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FreeWave HT-P, HT-PE PLUS User Manual And Reference Manual

HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Radios
Covering Software 3.01
User Manual and Reference Guide
Part Number: LUM0043AA
Revision: Jan-2015
Safety Information
Warning! Do not remove or insert the Ethernet or diagnostics cable while circuit is live.
Warranty
FreeWave’s policy for handling a returned Product due to a fault, after the complaint is validated by FreeWave’s Customer Support, is to replace the Product with a new or refurbished unit upon receipt of reported faulty Product. This means failure analysis on said Product will not be performed and reported to customers. All failed units will be bagged and tagged so they can be revisited in the event that FreeWave experiences a high degree of failures or a trend. At which time, FreeWave will perform a root-cause analysis and take the appropriate corrective actions. Any visual or external damage noted on returned units will be communicated back to customers and may void the warranty, at which time, a Purchase Order (PO) will be requested from the customer for product replacement.
In no event will FreeWave Technologies, Inc., its suppliers, or its licensors be liable for any damages arising from the use of or inability to use this Product. This includes business interruption, loss of business information, or other loss which may arise from the use of this Product. OEM customer’s warranty periods can vary.
Warranty Policy will not apply in the following circumstances:
1. If the Product requires repair, adjustments, or parts replacements due to accident, neglect, or undue physical, electrical, or electromagnetic stress.
2. If the Product is used outside of FreeWave specifications as stated in the Product's data sheet.
3. If the Product has been modified, repaired, or altered by the Customer unless FreeWave specifically authorized such alterations in each instance in writing. This includes the addition of conformal coating.
Special Rate Replacement Option
A special rate replacement option is offered to non-warranty returns or upgrades. The option to purchase the replacement unit at this special rate is only valid for that RMA. The special replacement rate option expires if not exercised within 30 days of final disposition of RMA.
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
5395 Pearl Parkway, Suite 100
Boulder, CO 80301
303.381.9200
Toll Free: 1.866.923.6168
Fax: 303.786.9948
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FreeWave Technologies, Inc. products may be subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Export, re-export, or transfer of these products without required authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, or the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, as applicable, is prohibited. Any party exporting, re-exporting, or transferring FreeWave products is responsible for obtaining all necessary U.S. government authorizations required to ensure compliance with these and other applicable U.S. laws. Consult with your legal counsel for further guidance.
Restricted Rights
Any product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
This manual is only for use by purchasers and other authorized users of FreeWave products.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, or for any purpose without the express written permission of FreeWave Technologies, Inc. FreeWave reserves the right to make changes to this manual without notice. FreeWave assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of this manual or the infringement of any copyright or other proprietary right.
FreeWave products are designed and manufactured in the United States of America.
FCC Notifications
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The content of this guide covers FreeWave Technologies, Inc. models sold under FCC ID: KNY-820181531119.
All models sold under the FCC ID(s) listed above must be installed professionally and are only approved for use when installed in devices produced by FreeWave Technologies or third party OEMs with the express written approval of FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Changes or modifications should not be made to the device.
FCC NEMA Installation and Label
