User`s manual

AirborneDirect™ Ethernet Client Bridge Quick Start Guide Quatech, Inc.
100-8108-100 4 May 2011
Getting started with an open Network available:
1
Open the AirborneDirect™ packaging and locate the Install CD.
2
Place the CD in the CD/DVD drive of the laptop or desktop you will be using to configure the
AirborneDirect™ device. Follow the on screen directions for installation of the appropriate device
software and documentation.
3
Connect the Ethernet cable on ABDG to an Ethernet port on the laptop or desktop system. The Etehrnet
port must have DHCP enabled and fallback to an AutoIP address (IP: 169.254.X.X/Subnet: 255.255.0.0)
4
Apply power to the ABDG-BR-DP5XX/IN5XXX.
5
The unit will boot and display one of the following LED patterns:
ABDG-BR-DP5XX Associated (Open Network)
POWER:  Green
LINK :  Green
COMM:  Red
ABDG-BR-IN5XXX
COMM:  Off
LINK :  Green
POST:  Green
POWER:  Blue
6
Open a browser and enter www.quatech.com into the URL field.
7
You will be asked to login to the Airborne unit:
Enter the default settings and press Log In (Username:dpac/Password:dpac).
8
Opening web page shows adapter status.
Links to the available configuration options are identified in the left hand menu. The top menu bar
provides access to different operations that can be performed by the AirborneDirect™ device. Please
refer to the User’s Manual for a full description of how to use the web interface.
9
Using Express Setup:
If this is the first time you have configured the device the Express Setup page will be displayed. This page
provides access to the critical configuration items needed to get the ABDG up and running quickly. See
Express Setup Configuration Page section for details on how to configure the device.
If the Ethernet Client will be accessing any resources on port 80 (HTTP) the HTTP port must be changed
on the Airborne device e.g. to Port 8080, this is covered in Table 1.
Please refer to the User’s Manual for complete details on ABDG device configuration.
10
When the Reboot button is pressed the unit will restart and install new settings. This may take up to 10
seconds. Please refresh the web interface after the boot cycle has completed.