RedPort wXa-112, Optimization Manual

Page 1: ...Copyright Global Marine Networks LLC Optimizer User s Guide RedPort Router wXa 112 ...

Page 2: ...Copyright Global Marine Networks LLC ...

Page 3: ...S Tracking 08 5 0 GPS NMEA Repeater 10 6 0 Signal Monitor 18 7 0 GSM 20 8 0 Restrict Wireless Network Access 25 9 0 Rename the Wireless Network 27 10 0 Change Admin Password 29 11 0 Update Firmware 30 12 0 Access System Log 31 13 0 Reboot 32 14 0 System Status for Monitoring Usage 33 15 0 Profiles 34 16 0 Firewall Modification 36 Appendix A Optimizer Quick Start Guide 38 ...

Page 4: ...Optimizer User s Guide Copyright Global Marine Networks LLC Page 4 of 38 Optimizer User s Guide Revision History Date Revision Author December 15 2014 Initial Release D Brickhouse ...

Page 5: ...s will help you in administering the most used features of the Optimizer Chapter 3 0 Getting Started Chapter 4 0 GPS Tracking Service Chapter 5 0 GPS NMEA Repeater Settings Chapter 6 0 Signal Monitor how to change disable Chapter 8 0 Restrict Wireless Network Access with password protection Chapter 9 0 Rename the Wireless Hotspot Network Chapter 10 0 Change the Router Admin Password Chapter 11 0 U...

Page 6: ...lite firewall and WiFi hotspot router that lets you easily access accelerated satellite email weather web and tracking services while blocking all unwanted data traffic Email Web Weather and Tracking features require compatible service subscriptions Key Features Designed specifically for use with satellite phones and terminals Compatible with any IP based satellite phone and satellite broadband te...

Page 7: ...t created by the router using a desktop or laptop computer Connect to the WiFi Hotspot just like you would any other WiFi connection On a Windows PC go to Windows Start Control Panel Network Connections On a MAC go to Apple System Preferences Network The Network Name will look something like wxa 112 XXXX where XXXX may represent the last four digits of the Optimizer Mac address Select this wireles...

Page 8: ...ser interface can be quite technical This Guide will cover only those sections of the user interface that require configuration for a specific service or may need to be accessed by the average user An alternate method to access the user interface With power to the Optimizer connect the Optimizer to your computer using a standard ethernet cable in the LAN port and follow the directions above starti...

Page 9: ...S message There are two tracking options available in the Optimizer 4 1 Tracking powered by GSatTrack Using a GPS enabled satellite device the Optimizer can be configured to submit position reports to a central database for viewing on the tracking website To enable this service 1 From the Optimizer Home page select Services GPS Tracking Tracking This tracking service must be purchased separately S...

Page 10: ...rmation can be sent to an email address using your satellite provider s SMS service Standard SMS charges may apply check with your satellite airtime provider for details 1 In General Tracking Parameters select the Tracking Interval in minutes the default is set to hourly reporting 60 minutes This means that every 60 minutes a position report will be transmitted via the SMS service provided by your...

Page 11: ...ls include Iridium Pilot Inmarsat FBB and Inmarsat BGAN A handheld satellite phone with integrated GPS when connected to the Optimizer with the satphone s USB Mini Micro USB cable As of this writing supported handheld satphones include Iridium 9575 Extreme and Inmarsat IsatPhonePro A USB connected GPS or NMEA device A serial port connected GPS or NMEA device WARNING IsatPhonePro users The phone on...

Page 12: ...tegrated GPS When using a supported broadband satellite terminal with integrated GPS connect the terminal to the Optimizer SAT port using a standard ethernet cable OPTIONAL Use a second ethernet cable to connect the computer with the destination software like a navigation program to the Optimizer LAN port The Optimizer will broadcast the GPS signal both over Ethernet and WiFi so you can connect yo...

Page 13: ...atphone to the Optimizer using the Mini USB satphone to USB Optimizer cable OPTIONAL Use an ethernet cable to connect the computer with the destination software like a navigation program to the Optimizer LAN port The Optimizer will broadcast the GPS signal both over Ethernet and WiFi so you can connect your computer either way in order to establish a successful connection with your destination sof...

