XPress™ Ethernet Bridge User’s Manual 90001305_B 2/19/2013
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Table of Contents About This Guide .......................................................................................................... 4 Digi Contact Information ......................................................................................... 4 Part 1: Set up your XPress Ethernet Bridge .......................................................... 5 Identify Kit Components.......................................................................................... 5 Part 2: Specifications......
XPr ess ™ Ether net Bridge G e t t i n g Sta rted G uide About This Guide Thank you for your purchase of the XPress Ethernet Bridge. If you have purchased a single XEB, you will recieve the following: • One XEB RF Modem (“-W” = International variant) • One 2.1 dBi Weatherproof Dipole Antenna • One 12 VDC Power Supply • One Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector NOTE: If you have purchased a pair of XEBs, you will receive two of each item. Note that this pair of XEBs comes pre-configured as a set.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide Part 1: Set up your XPress Ethernet Bridge Identify Kit Components Carefully unpack and verify the contents of your kit.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide Part 2: Specifications This document contains information on the XEB functionality only. If you have purchased an XEB with XPress™ Crypto Module, please refer to the XPress™ Crypto Module User’s Guide for more information. Characteristic Specification/Description Supported Protocols TCP/IP, Rockwell (RSLinx EtherNet/IP, CSP), Modbus/ TCP RF Transmission Rate 1.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide Characteristic Specification/Description Temperature Range Radio/Enclosure: -40 C to 70 C; PoE Injector: -40 C to 85 C; Power Supply: 0 C to 40 C Transmit Current Draw 175 mA @ 9 VDC; 140 mA @ 12 VDC; 35 mA @ 48 VDC Size 9.22” L x 3.60” W x 2.19” H; 320 grams Weatherproofing The XPress™ enclosure is IP65 rated and tested for weatherproof installation. The PoE injector and power supply are not weatherproof and should be installed indoors.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide 900 MHz Channels Channel US/Canada International Center Frequency 0 x x Auto Mode 1 x 903.12500 MHz 2 x 905.20833 MHz 3 x 907.29167 MHz 4 x 909.37500 MHz 5 x 911.45833 MHz 6 x 913.54167 MHz 7 x x 915.62500 MHz 8 x x 917.70833 MHz 9 x x 919.79167 MHz 10 x x 921.87500 MHz 11 x x 923.95833 MHz 12 x x 926.04167 MHz © 2013 Digi International, Inc..
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide Part 3: Setup and Initialization Summary The XPress™ Ethernet Bridge allows the user to create a long‐range, wireless Ethernet network with up to 16 active (63 total) subscriber units per access point.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide Note: XEB09‐CIPA(‐W) radios come pre‐configured as a paired set. No configu‐ ration is required. Digital Setup 1. Digital configuration is done by means of the XPress™ built‐in browser interface. It should be pow‐ ered on and connected at least temporarily to a network containing a computer that can run a con‐ ventional web browser. 2. Download the Digi IP Discovery Utility from our website at: www.digi.com/products/wireless/ xpress.jsp#docs.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide This window shows the current status of the radio, while the boxes on the right allow you to change it. It is important that the IP address of the XPress™ is in the same subnet as your computer. For example, if the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (a class C network), the first three number groups of the IP address must match. Choose your desired parameters and click Apply. 5. Make note of the chosen IP address and password, then click “Go to Device Web Page”.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide 7. The admin page has sections similar to the login page showing radio statistics and device information, plus it adds several new sections. The Device Setting section allows setting the network information and choosing an RF frequency channel. The default is to allow the radio to choose its own frequency based on minimizing interference. If you set a fixed channel, make sure the AP and all SUs use the same one.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide • A section to be used if an update to the XPress™ firmware is required. Refer to Update Firm‐ ware section for more details. • An Advanced Links section, which indicates that it should only be used by advanced users. Despite this warning, you will need to click the “Advanced Admin” button in order to set the device type, ID and encryption key. You should then see a page similar to the following: 8.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide • Choose an 8‐digit hex (0‐9 and A‐F) Network Name that will be common among the AP and its SUs and enter. The hyphen is required. • Choose a 32‐digit hex encryption key and enter it. Again, the hyphens are required. This key must match between the AP and the SU so make a note of it as well. After entering the parameters, click the “Apply” button to save them to the radio. 9.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide Issuing a Factory Reset The XPress Ethernet Bridge (XEB) comes in a plastic IP67‐rated industrial case providing the radio some protection from dust, rain, and other harmful contaminants. This enclosure also proves to be a barrier to you while trying to issue a factory reset to the radio. What You’ll Need (1) 4" Phillips screwdriver with a #1 tip Reset 1. Make sure XPress Ethernet Bridge XEB is unplugged and powered off. 2.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide updates. 1. Verify the radio is a 900 MHz unit. (Part No.: XEB09‐CIxx) 2. Enter the IP Address of the radio into your web browser to connect to the WebUI (Default IP is 192.168.17.17). If necessary, use the IP Discovery utility to scan your network and find the IP address of the unit. 3. The opening page of the webUI shows the firmware version number for the WebUI and the radio.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide ANTENNAE: The XPress™ Ethernet Bridge is approved for use with the following Digi weatherproof antennae: A09‐HTM‐675 (2.1 dBi dipole RPTNC male), A09‐Y10TM‐P10I (10 dBi Yagi RPTNC male), A09‐ © 2013 Digi International, Inc.
XPress™ Ethernet Bridge Getting Started Guide Appendix A: Additional Information 1-Year Warranty The XPress™ Ethernet Bridge from Digi Intenational, Inc. (the "Product") is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, for a period of 1‐year from the date of purchase. In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, Digi will repair or replace the defective product.
