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Programming & Installing the FreeWave Model FGR2-

PE for a Wireless Network Bridge Ethernet Connection

NOTE: JM Stewart utilizes an industrial 900 MHz RF Transceivers from FreeWave

Technologies, model FGR2-PE.

The FreeWave Wireless Transceiver (Model FGR2-PE) will arrive pre-configured.

It is not necessary for you to program these Transceivers. Please skip to page 18

for installation instructions.

Programming the Transceivers

Start with the Transceiver that will be installed in your Building

1. Plug the Transceiver Ethernet Port #1 into either your computer (using an Ethernet

crossover cable) or a switch/router using a RJ-45 Ethernet cable. Connect the power

adapter to the radio and a 110 volt outlet.

2. You will need to assign your computer a static IP address on the same subnet to

access the radio. You can use 192.168.111.90. See Figure #1.

Figure #1


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3. The default IP address of the Transceiver from the factory is 192.168.111.100. Open

your web browser (Internet Explorer) and type 192.168.111.100 into the address bar

of your web browser. See figure #2.

Figure #2

4. You will be prompted for a user name and password. The default username for the

Administrator login is ‘admin’, the password is ‘admin.’ See figure #3.

Figure #3

NOTE: The first Window that you will see is the Status Window. This Window will include all of

your device information. Nothing on this screen is user adjustable. See figure #4


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Figure #4 Status Window

IP Setup: This Window will be used to setup the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway of the radio.

Please check with your Network Administrator before changing these settings. This Window will

also display the MAC address of the radio.

1. Configuring the “IP Setup”. See figure #5. a. Click on “IP Setup”. The IP Setup Window will be displayed. See figure #5.

b. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway you have assigned to the

building Transceiver. Leave the “Web Page Port” unchanged at 80.

c. Record the IP Addresses for each Transceiver on a piece of paper and tape it to the

Transceiver for future reference.

d. Click on “Save/Apply” to save your settings.


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Figure #5 IP Setup Window

2. Configuring the “Serial Setup 1”. See figure #6. e. Click on “Serial Setup 1”. The Serial Setup window will be displayed. See figure

#6.

f. Set Mode to “Disabled”.

g. Click on “Save/Apply” to save your settings.


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Figure #6 “Serial Setup 1” Window (Building Unit)

3. Configuring the “Serial Setup 2”. See figure #7. 1. Click on “Serial Setup 2”. The Serial Setup window will be displayed. See figure

#7.

2. Set Mode to “Disabled”.

3. Click on “Save/Apply” to save your settings.


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Figure #7 “Serial Setup 2” Window (Building Unit)

4. Configuring the “Radio Setup”. See figure #8. a. Click on “Radio Setup”.

b. Set the “Network Type” to “Point-to-Point”.

c. Set the Modem Mode to “Gateway”.

d. Click on “Call Book” (near the bottom of the “Radio Setup” Window. This will

open the Call Book Window. See figure #9.

e. Call Book Window enter the serial number of the OTHER Transceiver in the

space provided in line 0. See figure #9. (The Serial Number of the Transceiver

can be found on the label attached to the Transceiver).

f. Click the “Save/Apply” to save these changes.

g. Click on “Radio Setup” to get back to the “Radio Setup Browser Window”

h. Click on “Save/Apply” and then “Reboot” button for the ALL the changes to

take effect.

i. Close all Browser Windows. This concludes the programming of the Transceiver

for your building.


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Figure #8 Radio Setup Window (Building Unit)

Figure #9 Call Book Window (Building Unit)


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Setting up the Transceiver that will be installed in your Sign

1. Plug the Transceiver into either your computer (using an Ethernet crossover cable) or

a switch/router using a RJ-45 Ethernet cable. Connect the power adapter to the radio

and a 110 volt outlet.

2. You will need to assign your computer a static IP address on the same subnet to

access the radio. You can use 192.168.111.90. See Figure #10.

Figure #10

3. The default IP address of the Transceiver from the factory is 192.168.111.100. Open

your web browser (Internet Explorer) and type 192.168.111.100 into the address bar

of your web browser. See figure #11.

Figure #11

4. You will be prompted for a user name and password. The default username for the



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Figure #12

NOTE: The first Window that you will see is the Status Window. This Window will include all of

your device information. Nothing on this screen is user adjustable. See figure #13

Figure #13 Status Window


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Configuring the “IP Setup”. See figure #5. 1. Click on “IP Setup”. The IP Setup Window will be displayed. See figure #5.

2. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway you have assigned to this

SIGN Transceiver. Leave the “Web Page Port” unchanged at 80.

3. Record the IP Addresses for each Transceiver on a piece of paper and tape it to the

Transceiver for future reference.


Configuring the “Serial Setup 1”. See figure #14. 1. Open your Web Browser and type the IP Address into in the address bar of this

Transceiver. (You programmed this in the previous step). See figure #2.

5. You will be prompted for a user name and password the default username for the


6. Click on “Serial Setup 1”. The Serial Setup 1 window will be displayed.

7. Under “Mode” Select “TCP Server”

8. Enter “3001” in the box Labeled “Port”.

9. Change the “Baud Rate” to 115,200.

10. Click on “Modbus RTU” to Enable.


Figure #14 “Serial Setup 1” Window (Sign Unit)


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8. Configuring the “Serial Setup 2”. See figure #15. 1. Click on “Serial Setup 2”. The Serial Setup window will be displayed. See figure

#15.

2. Set Mode to “Disabled”.

a. Click on “Save/Apply” to save your settings.

Figure #15 “Serial Setup 2” Window (Sign Unit)

9. Configuring the “Radio Setup”. See figure #16. 1. Click on “Radio Setup”.

2. Set the “Network Type” to “Point-to-Point”.

3. Set the Modem Mode to “Endpoint”.


5. Click on “Call Book”. This will open the Call Book Window. See figure #17.

6. Call Book Window enter the serial number of the OTHER Transceiver in the space

provided in line 0. (The Serial Number of the Transceiver can be found on the label

attached to the Transceiver).

7. Click the “Save/Apply” button to save these changes.

8. Click on “Reboot” ” button for the ALL the changes to take effect.

9. Close all Browser Windows. Your Transceiver is ready to install.


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Figure #16 Radio Setup Window

Figure #17 Call Book Window


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Installing the Transceivers

Included in the Transceiver box is the following:

a. 2 ea. RF Transceivers installed in a Metal Enclosure.

b. 1 set of Antenna adapters

c. 1 Antenna Extension cable (to be used inside the sign).

d. 1 Bulkhead Connector.

e. 2 ea. Antennas

f. 2 ea. power adapters

g. 1 ea. cable with RJ45 connector on one end and a 6 pin Panduit on the

other end.

h. 1 ea. 6 Ft. length Ethernet cable

i. Plastic Mounting Shoe.

Connecting your Transceiver to the CPU board in the Sign

1. One Transceiver will be installed inside ID cabinet #1 of the sign. ID cabinet #1 is

identified by the temperature probe mounted at the lower left corner of the LED

cabinet. Figure #18

Figure #18 The Temp Probe is Located at the Bottom Left of ID# 1

NOTE: To Avoid electrical shock be sure and Install the Transceiver in the Sign

BEFORE you plug in the Power Adapter.


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Figure #19 Connect the DB9 to Panduit Cable to COM 1

2. On ID cabinet #1, open the Lid on the LED portion of the sign by removing the

Phillips screws on the bezel surrounding the Lexan Lens.

3. Unscrew the Wing Nuts at the bottom of the LED panel and remove the bolts. Raise

the LED panel. Use the aluminum post located inside the sign to prop the LED

paned up. This will expose the electronics mounted to the inside rear of the LED

cabinet.

4. Attach the Antenna Cable to the Antenna Port on the Transceiver.

5. Attach the Plastic Mounting Shoe. To the inside of the sign just below the electronic

circuit boards using sheet metal screws. Snap the transceiver into the Mounting

Shoe.

CAUTION: Do not place any electrical devices on the inside bottom of the LED

cabinet. Water can collect in this location before draining out of the

weep holes.

6. Connect the AC adapter provided to the AC receptacle inside the sign. It is highly

recommended to secure the AC adapter to the receptacle with a nylon zip tie.

Connect the other end to the power Receptacle on the Transceiver.


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7. Locate the serial cable. This cable has a RJ45 connector on one end and a 6 pin

Panduit connector on the other end. Connect the RJ45 connector to the Serial Port

on the Transceiver identified as “COM 1”. Attach the 6 pin Panduit connector to

the RS232 port on the CPU board inside ID cabinet #1. This port is labeled RS232

on the CPU board. See figures #20 and #20a.