Where applicable, the models described in this guide must be installed in a NEMA enclosure. When any FreeWave Technologies, Inc. module is placed inside an enclosure, a label must be placed on the outside of the enclosure. The label must include the text "Contains Transmitter Module with FCC ID: KNY-820181531119."
FCC Notification of Power Warning
The HT-P and HT-PE covered in this document have a maximum transmitted output power of 0.871W or 850mW.
The antennas used MUST have a separation distance of at least 23 cm from all persons and MUST NOT be co­located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC Notifications
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes permis-exemptes du Canada RSS d'industrie. L'opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n'importe quelle interférence, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer le fonctionnement peu désiré du dispositif.
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UL Notifications / Warnings - Class1 Div2
Note: Only the HT-PE model is UL certified.
Warning! EXPLOSION HAZARD! - Substitution of components may impair suitability for
Class 1, Division 2.
Warning! DO NOT REMOVE or insert the diagnostics cable while the circuit is live
unless the area is known to be free of ignition concentrations or flammable gasses and vapors!
The HT-P and HT-PE radios are suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D or non-hazardous locations only.
Do NOT connect any connectors while the circuit is live unless the area is known to be non-hazardous.
UL Power Source
Important!: Input power MUST be derived from a single Class 2 power source.
Note: Input voltage for the listed models is +7 to +30 VDC.
GNU License Notification
Some of the software in the software is licensed under the GNU General Public License and other Open Source and Free Software licenses. You can obtain corresponding source by contacting FreeWave and requesting the source on CD.
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Table Of Contents
Preface 17
1. Introduction 21
1.1 Components of the HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Radios 22
1.2 LED Designations 23
1.2.1 Authentication LEDs 23
1.2.2 Boot-Up LED Sequence 24
1.2.3 COM Port LED Conditions 24
1.2.4 Error LED Conditions 24
1.2.5 Ethernet Port LED Conditions 25
1.2.6 Point-to-Point (PTP) Operation LEDs 26
1.2.7 Point-to-MultiPoint (PTMP) Operation LEDs 27
1.3 Choose a Radio Location 28
1.4 Choose Point-to-Point (PTP) or Point-to-MultiPoint (PTMP) Operation 28
PTP Network 28
PTMP Network 28
1.4.1 Differences between PTP and PTMP Networks 29
PTP Network 29
PTMP Network 29
2. Set Up and Program Radios 31
2.1 Basic Steps to Programming the HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Radios 31
2.1.1 PTMP Network Considerations 32
2.2 Powering the HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Radio 33
2.3 Identify and Change the HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Radios's IP Address 33
2.3.1 Using a Terminal Emulator 34
2.3.2 Using Discovery Server to Determine a Radio's IP Address 36
2.3.3 Set the Radio's IP Address using Discovery Server 37
2.4 Configuration Tool Options 38
2.5 Reading HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Radios in Tool Suite 42
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2.6 Accessing Configuration Windows 42
Administrator Login and Password 43
Guest Login and Password 43
2.7 Navigating the Configuration Windows 45
2.7.1 Menu bar 45
2.7.2 Save and Apply 46
2.7.3 Reboot 47
2.8 Accessing the Terminal Menu 48
2.9 Navigating the Terminal Menu 48
2.10 Providing Site Information 50
2.10.1 Providing Site Information in Tool Suite 50
2.10.2 Providing Site Information using the Configuration Window 50
2.11 Using the MultiPoint Gateway to Change All Connected Radios 51
2.12 Creating User Logins 53
2.12.1 Defining User Groups 54
2.12.2 Editing User Group Rights 54
Use Tool Suite to Edit User Group Rights 54
Use the Configuration Windows to Edit User Group Rights 55
2.12.3 Adding and Deleting Users 55
Adding a User 56
Deleting a User 57
2.12.4 Changing User Passwords 57
2.13 Upgrading HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Radio Software Using TFTP Server 58
Assumption 58
2.13.1 Downgrading Software 59
2.13.2 Configuring the TFTP Server 59
Before Upgrading Software Using the TFTP Server 59
2.13.3 Upgrading Software Using the Configuration Windows 61
