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Rocket Configuration

(Firmware 8.2)

User Guide January 2013

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Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Suggested Items for Operating the Rocket .................................................................... 1 Access the Rocket via Wi-Fi using Windows managed connections ..................... 2 Access the Rocket via an RJ45 Crossover Cable ............................................................ 2 Rocket Web Server Home page .......................................................................................... 3

Device Information ............................................................................................................. 4 GPS Information ................................................................................................................... 4 LAN Information .................................................................................................................. 5 WLan Client Information ................................................................................................... 6 WAN Information ................................................................................................................. 6

Rocket Configuration .............................................................................................................. 7 LAN Settings: Configure SSID and Wireless Security .............................................. 8 WAN Tab: Cellular Data Display ...................................................................................... 9 Servers: Send GPS Event Data to Additional Servers ............................................ 10 Multicast Settings: Set the GPS Multicast Parameters ......................................... 11 Rocket Administration ..................................................................................................... 12

Verify Rocket displays in AVaiL (if subscribed) ............................................................. 13

Rocket Configuration 1

Overview This document will guide users through configuring the Rocket vehicle communications gateway from the Rocket’s local web pages.

Suggested Items for Operating the Rocket To perform the Rocket configuration, the following items are suggested: 1. Rocket 2. Power source from Rocket power cord (with red label), AC adapter, or

cigarette lighter adapter 3. WiFi antennas (2 for G/A Rockets, 3 for N Rockets) 4. GPS antenna, with clear view of the horizon 5. Activated Cellular Air card 6. Cellular antenna 7. Direct-connect pigtail 8. Laptop or desktop computer Variations to this setup are possible however Wi-Fi antennas must always be attached before powering on the Rocket to avoid damaging Wi-Fi transmitters. Once all connections are made, plug in the Rocket power source.

Rocket boot-up time takes approximately one minute. Three green LED’s on the Rocket will come on initially, and after a couple of seconds there will be only one green light. The Green LED should stay on continuously while the Rocket is running.


Access the Rocket via Wi-Fi using Windows managed connections • From the computer, open the Network and Sharing Center. • Find the Rocket’s SSID listed in the available Wireless Network

Connections (by default, the Rocket serial number in XXX-XXX-XXX format is the wireless SSID).

• Highlight the SSID and click “Connect”.

• Verify the Wireless Connection.

Access the Rocket via an RJ45 Crossover Cable • An RJ45-crossover cable is a network cable with special wiring to allow the

two computers to communicate. • Insert the RJ45 cable in the Ethernet port of the Rocket and the computer. • Once the computer has connected to the Rocket, a LAN network

connection confirmation window should pop up confirming you have communication with the Rocket.


Rocket Web Server Home page • The Rocket’s local page contains details to Rocket connectivity. The

Rocket webpage is accessed through its IP address with the default value being http://192.168.2.1:3001

• Data on the Rocket Home Page is updated every 3 seconds providing current information for GPS and connectivity values.

• In addition to the Rocket Information, the local page allows access to configure settings for LAN, WAN, Servers, and Multicast parameters. An administrator log in is required to access configuration.

• When a Rocket is connected via a WAN connection, the cellular icon will appear in the upper right corner to display signal strength.

• When a Rocket is connected via a WLAN connection, the WLAN icon

will appear in the upper right corner to display link quality.


• Clicking the UA icon in the left corner of the header, will redirect you to the Utility.com website which contains a customer portal providing access to user guides and technical documents.

Device Information Device information displays: Rocket Serial Number, Firmware version, Active Connection (Cellular or WLAN), MAC-AP (Client radio card), MAC-ETH0 (Motherboard), MAC-WLAN (Host radio card), Uptime, and the Current Time on the Rocket.

GPS Information GPS Information displays the last reported values from the GPS receiver for: Time, Latitude, Longitude, Speed, and Header.


LAN Information Network Information displays the Rockets: local IP Address, DHCP Client Count, DNS 1 & 2 addresses, SSID, Security protocol, and wireless band and Channel.

To view connected DHCP clients, move the cursor over the question mark to display attached devices.


WLan Client Information WLan Client Information displays the status of a Rockets’ communication with its configured external access point. Details include: Connectivity Status (SCANNING, ASSOCIATING, COMPLETED), WLan SSID, WLan Link Quality, RX Bytes, and TX Bytes.

WAN Information WAN information displays the status of the cellular card connected to the Rocket. Details include: Card Type, Service Type, Cellular IP, Number, Firmware, PRL, ESN, and Signal Quality.


Rocket Configuration To change configuration settings for the Rocket:

• Select the desired tab (Network, Cellular, Servers, Multicast, or Administration) from the web page tool bar. A Windows Security login box will display requesting user name and password credentials.

Default credentials for the Rocket are: • User ID = admin • Password = rocket

Note: Login credentials may be changed via the Administration page

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LAN Settings: Configure SSID and Wireless Security These settings allow the user to:

o Enable/disable WLAN capabilities o Change the Rocket’s IP address o Change the Rocket’s WLAN SSID o Change wireless security settings (WLAN Mode) o Hide the Rocket’s SSID o Enable/disable DHCP server o Change the number of allowed DHCP users

• After making changes to the Network settings, Click “Submit.” • Once processed, a notification will appear stating, “WLAN updated

successfully.”


WAN Tab: Cellular Data Display This tab displays information about the cellular card. • Service type (LTE, EV-DO REV A) • Model of Cellular card • Cell firmware • Cellular IP • Connection Status • Cell Number • Signal Quality • PRL • ESN


Servers: Send GPS Event Data to Additional Servers These settings allow for event based GPS data collected by the Rocket to be sent to three additional servers simultaneously. • Enter the Server Address. • Enter the Server Port. • Select the message format – TAIP or NMEA. • Enter the Vehicle ID - for TAIP messages only, must be 4 characters. • Repeat these steps for up to two additional servers. • Click “Submit” to save the changes. • Once processed, a notification will appear stating “servers updated

successfully.”

The Servers page also allows the customer to enable/disable reporting to the AVaiL server. Utility Associates does not recommend disabling this feature; doing so will restrict the capabilities of the UA Technical Support Team.


Multicast Settings: Set the GPS Multicast Parameters These settings configure the location of the Rockets’ multicast GPS data. In order for a computer to receive multicast GPS data from the Rocket, the default values should be set as displayed. • The default Multicast Address is 224.0.0.1 • The default Multicast Port is 4004. • The default Multicast TTL is 16. • Click “Submit” to save the changes. • Once processed, a notification will appear stating “multicast updated

successfully.”

Note: In general multicast settings should not be changed.


Rocket Administration This page allows the user to:

o Change the username for access to the Rocket configuration pages o Change the password for access to the Rocket configuration pages o Update firmware o Update Configuration o Reset the Rocket to factory defaults (un-configure) o Reboot the Rocket

After updating the Rocket firmware or configuration, reboot or power-cycle the unit to implement the new settings.

Note: If you change the local admin password, please notify the UA Technical Support Team with the details. Changes to the password without notification will reduce the capabilities of the UA Technical Support Team. In general, do not select the “Reset to factory default” option. This clears the Rocket configuration completely. To reconfigure, you will need to check for configuration updates or notify Rocket Support for assistance.


Verify Rocket displays in AVaiL (if subscribed) • From a computer, launch AVaiL and logon to the appropriate account. • Verify that the Rocket shows up in the device list. • Verify that Rocket GPS is updating by clicking on the Rocket description

and viewing the Position Reported timestamp as well as the Latitude and Longitude values displayed in the AVaiL properties pane.

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