Velocity Edge GX440 User's Guide

ALEOS 4.2.3 ConfigurationUser Guide20080616Rev 2.3WWW.INFOPULSAS.LT / [email protected]

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide10 20080616GPS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119GPS .

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide100 20080616Figure 8-4: ACEmanager: Services - Dynamic DNS ServiceThird Party ServicesFigure 8-5: ACEmanager: Services - Dynamic

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 101Figure 8-5 is a sample third party service information screen. The third party service selected from the Serv

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide102 20080616Figure 8-6 shows the Dynamic IP fields that appear after selecting IP Manager as your Dynamic DNS Service.Tip: Some

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 103ccTLD (i.e., if a domain is part of the .ca TLD, it would be registered with the Canadian domain registry). I

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide104 20080616SMSALEOS has the ability to:• Receive commands via SMS message • Act as an SMS gateway for a host connected to a loc

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 105Control OnlyThe ALEOS SMS Mode Control Only feature allows some remote management of the AirLink device with

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide106 20080616Figure 8-8: ACEmanager: Services - SMS - Control OnlyField DescriptionALEOS Command Prefix The ALEOS Command Prefix

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 107Gateway OnlyThe SMS gateway feature allows a locally connected host to use SMS for over the air transmission.

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide108 20080616Control and GatewayThis SMS Mode allows both Control and Gateway messages.• Control Messages: These are mobile termi

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 109Field DescriptionSMS Mode There are four SMS message modes that the user can select in the SMS Mode section.

ContentsRev 2.3 Feb.12 11Application Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153Data Usage . . .

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide110 20080616SMS Security- Inbound SMS MessagesWhen Trusted Phone Number security is enabled, incoming messages coming from the p

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 111Trusted Phone NumberFollow the instructions below to add a Trusted Phone Number on the SMS page.1. Send an SM

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide112 20080616Telnet/SSHUse the Telnet or SSH protocol to connect to any AirLink device and send AT commands.A secure mechanism to

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 113Email (SMTP)For some functions, the device needs to be able to send email. Since it does not have an embedded

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide114 20080616Management (SNMP)The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) was designed to allow the remote management and monit

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 115Figure 8-15: ACEmanager: Services- Management (SNMPv3)SNMP Contact This is a personal identifier of the conta

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide116 20080616Field DescriptionSNMP Configuration Enable SNMPAllows you to setup your SNMP configuration.Default: Disable.SNMP Ver

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 117Time (SNTP)The device can be configured to synchronize it's internal clock with a time server on the Int

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide118 20080616

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 11999: GPS Configuration• GPS• Server 1• Server 2 to Server 4• Local/Streaming• Global SettingsThe GPS tab that displays in ACEmanager

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide12 20080616SNMP Traps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183SNMP MI

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide120 20080616computes the distance to each satellite from the difference between local time and the time the satellite signals we

GPS ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 121National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA)National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is a protocol by whic

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide122 20080616Server 1GPS data configured for your AirLink device is sent to Server 1.Figure 9-1: ACEmanager: GPS Server 1Table 9-

GPS ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 123Stationary Vehicle Timer (mins)Timer for Stationary Vehicles. Time interval in minutes that the AirLink device wil

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide124 20080616ServersReport Server IP AddressIP address or FQDN (fully qualified domain name) where GPS reports are sent (ATS Serv

GPS ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 125Redundant ServerWhen a redundant server is enabled, each time a message is sent out to the main server a second id

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide126 20080616Server 2 to Server 4GPS data can be sent to multiple servers. The GPS configuration screens for Server 2, Server 3,

GPS ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 127Reliability ModesReliability Modes provide methods for the AirLink device to receive an acknowledgement from the R

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide128 20080616Local/StreamingFigure 9-3: ACEmanager: GPS - Local/StreamingTable 9-2: GPS: Local/StreamingField DescriptionSerialGP

