User's Manual

MaxStream 9XStream™ Wireless OEM Module Manual v2.8

Confidential and Proprietary, ©MaxStream, Inc. 2001

Instructions

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ii. On Computer 2: Select Transfer menu -> Receive File.

Select a folder in which to place the file and select

Protocol: Ymodem (see figure 5). Press Receive.

iii. The file will begin to transfer and any errors or retries

will be accounted for. Touch the antennas and move the

modules around to notice that errors or retries do occur

under certain circumstances.

iv. When the transfer completes, open RAT.TXT on

Computer 2 and observe the pattern of text, it will be

easy to see if any characters were lost or corrupted.

v. Any file can be transferred this way. Use either

Xmodem or Ymodem protocol. Both computers must

have the same settings.

c. Try range testing by distancing the two computers from each

other. The modules can send and receive data up to 10 miles line

of sight using gain antennas.

4. Problems (Trouble Shooting)

Can’t find the HyperTerminal on your computer?

i. Search your hard drive for HyperTrm.exe

ii. Download a free version from http://www.hilgraeve.com

Power LED doesn’t illuminate when battery clip is attached?

i. Replace the battery.

Cannot connect to the comm port or communication not working?

i. Try selecting another comm port by selecting Properties

under the File menu.

ii. If necessary test the comm ports with a null modem cable

(cross RX and TX) between the two computers to verify

operation of comm ports.

Characters are getting scrambled?

i. Verify that both comm ports are set match the baud rate of the

modules being tested. Probably 9600 baud or 19200 bits per

second. Look for the baud rate on the FCC sticker, 96 or 192

respectively.