User's Manual

[DM command]

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wb_ru

keeps showing log messages from the WiMAX MAC. The user can switch it to “interactive mode” by typing

in ‘q’ in the console. During interactive mode, all the MAC messages are temporarily suppressed and the

connection manager shows the prompt “DM>” for the user to enter commands. The user can also switch back

to “monitoring mode” by simply entering “Enter” key.

2.2.1. System Commands

2.2.1.1. param

This command shows the parameter block content.

2.2.1.2. version

This command shows the version of connection manager.

2.2.1.3. shell

This command is used to invoke a system shell (/bin/sh) inside the connection manager.

2.2.1.4. reboot

This command is used to reboot the system.

2.2.1.5. help

This command displays (not all) commands and their usage.

2.2.2. WiMAX Connection Manager Commands

2.2.2.1. wb_gs

This command is used to read the current state the device is in. The device can be in one of the following

states:

 NULL: This is the initial device state when its modem and RF is turned off.

 OUT OF ZONE: The device cannot locate any available WiMAX network

 STANDBY: The device has achieved PHY and MAC synchronization and keeps listening to

DCD/UDC, DL-MAP, and UL-MAP from the base station.

 NETENTRY: The device is in network entry procedure. It has the following sub-states:

 NETENTRY_RANGING: The device is in initial ranging phase.

 NETENTRY_SBC: The device is in SBC phase.

 NETENTRY_PKM: The device is in PKM phase.

 NETENTRY_REG: The device is in Registration phase.

 NETENTRY_DSX: The device is in ISF creation phase.

 ACTIVE: The device has successfully made connection to the network.

2.2.2.2. wb_ru

This command is used to turn on WiMAX modem and RF. The WiMAX device then starts scanning the

WiMAX network on pre-defined channel. If the device finds available WiMAX network, the device state is

changed to STANDBY; otherwise to OUT OF ZONE.

2.2.2.3. wb_rd