Page 14: ...able to connect the computer with the destination software like a navigation program to the Optimizer LAN port The Optimizer will broadcast the GPS signal both over Ethernet and WiFi so you can connect your computer either way in order to establish a successful connection with your destination software If your satellite device requires a USB connection to the Optimizer for example an Iridium 9555 ...

Page 15: ... broadcast the GPS signal both over Ethernet and WiFi so you can connect your computer either way in order to establish a successful connection with your destination software Please Note The PL 2303HX is the only USB to Serial Adapter that is compatible with the Optimizer If your satellite device requires a USB connection to the Optimizer for example an Iridium 9555 you can use a 2 port USB hub ei...

Page 16: ...re goes to pin 5 A simple solution is to use a terminal block as shown here Simply connect the RD wire to pin2 and the SG wire to pin 5 Then connect the terminal block to the PL 2302HX USB to serial adapter as noted above 5 1 5 Connecting Multiple NMEA Devices It is possible to connect up to four NMEA devices if you have the proper hardware It will require a USB to RS 232 4 port Hub or a RS 232 4 ...

Page 17: ...PS GPS NMEA feed from USB Select this when connecting a GPS or NMEA device via USB cable 2 NMEA Baud Rate Using the drop down menu select the baud rate required for the destination software By default most NMEA 183 devices GPS and applications use 4800 baud for this setting 3 UDP Listener Port Enter the UDP port number that the GPS is connected to The default is set to the standard UDP Listener Po...

Page 18: ...re the destination software to match this port number or change this entry to match the requirements of the destination software The data will be broadcast to both the UDP Port and the TCP Port It is important to make sure that these two ports are NOT set to the same port number To use the GPS Repeater feature your computer must be connected to the Optimizer WiFi network or directly connected to t...

Page 19: ...tor must be disabled for a successful data connection Changing Signal Monitor Signal Monitor can be modified in the Optimizer When logged in to the Optimizer go to Services USB Phone Settings Signal Monitor From this screen you can enable disable signal monitor using the Enable checkbox You can also change the level of the signal monitor Keep in mind that 60 is typically the minimum required for a...

Page 20: ...ine Networks LLC Page 20 of 38 When you are done making changes click Save Apply As an alternative Signal monitor can also be changed from within the XGate Settings See the XGate Help File User Interface Settings Optimizer wXa Sat Fi for details ...

Page 21: ... plug the USB Data Dongle into your computer and see if you can get on the Internet If testing fails contact your cellular carrier for support 3 Contact your cellular provider to obtain the information required to connect to their GSM network The information may include Access Point Name APN Username required for access to the APN Password required for access to the APN Only GSM based service is s...

Page 22: ... Access Point Name APN as provided to you by your cellular carrier In Pincode if you have protected your cellular SIM card with a pincode enter the pincode here Click Save Apply NOTE As of this writing some customers have found the APN Wizard helpful in lieu of entering the information manually however it is still under development and may or may not help with your configuration Now go to the PPP ...

Page 23: ...r s Guide Copyright Global Marine Networks LLC Page 23 of 38 In Username enter the username required for access to the APN if any In Password enter the password required for access to the APN if any Click Save Apply ...

Page 24: ...ngle you obtained from your cellular provider into the Optimizer s USB port Configure XGate Settings for GSM connection Open XGate to Settings Connection Select the Connection Type Optimizer GSM Click OK to apply the change IMPORTANT If your satellite terminal is connected to the Optimizer s SAT port unplug the cable from the SAT port before attempting a GSM connection ...

Page 25: ...rt Connect you satellite phone terminal to the Optimizer either via USB port or SAT port Change the XGate Settings Connection Type back to the appropriate Optimizer setting NOTE There is no need to change anything in the Optimizer user interface IMPORTANT We are not able to support the GSM feature If you experience any connection difficulties when using this feature you must contact your GSM netwo...

Page 26: ...hers cannot use it The easiest way to add password protection to the WiFi hotspot is to modify the XGate Settings See the XGate Help File User Interface Settings Optimizer wXa Sat Fi for details As an alternative you can add password protection to the WiFi hotspot via the Optimizer user interface Add change a password to the WiFi Hotspot wxa 112 xxxx Login to the Optimizer and go to Network WiFi T...

