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1. It covers details applicable specifically to using FreeWave HT Ethernet modems to create an Ethernet Bridge Please note that this addendum does not apply to the HTP 900xx models of Ethernet radios Please use this addendum in conjunction with the Main Manual The Data Port in a FreeWave HT Ethernet Modem is a 10Base T RJ45 connector to be used as part of an Ethernet LAN Local Area Network FreeWave Radio Link FreeWave Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet LAN PC lt 7 Modem a Modem gt LAN PC In order to conserve the available bandwidth the FreeWave HT Ethernet Modems have a MAC address filter Each packet received by the Ethernet interface from the LAN is checked for the destination MAC address against the filter table If the address is contained in the table the packet is not forwarded across the radio link If the address is unknown or known to be across the radio link then the packet is forwarded An address is only added to the filter table after the Ethernet interface positively determines that the MAC address in question is not across the radio link Each entry in the table has a lifetime of 4 5 minutes to facilitate changing network conditions and roaming across networks The HT Ethernet High Throughput Modem has a Data Transmission RF Bit Rate of 867kbps in Point to Point mode 614kbps in Point to Multipoint mode LADO013AB Rev H 3 of 11 FreeWave Technologies HT Ethernet Addendum 900MHz V1 0h B2. HT 900 SERIES HIGH THROUGHPUT ETHERNET BRIDGE Addendum to the FreeWave Manual V1 0h Firmware Release Version 7 60 FreeWave Technologies Inc 1880 S Flatiron Ct Suite F Boulder CO 80301 303 444 3862 LADO0013AB Rev H 1 of 11 FreeWave Technologies HT Ethernet Addendum 900MHz V1 0h Table of Contents Brel a u 3 eremi 4 Front Panel cites RT 5 EI takaya 6 Setup NIEe USu E 6 Menu T etcetera tree sce te Eee veniae d vera eeu rne set ebat T 6 Menu Ty SUBMENU Fiet rte be etna e ha tr es Pe etn rh a ve b ce ha n ei d be coe ra EE TT 6 up 7 Menu 3 for Point to Poli icri reden cea ru attt tua date oen t pet aap qaa astaq ERR ade 7 Menu 3 for Point to Multipoint sss ennemis tnter nene 7 Men u 5 for Poitit to Multipoint ua 5 neret t tbe eek ever etri and 7 Errata for Firmware Versions sssssssssessssseees eene nennen nennen nnne nnne nennen nennen nn 8 a iE tec 10 TROUBIESMOOTING Em 10 eor do DK HE PETI E R 11 LAD0013AB Rev H 2 of 11 FreeWave Technologies HT Ethernet Addendum 900MHz V1 0h Description This is an addendum to the Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual the Main Manual
3. 1 1 Half Full Duplex 0 Select either depending on your network 2 Slave IP Stack 0 Must be set to 1 3 Slave UDP Mode 0 4 IP Address 255 255 255 255 Used for diagnostics only b Port Address 4131 Default Port Address 6 IP Address 2 255 255 255 255 7 Port Address 2 6535 8 MAC Filter 0 0 disables internal MAC filter 1 enables NOTE Once the Ethernet Mode setting is set to 1 Menu 0 Submenu F Option 0 the Set Up Port Menu1 option D can no longer be changed Therefore it is important to ensure the Set Up Port is set at 2 prior to enabling the Ethernet Mode LADO0013AB Rev H 6 of 11 FreeWave Technologies HT Ethernet Addendum 900MHz V1 0h Menu 2 The Call Book is to be set as normal for Point to Point configurations Network ID Menu 5 option 6 is recommended for Point to Multipoint networks Menu 3 for Point to Point RADIO PARAMETERS 0 FreqKey 5 1 Max Packet Size 9 Recommended 9 for Asymmetric Data 2 Min Packet Size 1 Recommended 1 for Asymmetric Data 3 Xmit Rate 1 4 RF Data Rate 2 Must be 2 if option B Delay 0 70 is invoked set to anything other than O A High Noise 0 B Delay 0 70 2 Used for range distance over 15 miles All Radios in network must have the same value C RemoteLED 0 D WideBand 0 Reserved for future use E Encryption 0 Enables 256 bit encryption configurable in EZConfig only Menu 3 for Point to Multipoint
4. RADIO PARAMETERS 0 FreqKey 5 1 Max Packet Size 9 Recommended 9 for Asymmetric Data 2 Min Packet Size 1 Recommended 1 for Asymmetric Data 3 Xmit Rate 1 4 RF Data Rate 3 Must use 3 for Multipoint networks B Delay 0 70 0 Option not available in Multipoint Mode C RemoteLED 0 D WideBand 0 Reserved for future use E Encryption 0 Enables 256 bit encryption configurable in EZConfig only Menu 5 for Point to Multipoint MULTIPOINT PARAMETERS 0 Number Repeaters 1 Set to 0 if none or 1 if any A Slave Repeater 0 This function is not supported and therefore should not be used with Ethernet radios The new Option B Delay 0 70 has been created for the purpose of adjusting the timing of the radios when used at distances of over 15 miles The value will increment by 1 for each 1 07 miles over 15 miles the longest link in the network accommodates Throughput is reduced slightly for each increment of the Delay value The Data Rate setting must be set to a value of 2 NOTE The Delay Setting MUST be the same in ALL Radios in the network LADO0013AB Rev H 7 of 11 FreeWave Technologies HT Ethernet Addendum 900MHz V1 0h Errata for Firmware Versions The Following are known issues with Firmware version 2 54F e Firmware version 2 54F is the first release of HT firmware that is field upgradeable This firmware also supports over the air firmware upgrades Point to Point Functional
5. proceed as described in the standard FGR user manual with the following exceptions e Connect the modem to the LAN with a CAT5 RJ45 Ethernet cable e Use the Normal Crossover switch to select the polarity of the Ethernet connection If connecting to a switch router or hub select Normal If connecting to a NIC or a modem select Crossover However if you are using a crossover cable then use the opposite settings of the switch e f required use the top row of LED s for troubleshooting the Ethernet Interface Troubleshooting To troubleshoot the modem proceed as described in the Main Manual Additionally use the top row of LED s in this Ethernet modem as troubleshooting tools e No data is being passed between the LAN s Upon power up the Ethernet interface s MAC filtering table can become corrupted and must be reset or allowed to timeout After power up press the reset button on the back of the FreeWave Ethernet or allow 4 5 minutes to pass and the table to reset e he LINK LED is off The Modem has not successfully connected to the LAN Make sure that the Modem is powered On Make sure that the Ethernet device connected to the Modem is On Make sure the Modem and the Ethernet device are connected with a good Ethernet cable Try switching the Normal Crossover switch to the opposite position Ensure the Ethernet device is set for auto detect or 10BaseT e The TX LED stays on Data is not successfully going from this m
6. ack Panel DIAG 3 pin connector for diagnostics and programming of the radio Diagnostic cable part number ASCO409DC is available from FreeWave NORMAL CROSSOVER Switches the RJ45 connector from normal wiring to crossover wiring to avoid the need for a crossover cable POWER 2 1 mm coaxial power connector 6 30 V DC center pin is positive LAN RJ45 connector for Ethernet 10Base T network RESET Push button to reset the Ethernet interface ONLY It does not invoke the Set up mode ANTENNA see Install Guide LADO0013AB Rev H 4 of 11 FreeWave Technologies HT Ethernet Addendum 900MHz V1 0h Front Panel The modem has 2 rows of LED s The bottom row of LED s is described in the Main Manual The top row has 7 LED s that indicate the state of the Ethernet Interface The Ethernet Modem has 2 major components the Ethernet interface port the Data Port and the RF Modem radio link These devices must both be configured properly for the network to function Modem Ethernet Radio n LAN lt lt Interface gt Modem N Link All other LED s on the top row The TX and RX LED s in the The LED s on the bottom row show the activity of the top row show the activity show the status and activity of Ethernet port between the Ethernet Interface the Radio Link and the Radio Modem LINK green the modem is connected to its LAN TX green the modem is transmitting to another modem over the
7. irmware version 2 58 Overall Point to Point and Point to Multipoint Functionality Wideband mode is not operational Slave Repeater is not supported Frequency Zones are not supported Only 3 Frequency tables are available 0 1 and 2 Note the full compliment of 7 0 6 are selectable however the only 3 Frequency tables that are supported are Standard Australian and Standard 2 Serial Slave UDP mode is not Supported Point to Point Functionality Delay Distance feature functions but does not support Repeaters Point to Multipoint Functionality Delay Option is not functional Data Rate of 2 is not supported Improvements Radio lock up issue in networks with repeaters was resolved The following are known issues with Firmware version 7 60 Overall Point to Point and Point to Multipoint Functionality Wideband mode is not supported Slave Repeater mode is not supported Point to Point Functionality Delay Distance option does not support repeaters Point to Multipoint Functionality Delay distance option is not supported RF Data Rate of 2 is not supported Improvements Firmware revision number has been changed to 7 xx to differentiate HT firmware from FGR firmware Frequency zones are now supported All hop table versions are now supported CTS lock up issue has been resolved LADO0013AB Rev H 9 of 11 FreeWave Technologies HT Ethernet Addendum 900MHz V1 0h Installation To install the modem
