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Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver User Manual Version 1.6 3A1576Rev1.6 Read and Retain for Future Reference[...]

2 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Cooper Bussmann Application Engineering • Phone 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Central, M-F (636) 527-1270 • Fax: (636) 527-1607 • E-mail: FuseT ech@cooperindustries.com Thank you for your selection of the BU-245U-E Wireless E[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 3 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual IMPORT ANT NOTICE Cooper Bussmann products are designed to be used in industrial environments, by experienced industrial engineering personnel wit h adequate knowledge of safety design considerations. Cooper Bussmann radio[...]

4 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual GNU FREE DOCUMENT A TION LICENSE: © 2009 Cooper Bussmann. Cooper Bussmann is using a part of Free Software code under the GNU General Public License in operating the “BU-245U-E” product. This General Public License ap[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 5 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual CONTENTS 3A1576Rev1.6 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 1.1 NETWORK TOPOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 1.2 GETTING ST ARTED QUICKL Y . . . . . . [...]

6 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual CHAPTER 4 DIAGNOSTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 4.0 DIAGNOSTICS CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 4.1 DIAGNOSTIC INFORMA TION AV AILABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 7 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual C HAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The BU-245U-E Industrial 802.11 Wireless Ethernet module provide wireless connections between Ethernet devices and/or Ethernet wired networks (LAN’ s). They each comply with their relevant IEEE 80[...]

8 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Access Point vs. Client The Access Point unit acts as the “wireless master” unit. The Access Point accepts and authorizes links initiated by client units, and controls the wireless communications. Clients (Stations) ar[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 9 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Bridge vs. Router Each BU-245U-E is configured with an IP address for the Ethernet side, and another for the wireless side. A Bridge connects devices within the same Ethernet network - for example, extending an existing Et[...]

10 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 1.2 Getting Started Quickly Most applications for the BU-245U-E require little configuration. The BU-245U-E has many sophisticated features, however if you d on’t require these features, this section will allow you to c[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 11 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual C HAPTER 2 INST ALLA TION 2.0 General The BU-245U-E modules are housed in a rugged aluminum case, suitable for DIN-rail mounting. T erminals will accept wires up to 2.5 mm 2 (12 gauge) in size. All connections to the modu[...]

12 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Dual Antenna Installations Most installations in industrial plants and factories use single omni-directional antennas. Installations can suffer from “ multi-path fading” effects where multiple reflected radio signals [...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 13 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Installation tips Connections between the antenna and coaxial cable should be carefully taped to prevent ingress of moisture. Moisture ingress in the coaxial cable is a common cause for problems with radio systems, as it [...]

14 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Directional Antennas. Directional antennas can be a: • Y agi antenna with a main beam and orthogonal elements, or • Directional radome, which is cylindrical in shape, or • Parabolic antenna. A directional antenna pr[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 15 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 2.3 Serial Connections RS232 Serial Port The serial port is a 9 pin DB9 female and provides for connection to a host device as well as a PC terminal for configuration, field testing and for factory testing. Communication [...]

16 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Shorter runs of 485 cable may not require the termination resistors to be enabled. 2.4 Discrete (Digital) Input/Output The BU-245U-E has one on-board discrete/digital I/O channel. This channel can act as either a discrete[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 17 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual C HAPTER 3 OPERA TION 3.0 Start-up “ Access Point” Start-up (BU-245U-E-G) When an Access Point (AP) unit starts up it checks to see if the Channel selection is set to “Auto” and if so will scan all avai lable chan[...]

18 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Roaming Clients Clients can roam within a system however if the link to the Access Point fails or the radio signal level becomes too weak it wi ll scan for beacons and connect to an Access Point (provided the SSID and any[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 19 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual The 10M channels are also separated by 5MHz and overlap the adjacent channels by 5MHz forward and backward, i.e., Channel 41 will overlap with channel 42; channel 46 will overlap with channel 45 and 47. Lastly the 5MHz ch[...]

20 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 802.11a (5GHz) The BU-245U-E-A utilizes frequency bands within the range of 5.15GHz and 5.825GHz. This is broken into 4 distinct U-NII bands an d each region (EU, US, AUS, NZ, etc) have their own power and operational con[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 21 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.2 Configuring the Unit for the First Time The BU-245U-E has a built-in web server , containing web pages for analyzing and modifying the module’ s configuration. The configu ration can be accessed using Microsoft ® I[...]

22 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Method 1 - Set PC to same network as BU-245U-E Connect the Ethernet cable between unit and the PC configuring the module. • Set the Factory Default Switch to the SETUP position. This will always start the BU-245U-E with[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 23 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual T o resume normal configured operation when Configuration is complete, switch Factory Default dip-switch on the BU-245U-E to RUN and cycle power . Note: Security Certificates. Configuration of the BU-245U-E uses an encryp[...]

