PinPoint-E EV-DO for Verizon User Guide 20070914 Rev 3.
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Preface Revision History Revision number Release date Changes 1.x 2003-2005 AirLink Communications documentation - CDPD, CDMA, and GPRS. 2.x Q2: 2005-Q2: 2007 AirLink Communications documentation - CDMA, EV-DO, EDGE, and HSDPA. 3.0 in draft Converted documentation from AirLink Communications documentation format into Sierra Wireless documentation format. Phase II of the conversion completed. PinPoint modem line documentation is revised. Rev 3.0B Feb.
Contents Introduction to the PinPoint-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ALEOS™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AceWare™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AceManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Connecting to Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Connecting to a Computer or other Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Light Patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Internal DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Keepalive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Configuring Keepalive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Data usage using Keepalive. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents RAP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 RAP Reports Over-The-Air (Remote) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 RAP Reports over a Local Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Configuring Additional RAP Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents *AUTOPRL=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 *HOSTMODE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 *NETCHAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 *NETERR?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents S23=[speed],[databits][parity][stop bits] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 S50=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 S51=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 S211=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents *HOSTUID=string. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 PassThru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 \APASSTHRU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 *CSX1=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents #IG=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *PGPS=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *PPCOM1000=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1: Introduction to the PinPoint-E • ALEOS™ • AceWare™ • Connecting to the Verizon Network • EV-DO Communication 1 By blending an always‐on wireless broadband data connection with a high‐precision integrated GPS receiver, the PinPoint‐E provides scalable mobile data solutions for the enterprise. As a standalone in‐vehicle device, it enables AVL, fleet management and real‐time dispatch applications.
Introduction to the PinPoint-E • Device Management & Control • Protocol Spoofing Figure 1-2: Powered by ALEOS AceWare™ A wireless solution is not complete until you have software tools to manage the devices monitoring your valuable equipment. AceWare™ is the device management and monitoring application suite for Sierra Wireless AirLink products powered by ALEOS.
Introduction to the PinPoint-E Figure 1-3: AceManager Simplified Deployment AceManger provides the ability to remotely set up and configure your Sierra Wireless AirLink products. Remote device setup and configuration reduces the deployment timeline of your wireless solution and provides a quicker path to ROI. Templates allow you to easily configure other devices in your fleet with identical settings, ensuring a simple, accurate deployment.
Introduction to the PinPoint-E AceNet AceNet, the enterprise grade productivity enhancing tool, enables you to efficiently deploy and monitor Sierra Wireless AirLink products on a large scale. Figure 1-4: AceNet Network Monitoring AceNet allows you to efficiently deploy, monitor, and maintain wireless networks of any size by enabling you to quickly configure an entire group of Sierra Wireless AirLink modems to the same parameter settings using templates built with AceManger.
Introduction to the PinPoint-E Setup Wizard A quick and easy way to activate and configure your PinPoint‐ E to connect to the Verizon cellular network is by using the AceWare Setup Wizard. Figure 1-6: Setup Wizard Modem Doctor Modem Doctor is a troubleshooting and diagnostics utility. This utility will allow you to get a log file of the PinPoint‐E activity which you can then send to Sierra Wireless support, erase the current configuration completely.
Introduction to the PinPoint-E Figure 1-7: Modem Doctor Modem Doctor USB 1. Open the ModemDoctorUSB.exe. 2. Select any one option. Note: If you are using USB port as serial, then USB device is set to “o” and if you are using the default option then the USB device is set to “1”. The available port is automatically detected. Passsword is the fault password. 3. Press Erase. The modem will then reset. Note: If you erase the fatory defaults will be restored. USBnet is the factory default port. Rev 3.
Introduction to the PinPoint-E Figure 1-8: Modem Doctor: USB connection Connecting to the Verizon Network The PinPoint‐E uses Verizon as an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to connect you to the Internet. Steps of a connection: Rev 3.0B Feb.08 1. When your PinPoint‐E is powered on, it automatically searches for cellular service using EV‐DO or 1x. 2.
Introduction to the PinPoint-E Figure 1-9: Connecting to the Internet The PinPoint‐E will perform a one‐to‐one routing for all internet traffic to and from the computer or other end device. One‐to‐one means that your PinPoint‐E will provide a connection for one device to the Internet at a time. In Private Mode, the PinPoint‐E will provide NAT (Network Address Translation) for the computer or other end device.
Introduction to the PinPoint-E address for your modem, you can use a Dynamic DNS service (such as IP Manager) to translate your IP address into to a domain name. Caution: If you want to connect remotely to your PinPoint-E using TCP/IP, the IP address given to your modem by Verizon cannot be a private or internal IP address (such asspecial private network) unless you are on the same network or inside that network’s firewall (such as with frame relay).
Introduction to the PinPoint-E is obtained by spreading the digital information contained in a particular signal of interest over multiple coded paths, over a much greater bandwidth than the original signal. Rev 3.0B Feb.
2: Specifications 2 • Interface Port Pin-Outs • Power Connector Features and Benefits • Embedded Intelligence • Low Power Consumption • High‐Speed 2‐way Data • Ethernet and Serial Port • High‐Sensitivity GPS Receiver • Persistent Network Connectivity • Remote Management and Configuration • Extensive Vehicle Telemetry • Integrated with 3rd Party Tracking Applications • Mil Spec Certified • Rugged for Extreme Environments Technology • CDMA 1x EV‐DO (Release 0) With Fallback to: · CDMA
Specifications Standards/Approvals • Carrier specific approvals • FCC • Industry Canada • Mil‐Std 810‐F Host Interfaces • Ethernet: 10BaseT RJ‐45 • RS‐232: DB9 DCE (300‐230400 baud) • Antenna Connection: · Primary Cellular ‐ 50 Ohm TNC · Receive Diversity ‐ 50 Ohm SMA · GPS ‐ 50 Ohm SMA Dimensions • 172mm x 83mm x 51mm • 907 grams Application Interfaces • TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, SMS, MSCI, NMEA, TAIP, GPS, and more LED Indicators • Channel • Link • Registration •
Specifications Figure 2-1: Serial Port Diagram: Female DB-9 DCE (not to scale) Power Connector Power (red) Ground (black) Figure 2-2: Power Connector (not to scale) Rev 3.0B Feb.
3: Activating your PinPoint-E on the Verizon Network • Automatic Activation • Setup Wizard • Activating Using AT Commands 3 This chapter provides step‐by‐step directions for activating your PinPoint‐E on the Verizon cellular network. Automatic Activation One of the special features of your PinPoint‐E for Verizon is the ability to activate itself automatically. When you first power on the PinPoint‐E, it will check to see if it has been activated with account data.
PinPoint-E EV-DO Note: If you were able to successfully activate your PinPoint X with Automatic Activation, you do not need to use the Setup Wizard to activate your modem. Setup Wizard You can find the Setup Wizard installation on the CD which came with your PinPoint‐E or on the Sierra Wireless website: http://www.sierrawireless.com/support/AirLink/ default.aspx.Use only the Setup Wizard for Verizon for best results. Note: The Setup Wizard requires the Microsoft .NET framework v. 1.
Activating your PinPoint-E on the Verizon Network e. Click Next to start the Wizard process. 2. Wizard: Connecting to the Modem If you connected your PinPoint‐E to the port on your computer, select Connected to an Ethernet/USB Port and use the drop down menu to select the Ethernet adapter or USB/net connectionon your computer to which the modem is connected (most computers only have one adapter which will be selected for you). The default password for the modem is entered for you. Click Next.
PinPoint-E EV-DO If you connected your PinPoint‐E to the serial port on your computer, select Connected to a Serial Port, check Auto Detect Port Settings or select the port from the drop down menu. Click Next. Figure 3-4: Setup Wizard : Serial Connection Note: You cannot activate with serial and would need USB/net to use set up wizard. After the Setup Wizard connects to your PinPoint‐E, the details for your specific model will be displayed.
