking applications.
•
Trimble
®
ASCII Interface Protocol (TAIP)
TAIP is a digital communication interface based on printable ASCII characters over a serial data link. TAIP was designed specifically for vehicle tracking applications but has become common in a number of other applications, such as data terminals and portable computers, because of its ease of use.
•
Xora
®
Protocol specific to Xora asset management and tracking applications
Before Configuring GPS
To decide what configuration you need for your AirLink device, there are some fundamental considerations you should determine:
• Protocol—
What is the GPS protocol used by your tracking application and
what type of reports will you need? (See GPS Report Type on page 191.)
• Dynamic IP Address—
Does your device have a dynamic IP address and you need to track the specific asset? (See
ration. (See
• Server locationand type of connection—
Will you be using a local server, a remote server, or both? Will you need a serial or local IP connection? (See
Figure 9-1 on page 187 for information.)
• Multiple GPS servers—
Will you need to have GPS data sent to more than one GPS server?
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Server Location?
Remote
See
Serial connection
See Local/Streaming on page 198.
Figure 9-1: Server location and connection type
Local
Streaming report to local IP connection
See
Local/Streaming—LATS on page 200
or
Note: Most Global settings (described on page 204
) apply to remote and local servers. All
GPS configuration changes go into effect immediately. No reboot of the AirLink device is necessary. After you configure any settings there is a short pause in receiving GPS reports while the device is re-initialized with the new configuration.
Servers 1 to 4
You can configure up to four servers as report destinations. Each server is configured independently and can be configured to report the same or different information. This enables you to simultaneously receive GPS and other information at more than one location, either local or remote.
The configuration fields are the same for each of the four servers, except that
Server 1 has the option to configure one or two redundant servers.
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Figure 9-2: ACEmanager: GPS > Server 1
Table 9-1: GPS: Servers 1 – 4
Field Description
Events — Configure when the GPS reports are sent
Report Interval Time
(secs)
GPS Report Time Interval
The amount of time between GPS reports (in seconds)
Options are:
•
1– 65535
•
0 = Disables GPS reporting based on a time interval (default)
With this option disabled, you can still receive reports based on distance traveled or the vehicle being stationary for a configured time. (See
(meters) on page 189 and Stationary Vehicle Timer (mins) on page 189.)
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
Note: Your cellular carrier may impose a minimum transmit time.
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Field Description
Report Interval
Distance (meters)
GPS Report Distance Interval in meters
The distance (in meters) that the vehicle (or device) travels between sending GPS reports
Options are:
•
100– 65535
•
0 = Disables sending GPS reports based on a distance interval (default)
With this option disabled, you can still receive reports based on time passed or the
vehicle being stationary for a configured time. (See Report Interval Time (secs) on
page 188 and Stationary Vehicle Timer (mins) on page 189.)
You can also use the AT Command, *PPDISTM , to set this value. For more information,
see
Note: An an additional AT Command, *PPDIST
, allows you to configure the GPS report distance interval in 100 meter units. This option is only available through AT Commands.
For more information, see page 354
.
Stationary Vehicle
Timer (mins)
Maximum Speed
Event Report (kph)
Note: If the Report Interval Time and Report Interval Distance fields are both set, a GPS report is sent when the first of the two intervals is reached. For example, if the time interval is reached before the vehicle (or device) has travelled the specified distance, a GPS report is sent based on the time interval. Conversely, if the vehicle (or device) travels the specified distance before the time interval has passed, a GPS report is sent based on the distance interval.
You can use this field if you want to receive less frequent reports when the vehicle is stationary. A GPS report is sent every x minutes the vehicle (or device) is stationary, where x is the value configured in this field. When the vehicle is stationary, this value overrides the value configured in the Report Interval Time field.
Options are:
•
1–255
•
0 = Disables GPS reporting based on a vehicle being stationary (default)
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PPTSV on page 359.
A GPS report is sent if the speed (in kilometers per hour) configured in this field is exceeded, and again when the speed goes back down below the configured value.
•
0 = Disable (default)
•
1–255
Note: If you are using one of the RAP GPS report types (see
GPS Report Type on page 191) the GPS report triggered by this feature includes:
•
A marker to indicate that it was triggered by the configured speed being exceeded and when the speed is goes back down below the configured value.
•
The standard GPS information for the configured report type
For more information, refer to the RAP Protocol Guide.
If you are not using a RAP GPS report, a standard report is sent.
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Field Description
Send Stationary
Vehicle Event in
Seconds
A GPS report is sent if the vehicle (or device) has been in one location for more than the specified time (in seconds) and again when the vehicle (or device) moves from that location. Options are:
•
1–255
•
0 = Disables sending GPS reports based on a vehicle being stationary (default)
Enable Digital Input
Event
Note: If you are using one of the RAP GPS report types (see
GPS Report Type on page 191) the GPS report triggered by this feature includes:
•
A marker to indicate that it was triggered by the vehicle either being stationary or starting to move again
•
The standard GPS information for the configured report type
For more information, refer to the RAP Protocol Guide.
If you are not using a RAP GPS report, a standard report is sent.
You can configure Stationary Vehicle Event in Seconds and Stationary Vehicle Timer together to receive a special report when the device is stationary longer than x seconds, a normal report every x minutes it is stationary (instead of the Report Interval Time) and a special report when the vehicle begins moving again.
A GPS report is sent if the configured digital input changes. For example, this could be used to trigger a report being sent when an emergency light or siren is turned on or off, or when a door is opened or closed. The GPS data in the report informs you of where the event took place.
Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
Note: If you are using one of the RAP GPS report types (see
GPS Report Type on page 191) the GPS report triggered by this feature includes:
•
A marker to indicate that it was triggered by a change in status of the configured digital input
•
The standard GPS information for the configured report type
For more information, refer to the RAP Protocol Guide.
If you are not using a RAP GPS report, a standard report is sent.
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
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Field Description
Report Type
GPS Report Type
Sets the type of GPS Report
Options are:
RAP
•
GPS Data—RAP GPS report that contains only GPS data
•
GPS+Date—RAP GPS report that contains GPS data with the UTC time and date
(default)
•
GPS+Date+RF—RAP GPS report that contains GPS data, the UTC time and date, and radio frequency information for the cellular connection
•
GPS+Date+RF+EIO—RAP GPS report that contains GPS data, the UTC time and date, radio frequency information for the cellular connection, and the current I/O state
NMEA
•
NMEA GGA+VTG—NMEA GPS report that contains fix information, vector track, and speed over ground
•
NMEA GGA+VTG+RMC—NMEA GPS report that contains fix information, vector track, speed over ground, and recommended minimum GPS data
•
NMEA GGA+VTG+RMC+GSA+GSV—NMEA GPS report that contains fix information, vector track, speed over ground, the recommended minimum GPS data, overall satellite data, and detailed satellite data
TAIP
•
TAIP data—TAIP GPS report that contains position and velocity
•
Compact TAIP data—TAIP GPS report that contains the compact position
•
TAIP LN report—TAIP GPS report that contains a long navigation message
•
TAIP TM report—TAIP GPS report that contains the time and date
XORA
•
XORA data—GPS report used with Xora asset tracking
Note: Only RAP GPS reports can be configured to include odometer and digital I/O information.
Note: You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
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Field Description
Servers
—Configure where the reports are sent
Report Server IP
Address
IP address or FQDN (fully qualified domain name) of the server where GPS reports are sent
Example: 192.100.100.100
The IP address can be for a local host or a remote server that is accessed over-the-air or via a VPN tunnel.
If an IP with the last octet of 255 is configured (i.e. 192.168.13.255), a report would be broadcast to all IPs on that subnet. When configured to a local host subnet, any connected host would receive the report.
Note: If you want to use it as a LAN host, it must have a private IP address. If you want to use a public IP address, use LATS. (See
Local/Streaming—LATS on page 200.)
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PPIP on page 356.
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Table 9-1: GPS: Servers 1 – 4
Field Description
Report Server Port
Number
Destination port on the server where GPS reports are sent
The destination port can be the same for all servers or you can configure a different destination port for each server. Options are: 1–65535
Defaults:
•
Server 1 destination port: 22335
•
Server 2 destination port: 22336
•
Server 3 destination port: 22337
•
Server 4 destination port: 22338
You can also use an AT Command to set these values. For more information, see
Note: If the account is behind a firewall (for example, an account that is not Internetroutable), the report may be redirected to come from a different source port when it arrives at the server.
The source ports on the device are not configurable. The following source ports are used:
Protocol
RAP / NMEA
TAIP
XORA
1
2
3
4
3
4
Server
1
2
1
2
3
4
Port
17335
17345
17346
17347
21000
21001
21002
21003
9494
9495
9496
9497
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Table 9-1: GPS: Servers 1 – 4
Field Description
Redundant Servers — Only available for Server 1
If the redundant server is configured, anytime a report is sent to server 1, an identical report is sent to any configured redundant server(s). Transport/SNF configuration settings do not apply to redundant servers.
Commands from redundant servers are ignored. Reports originate from port 17335. The redundant servers can be a local host or a remote server that is accessed over-the-air or via a VPN tunnel.
IP address or FQDN of the first redundant server
Redundant Server 1
IP Address
Redundant Server 1
Port Number
Port number of the first redundant server
The port number can be the same as or different from that of other servers.
IP address or FQDN of the second redundant server
Redundant Server 2
IP Address
Redundant Server 2
Port Number
Port number of the second redundant server
The port number can be the same as or different from that of other servers.
Minimum Report Time
(secs)
Specifies the minimum time (in seconds) between partial reports or grouped packets being sent
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
Transport / Store and Forward (SNF) — This feature is designed to accommodate periods when the AirLink device is outside the area of cellular network coverage or otherwise unable to reach the report server.
Reports are stored and then “forwarded” in a combined packet when the device is again able to contact the server.
Enable SNF for
Unreliable Mode
Store and Forward causes GPS reports to be stored if the AirLink Device goes out of network coverage. Once the device/vehicle is in coverage the stored GPS reports are sent to the server. Options are:
•
Disable (default)—If there is no cellular network coverage, reports are not stored.
•
Enable—If there is no cellular network coverage, reports are stored until the AirLink device can access the server.
Note: When you are using GPS and Wi-Fi Client mode: If the Wi-Fi client is connected, reports are sent over the Wi-Fi WAN connection rather than the cellular network. With SNF for Unreliable Mode enabled, if the Wi-Fi WAN connection is active and the cellular connection is not (i.e. out of the cellular coverage area) reports continue to be sent over
Wi-Fi. Only if both networks are down are the reports stored and forwarded later when either network is back up.
Note: You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
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Table 9-1: GPS: Servers 1 – 4
Field Description
SNF Reliable Mode
Store and Forward Reliability: GPS reports are retransmitted if not acknowledged by the server.
Options are:
•
OFF (Unreliable Mode) (default)—If this field is Off, the device does not expect acknowledgment to any GPS report sent to the server.
•
Reliable Mode—A sequence number (1–127) is added to each packet (window). The server acknowledges every 8th packet. If there is no ACK from the server, ALEOS pings the server and re-sends the packets when the server responds. If the server receives packets out of sequence, the server NAKs the first and last missed packets.
ALEOS retransmits the missing packets.
•
Simple Reliable Mode—ALEOS attempts to contact the server the configured number of times, after which it stops attempting to contact the server and discards messages that cannot be transmitted or received after the configured number of tries. When contacted, the server responds with the ASCII string UDPACK. For information on configuring the maximum number of retries see
Backoff Time (secs) on page 195.)
•
UDP Sequence Mode—A hex sequence number (30–7f) is prepended to the packet.
The server responds with SEQACK and the sequence number. The sequence number is not stored and is re-initialized when the AirLink device is reset or power cycled.
Unacknowledged packets are dropped after the configured number of retries.
•
TCP Listen Mode—This mode is the same as UDP Sequence Mode, except that the server initiates the connection using TCP. Use this mode if your server is behind a firewall. If you are using this mode, the AirLink device must have a mobile terminated/
Internet routable IP address.
•
TCP—When the AirLink device is out of coverage (no service, the link is down, etc.) reports are stored until the device can access the server.
Note: You can also use an AT Command to set this field. For more information, see
SNF Simple Reliable
Max Retries
When the AirLink device is configured to use Simple Reliable Mode, use this field to set the
maximum number of retries when a report is sent and there is no response. Use the SNF
Simple Reliable Backoff Time (secs)
field to set the interval between retries.
Options are:
•
Disabled
•
1–255 retries (Default is 10.)
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
SNF Simple Reliable
Backoff Time (secs)
When the AirLink device is configured to use Simple Reliable Mode, use this field to set the
interval for the retries. (Use the SNF Simple Reliable Max Retries
field to set the maximum number of retries.)
•
(Default is 10.)
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
Additional Data
When configured, these options add additional data to RAP reports (see
sent in response to any trigger.
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Table 9-1: GPS: Servers 1 – 4
Field Description
Report Odometer
Enables odometer reporting. Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PPODOM on page 357.
Report Digital Inputs
Enables digital input reporting. Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
Redundant Servers
When one or two redundant servers are enabled, each time a message is sent out to the main server a second identical message is sent to the redundant server(s).
The redundant servers can be running the same or different application than the primary server. The messages to the redundant server are independent of the primary server settings or state.
You can configure one or both redundant servers. The messages are sent independently to either or both.
Note: Messages are sent whether or not the server is available and do not use any reliable mode format. Receipt of a message is not acknowledged nor is any message resent.
Messages to redundant servers are in UDP only.
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In this example:
The AirLink device is installed in a police car.
•
Digital input 2 is connected to the switch that controls the siren.
•
Digital input 3 is connected to the laptop docking station.
ACEmanager has the following configuration:
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Report Interval Time: 30 seconds
•
Report Interval Distance: 150 meters
•
Stationary Vehicle Timer: 5 minutes
•
Send Stationary Vehicle Event in Seconds: 6 seconds
•
Maximum Speed Event: 100 km/h
•
Enable Digital Input Event: Enable
•
Report Type: GPS + Date (RAP GPS report type 0x12)
•
Low Power Mode: Low Voltage (See Services > Low Power on page Low
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Figure 9-3: GPS > Server 1—Example
The following table provides a sample scenario for this ALEOS configuration.
Event / Action
The AirLink device in the police car is connected to power for the first time.
GPS RAP report sent to the server
A 0x10 (power up) report is sent.
The police car is driving around the patrol area.
The police officer spots a speeding vehicle, switches on the siren, and pursues the vehicle.
A 0x12 (GPS + Date) report is sent every 150 meters or every 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Digital input 2 which is connected to the siren switch is triggered and a
0x27 (DIN 2 changes to 1) report is sent.
The vehicle speeds up, with the police car in pursuit.
When the police car exceeds 100 km/h, a 0x2e (maximum speed exceeded) report is sent. A 0x12 (GPS + Date) report is sent every 150 meters.
The vehicle being pursued and the police car slow down.
When the police car’s speed goes below 100 km/h, a 0x2f (return to normal speed) report is sent.
The speeding vehicle pulls over and stops at the side of the road. The police car pulls in behind it. The officer turns off the siren, leaves the engine idling, gets out of the car, and walks over to the other vehicle.
Digital input 2 which is connected to the siren switch is triggered, and a
0x26 (DIN 2 changes to 0) report is sent. Six seconds after the police car comes to a stop, a 0x2c (stationary vehicle event) report is sent. While the car remains stopped with the engine idling, a 0x12 (GPS + Date) report is sent every 5 minutes.
The officer issues a ticket, returns to the police car and drives away.
When the police car is back in motion, a 0x2d (started moving event) report is sent. A 0x12 (GPS + Date) report is sent every 150 meters or
30 seconds, whichever is less.
The police car stops in front of the police station.
The officer disconnects the laptop from the dock.
Six seconds after the car stops, a 0x2c (stationary vehicle event) report is sent.
Digital input 3 connected to the docking station is triggered. A 0x28 (DIN
3 changes to 0) report is sent.
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Event / Action
The officer turns off the ignition.
The officer on the next shift gets into the car and turns on the ignition.
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Before the AirLink device goes into Low Power (sleep) mode, it sends a
0x30 (entering low power mode) report.
When the AirLink device wakes up from Low Power mode, it sends a
0x31 (Wake up from Low Power mode event) report.
Local/Streaming
Some in-vehicle/navigation applications accept GPS reports via a serial connection, generally using either NMEA or TAIP. To configure serial streaming for DB-9 (RS-232) ports and/or USB Serial ports, go to GPS > Local Streaming. If you have an AirLink GX Series device with an I/O card installed, you can also use the I/O X-Card serial ports to stream GPS data.
Figure 9-4: ACEmanager: GPS > Local/Streaming
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Table 9-2: GPS: Local/Streaming
Field Description
Serial
GPS Reports Port
The serial port or USB serial link that reports are sent to
Options are:
•
NONE (default)
•
DB9 Serial
•
USB Serial
•
DB9 and USB
•
X-Card Serial
•
X-Card Serial and DB9
•
X-Card Serial and USB
•
X-Card Serial, DB9 and USB
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PGPS on page 353.
Note: If you want to stream GPS data to a USB port, the USB port must be configured on
the LAN > USB window to act as a serial port. See USB Device Mode on page 77.
GPS Reports Type
GPS Reports
Frequency (secs)
Note: The X-Card options are only available for a GX Series device with an I/O X-Card installed.
ASCII text GPS Report type to send via the serial link:
•
NMEA GGA+VTG+RMC—NMEA GPS report that contains fix information and vector track and speed over ground, and recommended minimum GPS data (default)
•
NMEA GGA+VTG+RMC+GSA+GSV—NMEA GPS report that contains fix information and vector track and speed over ground, the recommended minimum GPS data, overall satellite data, and detailed satellite data
•
TAIP data—TAIP GPS report that contains position and velocity
•
TAIP compact data—TAIP GPS report that contains the compact position
•
TAIP LN report—TAIP GPS report that contains a long navigation message
•
TAIP TM report—TAIP GPS report that contains the time and date
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PGPSR on page 354.
How frequently (in seconds) the GPS report is sent to the serial link
Options are:
•
1– 65535—(up to 18.2 hours)
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
Note: In devices with radio module MC8705, setting this field to 1 sec may result in the device providing GPS locations in intervals ranging from 1 to 3 secs (generally under
2 seconds). To determine which radio module your device has, in ACEmanager go to
Status > About and check the Radio Module Type field.
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Table 9-2: GPS: Local/Streaming
Field Description
Advanced
GPS Coverage
This field refers to the cellular network coverage.
Options are:
•
ALWAYS (default)—GPS reports are always streamed to the serial link.
•
Out of Coverage—GPS reports are only streamed to the serial link when the device has no cellular connection.
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PGPSC on page 353.
Tip:
The Out of Coverage option enables you to use a back-up in-vehicle mapping application that does not rely on cellular network access.
GPS Reports Delay
(secs)
The delay (in seconds) before the out of the coverage stream begins. This field only applies if the GPS coverage field is set to “Out of Coverage”.
•
0 (default)
•
1–255
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PGPSD on page 354.
Local/Streaming—LATS
LATS is a local IP report. LATS reports are limited to tethered IP-based LAN hosts
(Ethernet, USB/net, DUN, PPPoE). LATS does not have any transport/SNF options. The reports are always sent regardless of cellular coverage.
The destination IP cannot be configured directly. The first connected LAN host is used. If multiple hosts are connected, the priority is the host using the Public IP address, or if all hosts are using Private IP addresses, the priority is:
•
Ethernet
•
USB
•
DUN
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Figure 9-5: ACEmanager: GPS > Local/Streaming: LATS
Table 9-3: GPS: Local/Streaming — LATS
Field Description
Local Reporting Time
Interval (Secs)
The frequency (in seconds) of the reports
Options are:
•
0 = Disable (default)
•
1–255
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PPLATS on page 356.
Note: If the Local Reporting Time Interval is set to 1 second, there may be some variation in the report interval, with the report interval sometimes being less than 1 second and sometimes more than 1 second. Other settings for this field are accurate.
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Table 9-3: GPS: Local/Streaming — LATS
Field Description
Local Report Type
Sets one of the following Local Report types:
RAP
•
GPS Data—RAP GPS report that contains only GPS data
•
GPS+Date—RAP GPS report that contains GPS data with the UTC time and date
(default)
•
GPS+Date+RF—RAP GPS report that contains GPS data, the UTC time and date, and radio frequency information for the cellular connection
•
GPS+Date+RF+EIO—RAP GPS report that contains GPS data, the UTC time and date, radio frequency information for the cellular connection, and the current I/O state
NMEA
•
NMEA GGA+VTG—NMEA GPS report that contains fix information, vector track, and speed over ground
•
NMEA GGA+VTG+RMC—NMEA GPS report that contains fix information, vector track, speed over ground, and recommended minimum GPS data
•
NMEA GGA+VTG+RMC+GSA+GSV—NMEA GPS report that contains fix information, vector track, speed over ground, the recommended minimum GPS data, overall satellite data, and detailed satellite data
TAIP
•
TAIP data—TAIP GPS report that contains position and velocity
•
Compact TAIP data—TAIP GPS report that contains the compact position
•
TAIP LN report—TAIP GPS report that contains a long navigation message
•
TAIP TM report—TAIP GPS report that contains the time and date.
Note: You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
Note: LATS does not have an option for Xora reports.
Starting Destination
Port
Number of Extra
Destination Ports
The primary port that reports are sent to
The LATS source port is 17335. This is not configurable.
You can send the report to up to 7 additional consecutive ports. For example, if the starting port is 12351 and you set this field to 5, reports are sent to ports 12351, 12352, 12353,
12354, 12355, and 12356.
The default is 0 which means only the starting port is used.
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
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Table 9-3: GPS: Local/Streaming — LATS
Field Description
Device ID in Local
Reports
Allows use of the IMEI/ESN or phone number in LATS local IP RAP reports to identify a device/vehicle. Options are:
•
None (default)
•
Phone Number
•
ESN/IMEI
Tip:
Including the device ID is especially useful when your devices have dynamic IP addresses.
Local Report
Destination IP
Note: If you want the device ID included in all other RAP GPS reports, see
Use Device ID in Location Reports on page 205.
This read-only field shows the IP address of the destination that LATS reports are send to.
Through its use of DHCP, ALEOS detects if there is a connected host and designates that host's IP as the LATS destination. When no host is connected at startup, ALEOS uses the first IP address in the Ethernet DHCP pool as the destination. When using Public mode for an interface, that interface will be the LATS destination even if it's not the first host connected.
Note: The Local Report Destination IP is not configurable. If you want a GPS report to go to a specific host IP, user Server 1–4 configuration. (See
Report Odometer
Enables odometer reporting
Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
Note: Only applies for RAP report types.
Report Digital Inputs
Enables digital input reporting. Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
Note: Only applies for RAP report types.
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Global Settings
Most of the Global settings apply to all GPS Server and Local reports.
Figure 9-6: ACEmanager: GPS > Global Settings
Table 9-4: GPS: Global Settings
Field Description
GPS Settings
Enable GPS
Diversity/GPS
Antenna Bias
This option only appears on AirLink devices with one of the following radio modules:
MC8705, SL8090, and SL8092. (You can view the radio module type on the Status > Home screen.)
If your device has one of these radio modules, Sierra Wireless recommends that you disable GPS if you are not using it. Options are:
•
Enable (default)
•
Disable
This field applies only to the LS300.
Configure this field according to the type of GPS antenna you are using. Check the antenna manufacturer’s documentation to determine if you have an active or passive GPS antenna.
Options are:
•
Enable (default)—Use the default setting if you are using an amplified (active) GPS antenna.
•
Disable—Disable this feature if you are using a passive GPS antenna.
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Field Description
General
Odometer Value
(meters)
The odometer value increments based on the GPS distance traveled. You can include this
value in RAP GPS reports. (See GPS Report Type on page 191).
You can set the odometer value to an initial value. Maximum value is 4 294 967 295 meters
(4,294,967 kilometers or 2,668,769 miles).
Default: 0
Note: The RAP report displays the odometer value in 100s of meters.
TAIP ID
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
The four character alphanumeric ID used in all TAIP reports
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PPTAIPID on page 358.
Send SnF Buffer immediately on input
If this feature is enabled, any pending stored reports are sent if the I/O input changes, a stationary vehicle is moved, or a maximum speed is exceeded, provided those events are enabled on the GPS > Server > Events screen. Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
Use Device ID in
Location Reports
Allows use of the IMEI/ESN or phone number in RAP reports configured for Servers 1–4 to identify a device/vehicle. Options are:
•
None (default)
•
Phone Number
•
ESN/IMEI
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PPDEVID on page 355.
Tip:
Including the device ID is especially useful when your devices have dynamic IP addresses.
Note: The device ID in RAP reports is in hex, not plain text.
Note: This option does not apply to LATS reports. If you want the device ID included in
LATS GPS reports, see
Device ID in Local Reports on page 203.
Note: If you want this Device ID included in the TCP PAD connections, enable the Include
Device ID on TCP Connect field on the Serial screen (Serial > Port Configuration > TCP).
See Port Configuration on page 221.
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Table 9-4: GPS: Global Settings (Continued)
Field Description
Advanced
TCP GPS Port
You can obtain a single location snapshot from the device via a TCP session using the
AirLink device’s IP address and the device port configured in this field.
•
1–65535 (default 9494)
•
0 = Disable
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see
Note: Access is restricted to the IP address defined for server 1. (See
GPS Fix Mode
Heading Sensitivity
Specifies the GPS fix mode. Options are:
•
Standalone (default)
•
MS Based—(Mobile Station Based fix) Uses assistance GPS data from a remote server over the WAN interface
Sets the sensitivity of the GPS heading reading
•
Normal (default)
•
High
It is recommended that you leave the field set to Normal to avoid showing misleading heading values from poor GPS signal (poor sky view, reflections in urban canyon, etc.), but if your GPS application has its own GPS heading sensitivity algorithms, try changing this setting to High.
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Introduction
Events Reporting allows you to generate reports or perform actions in response to the events that are configured in the ALEOS software.
An Event is a measurement of a physical property AND a state change or a threshold crossing. For example, radio module signal strength (RSSI) is a physical property. A threshold crossing could be set to -105 dBm. You can configure an Event which consists of the
RSSI with the -105 dBm threshold. There are many Events that can be configured; these are described in detail below.
An Action is an activity which can be performed, such as sending a report to a remote server, sending an SNMP trap, changing the value on a digital signal line, or turning off cellular communication with any devices connected to a host port. If a report is to be sent, you can select the data to include in the report.
Events and Actions work together. When an Event is triggered, this means that, for the physical property being measured, the state change or the threshold crossing has occurred. The Event will then effect the Action to occur. For example, if you have configured an
RSSI Event, then you can have a report sent (example: SMS
Message) once the threshold is crossed. This relationship is shown
.
10
1) User Configuration of
Events And Actions
2) Measure
Physical Input
Physical Input
One of the following : RSSI, Digital Input ,
Speed , Heading , etc.
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3) Threshold
Exceeded or
State Change?
Y
Event
4) Perform Activity
Send Report , change digital signal , turn off services, etc
Action
Figure 10-1: Events Reporting Concept
The procedure of how Events Reporting works is described below:
1.
Configure the events and actions.
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2.
After deployment, the device begins measuring a physical input.
3.
The measurement is compared to the user-configured threshold or state change. If there is no change, then another measurement is performed. If a
state change (or threshold crossing) occurs, then the flow moves to step 4.
4.
The Action associated with the Event. In this step, a report may be generated, or some other activity is performed. Afterwards, the flow returns to step 1.
Additional Behavior and Features
Events/Actions are not one shot activities. After an Action is performed, the Event is still active and will trigger the next time the state change or threshold crossing occurs.
A single Event may activate one or more Actions. For example, if RSSI is below threshold, you can turn off data services (Action 1) and send an SMS message
(Action 2).
A single Action may be activated by one or more Events. For example, if the vehicle speed is above a threshold or if the vehicle heading changes, either Event can perform the same action.
After defining an Event, always select the Apply button to save these definitions and apply them to an Action.
Selecting the Delete button on the Events Reporting tab will delete all current
Event and Action data.
Configuration Overview
To configure Events and Actions, complete the following steps:
Note: All Events Reporting configuration changes take effect after a short delay (about one minute). No reboot of the AirLink device is necessary.
1.
Define an Event – Events can be configured using the ACEmanager user interface. Select the Events Reporting Tab, and then select the
Add New
subtab to add an event (e.g., RSSI).
Note in the Action Description frame that there are no actions listed.
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Figure 10-2: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Events > Add New
2.
Define an Action – This is done on the Actions group.
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Figure 10-3: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Actions > Add New
3.
Associate the Action with the Event – This is done by clicking on the Events group. On the Events page, note that the new Action (Low Signal) is displayed in the Action Description frame. You can select the check box to associate this action with the Radio Signal Event.
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Figure 10-4: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Events > Cell Radio Sign
4.
Click Apply.
5.
Click Actions.
6.
To send a test report, wait about 1 minute after you click Apply, and then click the Test report button.
Table 10-1: Event Types
Event Name Event Type
Digital Inputs
Digital Input #
The number of digital inputs depends on the device and in the case of the GX Series device, whether or not you have an I/O X-
Card installed.
State Change
Pulse Accumulator #
The number of pulse accumulators depends on the device and in the case of the GX Series device, whether or not you have an I/O X-
Card installed.
Threshold Crossing
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Switch Opened
On any change
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Analog Input #
Threshold Crossing
Note: The number of analog inputs depends on the device and in the case of the GX Series device, whether or not you have an I/O X-
Card installed.
Transformed Analog #
Note: The number of transformed analogs depends on the device and in the case of the GX Series device, whether or not you have an
I/O X-Card installed.
Threshold Crossing
AVL
GPS Fix
State Change
Vehicle Speed
Heading Change
Engine Hours
Network
RSSI
Network State
Network Service
Threshold Crossing
Threshold Crossing
Threshold Crossing
Threshold Crossing
State Change
State Change
Other Report Types
Periodic Reports
Power In
Board Temperature
CDMA HW Temperature
Data Usage
Daily Data Usage
Monthly Data Usage
Threshold Crossing (Time)
Threshold Crossing
Threshold Crossing
Threshold Crossing
Threshold Crossing
Threshold Crossing
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When value crossed above a threshold, below a threshold, or either (volts)
When value crossed above a threshold, below a threshold, or either (units configured on the I/O screen) See
Transformed Analog on page 258.
