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Cooper Bussmann BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS manual

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    Cooper Bussmann BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver User Manual Version 1.6 3A1582Rev1.6 Read and Retain for Future Reference[...]

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    2 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS 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-945U[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual Important 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 Buss[...]

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    4 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1.1 NETWORK TOPOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1.2 GETTING ST ARTED QUICKL Y .[...]

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    C HAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION The BU-945U-E Industrial 802.11 Wireless Ethernet module provide wireless connections between Ethernet devices and/or Ethernet wired networks (LAN’ s) and complies with relevant IEEE 802.11 standard. BU-945U-E 802.11 630mW max power The BU-945U-E uses a 900 MHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) wireless transceiver [...]

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    6 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 The second diagram shows an existing LAN being extended using BU-945U-Es. In this example, the Access Point is configured at the LAN end - although the wireless link will still work if the Client [...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 7 3A1582Rev1.6 Bridge vs. Router Each BU-945U-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[...]

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    8 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 1.2 Getting Started Quickly Most applications for the BU-945U-E require little configuration. The BU-945U-E has many sophisticated features, however if you d on’t require these features, this se[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 9 3A1582Rev1.6 C HAPTER 2 - INST ALLA TION 2.1 General The BU-945U-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. [...]

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    10 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Bench test and Demo System Setup Care must be taken with placement of antenna in relation to the radios and the other antennas. Strong radio signals can saturate the receiver , hindering the over[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 11 3A1582Rev1.6 The net gain of the antenna/cable configuration is determined by adding the antenna gain and the cable loss. For example, an 8dBi antenna (5.8dBd) with 10 meters of Cellfoil (3dBd) has a net gain[...]

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    12 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Directional Antennas Directional antennas can be a: • Y agi antenna with a main beam and orthogonal elements • Directional radome, which is cylindrical in shape • Parabolic antenna A direct[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 13 3A1582Rev1.6 DB9 Connector Pinouts Pin Name Direction Function 1 DCD Out Data carrier detect 2 RD Out T ransmit Data – Serial Data Output (from DCE to DTE) 3 TD In Receive Data – Serial Data Input (from D[...]

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    14 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Shorter runs of 485 cables may not require the termination resistors to be enabled.[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 15 3A1582Rev1.6 2.5 Discrete (Digital) Input/Output The BU-945U-E has one on-board discrete/digital I/O channel. This channel can act as either a discrete input or discrete output. It can be monitored, or set re[...]

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    16 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 C HAPTER 3 - OPERA TION 3.1 Start-up “ Access Point” Start-up When an Access Point (AP) unit starts up it will immediately begin transmitting periodic messages, called beacons on the configu [...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 17 3A1582Rev1.6 LED Indication The following table details the status of the indica ting LEDs on the front panel under normal operating conditions. LED Indicator Condition Meaning OK GREEN Normal Operation OK Fl[...]

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    18 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 If operating in New Zealand the frequency range is 921-928MHz and the available channels are: • 2 x non overlapping 1.25MHz channels • 1 x 2.5MHz channel • 1 x 5MHz channel If operating in [...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 19 3A1582Rev1.6 Radio Throughput Below is a table showing the maximum TCP/IP throughput based on channel selection and receiver signal level. There are five channel bandwidths (20, 10, 5, 2.5, & 1.25MHz). Th[...]

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    20 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 3.3 Configuring the Unit for the First Time The BU-945U-E has a built-in web server , containing web pages for analyzing and modifying the module’ s configuration. The configu ration can be acc[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 21 3A1582Rev1.6 Method 1 - Set PC to same network as BU-945U-E Connect the Ethernet cable between unit and the PC configuring the module. • Set the Factory Default Switch to the SETUP position. This will alway[...]

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    22 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 T o resume normal configured operation when Configuration is complete, switch Factor y Default dip-switch on the BU-945U-E to RUN and cycle power . Note: Security Certificates. Configuration of t[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 23 3A1582Rev1.6 • Enter the IP address for the BU-945U-E into the Internet Explorer Address bar e.g. http://10.10.0.6 which is the IP address you temporarily configured with the ifconfig command. • Enter the[...]

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    24 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 3.5 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 ?[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 25 3A1582Rev1.6 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[...]

