YELLOWJACKET manual version 2.
Contents INTRODUCTION................................................................................................. STARTING UP................................................................................................... YELLOWJACKET PLUS ACCESSORIES...................................................................... MAIN SCREEN.................................................................................................. OPTIONS SCREEN..........................................................
INTRODUCTION YellowjacketPLUS™ is an 802.11b analysis system consisting of an HP iPAQ PocketPC® coupled with custom hardware and software by BVS. This system contains a variety of features to analyze 802.11b networks including spectrum analysis over all 14 channels (2.401 – 2.495 GHz), a list of AP’s and/or stations over all 14 channels, multi-path and packet-error rate information for each individual MAC address.
The Yellowjacket SD Backup Installer card has been included as a courtesy. The card may be used to log data files onto. It can also be used on iPAQs that have never been initially set up at the BVS factory, have had files erased or damaged in the ROM or after a hard reset has been performed on an iPAQ. Yellowjacket software that has been erased/lost from RAM may be restored at anytime by accessing the “install” file from the SD Card or Storage Card directory.
Yellowjacket Main Screen Yellowjacket PLUS main screen allows access to all software menus. Use the stylus or the joystick to make a selection. You can back up and access the main screen anytime by pressing the joystick UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT (the direction is indicated at the bottom of the page. Note that the firmware and serial number in the upper left corner appears indicating serial connection between the iPAQ and the Yellowjacket receiver.
Full Spectrum Mode The full spectrum screen has three available TRACES. These traces can be PEAK HOLD and VISIBLE/INVISIBLE. Only one trace can be active at any time. The buttons on the screen below the graph change the settings on the spectrum screen. There is also a PEAK SEARCH button that will put a diamond on the highest point in the spectrum at that time. RSSI and frequency information for that point will then be displayed on top of the graph.
MAC AP/Station Survey Mode Choose “AP List” mode from the main screen to get to the AP List screen. The first screen will “survey” all 14 channels for available AP’s. This screen will show AP’s ONLY. The single channel mode can show all stations. The record number, absolute channel, whether or not it is authorized (if security is enabled), the MAC address, the SSID (for AP’s), the RSSI, and WEP (privacy enabled bit) are shown for each address.
Multipath / Signal Quality Indicator (“Q” Factor) The bar graph on the lower left hand side of the multipath and the delay spread screens is known as the ‘Q’ factor graph. This graph uses a formula to determine the quality of the direct path and reflections of the signal by determining the ‘fatness’ of the main peak compared to the height of the direct path component. As the direct path gets stronger and sharper, the ‘Q’ factor goes up.
“Geiger-Counter” Mode To find an AP/station using audible sounds as a guide, press up on the joystick to enter the “Geiger-counter” screen. The colors will approach white when nearing and/or pointing directly at an AP or station. The Geiger counter sound will also get stronger with more frequency. Security Screen To go to the security screen, press the security icon from the main screen. The screen shown will appear.
Utilization Screen The utilization screen shows bandwidth utilization for every 802.11b channel. The top of the screen shows the current channel being scanned (highlighted). The chart below shows the utilization from 0 to 100% for channels 1 thru 14. It is color coded to show the percentages for each data rate, as keyed on the bottom of the screen. The percentages add up the throughput of data at each data rate.
Yellowjacket PLUS GPS Option The GPS screen of the Yellowjacket Plus provides position and timing information from the Global Positioning System of satellites. The Motorola GPS receiver provides accurate information after synchronizing with at least 3 of the 24 satellites. The Yellowjacket Plus must have a clear view of a good portion of the sky in order to communicate with the GPS satellites. The GPS receiver should lock within a few minutes. The only exception is when the unit is turned on in a new area.
Yellowjacket Typical Spectrum Interference Examples INTERFERENCE Narrow Band - Continuous Wave INTERFERENCE Microwave Oven - Blue Trace - Peak Hold Page 11 Red Trace - Realtime
INTERFERENCE - Frequency Hopper (802.11) Blue Trace - Peak Hold Red Trace - Realtime 802.
