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GE MDS entraNET 2400 Technical Manual

GE MDS entraNET 2400 Technical Manual (220 pages)

900 MHz and 2400 MHz Extended Range IP Networking Transceivers

Brand: GE | Category: Wireless Access Point | Size: 2.91 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
INTRODUCING the MDS Entranet SYSTEM

11
- 1 Chapter 1 1 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph
  
  13
Tabletop Setup and Evaluation

25
- Introduction
  27
- Connector Overview
  27
- Test Setup
  28
- 2 Chapter 2 2 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph
  
  29
Ap Management

39
- 3 Chapter 3 3 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph
  
  41
  - Introduction
    41
    
    PC-Based Configuration Software
    41
    
    Menu Structure
    42
    
    Differences in the User Interfaces
    45
  - Accessing the Menu System
    46
    
    Methods of Control
    46
    
    PC Connection and Log-In Procedures
    47
    
    Navigating the Menus
    52
    
    Navigating Via a Web Browser
    52
    
    Recommended for First-Time Users
    52
  - Basic Device Information
    53
    
    Starting Information Screen
    53
    
    Main Menu
    54
  - Configuring Network Parameters
    55
    
    Network Configuration Menu
    55
    
    IP Configuration Menu
    56
    
    Wireless MAC Configuration Menu
    58
    
    Mobility Configuration Menu
    59
    
    SNMP Agent Configuration Menu
    60
    
    Bridge Configuration Menu
    61
  - Configuring Radio Parameters
    62
    
    Radio Configuration Menu
    62
    
    Skip Zones Menu
    63
  - Configuring the Serial Interfaces
    64
    
    Overview
    64
    
    IP-To-Serial Services
    65
    
    Serial-To-Serial Services
    65
    
    Configuration
    66
    
    Serial Configuration Wizard
    66
    
    Local Serial Configuration Menu
    67
    
    View Current Settings Screen-Serial-To-Serial Example
    69
    
    View Current Settings Screen-Unicast UDP Mode Example
    71
    
    Remote Serial Gateway Configuration (IP-To-Remote Serial)
    72
  - Security Configuration
    74
    
    Security Configuration Menu
    75
  - Wireless Network Menu
    79
    
    Remote Management Submenu
    80
    
    Manage Selected Remote Submenu
    81
    
    Broadcast Remote Reprogramming Menu
    82
    
    Remote Database Menu
    84
    
    Endpoint Database Menu
    85
    
    Group Database Menu
    85
    
    Access Point Database Menu
    86
  - Statistics and Event Log
    87
    
    COM1 and COM2 Data Statistics Menus
    88
    
    Remote Serial Gateway Statistics
    89
    
    Ethernet and Wireless Packet Statistics
    90
    
    Ethernet Packet Statistics
    90
    
    Wireless Packet Statistics
    90
    
    Radio Packet Statistics
    91
    
    Event Log Menu
    92
    
    Time and Date Stamping
    92
  - Device Information Menu
    94
    
    Device Names Menu
    95
  - Maintenance and Tools
    95
    
    Reprogramming Menu
    96
    
    A Brief Description of Configuration Files
    97
    
    Configuration Scripts Menu
    97
    
    RSG Configuration Script Menu
    99
    
    Authorization Codes Menu
    101
    
    Transmitter Test Menu
    102
  - Redundancy Menu
    103
    
    Packet Rx Errors Exceeded Threshold Menu
    106
  - Dnp3 Routing Menu
    107
Remote Radio Management

109
- Introduction
  111
- Programming Methods
  111
  - Terminal Interface Mode
    111
  - Remote Management Via the AP
    111
- Log-In Procedure
  111
- Commands
  112
  - Entering Remote Commands
    112
- Minimum Configuration for Remotes
  112
  - Detailed Command Descriptions
    113
- Upgrading Remote Firmware
  127
Sample Configurations

129
Installation

157
- 6 Chapter 6 6 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph
  
  159
  - Installation
    159
    
    General Requirements
    159
    
    Site Selection
    159
    
    A Word about Radio Interference
    160
    
    Conducting a Site Survey
    160
    
    Terrain and Signal Strength
    160
    
    Mounting Dimensions for Radios
    162
    
    Antenna and Feedline Selection
    163
    
    Antennas
    163
    
    Feedlines
    164
  - How Much Output Power Can be Used
    166
  - (U.S.A. and Canada, 900 Mhz Systems)
    166
    
    Calculating System Gain
    166
  - How Much Output Power Can be Used
    167
  - (U.S.A. and Canada, 2400 Mhz Systems)
    167
    
    Calculating System Gain
    167
  - HOW MUCH OUTPUT POWER CAN be USED? (ETSI 2400 Mhz Systems)
    168
    
    How Much Output Power Can be Used
    168
    
    Calculating System Gain
    169
  - Optimizing Performance
    170
    
    Principles of Wireless Network Operation
    170
    
    Aiming Directive Antennas for Maximum RSSI
    172
    
    Procedure
    172
    
    Tips for Improving Data Throughput
    173
    
    To Maximize Throughput of Data and Reduce Latency Time
    173
    
    To Maximize Overall Data Performance
    174
Troubleshooting and Radio Tests

175
- 7 Chapter 7 7 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph
  
  177
  - Troubleshooting
    177
    
    Interpreting the Front Panel Leds
    177
    
    Troubleshooting Using the Embedded Management System
    178
    
    Diagnostic Tools
    181
    
    Serial Port and Remote Serial Statistics Menu
    181
    
    Using Logged Operation Events
    182
Technical Reference

187
- Upgrading Ap Firmware
  189
- Using Configuration Scripts
  191
  - Sample of an Exported Configuration File
    192
  - Editing Configuration Files
    196
- Data Interface Connectors
  197
  - LAN/ETH Port
    197
  - COM1 Port
    198
  - COM2 Port
    199
- Technical Specifications
  199
- Dbm-WATTS-VOLTS CONVERSION CHART
  203
Terms and Abbreviations

