ZyWAN User Manual
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ZyWAN User Manual Contents Contents About this manual ..............................................................................................................................6 Symbols............................................................................................................................6 Safety and regulatory information ......................................................................................................7 Product handling and environmental guidelines ...........
ZyWAN User Manual Contents Troubleshooting connection problems .................................................................................32 Ping the ZyWAN .............................................................................................................32 Check the PC’s network configuration ...........................................................................32 Log into ZyWAN COM1 for diagnostics..........................................................................
ZyWAN User Manual Contents Terminal Server setup ..................................................................................................104 Networking setup..........................................................................................................104 Configuration example 4: GPS interface............................................................................105 Cellular setup ....................................................................................................
ZyWAN User Manual About this manual About this manual This manual provides detailed information about the ZyWAN Cellular Routing Modem. Symbols The following symbols are used in this guide: Symbol Explanation Information that requires your attention. A handy hint that may provide a useful alternative or save time. Proceeding with a course of action may damage your equipment or result in loss of data.
ZyWAN User Manual Safety and regulatory information Safety and regulatory information Users must observe the safety precautions and regulatory guidelines outlined in this manual, as well as good technical judgment, whenever this product is installed or used. Product handling and environmental guidelines Electric current from power and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard when connecting or disconnecting cables, follow appropriate safety precautions.
ZyWAN User Manual Safety and regulatory information Packaging Should a product need to be returned to Arcom, please ensure that it is adequately packed, preferably in the original packing material. If the original packing material is not available, return the product in an anti-static bag contained within a box that provides suitable physical protection.
ZyWAN User Manual Safety and regulatory information be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2 Use shielded RJ-45 cables for the Ethernet connections. 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 4 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
ZyWAN User Manual Safety and regulatory information distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The only antennas approved for use with this module are those documented in the filings under this FCC ID.
ZyWAN User Manual Introduction Introduction The ZyWAN is a cellular routing modem for GSM/GPRS, EvDO/1xRTT CDMA, and iDEN networks. It is ideally suited for wireless applications wireless applications such as Internet access, AVL, telemetry, SCADA, mobile computing, and AMR. The ZyWAN operates as a fully configurable embedded Linux router enabling firewall, DHCP, DNS and NAT. ZyWAN provides real-time network access to any Ethernet, 802.11 or serial device for mobile and fixed data applications.
ZyWAN User Manual Introduction ZyWAN model numbers The model numbers for the ZyWAN are determined by the hardware options which are part of the product. The list of features and model number variations are explained below. ZyWAN - CCCC #### - Options where, CCCC identifies the cellular network. GPRS = GPRS/GSM network (Cingular, T-Mobile, O2, Orange, etc.) 3G = 3G network (Cingular, T-Mobile, O2, Orange, etc.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Getting started with your ZyWAN This section helps a first-time user get started using the ZyWAN. It covers: • What you will need. See page 13. • Ports, LEDs, and connectors. See page 16. • Installing a SIM card (GPRS / 3G / IDEN). See page 22. • Understanding Interfaces. See page 23. • Initial configuration with a single PC. See page 24. • Initial configuration over a network. See page 28. • Troubleshooting connection problems. See page 32.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Software requirements of configuration computer The computer used to perform the ZyWAN configuration must have: • Windows operating system (Windows 2000 or Windows XP). • Web browser: Mozilla Firefox ver. 2 (recommended), or Internet Explorer ver. 6 or ver. 7. Other operating systems or Web browsers may be used, but they may not work as described in this document.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Additional documentation In addition to this manual, there are several Application Notes giving further documentation on specific subjects relating to the ZyWAN configuration. These can be found on the ZyWAN software CD or upon request.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Ports, LEDs, and connectors The front panel of the ZyWAN contains the following ports and indicators: GPS – Antenna connection for GPS receiver (SMA) DIV – Diversity antenna, optionally used for EVDO (SMA) COM3 – RS-232 or RS-422/485 for data communication COM1 – RS-232 serial port for local console diagnostics CELL – Cellular antenna connection (SMA) POWER.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN LED indicators The ZyWAN has three LED lights which indicate the following: Position Indicates Display explanation Top Power and GPS Off = ZyWAN not powered. On = During startup of ZyWAN. Slow blink = ZyWAN running, but no GPS lock. Slow blink is approximately one blink every 2 seconds. Fast blink = ZyWAN running, and GPS position lock obtained. Middle Cellular Connection Status Off = Cellular interface not started (ppp0 not present).
