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Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven XE H2225E Router
Description
The target of the Airlink Raven XE is the Alarming Module. Its purpose is to Send and Receive SMS
messages. Essentially, it is going to be utilized as an SMS gateway. As an example, Ignition picks up
information from a PLC that the water temperature is too hot. Ignition send an SMS message via the
Raven XE to contacts assigned to that alarm. It is received by a contact, which is then acknowledged via
SMS by the contact. This SMS message is sent back and received by Ignition via the Raven XE.
Raven XE and Network Security
The security settings covered here are basic steps to secure the Raven XE. Inductive Automation is not
responsible for the security of your Raven XE. You should take the time to configure and test the
current and other security measures as appropriate to your network.
Inductive Automation tested this router as a device that sits inside a network. Therefore, it needs to be
configured to act simply as another device on the network, not as a router or DHCP Server etc. Its sole
purpose is to handle SMS traffic. The setup steps below cover these. If you wish to utilize its other
features, bear in mind that you will need to ensure it works properly on your network and is secure.
Configuration and ACEManager
To access and change the modem's configuration information, you will be accessing what is called the
ACEManager. This can be accessed via Ethernet, USB or Serial. This document will only cover Ethernet
access. The recommended browser to use is IE or Firefox. ACEManager run poorly under Safari and
Chrome.
The sections below should be followed in the order given to setup the Raven XE H2225E. Note that any
change that is made usually requires a reboot of the modem, which can be done through the
ACEManager. Follow these instructions and reboot at the end.
Default Ethernet Connection
First connect the Raven XE directly to your computer and follow the manual's instructions to
connect to it.
Default Ethernet settings for access is:
Setup Steps
Device IP Address: 192.168.13.31
Port: 9191
Username: user
Password: 12345
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Summary of Contents for Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven XE H2225E
- Page 1 Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven XE H2225E Router Description The target of the Airlink Raven XE is the Alarming Module. Its purpose is to Send and Receive SMS messages. Essentially, it is going to be utilized as an SMS gateway. As an example, Ignition picks up information from a PLC that the water temperature is too hot.
- Page 2 ALEOS Software Version is H2225E_4.0.10.001 Jul 21 2011 or earlier, it should be updated. As of this writing, the latest firmware version is H2225E_4.0.11. This can be found on the Sierra Wireless website at http://www.sierrawireless.com/en/Support/Downloads/AirLink/Configurable_Intelligent_Gatew ays/AirLink_Raven_XE_HSPA_for_ATT_H2225E-C.aspx. The executable file is RvnXE_90_H2225E_4.0.11.003.exe.
- Page 3 After the above has been done, go to the LAN – Host Port Routing Tab. The router must be set to NOT act as the gateway on the network. Primary Gateway: Disabled Failure to make the above setting may cause devices on the network to cease functioning. Below is a screen shot of the change: Page 3 of 9...
- Page 4 ACEManager “Over-The-Air” By default the ACE Manager can be accessed “over-the-air”. If you load the Inductive Automation default configuration, it is disabled. This will add security to the device to prevent access from outside the network. Page 4 of 9...
- Page 5 SSH Interface to the Router If you load the Inductive Automation default configuration, SSH is used in preference to Telnet. To SSH into the router, use Putty or some other SSH Client. See Ethernet section for IP and login credentials. The SSH Port number to use is 2332 by default. The following is the SSH setup page in ACEManager: Page 5 of 9...
- Page 6 Configuring SMS In order to send SMS it must be enabled. Go to the Services – SMS tab. The following changes are made: SMS Send Enabled is Enabled Non-Trusted Read Security is Allow Access Non-Trusted Write Security is Allow Access There are other security features you may wish to utilize here, such as Trusted Phone numbers.
- Page 7 Port Filtering and Outbound Ports To prevent outbound http and https traffic over the air from the Raven XE, I have utilized Port Filtering. Under Security – Port Filtering Outbound, enter ports 80 and 443 to be blocked. Page 7 of 9...
- Page 8 Trusted Inbound/Outbound IP Address Using the ACEManager, you can set certain Static IP addresses as trusted for both Inbound and outbound traffic for the router. If this router will be put inside a network, this option should be looked at. Per the manual, Trusted IPs Inbound restrict access to the router and all LAN connected devices.
- Page 9 To send a test message to itself: at*phonehome=1XXXXXXXXXX 1XXXXXXXXXX is the number for the Raven XE. To see if the Raven XE is receiving text messages, send one to it. Then from the ACEManager, go to Services – SMS – SMS Security. There are 2 fields called Last Incoming Phone Number and Last Incoming Message you can see if it came in.
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