GPS ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 129AdvancedGPS Coverage Allows an AirLink device to be configured to send GPS sentences out of the serial port when t

ContentsRev 2.3 Feb.12 13NMEA Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215Messages Over-The-

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide130 20080616Global SettingsFigure 9-4: ACEmanager: GPS - Global SettingsReport Odometer Enables odometer reporting. Options:• Di

GPS ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 131Send SnF Buffer immediately on inputFlushes store and forward buffer when an input event (digital inputs, stationa

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide132 20080616

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 1331010: Events Reporting Configuration • Introduction• Configuration Overview• Action Description• Configure EventsThe Events Reporti

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide134 20080616Figure 10-1: Events Reporting ConceptThe procedure of how Events Reporting works is described below:1. The user conf

Events Reporting ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 135Configuration OverviewTo configure Events and Actions, the user must go through the following steps w

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide136 200806163. Associate the Action with the Event – This is done by clicking on the Events group. On the Events page, note that

Events Reporting ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 137Action DescriptionSelect a name for the action of your choice.Action TypeUnder the Events Reporting A

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide138 20080616Figure 10-6: ACEmanager: Events Reporting - Action Type - Email (similar fields for SMS)Figure 10-7: ACEmanager: Eve

Events Reporting ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 139• SNMP Trap notification· Destination IP is configured in the SNMP location.Figure 10-8: ACEmanager:

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide14 20080616Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224Misc

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide140 20080616• Events Protocol message to a server· Destination report server is configured · Report format – TLV (Type, Length a

Events Reporting ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 141Report Groups You can select the data you want to be included in the report groups. The options are d

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide142 20080616· Enable for Device ID - The device ID (ESN or EID/IMEI) of the AirLink device. This should be enabled for a cellula

Events Reporting ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 143Miscellaneous Data includes temperature rates and other information that does not fit in the other ca

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide144 20080616•4 - XML - An XML form of the data will be sent.Tip: Because of its flexibility and robustness, the TLV message type

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 1451111: Serial Configuration• Port Configuration• MODBUS Address ListThe Serial tab that displays in ACEmanager is applicable to all

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide146 20080616Figure 11-1: ACEmanager: Serial - Port Configuration - Port Configuration and AdvancedFigure 11-2: ACEmanager: Seria

Serial ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 147Table 11-1: Serial Port ConfigurationField DescriptionPort ConfigurationStartup Mode Default Default power-up m

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide148 20080616AdvancedAssert DSR Assert DSR always when the device is in a data mode (UDP, TCP, etc.), or when the device is in ne

Serial ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 149ATZ Reset When set to Enable, +++ ATZ will reset the device. Options:• Disable• EnableDefault: EnableIP List Di

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 1511: Introduction Overview• Overview• About Documentation• Tools and Reference DocumentsACEmanager™ is the free utility used to manag

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide150 20080616UDP Connect Last If enabled, sets S53 to the last accepted IP address through UDP auto answer. This can be used in c

Serial ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 151MODBUS Address ListTo add a MODBUS Address Entry, click on Add More.Figure 11-3: ACEmanager: MODBUS Address Lis

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide152 20080616

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 1531212: Application Configuration• Data Usage• GarminThe Application tab that displays in ACEmanager is applicable to all AirLink GX4

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide154 20080616Field DescriptionGeneralData Service If Data Service is on, “Available” displays on the user interface. If data usag

Application ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 1552. Select the Events Reporting tab and configure a data usage threshold. The threshold is specified as a p

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide156 200806164. Select the Events group page again to associate the Data Usage Action with the Data Usage Event.Figure 12-4: ACEm

Application ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 1572. Create an action to turn off the services. When triggered, this action will prevent cellular communicat

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide158 200806162. Set the Host Mode to TCP. Under the Serial – Port Configuration tab, set the Startup Mode Default parameter to TC

Application ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 1594. Configure the serial port. To communicate with Garmin:· Input 9600, 8N1 in Configure Serial Port· Selec