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Power connection The ZyWAN can be powered from 10-30 VDC. Power to the ZyWAN is supplied via the 4-pin power socket (mating connector: Kycon KPPX-4P plug). The pin configuration is as follows: Pin Signal Name 1 + Power 2 Ignition sense 3 - Power (GND) 4 GND The ignition sense input is intended for sensing the on/off condition of a vehicle’s ignition, but is not yet supported in the ZyWAN application software.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Serial connections Pin assignments for the serial ports are shown in the tables below. COM1, COM2, COM3 (RS-232) .
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN RS-485 / RS-422 wiring diagrams When connecting RS-485 or RS-422 devices in a multidrop configuration, there must usually be a 120Ω termination resistor at one or both end devices in the network, but NOT on any devices in the middle of the loop. The ZyWAN provides a 4-wire RS485/422 interface. In RS-485 or RS-422 systems, the ground connection is optional. It is typically used to connect the cable shield for a shielded, twisted pair cable.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN USB connections One or both of the USB ports may be used internally for EvDO or WiFi. EvDO uses the bottom USB port internally, and so is unavailable externally. An older WiFi option used the top USB port internally, but the WiFi option now uses an internal PCMCIA card. If the ZyWAN includes either of these hardware options, the external USB socket will be plugged to indicate the port is in use.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Installing a SIM card (GPRS / 3G / IDEN) The ZyWAN for a GPRS, 3G, or IDEN network requires a SIM card from the network provider in order to operate on the cellular data network. The SIM card is accessible through an access panel on the bottom of the ZyWAN. To change or install the SIM card, follow these steps: © 2008 Arcom 1 Remove the power connector, then remove other connectors from the ZyWAN.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Understanding Interfaces The ZyWAN contains four possible IP network connections or ‘interfaces’. This term and the specific interface names are mentioned throughout this manual and the ZyWAN configuration page. The ZyWAN system assigns each interface a name. The last character of each interface name is a number, 0 (zero) or 1, as listed below.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Initial configuration with a single PC The ZyWAN typically comes factory loaded with default settings, which needs to be configured for the network on which it will ultimately be used. The instructions in the following two sections describe how to set up the hardware and software necessary to perform this initial configuration. Ethernet port ‘0’ is used in this section, which typically comes with standard settings of address 192.168.1.1, subnet mask 255.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Set up computer’s network The PC must be set up to obtain its network address from the ZyWAN for this test. After initial configuration of the ZyWAN, the PC can be changed back to its normal network settings. To configure the network as mentioned above: 1 Select the Windows Start menu, Control Panel, Network Connections. Look at the properties of the Local Area Connection: 2 Open the properties for the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN 3 Record the existing settings, then make the changes to obtain the IP address and DNS server automatically. 4 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection properties, and reboot the PC if prompted to do so. Now the PC should have automatically obtained its address from the ZyWAN. To check this: © 2008 Arcom 1 Select the Windows Start menu, Accessories, Command Prompt. The Command Prompt window is displayed. 2 Enter the command ipconfig.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Browse ZyWAN configuration page To browse the ZyWAN configuration page: 1 Open a Web browser and enter the address http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar: A dialog box is displayed asking for the username and password. 2 © 2008 Arcom Issue D Enter your username and password. The default username is arcom and default password is arcom. The ZyWAN configuration page is displayed.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Initial configuration over a network An alternate way to start the ZyWAN and perform an initial configuration is to connect it to an existing network which also contains the configuration computer (PC). To do this, follow the instructions below: 1 Connect ZyWAN to an existing Ethernet network and to the PC serial port. See below. 2 Apply power to the ZyWAN. See page 29. 3 Determine ZyWAN network address. See page 29.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Apply power Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the 4-position power connector on the ZyWAN. See Power connection on page 18 for the power input socket pin configuration details. Determine ZyWAN network address (DHCP) Port 1 on the ZyWAN is typically set to acquire its address automatically using DHCP. Since the address is dynamically assigned, the ZyWAN address must be determined before it can be configured.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN 4 Make the following settings for the serial communication, then click the OK button: 5 If the ZyWAN is already started, press the Enter key to get a login prompt. The default login is root and the default password is arcom (case-sensitive). 6 After logging into the ZyWAN, type the command ifconfig eth1 at the command prompt.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN An example is shown below of setting the network address to 10.1.30.201 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0: Browse ZyWAN configuration page To browse the ZyWAN configuration page: 1 Open a Web browser and enter the address of the ZyWAN into the address bar: A dialog box is displayed asking for the username and password. 2 © 2008 Arcom Issue D Enter your username and password. The ZyWAN configuration page is displayed.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN Troubleshooting connection problems If the Web configuration page does not come up with the instructions given in the last two sections, there are several things which can be done to troubleshoot connection problems. Ping the ZyWAN To ping the ZyWAN: 1 Select the Windows Start menu, Accessories, Command Prompt. The Command Prompt window is displayed. 2 Type the command: ping address where address is the numeric address of the ZyWAN.