Activating your PinPoint-E on the Verizon Network Figure 3-6: Setup Wizard : Task Menu • • • Update ALEOS Firmware: Check the Sierra Wireless server for the latest ALEOS firmware. Activate Modem: Configure your PinPoint‐E to connect on the Verizon network. Test Modem Setup: Verify your PinPoint‐E is properly configured and connecting on the Verizon network. Click Next when you have selected your desired options. Note: Based on your selections, you may not need to do all of the following Wizard steps.
PinPoint-E EV-DO Figure 3-7: ALEOS Update Tip: You can download current ALEOS firmware from the Sierra Wireless web site and install it separately. Click Next when you are finished updating or if you choose not to update. 5. Wizard: Activate Modem The steps and data required to activate your PinPoint‐E on the Verizon network varies depending on the model. The Wizard will check the signal strength of your PinPoint‐E (RSSI). Click Next to begin the activation process.
Activating your PinPoint-E on the Verizon Network Tip: If you have low signal, you may encounter difficulties activating your modem. Try a different location or a different antenna to increase your signal if it is -90 or lower (yellow to red bar). Figure 3-9: Setup Wizard: OTASP screen Tip: The PinPoint-E will get all of its account data from the next work while doing an over the air activation (OTASP). 6.
PinPoint-E EV-DO Green checks in the boxes indicate the tests were successful and your PinPoint‐E is functioning properly. At this point your modem is configured and activated to work on the Verizon network. Note: These tests, depending on the strength of your signal, may take a few minutes. Initially, while the tests are being performed, there may be red Xs in the boxes. The Status line will give an indication of the progress of the connection process.
Activating your PinPoint-E on the Verizon Network Figure 3-11: Setup Wizard : Primary and Secondardy HA • HA Shared Secret Password is used for both Home Agent’s. This may be filled in for you with a password created for your PinPoint‐E for the Verizon network. • The AAA/Vision Password is required by the Authenti‐ cation, Authorization and Accounting server. This may be filled in for you with default for Verizon.
PinPoint-E EV-DO method is recommended only in situations where the Setup Wizard is not available and/or when the configuration for the PinPoint‐E is unusual. Caution: It is not possible to activate the PinPoint-E using either AceManager or AceNet. 1. Set telnet timeout in to 20 minutes. 2. Save the telnet setting. 3. Verify ALEOS has established communication to the internal hardware. 4. Enter the activation command appropriate for your type of account.
4: Hardware Installation of the PinPoint-E • Connecting to Power • Connecting to a Computer or other Device • Indicator Lights • Mounting 4 Your PinPoint‐E should be mounted in a position that allows easy access for the cables so they are not bent, constricted, in close proximity to high amperage, or exposed to extreme temperatures. The LEDs on the front panel should be visible for ease of operational verification.
Hardware Installation of the PinPoint-E Figure 4-1: PinPoint-E Connectors Antennas selected should not exceed a maximum gain of 5 dBi under standard installation configuration.
Hardware Installation of the PinPoint-E Figure 4-2: GPS Antenna Placement for a Vehicle Connecting to Power Your PinPoint‐E can be used with either DC, available in most automobiles, or 110 AC, standard US wall power, with the appropriate power adapter. DC cables and AC adapters are available as optional accessories in addition to the one included with your PinPoint‐E.
Hardware Installation of the PinPoint-E connecting the modem to a hub or switch you should use a straight through cable or use the uplink port on the hub or switch with a cross‐over cable. Tip: On some computers, the TCP receive window may be set to 16 kbytes. To optimize the throughput of your PinPoint-E, it is recommended that you change the TCP window to 128 kbytes to 256 kbytes using a TCP Optimizer.
Hardware Installation of the PinPoint-E • Link ‐ Indicates a successful connection to the cellular network. • Reg (registration) ‐ Indicates the PinPoint‐E has acquired an IP fromVerizon. • RSSI (signal level) ‐ Light shows the strength of the signal and may be nearly solid (strong signal) or flashing (weaker signal). A slow flash indicates a very weak signal.
Hardware Installation of the PinPoint-E Mounting An optional accessory for your PinPoint‐E is a mounting kit, which includes a bracket. The bracket is designed to snugly cradle the modem and hold it in place where you need it. You can use a strap around the bracket and modem for extra security. The bracket can be attached to a stationary location using #6 screws with the mounting hole diameter approxi‐ mately 0.150ʺ. Figure 4-6: Optional Mounting Bracket Rev 3.0B Feb.
Hardware Installation of the PinPoint-E 100-170-1005 : Mounting Bracket for PinPoint-E Rev 3.0B Feb.
5: Configuring your PinPoint-E • Using AceManager • Using Templates • Using a Terminal Application with AT Commands 5 With ALEOS as its “brain”, the PinPoint‐E is a highly configu‐ rable device, more than just a “dumb” modem. To configure your PinPoint‐E, you have two options. You can use the configuration and management applications of the AceWare suite or you can use a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal, PuTTY, or many others.
Configuring your PinPoint-E Figure 5-1: AceManager 2. Connect to your PinPoint-E a. Click the Connect button. Figure 5-2: AceManager : Connect to Modem b. Select a connection method: · If you are connecting remotely, you can use UDP, TCP, or SMS. · If you are connecting locally with the modem connected directly to your computer using a serial cable, you can use PPP.
Configuring your PinPoint-E e. Select OK. Figure 5-3: AceManager : Connected 3. Enter the configuration options a. On the left side of AceManager is the Groups menu. Select the appropriate group as needed or directed. b. Enter your changes in the New Value column by typing in the desired change or using the drop down menus. c. The current configuration is shown in the Value column. Figure 5-4: AceManager : Changing values Rev 3.0B Feb.
Configuring your PinPoint-E 4. Write the changes to the modem a. Click the Write button on the tool bar of AceManager. b. Wait for the message “Write Successful” to appear in the status bar. Figure 5-5: AceManager : Write Tip: Some configuration settings will require you to reset the modem before they will take effect. You can reset the modem by using the Reset button in AceManager or by using the reset button on the modem. You can also reset the modem by cycling the power.
Configuring your PinPoint-E Note: Some of the configuration settings are specific to individual modems. You do not want to have those settings in your saved template otherwise the modems you configure with the template could cease to work with the cellular or local network. · Cellular Technology specific settings (the CDMA/EV‐DO group) · *MODEMNAME · *HOSTPRIVIP · *HOSTPEERIP · *HOSTUID · *HOSTPW d. Click the Save button on the toolbar. e.
Configuring your PinPoint-E 2. Applying a Template to one modem with AceManager You can use a template you created yourself, using the steps above, or a template provided by your AirLink representative or someone in your company who has set up a modem template. The template you wish to apply must be saved to your hard drive. a. Load the template. 1. Connect to the modem you want to configure using AceManager. 2. Click on the Load button on the toolbar. Figure 5-8: AceManager : Load 3.
Configuring your PinPoint-E Tip: You can use common settings on one modem to configure those same settings on another modem even of a different type. For example, you can use the serial settings of a modem (such as PinPoint X or Raven X) to configure the serial settings of a PinPoint-E. Settings not applicable to the modem on which you are loading the template, will be discarded. 3.
Configuring your PinPoint-E Figure 5-10: AceNet : Selected modems Tip: Click on the first with your mouse and, with the control button held down, click the additional modem. b. Select the Modem option in the tool bar and then select Apply AceManager Template. Figure 5-11: AceNet : Modem menu c. Either type in the Template file name, or click browse and select the template file you want to apply (you may need to change folders). Figure 5-12: AceNet : Template select d.
Configuring your PinPoint-E Using a Terminal Application with AT Commands You can access and configure your PinPoint‐E using a terminal application such as Microsoft HyperTerminal, PuTTY, or similar. The following directions are for HyperTerminal which is part of a standard installation of Windows XP. Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTer‐ minal Figure 5-13: HyperTerminal 1. Choose a name and icon for your connection. a.
Configuring your PinPoint-E 2. Connect To Using Serial: a. Select COM1, or the comport to which the modem is connected, for the “Connect Using”. Figure 5-14: Connect To Using Ethernet: a. Select TCP/IP (Winsock) for “Connect Using”. b. Type in 192.169.13.31 for Host Address. c. Change the “Port Number” to 2332. d. Select OK. 3. Port Settings (serial only) a. Change or verify the settings: Rev 3.0B Feb.
