User's Manual

Introduction
14 WiBox™ User Guide
 IP for addressing, routing, and data block handling over the network.
 User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for typical datagram applications in which
devices interact with other devices without maintaining a point-to-point
connection.
Configuration Methods
After the physical installation of the WiBox, it requires configuration. For the unit to
operate correctly on a network, it must have a unique IP address and appropriate
wireless settings for network communications. There are three basic methods for
logging into the device server and assigning IP addresses (as well as setting other
configurable parameters):
Serial & Telnet Ports: There are two approaches to accessing Serial Mode. Make
a Telnet connection to the network port (9999) or connect a terminal (or a PC running
a terminal emulation program) to the unit’s serial port. (See 4: Configuration via Serial
Mode or Telnet Port.)
Web-Manager: Through a web interface, configure the WiBox and its settings using
the WiBox’s Web-Manager. (See 5: Configuration using Web-Manager.)
DeviceInstaller: Configure the ports and other features on the WiBox using a
Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. (See 6:Configuration
using DeviceInstaller.)
Addresses and Port Numbers
Hardware Address
The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address or the MAC
address. The first three bytes of the Ethernet address are fixed and read 00-20-4A,
identifying the unit as a Lantronix product. The fourth, fifth, and sixth bytes are unique
numbers assigned to each unit.
Example: 00-20-4A-14-01-18
Note: Make note of the MAC address. It is needed to locate the WiBox using
DeviceInstaller.
IP Address
Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. This
address is used to reference the specific unit. DHCP is enabled by default and the
WiBox automatically accepts an IP address once the wireless settings are configured
for the wireless network.
WLAN Settings:
Before the WiBox can communicate on an 802.11b wireless network, the WLAN
settings must match the wireless network. By default, the WiBox is set to Ad-Hoc
network mode and its wireless Network Name (SSID) is “LTRX_IBSS”.
Port Numbers
Every TCP connection and every UDP datagram is defined by a destination IP
address and a port number. For example, a Telnet application commonly uses port
number 23. A port number is similar to an extension on a phone system.
The unit's serial channel (port) can be associated with a specific TCP/UDP port
number. Port number 9999 is reserved for access to the unit's Setup (configuration)