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Wi-Fi Dongle Accessory Guide

Document Number: WDAG001

Document Revision: 1.2

Created: 10/29/2012

TrellisWare Proprietary Information

Copyright © 2012 TrellisWare Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ContentsRelease and Revision Information.........................................................................................................................3

Symbols Used..........................................................................................................................................................4

Wi-Fi Dongle Overview............................................................................................................................................5Wi-Fi Configuration Procedure...............................................................................................................................5

Assign a Static IP Address to a PC........................................................................................................................6View a PC's Current IP Address............................................................................................................................7

Wi-Fi Configuration Web Page................................................................................................................................8Configure Wi-Fi Settings........................................................................................................................................8

Wi-Fi Dongle...........................................................................................................................................................10Installation of Wi-Fi Dongle..................................................................................................................................10

Configure PC Wi-Fi Settings.................................................................................................................................11

Enable / Disable Wi-Fi............................................................................................................................................14

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Release and Revision Information

Software ReleaseThis document supports the following software release(s):

4d

Document Revision History

Remarks & ChangesDateRevision

First document release03/30/20121.0

Updated for software release 4c05/21/20121.1

Updated for software release 4d10/29/20121.2

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Symbols Used

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Wi-Fi Dongle Overview

The Wi-Fi dongle accessory allows for the creation of a Wi-Fi network between a radio unit and a PC to supportdata transfer. Refer to the figure below.

The Wi-Fi dongle is supported on the following products:

• CheetahNet II TW-230• Cheetah CUB TW-400

This feature is support on software version 4a Beta5 or higher.

The Wi-Fi dongle can support a maximum of two (2) simultaneous clients.

For assistance in obtaining the newest release or for additional support visit the TrellisWare support Web siteat www.trellisware.com/support/ or feel free to contact TrellisWare technical support [email protected].

Wi-Fi Configuration Procedure

The following are the recommended steps to configure a Wi-Fi network using the Wi-Fi dongle:

1. Configure the PC to connect to the unit, see Assign a Static IP Address to a PC on page 6.

Note: If a DHCP server is in use on the network, skip this step and continue with the next.

2. Configure the unit’s Wi-Fi settings, see Wi-Fi Configuration Web Page on page 8.

3. Attach the Wi-Fi dongle, see Wi-Fi Dongle on page 10.

4. Configure the PC to connect to the Wi-Fi network, see Configure PC Wi-Fi Settings on page 11.



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Assign a Static IP Address to a PC

Note: This procedure is to be used when a DHCP server is not available to assign IP addresses. Bydefault the product is set to a 10.1.xxx.yyy IP and a 255.000.000.00 subnet mask. The first two octets areconfigurable using the MMC Web application Device Settings Tab.

To assign an IP address and Subnet mask to the PC of 10.1.0.100 and 255.0.0.0:

1. From the Windows task bar, select Start > Control Panel and then perform one of the following:

• For Classic view: Click Network Connections, and then double-click your active LAN or Internetconnection.

• For Category view: ClickNetwork and Internet Connections, click Network Connections, and thendouble-click your active LAN or Internet connection.

2. On the Local Area Connection Status windows, click Properties, and this will open the Local AreaConnections Properties window. Refer to the figure below.

3. In the General tab, highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item, and then click Properties. This opensthe Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Refer to the figure below.



4. Click Use the following IP address, and enter:

a) IP address: 10.1.0.100b) Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0

Note: The above changes may require the PC to be rebooted / restarted, if prompted perform therequired reboot.

5. Click OK to close each window.

View a PC's Current IP Address

To view current IP address:

1. From the Windows task bar, select Start > Run.

2. Type command or cmd into the Open text box and then click OK.

3. At the blinking cursor, type ipconfig /all and press Enter.

4. Look for these entries near the end of the list. Refer to the figure below.

• DHCP Enabled: No - means your IP address is static.Yes - means it is dynamic.

• IP Address: This is your current IP address.

5. To exit, at the blinking cursor, type exit and press Enter.

If the current IP address is:

• Static: Make note of the IP address.You need the IP address when you open ports in your router or firewall.

• Dynamic: This configuration is not recommended. Assign a static IP address instead.



Wi-Fi Configuration Web Page

The Wi-Fi Configuration Web page is used to configure the Wi-Fi dongle network. Users can access theconfiguration Web page by entering the following URL https://<ip address>/apps/wifi-configuration/ intoWeb a browser, where <IP address> is the Unit's IP address.

(1) SSID: The name of the Wi-Fi network, 1-32 alphanumeric characters allowed.

(2) Broadcast SSID: Broadcasts the SSID if checkbox is selected.

