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BOOMERANG DMR hotspot

CONFIGURATION

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Note about the configuration page:

This page consists of multiple configuration sections:

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Controls software

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MMDVM Configuration

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General configuration

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DMR configuration

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Mobil GPS configuration

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Firewall configuration

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Wireless configuration

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Remote Access Password

Each section has its 

Apply Changes

” 

button. This button only saves the parameter in its 

section. The configuration will therefore consist of changes to each section 
independently. Once a section is configured, the changes will be applied before moving to 
the next section

Configuration > General Configuration

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Input the call sign

AB1CDE

3112345

Input the DMR ID

Input the Hotspot receive frequency if different
Input the Hotspot transmit frequency if different

                 Input the latitude

                 Input the longitude

Input the city

Input the country if different

Input the QRZ link

Leave as public until the hotspot is fully configurerd and tested

Select the time zone

Input the call sign

AB1CDE

3112345

Input the DMR ID

Input the Hotspot receive frequency if different
Input the Hotspot transmit frequency if different

                 Input the latitude

                 Input the longitude

Input the city

Input the country if different

Input the QRZ link

Leave as public until the hotspot is fully configurerd and tested

Select the time zone

Click Apply Changes when done with this section

Summary of Contents for BOOMERANG BMHSPI0

Page 1: ...ld open up automatically open on the pi star page If not open a web browser to connect to the default Pi Star gateway IP address 192 168 50 1 2 Connecting to the Boomerang There are 2 methods to connect to the Boomerang hotspot 1 Using the LAN BMHSPI3 only Type pi star local on a web browser in a computer that is connected to the same LAN If the pi star local does not work use the unit s IP addres...

Page 2: ...in screen will appear Type the username and password then sign in User pi star Password raspberry 3 Login Once connected to the unit a login screen will appear Type the username and password then sign in User pi star Password raspberry 3 Dashboard Screen Click on configuration to enter the configuration screen 4 ...

Page 3: ... next section Configuration General Configuration 5 Input the call sign AB1CDE 3112345 Input the DMR ID Input the Hotspot receive frequency if different Input the Hotspot transmit frequency if different Input the latitude Input the longitude Input the city Input the country if different Input the QRZ link Leave as public until the hotspot is fully configurerd and tested Select the time zone Input ...

Page 4: ...is firewall also allows the users to access and configure the unit using an access point AP This access point is open by default and needs to be password protected The screenshot below shows the AP turned ON The AP can be turned OFF if not needed If the AP is left ON The following screenshot shows where the access point AP password needs to be entered This is optional and can be left without a pas...

Page 5: ...k to connect to 3 Input the password then save and connect Once the Save and connect button is pressed the unit will take several minutes to activate the related wireless drivers and attempt to connect to the wireless network A reboot and patience may be necessary Once connected the wireless configuration section will display the related addresses and information about the wireless network The use...

Page 6: ...ture Click on backup and name the file You can use this file to restore your configuration at a later date if needed Click to backup Admin Power Avoid disconnecting the power from the hotspot Try to always use the reboot button to reboot or the power off button to turn the unit OFF before unplugging it Choose a restore file then click to restore an old configuration that was previously saved ...

Page 7: ...ick on selfCare to access the hotspot password CALLSIGN CALLSIGN CALLSIGN CALLSIGN Once the SelfCare Screen is accessed scroll down to the bottom of the screen and follow the steps below Click to turn ON Input password same password used in step 6 Click to save Once the password is saved Check under the My Hotspots to confirm that the hotspot status icon is shown with a green icon indicating that ...

Page 8: ...reate a Brandmeister account https Brandmeister network Find your a location coordinate https www latlong net Notes Software The Pi Star software is based on Jonathan Naylor G4KLX work and now support the full G4KLX MMDVM suite including the extra cross mode gateways added on by Andy CA6JAU who are still supporting this projects For software support and help please refer to https www pistar uk and...

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