Table of Contents About This Guide ......................4 ..................4 Digi Contact Information Part 1: Set up your XPress Ethernet Bridge ............5 ..................5 Identify Kit Components Part 2: Specifications....................6 ....................7 Physical Dimensions Part 3: Setup and Initialization .................. 9 .........................
Note that this pair of XEBs comes pre-configured as a set. Additional con- figuration is typically not required when XEBs are operated as a pair. If you have any questions when configuring your Digi product, please visit www.digi.com/support. If further assistance is needed, send an e‐mail to support@digi.com. To speak to a live technician, please call technical support at the number listed below, during normal business hours. Digi Contact Information To Contact Digi International by: Use: Mail Digi International 11001 Bren Road East Minnetonka, MN 55343...
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide Part 1: Set up your XPress Ethernet Bridge Identify Kit Components Carefully unpack and verify the contents of your kit. Your kit should include the following: XPress Ethernet Bridge: Pair Power Supply Adapter (2) (International Kits) Power Supply (2) Antenna (2) Power-Over-Ethernet Connectior 2) Ethernet Bridge Single (2) XPress Ethernet Bridge: Single Power Supply Adapter (1) (International Kits) Power Supply (1)
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide Part 2: Specifications This document contains information on the XEB functionality only. If you have purchased an XEB with XPress™ Crypto Module, please refer to the XPress™ Crypto Module User’s Guide for more information. Characteristic Specification/Description TCP/IP, Rockwell (RSLinx EtherNet/IP, CSP), Modbus/ Supported Protocols RF Transmission Rate 1.536 Mbps Ethernet Throughput 935 Kbps Output Power +21 dBm (125 mW), (4 W EIRP with 15 dBi antenna) Receiver Sensitivity...
48 VDC Size 9.22” L x 3.60” W x 2.19” H; 320 grams Weatherproofing The XPress™ enclosure is IP65 rated and tested for weatherproof installation. The PoE injector and power supply are not weatherproof and should be installed indoors. Certifications and Com- FCC Part 15;...
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide Part 3: Setup and Initialization Summary The XPress™ Ethernet Bridge allows the user to create a long‐range, wireless Ethernet network with up to 16 active (63 total) subscriber units per access point. Configuring a wireless link with the XEB requires the establishment of six elements: • Each radio must know whether it is to be an access point (AP) or subscriber unit (SU) • Each radio must have an IP address that is unique among all others on the same network • The AP must know how many SUs are expecting communication with it • The AP and any given SU must agree on which radio frequency channel they are using. This can be set manually or allowed to change automatically. • The SU must be assigned a unique subscriber ID to specify which time division slot it will use when communication with the AP • The AP and any given SU must share a common 128‐bit encryption key The access point (AP) automatically scans for the best of the 12 available radio frequency channels, encrypts Ethernet data received from the network, and transmits it wirelessly to the correct subscriber unit (SU). The AP is constantly monitoring the radio link and can automatically change the channel if performance is degraded due to interference. If two AP units are very close to one another, they may interfere if operating on adjacent frequency channels. Place them at least 10 feet apart or manually select non‐adjacent channels for their operation. Also, the SU should be placed at least 10 feet from the AP to avoid overloading the radio’s receiver. Any 10/100 BaseT Ethernet client device (ECD) can be connected to an XPress™ subscriber unit. Each SU encrypts Ethernet traffic received from the attached ECD and transmits the data wirelessly to its AP. Each SU can be plugged directly into an ECD without adding drivers or loading software. Essentially, once the AP/SU pair is configured and running, it behaves like a continuous Ethernet cable. Setup 1. Each XPress™ radio comes default with a static IP address of 192.168.17.17. Digi recommends con‐ necting each radio to a stand‐alone computer disconnected from any shared network, and consult‐ ing with your IT department before connecting them to any shared network. 2. Install hardware ‐ If the device is to be used outdoors, mount it vertically with the antenna facing ...
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide updates. 1. Verify the radio is a 900 MHz unit. (Part No.: XEB09‐CIxx) 2. Enter the IP Address of the radio into your web browser to connect to the WebUI (Default IP is 192.168.17.17). If necessary, use the IP Discovery utility to scan your network and find the IP address of the unit. 3. The opening page of the webUI shows the firmware version number for the WebUI and the radio. • The WebUI firmware version number is found at the top of the web page to the left of the login box. • The Radio firmware version number is found as the last item under "Device Information." Note: If your WebUI firmware version number is lower than 1.37.xxxx and/or your Radio firmware version number is lower than 060, please contact Digi technical support to update your firmware. 4. If your WebUI firmware version number is 1.57.xxxx, you will need to update to version 1.6x.xxxx. 5. If your Radio firmware version number is 075, you will need to update to version 08x. 6. If an upgrade is needed for either the WebUI or the Radio, please download the appropriate .zip folder. Both firmware types will be located within .zip folder on the Digi Support Website. 7. Using the radio's web browser interface in step one, enter the password and click the Login button. (If you don't know the password, use the Finder utility to read or reset it.) 8. Near the bottom of the admin page, there is a section titled "Upload New Firmware". Enter the path to the Radio Firmware Update file ending in .bin, or click the Browse button to find it. 9. Next, click Upload Firmware and OK to confirm. After a few seconds the radio should reset and return to the login page. 10. Repeat step eight for the WebUI firmware update file wnsing in .webbin By looking for the version numbers on the login page in step two, you can verify the updates have loaded successfully. Note: If you receive a new radio with version 08x radio firmware and 1.6x.xxxx WebUI firmware, and you wish to integrate the new radio into an existing net‐ work that uses radio firmware version 075 and WebUI version 1.57.xxxx, you will need to load the older firmware onto the new radio. They are not back‐ wards compatible. The steps to revert firmware will be the same as upgrading, except you will need to downgrade the WebUI firmware first, then downgrade the radio firmware. FCC Certification The XPress™ Ethernet Bridge complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Compliance with labeling requirements, FCC notices and antenna regulations is required. IMPORTANT: The XPress™ Ethernet Bridge has been certified by the FCC for use with other products ...
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