Airlink101 CDMA/1x manual

Raven CDMA/1x User Guide AirLink Communications, Inc. version 2.23 May 2006[...]

ii Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Information in this document is subject to change without notice ©Copyright AirLink Communications, Inc., 1993-200 6. All rights reserved. W ARNING The antenna(s) used for this tran smitter must be installed to provi de a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-l[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 iii Contents CHAPTER 1 Intr oduction to Raven CDMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CDMA Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Establishing a Intern et Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents iv Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 CHAPTER 4 IP Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Fully Qualified Domain Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Dynamic Name Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 v Contents IDs to IPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Dynamic IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Configuring the Rem ote Raven s for Modbus wit[...]

Contents vi Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Basic Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Cellular Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 1 CHAPTER 1 Intr oduction to Raven CDMA The Raven's rugged form fact or is ideal for indu strial and commercial applications that require real-tim e communications. The Raven provides cellular data co mmuni - cations for a variety of appli cations, such as telemetry , public safety , SCADA, traf[...]

Introduction to Rave n CDMA 2 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 CDMA Overview Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) provi des a digital cellular telephony sys - tem provides wireless Internet access at speed s between 60 and 80 kbps, with bursts up to 144 kbps. Establishing a Internet Connection The Internet Service Provider (ISP) fro[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 3 Introduction to Rav en CDMA Using CDMA to Communicate with Y our Equipment There are two types of addresses in TCP/IP , dynamic and static. • Dynamic addresses are assigned on a “need to have” basis. Y our Raven might not always receive the same ad dress each time it connects with Ve r i z o [...]

Introduction to Rave n CDMA 4 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Common Uses for the Raven The Raven’ s rugged constru ction and cellul ar connection make it ideal for use in remote and/or indu strial locations. FIGURE 3. Financial Point of Sale and Kiosk FIGURE 4. Automation and T elemetry The Raven can be used for telemetry an d f[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 5 Introduction to Rav en CDMA FIGURE 5. Backup connection to the Internet[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 6 CHAPTER 2 Activation of the Raven CDMA Y our Raven needs specific parameters befo re it can operate on the CDMA network. Generally V erizon will provide you with the necessary parameters to get the Raven configured. Connecting the Raven to your computer Y our Raven’ s serial port can be connected[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 7 Activation of the Raven CDMA T o run the Setup W izard, you will n eed the Microsoft .NET framework and Microsoft W indows 98 , Microsoft W in dows 2 000, Microsoft Windows XP , or later . 1. Select S t art . 2. Select All Programs . 3. Select AirLink Communications . 4. Select Setup Wizard . 5. Se[...]

Activation of the Raven CDMA 8 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Activating the Raven using A T Commands An alternate method to configure and activ ate y our Raven is by A T commands (full listing beginning on page 53 ) sent directly to t he modem via a terminal application. This method is recommended only in situati ons where the Se[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 9 Activation of the Raven CDMA Pwr - Indicates th e po wer adap ter is connected and there is power getting to the modem. The Reset button performs the same function as unplugging power from the modem and plugging it back in . Reset will not alter any saved confi guratio n settings.[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 10 CHAPTER 3 Utilities for the Raven AirLink offers a suite of utilities t o optimize your Raven’ s performance, allowing you to re motely view st atus and make changes to the confi guration as needed. • AceV iew • Wi r e l e s s A C E 3 G • AceNet • Modem Doctor This section of the Raven U[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 11 Utilities for the Raven AirLink Configuratio n Executi ve (ACE) The AirLink Config uration Executive provi des a user friendly interaction with ALEOS, the brains of your Raven. Wir eless ACE 3G W ireless ACE 3G allow you to monitor your Raven either remotel y or locally with a direct connection to[...]

