Requirements for Range Test
1 XTend-PKG-E (Ethernet) RF Modem
1 XTend-PKG-R (RS-232) RF Modem
1 PC (Windows 98 SE, 2000 or XP) loaded with the following software:
X-CTU
Com Port Redirector
Accessories (Loopback adapter, CAT5 cable, 2 RPSMA antennas, 2 power supplies)
Quick Start Guide
XTend-PKG-E
™
Ethernet RF Modem
Introduction
Com Port Communications
Range Test
Optional Configurations
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Introduction
This Quick Start Guide provides OEMs and integrators with an introduction to some of
the RF modem's most important features. This guide provides step-by-step
instruction on how to setup a wireless link and test the modem's ability to transport
data over varying ranges and conditions.
Software Installation #1: X-CTU
Double-click the ‘setup_X-CTU.exe’ file, then follow installation screen prompts.
File is located on the MaxStream CD and under the ‘Software’ section of the
following web page: www.maxstream.net/helpdesk/download.php
The X-CTU software interface is divided into the four following tabs:
• PC Settings - Setup PC com ports to interface with the RF modem
• Range Test - Test RF modem's range under varying conditions
• Terminal - Read/Set RF modem parameters and monitor data communications
• Modem Configuration - Read/Set RF modem parameters
Software Installation #2: Com Port Redirector
Double-click the ‘setup_ComPortRedirector.exe’ file, follow installation screen
prompts, then re-start the PC. File is located on the MaxStream CD and under the
‘Software’ section of the following web page:
www.maxstream.net/helpdesk/download.php
The Ethernet Com Port Redirector must be installed to activate the ‘Ethernet Com
Ports’ sub-tab of the X-CTU “PC Settings” tab. If this software is not installed, the
features under the ‘Ethernet Com Ports’ sub-tab are grayed and cannot be used.
The ‘Ethernet Com Ports’ sub-tab enables users to discover Ethernet RF Modems
on a TCP/IP network and setup serial com port communications.
Create a long range wireless link in minutes!
