User's Manual

SMiRF

- QSG

Setup and Configuration

Configuration of the SMiRF is performed using the Setup pull-down menu functions.

Each pull-down menu choice opens a form (a graphical user interface) that displays

information about the current settings and configuration and allows them to be changed.

Changes are stored persistently.

Wireless Setup

To communicate with other MeshPlus and StarPlus devices, the SMiRF module

contains a radio and configurable controller. When the SMiRF module is

communicating with a remote device or is waiting for a remote device to

communicate with it, and the wireless link icon is displayed in the upper right

corner of the display.

To successfully communicate with other MeshPlus and StarPlus devices, the

radio controller must be configured to match the remote devices:

Mesh – MeshPlus mode wherein devices communicate with

each other to form a fixed network; messages “hop” from device

to device until they reach a gateway that stores and forwards

the message to the internet.

Drive-by – StarPlus mode wherein devices only communicate

with StarPlus controllers, typically mobile devices in a van or

handheld devices such as a SMiRF.

To change the mode of operation, tap the desired mode with

the stylus. Your MeshPlus system administrator can tell you

the proper radio mode of operation.

Each MeshPlus or StarPlus deployment may also be assigned a unique Service Set Identifier

(SSID) that is used to prevent one deployment from interfering with another. The SSID consists of

8 digits where each digit can be either 0-9 or A-F. Your MeshPlus system administrator can tell

you what the proper SSID is for your deployment.

To change the SSID, tap each digit and choose the desired letter or number from the list that

appears. After you choose a digit, the next digit's list will automatically open. When you are done

making changes, tap anywhere outside the open list.

Once changes have been made to the wireless configuration, press the “Apply” button; this will

cause your changes to be saved permanently. In some cases, you may also need to reset the

radio and controller by tapping the “Reset” button; you will be prompted to do this if it is required.

Wireless

Link icon

Wireless Window

Your SMiRF will not communicate with other MeshPlus or StarPlus

devices if the wireless settings on your SMiRF and the other devices do

not match.