Digi XStream-PKG Application Manual

Configuring serial rf modems for serial bridging

Configuring XStream-PKG Serial RF Modems for Serial Bridging

1. Configure two XStream-PKG RF modems for serial bridging.

Objective: Configure two XStream-PKG Serial RF modems to build a serial bridge between two

terminals or between a terminal and a device

XCTU

PuTTy or any Terminal application

XStream-PKG RS-232/485 RF Modem x 2

In our example, we will connect a terminal application running on a computer on each XStream modems

and send data through the bridge.

3. Sample diagram.

RS232

Terminal

Local

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RS232

Terminal

Remote

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Page 1 Configuring XStream-PKG Serial RF Modems for Serial Bridging 1. Configure two XStream-PKG RF modems for serial bridging. Objective: Configure two XStream-PKG Serial RF modems to build a serial bridge between two terminals or between a terminal and a device 1.1 Software Requirements...
Page 2 Digi Application Guide Configuring XStream-PKG Serial RF Modems for Serial Bridging 4. Step by step instructions 4.1 Configuring the Local XStream modem a) Proceed to a factory reset of the modem to restore default parameters: a. Power ON the modem b.
Page 3 Digi Application Guide Configuring XStream-PKG Serial RF Modems for Serial Bridging g) Scroll down to Networking Set the HP (Hoping Channel) value to “1” and DT (Destination Address) to “10” The Hoping Channel value is the channel on which the radio modem will communicate.
Page 4 Digi Application Guide Configuring XStream-PKG Serial RF Modems for Serial Bridging f) Communication with the modem is OK, click on the “Modem Configuration” tab March 2012 v.1 Digi International 4 of 5...
Page 5 Digi Application Guide Configuring XStream-PKG Serial RF Modems for Serial Bridging g) Scroll down to Networking Set the HP (Hoping Channel) value to “1” and DT (Destination Address) to “10” The Hoping Channel value is the channel on which the radio modem will communicate.