8. ity e Wideband mode is not operational Slave Repeater is not supported Frequency Zones are not supported Only 3 Frequency tables are available 0 1 and 2 Serial Slave UDP mode is not Supported Point to Multipoint Functionality Delay Option is not functional Data Rate of 2 should not be used Wideband mode is not operational Slave Repeater is not supported Frequency Zones are not supported Only 3 Frequency tables are available 0 1 and 2 Serial Slave UDP mode is not Supported The Following are known issues with Firmware version 2 55 Overall Point to Point and Point to Multipoint Functionality e Wideband mode is not operational e Slave Repeater is not supported e Frequency Zones are not supported e Only 3 Frequency tables are available 0 1 and 2 Note the full compliment of 7 0 6 are selectable however the only 3 Frequency tables that are supported are Standard Australian and Standard 2 e Serial Slave UDP mode is not Supported Point to Point Functionality Improvements e Bug fixed in Encryption Encryption is Case Sensitive e Delay Distance feature functions but does not support Repeaters Point to Multipoint Functionality e Delay Option is not functional e Data Rate of 2 is not supported Improvements e Bug fixed in Encryption Encryption is Case Sensitive LADO0013AB Rev H 8 of 11 FreeWave Technologies HT Ethernet Addendum 900MHz V1 0h The following are known issues with F
9. odem s LAN to the other modem s LAN Make sure the radio link is working see Main Manual Make sure both modems are linked to their respective LANs modems LINK LED s are on e The RX LED stays on Data isn t going between this modem and its LAN The Ethernet device to which this modem is connected isn t receiving data e The COL LED flashes There are collisions on this modem s LAN Collisions are normal when the modem is connected to the LAN is through a hub it simply means that two Ethernet devices tried to send data through the hub at the same time The Ethernet network is designed handle such collisions Collisions do not happen when the modem is connected directly through a switch a NIC or a router e The ERR LED flashes A data buffer is getting full This typically occurs if the radio settings are incorrect This also occurs when the radio link or the LAN link are not present Check the radio settings the Radio Link and the LAN link Try pressing the Reset button on the back panel to reset the Ethernet Interface LADO0013AB Rev H 10 of 11 HT Ethernet Addendum 900MHz V1 0h FreeWave Technologies Glossary of Terms Ethernet Modem Ethernet Bridge Radio Modem Ethernet Interface Radio Link LAN Collision NIC Switch Router Hub Ethernet Device Asymmetric Data LADO013AB Rev H The entire FreeWave modem which includes a Radio Modem and an Ethernet Interface A bridge bet
10. radio link RX green the modem is receiving from another modem over the radio link LTX green the modem is sending data to its LAN LRX green the modem is receiving data from its LAN COL red flash the modem saw a collision on the LAN ERR red flash the modem saw an error on the LAN See Main Manual LADO0013AB Rev H 5 of 11 FreeWave Technologies HT Ethernet Addendum 900MHz V1 0h Setup To program the modem proceed as described in the Main Manual with the following exceptions e Capital U on the diagnostics port brings up the setup menu e You must use the diagnostic port there s no RS232 Data Port in this modem e You must select the following settings Setup Menus NOTE The Baud Rate setting is neither the over the air data rate of the Radio Link nor the data rate of the Ethernet 10Base T connection to the LAN This Baud Rate strictly sets the protocol internal to the Modem between the Ethernet Interface and the RF modem Menu 1 SET BAUD RATE Modem Baud is 1382400 Must be 9 1382 4Kbps 0 230 400 1 115 200 9 1382 4KB A Data Parity 0 Must be 0 Default B MODBus RTU 0 Must be 0 Disabled C RS232 485 0 Must be 0 TTL D Setup Port 2 Must be 2 Diagnostics port used for Set up E TurnOffDelay O TurnOnDelay 0 No effect 0 Default for both F FlowControl 1 Must be 1 CTS flow control Menu 1 Submenu F Ethernet IP Radio Setup 0 Ethernet Mode 1 Must be set to
11. ween two Ethernet LANs using an Ethernet modem at each end The radio portion of the Ethernet Modem It communicates with other radio modems The Ethernet portion of the Ethernet Modem It translates and filters data between the LAN and the Radio Modem The link between FreeWave radios Local Area Network A computer network such as Ethernet The condition when one LAN device tries to transmit while another device is already transmitting Network Interface Card A device that translates between a LAN and a computer typically found inside a personal computer A smart device for connecting many Ethernet devices together A smart device for directing the Ethernet packets from one network to another A dumb device for connecting many Ethernet devices together Any device that attaches to an Ethernet LAN typically using an RJ45 connector Data that flows primarily in one direction 11 of 11
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