BEETLE BANG Bedienungsanleitung
802.11 BANG Wi-Fi Optimizer
manual version 1.0
BEETLE-B/A/N/G
Contents
Beetle-B/A/N/G/iPAQ Interface Hardware
Unpacking Your Beetle-B/A/N/G............................................................................... 2
Starting Up Your Beetle-B/A/N/G.............................................................................. 3
Antenna Specifications......................................................................................... 4
Accessories....................................................................................................... 5
Beetle-B/A/N/G Power System................................................................................. 5
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 6
Hardware Connection Issues........................................................................ 6
Software Installation / Re-Installation............................................................. 7
Operational Tips.................................................................................................. 8
Battery Life............................................................................................. 8
Surveying............................................................................................... 8
Optimization........................................................................................... 8
Beetle-B/A/N/G Accessories Sheet.............................................................................10
Swarm Indoor/Outdoor Site Survey Mapping Software.....................................................11
Remote Manager PC Monitoring Software................................................................... 12
Beetle-B/A/N/G iPAQ Interface Software
Introduction....................................................................................................... 13
Installation of Software......................................................................................... 13
Getting Started................................................................................................... 13
Quick Tour......................................................................................................... 14
BAG Toolbar Options............................................................................................. 14
Packet Processing................................................................................................ 14
MAC List........................................................................................................... 15
Individual MAC....................................................................................................15
Multipath................................................................................................ 16
802.11n Information...................................................................................17
802.11n HT Capabilities.............................................................................. 18
802.11n Beamforming Capabilities.................................................................19
Channel Frequency Response....................................................................... 20
WISP Antenna Alignment............................................................................ 21
Security..................................................................................................22
RSSI Over Time........................................................................................ 23
Security Authorization Lists.......................................................................... 25
GPS Information....................................................................................... 26
System Information................................................................................... 27
Power Profile........................................................................................... 28
Chameleon Software............................................................................................ 29
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omni directional
antennae (2.4
GHz & 5 GHz)
Beetle-B/A/N/G unit
includes calibrated
receiver, iPAQ and
battery system
Beetle-B/A/N/G AC
power adapter
iPAQ charging/
data USB cradle
Unpacking Your Beetle-B/A/N/G
larger case handle,
hex keys & spare
data/power cable
for iPAQ
Beetle-B/A/N/G user’s man-
ual and software
Beetle-B/A/N/G with
accessories
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About Your Beetle-B/A/N/G
Unpack and assemble your Beetle-B/A/N/G unit as shown. Your Beetle-B/A/N/G is a self-contained Wi-Fi optimizer. The user interface (iPAQ),
antenna and power connections are all accessible, but there is usually no need to open the protective, yellow hard case. If you should need
to open the case to remove the iPAQ or address the internal connections, simply unhook all 4 latches on the case. Remove top cover to reveal
iPAQ, cooling fan and power/data connector. The Beetle-B/A/N/G receiver and battery system are below these components. The iPAQ may be
disconnected and removed by users but the other components should only be accessed by Berkeley technicians. Removing such components
will void your hardware warranty.
Power up the iPAQ by pushing the power button in the upper right corner of the iPAQ. Connect the appropriate frequency antenna to the SMA
antenna input. iPAQs shipped by BVS are optimized for the Beetle-B/A/N/G.
iPAQs supplied by BVS have the Beetle-B/A/G software pre-installed. If you need to install the Beetle-B/A/N/G software, see the software instal-
lation/re-installation section.
Tap the windows Start icon in the upper left corner and then choose Beetle-B/A/N/G in the pulldown menu. If the Beetle-B/A/N/G does not appear
in the pulldown menu, tap on the “Programs” folder. Tap on the Beetle-B/A/N/G icon.
Running the Beetle-B/A/N/G software will power the Beetle-B/A/N/G Wi-Fi optimizer.
If the Beetle-B/A/N/G software loses communication with the Beetle-B/A/N/G, perform a soft reset by pressing the iPAQ’s reset button. If com-
munications problems persist, perform a hard reset by holding down the two outer buttons on the front of the iPAQ while holding in the soft reset
button. Remember, hard resets erase all data collected and software installed so backup all data and see software re-installation for details.