Configuring your PinPoint-E · · · · · Bits per Second: 115200 (default) Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: Hardware. Figure 5-15: Port Settings Tip: If you have configured the PinPoint-E for settings different than the defaults for Bits per Second, Data Bits, Parity, and/or Stop Bits, you will need to use your changed settings. b. Select OK. Rev 3.0B Feb.
Configuring your PinPoint-E 4. Connected Figure 5-16: HyperTerminal : TCP/IP connected a. If you are prompted for a password, enter 12345. Tip: You will not be prompted for a password if you connect using a COM port. b. Type AT and press Enter. You should get a reply of “OK” or “0”. c. To see what you are typing as you type it, you will need to turn on the echo and verbose mode. Type ATE1V1 and press Enter. d. If you get a reply of “OK”, then you entered the command successfully.
Configuring your PinPoint-E • Required variable parameters are denoted with italicized text, example, Dn. The n is variable. • Acceptable parameters and/or specific formats are listed with each command. • Most commands with parameters can be entered with ? to read the current value (for example, AT&D? will respond with “2” if the default has not been changed). • Optional parameters are denoted with square brackets [ ]. • AT Commands are not case sensitive.
6: Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status • Capturing External Events using Inputs • Power Modes and Information 6 The PinPoint‐E has special features for use in a mobile environment. The PinPoint‐E can be configured to monitor the inputs and respond to specific types of events. The PinPoint‐E can also be configured to change its power mode in order to conserve power. These features can be configured to your needs.
PinPoint-E EV-DO To turn on the DTR digital sensing in the modem, *DTRI should be set to 1. To turn on the RTS digital sensing, *RTSI should be set to 1. DTRI will respond to pin 4 on the serial port. RTSI will respond to pin 7. Tip: To use only DTR or only RTS, you only need to configure the one you will be using. To allow monitoring reports to be sent as a RAP message, enable *PPINPUTEVT by setting it to 1.
Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status Figure 6-3: DTR and RTS switches using Pin 5 (signal GND) as the common ground Power Modes and Information e The PinPoint‐E can be configured to switch power modes in response to specific events, such as when the voltage to the modem drops below a configured threshold or when the DTR changes, in order to conserve a vehicleʹs battery life.
PinPoint-E EV-DO Wiring the PinPoint-E for DTR Event Trigger Following the directions in for wiring a switch to the serial port to the DTR pin of the serial port, commonly a contact or voltage controlled by the key switch, you can configure the PinPoint‐E to change the power mode in response to the ignition or any other specific event. Caution: If either DTR or RTS have been configured to be used as digital inputs, then low power mode cannot be configured to respond to DTR.
7: Data Communication and Host Modes • Basic Modes • Serial Modes • Data Communication 7 The PinPoint‐E plays the part of a HOST when a computer or another device is connected directly to its port and routes data to/from the connected device to the cellular network. Caution: The PinPoint-E moves data from one port to the cellular network in a simple one-to-one routing. It does not employ a routing table or any complicated routing protocol.
Data Communication and Host Modes • UDP and UDP PAD: Any data received on the serial port is assembled into UDP packets and sent to the session’s associated IP address and Port (described later). Any responses received from the associated IP address and port destined for the Device Port are unwrapped and sent out the serial port. • TCP and TCP PAD: Any data received on the serial port is packaged into TCP messages and sent to the associated connection’s IP address and Port (described later).
Data Communication and Host Modes If the serial port of the PinPoint‐E is in any mode other than AT or PassThru, the AT command mode can be re‐entered by: • Deactivating DTR (if &D2 or Ignore DTR, S211, is not set). • Issuing the +++ escape sequence (if Disable AT Escape, DAE, is not set). • Resetting or Power cycling the modem. Note: DTR needs to be asserted (S211=1 or &D0) by the host before PPP Mode, SLIP Mode, UDP PAD Mode, or TCP PAD Mode can be entered.
Data Communication and Host Modes carriage return ‐ if V=0 carriage return and new line OK another carriage return and new line ‐ if V=1 Note: These commands work for the port on which they are executed. For example, if the user types ATE1 and then AT&W using a serial port connection, it will set the serial port to Echo On.
Data Communication and Host Modes PassThru Mode allows only specific AT commands. Some ALEOS commands will be unavailable when the PinPoint‐E is in PassThru mode. The commands usable also depend heavily on the modem model number (found on the label on the top of the PinPoint‐E). Note: Some internal hardware requires upwards of 20 seconds before AT commands can be entered, so be patient if there seems to be no response to AT commands. Telnet Mode In AceManager you can configure Telnet operation.
Data Communication and Host Modes PPP mode is entered from the AT mode by using any of the following commands: • AT\APPP • ATDT10.0.0.1 • ATDT10001 • ATD#19788 or #777 *99***1# • CLIENT In response to any of the preceding commands, the PinPoint‐E will respond with CONNECT a carriage return and new line and is ready for the host to begin PPP negotiations.
Data Communication and Host Modes SLIP SLIP mode is entered be using the “AT\ASLIP” command. As in PPP Mode, the IP address that the host assumes is affected by the setting of *HOSTPRIVMODE. SLIP does not negotiate the IP address with the connected device or computer, so before making a SLIP connection, the SLIP driver on that device or computer must be configured to use the IP address specified by querying S110.
Data Communication and Host Modes to this one remote IP/port until no data is sent or received for the time interval defined in the UDP auto answer time‐out (S83). During this session, packets from other IP/port addresses will be rejected, unless *UALL is set. Whether or not an incoming packet will cause the modem to enter a UDP session is always dependent on the S53 and AIP settings.
Data Communication and Host Modes meantime) until it receives an acknowledgement with this sequence number. If an acknowledgement is not received within the time‐out period (specified in S7), the data will be retransmitted. This will continue until an acknowledgement is received or the modem is reset. Likewise any UDP packets received by the PinPoint‐E are expected to have this simple header. The PinPoint‐E will issue an acknowledgement for any valid packets which are received.
Data Communication and Host Modes • TCP auto answer is enabled (S1), a TCP connection request is received, and the modem is not in a data session. • Data is received on the serial port and · The Startup Mode Default (MD) is 4 (auto TCP) · The remote TCP destination, as defined in S53, success‐ fully responds to the TCP connection request.
Data Communication and Host Modes with UDP PAD mode (MD3), effectively this is the same as MD5 and MD6 previously accomplished. Setting MD5 and MD6 are still supported, but not recommended. AT Command Rev 3.0B Feb.
Data Communication and Host Modes Data Communication Note: The PinPoint-E forwards messages to and from the cellular network for only ONE device per port. The PinPoint-E is a one-to-one gateway and does not have advanced routing features required to do one-tomany routing. The primary purpose of the PinPoint‐E is to forward data from a single device connected to one of the ports to the cellular network and, ultimately, under most circumstances, to the Internet in a one‐to‐one gateway configuration.
Data Communication and Host Modes Figure 7-6: AceManager : PPP/Ethernet • *HOSTPRIVMODE ‐ Set to 1 to enable the explicit IP addresses. • *HOSTPRIVIP ‐ Set to the IP address you want the PinPoint‐E to give to your device. • *HOSTPEERIP ‐ Set to the IP address you want for the PinPoint‐E. • *HOSTNETMASK ‐ Set to the subnetmask, generally 255.255.255.0. Tip: If you are using Private Mode (*HOSTPRIVMODE=1), you will need to make sure that *HOSTPRIVIP and *HOSTPEERIP are on the same subnet.
Data Communication and Host Modes 1. When the PinPoint‐E registers on the cellular network, it is assigned an IP address from Verizon, let’s say A.B.C.D. 2. Acting as a DHCP server, in Public Mode, when the PinPoint‐E receives a DHCP request from an Ethernet device, it hands off the assigned address to the device and sets up the default gateway address as A.B.C.1. If the fourth octet is already a 1, it assigns A.B.C.2 as the router address. 3. The PinPoint‐E also sends a /24 netmask (255.255.255.