Fix Lost
Fix Obtained
Any Fix Change
Vehicle Speed (KM/h)
Heading Change (degrees)
Engine Hours
Signal Power (-dBm)
When Device is Ready
•
Roaming
•
2G Service
•
Rev A or HSUPA
•
Any Data Service
Period to compare (seconds)
Power threshold (volts)
Degrees Celsius
Degrees Celsius
Percentage of daily threshold
Percentage of monthly threshold
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Note: ALEOS Data Usage is approximate and should not be compared with data usage recorded by the Mobile Network Operator.
SIERRA WIRELESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DATA OVERAGES.
Action Description
Select a name for the action of your choice.
Action Type
Under the Events Reporting Action tab, there is an Action Type field which has different parameters listed in the scroll-down menu.
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Figure 10-5: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Action > Action Type scroll down
There are several ways to send a report. The configuration will vary.
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·
Destination email address
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Subject, Message
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Data groups
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SMS text message
·
Destination Phone number
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Message
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Data Groups
You can configure a maximum of 5 actions per event. If the action requires an IP connection, the following source ports are used. These are not configurable.
Actions (in the order configured)
Action 1 17348
Source port
Action 2
Action 3
17349
17351
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Actions (in the order configured)
Action 4
Action 5
17352
17353
Source port
Figure 10-6: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Action Type > Email (similar fields for SMS)
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Figure 10-7: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Action Type > SMS
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SNMP Trap notification
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Destination IP is configured in the SNMP menu.
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Figure 10-8: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Action Type > SNMP TRAP
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Relay Link
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Select the relay to link to, and invert if necessary.
Figure 10-9: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Action Type > Relay Link
•
GPS RAP/Report 13 message
·
Configure the report server store and forward properties and report options.
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Figure 10-10: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Action Type > GPS RAP Report 13
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Events Protocol message to a server
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Destination report server is configured
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Report format – TLV (Type, Length and Value), Binary, ASCII, or XML.
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Figure 10-11: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Action Type > Type, Length, Value
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Turn-Off Services — This setting limits services and is primarily used in conjunction with monitoring data usage. For example, you could set the
AirLink device to limit network service when data usage exceeds a configured threshold.
Figure 10-12: ACEmanager: Events > Actions > Action Type > Turn off Services
Email/SMS
• To
— The email address where the report should be sent.
• Subject
— The subject that should be displayed.
• Message
— The message you want included with each report.
• Body Type
— Select message in ASCI Text, SVS SCI and XML.
• Test report
— Use to send a test report. After you have updated all the fields and clicked the Apply button, wait about 1 minute, and then click the Test report button.
Note: You cannot send an Email with your AirLink device unless the Email server you have configured allows your AirLink device as a relay host. Talk to your network administrator to ensure you can send email through the email server using your AirLink device.
Note: You can only send SMS from your AirLink device if your cellular account allows
SMS. You may need to have SMS added to the account. SMS from data accounts is blocked on some cellular networks.
Report Groups
You can select the data you want to be included in the report groups. The options are displayed. Check the box corresponding to the data displayed.
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Figure 10-13: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Action (for GX Series device with an I/O X-Card installed)
The reports attributes are:
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Digital and Analog I/O
The options available in this section depend on the AirLink device, and in the case of the AirLink GX Series device, whether or not it has an I/O X-Card installed.
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Enable for Digital Inputs 1–5—The status of the specific digital inputs
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Enable for Digital Outputs 1–5—The status of the specific digital outputs
·
Enable for Pulse Accumulator 1–5—The pulse count of the specific digital inputs
·
Enable for Analog Inputs 1–5— The status of the specific analog input
(reported in volts)
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Enable for Transformed Analog Inputs 1–5— The status of the specific analog input (reported in units configured in ACEmanager I/O >
Configuration—see Configuration on page 257)
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AVL
·
Enable for Satellite Fix—Whether or not there is a usable GPS satellite fix
·
Enable for Latitude—The latitude reported by GPS
·
Enable for Longitude—The longitude reported by GPS
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Enable for Satellite Count—The number of satellites the GPS is using to get a satellite fix
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Enable for Vehicle Speed—The speed of the vehicle reported by GPS
·
Enable for Vehicle Heading—The direction the vehicle is traveling reported by GPS
·
Enable for Engine Hours—The number of hours the engine has been on, based on either Power In or Ignition Sense
·
Enable for Odometer—The number of miles reported by GPS
·
Enable for TAIP ID—The TAIP ID for the AirLink device
•
Device Name
These elements in the Device Name group are general identifiers for the Air-
Link device and its cellular account.
·
Enable for Device ID—The device ID (ESN or EID/IMEI) of the AirLink device (enable for a cellular account with a dynamic IP address)
·
Enable for Phone Number—The phone number of the AirLink device
·
Enable for Device Name—The name of the AirLink device
·
Enable for MAC Address—The MAC Address of the Ethernet port of the
AirLink device
·
Enable for SIM ID—The SIM ID of the AirLink device
·
Enable for IMSI—The IMSI of the SIM installed in the AirLink device
·
Enable for GPRS Operator—The wireless Mobile Network Operator the
SIM card is associated with
·
Enable for Time—The time the AirLink device is active
•
Network Data
The Network Data in this group relates to the cellular network and the connection state of the AirLink device.
·
Enable for Network State—The network state for the AirLink device
·
Enable for Network Channel—The network channel to which the AirLink device is connected
·
Enable for RSSI—The signal strength for the AirLink device
·
Enable for Network Service—The network service for the AirLink device
·
Enable for Network IP—The IP address given by the cellular network
·
Enable for Daily Usage MB—The daily usage (in MBs) of the AirLink device
·
Enable for Monthly Usage MB—The monthly usage (in MBs) of the AirLink device
•
Tx/Rx
The Network Traffic in this group relates to the cellular network and the network between the AirLink device and any directly connected device(s).
·
Enable for Bytes Sent—The number of bytes sent on the cellular network since last reset
·
Enable for Bytes Received—The number of bytes received from the cellular network since last reset
·
Enable for Host Bytes Sent—The number of bytes sent from the network between the AirLink device and the connected device(s) since last reset
·
Enable for Host Bytes Received—The number of bytes received from the network between the AirLink device and the connected device(s) since last reset
·
Enable for IP Packets Sent—The number of IP packets sent on the cellular network since last reset
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Enable for IP Packets Received—The number of IP packets received from the cellular network since last reset
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Enable for Host IP Packets Sent—The number of IP packets sent from the network between the AirLink device and the connected device(s) since last reset
·
Enable for Host IP Packets Received—The number of IP packets received from the network between the AirLink device and the connected device(s) since last reset
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Misc Data
Miscellaneous Data includes temperature rates and other information that does not fit in the other categories
·
Enable for Power In—The voltage level of the power coming in to the
AirLink device at the time of the report
·
Enable for Board Temperature—The temperature of the internal hardware of the AirLink device at the time of the report
·
Enable for Host Comm State—The signal level between the AirLink device and the connected device(s)
·
CDMA HW Temperature—The temperature of the internal radio module
·
CDMA PRL Version—PRL version used by the AirLink device
·
CDMA EC/IO—The quality of the signal from the cellular CDMA network
·
GSM EC/IO—The quality of the signal from the cellular GSM network
·
Cell Info—The cellular network cell information for the AirLink device
Note: For each group you can enable individual fields.
Relay
The relay outputs on the AirLink device I/O port can be used to cause an external action.
•
1—Relay 1—Open
•
2—Relay 1, Inverted—Closed
The relays are capable of switching small loads. If you need a stronger signal, such as to open a door lock, connect the AirLink device’s relay to a stronger solenoid relay that has enough power to cause the desired effect.
Configure Events
To configure events,
1.
Enter an Event Description. The event description will be displayed in the
Events group in the left hand side panel.
2.
Select any action and click Add Action. Then select any Action Type and configure accordingly.
3.
Click Save and the action will be displayed in the Available Actions menu.
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Events Protocol
The Events Reporting protocol is a collection of messaging formats. The messages are sent to the Reports Server.
The Events Protocol includes four message types.
• 1 — Type, Length, Value
— The TLV consists of the MSCI ID as the type, the length of the data, and the actual data.
• 2 — Binary
— A binary condensed form of the TLV message will be sent.
• 3 — CSV-ASCII
— An ASCII condensed and comma delimited form of the
TLV message will be sent.
• 4 — XML
— An XML form of the data will be sent.
Tip:
Because of its flexibility and robustness, the TLV message type is recommended for most reports using the Events Protocol. The Binary and ASCII forms do not contain a “type field” which can result in misinterpretation of data. Since the TLV and XML forms always includes the type as well as the data, an unintentional type can be identified much easier.
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Use the serial port to connect devices or computers using a DB9-
RS232 connection.
Note: These commands are specific to the RS232 port and generally do not apply to USB/serial.
11
Port Configuration
Serial Port Configuration consists of five categories of configurable parameters:
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Port Configuration
•
Advanced
•
TCP
•
UDP
•
PPP
These categories and their parameters are shown in
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Figure 11-1: ACEmanager: Serial > Port Configuration > Port Configuration
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Table 11-1: Serial Port Configuration > Port Configuration
Field Description
Port Configuration
Startup Mode Default
Default power-up mode for the serial port. When the AirLink device is power-cycled, the serial port enters the communication mode specified.
Note: It can take up to 5 minutes to establish a connection.
Autologin reverse telnet
This field only appears when the Startup Mode Default field is set to reverse telnet/SSH.
Determines the log in procedure when using reverse telnet.
•
Enable—Do not enter a user name and password when you telnet to a a router or other device that has a serial connection to your AirLink device. Login is automatic.
•
Disable—Enter a user name and password when you telnet to a a router or other device that has a serial connection to your AirLink device. (Default)
For more information about reverse telnet, see
Reverse Telnet/SSH on page 224.
Configure Serial Port
Format: [speed][data bits][parity][stop bits]
Valid speeds are 300–115200, data bits: 7 or 8, parity: O,E,N,M, stop bits: 1,1.5.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S23 on page 370.
Flow Control
DB9 Serial Echo
•
Normal (AT command) default
•
PPP
•
UDP
•
TCP
•
Reverse Telnet/SSH—Allows you to telnet or SSH into a router or other device connected to the AirLink device via a serial port. For information on configuring
reverse telnet, see Reverse Telnet/SSH on page 224.
•
Modbus ASCII
•
Modbus RTU (Binary)
•
BSAP—Bristol Standard Asynchronous Protocol
•
Variable Modbus
•
UDP Multiple Unicast—Data from the serial port is packed into UDP packets and sent to multiple IP addresses (for example, multiple AirLink devices). For more information, see
UDP Multiple Unicast on page 227.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See MD on page 361.
Serial port flow control setting
•
None—No flow control is being used (default)
•
Hardware—RTS/CTS hardware flow control is being used
•
Transparent SW—Transparent software flow control. Uses escaped XON and XOFF for flow control. XON and XOFF characters in data stream are escaped with the @ character (0x40). @ in data is sent as @@.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See \Q on page 369.
AT command echo mode
•
Enable—Text is visible as you type (default)
•
Disable—Text you type is not visible
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See
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Table 11-1: Serial Port Configuration > Port Configuration
Field Description
Data Forwarding
Timeout (.1 seconds)
Data Forwarding
Character
Device Port
Destination Port
Destination Address
Data forwarding time-out. (How long the application waits before bundling characters to send) If set to 0, a forwarding time-out of 10 ms is used. Used in UDP or TCP PAD mode.
Increments in tenths of a second.
Default value is 1 (The forward time-out is 100 ms)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S50 on page 364.
PAD data forwarding character. ASCII code of character that causes data to be forwarded.
Used in UDP or TCP PAD mode
Default is No forwarding character.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S51 on page 364.
The port on the AirLink device used for incoming TCP/UDP communication (Default is
12345)
If either, or both, of the UDP Auto Answer or TCP Auto Answer parameters are enabled, when the AirLink device receives incoming TCP or UDP packets that are destined for this port, it strips off the IP header and send the packet payload out its serial port.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *DPORT on page 360.
The destination port that TCP/UDP communication is sent to
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S53 on page 364.
IP address TCP/UDP communication is sent to
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S53 on page 364.
Default Dial Mode
Host Authentication
Mode
PPP User ID
PPP Password
Protocol used to send messages
Options are:
•
TCP
•
UDP (default)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See
Sets the authentication method the host uses for PPP. Options are:
•
None
•
CHAP—The stronger of the two protocols. Recommended, provided it is supported by all the client devices
•
PAP and CHAP—If CHAP is not supported by the client, the host reverts to PAP.
Sets the User ID for authentication
Sets the User Password for authentication
For information on configuring an AirLink device to use SSH PAD mode, see SSH
Reverse Telnet/SSH
The Reverse Telnet/SSH feature allows you to connect to and configure a router or other device that has a serial connection to your AirLink device.
Note: If you have all 5 VPN tunnels configured, you cannot use Reverse Telnet/SSH.
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To configure Reverse Telnet/SSH:
1.
Log into ACEmanager and go to Serial > Port Configuration.
2.
In the Startup Mode Default field, select Reverse Telnet/SSH and click Apply.
3.
In the Configure Serial Port field, set the speed, data bits, parity, and stop bits. (The serial port configuration depends on the router you want to connect to. For example, to connect to a Cisco router that has a default baud rate of
9600, enter 9600,8N1 in the Configure Serial Port field.)
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Optional—If you are planning to use telnet (rather than SSH), you can be automatically logged in when you telnet to the AirLink device without having to enter a user name and password. Autologin is not supported with SSH.
To set up automatic login:
a.
In the Autologin Reverse Telnet field, select Enable.
b.
Click Apply.
5.
Go to Services > Telnet/SSH.
6.
In the Remote Login Server Mode field, select:
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Telnet—if you want to Telnet into the connected device
·
SSH—if you want to SSH into the connected device
Note: If you enabled Autologin, select Telnet.
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Click Apply.
8.
Reboot the AirLink device.
9.
Use a Telnet or SSH terminal client such as Putty or Teraterm to connect to the appropriate port:
·
If you are using Autologin, Telnet to the port specified in the Device Port field (default is 12345). SSH is not available with Autologin.
·
If you are not using Autologin, you can Telnet or SSH into the port specified in the Remote Login Server Telnet/SSH Port field (default is 2332).
10.
If prompted, log in with the following credentials:
·
User name: sconsole
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Password: 12345 (default)
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For information on changing the default reverse telnet password, see
ALEOS redirects you to the router or other device connected to the AirLink device serial port. You can use this connection to configure connected device.
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Note: You may be required to enter a user name and password to access the router or other device.
UDP Multiple Unicast
With UDP Multiple Unicast, data from the serial port is packed into UDP packets and sent to multiple IP addresses. To configure UDP Multiple Unicast:
1.
Log in to ACEmanager as “user” and go to Serial > Port Configuration > Port
Configuration.
2.
In the Startup Mode Default field, select UDP Multiple Unicast.
3.
In the Destination Port field, enter the remote port to be used.
4.
Click Apply.
5.
Go to Serial > Modbus Address List and enter the index numbers and IP
addresses of the devices you want the data sent to. (See Modbus Address
6.
Click Apply.
7.
Reboot the device.
Note: To avoid flooding the network, there is a 20 millisecond pause between sending the
UDP packet to each destination.
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Advanced
Figure 11-2: ACEmanager: Serial > Port Configuration > Advanced
Table 11-2: Serial Port Configuration > Advanced
Field Description
Advanced
Assert DSR
Assert DCD
Assert DSR always when the device is in a data mode (UDP, TCP, etc.), or when the device is in network coverage. Options are:
•
Always (default)
•
In Data Mode
•
In Coverage
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See &S on page 369.
Assert DCD always, or when the device is in a data mode (UDP, TCP, etc.) or when the device is in network coverage. Options are:
•
Always (default)
•
In Data Mode
•
In Coverage
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See &C on page 366.
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Field Description
Enable CTS
Assert CTS when there is network coverage. Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *CTSE on page 360.
DTR Mode
Quiet Mode
AT Verbose Mode
Use DTR from the serial device, or ignore DTR (same as S211 on page 370). Options are:
•
Use DTR
•
Ignore DTR (default)
Disable or enable display of device responses. Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See Q on page 368.
Sets the level of information returned for AT commands
Options are:
•
Verbose (default)
•
Numeric
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See V on page 371.
Call Progress Result
Mode
Convert 12 digit
Number to IP Address
Choose whether a 12-digit number is converted to an IP address (eg. 111222333444 to
111.222.333.444). Options are:
•
Use as Name (default)
•
Use as IP
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *NUMTOIP on page 363
Disable ATZ Reset
When enabled adds 19200 to CONNECT messages
Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See X on page 371.
IP List Dial
The value set in this field determines whether or not issuing an ATZ Command resets the
AirLink device. Options are:
•
On — Block is enabled—ATZ does not reset the device.
•
Off —Block is disabled—ATZ resets the device. (default)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *DATZ on page 368.
This allows access to the Modbus IP Address using the first two digits of the dial string. For example, ATDT1234567 would imply ID index 12 on the Modbus Address list and use the associated IP Address as the destination. Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See IPL on page 363.
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Table 11-2: Serial Port Configuration > Advanced
Field Description
Keep Alive Mode
Keep Alive Delay
When this feature is enabled, the AirLink device reboots if there is no traffic for longer than the period configured in the Keep Alive Delay field. Options are”
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
When Keep Alive Mode is enabled, use this field to set the delay (in minutes) before the
AirLink device reboots if there is no traffic on the serial port. Accepted values:
•
10–65535
TCP
Figure 11-3: ACEmanager: Serial > Port Configuration > TCP
Table 11-3: Serial Port Configuration > TCP
Field Description
TCP
TCP Auto Answer
This determines how the AirLink device responds to an incoming TCP connection request.
The AirLink device remains in AT Command mode until a connection request is received.
The AirLink device sends a “RING” string to the host. A “CONNECT” sent to the host indicates acknowledgment of the connection request and the TCP session is established.
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S0 on page 369.
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Field Description
TCP Connect Timeout
(seconds)
Specifies the number of seconds to wait for a TCP connection to be established when dialing out
You can also use an AT command to configure this field.
TCP Idle Timeout
TCP idle time-out in the configured units (See TCP Idle Timeout Unit on page 231.)
Specifies a time interval upon which if there is no in or outbound traffic through a TCP connection, the connection is terminated.
Default is 0.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See TCPT on page 365.
TCP Idle Timeout Unit
Units used for the TCP Idle Timeout Interval.
Options are:
•
Minutes (default)
•
secs
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See TCPS on page 365.
TCP Connect
Response Delay
(seconds)
Include Device ID on
TCP Connect
The number of seconds to delay the “CONNECT' response upon establishing a TCP connection, or the number of tenths of seconds to delay before outputting ENQ on the serial port after the CONNECT when the ENQ feature is enabled.
•
n=0–255
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S221 on page 370.
If this option is enabled, after a TCP connection is established, ALEOS sends a packet that contains the device ID (and optionally a prefix, suffix, and CRLF). Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
Note: To use this feature, ensure that the Device ID is configured in the Use Device ID in
Location Reports field on the GPS screen (GPS > Global Settings > General). See
Device ID Prefix
Device ID Suffix
Send CR LF after
Device ID
Sets the Prefix DID in the device identification packet upon TCP connection. Maximum length of the prefix is 80 characters.
Sets the Suffix DID in the device identification packet upon TCP connection. Maximum length of the suffix is 80 characters.
Enables a carriage return to be inserted in the device identification packet after the Suffix
DID. Options are:
•
no CR LF
•
send CR
•
send CR LF (carriage return, line feed) Default
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UDP
Figure 11-4: ACEmanager: Serial > Port Configuration > UDP
Table 11-4: Serial Port Configuration > UDP
Field Description
UDP
UDP Auto Answer
UDP Idle Timeout
(seconds)
UDP Connect Last
Whether the AirLink device auto answers and incoming UDP connection request
Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S82 on page 364.
UDP Idle Time-out in seconds
Specifies a time interval upon which if there is no in or outbound traffic through a UDP connection, the connection is terminated.
•
n=0 No idle time-out (Default)
•
n=1–255 Time-out in seconds
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S83 on page 365.
Allows you to choose to use the last accepted IP address and port number as the default settings, instead of using S53 (destination address)
Options are:
•
Do not change S53 (default)
•
Set S53 last IP
Note: Resetting the device restores the configured S53 (destination address).
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *UDPLAST on page 365.
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Field Description
Allow Any Incoming IP
When UDP auto answer is enabled, use this field to select whether to allow any incoming
IP address to connect or to only allow the configured destination IP address to connect.
Options are:
•
Allow only S53 (default)
•
Allow any IP address
If you select Allow only S53, the Destination Port and Destination Address fields under
Serial > Port Configuration must be configured. (See Table 11-1 on page 223.)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See AIP on page 360.
Allow All UDP
UDP Auto Answer
Response
Accepts UDP packets from all IP addresses when a UDP session is active. If there is no
UDP session active, an incoming UDP packet is treated according to the UDP auto answer and AIP settings. Options are:
•
No effect (default)
•
Allow all—The AirLink device accepts all UDP traffic from any IP address during a
UDP session.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *UALL on page 365.
Half-Open Response—In UDP auto answer (half-open) mode. Options are:
•
No Response—No Response codes when UDP session is initiated (default)
•
RING CONNECT—RING CONNECT response codes sent out serial link before the data from the first UDP packet
Dial UDP Always
UDP Serial Delay
(.1 seconds)
Note: Quiet Mode must be Off.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See HOR on page 368.
The dial command always uses UDP, even when using ATDT. Options are:
•
Disable—Dial using the means specified (default)
•
Enable—Dial UDP always, even when using ATDT
Note: When this parameter is set you cannot establish a TCP PAD connection.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *DU on page 361.
Waits the specified delay before sending the first received UDP packet and the subsequent
UDP packets out to the port Ethernet (in 100 ms units).
•
No UDP packet delay (default)
•
1–255— Delay in 100ms units, from 100 ms to 25.5 sec.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *USD on page 365.
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PPP
Figure 11-5: ACEmanager: Serial > Port Configuration > PPP
Table 11-5: Serial Port Configuration > PPP
Description Field
PPP a
Device PPP IP
Host PPP IP
Sets the device IP address (in private mode)
Sets the host IP address (in private mode) a.
Note: This section is only visible when PPP is selected in the Startup Mode Default field.
Modbus Address List
To add a Modbus Address:
1.
Log in to ACEmanager as “user” and go to Serial > MODBUS Address List.
2.
Click Add More.
3.
Enter the Index number, an equal sign, and the IP address. For example:
10=123.123.123.123 (decimal)
0xA=123.123.123.123 (hex) Prefix 0x to hex numbers.
Including the port number after the IP address is optional. If you include the port number, separate the port number and IP address by a colon.
For example:
10=123.123.123.123:11223
0xA=123.123.123.123:11223
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Figure 11-6: Serial > MODBUS Address List
4.
Click Apply.
5.
Reboot.
To delete an address from the list, click the X beside it.
Note: You can also use the AT Commands MLIST and MLISTX to add address entries and
MLIST? or MLISTX? to query the entries on the list. See
MLIST on page 362, and MLISTX on page 362.
I/O X-Card Serial Port Configuration
This section applies only to the AirLink GX Series device with an I/O X-Card installed. The serial port on the I/O X-Card is a standard RS232 port using five wires: RX, TX, RTS, CTS, and GND. The following are not supported: RI, DCD,
DTR, and DSR. For more information on the I/O X-Card, refer to the AirLink GX
Series User Guide.
To configure the serial port for the installed I/O X-Card:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Serial > I/O X-Card Serial Port.
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Figure 11-7: ACEmanager: Serial > IO X-Card Serial Port > IO X-Card Serial Configuration
Table 11-6: Serial > IO X-Card Serial Port > IO X-Card Serial Configuration
Field Description
Startup Mode Default
Configure Serial Port
Flow Control
The default startup mode for the serial port
Options are:
•
Normal (AT command) default
•
UDP
•
TCP
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See MD on page 361.
Format: [speed],[data bits][parity][stop bits]
Valid speeds are 300–115200, data bits: 7 or 8, parity: O,E,N,M, stop bits: 1,1.5,2
•
115200, 8N1 (default)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S23 on page 370.
Serial port data flow control setting
•
None—No flow control is being used (default)
•
Hardware—RTS/CTS hardware flow control is being used
•
Transparent SW—Transparent software flow control. Uses escaped XON and
XOFF for flow control. XON and XOFF characters in data stream are escaped with the @ character (0x40). @ in data is sent as @@.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See \Q on page 369.
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Field
Description
DB15 Serial Echo
AT command echo mode
Options are:
•
Enable—Text is visible as you type. (default)
•
Disable—Text you type is not visible.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See E on page 368.
Data Forwarding Timeout
(.1 second)
Data forwarding time-out. (How long the application waits before bundling characters to send) If set to 0, a forwarding time-out of 10ms is used. Used in UDP or TCP PAD mode. Increments in tenths of a second.
Default is 1 (The forwarding time-out is 100 ms.)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S50 on page 364.
Data Forwarding
Character
Device Port
Destination Port
Destination Address
PAD data forwarding character. ASCII code of character that causes data to be forwarded. Used in UDP or TCP PAD mode
Default is No forwarding character
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S51 on page 364.
The port on the AirLink device used for incoming TCP/UDP communication (Default is
54321)
If either, or both, of the UDP Auto Answer or TCP Auto Answer parameters are enabled, when the AirLink device receives incoming TCP or UDP packets that are destined for this port, it strips off the IP header and send the packet payload out the serial port on the
I/O X-Card.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *DPORT on page 360.
The destination port that TCP/UDP communication is sent to
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S53 on page 364.
The IP address TCP/UDP communication is sent to
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S53 on page 364.
Default Dial Mode
Protocol used to send messages
Options are:
•
TCP
•
UDP (default)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S53 on page 364.
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Advanced Settings
Figure 11-8: ACEmanager: Serial > IO X-Card Serial Port > Advanced
Table 11-7: Serial > X-Serial Port Configuration >Advanced and TCP Configuration
Field Description
Enable CTS
Quiet Mode
AT Verbose Mode
Call Progress Result
Mode
Assert CTS when there is network coverage. Options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *CTSE on page 360.
Disable or enable display of device responses.
Options are:
•
Enable
•
Disable (default)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See Q on page 368.
Sets the level of information returned for AT commands
Options are:
•
Verbose (default)
•
Numeric
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See V on page 371.
When enabled adds 19200 to CONNECT messages.
Options are:
•
Enable
•
Disable (default)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See X on page 371.
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Table 11-7: Serial > X-Serial Port Configuration >Advanced and TCP Configuration
Field Description
Convert 12 digit Number to IP Address
Choose whether or not a 12-digit number is converted to an IP address
For example, converts 111222333444 to 111.222.333.444
Options are:
•
Use as Name (default)
•
Use as IP
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *NUMTOIP on page 363.
Disable ATZ Reset
IP List Dial
The value set in this field determines whether or not issuing an ATZ Command resets the AirLink device. Options are:
•
On (default) — ATZ does not reset the AirLink device
•
Off —ATZ resets the AirLink device.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *DATZ on page 368.
This allows access to the Modbus IP Address using the first two digits of the dial string.
For example, ATDT1234567 would imply ID index 12 on the Modbus Address list and use the associated IP Address as the destination.
Options are:
•
Enable
•
Disable (default)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See IPL on page 363.
TCP Settings
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Table 11-8: Serial > X-Serial Port Configuration >Advanced and TCP Configuration
Field Description
TCP Auto Answer
TCP Connect Timeout
(seconds)
This determines how the AirLink device responds to an incoming TCP connection request. The AirLink device remains in AT Command mode until a connection request is received. The AirLink device sends a “RING” string to the host. A “CONNECT” sent to the host indicates acknowledgment of the connection request and the TCP session is established.
Options are:
•
Enable
•
Disable (default)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S0 on page 369.
Specifies the number of seconds to wait for a TCP connection to be established when dialing out
You can also use an AT command to configure this field.
TCP Idle Timeout
TCP Idle Timeout Unit
TCP Connect Response
Delay (seconds)
TCP idle time-out in the configured units (See TCP Idle Timeout Unit on page 231.)
Specifies a time interval upon which if there is no in or outbound traffic through a TCP connection, the connection is terminated.
Default is 0.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See TCPT on page 365.
Units used for the TCP Idle Timeout interval
Options are:
•
Minutes (default)
•
secs
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See TCPS on page 365.
The number of seconds to delay the “CONNECT' response upon establishing a TCP connection, or the number of tenths of seconds to delay before outputting ENQ on the serial port after the CONNECT when the ENQ feature is enabled.
•
n=0–255
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S221 on page 370.
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Serial Configuration
Figure 11-10: ACEmanager: Serial > IO X-Card Serial Port > UDP
Table 11-9: Serial > IO X-Card Serial Port > UDP
Field
UDP Auto Answer
UDP Idle Timeout
(seconds)
UDP Connect Last
Description
Whether the AirLink device auto answers an incoming UDP connection request
Options are:
•
Enable
•
Disable (default)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S82 on page 364.
UDP idle time-out in seconds
Specifies a time interval upon which if there is no in or outbound traffic through a UDP connection, the connection is terminated.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See S83 on page 365.
Allows you to choose to use the last accepted IP address and port number as the default settings, instead of using S53 (destination address)
Options are:
•
Do not change S53 — Does not change the destination IP address (default)
•
Set S53 as last —Uses the last accepted IP address
Note: Resetting the device restores the configured S53 (destination address).
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *UDPLAST on page 365.
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Table 11-9: Serial > IO X-Card Serial Port > UDP
Field
Allow Any Incoming IP
Allow All UDP
Description
When UDP auto answer is enabled, use this field to select whether to allow any incoming IP address to connect or to only allow the configured destination IP address to connect.
Options are:
•
Allow only S53 —Allows only the configured destination IP address (default)
•
Allow any IP
If you select Allow only S53, the Destination Port and Destination Address fields under
Serial > X-Serial Port Configuration must be configured (See Table 11-6 on page 236.)
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See AIP on page 360.
Accepts UDP packets from all IP addresses when a UDP session is active. If there is no
UDP session active, an incoming UDP packet is treated according to the UDP auto answer and AIP settings.
Options are:
•
No effect (default)
•
Allow all—The AirLink device accepts all UDP traffic from any IP address during a
UDP session
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *UALL on page 365.
UDP Auto Answer
Response
Half-Open Response—In UDP auto answer (half-open) mode. Options are:
•
No Response—No Response codes when UDP session is initiated (default)
•
RING CONNECT—RING CONNECT response codes sent out over the serial link before the data from the first UDP packet
Dial UDP Always
UDP Serial Delay
(.1 seconds)
Note: Quiet Mode must be Off.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See HOR on page 368.
