WiBox 2100E

Device Server User Guide

Part Number 900-351

Revision N December 2017
Intellectual Property
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or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix.
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Warranty
For details on the Lantronix warranty replacement policy, please go to our Web site at
www.lantronix.com/support/warranty/index.html.

Contacts
Lantronix, Inc.
7535 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Toll Free: 800-526-8766
Phone: 949-453-3990
Fax: 949-453-3995
Technical Support Online: www.lantronix.com/support
Sales Offices
For a current list of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix web site at
http://www.lantronix.com/about/contact/

Revision History
Date Rev. Comments

June 2004 A Initial document.

September 2004 B Formatting changes and technical corrections.
October 2004 C Updated for firmware version 5.8.0.1.
October 2004 D Minor corrections.
May 2005 E Updated for firmware version 6.0.0.1.
July 2006 F Updated for firmware version 6.1.0.2.

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April 2007 G Updated for firmware version 6.4.

May 2007 H Updated for firmware version 6.5.
July 2007 I Updated for firmware version 6.5.0.5.
May 2008 J Updated for firmware version 6.6.
June 2008 K Minor corrections.
January 2010 L Updated for firmware version 6.7 and minor corrections. Added new fields:
Minimum TX Data Rate, Max TX Failures, and Automatic Host MAC
Detection. Added Wireless Status (WS) command.
August 2013 M Updated for firmware version 6.8.0.4.
December 2017 N Updated enhanced password information.

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Table of Contents

Intellectual Property _____________________________________________________ 2

Warranty ______________________________________________________________ 2
Contacts ______________________________________________________________ 2
Revision History ________________________________________________________ 2
List of Tables ___________________________________________________________ 8
List of Figures __________________________________________________________ 8
1: Using This Guide 9
Purpose and Audience ___________________________________________________ 9
Chapter Summary _______________________________________________________ 9
Additional Documentation ________________________________________________ 10
2: Introduction 11
Applications ___________________________________________________________ 11
Application Examples ___________________________________________________ 12
Serial Tunneling – Network ___________________________________________ 12
Ad Hoc Network ____________________________________________________ 13
Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure _______________________________________ 13
Ad Hoc WiBox 2100E Connection ______________________________________ 14
WiBox 2100E with Ethernet ___________________________________________ 14
Protocol Support _______________________________________________________ 14
Configuration Methods __________________________________________________ 14
Addresses and Port Numbers _____________________________________________ 15
Hardware Address __________________________________________________ 15
IP Address ________________________________________________________ 15
WLAN Settings _____________________________________________________ 15
Port Numbers ______________________________________________________ 15
Serial Connector Pinouts ________________________________________________ 15
WiBox 2100E Network Interface ___________________________________________ 17
Ethernet Connector Pinouts ___________________________________________ 17
LEDs ________________________________________________________________ 17
Technical Specifications _________________________________________________ 18
3: Getting Started 19
Installing the WiBox 2100E _______________________________________________ 19
Configuring the WiBox 2100E _____________________________________________ 20
Installing DeviceInstaller _________________________________________________ 23
Viewing the Current Configuration _________________________________________ 24
4: Web Manager Configuration 26
Accessing Web Manager through a Web Browser _____________________________ 26
Network Configuration __________________________________________________ 27
Network Mode Configuration __________________________________________ 28

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Automatic IP Address Configuration ____________________________________ 28

Static IP Address Configuration ________________________________________ 29
Ethernet Configuration _______________________________________________ 29
Server Configuration ____________________________________________________ 30
Hostlist Configuration ___________________________________________________ 32
Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration _____________________________________ 33
Serial Settings _____________________________________________________ 33
Connection Settings - TCP ____________________________________________ 35
Connection Settings - UDP____________________________________________ 38
WLAN Configuration ____________________________________________________ 40
Updating Settings ______________________________________________________ 43
Applying Defaults ______________________________________________________ 43
5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration 44
Accessing Setup Mode __________________________________________________ 44
Telnet Connection __________________________________________________ 44
Serial Port Connection _______________________________________________ 45
Exiting Setup Mode _____________________________________________________ 45
6: Setup Mode: Server Configuration 46
Server Configuration (Option 0) ___________________________________________ 46
Network Mode _____________________________________________________ 46
IP Address ____________________________________________________________ 46
Set Gateway IP Address _________________________________________________ 46
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part ______________________________________ 47
Set DNS Server IP Address ______________________________________________ 47
Change Telnet Configuration Password _____________________________________ 47
Automatic Host MAC Detection ________________________________________ 48
DHCP Name __________________________________________________________ 48
7: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration 49
Channel 1 (Option 1) ____________________________________________________ 49
Baudrate _____________________________________________________________ 49
I/F (Interface) Mode_____________________________________________________ 50
Flow _________________________________________________________________ 51
Port Number __________________________________________________________ 51
Connect Mode _________________________________________________________ 52
Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode ____________________________ 58
Show IP addr after 'RING' ________________________________________________ 58
Auto Increment Source Port ______________________________________________ 59
Remote IP Address _____________________________________________________ 59
Remote Port __________________________________________________________ 59
DisConnMode _________________________________________________________ 59
Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) _____________________________________________ 60
Pack Control __________________________________________________________ 61
Packing Interval ____________________________________________________ 62
Trailing Characters __________________________________________________ 62

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Send Characters ____________________________________________________ 62

DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout) __________________________________________ 62
Send Characters _______________________________________________________ 62
Telnet Terminal Type ___________________________________________________ 63
Channel (Port) Password ________________________________________________ 63
WLAN Settings ________________________________________________________ 63
Topology __________________________________________________________ 63
Network Name (SSID) _______________________________________________ 63
Adhoc Network Channel ______________________________________________ 63
Security Suite ______________________________________________________ 63
WEP _____________________________________________________________ 64
WPA _____________________________________________________________ 64
802.11i/WPA2-Personal ______________________________________________ 65
Fixed or Automatic Data Rate _________________________________________ 65
Transmission Data Rate ______________________________________________ 65
Minimum TX Data Rate ______________________________________________ 65
Enable Power Management ___________________________________________ 66
Enable Soft AP Roaming _____________________________________________ 66
Max TX Failures ____________________________________________________ 66
8: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings 67
Expert Settings (Option 5) ________________________________________________ 67
TCP Keepalive time in seconds ________________________________________ 68
ARP Cache timeout in seconds ________________________________________ 68
CPU Performance __________________________________________________ 68
Disable Monitor Mode at bootup _______________________________________ 68
HTTP Port Number __________________________________________________ 68
MTU Size _________________________________________________________ 68
TCP Re-transmission Timeout _________________________________________ 69
Enable Alternate MAC _______________________________________________ 69
Ethernet Connection Type ____________________________________________ 69
Configurable Server Port Number ______________________________________ 69
Automatic Host MAC Detection ________________________________________ 69
Security Settings (Option 6) ______________________________________________ 69
Disable SNMP _____________________________________________________ 70
SNMP Community Name _____________________________________________ 70
Disable Telnet Setup ________________________________________________ 70
Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade _______________________________________ 70
Disable Port 77FE (Hex)______________________________________________ 70
Disable Web Server _________________________________________________ 70
Disable Web Setup __________________________________________________ 70
Disable ECHO Ports _________________________________________________ 71
Enable Encryption __________________________________________________ 71
Enable Encryption __________________________________________________ 71
Enable Enhanced Password __________________________________________ 71

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Default Settings (Option 7) _______________________________________________ 72

Channel 1 Configuration ______________________________________________ 72
Channel 2 Configuration ______________________________________________ 72
WLAN Settings _____________________________________________________ 72
Expert Settings _____________________________________________________ 73
Security Settings ____________________________________________________ 73
Exit Configuration Mode _________________________________________________ 74
9: Monitor Mode 75
Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port ___________________________________ 75
Entering Monitor Mode via the Network Port _________________________________ 75
Monitor Mode Commands ________________________________________________ 75
10: Updating Firmware 78
Obtaining Firmware _____________________________________________________ 78
Reloading Firmware ____________________________________________________ 78
Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface ______________________________________ 78
Using TFTP: Command Line Interface ______________________________________ 79
Network Upgrade ______________________________________________________ 79
Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller _______________ 79
WLAN Country Setting __________________________________________________ 80
11: Wireless Bridging 81
Configuring the WiBox 2100E in Bridging Mode _______________________________ 81
Method 1 __________________________________________________________ 81
Method 2 __________________________________________________________ 81
Method 3 __________________________________________________________ 82
A: Troubleshooting 83
Diagnostic LED States __________________________________________________ 83
Problems and Error Messages ____________________________________________ 83
B: Technical Support 86
C: Mounting Brackets 87
D: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 88
Converting Binary to Hexadecimal _________________________________________ 88
Conversion Table ___________________________________________________ 88
Scientific Calculator _________________________________________________ 88
E: Compliance 90
Compliance Information _________________________________________________ 90
Regulatory Information __________________________________________________ 91
USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice ___________________ 91
Canada – Industry Canada Notice ______________________________________ 91
Australia & New Zealand – Wireless Notice _______________________________ 92
RoHS, REACH and WEEE Compliance Statement ____________________________ 93

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List of Tables

Table 2-1. WiBox 2100E LEDs _________________________________________________ 17

Table 2-2. WiBox 2100E Technical Specifications __________________________________ 18
Table 6-1. BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options __________________________________________ 46
Table 6-2. Standard IP Network Netmasks ________________________________________ 47
Table 7-1. Interface Mode Options ______________________________________________ 50
Table 7-2. Common Interface Mode Settings ______________________________________ 50
Table 7-3. Flow Control Options ________________________________________________ 51
Table 7-4. Reserved Port Numbers ______________________________________________ 51
Table 7-5. Connect Mode Options _______________________________________________ 52
Table 7-6. Manual Connection Address Example ___________________________________ 54
Table 7-7. Modem Mode Messages _____________________________________________ 57
Table 7-8. Modem Mode Commands ____________________________________________ 58
Table 7-9. Disconnect Mode Options _____________________________________________ 60
Table 7-10. Flush Mode Options ________________________________________________ 60
Table 7-11. Pack Control Options _______________________________________________ 61
Table 9-1. Monitor Mode Commands ____________________________________________ 75
Table 9-2. Command Response Codes___________________________________________ 77
Table 10-1. Firmware Files ____________________________________________________ 78

List of Figures

Figure 2-1. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Network Example __________________________ 12

Figure 2-2. Ad Hoc Network Example ____________________________________________ 13
Figure 2-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example _________________________________ 13
Figure 2-4. Direct WiBox 2100E-to-WiBox 2100E Connection _________________________ 14
Figure 2-5. DB9M DTE Serial Connector__________________________________________ 16
Figure 2-6. RS-422 4-Wire Pinouts ______________________________________________ 16
Figure 2-7. RS-485 2-Wire Pinouts ______________________________________________ 16
Figure 2-8. Network Interface __________________________________________________ 17
Figure 2-9. RJ45 Ethernet Connector ____________________________________________ 17
Figure 3-1. WiBox 2100E Connected for Configuration _______________________________ 19
Figure 4-1. Web Manager _____________________________________________________ 27
Figure 4-2. Network Settings ___________________________________________________ 28
Figure 4-3. Server Settings ____________________________________________________ 30
Figure 4-4. Hostlist Settings ____________________________________________________ 32
Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings ______________________________________________ 33
Figure 4-6. TCP Connection Settings ____________________________________________ 36
Figure 4-7. UDP Connection Settings ____________________________________________ 39
Figure 4-8. WLAN Settings ____________________________________________________ 41
Figure 5-1. MAC Address______________________________________________________ 44
Figure 5-2. Setup Menu Options ________________________________________________ 45
Figure 7-1. Serial Port Parameters ______________________________________________ 49
Figure 7-2. Hostlist Option _____________________________________________________ 55
Figure 8-1. Expert Settings ____________________________________________________ 67
Figure 10-1. TFTP Window ____________________________________________________ 79

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Purpose and Audience

This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the Lantronix® WiBox®
2100E device server. It is for network administrators, system integrators, and those responsible
for installing and maintaining the WiBox 2100E.

Chapter Summary
The remaining chapters in this guide include:

Chapter Description

2: Introduction Describes the main features of the WiBox 2100E and the protocols it
supports.

3: Getting Started Describes the steps to the physical installation and initial configuration
of the WiBox 2100E.

4: Web Manager Details using the Web Manager to set parameters such as port and
Configuration server properties.

5: Telnet or Serial Port Provides instructions for accessing Setup Mode (command line
(Setup Mode) interface) using a Telnet connection through the network or a terminal
Configuration or terminal emulation program through the serial port.

6: Setup Mode: Server Details the network (server) settings

Configuration

7: Setup Mode: Channel Details the serial port settings.

Configuration

8: Setup Mode: Advanced Details expert and security settings and explains how to reset the unit
Settings to default values.

9: Monitor Mode Provides instructions for accessing and using the command line
interface for monitoring the network and diagnosing problems.

10: Updating Firmware Provides instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and updating the
WiBox 2100E.

11: Wireless Bridging Provides information on the WiBox 2100E wireless bridging feature,
which will be available for WiBox 2100E with firmware version 6.2 or
later.

A: Troubleshooting Describes common problems and error messages and how to contact
Lantronix Technical Support.

B: Technical Support Provides contact information and instructions to access Lantronix

Technical Support.

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Chapter Description

C: Mounting Brackets Provides dimensions of the brackets for mounting the WiBox 2100E.

D: Binary to Hexadecimal Provides instructions for converting binary numbers to hexadecimals.

Conversions

E: Compliance Information Provides compliance information.

Additional Documentation
Visit the Lantronix web site at http://www.lantronix.com/support/documentation.html for
the latest documentation and the following additional documentation:
Document Description

WiBox 2100E Device Server Provides instructions for getting your WiBox 2100E up and
Quick Start Guide running.

DeviceInstaller Online Help Provides information on using the DeviceInstaller™ utility to assign
an IP address and view current configuration settings.

Com Port Redirector Online Provides information on using the Windows-based utility to create
Help a virtual com port.

Secure Com Port Redirector Provides information on using the Windows-based utility to create
User Guide a virtual com port in a secure environment.

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2: Introduction
The WiBox 2100E family of wireless device servers provides serial-to-wireless network
connectivity. They enable you to access, control, monitor, or share on an 802.11b/g wireless
network virtually any serial device or equipment remotely.
The WiBox 2100E device server provides a fully integrated solution that combines an operating
system, embedded Web server, full TCP/IP protocol stack with an 802.11b/g transceiver
supporting WEP, WPA and 802.11i/WPA2-Personal security, and two high-speed serial ports into
a small compact package.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wireless Protected Access (WPA), and 802.11i/WPA2-Personal
are available to guarantee the security of the wireless communication. WEP uses an RC4
encryption algorithm with a configured 64-bit or 104-bit key to scramble the data. WPA uses
TKIP, which expands upon WEP by changing the key automatically every session, detecting
intrusion and using improved authentication. For additional security, the WiBox 2100E offers
secure data communications using Rijndael Advanced Encryption Standards (AES).
This device server allows serial devices to connect and communicate over 802.11b/g wireless
networks using IP protocol (TCP for connection-oriented stream applications and UDP for
datagram applications). The WiBox 2100E also supports RS-422 4-wire and RS-485 2-wire
protocols for multipoint connections. The unit provides an Ethernet connection as well.
The Lantronix exclusive SmartRoam™ technology takes a proactive approach to transferring
connectivity from one access point (AP) to another AP belonging to the same ESS (having the
same SSID or Network Name). SmartRoam continuously tracks the signal strength of APs within
range to smoothly and automatically transition to an AP with a stronger signal.
Note: The WiBox 2100E with firmware version 6.2 and later is configurable for wireless
bridging (see 11: Wireless Bridging). This allows a host connected to the WiBox 2100E
over a wired Ethernet interface to be accessible over a wireless network.