Utilities for the Raven 12 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 AceNet W ith AceNet you can monitor several AirLink modems at the same time. The modems can be connect ed locally or remot e. Several features can be displayed and logged. A ceNet is a seper ate product w hich can be pur chased from AirLink. FIGURE 2. AceNet Using a templat[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 13 Utilities for the Raven FIGURE 3. AceV iew Y ou can connect to your Raven locally or remotely usi ng a known IP address or a fully quali fied domain nam e. The display is updated periodically as AceV iew polls the Raven at a specified interval. GPS is available only for PinPoint and PinPoint- E mo[...]

Utilities for the Raven 14 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Modem Doctor Modem Doctor is a troubleshooti ng uti lit y . This utility will allow you to get a log file of the Raven activity which you can th en send to AirLink supp ort, erase th e current configuration co mpletely , and t emporarily set the Rav en to a known serial con[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 15 CHAPTER 4 IP Manager IP Manager translates a dynamic IP addres s to a fully qualified domain name so you can contact your Raven by name as if it h ad a static IP . Since W ireless Service Providers frequently do not offer static IP addresses, IP Manager is a free service provided by AirLink for yo[...]

IP Manager 16 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Fully Qualified Domain Name A fully qualified domain name (FQDN ) generally has several parts. • T op Level Domain (TLD): The TLD is the ending suffix for a domain name (.com, .net, .or g, etc.) • Country Code T op Level Domain (ccTLD): This su f fix is often used after the TLD for [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 17 IP Manager If the Raven is configured for Dynamic IP , when the Raven first connects to the Internet, it sends a IP change notification to IP Manager . IP Manger will acknowl - edge the change and update the DNS record. The changed IP address will then be the address for the Raven ’ s configured[...]

IP Manager 18 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 FIGURE 1. Wir eless ACE: Dynamic IP (IP Manager configuration) 1. Modem name: The name you want for the modem. 2. Domain: The domain nam e to be used by the mo dem. 3. IP Manager IP Address: The IP or domain name of the dynamic DNS server which is running IP Manager . 4. IP Manager upda[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 19 IP Manager DNS: Using Names Inst ead of IP addr esses A domain name is a nam e of a server or device on the Internet which is associated, generally , with an IP address. In a way , a domain name is like the street address of your house with the phone nu mber be ing like the IP address. Y ou can co[...]

IP Manager 20 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 *DNSUSER - Set this, if desired, to an a dditional DNS server to query first before the primary or secondary (just as a hosts file is queried firs t on a com - puter). If *DNSUSER is set to 0.0.0.0, it will be ignored. *DNSUPDA TE - This command sets how often yo u want DNS Updates to b[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 21 CHAPTER 5 Keepalive It is not uncommon fo r you r Raven to be disconnect ed from V erizon after an extended period of inactivity . This is generally a feature intended to reduce your charges for inactive use. Keepalive is used to test and maintain the Raven’ s connection to V e ri zon by pi ng -[...]

Keepalive 22 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 T o set the Keepalive using W ireless ACE, select Other from the menu on the left. FIGURE 1. Wireless ACE: Keepalive Configuration *IPPING sets the interval, in minutes, you want Keepalive to test the netwo rk connection. T o disable Keepalive, set *IPPING to 0 (default setting). *IPPING[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 23 CHAPTER 6 Host Modes The Raven plays the part of a host when its serial port is connected to a computer or another device. As the host, the Raven can be in one of six communication modes. AT : The Raven accepts and responds to st andard, Hayes-style A T commands. PassThru: Direct connection to int[...]

Host Modes 24 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 in the A T Command listing, page 66 ) to the desired mode. If this setting is non- zero, the modem will enter the specified mode after 5 seconds. If you want to can - cel this behavior , the AT M D 0 command can be used before the 5-second time-out expires. If the modem is in any mode o[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 25 Host Modes For V=0 (T erse mode), a numeric result code is output with a single trailing <CR> (no <LF> is output), while any A T query respo nse is followed by <CR><LF> (there is no preceding output). For example, possible output to th e A T comm and "A T<CR>&quo[...]

