Step 2: Set the Hardware DIP Switches

Refer to the DIP switch configuration section for complete definitions of all DIP switches. By default, all DIP switches are in the ON

position.

Configuring for a star topology

OR Configuring for a MultiHop topology

1. Define the master radio using DIP switch 4 in the

OFF position. Only one radio in the network can be

the master (server) radio.

2. Define the network topology on the master radio

using DIP switch 5. By default (ON), the star

topology is selected.

3. All remaining radios are slave radios, with DIP

switches 4 and 5 in the ON position.

1. Define one radio as the master radio, using DIP switch

4 in the OFF position. Only one radio in the wireless

network can be the master (server) radio.

2. Define the network topology on the master radio using

DIP switch 5. To select MultiHop operation, DIP switch

5 should be in the OFF position on the master radio.

3. For all slave and repeater radios, DIP switch 4 should

be in the ON position.

4. For repeater radios, move DIP switch 5 to OFF.

Step 3: Install the Wiring Terminal Header

Your MultiHop Ethernet Data Radio shipped with a small terminal header, part number 26732 (model BWA-HW-044). Plug this

terminal header into the terminals on the right side of the data radio.

Step 4: Connect 10 to 30 V dc Power

Wire your 10 to 30 V dc power to the Ethernet Data Radio using wiring connection 9. For low power operation, see Low Power

Operation in the Additional Information section.

Step 5: Bind Your Radios

To form the wireless network, bind all the slave radios to the designated master radio. Binding slave radios to their master radio

ensures the slaves only exchange data with that master. After a slave radio is bound, the slave accepts data only from the master to

which it is bound.

To bind the slave radios to the master radio, position the radios at least six feet away from each other to ensure good

communications, then follow these steps.

1. On the master radio: triple-click button 2 to enter binding mode. The red LEDs flash alternately when the master is in binding

mode. Any slave entering binding mode will bind to this master.

2. On the slave radio: triple-click button 2 to enter binding mode. The slave radio enters binding mode and locates the master

that is also in binding mode. The red LEDs flash alternately. After the slave is bound, the LEDs are both solid red for a few

seconds. The slave automatically exits binding mode, cycles power, and enters RUN mode.

3. Repeat the previous step for all slave radios that are to be bound to this master radio.

4. On the master radio: double-click button 2 to exit binding mode and cycle power.

After all devices exit binding mode, allow a few seconds for all devices to be in sync with the Master device. The master device

green LED always blinks and the slave/repeater device LED blinks green when it is synchronized to the master device.

Step 6: Perform a Site Survey

After placing your radios in the network locations, but before permanently installing them, perform a Site Survey to analyze the radio

signal strength of your chosen location. For details about Site Survey and how to run one, refer to Conducting a Site Survey, located

in the Additional Information section of this datasheet.

Step 7: Connect the Ethernet Data Radios

Connect an ethernet cable to the ethernet port on each radio. Many radio systems require you to set the IP address of the radios

themselves. This is not necessary for Banner's MultiHop Ethernet Data Radios; they will transmit data regardless of their IP address.

The amber LED 2 flashes when data is transmitting.

Note: If you have trouble getting the system to work here are a few tips:

1. Before installing the radios, verify the ethernet system works using an ethernet cable. Many problems with ethernet are a

result of improperly configured IP addresses.

2. Limit the data traffic. These long range radios do not have unlimited bandwidth. Verify the radios are properly configured and

bound by testing on a lightly used ethernet network.

3. View the internal web page of the master radio. Although it is not necessary to set an IP address on the Banner radios, you

may want to when troubleshooting problems. The master radio has an internal web page with diagnostic information. By

default, the internal web page is at 192.168.17.17. To access this page you must connect the master radio to your PC

and use a web browser. Login: root. Password: sxi.

DIP Switch Settings (MultiHop Ethernet Data Radio)

These DIP switches are accessible from the outside of the housing. Internal DIP switches are located inside the housing on the top

board. See Additional Information for more information about the internal DIP switches.

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