INTERFERENCE-Bluetooth frequency Hopper (strong signal strength) Blue Trace - Peak Hold Red Trace - Realtime Page 13
Yellowjacket PLUS Pocket PC Software Flow Chart This screen may only be accessed using a YellowjacketplusPLUS with the internal GPS receiver option installed.
Troubleshooting • Active Sync not responding - Be sure that all applicable drivers are loaded onto your PC. Drivers are included with your IrDA USB adapter on a CD-ROM as well as drivers for Windows 2000, 98, XP and Me in a folder on the red BVS software CD labeled “IR”. • Cannot open Com port or System not responding – If the Yellowjacket PLUS stops responding, try pressing OK and restarting the application.
YELLOWJACKET PLUS BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS Please observe the two different battery status lights. When the amber status light on the iPAQ blinks, it is being charged and when it is on solid, it is fully charged. When there is no status light on iPAQ, there is no charge current. The charger status lights (label on back of charging station) only indicate the status of the Ni-MH battery pack inserted into the charger itself. Batteries may be charged using the charger station but NOT ALL AT THE SAME TIME.
TIPS BATTERY LIFE The Grasshopper™, Locust™, Yellow Jacket™ and Yellow Jacket Plus (fomally called Scorpion), Beetle™, Cricket™, and Cicada W-LAN receivers use 4 or 5 Ni-MH long-lasting “AA Cells”. 1. Ni-MH batteries do not charge to full capacity the first time they are charged. 2. Ni-MH batteries do not charge to full capacity the first time they are charged after a long period of inactivity. or after a long period of non-use.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION YELLOWJACKET SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FROM A SECURE DIGITAL (SD) CARD Yellowjacket software comes pre-installed on your iPAQ, but as a courtesy, BVS includes a 128MB SD card containing a Yellowjacket software installer should you provide your own iPAQ or lose the factory installed files. This SD card may be used to store Yellowjacket data or other data. Remember you must switch “lock” tab on side of SD card to “unlock” before storing or erasing any data.
BVS Viewer Utility The BVS Viewer Utility allows users of the YellowJacket series of products to display and print snapshots of full spectrum outputs. The following steps are taken to display and print a snapshot. STEP 1: PRODUCE A SNAPSHOT While running the YellowJacket or YellowJacket Plus, enter into the fullband spectrum screen. This is the spectrum screen which sweeps the entire band of the receiver.
BVS CHAMELEON DATA CONVERSION UTILTTY Introduction The Chameleon application software is the universal data conversion and filtering tool for BVS Receivers. The Chameleon was designed to greatly simplify the transfer of receiver data to many popular post-processing applications such as MapInfo and MS Excel. The following sections of this document outline the various features of the Chameleon WLAN software. Installation Installation of Chameleon is straightforward.
Output Format By selecting the appropriate post-processing application, the correct fields will be selected and placed in the field selection screen in the appropriate order. The user may also choose “none”. Whether or not the field titles are in the output can be selected. Also, the delimiting character of the fields in the output file is chosen in this section. Output Field Selection This section enables the selection of those fields that are to be placed in the output file.
YELLOW JACKET PLUS OPERATION WITH DOLPHIN™ SOFTWARE In order to get your YellowJacket Plus to interface with Dolphin real-time software, you must perform the following steps in the correct order: 1. Start Dolphin software and create a geoset with your maps as outlined in the Dolphin manual. Enter the registration code for your hardware in the tools menu as outlined in the Dolphin registration letter in your package. 2.
BVS Dolphin Real-Time Mapping Tool User Manual Minimum System Requirements Pentium II 500 MHz 64MB RAM 100MB free on Hard Drive Operating System: Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 BVS GPS receiver interface: 1 free serial port: INTRODUCTION The Dolphin real-time mapping tool is used as a companion to a BVS Receiver with GPS. This tool is used to display scanned points on a map at the location(s) scanned. The tool receives data from a BVS data logger that communicates with the BVS receiver.