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide16 20080616This User Guide is provided as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file on the installation CD or from the Sierra Wirele

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide160 200806165. Check the Garmin’s communications status under the Status - Applications tab. Garmin data service states are:· No

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 1611313: I/O Configuration The I/O tab that displays in ACEmanager is applicable across all Sierra Wireless AirLink devices which feat

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide162 20080616Pulse CountFollowing are some Pulse Count details:• The AirLink device has one digital input and one pulse count. •

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 1631414: Admin • Change Password• Advanced• Radio Passthru• LogThe Admin tab that displays in ACEmanager is applicable to all Sierra W

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide164 20080616AdvancedFeatures which should be rarely changed and will affect the operation of the device are present on the Advan

AdminRev 2.3 Feb.12 165Radio PassthruRadio Passthru allows a direct connection, using USB, to the internal radio. Normal cellular radio operation is

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide166 20080616LogThe Log file is a system log of the AirLink device. The Logging configuration screen enables the user to configur

AdminRev 2.3 Feb.12 167Use View Log for troubleshooting purposes (e.g., when setting up the IPsec configuration). The Log page will allow you to esta

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide168 20080616Figure 14-5: ACEmanager: Admin - Log, View LogTo vi ew a l o g :1. Select a Verbosity severity level, and choose “

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 169AA: Modbus/BSAP ConfigurationThe AirLink device supports Modbus ASCII, Modbus RTU, and BSAP, and can also emulate other protocols l

IntroductionRev 2.3 Feb.12 17Tools and Reference DocumentsDocument DescriptionAirLink Device User GuideThis is the hardware document that describes h

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide170 20080616Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) describes solutions

Modbus/BSAP ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 171Configuring the AirLink Device at the Polling Host for Modbus on UDP This section covers a Polling Host wi

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide172 20080616Configuring the Remote AirLink Devices for Modbus with UDPThis section covers standard Modbus settings for the AirLi

Modbus/BSAP ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 173When you configure Dynamic DNS for the host device, make note of your device name and domain setting in AC

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide174 20080616

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 175BB: PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)• Configuring a PPPoE Connection in Windows• Connecting to the Internet with PPPoEConfiguring a PPPoE

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide176 20080616Figure B-2: Windows: Network Connectionsc. Click Next on the opening screen to begin creating a PPPoE connection.d.

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)Rev 2.3 Feb.12 177Figure B-4: New Connection: Typeg. Select Set up my connection manually.h. Select Next. Figure B-5: New Co

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide178 20080616Tip: The name provided here will not effect the connection in any way. It is only a label for the icon. It can be th

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)Rev 2.3 Feb.12 179Figure B-9: New Connection: Finish2. Configure the PPPoE connection.After you complete the New Connection

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide18 20080616

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide180 20080616Figure B-11: PPPoE Connection: Service Namec. Select Networking, and select Settings.Figure B-12: PPPoE: Networkingd

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)Rev 2.3 Feb.12 181Connecting to the Internet with PPPoENow the PPPoE connection can be run and a data connection can be esta

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide182 20080616

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 183C: SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol• Management Information Base (MIB)• SNMP Traps• SNMP MIB Definition SampleManagement I

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide184 20080616 DESCRIPTION "This file defines the private Sierra MIB extensions." ::= { enterprises 20542

SNMP : Simple Network Management ProtocolRev 2.3 Feb.12 185networkState OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX DisplayStringMAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current::= { home 2

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide186 20080616networkServiceType OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX DisplayStringMAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current::= { home 264}aleosSWVer OBJECT

SNMP : Simple Network Management ProtocolRev 2.3 Feb.12 187IMSI OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX DisplayStringMAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current::= { cellular 785 }

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide188 20080616bytesRecvd OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX INTEGERMAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current::= { cellular 284 }packetsSent OBJECT-TYPESYN

