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XStream-PKG-E™ Ethernet RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2A

Configuration

MaxStream provides the X-CTU Software for configuring the PKG-E Ethernet RF Modem. Other

programs such as “Telnet” can also be used to establish communications.

Local Network Method

1. Install both the X-CTU Software and the Ethernet Com Port Redirector [See “Com Port

Communications” [page 7] section for more information].

2. Connect a PC and the Ethernet RF Modem to active Ethernet connections of the same

local network [as shown in the figure below].

3. Follow the steps outlined in the “Ethernet RF Modem Discovery” section to be able to

identify the com port that will be used to configure the Modem [page 8].

4. Launch the X-CTU Software on the PC and select the “PC Settings” tab.

5. Make sure values shown in the fields of the ‘Com Port Setup’ section match those of the

Ethernet RF Modem.

6. Highlight the Com Port from the ‘Select Com Port’ list that is mapped to the Ethernet RF

Modem.

7. Select the “Terminal” tab. (“Modem Configuration” tab could also be used.)

8. Type three copies of the Command Sequence Character (“+++” by default) to enter into

AT Command Mode.

Æ System Response: “OK” (Modem enters into AT Command Mode)

9. Type the AT Command “ATHP 5”

Æ System Response: “OK” (current hopping channel is changed to ‘5’)

NOTE: If the RF Modem is to communicate with any other RF Modems, the other RF

Modems must also be configured to use the same hopping channel (in this case, 5).

10. Type the AT Command “ATCN”

Æ System Response: “OK” (Modem exits from AT Command Mode)

NOTE: If WR (Write) Command was not used after issuing HP Command, the RF Modem

will revert to its previously stored HP value the next time the RF Modem is powered on.

Figure 13. Setup for Local Network Configuration Method

Direct PC Method

The Direct PC method requires use of a crossover CAT5 cable (not the more common

straight-through CAT5 cable). To connect an Ethernet RF Modem directly to a PC, follow

these steps:

1. Connect a crossover CAT5 cable between the Ethernet RF Modem and the PC.

2. Set up the com port using the instructions outlined in the “Software” and “Setup Com

Port” sections of this manual.

3. Use the “Terminal” or “Modem Configuration” tabs of the X-CTU Software to send AT

Commands to the RF Modem. (Other terminal software programs can also be used as

described in the “Testing Communications” section on page 10.)