Beetle-B/A/N/G BOTTOM VIEW
Beetle-B/A/G Receiver Power/
Charging Connector
SMA Male antenna input
Warning: Maximum input 0 dBm NO DC Input
Beetle-B/A/N/G TOP VIEW
DF Antenna
screw mounts
Air Vent
(Output)
Air Vent
(Intake)
SMA Male antenna input
Warning: Maximum input 0 dBm NO DC Input
iPAQ Power/Charg-
ing Connector
Air Intake
Cooling Fan
2.4 GHz Omni-Directional (7.5” long)
2.4 GHz Direction Finding
Corner Reflector
4.9/5 GHz Direction Finding
Corner Reflector
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4.9/5 GHz Omni-Directional (5.5” long)
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Accessories
Your Beetle-B/A/N/G includes the following accessories: 3
antennae, spare data/power cable (for iPAQ), larger case grip
with hex key tools, an AC power/charging adapter, user’s man-
ual, SD software install card and CD-ROM software installer.
Beetle-B/A/N/G Power System
Beetle-B/A/N/G offers three choices of powering: internal
Li-PO battery, external 12VDC (11-15 V) power supply or exter-
nal auxiliary battery. The power smoothly transitions from one
source to another providing uninterrupted functionality while
plugging or unplugging the external supplies. The IPAQ runs
from the built-in battery or from an internal regulated 5VDC
supply when the external 12VDC is applied. Both batteries –
the IPAQ built-in battery and the system Li-PO battery – are
charged when the external 12VDC is applied. The charge time
is 3 to 4 hours depending on the depth of discharge and the
ambient temperature. The run time exceeds 3 hours when the
batteries are completely charged.
The IPAQ battery is usually depleted at the same time as the
system Li-PO battery. However, if the IPAQ battery is low while
the system is still running, the equalizing mode of operation
is provided. In this mode the IPAQ is powered from the sys-
tem Li-PO battery. To enter this mode, set the IPAQ to “USB
Charge” ON. This may prolong the total system run time. Do
not keep the “USB Charge” setting ON all the time since it
will drain the system battery faster, eventually reducing the
system run time.
It is recommended to keep the IPAQ and/or the application
software OFF while charging. The system supports a simul-
taneous charge and run though the charge time may substan-
tially increase due to increased internal temperature.
When the internal temperature exceeds the maximum allowed
for the Li-PO batteries the system automatically interrupts
the charge. The red LED that can be seen through the bottom
transparent hatch will be blinking. The same LED is solid ON
when the charge is going and turns OFF completely when the
charge is finished.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IPAQ AND Beetle-B/A/N/G POWER ISSUES
Your Beetle-B/A/N/G Wi-Fi optimizer and your HP iPAQ are
both charged and/or powered through the 4 pin power port at
the bottom of the Beetle-B/A/N/G. Both the receiver and iPAQ
have their own internal batteries but both of these batteries are
maintained and charged through the 4 pin power port. Here are
some tips for prolonging the life of your hardware and data:
• The iPAQ’s internal batteries are discharged when the iPAQ is
“off” to maintain its memory. Keep the iPAQ charged! Charge
it at least once a week!
• If the iPAQ’s batteries are completely discharged, it will need
several hours of charging before it can be powered on or even
flash the charging (yellow) LED. Once the iPAQ is charged
it may need to be soft or hard reset before powering on. The
Beetle-B/A/N/G software must be re-installed from an SD card
or downloaded via ActiveSync. In order to install software
using the SD card, the iPAQ must be removed.
1. Unhook all 4 latches and remove the top cover.
2. Remove the (optional) DF antenna by loosening the 2 thumb
screws and unscrewing the antenna connection.
3. Be sure not to touch the air intake cooling fan while it is
spinning. This fan spins to regulate the temperature of the
receiver and batteries so be sure to keep all obstructions and
objects from the fan’s air path.
4. Remove the power/data connector at the bottom of the iPAQ.
This connector provides communication and charging/battery
power to the iPAQ.
You may now remove the iPAQ from its holder for other uses.