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    26 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Security Menu Select the Radio Encryption level from the drop down menu on the Main index page and then press the “Save Changes” button. The default setting is “None.” Available encryptio[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 27 3A1582Rev1.6 For optimal security a passphrase consisting of a combination of letters and numbers (i.e., not just a simple word or phrase) as well as upper and lower case. E.g., “WiReLeSs T eChNoLoGy 2010?[...]

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    28 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 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 Operati[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 29 3A1582Rev1.6 Select the “Radio” Menu to change the following configuration parameters. If a change is made, you need to select “Save Changes” to retain the changes. Changes will not take effect until [...]

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    30 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Radio Mode BU-945U-E Only Supports the 802.11 Standar d Background Scanning (ST A only) Enabling this option will allow a modem to periodically rescan for Access Points keeping the conn ectivity [...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 31 3A1582Rev1.6 3.9 DHCP Server Configuration The BU-945U-E is able to act as a DHCP server , supplying IP addresses automatically to other DHCP Client devices. Note that the B U-945U-E units need to act in conj[...]

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    32 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 The Spanning T ree Protocol implemented is IEEE 802.1d compatible. The algorithm forms a loop-free network by blocking traffic be tween redundant links in the network. These blocked links are pla[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 33 3A1582Rev1.6 A WDS bridge interface allows traffic to be bridged to another Access Point on the same IP network. WDS bridge interfaces do not require additional IP Address configuration, as they are bridged w[...]

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    34 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 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[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 35 3A1582Rev1.6 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 [...]

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    36 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 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 Stati[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 37 3A1582Rev1.6 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[...]

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    38 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 • The second WDS entr y above specifies a WDS link from Site B as a virtual Access Point interface and like the WDS link to Site A, we use a different Router IP address (169.254.5.X) than the d[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 39 3A1582Rev1.6 WDS Connections: Connection Mode Specify the connection mode for this link. AP (Downlink) configures the connection as a virtual access point. Sta (Uplink) configures the connection as a virtual [...]

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    40 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 An alternative to adding routing rules to the BU-945U-E in this example would be for each device on LAN A that needs to communi cate with LANs B and C to have independent routing rules specifying[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 41 3A1582Rev1.6 The BU-945U-E may be configured to reject or accept messages to and from certain Addresses. T o accept wireless messages from par ticular devices a “Whitelist” of Addresses must be made. Alte[...]

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    MAC Address Filter Configuration: MAC addresses are uniquely assigned to each device and so can be used to permit or deny network access to specific devices thro ugh the use of Blacklists and Whitelists. In theory , MAC filtering allows a administrators to permit or deny network access to hosts associated with the MAC address, thoug h in practice t[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 43 3A1582Rev1.6 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 IP addresses listed t[...]

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    44 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 3.15 Serial Port Configuration The BU-945U-E has an RS-232, and an RS-485 port for serial communications. These ports may be used for different purposes. The BU- 945U-E offers three different ser[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 45 3A1582Rev1.6 Serial Gateway (Server/Client/Multicast) Serial Gateway functionality is available for both RS-232 and RS-485 ports independently , and enables serial data to be routed v ia the wired or wireless[...]

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    46 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Modbus TCP to RTU Gateway The Modbus TCP to RTU Gateway allows an Ethernet Modbus/TCP Client (Master) to communicate with a serial Modbus RTU Slave. The BU-945U-E makes this possible by internall[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 47 3A1582Rev1.6 RS232 / RS485 Serial Gatew ay 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 specifie[...]

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    Multicast Pipe Manager Enabled Enables or disables the Multicast Pipe manager . Server Port Server port used by the Multicast Pipe Manager . Will need to be configured the same as the Port on the Client, i.e., Scada, DCS, etc.. Multicast Group IP Address Broadcast Address used when communicating to all other Multicast devices. This address will nee[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 49 3A1582Rev1.6 3.17 Modbus I/O T ransfer The BU-945U-E provides Modbus TCP Client and Modbus TCP Server functionality for I/O transfer . 5000 x 16bit general purpose regi sters are provided for Modbus (includin[...]

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    50 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Modbus RTU (serial) Master functionality is achieved by combining the Modbus TCP Client (Master) and Modbus TCP to RTU Gateway . Simply specify a Modbus TCP Client (Master) connection to a Modbus[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 51 3A1582Rev1.6 Three “Modbus TCP Client Mappings” are also configured at B in order to perform the required I/O transfer . The first mapping tran sfers the status of the onboard digital input at C to the on[...]