Data Communication and Host Modes Figure 7-7: AceManager : Other • *IPPING sets the interval, in minutes, you want Keepalive to test the network connection. To disable Keepalive, set *IPPING to 0 (default setting). Note: 60 minutes is the minimum time which can be set for Keepalive. If you set *IPPING for a value less than the minimum, the minimum value will be set. • *IPPINGADDR sets the IP address you want to use for the connection test.
Data Communication and Host Modes *IPPING Rev 3.0B Feb.
8: IP Manager • Understanding Domain Names • Using IP Manager with your PinPoint-E • Understanding DNS 8 If you have a fleet of Sierra Wireless AirLink modems or even if you only have one, it can be difficult to keep track of the current IP addresses, especially if the addresses aren’t static but change every time the modems connect to Provider. If you need to connect to a modem, or the device behind it, it is so much easier when you have a domain name (car54.mydomain.com, where are you?).
IP Manager • Dynamic IP addresses are granted only when your PinPoint‐E is connected and can change each time the modem reconnects to the network. • Static IP addresses are granted the same address every time your PinPoint‐E is connected and are not in use when your modem is not connected. Since many cellular providers, like wire‐based ISPs, do not offer static IP addresses or static address accounts cost a premium vs.
IP Manager 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) • car54 is the subdomain or server name associated with the device, computer, or modem registered with mydomain.com car54.mydomain.com.ca This would be the same as above, but with the addition of the country code.
IP Manager Note: The fully qualified domain name of your PinPoint-E will be a subdomain of the domain used by the IP Manager server. Using IP Manager with your PinPoint-E To allow your Sierra Wireless AirLink modem to be addressed by name, the modem needs to have a minimum of three elements configured. You can also configure a second dynamic server as a backup, secondary, or alternate server. In AceManager, select Dynamic IP.
IP Manager the IP address changes (example, if your PinPoint‐E is reset or is assigned a different IP address). • *IPMGRKEY1 and *IPMGRKEY2: User defined password key which is used instead of AirLink secret key when using an IP Manager server other than the one provided by Sierra Wireless. Restrictions for Modem Name For the Modem Name, you should use something which is unique but also easy to remember. Your company name or the intended function of the modem are recommended.
IP Manager Note: The IP Manager service from Sierra Wireless is currently not a guaranteed service though every effort is made to keep it operational 24/7. • *DOMAIN : eairlink.com • *IPMANAGER1 : edns2.eairlink.com • *IPMANAGER2 : eairlink.com Tip: When using the IP Manager service offered by Sierra Wireless, since there are many modems using the service, it is even more imperative to have a unique name for your modem.
IP Manager Figure 8-2: AceManager: DNS • *DNS1 and *DNS2 ‐ The primary and secondary DNS servers set by Provider when your PinPoint‐E gets its IP address. • *DNSUSER ‐ Set this, if desired, to an additional DNS server to query first before the primary or secondary (just as a hosts file is queried first on a computer). If *DNSUSER is set to 0.0.0.0, it will be ignored. • *DNSUPDATE ‐ This command sets how often you want DNS Updates to be requested.
9: Global Positioning System (GPS) • Configuring the PinPoint-E for GPS • RAP Configuration • NMEA Configuration • TAIP Emulation Configuration 9 The PinPoint‐E is 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 PinPoint‐E relays the information of its location as well as other data for use with tracking applications.
Global Positioning System (GPS) from the difference between local time and the time the satellite signals were sent (this distance is called psuedoorange). The locations of the satellites are decoded from their radio signals and a database internal to the receiver. This process yields the location of the receiver.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Examples of tracking applications using RAP: • Air‐Trak • TrackStar • CompassCom • Zoll Data • HTE • Spillman • and others... National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is a protocol by which marine instruments and most GPS receivers can communicate with each other. NMEA defines the format of many different GPS message (sentence) types, which are intended for use by navigational equipment.
Global Positioning System (GPS) • NAD83 • NAD27 Before you Configure GPS To decide what configuration you need for your PinPoint‐E, 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? • Datum: What is the datum supported by your tracking application? • Dynamic IP Address: Will you need DNS support to handle a dynamic IP address account? Caution: With the PinPoint-E, all local
Global Positioning System (GPS) Tip: You can use a fully qualified domain name instead of an IP address for most configuration options calling for an IP address if your PinPoint-E is configured to use DNS. Refer to the IP Manager chapter for how to configure DNS and how to allow your PinPoint-E use a domain name even with a dynamic IP address account from Verizon.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Figure 9-1: AceManager : PinPoint - *PPGPSDATUM Note: SomePinPoint-E models do not support configuring the Datum with AceManager. If the option does not appear in AceManager when you connect to the PinPoint-E, then your modem does not support it. Over-The-Air (Remote) Host To set the PinPoint‐E to report to an external or remote host, configure *PPIP (ATS Server IP) and *PPPORT (Server Port). *PPIP will work with any remote host.
Global Positioning System (GPS) If you need to send reports to additional local ports, you can specify other ports with *PPLATSEXTRA. Local Reports can be sent to up to 7 additional ports consecutively following the S53 port. If S53=1000 and *PPLATSEXTRA=4, reports will be sent to 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004. In PPLATSEXTRA, specify the number of ports where you want the reports sent, 0 to 7 (0 disables extra ports).
Global Positioning System (GPS) • 11 ‐ Global Positioning System (GPS) data. • 12 ‐ GPS data with the UTC time and date. • 13 ‐ GPS with time and date and Radio Frequency data from the antenna. • D0 ‐ Xora reports. • E0 ‐ NMEA GGA and VTG sentences. • E1 ‐ NMEA GGA, RMC, and VTG sentences. • F0 ‐ TAIP data • F1 ‐ TAIP compact data Tip: The PinPoint-E can be configured to supply one type of report to a remote host and a different report type locally through the serial port at same time.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Tip: One mile is approximately 1600 meters. 1000 meters is one kilometer. Local If you are sending reports on the local serial port, and/or if you want them sent automatically, you will need to set *PPLATS. The time interval, just as for *PPTIME, is in seconds. Figure 9-8: AceManager : PinPoint - *PPLATS Report Delay on Power-Up The PinPoint‐E can be configured to wait a specific amount of time after initialization before any reports are sent.
Global Positioning System (GPS) • Grouped ‐ Reports held until the total is equal or greater than *PPSNFM which sets the packet size of grouped reports. Store and Forward Reliable Mode The Store and Forward Reliable Mode allows the PinPoint‐E to ensure all messages are received by the server even if the connection between them goes down for a period of time (such when a vehicle passes through a location where the cellular signal is weak or non‐existent).
Global Positioning System (GPS) Figure 9-12: AceManager : *PPTIME, *PPDIST, *PPTSV, *PPMINTIME • *PPTIME ‐ Location report sent every set time interval (seconds). • *PPDIST ‐ Location report sent only if the position is more than the set distance (x 100 meters) • *PPTSV ‐ Location report sent if the vehicle has been in one location (stationary) for more than a set time interval (minutes). • *PPMINTIME ‐ Location report sent at no less than this time interval (seconds).
