R TOOL OPERATING MANUAL Using the 261-3363 Wireless Communication Adapter SMCS: 1900 NEHS0926-01 January 2005
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Contents Contact Information System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wireless Communication Adapter . . . . . . . 4 Data Link Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 802.11b Enabled PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Network Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The IP address is printed on each Wireless Communication Adapter.
System Overview Product Description The 261-3363 Wireless Communication Adapter (WCA) is a service tool for remotely monitoring machine or engine operation using CatET and an 802.11 enabled PC. The group consists of a portable hardware adapter and a software program designed to run under Microsoft Windows (XP, 2000, ME, or 98). It will allow a laptop computer (PC) to aid in the monitoring of ECM communication (3) on J1939/11 high speed data link, CAT DataLink, and J1708 (ATA) vehicle networks.
Network Interface System Requirements The Wireless Communication Adapter system relies on an 802.11b radio network. The radio network is configured to operate in Ad Hoc mode (Channel 11) and utilizes an IP Address Range in Private Address space (172.23.x.x) by default but can be changed as needed based on the site-specific network requirements. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is enabled with a default static WEP key. This too can be configured based on local requirements.
Operating Instructions Software Installation The Wireless Communication Adapter connects between the service connector on the Caterpillar product being tested and a laptop computer (PC) through an 802.11b Wireless Network. The installation of the software to operate the Wireless Communication Adapter depends on the operating system of the computer. This section of the manual contains two separate software installation procedures, depending on the operating system.
3. Wireless Communication Adapter. Windows XP Operating System In order for Cat Electronic Technician (CatET) to operate in a wireless mode, the laptop and CatET must both be configured. This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the wireless PC Card installed in the laptop computer.
1. Insert the Proxim Software & Documentation CD into the laptop and the Wireless LAN Wizard will begin to run. If the CD-Wizard does not start automatically: Software Installation Before starting the software installation process, make sure Wireless Communication Adapter (1) is connected to the machine with wiring harness (2) provided in the tool group. a. Click the “Start” button on the Windows task bar and select “Run”. b. Type “d:\exsetup.exe” and click “OK” (where d:\ represents the drive letter of y
4. The “Wireless Driver Setup” screen will appear: 3. When the “Setup Overview for Windows XP” screen appears, click on “Install Driver and Client Manager”. a. Check the message “InstallShield Wizard Complete” to confirm the completion of the installation. b. Click “Finish”. NOTE: The “Wireless Drivers - InstallShield Wizard” appears and shows the progress of the installation process. This process may take several seconds. 5. The “Setup Overview for Windows XP” screen appears again.
6. When the “Install Hardware” screen appears: 8. Close the “Setup Overview for Windows XP” screen. a. Verify that the “Insert PC Card” option is selected. b. Click “Next”. 9. If the “Client Manager” icon is visible in the Windows Task Bar, proceed to Step 11. 7. When the “Insert PC Card” screen appears: a. Insert the PC Card into the appropriate card slot in the laptop. b. Click “Next”.
10. If the computer does not recognize the PC Card or if the Client Manager icon is not visible, restart the computer with the PC Card inserted. 12. When the “Network Connections” screen appears: a. Right-click on the “Wireless Network Connection” icon. This icon is for the “Wireless PC Card Model 0111”. To manually start the Client Manager: a. Click “Start” on the Windows taskbar. b. Point to “Programs”. c. Point to “Wireless”. d. Click “Client Manager”. d.
15. When the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” screen appears: 13. When the “Wireless Network Connection Properties” screen appears: a. Select “Use the following IP address:”. a. Scroll down and click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”. b. Click “Properties”. b. Enter the altered IP Address number from Step 14. c. Verify that the “Subnet mask:” is 255.255.0.0. NOTE: Your laptop may not have as many components as listed in the illustration. d. Click “OK”. 14.
20. Edit the configuration profile: 17. Close the “Network Connections” screen. a. Click “Actions”. b. Click “Add/Edit Configuration Profile”. 18. Right-click on the “Client Manager” icon on the Windows taskbar. 21. When the “Wireless Network Connection Properties” screen appears, click on “Add.” 19. Click “Launch Client Manager”.
22. When the “Wireless network properties” screen appears: 23. The “Wireless Client Manager” screen should display as shown (graphic of the two computers communicating), if the PC Card is working properly. Click “OK” and proceed to Step 25. a. Type “WCA” (all capital letters) into the “Network name (SSID):” section. b. Select “Open” from the “Network Authentication:” pull down menu. c. Select “WEP” from the “Data encryption:” pull down menu. d.
25. When the “Wireless Network Connection Properties” screen appears: 27. Click “OK” on the “Wireless Network Connection Properties” screen. a. “WCA” (automatic) should appear in the “Preferred networks:” display. If not, repeat Step 22. b. If “WCA” does appear in the “Preferred networks:” display, click “Advanced”. 28. The “Wireless Client Manager” screen will display. Click “OK”. 26. When the “Advanced” screen appears: a. Check the “Automatically connect to non-preferred networks” box. b.
30. Congratulations, the installation of the PC Card is complete. Proceed to the Configure Cat Electronic Technician (CatET) for the Wireless Communication Adapter section in this manual. Windows 2000 Operating System In order for Cat Electronic Technician (CatET) to operate in a wireless mode, the laptop and CatET must both be configured. This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the wireless PC Card installed in the personal computer.
3. Wireless Communication Adapter. Software Installation Before starting the software installation process, make sure Wireless Communication Adapter (1) is connected to the machine with wiring harness (2) provided in the tool group. 4. CatET Version 2004B or greater software. NOTE: Before installing the Wireless Communication Adapter on the machine, record the IP address which is printed on the lower left-hand side of the adapter.
1. Insert the Proxim Software & Documentation CD into the laptop and the Wireless LAN Wizard will begin to run. If the CD-Wizard does not start automatically: 3. When the “Setup Overview for Windows 98/Me/2000” screen appears, click on “Install Driver and Client Manager”. a. Click the “Start” button on the Windows task bar and select “Run”. b. Type “d:\exsetup.exe” and click “OK” (where d:\ represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
4. The “Wireless Driver Setup” screen will appear: 6. When the “Install Hardware” screen appears: a. Verify that the “Insert PC Card” option is selected. a. Check the message “InstallShield Wizard Complete” to confirm the completion of the installation. b. Click “Next”. b. Click “Finish”. 5. The “Setup Overview for Windows 98/Me/2000” screen appears again. Click “Install Hardware”. 7. When the “Insert PC Card” screen appears: a. Insert the PC Card into the appropriate card slot in the laptop computer.
To manually start the Client Manager: NOTE: A “Found New Hardware” window should appear in the lower right-hand corner of the computer indicating the PC Card has been successfully installed. If this window does not appear, proceed to Step 10. a. Click “Start” on the Windows taskbar. b. Point to “Programs”. c. Point to “Wireless”. d. Click “Client Manager”. 8. Close the “Setup Overview for Windows 98/ME/2000” screen. e. The “Client Manager” icon should now appear in the Windows taskbar. 11.
14. When the “Local Area Connection Properties” screen appears: 12. When the “Network and Dial-up Connections” screen appears: a. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” option that has a device name of “Wireless PC Card Model 0111”. a. Scroll down and click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” option. b. Click “Properties”. b. Click “Properties”. NOTE: If the screen does not display in the “Details” view as shown, click on the Views icon and click “Details”. 15.
19. Click “Launch Client Manager”. 16. When the “Local Area Connection Properties” screen appears, click “OK”. 20. Edit the configuration profile: a. Click “Actions”. b. Click “Add/Edit Configuration Profile”. 17. Close the “Network and Dial-up Connections” screen. 21. When the “Add/Edit Configuration Profile” screen appears, click on “Add”. 18. Right click on the “Client Manager” icon on the Windows taskbar.
