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Quick Start Guide
XTend-PKG-E™ Ethernet RF Modem
Introduction
Create a long range wireless link in minutes!
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Introduction
This Quick Start Guide provides OEMs and integrators with an introduction to some of
the RF modem's most important features. This guide provides step-by-step
instruction on how to setup a wireless link and test the modem's ability to transport
data over varying ranges and conditions.
Requirements for Range Test
1 XTend-PKG-E (Ethernet) RF Modem
1 XTend-PKG-R (RS-232) RF Modem
1 PC (Windows 98 SE, 2000 or XP) loaded with the following software:
X-CTU
Com Port Redirector
Accessories (Loopback adapter, CAT5 cable, 2 RPSMA antennas, 2 power supplies)
Software Installation #1: X-CTU
Double-click the 'setup_X-CTU.exe' file, then follow installation screen prompts.
File is located on the MaxStream CD and under the 'Software' section of the
following web page: www.maxstream.net/helpdesk/download.php
The X-CTU software interface is divided into the four following tabs:
• PC Settings - Setup PC com ports to interface with the RF modem
• Range Test - Test RF modem's range under varying conditions
• Terminal - Read/Set RF modem parameters and monitor data communications
• Modem Configuration - Read/Set RF modem parameters
Software Installation #2: Com Port Redirector
Double-click the 'setup_ComPortRedirector.exe' file, follow installation screen
prompts, then re-start the PC. File is located on the MaxStream CD and under the
'Software' section of the following web page:
The Ethernet Com Port Redirector must be installed to activate the 'Ethernet Com
Ports' sub-tab of the X-CTU "PC Settings" tab. If this software is not installed, the
features under the 'Ethernet Com Ports' sub-tab are grayed and cannot be used.
The 'Ethernet Com Ports' sub-tab enables users to discover Ethernet RF Modems
on a TCP/IP network and setup serial com port communications.
www.maxstream.net/helpdesk/download.php
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- Page 1 • Modem Configuration - Read/Set RF modem parameters Software Installation #2: Com Port Redirector Double-click the ‘setup_ComPortRedirector.exe’ file, follow installation screen prompts, then re-start the PC. File is located on the MaxStream CD and under the ‘Software’ section of the following web page: www.maxstream.net/helpdesk/download.php The Ethernet Com Port Redirector must be installed to activate the ‘Ethernet Com...
- Page 2 Com Port Communications The X-CTU and Com Port Redirector software applications combine to facilitate data communications through a PC's Ethernet and com ports. A com port is not required for communicating to the Ethernet RF Modem, but is recommended as means of configuring and testing the modems.
- Page 3 Range Test Once the Ethernet RF Modem has been setup for com port communications, a wireless link between devices can be created for the transportation of data. Hardware Setup Using the components listed on page one of this quick start guide, assemble the hardware needed for the range test.
- Page 4 Optional Configurations Out-of-box, the XTend-PKG-E Ethernet RF Modems comes configured to provide immediate wireless links between devices. The default configuration of the modem supports a wide range of RF communications. If the modem must support additional functions, modem parameters can be customized using standard AT and binary commands.
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