User's Manual
#9 ViPR User Manual_Rev2.doc Page 24
Router Mode
Router mode provides network configuration flexibility and adds RF diagnostics capability for
ViPR wireless modems. Router mode also allows greater flexibility in using different
protocols. Diagnostics can be retrieved through the Ethernet port of the ViPR. This
configuration is recommended for users who have IT/Network support readily available to
them and the authorization required to make changes in the network. Router mode
requires set up of IP/Ethernet and Serial IP addresses. Figure 2.6 shows a ViPR Router Mode
configuration.
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SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
It is easy to set up a ViPR network to verify basic unit operation and experiment with
network designs and configurations.
It is important to use a network IP subnet address different from others currently in use in
your test area. This will eliminate unnecessary disruption of traffic on the existing network
while you become familiar with the ViPR.
INSTALL THE ANTENNA
An RX/TX antenna is required for basic operation. For demo units only, connect the antenna
as shown in Figure 3.1 to provide stable radio communications between demo devices.
ViPR
192.168.205.1
ViPR
192.168.206.1
PLC
192.168.206.2
ViPR
192.168.207.1
PLC
192.168.207.2
ViPR
192.168.208.1
PLC
192.168.208.2
HMI/PLC
192.168.205.2
HMI/PLC
192.168.205.10
20 dB, 5 watt max, attenuator