Global Positioning System (GPS) RAP Reports Over-The-Air (Remote) To configure your PinPoint‐E to send RAP reports to a remote AVL host server, you will need to set 3 commands: *PPIP, *PPPORT, and *PPGPSR. a. Set the IP address of the host with *PPIP and desired port on the host with *PPPORT. Figure 9-14: AceManager : PinPoint - *PPIP, *PPPORT b. Set the GPS Report Type, using *PPGPSR, to your preferred RAP report type.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Figure 9-16: AceManager : Misc - S53 b. Set the Local Report Type, using *PPLATSR, to your preferred RAP report type. Figure 9-17: AceManager : PinPoint - *PPLATSR 11 ‐ GPS ‐ Global Positioning System data 12 ‐ GPS + Date ‐ GPS data with the UTC time and date 13 ‐ GPS + Date + RF ‐ GPS data with the UTC time and date and Radio Frequency information from the antenna. c.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Device ID By enabling *PPDEVID, a device ID of the PinPoint‐E is sent as part of the RAP message to make identification easier in a network or fleet of vehicles equipped with PinPoint line devices. Figure 9-19: AceManager : PinPoint - *PPDEVID With *PPDEVID enabled, the PinPoint‐E will use the value configured for *NETPHONE for the device ID. If *NETPHONE is empty, the ESN of the modem will be used.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Tip: Setting up the serial port hardware is covered in the Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status chapter. After you enable RTSI and/or DTRI according to which you have wired to your external device, you will also need to enable the event reporting with *PPINPUTEVT. Figure 9-21: AceManager : PinPoint - RTSI, DTRI, *PPINPUTEVT The report type will indicate the state of change in either RTS or DTR.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Figure 9-23: AceManager : *PPFLUSHONEVT NMEA Configuration Messages Over-The-Air (Remote) To configure the PinPoint‐E to send NMEA reports to a remote server, you will need to set 3 commands: *PPIP, *PPPORT, and *PPGPSR. a. Set *PPIP and *PPPORT to the IP address and port of the server to which you want the reports sent. Figure 9-24: AceManager : PinPoint - *PPIP/*PPPORT b. Set the GPS Report Type (*PPGPSR) to your preferred NMEA sentence format.
Global Positioning System (GPS) cally be used. S53, in AceManager, is part of the Misc group. Figure 9-26: AceManager : Misc - S53 Port b. Set the Local Report Type, *PPLATSR, to your preferred NMEA sentence format. Figure 9-27: AceManager : PinPoint - *PPLATSR • E0 ‐ NMEA GGA and VTG sentences. • E1 ‐ NMEA GGA, RMC, and VTG sentences. c. Set Local Reporting Time Interval, using *PPLATS, to the number of seconds you want as an interval between reports being sent.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Figure 9-29: HyperTerminal : NMEA Streaming Persistent Streaming To have persistent streaming, allowing you to stream the data even after the modem is reset, configure *PGPS and set *PGPSR for NMEA. Figure 9-30: AceManager : PinPoint - *PGPS • 0 ‐ Disable NMEA streaming. • 1 ‐ Stream the NMEA strings out the serial port. Figure 9-31: AceManager : PinPoint - *GPSR • Rev 3.0B Feb.08 E1 ‐ NMEA GGA, RMC, and VTG sentences.
Global Positioning System (GPS) TAIP Emulation Configuration The TAIP emulation functionality allows the PinPoint‐E to operate in a limited manner with clients which only under‐ stand the Trimble ASCII Interface Protocol (TAIP).This emulation is enabled by setting the GPS report format, directing the modem to listen for TAIP messages, and disabling RAP formatted messages to the same interface. TAIP ID TAIP messages can be configured to send the user specified identification number (ID).
Global Positioning System (GPS) • SRM (Set Reporting Mode) allows the client to set the reporting mode configuration. The report mode configu‐ ration is not stored in non‐volatile memory and such should be resent upon a unit reset. This behavior emulates that specified in TAIP specifications. • QRM (Query Reporting Mode) reports the reporting mode configuration (returns an “RRM” message). • SID (Set ID) allows the client to set the TAIP ID (AT*PPTAIPID can also be used to set the TAIP ID).
Global Positioning System (GPS) Note: Unlike standard TAIP which simply sends to the last client to request automatic reports, the remote reports are sent to the destination address (*PPIP) and destination port (*PPPORT). b. Set the GPS Report Type, *PPGPSR, to your preferred TAIP data format. Figure 9-35: AceManager : PinPoint - *PPGPRSR • F0 ‐ TAIP data (LN): latitude, longitude, altitude, the horizontal and vertical speed, and heading.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Figure 9-36: AceManager : Misc - S53 Port b. Set *PPIP to the local IP address of the PinPoint‐E. The default IP address of the PinPoint‐E 192.168.13.31. Figure 9-37: AceManager : PinPoint - *PPIP c. Set Local Reporting Time Interval, using *PPLATS, to the number of seconds you want as an interval between reports being sent. Figure 9-38: AceManager : PinPoint - *PPLATS d. Set the GPS Report Type, *PPGPSR, to your preferred TAIP data format.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Sending Unsolicited TAIP Messages over the Local Connection Standard TAIP requires a request before GPS reports are sent. The PinPoint‐E, however, can be configured to allow TAIP formatted messages to be sent over any UDP Port without request commands. This is useful for those applications which can listen for TAIP messages but cannot send UDP request packets. a. Set the S53 port to 1000. The local IP address will automatically be used. b.
Global Positioning System (GPS) 1 ‐ Stream the TAIP strings out the serial port only. 2 ‐ Stream the TAIP strings out the USB port only. 3 ‐ Stream the TAIP strings out both the serial and the USB ports. 0 ‐ Neutralisez couler de TAIP. 1 ‐ Coulent les cordes de TAIP hors de la porte série seulement. 2 ‐ Coulent les cordes de TAIP hors du port d’USB seulement. 3 ‐ Coulent les cordes de TAIP hors de la porte série et du port d’USB.
10: SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol • SNMP Configuration • SNMP MIB Definition Sample 10 The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) was designed to allow remote management and monitoring of a variety of devices from a central location. The SNMP management system is generally composed of agents (such as your PinPoint‐E, a router, a UPS, a web server, a file server, or other computer equipment) and a Network Management Station (NMS) which monitors all the agents on a specific network.
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Configuration To configure your PinPoint‐E to work as an SNMP agent, you can use either AceManager, or a terminal connection to configure the modem using AT commands. In AceManager, the SNMP commands are all part of the Other group under the Common group. There are only three commands to set for SNMP in the PinPoint‐E: the listening port, the security level, and the trap destination.
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol User Name and Password The user name is ʹuserʹ. The user name cannot be changed. The PinPoint‐Eʹs password is used as the SNMP password (default is ʹ12345ʹ). Tip: The eight-character password requirement for SMNPv3 is not enforced by the PinPoint X Agent to allow the default password to function. Your SNMP administrator or MIS may require you to change to a more secure and/or longer password.
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol Trap Destination *SNMPTRAPDEST needs to be set with the destination IP and port. If either are set to zero or empty, SNMP traps are disabled. Note: Traps are sent out according to the SNMP security level (i.e. if the security level is 2, traps will be authenticated and encrypted). Currently, the only trap supported is LinkUp. Community String The community string can be configured using *SNMPCOM‐ MUNITY. The default is “public”.
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol electronicID OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { general 3 } modemType OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { general 4 } aleosSWVer OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { general 5 } aleosHWVer OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { general 6 } modemSWVer OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS cu
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol STATUS current ::= { common 2 } devicePort OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER(0..
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol none(0), hardware(2), software(4) } MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { common 10 } -- STATUS -ipAddress OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX IpAddress MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { status 1 } netState OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { status 2 } netChannel OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { status 3 } rssi OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER(-125..
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol powerMode OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { status 8 } fixObtained OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER { no(0), yes(1) } MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { gps 1 } satelliteCount OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { gps 2 } latitude OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current ::= { gps 3 } longitude OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current :
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol Object AT Command aleosHWVer I1 modemSWVer I2 modemHWVer I2 date *DATE? otaProgrammingEnable OPRG? devicePort *DPORT? netUID *NETUID? netPW *NETPW? requestPAP *HOSTPAP? destinationAddress S53 destinationPort S53 serialPortSettings S23 serialPortFlowControl \Q ipAddress *NETIP? netState *NETSTATE? netChannel *NETCHAN? rssi *NETRSSI? serialSent not applicable for Raven-E serialReceived not applicable for Raven-E hostMode *HOST
A: Configuration Commands • • • • • • A Info (information) Status Common Logging PinPoint (GPS) 1x/EV-DO The configuration commands (AT commands) in this chapter are arranged according to their placement in AceManager. The commands available in AceManager will depend of the model number of your PinPoint‐E and, in some cases, the version of the ALEOS firmware installed. Note: Some commands can only be configured using a terminal emulation and typed AT commands. Some commands also require PassThru mode.