Name Model Part Numbers

WiBox 2100E with WiBox 2100E  WB21000EG1-01 (115 VAC, 50/60 Hz adapter)
Ethernet  WB21000EG2-01 (100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Intl. adapter)
 WB2100EGB-01 (WiBox 2100E board only)
 WB2100EG0-01 (No power supply)

Applications
The WiBox 2100E device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to wireless
and Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.
 Security alarms
 Access control devices
 Fire control panels
 Time/attendance clocks and terminals
 ATM machines
 Data collection devices

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 RFID readers
 Universal Power Supply (UPS) Management units
 Telecommunications equipment
 Data display devices
 Virtually any RS-232, RS-422 4-wire or RS-485 2-wire asynchronous serial device

Application Examples
The WiBox 2100E has two serial ports and an 802.11b/g transceiver. Each serial port is
connected to the serial communication port of a device. The wireless transceiver connects to
another wireless device or to an Access Point (AP). The WiBox 2100E also provides an Ethernet
connection.
This section includes typical scenarios for using the WiBox 2100E.

Serial Tunneling – Network

Figure 2-1. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Network Example

A PC connected to an AP via an Ethernet connection and a PC with a wireless connection to the

AP LAN access the WiBox 2100E as though they are connected to it directly. The combination of
the WiBox 2100E, a PC, and the Lantronix Redirector software allows the PC to communicate
directly to the WiBox 2100E’s serial devices, providing wireless serial tunneling.

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Ad Hoc Network
Figure 2-2. Ad Hoc Network Example

In the example above, the AP is not present. The PC makes a direct wireless connection with the
WiBox 2100E to manage serial devices. Without an AP, it is a peer-to-peer relationship.

Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure

Figure 2-3. Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Example

In the example above, the WiBox 2100E communicates with another device server via the AP.
The WiBox device server, in this example, is connected via an Ethernet connection to the AP. In
this way, the WiBox 2100E and the device server communicate directly and can transfer
information between their serial devices.

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Ad Hoc WiBox 2100E Connection

Figure 2-4. Direct WiBox 2100E-to-WiBox 2100E Connection

In the example above, the two WiBox 2100E devices have established an Ad Hoc peer-to-peer
relationship. They communicate directly to each other’s serial devices without a PC or an AP.

WiBox 2100E with Ethernet

With this model, you can select either a wireless or an Ethernet connection.

Protocol Support
The WiBox 2100E device server uses the TCP/IP protocol stack for network communications.
Other supported protocols include:
 ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, AutoIP, DHCP, HTTP, and SNMP for network
communications and management.
 TCP, UDP, and Telnet for connections to the serial port.
 TFTP for firmware and web page updates.
 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 2100E, configuration is required. For the unit to
operate correctly on a network, it must have:
 A unique IP address
 Appropriate settings for network communications
Methods for logging into the device server and assigning IP addresses (as well as setting other
configurable parameters) include:
Web Manager: Through a web interface, configure the WiBox 2100E and its settings using the
WiBox 2100E’s Web Manager. (See 4: Web Manager Configuration.)

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Serial & Telnet Ports: There are two approaches to accessing Setup 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 Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.
DeviceInstaller: This utility provides a GUI interface for assigning the IP address, viewing the
current configuration, and updating firmware. To use DeviceInstaller for communication to a
WiBox 2100E over a wireless network, you must configure the WLAN network settings first. No
such configuration is required for using DeviceInstaller over an Ethernet network.

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

IP Address
Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. This address
references the specific unit. DHCP is enabled by default, and the WiBox 2100E automatically
accepts an IP address once the wireless settings are configured for the wireless network.

WLAN Settings
Before the WiBox 2100E can communicate on an 802.11b/g wireless network, the WLAN settings
must match the wireless network. By default, the WiBox 2100E 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) Mode window. Ports 0-
1024 are reserved as well. (For more information on reserved port numbers, refer to Port
Number.)

Serial Connector Pinouts

The two DB9M DTE serial ports provide default settings for RS-232C communications of 9600
baud, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit (9600, 8, N, 1).

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Figure 2-5. DB9M DTE Serial Connector

Alternatively, you can configure the WiBox 2100E for RS-422 4-wire communications (Figure 2-6)
or for RS-485 2-wire communications (Figure 2-7).

Figure 2-6. RS-422 4-Wire Pinouts

Figure 2-7. RS-485 2-Wire Pinouts

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WiBox 2100E Network Interface

The back panel of the WiBox 2100E contains a 9-30VDC power plug and an RJ45 (10/100)
Ethernet port.

Figure 2-8. Network Interface

Power Plug

RJ45 Ethernet Port (WiBox 2100E only)

Ethernet Connector Pinouts

Figure 2-9. RJ45 Ethernet Connector

LEDs
Table 2-1. WiBox 2100E LEDs

LEDs Meaning

Power LED: Green, steady on Power is on

Wireless Link LED: Yellow, blinking Active wireless connection, transmitting/receiving

Wireless Link LED: Yellow, off No active connection, searching for network
Port 1 LED flashes (pauses and repeats) 4 connection
times

Ethernet Link LED: Green, steady on Active network connection.

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LEDs Meaning

Port 1 LED: Green, steady on Idle

Port 1 LED: Green, blinking Active TCP connection

Port 2 LED: Yellow, steady on Idle

Port 2 LED: Yellow, blinking Active TCP connection

Technical Specifications
Table 2-2. WiBox 2100E Technical Specifications

CPU, Memory Lantronix® DSTni® EX embedded device server 186 CPU

256 KB zero wait state SRAM
2048 KB Flash

Serial Interface Rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921600 bps)

Network Interface Wireless 802.11b/g

10/100 RJ45 Ethernet (WiBox 2100E only)

Power Supply External adapter included

120 VAC (1-01 models) USA
100 – 240 VAC (2-01 models) Universal with regional connectors

Power Input 9 – 30 VDC (2.5 W maximum)

DC input

Dimensions Height: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)

Width: 7.3 cm (2.87 in)
Depth: 9.5 cm (3.74 in)

Weight 0.28 kg (0.62 lbs)

Temperature Operating temperature range: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F).

Storage temperature range: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

Relative Humidity Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing, 40% to 60% recommended

Storage: 10% to 90% non-condensing

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3: Getting Started
This chapter describes the procedure for getting your WiBox 2100E device server up and
running.

Installing the WiBox 2100E

Note: For diagrams of the mounting brackets, see A: Mounting Brackets.
Complete the following steps to connect and initially configure the WiBox 2100E. Initial
configuration is done using the Setup Mode’s Change Setup menu.

Figure 3-1. WiBox 2100E Connected for Configuration

1. Connect one end of the supplied DB9F – DB9F null modem serial cable to the WiBox
2100E’s serial port 1.
2. Connect the other end of the DB9 serial cable to a terminal or a PC’s serial COM port.
3. On the PC, open a terminal emulation application (e.g. HyperTerminal). The default serial
settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, not parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control (9600, 8, N, 1).
4. Enter Setup Mode by simultaneously connecting the power supply and holding down the x
key. Upon connection, the following information displays:

MAC address 00204A8178A4

Software version V6.7.0.0 (100118)

Press Enter for Setup Mode

5. Press Enter within 5 seconds to display the Change Setup menu.

Current settings display in parentheses.

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Configuring the WiBox 2100E

Two settings are required for the WiBox 2100E to communicate on a wireless network:
 The Server (0) settings
 The WLAN (4) settings
Note: Due to regulations, the country-specific setting has been removed from the setup
menu and Web Manager. We provide a separate utility for changing the Country/Zone
setting. The utility is called SetZone and is included in the WiBox 2100E package. It is
also available for download from the Lantronix web site.
The syntax is SetZone <IP address> [<zone abbreviation>]
Leaving the zone blank causes the utility to report the current setting only. Following are valid
zone abbreviations. These settings are consistent with IEEE802.11b/g zones:
US=United States JP=Japan
CA=Canada OT=Others, such as Europe
FR=France (excluding France), Asia, Africa,
SP=Spain and Australia

1. To configure the Server settings, select 0 from the Change Setup menu and edit the
following fields:
Network Mode: Select the network mode for the WiBox 2100E. Options available are Wired
Only, Wireless Only, and Bridging. (For more information on bridging, see 11: Wireless
Bridging.)
Note: The bridging option is available in firmware version 6.2 and later.

Network Mode <0=Wired Only 1=Wireless Only 2=Bridging<One Host> >:

IP Address: The IP address must be set to a unique value in the network. Enter each octet
and press Enter between each section.

IP Address: IP Address : ( 0) ( 0) ( 0) ( 0) _

Set Gateway IP Address: The gateway address should be the IP address of the router
connected to the same LAN segment as the WiBox 2100E unit.

Set Gateway IP Address (N) ? Y

Gateway IP addr ( 0) ( 0) ( 0) ( 0)_

Netmask: A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned
for the host part.

Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default)(0)_

Set DNS Server IP Address: The DNS server allows the name of a remote machine to be
resolved automatically. The default is N (No), indicating the DNS server address has not
been set. To set the DNS server address, type Y. At the prompt, enter the DNS server
address. If the device is DHCP enabled, the DHCP server provides the DNS server IP
address, which will override this configured value.
Note: This setting is applicable only in Manual Connection mode.

Set DNS Server IP addr <N> ?

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Change Telnet/Web Manager Password: Change the Telnet configuration password to

prevent unauthorized access to the Change Setup menu and Web Manager. Please protect
your device from unauthorized access and follow the instructions below:
 Always select Y to enable Telnet/Web Manager password
 Enable the enhanced password setting and create a strong 16-character password. For
details, see Default Settings (Option 7) on page 69.
Note: We do not recommend that you only use the 4-character basic password as it
does not offer sufficient security. Using no password is very dangerous.

Change Telnet/Web Manager password (N) ? _

Change DHCP Device Name: Change the DHCP name if the network is DHCP-enabled.
Case 1:

Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) Y

Enter new DHCP device Name :
Enable DHCP FQDN option : (N) ?

Case 2:

Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) N

Enable DHCP FQDN option : (N) ?

2. To modify WLAN settings, select 4 WLAN from the Change Setup menu and edit the
following fields:
Topology: Select Infrastructure (ESS) mode or AdHoc (IBSS). Infrastructure mode
communicates with Access Points. Ad Hoc mode communicates only with other clients.

Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=AdHoc (0) ?

Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of the network to which the WiBox 2100E will
connect.

Network name (SSID) (LTRX_IBSS) ? _

Ad Hoc Network Channel: When Ad Hoc mode is selected, and the WiBox 2100E cannot
find the specified network, it creates one with that name by transmitting a beacon on the
selected channel.

Channel (11) ?

Only channels allowed in the country for which the WiBox 2100E is designated can be
selected. The country displays in the Setup Mode settings overview.
Security Suite: The WiBox 2100E features WEP, WPA, and WPA2/802.11i to secure all
wireless communication. WPA and WPA2/802.11i are not available when Adhoc is selected
as the topology.

Security 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA, 3=WPA2/802.11i (0) ? _

WEP:

Security suite: 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA, 3=WPA2/802.11i (1) ? 1

Authentication: 0=open/none, 1=shared (1) ?
Encryption: 1=WEP64, 2=WEP128 (2) ?
Change Key (N) ? Y
Display key (N) ?
Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (0) ?
Enter Key: **-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**
TX Key index (1) ? 1

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TX Data rate: 0=fixed, 1=auto fallback (1) ?

Property Description

Authentication Select whether the encryption keys are matched (1 = shared) with those of the
communication partner before passing through messages or not (2 =
open/none).
Encryption Length of the encryption key and the security strength. WEP64 uses a 40
bits/5 bytes key (option 1). WEP128 uses a 104 bits/13 bytes key (option 2).
Change key Select (Y) Yes to modify the currently configured key.
Display Key Select (Y) Yes to show the currently configured key/passphrase
Key type Indicate whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
Enter key Enter the new encryption key. The passphrase input is not the same as ASCII
input (as used on some products). ASCII is translated directly into
hexadecimal bytes according to the ASCII table. The WiBox 2100E
passphrase is hashed using the Neesus Datacom algorithm (for WEP64) or
MD5 (for WEP128).
The passphrase input is safer because it is up to 63 chars long. ASCII input is
a maximum of 5 (WEP64) or 13 (WEP128) characters long and limits the
number of key combinations.

Please refer to the other equipment’s manual to determine the passphrase

input style recommended.
Note: Lantronix recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or more for
maximum security.
TX Key index Select the WEP key used for transmissions. Enter a value from 1 to 4.

TX Data rate Select the Data Transmit rate. The value are 1 MB, 2 MB, 5.5 MB, 11 MB, 18
MB, 24 MB, 36 MB, and 54 MB.

WPA: This firmware version allows only Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) for authentication and
encryption. Topology must be set to Infrastructure for the WPA option to display.

Security suite: 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA, 3=WPA2/802.11i (0) ? 2

Change key (N) ? Y
Display key (N) ?
Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (1) ? 1
Enter key: ***********************
Encryption: 0=TKIP, 1=TKIP+WEP (0) ?

Property Description

Change key Select (Y (Yes) to modify the currently configured key.

Display key Select (Y) Yes at the prompt to show the currently configured key/passphrase
Key type Indicate whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
Enter key Enter the passphrase. The maximum length is 63 characters.
Note: Lantronix recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or more
for maximum security.
Encryption Set the type to the minimum required security level. The “+” sign indicates that
the group (broadcast) encryption method is different from the pairwise
(unicast) encryption (WEP and TKIP).

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802.11i/WPA2-Personal :

Security suite: 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA, 3=WPA2/802.11i (0) ? 3

Change key (N) ? Y
Display key (N) ?
Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (1) ?
Enter key: ***********************
Encryption: 0=CCMP, 1=CCMP+TKIP, 2=CCMP+WEP, 3=TKIP, 4=TKIP+WEP (3) ?

Property Description

Change key Select (Y) Yes to modify the currently configured key.
Display key Select (Y) Yes to show the currently configured key/passphrase.
Key type Indicate whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
Enter key Enter the passphrase. The maximum length is 63 characters. Lantronix
recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or more for maximum
security.
Encryption Set the type to the minimum required security level. The “+” sign indicates that
the group (broadcast) encryption method is different from the pairwise (unicast)
encryption. For example, for CCMP+TKIP, CCMP is the pairwise encryption
and TKIP is the group encryption. CCMP is the default for WPA2.
Minimum TX Data Rate: Selects the minimum data rate the device will use when auto-
fallback is enabled. The default is 1 Mbps (menu option 7).
Max TX Fails: Determines the maximum number of consecutive transmit packet failures
before the device will drop its association with the AP and attempt to establish a new one.
The range of attempts is 6 to 64 with 255 equaling disabled. The default is 6 failed attempts.
3. Upon completing the IP and WLAN settings, select menu option 9 to save and exit the WiBox
2100E Setup Mode.
4. To further configure the WiBox 2100E, continue to 4: Web Manager Configuration or
5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.

Installing DeviceInstaller
Use DeviceInstaller utility to configure the IP address and other network parameters when a
wireless connection is established between the WiBox and a laptop or desktop equipped with a
wireless card.
Note: You will need a Windows PC running Lantronix DeviceInstaller 4.2 or higher.
1. Download the latest version of DeviceInstaller from www.lantronix.com/downloads.
2. Run the executable to start the installation process.
3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (If prompted to select an installation type, select
Typical.)
Note: For more information about DeviceInstaller, see the DeviceInstaller Online Help.