SNMP : Simple Network Management ProtocolRev 2.3 Feb.12 189baseClass OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX DisplayStringMAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current::= { cellular

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 1922: Configuring the AirLink Device • Main Menu Tabs• Configuring• Operation Modes• Creating a Tem pla t e• Applying a Tem pla t eAft

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide190 20080616::= { vpn 3179 }vpn1Status OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX DisplayStringMAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current::= { vpn 3176 }vpn2Stat

SNMP : Simple Network Management ProtocolRev 2.3 Feb.12 191portFilteringOut OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX DisplayStringMAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current::= { se

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide192 20080616dynamicDnsService OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX DisplayStringMAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current::= { services 5011 }fullDomainNa

SNMP : Simple Network Management ProtocolRev 2.3 Feb.12 193SYNTAX INTEGERMAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current::= { gps 906 }-- Serial status elementss

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide194 20080616::= { about 9 }radioFirmwareVersion OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX DisplayStringMAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current::= { about 8 }

SNMP : Simple Network Management ProtocolRev 2.3 Feb.12 195 snmpv3(3)}MAX-ACCESS read-writeSTATUS current::= { snmpconfig 10041 }snmpport

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide196 20080616::= { snmpconfig 10046 }roauthtype OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX INTEGER { MD5(0), SHA(1) }MAX-ACCESS read-

SNMP : Simple Network Management ProtocolRev 2.3 Feb.12 197 authpriv(2)}MAX-ACCESS read-writeSTATUS current::= { snmpconfig 10052 }rwautht

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide198 20080616::= { snmpconfig 10044 }trapcommunity OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX DisplayStringMAX-ACCESS read-writeSTATUS current::= { snmpc

SNMP : Simple Network Management ProtocolRev 2.3 Feb.12 199trapprivkey OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX DisplayStringMAX-ACCESS read-writeSTATUS current::= { snmpco

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide20 20080616Main Menu TabsThe main menu for ACEmanager, across the top of the display, is as follows:• Firmware: Upgrades the fir

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide200 20080616 DESCRIPTION "Digital Input 1 MSCIID 853"::= { modemNotifications 3 }DigitalInput4 NOTIFICATION-

SNMP : Simple Network Management ProtocolRev 2.3 Feb.12 201 STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Analog Input 2 MSCIID 856"::= {

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide202 20080616 STATUS current DESCRIPTION "GPS Fix MSCIID 900"::= { modemNotifications 17 }VehicleSpee

SNMP : Simple Network Management ProtocolRev 2.3 Feb.12 203 DESCRIPTION "Network Error Rate MSCIID 263"::= { modemNotifications 2

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide204 20080616

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 205 D : Global Positioning System (GPS)• Configuring the AirLink Device for GPS• RAP Configuration• NMEA Configuration• TAIP Emulation

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide206 20080616information from fewer than four satellites, using imprecise time, using satellites too closely positioned together,

Global Positioning System (GPS)Rev 2.3 Feb.12 207National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA)National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is a pr

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide208 20080616Configuring the AirLink Device for GPSThis section covers general configuration. Configurations for specific protoco

Global Positioning System (GPS)Rev 2.3 Feb.12 209Local HostTo set the AirLink device to report to a local host, one directly connected to the serial

Configuring the AirLink DeviceRev 2.3 Feb.12 21AT ModeUsing a terminal connection, AT commands can be used to configure the device, command it to do

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide210 20080616Sending Reports AutomaticallyRemoteYou can configure the AirLink device to send reports based on a time interval and

Global Positioning System (GPS)Rev 2.3 Feb.12 211Store and Forward Reliable ModeThe Store and Forward Reliable Mode allows the AirLink device to ensu

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide212 20080616Flush on EventIf you have events enabled, with *PPFLUSHONEVT, you can configure the AirLink device to flush the SnF

Global Positioning System (GPS)Rev 2.3 Feb.12 213RAP Reports over a Local ConnectionLocal reports are sent to the local IP address of the computer or