(3) Authentication: Authentication access mode, only option is Open.

(4) Cipher: Encryption mode, only option is AES-CCMP.

(5) Protocol: Security protocol, only option is WPA2.

(6) WPA2 Passphrase: Password for WPA2, only allowable characters are: Alphanumeric [ ] ^ $ . , | ? + ( ) ~! @ % & * _ < > / { } ; : - spaces.

(7) Submit: Used to submit the configuration to the unit.

Configure Wi-Fi Settings

To configure Wi-Fi settings:

1. Verify that a Assign a Static IP Address to a PC on page 6 has been assigned to the PC that will be usedto configure the unit.

2. Attach an Ethernet dongle to the unit to be configured.

3. Connect the PC and unit together with an Ethernet cable.

4. Access the Wi-Fi Configuration Web page by entering the following URL https://<ipaddress>/apps/Wi-Fi-configuration/ into Web a browser, where <IP address> is the Unit's IP address.

5. Enter a SSID (name for the network), select the Broadcast SSID checkbox if the network name is to beopenly found, enter a WPA2 passphrase, and then click the Submit button.

6. The configuration data will be sent to the unit and the unit will reboot to complete the Wi-Fi initialization.



Note: To save time, during the reboot when the LED turns Red turn the unit OFF, attach the Wi-Fi dongle,and then turn the unit back ON to continue the Wi-Fi initialization.



Wi-Fi Dongle

The Wi-Fi dongle provides flexibility to support data transfer over a Wi-Fi connection and supports a maximumof two (2) simultaneous connections to the dongle.

(1) Antenna Connector: Connection point for Wi-Fi antenna.

(2) Thumb Wheel: Used to fasten the dongle to the unit.

(3) LED: Displays the status of the Wi-Fi network.

(4) Wi-Fi Antenna: Attaches to Wi-Fi dongle antenna connection point.

Installation of Wi-Fi Dongle

To install the Wi-Fi dongle:

1. Turn the unit OFF.

2. Attach the Wi-Fi antenna to the dongle by inserting the antenna onto the Wi-Fi antenna connector andscrew the antenna until it is firmly seated.

3. Align the dongle center to the guide pins and use the thumbscrew to secure the dongle to the unit Alignthe dongle center to the guide pins and use the thumbscrew to secure the dongle to the unit.

4. Once the dongle is firmly in place, turn the unit on and it will automatically recognize that the dongle isattached.

Note: The unit will not recognize the dongle if it is attached when the unit is already in operation. Theunit's power must be turned off then back on to recognize the dongle.

CAUTION: When the Wi-Fi dongle is attached, power is being applied to the side connector. Care shouldbe taken not to let the unit get wet when operating in this configuration to avoid shorting the unit. It shouldalso be noted that while the unit is immersible, the Wi-Fi dongle is not. Immersion or excessive moisturewhile the Wi-Fi dongle is attached can permanently damage both the dongle and unit.



Configure PC Wi-Fi Settings

To configure a PC to communicate with the Wi-Fi dongle (for Windows XP SP3):

Note: This procedure expects that a wireless network adapter and the proper drivers for the wirelessnetwork adapter are installed so the adapter appears as a wireless network adapter in Network Connections.

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click the wireless network adapter in NetworkConnections, and then click Properties.

2. Click the Wireless Networks tab.

3. Click Add under Preferred networks.



4. On the Wireless Network Properties Association tab perform the following:

a) Type the Name of the network in Network name (SSID) field.b) Clear the Connect even if this network is not broadcasting check box.c) In Network Authentication pull-down, select WPA2-PSK.d) In Data encryption pull-down, select AES.e) Type the WPA2 passphrase into the Network key field.

Note: This the WPA passphrase entered on the Wi-Fi Configuration Web Page on page 8, seeitem number 6.



f) Retype the WPA2 passphrase into the Confirm network key field.g) If checked, clear the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are

not used check box.

5. Click OK to save changes to the wireless network properties.

6. Click OK to save changes to the wireless network connection properties.



Enable / Disable Wi-Fi

To enable / disable the Wi-Fi dongle:

Using the display control buttons, navigate to Peripherals > WIFI, select either Enable or Disable WIFI ,and then press the Select button.



Index

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IP AddressAssign a Static IP Address to a PC 6View a PC's Current IP Address 7

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Tips and TroubleshootingAssign an IP Address 6View Current IP Address 7

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Wi-Fi Dongle 10Configure PC Wi-Fi Settings 11Configure Wi-Fi Settings 8Wi-Fi Configuration Web Page 8Configuration Procedure 5Enable / Disable Dongle 14Installation 10Overview 5



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