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4.0 Installation and Communicating with the WINC 900A
The communication between the WINC 900A and your computer, terminal, or peripheral requires a
simple connection using a straight through serial cable with proper connector at each ends. The
following two sections will help you to walk through the hardware connection and the communication
software test processes before you can communicate with WINC 900A directly.
4.1
Hardware Connection
Step 1: Preparation before installation :
Required equipment:
-- two (2) 386/486 IBM PCs with one DB-25 or DB-9 serial port each
-- two (2) straight through serial cables, with a male DB-25 at one end for WINC 900A
and a male/female DB-25/DB-9 at the other end for the serial port of your PC.
Step 2: Cabling
1. Turn your computer off before starting.
2. Connect the DB-25 serial port of the WINC 900A to the serial port of your computer
using a straight through serial cable with RS-232 DB-25 connectors at each end.
(please refer to Fig. 4-2) Although the WINC 900A is configured to accept a DB-25
connector directly, a DB-9 connector may be used with the proper adapter. (The cable with
connector is not supplied with the
WINC 900A, but is available from
most computer retailers and electronics
suppliers.)
3. Connect the power cord to the rear of the unit and plug it into the electrical jack nearest
your equipment. (please refer to Fig. 4-1) The WINC 900A is equipped with a universal
power supply for 110-220 volts and will internally adjust itself for either voltage.
4. Fasten the rubber omni antenna to the antenna connector of the WINC 900A or attach
your Yagi antenna to the antenna connector of the WINC 900A using shielded low lost
cable with TNC to N type connector.
5. Turn on the computer.
N type
Antenna
DB-25 Serial Port
Female Connector
Power Switch
Fig 4-1. Back Panel Layout of WINC 900A
Fig 4-2. Serial Port to Serial Port Connection
AC Power In
