Solectek 58MRS1 Wireless Telemetry Transceiver User Manual Koito MRS user guide v1 6
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Release Date: 1-DEC-07
Koito MRS User Guide v1.5
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1. Introduction
For the Phase II release, the Configuration of the MRS boardset can be changed in three ways:
HTTP GUI, Telnet and Configuration File.
1. The GUI is functional, though per Solectek schedule, is not completely functional.
2. Telnet may be used to work with the commands listed in this document.
3. The Configuration File may be offloaded, modified and re-stored on the MRS.
2. Unit Power
The MRS boardset is intended to be powered via the 2pin, +48V connector on Minotaur. The Solectek
Base Station is to be powered via PoE, supplied by the included Power Supply/Injector and connected
into the RJ45 Minotaur connector
3. Unit Access
Both HTTP and Telnet access is password protected. Default access is as follows:
Login: Root
Password: Solectek
4. Unit Defaults
MRS Boardset Solectek Base Station
Network Mode Bridge Bridge
Ethernet IP Address 172.21.0.100/255.255.0.0 172.21.0.10/255.255.0.0
RF IP Address 192.168.1.x/255.255.255.0 192.168.1.x/255.255.255.0
RF Mode Client Access Point
SSID Koito_2 Koito_2
Encryption Open Open
RF Bandwidth 20 MHz 20 MHz
5. Telnet
Any Telnet client can be used to access the MRS and Base Station devices. Access is per
login/password above. Once logged in, configuration can be adjusted by two methods: (a)
direct commands, or by (b) modifying the configuration file.
5.1. Direct Commands
set_config
The set_config can be used to change (or add) a configuration variable. On in the Telnet
shell, the command may be invoked as:
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set_config VARIABLE VALUE
eg.
set_config ENET0_IPADDR 10.20.20.7 (Set the ENET0_IPADDR).
set_config DEV_MODE ap (set the device operation mode to AP).
IMPORTANT: All set_config commands should be followed by a save_config command which stores
the changes to permanent Flash memory. A reboot is also required for most command to take effect.
show_config
You may use the show_config command to display the value of a configuration variable.
eg.
show_config ROUTER_TYPE
5.2. Configuration File
Within the MRS software system, there are two files that hold configuration information.
Both are accessible by Telnet:
• /etc/shadow - has user name and passwords for console and telnet (and ssh) login.
(This file does not hold the password for the GUI login)
• /etc/solectek/CONFIG_VARS - This file holds all the configuration information for
Networking (such as IP addresses, netmasks etc.), WIFI configuration, Product
Operation mode etc.
Remember that any method you use to modify these files, require the command save_config
when you are done with the changes.
The file CONFIG_VARS contains information on the product configuration. This file has a
very simple format:
VARIABLE1=VALUE1
VARIABLE2=VALUE2
Changing the VALUE of a VARIABLE will change them in the current CONFIG_VARS file,
but not in the flash.
The file can be changed by: uploading a version of the file to a PC, edit it, and download it
back to the device. Save it, and then reboot. There are two methods to accomplish this:
• ftp - ftpput is used to send a file from the MRS device to a remote system. ftpget is
used to get a file from a system. The commands look as follows:
ftpput -u username -p password local-file remote-file
ftpget -u username -p password local-file remote-file
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• http - Can be used only to download a file. The command is:
wget http://ip-address/path-to-file
6. Configuration Parameters
Note: Parameters are case sensitive
Note: Parameter format below is correct for CONFIG_VARS file usage. When used with
set_config, the ‘=’ is replaced by a space.
• ENET0_IPADDR=aa.bb.cc.dd - IP address of the Ethernet Interface - Used as the
Bridge address when the system is operating in Bridge mode.
• ENET0_NETMASK=aa.bb.cc.dd - Netmask for the interface
• ENET0_BROADCASAT=aa.bb.cc.dd - The broadcast address of the interface
• ENET0_MAC=aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff - The mac address (This may go-away based on
manufacturing). Currently, when the system boots up, this MAC address is set on the
Ethernet Interface.
• WIFI_IPADDR=aa.bb.cc.dd - The WIFI IP address - Can be ignored if the system is a
Bridge
• WIFI_NETMASK=aa.bb.cc.dd - Netmask for the interface
• WIFI_BROADCAST=aa.bb.cc.dd - Broadcast address of the interface
• DEFAULT_GATEWAY=aa.bb.cc.dd - The default router gateway
• ESSID - ESSID of the wireless interface - If the device is an AP, then it will advertise
the ESSID, while if it is a client, then it will connect to this ESSID
• DEV_MODE=ap|client - The device mode, can either be "ap" or "client"
• ROUTER_TYPE=bridge|router - The routing method can be "bridge" or "router". If
bridging is used, then it will use the information of the Ethernet interface and apply it
to the bridge interface.
• WIFI_CWMMODE=0|1|2 - 0 = static 20Mhz channel, 1 = dynamic 20/40 Mhz, 2 = 40
Mhz Channel. System must be set to 0.
• WIFI_ENC=open|shared|ieee8021x - open is WEP (static key), shared WPA2 with
either a passphrase or passkey (128 bits).
• WIFI_WEP_KEY=key - 10 digit or 26 digit hex key (for 40+24 or 104+24) WEP
• WIFI_PASSPHRASE=pass-phrase - 8 to 32 characters - This is used when
WIFI_ENC=shared. If present, this will be used instead of WIFI_PSK (below)
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• WIFI_PSK=32 hex digits PSK - Used in shared mode
• RADIUS_SERVER=a.b.c.d - IP address of radius server. Used when
WIFI_ENC=ieee8021x.
