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CL024 User Guide
Version 2.0
System ID is similar to a password character or network number and makes network eavesdropping more
difficult. A receiving radio will not go in session (communicate) with another radio on a different System ID.
There are a total of 256 System ID values.
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ROGRAMMING THE
Laird provides the easy-to-use CL024
based software does not require any hardware configuration and works by itself. The software is compatible
with Microsoft® Windows. CL024s are plug-and-play devices that work with minimal or no configuration.
This section provides instructions for quick and simple setup of CL024 networks. The Laird Configuration
Utility User Manual provides a full description of the software tool's functionality and features.
CL024 customers who need advanced features and functionality like Transmit/Receive API can unlock these
and other features in the Laird Configuration Utility software (see
Center located on the Configure tab of the Laird Configuration Utility provides a quick explanation of all
CL024 features. Detailed descriptions for all available RM024 features are found in the
Module User Manual.
To program the CL024, follow these steps:
1.
Start the Laird Configuration Utility.
2.
Connect a CL024 unit to the serial port on the PC (refer to the
3.
Attach the antenna to the CL024 unit; make sure the connection is secure.
4.
Connect the power supply to the CL024 unit. Make sure the Pwr LED is on.
5.
In the PC Settings tab in the Configuration Utility, select Connex024 from the Product drop-down.
6.
Click Find Port.
7.
From the Port drop-down menu, select the COM port that is connected to the CL024.
8.
Select the Baud Rate from the drop-down menu.
Note:
All CL024 units ship with a default baud rate of 115200 (unless units have been pre-
configured to match specific serial settings). If the Interface Baud Rate of the CL024 unit is
changed, the PC Setting baud rate must match the device baud rate to allow proper
programming of the units.
9.
Click Open Port and verify that the Port (1/2) status bar at the bottom of the window shows the correct
COM number, is OPEN, and CTS is Low.
10.
Go to the Configure tab and click Read Radio.
11.
Change settings based on the type of network needed.
Note:
The Laird Configuration Utility automatically programs the mode (point-to-point or point-to-
multipoint) based on the radio's current settings:
If the Destination Address field is set to any value other than
data only to the radio whose MAC matches that specified in the Destination Address field (point-
to-point).
If the Destination Address field is set to
transmits to all transceivers in range with the same System ID and RF Channel (point-to-
multipoint).
For more information on settings, see the Info Center in the Laird
RM024 Embedded Module User Manual.
Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Option 2
Europe: +44-1628-858-940
Hong Kong: +852-2923-0610
wireless.support@lairdtech.com
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