MaxStream XTend-PKG-U Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

XTend-PKG-U™ USB RF Modem

Range Test Setup

Range Test Execution
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Range Test Setup

Requirements for Range Test

• One XTend-PKG-U™ USB RF Modem
• One XTend-PKG-R™ RS-232/485 RF Modem
• Accessories (USB cable, Loopback Adapter, 2 Power Supplies, 2 RPSMA Antennas)
• One computer (Windows 98 SE, 2000 or XP) that has an available USB port and
is loaded with the following software: X-CTU Software & USB RF Modem drivers

Install X-CTU Software

Select the 'Install X-CTU' button that is located on the MaxStream CD user interface
or double-click the 'setup_X-CTU.exe' file. This file is located on the MaxStream CD
and on the following web page: www.maxstream.net/helpdesk/download.php
Install USB RF Modem Drivers (Hardware USB Bus & Virtual Com Port drivers)
The following steps reflect usage of the Windows XP operating system.
1. Connect the XTend-PKG-U RF Modem to a PC using a USB cable.
--> The PKG-U RF Modem is a "plug-and-play" device that should automatically
be detected by the PC.
"Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box appears
2. [Verify the MaxStream CD is inserted into the drive.]
3. Select the 'Install from specific list or location (Advanced)' option; then select
the 'Next' button.
4a. Select the "Search for best driver in these locations" option and check the
'Search removable media (CD-ROM...)' box.
4b. Select the 'Next' button.
Hardware Installation "Windows Logo Testing" alert box appears
5. Select the 'Continue Anyway' button.
6. Select the 'Finish' button.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to install the second driver.
8. (Re-boot computer if prompted to do so.)
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