8. Make sure the RS232 / RS485 jumper is set correctly. Locate jumper pin set

marked JP5, (This jumper is located 1 inch above and to the right of the connector

you plugged the cable into in the previous step). The jumper should be on the set of

pins marked 232. See figures #20 and #20a.

9. Most New signs have the Antenna mount on the right side of the sign nine inches

below the top of the cabinet. Make sure all antenna connections are secure.

Figure #20 Traditional CPU Board inside the Sign


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Figure #20a New CPU Board inside the Sign

Mounting the External Antenna

1. Drill a 5/8” hole in ID#1 side of LED cabinet 9 inches below the top of the LED cabinet to

accommodate the bulkhead connector. Be careful not to interfere with the light Sensor

mounted inside the cabinet. See figure #21

2. Mount the bulkhead connector in the hole you drilled in step#1. The “O” ring goes on the

outside of the cabinet. The lock washer and retaining nut goes on the outside of the

cabinet. See figure #22.


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Figure #21 Mounting the External Antenna

Figure #22 Installing the Bulkhead Connector

3. For a weather proof seal wrap external half of the bulkhead connector as well as 2 inches of

the base of the antenna in the Arlon Silicone Self-Fusing Electrical Tape. See figure #23

4. Inside the sign screw the 10 ft. antenna cable to the bulkhead connector.

5. Dress the antenna cable and screw the other end of the antenna cable to the transceiver.

Secure in place with nylon cable ties.


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Figure #23 Wrapping the Antenna in Silicone Self-Fusing Electrical Tape

Connecting your Transceiver to the PC in your Building

1. Locate the Ethernet cable included with Transceiver. Attach one end of this cable

to the 10/100 Ethernet Port#1 on the Transceiver. See figure #24.

2. Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network.

3. Connect the AC adapter provided to an AC receptacle. Connect the other end to the

“Power” receptacle on the Wireless Transceiver. See figure #24.

4. Using the included antenna adapters attach the antenna to the Antenna Port on the

Transceiver.

5. After both Transceivers are connected, you should be able to successfully connect

to the sign using Complay Software.


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Figure #24 The Transceiver Inside Your Building

Troubleshooting

Verifying Wireless Communications

When the Transceivers are in range of each other they will continuously “hand-shake” or

communicate with each other. This is indicated by a solid Green CD Light and a Flashing Red

CTS light. If you are not getting these lights on your transceiver they are most likely out of range

of each other. To correct this problem we recommend you move the Transceiver in your building

closer to the sign.

Verifying Your Network Connection 1. Click on the Microsoft “Start” button located in the bottom left corner of your screen.

2. Select “Run” from the pop up menu.

3. In the “Run” window type in cmd and click on OK. You should now see a command

prompt window open.


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4. In the command prompt window type ping <space> and the IP Address of the Transceiver

in the building (followed by the Enter key). See Figure #20. If this is not successful check

your Ethernet connection to the Transceiver. Make sure there are no IP Address conflicts.

If this is successful repeat the procedure using the IP Address of the Transceiver in the

sign.

Figure #20

Testing the Transceivers by Performing a Loopback Test (Using HYPER

TERMINAL)

1. Open Hyper Terminal on Desktop. Hyper Terminal can be found from the “Start” button at:

Start – Programs – Accessories – Communications - Hyper Terminal.

2. A Connection Description Window will open. Figure #21.

3. Enter any Name and click OK.


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Figure #21

4. “Connect Using” TCP/IP (Winsock). Figure #22.

5. Type in “Host Address” of the Transceiver on your desk (example: 192.168.151.89)

6. Type in port number 3001

Figure #22


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7. Click OK

8. Connect pin 1 to pin 2) on the 6 pin Panduit connector attached to the serial cable on the

Transceiver in the sign. Type on Screen – Characters should echo back to screen.

9. Exit Hyper Terminal

10. If this test is successful and you continue to have communications problems with the sign

you can repeat the procedures with a loopback connector connected to the Transceiver in

the sign. Also type in “IP Address” of the RF Transceiver on your sign. This will test the

communications between the Transceivers.

NOTE: Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating Systems no longer have Hyperterminal

installed. You can obtain a copy of Hyperterminal by searching the Internet for the

following two files, or copy them from a Windows XP PC:

hypertrm.exe

hypertrm.dll

Copy these files to your desktop and click on hypertrm.exe to run Hyperterminal.

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