PinPoint-E EV-DO Figure 1-1: AceManager : Info *DEVICEID? The 64‐bit device ID the modem uses to identify itself to the cellular network. *ETHMAC? The MAC address of the Ethernet port. *NETPHONE? The modemʹs phone number, if applicable or obtainable. &V View active profile, the contents of the active registers. Not displayed with AceManager. In 113 • n=0 : Product name (for example, PinPoint‐E). • n=1 : The PinPoint‐E’s firmware (ALEOS) version, hardware ID, and copyright.
Configuration Commands Information Displayed in AceManager without AT Commands Listed • Versions of ALEOS, internal hardware, boot, and MSCI: Versions of internally configured hardware and software. Status Most of the commands in the “Status” group have read‐only parameters and provide information about the modem. The Status Group has more fields that can be displayed on most screens. You can either resize your window or use the scroll bar on the side to display the remainder.
PinPoint-E EV-DO *NETERR? The EVDO or CDMA network frame error rate. *NETIP? Note: If there is no current network IP address, 0.0.0.0 may be displayed. The current IP address of the modem reported by the internal module, generally obtained from Verizon. This is the address can contact the PinPoint‐E from the Internet. Tip: Use *NETALLOWZEROIP if you need to allow the display of an IP ending in a zero. *NETOP? The current cellular carrier from the modemʹs firmware version, for example, Verizon.
Configuration Commands • Network Dormant: The PinPoint‐Eis 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. *PRLSTATUS? • The status of the most recent PRL Update.0 : None • 1 : In Progress • 2 : Success • Any other value : Failure *POWERMODE? Displays the current power state/mode.
PinPoint-E EV-DO • IP Reject Count or Log: Rejected IP Data. • Temperature of the Internal Hardware Module: The temperature of the internal radio module. • GPS information: Number of satellites, GPS Fix (0 = No Fix, 1 = GPS Fix, 2 = WAAS), latitude, and longitude. GPS Status and Map Link Note: The map feature will only work if you have access to the Internet on your computer either through the modem or separate from the modem.
Configuration Commands +GSN ESN (Electronic Serial Number) of the internal hardware module. Common The groups under the heading Common encompass those commands that are common to most Sierra Wireless AirLink modems. Misc (Miscellaneous) The commands of the “Misc” group are a variety of commands that don’t directly fit in other categories. Figure 1-5: AceManager : Misc +++ Note: +++ is not proceeded by AT nor does it require a carriage return (enter).
PinPoint-E EV-DO A/ Note: A/ is not proceeded by AT. Re‐execute last command. A/ is not used in AceManager. A Manually answer an incoming connection. A is not used in AceManager. D[method][d.d.d.d][/ppppp] or D[method][@name][/ ppppp] Dial a connection to a remote IP and Port using method. Cannot be configured in AceManager. • method=P : Establish a UDP connection • method=T : Establish a TCP connection • method=N : Establish a Telnet connection • d.d.d.
Configuration Commands DS=n Allows a PPP connection to be initiated on the host port. • n=2 : Initiates the PPP connection. Cannot be configured in AceManager. Hn Hang‐Up Command. • n=1 : Hang‐up With an AT telnet connection, this command will terminate the host data mode and return the PinPoint‐E to an AT mode. Cannot be accessed in AceManager. O Online (Remote): Causes the Raven to go from Command State to data state. Cannot be configured in AceManager.
PinPoint-E EV-DO Z Reset the PinPoint‐E. In AceManager, this command is performed with the Reset option on the toolbar. Tip: *DATZ=1 will disable Z. &W Writes all changed modem settings. If this command is not issued, any modified values will revert back to their previous values at modem reset. Cannot be configured in AceManager. *DATE=[mm/dd/yyyy],[hh:mm:ss] Sets and queries the internal clock.
Configuration Commands *NETPW=pw The password that is used to login to the cellular network, when required. • pw=password (30 characters maximum) *NETPHONE? The modem’s phone number, if applicable or obtainable. *NETROAMPREF=n Allow configuration of the roaming preference. • n=0 : Restrict to home network only. • n=1‐3 : Allow roaming to affiliated networks.
PinPoint-E EV-DO Example: AT*STATICIP=192.168.1.23 Caution: STATICIP does not set the IP address of the modem, it merely tells the modem which IP address to expect. If the expected IP address is not granted while registering on the cellular network, the modem will try to register on the network again until it receives that IP address.
Configuration Commands Qn The AT quiet‐mode setting. If quiet mode is set, there will be no responses to AT commands except for data queried. • n=0 : Off (Default). • n=1 : Quiet‐mode on. S3=n The standard end of line character used to indicate the end of an AT command. This character is also used as the carriage return character for framing responses and result codes in command state. Cannot be configured in AceManager.
PinPoint-E EV-DO S10=n Specifies the amount of time that the carrier from the remote modem can be lost before the modem goes on‐hook. This allows temporary disruptions to carrier without disconnecting. A setting of 255 causes the modem to disable Carrier Detect and presume carrier is always present. Cannot be configured in AceManager. • n=1‐2545 S23=[speed],[databits][parity][stop bits] Serial line parameters. The settings take affect after reset.
Configuration Commands • n=0 : Use hardware DTR. (default). • n=1 : Ignore DTR. • n=3 : Ignore DTR and assert DSR. This value is deprecated, and it is recommended to use &S to control the DSR instead. When this value is set to 3, &S will automatically be set to 0. See also: &D and &S. Vn Command Response Mode. • n=0 : Terse (numeric) command responses • n=1 : Verbose command responses (Default). Xn Extended Call Progress Result mode. • n=0 : Turn off extended result codes (Default).
PinPoint-E EV-DO \APPP Set modem operation to PPP mode. Cannot be configured in AceManager.\ASLIP Set modem operation to SLIP mode. DTR must be asserted (&D0 or S211=1). Cannot be configured in AceManager. \Qn Set or query the serial port flow control setting. • n=0 : No flow control is being used. • n=1 : RTS/CTS hardware flow control is being used. • n=4 : Transparent software flow control. Uses escaped XON and XOFF for flow control.
Configuration Commands TCP This group includes commands specific to TCP serial commu‐ nications. Figure 1-7: AceManager : TCP S0=n This register determines how the PinPoint‐E responds to an incoming TCP connection request. The PinPoint‐E remains in AT Command mode until a connection request is received. DTR must be asserted (S211=1 or &D0) and the PinPoint‐E must be set for a successful TCP connection. The PinPoint‐E will send a “RING” string to the host.
PinPoint-E EV-DO S221=n Connect Delay: Number of seconds to delay the “CONNECTʹ response upon establishing a TCP connection. OR 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 TCPS=n TCP connection time‐out (TCPS) units. Specifies a time interval upon which if there is no in or outbound traffic through a TCP connection, the connection will be terminated.
Configuration Commands Figure 1-8: AceManager : UDP AIP=n Allow IP address. • 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). Note: Always subject to any Friends filters that may be defined. HOR=n Half‐Open Response ‐ In UDP auto answer (half‐open) mode. • n=0 : No response codes when UDP session is initiated.
PinPoint-E EV-DO • hh=13 : Modbus ASCII • hh=23 : Modbus RTU (Binary) • hh=33 : BSAP • hh=63 : Variable Modbus • hh=73 : Reliable UDP • hh=83 : UDP Multicast S82=n Enables UDP auto answer (half‐open) mode. • n=0 : Normal mode • n=2 : Enable UDP auto answer mode. S83=n Set or query UDP auto answer idle time‐out. If no data is sent or received before the time‐out occurs, the current UDP session will be terminated.
Configuration Commands *UDPLAST=n Note: *UDPLAST does not change the S53 setting in NVRAM. If the modem is reset, the original S53 setting will be restored from NVRAM. If enabled, sets 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. • n=0 : Does not change S53 setting. (Default).
PinPoint-E EV-DO *DNSUSER=d.d.d.d Sets a user‐provided DNS to query first when performing name resolutions in the modem. • d.d.d.d=IP address of domain server Dynamic IP This group includes commands specific to dynamic DNS. Dynamic DNS allows the PinPoint‐E to use a dynamic IP address account, with an IP address that can change each time you connect, and still allow you to use a fully qualified domain name to contact the PinPoint‐E using IP Manager running on a server with a dynamic DNS updater.