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Viewing the Current Configuration

After locating the WiBox 2100E as described in DeviceInstaller Help, you can view its current
configuration.
To view the WiBox 2100E’s configuration settings:
In the right window, click the Device Details tab. The current WiBox 2100E configuration
displays:

Property Description

Name A name to identify the WiBox 2100E. Double-click the field, type the
value, and press Enter to complete. This name is not visible on other
PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.

DHCP Device Name A name the WiBox 2100E device server will send to the DHCP server if
it is configured to obtain an address in this manner.

Group A group to categorize the WiBox 2100E. Double-click the field, type the
value, and press Enter to complete. This group name is not visible on
other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.

Comments Comments about the WiBox 2100E. Double-click the field, type the
value, and press Enter to complete. This description or comment is not
visible on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.

Device Family Displays the WiBox 2100E’s device family type as Wireless.

Type Displays the device type as WiBox b/g.

ID Displays the WiBox 2100E’s ID embedded within the box.

Hardware Address Displays the WiBox 2100E’s hardware (or MAC) address.

Firmware Version Displays the firmware currently installed on the WiBox 2100E.

Extended Firmware Version Displays the firmware currently installed on the WiBox 2100E.

Online Status Displays the WiBox 2100E’s status as online, offline, unreachable (the
WiBox 2100E is on a different subnet), or busy (the WiBox 2100E is
currently performing a task).

IP Address Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’s current IP address.

To change the IP address, see 4: Web Manager Configuration or
5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.

IP Address was Obtained Displays “Dynamically” if the device automatically received an IP

address (e.g., from DHCP). Displays “Statically” if the IP address was
configured manually. If the IP address was assigned dynamically, the
following fields appear:
 Obtain via DHCP with value of True or False.
 Obtain via BOOTP with value of True or False.
 Obtain via RARP with value of True or False
 Obtain via Auto IP with value of True or False

Subnet Mask Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’s current subnet
mask. To change the subnet mask, see 4: Web Manager Configuration
or 5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.

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Property Description

Gateway Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’s current gateway.

To change the gateway, see 4: Web Manager Configuration or
5: Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.

Number of COB partitions Non-configurable field. Displays the number of COB partitions
supported supported (between 19 and 51).

Number of Serial Ports Non-configurable field. Displays the number of ports on the WiBox
2100E.

TCP Keepalive Non-configurable field. Displays 1-65s, the WiBox 2100E’s TCP
keepalive range.

Telnet Supported Non-configurable field. Displays True if the WiBox 2100E can be
accessed by using Telnet.

Telnet Port Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’s port for Telnet
sessions.

Web Port Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’s port for Web
Manager configuration.

Maximum Baud Rate Non-configurable field. Displays the WiBox 2100E’s maximum baud
Supported rate. Note: the WiBox 2100E may not currently be running at this rate.

Firmware Upgradeable Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating the WiBox 2100E’s
firmware is upgradeable as newer version become available.

Supports Configurable Pins Non-configurable field. Displays False, indicating configurable pins are
not available on the WiBox 2100E.

Supports Email Triggers Non-configurable field. Displays False, indicating email triggers are not
available on the WiBox 2100E.

Supports AES Data Stream Non-configurable field. Displays True if the WiBox 2100E unit supports
AES encryption.

Supports 485 Non-configurable field. WiBox 2100E supports the RS-485 protocol.

Supports 921K Baud Rate Non-configurable field. WiBox 2100E supports baud rates up to 920K.

Supports Wired Ethernet Non-configurable field. WiBox 2100E supports wired Ethernet.

Supports HTTP Server Non-configurable field. Displays True.

Supports HTTP Setup Non-configurable field. WiBox 2100E supports HTTP setup.

Supports 230K Baudrate Non-configurable field. WiBox 2100E supports a baud rate of 230K.

Supports GPIO Non-configurable field. Displays False.

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This chapter describes how to configure the WiBox 2100E device server using the Lantronix Web
Manager browser-based configuration tool. The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile
memory and is retained without power. The unit performs a reset after the configuration is
changed and stored.

Accessing Web Manager through a Web Browser

1. Open a standard web browser. Lantronix supports the latest versions of Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome web browsers.
2. In the address bar, enter the WiBox 2100E IP address or host DHCP name as listed below:
a) http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address assigned to the WiBox
2100E unit).
b) http://my_WiBox 2100E (where “my_WiBox 2100E” is the name assigned to the WiBox
2100E unit if DHCP is enabled).
c) Cxxxxxx (where xxxxxxx is the last 6 digits of the unit’s MAC address on DHCP-enabled
networks).
3. Press Enter. The WiBox 2100E Web Manager opens in a browser window.
4. Perform one of the following:
5. If no Telnet password has been defined, leave both fields blank and click OK.
 If a Telnet password has been defined, leave the username blank, type in the password,
and then click OK.
 The Web Manager displays.
Note: We recommend that you always use the enhanced password setting and
create a strong 16 character password. See Security Settings (Option 6) on page 69.

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Figure 4-1. Web Manager

The main menu is on the left panel of the Web Manager window.

Network Configuration
Select Network from the main menu to display the unit's network values. The following sections
describe the configurable network parameters.
Note: If the IP address is assigned via DHCP, its DHCP settings do not display.

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Figure 4-2. Network Settings

Network Mode Configuration

To determine the unit’s network mode:
1. Click Network from the main menu.
2. Modify the following:

Network Mode Select Wireless Only to enable only the wireless network connectivity for
the WiBox 2100E. Select Wired Only to enable only the Ethernet network
connectivity. Select Bridging (Single Host) to enable bridging on the
WiBox 2100E (for more information on bridging, see 11: Wireless Bridging).

Automatic IP Address Configuration

To assign an IP address and its network configuration automatically:
1. Click Network from the main menu.
2. Select Obtain IP address automatically.
3. Enter the following (as necessary):

BOOTP Enable permits the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP). The BOOTP server assigns

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the IP address automatically from a pool of addresses.

DHCP Enable permits Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP to

assign a leased IP address to the WiBox 2100E unit automatically.

AutoIP Enable permits the WiBox 2100E to generate an IP in the 169.254.x.x

address range with a Class B subnet.

DHCP Host Enter the name of the host on the network providing the IP address.
Name

Note: Consult the System or Network Administrator before adjusting these settings.
Disabling all three methods is not advised as the only available IP assignment method
will then be ARP or serial port.
4. Click the OK button when finished.
5. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Static IP Address Configuration

To assign an IP address and its network configuration manually:
1. Click Network from the main menu.
2. Select Use the following IP configuration.
3. Enter the following (as necessary):

IP Address If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses, enter it manually. The IP address
must be set to a unique value in the network.

Subnet Mask A subnet mask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are
assigned for the host part.

Default Gateway The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN
segments. The gateway address should be the IP address of the router
connected to the same LAN segment as the WiBox 2100E. The gateway
address must be within the local network.

DNS Server The DNS server allows the name of a remote machine to be resolved
automatically. Enter the IP address of the DNS server. If the device is DHCP
enabled, the DHCP server provides the DNS server IP address, which will
override this configured value.

Note: This setting is applicable only in Manual Connection mode.

4. Click the OK button when finished.

5. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Ethernet Configuration
You must specify the speed and direction of data transmission.
To specify how data will be transmitted:
1. On the main menu, click Network.
2. Enter the following (as necessary):

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Auto Negotiate With this option, the Ethernet port auto-negotiates the speed and duplex
with the hardware endpoint to which it is connected. This is the default
setting.
If this option is not selected, complete the Speed and Duplex fields that
become available.

Speed The speed of data transmission. The default setting is 100 Mbps.

Duplex The direction of data transmission. The default setting is Full.

3. When you are finished, click the OK button.

4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Server Configuration
The unit’s server values display upon selecting Server from the main menu. The following
sections describe the configurable parameters within the Server configuration menu.

Figure 4-3. Server Settings

Note: Ethernet configuration is not available in Wireless Only mode.

To configure the WiBox 2100E’s device server settings:
1. Click Server from the main menu.

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2. Configure or modify the following fields:

Server Configuration
Enhanced Password Select whether to enable enhanced password:
 Enable: selecting this option enables advanced password creation,
Note: We recommend allowing you to create passwords up to 16 bytes in length.
that you always enable  Disable: selecting this option disables advanced password creation,
the enhanced password allowing you to create basic passwords up to 4 bytes in length.
setting, and create a
strong 16 character
password.

Telnet/Web Manager Enter the password required for Telnet configuration and Web Manager
Password access.

Retype Password Re-enter the password required for Telnet configuration and Web Manager
access.

Advanced
ARP Cache Timeout When the unit communicates with another device on the network, it adds an
(secs) entry into its ARP table. ARP Cache timeout defines the number of seconds
(1-600) before it refreshes this table.

TCP Keepalive (secs) TCP Keepalive time defines how many seconds the unit waits during an
inactive connection before checking its status. If the unit does not receive a
response, it drops that connection. Enter a value between 1 and 65 seconds.
0 disables keepalive. The default setting is 45.

Monitor Mode @ Select Disable to disable the entry into the monitor mode via the yyy or xx1
Bootup key sequence at startup. This command prevents the unit from entering
monitor mode by interpreting the stream of characters that are received
during the device server's initialization at startup.

CPU Performance Select the WiBox 2100E’s performance mode. Higher performance settings
Mode require more energy. Low is 26 Mhz. Regular is 48 Mhz; High is 88 Mhz.
The default is Regular.

HTTP Server Port This option allows the configuration of the web server port number. The valid
range is 1-65535. The default HTTP server port number is 80.

Config Server Port Allows for the configuration of the 0x77FE server port number. Enter a
number between 1 and 65535. The 0x77FE port is used in Bridging mode to
discover Lantronix device servers behind a bridge. The default 0x77FE
server port number is 30718. See 11: Wireless Bridging for more
information.

MTU Size The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest physical packet size a
network can transmit for TCP and UDP. Enter between 512 and 1400 bytes.
The default setting is 1400 bytes.

TCP Re-transmission The desired TCP re-transmission timeout value. If the ACK is not received
timeout (ms) for a packet sent from the WiBox device, then the unit will retransmit the
data. The valid range is 500-4000 msec.

3. When you are finished, click the OK button.

4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

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Hostlist Configuration
The WiBox 2100E scrolls through the hostlist until it connects to a device listed in the hostlist
table. After a successful connection, the unit stops trying to connect to any others. If this
connection fails, the unit continues to scroll through the table in sequence until the next
successful connection.
The hostlist supports a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 12 entries. Each entry contains an IP
address and a port number.
Note: The hostlist is disabled for Manual and Modem Mode. The unit will not accept a
data connection from a remote device when the hostlist option is enabled.

Figure 4-4. Hostlist Settings

To configure the WiBox 2100E’s hostlist:

1. From the main menu, click the Hostlist tab.
2. Enter or modify the following fields from the Hostlist Settings window:

Retry Settings
Retry Counter Enter the value for the number of times the WiBox 2100E should attempt
to retry connecting to the hostlist. The default setting is 3.

Retry Timeout Enter the duration (in milliseconds) the WiBox 2100E should abandon
attempting a connection to the hostlist. The default setting is 250.

Host Information
Host Address Enter or modify the host’s IP address.

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Port Enter the target port number.

3. When you are finished, click the OK button.

4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration

Channel 1 and Channel 2 configurations define how the serial ports respond to network and serial
communication.

Serial Settings
To configure a channel’s serial settings:
1. From the main menu, click Serial Settings for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 to display the
Serial Settings page for the selected channel.

Figure 4-5. Channel Serial Settings

2. In the available fields, enter the following information:

Channel
Disable Serial Port Available on Channel 2 settings only. When selected, disables
communication through the serial port.
Note: Using a telnet session you may enter a baud rate of 00
in channel settings to disable the serial port.

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Port Settings
Protocol Select the protocol type from the pull-down menu for the selected
channel. Available options are RS232, RS422/RS485 – 4 wire mode,
and RS485 - 2 wire mode.
Note: RS422/RS485 – 4 wire mode and RS485 - 2 wire mode apply to
Channel 2 only.

Flow Control Flow control manages data flow between devices in a network to
ensure it is processed efficiently. Too much data arriving before a
device is prepared to manage it causes lost or retransmitted data. The
default setting is None.

Baud Rate The unit and attached serial device, such as a modem, must agree on
a speed or baud rate to use for the serial connection. Valid baud rates
are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200, or 230400. For baud rates 460 and 921 Kbps, the CPU
Performance Mode must be set to High.

Data Bits Indicates the number of character bits. The default setting is 8.

Parity Checks for the parity bit. The default setting is None.

Stop Bits The stop bit follows the data and parity bits in serial communication. It
indicates the end of transmission. The default setting is 1.

Pack Control
Enable Packing Select the checkbox to enable packing on the WiBox 2100E.
Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how and when
packets are sent to the network.
The standard algorithm is optimized for applications in which the unit is
used in a local environment, allowing for very small delays for single
characters, while keeping the packet count low.
The alternate packing algorithm minimizes the packet count on the
network and is especially useful in applications in a routed Wide Area
Network (WAN). Adjusting parameters in this mode can economize the
network data stream.
Disabled by default.

Idle Gap Time Select the maximum time for inactivity. The default time is 12
milliseconds.

Match 2 Byte Sequence Use to indicate the end of a series of data to be sent as one group. The
sequence must occur sequentially to indicate the end of data collection
to the WiBox 2100E. The default setting is No.

Match Bytes Use to indicate the end of a series of data to be sent as one group. Set
this value to 00 if specific functions are not needed.

Send Frame Immediate After the detection of the byte sequence, indicates whether to send the
data frame or the entire buffer. Select Yes to send only the data frame.
The default setting is No.

Send Trailing Bytes Select the number of bytes to send after the end-of-sequence
characters. The default None.

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Flush Input Buffer (Serial to Network)

With Active Connect Select Yes to clear the input buffer with a connection that is initiated
from the device to the network. The default setting is No.

With Passive Connect Select Yes to clear the input buffer with a connection initiated from the
network to the device. The default setting is No.

At Time of Disconnect Select Yes to clear the input buffer when the network connection to or
from the device is disconnected. The default setting is No.

Flush Output Buffer (Network to Serial)

With Active Connect Select Yes to clear the output buffer with a connection that is initiated
from the device to the network. The default setting is No.

With Passive Connect Select Yes to clear the output buffer with a connection initiated from the
network to the device. The default setting is No.

At Time of Disconnect Select Yes to clear the output buffer when the network connection to or
from the device is disconnected. The default setting is No.

3. When you are finished, click the OK button.

4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Connection Settings - TCP

To configure a channel’s TCP settings:
1. From the main menu, click Connection for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 to display the
Connection Settings page for the selected channel.
2. In the available fields, enter the following information:
Note: See Connection Settings - UDP for UDP connections.

Connect Protocol
Protocol Select TCP from the pull-down menu.

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Figure 4-6. TCP Connection Settings

Connect Mode: Passive Connection

Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming connections.

Password Required Determines whether a password is required for an incoming passive

connection. This field is not available when a password is set for Telnet
mode. The default setting is No.

Password If Password Required was set to Yes, enter the password for passive
connections.

Modem Escape Disable or enable the unit's ability to send the escape sequence. The
Sequence Pass default is Y (Yes) (send the escape sequence).
Through

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Connect Mode: Active Connection

Active Connect Select None (default) to disable Active Connect. Otherwise, indicate
the connection type from the drop-down list:
 With Any Character: Attempts to connect when any character is
received from the serial port.
 With Active Mdm Ctrl In: Accepts external connection requests
only when the Modem Control In input is asserted.
 With Start Character: Attempts to connect when it receives a
specific start character from the serial port. The default start
character is carriage return.
 Manual Connection: Attempts to connect when directed by a
command string received from the serial port.
 Auto Start: Automatically connects to the remote IP address and
port after booting up.

