Reference Manual
Table Of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Basic Radio Programming and Setup
- 2.1. Setting the Radio's Role in the Network and the Network Type
- 2.2. Establishing Communication with Instrumentation and Computers
- 2.3. Establishing Communication with Other Radios in the Network
- 2.4. Designate the RF Transmission Characteristics
- 2.4.1. 900MHz Channel Select Parameters
- 2.4.2. 900MHz Frequency Key (Golden Setting)
- 2.4.3. 900MHz Frequency Zones
- 2.4.4. High Noise
- 2.4.5. 900MHz Hop Frequency Offset
- 2.4.6. 900MHz Hop Table Size
- 2.4.7. 900MHz Hop Table Version
- 2.4.8. Max Packet Size and Min Packet Size (Golden Setting)
- 2.4.9. MCU Speed
- 2.4.10. Remote LED
- 2.4.11. Retry Time Out
- 2.4.12. RF Data Rate (Golden Setting)
- 2.4.13. RTS to CTS
- 2.4.14. Slave Security
- 2.4.15. Transmit Power
- 2.4.16. Transmit Rate
- 3. Configuring Point-to-MultiPoint Networks
- 3.1. Point to MultiPoint Network Characteristics
- 3.2. Point-to-MultiPoint Network Quick Start
- 3.3. Point-to-MultiPoint Operation LEDs
- 3.4. Overlapping MultiPoint Networks
- 3.5. Establishing Communication with Other Radios in a MultiPoint Network
- 3.6. Routing Communications through the Network
- 3.7. Setting Other MultiPoint Parameters
- 3.7.1. 1 PPS Enable Delay
- 3.7.2. Diagnostics
- 3.7.3. DTR Connect
- 3.7.4. Local Mode
- 3.7.5. Master Packet Repeat
- 3.7.6. Master Packet Repeat in MultiPoint Networks with Repeaters
- 3.7.7. Max Slave Retry
- 3.7.8. Radio ID
- 3.7.9. Radio Name
- 3.7.10. Repeaters
- 3.7.11. Repeater Frequency
- 3.7.12. Retry Odds
- 3.7.13. Slave / Repeater
- 3.8. Conserving Power
- 3.9. Reading Diagnostics in Tool Suite
- 4. Configuring Point-to-Point Networks
- 5. Advanced Programming
- 6. Viewing Radio Statistics
- 7. Approved Antennas
- 8. FGR3 Wireless Data Radios Pinouts
- 9. Troubleshooting
- 10. FGR3 Release Notes
- Appendix A: FGR3 Technical Specifications
- Appendix B: FGR3 Board Level Mechanical Drawing
- Appendix C: 900MHz Factory Default Settings
- Appendix D: 900MHz Channel Frequency IDs
- Appendix E: FreeWave Legal Information
5. Advanced Programming
FGR3
User-Reference Manual
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5.2.3. Disable a Password
After the password features has been enabled, it is possible to disable the password if the
current password is known.
Important!: The password can only be disabled using the prompt when reading the radio in Tool
Suite or through a terminal emulator.
The password CANNOT be disabled using Setup Terminal application in Tool Suite.
1. On the Setup menu in the terminal interface, select (8) Chg Password.
2. Hold down the <Alt> key and type 0255 using the number pad on the keyboard.
3. Release the <Alt> key.
4. Repeat this step three more times (hold <Alt> and type 0255 a total of 4 times).
Important!: Type the 0255 using the NUM Pad on the keyboard, NOT the top row of
numerals.
5. After the fourth entry, the password is disabled.
5.3. Enable and Set Up AES Encryption
Protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data communications is essential to
maintaining a robust, reliable, and secure wireless infrastructure. FreeWave has incorporated a
number of mechanisms to achieve these critical security objectives, including the use of AES
encryption. When available and enabled, AES encryption adds a layer of 128-bit, 192-bit, or 256-
bit encryption strength to the data before it is sent over the RF link.
Note: AES encryption is available as an option set at the factory in firmware v10.6.6 and later in
some FGR3 models.
When using AES encryption, these settings are required:
l Encryption Channel Key (on page 102).
l Encryption Key (on page 103).
l Encryption (Strength) (on page 104).
Important!: These settings are ONLY available in the (3) Edit Radio Transmission
Characteristics > (E) Encryption menu in the terminal interface.
These settings are NOT available in Tool Suite.
Note: For information about accessing the Setup menu using the terminal interface, see Access the
Setup Menu Using a Terminal Emulator (on page 23).