The dial command always uses UDP, even when using ATDT. Options are:
•
Disable—Dial using the means specified (default)
•
Enable—Dial UDP always, even when using ATDT
Note: When this parameter is set you cannot establish a TCP PAD connection.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *DU on page 361.
Waits the specified delay before sending the first received UDP packet and the subsequent UDP packets out to the Ethernet port (in 100 ms units).
•
No UDP packet delay (Default)
•
1–255 — Delay in 100ms units, from 100 ms to 25.5 sec.
You can also use an AT command to configure this field. See *USD on page 365.
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12: Application Configuration
The Applications tab consists of a Data Usage section, a Garmin application, and an ALEOS Application Framework section.
Data Usage
The Data Usage feature available in the Application tab provides you with a way to actively monitor cellular data usage.
You can:
•
Actively monitor the cellular data usage by configuring usage level thresholds that result in notifications being sent to you.
•
Halt device data traffic until the end of the billing period. In the event that you decide to halt the data traffic, the management interface to ALEOS is still available.
•
Set usage levels and thresholds on a monthly and/or daily limit.
Note: ALEOS Data Usage is approximate and should not be compared with data usage recorded by the Mobile Network Operator.
SIERRA WIRELESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DATA OVERAGES.
To Configure Data Usage:
1.
Select the Applications tab and the Data Usage section, and enter the data usage fields, such as monthly limit (in GB or MB) and the day of the month that starts the cellular billing cycle.
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Field
General
Usage Monitoring
Data Service
Plan Units
Description
Use this field to enable or disable data usage monitoring. Options are:
•
Disable (Default)
•
Enable
If Data Service is on, “Available” appears on the user interface. If data usage exceeds the configured data limit, “Not Available” appears on the screen.
Select the units used for your data plan. The options are:
•
MB—Megabytes (Default)
•
KB—Kilobytes
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Field
Daily Limit
Daily Limit (MB)
Description
This is the user-specified daily data usage (in MBs) limit (24 hour limit).
You can specify data usage limits on a daily or monthly basis. A limit is essentially a threshold that can trigger the software to take a userspecified action if the usage goes above the threshold.
Note: The Daily Limit value MUST be expressed as an integer (i.e., a whole number) and NOT as a fraction (e.g., “3.5”).
Caution:
Data usage limits are approximate and based on reporting conditions in ALEOS. Data usage may run over the amount set in this field before ALEOS takes the specified action.
Tip:
ALEOS reads the data usage every 3 to 5 minutes. If you are using an application that requires high data usage, you can set an alert to warn you when data usage reaches a safe limit that takes into account the amount of data expected over the 3 to 5 minutes between data usage readings. For information on how to set an alert, see
Events Reporting Configuration on page 207.
Current Daily Usage
(MB)
Displays the current daily data usage (in MBs). For example, if the daily limit is 60, the current daily usage should not exceed 60. The usage limit is 90%. You cannot access the cellular world if you exceed the limit. You can, however, Telnet, OTA, etc.
Monthly Limit
Monthly Limit Units
Monthly Limit
Select an MB (default) or GB unit for monthly data usage.
This is the user-specified monthly data usage limit. Data usage accumulates on a monthly basis and on the date you specified (the
“rolling month”). Data usage will accumulate during the month until the end of the next billing period at which point the data usage totals will be reset.
Note: The Monthly Limit value MUST be expressed as an integer (i.e., a whole number) and NOT as a fraction (e.g., “3.5”)
Caution:
Data usage limits are approximate and based on reporting conditions in ALEOS. Data usage may run over the amount set in this field before ALEOS takes the specified action.
Current Monthly
Usage (MB)
Start of Billing Cycle
(Day of Month)
Displays the current monthly data usage
Enter the desired start of the billing cycle. For example, 3 (Day 3 of every month)
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Field Description
Previous Day
Previous Daily Usage
(MB)
Shows the data usage for the previous day (in MB)
2.
Select the Events Reporting tab and configure a data usage threshold. The threshold is specified as a percentage value of the monthly or daily limit. For example, if you have specified 5 GB as the monthly limit, and the threshold is set at 80%, then the threshold is reached when 4 GB of data usage is reached.
Figure 12-2: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Events
3.
Select the Actions group under Events Reporting tab, and specify an action to be performed when the Event is triggered.
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Figure 12-3: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Actions
4.
Select the Events group page again to associate the Data Usage Action with the Data Usage Event.
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Figure 12-4: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Events
Note: Daily and monthly limits will reset at the end of the billing cycle.
Once the data plan limit is reached, you may want to turn off cellular communication with any user devices connected to the host port until the next billing cycle starts.
To configure the device to turn off services, another event and action must be configured.
If you decide to disable the events and actions associated with the Data Usage feature, then the Data Usage Events must be deleted.
To turn off services on the data plan when the limit is reached:
1.
Configure an event and an action. The event (shown below) is triggered when
100% of the monthly plan limit is reached.
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Figure 12-5: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Events >Turn off Service
2.
Create an action to turn off the services. When triggered, this action will prevent cellular communication to any user device connected to a host port.
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Figure 12-6: ACEmanager: Events Reporting > Actions > Add New
Garmin
Garmin provides navigation devices for versatile fleet monitoring solutions. AirLink devices provide Internet access to Garmin devices and a mechanism to enable via cellular. ALEOS also monitors links to the Garmin device and communication between the Garmin device and the server.
To configure Garmin in ACEmanager:
1.
Under the Applications > Garmin tab, set the Garmin Device Attached feature to Enabled.
Figure 12-7: ACEmanager: Applications > Garmin
2.
Set the Host Mode to TCP. Under the Serial > Port Configuration tab, set the
Startup Mode Default parameter to TCP.
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Figure 12-8: ACEmanager: Serial > Port Configuration
3.
Set the Server Address and Port for TCP. Under the Serial > Port
Configuration tab, set the Destination Port and the Destination Address to the port and address of the AVL server that the TCP application will be communicating with.
Figure 12-9: ACEmanager: Serial > Port Configuration
4.
Configure the serial port. To communicate with Garmin:
·
Input
9600, 8N1
in Configure Serial Port
·
Select
None
in Flow Control
·
Select
Ignore DTR
in DTR Mode.
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Figure 12-10: ACEmanager: Serial > Port Configuration parameters
5.
Check the Garmin’s communications status under the Status > Applications tab. Garmin data service states are:
·
Not Enabled — Not acknowledged by the AVL server
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Enabled — Acknowledged by the AVL server.
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Figure 12-11: ACEmanager: Status > Applications > Garmin Status
6.
Reboot the AirLink device to apply the changes. The “Garmin Status” now appears:
·
Enabled — Acknowledged by the AVL server.
Note: The Garmin Status field appears only if the Garmin application is Connected.
ALEOS Application Framework
ALEOS Application Framework (ALEOS AF) allows you to develop your own applications to run inside an AirLink device and leverage the AirVantage M2M
Cloud Platform ( www.sierrawireless.com/AirVantage ) or a customer-developed server platform. Embedded and server application developers can start using
ALEOS AF by accessing the Sierra Wireless Developer Zone
( http://developer.sierrawireless.com/ALEOS_AF ).
You may want to reserve the serial port for an ALEOS AF application. To do so, select Enable in Applications > ALEOS Application Framework > Serial Port
Reserved.
It is not necessary to reserve the serial port before activating ALEOS AF.
Reserving the serial port is mandatory only if the ALEOS AF application will be using the serial port.
Note: When you reserve the serial port for ALEOS AF, it cannot be used for any other serial-related ALEOS features.
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Figure 12-12: ACEmanager: Applications > ALEOS Application Framework
Field
General
Description
ALEOS Application
Framework
Serial Port Reserved
Select Enable to reserve the serial port for ALEOS AF. When this field is set to Enable, the serial port cannot be used for any other serialrelated ALEOS features. The options are:
•
Disable (default)
•
Enable
QCOM DM Port
Resource Reserve
Enable or disable (default) the ALEOS Application Framework (ALEOS
AF). If enabled, ALEOS AF starts at boot time. When the Reset to
Factory default button on the Admin > Advanced page is pressed,
ALEOS AF is disabled.
Reserves the QCOM DM port for ALEOS AF applications. Options are:
Enable (Reserve access for ALEOS AF) or Disable (Reserve access for ALEOS). Default: Disable
Advanced
M3DA provisioning key
AAF now includes the M3DA provisioning key field. This field only appears if ALEOS AF is enabled.
M3DA is the communication protocol used by AAF to send/receive data from AVMS.
The M3DA provisioning key field contains the current M3DA provisioning key. Upon modification the M3DA keys are re-generated.
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The I/O tab in ACEmanager is applicable across all Sierra Wireless
AirLink devices that feature I/O ports.
You can use the input/outputs on AirLink devices to generate reports based on a threshold being crossed, a switch being open or closed, or the number of times a switch has changed its state.
Use the Events Reporting screen to configure reports. (See Events
Reporting Configuration on page 207.) Use the I/O screen to view the
current state of the analog and digital inputs, to turn the relays on and off, and to configure the units you want used in the reports based on analog inputs.
Analog inputs
Analog inputs monitor a voltage range in small increments. This allows you to monitor equipment that reports status as an analog voltage. Examples include:
•
Power supply voltage
•
Temperature, weight, volume, flow represented as voltage
•
An incremental gauge with a voltage output
•
Vehicle battery voltage
Using Event Reporting, you can create event thresholds, which when crossed (either higher or lower) generate a report to a defined external system. See
Events Reporting Configuration on page 207.
The raw data for the changes being monitored is in volts, but you can use the I/O Configuration screen in ACEmanager to convert voltage to the desired units of measurement.
Digital inputs
Digital inputs monitor contact closures on a switch. This allows you to monitor changes such as:
•
When a door or latch is open or closed
•
When a container is full or empty
•
When a switch or valve is open or closed
•
The level of fuel in a vehicle (connected to an on/off sensor)
•
When the trunk of a vehicle is opened or closed
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You can use Events Reporting to generate reports and actions based on the digital input values.
Volts
-0.5 –1.2
2.2 – 30
Digital 0
Digital 1
Interpreted as
Relay outputs
You can use relay outputs to trigger an intermediary switch and change the state of equipment.
AirLink GX Series device
The AirLink GX Series device without the I/O X-Card installed:
•
Has one digital input or one relay output (configurable)
•
Does not support analog input
The AirLink GX Series device with the I/O X-Card installed has:
•
Five digital inputs or five relay outputs (configurable)
•
Four analog inputs
Note: The fields for configuring the additional digital inputs/relay outputs are only available if you have an AirLink GX Series device with an I/O X-Card installed.
LS300
The LS300 has one pin that can be used as a digital input, relay output, or analog input.
More information
For more information on the basic features of the I/O settings for your AirLink device, refer to the applicable AirLink device user guide.
For more information on setting up reports, see Events Reporting Configuration on page 207.
Note: Changes to the relay outputs go into effect immediately. No reboot of the AirLink device is necessary. A reboot is required after configuring the transformed analog values.
(See Transformed Analog on page 258.)
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Current State
The Current State screen allows you to view the current values (as of the last refresh) of analog and digital inputs, pulse counts for digital inputs, and raw and transformed values for analog inputs. You can also use this screen to change the current values for Relay outputs. This change occurs immediately without a reboot.
Figure 13-1: ACEmanager: I/0 > Current State (GX Series device with I/O X-Card)
Table 13-1: I/O: Current State
Command Description
Digital Input # value
Query individual digital inputs. The digital inputs report either a 0 (open) or 1 (closed).
•
n= digital Input number
Note: Five digital inputs are available on an the AirLink GX Series device with an I/O
X-Card. Otherwise, there is one digital input value.
You can also use an AT command to read these values. See *DIGITALIN[n]?
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Table 13-1: I/O: Current State
Command Description
Pulse Count #
The pulse count increments when the input value changes from high to low.
Note: Five pulse counts are available on an AirLink GX Series device with an I/O X-
Card. Otherwise, there is one pulse count.
Analog Input # (Volts)
Transformed Analog #
Relay Output #
Note: To reset the pulse count to zero, reset the device to the factory defaults.
Shows the current state of individual analog inputs
The analog inputs report the voltage in volts. Range is 0–30 volts.
You can also use an AT command to read these values. See *ANALOGIN[n]?
Shows the individual analog inputs in the units configured on the I/O Configuration screen
Configure Relay Output signal. Options are:
•
OFF (default) The circuit is open.
•
Drive Action Low—equivalent to ON. The circuit is closed.
Note: Five relay outputs are available on an AirLink GX Series device with an I/O
X-Card installed. Otherwise, there is one relay output.
Note: If the same pin can be used for input or output, be aware that changing the output setting could change the input values. For pinout information for your AirLink device, refer to the applicable AirLink product user guide.
You can also use an AT command (see *RELAYOUT[#] on page 372), an SMS
command (see [prefix]relay x y on page 378), or a RAP command (refer to the Remote
Application Protocol User Guide) to configure this field.
Pulse Count
Pulse Count details:
•
Pulses are counted on falling edge (high to low).
•
Repeated pulses cannot be counted when the device is powered off, or being reset. However, a single change in state while the device is powered off or being reset is counted properly.
•
To reset the pulse count to zero, reset the device to the factory defaults.
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Configuration
This screen allows you to configure the initial relay settings and to transform units of measurement for the analog inputs from volts to a more appropriate unit, if applicable. Generated reports use the transformed value configured on this screen.
Refer to the user guide for your AirLink products for pinout information.
Figure 13-2: ACEmanager: I/O > Configuration
Field
Relay # Initial Setting
Coefficient for
Analog #
Description
The initial relay value when the AirLink device is powered on
Options are:
•
ON
•
OFF (default)
•
Last Value (The value remains the same as it was before the AirLink device was powered down).
When you change this field, the corresponding digital input value on this screen reflects the change after a screen refresh.
This value may be found in the user guide for the equipment you want to monitor, or you can calculate it from information in the user guide. If this information is not available in the documentation that came with the equipment you want to monitor, contact the manufacturer.
For an example of how to calculate the coefficient, see Transformed Analog on page 258.
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Field
Offset for Analog #
Units for Analog #
Description
The offset (difference) between 0 volts and the equivalent value for the desired unit of measurement
The unit of measurement used in event reporting for the parameter being monitored by the analog input
For example: degrees Celsius, degrees Fahrenheit, liters, mm, etc.
Transformed Analog
The raw analog data is displayed in volts. However, that is not always the most convenient unit of measurement to view the data. The I/O Configuration screen enables you to transform the voltage readings to a more convenient unit of measurement, for example degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit for temperature, liters for volume, etc.
Step 1—Coefficient and Offset
Before you configure ACEmanager, you need to locate or calculate the coefficient and the offset values.
Consult the user documentation for the equipment you want to monitor. It should provide you with the coefficient to convert volts to the appropriate unit of measurement and the offset value (the difference between the equivalent value for 0 volts and 0), or provide information on equivalent values for voltage readings from which you can calculate the coefficient and offset. (If this information is not available in the user documentation, contact the manufacturer.)
For example, if the equipment monitors temperature, and has a scale from 0 volts to 30 volts, the equipment specifications should provide information similar to the following:
0 V is equivalent to - 20°C
30 V is equivalent to 100°C
This is expressed algebraically as follows:
a
0
V
+
b
= – 20
C a
30
V
+
b
= 100
C
where: a = coefficient b = offset
For this example, you can calculate a as follows:
a
30
V
+
b
–
a
0
V
+
b
=
100
C
–
–
20
a
30
V
= 120
V a
= 4
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To calculate b, substitute a into the first equation above:
4
0
V
+
b
= – 20
b
= – 20
Step 2—Configure ACEmanager
For each of the analog inputs you want to configure:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to I/O > Configuration.
2.
Enter the values for the coefficient and offset. (In this example, the coefficient is 4 and the offset is -20.)
3.
Enter the desired unit of measurement. (In this example, the unit of measurement is C, for degrees Celsius).
ACEmanager shows the value of the transformed analog input as temperature in
C.
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14: Admin
Change Password
For system security reasons, changing the default password of the
AirLink device is highly recommended.
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Figure 14-1: ACEmanager: Admin
To change the default password:
1.
Select the User Name associated with the password you want to change: user, viewer, or sconsole.
2.
Enter the old password.
3.
Enter the new password twice.
The password can be 4 to 32 characters long and can contain a mixture of letters, numbers, and/or special characters. The password is case sensitive.
4.
Click Change Password.
You will be prompted to restart the AirLink Device. When the device has restarted, reconnect to ACEmanager and enter the new password.
Note: There are two user levels in the User Name drop-down menu. The
‘user’ has full administrator rights and can edit the configuration; the ‘viewer’ can only view the configuration and status of the device. Viewer can change the ‘viewer’ password. User can change both.
Advanced
Features which should be rarely changed and will affect the operation of the device are present on the Advanced screen.
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Figure 14-2: ACEmanager: Admin > Advanced
Field Description
Date and Time
Queries the internal clock. The date and time are always specified in 24-hour notation
(UTC).
•
mm/dd/yyyy= date in month/day/year notation
•
hh:mm:ss= time in 24-hour notation
Enable Over-the-Air
Programming
Enables/disables over-the-air ALEOS software upgrading of the AirLink device. When
Sierra Wireless releases a new version of ALEOS, you can upgrade your remote devices with Over-the-Air Programming (OPRG) enabled.
•
Enable (default)
•
Disable
Default Configuration
Reset
Enables or disables the hardware reset button
Sets the AirLink device to allow (or not allow) the hardware reset button to reset the device to the factory default settings.
•
Allowed—Pressing the hardware reset button for 10 seconds reboots the device and resets it to the factory defaults.
•
Not Allowed—Pressing the hardware reset button for 10 seconds reboots the device, but does not reset it to the factory defaults.
Note: Regardless of the setting selected in this field, you can still reset the device by clicking the “Reset to Factory Defaults” button in ACEmanager.
Status Update
Address
Enter the device Name/Port. Name is the domain name or IP address, and Port is the port of the device where the device status updates will be sent. This report can be sent to a LAN connected host (e.g., 192.168.13.100/1122) or a remote location
(e.g., newb.eairlink.com/17000). The status parameters are sent in an XML format.
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Field
Power Input Voltage
(volts)
Board Temperature
(celsius)
Description
Status Update Period
(seconds)
The time interval (in seconds) when a status update should be sent
Displays the power input voltage in volts. If the input voltage ground is connected to the
AirLink device case (without serial connection), this value reads .3 V (approx.) less; if ground is connected (with serial connection), the value reads .3 V (approx.) more.
Displays the board temperature in degrees (Celsius)
Radio Module Internal
Temperature (celsius)
Displays the temperature of the internal radio module in degrees (Celsius).
Number of System
Resets
Counter of the number of system resets over the life of the device or since the configuration was reset
Periodic Reset Timer
(hours)
ToD Reset: Reset
Interval in (days)
Resets the device after the specified number of hours. 0 = disabled
Number of days between resets
0 = Disabled
Example: If this field is set to 3, the device resets every third day.
ToD Reset: Time Zone
Offset from UTC
Time zone adjustment (Offset in easterly direction from UTC Time)
Possible values are 0–23
Example: Pacific Standard Time would be 17
ToD Reset: Hour of day when Reset occurs
The local hour of the day when the reset occurs
Possible values are 0–23
Example: 4 is 4:00 am
Ping
Use this button to confirm that a connected device is responding.
1.
Click Ping.
2.
In the pop-up window, enter the device IP address or DNS name and click Ping Now.
Reset to Factory
Default
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Erases all customer-defined settings and resets all settings (passwords, LAN and WAN configuration, security settings, ALEOS Applications Framework, etc.) to the original factory settings. ALEOS AF is also reset to disabled.
Radio Passthru
Radio Passthru allows a direct connection, using USB, to the internal radio.
Normal cellular radio operation is suspended while Radio Passthru is enabled.
Radio Passthru is generally used only in certain troubleshooting scenarios.
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The hardware bypass will remain in effect until the ALEOS software resets either via ACEmanager command or the hardware Reset button.
Note: Because Radio Passthru is not USB/net or USB/serial, a different set of drivers are required to connect to the radio installed inside an AirLink device. Additionally, while it is possible to send AT commands to the radio using a terminal connection, there are software applications designed to communicate with the radio directly. If you need to use Radio
Passthru, contact your Sierra Wireless AirLink representative to obtain the needed drivers and/or software application.
Figure 14-3: ACEmanager: Admin > Radio Passthru
Log
The Log file is a system log of the AirLink device.
The Logging configuration screen enables you to configure log verbosity and display filtering. The View Log screen enables you to view and save logs. The logs are in plain text.
To configure what you want to include in the logs:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Admin > Log.
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Figure 14-4: ACEmanager: Admin > Log, Configure Logging
2.
For each subsystem listed:
a.
Select whether or not to display it in the log.
Separate filters, based on subsystem and severity, are applied when the messages are generated and when the messages are displayed. Four severity levels are supported for filtering in the drop-down lists for verbosity:
·
Critical
·
Error
·
Info (information)
·
Debug
Note: The VPN Sub System only allows for Info and Debug. For maximum information, set the VPN verbosity to Debug.
b.
Select the verbosity level.
Note: Some log messages are only displayed if you display Linux Syslog. For example, If you are debugging a VPN or LAN setup, the relevant information is only displayed in the
Linux Syslog.
3.
Optional: To display Linux Syslog:
a.
Ensure that Display (default value) is selected the drop-down menu beside Linux Syslog.
4.
Click Apply.
5.
If you have changed any of the verbosity levels or the Linux syslog setting:
a.
Reboot the AirLink device.
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b.
Log into ACEmanager, go to Admin > Log.
6.
Select View Logs from the menu on the left side of the window.
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Figure 14-5: ACEmanager: Admin > Log, View Log
Note: VPN info and debug information uses the term racoon (rather than VPN), as shown
.
Note: If you toggle the “Display in Log?” field, clear and refresh the View Log page. (You do not need to reboot the device.)
Tip:
Use View Log for troubleshooting purposes (e.g., when setting up the IPsec configuration). The Log page allows you to establish the tunnel connection and monitor the results directly. To change the intervals at which the log is displayed, you can change the settings in Auto Refresh.
Actions on the View Log screen include:
•
Auto Refresh — The drop-down menu allows you to set up an automatic log page refresh, and the interval between refreshes: 30 secs, 1 minute, or
2 minutes.
•
Refresh button — Initiates a manual page refresh
•
Clear button — Clears out the tunnels
•
Save button — Creates a text file of the log
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A: Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN)
Dial-up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device to use the serial port on your AirLink device to connect to the Internet or private network using PPP just like an analog device using a standard phone line.
A
Note: Dial-up Networking is not available for the AirLink LS300.
Caution:
To install any driver on your computer, you may need to be logged in as Administrator or have Administrator privileges for your login.
Microsoft Windows 7 is used in the examples below. The device driver installation and DUN setup and configuration is similar in other
Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows XP and
Windows CE.
Note: If your device is new, or has recently been reset to factory default settings, ensure that the device has been on air at least once before being used with a DUN connection.
Installing a Device Driver
Connect the AirLink device
1.
Connect the device to the computer with a DB-9 cable from one
RS-232 port to the other.
2.
Log in to ACEmanager.
3.
Go to Serial > Port Configuration.
4.
Set the DB9 Serial Echo field to Disable.
5.
Reboot.
Note: You need to set the DB9 Serial Echo field echo to Disable any time you want to set up a PPP connection.
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Install the driver
1.
Select Start > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options.
Figure A-1: Phone and Modem Options
2.
Select the Modems tab.
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Click Add.
Figure A-3: Add Hardware Wizard
4.
Select Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list.
5.
Click Next.
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Figure A-4: Add Hardware Wizard: Install New Modem
6.
Under Manufacturer, select (Standard Modem Types).
7.
Under Models, select Standard 33600 bps Modem.
Tip:
If you have the speed for your device configured as something other than the default, use the Standard device that matches the speed you configured.
8.
Click Next.
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Figure A-5: Add Hardware Wizard: Select Ports
9.
Select Selected Ports.
10.
Select the COM port the device is connected to (commonly COM1).
11.
Click Next.
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Figure A-6: Add Hardware Wizard: Finish
12.
Once the device driver is installed, click Finish.
When you return to the Phone and Modem Options window, you should see the newly installed device “attached to” the correct COM port.
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Figure A-7: Phone and Modem Options > Modems
13.
Highlight the modem, and click Properties. The following window appears:
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14.
Select the Modem tab.
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Figure A-9: Modem Properties > Modem
15.
Confirm that the Maximum Port Speed is set to 115200 (default).
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16.
Click OK to exit.
17.
Click OK again to exit out of the Phone and Modem Options.
18.
Go to Start > Control Panel > Device Manager.
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Figure A-10: Device Manager
19.
Under Modems, highlight Standard 33600 bps Modem. Right-click and select
Update Driver Software....
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20.
Select Browse my computer for driver software.
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Figure A-12: Update Driver Software—Let me pick...
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Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
Figure A-13: Update Driver Software—Select Standard Modem
22.
Deselect Show compatible hardware.
23.
Under Manufacturer, select (Standard Modem Types).
24.
Under Models, select Standard Modem.
25.
Click Next.
If you see an Update Driver Warning, click Yes.
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Figure A-14: Update Driver Software—Warning
The software driver updates and the following window appears:
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Figure A-15: Update Driver Software—Success
26.
Click Close.
Creating a Dial-Up Networking (PPP)
Connection
Once you have the driver for the modem installed on your computer, you can set up and configure Dial Up Networking (DUN) to use the modem as your connection to the Internet using PPP.
Note: No other device or program can use the COM port (serial port) configured for the modem driver while the DUN session is active.
Caution:
If you have an existing LAN connection, installing DUN for the modem may interfere with the LAN connection. We recommend disconnecting your LAN connection before using a PPP connection with your AirLink device.
Once you have configured the DUN connection on your computer:
•
The DUN connection may be set as the default connection for all network and
Internet communication.
•
The computer may be configured to dial the DUN connection when it cannot detect any network connection.
For instructions on changing these options, see Connection settings on page 285.
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If you are using a DUN connection with any other network connection (such as
Ethernet or Wi-Fi), you may need to use the route command in Windows to set up a static route through the device to access the location remotely over the PPP link and the cellular network. This guide does not provide information on the route command. Consult your network administrator for information on properly configuring routing.
Create a new network connection.
1.
Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
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Figure A-16: Network and Sharing Center Window
2.
Select Set up a new connection or network.
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3.
Select Set up a dial-up connection.
4.
Click Next.
If you are asked which modem you want to use, select Standard 33600.
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5.
In the Dial-up phone number field, type “#777”.
6.
Ignore the User name and Password fields.
7.
In the Connection name field, type “ALEOS Dial-up Connection” or other desired name.
8.
Click Connect.
Alternatively, to connect to the ALEOS Dial-up network:
a.
Click the network connection icon
1
in the system tray.
b.
Select ALEOS Dial-up Connection.
c.
Click Connect.
Configure the DUN connection
After you complete the New Connection Wizard:
1.
Click the network connection icon, select ALEOS Dial-up Connection, and click Connect.
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Figure A-19: DUN Connection
2.
If you have a user name and password configured in ACEmanager for PPP connections, enter them in the User name and Password fields. Otherwise, leave these fields blank.
3.
Click Properties.
1. The appearance of the connection icon varies depending on the type of connections available. For example, It may appear as
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4.
Confirm that the check box beside Use dialing rules is not selected.
5.
Click Configure... (below the Connect using box).
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Figure A-21: Modem Configuration
6.
Confirm that the Maximum speed (bps) is set to 115200.
7.
Confirm that Enable hardware flow control is selected. Do not select any other options.
8.
Click OK.
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In the main properties window, select the Options tab.
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Figure A-22: Networking
10.
Click PPP Settings.
Figure A-23: PPP Settings
11.
Clear the check boxes beside all three PPP settings.
12.
Click OK.
13.
Select the Networking tab.
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Figure A-24: DUN Connection > Networking tab
14.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
Tip:
For most configurations, getting the IP address and the DNS server address are automatic.
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Figure A-25: TCP/IP Properties
15.
Click Advanced.
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Select Use default gateway on remote network.
17.
Click OK.
Tip:
You may want to check the Options tab and change the settings for applications you use. The default options are generally applicable for most uses.
Caution:
Unless specifically directed to do so by Support or your network administrator, you do not need to make any changes to the options on the Security tab.
18.
Click OK until you return to the Connect window.
19.
Log in to ACEmanager and go to Serial > Port Configuration.
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Figure A-27: ACEmanager: Serial > Port Configuration
20.
Under Port Configuration:
a.
Set the Flow Control field to Hardware.
b.
Set the DB9 Serial Echo field to Disable.
21.
Click Apply and reboot the device.
Connection settings
1.
To set the default connection:
2.
Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
3.
Select Change adapter settings.
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4.
Right-click the icon for the DUN connection.
If you want this to be your default connection, select Set as Default Connection.
If it is already the default connection and you do not want it as your default connection, select Cancel as Default Connection.
If you do not want the DUN connection to be dialed when there is no other connection:
1.
Go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options.
2.
Select the Connections tab.
3.
Highlight the DUN connection and select Never dial a connection.
4.
Click Apply.
5.
Click OK.
Connecting to the Internet Using DUN
There are two methods you can use to connect the AirLink device to the Internet using DUN: ACEview, and the Windows DUN direct connection.
ACEview
ACEview is a utility which can maintain your DUN connection and monitor the connection of your AirLink device to the provider. If you have not already installed
ACEview, obtain the most recent version from the Sierra Wireless AirLink website.
This guide assumes you have a default installation of ACEview.
1.
Start ACEview.
Go to Start > All Programs > Sierra Wireless > ACEview
2.
Right-click the ACEview window to open the menu.
Figure A-28: ACEview: Menu
3.
Select Settings.
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4.
Select Auto Start in the DUN section.
5.
Select Maintain Persistent Connection.
When selected, ACEview continually checks the DUN connection to ensure it is not down. If the connection is down, ACEview attempts to reconnect.
Tip:
When using the DUN connection, make sure the IP Address is set to the local IP address of the modem, i.e., 192.168.13.31 (by default).
6.
Click OK.
Windows DUN
You can directly use the Dial-up link for the DUN connection.
To start the DUN session:
1.
Click the network connection icon ( ), select ALEOS Dial-up Connection, and click Connect.
When you are connected, an icon should appear in the system tray showing the connection status.