24 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual • Open Internet Explorer and ensure that settings will allow you to connect to the IP address selected. If the PC uses a proxy se rver , ensure that Internet Explorer will bypass the Proxy Server for local addresses. Th[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 25 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.4 Network Configuration Y ou can view or modify Ethernet network parameters by selecting the “Network” menu. When prompted for username and password, enter “user” as the username, and “user” as the password [...]

26 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Network Settings Webpage Fields Operating Mode Used to select Access Point (Infrastructure), Client (Infrastructure). By default this is set to Client. Device Mode Used to select Bridge or Router mode. By default this is [...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 27 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.5 Security Menu Select the Radio Encryption level from the drop down menu on the Main index page and then press the “Save Changes” button. Available encryption levels are - “None”, “WEP (64-bit)”, “WEP (12[...]

28 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual When WP A Encryption is selected, 128bit Encryption keys are internally generated based on the Passphrase and System Address (ESSID). The Passphrase must be between 8 and 63 characters in length, and the Passphrase must b[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 29 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.6 Normal Operation After addresses are configured, the units are ready for operation. Refer to section 1 for an explanation on the operation of a Bridge and Router . T ransparent Bridge Operation A bridge connects sever[...]

30 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Radio Mode BU-245U-E -G support 802.11b and 802.11g radio standards and to limit operation to one or the other , select the desired standard. Normally selecting “auto” allows the modem to make the best choice. BU-245U[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 31 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Channel Selection BU-245U-E-G modem (2.4GHz 802.11b/g) channel selection is done by selecting one of 13 channels from the drop down “Channel” list. (Country Dependent) BU-245U-E-A modem (5GHz 802.11a) channel selectio[...]

32 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Throughput and Repeaters It should also be noted that if using repeaters to extend the range there will be a reduction in throughput for each repeater h op. The following table shows the drop in throughput for each hop an[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 33 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual TX Antenna Select which antenna port the module will transmit from. Selections are Main Port Only , Both (Diversity) or Auxiliary Port Only . Module does not transmit from both ports at the same time. If needed, i.e., bro[...]

34 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.10 DHCP Server Configuration The BU-245U-E is able to act as a DHCP server , supplying IP addresses automatically to other DHCP Client devices. Note that the BU-245U-E units need to act in conjunction with their connect[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 35 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.12 Spanning T ree Algorithm The bridge “Spanning T ree Protocol” function was introduced to handle network loops and provide redundant paths in networks. T o e nable tick the STP box on any “WDS Connections” you[...]

36 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.13 Compatibility 3 Address (Layer 3 Bridge) & 4 Address Mode What Addresses are in a wireless Ethernet data frame? There are two different Wi-Fi communication “modes”, 3 Address and 4 Address Modes. Each mode ha[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 37 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 240U-E Compatibility BU-245U-E-G modules can communicate with Cooper Bussmann 240U-E Ethernet modems however only in certain modes. The following tab le shows compatible configurations. If communicating with Cooper Bussma[...]

38 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual WDS bridge interfaces have the advantage that redundant paths are permitted when using the bridge Spanning T ree Protocol (see s ection 3.11 “Spanning T ree Algorithm”), thus behaving as a self-healing mesh network. B[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 39 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Example – Extending Range Using WDS One of the most common uses for WDS is to extend the range of the wireless network using repeaters. The diagram above illustrate s a simple example where the four Access Points are al[...]

40 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Example - Roaming with WDS Access Points Another common use for WDS is extending the range across a large wireless network but allowing roaming connections between access points or being able to switch to the next Access [...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 41 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Example – Adding Redundancy In the example below , 4 x Access Points (A, B, C, & D) form a mesh network using only WDS bridge interfaces. Each of the Access Poin ts may also have its own clients associated. Each Acc[...]

42 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual The configuration for Site A and B are shown below . In this example, Site B uses its primary access point to act as an access poi nt for Virtual Stations on Site A and D, and uses a Virtual Station to act as a client to [...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 43 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Example – WDS Routed Network An example of using WDS router interfaces to achieve a similar physical topology to the WDS bridge example discussed earlier is illustrated below . In both examples, there are four WDS Acces[...]

44 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual So, in this example, Site B has a total of three IP addresses: 192.168.5.3 for the default interface; 169.254.0.3 for the WDS link to Site A; and 169.254.5.3 for the WDS link to Site C. Note: We choose to always use the s[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 45 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.15 Routing Rules When a BU-245U-E receives an IP frame that is destined for an IP address on a different network, it checks if the network addres s matches the network address of one of its own interfaces (i.e., hard-wi[...]