2.13.4 Upgrading HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Software Globally 66
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2.13.5 Verifying Software Upgrades 67
2.13.6 Common Software Upgrade Issues and Solutions 68
"File Not Found" in either the Configuration Windows or the FreeWave TFTP Server 68
Software Upgrade Times Out 69
Software Upgrading is Taking a Long Time to Complete 69
2.14 Resetting Radios to the Factory Default Settings 69
3. IP and Network Communication Settings 71
3.1 IP Setup Parameter Reference 72
3.1.1 Default Gateway 72
3.1.2 IP Address 72
3.1.3 MTU 73
3.1.4 NTP Client Enable 75
3.1.5 NTP IP Address 75
3.1.6 Push to (Syslog) Server 76
3.1.7 Spanning Tree 76
3.1.8 Subnet Mask 77
3.1.9 Syslog Server 1 78
3.1.10 Syslog Server 2 79
3.1.11 VLAN Data ID 79
3.1.12 VLAN Default Gateway 80
3.1.13 VLAN IP Address 80
3.1.14 VLAN Management ID 81
3.1.15 VLAN Mode 82
3.1.16 VLAN Subnet Mask 82
3.1.17 VLAN Trunk ID 1 to VLAN Trunk ID 5 83
3.1.18 Web Page Port (http) 84
4. Serial Port Settings 85
4.1 Setting the Serial Port Mode 85
4.1.1 Set the Serial Port Mode using Tool Suite 86
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4.1.2 Set the Serial Port Mode using the Configuration Windows 86
4.2 Disabling Serial Ports 88
4.2.1 Disable a Serial Port in Tool Suite 88
4.2.2 Disable a Serial Port in the Configuration Windows 88
4.3 Viewing the Serial Port Status 89
4.3.1 Ethernet (Rx and Tx) 91
4.3.2 Serial (Rx and Tx) 91
4.3.3 Status 92
4.4 Serial Port Parameter Reference 92
4.4.1 Drop Link 92
4.4.2 Multicast Enable 93
4.4.3 Multicast IP Address 93
4.4.4 Multicast Port 94
4.4.5 Pre-Packet and Post-Packet Timeouts 95
4.4.6 Runtime Serial Setup "U" 96
4.4.7 Serial Baud Rate 97
4.4.8 Serial CD Mode 98
4.4.9 Serial Data Bits 98
4.4.10 Serial Flow Control 99
4.4.11 Serial Interface 99
4.4.12 Serial Modbus RTU 100
4.4.13 Serial Parity 100
4.4.14 Stop Bits 101
4.4.15 TCP Client Enable 101
4.4.16 TCP Client IP Address 102
4.4.17 TCP Client Port 103
4.4.18 TCP Server Enable 103
4.4.19 TCP Server Inactivity Timeout 104
4.4.20 TCP Server Keep Alive 105
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4.4.21 TCP Server Port 105
4.4.22 UDP Enable 106
4.4.23 UDP IP Address 106
4.4.24 UDP IP Port 107
4.4.25 Use as Multicast 107
5. Radio Settings 109
5.1 Radio Setup Parameter Reference 110
5.1.1 Broadcast Repeat in MultiPoint Networks with Repeaters 110
5.1.2 Frequency Key 110
5.1.3 Frequency Zones 111
5.1.4 Long Distance 113
5.1.5 Master Tx Beacon 113
5.1.6 Max Packet Size and Min Packet Size 114
5.1.7 Modem Mode 117
Modem Mode Options 118
5.1.8 Network ID 120
5.1.9 Network Type 122
5.1.10 Repeaters 122
5.1.11 RF Data Rate 123
5.1.12 Slave Attempts 124
5.1.13 Slave Connect Odds 125
5.1.14 Subnet ID 126
Assigning Subnet Values 127
Example 1 127
Example 2 128
Example 3 129
5.1.15 Transmit Power 130
5.1.16 Transmit Rate 131
5.2 About the Call Book 132
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5.2.1 Programming Point-To-Point Extended Call Book to Use Three or Four Repeaters133
5.2.2 Programming Point-to-MultiPoint Call Book 135
MultiPoint Master Call Book (Unit Serial Number 884-1111) 135
MultiPoint Repeater Call Book (Unit Serial Number 884-2222) 135
MultiPoint Slave Call Book (Unit Serial Number 884-3333) 135
5.2.3 Programming Point-to-MultiPoint Extended Call Book 136
5.2.4 Setting the Call Book in Tool Suite 137
6. Security Settings 139
6.1 Viewing the System Log 140
6.2 Security Parameter Reference 142
6.2.1 AES Encryption Key 142
6.2.2 AES Version 143
6.2.3 Detach Local Ethernet 144
6.2.4 Force SSL (https) 144
6.2.5 MAC Filter 145
6.2.6 Peer To Peer 146
6.2.7 RADIUS Enable 147
6.2.8 RADIUS IP Address 148
6.2.9 RADIUS Port 149
6.2.10 Shared Secret 149
6.2.11 User Password 150
7. SNMP Settings 151
7.1 SNMP Parameter Reference 151
7.1.1 Authentication Method 152
7.1.2 Authentication Password (v3) 152
7.1.3 Min Fault Time 153
7.1.4 Privacy Method 153
7.1.5 Privacy Password (v3) 153
7.1.6 Read Community 154
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7.1.7 SNMP Version 155
7.1.8 Trap Community 155
7.1.9 Trap Manager IP 156
7.1.10 Trap Version 156
7.1.11 Write Community 157
7.2 SNMP Trap Limit Parameter Reference 157
7.2.1 Delta Alarm Enable 157
7.2.2 Delta Alarm Below 158
7.2.3 Noise Alarm Above 158
7.2.4 Noise Alarm Enable 159
