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3. Installation
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3.2.1. Use Tool Suite to Connect to and Program Radios
To read and program a radio using Tool Suite, connect the radio to a computer that runs the Tool
Suite software.
Note: Use Tool Suite to set up a template version of a radio. Templates include settings that apply
to more than one radio in the network.
For more information about using templates, see the Tool Suite User Manual in the Tool Suite
software.
Procedure
1. Connect a serial or diagnostic cable between the computer or laptop and the radio.
FREEWAVE Recommends: Using a diagnostic cable is recommended.
2. Connect the power supply to the radio and the power source and turn on the radio.
3. To view the Setup menu in the Enclosed radio:
l Press the Setup button on the FreeWave radio.Figure 5
l If connected to the diagnostics port, type <Shift+U> to activate the Setup menu.
Figure 5: Setup Button
4. To view the Setup menu in board level radios:
l Short pins 2 & 4 (Brown to Black) on the white 10 pin header next to the LEDs. Figure 6
l If using a data cable, press the Setup button.
l If using the gray ribbon diagnostic cable or the black diagnostic cable, type <Shift+U>.
Note: See User-supplied Equipment (on page 15)for FreeWave-specific equipment.
LRS455A-C, LRS455A-CE, LRS455-T
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Setup Button