ZyWAN User Manual Getting started with your ZyWAN If using the ZyWAN as a DHCP Server to the PC: • Make sure the PC Dhcp Enabled is set to Yes. • Make sure that the PC has been given a proper address from the ZyWAN, according to how it’s configured. If using the PC in a fixed address mode, check the address and make sure that it is compatible with the address and subnet necessary to communicate on the network or direct to the ZyWAN, depending on the test being performed.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Configuring the ZyWAN Configuration of the ZyWAN is done using a Web browser, either Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. Other Web browsers have not been tested and may not be fully compatible with the ZyWAN configuration Web page. This section gives detailed explanations of each configuration parameter. Some typical examples are illustrated in the section Configuration Examples, page 96. Log into Web page Make sure the ZyWAN is connected to the network.
ZyWAN User Manual 3 Configuring the ZyWAN Enter your login details when prompted.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The tabs across the top (Cellular, Ethernet, etc.) identify each section or page of the configuration. The current settings for any page are read from the ZyWAN whenever a tab is clicked. Clicking on the tab of a page that is currently displayed reloads the existing configuration. Clearing the Browser Cache Some Web browsers, such as Internet Explorer, store cached copies of downloaded Web pages.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN To clear the browser cache in Internet Explorer version 6, select Tools,Internet Options and click the Delete Files… button.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Changing a configuration The configuration details for each Web page are described in the following sections. To make changes on any page of the configuration: 1 Enter the changes you want to make and click the Submit New Configuration button. Changes must be submitted or they will be lost. One of the following error messages will be displayed before closing the browser, moving to another page or clicking on another tab without submitting changes.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Even if no new changes have been made, the ZyWAN may be rebooted via the Web page by clicking the Submit New Configuration button on any page, then clicking the Reboot with New Settings button.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Use of Default Gateway, DHCP and DNS on ZyWAN The ZyWAN provides two Ethernet (eth0, eth1), WiFi (wlan0), and cellular (ppp0) interfaces. Each of these interfaces can potentially have a Default Gateway address, DHCP, and DNS server addresses. One of these interfaces will be made the default route to reach addresses not otherwise available on its local networks.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The first interface which has a Default Gateway (static configuration in Web page, or dynamically obtained with DHCP) will be the one used for the ZyWAN’s default gateway. If the network cable is unplugged or the WiFi becomes unavailable, the list of interfaces is checked again, and the first available interface will be selected dynamically as the default route, in order of preference.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Status The Status tab looks like this: The Status tab includes several items which give the current status and hardware configuration. The hardware configuration is done in factory configuration and is provided here for information.
ZyWAN User Manual COM3 Type © 2008 Arcom Issue D Configuring the ZyWAN The COM3 port may be factory configured to be either RS-232 or RS-485/422. Options are indicated as: RS-232 or RS-485.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Cellular configuration The Cellular properties, and therefore the ZyWAN base model, are determined by what model of cellular modem is installed. This is configured at the factory. See Status on page 42 to find out the ZyWAN model.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN ZyWAN-GPRS options On the ZyWAN-GPRS, the Cellular tab looks like this: The following items are available: Field/Option Explanation Choose Your Network Provider Choosing an option determines the network settings which are used to connect to the cellular data network. Options are: -Disabled-, Cingular, O2, Orange, T-Mobile, and Custom.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The resulting Cellular tab looks like this: © 2008 Arcom Issue D 46
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN ZyWAN-3G options On the ZyWAN-3G, the Cellular tab looks like this: The following items are available: Field/Option Explanation Choose Your Network Provider Choosing an option determines the network settings which are used to connect to the cellular data network. Options are: -Disabled-, Cingular, O2, Orange, T-Mobile, and Custom. Select Frequency Band Allows a specific 3G frequency band to be selected.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN If the Auth Type is set to Pap or Chap, the fields are: Field Explanation Username Enter the username required to log into the APN of the cellular provider. Password Enter the password required to log into the APN of the cellular provider.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN ZyWAN-IDEN options On the ZyWAN-IDEN, the Cellular tab looks like this: The following items are available: Field/Option Explanation Choose Your Network Provider Choosing an option determines the network settings which are used to connect to the cellular data network. Options are: -Disabled-, Nextel, and Southern Linc. Enable PTT? Select Yes to enable Push-to-Talk (Direct Connect).