7.2.5 Reflected Alarm Above 159
7.2.6 Reflected Alarm Enable 160
7.2.7 Rx Rate Alarm Below 160
7.2.8 Rx Rate Alarm Enable 161
7.2.9 Signal Alarm Below 161
7.2.10 Signal Alarm Enable 162
7.2.11 Tx Rate Alarm Below 162
7.2.12 Tx Rate Alarm Enable 163
7.2.13 Voltage Alarm Above 163
7.2.14 Voltage Alarm Below 164
7.2.15 Voltage Alarm Enable 164
8. Viewing Radio Status and Statistics 165
8.1 Discovery Server 166
8.2 Available Statistics 166
8.2.1 Bad Packets 166
8.2.2 Broadcast Packets 166
8.2.3 Connected To 166
8.2.4 Disconnect Count 166
8.2.5 Distance 166
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8.2.6 Firmware Version 167
8.2.7 Hardware Version 167
8.2.8 Noise 167
8.2.9 Notes 167
8.2.10 Packets Dropped 167
8.2.11 Packets Sent 168
8.2.12 Peer to Peer Packets 168
8.2.13 Radio Addressed Packets 168
8.2.14 Radio Parse Error 168
8.2.15 Received 168
8.2.16 Reflected Power 168
8.2.17 RX Success Rate 168
8.2.18 RX Throughput 169
8.2.19 Signal 169
8.2.20 Site Contact 169
8.2.21 Site Name 169
8.2.22 Software Boot Version 169
8.2.23 System Name 170
8.2.24 Temperature 170
8.2.25 TX Success Rate 170
8.2.26 TX Throughput 170
8.2.27 Un-Acked Packets 170
8.2.28 Upstream Noise 171
8.2.29 Upstream Signal 171
8.2.30 Uptime 171
8.2.31 Voltage 171
8.2.32 Wireless Version 171
8.3 Refreshing and Resetting Statistics 171
9. Data Communication Link Examples 173
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9.1 Example 1: Gateway to Endpoint 173
9.2 Example 2: Gateway, Repeater, and Endpoint 173
9.3 Example 3: Gateway, Two Repeaters, and Endpoint 174
9.4 Example 4: Gateway, Repeater, and Multiple Endpoints 174
9.5 Example 5: Standard Point-to-MultiPoint Network 175
9.6 Example 6: Point-to-MultiPoint Network with an Endpoint/Repeater Site 176
10. Additional Radio Information 179
10.1 Operational RS422 and RS485 Information 179
10.1.1 RS422 179
10.1.2 RS485 179
10.2 RS422 and RS485 Full Duplex Pinouts 180
10.3 RS485 Half Duplex Pinouts 180
10.3.1 RS232 - COM1 and COM2 RJ45 Pin Assignments 180
10.3.2 RS232 - DB9 Connector Pin Assignments 181
11. Approved Antennas 183
11.1 900MHz Directional Antennas 183
11.2 900MHz Omni-directional Antennas 183
12. PLUS Radio Factory Default Settings 185
12.1 HT-P and HT-PE Technical Specifications 191
12.2 HT-P Mechanical Drawing 193
12.3 HT-PE Mechanical Drawing 194
13. Configuration Windows 195
13.1 Diagnostics window 196
13.1.1 Access and Window Description 196
13.2 IP Setup window 198
13.2.1 Access and Window Description 198
13.3 Radio Setup window 200
13.3.1 Access and Window Description 200
13.3.2 Call Book window 203
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Access and Window Description 204
13.4 Security window 205
13.4.1 Access and Window Description 205
13.4.2 View Log window 207
Access and Window Description 207
13.5 Serial Setup window 208
13.5.1 Access and Window Description 208
13.5.2 Serial Port Status window 210
Access and Window Description 211
13.6 SNMP window 213
13.6.1 Access and Window Description 213
13.7 Status window 216
13.7.1 Access and Window Description 216
13.8 Tools window 219
13.8.1 Access and Window Description 219
13.9 Users window 221
13.9.1 Access and Window Description 221
13.9.2 Add User window 223
Access and Window Description 223
14. Using the FreeWave TFTP Server 225
14.1 Installing and Running the TFTP Sever 226
14.2 TFTP Server Client Connections 226
14.3 TFTP Control Options 227
14.4 TFTP Server Log 227
14.4.1 Moving and Renaming the TFTP Server Log 228
14.4.2 Clearing the TFTP Server File 228
14.5 Setting the TFTP Server Root Folder 228
15. Using the Discovery Server 231
15.1 Manually Add Radios to the Discovery Server List 232
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15.2 Deleting Radios from the Discovery Server List 232
15.3 Changing Basic Settings using Discovery Server 232
15.4 Accessing a Radio's Web Page from Discovery Server 233
15.5 Rebooting All Radios in the Discovery Server List 234
15.6 Viewing Diagnostic Information in Discovery Server 234
15.7 Save or Import Network Files in Discovery Server 235
15.7.1 Saving a Network File 236
15.7.2 Import a Network File 236
15.8 Exporting Radio Information from Discovery Server 236
15.9 Upgrading Software from Discovery Server 236
Appendix A: Object List for FREEWAVE-TECHNOLOGIES-MIB 237
Index 245
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Preface

