Digi XStream-PKG-U Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

XStream-PKG-U™
USB RF Modem
Create a long range wireless link in minutes.

Connect Hardware

To install the modem and test its range, you need:
• One XStream-PKG-U™ USB RF Modem
• One XStream-PKG-R™ RS-232/485 RF Modem
• Accessories (USB cable, Loopback Adapter, 1 Power Supply, 2 RPSMA Antennas)
• One computer that has an available USB port and is loaded with the following software:
X-CTU software and USB RF Modem drivers.

Hardware Setup

1. Verify PKG-U RF Modem ("Radio1") was successfully connected to the USB
port of the PC.
2. Attach serial loopback adapter to the female DB-9 serial connector of the
PKG-R RF Modem (Radio2).
The serial loopback adapter configures Radio2 to function as a repeater
by looping data back into the modem for retransmission.
3. Attach RPSMA antennas to Radio1 & Radio2.
4. Power Radio2 through its power connector. (Radio1 is already powered
through one of the pins of the USB connection)
PC
PKG-U (USB)
USB Cable

Install Software

Install X-CTU Software
Go to the X-CTU software page at www.digi.com/xctu and launch the latest X-CTU installer. Follow the
prompts on the installation screens.
Radio1
(w/ loopback adapter)
Radio2
PKG-R (RS-232)