FIGURE 2 – DOLPHIN DATA FLOW The Fox Data Logger would send data in a Windows message that includes information wished to be stored on the map as well as the GPS coordinates last stored by the data logger from the unit. The information received would then be displayed on the Dolphin screen in the form of a colored circle. If text were also passed, it would be displayed next to the circle. The color of the circle represents the level of the data value (usually RSSI).
product purchased. This code is matched against the serial number of the unit for verification. Use the TOOLS/PRODUCT REGISTRATION menu option to enter the correct code. This only needs to be done once and is stored in a file for recall on future uses. DISPLAY FIELDS Certain fields are displayed as data records come into the Dolphin system.
LAYER DIALOG The layer dialog is used to add or remove layers from the geoset. Layers can include landmarks, streets, water, etc. Choose the layers for the appropriate driving area from the maps that were purchased for use with the Dolphin. RECENTERING FREQUENCY The re-centering frequency icon looks like four arrows heading in from a square on the toolbar. This lets you choose how often you would like the map re-centered on the current point.
Networking Basics Packets and traffic Information travels across a network in chunks called “packets.” Each packet has a header that tells where the packet is from and where it’s going, similar to what you write on the envelope when you send a letter. The flow of all these packets on the network is called “traffic.
TCP/IP (Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) TCP/IP is a collection of protocols that underlies almost every form of communication on the Internet. DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) DHCP is a method of automatically assigning IP addresses. Instead of assigning addresses to individual users, addresses are assigned by the DHCP server when clients need them.
Accessories for your 2.4 GHz Antenna SMA connector P/N SMA-001 $ 25.00 YELLOWJACKET PLUS GPS Receiver Internal 12-channel GPS receiver (BVS factory installed) P/N YJP-GPS $ 1000.00 GPS Antenna GPS magmount active antenna with SMC male connector P/N GPS-SMC $ 45.00 Rugged Carrying Case ABS Plastic P/N P-CASE $ 100.00 Direction Finding Antenna with mounting bracket, cable & type N SMA male 9 dBi gain P/N DFA-001 $ 250.00 Ni-MH Battery Charger with switching transformer P/N NIMH-000 $ 105.
Hive TM Yellowjacket Indoor 802.11 Wi-Fi Mapping Software 1 Create your floorplan: Site Initiator Create floorplan layouts using bitmaps on any PC Add rooms, floors, walls, and other clutter Import existing floorplans for modification and surveys Survey floorplans on a PocketPC. Create and organize survey maps on a PC. Hive™ is powerful mapping software that works with Berkeley’s Yellowjacket 802.11 (B, A or B/G) Wi-Fi receiver system.
Glossary of Acronyms AC A/D AGC AP Applet BER BPSK BSS BW CDMA DC D/A dB dBm DOS DSP DSSS ESS FHSS FIR GHz IF I and Q IBBS IrDA kHz LCD LO MAC Mbits MHz NIC OFDM PC PCS PER PN QPSK RF RSSI SSID STA UCT VAC VGA WEP WLAN Alternating Current Analog to Digital converter Automatic Gain Control Access Point a small Application Bit Error Rate Binary Phase Shift Keying Basic Service Set Band Width Code Division Multiple Access (spread spectrum modulation) Direct Current Digital to Analog decibel decibels reference
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1)Read and understand all instructions. 2)Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3)Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. INSTRUCTION FOR BATTERIES CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow these Instructions: 1. Use only the type and size of batteries mentioned in owner’s manual. 2.
2.4 GHz Direction Finding Corner Reflector 2.4 GHz Omni-Directional (7.
YELLOWJACKET TM GPS PLUS ready 802.11b Wi-Fi Analysis System Yellowjacket™ PLUS is a wireless receiver system designed specifically for sweeping, analyzing and optimizing 2.4 GHz Wireless Local Area Networks. The instrument measures coverage of DSSS networks which operate on the IEEE 802.11b standard allowing the user to determine the AP (Access Point), PER (Packet Error Rate), Multipath (Ec/Io) and RSSI signal levels aiding in locating the hub and access points of neighboring WLANs.
YELLOWJACKET TM PLUS 802.11b Wi-Fi Analysis System BANDS SUPPORTED ISM: 2.400-2.495 GHz RF SENSITIVITY (Wide Band) -20 to -90 dBm RSSI MEASUREMENT (Narrow Band -30 to -90 dBm @ 343.