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN ZyWAN-EVDO options On the ZyWAN-EVDO, the Cellular tab looks like this: EvDO modem modules contain the account activation information stored in the modem rather than a removable SIM card. Generally this is the responsibility of the customer to activate a module to put it into service. This can also be used to switch to an alternate account on the same module. These operations can be done via the Web configuration page.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN If Yes is chosen for Activate EVDO Modem?, the Cellular tab looks like this when the Sierra Wireless MC5725 module is installed: Or like the following, when the Novatel E725 is installed: © 2008 Arcom Issue D 51
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The screen offers the following fields and options: Field/Option Explanation NAM 0, NAM 1 (MC5725 only) Select the profile by clicking the toggle button next to either NAM 0 or NAM 1. The NAM 0 and NAM 1 profile information allow two different accounts to exist on the same modem module. Some modems may only contain one set of profile information. If both profiles are activated, either may be provisioned for use in the cellular operation.
ZyWAN User Manual Button Configuring the ZyWAN Explanation MDN: MDN: SID: NID: 8585551515 0000006951 0 65535 OK If the word ERROR is displayed here, another attempt may be made to request the NAM profiles.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Button Explanation Set NAM Profile This button activates a profile. After the Master Subsidy Lock and all the data for the modem profile are entered, click the Set NAM Profile button to activate the profile. After a few seconds, status information is displayed below in the large text area.
ZyWAN User Manual Button Configuring the ZyWAN Explanation The normal response from this action should look something like the following, and end with the sentence, IOTA session completed successfully! Scroll to the bottom of the received text response to validate that this message is given.
ZyWAN User Manual Button Configuring the ZyWAN Explanation Iota Enabled In Progress: 1 Repeat Test OK: 0 Repeat Test Failed: 0 Retry Command: 1 Current State: 1 Network Up Server Connected Retry: 1 Global State: 400 Number Get: 1 Number Post: 0 HTTP Status: 0 Proxy Not Trusted OK This response will be returned from the E725 before the provisioning process is complete. This will be indicated by the “In Progress: 1” message (above).
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Ethernet configuration The Ethernet tab looks like this: The following items must be configured in order to enable one or both of the Ethernet network connections: Enable Eth0?, Enable Eth1? These two settings enable the first and second Ethernet ports available on the ZyWAN. When the Ethernet port is enabled, the following options may be configured.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The screen offers the following fields: Field Explanation IP Address Enter the specific numeric address for ZyWAN. Each of the four fields must be a number between 1 and 255. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for this Ethernet network. Each of the four fields must be a number between 0 and 255. Default Gateway Enter the numeric address of the default gateway for this network. Each of the four fields must be a number between 1 and 255.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The screen offers the following fields and options: Field/Option Explanation Default Lease Time Enter the default lease time (in seconds) for the assigned DHCP lease to expire. The default time is the time assigned if the client does not request a specific lease time. Max. Lease Time Enter the maximum lease time (in seconds). This is the maximum lease time which is assigned, regardless of whether the client has requested a longer lease time.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN WiFi configuration The Wifi tab looks like this: The following items must be configured in order to enable the 802.11 network connection: Option/Field Explanation Mode Select the mode of operation of the 802.11 module. Options are: ad-hoc, managed, and master. A brief description of these modes is given below: Ad-hoc: Network composed of only one group of wireless devices and without an Access Point. Managed: ZyWAN connects to an 802.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Option/Field Explanation Encryption Type If Use Encryption? is selected above, select the Encryption Type. Options are: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), and WPA (WiFi Protected Access). Key If WEP is chosen for the Encryption Type, the Key must be entered. This is entered as either a 5-character alphanumeric or 10-character hexadecimal string (40-bit encryption), or a 13character alphanumeric or 26-character hexadecimal value (104bit encryption).
