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BARRETT
4000 Series IP Connectivity /
Networking Guide
Includes instructions for Ethernet Adapters, WiFi Adapters (P/N
BCO40508) and Barrett 4050 Remote Control app
BCM40507/04
(For s/w v1.6.5 and above)
© Barrett Communications

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  • Page 1 BARRETT 4000 Series IP Connectivity / Networking Guide Includes instructions for Ethernet Adapters, WiFi Adapters (P/N BCO40508) and Barrett 4050 Remote Control app BCM40507/04 (For s/w v1.6.5 and above) © Barrett Communications...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For Windows PCs ................... 16 For iOS Devices ..................18 For Android Devices ................19 Using the Barrett 4050 Remote Control App ......... 20 SCENARIO 2 - WiFi Client Mode ..............23 Setting up the transceiver as WiFi Client ..........24 Setting up the PC ...................
  • Page 4 Advanced Settings ................. 53 APPENDIX 6 - Finding your Transceiver’s IP Address ........54 APPENDIX 7 - Troubleshooting ..............55 APPENDIX 8 - The Barrett Break Out Box (BoB) ..........56 BoB Front Panel ................... 57 BoB Rear Panel .................... 58 BoB Set-up ....................

  • Page 5: Introduction 1

    INTRODUCTION This chapter contains the following sections: • Guide Overview • Terms and Abbreviations • The Barrett WiFi Adaptor • Connection Details...

  • Page 6: Guide Overview

    INTRODUCTION - HARDWARE Guide Overview The Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver (P/N BC405000) can interface with: • USB to Ethernet Adaptor (P/N BCA40505) • 4050 to USB Adaptor (P/N BCA40502) • 4050 to Ethernet Adaptor (P/N BCA40503) • 4050 to Ethernet Adaptor with USB Port (P/N BCA40504) •...

  • Page 7: Terms And Abbreviations

    INTRODUCTION - TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Terms and Abbreviations Term Definition Break out Box (discontinued) Bonjour Bonjour is Apple’s implementation of zero-configuration networking, a group of technologies that includes service discovery, address assignment, and host name resolution. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name Servers are the Internet’s equivalent of a phone book.
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION - TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS WiFi Wireless Fidelity WiFi Access Point Enables wireless network packet forwarding and routing, / Router and serves as an access point in a local area network. It works much like a wired router but replaces wires with wireless radio signals to communicate within and pro- vides a gateway to an external network (Internet).

  • Page 9: The Barrett Wifi Adaptors

    Access Point mode and a TP-Link adaptor for use with WiFi Client mode. Only one may be used at any time. See page 12 for examples of how to set up the Barrett 4050 HF SDR Trans- ceiver to utilise WiFi.

  • Page 10: Connection Details

    INTRODUCTION - CONNECTION DETAILS Connection Details This diagram represents all possible connections between the Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver and an IP network. Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver (rear) (P/N BC405000) USB to Ethernet Adaptor with USB ports (P/N BCA40505)

  • Page 11: Wireless Set-Up Scenarios 2

    WIRELESS SET-UP SCENARIOS This chapter contains the following sections: • Connecting the WiFi Adaptor to the Transceiver • Scenario 1 - WiFi Access Point set up for Windows, iOS and Android Devices • Scenario 2 - WiFi Client Mode...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Wifi Adaptor To The Transceiver

    Setting up the Transceiver as a WiFi Access Point Prior to beginning the installation, ensure the Edimax WiFi adapter is inserted in the USB socket located on the top of the front panel of the transceiver. From Barrett 4050 Transceiver’s Set- tings screen, Network to display the Network Set- tings screen.
  • Page 13 WIRELESS SETUP SCENARIOS - WIFI ACCESS POINT SETUP SSID Tap SSID (Service Set Identifier) from the WiFi Access Point screen to display the WiFi Access Point SSID screen. Tap the appropriate characters from the keyboard into the WiFi Access Point SSID field. The char- acters are limited to A-Z, a-z, 0-9, “.”, “_”...

  • Page 14: Wps Push Button

    WIRELESS SETUP SCENARIOS - WIFI ACCESS POINT SETUP Country This is to ensure that the channels selected abide by location specific frequency regulations. Tap Country from the WiFi Access Point screen to display the Country screen. Select the appropriate country. WPS Push Button Tap WPS Push Button (WiFi Protected Setup) from the WiFi...

  • Page 15: Connecting

    Windows. b. Click on the name of the WiFi net- work, for example, “Barrett”. This is the access point which was set during the WiFi access point setup on the transceiver.

