RadBeacon on Windows Pc
Developed By: Radius Networks, Inc.
License: Free
Rating: 2,3/5 - 56 votes
Last Updated: April 16, 2024
App Details
| Version |
2.5.4 |
| Size |
5 MB |
| Release Date |
January 09, 24 |
| Category |
Tools Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]
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What's New:
Fixed a bug with permissions to locate beacons. [see more]
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Description from Developer:
The RadBeacon™ app is the configuration utility for RadBeacon proximity beacons from Radius Networks that support Apple's iBeacon™ proximity services and the AltBeacon proximit... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download RadBeacon and install on Windows PC. RadBeacon is free Tools app, developed by Radius Networks, Inc.. Latest version of RadBeacon is 2.5.4, was released on 2024-01-09 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of RadBeacon is 2,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 56 users, 30 users had rated it 5*, 8 users had rated it 1*.
How to install RadBeacon on Windows?
Instruction on how to install RadBeacon on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install RadBeacon on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install RadBeacon using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "RadBeacon" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install RadBeacon on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "RadBeacon" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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The RadBeacon™ app is the configuration utility for RadBeacon proximity beacons from Radius Networks that support Apple's iBeacon™ proximity services and the AltBeacon proximity services for Android devices.
The RadBeacon app from Radius Networks requires an Android device running Android 4.3 or higher and equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities.
With the RadBeacon app you can scan for nearby Radius Networks beacons. Once discovered, if the beacon is configurable, you can display each beacon's operating settings and make modifications to those settings.
Scanning for RadBeacons
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Scan for nearby configurable RadBeacons by pressing the SCAN button. Each beacon discovered is displayed with the following summary details
- Beacon Model (if available)
- UUID
- Major
- Minor
Reviewing RadBeacon Settings
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Select any RadBeacon in the table. If the RadBeacon is configurable, its detailed settings will be displayed. (If the RadBeacon is not configurable, then an "unable to connect" message will be displayed after approximately 15 seconds.) The settings displayed include:
_Summary_
- Beacon Name
- Beacon Model
- Firmware Version
- Hardware ID
- Battery Level
_Modifiable Settings_
- Beacon Name
- Beacon Type
- Advertised Organizational Identifier [ UUID ]
- Advertised Group Identifier [ Major ]
- Advertised Unit Identifier [ Minor ]
- Advertised Measured Power
- Advertisement Rate
- Transmit Power
Updating RadBeacon Settings
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Change any of the modifiable settings.
Press the APPLY button.
Submit a valid PIN to update the settings for this beacon.
Calibrating Measured Power
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Press the Action Menu button and select Calibrate.
Calibrate the measured power value of the beacon settings to ensure optimal proximity events and ranging.
Update the measured power value with the results of your calibration activity and update your settings.
Range Your Beacon
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Press the Action Menu button and select Range.
Validate the accuracy of your beacon settings by quickly verifying the ranging behavior of your device in proximity to your configured beacon.
Update RadBeacon PIN
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Press the Action Menu button and select Update PIN.
Submit a new and existing PIN to update the PIN for your beacon.
Reset to Factory Settings
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Press the Action Menu button and select Reset.
Reset the device to the original factory settings.
Submit a valid PIN to reset the settings for your beacon to factory defaults.
Lock Settings
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Press the Action Menu button and select Lock.
Submit a valid PIN to prevent connections from remote Bluetooth 4.0 devices to the beacon configuration service.
The Lock feature is a security precaution to limit the possibility of third party manipulation of your beacons once they have been installed and configured.
In order to re-enter configurable mode for a RadBeacon USB, remove and restore power to the device.
In order to re-enter configurable mode for a RadBeacon Tag, remove the front cover and press the configuration push button switch near the coin cell battery.
In order to re-enter configurable mode for a RadBeacon X2, remove the front cover and switch the beacon power switch to OFF and back to ON.
A beacon set in configurable mode will be configurable for up to 30 minutes or until you lock the device again.
Boot To DFU
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Press the Action Menu button and select DFU.
Reboot the beacon into Direct Firmware Update mode.
Contact Radius Networks support for information on the procedure for firmware update or replacement.
In order to re-enter normal operational model, simply remove and replace power to the device.
Fixed a bug with permissions to locate beacons.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