Configuration Commands *IPMANAGERn=[name][IP address] Sets a domain name or IP address to send IP change notifica‐ tions to. Up to two independent IP Manager servers can be set, using either AT*IPMANAGER1 or AT*IPMANAGER2. Updates to a server can be disabled by setting that entry to nothing (for example, “AT*IPMANAGER1=”). • n=1 : First IP Manager server. • n=2 : Second IP Manager server. • name=domain name *IPMGRKEYn=key Sets the 128‐bit key to use to authenticate the IP update notifi‐ cations.
PinPoint-E EV-DO Automatically Generated Names: #I3 ‐ The ESN/IMEI will be used as the name. #CCID ‐ The CCID will be used as the name. #NETPHONE ‐ The phone number will be used as the name. Tip: Each modem using IP Manager needs a unique name. Two modems cannot be called “mymodem”. One could be “mymodem1” with the other as “mymodem”. PPP/Ethernet This group includes commands specific to PPP (serial) or Ethernet connections between the PinPoint‐E and a connected device.
Configuration Commands Tip: For PPPoE, set *DHCPSERVER=0. *HOSTAUTH=n 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 will be used. • n=0 : Disable PAP or CHAP request (Default). • n=1 : PAP and CHAP. • n=2 : CHAP Tip: For PPPoE, set *HOSTAUTH=1 or *HOSTAUTH=2. *HOSTNETMASK=n.n.n.n Subnet mask for the host interface.
PinPoint-E EV-DO • n=1 : Private IP Mode: When the Host initiates a 1x connection, the host will be given the IP address specified in *HOSTPRIVIP. The modem will then perform 1 to 1 NAT‐like address translation, which shields the Host from network IP changes. *HOSTPW=string Host Password for PAP, CHAP, or PPPoE. • string=password *HOSTUID=string Host User ID for PAP, CHAP, or PPPoE.
Configuration Commands Note: It may take up to 30 seconds for the hardware module to respond after CONNECT is output. *CSX1=n PassThru Echo : Echo data to the host. • n=0 : Data will be passed to the host. • n=1 : PASSTHRU mode will echo all host received data and will not pass the data to the modem while the modem is not asserting DCD. Note: If the modem is asserting DCD, data will be passed from the host to the modem as it normally is when *CSX1=0.
PinPoint-E EV-DO SMS (Short Message Service) is another way to send messages via the cellular network. Most SMS commands require the modem to be in PassThru mode. Note: SMS may not be supported by your account with your cellular carrier. Figure 1-13: AceManager : SMTP *NETSMS2EMAIL=n Specify the SMS/E‐mail server number. This maybe necessary to send an SMS message to an email address. Cannot be used with AceManager. • n=SMS/E‐mail server number *SMTPADDR=[d.d.d.
Configuration Commands *SMTPSEND=email[body] Sends an email to the address specified, followed by the body of the email message. The email message is terminated and sent by entering a . or Ctrl‐Z on an empty line. Cannot be configured with AceManager. • email=email address • body=message body *SMTPSTATUS? Returns the status of the last issued SMTP message (*SMTPSEND). If no status is available 0 is returned. Once read, the status is cleared out.
PinPoint-E EV-DO Other Figure 1-14: AceManager : Other DAE=n AT Escape Sequence detection. • n=0 : Enable • n=1 : Disable *DATZ=n Enables or disables reset on ATZ. • n=0 : Normal Reset (Default). • n=1 : Disable Reset on ATZ. *IPPING=n Set the period to ping (if no valid packets have been received) a specified address (*IPPINGADDR) to keep the modem alive (online). • n=0 : Disable pinging (default) • n=15‐255 minutes Note: 15 minutes is the minimum interval which can be set for Keepalive.
Configuration Commands *IPPINGADDR=[d.d.d.d][name] Set the IP address or valid internet domain name for the PinPoint‐E 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 *MSCIUPDADDR=name[/port] Modem Status Update Address ‐ where Name/Port is the domain name and port of the machine where the modem status updates will be sent. The status parameters of the PinPoint‐E are sent in an XML format.
PinPoint-E EV-DO *SNMPPORT=n This controls which port the SNMP Agent listens on. • n=0 : SNMP is disabled. • n=1‐65535 *SNMPSECLVL=n Selects the security level requirements for SNMP communica‐ tions. • n=0 : No security required. SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 communications are allowed. • n=1 : Authentication equivalent to “authNoPriv” setting in SNMPv3. SNMPv3 is required to do authentication, SNMPv2c transmissions will be silently discarded.
Configuration Commands • n=minutes *TPORT=n Sets or queries the port used for the AT Telnet server. If 0 is specified, the AT Telnet server will be disabled. The default value is 2332. • n=0 : Disabled. • n=1‐65535 Tip: Many networks have the ports below 1024 blocked. It is recommended to use a higher numbered port. *TQUIT Disconnects the telnet session. Not available in AceManager.. Low Power The PinPoint‐E will put itself into a low power using mode when configured events occur.
PinPoint-E EV-DO • n=0‐255 minutes Note: There is always a minimum of 1 minute between power down event and actual shutdown (to give the PinPoint-E time to prepare); entering zero will not power down the modem immediately, but after one minute.In the first 5 minutes after PinPoint-E powers up, power down events are ignored to give the user time to change configurations. VLTG=n Set or query the voltage level at which the PinPoint‐E goes into low power mode. • n=0 : Ignore voltage for power control.
Configuration Commands Figure 1-16: AceManager : Friends FM=n Friends Mode ‐ Only allow specified IPs to access the PinPoint‐ E modem. • n=0 : Disable Friends mode • n=1 : Enable Friends mode ‐ Only packets from friends will be accepted, packets from other IP addresses are ignored. Fn=[d.d.d.d] Friends mode IP address. • n=0‐9 Friends list index • 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.
PinPoint-E EV-DO Figure 1-17: AceManager : Logging *DBGCOMMLVL=n Set the logging level for the host or module COM port. • n=0 : No logging • n=1 : Host COM Port • n=2 : Module COM Port *DBGDHCPLVL=n Enable or disable internal DHCP logging. • n=0 : No logging • n=1 : Log DHCP events. *DBGETHLVL=n Sets the logging level for the Ethernet port. • n=0 : No logging • n=1 : Log errors: invalid/corrupt packets, etc. • n=2 : Log the header of all received packets.
Configuration Commands • n=1 : Log client events (default) • n=2 : Log server events • n=3 : Log client and Server events PinPoint (GPS) This group includes commands specific to GPS features and the PinPoint‐E Figure 1-18: AceManager : PinPoint DTRI=n Enable monitoring the DTR signal as in input event. • n=0 : Disable DTR input monitoring. • n=1 : Enable DTR input monitoring. Caution: If DTR is used as an input, DTR cannot be used for lowpower control.
PinPoint-E EV-DO • n=1 : ATGPS1 will cause these strings to be sent out the serial link once per second continuously until ATGPS or until reset. RTSI=n Enable monitoring the RTS signal as in input event. • n=0 : Disable RTS input monitoring. • n=1 : Enable RTS input monitoring. Caution: If RTS is used as an input, hardware flow control cannot be enabled. #IG=n Time in seconds to wait for GPS acquisition before trans‐ mitting at high rates.
Configuration Commands • n=0 : Disabled • n=1‐65535 *PPFLUSHONEVT=n Flushes store and forward buffer when an input event (DTR/ RTS) occurs. • n=0 : Disable • n=1 : Enable *PPGPSDATUM=n Specifies the GPS datum to use for position reports. For accurate results, this value should match the datum used by receiving mapping application. • n=0 : WGS84 • n=92 : NAD27 • n=115 : NAD83 Note: This command may not be available for your PinPoint-E PinPoint or PinPoint-E.