Note: The speed shown in the connection is the speed between the modem and your computer. It is not the speed of the modem’s connection to the provider or the Internet.
Caution:
For DUN connections on a Windows Mobility or other non-personal computer, the DNS settings may not be configured with the DUN connection. Go into the network settings and add DNS servers manually.
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B: Modbus/BSAP Configuration
The AirLink device supports Modbus ASCII, Modbus RTU, and BSAP, and can also emulate other protocols (like DF1) using the Modbus
Variable feature.
B
Modbus Overview
The Modbus Protocol provides for client-server (i.e., master-slave) communications between intelligent devices. As a de facto standard, it is the most widely used network protocol in the industrial manufacturing environment to transfer discrete/analog I/O and register data between control devices. Modbus, BSAP, and other
Modbus variations are often used in conjunction with telemetry devices.
Tip:
This section is just a brief overview of Modbus. For more information, refer to your Modbus equipment distributor or manufacturer or www.modbus.org
.
Telemetry
Telemetry is an automated communications process by which data is collected from instruments located at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for measurement, monitoring, display, and recording. Transmission of the information may be over physical pairs of wires, telecommunication circuits, radios, or satellites.
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
Modbus was originally designed to be used in a radio environment where packets were broadcast from a central station (i.e., master or host) to a group of remote units. Each remote unit, or Remote
Terminal Unit (RTU), has a hexadecimal identification number (ID).
The first part of the broadcast packet contains an RTU ID which corresponds to the ID of one of the remote units. The Modbus host looks for the ID and only sends to the unit with the matching ID; the
RTU then replies back to the central station.
The RTU connects to such physical equipment as switches, pumps, and other devices, and monitors and controls these devices. The
RTU can be part of a network set up for Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition.
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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) describes solutions across a large variety of industries and is used in industrial and engineering applications to monitor and control distributed systems from a master location. SCADA encompasses multiple RTUs, a central control room with a host computer (or network), and some sort of communication infrastructure.
SCADA allows for “supervisory” control of remote devices as well as acquiring data from the remote locations. Programmable Logic Controllers allow for a higher degree of automated SCADA.
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a small industrial computer which generally monitors several connected sensor inputs and controls attached devices (motor starters, solenoids, pilot lights/displays, speed drives, valves, etc.) according to a user-created program stored in its memory. Containing inputs and outputs similar to an RTU, PLCs are frequently used for typical relay control, sophisticated motion control, process control, Distributed Control System and complex networking.
Modbus TCP/IP
Modbus TCP/IP simply takes the Modbus instruction set and wraps TCP/IP around it. Since TCP/IP is the communications standard for the Internet and most networked computers, this provides a simpler installation. Modbus TCP/IP uses standard Ethernet equipment.
Modbus on UDP
When Sierra Wireless AirLink devices are used in place of radios, a AirLink device is connected to the central station (host) and an AirLink device is connected to each remote unit. When the AirLink device is configured for Modbus with UDP, the
AirLink device connected to the host can store a list of IP addresses or names with matching IDs. When the host at the central station sends serial data as a poll request, the AirLink device at the host matches the RTU ID to a corresponding IP of a AirLink device at a remote unit. A UDP packet is assembled encapsulating the RTU ID and serial data transmitted from the host. The UDP packet is then transmitted to the specific AirLink device at the remote unit matching the RTU ID.
The remote AirLink device then disassembles the packet before transmitting the
RTU ID and serial data to the remote unit. The remote units operate in normal
UDP mode and their data is sent to the host via the remote AirLink device and host AirLink device.
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Configuring the AirLink Device at the Polling
Host for Modbus on UDP
This section covers a Polling Host with standard Modbus, variations may need additional AT commands.
1. Configure the ports.
The destination port for the device at the host needs to match the device port
(*DPORT) in use on all the modems at the remote sites. For example, if the remote device’s device port (*DPORT) is “12345”, then the Modbus host device's
S53
destination port should be set to “12345”.
Take note of (or set) the Device Port setting in *DPORT to configure the destination port on the remote modems.
In ACEmanager, select
UDP
in the side menu. Select the appropriate
MD
mode from the drop down menu.
• MD13
: Modbus ASCII
• MD23
: Modbus RTU (Binary)
• MD33
: BSAP
• MD63
: Variable Modbus — individual parameters are set up manually.
If you do not have a static IP, the host device should be configured to report its current IP to a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) server with Dynamic DNS.
In the Host device’s configuration, instead of an IP address for the Addr List
(ATMLIST or ATMLISTX), substitute a single unique name for each device, i.e. remote1, remote2, etc.
When you configure Dynamic DNS for the host device, make note of your device name and domain setting in ACEmanager in the menu selection
Dynamic IP
to be used with the remote modems.
With names instead of IP addresses for the Address List, the host device queries the DNS server for the current IP address assigned to the specific name of a remote device to send a message corresponding to the ID.
When you use names instead of IP addresses, to ensure your modems are updated quickly with the correct IP addresses for the names, set the DNS settings as well. In ACEmanager, select
DNS
.
Configure *DNSUSER to the same IP address as the Dynamic DNS
(*IPMANAGER1). If your modems have dynamic IP addresses and not static
(the IP address can change when it is powered up), configure *DNSUPDATE to a low interval to allow frequent updates.
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Configuring the Remote AirLink Devices for
Modbus with UDP
Note: With a name instead of IPs for the host device, the remote devices query the DNS server for the current IP assigned to the host device before sending data back to the host.
This section covers standard Modbus settings for the AirLink device at the remote unit; variations may need additional commands.
1.
Configure the ports
In ACEmanager, select Port Configuration in the side menu.
The destination port for the device at the host needs to match the device port in use on all the devices at the remote sites. For example, if the remote device’s device port (see below) is “12345”, then the Modbus host device’s
S53
destination port should be set to “12345”.
Set the destination port (S53) to match the device port of the host device
(*DPORT). Make sure the device port of the remote device (*DPORT) matches the destination port of the host device (S53).
Configure IP Addresses for the Host
If the Host device has a static IP address, enter it in the Destination Address for
S53.
If the device at the host has a dynamic IP and is using Dynamic DNS, instead of an IP address for S53, specify the name of the host device (**). If the remote devices are using a different DDNS than the host device, you need to specify the fully qualified domain name (**+*DOMAIN).
Note: Setting the Host device IP address as the S53 Destination Address provides a low level security. The device does not forward UDP traffic unless the source IP/port matches what is in S53. However, if you set *AIP=1, the device forwards UDP traffic from any source IP address as long as it is accessing the device on the configured *DPORT.
1.
Configure the default mode for start-up.
Each device at the remote locations needs to be configured to communicate with the device at the host. In ACEmanager, select
UDP
in the side menu.
a.
Enable
S82
, UDP auto answer.
b.
Set
S83
to the idle time-out applicable to your application, commonly 20.
2.
Configure other RTU settings.
Other parameters may need to be changed, but this is dependent on the RTU type being used. At a minimum, this typically involves setting the proper serial settings to match your RTU.
3.
Optional: Dynamic IP Address
If you do not have a static IP, the host device should be configured to report its current IP to a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) server with Dynamic DNS.
Match the name of the device to the names specified in the host device’s MLIST or MLISTX for the connected RTU.
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Dynamic IP
to be used with the remote devices.
When you use names instead of IP addresses, to ensure your devices are updated quickly with the correct IP addresses for the names, set the DNS settings as well.
Configure *DNSUSER to the same IP address as the Dynamic DNS
(*IPMANAGER1). If your devices have dynamic IP addresses and not static (the
IP address can change when it is powered up), configure *DNSUPDATE to a low interval to allow frequent updates.
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C: SNMP: Simple Network Management
Protocol
Management Information Base
(MIB)
ALEOS includes a Management Information Base (MIB) that contains information specific to the AirLink device. Reports based on this database are sent in a form designed to be parsed by the NMS.
The data is hierarchical with entries addressed through object identifiers.
The MIB complies with:
•
RFC 1213 and MIB-II
•
RFC 2665 — Ethernet-Like Interface Types
•
RFC 2863 — The Interfaces Group MIB
C
SNMP Traps
SNMP traps are alerts that can be sent from the managed device to the Network Management System when an event happens. Your
AirLink device is capable of sending traps when the network connection becomes available.
To send SNMP traps:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Services > Management (SNMP).
2.
Configure the fields under Trap Server User. (For more information, see
Management (SNMP) on page 177.)
3.
Go to Events Reporting > Actions.
4.
In the Action Type field select SNMP trap. (For more information,
5.
Go Events Reporting > Events and configure monitoring for the event type that will trigger the SNMP trap. For example, the event type could be RSSI, thresholds, network state, hardware temperature, etc.
Sierra Wireless MIB
This section show the contents of the Sierra Wireless MIB file. When this file is loaded onto a remote SNMP client, you can query the
Sierra Wireless specific objects listed in this file.
For a text copy of this MIB file, go to www.sierrawireless.com/en/
Support/Downloads.aspx
, and select your AirLink device.
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SIERRA-MIB DEFINITIONS ::= BEGIN
IMPORTS
OBJECT-TYPE, NOTIFICATION-TYPE, MODULE-IDENTITY, IpAddress,
Integer32, Opaque, enterprises, Counter32, Unsigned32
FROM SNMPv2-SMI
TEXTUAL-CONVENTION, DisplayString, TruthValue
FROM SNMPv2-TC; sierrawireless MODULE-IDENTITY
LAST-UPDATED "201202290000Z"
ORGANIZATION "Sierra Wireless Inc"
CONTACT-INFO
"Sierra Wirelss Inc
"
DESCRIPTION
""
REVISION "201202290000Z"
DESCRIPTION
"This file defines the private Sierra MIB extensions."
::= { enterprises 20542 } sharks OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { sierrawireless 9}
-- MIB versions mibversion1 OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { sharks 1}
-- GUI Tabs for Sharks statustab OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 1} cellulartab OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 2} lantab OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 3} vpntab OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 4} securitytab OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 5} servicestab OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 6} gpstab OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 7} eventsreportingtab OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 8} serialtab OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 9} iotab OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 10} admintab OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 11} snmpconfig OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 12}
-- status elements home OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { statustab 1} cellular OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { statustab 2} lan OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { statustab 3}
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-- home status elements phoneNumber OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString (SIZE (10))
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 17 } ipAddress OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX IpAddress
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 301 } networkState OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 259 } rssi OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER(-125..-50)
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 261 } gprsnetworkOperator OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 770 } cdmanetworkOperator OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 644 }
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gprsECIO OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 772 } cdmaECIO OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 643 } powerIn OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 266 } boardTemprature OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 267 } networkServiceType OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 264} aleosSWVer OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 4 } netChannel OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 260 } cellularBytesSent OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
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STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 283 } cellularBytesRecvd OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 284 } deviceName OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { home 1154 }
-- cellular status elements wanIP OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX IpAddress
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 301 } electronicID OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 10 } iccid OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 771 } cellid OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 773 } lac OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
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STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 774 } imsi OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 785 } keepAliveIpAddress OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX IpAddress
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 1105 } keepAlivePingTime OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 1104 } dnsServer1 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 1082 } dnsServer2 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 1083 } cellBand OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 2056 } apn OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 2151 }
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SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 5046 } rscp OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 10249 } errorRate OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 263 } bytesSent OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 283 } bytesRecvd OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 284 } packetsSent OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 281 } packetsRecvd OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 282 } prlVersion OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
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MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 642 } prlUpdateStatus OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 646 } sid OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 648 } nid OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 649 } pnOffset OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 650 } baseClass OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { cellular 651 }
-- LAN status elements usbMode OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { lan 1130 } vrrpEnabled OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
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STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { lan 9001 } lanpacketsSent OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { lan 279 } lanpacketsRecvd OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { lan 280 } wifipacketsSent OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { lan 10405 } wifipacketsRecvd OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { lan 10406 } wifiBridgeEnabled OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { lan 10401 } wifiSecurityType OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { lan 4509 } wifiAPStatus OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { lan 4506 }
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wifiSSID OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { lan 4507 } wifiChannel OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { lan 4508 }
-- VPN status elements incomingOOB OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { vpn 3177 } outgoingOOB OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { vpn 3178 } outgoingHostOOB OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { vpn 3179 } vpn1Status OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { vpn 3176 } vpn2Status OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
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::= { vpn 3205 } vpn3Status OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { vpn 3231 } vpn4Status OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { vpn 3257 } vpn5Status OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { vpn 3283 }
-- Security status elements dmz OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { security 5113 } portForwarding OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { security 5112 } portFilteringIn OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { security 3505 } portFilteringOut OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { security 3506 }
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trustedHosts OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { security 1062 } macFiltering OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { security 3509 } badPasswdCount OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { security 385 } ipRejectCount OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { security 386 } ipRejectLog OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { security 387 }
-- Services status elements aceNet OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { services 5026 } aceManager OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { services 1149 }
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SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { services 5011 } fullDomainName OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { services 5007 }
-- GPS status elements gpsFix OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { gps 900 } satelliteCount OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { gps 901 } latitude OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { gps 902 } longitude OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { gps 903 } heading OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { gps 904 } speed OBJECT-TYPE
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SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { gps 905 } engineHours OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { gps 906 }
-- Serial status elements serialPortMode OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { serial 1043 } tcpAutoAnswer OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { serial 1048 } udpAutoAnswer OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { serial 1054 } serialPacketsSent OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { serial 273 } serialPacketsRecvd OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { serial 274 }
-- About status elements
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deviceModel OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { about 7 } radioModelType OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { about 9 } radioFirmwareVersion OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { about 8 } deviceID OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { about 25 } macAddress OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { about 66 } aleosSWVersion OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { about 4 } deviceHwConfiguration OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { about 5 } msciVersion OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
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MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { about 3 }
-- Read Write values snmpenable OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
disabled(0),
enabled(1)}
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10040 } snmpversion OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
snmpv2c(2),
snmpv3(3)}
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10041 } snmpport OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10042 } snmpContact OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 2730 } snmpName OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 2731 } snmpLocation OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 2732 }
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rocommunity OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10063 } rouser OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10045 } rosecuritylvl OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
noauthnopriv(0),
authnopriv(1),
authpriv(2)}
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10046 } roauthtype OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
md5(0),
sha(1) }
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10047 } roauthkey OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10048 } roprivtype OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
aes(0),
des(1) }
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10049 } roprivkey OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
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MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10050 } rwcommunity OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10064 } rwuser OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10051 } rwsecuritylvl OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
noauthnopriv(0),
authnopriv(1),
authpriv(2)}
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10052 } rwauthtype OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
md5(0),
sha(1) }
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10053 } rwauthkey OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10054 } rwprivtype OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
aes(0),
des(1) }
MAX-ACCESS read-write
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STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10055 } rwprivkey OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10056 } trapipAddress OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX IpAddress
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 1166 } trapport OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10043 } engineid OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10044 } trapcommunity OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10065 } trapuser OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10057 } trapsecuritylvl OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
noauthnopriv(0),
authnopriv(1),
authpriv(2)}
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MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10058 } trapauthtype OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
md5(0),
sha(1) }
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10059 } trapauthkey OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10060 } trapprivtype OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
aes(0),
des(1) }
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10061 } trapprivkey OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 10062 } rebootmodem OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
nop(0),
reboot(1) }
MAX-ACCESS read-write
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION ""
::= { snmpconfig 65001 }
-- Notifications starting at 1000
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modemNotifications OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { mibversion1 1000 } value OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS accessible-for-notify
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"value of MSCIID that triggered this event"
::= { modemNotifications 500 } digitalInput1 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Digital Input 1 MSCIID 851"
::= { modemNotifications 1 } digitalInput2 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Digital Input 1 MSCIID 852"
::= { modemNotifications 2 } digitalInput3 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Digital Input 1 MSCIID 853"
::= { modemNotifications 3 } digitalInput4 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Digital Input 1 MSCIID 854"
::= { modemNotifications 4 } pulseAccumulator1 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Pulse Accumulator 1 MSCIID 4002"
::= { modemNotifications 5 } pulseAccumulator2 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
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"Pulse Accumulator 2 MSCIID 4003"
::= { modemNotifications 6 } pulseAccumulator3 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Pulse Accumulator 3 MSCIID 4004"
::= { modemNotifications 7 } pulseAccumulator4 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Pulse Accumulator 1 MSCIID 4005"
::= { modemNotifications 8 } analogInput1 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Analog Input 1 MSCIID 855"
::= { modemNotifications 9 } analogInput2 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Analog Input 2 MSCIID 856"
::= { modemNotifications 10 } analogInput3 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Analog Input 3 MSCIID 857"
::= { modemNotifications 11 } analogInput4 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Analog Input 4 MSCIID 858"
::= { modemNotifications 12 } scaledAnalogInput1 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Scaled Analog Input 1 MSCIID 4041"
::= { modemNotifications 13 }
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scaledAnalogInput2 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Scaled Analog Input 2 MSCIID 4042"
::= { modemNotifications 14 } scaledAnalogInput3 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Scaled Analog Input 3 MSCIID 4043"
::= { modemNotifications 15 } scaledAnalogInput4 NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Scaled Analog Input 4 MSCIID 4044"
::= { modemNotifications 16 } gpsFixNotification NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"GPS Fix MSCIID 900"
::= { modemNotifications 17 } vehicleSpeed NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Vehicle Speed MSCIID 905"
::= { modemNotifications 18 } engineHoursNotification NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Engine Hours MSCIID 906"
::= { modemNotifications 19 } headingChange NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Heading Change MSCIID 904"
::= { modemNotifications 20 } rssiNotification NOTIFICATION-TYPE
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OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"RSSI MSCIID 261"
::= { modemNotifications 21 } networkStateNotification NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Network State MSCIID 259"
::= { modemNotifications 22 } networkService NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Network Service 264"
::= { modemNotifications 23 } networkErrorRate NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Network Error Rate MSCIID 263"
::= { modemNotifications 24 } periodicReports NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Periodic Reports MSCIID 270"
::= { modemNotifications 25 } powerInNotification NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Power In MSCIID 266"
::= { modemNotifications 26 } boardTemp NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Board Temperature MSCIID 267"
::= { modemNotifications 27 } cdmaTemp NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
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::= { modemNotifications 28 } dailyDataUsage NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Daily Data Usage MSCIID 25001"
::= { modemNotifications 29 } monthlyDataUsage NOTIFICATION-TYPE
OBJECTS { value }
STATUS current
DESCRIPTION
"Monthly Data Usage MSCIID 25002"
::= { modemNotifications 30 }
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D: AT Commands
AT Command Set Summary
Using a terminal connection (Telnet) or SSH protocol, you can send
AT commands to configure the device, command it to do something, or query a setting.
• AT commands must always be terminated by a carriage return
<CR> (ASCII character 0x0D), i.e., pressing enter on the keyboard. Some may also include a new line or line feed <LF>.
• If
E=1
(Echo On), the AT command (including the terminating
<carriage return>) is displayed (output) before any responses.
• Two settings affect the format of AT command output: V
(Verbose) and Q (Quiet).
• If Q=1 (Quiet On), no result codes are output whatsoever, so there is no response generated by a (non-query) command.
• If Q=0 (Quiet Off), result codes are output. The format of this output is then affected by the Verbose setting.
If Quiet mode is off, the result code is affected as follows:
For V=1 (Verbose mode), the textual result code is surrounded by a carriage return and new line. Any AT query response is also surrounded by a carriage return and new line.
For V=0 (Terse mode), a numeric result code is output with a single trailing carriage return (no new line is output), while any AT query response is followed by a carriage return and new line (there is no preceding output).
• For example, possible output to the AT command “AT” with carriage return (assuming quiet mode is not on) is: carriage return — if V=0 carriage return and new line OK another carriage return and new line — if V=1
Note: AT commands work for the port on which they are executed. For example, if the user types ATE1 and then AT&W using a USB/serial port connection, it sets the USB/serial port to Echo On but not the telnet connection or the RS232 serial port.
If you need to change the port for Telnet (for example, you have the default port blocked on your firewall), the option is on the Services >
Telnet/SSH tab. The default Telnet port is 2332. You can also change the Telnet timeout; if the connection is idle, default timeout is 2 minutes. This is the internal Telnet on the device to pass AT commands and not TCP PAD.
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AT commands are shown in upper case, but they are not case sensitive.
This appendix organizes the commands into functional groups to allow you to more quickly locate a desired command when you know the operation but not the command. Commands under each topic are listed alphabetically.
Note: Some of the configuration commands listed here are only available as AT commands.
Reference Tables
Result codes are not shown in the command tables unless special conditions apply. Generally the result code
OK
is returned when the command has been executed.
ERROR
may be returned if parameters are out of range, and is returned if the command is not recognized or is not permitted in the current state or condition of the AirLink device.
AT command topics in this appendix:
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Standard (Hayes) commands on page 366
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Device Updates
Table D-1: Device Update AT Commands
Command Description
*TPLUPDATE
This AT command updates templates (configuration files) remotely.
The template files must be accessible on an FTP server.
The command parameters are:
AT*TPLUPDATE=Server_IP,USER_NAME,PASSWORD,FILE_NAME where:
• SERVER_IP is the IP address of the FTP server.
• USER_NAME is the user name used to access the FTP server.
• PASSWORD is the password used to access the FTP server.
• FILE_NAME is the name of the template file on the FTP server that you want to apply to the AirLink device. The must be stored on the FTP User_Name home, not in a subfolder.
Example:
AT*TPLUPDATE=192.168.17.111,MyUserName,MyPassword,NewTemplate.xml
When the template is successfully applied, the message displayed is:
Template applied successfully
OK
Status
Table D-2: Status AT Commands
Command Description
*BAND?
*CELLINFO?
*CELLINFO2?
+CIMI?
*DEVICEID?
HSPA and LTE fallback to HSPA only.
Query the current radio module band.
Query cellular connection information.
Query in depth cell information.
HSPA and LTE only.
Query the IMSI.
When the device is configured to use the device ID with GPS reports, this command displays the 64-bit device ID created from the ESN/IMEI or phone.
Note: If the device is not configured to use the device ID with GPS reports, the command returns “NOT SET”.
*DNS1?
*DNS2?
+ECIO?
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Query the primary DNS (*DNS1) and secondary (*DNS2) IP addresses.
AT*DNS1? to query DNS1
AT*DNS2? to query DNS2
Query the signal quality.
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Command Description
*ETHMAC?
*ETHSTATE?
*GLOBALID?
*HOSTCOMMLVL?
+HWTEMP?
I[n]
+ICCID?
*LTERSRQ?
*LTERSRP?
*NETCHAN?
Query the MAC address of the Ethernet port
• AT*ETHMAC? — Returns the MAC address of the main Ethernet port
If you have a GX Series device with a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed:
• AT*ETHMAC?2 — Returns the MAC address of the Ethernet X-Card port marked eth2
• AT*ETHMAC?3 — Returns the MAC address of the Ethernet X-Card port marked eth3
Query the connection state (speed and duplex) of the Ethernet port.
• AT*ETHSTATE? — Returns the speed and duplex state of the main Ethernet port (e.g.
100Mb/s Full Duplex)
If you have a GX Series device with a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed:
• AT*ETHSTATE2? — Returns the speed and duplex state of the Ethernet X-Card port marked eth2
• AT*ETHSTATE3? — Returns the speed and duplex state of the Ethernet X-Card port marked eth3
Query the global ID used by AVMS to identify the device.
Query the serial host signal level.
Response example: DCD:LOW; DTR:LOW; DSR:HIGH; CTS:HIGH; RTS:LOW
Query the internal temperature of the radio module (in degrees Celsius).
Query device information.
• n omitted—device model
• n=0—device model
• n=1—ALEOS software version, hardware revision, boot version
• n=2—Radio module firmware version
• n=3—Radio module’s unique ID (ESN, IMIEI, or EID)
HSPA and LTE only.
Query the SIM ID.
LTE only
Query the LTE signal quality (in dB).
For more information, see
LTE Signal Quality (RSRQ) on page 45.
LTE only
Query the LTE signal strength (in dBm).
For more information, see
LTE Signal Strength (RSRP) on page 44.
Query the current cellular network channel.
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Command Description
NETIP?
Query the current WAN IP address of the device reported by the internal module (generally obtained from your Mobile Network Operator). If the device is connected in Wi-Fi Client mode, the
Wi-Fi IP address is returned.
If you have an Internet-routable IP address, you can use this address to contact devices from the Internet. If your device uses a different WAN (such as a Wi-Fi client) or is on a private cellular network, you can use this address to contact the device from another host on the same WAN network.
If required, use AT*
to allow displaying an IP address ending in a zero.
Note: If there is no current network IP address, 0.0.0.0 is returned.
*NETOP?
Query the Mobile Network Operator of the active connection. If you are roaming, the roaming operator is returned, if the home operator allows this.
Query the device's cellular phone number, if applicable or obtainable.
*NETPHONE?
*NETRSSI?
Query the current RSSI (Receive Signal Strength Indicator) for non-LTE cellular connections, as a negative dBm value.
Query the current connection type (e.g., LTE, HSPA+, EV-DO Rev A, etc.).
*NETSERV?
*NETSERVICE_RAW?
Query the numeric value for the network service type.
• 8—2G (1x, EDGE, GPRS)
• 10—2G roaming
• 16—3G (EV-DO Rev. A, HSPA, HSPA+, UMTS)
• 18—3G roaming
• 64—4G
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Command Description
*NETSTATE?
Query the network state of the current WAN connection.
AT*NETSTATE? returns:
• Connecting To Network—The device is in the process of trying to connect to the cellular network.
• Network Authentication Fail—Authentication to the cellular network has failed. Verify settings to activate the device.
• Data Connection Failed—The device failed to connect, and it is now waiting a set time interval before it attempts to reconnect. Verify settings to activate the device.
• Network Negotiation Fail—Network connection negotiation failed. This is usually temporary and often clears up during a subsequent attempt.
• Network Ready—The device is connected to the 1x cellular network and ready to send data.
• Network Ready - Wi-Fi —Device is connected to a Wi-Fi network in client mode.
• Network Dormant—The device is connected to the 1x cellular network, but the link is dormant. It will be woken up when data is sent or received.
• No Service—There is no cellular network detected.
• Hardware Reset—The internal module is being reset. This is a temporary state.
• No SIM or Unexpected SIM status—No SIM, SIM installed incorrectly, or another SIM error.
• Awaiting Provisioning—EV-DO device without an account and hasn't had an account or the provisioning has been erased from the radio.
• Provisioning... —An EV-DO device in the process of writing the account data to the radio.
• Not Connected-Waiting for Activity — “Always On Connection” has been disabled and the device is waiting for outgoing traffic to mount the PDP context.
• Not Connected-Radio Connect off—the RADIO_CONNECT AT command was entered, and the PDP context is manually disabled.
• SIM Locked, but bad SIM PIN.
• SIM PIN incorrect 3 attempts left.
• SIM PIN incorrect 2 attempts left.
• SIM PIN incorrect 1 attempts left.
• SIM PIN incorrect 0 attempts left.
• SIM Blocked, Bad unlock code.
• SIM Blocked, unblock code incorrect.
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Command Description
*NETSTATE_RAW?
Query numeric value of the network state of the current WAN connection:
• 1—Connecting To Network—The device is in the process of trying to connect to the cellular network.
• 4—Network Access Denied—Connection rejected.
• 5—Network Ready—WAN is using cellular and is online.
• 7—No Service—The WAN link is down or unavailable
• 9—No SIM or Unexpected SIM status—No SIM, SIM installed incorrectly, or another
SIM error.
• 11—Awaiting Provisioning—EV-DO device without an account and hasn't had an account or the provisioning has been erased from the radio.
• 12—Data Connection Failed - Waiting to Retry—The device failed to connect, and it is waiting a set time interval before it attempts to reconnect.
Or
• 12—Provisioning... —An EV-DO device in the process of writing the account data to the radio.
• 13—SIM Locked, but bad SIM PIN.
• 14—SIM PIN incorrect 3 attempts left.
• 15—SIM PIN incorrect 2 attempts left.
• 16—SIM PIN incorrect 1 attempts left.
• 17—SIM PIN incorrect 0 attempts left.
• 18—SIM Blocked, Bad unlock code.
• 19—SIM Blocked, unblock code incorrect.
• 27—Network Ready - Wi-Fi—WAN is using WiFi Client and is connected.
• 30—Not Connected-Waiting for Activity — "Always On Connection" has been disabled and the device is waiting for outgoing traffic to mount the PDP context.
• 31—Not Connected-Radio Connect off—the RADIO_CONNECT AT command was entered, and the PDP context is manually disabled.
+PRL?
*PRLSTATUS?
*USBNETSTATE?
CDMA and LTE fallback to EV-DO only
Query CDMA Preferred Roaming List (PRL) version.
CDMA only
Query the status of the most recent PRL update
• n=0—None (No update)
• n=1—In progress
• n=2—Update successful
The return of any other value indicates that the update failed.
Query the status of the USB connection.
AT*USBNETSTATE? returns:
• None—There are no USB connections to the AirLink device.
• 8 MB/s Half Duplex—There is a USB connection to the device.
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WAN/Cellular
A reboot is required before the WAN/Cellular AT Commands described in the following table take effect.
Table D-3: WAN / Cellular AT Commands
Command
*AUTOPRL
Description
CDMA only.
Query or set automatic Preferred Roaming List updates
AT*PRL? to query
AT*PRL=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1—Enable
Note: To query the current PRL, use +PRL?
*AUTOPRLFREQ
!BAND
CDMA only.
Query or set how often the PRL automatically updates.
AT*AUTOPRLFREQ? to query
AT*AUTOPRLFREQ=n to set
• n= interval to check for updates (in days)
HSPA and LTE fallback to HSPA only.
Query or set the RF band range or technology.
AT!BAND? to query a value sent since the device was last rebooted.
AT!BAND=hh to set at the next reboot.
• hh=00—All bands
• hh=03—GSM 900/1800
• hh=05—GSM All
• hh=08—WCDMA All
• hh=10—WCDMA 900/2100
Note: To query the current band, use
.
Note: For some Mobile Network Operator SIM Cards, you may need to set the radio band before installing the SIM card.
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Command
+CGDCONT
Description
HSPA only
Query or set the PDP context, APN, and other information required to establish a connection to o an HSPA network. You only need to configure this once. The parameters are saved and used each time a connection is made to the HSPA network.