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide214 20080616manual synchronization of the AirLink device odometer with the current vehicle odometer.Note: The odometer calculati

Global Positioning System (GPS)Rev 2.3 Feb.12 215NMEA ConfigurationMessages Over-The-Air (Remote)To configure the AirLink device to send NMEA reports

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide216 20080616Streaming Messages (Local)The AirLink device can be configured to send standard NMEA messages (sentences) in ASCII o

Global Positioning System (GPS)Rev 2.3 Feb.12 217TAIP Emulation ConfigurationThe TAIP emulation functionality allows the AirLink device to operate in

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide218 20080616The TAIP emulation will generate the following reports corresponding to the appropriate event (either a query for it

Global Positioning System (GPS)Rev 2.3 Feb.12 219Sending Unsolicited TAIP Messages Over the Local ConnectionStandard TAIP requires a request before G

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide22 20080616Telnet/SSH ModeIn ACEmanager you can configure Telnet operation.If you need to change the port for Telnet (for exampl

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide220 20080616

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 221E: AT Commands• AT Command Set Summary• Reference Tables• CommonAT Command Set SummaryThe reference tables are presented in strict

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide222 20080616StatusMost of the commands in the “Status” group have read-only parameters and provide information about the device.

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 223CDMA Info*NETSTATE? The current network state:• Connecting To Network: The device is in the process of trying to connect to the cel

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide224 20080616CPU StatusCommon The groups under the heading Common encompass those commands that are common to most Sierra Wireles

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 225*OPRG Enables/disables over-the-air firmware upgrading of the MP. When Sierra Wireless releases a new version of ALEOS, you can upg

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide226 20080616USBSerial*NETPHONE? Phone NumberThe device’s phone number, if applicable or obtainable. *HOSTPAP Request PAPUse PAP

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 227&D Set DTR mode. n=0 : Ignore DTR, same effect as HW DTR always asserted (same as S211=1). n=2 : Use hardware DTR (same as S211

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide228 20080616TCPCTSE Clear To Send Enable: This feature asserts CTS when there is a network connection. • n=0 : Disabled (Default

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 229TCPS TCP connection time-out (TCPS) units. Specifies a time interval upon which if there is no in or outbound traffic through a TCP

Configuring the AirLink DeviceRev 2.3 Feb.12 23Creating a TemplateIf you have a device configuration that works well for your needs, you can use ACEm

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide230 20080616UDPTable E-9: Common: UDPCommand DescriptionMD Default power-up mode for the serial port: When the device is power-c

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 231DNSUALL Accepts UDP packets from any IP address when a UDP session is active. If there is no UDP session active, an incoming UDP pa

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide232 20080616Dynamic IP*DNSUSER Sets a user-provided DNS to query first when performing name resolutions in the device. • d.d.d.d

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 233PPP/Ethernet*IPMANAGER1 Sets a domain name or IP address to send IP change notifications to. Up to two independent IP Manager serve

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide234 20080616PassThru*HOSTPEERIP Set or query the IP address that can be used to directly contact the MP device once a cellular c

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 235SMTP*RESETPERIOD In PASSTHRU mode, device will be reset after this period if no data has been sent or received. Value is in hours.•

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide236 20080616OtherTable E-15: Common: OtherCommand Description*IPPING Set the period to ping (if no valid packets have been recei

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 237*MSCIUPADDR Device Status Update Address - where Name/Port is the domain name and port of the machine where the device status updat

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide238 20080616Low PowerFirewallTable E-16: Common: Low PowerCommand DescriptionVLTG Set or query the voltage level at which the de

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 239LoggingThis group includes commands specific to the internal log.Caution: Logging is intended for diagnostic purposes only. Extensi

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide24 20080616Figure 2-4: ACEmanager: File Download Box5. Click on Save (or OK depending on your system browser).Note: Some of the

