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  • Page 1

    Application Note for connecting the AirLink Raven CDPD Modem to Ethernet Devices using the IP 5200 from DCB March 2002 AirLink Communications, Inc. Confidential Material - Not For Redistribution[...]

  • Page 2

    AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 2 www.airlink.com THIS DOCUMENT CONTAI NS CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR REDISTRIBUTION. Information contained herein is the property of AirLink Communications, Inc. and is produced for the purpose of detailing technology developed by AirLink Communications, Inc. and its employees[...]

  • Page 3

    AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 3 www.airlink.com CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 4 2. INTERNET (TCP/IP) CONNECTION VIA CDPD ..................................................................... 4 3. ETHER[...]

  • Page 4

    AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 4 www.airlink.com 1. Overview This document describes how to connect the AirLink Raven CDPD Modem to the IP5200 Asy nc - Router from Data Communications for Business (DCB). Information on the IP5200 and DCB is available at www.dcbnet.com . Additional information about AirLink Communications prod[...]

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    AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 5 www.airlink.com Diagram of how to connect the IP5200 Router and CDPD modem: 4. IP 5200 Configuration Setting up the IP5200 should be done using the instructions provided by DCB. The DIP Switches on the Ethernet side of the unit are used for handshake and flow control and should be set as follo[...]

  • Page 6

    AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 6 www.airlink.com You will need to set the Internet Account, LAN Settings, and Dial - out Modem parameters. The Internet Access se tup screen for Ports 1 and 2 has three requirements: - ‘Enable’ must be checked - Tel - 1 and Tel - 2 should be entered as shown - Disconnect after Idle Time sho[...]

  • Page 7

    AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 7 www.airlink.com LAN Configuration is actually referring to the Ethernet Por t. The LAN IP Address needs to be different from the PLC address, but on the same network and using the same Net Mask. You will need to supply your own DNS Settings. You can get these from your CDPD carrier. Since ther[...]

  • Page 8

    AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 8 www.airlink.com Select the Modem option. Selecting the ‘Properties’ button will take you to the Modem Properties screen. The Modem setup screen has four requirements: - Initial String should be ‘AT’ - Serial Line Speed = 19200 - Dial Type = Other - Dial St ring = ‘ATDT’ - Auto - an[...]

  • Page 9

    AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 9 www.airlink.com The Advanced Menu has a great many fea tures, most of which do not apply to this application. Most of these settings deal with the firewall functions inside the IP52000. Since there is only one device on the Ethernet port, and it is connected to a CDPD Modem, and not an ISP, th[...]

  • Page 10

    AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 10 www.airlink.com Checking to see if the router works is easy. Go to the Port Status page on the Main Menu and Select the Dial - Up button. You can watch the Log for entries and errors, and see the Physical Link and PPP Link st atus right on the screen. You know right away if the connection to [...]

  • Page 11

    AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 11 www.airlink.com 5. AirLink Raven CDPD Modem Configuration The following are the proper S - Register configurations for the AirLink Raven CDPD Modem when connecting to the IP5200 for making a PPP connection. These settings can be made using Wireless ACE. CDPD Parameters: [S110] Device Port=123[...]