Host Modes 26 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 PPP Mode In PPP mode, the Raven acts as a PPP serv er , providing an IP address, and DNS servers (if available) to the Host. PPP mode is entered from the A T mo de by using any of the following commands: AT A P P P <CR> A TDT10.0.0.1 <CR> A TDT10001 <CR> A TD#19788 &[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 27 Host Modes SLIP does not negotiate the IP with the host , so before mak ing a SLIP connection, the host SLIP driver must be configur ed to use the IP specified by queryi ng S1 10 . UDP Pad Mode When the modem is in UDP P AD (Packet Assembl y and Disassembly) Mode, all characters received on the se[...]

Host Modes 28 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 When idle, after the time-out has occurred , the Raven is in A T command mode on the serial port , and any valid A T command may be entered during th is tim e. The Normal UDP Mode ( MD3 ) can be combined with UDP auto answer to cause the incoming serial data to be sent in UD P packets ([...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 29 Host Modes Multicast UDP Multicast UDP results in any data received from the host serial port being sent to all the clients in the Modbus list. The remote port number is taken from S53 . T o avoid flooding the network, the packets are sent to each client with a 20ms pause in between. The receipt o[...]

Host Modes 30 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 The value of S7 (TCP Connection T ime-out) speci fies the number of seconds to wait, after initiat ing a TCP connection at tempt, for a successful connecti on to be established. If the connection has not been successfully es tablis hed before the time- out occurs, E RROR/BUSY is returne[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 31 Host Modes as MD5 and MD6 previously accomplished. Setting MD 5 and MD6 are still sup - ported, but not recommended. T ABLE 1. Hybrid Mode Settings AT Hybrid (MD5) Hybrid2 (MD6) MD 3 3 S82 2 2 S0 1 1 *UDPLAST 0 1[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 32 CHAPTER 7 Modbus/BSAP Configuration The Raven supports Modbus ASCII, Modbus R TU, BSAP , and can also emul ate other protocols like DF1 or others using its Modbus V ariable feature. Modbus Overview The Modbus Protocol, developed by Modi c on in 19 79, provides for client-server (also referred to a[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 33 Modbus/BSAP Configuration Te l e m e t r y T elemetry is an auto mated communi cations pr ocess by which data is collected from instruments located at remote or inacces sible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for measurement, moni toring, disp lay , and recording. T ransmission of the [...]

Modbus/BSAP Configuration 34 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 motion control, process contro l, Distri but ed Control System and complex network - ing. Modbus TCP/IP Modbus TCP/IP simply t akes the Modbus instruction set and wraps TCP/IP around it. Since TCP/IP is the communications standard for the I nte rnet and most net - worked [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 35 Modbus/BSAP Configuration Configuring the Raven at the Polling Host for Modbus on UDP Y ou can use either W ireless ACE (page 10) or direct serial communication or T el - net (page 53) to configure the modem using A T commands (page 53). This section covers standard Modbus, variations may need add[...]

Modbus/BSAP Configuration 36 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 FIGURE 4. Wireless ACE: MD Configuratio n • AT M D 1 3 : Modbus ASCII • AT M D 2 3 : Modbus R TU (Bin ary) • AT M D 3 3 : BSAP • AT M D 6 3 : V ariable Modbus (in divi dual paramete rs are set up man ually) IDs to IPs The last step of configuring the Raven at th e[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 37 Modbus/BSAP Configuration In the Host Raven’ s configuration, instead of IP address for the Addr List (A TM - LIST or A TMLISTX), substitute a sing le unique name fo r each modem, i.e. remote1, remote2, et c. When you configure IPManager for the hos t Raven, make note of your modem name and doma[...]

Modbus/BSAP Configuration 38 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 In W ireless ACE, s elect Misc in the side menu. Set the destination port ( S53 ) to match the device port of the host Raven ( *DPO R T , above ). Make sure the device port of the remote Raven ( *DPOR T ) matches the destinatio n port of th e host Raven ( S53 , ab ove ). [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 39 Modbus/BSAP Configuration R TU settings Other parameters may need to be changed, but this is dependent on the R TU type being used. As a minimum, this typical ly involves setting the proper serial settings to match your R TU. FIGURE 9. Raven mounted in an enclosure with an R TU[...]