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    52 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 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 S[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 53 3A1582Rev1.6 3.19 System T ools The System T ools Page has a number of tools that help maintain the module firmware and configuration. Configuration Summary This option is used to save all the different confi[...]

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    54 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 3.21 Configuration Examples Setting a BU-945U-E to Factory Default Settings Access configuration webpage on the BU-945U-E. Refer section”3.3.” • Click on “System T ools” Menu Item • C[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 55 3A1582Rev1.6 Client 1 Configuration • Perform the same configuration steps as the Access Point configuration with the following differences: • Set the Ethernet and Wireless IP addresses of BU-945U-E to 19[...]

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    56 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Access Point Configuration • Connect straight through Ethernet cable between PC and BU-945U-E • Ensure configuration PC and BU-945U-E are setup to communicate on the same network • Set DIP [...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 57 3A1582Rev1.6 C HAPTER 4 - DIAGNOSTICS 4.1 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 B[...]

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    58 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 4.2 Diagnostic Information Available Connectivity The Connectivity webpage displays connections and available networks. The “Connected Devices” section displays the radio channel, received si[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 59 3A1582Rev1.6 4.3 Statistics The Statistics webpage is used for advanced debugging of BU-945U-E. This webpage details the state of the BU-945U-E and performa nce information. This page is typically useful to C[...]

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    60 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 4.4 Internal Diagnostic 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 networ[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 61 3A1582Rev1.6 Statistic Registers 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 ([...]

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    62 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 4.5 T esting Radio Paths 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 fixed[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 63 3A1582Rev1.6 This – t command is used to repeatedly ping the specified node in the network, to cancel use “Ctrl – C” A good test for the network once it is first set up is to use “ping” repeatedly[...]

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    64 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 ”Ipconfig” “ipconfig” can be used to show your current TCP/IP information, including your address, DNS server addresses, adapter type and so on. In the above example ipconfig was entered [...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 65 3A1582Rev1.6 ”Route” Route is used where you are joining two or more different networks together via the BU-945U-E. Refer to Section 1.1 for more det ails. If more than one routing rule is needed then a R[...]

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    66 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 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 BU-945U-E-A&G: 114 x 185 x 30mm, 4.5 x 7.2 x 1.[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 67 3A1582Rev1.6 System Parameters System Address (ESSID) 1 to 31 Character text string Wireless Data Encryption WEP (64bit and 128bit), WP A PSK (TKIP), WPA PSK (AES), WP A2-PSK(AES), WP A PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA Ente[...]

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    68 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 A PPENDIX A - F IRMW ARE U PGRADES 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 up[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 69 3A1582Rev1.6 A PPENDIX B - GLOSSAR Y 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 po[...]

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    70 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 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 [...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 71 3A1582Rev1.6 SNR Signal to Noise Ratio. The number of decibels difference between the signal strength and background noise. T ransmit Power The power usually expressed in mW or dBm that the wireless device tr[...]

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    72 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol. Voice transmission using Internet Protocol to create digital packets distributed over the Internet. VoIP can be less expensive than voice transmission using sta[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 73 3A1582Rev1.6 A PPENDIX C - P OWER C ONVERSION dBm to mW Conversion W atts dBm W atts dBm 10 mW 10 dB 200 mW 23 dB 13 mW 11 dB 316 mW 25 dB 16 mW 12 dB 398 mW 26 dB 20 mW 13 dB 500 mW 27 dB 25 mW 14 dB 630 mW [...]

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    74 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 A PPENDIX D - I PERF T HROUGHPUT T EST - E XT 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 throug[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 75 3A1582Rev1.6 Figure 2 Note: If you get a security pop up on PC select Unblock for the application to run. Iperf server application is now running and waiting for a Client connection. On the Client PC open up [...]

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    76 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Figure 4 Using the Theoretical throughput calculations in T able 1 you can compare the results with the measured to give an indication of the difference between expected and measured. Remembering[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 77 3A1582Rev1.6 Figure 7 When Jperf screen appears select Client Mode, enter in IP address of the Server PC; leave Port as default and press Run Iperf bu tton. The test will run again and the Bandwidth (Throughp[...]

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    78 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 A PPENDIX E - GNU F REE D OC L ICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor , Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA Everyone is permitt[...]

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    www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 79 3A1582Rev1.6 2. Y ou may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section[...]

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    80 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 6. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy , distribute or modify the Program [...]

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