MOD-07-483 Packet Data User Guide - Issue1

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Packet Data
User Guide
MOD-07-483
ISSUE 1
© SEPURA PLC 2007

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Contents
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 3
IP ADDRESSING ...................................................................................................... 4
Network Addressing ................................................................................................................ 4
Local Addressing ..................................................................................................................... 4
Static and Dynamic addresses ............................................................................................... 4
USER AUTHENTICATION ........................................................................................ 5
RADIO USER INTERFACE....................................................................................... 6
Radio Display ........................................................................................................................... 6
AT Command interface............................................................................................................ 6
CONNECTING TO PACKET DATA .......................................................................... 7
Creating a packet data session from Windows .................................................................... 7

Install a 9600 standard modem .............................................................................................. 7
Edit the Modem Configuration................................................................................................ 9
Create a Network Connection .............................................................................................. 10
Configure your Network Connection .................................................................................... 13
Creating a packet data session from Pocket PC ................................................................ 15
Creating a packet data session from Linux ........................................................................ 16
RADIO CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................... 17
Using the Sepura Radio Manager......................................................................................... 18

Network Template - LLC Parameters (N261)....................................................................... 18
Network Template - SNDCP Parameters............................................................................. 19
Profile Template - PPP Options ........................................................................................... 20
Profile Template - IP Options ............................................................................................... 21
Profile Template - General PEI Parameters......................................................................... 22
FAQ.......................................................................................................................................... 23
NOTICE................................................................................................................... 24
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OVERVIEW
This document provides a guide to the user in setting up a Sepura radio and associated
connections to initiate and use packet data over TETRA for Sepura radio software
versions.up to and including V8.0.
The radio provides, in Trunked mode, a TETRA bearer service for applications that connect to
the radio and use the IP protocol for communications.
• External applications use this service by connecting via the PEI interface.
• The radio supports TETRA standard single-slot and multi-slot packet data.
• The radio supports IP version 4.
• The radio routes IP packets independently of the protocol using IP (e.g. FTP, WAP).
An IP connection is established between the Radio and the device connected to the PEI port
of the radio, allowing the external applications to communicate with the Radio using
predefined IP addresses.
Communication to the device connected externally to the radio via the PEI port is established
using AT commands which are defined in the TETRA PEI standard and detailed in the Sepura
Data Interface User Guide.
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IP ADDRESSING
NETWORK ADDRESSING
An IP address may be assigned to the requesting application by the TETRA Network during
the Packet Data context activation. When assigned, this address is used by both the radio
and connected application as the source address in IP packets to be delivered to the
infrastructure, and received as a destination address of the IP packets received from the
infrastructure.
LOCAL ADDRESSING
By default both Radio and connected application have their own IP addresses: "10.0.0.100"
and "10.0.0.101" respectively. These addresses are used by the Radio and connected
application for local packet transmissions and are not transmitted to the network
infrastructure.
Static and Dynamic addresses
Static or dynamic operation is configured in the Radio. If the radio IP address in the
configuration of the radio is set to a non-zero value the static IP address specified is used
when connecting to the TETRA network. If static IP addressing is selected then the remote
application should be configured appropriately to allow the connection to proceed. If the IP
address configured in the radio is set to zero, then the radio will use an address assigned by
the network infrastructure.
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USER AUTHENTICATION
User authentication is a method of authenticating the Application user before allowing

activation of the packet data link. Authentication is performed by an authentication centre
connected to the network infrastructure. The radio acts only as a relay for the messages
between the application and the network infrastructure.
The radio will offer PPP user authentication between the authentication centre and the radio
using PAP or CHAP before the IP link is established.
If the network infrastructure does not agree to the authentication method it can reject it.
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RADIO USER INTERFACE
RADIO DISPLAY
The radio shows an indication to the radio user whenever the Packet Data context is active.
An active Packet Data context is shown by displaying a symbol depicting the world in the top
right hand corner of the radio display. There is no other indication on the user interface of the
radio to indicate activity on the packet data link.
AT COMMAND INTERFACE
The radio supports the ETSI AT Command set for activating packet data. See the Sepura
Data Interface User Guide for more details.
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CONNECTING TO PACKET DATA
CREATING A PACKET DATA SESSION FROM WINDOWS
Below are some guidelines for setting up the connection from a windows environment, the
example below uses windows XP, although the process is similar on all versions of windows.
INSTALL A 9600 STANDARD MODEM
In the Control Panel open the Phone &

1 modem options
Select the Modems tab and Add a new

2
modem
Select “Don't detect my modem”

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Select “Standard 9600 bps Modem”

4
Select the desired COM port (usually

5 COM1)
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EDIT THE MODEM CONFIGURATION.
Highlight the newly created modem and