Start Character If Active Connect is set to With Start Character, enter the start
character in this field. The default setting is 0D.

Modem Mode Indicates the on-screen response type when in Modem Mode (if
Modem Mode is enabled). The default setting is None.

Show IP Address After Indicates whether to display the remote IP address upon connection.
Ring The default setting is Yes.

Endpoint Configuration
Local Port Enter the local port number.

Auto increment for Check the checkbox to auto-increment the local port number for new
active connect outgoing connections. The range of auto-incremented port numbers is
50,000 to 59,999 and loops back to the beginning when the maximum
range is reached. Disabled by default.

Remote Port Enter the remote port number.

Remote Host Enter the IP address of the remote device.

Common Options
Telnet Com Port Cntrl Available for configuration only when Active Connect is set to None.
Select Enable to permit Telnet communication to the WiBox 2100E
unit. The Telnet Com Port Cntrl feature is used in conjunction with the
Com Port Redirector (CPR) utility. (See the CPR online Help for
details.)

Connect Response A single character is transmitted to the serial port when there is a
change in connection state. Default setting is None.

Terminal Name Available for configuration only when Telnet Com Port Cntrl is set to
Enable.

Use the terminal name for the Telnet terminal type. Enter only one
name. When this option is enabled, the unit also reacts to the end of
record (EOR) and binary options, which can be used for applications
such as terminal emulation to IBM hosts.

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Use Hostlist If this option is set to Yes, the device server scrolls through the host list
until it connects to a device listed in the host list table. Once it
connects, the unit stops trying to connect to any others. If this
connection fails, the unit continues to scroll through the table until it is
able to connect to another IP in the host list.
The host list is disabled for Manual and Modem Modes. The unit will
not accept a data connection from a remote device when the host list
option is enabled.

LED Select Blink for the status LEDs to blink upon connection, or select
None for no LED output.

Disconnect Mode
On Mdm_Ctrl_In Drop Set to Yes for the network connection to or from the serial port to
disconnect (drop) when Modem Control In transitions from an
asserted state to not asserted state. The default setting is No.

Hard Disconnect When set to Yes, the TCP connection closes even if the remote site
does not acknowledge the disconnect request.

Check EOT (Ctrl+D) Choose Yes to drop the connection when Ctrl+D or Hex 04 is
detected. Both Telnet Com Port Cntrl and Disconnect with EOT
must be enabled for Disconnect with EOT to function properly. Ctrl+D
is only detected going from the serial port to the network.

Inactivity Timeout Use this parameter to set an inactivity timeout. The unit drops the TCP
connection to port 10001/10002 if there is no activity on the serial line
before the set time expires. Enter time in the format mm:ss, where m is
the number of minutes and s is the number of seconds. To disable the
inactivity timeout, enter 00:00.
Note: The default port number for Port 1 is 10001 and 10002
for Port 2. However, port numbers may be set to a different
value.

3. When you are finished, click the OK button.

4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Connection Settings - UDP

To configure a channel’s UDP settings:
1. From the main menu, click Connection for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 to display the
Connection Settings page for the selected channel.

Connect Protocol
Protocol Select UDP from the pull-down menu.

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Figure 4-7. UDP Connection Settings

2. In the available fields, enter the following information:

Datagram Mode
Datagram Type Configures remote IP or network broadcast address and the remote
port. Enter 01 for directed or broadcast UDP. The default setting is 00.

Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming UDP datagrams.

Endpoint Configuration
Local Port Enter the local port number.

Remote Port Enter the port number of the remote device.

Remote Host Enter the IP address of the remote device.

Use Broadcast Select to broadcast the UDP datagram. Datagrams of type 01 can be
sent as a broadcast by enabling this option. The default is not to
broadcast.
Note: Datagrams are sent as subnet-directed broadcasts.

Device Address Table Enter values in the range 1-255 to identify units on the local network of
device servers.
Note: Lantronix Tech Support supports Datagram type 01. Datagram
type FD is for OEM use. This table is enabled when Datagram Type is
set to FD.

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3. When you are finished, click the OK button.

4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

WLAN Configuration
Without adequate protection, a wireless LAN is susceptible to access by unauthorized users.
The WiBox 2100E WLAN Settings menu permits the following actions:
 Configuration of the wireless network profile available for activation
 Configuration of the wireless network security settings
 Configuration of advanced settings such as radio power management
Note: Due to regulations, the country-specific setting has been removed from the setup menu
and Web Manager. However, we provide a separate utility for changing the Country/Zone
setting. The utility is called SetZone and is included in the WiBox 2100E package. It is also
available for download from the Lantronix web site.
The syntax is SetZone <IP address> [<zone abbreviation>]
Leaving the zone blank causes the utility to report the current setting only. Following are valid
zone abbreviations. These settings are consistent with IEEE802.11b/g zones:
US=United States JP=Japan
CA=Canada OT=Others, such as Europe
FR=France (excluding France), Asia, Africa,
SP=Spain and Australia

To configure the WiBox 2100E’s WLAN settings:

1. Select WLAN from the main menu to open the WLAN Settings window.

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Figure 4-8. WLAN Settings

2. Enter or modify the following fields:

Wireless Network Configuration

Network Name Enter the name of the wireless network (SSID). The WiBox 2100E
connects to this wireless network.

Network Type Select Infrastructure or Ad Hoc.

Channel Configurable only when Network Type is Ad Hoc. Select from the pull-
down menu the radio channel for the Ad Hoc network. The default value
is 11.

Wireless Network Security

Security As a security measure, enable WEP, WPA, or 802.11i/WPA2-Personal
on the WiBox 2100E. By default, wireless security is disabled on WiBox
2100E.

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WEP Options
Authentication Select an authentication scheme (Open/None or Shared) from the
drop-down list.

Encryption Select the encryption type (64 bits or 128 bits for WEP) from the drop-
down list. 64 bits is the default encryption for WEP.

Key Type Select the key type (Hex or Passphrase).

Key and Retype Key Enter the Encryption Key in hexadecimal value if Hex is selected as
the key type. Enter key as a string if Passphrase is selected as the key
type. Passphrase input is not the same as ASCII input. A passphrase of
more than 20 characters is recommended for adequate security. Spaces
and punctuation are permitted.

TX Key Select the key to use for transmission.

WPA Options
Authentication Select Pre-Shared Keys from the drop-down list.

Encryption Select the encryption type from the drop-down list. TKIP is the default
encryption for WPA.

Key Type Select the key type (Hex or Passphrase).

Key and Retype Key Enter the Encryption Key in hexadecimal value if the key type is Hex.
Enter key as a string if the key type is Passphrase. Passphrase input is
not the same as ASCII input. A passphrase of more than 20 characters
is recommended. Spaces and punctuation characters are permitted.

802.11i/WPA2-Personal Options
Authentication Select Pre-Shared Keys from the drop-down list.

Encryption Select the encryption type from the drop-down list. CCMP is the default
encryption for WPA2.

Key Type Select the key type (Hex or Passphrase).

Key and Retype Key Enter the Encryption Key in hexadecimal value if the key type is Hex.
Enter the key as a string if the key type is Passphrase. Passphrase
input is not the same as ASCII input. A passphrase of more than 20
characters is recommended. Spaces and punctuation characters are
permitted.

Advanced Settings
TX Data Rate WiBox 2100E permits the control of the transmission data rate. Click the
Auto fallback check box to allow the WiBox 2100E to set the data rate
automatically (or leave unchecked to set the transmission rate
manually). The default rate is 54 Mbps.
 If the Auto fallback check box is selected, choose the maximum
data rate from the drop-down list.
 If the Auto fallback check box was not selected, select the fixed
data rate (in Mbps) from the drop-down list.

Min TX Data Rate Selects the minimum data rate the device will use when auto-fallback is
enabled. The default is 1 Mbps.

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Note: If Auto Rate Fallback is enabled and a minimum TX data rate

other than 1Mbps is configured, the radio will operate in Single Rate
Drop mode. This means that if a rate drop becomes necessary, the
radio will drop from the maximum rate to the lowest rate, ignoring all
rates in between. This reduces the potential number of packet
retransmission attempts, because the radio attempts to transmit a
packet three times before transitioning to the next lowest TX rate.
Max TX Failures Determines the maximum number of consecutive transmit packet
failures before the device will drop its association with the AP and
attempt to establish a new one. The range of attempts is 6 to 64 with
255 equaling disabled. The default is 6 failed attempts.

Radio Power Power management reduces the overall power consumption of the
Management WiBox 2100E unit. Selecting Enable increases the response time.
Power management is not permitted in Ad-Hoc mode.

AP Roaming SmartRoam technology takes a proactive approach in transfer ring

connectivity from one AP to another AP belonging to the same ESS
(having the same SSID or Network Name).
If enabled, SmartRoam manages the dynamic list of APs belonging to
the same network as the AP to which the WiBox 2100E is currently
associated and stores relevant selection criteria for this list. The WiBox
2100E uses these criteria to identify a candidate AP. If the candidate AP
is not the current one, the WiBox 2100E dissociates from the current
one and associates to the candidate.
The roaming technology also triggers candidate selection if the WiBox
2100E reaches the boundaries of good signal coverage for the current
AP instead of waiting until signal quality degrades substantially.

3. When you are finished, click the OK button.

4. On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Updating Settings
1. Click Apply Settings on the main menu to save and apply the configuration changes.
Note: Clicking OK on each page does not change the configuration on the device.
Clicking the OK button tells the WiBox what changes to use; the Apply Settings button
makes the changes permanent and reboots the WiBox 2100E.

Applying Defaults
1. Click the Apply Defaults button to reset the unit’s settings to the factory defaults, except for
the network IP address, gateway, netmask, and WLAN settings. For a complete list of the
default settings, see Default Settings.
2. Click Yes to confirm application of factory settings or click No to cancel.

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Configuration
You must configure the unit so that it can communicate on a network with your serial device. As
an alternative to using a web browser, as described in the previous chapter, you can use the
following procedures remotely or locally:
 Use a Telnet connection to configure the unit over the network.
 Use a terminal or terminal emulation program to access the serial port locally.
The series of prompts at which you enter configuration settings is called Setup Mode.
Note: Detailed information about other setup methods is available from your Lantronix
Sales Associate.
The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power. You can
change the configuration at any time. The unit performs a reset after the configuration has been
changed and stored.
This chapter tells you how to access Setup Mode and the general procedure for using it. To
complete the configuration, continue with 6: Setup Mode: Server Configuration and 7: Setup
Mode: Channel Configuration.
Note: The menus in the configuration chapters show a typical device. Your device may
have different configuration options.

Accessing Setup Mode

Telnet Connection
To configure the unit over the network, establish a Telnet connection to port 9999.
Note: You can also use DeviceInstaller to access Telnet. Select the device from the main
window list, and click the Telnet Configuration tab. Skip to step 3, below.
To establish a Telnet connection:
1. From the Windows Start menu, click Run and type the following command, where x.x.x.x is
the IP address, and 9999 is the unit’s fixed network configuration port number:
telnet x.x.x.x 9999

2. Click the OK button. The following information displays.

Figure 5-1. MAC Address

*** Lantronix WiBox Device Server ***

MAC address 00204A897344
Software version V6.8.0.4 (130110)
AES library version 1.8.2.1

Press Enter for Setup Mode

3. To enter Setup Mode, press Enter within 5 seconds. The current configuration settings
display, followed by the Change Setup menu.

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Figure 5-2. Setup Menu Options

Change Setup:
0 Server
1 Channel 1
2 Channel 2
4 WLAN
5 Expert
6 Security
7 Defaults
8 Exit without save
9 Save and exit Your choice ?

4. Select an option on the menu by entering the number of the option in the Your choice ? field
and pressing Enter.
5. To enter a value for a parameter, type the value and press Enter, or to confirm a current
value, just press Enter.
6. When you are finished, save the new configuration (option 9). The unit reboots.

Serial Port Connection

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 2100E device server 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. You must do this within three seconds of resetting
the WiBox 2100E.
At this point, the screen display is the same as when you use a Telnet connection. To continue,
go to step 3 in Telnet Connection, above.

Exiting Setup Mode

To exit Setup Mode:
You have two options:
 To save all changes and reboot the device, select option 9 Save and exit from the Change
Setup menu. All values are stored in nonvolatile memory.
 To exit the configuration mode without saving any changes or rebooting, select option 8 Exit
without save from the Change Setup menu.

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This chapter explains how to configure the network settings.
Note: Current values display in parentheses.

Server Configuration (Option 0)

The unit’s basic network parameters display when you select Server configuration (option 0).

Network Mode
Select the network mode for the WiBox 2100E device server. Options available are Wired Only,
Wireless Only, and Bridging. (For more information on bridging, see 11: Wireless Bridging.)
Note: The bridging option will be available in firmware version 6.2 and later.

Network mode: 0=Wired Only, 1=Wireless Only, 2=Bridging(One Host) (0) ?

IP Address
If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses, enter the IP address manually. The IP address must
be set to a unique value in the network. Enter each octet and press Enter between each section.
The current value displays in parentheses.

IP Address : (000) (000) (000) (000) _

 If DHCP is used, the third octet of the IP address sets the BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options. The
following table shows the bits you can manually configure to force the WiBox 2100E to
disable AutoIP, DHCP, or BootP. To disable an option, set the appropriate bit.

Table 6-1. BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options

Options Bit

AutoIP 0

DHCP 1

BootP 2

For example, if the third octet is 0.0.5.0, the AutoIP and BootP options are disabled; only DHCP is
enabled. (The value 5 results from adding the decimal values of a binary number with bits 0 and
2, for example 0101.) This is the most common setting when using DHCP.

Set Gateway IP Address

The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN segments. The gateway
address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN segment as the unit.

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The gateway address must be within the local network. The default setting is N (No), meaning the
gateway address has not been set. To set the gateway address, type Y and enter the address.

Set Gateway IP Address (N) ? Y

Gateway IP addr (000) (000) (000) (000)_

Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part

A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host
part.

Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) (0) _

The unit prompts for the number of host bits to be entered, then calculates the netmask, which
appears in standard decimal-dot notation (for example, 255.255.255.0) when the saved
parameters display. The default setting is 0.

Table 6-2. Standard IP Network Netmasks

Network Class Host Bits Netmask

A 24 255.0.0.0

B 16 255.255.0.0

C 8 255.255.255.0

Set DNS Server IP Address

The DNS server allows the name of a remote machine to be resolved automatically. The default
is N (No), indicating the DNS server address has not been set. To set the DNS server address,
type Y. At the prompt, enter the DNS server address. If the device is DHCP enabled, the DHCP
server provides the DNS server IP address, which will override this configured value.
Note: This setting is applicable only in Manual Connection mode.

Set DNS Server IP addr (N) ?

Change Telnet Configuration Password

Setting the Telnet configuration password prevents unauthorized access to the setup menu
through a Telnet connection to port 9999 or through web pages. The password must have 4
characters. The default setting is N (No).

Change Telnet/Web Manager password (N) ?

An enhanced password setting (for Telnet and Web access) of 16 characters is available under
Configurable Server Port Number.

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The host attached to the WiBox 2100E may communicate with other CoBos devices on the
wireless network using the Lantronix Configuration Access Protocol (LCAP). This service is
available on server port number 0x77FE (30718) and is fixed.
When the WiBox 2100E is in bridging mode, the LCAP port number is modifiable so that the
LCAP service is available on the wired interface for WiBox 2100E configuration. See 11:
Wireless Bridging for more information.

Config Server Port Number: (30718) ? _

Automatic Host MAC Detection

When Automatic Host MAC Detection is disabled (set to “N”) for bridging mode, the MAC address
of the bridged host can be set. When enabled (set to “Y”), the MAC address of the bridged host is
detected automatically. See page 69.

