Linksys Linksys E1200 User manual

Rev 9- 8/27/2012

Field Electronics Setup Guide

CONTENTS

1. Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2

2. Setting up FCS Router: FTC_FIELD .................................................................................................................................... 4

3. Setting up FCS Router for FTC_PIT.................................................................................................................................... 14

4. Connection configurations - Scoring System Separate from FCS (Recommended).......................................................... 21

5. Create Samantha network configuration flash drives ...................................................................................................... 22

6. Loading the config files onto the samantha modules At Software inspection ................................................................. 25

7. Appendix........................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Revision

Date

Details

10/04/2010

Initial Release

10/14/2010

Added appendix explaining WiFi Sniffer

10/25/2010

Added updated equipment needed list, and wireless configuration utility

settings.

Added critical warning box page 3

11/29/2010

Added locations of hex files (page 18)

Expanded instructions for the FTC_PIT router setup

Expanded instructions for flash drive creation

Added connection diagrams to the appendix

11/30/2010

Changed connection diagrams

Updated Flash Drive section: Samantha.hex must be manually placed on

flash drive.

12/8/2010

Moved WiFi sniffer instructions from the appendix to page 8.

Updated recommendation to use either channel 5 or 8 (was 3 or 8) for

router setup.

Removed option to connect the scoring system with the FCS.

12/13/2010

Revised field electronic diagrams to include reminders that the USB cables

must not be more than 5 meters (15 feet), and added a note to reserve USB

ports on the FCS computer for the USB hubs.

1/4/2011

Clarified router connection instruction on Page 17

Corrected page number reference on page 19 from “page 5 step 2.4” to

“page 10 step 2.3”

8/27/2012

Updated document to include new router (E1200). The Linksys model E3000

has been discontinued by the manufacturer.

1/23/2013

Added note about the Logitech Controllers to pages 2 & 3

Field Electronics Setup Guide

1. EQUIPMENT

The Samantha FCS Software and installation instructions from:

http://www.usfirst.org/ftc/samantha

For Competition Field (Per Field)

FOR FCS:

oOne WiFi Router (Per 2 fields)

oOne laptop computer per playing field

A mouse (highly suggested over a track pad)

oEthernet cables long enough to connect the FCS Computers to the routers, and the scoring router

to the FCS router (if using the optional scoring system configuration).

oNew Flash Drives ( 2GB recommended capacity, 4GB Max)

At least 3 are needed: 1 for FTA and 2 for Software Inspection It is recommended to have

a few spares on hand.

o8 Logitech Game Controllers and spares

Logitech DualAction or Logitech F310

oNote: The DualAction game controller has been discontinued and replaced by

the F310. You may continue to use the DualAction if you already have them.

o3 externally powered USB Hubs. (2 required, 1 optional)

2 hubs for game controllers

1 hub from game controller hubs to the FCS computer. This hub is optional, not required if

there are enough hubs on the computer to accommodate all connections, leaving at least

one port free for thumb drive access.

oUSB Cables to connect the USB hubs to the FCS computer. A maximum suggested length for USB

cable is 5 meters.

oMonitor for clock display

FOR SCORING SYSTEM

oA Personal computer Running:

Windows XP or Higher, or

Macintosh OS X 10.5 or higher

1024x768 Resolution Monitor (minimum)

A mouse (highly suggested over a track pad)

Wired Ethernet Connection

Audio output wired into the event A/V system

Sun Java, version 1.5 or higher

The ability to adjust firewall settings to allow an FTP server to connect to the Field Control

System (FCS) computers. (if using the optional scoring system configuration)

oA high speed printer or a printer and access to a copy machine

oEthernet connected router (with UDP Multicast not blocked) with at least 3 ports and an internet

port. (if using the optional scoring system configuration)

Scoring System Display Applications Requirements

Each computer used for the display applications should have the following

A Personal computer with:

oWindows XP or Higher, or

Field Electronics Setup Guide

oMacintosh OS X 10.5 or higher

oWired Ethernet Connection

oSun Java, version 1.5 or higher

A large screen display or projector capable of 800x600 resolution (minimum)

For the Pit (where software inspection is done in the pit)

One WiFi Router

One laptop computer

Ethernet cable long enough to connect the FCS computer to the router.