Modbus/BSAP Configuration 40 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 FIGURE 10. RTU to Raven setup FIGURE 1 1. Power Connections[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 41 CHAPTER 8 Simple Network Management Pr otocol (SNMP) The Raven can be configured as an SNMP agent and supports SNMPv2c and SNMPv3. SNMP Overview The Simple Network Ma nagement Protocol (SNMP) was designed to allow remote management and monitori ng of a variety of devices from a central location. T[...]

Simple Netw ork Management Protocol (SNMP) 42 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Management Information Base (MIB) The management information ba se (MIB) is a type of database used to compil e the information from the various SNMP agents. Reports fro m various agents, such as the Raven , are sent as data in form designed to be parsed [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 43 Simple Netw ork Management Protocol (SNMP) Security Level *SNMPSECL VL sets the security level and which version of SNMP communi ca - tions are used. FIGURE 2. Wir eless ACE: *SNMPSECL VL 0 - No security required . SNMPv2c and SMNPv3 communications are allowed. 1 - Authentication required. SNMPv3 [...]

Simple Netw ork Management Protocol (SNMP) 44 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 FIGURE 3. Wireless ACE: Changing the Raven Password - Menu Option The current password will be pre-entered. As you type the new password and con - firm it, the ch aracters you type w ill be obscu red by “x”. FIGURE 4. Wireless ACE: Changing the Raven [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 45 Simple Netw ork Management Protocol (SNMP) T rap Destination *SNMP TRAPDEST needs to be set with the de stinat ion IP and port . If either are set to zero or empty , SNMP traps are disabled. FIGURE 5. Wir eless ACE: *SNMPPOR T Note: T raps are sent out according to the SNMP security level (i.e. if[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 46 CHAPTER 9 Har dwar e Installation Y our AirLink Raven should be mounted in a position that allows easy access for the cables so they are not bent or constricted. The LEDs on the front panel should be visible for ease of operational verification. Y ou should ensure that there is adequate airflow ar[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 47 Hardware Installation Connecting power Y our Raven can be used with eith er DC (available in most automobiles) or 110 AC (standar d US wall power) wi th the appr opriate power adapter (available from Air - Link). The power cable positive lead should be connected to the battery or power source posi[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 48 APPENDIX 1 Specifications for the Raven CDMA Physical Characteristics: • W eight: < 1 lb. • Size: 3” x 1.1” x 5.1" • RF Antenna Connector: 50 Ohm TNC • Serial Interface: RS232 DB-9F with 1200-1 15200 bps • Sta tu s L E D s Data Services & RF Features: CDMA • Full duplex[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 49 • Humidity: 5%-95 % No n-co ndensing Power Management: • Low power consumption • Dormant connection (idle for 10-20 seconds): at 12 VDC • Input V oltage: 10 VDC to 28 VD C • Input Current: 20 mA to 35 0 mA • Low power mode: at 12 VDC Power consumption Serial Port Pin-outs The cable bet[...]

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Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 51 APPENDIX 2 Mounting Kit An optional accessory fo r your modem is a mounting kit. The bracket is designed to snugly cradle the modem and hold it in place where you need it. The Raven “snaps” into place in the bracket locking into the grooves on the Raven case. The bracket can be further secured[...]

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Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 53 APPENDIX 3 A T Commands Just as with a Hayes compa tible analog modem, the Raven parameters can all be configured with A T commands. Using W ir eless Ace W ireless ACE is a graphic al interface for th e A T commands and it is highly recom - mended that you this u tility to mod ify any param eters,[...]

54 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 FIGURE 1. Wir eless ACE: Using A T Commands T o set or commit the changes in the modem, use the Writ e button at the top of W ireless ACE interface. FIGURE 2. Wir eless ACE: T oolbar For more information on using Wireless ACE 3G or W ireless ACE W eb, please refer to the Wir eless ACE 3G User Guid[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 55 S t art>All Programs>Accessories>Communications>HyperT erminal 1. Choose a name for your co nnection, such as Raven or AirLink . The name and icon are only for your own reference so you can find the connection at a later date (if you want to have a connecti on saved for both local and [...]

56 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 FIGURE 5. HyperT erminal: A T mode via T elnet 4. Ty p e AT and press Enter . Y ou should get a reply of “OK” or “0”. 5. T o see what you are typing as you ty pe it, you will need to turn on th e echo and verbose mode. T ype A TE1V1 and press Enter . If you get a reply of “OK” , then y[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 57 2. Select COM1 for the Connect Using . FIGURE 7. HyperT erminal: Comport Setting 3. Change the Bits per Second to 1 1 5200 (default), D ata Bits to 8, Parity to None, St o p B i t s to 1, and Flow C ontrol to Hardware. FIGURE 8. HyperT erminal: Comp ort Settings 4. Ty p e AT and press Enter . Y ou[...]

58 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 • Some commands have specific parameters while other commands will take whatever your type. • Acceptable parameters and/or specific formats are in the parameters column. • Required variable param eters are denoted with italicized t ext, ex. D n . The n is variable and noted in the parameters[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 59 T ABLE 1. Information and S tatus Command Details I[ n ] n= 0 Product name (for example, Raven) . n= 1 The Raven’ s firmware (ALE OS) version, hardware ID, and copyright. n= 2 The internal hardware's fi rmware v ersion and relevant hardware ID. n= 3 The hardware module's unique ID (ESN[...]

60 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 T ABLE 2. For most of the com mands in the rest of the tables, you can query the current status of the associated register by substituting a “ ? ” for any parameters, omitting the “=” if there is one, i.e. for the command *DPOR T= n , you would enter A T*DPOR T? . *NETST A TE? The current [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 61 Basic Commands These commands are common to most communication devices using A T Com - mands. T ABLE 3. Basic Commands (co mmon A T commands) Command Parameters Details +++ The "+" is ASCII 0x2B. none A T Escape sequence. Not proceeded by A T . If the Raven is in a data mode (any mode ot[...]

62 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Activation The preferred method of activating (provisio ning) the modem is using the Setup W izard. However , there are special circ umstances when commands may be used instead. Q n n =0 or 1 The A T quiet-mode se tting. If quiet mode is set, there will be no responses to A T commands except for d[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 63 T ABLE 4. Acti vation (Provisioning) Command Parameters Details OPRG= n n =0 or 1 Enables/disables over-the-ai r firmware upgradin g of the Raven . 0 : Disables over-the- air programming. 1 : Enables over- the-air programmin g. *DEVICEID= n n =number string Sets or queries the 64-bit Devi ce ID th[...]

64 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Cellular Network The Raven’ s cellular net work is the connection to CDMA and remote devices or computers. T ABLE 5. Cellular Network (V erizon’ s CDMA) Command Parameters Details *NET ALLOWZEROIP= n n =0 or 1 Allows the displayed IP addr ess in *NETIP to end in zero (ex. 192.168.1.0). 0 : Do [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 65 Local Network a nd Host Mode s The Local network for the Raven is the one to which it is connected physically vi a the serial port to your com puter , device, hub, or switch. The Raven has the ability to provide some NA T (network address translation) to pass communicatio n from the CDMA network a[...]

66 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 T ABLE 6. L ocal Network and Host Modes Command Parameters Details +++ The "+" is ASCII 0x2B. This command is not pro - ceeded by A T . none A T Escape sequence. If the Raven is in a data mode (any mode other than PassThru), this command caus es the modem to re-enter A T command mode. No[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 67 S0= n n =0 | 1 | 2 | 3 This register determines how the Raven responds to an incoming TCP connection request. The Raven remains in A T Command mode until a connection request is received. DTR must be asserted ( S21 1=1 or &D0 ) and the Raven must be set for a successful TCP connection. The mod[...]

68 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 S51= n n =0 | ASCII code P AD data forwarding character . 0 : No forwarding character . ASCII code of character that will cause data to be for- warded. (Used in UDP or TCP P AD mode.) S82= n n =0 or 2 Enables UDP auto answer (half-open) mode. 0 : Normal mode 2 : Enable UDP auto answer mode . S83= [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 69 TCPS= n n = minutes (TCPS=0) or seconds (TCPS=1) TCP connection time-out (T CPS) unit s. Specifies a tim e interval upon which if there is no in or outbound traffic through a TCP connection, the connection will be termi - nated. TCP T= n n = minutes (TCP T=0) or seconds (TCP T=1) TCP connection ti[...]

70 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 *CTSE= n n =0 or 1 Clear T o Send Enable This feature ass er ts CTS when there is a network con - nection. 0 : Disabled (D efa ul t ) . 1 : Enable assertion of CTS when the r e is network cov - erage. Note: Flow control ( AT Q ) will override this indication, so if you want to use CTS to indicat[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 71 *HOSTPEERIP = d.d.d.d d.d.d .d =local or peer IP of modem Set or query the IP address th at can be used to directly contact the Raven once a PPP connection is established. If this value is not specified, 192.168.13.31 will be used. Note: This is not normally used nor needed by user applications. P[...]

72 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Dire ct Communicati on Direct Communication can be used with the Raven to contact other Internet devices to pass information or other tasks. *UDPLAST= n n =0 or 1 If enabled, sets S53 to the last accepte d IP address through UDP auto answer . This can be used in conjunc - tion with MD3 so that whe[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 73 Te l n e t It is possible to communicate with th e Raven across a TCP/IP network. T elnet pro - vides a terminal style connection to the Raven . T ABLE 7. PassThru Mode Command Parameters Details AP ASSTHRU Note: This mode is not available throug h the remote A T telnet server . none Set modem op[...]

74 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 T ABLE 8. Direct Commun ica t ion Command Parameters Details D[ method ][ d.d.d.d ][/ ppppp ] or D[ method ][@ name ][/ ppppp ] method = P , T , N d.d.d.d = IP address to con - tact name = domain name to contact ppppp = IP port to contact Dial a connection to a remote IP and Port using method . P [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 75 S53=[ method ][ d.d.d.d] [/ ppppp ] method = P - UDP T - TCP N - T elnet d.d.d.d = IP address or name ppppp = the port address Destination IP address, port, and method. These are used as defaults for the D (Dial) A T command. Examples: A TS53=T192.168.100.23/12345 A TS53=foo.earlink.com T elnet to[...]

76 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Ti me/Date T ime and Date in the Raven is set to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). T ime is expressed in 24-hour form at, i.e. 13:23:57 wo uld be 1:23pm. Y ou can set time and date manually or you can have it set autom ati cally with a regular query to an Inter - net time server (such as time.nist[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 77 Friends Mode Friends Mode can limit access to the Raven from the Carrier network and the Inter - net. Friends Mode is a limited form of security . DNS DNS settings in the Raven allow the modem to use domain name s instead of IPs to contact other Internet hosts. T ABLE 1 1. Friends Mode Command Par[...]

78 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Keepalive Keepalive (page 21) allows the Raven to stay connected to the cellular network even when there are periods of inactivity . *DNSUPDA TE= n n =0 or 1 Indicates whether the mode m should send DNS updates to the DNS server spec ified by *DNSUSER. These updates are as per RFC2136. Th ey are n[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 79 IP Manager IP Manager (page 15) is a service from AirLink which allows a Raven with a dynamic IP to be contacted as if it ha d a static IP by u sing a Fully Qual ified Domain Name. *MINXMIT= n n =seconds Minimum transm it peri od enfor cement. When set to n seconds, will not let the *IPPING , *PPM[...]