46 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual The Routing Rules configuration page can be accessed by selecting the “Routing” link on any of the configuration web pages. Up to 30 routing rules may be added to each BU-245U-E. The table below summarizes the configu[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 47 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual • The IP Address filter checks both the source address and the destination address of the message. If either address match, then t he rule is activated. • ARP filtering applies only to ARP request packets (typically t[...]

48 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Select “Blacklist” or “Whitelist” Blacklist will prevent all listed devices from accessing the module and using the radio link. Whitelist will allow devices with the MAC addresses listed to communicate with the mo[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 49 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual ARP Filter Configuration ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is a broadcast message and is primarily used for finding a MAC address when only its IP or so me other Network Layer address is known. On large networks, you gene[...]

50 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual T o configure Windows XP to establish a PPP connection to a BU-245U-E in SETUP mode, follow these steps: 1. On Network Connections in Windows XP , select Create a new connection. 2. On the New Connection Wizard, click Nex[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 51 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Some of the possible Serial Gateway topologies are illustrated below . There are software packages available (i.e., SerialIP Redirector by T actical Software) that can create a virtual serial port on a PC. This virtual se[...]

52 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.18 Serial Menu RS232 / RS485 Serial Port Configuration RS232 Port Select the desired functionality . Select either PPP , Serial Gateway or Modbus TCP to R TU Data Rate The serial data rate desired. Serial da ta rates av[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 53 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual RS232 / RS485 Serial Gateway Serial Gateway Mode Ser ver - Module will wait for a connection to be initiated by a remote Client. Client - Module will automatically attempt to connect to the specified remote server . Multi[...]

54 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.19 Multicast Pipe Manager Previously it has been difficult to connect a single TCP device, i.e., a Scada / DCS system to multiple remote multicast serial d evices. Multicast Pipe allows this type of connection. An examp[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 55 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.20 Digital Input/Output The functionality of the shared Digital Input/Output pin may be configured via the “I/O T ransfer” webpage. As this pin is shared, the Digital Input status will be ON when the Digital Output [...]

56 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual All Modbus Master messages are directed to/from the onboard I/O registers depending on configuration (described below). The Modbus TCP Client may also poll Modbus RTU (i.e., serial) devices connected to either the local s[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 57 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual • The first will write the register 4300 (Local Digital Input) to server IP address 192.168.0.200 (Unit B), Device ID #1, register 4320 (Local Digital output). • The second mapping shows a Modbus read command of 8 Dis[...]

58 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Modbus TCP Client Mappings on I/O T ransfer Menu: Local Register Enter the starting onboard I/O register number that the specified Modbus Master transaction will transfer I/O to/from. I/O Count Specify the number of conse[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 59 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.23 System T ools The System T ools Page has a number of tools that help maintain the module firmware and configuration. TCP Throughput T est Performs a Throughput T est. See section 3.23 ”TCP Throughput T est” below[...]

60 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Connect to the web page of the module that will be performing the Iperf test, select “System T ools” link on the right hand side o f the webpage and then select “TCP Throughput T est” and you will see the Screen a[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 61 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3.25 Remote Configuration Because a module configuration is viewed and changed in a web format (which uses TCP/IP protocol), you can view or change the co nfiguration of a remote module via the wireless link, provided the[...]

62 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Extending a Wired Network Access Point Configuration Connect straight through Ethernet cable between PC and BU-245U-E. Ensure configuration PC and BU-245U-E are setup to communicate on the same network Set dipswitch to SE[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 63 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Connecting two Separate Networks T ogether LAN A Configuration In this example, LAN A is connected to the internet via a router at IP address 192.168.0.1. Devices on LAN A that only require access to devices on LAN A and [...]

64 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Client Configuration Perform the same configuration steps as the Access Point configuration with the following differences: Enter “Network”, and select Operating Mode as Client. Device Mode should be set to Bridge. Se[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 65 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual C HAPTER 4 DIAGNOSTICS 4.0 Diagnostics Chart LED Indicator Condition Meaning OK GREEN Normal Operation OK RED Continuously Supply voltage too low . OR Internal Module Fault OK RED At Power ON Boot Loader delay at start-up[...]

66 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 4.1 Diagnostic Information Av ailable Connectivity The Connectivity webpage displays connections and available networks. The “Connected Devices” section displays the radio channel, received signal strength, and radio [...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 67 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 4.2 Channel Survey The Cooper bussmann 802.11 Ethernet modem utilizes a half duplex radio channel for communications. At any given time, an Access P oint and its associated clients occupy a radio channel. These radio chan[...]

68 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual The third screen shot shows the average Channel utilization for each minute up to one hour . It will also give a running average for the total number of minutes up to 59 minutes. The next screen shot shows the running rad[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 69 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 4.3 Custom Survey Custom Survey is essentially the same as the Channel Sur vey (explained in the previous section) except the three channel utiliz ations can be turned on or off thus showing the different amount of traffi[...]

