Quatech, Inc. AirborneDirect™ User Manual
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11.0 Getting Started
11.1 Unpack the AirborneDirect™ Device
Unpack the AirborneDirect™ Device and compare the package contents with the
items listed on the front of the included Quick Start Guide. If any item is missing
or damaged, contact Quatech immediately.
Contact details can be found at www.quatech.com/support.
11.2 Connect AirborneDirect™ to host
Connect the Airborne Direct unit to a system capable of configuring it. The
preferred initial connection depends upon the class and type of product:
Serial – Enterprise: Connect to a serial port on the host or through a serial to
USB adapter.
Serial – Industrial: Connect the RJ-45 socket to a RJ-45 socket using a
CAT 5 Ethernet cable.
Ethernet – Enterprise: Connect to an RJ-45 socket on the host.
Ethernet – Industrial: Connect the RJ-45 socket to a RJ-45 socket using a
CAT 5 Ethernet cable.
11.3 Attach Antenna and Power-up the AirborneDirect™
Attach the supplied antenna to the RP-SMA connector on the AirborneDirect™
unit. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the power connector. If using your own
power supply make sure the correct power connector type and polarity are being
used, verify the appropriate voltage to be applied by checking Error! Reference
source not found. for the correct product class. Confirm that the device is
receiving power by verifying that the POST LED is lit when the supply is applied.