Patent ID: 9132846
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: B61L

Abstract:
1. A method of automatically setting up a new wireless communication network in a locomotive consist, comprising: transmitting, from a leading locomotive to a first trailing locomotive, a first ping through a first multi-unit (MU) cable, when the leading locomotive disconnects from an established wireless communication network due to the leading locomotive attaining a leading locomotive status; receiving, from the first trailing locomotive, a first reply ping through the first MU cable; transmitting, from the leading locomotive to the first trailing locomotive, wireless network setup information through the first MU cable prior to setting up the new wireless communication network, the wireless network setup information including information for setting up the new wireless communication network; and automatically setting up, using the first MU cable, the new wireless communication network based upon the wireless network setup information communicated via the first MU cable to the first trailing locomotive.