6 select properties
Select the modem tab and select a port

7 speed of '38400',
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CREATE A NETWORK CONNECTION
On the control panel open Network

8 connections
9 Select Create a new connection
Click 'Next' and choose 'Connect to the

10 internet'
Choose 'setup my connection manually’

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Choose 'connect using a dial-up modem’

12
Tick the modem you have just created

13 (make sure all others are unticked)
Enter an ISP Name (e.g. Sepura Packet

14 Data)
Enter '*99#' for the phone number

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Choose Who is allowed to use this

16
connection
Enter a username and password that is

compatible with the TETRA network or
17 leave blank.
18 Select Finish to complete the Setup
The Connection dialogue box will now

19
appear.
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CONFIGURE YOUR NETWORK CONNECTION
From the control panel select network

connections, 'right click' on the new
20 connection and select 'properties
Tick the newly created modem and then

21 Click 'configure
Change the maximum speed to '38400

22 Uncheck “Hardware Flow control
Select the Options Tab. Set the dialling

23 and re-dialling options to suit your
operational requirements
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Select the Security Tab. Set ‘Allow
unsecured password’ in the security
options.
24 (This may be required to be set
differently depending upon the network
settings, check with your network
provider.)
25 Select the Networking Tab.
Select the Settings option on the network

26 tab and deselect the PPP settings as
shown.
From the Networking Tab, highlight

‘Internet protocol’ and click on properties.
27 If you are using network assigned

addresses (DHCP), use the settings
shown. If static IP addressing is required,
enter the IP addresses assigned to you
for the IP address and DNS server.
Select the Advanced Tab. Set the

28 Firewall settings as advised by your IT
department.
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CREATING A PACKET DATA SESSION FROM POCKET PC
Select START, then Settings and then the Connections Tab

Select the Connections Icon
Select ‘Add a new Modem Connection’
Enter a name for the connection
Select a Modem (usually “Hayes compatible on COM1:”)
Select the NEXT button
Enter the number to be dialled, this is always *99#
Select the NEXT button
Enter a username and password that is compatible with the TETRA network or leave blank
Select the ADVANCED button
Select the General TAB

Set the Baud rate to 38400
Unselect “wait for dial tone before dialling”
Select the Port Settings TAB

Set the connection preferences to:
Data bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None Flow Control: None
Select the TCP/IP TAB

If you are using network assigned addresses (DHCP), select “use server assigned IP
address”. If static IP addressing is required, enter the IP addresses assigned.
Tick, “Use software compression” and “Use IP header compression”
Select the Servers TAB

If you are using network assigned addresses (DHCP), select “use server assigned
addresses”. If static IP addressing is required, enter the IP addresses assigned.
When using a device running Pocket PC, ensure that the action of the ATZ
command (Reset to default configuration) is set to “reset”, rather than “reboot the
radio”. Pocket PC devices send as default an ATZ command as a pre-amble to
sending an ATD command. If the radio is not configured correctly, the Pocket PC
device will re-boot the radio and prevent a packet data context from being
established.
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CREATING A PACKET DATA SESSION FROM LINUX
Below is an example for setting up the connection from a Linux environment.

PPP should be started with the following chat script:
pppd connect ‘chat –v “” ATDT*99# CONNECT’ /dev/cua0 38400 crtscts modem noipdefault defaultroute mtu 576
:10.0.0.4
(The trailing “:10.0.0.4” gives an address to the otherwise address-less link. )
The ppp options file should contain the following (shown for the login “fred”):
ipcp-accept-local
ipcp-accept-remote
lock
name fred
If authentication is enabled entries will need to be added to pap-secrets

Example:
fred * password
user * pass
(The second line may be necessary if the SwMI challenges the Linux box). If chap is available
then add entries to chap-secrets.
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RADIO CONFIGURATION
The following screen shots show typical settings for a packet data enabled radio. This is a
general configuration aimed at working with most infrastructures and may not be the most
efficient configuration for all circumstances. It is recommended that to get the best
performance from Packet Data, tuning of the IP parameters should be on a system wide
basis.
Further information is available from Sepura Customer Support.
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USING THE SEPURA RADIO MANAGER
NETWORK TEMPLATE - LLC PARAMETERS (N261)
Parameter N261 should be set to 1
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NETWORK TEMPLATE - SNDCP PARAMETERS
Some applications may require parameter VJ Compression to be set to disabled

