User's Manual

WiBox™ User Guide 21
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As an alternative to DeviceInstaller and Web-Manager, the WiBox unit is configurable
using a terminal program to access the serial port locally. Configure the WiBox so
that it can communicate on a network with serial devices. Using this terminal
program to respond to prompts is referred to as the Setup Mode.
The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without
power. Change the configuration at any time. The unit performs a reset after the
configuration has been changed and stored.
Note: The menus in this section show a typical device. Not all devices
display information in the same manner.
Accessing Setup Mode
To configure the unit through a serial connection:
1. Connect a console terminal or PC running a terminal emulation program to your
unit's serial port. The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity,
1 stop bit, no flow control.
2. Reset the WiBox unit by cycling the unit's power (turning the power off and back
on). Immediately upon resetting the device, enter three lowercase x characters
(xxx).
Note: The easiest way to enter Setup Mode is to hold down the x key at
the terminal (or emulation) while resetting the unit. This must be done
within three seconds of resetting the WiBox.
3. Upon connection, the following information displays:
Figure 4-1. MAC Address
MAC address 00204AFFFF30
Software version 05.3 (040129) WBX
Press Enter to go into Setup Mode
4. To enter the Setup Mode, press Enter within 5 seconds.
Note: Connection fails if Enter is not pressed within 5 seconds.
The configuration settings display, followed by the setup menu options: