AvaLAN Wireless AW900R2-EVAL - Manual (Page 7)

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User’s Manual AW900R2-EVAL
5. Use the dropdown menu labeled “Boot Config Serial Port” to select the virtual
COM port connected to your AW900R2 module. Note that the list is populated only
when EvkUtilityLite first starts. If you change your cable connection or plug in an-
other module, restart the utility to see the changes. Next click the “Get” button to
fetch the current configuration from the module.
6.
If you are satisfied with the module’s configuration and status, stop here. If
changes are needed, here is an explanation of the parameters that may be set on
the Boot Configuration page:
Radio Configuration Meaning
AccessPoint/Subscriber
Unit
Radio buttons to select whether this module is the master or the client of
the pair. Each RS-232 wireless link must have an Access Point at one end and
a Subscriber Unit at the other.
Number of Subscriber
Units/Subscriber ID
A two digit number, leading zero required, that must be set to “01” for
these AW900R2 modules. (Other numbers are needed for multi-drop RS-485
versions.)
Channel 00-12 The RF channel for the module. The frequencies corresponding to each chan-
nel are shown in the table on page 5. Choose “00” for automatic channel
selection or set “01” to “12” for a fixed choice.
Network Name A 32-bit value (8 Hex digits, 0 to 9 and A to F) that must be the same for the
two radio modules of the link. If you have multiple links operating in the
same vicinity, give each link a unique value.
AES Private Key A 128-bit value (32 Hex digits) that must be the same for the two radio mod-
ules in the link. This key is used to encrypt the transmitted data and decrypt
the received data.
4. Run EvkUtilityLite.exe and you should see a window like this: