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CipherLab 8001 User Manual

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8001/8300/8500 Ethernet
Cradle
Version 1.04
Printed on 3 March, 2007

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  • Page 1 User Guide 8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle Version 1.04 Printed on 3 March, 2007...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Copyright © 2007 CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. All rights reserved The software contains proprietary information of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.; it is provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law. Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited.

  • Page 3: Fcc Regulations

    FCC Regulations 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.6 Related Setting............................10 1.6.1 Baud Rate ..........................10 1.6.2 Settings by Working Mode.....................10 1.7 Status LEDs ............................11 1.7.1 8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle .....................11 1.7.2 8500 Ethernet Cradle ......................12 1.8 Set-up Connection ..........................13 1.8.1 Auto-Detect Mode ........................13 1.8.2 LAN Mode (8500 Only) ......................13 CHAPTER 2 - Configuring the Ethernet Cradle 2.1 IP Configuration ...........................17...
  • Page 6 Contents 2.3.2 Timer & Line Terminator .......................22 2.3.3 Echo Settings ..........................24 2.4 Working Mode............................25 2.4.1 Data Mode ..........................25 2.4.2 Transparent Mode........................25 2.4.3 Modem Mode (default)......................26 2.5 Working Type (Data Mode)........................27 2.5.1 Set Work Online ........................27 2.5.2 Set Work Offline (default)......................27 2.6 Reset to Default ............................28 2.7 Modem Configuration...........................28 2.8 Save and Exit ............................28...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Seeing the need to connect CipherLab portable terminals to your existing Ethernet networks, CipherLab is now providing an easy solution by introducing the Ethernet Cradle for the 8000/8300/8500 Series portable terminals. This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate the Ethernet Cradle.
  • Page 8 8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Introducing The Ethernet Cradle

    Product Package Contents Complete set of the Ethernet Cradle 8001 Ethernet Cradle or Power adaptor & power supply cord 8300 Ethernet Cradle or Software CD-ROM including this User Guide 8500 Ethernet Cradle 1 m Cat.

  • Page 10: Nomenclature

    8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 1.3 Nomenclature...

  • Page 11: Data Flow Diagram

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Ethernet Cradle 1.4 Data Flow Diagram...

  • Page 12: Working Modes

    1.5.1 Data Mode Pros This working mode is exactly the same as supported on CipherLab 350 Ethernet Box. No modification to the current program code is needed. It can automatically connect to any specific IP via assigned port number.

  • Page 13: Transparent Mode

    MAC ID (the virtual one) will be forwarded to the terminal. The Ethernet Cradle will automatically detect the transaction from the terminal. Note: For the 8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle, once the transaction is confirmed, LED 1 will flash to indicate that (1) the terminal is connected to Ethernet through the cradle, and (2) the filter is active.

  • Page 14: Modem Mode

    8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 1.5.3 Modem Mode It works almost the same as a modem device. It can connect to any specific IP via assigned port number. (IP address/host name: port number). It supports TCP server/client mode. It supports AT commands to configure the cradle.
  • Page 15 The Ethernet Cradle will create a connection with a remote PC: By IP address – e.g. 192.168.6.123, via port 5000: ATDT192.168.6.123:5000 By host name – e.g. www.cipherlab.com.tw, via port 1024. The IP address associated with the host name will be obtained from the DNS server: ATDT www.cipherlab.com.tw:1024 AT+MACID? The Ethernet Cradle will respond with its MAC ID to the terminal.

  • Page 16: Related Setting

    Description 1. Set Local IP, Subnet Mask & Default Router IP View IP settings 2. Set LED Indicator Setting (8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle only) Select status for Network or IR 3. Set Connection Settings > 2. Timer & Line Terminator Configure Timer setting only! 4.

  • Page 17: Status Leds

    1. Set Local IP, Subnet Mask & Default Router IP View IP settings 4. Set Working mode Select working mode 1.7 Status LEDs 1.7.1 8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle The cradle provides three LED indicators on the front panel to indicate connection status. Front Panel LEDs Tasks Indication of connection status...

  • Page 18: 8500 Ethernet Cradle

    8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 1.7.2 8500 Ethernet Cradle The cradle provides four LED indicators on the front panel to indicate connection and charging status. Front Panel LEDs Tasks Indication of connection status Spare battery Solid red Charging charging status...

  • Page 19: Set-Up Connection

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Ethernet Cradle 1.8 Set-up Connection No matter which connection or mode is in use, you can always use cradle commands switch between RS-232 and Ethernet when both cables are connected. 1.8.1 Auto-Detect Mode When a connection via RS-232 is desired, simply connect the RS-232 cable. When Ethernet connection is desired, simply connect the Cat.
  • Page 20 8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 - Configuring The Ethernet Cradle

    H A P T E R Configuring the Ethernet Cradle The Ethernet Cradle can be configured through the provided Main Menu over Ethernet connection. You can configure related networking parameters, as well as working mode or type over the networks. 1.
  • Page 22 8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 5. If you are satisfied with the new settings, select “7” from the Main Menu. The Ethernet Cradle will reboot and re-initialize with the new settings. Main Menu Options Applicable to Working Mode Default Settings 1.