80 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 *IPMGRKEY n =[ key ] n = 1 or 2 key = 128-bit key in hexadeci - mal [32 hex characters] Sets the 128-bit key to use to authenticate the IP update notifications. If the key's value is all ze ros, a default key will be used. If all the bytes in the key are set to FF , then no key will be used ([...]

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82 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Logging The Raven allows several different levels of logging. Modbus Modbus, commonly u sed with telemet ry de vices, allows a connection via serial port to the modem (page 32). T ABLE 15. Logg ing Command Parameters Details * DBGCOM1000= n n =0 or 1 T urn on debugging for COM1000. 0 : No logging [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 83 T ABLE 16. Modbus Settings Command Parameters Details IPL= n n =0 or 1 IP List Dial This allows access the Modbus IP list using the first two digits of the dial string. Example: A TDT1234567 would go to ID "12" on the Modbus list and use the associated IP as the destination. 0 : Disabled[...]

84 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 MVMSK= hh hh =hex value 00 - no mask, all 8 bits (default) 0F - only the low order 4 bits Modbus V ariant ID Mask. Byte hex mask to use when extracting the ID. Specify which bits in the ID field to use. This parameter is used when the when the Mode Defa ult (MD) is set to hex 63. Cannot be configu[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 85 SNMP (Simple Network Management Pr otocol) Simple Network Managemen t Protocol (SNMP) can be used to monit or devices connected to a network for any condition s wh ich warrant administration attention. By default, SNMP uses port 161, however mo st Internet providers (including cellu - lar) block a[...]

86 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 SMTP/SMS SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the de facto standard for email transmis - sion across the Internet. The Raven can send messages using SMTP if it has been configured to use a mail server . SMS (Simple Message Service) is another way to send messages via your W ireless Service Prov[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 87 Caution: Y our account with V e rizon may n ot support me ssage sending. For most SMS comman ds (those not preceeded by * ), you will need to have the modem in PassThru mode. T ABLE 18. SMTP (email) and SMS (messaging) Command Parameters Details *NETSMS2EMAIL= [ number ] number = SMS/ E-mail serve[...]

88 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 *SMTPUSER=[ user ]Maxi - mum: 40 ch aracters user = username The email account username to authenticate with the SMTP server (*SMTP ADDR) for sending email. Note: not required to use SMTP settings but may be required by carrier . +CMGD= index [, flag ] C321 1 index =0-9 flag =0 flag =1 flag =2 fla[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 89 Other !DSMS = index [, message ] C3210 index = index list (0, 1, 2) message =mes - sage number Deletes one or all me ssa ges fro m one of the index lists. The message number is a base 0 index into the list, where 0 is the o ldest message, and the number reported by !CNTSMS minus one, is the most r[...]

90 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 T ABLE 19. Other Settings Command Parameters Details *NUMTOIP= n n =0 or 1 Convert 12 digit number to IP . 0 : Use as name. 1 : Use as IP . +CT A= n n =seconds Inactivity time r , in seconds. T ypical network sett ings cause a link to go dormant after 10 to 20 seconds of inactivity , no packets tr[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 91 APPENDIX 4 Example of the MIB trap AIRLINK-MIB DEFINITIONS ::= BEGIN IMPOR TS ObjectNameFROM SNMPv2-SMI MODULE-COMPLIANCEFROM SNMPv2-CONF; org OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { iso 3 } dod OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { org 6 } internet OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { dod 1 } private OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { internet 4 } e[...]

92 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 status OBJECT IDENTIFI ER ::= { airlink 3 } gps OBJECT IDENTIFI ER ::= { airlink 4 } -- GENERAL -- phoneNumber OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX DisplayString (SIZE (10)) MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { general 1 } deviceID OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 93 aleosSWV er OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { general 5 } aleosHWV er OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { general 6 } modemSWV er OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { g[...]

94 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 ST A TUS current ::= { common 1 } otaProgrammingEna ble OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX INTEGER { disabled(0), enabled(1) } MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { common 2 } devicePort OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX INTEGER(0..65535) MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { common 3 } netUID OBJECT -TYPE SYNT [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 95 requestP AP OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX INTEGER { no(0), yes(1) } MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { common 6 } destinationAddress OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { common 7 } destinationPor t OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX INTEGER(0..65535) MAX-ACCESS read-onl[...]