This document includes the following regarding the FreeWave HT-P and HT-PE:
l An introduction to the radio, its ports and LEDs, and how to determine the mode to run it in.
l Basic programming information including the interfaces used to program the radio,
determining a radio's IP address, setting permissions to access the radio setup information, and how to perform software upgrades.
l Descriptions of each parameter available when defining IP information, serial port setup,
general radio setup, SNMP information, and security.
l Descriptions of each statistic that is available about the radios state and performance.
l Examples of how FreeWave radios can exist in a network with other radios.
l Pinouts, specifications, and other mechanical information.
l Information about additional tools you might use when working with PLUS Radios.
Additional Information
For more information about creating Ethernet networks, see:
l Application Note #5495: Not All Wireless Ethernet/IP Applications are Created
Equal
l Application Note #5500: Design Considerations for Plus IP/Ethernet Radios
For information about installing PLUS Radios, see:
l Enterprise Gateway Installation Guide
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Contacting FreeWave Technical Support
For up-to-date troubleshooting information, check the Support page at www.freewave.com.
FreeWave provides technical support Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Mountain Time (GMT -7).
l Call toll-free at 1.866.923.6168.
l In Colorado, call 303.381.9200.
l Contact us through e-mail at moreinfo@freewave.com.
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l File names appear as: configuration.cfg.
Caution: Indicates a situation that may cause damage to the radio, data, or network.
Example: Provides example information of the related text.
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Important!: Provides semi-cautionary information relevant to the text or procedure.
Note: Emphasis of specific information relevant to the text or procedure.
Provides time saving or informative suggestions about using the product.
Warning! Indicates a situation that will cause damage to the radio, data, or network.
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Parameter Preference
The Parameter Preference tables are used to describe the available parameters / controls on the:
l Tool Suite windows.
l Configuration Windows.
l Terminal Interface
All of the tables have this layout:
<Parameter Name>
Setting Description
Web Parameter: The name of the field as it appears in the Configuration Windows.
Terminal Menu: The menu path and field name to access the parameter using the terminal
menus available through the serial port.
Network Type: Point-to-Point, Point-to-MultiPoint, or Both
Default Setting: The factory default setting for the parameter.
Options: The options the parameter can be set to.
Description: A description of what the parameter is and how it applies to the radio in the
network.
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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the FreeWave Technologies, Inc. HT-P and HT-PE device.
The HT-P and HT-PE offers industrial serial and Ethernet wireless connectivity using the license­free 900MHz spectrum for data communication over long distances.
HT-PE Product Image
FGR2-P Board
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1. Introduction
The FGR2 Ethernet Radios and the HT Ethernet Radios:
l are NOT over-the-air compatible.
l do not link with each other.
l do not pass data to each other via RF.
An FGR2 Ethernet Radio can only interface with an HT Ethernet Radio through a hard-wired Ethernet or serial connection.
l A Null Modem adapter and an M-to-M Gender Changer are required:
l for a serial-to-serial connection between an FGR2 Ethernet Radio and an HT Ethernet
Radio.
l between any PLUS Radio and a serial FreeWave Radio.
For an Ethernet-to-Ethernet connection, use a straight-through Ethernet cable because the ports on the PLUS Radio are auto-crossover.