  • Page 16: Scenario 1 - Wifi Access Point Setup With Windows/Ios/Android Devices

    4050 Remote Control app. 1. Download the BonjourPSSetup.exe from: https://support.apple.com/kb/DL999 2. Follow the online instructions to install the Bonjour app. Note: If Bonjour is not installed, no Barrett 4050 HF SDR transceivers will be linked in the connection screen.
  • Page 17 WIRELESS SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 1 Installing the Barrett 4050 Remote Control (Windows) App Note: Windows 7 is the minimum system requirement for running this app To install the app, dou- ble-click the Barrett 4050 Remote Control Setup.exe file and follow the prompts.

  • Page 18: For Ios Devices

    WIRELESS SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 1 For iOS Devices The Barrett 4050 Remote Control app may be downloaded from the App Store (search Barrett 4050). Download and installation should begin automatically. Please note, that a minimum of iOS 10 is required to run this app.

  • Page 19: For Android Devices

    Please note, a minimum of Android version 5.0 (Lollipop) is required to run this app. There are two ways to download the Barrett 4050 Remote Control app for Android devices. The first is via the Google Play store. Search “Barrett 4050”.

  • Page 20: Using The Barrett 4050 Remote Control App

    WIRELESS SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 1 Using the Barrett 4050 Remote Control App To open the app, tap the icon on the wireless device or double click the short cut from the desktop. The Connect to SDR screen will appear on start-up.
  • Page 21 Clear/back one step Channel up/scroll up Channel down / scroll down Make a call Press to talk For more information regarding the functionality, please consult the Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver Operating and Installation Manual (P/N BCN40500).
  • Page 22 WIRELESS SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 1 Disconnecting 1. From the swipe screen, select Settings < Network to display the following screen. 2. Tap Connection to disconnect from the transceiver. 3. A confirmation screen displays. Tap Yes. The transceiver has now been successfully disconnected from the network.

  • Page 23: Scenario 2 - Wifi Client Mode

    WiFi access point/router as the transceiver. This allows the operator to program the transceiver via the Barrett Programming Software, or use the Barrett 4050 Remote Control app to access all the functionality of the transceiver from their workstation.

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Transceiver As Wifi Client

    WIRELESS SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 2 Setting up the transceiver as WiFi Client Prior to beginning the installation, ensure the TP-Link WiFi adapter is inserted in the USB socket located on the top of the front panel of the transceiver. From the swipe screen, select Settings <...
  • Page 25 WIRELESS SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 2 5. Tap Connect to Network. Enter the appropriate password and tap to submit. This screen indicates that the transceiver is connected to the network.

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Pc

    WIRELESS SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 2 Setting up the PC 6a. Click the WiFi icon on the task bar. b. Click the name of the WiFi Access Point. For example, “BCGuest”. This should be the same network as the transceiver. Enter the password and click Next.

  • Page 27: Ethernet Set-Up Scenarios 3

    ETHERNET SET-UP SCENARIOS This chapter contains the following sections: • Scenario 3 - Ethernet Adaptor/Switch/PC • Scenario 4 - Ethernet Adaptor/Switch/DHCP Server/ PC • Scenario 5 - Ethernet Adaptor/Router (VPN)/Internet/Router/PC (Recom- mended)

  • Page 28: Scenario 3 - Ethernet Adaptor/Switch/Pc

    For the connection between the Windows PC and the 4050 HF SDR Transceiver to operate, both should have matching static IP addresses. The PC should already be installed with the Barrett 4050 Remote Control app (P/N BCO40516), Barrett 4050 HF SDR Programming Software (P/N USB40001) and Bonjour. For instructions on installing this software, please refer to page 16.

  • Page 29: Setting Up A Static Ip Address On Windows 10 Professional

    ETHERNET SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 3 Setting up a Static IP Address on Windows 10 Professional The following steps indicate how to set up a Windows PC with a static IP address. A Default Gateway and DNS information are not required and can be left blank for this scenario.
  • Page 30 ETHERNET SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 3 3. Right-click Connection and choose Properties. 4. Click Internet protocol version 4, then click Properties.
  • Page 31 ETHERNET SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 3 5. Click “Use the following IP address”, set it to, for example, 192.168.1.20 and enter the subnet mask as, for example, 255.255.255.0. The default gateway and DNS are left blank, then click OK. You can obtain an IP address from your network administrator. Selecting Obtain an IP address automatically will reverse this procedure.