  • Page 23: Ip Configuration

    Chapter 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle 2.1 IP Configuration Select “1” from the Main Menu. The following submenu will be displayed for configuring Ethernet networking settings. 2.1.1 Local IP Address This is the IP address of the Ethernet Cradle on your local area network (LAN). By default, it is set to “192.168.1.1”.

  • Page 24: Default Router Ip

    8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2.1.3 Default Router IP If the remote IP is not on the same segment of the network, data will need to be transmitted through a router. When DHCP is disabled, you need to specify the IP address for the router (Gateway).

  • Page 25: Led Setting (Data/Modem Mode)

    Select “2” from the Main Menu. The following submenu will be displayed for configuring LED indicators setting. Note: This setting applicable to Data Mode or Modem Mode on the 8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle only. For the 8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle, the 2...

  • Page 26: Connection Settings (Data Mode)

    8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2.3 Connection Settings (Data Mode) Select “3” from the Main Menu. The following submenu will be displayed for configuring connection settings. Note: Only the Timer setting is applicable to Modem mode as well. 2.3.1 Connection Type, Remote IP Address, Local Port & Remote Port...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle Connection Type The cradle can be configured as a server or client, and you can choose to use TCP or UDP as the transport layer protocol of data communications. By default, the connection type of the cradle is TCP Server. To change the connection type, e.g.

  • Page 28: Timer & Line Terminator

    8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2.3.2 Timer & Line Terminator Select “2” from the Setup Connection menu. The following submenu will be displayed. Data sent to the cradle over IR is first buffered in the memory. The cradle will then transmit...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle Transmit Line Terminator By default, this setting is enabled so that the Line Terminator character will be included in the TCP/IP packet and sent out. To disable it, type “3 0” and press [Enter]. The Line Terminator character will be discarded from the received buffer before transmission.

  • Page 30: Echo Settings

    8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2.3.3 Echo Settings Select “3” from the Setup Connection menu and press [Enter]. The following submenu will be displayed. Note: The cradle must be configured as a TCP server or UDP server. Client Echo By default, this setting is disabled.

  • Page 31: Working Mode

    Note: By default, the cradle is set to Modem Mode. 2.4.1 Data Mode If you select Data Mode, proceed to configure the following items in the Main Menu: LED Indicator Setting (for 8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle only) Connection Settings Working Type 2.4.2 Transparent Mode If you select...

  • Page 32: Modem Mode (Default)

    8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2.4.3 Modem Mode (default) This is the default mode. Proceed to configure the following items in the Main Menu: LED Indicator Setting (for 8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle only) Working Type...

  • Page 33: Working Type (Data Mode)

    Chapter 2 Configuring the Ethernet Cradle 2.5 Working Type (Data Mode) Select “5” from the Main Menu. The following submenu will be displayed for selecting a working type. 2.5.1 Set Work Online This refers to real-time transmission. However, data loss may occur because the buffer will be cleared in the following conditions: Timer times out.

  • Page 34: Reset To Default

    8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 2.6 Reset to Default Select “6” from the Main Menu. This will restore the default settings. 2.7 Modem Configuration Select “7” from the Main Menu. The following submenu will be displayed for changing the elapsed time before hanging up.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 - Cradle Commands

    No matter which connection or mode is in use, you can always use cradle commands to switch between RS-232 and Ethernet when both connections are ready. When both RS-232 cable & Ethernet cable are present… 8001 / 8300 Ethernet Auto-detect: The RS-232 connection will override Ethernet Cradle connection.

  • Page 36: Select Modem (=Ethernet)

    8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide // Unless you have changed the baud rate setting via the DIP switch onboard, pass the factory setting 1 (115200 bps) for Ethernet Cradle and 3 (57600 bps) for Modem Cradle. // Parity% = 4 for cradle commands...

  • Page 37: Unknown Command

    Chapter 3 Cradle Commands Command: #vErSiOn?<CR> Response: #Ver02.20<CR> Note: There will be no response if the IR board version is no later than v3.00! 3.4 Unknown Command Command: (Unknown) Response: #NAK<CR>...
  • Page 38 8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 - Terminal Programming In C

    H A P T E R Terminal Programming in C The Ethernet Cradle allows for terminal programming. You may write your own code for the terminal to communication with the cradle via the Cradle-IR interface. The associated functions are listed below. Please refer to our C Programming Guide for details.
  • Page 40 8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 - Firmware Upgrade

    Note: This default IP is used for accessing the Main Menu and will not override the current IP you set. 3. Run CipherLab utility on your computer and connect to the cradle via port 3000 for updating firmware. UDP_Load.exe Ethernet Cradle as a UDP server Current IP or default 192.168.1.1...

  • Page 42: Over Terminal

    8001/8300/8500 Ethernet Cradle User Guide 4. During downloading, LED 1 and LED 2 will be flashing by turns on the 8001/8300 Ethernet Cradle. Then, they will become solid red for approximately 3 seconds. 5. The downloading process will not be completed until LED 1 turns solid red and LED 2 goes off.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    78 mm (H) 124 mm (H) Weight: Approx. 220g Approx. 230g Approx. 730g Indicators: 3 LEDs to indicate Same as 8001 Ethernet 3 LEDs to indicate connection status Cradle connection status, 1 LED to indicate charging status Communications Ethernet (TCP/UDP, Server/Client)

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