Automatic Host MAC Detection <Y> ? _

Wired Host MAC <00:00:00:00:00:00:> <00> _

Note: You do not need a password to access the Setup Mode window by a serial
connection.

DHCP Name
If a DHCP server has automatically assigned the IP address and network settings, you can
discover the unit by using the DeviceInstaller network search feature or Monitor Mode
(see 9: Monitor Mode).
Note: When you enter Monitor Mode from the serial port with network connection
enabled and issue the NC (Network Communication) command, you see the unit’s IP
configuration.
There are three methods for assigning DHCP names to the unit.
 Default DHCP Name: If you do not change the DHCP name, and you are using an IP of
0.0.0.0, then the DHCP name defaults to CXXXXXX (XXXXXX is the last 6 digits of the MAC
(hardware) address shown on the label on the bottom/side of the unit). For example, if the
MAC address is 00-20-4A-12-34-56, then the default DHCP name is C123456.
 Custom DHCP Name: You can create your own DHCP name. If you are using an IP
address of 0.0.0.0, then the last option in Server configuration is Change DHCP device
name. This option allows you to change the DHCP name to an alphanumeric name (LTX in
our example).
Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) Y
Enter new DHCP device name : LTX

 Numeric DHCP Name: You can change the DHCP name by specifying the last octet of the
IP address. When you use this method, the DHCP name is LTXYY where YY is what you
chose for the last octet of the IP address. If the IP address you specify is 0.0.0.12, then the
DHCP name is LTX12. This method only works with two-digit numbers (01-99).

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This chapter explains how to configure the serial port.
Notes:
 Current values display in parenthesis.
 You must enter some values in hexadecimal notation. (See B: Binary to Hexadecimal
Conversions on page 88.)

Channel 1 (Option 1)
Select Channel 1 (option 1) from the Change Setup menu to define how the serial port responds
to network and serial communications. The following sections describe the configurable
parameters within the Channel configuration menu.

Figure 7-1. Serial Port Parameters

Baudrate (9600) ?
I/F Mode (4C) ?
Flow (00) ?
Port No (10001) ?
ConnectMode (C0) ?
Send '+++' in Modem Mode (Y) ?
Show IP addr after 'RING' (Y) ?
Auto increment source port (N) ?
Remote IP Address : (000) .(000) .(000) .(000)
Remote Port (0) ?
DisConnMode (00) ?
FlushMode (00) ?
DisConnTime (00:00) ?:
SendChar 1 (00) ?
SendChar 2 (00) ?

Baudrate
The unit and attached serial device, such as a modem, must agree on a speed or baud rate to
use for the serial connection. Valid baud rates are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default),
19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, or 921600. Enter a baud rate of 00 in channel
settings to disable the serial port. The current value is displayed in parentheses.

Baudrate (9600) ? _

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I/F (Interface) Mode

The Interface (I/F) Mode is a bit-coded byte entered in hexadecimal notation. The default setting
is 4C.
Note: RS-422 4-wire and RS-485 2-wire are available on Channel 2 only.

I/F Mode (4C) ? _

The following table displays available I/F Mode options:

Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that
particular option; they can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.

Table 7-1. Interface Mode Options

I/F Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

(1)
RS-232C 0 0

RS-422 4-wire 0 1

RS-485 2-wire 1 1

7 Bit 1 0

8 Bit 1 1

No Parity 0 0

Even Parity 1 1

Odd Parity 0 1

1 stop bit 0 1
(1)
2 stop bits 1 1
(1) 2 stop bits are implemented by the software. This might influence performance.

The following table demonstrates some common I/F Mode settings:

Table 7-2. Common Interface Mode Settings

Common I/F Mode Setting Binary Hex

RS-232C, 8-bit, No Parity, 1 stop bit 0100 1100 4C

RS-232C, 7-bit, Even Parity, 1 stop bit 0111 1000 78

RS-485 2-wire, 8-bit, No Parity, 1 stop bit 0100 1111 4F

RS-422 4-wire, 8-bit, Odd Parity, 1 stop bit 0101 1101 5D

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Flow
Flow control sets the local handshaking method for stopping serial input/output. The default
setting is 00.

Flow (00) ? _

Use the following table to select flow control options:

Table 7-3. Flow Control Options

Flow Control Option Hex

No flow control 00

XON/XOFF flow control 01

Hardware handshake with RTS/CTS lines 02
XON/XOFF pass characters to host 05

Port Number
The setting represents the source port number in TCP connections. It is the number that identifies
the channel for remote initiating connections.

Port No (10001) ? _

The default setting for Port 1 is 10001. The range is 1-65535, except for the following reserved
port numbers:

Table 7-4. Reserved Port Numbers

Port Numbers Reserved for

1 – 1024 Reserved (well known ports)

9999 Telnet setup

14000-14009 Reserved for Redirector

30704 Reserved (77F0h)

30718 Reserved (77FEh)

Warning: We recommend that you not use the reserved port numbers for this setting as
incorrect operation may result.
Use Port 0 for the outgoing local port to change with each connection. The port range is 50,000 to
59,999. Each subsequent connection increments the number by 1 (it wraps back around to
50,000).
Only use this automatic port increment feature to initiate a connection using TCP. Set the port to
a non-zero value when the unit is in a passive mode or when using UDP instead of TCP.

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Connect Mode
Connect Mode defines how the unit makes a connection, and how it reacts to incoming
connections over the network. The default setting is C0.

ConnectMode (C0) ? _

Enter Connect Mode options in hexadecimal notation.

Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that
particular option; they can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.

Table 7-5. Connect Mode Options

Connect Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

a) Incoming Connection

Never accept incoming 0 0 0

Accept with active Modem Control In 0 1 0

Always Accept 1 1 0

b) Response

Nothing (quiet) 0

Character response (C=connect, D=disconnect,

1
N=unreachable)

c) Active Startup

No active startup 0 0 0 0

With any character 0 0 0 1

With active Modem Control In 0 0 1 0

With a specific start character 0 0 1 1

Manual connection 0 1 0 0

Autostart 0 1 0 1

Hostlist 0 0 1 0

d) Datagram Type

Directed UDP 1 1 0 0

e) Modem Mode

No Echo 0 0 1 1

Data Echo & Modem Response (Numeric) 0 1 1 1 1

Data Echo & Modem Response (Verbose) 0 1 1 1 0

Modem Response Only (Numeric) 0 0 1 1 1 1

Modem Response Only (Verbose) 0 0 1 1 1 0

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a) Incoming Connection
Never Accept Incoming Rejects all external connection attempts.

Accept with active Modem Accepts external connection requests only when Modem
Control In Control In input is asserted. Cannot be used with Modem Mode.

Always Accept Accepts any incoming connection when a connection is not

already established. Default setting.

b) Response
Character Response A single character is transmitted to the serial port when there is a
change in connection state:
C = connected, D = disconnected, N = host unreachable.

Single character mode specifies the character response. The IP

address of the host connecting to the unit displays when the unit
is in verbose mode. This option is overridden when the Active
Start Modem Mode or Active Start Host List is in effect.
Default setting is Nothing (quiet).

c) Active Startup
No Active Startup Does not attempt to initiate a connection under any
circumstance. Default setting.

With Any Character Attempts to connect when any character is received from the
serial port.

With active Modem Control Attempts to connect when the Modem Control In input changes
In from not asserted to asserted.

With a Specific Start Attempts to connect when it receives a specific start character
Character from the serial port. The default start character is carriage return.

Manual Connection Attempts to connect when directed by a command string

received from the serial port. The first character of the command
string must be a C (ASCII 0x43), and the last character must be
either a carriage return (ASCII 0x0D) or a line feed (0x0A). No
blanks or space characters may be in the command string.
Between the first and last command string characters must be a
full or partial destination IP address and may be a destination
port number.

The IP address must be in standard decimal-dot notation and

may be a partial address, representing the least significant 1, 2,
or 3 bytes of the remote IP address. The period is required
between each pair of IP address numbers.

If present, the port number must follow the IP address, must be

presented as a decimal number in the range 1-65535, and must
be preceded by a forward slash (ASCII 0x2F). The slash
separates the IP address and the port number. If you omit the
port number from a command string, the internally stored remote
port number starts a connection.

If a partial IP address is presented in a command string, it is

interpreted to be the least significant bytes of the IP address and

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uses the internally stored remote IP address to provide the most

significant bytes of the IP address. If the IP address entered is
0.0.0.0/0, the device server enters Monitor Mode.

For example, if the remote IP address already configured in the

unit is 129.1.2.3, then an example command string would be
C3/7. (This would connect to 129.1.2.3 and port 7.) You may
also use a different ending for the connection string. For
example, C50.1/23 would connect you to 129.1.50.1 and port 23.

If an IP address does not follow the first command string

character (which is "C"), the subsequent character string is
interpreted as the host name and domain to be used in DNS
lookup. This character string can include a destination port
number as well. The port number can be preceded by either a
forward slash (/) or a colon ( : ).

Table 7-6. Manual Connection Address Example

Command String Result if remote IP is 129.1.2.3 and remote port is 1234

Complete override; connection is started with host 121.2.4.5,

C121.2.4.5/1
port 1.

C5 Connects to 129.1.2.5, port 1234.

C28.10/12 Connects to 129.1.28.10, port 12.

C0.0.0.0/0 Enters Monitor Mode.

Cwww.lantronix.com/80 For example, Cwww.lantronix.com/80 would try to connect to the
Lantronix web server if the <hostname:domain>
(www.lantronix.com) is configured in the DNS server database.

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Autostart (Automatic If you enable Autostart, the unit automatically connects to the
Connection) remote IP address and remote port specified when the firmware
starts.

Hostlist If you enable this option, the device server scrolls through the
hostlist until it connects to a device listed in the hostlist table.
Once it connects, the unit stops trying to connect to any others. If
this connection fails, the unit continues to scroll through the table
until it is able to connect to another IP in the hostlist.

Hostlist supports a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 12 entries.

Each entry contains the IP address and the port number.
The hostlist is disabled for Manual and Modem Modes. The unit
does not accept a data connection from a remote device when
the hostlist option is enabled.

Figure 7-2. Hostlist Option

Baudrate (9600) ?
I/F Mode (4C)
Flow (00) ?
Port No (10001) ?
ConnectMode (25) ?
Send ‘+++’ in Modem Mode (Y) ?
Auto increment source port (N) ?

Hostlist :
01. IP : 172.019.000.001 Port : 00023
02. IP : 172.019.000.002 Port : 03001
03. IP : 172.019.000.003 Port : 10001

Change Hostlist ? (N) ? Y

01. IP address : (172) .(019) .(000) .(001) Port : (23)
02. IP address : (172) .(019) .(000) .(001) Port : (3001)
03. IP address : (172) .(019) .(000) .(001) Port : (10001)
04. IP address : (000) .(000) .(000) .(000)
Hostlist :
01. IP : 172.019.000.001 Port : 00023
02. IP : 172.019.000.002 Port : 03001
03. IP : 172.019.000.003 Port : 10001

Change Hostlist ? (N) ? N

Hostlist Retrycounter (3)
Hostlist Retrytimeout (250)
DisConnMode (00)
FlushMode (00)
DisConnMode (00:00) ?:
SendChar 1 (00) ?
SendChar 2 (00) ?

To enable the hostlist:

1. Enter a Connect Mode of 0x20 (2X), where X is any digit. The menu shows a list of current
entries already defined in the product.
2. To delete, modify, or add an entry, select Yes. If you enter an IP address of 0.0.0.0, that entry
and all others after it are deleted.
3. After completing the hostlist, repeat the previous step if necessary to edit the hostlist again.

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4. For Retrycounter, enter the number of times the WiBox 2100E device server should try to
make a good network connection to a hostlist entry that it has successfully ARPed. The range
is 1-15, with the default set to 3.
5. For Retrytimeout, enter the number of seconds the unit should wait before failing an
attempted connection. The time is stored as units of milliseconds in the range of 10-65535.
The default setting is 250.

d) Datagram Type
Directed UDP When selecting this option, you are prompted for the Datagram type.
Enter 01 for directed or broadcast UDP. Datagrams of type 01 can be
sent as a broadcast by enabling the Send as Broadcast option. The
default is not to broadcast.

Note: Datagrams are sent as subnet-directed broadcasts.

When the UDP option is in effect, the unit never attempts to initiate a
TCP connection because it uses UDP datagrams to send and
receive data.

e) Modem Mode
In Modem (Emulation) Mode, the unit presents a modem interface to the attached serial device. It
accepts AT-style modem commands and handles the modem signals correctly.
Normally, there is a modem connected to a local PC and a modem connected to a remote
machine. A user must dial from the local PC to the remote machine, accumulating phone charges
for each connection. Modem Mode allows you to replace modems with the WiBox 2100E, and to
use an Ethernet connection instead of a phone call. By not having to change communications
applications, you avoid potentially expensive phone calls.
To select Modem Mode, set the Connect Mode to C6 (no echo), D6 (echo with full verbose), D7
(echo with numeric response), CF (modem responses only, numeric response), or CE (modem
responses only, full verbose).
Note: If the unit is in Modem Mode, and the serial port is idle, the unit can still accept
network TCP connections to the serial port if Connect Mode is set to C6 (no echo), D6
(echo with full verbose), D7 (echo with numeric response, CF (modem responses only,
numeric response), or CE (modem responses only, full verbose).

Without Echo In Modem Mode, echo refers to the echo of all of the characters entered
in command mode; it does not mean to echo data that is transferred.
Quiet Mode (without echo) refers to the modem not sending an answer
to the commands received (or displaying what was typed).

Data Echo & Modem  Full Verbose: The unit echoes modem commands and responds to
Response a command with a message string shown in the table below.
 Numeric Response: The unit echoes modem commands and
responds to a command with a numeric response.

Modem Responses Only  Full Verbose: The unit does not echo modem commands and
responds to a command with a message string shown in the table
below.
 Numeric Response: The unit does not echo modem commands
and responds to a command with a numeric response.

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Table 7-7. Modem Mode Messages

Message Meaning

Full Verbose

OK Command was executed without error.

CONNECT A network connection has been established.

NO CARRIER A network connection has been closed.

RING n.n.n.n. A remote device, having IP address n.n.n.n, is connecting to this device.

Numeric Response

0 OK

1 Connected

2 Ring

3 No Carrier

4 Error

Received commands must begin with the two-character sequence AT and be terminated with a
carriage return character.
The unit ignores any character sequence received not starting with AT, and only recognizes and
processes single AT-style commands. The unit treats compound AT commands as unrecognized
commands.
If the Full Verbose option is in effect, the unit responds to an unrecognized command string that
is otherwise formatted correctly (begins with AT and ends with carriage return) with the "OK"
message and takes no further action.
If the Numeric Response option is in effect, the unit responds to an unrecognized command
string that is otherwise formatted correctly with the "OK" message and takes no further action.
When an active connection is in effect, the unit transfers data and does not process commands
received from the serial interface.
When a connection is terminated or lost, the unit reverts to command mode.
When an active connection is in effect, the unit terminates the connection if it receives the
following sequence from the attached serial device:
 No serial data is received for one second.
 The character sequence +++ is received, with no more than one second between each two
characters.
 No serial data is received for one second after the last + character. At this time, the unit
responds affirmatively per the selected echo/response mode.
 The character string ATH is received, terminated with a carriage return. The unit responds
affirmatively according to the selected echo/response mode and drops the network
connection. The serial interface reverts to accepting command strings.
If this sequence is not followed, the unit remains in data transfer mode.

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Table 7-8. Modem Mode Commands

Modem Mode Command Function

ATDTx.x.x.x,pppp or Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and a remote port number

ATDTx.x.x.x/pppp or (pppp).
ATDTx.x.x.x:pppp

Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote port

ATDTx.x.x.x
number defined within the unit.

