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- Page 1 ® RigExpert WTI-1 Wireless Transceiver Interface User’s manual Please read this manual before attempting to use the RigExpert WTI-1 device.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3. Hardware description ....................6 Top panel........................6 Rear panel ........................7 4. Initial configuration of your WTI-1................8 Connecting your WTI-1 to a Wi-Fi network ..............8 Network IP settings ....................10 Permission settings ....................12 Connection settings ....................13 5. -
Page 3: Description
General purpose The RigExpert WTI-1 transceiver interface is designed to operate voice, CW and digital modes from a computer in a local Wi-Fi network or via the Internet. The WTI-1 is irreplaceable for the following purposes: to operate your transceiver from another room of your house;... -
Page 4: Operate Via The Internet
Internet, such as a hotel room. A high-speed (ADSL or faster) Internet connection is required. Notice: It is necessary that you have a routable (or “public” or “external”) IP address (either static or dynamic) at a place where your WTI-1 is installed. - 4 -... -
Page 5: Specifications
ShackLink USB 1/2/3 compliant port application Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8 (32 or 64-bit) operating system No USB drivers required The RigExpert WTI-1 software is provided free of charge Dimensions: 117 x 80 x 23 mm Weight: 0.16 kg - 5 -... -
Page 6: Hardware Description
3. Hardware description Top panel “Power” – this LED lights when the RigExpert WTI-1 device is power on “Net” – blinks when WTI tries to find a Wi-Fi network. Lights when the WTI-1 has successfully connected to the Wi-Fi network ... -
Page 7: Rear Panel
RigExpert interfaces may be used to connect your WTI-1 to your transceiver) USB connector to plug your WTI-1 to the computer’s USB port for the first time configuration Power jack for connecting to the transceiver’s power supply (13.8V DC) or an external DC power supply (9…15 V, 500mA) -
Page 8: Initial Configuration Of Your Wti-1
Run the “WTI Setup” file to install the necessary software on your PC (the latest version can be downloaded from the www.rigexpert.com website). Connect your WTI-1 interface to your PC using a USB cable and run the “WTI Configurator” program (Start →... - Page 9 Make sure that your WTI-1 is connected to your wireless access point or wireless router. The “Net” LED should light: Choose the Status tab and make sure that WTI has established a connection with your wireless network (you will also be able to see a level of the Wi-Fi signal):...
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Page 10: Network Ip Settings
The default IP address of your WTI-1 is 192.168.0.10. The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, and the gateway is 192.168.0.1. These settings should be changed so to let you connect to the WTI-1 from another computer. You may find your network settings by using a method described below. - Page 11 In this example, the IP address of your PC is 192.168.0.198. This means that the IP address of your WTI-1 must range from 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.255. The Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 (should be the same for your WTI-1). The Default Gateway is 192.168.0.1 (should be the same for your WTI-1).
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Page 12: Permission Settings
Permission settings In the WTI Configurator program, choose the Permissions tab: There are seven user profiles supported by the WTI device. For each profile, enter a password, work and pause time, and user access rights. In the Password field, enter a unique password for the specific user profile. The Work time will let you set how long the user can operate your WTI device continuously;... -
Page 13: Connection Settings
(Notice: the USB cable should be disconnected to allow operating your transceiver.) Connect your WTI-1 to your transceiver and apply power to the interface. Make sure the WTI-1 has linked to the selected Wi-Fi network (the “Net” LED should light). - 13 -... -
Page 14: Configuring The Shacklink Software
ShackLink). Open the Tools → Settings menu (or click the gear icon): Switch to the Network tab: Type the IP address and the password of your WTI-1 interface to the same values as you previously entered in the WTI Configurator program. -
Page 15: Audio Settings
The “WTI audio TX buffering” parameter should normally be at a minimum. Increase this value when operating via the Internet. Command Port (TCP), Audio port (UDP), PTT/CW port (UDP) – should be the same as you previously set in the WTI Configurator. Press the Apply button when finished. -
Page 16: Configuring Serial Ports
Configuring serial ports Many third-party programs (such as MixW, Ham Radio Deluxe, DigiPan, FLdigi and others) communicate your radio via one or more serial ports to provide CAT system, PTT and CW switching, as well as the FSK output. The ShackLink program creates a number of virtual serial ports which may be configured at the Serial tab. -
Page 17: Operating Your Wti-1
WTI-1 from another computer. 6. Operating your WTI-1 The basic steps to operating your WTI-1 are described in short in the Quick Start Guide. This document covers setting up your transceiver’s input and output levels, operating voice modes, as well as gives you a hint about setting up third-party software to control your rig, or to operate CW and digital modes. - Page 18 Copyright © 2014 Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. http://www.rigexpert.com RigExpert is a registered trademark of Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. RigExpert WTI-1 Wireless Transceiver Interface is made in Ukraine. 24-Nov-2014 - 18 -...
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