96 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 SYNT AX INTEGER { none(0), hardware(2), software(4) } MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { common 10 } -- ST A TUS -- ipAddress OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX IpAddress MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { status 1 } netState OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS cur[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 97 SYNT AX INTEGER(-125..-50) MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { status 4 } serialSent OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX INTEGER MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { status 5 } serialReceived OBJE CT -TYPE SYNT AX INTEGER MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { status 6 } hostMode OBJECT -TYPE[...]

98 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 fixObtained OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX INTEGER { no(0), yes(1) } MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { gps 1 } satelliteCount OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX INTEGER MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { gps 2 } latitude OBJECT -TYPE SYNT AX DisplayString MAX-ACCESS read-only ST A TUS current ::= { gps[...]

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Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 100 T roubleshooting Fr equently Asked Questions (F AQ) and Solutions Many of these questions and solu tion s com e from AirLink Support. What is RSSI? Why is th e RSSI for my Rave n negative? RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) is a measur ement of the strength, not necessarily the quality , [...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 101 AirLink modems opti mally have an RSSI value of -60 to -95. What is the Proper RF Coverage for my Raven? Optimal RF coverag e (RSSI) for your Rave n is between -60 to -95 DBm. RF cov - erage between -95 to -105 DBm will generally still register , however functionali ty at this range can be impede[...]

102 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 The short dipole antenna (also known as a “rub ber du ck”) is a good desktop, porta - ble antenna for use in areas with good signal st rength and low electrical interfer - ence. Mounts Antennas can be mounted in a variety of ways (magnet, permanent, suction to a window , sticky tape, etc) whi[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 103 the modem. Y ou can contact AirLink Support for a Guide on how to use you r Air - Link modem with a portable battery . I’m Having Pr oblems getting my Raven register ed (activated or provisioned ) with V erizon, what could be the problem? There are several error messages that might appear durin[...]

104 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Public Mode (*HOST PR IVMODE=0) : The IP address assigned by V erizon is pass ed on to the devices connected to the modem. If there is a computer or device connected to the serial port of your modem, ther e are actually two PPP session s taking place. After your AirLink modem receives the cellula[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 105 *HOSTPRIVMODE=1 - Private Mode turned on. *HOSTPRIVIP=[IP address] - IP address assigned to computer or other device connected directly to the m odem (examp le, 192.1 68.1.8). * HOSTPEERIP=[IP address] - IP address assigned to modem for local, not cellular , communication (exam ple, 192.168.1.9).[...]

106 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 “The COM1000 provides you with a single device that can be seamlessly inte - grated into LAN, W AN, and WIRELESS project s. Its embedd ed application s provide quick and easy m eans of connecting seri al devices to IP networks, Inter - net enabling legacy devices, or integr atin g remote device[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 107 A T Commands Y ou can use A T comm ands to manually trigger an Over-the-Air PRL update. FIGURE 3. Wireless ACE: Update PRL interface Generally the PRL will be updated to th e one present in th e “PRL” folder of the W ireless ACE installed folder (i .e. C:Program FilesAirLinkW ireless Ace 3[...]

108 Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 Modem has not r egister ed : This can be a transitory state. W ait 30 to 60 seconds and attempt the command again. Modem is registering : Generally , this i ndicates the Raven is att empting to contact V erizon’ syour cellular provider ’ s network. W ait 30 to 60 seconds and attempt again. Mo[...]

Raven CDMA User Guide for V erizon, version 2.23 109 Support web site The Airlink web site is updated freq uently with Setup W izards, Utilities, F AQs, and other documentatio n: http://www .airlink.com/support Contacting T echnical Support For support assist ance please email su pport@airlink.com or call 510-781-9760 Monday through Friday 5 AM to [...]