Page 27: ...ggest WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Mixed Mode Enter your desired password in the Key field Click Save Apply This procedure adds changes the password for the WiFi hotspot only When connecting your computer iOS or Android device to the wireless network this is the password you will use This password does not change the router admin password when logging in to access the Optimizer user interface ...

Page 28: ...xx represents a unique number The easiest way to change the wireless network WiFi hotspot name is to modify the XGate Settings See the XGate Help File User Interface Settings Optimizer wXa Sat Fi for details As an alternative you can change the name of the wireless network WiFi hotspot via the Optimizer user interface To change the name login to the Optimizer and go to Network WiFi Tab Select your...

Page 29: ...lick Save Apply This procedure changes the name for the WiFi hotspot only When connecting your computer iOS or Android device to the wireless network this is the network name that will appear in the wireless network list This name does not change the router admin name when logging in to access the Optimizer user interface ...

Page 30: ... As an alternative you can change the login admin password via the Optimizer user interface To change the password login to the Optimizer and go to System Router Password Enter the new password in the password text box and again in the Confirmation text box Click Save Apply This procedure changes the password for the Admin login only When connecting your computer iOS or Android device to the wirel...

Page 31: ...g Started Go to System Backup Flash Firmware 1 Keep Settings remove the check in the box to uncheck keep settings 2 Browse to where you saved the bin file and select that file 3 Select Flash Image 4 Wait for the grey button on top of the Optimizer to begin flashing When the button stops flashing the firmware is done updating This typically takes several minutes To confirm the firmware upgrade acce...

Page 32: ... 0 Getting Started to get to the Home page 3 Go to Status System Log 4 Copy paste the entire log into an email and send to your service provider Note The System Log date will show May 31 unless you have synced the Optimizer Local Time with a browser in System Tab Local Time Sync with browser This is NOT recommended when using a satellite connection and it is not necessary to ever sync the time If ...

Page 33: ... be configured with its factory defaults You will need to re enter any modifications you made to the user interface You can also reboot the router from within the Optimizer user interface 1 Access the router see Chapter 3 0 Getting Started to get to the Home Page 2 Go to System Reboot 3 Select Perform reboot 4 The grey button on top of the Optimizer will flash during the reboot process When the li...

Page 34: ...ptimizer User s Guide Copyright Global Marine Networks LLC Page 34 of 38 14 0 System Status for Monitoring Usage For those that are interested you can view the connection status in Status Realtime Graphs ...

Page 35: ... o the Optimizer firewall Have a profile for each configuration and select the appropirate one for the satellite device being used To access Profile Manage go to System Profiles There are two default profiles AccessPoint This profile is used when linking two or more Optimizers together to extend the satellite WiFi hotspot range Using an ethernet connection between two Optimizer with only one Optim...

Page 36: ...Optimizer User s Guide Copyright Global Marine Networks LLC Page 36 of 38 Enter a Name of the new profile and a description Select Install to add the new profile Select Save Apply ...

Page 37: ... If you have a need to open the firewall go to Network Firewall Traffic Rules These are the firewall rules that protect you There are six rules that are not enabled i e the check box is empty Checking these rules will open the firewall to all traffic but you lose the benefit of XGate compression IMPORTANT NOTE Modifying the firewall is neither an intended nor a supported use of the Optimizer Modif...

Page 38: ...e Networks LLC Page 38 of 38 This concludes the RedPort Optimizer User Guide If you have a question that is not addressed in this Guide or if you have recommendations to improve the usefulness of this Guide please contact us at support gmn usa com ...

Page 39: ... Android device 2 3 or higher Search for XGate in the Google Play Store https play google com or in the Google Play Store App 2 Connect your satellite terminal powered on with a good signal to Optimizer 3 Install and Run XGate A registration wizard appears the first time you open XGate Select the registration method Activation code 3 day demo etc and click Next 4 Select webXaccelerator Optimizer f...

Page 40: ...utton will go solid Pushing the button again will cause the button to blink until the device disconnects The user can change the firewall manually under network firewall rules to allow 3rd parties to use the Optimizer for satellite communication without requiring software Inmarsat BGAN FleetBroadband Settings Optimizer supports both managed and unmanaged connections for Inmarsat broadband users Ma...