RFD900 Config Tools

Configuration Tab

modem_tools1To communicate with the modem, make sure you connect the modem to the computer using FTDI cable.
Use the COM Port combobox to choose the correct COM port to which the modem is connected.
Use the Refresh button to refresh the COM combobox list after connecting/disconnecting a modem.
Set Node Destination to 65535 to send data to all nodes.
All other comboboxes and checkbuttons are self-explanatory.
Use Update Settings button to write setting changes to the modem. Initially, this button is disabled and will be enabled once the Load Settings button is clicked.
Use the Load Settings button to load settings from the modem.
Use Reset Factory Settings button to reset the current modem settings to the factory settings.

Firmware Tab

modem_tools2Use the COM Port combobox to choose the correct COM port to which the modem is connected.
Use the Refresh button to refresh the COM combobox list after connecting/disconnecting a modem.
Download the firmware from the RFDesign website (see Useful Links) and put the file on the same folder as this RFD900 Modem Tools application. Browse for the file using the “…” button then click the Upload button to upload the new firmware to the modem.