AT+CGDCONT? to query
AT+CGDCONT = PID,PDP_TYPE,APN [,IPADDR] to set
PID= PDP context identifier
PDP_TYPE = numeric parameter that specifies a PDP context definition
APN = Access Point Name
IPADDR = IP address
Examples:
AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,proxy
AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,internet
Note: When using the APN-related optons in ACEmanager, you generally do not need to configure +CGDCONT.
*CLIENT_PPP_AUTH
Query or set the Force Network Authentication mode.
AT*CLIENT_PPP_AUTH? to query
AT*CLIENT_PPP_AUTH=n to set
• n=0—None
• n=1—PAP
• n=2—CHAP
+COPS
HSPA only
Query or set the network operator and the connection mode.
AT+COPS? to query
AT+COPS=MODE[,FORMAT[,OPER]] to set
MODE
• MODE=0 — Automatic (default)
• MODE= 1 — Manual
• MODE=4 — Manual/Automatic; if manual failed, it defaults to automatic
FORMAT
• FORMAT=0 — Alphanumeric (“Name”)
• FORMAT=2 — Numeric
OPER
• OPER= the operator numeric code
Example, AT+COPS=1,2,302610
Manual mode, numeric format, operator code 302610
Note: On some cellular networks, explicit use of +COPS allows you to select the roaming
Mobile Network Operator to use.
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Table D-3: WAN / Cellular AT Commands
Command
*EVDODATASERV
Description
CMDA and LTE fallback to EV-DO only.
Query or set the allowable network type.
AT*EVDODATASERV? to query
AT*EVDODATASERV=n to set
• n=0 — EV-DO Preferred — can “fall back” on CDMA/1x
(only available on EV-DO devices)
• n=0 — LTE Preferred — can “fall back” on CDMA/EV-DO
(only available on LTE devices)
• n=1 — EV-DO Only — fall back disabled (only available on 1x/EV-DO devices)
• n=2 — 1x Only — EV-DO disabled (only available on 1x/EV-DO devices)
• n=3—CDMA Only — LTE disabled (only available on LTE devices)
• n=4—LTE Only — Fall back disabled (only available on LTE devices)
Note: If you choose one of the options where fall back is disabled and the selected network type is not available, the device will not be able to connect to the cellular network. For example, if you select LTE Only and you are in an area where there is no LTE network available, the device will not be able to connect to a cellular network until you change this setting or move to an area with LTE coverage.
*EVDODIVERSITY
CDMA only. For HSPA device, see
Query or set EV-DO Diversity, which allows two antennas to provide more consistent connection.
AT*EVDODIVERSITY? to query
AT*EVDODIVERSITY=n to set
• n=0 — Disabled
• n=1 — Enabled
Note: If you are not using a diversity antenna, *EVDODIVERSITY should be disabled.
*EVDOROAMPREF
*HANGUPTORESET
CDMA and LTE fallback to EV-DO only
Query or set the network roaming preference
AT*EVDOROAMPREF? to query
AT*EVDOROAMPREF=n to set
• n=0—Automatic
• n=1—Home only
HSPA only.
Query or set forcing the radio module to reset when the device disconnects.
AT*HANGUPTORESET? to query
AT*HANGUPTORESET=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1—Enable
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Command
*IPPING
Description
Query or set the interval between keepalive pings (in minutes) if no valid packets have been received by the IP address or FQDN specified in *IPPINGADDR.
AT*IPPING? to query the keepalive PING time interval
AT*IPPING=n to set the keepalive PING time interval
• n=0 — Disable pinging (default)
• n=15–255 minutes
Note: 15 minutes is the minimum interval for Keep Alive. If you set *IPPING for a value between 0 and 15, the idle interval for pings will be 15 minutes.
*IPPINGADDR
*IPPINGFORCE
Query or set the Keepalive PING IP address or FQDN for the device to ping when
) is set.
AT*IPPINGADDR? to query
AT*IPPINGADDR=[d.d.d.d] or [n]
• d.d.d.d=IP address
• n=domain name
Note: AT*IPPING must to be set to a value other than 0 to enable pinging.
Query or set the Force Keepalive Ping setting. When this feature is enabled, the Keepalive ping is sent even if IP traffic has occurred during the configured interval.
AT*IPPINGFORCE? to query
AT*IPPINGFORCE=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1—Enable
Note: To enable this command, *IPPING must be enabled and *IPPINGADDR configured.
*NETALLOWZEROIP
*NETAPN
Query or set allowing the device to get an IP address from the cellular network that has the last octet as 0 (zero).
AT*NETALLOWZEROIP? to query
AT*NETALLOWZEROIP=n to set
• n=0 — Do not allow
• n=1 — Allow
Allows the device to use a WAN IP address that ends in zero (e.g. 192.168.1.0).
HSPA and LTE fallback to HSPA only
Query or set the user entered APN.
AT*NETAPN? to query
AT*NETAPN=APN to set (up to 80 characters)
Note: When you set this command, the APN type is automatically set to User Entry so that the APN you enter with this AT command is used on reboot.
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Table D-3: WAN / Cellular AT Commands
Command
*NETPW
Description
Set the cellular network account password, if required.
AT*NETPW=PW to set (up to 30 characters)
Note: AT*NETPW? returns a dotted display for privacy.
*NETUID
*NETWDOG
PING
$QCMIP
Query or set the cellular network account user ID, if required.
AT*NETUID? to query
AT*NETUID=USER ID (up to 64 bytes)
Query or set the interval (in minutes) that the network connection watchdog waits for a network connection. If no connection is established within this interval, the device resets.
AT*NETWDOG? to query
AT*NETWDOG=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1–255 (minutes) default is 120
Sends 5 PING to a single address. Returns OK if there is a response: ERROR if there is no response.
ATPING[ip address or FQDN]
Note: Do not use an equal sign (=) when issuing the command.
Example: ATPINGsierrawireless.com
CDMA and LTE fallback to EV-DO only
Query or set use of Mobile IP (MIP) preferences.
$QCMIP? to query
$QCMIP=n to set
• n=0—Disabled, Simple IP (SIP) only
• n=1—Mobile IP preferred
• n=2—Mobile IP only
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Command
*RADIO_CONNECT
Description
HSPA only
Query or set the wireless connection setting.
AT*RADIO_CONNECT? to query
AT*RADIO_CONNECT=n to set
• n=0—Disables data traffic. The only way to change this mode is to issue a radio_connect=1 or radio_connect=2 AT command.
• n=1—Enables Always on connection.
• n=2—Disables Always on connection. The device listens for outgoing traffic and establishes a mobile network data connection for a specified time:
• When there is outgoing traffic or
• When it receives a Wakeup SMS, provided Wakeup SMS is configured.
(Use *TRAFWUPTOUT on page 334 to set the timeout period.)
Note: This command is not persistent over device resets.
*RADIO_CONNECT_
STARTUP
*RXDIVERSITY
HSPA only
This command is the same as *RADIO_CONNECT, except
• The change does not take effect until the next reboot.
• The setting is persistent over subsequent reboots.
HSPA only. For CDMA devices, see
Query or set the RX Diversity setting.
Rx Diversity allows you to use two antennas for a more consistent connection. If you are not using a diversity antenna, Rx Diversity should be disabled.
AT*RXDIVERSITY? to query
AT*RXDIVERSITY=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1—Enable
Note: This AT Command is not available for all AirLink devices.
*SIMPIN
Note: You can only send this command locally over a serial, serial USB, or local telnet/SSH connection.
HSPA and LTE fallback to HSPA only
Query or enter the SIM pin.
AT*SIMPIN? to query
AT*SIMPIN=n to enter the SIM pin
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Table D-3: WAN / Cellular AT Commands
Command
*SIMPINENABLE
*TRAFWUPTOUT
Description
HSPA and LTE fallback to HSPA only
Query or set the SIM pin.
AT*SIMPINENABLE? to query
AT*SIMPINENABLE=n to set
• n=0—Don’t change
• n=1—Enable (SIM pin required on startup)
• n=2—Disable
HSPA only
Query or set the timeout period after which, if there is no outgoing WAN traffic the connection is terminated.
The timeout period only takes effect if *RADIO_CONNECT
or
AT*TRAFWUPTOUT? to query
AT*TRAFWUPTOUT=n to set
• n=2–65535 minutes (default is 2)
Note: This timer is reset to zero each time a WAN packet goes out.
LAN/WiFi
LAN
Note: A reboot is required before these commands take effect.
Table D-4: LAN AT Commands
Command Description
*DHCPHOSTEND
*DHCPNETMASK
*DHCPSERVER
Query or set the ending IP address for the Ethernet DHCP pool
AT*DHCPHOSTEND? to query
AT*DHCPHOSTEND=d.d.d.d to set
• d.d.d.d=last IP address in Ethernet DHCP pool
Query or set the Ethernet DHCP subnet mask
AT*DHCPNETMASK? to query
AT*DHCPNETMASK=d.d.d.d to set
• d.d.d.d=Ethernet DHCP subnet mask
Query or set the Ethernet DHCP server.
AT*DHCPSERVER? to query
AT*DHCPSERVER=n to enable or disable the DHCP server mode
• n=0—Disable
• n=1—Enable
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Command Description
*DNS1?
*DNS2?
*DNSUSER
*HOSTAUTH
*HOSTPEERIP
Query the primary DNS (*DNS1) and secondary (*DNS2) IP addresses.
AT*DNS1? to query DNS1
AT*DNS2? to query DNS2
Query or set the first alternate server for DNS override. (Applies only to primary DNS.)
AT*DNSUSER? to query
AT*DNSUSER=d.d.d.d
• d.d.d.d=IP address of domain server
Query or set the Host Authentication mode for PPPoE only. (It does not set host authentication for PPP/DUN.)
AT*HOSTAUTH? to query
AT*HOSTAUTH=n to set
• n=0—None/Disables authentication for PPPoE (Default).
• n=1— Authentication through PAP
• n=2—Authentication through PAP & CHAP
Query or set the IP address of the device’s Ethernet port. By default this is 192.168.13.31.
*HOSTPRIVIP
*HOSTPRIVMODE
*HOSTPW
Note: Any connected LAN host can access this IP addresses, whether using a private or public IP address. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the Ethernet DHCP pool.
AT*HOSTPEERIP? to query
AT*HOSTPEERIP=d.d.d.d to set
• d.d.d.d=local or peer IP address of the device
Query or set the starting IP for the Ethernet DHCP pool.
AT*HOSTPRIVIP? to query
AT*HOSTPRIVIP=d.d.d.d to set
• d.d.d.d=IP Address
Query or set the host communication mode used for tethered IP connections.
AT*HOSTPRIVMODE? to query
AT*HOSTPRIMODE=n to set which user interface uses the Public IP address
• n=0—Ethernet Uses Public IP
• n=1—All Hosts Use Private IPs
• n=2—USB Uses Public IP
• n=3—DUN Uses Public IP
• n=4—First Host gets Public IP
Query or set the host password for PPPoE only. (It does not set the password for PPP/
DUN.)
AT*HOSTPW? to query
AT*HOSTPW=PASSWORD to set
Note: PASSWORD cannot be “password”.
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Command Description
*HOSTUID
Query or set the Host user ID for PPPoE only. (It does not set the user ID for PPP/DUN.)
AT*HOSTUID? to query
AT*HOSTUID=USER ID to set (up to 64 bytes)
Note: USER ID cannot be “user”.
*USBDEVICE
Query or set the USB Device Mode.
This parameter alters the default startup data mode.
AT*USBDEVICE? to query
AT*USBDEVICE=n to set
• n=0— USB Serial
• n=1— USBNET
• n=2— Disabled
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi AT Commands are only applicable if the AirLink device has an installed
Wi-Fi X-Card and is in Access Point Mode.
Note: You need to configure Client Mode in ACEmanager. There is no AT Command for
Wi-Fi Client mode. See WiFi Mode on page 72.
Note: A reboot is required before these commands take effect.
Table D-5: Wi-Fi AT Commands
Command Description
*APBRIDGED
*APCHANNEL
*APEN
Query or set the Bridge Wi-Fi Access Point to Ethernet feature.
AT*APBRIDGED? to query
AT*APBRIDGED=n to set
• n=0 —Disable
• n=1 —Enable
Query or set the Wi-Fi Access Point channel to use.
AT*APCHANNEL? to query
AT*APCHANNEL=n to set
• n = 1 – 11 (available channels)
Query or set the Wi-Fi Access Point mode.
AT*APEN? to query
AT*APEN=n to set
• n=2 —b/g Enabled
• n=3 —b/g/n Enabled
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Command Description
*APENDIP
*APHOSTIP
*APMAXCLIENT
*APNETMASK
*APSECURITYTYPE?
Query or set the ending IP address for the Wi-Fi Access Point DHCP pool.
AT*APENDIP? to query
AT*APENDIP=d.d.d.d to set
• d.d.d.d= IP Address
Query or set the Host Wi-Fi Access Point device IP address.
AT*APHOSTIP? to query
AT*APHOSTIP=d.d.d.d to set
• d.d.d.d= IP Address
Query or set the maximum number of Wi-Fi Access Point clients.
AT*APMAXCLIENT? to query
AT*APMAXCLIENT=n to set
• n=0–8
Query or set the Wi-Fi DHCP subnet mask.
AT*APNETMASK? to query
AT*APNETMASK=d.d.d.d to set
• d.d.d.d = IP Address
Query the Wi-Fi Access Point Security Encryption type.
AT*APSECURITYTYPE?
• n=0—Open (WEP encryption)
• n=3—WPA Personal
• n=5—WPA2 Personal
Note: WEP is not a recommended Wi-Fi Security protocol because of its vulnerabilities and because only alphanumeric characters can be used for the passphrase.
Use WPA/WPA2 instead.
*APSSIDBCAST
*APSSIDVAL
*APSTARTIP
Query or set the broadcast Wi-Fi Access Point SSID.
AT*APSSIDBCAST? to query
AT*APSSIDBCAST=n to set
• n=0 —Disable
• n=1 —Enable
Query or set the Access Point SSID/Network name.
AT*APSSIDVAL? to query
AT*APSSIDVAL=n to set
• n = ASCII SSID STRING
Query or set the Query or set the Access Point DHCP start of IP address pool.
AT*APSTARTIP? to query
AT*APSTARTIP=d.d.d.d to set
• d.d.d.d= IP Address
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Command Description
*APTXPWR
*APWEPENCTYPE?
Query or set the Wi-Fi Access Point Transmit Power mode.
AT*APTXPWR? to query
AT*APTXPWR=n to set
• n=0—Low
• n=1—Normal
Query the Wi-Fi Access Point WEP encryption type.
AT*APWEPENCTYPE?
• n=0—Disabled (Open)
• n=1—WEP
Note: WEP is not a recommended Wi-Fi Security protocol because of its vulnerabilities and because only alphanumeric characters can be used for the passphrase.
Use WPA/WPA2 instead.
*APWEPKEY?
*APWEPKEYLEN?
*APWPACRYPT?
WCC?
*WIFIMAC?
Query the Wi-Fi Access Point WEB key generated at boot from the WEP passphrase.
AT*APWEPKEY?
Query the length of the Wi-Fi Access Point WEP key.
AT*APWEPKEYLEN?
• n=0—64-bit
• n=1—128-bit
• n=2—Custom
Query the Wi-Fi Access Point WPA/WPA2 encryption type.
AT*APWEPKEY?
• n=0—TKIP
• n=1—AES
Note: If you are using WPA2, only AES is allowed.
Query the Wi-Fi country code.
Query the MAC address of the Wi-Fi Access Point.
Note: Wi-Fi Client uses a different MAC address.
*WIFIMODE
Query or set the WI-Fi Mode.
AT*WIFIMODE? to query
AT*WIFIMODE=n to set
• n=0—Disabled
• n=1—AP (Access Point)
• n=2—Client
• n=3—AP and Client
For more information, see
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Table D-6: VPN Commands
Command
*IPSEC1_AUTH
*IPSEC2_AUTH
*IPSEC3_AUTH
*IPSEC4_AUTH
*IPSEC5_AUTH
*IPSEC1_DH
*IPSEC2_DH
*IPSEC3_DH
*IPSEC4_DH
*IPSEC5_DH
*IPSEC1_ENCRYPT
*IPSEC2_ENCRYPT
*IPSEC3_ENCRYPT
*IPSEC4_ENCRYPT
*IPSEC5_ENCRYPT
*IPSEC1_GATEWAY
*IPSEC2_GATEWAY
*IPSEC3_GATEWAY
*IPSEC4_GATEWAY
*IPSEC5_GATEWAY
Description
Query or set the authentication type for # VPN.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_AUTH? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_AUTH=n to set
• n=0 — None
• n=1 — MD5
• n=2 — SHA1 (default)
• n=3 — SHA 256
Note: MD5 is an algorithm that produces a 128-bit digest for authentication. SHA is a more secure algorithm that produces both 160-bit
(SHA1) and 256-bit (SHA256) digests.
Query or set how the AirLink Device VPN creates an SA with the VPN server. The DH (Diffie-Hellman) key exchange protocol establishes preshared keys during the phase 1 authentication. The AirLink Device supports three prime key lengths, including Group 1 (768 bits), Group 2
(1,024 bits), and Group 5 (1,536 bits).
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_DH? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_DH=n to set
• n=0 — None
• n=1 — DH1
• n=2 — DH2 (default)
• n=5 — DH5
Query or set the type/length of encryption key used to encrypt/decrypt
ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload) packets for # VPN.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_ENCRYPT? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_ENCRYPT=n to set
• n=0 — None
• n=1 — DES
• n=2 — 3DES
• n=3 — AES-128 (default)
• n=7 — AES-256
Note: 3DES supports 168-bit encryption. AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) supports both 128-bit and 256-bit encryption.
Query or set the IP address of the server that # VPN client connects to.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_GATEWAY? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_GATEWAY=[IP address] to set
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Command Description
*IPSEC1_IKE_AUTH
*IPSEC2_IKE_AUTH
*IPSEC3_IKE_AUTH
*IPSEC4_IKE_AUTH
*IPSEC5_IKE_AUTH
Query or set the IKE authentication type for # VPN.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_IKE_AUTH? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_IKE_AUTH=n to set
• n=1 — MD5
• n=2 — SHA1
• n=3 — SHA 256
Note: MD5 is an algorithm that produces a 128-bit digest for authentication. SHA is a more secure algorithm that produces both 160-bit
(SHA1) and 256-bit (SHA256) digests.
*IPSEC1_IKE_DH
*IPSEC2_IKE_DH
*IPSEC3_IKE_DH
*IPSEC4_IKE_DH
*IPSEC5_IKE_DH
*IPSEC1_IKE_ENCRYPT
*IPSEC2_IKE_ENCRYPT
*IPSEC3_IKE_ENCRYPT
*IPSEC4_IKE_ENCRYPT
*IPSEC5_IKE_ENCRYPT
*IPSEC1_IKE_LIFETIME
*IPSEC2_IKE_LIFETIME
*IPSEC3_IKE_LIFETIME
*IPSEC4_IKE_LIFETIME
*IPSEC5_IKE_LIFETIME
*IPSEC1_LIFETIME
*IPSEC2_LIFETIME
*IPSEC3_LIFETIME
*IPSEC4_LIFETIME
*IPSEC5_LIFETIME
Query or set how the AirLink Device VPN creates an SA with the VPN server. The DH (Diffie-Hellman) key exchange protocol establishes preshared keys during the phase 1 authentication. The AirLink Device supports three prime key lengths, including Group 1 (768 bits), Group 2
(1,024 bits), and Group 5 (1,536 bits).
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_IKE_DH? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_IKE_DH=n to set
• n=1 — DH1
• n=2 — DH2 (default)
• n=5 — DH5
Query or set the type/length of IKE encryption key used to encrypt/ decrypt ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload) packets for # VPN.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_IKE_ENCRYPT? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_IKE_ENCRYPT=n to set
• n=1 — DES
• n=5 — 3DES
• n=7 — AES-128 (default)
• n=9 — AES-256
Note: 3DES supports 168-bit encryption. AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) supports both 128-bit and 256-bit encryption.
Query or set how long the # VPN tunnel is active (in seconds).
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_IKE_LIFETIME? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_IKE_LIFETIME=n to set
• n= 180–86400
• Default is 7200.
Query or set how long the # VPN tunnel is active (in seconds).
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LIFETIME? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LIFETIME=n to set
• n= 180–86400
• Default is 7200.
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Command Description
*IPSEC1_LOCAL_ADDR
*IPSEC2_LOCAL_ADDR
*IPSEC3_LOCAL_ADDR
*IPSEC4_LOCAL_ADDR
*IPSEC5_LOCAL_ADDR
*IPSEC1_LOCAL_ADDR_NETMASK
*IPSEC2_LOCAL_ADDR_NETMASK
*IPSEC3_LOCAL_ADDR_NETMASK
*IPSEC4_LOCAL_ADDR_NETMASK
*IPSEC5_LOCAL_ADDR_NETMASK
*IPSEC1_LOCAL_ADDR_TYPE
*IPSEC2_LOCAL_ADDR_TYPE
*IPSEC3_LOCAL_ADDR_TYPE
*IPSEC4_LOCAL_ADDR_TYPE
*IPSEC5_LOCAL_ADDR_TYPE
Query or set the device subnet address for # VPN.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LOCAL_ADDR? returns the device subnet address
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LOCAL_ADDR=[subnet address] to set
Query or set the device subnet mask information (24-bit netmask)
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LOCAL_ADDR_NETMASK? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LOCAL_ADDR=[subnet mask] to set
Default is 255.255.255.0
*IPSEC1_LOCAL_ID
*IPSEC2_LOCAL_ID
*IPSEC3_LOCAL_ID
*IPSEC4_LOCAL_ID
*IPSEC5_LOCAL_ID
*IPSEC1_LOCAL_ID_TYPE
*IPSEC2_LOCAL_ID_TYPE
*IPSEC3_LOCAL_ID_TYPE
*IPSEC4_LOCAL_ID_TYPE
*IPSEC5_LOCAL_ID_TYPE
Query or set the network address type for # VPN.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LOCAL_ADDR_TYPE? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LOCAL_ADDR_TYPE=n to set
• n=1 — Use the Host Subnet
• n=5 — Single Address
• n=17 — Subnet Address (default)
Query or set the local (My Identity) ID for the # VPN.
• If IP is selected as the local (My Identity) type,
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LOCAL _ID? returns the WAN IP address assigned by the Mobile Network Operator
• If FQDN or User FQDN is selected as the local (My Identity) type,
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LOCAL_ID? returns the FQDN (for example [email protected])
To set the local ID:
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LOCAL _ID=[IP address] or [FQDN], depending on the setting for Local ID (My Identity) type.
Query or set the local (My Identity) ID type for the # VPN.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LOCAL_ID_TYPE? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_LOCAL_ID_TYPE=n to set
• n=1 — IP
• n=2 — FQDN
• n=3 — User FQDN
Note:
• IP (default) allows you to use an IP address
• FQDN allows you to use a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) e. g., modemname.domainname.com
• User FQDN allows you to use a user FQDN whose values should include a username (e.g. [email protected])
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Command Description
*IPSEC1_NEG_MODE
*IPSEC2_NEG_MODE
*IPSEC3_NEG_MODE
*IPSEC4_NEG_MODE
*IPSEC5_NEG_MODE
Query or set the negotiation mode for # VPN.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_NEG_MODE? returns
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_NEG_MODE=n to set
• n=1 — Main
• n=2 — Aggressive
Note: Aggressive mode offers increased performance at the expense of security.
*IPSEC1_PFS
*IPSEC2_PFS
*IPSEC3_PFS
*IPSEC4_PFS
*IPSEC5_PFS
Query or set the Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) setting for # VPN.
PFS provides additional security through a DH shared secret value.
When this feature is enabled, one key cannot be derived from another.
This ensures previous and subsequent encryption keys are secure even if one key is compromised.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_PFS? to query PFS
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_PFS=n to set PFS
• n=0 — Yes (default)
• n=1 — No
Query or set the IP address of the device behind the gateway for # VPN.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_REMOTE_ADDR? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_REMOTE_ADDR=[IP address] to set
*IPSEC1_REMOTE_ADDR
*IPSEC2_REMOTE_ADDR
*IPSEC3_REMOTE_ADDR
*IPSEC4_REMOTE_ADDR
*IPSEC5_REMOTE_ADDR
*IPSEC1_REMOTE_ADDR_TYPE
*IPSEC2_REMOTE_ADDR_TYPE
*IPSEC3_REMOTE_ADDR_TYPE
*IPSEC4_REMOTE_ADDR_TYPE
*IPSEC5_REMOTE_ADDR_TYPE
Query or set network information of the IPsec server behind the IPsec gateway for # VPN.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_REMOTE_ADDR_TYPE? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_REMOTE_ADDR_TYPE=n to set
• n=5 — Single Address
• n=17 — Subnet Address (default)
*IPSEC1_REMOTE_ADDR_NETMASK
*IPSEC2_REMOTE_ADDR_NETMASK
*IPSEC3_REMOTE_ADDR_NETMASK
*IPSEC4_REMOTE_ADDR_NETMASK
*IPSEC5_REMOTE_ADDR_NETMASK
Query or set the remote subnet mask information (24-bit netmask).
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_REMOTE_ADDR_NETMASK? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_REMOTE_ADDR=[subnet mask] to set
Default is 255.255.255.0
*IPSEC1_REMOTE_ID
*IPSEC2_REMOTE_ID
*IPSEC3_REMOTE_ID
*IPSEC4_REMOTE_ID
*IPSEC5_REMOTE_ID
Query or set the remote (Peer Identity) ID for the # VPN.
• If IP is selected as the remote (Peer Identity) type,
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_REMOTE_ID? returns the WAN IP address assigned by the Mobile Network Operator
• If FQDN or User FQDN is selected as the remote (Peer Identity) type, AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_REMOTE_ID? returns the FQDN (for example [email protected])
To set the remote ID:
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_REMOTE _ID=[IP address] or [FQDN], depending on the setting for remote ID (Peer Identity) type.
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Command Description
*IPSEC1_REMOTE_ID_TYPE
*IPSEC2_REMOTE_ID_TYPE
*IPSEC3_REMOTE_ID_TYPE
*IPSEC4_REMOTE_ID_TYPE
*IPSEC5_REMOTE_ID_TYPE
Query or set the remote (Peer Identity) ID type for the # VPN.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_REMOTE_ID_TYPE? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_REMOTE_ID_TYPE=n to set
• n=1 — IP
• n=2 — FQDN
• n=3 — User FQDN
Note:
• FQDN allows you to use a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) e. g., modemname.domainname.com
• User FQDN allows you to use a user FQDN whose values should include a username (e.g. [email protected])
*IPSEC1_SHARED_KEY1
*IPSEC2_SHARED_KEY1
*IPSEC3_SHARED_KEY1
*IPSEC4_SHARED_KEY1
*IPSEC5_SHARED_KEY1
*IPSEC1_STATUS?
*IPSEC2_STATUS?
*IPSEC3_STATUS?
*IPSEC4_STATUS?
*IPSEC5_STATUS?
Query the pre-shared Key (PSK) used to initiate the # VPN tunnel.
AT*IPSEC[n]_SHARED_KEY1?
[n]=server number
*IPSEC1_TUNNEL_TYPE
*IPSEC2_TUNNEL_TYPE
*IPSEC3_TUNNEL_TYPE
*IPSEC4_TUNNEL_TYPE
*IPSEC5_TUNNEL_TYPE
Query the VPN # connection status.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_STATUS? to query
• Disabled
• Not Connected
• Connected
Note: Use this when troubleshooting a VPN # connection.
Query or set the VPN # tunnel type.
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_TUNNEL_TYPE? to query
AT*IPSEC[VPN number]_TUNNEL_TYPE=n to set
• n=0 — Disable the tunnel (default)
• n=1 — IPsec Tunnel
• n=2 — GRE Tunnel
• n=3 — SSL Tunnel
Note: For a successful configuration, all settings for the VPN tunnel must be identical between the AirLink Device VPN and the enterprise
VPN server.
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Security
Table D-7: Security AT Commands
Command Description
F0 (F1, F2, ... F9)
Query or set the Inbound Trusted IP List.
ATF? to query the list
ATF[n]=d.d.d.d to set
• n=0–9 Trusted IP list index number
• d.d.d.d = IP Address
Using 255 in the IP address will allow any number
Example: 166.129.2.255 allows access by all IPs in the range 166.129.2.0–166.129.2.255.
Example: atf?
0=192.32.32.21
1=192.32.32.22
2=192.32.32.23
3=0.0.0.0
4=0.0.0.0
5=0.0.0.0
6=0.0.0.0
7=0.0.0.0
8=0.0.0.0
9=0.0.0.0
OK
If the index number does not have an IP address associated with it, the query returns
0.0.0.0 for that index number.
Note: You can only query or configure the first nine Inbound Trusted IP addresses with this
AT Command. You cannot query or configure Trusted range entries with this AT Command.
FM
Query or set the Inbound Trusted IP mode (Friends List) — Only allow specified IPs to access the device.
ATFM? to query the setting
ATFM=n to set
• n=0 — Disable Trusted IP mode
• n=1 — Enable Trusted IP mode — Only packets from IP addresses in the Trusted IP list are allowed. Packets from other IP addresses are ignored.
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Table D-8: Services AT Commands
Command Description
AirVantage Management System
*AVMS_ENABLE
*AVMS_INTERVAL
*AVMS_NAME
*AVMS_SERVER
*AVMS_STATUS?
Query or set the AVMS activation status.
AT*AVMS_ENABLE? to query
AT*AVMS_ENABLE=n to set
• n=0—Disable device initiated AVMS management
• n=1—Enable device initiated AVMS management
Query or set the AVMS communication (heartbeat) interval in seconds.
AT*AVMS_INTERVAL? to query
AT*AVMS_INTERVAL= n to set
• n= INTERVAL (in seconds)
Assigns or queries the name to the AirLink device as it appears in AVMS.
AT*AVMS_NAME? to query
AT*AVMS_NAME= n to set
• n= AVMS NAME
Query or set the AVMS server IP address or FQDN.
AT*AVMS_SERVER? to query
AT*AVMS_SERVER=n to set
• n=IP Address or FQDN of AVMS server
Query the AVMS connection status
Low Power
*ENGHRS
*POWERMODE?
Query or set the number of hours the engine has been running.
AT*ENGHRS? to query
AT*ENGHRS=n to set
• n= HOURS
Maximum value is 65535.
Query the current power state/mode.