If Multi-slot Packet Data is supported by the network and is required then parameter
Maximum Supported PD Size [slots] should be set to 4.
There is a risk that the terminal may behave in an unexpected way if the network
does not support Multi-slot Packet Data and the parameter Maximum Supported PD
Size [slots] is set to 4.
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PROFILE TEMPLATE - PPP OPTIONS
If the link is required to remain active indefinitely (until manual disconnection) then set
parameter PPP Link Inactivity Timeout to zero.
Some applications may require both LCP compression parameters disabled
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PROFILE TEMPLATE - IP OPTIONS
For DHCP allocated addresses, configure as above. If the network requires static assignment
of IP addresses, enter the relevant address in the TE IPv4 Address field
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PROFILE TEMPLATE - GENERAL PEI PARAMETERS
When using a device running Pocket PC, ensure that the action of the ATZ
command (parameter Reset to default configuration on template above) is set to “Do
not reboot the radio”, rather than “Reboot the radio”. Pocket PC devices send as
default an ATZ command as a pre-amble to sending an ATD command. If the radio is
not configured correctly the Pocket PC device will re-boot the radio and prevent a
packet data context from being established.
After Programming, it is advisable to perform a controlled shutdown and restart of the

radio to ensure the serial port is active in the correct mode.
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FAQ
Why is one of the following error messages generated when attempting to enter the
dial string for ATD command *99# when the terminal is in packet data mode?
Error number 27
Error number 777
Error number 628
This occurs because when the terminal is operating in packet data mode the logical ports
must be set to swapped over. This can be done using Radio Manager to edit the Profile
template and select the General PEI Parameters, then select the Parameters tab, and then
set Serial Port Usage to Swapped. Please see screen shot and section on Profile Template
– General PEI Parameters.
If using a mobile or Gateway terminal and the Serial Port Usage has been correctly set up,
the error may have been generated because the data cable is not attached to the correct
external interface. In this case disconnect it and reconnect it to the other external interface.
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NOTICE
All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced in any form either in part or in
whole without the prior written consent of Sepura plc, nor may it be edited, duplicated or
distributed using electronic systems.
Company and product names mentioned in this document may be protected under copyright
or patent laws.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and describes only the
product defined in this document. This document is intended for the use of Sepura plc’s
customers and/or other parties only for the purposes of the agreement or arrangement under
which this document is submitted, and no part of it may be reproduced or transmitted in any
form or means without the prior written permission of Sepura plc.
Contact Details
Sepura plc
Radio House
St Andrew’s Road
Cambridge CB4 1GR
United Kingdom
Web : www.sepura.com
Tel: +44 (0)1223 876000
Fax: +44 (0)1223 879000
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Network Addressing ................................................................................................................ 4

Local Addressing ..................................................................................................................... 4

Static and Dynamic addresses ............................................................................................... 4

USER AUTHENTICATION ........................................................................................ 5

RADIO USER INTERFACE....................................................................................... 6

Radio Display ........................................................................................................................... 6

CONNECTING TO PACKET DATA .......................................................................... 7

Creating a packet data session from Windows .................................................................... 7

Creating a packet data session from Pocket PC ................................................................ 15

Creating a packet data session from Linux ........................................................................ 16

RADIO CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................... 17

Using the Sepura Radio Manager......................................................................................... 18

Static and Dynamic addresses

User authentication is a method of authenticating the Application user before allowing

CREATING A PACKET DATA SESSION FROM WINDOWS

INSTALL A 9600 STANDARD MODEM

In the Control Panel open the Phone &

Select the Modems tab and Add a new

Select “Don't detect my modem”

Select “Standard 9600 bps Modem”

Select the desired COM port (usually

Highlight the newly created modem and

Select the modem tab and select a port

On the control panel open Network

9 Select Create a new connection

Click 'Next' and choose 'Connect to the

Choose 'setup my connection manually’

Choose 'connect using a dial-up modem’

Tick the modem you have just created

Enter an ISP Name (e.g. Sepura Packet

Enter '*99#' for the phone number

Choose Who is allowed to use this

Enter a username and password that is

18 Select Finish to complete the Setup

The Connection dialogue box will now

From the control panel select network

Tick the newly created modem and then

Change the maximum speed to '38400

Select the Options Tab. Set the dialling

25 Select the Networking Tab.

Select the Settings option on the network

From the Networking Tab, highlight

27 If you are using network assigned

Select the Advanced Tab. Set the

Select START, then Settings and then the Connections Tab

Select the NEXT button

Enter the number to be dialled, this is always *99#

Select the NEXT button

Select the ADVANCED button

Select the General TAB

Select the Port Settings TAB

Data bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None Flow Control: None

Select the TCP/IP TAB

Tick, “Use software compression” and “Use IP header compression”

Select the Servers TAB

Below is an example for setting up the connection from a Linux environment.

If authentication is enabled entries will need to be added to pap-secrets

Further information is available from Sepura Customer Support.

Parameter N261 should be set to 1

NETWORK TEMPLATE - SNDCP PARAMETERS