1.1 Components of the HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Radios

The HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Radios have these components:
l A power connector.
l LEDs to help determine when data is being received or sent from the radio and to provide
additional information about the radio's state.
l Two Ethernet ports (items 4 to 7, outlined in blue on the radio).
l Two COM ports (items 8 to 11, outlined in red on the radio).
l An antenna port.
l A diagnostic port (may be present on some units).
l The HT-P Radio has the same configuration as the HT-PE, without the enclosure.
Note: As of Jan-2015, the diagnostic port is not active. No settings or diagnostics are delivered to this port.
Important!: All PLUS Radios MUST be configured using Ethernet, either through the
Configuration Windows or using FreeWave Tool Suite.
For more information about the setup tools available, see Configuration Tool Options on page 38.
Radios running software 2.26 or later can be configured using a terminal emulator connected to COM1.
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Label # Description
1 CD
2 TX
3 CTS
4 Ethernet 1 10 BaseT Link/Activity
5 Ethernet 1 100 BaseT Link
6 Ethernet 2 10 BaseT Link/Activity
7 Ethernet 2 100 BaseT Link
8 COM 1 Data (C1)
9 Error 1 (E1)
10 COM 2 Data (C2)
11 Error 2 (E2)

1.2 LED Designations

1.2.1 Authentication LEDs

Authentication LEDs
Condition LED Pattern
Endpoint cannot contact RADIUS server
Endpoint was denied authentication from the RADIUS server
Solid green E1 LED
Alternating green E1 and E2 LED
Endpoint AES encryption key does not matchGateway encryption key
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Alternating green E1 and E2 LED
1. Introduction

1.2.2 Boot-Up LED Sequence

The LEDs on the HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Radio follows this sequence when the radio powers up:
C1 lights solid green .
1.
C2 lights solid green , C1 remains lit.
2.
E2 lights solid green , C1 and C2 remain lit.
3.
4. C1 turns off.
5. C2 turns off.
6. E2 turns off.

1.2.3 COM Port LED Conditions

COM Port LED Conditions
Condition Communications Port 1 (C1) or 2 (C2)
Data streaming into RX
Data streaming out TX
Solid red bright
Solid red bright

1.2.4 Error LED Conditions

Error LED Conditions
Condition Error Light (E1/E2)
Buffer overflow locally
Buffer overflow in network
E1 LED is solid green
E2 LED is solid green
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1.2.5 Ethernet Port LED Conditions

Ethernet Port LED Conditions
Status 10 Base T Link/Activity 100 Base T Link LED
Solid green
Linked, data activity
Linked, no data activity
Not linked.
Blinking / Flickering green
(100 BaseT /Off (10 BaseT )
Solid green
Solid green
(100 BaseT /Off (10 BaseT )
Verify cable is in good condition and plugged in.
Off Off
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1.2.6 Point-to-Point (PTP) Operation LEDs

Gateway Endpoint Repeater
Condition
Powered, no link
Linked, no Repeater,
sending sparse data
Gateway calling
Endpoint through
Repeater
Gateway linked to
Repeater, not to
Endpoint
Repeater linked to
Endpoint
Mode 6 - waiting for
ATD command
Carrier
Detect
(CD)
Solid red
bright
Solid
green
Solid red
bright
Flashing
orange
Solid
green
Solid red
bright
Transmit
(Tx)
Solid red
bright
Intermittent
flash red
Solid red
dim
Solid red
dim
Intermittent
flash red
Off
Clear to
Send
(CTS)
Solid red
bright
Intermittent
flash red
Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
Intermittent
flash red
Blinking
red
Carrier
Detect
(CD)
Solid red
bright
Solid
green
Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
Solid
green
Solid red
bright
Transmit
(Tx)
Off
Intermittent
flash red
Off
Off
Intermittent
flash red
Off
Clear to
Send
(CTS)
Blinking
red
Intermittent
flash red
Blinking
red
Blinking
red
Intermittent
flash red
Blinking
red
Carrier
Detect
(CD)
Solid red
bright
n/a n/a n/a
Solid red
bright
Solid Red
bright
Solid
green
n/a n/a n/a
Transmit
(Tx)
Off
Off
Solid red
dim
Intermittent
flash red
Blinking
red
Blinking
red
Solid red
bright
Intermittent
flash red
Clear to
Send
(CTS)
Setup Mode
Solid
green
Solid
green
Solid
green
Solid
green
Solid
green
Solid
green
Solid
green
Solid
green
Solid
green
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1.2.7 Point-to-MultiPoint (PTMP) Operation LEDs