AT*POWERMODE? returns:
• Initial—The device is in the initial 5 minutes since power up, so power down event will be ignored
• On—Regular power on, a power down is not pending
• Low Cancellable—Power down is pending but still Cancellable if the power down trigger goes away
• Low Pending 1 and Low Pending 3—Power down is pending, any device tasks are gracefully preparing for the power down
• Low Final—Power down is imminent
• Low—Power is down
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Table D-8: Services AT Commands
Command Description
PTMR
Query or set the Low Power Mode Delay (in minutes) This is the delay between the time the power down trigger occurs and when the device enters the low power mode.
ATPTMR? to query
ATPTMR=n to set
• n=0–255 (minutes)
Note: There is always a minimum of 1 minute between power down event and actual shutdown (to give the device time to prepare); entering zero will not power down the device immediately.
VLTG
Query or set the voltage level (threshold for low power mode). When the power drops below this level Low Power Mode is triggered.
ATVLTG? to query
ATVLTG=n to set
• n= 0—Ignore voltage for power control
• n= 80–360—threshhold in .1 volt units
Example: ATVLTG=130 would place the device in a low power use, standby state if the voltage goes below 13.0V.
Dynamic DNS
*DOMAIN
Query or set the domain name used for the IP Manager Dynamic DNS configuration.
AT*DOMAIN? to query
AT*DOMAIN=DOMAIN to set (up to 20 characters)
Example: AT*DOMAIN=eairlink.com
Tip:
Only letters, numbers, hyphens, and periods can be used in a domain name.
*DYNDNS
Note: This AT command is only usable if the Dynamic DNS Service type is set to IP
Manager.
Query or set the Dynamic DNS Service type to use.
AT*DYNDNS? to query
AT*DNYDNS=n to set
• n=0—Disable (default)
• n=2—dyndns.org
• n=5—noip.org
• n=6—ods.org
• n=8—regfish.com
• n=9—tzo.org
• n=10—IP Manager
Note: Only IP Manager can be fully configured using AT Commands.
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Command Description
*IPMANAGER1
*IPMANAGER2
Note: This AT command is only usable if the Dynamic DNS Service type is set to IP
Manager.
Query or set a FQDN or IP address of the IP server to send IP change notifications to. You can configure two independent IP Manager servers.
AT*IPMANAGER[n]? to query
AT*IPMANAGER[n]=SERVER to set.
• n=1—First IP Manager server
• n=2—Second IP Manager server
• SERVER = Server FQDN or IP address
Note: You can disable updates to a server by setting blank entry
(e.g., “AT*IPMANAGER1=”).
*IPMGRKEY1
*IPMGRKEY2
*IPMGRUPDATE1
*IPMGRUPDATE2
Note: This AT command is only usable if the Dynamic DNS Service type is set to IP
Manager.
Query or set the 128-bit password/key used to authenticate the IP update notifications. If the key's value is all zeros, a default key is used. If all the bytes in the key are set to FF, then no key is used (i.e., the IP change notifications will not be authenticated).
AT*IPMGRKEY[n]? to query
AT*IPMANAGER[n]=KEY to set
• n=1—First IP Manager server
• n=2—Second IP Manager server
• KEY=128-bit key in hexadecimal [32 hex characters]
Note: This AT command is only usable if the Dynamic DNS Service type is set to IP
Manager.
Query or set the interval (in minutes) to send an IP update notification to the corresponding server. This occurs even if the IP address of the device does not change. If the value is set to 0, then periodic updates are not issued (i.e., IP change notifications is only be sent when the IP actually changes).
AT*IPMGRUPDATE[n] to query
AT*IPMGRUPDATE[n]=INTERVAL to set
• n=0—Disables the update interval (updates only on changes)
• n=1—First IP Manager server
• n=2—Second IP Manager server
• INTERVAL=1–255—interval (in minutes) to send an update
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Table D-8: Services AT Commands
Command Description
*MODEMNAME
Note: This AT command is only usable if AT*DYNDNS is set to 10 (IP Manager).
Query or set the device name used by IP Manager. (This name is displayed on the
Status > Home page.)
AT*MODEMNAME? to query
AT*MODEMNAME=NAME to set (up to 20 characters long)
• NAME= device name (for example, mydevice)
The value in *DOMAIN provides the domain zone to add to this name.
Example: If *MODEMNAME=mydevice and *DOMAIN=eairlink.com, the device's fully qualified domain name is mydevice.eairlink.com.
Tip:
Each device using IP Manager needs a unique name. I.e., two devices cannot both be called “mydevice”. One could be named “mydevice1” while the other could be named “mydevice2”.
SMS
*SMSM2M
*SMSM2M_8
*SMSM2M_u
• AT*SMSM2M sends an SMS in ASCII text (requires quotation marks; maximum 140 characters)
• AT*SMSM2M_8 sends an 8-bit SMS (requires quotation marks; maximum 140 characters)
• AT*SMSM2M_U sends a unicode SMS (requires quotation marks; maximum
140 characters)
Format:
AT*SMSM2M=“[phone] [ascii message]”
AT*SMSM2M_8=“[phone] [hex message]”
AT*SMSM2M_U=“[phone] [hex message]”
• The phone number can only consist of numbers (NO spaces or other characters). The phone number should be as it appears in the Last Incoming
Phone Number field.
• Example 1 (US): 14085551212 (including leading 1 and area code)
• Example 2 (US): 4085551212 (ignore leading 1, include area code)
• Example 3 (UK): 447786111717 (remove leading 0 and add country code)
Command Examples:
AT*SMSM2M=”18005551212 THIS IS A TEST” sends in ASCII.
AT*SMSM2M_8="17604053757 5448495320495320412054455354" sends the message “THIS IS A TEST” as 8-bit data.
AT*SMSM2M_U="17604053757
000102030405060708090a0b0c0d0e0f808182838485868788898A8b8c8d8e8f" sends the bytes:
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0a 0b 0c 0d 0e 0f
80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8a 8b 8c 8d 8e 8f
Note: Not all cellular Mobile Network Operators support 8-bit or unicode SMS messages.
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Command Description
*SMS_PASSWORD
Query or set the SMS password.
AT*SMS_PASSWORD? to query
AT*SMS_PASSWORD = n n= SMS password
If no password has ever been configured, a default password is created from the last four characters of the SIM ID (for all SIM-based devices) or the ESN (for devices without a SIM, such those using EV-DO).
Note: The configured password remains in place, even when the device is reset to factory default settings.
*SMSWUPTOUT
HSPA only
Query or set the connection timeout for the SMS Wakeup feature. When this feature is enabled, an IP connection is initiated on receipt of a specific type of SMS
. The
IP connection closes after the timeout period specified in this AT command.
Outgoing traffic sent after the timer is set does not reset the timer.
AT*SMSWUPTOUT? to query
AT*SMSWUPTOUT=n to set
• n=2–65535 minutes (default is 2)
See also *RADIO_CONNECT on page 333.
Telnet/SSH
*TELNETTIMEOUT
*TSSH
*TPORT
Query or set the Telnet/SSH idle time out.
By default, this value is set to close the telnet/SSH connection if no data is received for 2 minutes.
AT*TELNETTIMEOUT? to query
AT*TELNETTIMEOUT=n to set
• n=1—255 minutes (Default is 2.)
Query or set the remote login server mode.
AT*TSSH? to query
AT*TSSH=n to set
• n=0—Telnet (default)
• n=1—SSH
Query or set the Telnet/SSH port.
AT*PORT? to query
AT*PORT=n to set
• n=1–65535 (Default is 2332.)
Many networks have the ports below 1024 blocked. It is recommended to use a higher numbered port.
Management (SNMP)
SNMP General Configuration
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Table D-8: Services AT Commands
Command Description
*SNMP
*SNMPCONTACT
*SNMPLOCATION
*SNMPNAME
*SNMPPORT
*SNMPVERSION
Query or set the SNMP option.
AT*SNMP? to query
AT*SNMP=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1—Enable
Add string contact information in SNMPv2 and SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPCONTACT=string
• string= email address (Example: [email protected])
Add string location information in SNMPv2 and SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPLOCATION=string
• string= location information (Example: Building 19–67B)
Add string name in SNMPv2 and SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPNAME=STRING
• STRING=name (Example: John Doe)
Query or set the port number in SNMPv2 and SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPPORT? to query
AT*SNMPPORT=n to set
• n=1–65535 (Default is 161.)
Query or set the SNMP version.
AT*SNMPVERSION? to query
AT*SNMPVERSION=n to set
• n=2—version 2
• n=3—version 3
SNMP Read Only Configuration
*SNMPPROCOMMUNITY
*SNMPROUSER
Read-only community string in SNMPv2 and SNMPv3
(SNMP equivalent of a password; for example: public)
Query or set a read only SNMP username string in SNMPv3.
*SNMPROUSERAUTHTYPE
Query or set the read only authentication type in SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPROUSERAUTHTYPE? to query
AT*SNMPROUSERAUTHTYPE=n
• n=0—MD5
• n=1—SHA
*SNMPROUSERSECLVL
Query or set the read only security level in SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPROUSERSECLVL? to query
AT*SNMPROUSERSECLVL=n to set
• n=0—none
• n=1—authentication only
• n=2—authentication + privacy
SNMP Read/Write Configuration
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Command Description
*SNMPRWCOMMUNITY
*SNMPRWUSER
Read/write community string in SNMPv2 and SNMPv3.
(SNMP equivalent of a password; for example: private)
Query or set a read/write SNMP username string in SNMPv2 and SNMPv3.
*SNMPRWUSERAUTHTYPE
Query or set the read/write authentication type in SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPRWUSERAUTHTYPE? to query
AT*SNMPRWUSERAUTHTYPE=n to set
• n=0—MD5
• n=1—SHA
*SNMPRWUSERSECLVL
Query or set the read/write security level in SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPRWUSERSECLVL? to query
AT*SNMPRWUSERSECLVL=n to set
• n=0—none
• n=1—authentication only
• n=2—authentication + privacy
*SNMPRWUSERPRIVTYPE
Query or set the read/write privacy type in SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPRWUSERPRIVTYPE? to query
AT*SNMPRWUSERPRIVTYPE=n to set
• n=0—DES
• n=1—AES
SNMP TRAP Configuration
*SNMPENGINEID
*SNMPTRAPAUTHTYPE
*SNMPTRAPCOMMUNITY
*SNMPTRAPDEST
*SNMPTRAPPORT
*SNMPTRAPPRIVTYPE
Specify an identification name string for a SNMP engine in SNMPv3.
(For example: Shark-0012E8)
Query or set the SNMP TRAP authentication type in SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPTRAPAUTHTYPE? to query
AT*SNMPTRAPAUTHTYPE=n to set
• n=0—MD5
• n=1—SHA
SNMP TRAP community string in SNMPv2 and SNMPv3.
(SNMP equivalent of a password)
Query or set the SNMP TRAP destination in SNMPv2 and SNMPv3.
(for example: 192.168.13.33)
• Query or set the SNMP TRAP port in SNMPv2 and SNMPv3.
1–65535 (Default is 162.)
Query or set the SNMP TRAP privacy type in SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPTRAPPRIVTYPE? to query
AT*SNMPTRAPPRIVTYPE=n to set
• n=0—DES
• n=1—AES
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Table D-8: Services AT Commands
Command Description
*SNMPTRAPSECLVL
*SNMPTRAPUSER
Query or set the SNMP TRAP security level in SNMPv3.
AT*SNMPTRAPSECLVL? to query
AT*SNMPTRAPSECLVL=n to set
• n=0—none
• n=1—authentication only
• n=2—authentication + privacy
Query or set a SNMP TRAP username string in SNMPv3.
Email (SMTP) Commands
*SMTPADDR
*SMTPFROM
*SMTPSUBJ
Query or set the mail server IP address or FQDN.
AT*SMTPADDR? to query
AT*SMTPADDR=[d.d.d.d] or [NAME] to set
• d.d.d.d=IP Address
• NAME=domain name (maximum: 40 characters)
Query or set the email address from which the SMTP message is being sent
(required by some mail servers).
AT*SMTPFROM? to query
AT*SMTPFROM=EMAIL to set
• EMAIL=email address (maximum: 30 characters)
Query or set the email subject line to use for sending emails.
AT*SMTPSUBJ? to query
AT*SMTPSUBJ=STRING to set
*SMTPPW
*SMTPUSER
Query or set the email server password (required by some mail servers).
AT*SMTPPW? to query
AT*SMTPPW=PASSWORD to set
Query or set the email account username (required by some mail servers).
AT*SMTPUSER? to query
AT*SMTPUSER=USER to set (maximum: 40 characters)
Time (SNTP) Commands
*SNTP
*SNTPADDR
Query or set daily SNTP updates of the system time.
AT*SNTP? to query
AT*SNTP=n to set
• n=0—Off
• n=1—On
SNTP Server IP address, or fully-qualified domain name, to use if *SNTP=1.
AT*SNTPADDR? to query
AT*SNTPADDR=[d.d.d.d] or [NAME]
• d.d.d.d=IP Address
• NAME=FQDN
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Table D-9: GPS AT Commands
Command Description
*GPSDATA?
*PGPS
*PGPSC
Query the device and provides a snap-shot of GPS data.
This command is independent of all GPS configuration. You don't need to have a server configured or any specific report type selected. The response to this command lists the fix status, satellite count, and latitude and longitude in decimal degrees. It is not formatted as a
GPS report. For example:
AT*GPSDATA? returns:
GPS Fix=1
Satellite Count=8
Latitude=+49.17081
Longitude=-123.06970
Query or set the serial streaming interface ports that the reports are sent to.
AT*PGPS? to query
AT*PGPS=n to set
• n=0—None
• n=1—DB9 Serial
• n=2—USB Serial
• n=3—DB9 and USB
• n=4—I/O X-Card Serial
• n=5—I/O X-Card Serial and DB9
• n=6— I/O X-Card Serial and USB
• n=7—I/O X-Card Serial, DB9 and USB
Query or set the out-of-coverage setting. This setting enables you to configure the AirLink device to stream GPS reports to the serial port only when the device has no cellular coverage. (This enables you to use a back-up in-vehicle mapping application that does not rely on cellular network coverage.
AT*PGPSC? to query
AT*PGPSC=n to set
• n=0: ALWAYS (default) GPS reports are always streamed to the serial port
• n=1: Out of Coverage—GPS reports are only streamed to the serial port when the
AirLink device has no cellular network connection.
Note: The two persistent GPS report parameters, *PGPSR and *PGPSF, control the report type and message frequency of reports sent out the serial port when the AirLink device is out of cellular network coverage.
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Command Description
*PGPSD
Query or set the delay (in seconds) before the out-of-coverage stream begins sending the messages out the serial port and not into SnF.
AT*PGPSD? to query
AT*PGPSD=n to set
• n=0 (default)
• n=1–255
Note: Any messages put into SnF during this switch-over delay period are sent over the air when coverage is re-acquired.
*PGPSF
*PGPSR
*PPDIST
*PP2DIST
*PP3DIST
*PP4DIST
Note: The two persistent GPS report parameters, *PGPSR and *PGPSF, control the report type and message frequency of reports sent out the serial port when the AirLink device is out of cellular network coverage.
Query or set how frequently (in seconds) the GPS report is sent to the serial link.
AT*PGPSF? to query
AT*PGPSF=n to set
• n= 0–65535
Query or set the GPS report type.
AT*PGPSR? to query
AT*PGPSR=n to set
NMEA reports:
• n=E0—NMEA GGA + VTG
• n=E1—NMEA GGA+VTG+RMC
• n=E2—NMEA GGA+VTG+RMC+GSA+GSV
TAIP reports:
• n=F0—TAIP data
• n=F1—TAIP compact data
• n=F2—TAIP LN report
• n=F3—TAIP TM report
Query or set the GPS report distance interval in 100 meter units. For example, if you entered a value of 635, it would translate to 63,500 meters (63.5 kilometers).
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]DIST? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]DIST=n to set
• n=0 — Disabled
• n=1–65535 — Distance in 100 meter units that the device moves before sending a
GPS report
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Command Description
*PPDISTM
*PP2DISTM
*PP3DISTM
*PP4DISTM
Query or set the GPS report distance Interval in meters.
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]DISTM? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]DISTM=n to set
• n=0 — Disabled
• n=100–65535—Distance in meters that the device moves before sending a GPS report
Note: If you enter a value greater than zero, but less than 100, ALEOS rounds it up to 100.
*PPDEVID
*PPFLUSHONEVT
Query or set whether or not the RAP GPS report includes device ID and if so, which type of device ID is included.
AT*PPDEVID? to query
AT*PPDEVID=n to set
• n=0—None
• n=1—Phone number
• n=2—ESN/IMEI
Note: The device ID in the RAP report is in hex, not plain text.
Query or set Send SnF Buffer Immediately on input. If this feature is enabled, any pending stored reports are sent if the I/O input changes, a stationary vehicle is moved, or a maximum speed is exceeded.
AT*PPFLUSHONEVT? to query
AT*PPFLUSHONEVT=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1—Enable
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Table D-9: GPS AT Commands (Continued)
Command Description
*PPGPSR
*PP2GPSR
*PP3GPSR
*PP4GPSR
*PPINPUTEVT
*PP2INPUTEVT
*PP3INPUTEVT
*PP4INPUTEVT
*PPIP
*PP2IP
*PP3IP
*PP4IP
*PPLATS
*PPLATSEXTRA
Query or set the GPS report type.
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]GPSR? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]GPSR=n to set
RAP reports:
• n=0 — Use legacy reports specified in *MF value. Note: Must also have *PPDEVID=0.
• n=11 — Standard GPS Report
• n=12 — Standard GPS Report + UTC Date
• n=13 — Standard GPS Report + UTC Date + RF data
• n=14—Standard GPS report + GPS + Date + RF + EIO
Xora reports
• n=D0 — Xora
NMEA reports
• n=E0 — GGA and VTG NMEA reports
• n=E1 — GGA, VTG and RMC NMEA reports
• n=E2 — GGA, VTG, RMC, GSA and GSV NMEA reports
TAIP reports
• n=F0 —TAIP data—TAIP GPS report that contains position and velocity
• n=F1 —TAIP GPS report that contains the compact position
• n=F2—TAIP LN report—TAIP GPS report that contains a long navigation message
• n=F3—TAIP TM report—TAIP GPS report that contains the time and date
Query or set ability to send a special report for digital input changes.
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]INPUTEVT? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]INPUTEVT=n to set
• n=0 — Disable
• n=1 — Enable
Query or set the IP address where GPS reports are sent. See also
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]IP? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]IP=d.d.d.d to set
• d.d.d.d=IP address
Example:
AT*PPIP=192.100.100.100
Query or set the local reporting interval (in seconds).
AT*PPLATS? to query
AT*PPLATS=n to set
• n=0—Disable (default)
• n=1–255 (seconds)
Query or set the number of additional consecutive ports that the local GPS report is sent to.
AT*PPLATSEXTRA? to query
AT*PPLATSEXTRA=n to set
• n=0—Just the original report is sent (default).
• n=1–7—Send GPS report copies to that number of ports.
Example: If AT*PPLATSEXTRA=7 and the port in S53 is 1000, then GPS reports will be sent to ports 1000–1008.
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Command Description
*PPLATSR
*PPMAXRETRIES
*PP2MAXRETRIES
*PP3MAXRETRIES
*PP4MAXRETRIES
*PPMINTIME
*PP2MINTIME
*PP3MINTIME
*PP4MINTIME
*PPODOM
*PP2ODOM
*PP3ODOM
*PP4ODOM
*PPODOMVAL
Query or set the GPS report type that is sent to the local client (Ethernet, USB/net, or PPP).
AT*PPLATSR? to query
AT*PPLATSR=n to set
RAP reports:
• n=11—GPS Data
• n=12—GPS + Date
• n=13—GPS + UTC + RF
• n=14—GPS + Date + RF + EIO
NMEA reports:
• n=E0—NMEA GGA + VTG
• n=E1—NMEA GGA + VTG + RMC
• n=E2—NMEA GGA + VTG + RMC + GSA + GSV
TAIP reports:
• n=F0 —TAIP data—TAIP GPS report that contains position and velocity
• n=F1 —TAIP GPS report that contains the compact position
• n=F2—TAIP LN report—TAIP GPS report that contains a long navigation message
• n=F3—TAIP TM report—TAIP GPS report that contains the time and date
Query or set maximum number retries when in Simple Reliable mode, UDP Sequence mode, and TCP transports.
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]MAXRETRIES? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]MAXRETRIES=n to set
• n=0—Disabled
• n=1–255 retries (Maximum is 10.)
Query or set the minimum amount of time between report packets. Each packet can contain multiple reports. This is useful to limit network traffic and make more efficient use of bandwidth. You can also use it in conjunction with store and forward. The minimum value depends on the policies of the Mobile Network Operator.
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]MINTIME? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]MINTIME=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1–65535 seconds
Query or set including the current odometer reading in the RAP report.
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]ODOM? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]ODOM=n to set
• n=0—Disabled (default) Do not include odometer reading in report.
• n=1—Enabled Include odometer reading in report.
Query or set the odometer value (in meters). Maximum value is approximately 4.3 billion meters (2.7 million miles).
AT*PPODOMVAL? to query
AT*PPODOMVAL=n to set
• n=0–4294967295 meters
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Table D-9: GPS AT Commands (Continued)
Command Description
*PPPORT
*PP2PORT
*PP3PORT
*PP4PORT
*PPREPORTINPUTS
*PP2REPORTINPUTS
*PP3REPORTINPUTS
*PP4REPORTINPUTS
*PPSIMPLETO
*PP2SIMPLETO
*PP3SIMPLETO
*PP4SIMPLETO
Query or set the port GPS reports are sent to.
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]PORT? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]PORT=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1–65535
Query or set input reporting and including the current digital input value in RAP reports.
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]REPORTINPUTS? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]REPORTINPUTS=n to set
• n=0—Disabled
• n=1—Enabled
Query or set the first retry interval for Simple Reliable, UDP Sequence mode, and TCP transports (in seconds).
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]SIMPLETO? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]SIMPLETO=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1–255 (Default is 10.)
*PPSNF
*PP2SNF
*PP3SNF
*PP4SNF
*PPSNFR
*PP2SNFR
*PP3SNFR
*PP4SNFR
*PPTAIPID
Query or set the Store and Forward (SNF) setting. SNF causes GPS reports to be stored if the device/vehicle goes outside the area of network coverage. Once the vehicle is in the coverage area, the GPS reports are sent en masse to the server.
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]SNF? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]SNF=n to set
• n=0—Disabled
• n=1—Enabled (default)
Query or set Transport /SNF mode. GPS reports are retransmitted if not acknowledged by the server.
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]SNFR? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]SNFR=n to set
• n=0—Disabled
• n=1—Reliable mode
• n=2—Simple Reliable mode
• n=3—UDP Sequence
• n=4—TCP Listen
• n=5—TCP
Query or set the four character alphanumeric TAIP ID.
AT*PPTAIPID? to query
AT*PPTAIPID=nnnn to set
• nnnn=alphnumeric characters
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Command Description
*PPTIME
*PP2TIME
*PP3TIME
*PP4TIME
Query or set the GPS report time interval (in seconds).
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]TIME? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]TIME=n to set
• n=0 – 65535 seconds
Note: Your cellular Mobile Network Operator may impose a minimum transmit time.
See also *PPMINTIME, *PPTSV, +CTA.
Note: A report time of less than 30 seconds may keep an RF link up continuously, tying up an RF resource to transfer small amounts of data. Generally, the RF channel is released and goes dormant in 10–20 seconds if no data is sent or received.
*PPTCPPOLL
*PPTSV
*PP2TSV
*PP3TSV
*PP4TSV
Query or set the port to listen on for TCP GPS report polling.
Note: The request to this port needs to come from the same IP address in
*PPIP on page 356 and uses the report type configured for server 1.
AT*PPTCPPOLL? to query
AT*PPTCPPOLL=n to set
• n=0—Disabled
• n=1–65535 (default 9494)
Query or set the time interval in minutes that the device sends in reports when it is stationary (Stationary vehicle timer).
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]TSV? to query
AT*PP[Server number if other than server 1]TSV=n to set
• n=0—Disabled
• n=1–255 minutes
For example, if *PPTIME=10, the device sends GPS reports at least once every 10 seconds while it is moving; however, once it stops moving, it slows the reports down to this *PPTSV value.
Note: In order for the PPTSV (Stationary Vehicle timer) to take effect, the PPTIME value must be set to a value greater than 0 and less than the PPTSV value. The PPTSV timer checks for vehicle movement at the PPTIME interval, so if PPTIME is disabled, then
PPTSV will also be disabled.
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Serial
If you have a GX Series device with an I/O X-Card installed, you can execute many of the serial commands “as is” in a terminal session connected to the specific port for which the command is intended. However, you can explicitly specify which port the command takes effect on by adding a port identifier to the end of the full command.
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If you use the command alone (without the “comma port identifier”) from any nonserial terminal session (for example, telnet), the command takes effect on the main port on the device.
Examples:
ATAIP=1 when executed in a terminal connected to the I/O X-Card serial port, sets the Allow IP Address for the X-Card's serial port.
ATAIP=1,0 when executed in a terminal connected to the I/O X-Card serial port sets the Allow IP Address for the serial port on the device port.
ATAIP=0,1 when executed in a terminal connected to the serial port on the device sets the Allow IP Address for the X-Card's serial port.
ATAIP=0 when executed in a telnet session sets the Allow IP Address for the device's serial port.
Table D-10: Serial AT Commands
Command Description
AIP
\APPP
Query or set the option to allow IP addresses to communicate on UDP over serial.
AT*AIP? to query
AT*AIP=n to set
• n=0 — Allow only the IP address specified in S53 to connect when UDP auto answer is enabled (S82=2)
• n=1 — Allow any incoming IP address to connect when UDP auto answer is enabled
(S82=2)
Always subject to any security filters that may be defined. (See Security on page 344.)
Initiates a PPP connection on serial terminal.
You can also initiate a PPP connection using the ADT command and one of the supported phone numbers.
Note: PPP is not available on the I/O X-Card serial port.
*CTSE
DAE
*DPORT
Query or set asserting Clear To Send (CTS) when there is a network coverage.
AT*CTSE? to query
AT*CTSE=n to set
• n=0 — Disabled (Default)
• n=1 — Enable assertion of CTS when there is network coverage
Query or set AT Escape Sequence detection.
ATDAE? to query
ATDAE=n to set
• n=0 — Enable
• n=1 — Disable (The escape sequence (+++) is ignored.)
Query or set the device port that the device listens on for inbound packets/data/polls.
AT*DPORT? to query
AT*DPORT=n to set
• n=1–65535
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Command Description
*DU
*ENQ
*HOSTMODE?
Query or set the dial command to only use UDP.
AT*DU? to query
AT*DU=n to set
• n=0 — Dial using the means specified (default)
• n=1 — Dial UDP always, even when using ATDT
When this parameter is set you cannot establish a TCP PAD connection by using the Dial command.
Query or set the option to output an ENQ [0x05] after the TCP CONNECT, delayed by the
Delay Connect Response time (S221).
AT*ENQ? to query
AT*ENQ=n to set
• n=0 — Disable (Default)
• n=1 — Enable ENQ on TCP CONNECT
Query the current host mode.
AT*HOSTMODE? returns:
• AT
• PPP
• TCP
• UDP
Note: If the device is not in AT mode, Telnet into the device to execute this command.
MD
Query or set the default start-up mode for the serial port. When the device is power-cycled, the serial port enters the mode specified by this command after 5 seconds. On startup, typing ATMD0 within 5 seconds changes the mode to normal (AT command) mode. See also S53 to set the port for UDP.
AT*MD? to query
AT*MD=hh to set
• hh (hex byte)=00 — Normal (AT Command mode)
• hh=02 — PPP
• hh=03 — UDP
• hh=04 — TCP
• hh=08 — reverse telnet/ssh
• hh=13 — Modbus ASCII
• hh=23 — Modbus RTU (Binary)
• hh=33 — BSAP
• hh=63 — Variable Modbus
• hh=83 — UDP Multiple Unicast
Note: The I/O X-Card only supports AT, UDP, and TCP.
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Command Description
MLIST
Add IP addresses to the Modbus address list or query the Modbus address list, using decimal index values.
Format is MLISTIndex(decimal)=IP address
Example: ATMLIST10=123.123.123.123, where:
• 10 is the Index
• 123.123.123.123 is the IP address
MLISTIndex=IP to add an IP address to the list
Including the port number after the IP address is optional. If you include the port number, separate the port number and IP address by a colon.
For example: 10=123.123.123.123:11223
MLIST? to query the Modbus address list; returns the addresses in the list in the format
Index=IP. For example:
10=123.123.123.123
11=124.124.124.124
12=125.125.125.125
13=126.126.126.126
Range for index numbers is 0—65535. The Modbus address list accepts up to 100 entries.
Note: This command is not supported on the I/O X-Card serial port.
MLISTX
Add IP addresses to the Modbus address list or query the Modbus address list, using hexadecimal index values.
Format is MLISTXIndex(hex)=IP address
Example: ATMLISTX000A=123.123.123.123, where:
• 000A is the Index
• 123.123.123.123 is the IP address
MLISTXIndex=IP to add an IP address to the list
Including the port number after the IP address is optional. If you include the port number, separate the port number and IP address by a colon.
For example: 0xA=123.123.123.123:11223
MLISTX? to query the Modbus address list returns; returns the addresses in the list in the format Index=IP. For example:
000A=123.123.123.123
000B=124.124.124.124
000C=125.125.125.125
000D=126.126.126.126
Range for index numbers is 0—FFFF. The Modbus address list accepts up to 100 entries.
Note: This command is not supported on the I/O X-Card serial port.
MVLEN
Query or set the length of the Modbus Variant ID.
ATMVLEN? to query
ATMVLEN=[length of the RTU ID in bytes] to set
Note: This command is not supported on the I/O X-Card serial port.
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Command Description
MVMSK
Query or set the Modbus Variant ID Mask (byte hex mask to use when extracting the ID).
This parameter is used when the when the Mode Default ( MD on page 361) is set to hex 63.
ATMVMSK? to query
ATMVMSK=[byte hex mask] to set
Note: This command is not supported on the I/O X-Card serial port.
MVOFF
MVTYP
IPL
*NUMTOIP
Query or set the Modbus (Variable mode) offset in the data where the Modbus ID starts.
ATMVOFF? to query
ATMOFF=n to set
• n= 0–255
Note: This command is not supported on the I/O X-Card serial port.
Query or set the Modbus Variant type (RTU ID data-type in a modbus-variant protocol). This parameter is used when
MD on page 361 is set to 63. It defines the data-type of the RTU ID
in Modbus-like protocol data packets.