Forces the unit into Monitor Mode if a remote IP address and port number
ATD0.0.0.0
are defined within the unit.

Forces the unit into Monitor Mode if a remote IP address and port number
ATD or ATDT
are not defined within the unit.

Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remote port

ATDx.x.x.x
number defined within the unit.

ATH Hangs up the connection (Entered as +++ATH).

Enables or disables connections from the network going to the serial port.
n=0 disables the ability to make a connection from the network to the
serial port.
ATS0=n
n=1-9 enables the ability to make a connection from the network to the
serial port.
n>1-9 is invalid.

Enables or disables character echo and responses.

ATEn n=0 disables character echo and responses.
n=1 enables character echo and responses.

Enables numeric response or full verbose.

ATVn n=0 enables numeric response.
n=1 enables full verbose.

Note: The unit recognizes these AT commands as single commands such as ATE0 or
ATV1; it does not recognize compound commands such as ATE0V.

Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode

Send ‘+++’ in Modem Mode (Y) ? _

Disable or enable the WiBox 2100E’s ability to send the escape sequence. The default setting is
Y (Yes) (send the escape sequence).

Show IP addr after 'RING'

Show IP addr after ‘RING’ <Y> ?

Disable or enable the WiBox 2100E's ability to show the IP address after RING in Modem Mode.
The default is Y (Yes), to show the IP address.

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Auto Increment Source Port

Auto increment source port (N) ? _

Y (Yes) auto increment the source port. The WiBox 2100E increments the port number used with
each new connection.

Remote IP Address
This is the destination IP address used with an outgoing connection.

Remote IP Address : (000) (000) (000) (000)_

Note: This option does not display when Hostlist is enabled from the ConnectMode
prompt (see Connect Mode on page 52 for more information).

Remote Port
You must set the remote TCP port number for the unit to make outgoing connections. This
parameter defines the port number on the target host to which a connection is attempted.

Remote Port (0) ? _

To connect an ASCII terminal to a host using the unit for login purposes, use the remote port
number 23 (Internet standard port number for Telnet services).
Note: This option does not display when Hostlist is enabled from the ConnectMode
prompt (see Connect Mode on page 52 for more information).

DisConnMode
This setting determines the conditions under which the unit will cause a network connection to
terminate. The default setting is 00.

DisConnMode (00) ? _

Notes:
In DisConnMode (Disconnect Mode), Modem Control In either drops the connection or
is ignored.
Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that
particular option; they can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.

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Table 7-9. Disconnect Mode Options

Disconnect Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Disconnect when Modem Control In is not

(6) 1
asserted

Ignore Modem Control In 0

(1)
Telnet Com Port Cntrl and terminal type setup 1
(2)
Channel (port) password 1
(3)
Hard disconnect 0

Disable hard disconnect 1

(4)
State LED off with connection 1
(5)
Disconnect with EOT (^D) 1
(1) The WiBox 2100E sends the "Terminal Type" upon an outgoing connection.
(2) A password is required for a connection to the serial port from the network.
(3) The TCP connection closes even if the remote site does not acknowledge the disconnection.
(4) When there is a network connection to or from the serial port, the state LED turns off instead of
blinking.
(5) When Ctrl+D or Hex 04 is detected, the connection is dropped. Both Telnet Com Port Cntrl and
Disconnect with EOT must be enabled for Disconnect with EOT to function properly. Ctrl+D is only
detected going from the serial port to the network.
(6) When Modem Control In transitions from a high state to a low state, the network connection to or
from the serial port drops.

Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)

Using this parameter, you can control line handling and network buffers with connection startup
and disconnect. The default setting is 00.

FlushMode (00) ? _

You can also select between two different packing algorithms.

Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that
particular option; they can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.

Table 7-10. Flush Mode Options

Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Input Buffer (Serial to Network)

Clear with a connection initiated from the device to the network 1

Clear with a connection initiated from the network to the device 1

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Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Clear when the network connection to or from the device is disconnected 1

Output Buffer (Network to Serial)

Clear with a connection initiated from the device to the network 1

Clear with a connection initiated from the network to the device 1

Clear when the network connection to or from the device is disconnected 1

Alternate Packing Algorithm (Pack Control)

Enable 1

Pack Control
The packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent to the network. The standard
algorithm is optimized for applications in which the unit is used in a local environment, allowing for
very small delays for single characters, while keeping the packet count low. The alternate packing
algorithm minimizes the packet count on the network and is especially useful in applications in a
routed Wide Area Network (WAN). Adjusting parameters in this mode can economize the network
data stream.
Pack control settings are enabled in Flush Mode. Set this value to 00 if you do not need specific
functions.
Note: All bit positions in the table that are blank represent “don’t care” bits for that
particular option; they can be set to either a 0 or 1 value.

Table 7-11. Pack Control Options

Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Packing Interval

Interval: 12 msec 0 0

Interval: 52 msec 0 1

Interval: 250 msec 1 0

Interval: 5 sec 1 1

Trailing Characters

None 0 0

One 0 1

Two 1 0

Send Characters

2-Byte Send Character Sequence 1

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Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Send Immediately After Send chars 1

Packing Interval
Packing Interval defines how long the unit should wait before sending accumulated characters.
This wait period is between successive network segments containing data. For alternate packing,
the default interval is 12 ms.

Trailing Characters
In some applications, CRC, Checksum, or other trailing characters follow the end-of-sequence
character; this option helps to adapt frame transmission to the frame boundary. The default
setting is 00 (none).

Send Characters
 If 2-Byte Send Character Sequence is enabled, the unit interprets the sendchars as a 2-
byte sequence; if this option is not enabled, the unit interprets them independently. The
default setting is 0 (disabled).
 If Send Immediately After Characters is not set, any characters already in the serial buffer
are included in the transmission after a "transmit" condition is found. If this option is set, the
unit sends immediately after recognizing the transmit condition (sendchar or timeout). The
default setting is 0.
Note: A transmission might occur if status information needs to be exchanged or an
acknowledgment needs to be sent.

DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout)

Use this parameter to set an inactivity timeout. The unit drops the TCP connection to port
10001/10002* if there is no activity on the serial line before the set time expires. Enter time in the
format mm:ss, where m is the number of minutes and s is the number of seconds.
Note*: The default port number for Port 1 is 10001 and 10002 for Port 2. However, port
numbers may be set to a different value.

DisConnTime (00:00) ?:

To disable the inactivity timeout, enter 00:00. Range is 0 (disabled) to 5999 seconds (99 minutes,
59 seconds). The default setting is 0.

Send Characters
Enter up to two characters in hexadecimal representation in sendchar.

SendChar 1 (00) ? _
SendChar 2 (00) ? _

If the unit receives a character on the serial line that matches one of these characters, it sends
the character immediately, along with any awaiting characters, to the TCP connection. This action
minimizes the response time for specific protocol characters on the serial line (for example, ETX,
EOT). Setting the first sendchar to 00 disables the recognition of the characters. Alternatively, the
unit can interpret two characters as a sequence (see Pack Control). The default setting is 00.

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Telnet Terminal Type

This parameter displays only if you enabled the terminal type option in Disconnect Mode. With
this option enabled, you can use the terminal name for the Telnet terminal type. Enter only one
name.
With terminal type option enabled, the unit also reacts to the EOR (end of record) and binary
options, useful for applications like terminal emulation to IBM hosts.

Channel (Port) Password

This parameter displays only if the channel (port) password option is enabled in Disconnect
Mode. With this option enabled, you can set a password on the serial port. Blank by default.

WLAN Settings
Without adequate protection, a wireless LAN is susceptible to access by unauthorized users. As
such, WiBox 2100E features the WPA security standard, based on IEEE802.11i and IEEE802.1X.
WEP is provided for backwards compatibility and interaction with older devices.
To modify WLAN settings, select 4 WLAN from the Change Setup menu.

Topology
Select Infrastructure (ESS) mode or Adhoc (IBSS) mode. Infrastructure mode communicates
with Access Points. Ad Hoc mode communicates only with other clients.

Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=Adhoc (0) ? _

Network Name (SSID)

Enter the name of the network to which the WiBox 2100E will connect.

Network name (LTRX_IBSS) ? _

Adhoc Network Channel

When Adhoc is selected in the Topology parameter and the WiBox 2100E cannot find the
specified network, it creates one with that name by transmitting a beacon on the selected
channel.

Channel (11) ? _

Only channels allowed in the country for which the WiBox 2100E is designated can be selected.
The country displays in the Setup Mode settings overview.

Security Suite
The WiBox 2100E features WEP, WPA, and 802.11i/WPA2-Personal to secure all wireless
communication. WPA and 802.11i/WPA2-Personal are not available when Adhoc is selected as
the topology.
The 802.11i/WPA2-Personal mode is compliant with the Robust Secure Network that is specified
in the IEEE standard 802.11i. It enables the AES-based strong CCMP encryption.

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Security suite 0=none, 1=WEP, 2=WPA, 3=WPA2/802.11i (0) ? _

WEP
Authentication: 0=open/none, 1=shared (1) ?
Encryption: 1=WEP64, 2=WEP128 (2) ?
Change Key (N) ? Y
Display key (N) ?
Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (0) ?
Enter Key: **-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-**-** TX Key Index (1) ?

Authentication Select whether the encryption keys are matched (1 = shared) with
those of the communication partner before passing through messages
or not (2 = open/none).
Encryption Length of the encryption key and the security strength. WEP64 uses a
40 bits/5 bytes key (option 1). WEP128 uses a 104 bits/13 bytes key
(option 2).
Display Current Key Select (Y) Yes to show the currently configured key/passphrase
Change key Select (Y) Yes to modify the currently configured key.
Key type Indicate whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
Enter key Enter the new encryption key. The passphrase input is not the same as
ASCII input (as used on some products). ASCII is translated directly
into hexadecimal bytes according to the ASCII table. The WiBox 2100E
passphrase is hashed using the Neesus Datacom algorithm (for
WEP64) or MD5 (for WEP128).
The passphrase input is safer because it is up to 63 chars long. ASCII
input is a maximum of 5 (WEP64) or 13 (WEP128) characters long and
limits the number of key combinations.

Please refer to the other equipment’s manual to determine the

passphrase input style recommended.
Note: Lantronix recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or
more for maximum security.
TX Key index Select the WEP key used for transmissions.

WPA
This firmware version allows only Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) for authentication.

Change key (N) ? Y

Display key (N) ?
Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (1) ? 1
Enter key: ***********************
Encryption: 0=TKIP, 1=TKIP+WEP (0) ?

Change key Select (Y (Yes) to modify the currently configured key.

Display key Select (Y) Yes at the prompt to show the currently configured
key/passphrase
Key type Indicate whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
Enter key Enter the passphrase. The maximum length is 63 characters.
Note: Lantronix recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or
more for maximum security.

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Encryption Set the type to the minimum required security level. The “+” sign
indicates that the group (broadcast) encryption method is different from
the pairwise (unicast) encryption (WEP and TKIP).

802.11i/WPA2-Personal
Change key (N) ? Y
Display key (N) ?
Key type 0=hex, 1=passphrase (1) ?
Enter key: ***********************
Encryption: 0=CCMP, 1=CCMP+TKIP, 2=CCMP+WEP, 3=TKIP, 4=TKIP+WEP (3) ?

Change key Select (Y) Yes to modify the currently configured key.
Display key Select (Y) Yes to show the currently configured key/passphrase.
Key type Indicate whether the new key is in hexadecimal or passphrase format.
Enter key Enter the passphrase. The maximum length is 63 characters. Lantronix
recommends using a passphrase of 20 characters or more for maximum
security.
Encryption Set the type to the minimum required security level. The “+” sign indicates
that the group (broadcast) encryption method is different from the pairwise
(unicast) encryption. For example, for CCMP+TKIP, CCMP is the pairwise
encryption and TKIP is the group encryption. CCMP is the default.

Fixed or Automatic Data Rate

WiBox 2100E permits the control of the transmission rate. Select 0 to set a fixed data rate, or
select 1 to set an automatic data rate. The default setting is 1 (auto).

TX Data rate 0=fixed, 1=auto fallback (1) ? _

Transmission Data Rate

If the above TX Data rate is set to fixed, the selected data rate is the WiBox 2100E’s fixed
transmission rate. If the above TX Data rate is set to auto, the selected data rate is the WiBox
2100E’s maximum data rate. Lower data rates allow for larger distances. They may also be
required when communicating with older devices. The default setting is 54 Mbps.

TX Data rate 0=1, 1=2, 2=5.5, 3=11

4=18, 5=24, 6=36, 7=54 Mbps (0) ? _

Note: The WiBox 2100E’s maximum data rate cannot be selected when TX Data rate is set to
auto.

Minimum TX Data Rate

Selects the minimum data rate the device will use when auto-fallback is enabled. The default is 1
Mbps.

MinTX Data Rate 0=1, 1=2, 2=5.5, 3=11, 4=18, 5=24, 6=36, 7=54 Mbps <0> ? _

Note: If Auto Rate Fallback is enabled and a minimum TX data rate other than 1Mbps is
configured, the radio will operate in Single Rate Drop mode. This means that if a rate drop
becomes necessary, the radio will drop from the maximum rate to the lowest rate, ignoring all
rates in between. This reduces the potential number of packet retransmission attempts, because
the radio attempts to transmit a packet three times before transitioning to the next lowest TX rate.
Note: If the Minimum TX Data Rate is set for 54 Mbps for the minimum and maximum, the auto
fallback capability is eliminated.

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Enable Power Management

This allows the software to turn off the radio when expecting not to receive or transmit soon. This
feature reduces the power consumption by up to 170 mA. Enabling power management
increases the response time, because the radio needs to start up again. The radio is enabled to
synchronize and check for incoming messages (every 100 ms).
Note: This option is not available when the Topology is set to Adhoc.

Enable power management (N) ? _

Enable Soft AP Roaming

If enabled, the Lantronix SmartRoam technology manages the dynamic list of APs belonging to
the same network as the AP to which the WiBox 2100E is currently associated and stores
relevant selection criteria for this list. The WiBox 2100E uses these criteria to identify a candidate
AP. If the candidate AP is not the current one, the WiBox 2100E dissociates from the current AP
and associates to the candidate.
The roaming technology also triggers candidate selection if the WiBox 2100E reaches the
boundaries of good signal coverage for the current AP instead of waiting until signal quality
degrades substantially.
Choose to enable Y (Yes) or disable N (No) SmartRoam technology. The default value is N.

Enable Soft AP Roaming <Y> ?

Max TX Failures
Determines the maximum number of consecutive transmit packet failures before the device will
drop its association with the AP and attempt to establish a new one. The range of attempts is 6 to
64; 255 equals disabled. The default is 6 failed attempts.

Max failed packets <6 – 64; 255=disable>: <6> ? _

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Expert Settings (Option 5)

Note: You can change these settings using Telnet or serial connections only, not Web
Manager.
Caution: Only an expert should change these parameters. You must definitely know the
consequences the changes may have.

Figure 8-1. Expert Settings

TCP Keepalive time in s (1s - 65s; 0s=disable): (45) ?

ARP Cache timeout in s (1s - 600s) : (600) ?
CPU performance (0=Regular, 1=Low, 2=High): (0) ?
Disable Monitor Mode @ bootup (N) ?
HTTP Port Number : (80) ?
MTU Size (512 - 1400): (1400) ?
TCP Re-transmission Timeout (500 - 4000) (ms): (500) ?
Enable alternate MAC (N) ?
Ethernet connection type: (0) ?