22. When the “Edit Configuration” screen appears: 24. A third “Edit Configuration” screen will appear: a. Type any name/identifier into “Profile Name” area. a. Select “Enable Data Security”. b. Select “Use Hexadecimal”. b. Select “Peer-to-Peer Group” from the “Network Type” pull down menu. c. Type in the “Key” (number) 35373c57222750362a334c6a71 into the “Key” section. c. Click “Next”. d. Click “Finish”. 23. A second “Edit Configuration” screen will appear: a. Type “WCA” in “Network Name:”.
28. Close the “Local Area Connection Properties” screen. 26. The “Wireless Client Manager” screen should display as shown (graphic of the two computers communicating), if the PC Card is working properly. Click “OK”. 27. If the “Wireless Client Manager” screen displays as shown, there is no network present for communication. Make sure the Wireless Communication Adapter and harness are connected properly. 29. Remove the Proxim Software & Documentation CD.
4. From the “Preferences” screen: Configure Cat Electronic Technician for the Wireless Communication Adapter a. Select the “Wireless Communication Adapter” option from the pull-down menu. 1. Open CatET. b. Click “Advanced”. NOTE: The minimum version of CatET software is 2004B or greater. 2. The “Cat Electronic Technician” screen should appear on all new installations. Click “Stop Connect”. 5. When the the “Wireless Communication Adapter List” screen appears, click “Add”. 3.
8. When the “Preferences” screen appears: 6. When the “Wireless Communication Adapter” screen appears: a. Select the name and IP address for Wireless Communication Adapter from the pull-down lists. a. Type “WCA” (in all capital letters) in “Name” (or a more descriptive name as desired). b. Click “OK”. b. Type the IP Address for the Wireless Communication Adapter in the “IP Address” field. (Note: This IP address comes from the label on the wireless communication adapter.
10. When the “Wireless Communication Adapter Selection” screen appears: 12. Test to make sure the wireless networks are communicating. a. Make sure the WCA with the correct IP address is in the “Wireless Communication Adapter” field. a. Click on the “Start” button in the Windows taskbar. b. Point to “Programs”. b. Click “OK”. c. Point to “Accessories”. d. Click on “Command Prompt”. 11. The following screen should display if the Wireless Communication Adapter is working correctly.
14. In response, “Reply from 172.23.1.31” messages should display. The IP number should match the IP address printed on the Wireless Communication Adapter. Using the Wireless Communication Adapter When using the Wireless Communication Adapter to do remote monitoring of machines, there are several factors that can have a significant affect on overall performance of the system. 1. Location of the Wireless Communication Adapter on the machine. 2.
Obstacles in the Line-of-Sight between the PC and the Wireless Communication Adapter can have a significant affect on the range of the system. Obstacles may include hills, buildings, or even the machine being monitored. If the machine being monitored drives over a hill, radio communication with the PC will likely stop until the machine is visible. Operating the machine with buildings or other machines in the Line-of-Sight will likely deliver similar reduction or loss of radio communication.
4. Select the appropriate interface and click on “OK”. Click on the “Connect” icon to attempt a connection to the selected Wireless Communication Adapter. CatET will display the following window asking you to verify the selected Wireless Communication Adapter. If correct, click on “OK” and CatET will attempt a connection. If it is not correct, click on the down arrow of the Wireless Communication Adapter and select the correct adapter.
2. Ensure the Wireless Communication Adapter is powered up (green LED ON) and in range of the 802.11b Enabled PC. Troubleshooting with Error Codes Error #142 3. Re-check the connection with CatET. If communication is established, troubleshooting is complete. If not, continue to Step 4. Problem - The interface hardware is not connected. Solution - Connect the hardware. 4. The radio may be disabled in the Wireless Client Manager.
2. Verify the 802.11b drivers have been installed. To do this, open the Wireless Client Manager by Clicking on “Start”, then “Programs”, then “Wireless”, then “Client Manager”. In the Wireless Client Manager, click on “Advanced” on the menu bar, then click on “Card Diagnostics”. All “Self Test” results should indicate “OK” if driver is installed correctly. If driver is not installed correctly, repeat installation procedure for the 802.11b PC card. If the driver is installed correctly, continue to Step 3. 3.
Wireless Communication Adapter Regulatory Information *Interference Statement* FCC ID: PQMWCA1 IC: 4071A-WCA1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