ATMVTYP? to query
ATMVTYP=n to set
• n=0—Binary
• n=1—ASCII hex
• n=2—ASCII decimal
Note: This command is not supported on the I/O X-Card serial port.
Query or set the IP list dial.
AT*IPL? to query
AT*IPL=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1—Enable
This allows you to access to the Modbus IP address list using the first two digits of the dial string.
Example: ATDT1234567 would go to ID “12” on the Modbus list and use the associated IP as the destination.
Query or set the option to convert a 12-digit number to an IP address
For example, converts 111222333444 to 111.222.333.444
AT*NUMTOIP? to query
AT*NUMTOIP=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1—Enable
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Command Description
S50
S51
S53
S60
S82
Query or set the data forwarding idle time-out.
ATS50? to query
ATS50=n to set
• n=0 — a forwarding time-out of 10ms is used.
• n= tenths of a second
Query or set the PAD data forwarding character. ASCII code of character that causes data to be forwarded. Used in UDP or TCP PAD mode.
ATS51? to query
AT51=CHARACTER to set
• n=0 — No forwarding character
• n= CHARACTER
Query or set the method (dial mode), destination IP address, and port used as defaults for the D (Dial) AT command.
ATS53? to query
ATS53=[method][d.d.d.d][/ppppp] to set
[method] can be:
• P — UDP
• T — TCP
[d.d.d.d] is the destination IP address
[pppp] is the port number.
Example:
ATS53=P111.22.33.44/5555 where:
• The first character is the dial mode (P in this example)
• Followed by destination IP address (111.22.33.44 in this example)
• A slash
• Followed by the destination port (5555 in this example)
You can also use this command to set only the port. For example, AT53=/7777.
Query or set the Telnet Client Echo Mode.
ATS60? to query
ATS60=n to set
• n=0 — No Echo
• n=1 — Local Echo (Default)
• n=2 — Remote Echo
Query or set UDP auto answer.
ATS82? to query
ATS82=n to set
• n=0 — Disable
• n=1 — Enable
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Command Description
S83
TCPS
TCPT
*UALL
*UDPLAST
*USD
Query or set the UDP auto answer idle time-out. If no data is sent or received before the time-out occurs, the current UDP session is terminated. While a session is active, packets from other IP addresses are discarded (unless *UALL is set).
ATS83? to query
ATS83=n to set
• n=0 — No idle time-out (Default)
• n=1 – 255 — Time-out in seconds
Query or set the TCP connection time-out (TCPS) units. If there is no traffic through the
TCP connection for the specified interval, the connection is terminated.
AT*TCPS? to query
AT*TCPS=n to set
• n=0 — minutes
• n=1—seconds
Query or set the interval to terminate a TCP connection when there s no traffic. This value affects only the TCP connection in TCP PAD mode.
AT*TCPT? to query
AT*TCPT=n to set
• n=0–255
Query or set the ability to accept UDP packets from any IP address when a UDP session is active. If there is no UDP session active, an incoming UDP packet will be treated according to the UDP auto answer and AIP settings.
AT*UALL? to query
AT*UALL=n to set
• n=0 — No effect (Default)
• n=1 — Accept UDP data from all IP addresses when in a UDP session
Query or set the option to set S53 to the last accepted IP address through UDP auto answer. This can be used in conjunction with MD3 so that when there is no UDP session, new Ethernet host data will cause a connection to be restored to the last IP accepted through UDP auto answer.
AT*UDPLAST? to query
AT*UDPLAST=n to set
• n=0 — Does not change destination IP (default)
• n=1 — Change destination IP to last received
Query or set the specified delay before sending the UDP packets out the serial port.
AT*USD? to query
AT*USD=n to set
• n=0 — No UDP packet delay (Default)
• n=1 – 255 — Delay in 100ms units, from 100 ms to 25.5 sec.
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Standard (Hayes) commands
The following table contains Hayes commands supported on AirLink devices.
Table D-11: Standard (Hayes) AT Commands
Command Description
+++
AT escape sequence (not preceded by AT)
If a serial terminal is in a data mode, typing this sequence on that serial terminal causes the terminal to re-enter AT command mode. There must be an idle time on the serial port before and after the sequence. The idle time is set by the value in S50.
After you type the AT escape sequence, the terminal remains in AT command mode for
15 seconds before it automatically leaves AT command mode and returns to the previous data mode.
Note: The “+” is ASCII character 0x2B.
&C
Note: The detection of this sequence is disabled if DAE=1.
Query or set Data Carrier Detect (DCD) mode.
DCD is a hardware signal that notifies the software that the device is communicating with another device.
AT&C? to query
AT&Cn to set
• n=0 — Always assert DCD
• n=1 — Assert DCD enable when network is ready (default)
If you have a GX Series device with an I/O X-Card installed, you can query or set the main port on the device or the port on the X-Card by specifying the port number. If no port is specified, the query or command affects the port your are telnetting to.
AT&C?,[p] to query
AT&Cn,[p] to set
• p=0—Main serial port on the device
• p=1—Serial port on the I/O X-Card
Note: Do not use an equal sign (=) when issuing the command.
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Command Description
D[method] [d.d.d.d]
[/ppppp] or
D[method] [[@]name]
[/ppppp]
Dial a connection to a remote IP and Port using either UDP, TCP, or Telnet.
method =
P — Establish a UDP connection
T — Establish a TCP connection
N — Establish a Telnet connection
d.d.d.d = IP address to establish connection to
name = Domain name to establish connection to
ppppp = IP port to establish connection to
Examples:
ATD — Dial (establish) default connection per S53
ATDPnnn.nnn.nnn.nnn[/ppppp] — Dial (establish) UDP session to the specified IP address/ port.
If the method, IP address, or port is omitted, the values from S53 are used. If a Telnet connection is requested (N) and the port is not supplied, port 23 will be used instead of the value from S53.
Several special dialing numbers exist to make it easy to establish a PPP connection with the device. ATD#19788 or ATDT#19788 will establish a PPP connection (see
If a domain name is specified, the ‘@’ symbol can be used to explicitly indicate the start of the name. For example, if “ATDPHONY” is issued, this will be interpreted as dial a UDP connection to “HONY”. To dial using the default method to host “PHONY”, one would issue
“ATD@PHONY”.
To end the connection, issue the +++ escape sequence or drop the DTR line (if Ignore DTR
S211=0 or &D2).
Note: The source port of the session is the Device Port (set by *DPORT).
&D
Query or set Data Terminal Ready (DTR) mode.
AT&D? to query
AT&Dn to set
• n=0 — Devices ignores DTR, same effect as HW DTR always asserted (same as
S211=1); DTD is assumed to be on.
• n=1 — DRT drop causes the device to switch to AT command mode, but does not drop the connection.
• n=2 — DTR drop causes the connection to drop.
• n=3—DTR drop causes the connection to reinitialize.
If you have a GX Series device with an I/O X-Card installed, you can query or set the main port on the device or the port on the X-Card by specifying the port number. If no port is specified, the query or command affects the port your are telnetting to.
AT&D?,[p] to query
AT&Dn,[p] to set
• p=0—Main serial port on the device
• p=1—Serial port on the I/O X-Card
Note: Do not use an equal sign (=) when issuing the command.
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Table D-11: Standard (Hayes) AT Commands (Continued)
Command Description
*DATZ
E
Query or set the option to block device reset using ATZ.
AT*DATZ? to query
AT*DATZ=n to set
• n=0 — Off. Block is disabled—ATZ resets the device. (default)
• n=1 — On. Block is enabled—ATZ does not reset the device.
Toggle AT command echo mode.
ATE? to query
ATEn to set
• n=0 — Echo Off; does not echo commands to the computer
• n=1 — Echo On; echoes commands to the computer (so you can see what you type)
Note: Do not use an equal sign (=) when issuing the command.
H
HOR
Q
ATH hangs up, immediately terminates the session (PAD or PPP).
Half-Open Response — In UDP auto answer (half-open) mode.
AT*HOR? to query
AT*HOR=n to set
• n=0 — No response codes when UDP session is initiated
• n=1 — RING CONNECT response codes sent out serial link before the data from the first UDP packet
Note: Quiet Mode must be Off.
Query or set AT quiet-mode. If quiet mode is set, there is no responses to AT commands except for data queried.
ATQ? to query
ATQn to set
• n=0 — Off (Default)
• n=1 — Quiet-mode on
Note: Do not use an equal sign (=) when issuing the command.
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Command Description
\Q
Query or set the serial port flow control.
AT\Q? to query
AT\Qn to set
• n=0 — No flow control
• n=1 — Hardware flow control
• n=4 — Transparent software flow control
If you have a GX Series device with an I/O X-Card installed, you can query or set the main port on the device or the port on the X-Card by specifying the port number. If no port is specified, the query or command affects the port your are telnetting to.
AT\Q?,[p] to query
AT\Qn,[p] to set
• p=0—Main serial port on the device
• p=1—Serial port on the I/O X-Card
Note: Do not use an equal sign (=) when issuing the command.
&S
S0
Query or set DSR.
AT&S? to query
AT&Sn to set
• n=0—Always assert
• n=1—Assert DSR while in data mode (UDP, TCP, PPP)
If you have a GX Series device with an I/O X-Card installed, you can query or set the main port on the device or the port on the X-Card by specifying the port number. If no port is specified, the query or command affects the port your are telnetting to.
AT&S?,[p] to query
AT&Sn,[p] to set
• p=0—Main serial port on the device
• p=1—Serial port on the I/O X-Card
Note: Do not use an equal sign (=) when issuing the command.
Query or set TCP auto answer (the number of rings required before the device automatically answers a call).
ATS0? to query
ATS0n to set
• n=0— Disable
• n=1—Enable
Note: Do not use an equal sign (=) when issuing the command.
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Table D-11: Standard (Hayes) AT Commands (Continued)
Command Description
S23
Configure Serial Port
ATS23? to query
ATS23=[speed],[data bits][parity][stop bits] to set
Speed:
• 300
• 1200
• 2400
• 4800
• 9600
• 19200
• 38400
• 57600
• 115200
Data bits:
• 7
• 8
Parity:
• O=Odd
• E=Even
• N=None
• M=Mark
Stop bits:
• 1
• 1.5
• 2
Example:
ATS23=115200,8N1 (Sets the device to 115200, etc.)
The settings take effect after reset.
Note: Must be 8 data bits for PPP mode.
S211
S221
For applications or situations where hardware control of the DTR signal is not possible, the device can be configured to ignore DTR. When Ignore DTR is enabled, the device operates as if the DTR signal is always asserted.
ATS211? to query
ATS211=n to set
• n=0—Use hardware DTR (default)
• n=1—Ignore DTR
• n=3—Ignore DTR and assert DSR.
Query or set the Connect Delay—the number of seconds to delay the connect response when establishing a TCP connection.
ATS211? to query
ATS211=n to set
• n=0–255
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Command Description
V
Query or set the AT command responses (verbosity).
ATV? to query
ATVn to set
• n=0 — Numeric (terse) command responses (The numeric responses follow the Hayes
Standards for commands.)
• n=1 — Text string (verbose) command responses (default)
Note: Do not use an equal sign (=) when issuing the command.
&V
&W
X
Z
Lists most AT commands and their current values. If the parameter is not configured, the AT command returns “Not Set”.
Saves the settings for parameters that are temporarily set without being permanently written to the memory.
This command does not apply to ALEOS because once you issue an AT command or change a setting in ACEmanager and click Apply, the changes are saved in non-volatile memory and are persist across reboots.
Query or set the Extended Call Process Result mode
ATX? to query
ATXn to set
• n=0 — No extended code (default)
• n=1 — Adds the text 19200 to the connect response
Reboots the AirLink device.
Note: If *DATZ is set to 1, Z is blocked. See *DATZ on page 368.
I/O
Table D-12: Input / Output AT Commands
Command Description
*ANALOGIN[n]?
Query individual analog input values (in volts).
AT*ANALOGIN[n]?
• n=1–4
Note: Four analog inputs are available on an AirLink GX Series device with an I/O X-Card installed. To confirm that an I/O X-Card is installed, check the X-Card Type field on Status >
Home.
One analog input is available on the AirLink LS300.
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Command Description
*DIGITALIN[n]?
Query individual digital inputs. The digital inputs report either a 0 (open) or 1 (closed).
AT*DIGITALIN[n]?
• n=1–5 (Input number)
Volts
-0.5 –1.2
1.3 – 30
0
Digital value
1
*PULSECNT[n]?
*RELAYOUT[#]
Note: Digital inputs 2, 3, 4, and 5 are only available on an AirLink GX Series device with an
I/O X-Card installed. To confirm that an I/O X-Card is installed, check the X-Card Type field on Status > Home.
Query the I/O pulse counts for digital in.
AT*PULSECNT[n]?
• n=1–5
Note: Pulse counts 2–5 are only available on a GX Series device with an I/O card installed.
Query or set the relay status.
AT*RELAYOUT[#]? to query
AT*RELAYOUT[#]=n to set
• # = 1–5
• n=0—OFF
• n=1—Drive Active Low
Note: Relay outputs 3, 4, and 5 are only available on an AirLink GX Series device with an
I/O X-Card installed. To confirm that an I/O X-Card is installed, check the X-Card Type field on Status > Home.
Applications
Table D-13: Applications > Data Usage Commands
Command Description
*DATACURDAY?
*DATAPLANUNITS
Display data usage for the current day (in KB).
Query or set the units for the data usage report
AT*DATAPLANUNITS to query
AT*DATAPLANUNITS=n to set
• n=1—Sets the units to Megabytes (MB)
• n=2—Sets the units to Kilobytes (KB)
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Command Description
*DATAPREVDAY?
*DATAUSAGEENABLE
*GARMINATTACH
*GARMINSTATUS?
Query the data usage for the previous day (in KB).
Query or set enabling Data Usage.
AT*DATAUSAGEENABLE? to query
AT*DATAUSAGEENABLE=n to set
• n=0—Data Usage disabled
• n=1—Data Usage enabled
Query or set the ability to connect a Garmin device to the serial port (so the Garmin
device can communicate with a remote server). For more information, see Garmin on page 248.
AT*GARMINATTACH? to query
AT*GARMINATTACH=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1—Enable
Query Garmin device attachment status.
Admin
Table 4-14: Admin > Advanced Commands
Command Description
*BLOCK_RESET_CONFIG
Query or set the ability to block resetting the device to factory default settings using the hardware Reset button.
AT*BLOCK_RESET_CONFIG? to query
AT*BLOCK_RESET_CONFIG=n to set
• n=0—Reset button can be used to reset the device to factory default settings.
(default).
• n=1—Device cannot be reset to factory default settings using the Reset button on the device.
Note: This command only blocks the ability to reset to defaults using the Reset button on the device. You can still reset the device to the factory default settings using the “Reset to Factory Default” button in ACEmanager or the
AT command.
*BOARDTEMP?
*DATE?
Query the temperature of the internal hardware, in degrees Celsius.
Query the internal clock. The date and time are always specified in a 24-hour notation.
AT*DATE? to query
Note: In AirLink devices, the GPS and/or cellular connection is used to set the time.
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Command
*MSCIUPADDR
Description
Query or set the IP address or FQDN and port that periodic device status updates are sent to.
AT*MSCIUPADDR[IP address or FQDN][/port]? to query
AT*MSCIUPADDR=[IP address or FQDN][/port] to set
Examples: 192.168.14.100/3333
MyDevice.com/3333
*MSCIUPDPERIOD
NSLOOKUP
*POWERIN?
*RESETCFG
Query or set the device status update interval (in seconds). Thsi specifies how
frequently the device status update is sent to the port configured in *MSCIUPADDR
.
AT*MSCIUPDPERIOD? to query
AT*MSCIUPDPERIOD=n to set
• n=0 — Disabled
• n=1–255 seconds
Immediately performs an NSLookup on the supplied FQDN.
ATNSLOOKUP=[FQDN]
Query the voltage input to the internal hardware.
AT*RESTCFG resets the device to factory default settings.
Important:
There is no confirmation requested. The AT command takes effect immediately.
*REMOTELOG
*SECUREMODE
Exports the log file to a remote destination (Syslog Server). Specifying the port is option. If the port is not specified, the default port, 514, is used.
AT*REMOTELOG=SYSLOG SERVER IP,PORT
Query or set the secure mode that blocks most ports (and ICMP) for over-the-air
(OTA) or OTA and local to prevent unwanted access to the device.
AT*SECUREMODE? to query
AT*SECUREMODE=n to set
• n=0 Off; normal behavior
• n=1 Disables:
• Web management ports (ACEmanager and AVMS access) from the OTA interface
• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), used for PING, for OTA and Wi-Fi
• n=2 Disables:
• Web management ports from the Over-the-air (OTA) interface
• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) for OTA and Wi-Fi
• ICMP for local ports (Ethernet, USB, and Serial)
Note: Telnet and SSH ALEOS ports remain open regardless of the secure mode setting. This enables you to connect an AT console to manage the device. DHCP and
DNS ports also remain open to allow the device to provide IP addresses to hosts and relay the DNS service.
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Command
*SYSRESETS?
*USBBYPASS
Description
Query the number of resets since the device was reset to factory default settings.
Query or set Radio Passthru mode.
AT*USBBYPASS? to query
AT*USBBYPASS=n to set
• n=0—Disable
• n=1—Enable
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E: SMS Commands
SMS mode
Password Only
Control Only
Gateway Only
Control and Gateway
SMS Command format
PW [Password] [Prefix][Command or Command parameter1]
[Command parameter2 (if applicable)] [Command parameter n]
Note: There is no space between the prefix and the command (or the 1st command parameter in the case of multi-parameter commands). There must be a single space between all other fields to act as a delimiter.
The default password is the last 4 digits of the SIM ID number (for
SIM-based devices) and the last 4 digits of the ESN (for non-SIM devices). If you do not know the SIM ID or ESN number, you can find it in ACEmanager on the Status > WAN/Cellular page.
The default prefix is “&&&”.
Whether or not a password and prefix are required varies depending on the SMS mode selected in ACEmanager.
Password
(configurable in all modes)
Always required
Required when sending from a non-trusted phone number
Always required
Required when sending from a non-trusted phone number
Prefix
Required
Use default (not configurable)
Prefix is configurable.
The prefix can be omitted if the ALEOS
Command Prefix field in ACEmanager
(Services > SMS) is configured to be blank.
Required
Use default (not configurable)
Required
Configurable, but cannot be blank
When an SMS command is received, the AirLink device performs the action requested and sends a response back to the phone number from which it received the SMS.
For more examples and detailed instructions, see
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Command
List of SMS Commands
Action Result
Note: Some responses start with “reply from [device name]:” However, this feature is currently unavailable for the
Enable, GPS, Provision, AVMS, and AVMSCHECKIN commands.
[prefix]enable <value>
[prefix]status
[prefix]reset
Enable/disable the device(s) being managed by AVMS.
“AVMS enable set to status:” <value>
<value>=0 Disable
<value>=1 Enable
None
Resets the device 30 seconds after the first response message is sent.
status IP
[Network IP] [Network Status]:
[technology type] RSS signalled
Lat = [Latitude]
Long = [Longitude]
Time = [hh:mm:ss]
First message: Reset in 30 seconds
Second message: Status message when back up.
[prefix]relay x y
[prefix] GPS
Sets the applicable relay to the desired setting.
The device replies with its current GPS location.
relay x set to y x can be 1 y can be 0 or 1 (Off or Drive active low)
The device sends a link to a map showing its location. You can copy the link into a browser to view the location, or if the SMS is sent from a smartphone, you can click the link to view the map.
[prefix]Provision <APN> <Network
User ID> <Network Password>
After the unit is installed and the SIM card inserted, you can use this command to provision the account.
Note: You can omit any of the above fields by using a leading or single period
(.) for that parameter.
“provision”
“apn:” <APN>
“user ID” <Network User ID>
“PW” <Network Password>
Note: Use of this command is valid for
LTE, HSPA, and GPRS networks, but not valid for CDMA only networks.
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[prefix]AVMS <server> <interval>
Note: All of the above must be on a single line. The interval must be greater than 0.
Omitting any field results in a response of
“not set” and the configuration parameter does not change.
Modifies the AVMS server’s
URL and AVMS communication period
(interval in minutes)
Result
“AVMS”
“srv:” <Server>
“interval:” <Interval>
[prefix]AVMSCHECKIN
Prompts the device to communicate with the AVMS server. Once AirVantage
Management Service receives the heartbeat message, it can respond and send an MSCI command to the device (i.e Write/Read/
Firmware Update).
“AVMS connection requested”
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F: Q & A and Troubleshooting
ACEmanager Web UI
The ACEmanager window is not displaying properly.
1.
Ensure the you are using a supported browser. See page 17 for a
list of supported browsers.
2.
Hold the Shift key + click the Refresh button. This reloads the page, while ignoring what is in the cache.
If the problem persists:
•
Clear the cache. (The procedure varies, depending on the browser.)
•
Restart the browser.
•
Restart your computer.
F
Ethernet Ports
My GX Series device has a Ethernet X-Card installed, but the ports are not working, and the Ethernet LEDs are not lit.
1.
Launch ACEmanager.
2.
Go to the LAN tab.
3.
Select DHCP/Addressing in the menu on the left of the screen.
4.
In the Host Connection Mode field, ensure that Ethernet Uses
Public IP is not select.
If “Ethernet Uses Public IP” is selected in the Host Connection Mode field, the Ethernet ports are disabled.
What do the LEDs above the Ethernet port mean?
There are two LEDs at the top of the Ethernet port. The green on is lit when there is a cable connected to the host and the connection is running at 100baseT. The amber (activity) LED blinks when traffic is passing through the port.
LAN Networks
The server on my LAN network is receiving data from some hosts on the network, but not others. What’s wrong?
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If you have a network with multiple LAN hosts that are sending data to the same server and the server is not receiving data from one (or more) of the hosts, it may be because the Mobile Network Operator has a WAN firewall that is blocking the ports used by the NAT for over-the-air (OTA) destinations.
To correct this problem:
1.
Launch ACEmanager.
2.
Go to the LAN/WiFi tab.
3.
Select Ethernet.
4.
Refer to the instructions for setting the
Starting Ephemeral Port on page 76.)
Wi-Fi
My GX Series device has a Wi-Fi X-Card installed, and I have it configured to act as an access point, but I don’t see an option to use
WEP encryption.
1.
Launch ACEmanager.
2.
Go to the LAN/WiFi tab.
3.
Select WiFi.
4.
In the Enable Access Point field, change the value from “b/g/n Enabled” to “b/ g Enabled”.
Once this change is made, an “Open WEP” section appears below the WiFi
Configuration section.
WEP encryption is only supported on 802.11b and 802.11g. It is not supported on
802.11n.
Port Forwarding
I set up port forwarding rules. I did not receive an error message, but it seems that data is not being forwarded.
If the Public Start Port and Public End Port fields are not set up correctly, data is not forwarded.
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Security > Port Forwarding.
•
If you are forwarding data to a single port:
·
Ensure that the value in the Public Start Port field is
not
0.
·
Ensure that the value in the Public End Port field
is
0.
·
Ensure that the value in the Private Port start field is
not
0.
•
If you are forwarding data to a range of ports:
1.
Ensure that the value in the Public Start Port field is not 0.
·
Ensure that the value in the Public End Port field is greater than the value in
Public Start Port field.
·
Ensure that the value in the Private Port Start field is not 0.
For complete instructions, see
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ALEOS Application Framework (ALEOS AF)
I’m unable to load an application from ALEOS AF.
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Services > Telnet/SSH.
2.
In the AT Server Mode field, select Telnet.
3.
Click Apply.
4.
Re-try loading the application from ALEOS AF.
SMS
I tried to send an SMS message, and received an error code. What does the error code mean?
201
202
203
204
The following acknowledgment error codes may appear if your message was not successfully sent:
Code: Explanation:
100 Not in coverage (no cellular service)
Parse Error on field #1 (Start Field)
Parse Error on field #2 (Phone number and separator)
Parse Error on field #3 (Data type and separator)
Parse Error on field #4 (Payload length and separator)
205
301
Parse Error on field #5 (Message and End Field)
No buffers available
302 SMS queue full
Supported SMS data types are ASCII, 8-bit, and Unicode, and are all casesensitive. SMS messages being sent MUST be in ASCII hex format.
I tried to send an SMS command and received the error “not set”.
The parameter was not changed.
Check the format of the SMS command. There should be no space between the prefix and the command (or the 1st command parameter in the case of multiparameter commands), and a single space between all other fields to act as a
delimiter. For more information, see SMS Commands on page 377 and
GPS
I set the GPS Reports Port field on the GPS > Local Streaming window to stream GPS data to a USB port, but I don't see GPS data on the USB port.
The GPS streaming feature works with serial devices. To stream data to a USB port, you must first configure the USB port to act as a serial device.
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1.
In ACEmanager, go to the LAN > USB tab.
2.
In the USB Device Mode field, select USB Serial.
3.
Click Apply.
If you have not already done so:
1.
Go to GPS > Local Streaming.
2.
In the GPS Reports port field, select one of the following:
·
USB Serial
·
DB9 and USB
3.
Click Apply.
4.
After you have made all the configuration changes, reboot the device.
Error Reporting
I set up ACEmanager to send an email/SMS report, but when I clicked the Test report button no report was sent.
After you set up the error reporting fields and click Apply, wait about a minute before you click the Test report button. The AirLink device needs this time to apply the new configuration.
VPN
I followed the instruction for setting up an SSL tunnel for a VPN, including loading the root certificate, but I cannot connect to the
VPN.
•
Ensure that the file name used for the root certificate is home.crt.
•
Ensure that you have the correct root certificate for the device you want to communicate with over the VPN.
Although the same file name is used for all root certificates, each device has its own unique root certificate file. To set up communication with a device over an SSL tunnel VPN, you must load the specific root certificate file for that device.
My VPN connection is not working. When I try to debug it using the logs on the Admin page, VPN information does not show up in the log.
VPN information is collected in the Linux logs. To view this information:
1.
Log into ACEmanager as "user" and go to Admin > Log.
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2.
In the drop-down menu beside Linux Syslog, ensure that Display is selected.
If you change the setting:
a.
Click Apply.
b.
Reboot the device.
3.
Click View Log.
4.
On the View Log page, click Clear and then click Refresh.
Poor Wireless Network Connection
ACE manager indicates that my AirLink device has a poor wireless connection. What can I do to improve it?
For GSM or CDMA networks:
1.
Check the RSSI value. If ACEmanager (Status screen) indicates a good RSSI value, go to step
2 . If it indicates a poor RSSI value:
·
Check the antenna connection.
·
Make sure you have the correct antenna for the device.
·
You may be in an area with poor coverage. Check with your Mobile Network
Operator, or if possible, try moving the AirLink device to a new location.
2.
Check the Ec/Io value. If ACEmanager (Status screen) indicates a poor Ec/Io value:
·
This may be a temporary network problem caused by local interference.
·
A nearby laptop or other electronic equipment may be interfering with the signal. Try moving the AirLink device to a different location.
For LTE networks:
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1.
Check the RSSI value. If ACEmanager (Status screen) indicates a good RSSI value, go to step
2 . If it indicates a poor RSSI value:
·
Check the antenna connection.
·
Make sure you have the correct antenna for the device.
·
Try moving the AirLink device to a different location.
2.
Check the RSRP value. If ACEmanager (Status screen) indicates a good
RSRP value, go to step 3 . If it indicates a poor RSRP value:
·
This may be a temporary network problem caused by local interference.
·
Check the antenna connection.
·
Make sure you have the correct antenna for the device.
·
You may be in an area with poor coverage. Check with your Mobile Network
Operator, or if possible, try moving the AirLink device to a new location.
3.
Check the RSRQ value. If ACEmanager (Status screen) indicates a poor
RSRQ value:
·
A nearby laptop or other electronic equipment may be interfering with the signal. Try moving the AirLink device to a different location.
Connection not working
My device appears to be connected to the host, but no data is being transferred.
1.
Check to see if MAC filtering is enabled (Security > MAC Filtering).
2.
If MAC filtering is enabled:
•
Ensure that the MAC Address for the host in question is on the Allowed List.
•
Ensure that there are no typos in the MAC Address.
Or
•
If it is not required, disable MAC Filtering and reboot the device.
My host device is unable to connect to the Internet, even when there is good cellular network coverage and ALEOS can Ping an external
IP address.
1.
Check the DNS proxy setting described on
.
You may need to change this setting to Disable so that all connected hosts acquire the Mobile Network Operator-defined DNS server as the first DNS server. The AirLink device is not used as the DNS resolver.
Updating the ALEOS Software and Radio
Module Firmware
When I am trying to update the radio module firmware, the connection times out and I cannot reconnect to the device.
Depending on the file size and the connection speed, it can take 10 to 20 minutes to upload and install the radio module firmware. While this is taking place, you may see a “connection timed out” message. You can ignore this message, as the
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1.
Continue to wait for the process to complete and the device to reboot.
· Do Not
reset the device.
· Do Not
disconnect the power.
· Do Not
click Cancel.
2.
If after 20 minutes, the device does not reboot, contact Sierra Wireless
Technical Support.
During the radio module firmware update, I see an “X” beside
Applying Firmware and a message similar to the following:
“MD5 of rmfw mismatch MD5 of expected package
MC8705_1101440_T1043D.bin” under Applying Firmware.
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The radio module firmware file selected is not the correct one for the device.
1.
Make a note of the file name at the end of the error message. (In this example, MC8705_1101440_T1043D.bin) This is the correct radio module firmware file for the device you are updating.
2.
Close the Firmware window.
3.
Reboot the device.
This returns the device to the original ALEOS software and radio module firmware versions.
4.
Update the ALEOS software and radio module firmware as described on
, using the correct file for the radio module firmware update. (If you do not have the correct file, you can download it from www.sierrawireless.com/
Support/Downloads.aspx
.)
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5.
If it still fails, even when you use the correct file, there may have been a problem downloading the file, and it may be corrupted. Download the file again from www.sierrawireless.com/Support/Downloads.aspx
and try again.
If it still fails, contact your FSE or Sierra Wireless Support.
When I try to update the ALEOS software, the process gets “stuck” in the initialization phase.
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If the update remains in the initialization phase for more than 5 minutes, as shown in the preceding illustration:
1.
Close the Firmware window.
2.
Reboot the device.
This returns the device to the original ALEOS software and radio module firmware versions.
3.