  • Page 32: Setting Up A Static Ip Address On A 4050 Transceiver

    ETHERNET SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 3 Setting up a Static IP Address on a 4050 Transceiver The following steps show how to set up the control head with a static IP. A default gateway and DNS information are not required and can be left to 0.0.0.0.
  • Page 33 ETHERNET SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 3 DHCP Switch to “Off” when setting a static IP address. IP Address Tap IP Address from the Network Settings screen to display the IP Address screen. Use the keyboard to type or edit the IP Address, then tap to save.
  • Page 34 ETHERNET SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 3 Primary DNS Tap Primary DNS from the Net- work Settings screen to display the Primary DNS screen. Use the keyboard to type or edit the Primary DNS, then tap to save. Secondary DNS Tap Secondary DNS from the Net- work Settings screen to display the Secondary DNS screen.

  • Page 35: Scenario 4 - Ethernet Adapter/Switch/Dhcp Server/Pc

    Barrett 4050 Remote Control app (P/N BCO40516) and Barrett 4050 Programming Software (P/N USB-40001). For instructions on the loading of this software, refer to page 17.
  • Page 36 4050 to Ethernet Adaptor with USB ports (P/N BCA40504) Ethernet cable (not supplied) Switch Ethernet cable (not supplied) Computer with Barrett 4050 Remote Control app (computer not supplied; Barrett 4050 Remote Control app P/N BCO40516) • DHCP • Install Bonjour for discovery DHCP Server...

  • Page 37: Enabling A Dhcp Generated Ip Address On A 4050 Transceiver

    The current setting of each of the items is displayed to the right. If this has been completed correctly, the transceiver and PC should now be able to connect via the Barrett 4050 Remote Control app and/or Barrett 4050 Programming Software.

  • Page 38: Scenario 5 - Ethernet Adapter/Router (Vpn)/Internet/Router/Pc

    This setup would benefit a communications manager who could securely maintain the transceiver network remotely via the Barrett 4050 Remote Control app (P/N BCO40516) and Barrett 4050 Program- ming Software (P/N USB-40001). For instructions on the loading of this soft- ware, refer to page 17.
  • Page 39 • VPN Server Router / Gateway DHCP Server Ethernet cable (not supplied) Ethernet cable (not supplied) PC with Barrett 4050 Remote Control application. (PC not supplied; Barrett 4050 Remote Control application P/N BCO40516) • DHCP • VPN Client Setup • Port forwarding for incoming data in windows firewall...
  • Page 40 ETHERNET SETUP SCENARIOS - SCENARIO 5...

  • Page 41: Appendices 4

    APPENDIX 4 - Allowing Ports with a Firewall on Windows 10 Professional • APPENDIX 5 - Setting up a VPN • APPENDIX 6 - Finding your Transceiver’s IP Address • APPENDIX 7 - Troubleshooting • APPENDIX 8 - The Barrett Break-out-box (BoB)

  • Page 42: Appendix 1 - Recommended Network Specifications

    APPENDICES - APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 1 - Recommended Network Specifica- tions Minimum requirements: • Bandwidth: 40kbytes/s both ways (audio uses 20kbytes/s) • Delay: max. 150ms (one way delay, round trip must be less than 300ms, larger delays will also affect data communication between remote control software and 4050;...

  • Page 43: Appendix 2 - Setting Up Dhcp On Windows 10 Professional

    APPENDICES - APPENDIX 2 APPENDIX 2 - Setting up DHCP on Windows 10 Professional Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client/server protocol that automatically provides an Internet Protocol (IP) host with its IP address and other related configuration information such as the subnet mask and default gateway.
  • Page 44 APPENDICES - APPENDIX 2 3. Right-click Connection and choose Properties. 4. Click Internet protocol version 4, then click Properties.
  • Page 45 APPENDICES - APPENDIX 2 5. Click “Obtain an IP address auto- matically”, then click OK. The IP address is being obtained from the DCHP Server.

  • Page 46: Appendix 3 - Setting Up Port Forwarding In Your Router

    APPENDICES - APPENDIX 3 APPENDIX 3 - Setting up Port Forwarding in your Router This guide briefly explains port forwarding. Every router is different so please refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. In computer networking, port forwarding or port mapping is an application of network address translation (NAT) that redirects a communication request from one address and port number combination to another while the packets are traversing a network gateway, such as a router or firewall.
  • Page 47 APPENDICES - APPENDIX 3 The following screen shot shows the port forwarding rules that are required.

  • Page 48: Appendix 4 - Allowing Ports With A Firewall On Windows 10 Professional

    In some circumstances you will have to allow ports to be opened through a Windows Firewall. The following steps show how to enable this. 1. The following message appears once you have installed the Barrett 4050 Remote Control app. Click Allow access to open the ports necessary for the control head app to operate.
  • Page 49 APPENDICES - APPENDIX 4...