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide240 20080616GPSThis group includes commands specific to GPS features and the device line. Table E-19: GPS: Server 1Command Descr

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 241*PPGPSR GPS report type. • n=0 : Use legacy reports specified in *MF value. Note: Must also have *PPDEVID=0.• n=0x11 : Standard GPS

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide242 20080616Misc*PPSNFM Store and Forward Minimum Reports. Specifies the minimum number of reports that must be stored before th

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 243*PPREPORTINPUTS Enable input reporting.• n=0 : Disabled• n=1 : EnabledNote: If both AT*PPCOM1000=1 and AT*PPREPORTINPUTS=1 are enab

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide244 20080616Serial PortTable E-21: GPS: Serial PortCommand Description*PPLATS Local ATS - Causes GPS reports to also be sent out

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 245CDMAThis group includes commands specific to 1x and EV-DO.*PGPSD PGPSD is a 16-bit value that is the number of seconds to wait

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide246 20080616~NAMLCK The NAMLCK is the device's 6-digit OTSL (One Time Subsidy Lock), MSL (Master Subsidy Lock), or SPC (Ser

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 247I/OI/O includes configuration commands for the digital inputs and relay outputs. Some values shown as a part of this group are not

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide248 20080616

Configuring the AirLink DeviceRev 2.3 Feb.12 25Figure 2-6: ACEmanager: Select and Upload Template4. Click on Upload File to Modem.5. Click on Load Te

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide26 20080616Tip: Use the common settings on one device to configure those same settings on another device. For example, use the s

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 2733: Status • Home• WAN/Cellular• LAN• VPN• Security• Services• GPS• Serial• Applications• AboutThe Status tab that displays in ACEma

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide28 20080616Figure 3-2: ACEmanager: Status - Home - GSMStatus Field DescriptionPhone Number The phone number (programmed into the

StatusRev 2.3 Feb.12 29WAN/CellularWAN/Cellular status provides specific information about the cellular connection including IP address and how much

PrefaceRev 2.3 Feb.12 3Important NoticeDue to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide30 20080616Figure 3-4: ACEmanager: Status - WAN/Cellular - GSMBytes Received Number of bytes received from the network since sys

StatusRev 2.3 Feb.12 31DNS Server 1 1st DNS server IP address currently in use by the Network connection to resolve domain names into IP addresses.DN

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide32 20080616LANThis is the status of the local network. It lists information about the network and connected clients.Figure 3-5:

StatusRev 2.3 Feb.12 33VPNThe VPN section gives an overview of the VPN settings and indicates whether a VPN connection has been made.Figure 3-6: ACEm

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide34 20080616SecurityThe security section provides an overview of the security settings on the AirLink device.Figure 3-7: ACEmanag

StatusRev 2.3 Feb.12 35ServicesThis section shows the status of AirLink services, including the ACEmanager access level.Figure 3-8: ACEmanager: Statu

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide36 20080616GPS The GPS (Global Positioning System) tab provides AirLink device location and movement information for use with tr

StatusRev 2.3 Feb.12 37SerialNote: The Serial section that displays in ACEmanager is applicable to all Sierra Wireless AirLink devices.Figure 3-10: A

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide38 20080616ApplicationsThe Application section of the Status group provides information on the status of the Garmin device and d

StatusRev 2.3 Feb.12 39Figure 3-13: ACEmanager: Status - About - GSMStatus Field DescriptionDevice Model Indicates the model of the device (e.g., GX4

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide4 20080616Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This product includes technology

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide40 20080616

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 4144: WAN/Cellular ConfigurationThe WAN/Cellular tab that displays in ACEmanager is applicable across all Sierra Wireless AirLink GX40

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide42 20080616Figure 4-2: ACEmanager: WAN/Cellular - Network Credentials GSMFigure 4-3: ACEmanager: WAN/Cellular - Network Credenti

