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by Brent Raynor – www.manuauto.com 

Assigning an IP address to the MaxStream 9XTend ethernet wireless modem involves configuring a computer to act as a network.  This is accomplished by modifying the local area connection of the computer.
If the computer (laptop) does not have a serial communication port,  make sure to install a usb to serial adapter. The MaxStream X-CTU redirector software must be able [...]

It is very important to prevent unauthorized access to the MaxStream RF modems.  These devices are vulnerable to intrusion and must be coded for security reasons.  All MaxStream wireless devices have a VID (Vendor ID) and require a four digit hexadecimal number. 

Type a four digit decimal number in the (dec) box of the Converter Tool.  Click the results tab and a hexadecimal number will appear. 

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by Brent Raynor – www.manuauto.com 

Connect a cross-over cable from the PC to the MaxStream 9XTend Ethernet RF Modem.
A method for programming this modem is through the use of ARP commands.  ARP is an acronym for address resolution protocol. 
The first step is to assign a static IP address to the MaxStream 9XTend Ethernet RF Modem.
In Windows XP, select Start, then Run.  Type cmd and [...]