  • Page 50: Appendix 5 - Setting Up A Vpn

    APPENDICES - APPENDIX 5 APPENDIX 5 - Setting up a VPN A virtual private network extends a private network across a public network, and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. Applications operating across the VPN may therefore benefit from the function- ality, security, and management of the private network.
  • Page 51 APPENDICES - APPENDIX 5 2. Enable the VPN server. 3. Enter your username and password, and click “+” to create a new account for your OpenVPN server...
  • Page 52 APPENDICES - APPENDIX 5 4. Click Apply to save OpenVPN settings. 5. It will take a few minutes to initialise the settings of the OpenVPN server and generate an OpenVPN configuration file. Then, click Export to save the ovpn configuration file named “client.ovpn”.

  • Page 53: Advanced Settings

    APPENDICES - APPENDIX 5 To complete the OpenVPN server side setting, turn to client side to build your OpenVPN client connection. For detail settings regarding OpenVPN client, please refer to the following FAQs displayed on the setting page of the router. Advanced Settings If necessary, go to the Advanced Settings page to perform further configura- tion.

  • Page 54: Appendix 6 - Finding Your Transceiver's Ip Address

    APPENDICES - APPENDIX 7 APPENDIX 6 - Finding your Transceiver’s IP Address Settings<Network. Sta- tus item shows the current IP address successfully con- nected. The IP address of the BoB can be found under Settings<BoB<- Network States.

  • Page 55: Appendix 7 - Troubleshooting

    Search the App Store or Google Play Store with “Ping IP”. If ping times exceed 300ms, Barrett cannot guarantee the normal operation with the app. To improve network performance, speak to your network admin- istrator.

  • Page 56: Appendix 8 - The Barrett Break Out Box (Bob)

    APPENDIX 8 - The Barrett Break Out Box (BoB) (P/N: BCA40050) - discontinued The Barrett Break out Box (BoB) (P/N BCA40050) is designed to enable IP con- nectivity between the Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver and an IP network, to connect two antennas and/or two Antenna Tuning Units (ATUs) to the 4050 HF SDR Transceiver, and control the Linear Amplifier (P/N BC407500).

  • Page 57: Bob Front Panel

    APPENDICES - APPENDIX 8 BoB Front Panel CONTROL HEAD 15-pin socket used to connect the BoB to a transceiv- er’s control head 4075 LINEAR 9-pin socket used to connect the BoB to a Linear Am- AMPLIFIER plifier’s 4050 Break out Box interface Ethernet Ethernet port.

  • Page 58: Bob Rear Panel

    APPENDICES - APPENDIX 8 BoB Rear Panel General purpose USB socket used for firmware upgrades. 4050 15 pin socket used to connect the BoB to the 4050 HF TRANSCEIVER SDR Transceiver Use this post to attach an earth connection Connect to the Antenna socket of the transceiver or RF RF-IN Out socket of the Linear Amplifier...

  • Page 59: Bob Set-Up

    APPENDICES - APPENDIX 8 BoB Set-up This section describes how to configure the BoB using the 4050 HF Transceiver. Refer to the 4050 HF SDR Operating and Installation Manual (P/N BCM40500) for further information regarding how to use the transceiver. To configure the BoB, ensure the transceiver is connected to the BoB.

  • Page 60: Bob Name

    APPENDICES - APPENDIX 8 BoB Name This identifies your BoB on a net- work. Tap BoB Name from the BoB screen to display the BoB Name screen. Use the keyboard to type or edit the name of the BoB, then tap to save.

  • Page 61: Network Status

    APPENDICES - APPENDIX 8 Other Settings These settings are only visible when DHCP is “Off”. Tap any of the other settings from the BoB Network Settings screen to configure its value. Use the keyboard to type or edit the IP Address, then tap to save.

  • Page 62: Warranty Statement

    Warranty Statement Barrett Communications (hereafter referred to as ‘Seller’) provides a three (3) year warranty on all Barrett products from the date of shipment from the Seller. A one (1) year warranty from the date of shipment from the Seller is provided for all batteries.
  • Page 63 result of a fault in the equipment and, all expressed or implied warranties as to quality or fitness for any purpose are hereby excluded. This warranty does not extend to products supplied by the Seller which are not designed or manufactured by it. The Seller will however make every endeavour to ensure that the purchaser receives full benefit on any warranty given by the original equipment manufacturer.

  • Page 64: Contact Details

    Barrett Communications Pty Ltd Head Office: PO Box 1214, Bibra Lake WA 6965 AUSTRALIA Toll Free Tel: 1800 999 580 (Within Australia) Tel: +618 9434 1700...
  • Page 65 Head Office: Barrett Communications Pty Ltd 47 Discovery Drive, Bibra Lake, WA 6163 Australia Tel: +61 8 9434 1700 Fax: +61 8 9418 6757 Email: information@barrettcommunications.com.au www.barrettcommunications.com.au...

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