Introduction 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. Range Test Setup Requirements for Range Test XTend-NEMA Weatherproof RS-232/485 RF Modem XTend-PKG-R RS-232/485 RF Modem (or a second XTend-NEMA) PC (Windows 98 SE, 2000 or XP) loaded with X-CTU Software Accessories (CAT5 cable with DB-9/PWR adapter board, loopback adapter, 2 RPSMA antennas (one is inside the NEMA enclosure), 2 power supplies)
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Range Test Procedure Use the "PC Settings" and "Range Test” tabs of the X-CTU Software to: • Setup a PC Serial Com Port for communications with the XTend RF Modem [step 2 of "Range Test"]. • Determine RF modem's range [steps 1-8 of "Range Test"]. Range Test 1.
Optional Configurations Out-of-box, the XTend-NEMA RF Modem is configured to provide immediate wireless links between devices. The modem's default configuration supports a wide range of RF communications. If the RF Modem must be configured to support specific needs of a data system, many programming options are available.
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