70 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual With this sort of outside interference it is recommended to perform the same test but over a longer period so as to get a clear er indication of channel utilization. 4.4 Statistics The Statistics webpage is used for advan[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 71 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 4.5 Internal Diagnostics Modbus Registers There are a number of internal diagnostic registers that can be accessed via Modbus TCP/RTU that will help with analyzing and d iagnosing the radio network. T o access these regis[...]

72 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Statistic Register Module Description 4500 Both T otal data packets received on the interface 4502 Both Received frames with antenna 1 (TX/RX) 4504 Both Received frames with antenna 2 (RX) 4506 Both Receiver / default ant[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 73 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 4.6 T esting Radio Paths Connection and Signal Strength The general procedure for radio range testing a link is fairly simple. Configure two units to form a link using automatic radio rates. Install the Access Point at a [...]

74 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 4.7 Utilities “Ping” Ping is a basic Internet program that lets you verify that a particular IP address exists and can accept requests. Ping is used diagnostically to ensure that a host computer or device you are tryi[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 75 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual ”Ipconfig” “ipconfig” can be used to show your current TCP/IP information, including your address, DNS server addresses, adapter type and so o n. In the above example ipconfig was entered in the command prompt. Th[...]

76 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual ”Route” Route is used for the Router function. This is where you are joining 2 different networks together via the BU-245U-E refer to Se ction 1.1 Normally the BU-245U-E will only accept one routing rule, by using the[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 77 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual C HAPTER 5 SPECIFICA TIONS General EMC specification EN 300 683 FCC Part 90 Radio specification EN 300 328 FCC Part 15.247, RSS 210 Housing 114 x 140 x 30mm, Powder -coated, extruded aluminum, DIN rail mount 4.5 x 5.5 x 1[...]

78 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual Serial Ports RS232 Port DB9 female DCE R TS/CTS/DTR/DCD hardware signals provided RS485 Port 2 pin terminal block Max distance 4000’ / 1.2 km Data rate (bit/sec) - 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 7 or 8 data bits, Stop/s[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 79 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual A PPENDIX A FIRMW ARE UPGRADE Determine which firmware version is present in the module to be upgraded by viewing the index webpage of the module. Firmware versions 1.0.3 and later may be upgraded via the configuration we[...]

80 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual A PPENDIX B GLOSSARY 3A1576Rev1.6 ACK Acknowledgment. Access Point An access point connects wireless network stations (or clients) to other stations within the wireless network and also can serve as the point of interconn[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 81 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 3A1576Rev1.6 Encryption Key An alphanumeric (letters and/or numbers) series that enables data to be encrypted and then decr ypted so it can be safely shared among members of a network. WEP uses an encryption key that auto[...]

RJ-45 Standard connectors used in Ethernet networks. RJ-45 connectors are similar to standard RJ-11 telephone connectors, but RJ-45 connectors can have up to eight wires, whereas telephone connectors have four . Server A computer that provides its resources to other computers and devices on a network. These include print servers, Internet servers a[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 83 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual TCP/IP The underlying technology behind the Internet and communications between computers in a network. The first part, TCP , is the transport part, which matches the size of the messages on either end and guarantees that[...]

84 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual A PPENDIX C CHANNELS 802.11b/g Channel Fr equenc y (MHz) North America Europe Austr alia Japan Most of world 1 2412 Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es 2 2417 Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es 3 2422 Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es 4 2427 Y es Y es[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 85 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual 802.11a – Maximum Radio T ransmitter Power Frequency Europe max TX Europe max TX Australia max NZ max USA max Channel (MHz) Po wer (Master) Po wer (Sla ve) TX Po wer TX Po wer TX Po wer 36 5180 23 dBm 23 dBm 23 dBm 23 d[...]

86 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual A PPENDIX D 802.11 A & TX P OWER U-NII Frequency EU & South Africa USA Austr alia New Zealand Band (MHz) No DFS DFS No DFS DFS No DFS DFS No DFS DFS 1 5150-5250 200mW – 50mW – 200mW – 200mW – 2 5250-5350 ?[...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 87 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual A PPENDIX E E XTERNAL I PERF T EST This Appendix shows how to set up and use the Iperf application to test the throughput of Ethernet Modems. Iperf is a tool used to measure the throughput and quality of a network link. J[...]

88 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual This time enter the Iperf command to start the client communication to the server . “Iperf –c <IP address of Ser ver PC> -w 65535. See Figure 2 Figure 2 This will run a test over the Wi-Fi Link to the Server PC [...]

www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 89 Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual JPerf Application Jperf is a graphical interface that runs over the top of Iperf. It will display a graph result from the Iperf test. T o run Jperf open a CMD prompt and change to the “jperf-2.0.2: director y and run th[...]

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