Update the ALEOS software and radio module firmware as described on
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When I try to update the ALEOS software or the radio module firmware over-the-air, the process appears “stuck” at either the
Uploading Firmware or Applying Firmware phase.
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When you are updating the radio module over-the-air, the The radio shuts down during the update and therefore is unable to send the update status to ALEOS.
Wait for the process to complete and the device to reboot. (This could take up to
20 minutes).
1.
Once the device has rebooted, log in to ACEmanager.
2.
Go to Status > About and confirm that the software/firmware has been updated.
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When I try to update the firmware, I see an “X” beside Applying
Firmware and the error message “Cannot install firmware invalid RM
FW version”.
The firmware version you are trying to install is not supported by the device.
Contact your Sierra Wireless assistance.
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When I try to install ALEOS 4.3.2a using ACEmanager, I see the following message: “Firmware update (Incremental) failed - Core mismatch”.
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ALEOS 4.3.2 is an important intermediate update step that all devices must go through before you can update them to a version of ALEOS that is newer than
4.3.2.
This message appears when the device you are trying to update has ALEOS version 4.3.1 (or older) and you are attempting to update it to ALEOS 4.3.2a directly without first installing ALEOS 4.3.2.
To correct the problem:
1.
Click Cancel.
2.
Close ACEmanager, re-launch it, and log in.
3.
Click the Firmware link
4.
First update to ALEOS 4.3.2, and then update to ALEOS 4.3.2a-I. (For
detailed instructions, see page 28
.)
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When I open the Firmware window, part of it appears to be missing.
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If the Firmware window is not displaying properly:
•
Reboot the device and try again.
Or
•
Close ACEmanager, reopen it in Firefox
®
(rather than Internet Explorer
®
) and try again.
When I run the firmware update, it looks as if the device is applying the firmware before the firmware upload is complete. Is this going to prevent the firmware from updating properly?
This is a known issue in the User Interface. The firmware update is not affected.
Even though the progress circle beside Uploading Firmware does not change to a check mark before the next process circle appears beside Applying Firmware, the firmware upload does complete before the device begins applying the firmware.
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When I try to update the radio module using AVMS, I receive an error message.
The following table provides a brief explanation of the firmware update error messages.
Error message
Cannot Install Firmware
Meaning Corrective action
The system has encountered errors from which it cannot recover and requires at least a reboot before trying to update again.
Press the reset button for 20 seconds to reset the device to the factory default settings and try again. If it still does not work, contact AVMS support a
.
Link not up in 3 minutes...Exiting
Unable to download JUD file from <url>
The radio module was not able to establish the connection in 3 minutes. The update has been aborted, but can be relaunched as soon as the connection is OK.
Wait for network connectivity and then try again.
The URL is wrong, or the download failed
(interruption, no space left...).
Contact AVMS support a
.
Core version not found in
JUD file
Unable to download ALEOS firmware from <url>
Undefined ALEOS firmware
URL
JUD file is not valid. Core Version is a mandatory field.
Firmware URL is not valid, or the download failed.
ALEOS firmware URL not specified, so firmware cannot be retrieved.
There is a problem with the package on the AVMS server. Contact AVMS support a
.
Required information (URL,
Size or MD5) is missing from
JUD file
Cannot perform upgrade —
No space left on device
JUD file is not valid. URL, Size, and MD5 sum of the firmware package are mandatory fields.
Firmware is larger than available space for the download.
There is a problem with the package on the AVMS server. Contact AVMS support a
.
Contact AVMS support a
. The support team will need to access the device to clear space, or you can return the device to Sierra Wireless under an
RMA.
Retry. If the download fails several times, contact AVMS support a
. The support team will need a log from the device.
Contact AVMS support a
to confirm that there is not a problem with the service.
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Error message
Radio Module package MD5 sum is missing from JUD file
Meaning
JUD file is not valid. The Radio Module
Firmware MD5 sum is a mandatory field.
Corrective action
ALEOS firmware MD5 check failed
Unable to apply ALEOS firmware and
Unable to apply ALEOS firmware (retry)
The downloaded firmware package failed the integrity check. The update is aborted.
There is a problem with the package on the device or the download may have failed. Restart the firmware download. If the problem persists, contact AVMS support a
. There may be a problem with the package on the AVMS server.
ALEOS firmware could not be applied. Check the ALEOS log messages to determine exactly why the update failed.
Retry. If the problem persists, contact
AVMS support a
and provide them with the log messages.
Radio Module URL is missing from JUD file
JUD file is not valid. The Radio Module
Firmware URL is a mandatory field.
There is a problem with the package on the AVMS server. Contact AVMS support a
.
There is a problem with the package on the AVMS server. Contact AVMS support a
.
Radio Module firmware MD5 check failed
The downloaded firmware package failed the integrity check. The update is aborted.
Radio Module backup failed The radio module was saved to prevent a power failure. If the firmware cannot be backed-up on persistent storage, the firmware update will not proceed because of the risk that the radio module update will not be able to finish if interrupted.
There is a problem with the package on the device or the download may have failed. Try downloading the file again. If the problem persists, contact AVMS support a
. There may be a problem with the package on the AVMS server.
Contact AVMS support a
. The support team will need to access the device to clear space, or you can return the device to Sierra Wireless under an
RMA.
Radio Module firmware download failed
Undefined Radio Module firmware URL
Firmware URL is not valid, or download failed.
Retry several times. If the problem persists, contact AVMS support a
. The support team will need a log from the device.
The URL cannot be retrieved. The update is aborted.
Retry. If the problem persists, contact
AVMS support a
.
Radio Module firmware update failed
Radio module firmware could not be applied.
Check the ALEOS log messages to determine exactly why the update failed.
Retry. If the problem persists, contact
AVMS support a
.
a.
AVMS technical support: https://issues.m2mop.net
TCP Connections
I went to the TCP section of the Serial screen and configured ALEOS to include the Device ID in TCP connections, but I get the message “Device ID Not Set”.
Setting the TCP connection to include the Device ID is a two step process:
1.
In ACEmanager, go to Serial > TCP and ensure that the Include Device ID on
TCP Connect field is set to Enable.
(See
Port Configuration on page 221.)
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2.
Go to GPS > Global Settings > General and configure the Use Device ID in
Location Reports field. (See
To confirm that the Device ID is configured, check the Status > About screen. The
Device ID, if set, appears in the GPS/RAP Device ID field.
AirVantage Management Service
I don’t understand the message that appears in the Status field in the
Services > AVMS window.
The error messages in the Services > AVMS > Status field can be due to a communication failure, a problem with the AVMS server, or a failure when parsing a valid AVMS server response. The following table describes the error messages and the corrective action.
Error message Meaning Corrective action
Communication Failure Errors
Initialization error The transfer object could not be initialized.
Unsupported protocol The AVMS server URL protocol is not supported.
Contact AVMS support a
.
Timeout was reached
In ACEmanager, check the AVMS URL in the
Service > AVMS > Server URL field. The default value is http://na.m2mop.net/device/msci/com .
Contact AVMS support a
.
Failed initialization
URL using bad/illegal format or missing URL
The AVMS server URL is missing or not properly formatted.
In ACEmanager, check the AVMS URL in the
Service > AVMS > Server URL field. The default value is http://na.m2mop.net/device/msci/com .
Couldn't resolve host name The AVMS server URL could not be resolved.
In ACEmanager, check the AVMS URL in the
Service > AVMS > Server URL field. The default value is http://na.m2mop.net/device/msci/com .
Also check the cellular connectivity.
Couldn't connect to server
The transfer library could not be initialized.
Connection to the AVMS server
URL failed.
The transfer timeout (equal to the communication period if defined or
5 minutes) expired.
In ACEmanager, check the AVMS URL in the
Service > AVMS > Server URL field. The default value is http://na.m2mop.net/device/msci/com .
Also check the cellular connectivity.
Check cellular connectivity.
Server returned nothing (no headers, no data)
Unrecognized or bad HTTP
Content or Transfer-Encoding
Out of memory
No data was received from the
AVMS server.
The AVMS server http response contains a mal-formed content or transfer-encoding header field.
A memory allocation problem occurred.
Check cellular connectivity.
Contact AVMS support
Contact AVMS support a a
.
.
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Error message Meaning Corrective action
HTTP error '500' AVMS server reported error 500 in the HTTP response.
Refer to the available AVMS server documentation for a list of all possible error codes and their significance.
Error message indicating a failure when parsing a valid AVMS server response
XML processing error The content of a valid AVMS server response cannot be parsed.
AVMS server responses are mal-formatted.
Contact AVMS support a
.
a.
AVMS technical support: https://issues.m2mop.net
LTE Networks
How do I interpret the number shown in the Band Class field on the
Status > WAN Cellular window for a device on an LTE network?
Use the following table to interpret the values in the LTE Band Class field in
ACEmanager (STATUS > WAN Cellular).
Band Class number
Uplink frequency range
(MHz)
120 1920–1980
Downlink frequency range
(MHz)
2110–2170
121
122
123
124
1850–1910
1710–1785
1710–1755
824–849
1930–1990
1805–1880
2110–2155
869–894
129
130
131
132
125
126
127
128
133
134–135
136
137
138
830–840
2500–2570
880–915
1749.9–1784.9
1710–1770
1427.9–1452.9
698–716
777–787
788–798
Reserved for bands 15 and 16
704–716
815–830
830–845
875–885
2620–2690
925– 960
1844.9–1879.9
2110–2170
1475.9–1500.9
728–746
746–756
758–768
734–746
860–875
875–890
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Band Class number
Uplink frequency range
(MHz)
Downlink frequency range
(MHz)
139
140
141–151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
832–862
1447.9–1462.9
Reserved for bands 22 to 32
1900–1920 1900–1920
2010–2025
1850–1910
1930–1990
1910–1930
2570–2620
1880–1920
2300–2400
791–821
1495.9–1510.9
2010–2025
1850–1910
1930–1990
1910–1930
2570–2620
1880–1920
2300–2400
How do I obtain and interpret SINR values for LTE networks?
You can use the AT*CELLINFO? command to obtain an SINR (Signal to
Interference plus Noise Ratio) value. (See *CELLINFO2?
The values vary depending on the network characteristics and the AirLink device, but in general, a positive value provides usable throughput. The following table provides guidelines for interpreting SINR values.
SINR Value
<
0
0 to 5
6 to 10
> 10
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Throughput
If the SINR value indicates poor throughput:
•
Move the antenna away from noisy equipment.
•
Move closer to the nearest cell tower line of sight, or further away from the interfering cell tower.
SIM Card is Blocked
My SIM card has a PIN number. I’ve entered the wrong PIN several times and now the SIM card is blocked.
AirLink products do not support Personal Unlocking Key (PUK) entry. However, if you need to unblock the SIM card:
1.
Contact your Mobile Network Operator to obtain the PUK.
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2.
Remove the SIM card from the AirLink device and insert it in a cell phone that accommodates a MiniSIM (2FF) card.
3.
Enter the PUK to unblock the SIM card and then return the SIM card to the
AirLink device.
Note: Be careful when entering the PUK. You have a limited number of attempts to enter the correct PUK (generally 10) before the SIM card is permanently disabled and a new SIM card is required. If the PUK does not unblock the SIM card after the first few attempts, contact your Mobile Network Operator.
Remote connections
I cannot connect to the AirLink device remotely over the Mobile
Network Operator’s Private Network via the Web UI, although I can connect to it locally.
Some Mobile Network Operators' private networks have restrictions on the maximum transmission unit (MTU) size. This is more prevalent with LTE networks.
Possible solutions:
•
Use your Mobile Network Operator’s public network.
•
Ask your Mobile Network Operator to reduce the MTU size on the router or other equipment at their end of the private network. Setting the MTU value below 1500 bytes (for example 1326 bytes) has resolved the problem on some private networks.
•
If your AirLink device has a radio module (such as the MC7700 or MC7750) that supports LTE networks, select an option in ACEmanager (WAN/
Cellular > Advanced > Setting for Band field) that excludes LTE networks.
Radio Band Selection
I set the radio band in the UI (WAN/Cellular > Setting the Band) or by using the AT!BAND AT command, but after I reboot the band setting reverts to its former value.
For some SIM cards, you need to set the band before inserting the SIM card.
To resolve this problem:
1.
Remove the SIM card.
2.
Set the band to the desired value.
3.
Reboot the device.
4.
Insert the SIM card.
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I launched ACEmanager with Internet Explorer 9. I configured RSR, but after I enabled RSR and clicked Apply, all the values reverted to the defaults.
There is a known issue. If you configure and enable RSR with ACEmanager in
Internet Explorer 9, and then click Apply, the values in the ACEmanager screen appear as default values.
This is an ACEmanager display issue only. The configuration is applied properly, but the configured values are not displayed. Click Refresh to view the configured values.
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G: Glossary of Terms
Acronym or Term
1xEV-DO
1X
3GPP
API
AT
CDG
CDMA cdmaOne
Definition
Single Carrier ( 1X ) EVolution–Data Only
A high-speed standard for cellular packet data communications. It supports Internet connections with data rates up to 3.1
. (downlink from the network) and 1.8
Mbps (uplink to the network). Average data rates are approximately:
•
Rev. A: 600-1300
. (downlink from the network) and 300-400 kbps (uplink to the network)
•
Rev. 0: 400-700 kbps (downlink from the network) and 40-80 kbps (uplink to the network)
Actual speed depends on the network conditions. Compare to
.
Single Carrier (1X) Radio Transmission Technology
A high-speed standard for cellular packet data communications.
1x supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153
(simultaneously in each direction—downlink and uplink). Actual speed depends on the network conditions. Compare to
3 rd
Generation Partnership Project
3GPP unites 6 telecommunications standard development organizations (ARIB,
ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, TTA, TTC), and provides their members with a stable environment to produce Reports and Specifications that define 3GPP technologies.
Application Programming Interface
A protocol intended to be used as an interface by software components to communicate with each other.
A set of device commands, preceded by “AT” originally developed by Hayes, Inc. for their devices.
The structure (but not the specific commands, which vary greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer) is a de facto device industry standard.
CDMA Development Group
A consortium of companies who joined together to lead the adoption and evolution of CDMA wireless systems around the world.
Code Division Multiple Access
A wideband spread spectrum technique used in digital cellular, personal communications services, and other wireless networks.
Wide channels (1.25 MHz) are obtained through spread spectrum transmissions, thus allowing many active users to share the same channel. Each user is assigned a unique digital code, which differentiates the individual conversations on the same channel.
A IS-95 CDMA standard developed by QUALCOMM Inc.
Also known as TIA-EIA-95.
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Acronym or Term
CE, CE Label
Definition
The CE label is a mandatory conformity marking for products placed on the market in the European Economic Area (EEA).
With the CE marking on a product, the manufacturer declares that the product conforms with the essential requirements of the applicable EC directives.
CnS
DCE
Diversity
EDGE
EIA
EMC
EMI
ERP
ESN
Ethernet
EU
Sierra Wireless’ proprietary Control and Status protocol interface
Data Communications Equipment
A device that sits between the data terminal equipment (DTE) and a data transmission circuit. Usually the DCE is a modem.
Antenna diversity, also called space diversity, is a scheme that uses two or more antennas to improve the quality and reliability of a wireless link.
Often, especially in urban and indoor environments, there is no clear line-of-sight
(LOS) between transmitter and receiver. Instead the signal is reflected along multiple paths before finally being received. Each bounce can introduce phase shifts, time delays, attenuations, and distortions that can destructively interfere with one another at the aperture of the receiving antenna.
Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
A digital mobile phone technology that allows improved data transmission rates as a backward-compatible extension of GSM. EDGE is considered a pre-3G radio technology and is part of ITU's 3G definition.
Also known as Enhanced GPRS (EGPRS), or IMT Single Carrier (IMT-SC), or
Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution.
Electronics Industry Association
EIA was a standards and trade organization composed as an alliance of trade associations for electronics manufacturers in the United States.
They developed standards to ensure the equipment of different manufacturers was compatible and interchangeable. The EIA ceased operations on February 11, 2011, but the former sectors continue to serve the constituencies of EIA.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
The branch of electrical science which studies the unintentional generation, propagation and reception of electromagnetic energy with reference to the unwanted effects (Electromagnetic interference, or EMI) that such energy may induce.
Electromagnetic Interference
The disturbance that affects an electrical circuit due to either electromagnetic induction or electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source
Effective Radiated Power
A standardized theoretical measurement of radio frequency (RF) energy. It is determined by subtracting system losses and adding system gains.
Electronic Serial Number
The unique first-generation serial number assigned to AirLink devices for use on the wireless network. Compare to
Computer networking technologies for local area networks (LANs).
The European Union Organization of European countries.
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Acronym or Term
EVDO
FCC
FW
GPRS
Definition
Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only (Ev-DO, EV,
EVDO, etc.).
A telecommunications standard for the wireless transmission of data through radio signals, typically for broadband Internet access. It uses multiplexing techniques including code division multiple access (CDMA) as well as time division multiplexing (TDM) to maximize both individual users' throughput and the overall system throughput.
Federal Communications Commission
The U.S. federal agency responsible for interstate and foreign communications.
The FCC regulates commercial and private radio spectrum management, sets rates for communications services, determines standards for equipment, and controls broadcast licensing.
Firmware
Software stored in ROM or EEPROM; essential programs that remains even when the system is turned off. Firmware is easier to change than hardware but more permanent than software stored on disk.
General Packet Radio Service
A packet-oriented mobile data service on 2G and 3G cellular communication systems.
GPRS was originally standardized by European Telecommunications Standards
Institute (ETSI) in response to the earlier CDPD and i-mode packet-switched cellular technologies. It is now maintained by the 3rd Generation Partnership
Project (3GPP).
GPS
GSM
HSPA
HSPA+
IC
IEC
Global Positioning System
A system that uses a series of 24 satellites to provide navigational data.
Global System for Mobile Communications (originally Groupe Spécial Mobile)
GSM is a standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards
Institute (ETSI) to describe protocols for second generation (2G) digital cellular networks used by mobile phones
High Speed Packet Access
An amalgamation of two mobile telephony protocols: High Speed Downlink Packet
Access (HSDPA) and High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA).
This extends and improves the performance of existing 3rd generation mobile telecommunication networks utilizing the WCDMA protocols.
Also called evolved HSPA
This allows bit-rates to reach as high as 168 Mbit/s in the downlink and 22 Mbit/s in the uplink. An improved 3GPP standard.
Industry Canada
The government department responsible for overseeing and regulating wireless and communication technologies in Canada.
International Electrotechnical Commission
A non-governmental international standards organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies – collectively known as "electrotechnology.”
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Acronym or Term
IOTA
IS
Definition
Internet Over The Air
An automated feature, supported by some service providers, to perform account setup by making a connection to the CDMA network and using a secure Internet connection to download account parameters to the device.
Interim Standard
After receiving industry consensus, the TIA/EIA
forwards the standard to ANSI for approval.
IS-95
ITU kbps
LED
A 2G mobile telecommunications standard using CDMA to send voice, data and signaling data (such as a dialed telephone number) between mobile telephones and cell sites.
International Telecommunication Union
A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for issues that concern information and communication technologies.
The ITU coordinates the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promotes international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, and assists in the development and coordination of worldwide technical standards.
Kilobits per second
1000, not 1024, as used in computer memory size measurements of kilobytes.
Light Emitting Diode
A semiconductor diode that emits visible or infrared light.
LTE
Mbps
MEID
NAM
NV
OEM
OTAPA
OTASP
PCS
Long Term Evolution
High performance air interface for cellular mobile communication systems.
Millions of bits per second, or Megabits per second.
Mobile Equipment IDentifier
The unique second-generation serial number assigned to the device for use on the
wireless network. Compare to ESN
.
Number Assignment Module
Semi-permanent information stored in the device’s non-volatile memory, including the device’s Mobile Identification Number, the station class mark, Mobile Network
Operator code, and other cellular identifiers.
Essentially the phone number, it should be treated as confidential information and should not be disclosed to anyone other than the cellular service provider.
Non-Volatile (memory)
Original Equipment Manufacturer
A company that manufactures a product and sells it to a reseller.
Over the Air Parameter Administration
A way of distributing new software updates or configuration settings to devices like cellphones and set-top boxes.
Over the Air Service Provisioning. Also see OTAPA .
Personal Communications Services
A cellular communication infrastructure that uses a different frequency range than
AMPS.
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PPP
PRI
Definition
Point to Point Protocol
An alternative communications protocol used between computers, or between computers and routers on the Internet. PPP is an enhanced SLIP. Also see
.
Product Release Instructions
A file containing the settings used to configure devices for a particular service provider, customer, or purpose.
RF
RoHS
RS-232
Rx
SIM, SIM Card
SINR
SKU
SLIP
SMS
Radio Frequency
Restriction of use of Hazardous Substances mandated by EU Directive 2002/95.
A series of standards for serial binary single-ended data and control signals connecting between a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) and a DCE (Data Circuitterminating Equipment). It is commonly used in computer serial ports.
Receive
Subscriber identity module or subscriber identification module.
An integrated circuit which securely stores the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and the related key used to identify and authenticate subscribers on mobile telephony devices (such as mobile phones and computers).
Signal to Interference plus Noise Ratio (SINR) is an RF parameter that is directly proportional to throughput (the higher the number, the higher the throughput). It can help LTE radio installers gauge the signal quality between the cell tower and the radio module. For more information on interpreting the SINR values, see
How do I obtain and interpret SINR values for LTE networks?
Stock Keeping Unit
Identifies an inventory item: a unique code, consisting of numbers or letters and numbers, assigned to a product by a retailer for purposes of identification and inventory control.
Serial Line Internet (or Interface) Protocol
An Internet Protocol designed to work over serial ports and modem connections.
On personal computers, SLIP has been largely replaced by the Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP), which has more features and does not require its IP address configuration to be set before it is established. On microcontrollers SLIP is still the preferred way of encapsulating IP packets due to its very small overhead.
Also see
Short Message Service
A feature which allows users of a wireless device on a wireless network to receive or transmit short electronic alphanumeric messages (up to 160 characters, depending on the service provider).
TIA / EIA
Telecommunications Industry Association / Electronics Industry Association
A standards setting trade organization, whose members provide communications and information technology products, systems, distribution services and professional services in the United States and around the world.
Transmit
Tx
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Acronym or Term
UMTS
USB
Definition
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS).
A third generation mobile cellular system for networks based on the GSM standard.
Developed and maintained by the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project),
UMTS is a component of the International Telecommunications Union IMT-2000 standard set and compares with the CDMA2000 standard set for networks based on the competing cdmaOne technology.
Universal Serial Bus
An industry standard defining the cables, connectors and communications protocols used in a bus for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices.
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A access points maximum number configurable for GX
mode
ACEmanager
configuring
ACEview
ALEOS Application Framework
unable to load application from
ALEOS software update
analog inputs channel configuration
transformed values
APN
AT Commands
GPS > Server 1 - Server 4
LAN/WiFi > DHCP/Addressing
Security > Trusted IPs - Inbound
Services > Low Power
Status > Home
AVMS
error messages
C client mode
configuration
events reporting
VPN
WAN/Cellular
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Connection not working
D data usage
Device Status Screen
Dial-up Networking
digital inputs
LS300
DNS
global
DNS proxy
domain name
DUN
setting up
E
EC/IO
test
engine hours
error reporting, troubleshooting
ethernet
AT commands
MAC address
troubleshooting LEDs
virtual port
events reporting configuration
F firmware update
G
GPS
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streaming
troubleshooting
GRE
H
Host Interface Watchdog
host port routing
I
Internal DHCP Server
K
L
LAN configuration
LAN management
Local/Streaming
logging configuration
login
low power mode
M
MAC filtering
MIB (Management Information Base)
Modbus TCP/IP
N network connection, poor
O
Over the Air (OTA) connections
P packet inspection
PAD mode
password, change
PCI compliance
ping, on demand
port filtering
outbound
troubleshooting
PPP connection, configuring
PPPoE
Programmable Logic Controller
public and private mode
R
redundant server
relay outputs
Remote Terminal Unit
reset periodic and time of day
reverse telnet/SSH
RSRQ
S security configuration
serial configuration
serial port port configuration
PPP
TCP
virtual
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
SINR
SMS
Control and Gateway mode
Gateway Only mode
M2M
Password
Password Only mode
troubleshooting
trusted phone number
SMS Commands
SMS M2M
SNTP
SSL tunnel
Status
About
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Home
LAN/WiFi
Security
Services
VPN
WAN/Cellular
T
TAIP
TCP connection configuring
template
creating
test button, SMS/email
troubleshooting
ALEOS AF
AVMS error messages
Dual Ethernet X-Card
port forwarding
TCP connections
VPN
Wi-Fi X-Card
wireless connection
trusted IPs
U
UDP connection configuring
update
ALEOS software
USB drivers, installing
USB port
V
VPN
W
WAN/Cellular configuration
WEP encryption, troubleshooting
Wi-Fi
Both (AP + Client) Mode
Client Mode
dual mode
modes
WiFi Landing Page
X
X-Card applying template
Dual Ethernet, troubleshooting
I/O
I/O serial port configuration
I/O, AT command
Index
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Table of contents
- 13 Overview
- 13 Sierra Wireless AirLink Products
- 14 About Documentation
- 15 Tools and Reference Documents
- 18 Main Menu Tabs
- 18 Configuring
- 19 Creating a Template
- 20 Applying a Template
- 22 AT Command Mode
- 22 SSH PAD Mode
- 23 Server Configuration
- 28 Update the ALEOS Software and Radio Module Firmware
- 28 Step 1 — Planning Your Update
- 31 Recommendations
- 31 Step 2 —Update the ALEOS Software and Radio Module Firmware
- 37 Enterprise LAN Management
- 38 Configuring Your Device for use in a PCI Compliant System
- 41 Home
- 47 WAN/Cellular
- 55 LAN
- 56 LAN/WiFi
- 58 VPN
- 59 Security
- 59 Services
- 60 GPS
- 62 Serial
- 64 Applications
- 64 About
- 67 Private and Public Mode
- 70 DHCP/Addressing
- 74 Ethernet
- 76 USB
- 78 Installing the USB Drivers for Windows
- 84 Host Port Routing
- 85 Wi-Fi
- 86 Access Point Mode
- 90 Client Mode
- 92 Both (AP + Client) Mode
- 93 Global DNS
- 94 PPPOE
- 95 Configure the AirLink Device to Support PPPoE
- 96 Configuring a PPPoE Connection in Windows 7
- 99 VLAN
- 100 VRRP
- 101 Host Interface Watchdog
- 118 Re-Activation
- 119 Backup APN
- 119 Reliable Static Routing (RSR)
- 123 IPsec
- 124 Split Tunnel
- 124 VPN 1
- 125 IPsec
- 128 GRE
- 129 SSL Tunnel
- 132 VPN 2 to VPN 5
- 133 Solicited vs. Unsolicited
- 133 Port Forwarding
- 137 DMZ
- 139 Port Filtering — Inbound
- 140 Port Filtering — Outbound
- 140 Trusted IPs — Inbound (Friends)
- 142 Trusted IPs — Outbound
- 142 MAC Filtering
- 143 Packet Inspection
- 145 AVMS (AirVantage Management Service)
- 146 ACEmanager
- 147 Low Power
- 151 Dynamic DNS
- 155 Understanding Domain Names
- 156 Dynamic Names
- 157 WiFi Landing Page
- 157 SMS
- 158 Password Only
- 159 Control Only
- 161 Gateway Only
- 164 Control and Gateway
- 168 SMS Wakeup
- 169 SMS Security
- 169 Inbound SMS Messages
- 171 Trusted Phone Number
- 171 SMS Password Security
- 173 SMS > Advanced
- 174 SMSM2M
- 175 Telnet/SSH
- 176 Email (SMTP)
- 177 Management (SNMP)
- 182 Time (SNTP)
- 183 Device Status Screen
- 185 GPS Overview
- 186 ALEOS Supported GPS Report Protocols
- 186 Before Configuring GPS
- 187 Servers 1 to 4
- 198 Local/Streaming
- 200 Local/Streaming — LATS
- 204 Global Settings
- 207 Introduction
- 208 Additional Behavior and Features
- 208 Configuration Overview
- 213 Action Description
- 213 Action Type
- 216 Email/SMS
- 216 Report Groups
- 219 Relay
- 219 Configure Events
- 220 Events Protocol
- 221 Port Configuration
- 222 Port Configuration
- 224 Reverse Telnet/SSH
- 227 UDP Multiple Unicast
- 228 Advanced
- 230 TCP
- 232 UDP
- 234 PPP
- 234 Modbus Address List
- 235 I/O X-Card Serial Port Configuration
- 238 Advanced Settings
- 239 TCP Settings
- 241 UDP Settings
- 243 Data Usage
- 248 Garmin
- 250 ALEOS Application Framework
- 255 Current State
- 256 Pulse Count
- 257 Configuration
- 258 Transformed Analog
- 261 Change Password
- 261 Advanced
- 263 Radio Passthru
- 264 Log
- 267 Installing a Device Driver
- 277 Creating a Dial-Up Networking (PPP) Connection
- 286 Connecting to the Internet Using DUN
- 286 ACEview
- 287 Windows DUN
- 289 Modbus Overview
- 291 Configuring the AirLink Device at the Polling Host for Modbus on UDP
- 292 Configuring the Remote AirLink Devices for Modbus with UDP
- 295 Management Information Base (MIB)
- 295 SNMP Traps
- 295 Sierra Wireless MIB
- 321 AT Command Set Summary
- 322 Reference Tables
- 323 Device Updates
- 323 Status
- 328 WAN/Cellular
- 334 LAN/WiFi
- 334 LAN
- 336 Wi-Fi
- 339 VPN
- 344 Security
- 345 Services
- 353 GPS
- 359 Serial
- 366 Standard (Hayes) commands
- 371 I/O
- 372 Applications
- 373 Admin
- 377 SMS Command format
- 378 List of SMS Commands
- 381 ACEmanager Web UI
- 381 Ethernet Ports
- 381 LAN Networks
- 382 Wi-Fi
- 382 Port Forwarding
- 383 ALEOS Application Framework (ALEOS AF)
- 383 SMS
- 383 GPS
- 384 Error Reporting
- 384 VPN
- 385 Poor Wireless Network Connection
- 386 Connection not working
- 386 Updating the ALEOS Software and Radio Module Firmware
- 394 TCP Connections
- 395 AirVantage Management Service
- 396 LTE Networks
- 397 SIM Card is Blocked
- 398 Remote connections
- 398 Radio Band Selection
- 399 Reliable Static Routing (RSR)