User's Manual

ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual

1. Introduction

The Eclipse2 series product range is a radio platform that provides an

array of features and applications.

The IP Commander software is used to monitor and configure a range of parameters,

within the Eclipse2 Transceiver Modules, via the local USB port or remotely using the

Internet Protocol over Ethernet.

IP Commander is a platform independent application, written in Java

, and will run on

any operating systems, including all versions of Microsoft

Windows, Apple

MAC OS

and Linux.

IP Commander can additionally calibrate and update the Eclipse2 Transceiver Module

firmware via USB or remotely over Ethernet.

2. Getting Started

2.1. Connection

To physically connect the computer running IP Commander to the Eclipse2

Transceiver Module, use the front mounted USB connector or the rear mounted

Ethernet socket.

A standard “Type A” USB cable or RJ45 terminated Ethernet cable is required to

connect to the Eclipse2 Transceiver module.

Note that the USB connection is not supported under Microsoft Vista

he Eclipse2 has a preconfigured IP address of 192.168.1.201, however customers can

specify their own IP addresses at time of order.

Ensure that the computer, on which IP commander is running, is on the same IP

network as the Transceiver Module. The network mask will be 192.168.1.XXX when

using the Transceiver Module’s default IP address.

If you are unable to connect via the Ethernet connection or if the IP Address is unknown,

you can still connect by using the front panel mounted USB port. The IP Address can be

reset to a value of 192.168.1.201 by simultaneously pressing, and holding, the front

panel speaker and microphones PTT buttons, for five seconds.

NOTE: The IP Address reset sequence will not work if the front panel is

disabled.