WAN/Cellular ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 43CarrierType Command DescriptionNetwork Credentials - 1xEVDO, GSM, and LTE1x/EV-DO Dormancy Idle Timer (sec

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide44 20080616HSPA/GPRSSelect From ListIf the APN type is “Select from List,” a list of APNs based on the SIM in use will be availa

WAN/Cellular ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 45Advanced1x/EV-DO and HSPA/GPRSResponse to Incoming PingWhen a ping is received by the device from a remote

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide46 20080616HSPA/GPRSSet Carrier (Operator) SelectionManually specify an operator. (Refer also to *NETOP.) • mode= 0: Automatic -

WAN/Cellular ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 47KeepaliveKeepalive is used to test the connection to the cellular network by pinging an IP address after a

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide48 20080616Re-ActivationThe Re-Activation section of the WAN/Cellular tab only appears for EV-DO/1X devices. The Re-Activation f

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 4955: LAN Configuration• DHCP/Addressing• Ethernet• USB• Host Port Routing• Global DNS• PPPOE• VLAN• VRRPThe LAN tab that displays in

PrefaceRev 2.3 Feb.12 5Revision HistoryRevision numberRelease date Changes1.x Q3: 2010 ALEOS 4.2 Configuration User Guide created and edited.1.0 D Ma

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide50 20080616DHCP/AddressingThis section is primarily a status display of the configurations with a few options which are global t

LAN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 51Tip: If you are using Private Mode for all hosts (*HOSTPRIVMODE=1), you will need to make sure that device IP, Star

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide52 20080616Internal DHCP ServerDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) has become a primary component of today’s network envi

LAN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 53EthernetThe AirLink device is equipped with an Ethernet port which can be enabled or disabled as needed. When the E

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide54 20080616USB The AirLink device is equipped with a USB port which increases the methods by which you can send and receive data

LAN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 55Installing the USB Drivers for WindowsVirtual Ethernet is the default setting for the USB port. If you want to inst

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide56 20080616Figure 5-5: Hardware Wizard: Location optionsa. Select and/or enter the location of the driver.· If the driver is on

LAN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 57Virtual EthernetThe USB Ethernet connection will show up in your Network Connections window as a Local Area Connec

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide58 20080616Figure 5-10: System Propertiesd. Click on the + in front of Network Adapters. The newly installed driver, AirLink USB

LAN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 59Virtual SerialVerify the installation by looking in the Device Manager.a. Click on Start > Control Panel.b. Doub

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide6 20080616

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide60 20080616Figure 5-13: Device Manager - SerialTo connect to the device using the USB virtual serial, most applications or utili

LAN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 61Figure 5-15: Driver Propertiesc. At the bottom of the screen, the current port used will be listed. Use the drop do

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide62 20080616Host Port RoutingThe “Host Network” is the equivalent of the IP route command.Figure 5-17: ACEmanager: LAN - Host Por

LAN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 63Global DNSWhen the cellular network grants the IP address to the device, it includes the IP addresses to its DNS se

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide64 20080616PPPOEPPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) allows a point-to-point connection while using Ethernet. Just like

LAN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 65Configure the AirLink Device to Support PPPoENote: You must disable the DHCP server for PPPoE to work.• From the gr

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide66 20080616VLANFigure 5-20: ACEmanager: LAN - VLANField DescriptionInterface Displays three VLAN IDs.VLAN ID Displays the VLAN I

LAN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 67VRRPVRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) allows multiple routers to act as the default gateway router for a su

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide68 20080616

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 6966: VPN Configuration • Split Tunnel• VPN 1• VPN 2 to VPN 5The VPN tab that displays in ACEmanager is applicable across all Sierra W

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 7ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Overvie

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide70 20080616Split TunnelThe AirLink device supports Global settings with one encrypted tunnel and one open tunnel. A sample serve

VPN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 71VPN 1The VPN 1 tunnel can be configured as IPsec, GRE, SSL, or L2TP+IPsec. Enabling any of these tunnels will expos

