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INTRODUCTION - HARDWARE
The Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver (P/N BC405000) can interface with:
• USB to Ethernet Adaptor (P/N BCA40505)
• 4050 to USB Adaptor (P/N BCA40502)
• 4050 to Ethernet Adaptor (P/N BCA40503)
• 4050 to Ethernet Adaptor with USB Port (P/N BCA40504)
• WiFi Adapter (P/N BCO40508)
• Barrett Break out Box (discontinued as of April 2019) (P/N BCA40050)
This guide details the first two options and describes their installation. The BoB
instructions are in an appendix at the rear of the manual. The maximum num-
ber of applications that can connect to one 4050 HF SDR system is five. A 4050
HF SDR system consists of at least one of two control heads, the transceiver
body and the optional BoB.
Chapter 1 offers definitions and hardware descriptions.
Chapters 2 and 3 provide examples of typical setup scenarios of a transceiver,
network access and/or a computer. Each set-up may need to be configured
differently in accordance with local network operating procedures and security.
Chapter 2 demonstrates how to set up the transceiver wirelessly. Scenario 1
outlines the different applications (apps) that can be used on Windows, iOS,
and Android software via the transceiver’s wireless network and WiFi adaptor.
Scenario 2, however, connects over local WiFi via a router.
Chapter 3 demonstrates four ways of connecting the internet and transceiver
via an Ethernet connection. Scenarios 3 and 4 show how a system could be set
up using a small local area network. This allows multiple operators on the local
area network to control or program the transceiver remotely. These scenarios
show a configuration using a switch and a computer with and without a DHCP
server. The third scenario is set up using a static IP address via an Ethernet cable,
and the transceiver in the fourth scenario uses DHCP protocols.
Scenarios 5 shows how to configure a transceiver over the internet via a VPN
which provides added security. The benefit of this set up is that the operator
can be outside the LAN, and have access to the transceiver.
Chapter 4 contains the appendices with additional information on DHCP, port
forwarding and VPNs.
The scenarios given throughout the manual are using Windows 10 Professional
as the operating system. Support can be provided for other Windows operating
systems, ask your network administrator or your dealer for more information.
Guide Overview
Summary of Contents for 4000 Series
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