Gateway Endpoint Repeater
HT-P and HT-PE PLUS Radios
Condition
Powered, not linked
Repeater and Endpoint
linked to Gateway, no data
Repeater and Endpoint
linked to Gateway,
Gateway sending data to
Endpoint
Repeater and Endpoint
linked to Gateway,
Endpoint sending data to
Gateway
Gateway with diagnostics
program running
Carrier
Detect
(CD)
Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
Solid green
RCV data
or Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
Transmit
(Tx)
Solid red
dim
Solid red
dim
Solid red
dim
Solid red
dim
Solid red
dim
Clear to
Send
(CTS)
Off
Off
Off
Intermittent
flash red
Intermittent
flash red
Carrier
Detect
(CD)
Solid red
bright
Solid
green
Solid
green
Solid
green
Solid
green
Transmit
(Tx)
Off
Off
Off
Intermittent
flash red
Intermittent
flash red
Clear to
Send
(CTS)
Blinking
red
Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
Carrier
Detect
(CD)
Solid red
bright
Solid
green
Solid
green
Solid
green
Solid
green
Transmit
(Tx)
Off
Solid red
dim
Solid red
dim
Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
Clear to
Send
(CTS)
Blinking
red
Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
Solid red
bright
* in an idle condition, the CTS LED is solid red with a solid link, as the link weakens the CTS LED on the Repeater and Endpoint
begins to blink
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1.3 Choose a Radio Location

Placement of the FreeWave radio may have a significant impact on its performance. The key to the overall robustness of the radio link is the height of the antenna.
When using an external antenna, placement of that antenna is critical to a solid data link. Other antennas in close proximity are a potential source of interference.
Use the Radio Statistics to help identify potential problems. In general, FreeWave units with a higher antenna placement will have a better communication link.
In practice, the radio should be placed away from computers, telephones, answering machines, and other similar devices. The cable included with the radio provides ample distance for placement away from other equipment.
Note: FreeWave offers directional and Omni-directional antennas with cable lengths ranging from 3 to 200 feet.
An adjustment as little as 2 feet in antenna placement may resolve noise issues. In extreme cases, (e.g., Cellular Telephone tower interference) the band pass filters that FreeWave offers may reduce this out-of-bandnoise.

1.4 Choose Point-to-Point (PTP) or Point-to-MultiPoint (PTMP) Operation

PTP Network

l A PTP network functions best when the network consists of one Gateway and one
Endpoint radio.
l A maximum of four Repeaters can be added to extend the reach of the network.
Important!: Adding a Repeater to a network cuts the network throughput by 50%.
In a Point-to-Point network, the Gateway determines all settings in an Endpoint or Repeater, except for the Transmit Power and Retry Timeout. All other settings in a Point-to-Point network are determined by the Gateway's settings.

PTMP Network

In a PTMP network, the Gateway radio is able to simultaneously communicate with numerous Endpoint radios.
l In its simplest form, a PTMP network functions with the Gateway broadcasting its
messages to all Endpoint radios.
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l If requested by the Gateway, the Endpoint radios respond to the Gateway when given data
by the device connected to the data port.
l This response depends on the setup.
l The network can be extended with as many Repeaters as is required.
Important!: Adding a Repeater to a network cuts the network throughput by 50%.

1.4.1 Differences between PTP and PTMP Networks

PTP Network
In a PTP network all packets are acknowledged, whether sent from the Gateway to the Endpoint or from the Endpoint to the Gateway.
PTMP Network
In a PTMP network, the user determines the number of times outbound packets from the Gateway or Repeater to the Endpoint or other Repeaters are sent.
l The receiving radio, Endpoint or Repeater, accepts the first packet received that passes
the 32 bit CRC.
l However, the packet is not acknowledged.
l On the return to the Gateway, all packets sent are acknowledged or retransmitted until they
are acknowledged.
l Therefore, the return link in a PTMP network is generally very robust.
Traditionally, a PTMP network is used in applications where data is collected from many instruments and reported back to one central site. The architecture of such a network is different from PTP applications. These parameters influence the number of radios that can exist in a PTMP network:
l Baud Rate. The data rate between the radio and the device it is connected to could limit
the amount of data and the number of radios that can exist in a network.
l Contention: The amount of contention between Endpoint radios. Polled Endpoint radios
versus vs. timed Endpoint radios.
l Data Block Size. The longer the data blocks, the fewer number of deployed Endpoint
radios can exist in the network.
l Repeater Use. Using the Repeater setting in a PTP or PTMP network decreases the
overall network capacity by at least 50%.
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Example: If the network polls once a day to retrieve sparse data, several hundred Endpoint radios could be configured to a single Gateway. However, if each Endpoint transmits larger amounts of data or data more frequently, fewer Endpoint radios can link to the Gateway while receiving the same network performance. When larger amounts of data are sent more frequently, the overall network bandwidth is closer to capacity with fewer Endpoint radios.
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