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HARDWARE CONNECTION ISSUES
When the Beetle-B/A/N/G software is started, the following screen will appear if
the software was unable to detect the hardware. The following may cause this:
1. Loose connection to iPAQ serial cable. The serial cable may not be fully seated
in the power/data slot on the bottom of the iPAQ. Check the connection. A soft
boot of the iPAQ may be required. Soft booting is accomplished by pressing the
recessed reset button on the iPAQ with the stylus.
2. Low batteries. Test this by running off of A/C power using the supplied 4 pin
power connection to the Beetle-B/A/N/G and the iPAQ. The charge (Yellow) LED
on the iPAQ should be flashing if the cable is connected correctly and the Beetle-
B/A/N/G red power LED should be on.
3. COM port is held open. Soft boot the iPAQ to clear out the possibility that the
serial port is being held open by a previously running copy of the Beetle-B/A/N/G
software.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION/RE-INSTALLATION
The Beetle-B/A/N/G software can be installed/re-installed in via the included SD
card. There are 3 different folders for 3 different platforms:
iPAQ folder:
Beetle-BANG iPAQ software
MS .NET Compact Framework for iPAQ
PC folder:
Beetle-BANG Chameleon for PC
PC/XP folder:
ActiveSync for Windows XP PCs (not Vista)
All applications can be installed from their setup files.
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SDCardInstaller
•Insert card into SD slot on top of iPAQ
•Tap on “Start” icon on top left of screen
•Tap on “Programs” in menu
•Tap on the “File Explorer” folder
•Choose “My Device”
•Tap on “SD Card” or “Storage Card”
•Tap on “install” executable
•Choose iPAQ model for installation and
tap on that “install” button
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This SD card contains install files for
both iPAQ and PC platforms.
OPERATIONAL TIPS
SURVEYING
While surveying, Beetle-B/A/N/G achieves the most accuracy
when antenna is at a vertical 90 degree angle and completely
perpendicular to the ground or floor.
OPTIMIZATION
Remember that your iPAQ comes from the BVS factory opti-
mized for powerful spectrum analysis right out of the box, but
sometimes these optimized settings can be lost (back to HP’s
factory defaults) when the iPAQ’s battery completely drains.
The following are procedures for:
Disabling Bluetooth and 802.11 on an iPAQ
It is essential when running your Beetle-B/A/N/G software that
you do not have either 802.11b or Bluetooth running on the
same iPAQ. This will interfere with Beetle-B/A/N/G measure-
ments in the 2.4 GHz band.
Turning Off Bluetooth
HP iPAQ 27xx series:
From the main screen on the iPAQ, select the antenna icon in
the lower right-hand portion of the screen. Then choose the
Bluetooth button to turn off Bluetooth.
The blue LED on the iPAQ should not be flashing when the
radio is off.
Turning Off 802.11b
HP iPAQ 27xx series:
From the main screen on the iPAQ, select the antenna icon in
the lower right-hand portion of the screen. Then choose the
Wi-Fi button to turn off 802.11b.
Battery Settings
NOTE: In order to prevent the Ipaq from freezing when running
Beetle-B/A/N/G software, make sure to:
1. ALWAYS leave the checkboxes in the SETTINGS/SYSTEM/
POWER screen unchecked. Power-save mode will lock up the
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application due to the fact that the application is stopped while
communicating with the hardware..
2. Make sure that the battery level on the Ipaq remains above
40%. The serial card interface may cease to operate when the
battery level is under 40%.
To resolve the freeze, simply press the soft reset button on the
iPAQ with the stylus.
Disabling Screen Saver on an iPAQ
DockWare (by default) runs a screen saver with a calendar
on any new iPAQ (47xx series). This could interfere with the
operation of Beetle-B/A/N/G software. To disable:
1. Tap on the Windows icon in the upper-left corner of the iPAQ
screen.
2. Tap “Programs” in the menu.
3. Tap on “DockWare”.
4. Once running, tap-and-hold on the screen.
5. Uncheck “Start Automatically”.
6. Now tap the upper right corner of the screen to terminate
DockWare (where the ‘X’ would usually be).
7. DockWare is now disabled. It will need to be disabled again
if the batteries completely discharge on the iPAQ.
Choose Settings and then choose System set-
tings at the bottom. Select battery icon for Power
Settings to access this screen. These power set-
tings come unchecked from the BVS factory to
ensure Beetle-B/A/G software runs optimally.
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