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The screen offers the following fields and options: Field/Option Explanation IP Address Enter the specific numeric address for ZyWAN. Each of the four fields must be a number between 1 and 255. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for this Ethernet network. Each of the four fields must be a number between 0 and 255. Default Gateway Enter the numeric address of the default gateway for this network. Each of the four fields must be a number between 1 and 255.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The screen offers the following fields and options: Field/Option Explanation Default Lease Time Enter the Default Lease Time (in seconds) for the assigned DHCP lease to expire. The default time is the time assigned if the client does not request a specific lease time. Max. Lease Time Enter the maximum lease time (in seconds). This is the maximum lease time which is assigned, regardless of whether the client has requested a longer lease time.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Networking configuration The Networking tab looks like this: The following items must be configured in order to enable open ports, port forwarding, network address translation, or NTP services: Open Ports Select Yes if you wish to open the ZyWAN firewall to inbound TCP or UDP connections. This applies to any traffic from other devices that terminates at the ZyWAN, not port forward or NAT traffic.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN If Open Ports is set to Yes, the Networking tab looks like this: Changes made to the Open Ports, Port Forwarding and NAT portions of the Networking page take effect immediately after submitting changes, without requiring a reboot. The following buttons are available: Button Explanation Insert Row# Each of the table rows is numbered. In order to insert a row in the table, enter a number in the box between 1 and one greater than the highest number of rows.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Field Explanation Optional fields: The following optional fields configure the firewall to filter allowed incoming connections to the ZyWAN. Permitted Source Port Range Enter the range of source port numbers allowed for the incoming connection. Normally source ports are randomly assigned, so this field should only be used when the source port is specified.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN If Enable Port Forwarding is set to Yes, the Networking tab looks like this: Changes made to the Open Ports, Port Forwarding and NAT portions of the Networking page take effect immediately after submitting changes, without requiring a reboot. The following buttons are available: Button Explanation Insert Row# Each of the table rows is numbered.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Field Explanation Inbound Port Enter the port number of the incoming connection. Port numbers should be a number between 1 and 65535. Destination Address Enter the numeric IP address to which the network traffic is redirected. Each of the four fields must be a number between 1 and 255. Destination Port Enter the destination port number to which the network traffic is redirected. Port numbers should be a number between 1 and 65535.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The following buttons are available: Button Explanation Insert Row# Each of the table rows is numbered. In order to insert a row in the table, enter a number in the box between 1 and one greater than the highest number of rows. Then click the Insert Row# button to insert a blank row. This row needs to be filled in with all data required. Delete Row# In order to delete a row in the table, enter a number in the box between 1 and the highest number of rows.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN If Time Synchronization is set to NTP, a Table of NTP Servers is available which looks like this: The following buttons are available: Button Explanation Insert Row# Each of the table rows is numbered. In order to insert a row in the table, enter a number in the box between 1 and one greater than the highest number of rows. Then click the Insert Row# button to insert a blank row. This row needs to be filled in with all data required.
ZyWAN User Manual Field Configuring the ZyWAN Explanation The best time server to use is one available on a local network, if available. This avoids using public Internet resources and gives more accurate time. The second best option is to use a time server which is located on the Internet somewhere close (small roundtrip time). Otherwise, some possible addresses are: 0.pool.ntp.org, 1.pool.ntp.org, and 2.pool.ntp.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN GPS configuration The GPS tab looks like this: GPS (global positioning system) data is gathered from the GPS receiver using the standard NMEA protocol and may be redirected to either a serial or TCP port. See the NMEA Web site (www.nmea.org) for more information on the NMEA protocol standard. The GPS data may also be cached and delivered to a server in another format using the UDP protocol.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Forward GPS to Physical COM Port If Forward GPS to Physical COM Port is set to Yes, the GPS tab looks like this: The screen offers the following options: Option Explanation Outbound COM Port Select the serial COM port to which the GPS data is sent. Make sure this COM port is not configured for another service in the ZyWAN. Otherwise, both services may conflict for the port and not operate correctly.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The Enable options determine which NMEA messages is sent through the COM port: © 2008 Arcom Option Explanation Enable GPGLL? Select Yes to enable the GPGLL message in the NMEA data stream. Enable GPGGA? Select Yes to enable the GPGGA message in the NMEA data stream. Enable GPVTG? Select Yes to enable the GPVTG message in the NMEA data stream. Enable GPRMC? Select Yes to enable the GPVTG message in the NMEA data stream.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Enable GPS Terminal Server If Enable GPS Terminal Server? is set to Yes, the window looks like this: The screen offers the following fields: Field Explanation TCP Port To Listen On: Enter the port number to use for the terminal server which delivers GPS data to a host. Port numbers should be a number between 1 and 65535.