PinPoint-E EV-DO *PPINPUTEVT=n Enable sending input changes as events (different report types). • n=0 : Disable • n=1 : Enable *PPIP=d.d.d.d IP address where GPS reports are sent (ATS Server IP). Also see *PPPORT. • d.d.d.d=IP address Example: AT*PPIP=192.100.100.100 *PPLATS=n Local ATS ‐ Causes GPS reports to also be sent out the serial or Ethernet link every n seconds, when there is a PPP connection to the serial host or a connection to the Ethernet port is estab‐ lished.
Configuration Commands *PPMAXRETRIES=n *PPMINTIME=n Specifies the minimum amount of time between reports generated due to either the time interval (*PPTIME) or the distance interval (*PPDIST). This is useful to limit network traffic and make more efficient use of bandwidth. This can be used in conjunction with store and forward. The minimum value which this setting can take depends on the policies of the carrier. • n=0 : Disabled • n=1‐65535 seconds *PPODOM=n Enable odometer reporting.
PinPoint-E EV-DO • n=2 : Grouped Reports. Data is stored until the desired minimum number of reports (see *PPSNFM) has been stored. The data is then sent to the server in groups with at least the specified number of reports. *PPSNFM=n Store and Forward Minimum Reports. Specifies the minimum number of reports that must be stored before they are forwarded to the server. The data is then sent to the server in packets that contain at least this number of reports.
Configuration Commands *PPTSV=n Timer for Stationary Vehicles. Time interval in minutes that the PinPoint‐E will send in reports when it is stationary. • n=0 : Disabled • n=1‐255 minutes For example, if *PPTIME=10, the PinPoint‐E will send in reports at least every 10 seconds while it is moving; however, once it stops moving, it will slow the reports down to this *PPTSV value.
PinPoint-E EV-DO +CTA=n Inactivity timer, in seconds. Typical network settings cause a link to go dormant after 10 to 20 seconds of inactivity, no packets transmitted or received. This time can be shortened to release the physical RF link sooner when the application only transmits short bursts. • n=0 : Allows the cellular network to determine the inactivity timer. • n= seconds (maximum 20 seconds) $QCMIP=n Mobile IP (MIP) Preferences. On a Mobile IP network, a device connects to the network using PPP.
Configuration Commands *PROVISION=MSL,MDN/MIN[,SID][,NID] Tip: It is recommended to use the Setup Wizard for your carrier to provision the modem. Provision the modem with the lock code and phone number. Cannot be configured in AceManager. • MSL=master lockcode • MDN/MIN=phone number • SID=system ID • NID=network ID *PROVISION2=MSL,MDN,MIN[,SID][,NID] Tip: It is recommended to use the Setup Wizard for your carrier to provision the modem.
PinPoint-E EV-DO 157 • msid=second number • sid=0 or the system ID • nid=63355 or the network ID 20070914
B: Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) • Installing a modem driver for PinPoint-E • Creating a Dial-Up Networking (PPP) Connection • Connecting to the Internet Using DUN B Dial‐up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device to use the serial port on your PinPoint‐E to connect to the Internet or private network using PPP just like an analog modem using a standard phone line.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Figure 2-1: Phone and Modem Options b. Select the Modems tab. Figure 2-2: Phone and Modem Options: Modems c. Rev 3.0B Feb.08 Select Add.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Figure 2-3: Add Hardware Wizard d. Check Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list. e. Select Next. Figure 2-4: Add Hardware Wizard: Install New Modem f. Select (Standard Modem Types) from the Manufacturers column. g. Select Standard 33600 bps Modem from the Models column. Rev 3.0B Feb.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Tip: If you have the speed for your modem configured as something other than the default, use the Standard Modem that matches the speed you configured. h. Select Next. Figure 2-5: Add Hardware Wizard: Select Ports i. Check Selected Ports j. Select the COM port the modem is connected to (commonly COM1). k. Select Next. Figure 2-6: Add Hardware Wizard: Finish l. Rev 3.0B Feb.08 Once the modem driver is installed, select Finish.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) 3. Configure the driver. When you return to the Phone and Modem Options window, you should see the newly installed modem “attached to” the correct COM port. Figure 2-7: Phone and Modem Options: Modems a. Highlight the modem and select Properties. Figure 2-8: Modem Properties Rev 3.0B Feb.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) b. Select the Modem tab. Figure 2-9: Modem Properties: Modem c. Maximum Port Speed should be set to 115200 (default). d. Select OK to exit. e. Select OK again to exit out of the Phone and Modem Options. 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.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Caution: If you have an existing LAN connection, installing DUN for the modem may interfere with the LAN connection. It's recommended to disconnect your LAN connection before using a PPP connection with your PinPoint-E. Once the DUN connection is initiated, by default, it will take over as the “default route” for network communication and specifically for Internet access.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) b. Select Create a New Connection under Network Tasks in the menu area on the left. Figure 2-11: Create New Connection c. Select Next to start installing and configuring the DUN connection. Figure 2-12: New Connection Wizard d. Select Connect to the Internet. e. Select Next. Rev 3.0B Feb.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Figure 2-13: New Connection: Type f. Select Set up my connection manually. g. Select Next. Figure 2-14: New Connection: How do you want to connect? h. Select Connect using a dial‐up modem. i. Select Next. Figure 2-15: New Connection: Connect using... j. Optional: If you have multiple modems installed on your computer, you may be prompted to select the modem to be used. If you only have one modem installed, this option will be omitted. k.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Figure 2-16: New Connection: Select Modem m. Type in a name for the connection, such as Sierra Wireless AirLink Modem. n. Select Next. Figure 2-17: New Connection: Connection Name Tip: The name provided here will not effect the connection in any way. It is only a label for the icon. It can be the name of your wireless service provider (Provider), your modem (PinPoint-E), or any other designation for the connection. o.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Figure 2-19: New Connection: Permissions Generally the modem takes care of the Account Information, User name and Password, for the connection, so you can leave the fields blank (unless otherwise instructed by Support). s. If you want to allow others to use the same login for the modem, select Use this account name and password.... t. Select Next.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Figure 2-21: New Connection: Finish 2. Configure the DUN connection After you complete the New Connection Wizard, there are a few more things you will want to configure in the connection. a. Select Properties. Figure 2-22: DUN Connection b. Uncheck Use dialing rules. Rev 3.0B Feb.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) c. Check Show icon...when connected. d. Select Configure, below the Connect using line. Figure 2-23: DUN Properties e. Select 115200 as the Maximum speed. f. Check Enable hardware flow control. g. Do not check any other option. h. Select OK. Rev 3.0B Feb.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Figure 2-24: Modem Configuration i. Back at the main properties screen, select the Networking tab. Figure 2-25: Networking j. Select Settings. k. Remove the checks from all three PPP settings. l. Rev 3.0B Feb.08 Select OK.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Figure 2-26: PPP Settings m. Select (highlight) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then select Properties. Tip: For most configurations, you will be obtaining the IP address and the DNS server address automatically. n. Select Advanced. Figure 2-27: TCP/IP Properties o. Uncheck Use IP header compression. p. Check Use default gateway on remote network. q. Select OK. Rev 3.0B Feb.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Figure 2-28: Advanced TCP/IP Tip: You may want to check the Options tab and change the settings for applications you might be using. 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. r. Select OK until you return to the Connect window.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) 2. Enable the Connection. Figure 2-29: AceView: Menu a. Right‐click on the AceView window to open the menu. b. Select Connection Settings. Figure 2-30: AceView: Connection Settings c. Select Auto Start in the DUN section. d. Select Maintain Persistent Connection. When checked, AceView will continually check the DUN connection to ensure it is not down. If so, AceView will attempt to connect again.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) 1. Start the DUN session. Start > Connect To > Sierra Wireless Airlink Modem If you named the connection differently, use the name of the PPP connection you made earlier. Figure 2-31: DUN Connection Tip: Generally you will not need to enter a Username or Password. If you do need to enter either, you can enter these parameters beforehand using *NETUID and *NETPW. 2. Select Dial to connect to the modem and the cellular network.
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) Caution: For DUN connections on a Windows Mobility or other nonpersonal computer, the DNS settings may not be configured with the DUN connection. You may need to go into the network settings and add DNS servers manually. Rev 3.0B Feb.
