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32 - Web Browser and Console Configuration DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide: 2000412 Rev. D
Operating in Bridged Network Mode
4. After opening a serial port with the appropriate settings, type the following
characters:
#!DM
After typing those characters, the following prompt appears:
Local>
For a list of commands, type help at the command prompt.
5. After configuring the DeviceMaster FreeWire, confirm wireless operation:
a. Close the Command Console, and disconnect the Ethernet cable.
b. Re-open a telnet session, enter the IP address, and verify that a
DeviceMaster FreeWire telnet session opens.
Note: It takes approximately 7 seconds before the connection is
operational.
If the telnet session does not start, see Troubleshooting on Page 47.
Refer to Connecting the Serial Device on Page 41 for serial port pinout information
and Verifying the Installation on Page 45 to complete the installation.
Operating in
Bridged Network
Mode The DeviceMaster FreeWire is capable of operating in a Bridged Networking
Mode. Under normal operations the DeviceMaster FreeWire is able to
communicate through the Ethernet or wireless interface but not both at the same
time. Using Bridging Network Mode, a single device attached to the Ethernet port
can communicate with a wireless network or device.
Configuration Placing the DeviceMaster FreeWire in Bridging Network Mode can only be done
through the Command Console. Once placed in Bridging Network Mode, telnet
and the web interface can only be accessed via the wireless interface. Since
networking settings change after enabling Bridging Network Mode, this
subsection explains how to enable this feature through the serial port, which is not
dependent on the network setup.
1. To access the Command Console, use the appropriate procedure:
• Telnet Connection on Page 31, Steps 1 through 4.
• Serial Connection on Page 31, Steps 1 through 4.
2. At the Local> prompt, enter the following three commands to enable Bridging
Network Mode:
set nw bridge enable
init
exit
The DeviceMaster FreeWire reboots, after which it will be in Bridging Network
Mode. The behavior of the DeviceMaster FreeWire in this mode is dependent on
whether or not the wireless interface is in infrastructure or ad-hoc mode.
Disabling Bridging
Network Mode To disable Bridging Network Mode, use the following procedure:
1. To access the Command Console, use the appropriate procedure:
• Telnet Connection on Page 31, Steps 1 through 4.
• Serial Connection on Page 31, Steps 1 through 4.
2. At the Local> prompt, enter the following commands to disable Bridging
Network Mode:
set nw bridge disable
init
exit
After the DeviceMaster FreeWire reboots, it is in its standard operating mode.