• RADIUS_SECRET=secret - Secret shared with the radius server
• ADMIN_NAME=admin - For HTTP login request for the GUI
• ADMIN_PASS=password - For the HTTP login
• HTT_AUTH_REQ=on - on or off - When on, secure web-pages require login (with
ADMIN_NAME)
• SERIAL_NUM=xxx - This is the serial number of the unit. It should not be changed.
• PRODUCT_NAME=MRS - Product name assigned by Solectek
• OEM_NAME=xxx - Solectek can use this when configuring for an OEM
• SYSTEM_NAME=string - Name to identify the device
• VERSION_files=string - Will be put in when upgrade is done
• VERSION_kernel=string - Will be put in by upgrade process
• ROUTE_NET_0=aa.bb.cc.dd - Static route to be added
• ROUTE_NET_1=aa.bb.cc.dd - Static route to be added
• ROUTE_NET_n=aa.bb.cc.dd - Static route to be added (Max 8 - ROUTE_NET_7)
• ROUTE_GW_n=aa.bb.cc.dd - Gateway for ROUTE_NET_n (0 <='n' <=7)
• ROUTE_NETMASK_n=aa.bb.cc.dd - Netmask for ROUTE_NET_n (0 <='n' <=7)
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7. Upgrading Software, Phase3 SW release
The method described below is a temporary method to upgrade software prior to the user-friendly
approach to be delivered in the Phase3 release.
WARNING: updating the MRS and AP software using the following procedure will reset the
configuration file. All configuration information will be reset to default, including the
Ethernet MAC address. It is vital that the Ethernet MAC address
configured properly, after the upgrade is complete.
• Prepare Windows XP Service Pak2, server with IP address = 172.21.0.200
• Download TFTP dwin version 0.4.2... from:
http://www.download3k.com/Install-TFTP-Server-TFTPDWIN.html
• Install the TFTPDWIN Server in the directory "C:\program files"
• Copy both the Vmlinux.img and Root.img files into "C:\program files\Tftpdwin\" directory
• Connect ethernet cable between Minotaur and Server.
• Connect serial cable between Minotaur and Server.
• Launch Hyperterm or Teraterm console application and configure the following settings:
o baud rate = 115200
o 8 data bits
o no parity
o 1 stop bit
o HW flow control = No
o SW flow control=No
o Serial Device = /dev/ttyS0
Be sure exit and reset "minicom" after changing the settings and allow some time for the
serial console to reinitialize.
• Boot Minotaur
• Logon and verify Serial console read and write access. (You should see text scrolling and
after booting, you should be able to type into the console)
• At the console prompt, type: show_config ENET0_MAC and record the unit's MAC address
• Power cycle Minotaur and immediately press “Ctrl-C” on Console screen. This will stop the
boot process and provide access into the Redboot Boot Loader.
• Enter the following commands:
ip_address -h 172.21.0.200 -l 172.21.0.100/16
fis delete solconfig
fis delete ramdisk
fis delete zImage
load -b 0x1600000 vmlinux
fis create -b 0x1600000 -l 0x240000 -f 0x50080000 -e 0x800000 -r 0x1600000 zImage
load -r -b 0x800000 root.img
fis create -b 0x800000 -r 0x800000 -l 0x300000 -e 0x800000 -f 0x502c0000 ramdisk
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fis create -b 0x800000 -l 0x20000 -f 0x505c0000 solconfig
• Power cycle the Minotaur board and verify successful reboot
• Via Serial Console, or Telnet access, set desired system configuration parameters, including
the Ethernet MAC address recorded earlier.
8. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
FCC ID: KA358MRS1
This device is certified to comply with Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. It may not cause harmful interference.
2. It must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Solectek could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
U.S. Government Restricted Rights Legend
The Product is provided with Restricted Rights. Use, duplication, reproduction or disclosure by the Government is subject to
restrictions in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Product clause at 252.227-7013 and in
subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Product-Restricted Rights Clause at 52.227-19. Contractor/Manufacturer is
Solectek, 6370 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite 109, San Diego, California.
Radio Transmission Notice
This product is a low power (less than 1 Watt), OFDM radio system pre-set to transmit and receive signals in the 5.725 – 5.850
GHz frequency band. This product has been certified by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission for use in the United
States of America in that band. Other markings on the unit label shall indicate regulatory compliance in other international
areas.
Any prospective user of this product outside the United States of America should, prior to such use, contact the government
department or other agency responsible for assigning radio frequencies in the country in which use is proposed to determine
whether such department or agency has any objection to operation of the product given current regulatory label markings on
said product, and whether there are any other local devices generating signals in that band which might be expected to interfere
with the operation of this product.
Solectek shall not be responsible for any operation of this product which is in violation of local law, creates interference harmful
to other local devices, or results in a malfunction of this product caused by outside interference.
This device must be professionally installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. However, there
is no guarantee that interference to radio communications will not occur in a particular commercial installation. In case the
device does cause harmful interference with an authorized radio service, the user/ operator shall promptly stop operating the
device until harmful interference has been limited. Solectek Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference
caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other
than specified by Solectek Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or
attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
Warning:
The antennas 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
This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Revision History
REV DATE ECO # AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
1.0 14-Sep-07 D. Gell original
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1.1 03-Oct-07 D. Gell Added SW upgrade section
1.2 08-Nov-07 D. Gell SW upgrade section modified
1.3 15-Nov-07 P. Palreddy SW upgrade section modified to
use Windows XP and
TFTPDWIN server application
1.4 15-Nov-07 D. Gell Added FCC information
1.5 01-Dec-7 D. Gell Added reminder that a Redboot
based upgrade defaults the
configuration file, including
resetting the Ethernet MAC
address
1.6 19-Dec-07 D. Gell Added FCC information