ZyWAN User Manual Enable PFST,FOM? © 2008 Arcom Issue D Configuring the ZyWAN Select Yes to enable the PFST and FOM messages in the NMEA data stream.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN GPS UDP Message Format If GPS UDP Message Format? is set to Arcom Format or ActSoft Format, the window looks like this: The screen offers the following fields and options: © 2008 Arcom Field/Option Explanation Server IP Address: Enter the numeric IP address or FQDN to which the UDP packets are sent containing GPS data. This is the address of the host computer, which should be available on the network (such as the Internet) to receive this data.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Field/Option Explanation Unit ID: Enter the unit ID which identifies the GPS data from this ZyWAN when reported to a host computer. This allows the host computer to have unique identifiers for data coming from multiple remote units. When using the Actsoft format, this Unit ID must be a unique 10-character serial number to identify this device in the Actsoft system.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Arcom format for GPS messages (UDP) When using the Arcom Format for GPS data, the position message shall be transmitted using the User Datagram Protocol (UDP). If caching is enabled, the ZyWAN waits a minimum of 10 seconds to receive an acknowledgement message after transmission of a position message.
ZyWAN User Manual Field Configuring the ZyWAN Bytes Description Flag Bits: Bit 5: UTC TIME FLAG – This bit must be set to indicate that the TIMETAG represents UTC time. Bit 6: OVERFLOW FLAG – This bit is set to indicate that this position, after being added to the store and forward cache, caused an existing position in the store and forward cache to be deleted. Bit 7: FIRST POSITION FLAG – This bit is set to indicate that this is the first position to be transmitted after the device was powered on.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Terminal Clients The Terminal Clients tab looks like this: The various items must be configured in order to set up Terminal Client services. The Terminal Client makes an outbound TCP/IP connection to a remote server, allowing pass-through communication with a local serial port. Its serial port also provides AT command emulation, to act similar to a dial modem.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The Table of Terminal Clients is part of the Terminal Client configuration: The following fields and options are available and must be set for each configured Terminal Client configuration: Field/Option Explanation COM Port Select the serial COM port to which the Terminal Client data is sent. Make sure this COM port is not configured for another service in the ZyWAN. Otherwise, both services may conflict for the port and not operate correctly.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Field/Option Explanation DTR Indicates Connect State Specify whether DTR indicates the IP connection state. If set to Yes, the serial port’s DTR output is asserted to a positive voltage when the IP connection is established, and is deasserted when the IP connection is lost. This is meant to operate similar to a Carrier Detect (CD) output from a dial modem, which is asserted after a data connection is established.
ZyWAN User Manual Field/Option Configuring the ZyWAN Explanation when COM3 in its RS-485 hardware option. There must be only one Host Connection row, having its Matching Dial String set to an empty field. ATDT or DCD: Connect if either ATDT### message is received or if the Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal on the serial port is asserted. If the ATDT message is received, it is compared against the Matching Dial String in the Host Connection rows to find which IP address to use for connection.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The Host Connection Table looks like this: The following fields and options are available for each row of the Host Connection Table. Multiple rows may be added if necessary: Field/Option Explanation Remote IP Port Enter the port number (between 1 and 65535) to which the Terminal Client connects. The same port number is used to attempt connections to each of the three IP Addresses, if configured.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Field/Option Explanation Echo Connect Strings? Choose whether to echo all commands. The options are: To Async: Echo the Connect Message and Failure Message to the serial port after a connection attempt or after the Terminal Client disconnects. To Async and Socket: Echo the Connect Message and Failure Message to the serial port and to the remote server after a connection attempt or after the Terminal Client disconnects.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Terminal Servers The Terminal Servers tab looks like this: The various items must be configured in order to set up Terminal Server services. The Terminal Server sets up a listening port for inbound TCP/IP connection, allowing communication directly to a local serial port. After setting all the Terminal Server properties, click the Submit New Configuration button before switching to a new tab or closing the window.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The Table of Terminal Servers looks like this: The following fields and options are available and must be set for each configured Terminal Server configuration. Any Terminal Server (TCP) ports configured here must also be included in the “Open Ports” section of the Networking page, so the firewall will allow connections to be made to the ZyWAN.