Note: The Config Server Port Number option and Automatic Host MAC Detection option
display only in Bridging mode as shown in the next window. For more information, see
Configurable Server Port Number and Automatic Host MAC Detection on page 69.
The default settings are listed below:
TCP Keepalive time in s 45
(1s – 65s; 0s=disable)
ARP Cache timeout in s 600
(1s – 600s)

CPU Performance Regular

Disable Monitor Mode @ bootup N (No) (resulting in Monitor Mode enabled)
HTTP Port Number 80
(1-65535)
MTU Size (512 – 1400) 0 (resulting in an operational value of 1400)
TCP Re-transmission Timeout 500
(500 - 4000) (ms)

Enable alternate MAC Disabled (OEM use only)

Ethernet connection type 0 (resulting in auto-negotiation)
Config Server Port Number 30718

Automatic Host MAC Detection Y (Yes)

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TCP Keepalive time in seconds

This option allows you to change how many seconds the unit waits during a silent connection
before attempting to see if the currently connected network device is still on the network. If the
unit gets no response, it drops that connection. The default setting is 45.

TCP Keepalive time in s (1s - 65s; 0s=disable): (45) ?

ARP Cache timeout in seconds

Whenever the unit communicates with another device on the network, it adds an entry into its
ARP table. The ARP Cache timeout option allows you to define how many seconds (1-600) the
unit will wait before timing out this table. The default setting is 600.

ARP Cache timeout in s (1s - 600s) : (600) ?

CPU Performance
Select the WiBox 2100E device server’s performance mode. Higher performance settings require
more energy. Low is 26 Mhz, Regular is 48 Mhz, High is 88 Mhz. The default setting is Regular.

CPU performance (0=Regular, 1=Low, 2=High): (0) ?

Notes:
 If a baud rate of 460 Kbps or 920 Kbps is set, and the high performance mode is disabled,
the operation of the serial channel would be out of the specified error tolerance, thereby
leading to inconsistent speed settings on the two ends of the serial channel.
 Increasing CPU clock speed consumes more power and generates more heat. This reduces
the maximum operating temperature specification. See the appropriate product brief for
details.

Disable Monitor Mode at bootup

This option allows you to disable all entries into Monitor Mode during startup, except for the ‘xxx’
sequence. This prevents entry using yyy, zzz, xx1, and yy1 key sequences (only during the
bootup sequence). The default setting for Monitor Mode at bootup is N (No). (See 9: Monitor
Mode.)

Disable Monitor Mode @ bootup (N) ? _

HTTP Port Number

This option allows the configuration of the web server port number. The valid range is 1-65535.
The default setting HTTP port number is 80.

HTTP Port Number : (80) ? _

MTU Size
The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest physical packet size a network can transmit
for TCP and UDP. Enter between 512 and 1400 bytes. The default setting is 1400 bytes.

MTU Size: (1400) ? _

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TCP Re-transmission Timeout

This feature allows the configuration of the desired TCP re-transmission timeout value. If the ACK
is not received for a packet sent from the WiBox device, then the unit will retransmit the data. The
valid range is 500-4000 msec.

TCP Re-transmission Timeout (500 - 4000) (ms): (500) ?

Enable Alternate MAC

If necessary, enable the alternate MAC address (if specified in the OEM setup record). The
default setting is N (No).

Enable alternate MAC (N) ? _

Ethernet

Ethernet Connection Type

The WiBox 2100E allows for the Ethernet speed and duplex to be manually configured. Enter 0
for auto-negotiation (default). To select the speed and duplex, enter one of the following: 2 (10
Mbit/half duplex), 3 (10 Mbit/full duplex),
4 (100 Mbit/half duplex), or 5 (100 Mbit/full duplex).

Ethernet connection type: (0) ? _

Configurable Server Port Number

The host attached to the WiBox 2100E may communicate with other CoBos devices on the
wireless network using the Lantronix Configuration Access Protocol (LCAP). This service is
available on server port number 0x77FE (30718) and is fixed. When the WiBox 2100E is in
bridging mode, the LCAP port number is modifiable so that the LCAP service is available on the
wired interface for WiBox 2100E configuration. See 11: Wireless Bridging for more information.

Config Server Port Number: (30718) ? _

Automatic Host MAC Detection

When Automatic Host MAC Detection is disabled (set to “N”) for bridging mode, the MAC address
of the bridged host can be set. When enabled (set to “Y'”), the MAC address of the bridged host
is detected automatically.

Automatic Host MAC Detection <Y> ? _

Wired Host MAC <00:00:00:00:00:00> <00> _ _

Security Settings (Option 6)

Security settings can only be changed using Setup Mode, through a Telnet or serial connection.
Note: As recommended, set security over the dedicated network or over the serial setup.
If the parameters are set over the network (Telnet 9999), someone else could capture
these settings.
Caution: Disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE prevents users from accessing the
setup menu from the network.

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Disable SNMP
For security purposes, disable SNMP (if required) on the WiBox 2100E unit. The current setting
displays in parentheses.

Disable SNMP (N) ? _

SNMP Community Name

The SNMP Community Name is a required field for NMS to read or write to a device. Enter a
string of 1 to 13 characters.

SNMP Community Name (public): _

The default entry is public. The current value displays in parentheses.

Disable Telnet Setup

Note: Disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE prevents users from accessing the
setup menu from the network.
This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables access to Setup Mode by
Telnet (port 9999). It only allows access locally via the web pages and the serial port of the unit.

Disable Telnet Setup (N) ? _

Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade

This setting defaults to the N (No) option. The Y (Yes) option disables TFTP for network firmware
upgrades.

Disable TFTP Firmware Update (N) : _

Disable Port 77FE (Hex)

Note: Disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE and Web Setup prevents users from
accessing the setup from the network.
Port 77FE is used by Web Manager and custom programs to configure the unit remotely. If
required, disable this capability for security purposes.

Disable Port 77FEh (N) ? _

The default setting is the N (No) option, which enables remote configuration. As a result,
configure the unit by using web pages, Telnet, or serial configuration.
The Y (Yes) option disables remote configuration and web sites.
Note: The Y (Yes) option disables many of the GUI tools for configuring the unit,
including the embedded Web Manager tool.

Disable Web Server

The Y (Yes) option disables the web server. This setting defaults to the N (No) option. Disabling
the web server also disables the web setup.

Disable Web Server (N) ? _

Disable Web Setup

The Y (Yes) option disables configuration via the Web Manager (but the web server remains
active for custom web pages). This setting defaults to the N (No) option.

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Disable Web Setup (N) ? _

Disable ECHO Ports

This setting controls whether port 7 echoes characters it receives.

Disable ECHO ports (Y) ? _

Enable Encryption
Rijndael is the block cipher algorithm chosen by the National Institute of Science and Technology
(NIST) as the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to be used by the US government. The
WiBox 2100E supports 128-, 192-, and 256-bit encryption key lengths.
Note: Configuring encryption should be done through a local connection to the serial
port of the WiBox 2100E, or via a secured network connection. Initial configuration
information including the encryption key is sent in clear text over the network.
To configure AES encryption on the WiBox 2100E:

Enable Encryption
Enable Encryption (Y) ? _
Key length in bits (256): _
Change Key (N) ? _
Enter Key: _

Enable Encryption This option enables AES encryption for tunneling only.
Key length in bits Valid options are 128, 192 and 256 bits.
Change Key Select to modify the current AES encryption key. The default is N
(No).
Enter Key If you selected Change Key, enter the key (at the Enter Key
prompt) in hexadecimal numbers. Enter 32 characters for 128 bits
key length, 48 characters for 192 bits key length, or 64 characters
for 256 bits key length.
Encryption only applies to the port selected for data tunneling (default 10001), regardless of
whether you are using TCP or UDP.
Generally, one of two situations applies:
 Encrypted WiBox 2100E-to-WiBox 2100E communication. Be sure to configure both WiBox
2100E devices with the same encryption key.
 Third-party application to WiBox 2100E-encrypted communication: WiBox 2100E uses
standard AES encryption protocols. To communicate successfully, products and applications
on the peer side must use the same protocols and the same encryption key as the WiBox
2100E.
 Lantronix Secure Com Port Redirector provides an encrypted connection from Windows-
based applications to the WiBox 2100E. Information about SCPR is at
http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/utilities-tools/scpr.html .
A 30-day trial version of SCPR is included on the CD.

Enable Enhanced Password

The Enhanced Password setting allows you to set a password of up to 16 characters for
protecting Telnet and Web Page access. We recommend that you select the Y (Yes) option and
enable the enhanced password setting.

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Avoid using either the 4 character basic password setting or no password at all as they are not
secure options.

Enable Enhanced Password (Y) ? _

Default Settings (Option 7)

Select 7 Defaults from the Change Setup menu to reset the unit’s Channel 1 configuration,
Channel 2 configuration, Security, and Expert settings to the factory default settings.
The server configuration settings for IP address, gateway IP address, and netmask remain
unchanged. See footnote for the WLAN settings that change.
Defaults for all settings are listed below.

Channel 1 Configuration
Baudrate 9600

I/F Mode 4C (1 stop bit, no parity, 8 bit, RS-232C)

Port No 10001

Connect Mode C0 (always accept incoming connection; no active

connection startup)

Hostlist Retry Counter 3

Hostlist Retry Timeout 250 (msec)

Send Character 0x0D (CR)

All other parameters 0

Channel 2 Configuration
Baudrate 9600

I/F Mode 4C (1 stop bit, no parity, 8 bit, RS-232C)

Port No 10002

Connect Mode C0 (always accept incoming connection; no active

connection startup)

Hostlist Retry Counter 3

Hostlist Retry Timeout 250 (msec)

Send Character 0x0D (CR)

All other parameters 0

WLAN Settings
Topology 1 (AdHoc)

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Network Name LTRX_IBSS

Channel 11

Security 0 (none)
1
TX Data Rate Auto Fallback 1 (auto)
1
TX Data Rate 54 Mbps
1 1 Mbps
Minimum TX Data Rate
1 6 (failed attempts)
Max Failures

Enable Power Management N (No)

Enable Soft AP Roaming N (No)

Expert Settings
TCP Keepalive 45 (seconds)

ARP Cache Timeout 600 (seconds)

CPU Performance Regular

Disable Monitor Mode N (No)

HTTP Port Number 80

MTU Size 1400

TCP re-transmission Timeout 500 (msec)

Enable Alternate MAC N (No) ( for OEM use only)

Ethernet Connection Type 0 (auto negotiate)

Config Server Port Number 30718

Automatic Host MAC Detection Y (yes)

Security Settings
Disable SNMP N (No)

SNMP Community Name public

Disable Telnet Setup N (No)

Disable TFTP Firmware Update N (No)

Disable Port 77FEh N (No)

Disable Web Server N (No)

1
This is included in the 7 Defaults menu reset.

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Disable Web Setup N (No)

Disable ECHO ports Y (Yes)

Enable Encryption N (No)

Enable Enhanced password N (No)

Exit Configuration Mode

To exit Setup Mode, do one of the following:
 To save all changes and reboot the device, select option 9 Save and exit from the Change
Setup menu.
or
 To exit the configuration mode without saving any changes or rebooting, select option 8 Exit
without save from the Change Setup menu.

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9: Monitor Mode
Monitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes. There are two ways to
enter Monitor Mode: locally via the serial port or remotely via the network.

Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port

To enter Monitor Mode locally:
1. Follow the same steps used for setting the serial configuration parameters (see 5:Telnet or
Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration).
2. Instead of typing three x keys, however:
3. Type zzz to enter Monitor Mode with network connections.
4. Type yyy to enter Monitor Mode without network connections.
A 0> prompt indicates that you have successfully entered Monitor Mode.

Entering Monitor Mode via the Network Port

To enter Monitor Mode using a Telnet connection:
1. Establish a Telnet session to the configuration port (9999). The following message displays:
2. MAC address 00204A96559B
3. Software version V6.7.0RC6 (100118)
4. AES Library version 1.8.2.1
5. Press Enter for Setup ModeType M (upper case).
A 0> prompt indicates that you have successfully entered Monitor Mode.

Monitor Mode Commands

The following commands are available in Monitor Mode.
Note: All commands must be in capital letters.

Table 9-1. Monitor Mode Commands

Command Command Name Function

VS Version Queries software header record (16 bytes) of unit.

GC Get Configuration Gets configuration of unit as hex records (120

bytes).

SC Send Configuration Sets configuration of unit from hex records.

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Command Command Name Function

PI x.x.x.x Ping Pings unit with IP address x.x.x.x to check device

status.

AT ARP Table Shows the unit’s ARP table entries.

TT TCP Connection Table Shows all incoming and outgoing TCP connections.

NC Network Connection Shows the unit’s current IP address, gateway,

subnet mask, and DNS server.

RS Reset Resets the unit.

QU Quit Exits diagnostics mode.

G0, G1, ....,Ge, Gf Get configuration from Gets a memory page of configuration information
memory page from the device.

S0, S1,...,Se, Sf Set configuration to memory Sets a memory page of configuration information
page on the device.

GM Get MAC address Shows the unit's 6-byte MAC.

SS Set Security record Sets the Security record without the encryption key
and length parameters. The entire record must still
be written, but the encryption-specific bytes do not
need to be provided (they can be null since they
are not overwritten).

SA Scan Initiates a wireless scan if the wireless interface is

enabled. Reports any stations found, including
BSSID, SSID, and RSSI. If SA is followed by a
string, the string is used to filter SSIDs before
reporting. If the BSS does not broadcast its SSID,
only the BSSID and RSSI are returned.

NS Network Status Reports the network interfaces’ statuses. Includes

potentially negotiated parameters like speed/duplex
for Ethernet or BSSID, encryption, authentication
for wireless interfaces.

co Set IP address, host bits, Example:

gateway , and DNS server co 192.168.0.10 8 192.168.0.1 10001 192.168.1.10
IP with
192.168.0.10 = IP address of the WiBox
8 = number of host bits
192.168.0.1 = gateway IP address
10001 = port number of the WiBox
192.168.1.10 = IP address of the DNS Server
The WiBox stores the setup and performs a reset.
It sends an X before the reset if the command was
OK.

WS Wireless Status Displays wireless module status that includes

packets received, transmitted, and dropped.

Responses to some of the commands are given in Intel Hex format.

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Note: Entering any of the commands listed above generates one of the following
command response codes:

Table 9-2. Command Response Codes

Response Meaning

0> OK; no error

1> No answer from remote device

2> Cannot reach remote device or no answer

8> Wrong parameter(s)

9> Invalid command

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10: Updating Firmware
This chapter explains how to obtain and update the unit’s firmware.

Obtaining Firmware
Obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantronix web site
(www.lantronix.com) or by using anonymous FTP (ftp.lantronix.com/pub).

Reloading Firmware
There are several ways to update the unit’s internal operational code (*ROM) via TFTP or via the
serial port. You can also update the unit’s internal web interface (*COB) via TFTP.
Here are typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the latest versions and
release notes.

Table 10-1. Firmware Files

ROM File COB

WBXxxx.ROM WBXvx_x.COB (Web Manager)

Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface

To download new firmware from a computer:
1. Use a TFTP client to send a binary file to the unit (*.ROM to upgrade the unit's internal
operational code and *.COB to upgrade its internal Web interface).
Note: TFTP requires the .ROM (binary) version of the unit's internal operational code.
2. In the TFTP server field, enter the IP address of the unit being upgraded.
3. Select Upload operation and Binary format.
4. Enter the full path of the firmware file in the Local file name field.
5. In the Remote file name field, enter the current internal operational code or WEB1 to
WEB19 for the internal Web interface.
6. Click the Upload Now button to transfer the file to the unit.

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Figure 10-1. TFTP Window

After the firmware has been loaded and stored, which takes approximately 8 seconds, the unit
performs a power reset.

