Micro-Node International Nano-AE User Manual

World’s smallest plug & play allstar personal hotspot

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NANO-NODE - AE
World's Smallest Plug & Play
AllStar Personal Hotspot
User's Manual
REVISION 1.03
Micro-Node International, Inc. - Henderson, Nevada

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  • Page 1 NANO-NODE - AE World’s Smallest Plug & Play AllStar Personal Hotspot User's Manual REVISION 1.03 Micro-Node International, Inc. - Henderson, Nevada...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting started with Allstar link network ........................3 Allstar node configuration ............................. 4 AllStar Link Registration information ..........................4 UN-BOXING THE NANO-AE AND PREPARING THE NODE FOR OPERATION ............5 CONFIGURE NETWORK PARAMETERS ......................... 5 Setting a static IP address ............................. 6 ALLSTAR OPERATION ............................
  • Page 3: Nano-Ae Personal Hotspot Description

    'Servers' and 'Nodes'. A 'Server' is a Nano-AE Hotspot at a particular location, on it there is one 'Node'. A 'Node' is a single radio system that may be set up in several different ways. It may be a full-duplex repeater system (Using the Nano-AE external radio connector) or several different varieties of simplex operations (Using the Nano-AE internal simplex radio).
  • Page 4: Allstar Node Configuration

    After this has been completed forward the email containing your newly assigned node number and password and we will program your node before shipment. Allstar node configuration The following tasks must be performed before the Nano-AE will operate on the Allstar system. 1) Node registration: Fill out the registration information below and email it to support@micro-node.com.
  • Page 5: Un-Boxing The Nano-Ae And Preparing The Node For Operation

    Un-box the unit and screw the antenna and SMA right angle adapter on to the female SMA connector on the side of the Nano-AE marked antenna. Then plug the AC power adapter cord into to the connector marked power. Make sure the power switch is in up position and plug the power adaptor into an AC outlet.
  • Page 6: Setting A Static Ip Address

    Then uncheck the Automatically configure empty options checkbox. Enter the IPA, Router gateway and DNS addresses you want to use and click the X box in the upper right corner. Nano - AE User Manual Micro-Node International...
  • Page 7: Allstar Operation

    Connection from node 2455 in transceive mode Connection to node 2444 in transceive mode Connection to node 2560 in receive only mode Nano - AE User Manual Micro-Node International...
  • Page 8: Configure Radio Parameters

    The 'Radio' menu is used for configuring the internal radio transmit and receive frequencies, PL tone, channel separation and squelch level. Nano-AE is also capable interfacing an external high power mobile radio or repeater using the external DB9 radio connector if wide area coverage is required.
  • Page 9: External Radio/Repeater Settings

    PTT, Check for active high signaling. 20db Audio Attenuators, Check for additional Receiver or Transmitter gain. De-Emphasis (input from discriminator), Check to enable Pre-Emphasis (Flat Audio to Transmitter), Check to enable. PL Filter, Check to enable. Nano - AE User Manual Micro-Node International...
  • Page 10: Configure Node Parameters

    Enter your pre-registered node number password and touch the 'Set Password' button to save. Enter the internet port number (4569) to be used for receiving calls from the network and touch the 'Set Port' button to save. Nano - AE User Manual Micro-Node International...
  • Page 11: Configure Telemetry, Courtesy Tones And Lcd Brightness

    The 'SET B' menu is used to setup how telemetry services and courtesy tones function. Courtesy Tone Setting There are six courtesy tone types available on the Nano-AE. Each courtesy tone can be turned on or off with a simple check box.
  • Page 12: Duplex Mode

    4 = Full Duplex with telemetry tones and hang time. Repeated audio only when the autopatch is down. Repeater Hang Time Repeater tail hang time (in ms) LCD Backlight Brightness Adjust LCD backlight to 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% brightness level. Nano - AE User Manual Micro-Node International...
  • Page 13: Configure Audio Parameters

    Touch the 'Set Single Parrot' button then key up your radio and record a short audio transmission and unkey. The node will play back the recorded audio allowing you to hear what you sound like to other users on Allstar. Nano - AE User Manual Micro-Node International...
  • Page 14: Node About Information And Software Update

    To Update the Nano-AE system software press the Update button and If the nodes current software revision is older than what is available you will have the option of continuing with the software update or canceling the process.
  • Page 15 Acknowledge the warning by pressing the UPDATE button to start the process. When the update process has completed a dialog box will be displayed indicating that it has completed successfully. After a successful update a reboot will be necessary to initiate the new software. Nano - AE User Manual Micro-Node International...
  • Page 16: Connecting To A Allstar Node Or Hub

    2. Node number zero (0) is shorthand for the last node operated on by a previous command 3. Monitor mode means listen to a node, but do not send any audio to it 4. To use the *70 command telemetry needs to be in 'ON' or 'TIMED' mode. Nano - AE User Manual Micro-Node International...
  • Page 17: Configure Locale And Timezone Settings

    Character Set to be used by the node. Click OK save settings. Select Set Timezone, then using the drop down menus select the area and Location to be used by the node. Click OK save settings. Nano - AE User Manual Micro-Node International...
  • Page 18: System Backup

    Preload the 8gb micro SDHC memory card into the USB to Micro SDCH card adapter then plug the adapter into one of the unused USB ports located on the right side of the Nano-AE. The Removable Medium is Inserted dialog box will appear indicating the system has recognizes the memory card.
  • Page 19: System Reboot/Shutdown Procedure

    As with any Linux or Windows based computer system a proper shutdown is required before removing power to avoid possibly corrupting the file system. To properly shutdown the Nano-AE touch the MENU button in the to upper left corner of the LCD screen and select SHUTDOWN from the drop down menu.
  • Page 20: Network Monitoring And Control (Allmon)

    The node list is updated once a second giving near-real-time node status. To access the Allmon web utility you need to know the IP address assigned to the Nano-AE. By touching the network icon located on the task bar a small information window will appear that will display the IP address assigned to the node by the router.
  • Page 21 NANO - AE Allstar Personal Hotspot MICRO-NODE INTERNATIONAL E-mail: support@micro-node.com Phone Support: 702-528-4700 Website: www.micro-node.com © 2017 by Micro-Node International Nano - AE User Manual Micro-Node International...

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