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Field/Option Explanation Duplex Select the duplex mode for the Terminal Server. This selects a mode of operation for handling bi-directional communication with a serial device. Half Duplex: This mode is designed for simple request-response networks, especially where serial port sharing with another Terminal Server may be required. After a request is received from the network and send to the serial port, one response is expected.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Field/Option Explanation Echo Cancel RS485 This option is used when the internal (COM3) or an external RS485 converter is used in half-duplex mode. Set this option to Yes to block the reception of echo bytes on the serial port which get echoed back from the RS-485 device. Print Server This option is used when the Terminal Server is used as a print server to a serial printer. Setting this option to Yes causes the Terminal Server to operate in Print Server mode.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The Serial Ports Table is part of the Terminal Server configuration. At least one row must be configured in the Serial Ports Table for it to work properly: The following buttons are available: Button Explanation Insert Row# Each row of the Serial Ports Table contains the definition of a serial port to use for this Terminal Server configuration. One Terminal Server may send data received from the network client to multiple serial ports simultaneously.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN The following options are available for the Serial Ports Table. At least one row of the Serial Ports Table is required for the Terminal Server to operate. Field/Option Explanation COM Port Select the serial COM port to which the Terminal Server data is sent. Make sure this COM port is not configured for another service in the ZyWAN. Otherwise, both services may conflict for the port and not operate correctly.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Update The Update tab provides an option to update the ZyWAN firmware to a later version. Update URL Enter the network address URL (Uniform Resource Locator) from which an update file may be downloaded. The address must be accessible through one of the configured network interfaces of the ZyWAN. If no Update URL is entered, the ZyWAN will use the default address of http://files.arcom.com/Zywan/updates.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Security The Security tab provides an option to change the ZyWAN Web configuration password. Field/Option Explanation Current Username Enter the current username for logging into the Web configuration page. Current Password Enter the current password. New Username Enter a new username for logging into the Web configuration page. New Password Enter a new password. After entering these values, click the Change Web Password button.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuring the ZyWAN Otherwise, a negative confirmation will indicate that the change password operation was not successful.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples Configuration Examples The section provides examples of a few common ways the ZyWAN can be configured to achieve various custom applications. Detailed information is given for the configurations examples shown. These are provided to illustrate some of the basic ZyWAN features, and actual implementation may vary with customer requirements. • Configuration example 1: Network Router. See page 96. • Configuration example 2: WiFi Client. See page 101.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples The following network settings are used in this example, which are shown in the Web configuration pages below. The ZyWAN could also be configured to do other things which are unrelated to this example and are not shown here. Setting Details Cellular The DNS servers passed to other computer will be obtained from the cellular network. Ethernet (eth0) 192.168.1.1, subnet 255.255.255.0.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples WiFi setup No Default Gateway or DNS Server addresses should be configured, because this will override the cellular network being the ZyWAN’s default route and obtaining its public DNS servers from that network. The WEP encryption password is optional. Networking setup Port 67 (UDP) is required for the ZyWAN to act as a Default Gateway to other devices, and port 53 (UDP) is required for it to act as a DNS server.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples devices on each network to route through the ZyWAN to reach the cellular network (ppp0 interface).
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples Checking the operation Below is some diagnostic information on checking the operation of this Network Router configuration. A computer is connected to the Ethernet 0 port on the ZyWAN, and is set to automatically obtain an IP address and DNS. Below is the output of “ipconfig /all” on the Windows machine. The computer has obtained its address (192.168.1.10) from the ZyWAN, and the ZyWAN is its Default Gateway, DHCP Server, and DNS Server.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples Configuration example 2: WiFi Client The WiFi Client configuration example illustrates the following features of the ZyWAN: • Ability of the ZyWAN to connect to a WiFi network using an access point or wireless router. WiFi 802.11 ZyWAN WiFi router The following settings are used in this example, which is only a partial configuration to illustrate the WiFi network.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples WiFi setup In this example, the ZyWAN network address is configured to 10.41.32.20, with network settings to match the host network (subnet 255.255.0.0, default gateway 10.41.30.1, DNS server 10.41.30.2). The access point has the SSID name ‘wirelesshub’, and the frequency is set to channel 7 .
