Where to find:
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Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: RF451 > Freewave Radio Module
Firmware Version
10.4.74.17 RadioNetID
The RadioNetID allows MultiPoint networks to be established without using the Call Book. To
enable the Network ID the value must be set between 0 and 4095 (excluding 255). The setting of
255 enables the Call Book (not used for MultiPoint Operation Modes). All radios in the
MultiPoint Network need to have the same Network ID.
Since MultiPoint networks do not use serial numbers, MultiPoint Masters and Repeaters may be
replaced without reprogramming all of the Slaves in the network. Slaves will link with the first
Master or Repeater that it hears that has a matching NetWork ID. The Network ID function
should be used in conjunction with the SubNet ID feature (If necessary).
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Where to find:
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Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: RF451 > Network ID
10.4.74.18 RadioOpMode
Designates the method FreeWave transceivers use to communicate with each other. FreeWave
transceivers operate in a Master to Slave configuration. Before the transceivers can operate
together, they must be set up to properly communicate.
In a Point-to-Point configuration, Master or Slave Mode may be used on either end of the
communications link without performance degradation. When setting up the transceiver,
remember that a number of parameters are controlled by the settings in the Master. Also, radio
network diagnostics can only be accessed at the Master radio. Therefore, we suggest you deploy
the Master on the communications end where it will be easier to access.
For a data logger PakBus Network, the MultiPoint Radio modes should be used.
Point-to-MultiPoint Master: Designates the transceiver as a Master in MultiPoint mode. This
mode allows one Master transceiver to simultaneously be in communication with numerous
Slaves and Repeaters. A Point-to-MultiPoint Master communicates only with other transceivers
designated as Point-to-MultiPoint Slaves or Point-to-MultiPoint Repeaters.
Point-to-MultiPoint Slave: Designates the transceiver as a Slave in MultiPoint mode. This mode
allows the Slave to communicate with a MultiPoint Master. The Slave may communicate with its
Master through one or more Repeaters.
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