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide72 20080616Figure 6-3: ACEmanager: VPN 1 - VPN - IPsec TunnelField DescriptionVPN # Type Use this field to enable or disable the

VPN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 73My Identity Type Options:• IP (default) - The My Identity - IP field displays with the WAN IP address assigned by t

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide74 20080616GRE The AirLink Device can act as a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) endpoint, providing a means to encapsulate a

VPN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 75Field DescriptionVPN # Type Options: Tunnel Disabled or GRE Tunnel. Enabling the GRE Tunnel will expose other optio

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide76 20080616SSL TunnelThe SSL tunnel allows the device and the server to communicate across a network securely. SSL provides endp

VPN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 77Protocol Displays the protocol used for configuration. Only supports UDP.Peer Port The Peer Port is the UPD port on

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide78 20080616Load Root CertificateOnce an user accepts the default certificate, the SSL connection can be completed.To load a root

VPN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 79Figure 6-6: ACEmanager: VPN - VPN1- L2TP+IPsecTo configure each LTTP tunnel:1. Configure PPP instance2. Configure L

ContentsRev 2.3 Feb.12 8WAN/Cellular Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Keepalive . . . . .

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide80 20080616Field DescriptionGeneralVPN # Type Use this field to enable or disable the VPN # tunnel. If custom settings are used,

VPN ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 81Remote Address The IP address of the device behind the gateway.Remote Address - NetmaskRemote subnet mask informati

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide82 20080616VPN 2 to VPN 5The VPN 2 through VPN 5 sections only allow configuration of the IPsec and GRE tunnels on the device. F

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 8377: Security Configuration• Port Forwarding and DMZ• Port Filtering - Inbound• Port Filtering - Outbound• Trusted IPs - Inbound (Fri

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide84 20080616Port Forwarding and DMZIn Port Forwarding, any unsolicited data coming in on a defined Public Port will be routed to

Security ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 85The following is an example of configuring a port forward rule for a port forwarding range of 5 ports on an Et

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide86 20080616Port Filtering - InboundPort Filtering - Inbound restricts unsolicited access to the AirLink device and all LAN conne

Security ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 87Port Filtering - OutboundPort Filtering - Outbound restricts LAN access to the external network, i.e. the Inte

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide88 20080616Trusted IPs - Inbound (Friends)Trusted IPs - Inbound restricts unsolicited access to the AirLink device and all LAN c

Security ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 89Trusted IPs - OutboundTrusted IPs-Outbound restricts LAN access to the external network (Internet).When enable

ContentsRev 2.3 Feb.12 9Port Forwarding and DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Port Filtering - Inbo

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide90 20080616MAC FilteringMAC filtering restricts LAN connection access. You can block or allow a connection from a computer or ot

Security ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 91Packet InspectionThe Packet Inspection group supports two modes of security: Normal (default) and High Securit

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide92 20080616

Rev 2.3 Feb.12 9388: Services Configuration • AMS (AirLink Management Services)• ACEmanager• Low Power• Dynamic DNS• SMS• Telnet/SSH• Email (SMTP)• M

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide94 20080616ACEmanagerFigure 8-2: ACEmanager: Services - ACEmanagerDevice Initiated Interval (mins)This field determines how ofte

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 95Low PowerThe AirLink device switches into Low Power mode when configured events occur. Low Power mode is a sta

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide96 20080616Time Delay Time delay in minutes (max 255).The AirLink device will monitor the ignition sense on the power connector

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 97Time Delay + Low VoltageIf you select this option, the device will delay going into Low Power mode caused by a

ALEOS 4.2.3 User Guide98 20080616Configuring Engine HoursALEOS can keep track of how long the engine has been on (Engine Hours) which is determined by

Services ConfigurationRev 2.3 Feb.12 99Dynamic DNSDynamic DNS allows an AirLink device WAN IP address to be published to a proprietary Sierra Wireles