Using TFTP: Command Line Interface

To download new firmware from a computer:
1. Enter the following from a TFTP command line interface:

tftp –i <ip address> put <local filename> <destination file name>

The following examples demonstrate the TFTP command sequence to download the .rom file and
the .cob file:

tftp –i 192.168.1.111 put wbxg_6102.rom W7

tftp –i 192.168.1.111 put wbx_webm_1403.cob WEB1

2. In the Remote file name field, enter the current internal operational code or WEB1 for the
internal Web interface.

Network Upgrade
Use the command: tftp –i <ip address> put <wbx rom filename> W7 or the
DeviceInstaller upgrade feature. DI 4.0.0.4 and later support the W7 destination file.

Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and

DeviceInstaller
If for some reason the firmware is damaged, you can recover the firmware file by using
DeviceInstaller to download the *.ROM file over the serial port.

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To recover firmware:
1. Connect the COM interface of your PC to serial port 1 of the WiBox 2100E device server.
2. Start DeviceInstaller. If your PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays.
Select an adapter and click the OK button.
3. From the Tools menu, select Advanced/Recover Firmware. The Serial Port Firmware
Upgrade window displays.
4. For Port on PC, enter the COM port on the PC that is connected to the serial port of the
Lantronix unit.
5. For Device Model, be sure the appropriate WiBox 2100E device displays.
6. For Firmware File, click the Browse button and go to the location where the firmware file
resides.
7. Note: Make sure the WiBox 2100E on which you are recovering firmware is connected to this
selected port on your PC.
8. Click the OK button to download the file.
9. When prompted, reset the device. Status messages and a progress bar at the bottom of the
screen show the progress of the file transfer. When the file transfer completes, the message
“Successful, Click OK to Close” appears.
10. Click the OK button to complete this procedure.
Note: For more information, see Recovering Firmware in the DeviceInstaller online Help.

WLAN Country Setting

Due to regulations, the country-specific setting has been removed from the setup menu and Web
Manager. However, we provide a separate utility for changing the Country/Zone setting. The
utility is called SetZone and is included in the package. It is also available for download from the
Lantronix web site.
The syntax is: SetZone <IP address> [<zone abbreviation>]
Leaving the zone blank causes the utility to report the current setting only. Following are valid
zone abbreviations. These settings are consistent with IEEE802.11b/g zones:
US=United States JP=Japan
CA=Canada OT=Others, such as Europe
FR=France (excluding France), Asia, Africa,
SP=Spain and Australia

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11: Wireless Bridging
Note: The WiBox 2100E device server with firmware version 6.2 and later will support
bridging.
Bridging allows a host, connected on the WiBox 2100E’s wired Ethernet interface, to be
accessible over the wireless network (via the WiBox 2100E).
To initialize the bridging feature:
1. Configure the WiBox 2100E’s wireless settings. See WLAN Configuration.
2. Enable bridging in Setup Mode. See Network Mode.
3. Set up the wired host connected to the WiBox 2100E’s Ethernet port.

Configuring the WiBox 2100E in Bridging Mode

Once in bridging mode, the services on the WiBox 2100E are available only through the wired
interface. There are three methods for configuring the WiBox 2100E when in bridging mode.

Method 1
This method uses the current Ethernet wired host to configure the WiBox 2100E. This requires
the modification of the wired host’s IP address as well as the following steps:
1. Use a utility to locate the WiBox 2100E’s MAC address and IP address. This utility must use
the Lantronix access protocol to query the WiBox 2100E.
2. Assign an IP address to the wired host within the same subnet as the WiBox 2100E.
3. Use the WiBox 2100E’s Web Manager or Telnet to port 9999 to configure the WiBox 2100E
as necessary.
4. Configure the wired host’s IP address back to the original IP address configuration.

Method 2
This method requires the current wired host to be disconnected temporarily. Another device
physically connects to the WiBox 2100E’s wired interface for configuration.
1. Disconnect the current wired host from the WiBox 2100E and connect the device used for
configuring the WiBox 2100E.
2. Reset the WiBox 2100E.
3. Use a utility to locate the WiBox 2100E’s MAC address and IP address. This utility must use
the Lantronix access protocol to query the WiBox 2100E.
4. Assign an IP address to the wired host within the same subnet as the WiBox 2100E.
5. Use the WiBox 2100E’s Web Manager or Telnet to port 9999 to configure the WiBox 2100E
as necessary.
6. Disconnect the wired device and reconnect the original wired host to the WiBox 2100E.
7. Reset the WiBox 2100E.

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Method 3
As an alternative to configuring through the wired interface, connect a device through the WiBox
2100E’s serial port. For more information on configuration through the serial port, see 5:Telnet or
Serial Port (Setup Mode) Configuration.

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A: Troubleshooting
This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to contact a
dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while diagnosing an error to
view summary messages that may be displayed. When troubleshooting, always ensure that the
physical connections (power cable, network cable, and serial cable) are secure.
Note: Some unexplained errors might be caused by duplicate IP addresses on the
network. Make sure that your unit's IP address is unique.

Diagnostic LED States

Condition Channel 1 Status LED

Network controller error Blink 3x/4 seconds

Serial number storage checksum error Blink 4x/4 seconds

Duplicate IP address present Blink 5x/4 seconds

No DHCP response Blink 5x/4 seconds

Setup menu active Blink 2x/second for 2 seconds, off for 2 seconds

Problems and Error Messages

Problem/Message Reason Solution

Cannot establish an Infrastructure Network Name (SSID) in the Verify Network Name (SSID) for
network connection to the WiBox WiBox 2100E is not set or does the WiBox 2100E and AP are the
2100E device server. not match the Access Point (AP). same. These are case-sensitive.

The AP has WEP encryption Enable WEP encryption in WiBox

enabled and the WiBox 2100E 2100E. Set encryption key and
does not or WEP authentication authentication type to match the
type does not match the AP. AP. Ensure the key is entered in
HEX notation in both the AP and
the WiBox 2100E.

Cannot establish an Ad Hoc Ad Hoc network is not enabled in Enable Ad Hoc network. Set Ad
network connection to the WiBox the WiBox 2100E. Hoc Network Name (IBSS) to
2100E. match. These are case-sensitive.

Note: With 6.x.x.x Infrastructure Network Name Set the Infrastructure Network

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firmware and later, there (SSID) is set blank or different Name (SSID) to the same name
is only one setting for from the Ad Hoc name and the as the Ad Hoc name.
Network Name; it is the WiBox 2100E is associated to
same for both Infrastructure Network
Infrastructure and Ad Hoc
modes.
The IP address is not set or not in Verify the IP address is set and in
same subnet as other Ad Hoc PCs the same subnet for each Ad Hoc
or the WiBox 2100E. device.

Cannot ping or connect to the The DHCP server is not Contact the Network Administrator
WiBox 2100E DHCP name. automatically setting the DHCP to add the WiBox 2100E to DNS
name in DNS on the network. manually.

When you issue the ARP –S Your user login does not have the Have your IT department log you
command in Windows, The ARP right to use this command on this in with sufficient rights.
entry addition failed: 5 message PC.
displays.

When you attempt to assign an IP The ARP method only creates a Telnet back to Port 1. Wait for it to
address to the unit by the ARP temporary password. When you fail, then Telnet to port 9999 again.
method and Telnet to the device Telnet to port 1, the connection Make sure you press Enter within
server through port 1, the should fail. When you Telnet into 5 seconds.
connection fails. port 9999 and do not press Enter
quickly, the device server reboots,
causing it to lose the IP address.

When you Telnet to port 9999, the To enter Setup Mode via Telnet, Telnet to port 9999 again and
Press Enter to go into Setup Mode the Enter key must be pressed press Enter as soon as you see
message displays. However, within 5 seconds. the Press Enter to go into Setup
nothing happens when you press Mode message.
Enter, or your connection is
closed.

When you Telnet to port 1 to You may have entered the Confirm that the Ethernet address
assign an IP address to the device Ethernet address incorrectly with that you entered with the ARP
server, the Telnet window does the ARP command. command is correct. The Ethernet
not respond for a long time. address must only include
numbers 0-9 and letters A-F. In
Windows and usually in Unix, the
segments of the Ethernet address
are separated by dashes. In some
forms of Unix, the Ethernet
address is segmented with colons.

The IP address you are trying to Confirm that your PC has an IP

assign is not on your logical address and that it is in the same
subnet. logical subnet that you are trying
to assign to the device server.

The device server may not have a Make sure that the Link LED is lit.
network connection. If the Link LED is not lit, then the
device server does not have a
network connection.

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The device server is not The most likely reason is the The serial settings for the serial
communicating with the serial wrong serial settings were chosen. device and the device server must
device it is attached to. match. The default serial settings
for the device server are RS-232,
9600 baud, 8 character bits, no
parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.

When you try to enter the Setup The issue is most likely something Double-check everything in the
Mode on the device server via the covered in the previous problem, problem above. Confirm that Caps
serial port, you get no response. or possibly, you have Caps Lock Lock is not on.
on.

You can ping the device server, There may be an IP address Turn the device server off and
but not Telnet to the device server conflict on your network then issue the following
on port 9999. commands at the DOS prompt of
The Telnet configuration port your computer:
(9999) is disabled within the
device server security settings. ARP -D X.X.X.X (X.X.X.X is the IP
of the device server).

PING X.X.X.X (X.X.X.X is the IP of

the device server).
If you get a response, then there is
a duplicate IP address on the
network. If you do not get a
response, use the serial port to
verify that Telnet is not disabled.

WiBox 2100E only: If you are sure that the serial cable You can check to see whether
You are using the correct serial is correct, then you may not be there is a socket connection to or
cable, and the WiBox 2100E connecting to the correct socket of from the WiBox 2100E by looking
should be set up correctly, but you the WiBox 2100E. at the Status LED.
are not communicating with your Another possibility is that the
device attached to the WiBox WiBox 2100E is not set up If the Status LED is blinking
2100E across the network. correctly to make a good socket consistently, or is completely off,
connection to the network. then there is a good socket
connection.

If the Status LED is solid green,

then the socket connection does
not exist. Use the Connect Mode
option C0 for making a connection
to the WiBox 2100E from the
network. Use Connect Mode
option C1 or C5 for a connection
to the network from the WiBox
2100E

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B: Technical Support
Lantronix offers many resources to support our customers and products at
http://www.lantronix.com/support. For instance, ask a question, find firmware downloads, access
the FTP site and search through tutorials, FAQs, bulletins, warranty information, extended
support services, and product documentation.
To contact technical support or sales, look up your local office at
http://www.lantronix.com/about/contact.html. When you report a problem, please provide the
following information:
 Your name, company name, address, and phone number
 Lantronix product and model number
 Lantronix MAC number or serial number
 Firmware version and current configuration
 Description of the problem
 Status of the unit when the problem occurred (please try to include information on user and
network activity at the time of the problem).

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C: Mounting Brackets
The following drawings provide dimensions of the brackets for mounting the WiBox 2100E device
server.

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D: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions
Many of the unit’s configuration procedures require assembling a series of options (represented
as bits) into a complete command (represented as a byte). Convert the resulting binary value to a
hexadecimal representation.

Converting Binary to Hexadecimal

Following are two simple ways to convert binary numbers to hexadecimals.

Conversion Table
Hexadecimal digits have values ranging from 0 to F, which are represented as 0-9, A (for 10), B
(for 11), etc. To convert a binary value (for example, 0100 1100) to a hexadecimal representation,
the upper and lower four bits are treated separately, resulting in a two-digit hexadecimal number
(in this case, 4C). Use the following table to convert values from binary to hexadecimal.

Decimal Binary Hex

0 0000 0
1 0001 1
2 0010 2
3 0011 3
4 0100 4
5 0101 5
6 0110 6
7 0111 7
8 1000 8
9 1001 9
10 1010 A
11 1011 B
12 1100 C
13 1101 D
14 1110 E
15 1111 F

Scientific Calculator
Another simple way to convert binary to hexadecimals is to use a scientific calculator, such as the
one available on Windows’ operating systems. For example:
1. On the Windows’ Start menu, click ProgramsAccessoriesCalculator.
2. On the View menu, select Scientific. The scientific calculator displays.

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3. Click Bin (Binary), and type the number to convert.

4. Click Hex. The hexadecimal value displays.

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E: Compliance

Compliance Information
Manufacturer’s Name & Address:
Lantronix, Inc. at 167 Technology, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Declares that the following product:
Product Name: WiBox® Device Server Model: WBX2100E
Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents:
Safety:
UL 60950-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
EN 60950-1:2001, Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
EMC & Radio:
CFR Title 47 FCC Part 15, Subpart B and C, Class B
Industry Canada ICES-003 Issue 4 (2004), Class B
Industry Canada RSS-Gen Issue 1 (2005)
Industry Canada RSS-210 Issue 6 (2005)
EN 301 489-1 v1.4.1 (2002-08), EMC Directive (1999/5/EC)
EN 301 489-17 v.1.2.1 (2002-08), EMC Directive (1999/5/EC)
EN 300 328 v1.6.1 (2004-11), R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC)*
Australia / New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22 (2006), Class B
AS/NZS 4771 (2000 + A1:2003) (radio)
Japan VCCI (EMC emissions) V-3/2006-04
EN55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2003
EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003
EN61000-3-2: 2000 + A2: 2005
EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001
*Note: All tests were performed under normal test conditions. The equipment tested is
similar to a model that was tested previously at extreme test conditions; therefore, testing
at extreme conditions was not performed.
All EMI and radio tests were performed at room temperatures.

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 C: Compliance

Regulatory Information
USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Lantronix
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The equipment contains transmitter with FCC ID: R68WIBOXG.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
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. Installers and end-users must be
provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Canada – Industry Canada Notice

This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 regulations (IC: 3867A-WIBOXG).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
 This device may not cause interference, and
 This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device must be operated indoors only
and should be kept away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.” Cet appareil
numérique de la classe Best conforme à la norme NMB- 003 du Canada.

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Antenna Notice:
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3 dBi.
Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The
required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for
successful communication.

Exposure of Humans to RF Fields

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that
it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult
Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website: ww w. hc - s c . gc .c a /r pb

This product is designated as a Class 2 type radio device that utilizes non-harmonized
frequencies and power levels for Europe. It is marked with the following warning symbol to bring
to your attention to the fact it might not be legal to use this product in every country. In most
cases this product has already been granted permission for use from individual countries in
Europe. If you are unsure, please contact the communications authority for the country to be
operated in.

In addition to this notice, the following countries in Europe have certain restrictions on the
operation of 2.4 GHz WLAN type devices:
Country Restriction

France Outdoor use is limited to 10mW E.I.R.P within the frequency band 2454-2483.5 MHz.
Italy If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required
Luxembourg General authorization required for public service.
Romania Individual license is required.

Australia & New Zealand – Wireless Notice

This product has been found to be compliant with the wireless regulatory requirements for
Australia and New Zealand and is designated to have met Compliance Level 2.
7The compliance mark is designated with the circle and check mark inside is called the “C-Tick”
mark. This C-Tick mark label is located underneath this product and signifies its compliance, as
shown below:

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The number “ ACN 095 223 484 “ stands for Australian Company Number and the 9 digit number
designates the local representative in Australia who can take inquiries regarding this product’s
compliance status. The following contact address is found below:

Lantronix Australia Pty. Ltd.

c/o LLK Chartered Accountants
Suite 2, Level 7
122 Walker Street
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Australia

RoHS, REACH and WEEE Compliance Statement

Please visit http://www.lantronix.com/legal/rohs/ for Lantronix’s statement about RoHS, REACH
and WEEE compliance.

Manufacturer Contact:
Lantronix, Inc.
7535 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
Tel: 949-453-3990
Fax: 949-453-3995

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