New Flash Drives ( 2GB recommended capacity, 4GB Max)

o2 needed for Software Inspection

o(Same may be used as the competition field, spares are recommended).

8 Logitech Game Controllers and spares.

Logitech DualAction or Logitech F310

oNote: The DualAction game controller has been discontinued and replaced by

the F310. You may continue to use the DualAction if you already have them.

2 USB Hubs (with power adaptors)

USB Cables to connect the USB hubs to the FCS computer. A maximum length for USB cable is 5 meters.

For the Pit (where software inspection is NOT done in the pit)

One WiFi Router

One laptop computer

Ethernet cable long enough to connect the FCS computer to the router.

Flash Drive (same one may be used as the competition field, spares are recommended).

Field Electronics Setup Guide FTC_FIELD

2. SETTING UP FCS ROUTER: FTC_FIELD

Proper operation and setup of the Field Electronics is vital for a smooth, successful event. All electronic

components must be set up, and tested, well in advance of the event.

Linksys E1200 Router

These instructions are specific for the Linksys E1200 router. Note that the E3000 router has been discontinued by

the manufacturer.

Important: DO NOT use the CISCO Connect CD that is supplied with your router for setup.

2.1. Connect an Ethernet cable from PORT 1 (do not plug into the Internet port) on the router to the

computer that will control the FCS program for your event. Be sure to turn off the wireless network

adapter on your computer.

2.2. Open an Internet browser (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox) window and enter 192.168.1.1 into the

address bar and hit enter. This is the default address of your router. (If nothing comes up, check to make

sure you have plugged the Ethernet cable into PORT 1 and not the port labeled “Internet”).

Field Electronics Setup Guide FTC_FIELD

2.2.1.The router should display a Welcome screen. Do not install the Cisco Connect software. You will

instead configure the router manually.

2.2.2.At the bottom of the welcome screen, click on the link that reads “Continue with an open and

unsecured network(not recommend)”

2.2.3.The web browser should display another screen that indicates that the network is not secure.

Field Electronics Setup Guide FTC_FIELD

2.2.4.Check the checkbox (“I understand that my network…”) and press Continue to proceed with the

setup.

2.2.5.The router should prompt you for the router’s user name and password. Enter in the default userid

of admin and the default password of admin and then press the “OK” key to login. Once you’ve

logged in, you might need to reload the page “192.168.1.1” in your browser to continue.

2.2.6.The first time you connect to you router you will see the following pop-up warning. Check the “Do

not show me this again” box and then click OK to dismiss it.

Field Electronics Setup Guide FTC_FIELD

2.3. Create a secure password. Click on the administration tab to change the admin password and disable

Local Management Access via Wireless. Save settings by pressing the “Save Settings” button.

After the changes have been successfully saved, hit the “Continue” button and log in with userid “admin” and the

password you just defined.

When the dialog opens, click on the Setup tab, then Basic Setup.

1. Ensure the Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP

2. Change the IP address to 192.168.2.1.

3. Set the starting IP address and the max number of users to 100.

4. Set the time zone appropriately.

5. Critical: Save the settings. A message will appear asking you to “Continue” Click Continue to refresh

the router to the new IP address setting.

Field Electronics Setup Guide FTC_FIELD

2.3. After saving settings:

2.3.1.Open Start > Programs > Accessories and select “Command window.”

At the prompt, type:

Ipconfig /release <press enter> : The following screen should appear showing your IP address 0.0.0.0: (It may take

a minute)

Ipconfig /renew <press enter> The following screen should appear showing your that your IP address is in the

192.168.2.1xx range (Note: it may take a minute for the command to complete).

Close the command window by clicking on the X in the upper right corner.

Default setting

Change this to a 2

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