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples Configuration example 3: Terminal Server The Terminal Server configuration example illustrates the following features of the ZyWAN: • Terminal Server for IP to serial conversion, allowing host applications to communicate with a local serial device. Host Application LAN Terminal Server connection to serial field equipment Network ZyWAN RS232/485 PLC, Meter, RTU, etc.. The following settings are used in this example, which is only a partial configuration.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples Terminal Server setup This Terminal Server configuration uses “Full Duplex” mode, which allows full bidirectional communication. This example also shows the use of COM2 (RS-232) at a baud rate of 19,200, which should be set correctly for the application. If RS-485 is needed (on an appropriate model of ZyWAN), use COM3 with ”Flow Control” set to RTS/CTS and “Echo cancel RS485” set to Yes.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples Configuration example 4: GPS interface The GPS Interface configuration example illustrates the following features of the ZyWAN: • Remotely obtaining the GPS location of a mobile ZyWAN. • Communicating the position of the ZyWAN to serial field equipment. Host Application GPS Satellite Internet LAN Network ZyWAN The following network settings are used in this example, which are shown in the Web configuration pages below.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples GPS setup The GPS Terminal Server allows incoming TCP connections to be made to the ZyWAN to obtain raw NMEA data from the GPS module. The desired NMEA messages may be enabled. This NMEA data may also be sent to a local COM port. The ActSoft or Arcom format UDP option allow the ZyWAN to send formatted GPS reports on a regular basis to an external server.
ZyWAN User Manual Configuration Examples Networking setup The portions of the Networking page shown are used to enable inbound connections to the Terminal Server port 5000 (TCP). The NTP setting allows the ZyWAN to obtain the correct system time, so GPS reports sent with UDP will contain the correct timestamp.
ZyWAN User Manual Appendix A – Contacting Arcom Appendix A – Contacting Arcom Arcom sales Arcom’s sales team is always available to assist you in choosing the board that best meets your requirements. Arcom 7500W 161st Street Overland Park Kansas 66085 USA Tel: 913 549 1000 Fax: 913 549 1002 E-mail: us-sales@arcom.com Comprehensive information about our products is also available at our web site: www.arcom.com and www.zywan.com.
ZyWAN User Manual Appendix B - Technical specifications Appendix B - Technical specifications ZyWAN base unit General Processor/clock: Dimensions: Weight: Mounting: Memory: Serial ports: LAN: USB Wireless WAN: 520MHz PXA270 processor. 238.5mm (9.4”) x 141mm (5.6”) x 65mm (2.6”). 1.25 kg (2.75 lbs). Panel mount. 64Mbytes SDRAM and 32Mbytes Flash. (2) RS-232 and (1) optional RS-232 or RS-422/485. (2) RJ45 10/100baseT. (2) USB 1.
ZyWAN User Manual Appendix B - Technical specifications Mechanical Diagrams The mechanical dimensions of the ZyWAN are shown below (all dimensions are shown in millimeters).
ZyWAN User Manual Appendix B - Technical specifications Dimensions of ZyWAN Faceplate © 2008 Arcom Issue D 111
ZyWAN User Manual Index Index 3 3G configuration · 47 8 802.
ZyWAN User Manual Index configuration · 72 example · 105 NMEA · 74, 75 time synchronization · 69 UDP · 77, 79 EvDO · 50 gprs · 45 GPS · 72 iden · 49 networking · 64 terminal clients · 81 terminal servers · 87 WiFi · 61 H hardware requirements · 13 humidity · 109 I iden configuration · 49 indicators · 16, 17 installation mounting dimensions · 110 SIM card · 22 interfaces · 23 L LAN · 18, 109 wireless · 14 LEDs · 17 packaging · 8 panel, front · 16 password · 94 port forwarding · 66 ports · 16 serial ·
ZyWAN User Manual specifications · 109 environmental · 109 general · 109 mechanical diagrams · 110 power · 109 starting · 24, 28 static · 7 status page · 42 support, technical · 108 symbols · 6 T technical specifications · 109 technical support · 108 temperature · 109 terminal clients configuration · 81 terminal servers configuration · 87 example · 103 time synchronization · 69 © 2008 Arcom Issue D Index trademarks · 2 troubleshooting · 32 U updates · 93 USB ports · 21 W WAN · 109 weight · 109 WiFi