205

GE MDS entraNET 2400 Reference Manual

GE MDS entraNET 2400 Reference Manual (100 pages)

Spread Spectrum Data Transceiver

Brand: GE | Category: Transceiver | Size: 1.25 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 About this Manual

13
2 Product Description

13
3 Installation Planning

18
- General Requirements
  18
- Site Selection
  18
  - Terrain and Signal Strength
    19
  - Conducting a Site Survey
    19
- A Word about Radio Interference
  20
- Antenna & Feedline Selection
  21
  - Antennas
    21
  - Feedlines
    22
  - Antenna System Ground
    23
- How Much Output Power Can be Used
  24
4 Installation

26
5 Operation

31
- Initial Start-Up
  31
- Performance Optimization
  32
  - Antenna Aiming
    32
  - Antenna SWR Check
    33
  - Data Buffer Setting-Modbus Protocol
    33
  - Hoptime Setting
    33
  - Totalflow™ Protocol at 9600 with Sleep Mode
    33
  - Operation at 115200 Bps
    33
  - Baud Rate Setting
    34
  - Radio Interference Checks
    34
6 Radio Programming

34
- Radio Programming Methods
  34
  - Terminal Interface
    34
  - PC-Based Configuration Tool
    34
- User Commands
  35
  - Entering Commands
    35
- Detailed Command Descriptions
  40
  - Addr [1-65000]
    41
    
    Network Address
    41
  - Amask [0000 0000-Ffff Ffff]
    41
    
    Alarm Mask
    41
  - At [On, Off]
    41
    
    Hayes-Compatible at Command Support
    41
  - Asense [Hi/Lo]
    41
    
    Alarm Output Sense
    41
  - BAUD [XXXXX Abc]
    41
    
    Data Interface Port Baud Rate
    42
  - Band [A, B, C]
    42
    
    Select Sub-Band (Normally Used for 2.4 Ghz Units)
    42
  - Buff [On, Off]
    42
    
    Data Buffer Mode
    43
  - Code [None, 1
    43
    
    Security Code
    43
  - Csaddr [1-65000, None]
    43
    
    Clock-Synchronizing Master Address
    43
  - Cts [0-255]
    43
    
    Clear-To-Send Delay
    43
- Ctshold [0-60000]
  44
  - Clear-To-Send Hold Time
    44
- Device [Dce, Cts Key]
  44
  - Radio-MODEM Behavior
    44
- DLINK [XXXXX/On/Off]
  44
  - Insite Diagnostics Link Support
    45
- Dkey
  45
  - Turn off Radio Transmitter's Test Signal
    45
- Dtype [Node/Root]
  45
  - Network Diagnostics Mode
    45
- Fec [On, Off]
  45
  - Forward Error Correction
    45
- Hoptime [7, 28]
  46
  - Radio Transmitter Hop Timing
    46
- Init
  46
  - Initialize; Restore to Factory Defaults
    46
- Hrev
  47
  - Hardware Revision
    47
- Key
  47
  - Turn on Radio Transmitter Test Signal
    47
- Led [On, Off]
  48
  - Enable/Disable PCB Leds
    48
- Lpm [1, 0]
  48
  - Low-Power Mode-Masters Only
    48
- Lpmhold [0-1000]
  48
  - Low-Power Mode Sleep Time
    48
- Mode [M, R, X]
  48
  - Radio Operating Mode
    49
- Mrssi [None, -40
  49
  - Minimum RSSI for Mobile Operation
    49
- Ot [On, Off]
  49
  - Output Trigger
    49
- OWM [XXXXX]
  49
- Owner's Message
  49
- OWN [XXXXX]
  49
- Owner's Name
  49
- Port [Rs232, Rs485]
  49
- Pwr [20-30]
  50
  - Radio Transmitter Power Level
    50
  - Repeat [0–10]
    50
  - Xaddr [0-31]
    56
  - Extended Address
    56
  - Xmap [00000000-Ffffffff]
    56
  - Map of Extension Addresses
    56
  - Xpri [0-31]
    56
  - Primary Extended Address
    56
  - Xrssi [None, -40
    56
  - Extension RSSI Level
    56
  - Zone Clear
    56
  - Clear Zone Statistics Log
    56
  - Troubleshooting
    57
  - LED Indicators
    58
  - Alarm Codes
    58
  - Checking for Alarms-STAT Command
    58
  - Major Alarms Versus Minor Alarms
    58
  - Alarm Code Definitions
    59
  - Troubleshooting Chart
    60
  - Performing Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics
    61
  - Internal Fuse Replacement
    62
  - Radio Firmware Upgrades
    63
  - Obtaining New Firmware
    63
  - Saving a Web-Site Firmware File Onto Your PC
    63
  - Installing Firmware into Your Radio
    63
  - Operating Principles and Configuration
    64
  - SAF Operation with Extension Radios
    64
  - Simple Extended SAF Network
    64
  - Extended SAF Network
    65
  - Retransmission and ARQ Operation
    65
  - SAF Configuration Example
    65
  - Synchronizing Network Units
    66
  - Synchronization Messages
    67
  - Using at Commands
    67
  - Configuration Parameters for S&F Services
    69
  - Using the Radio's Sleep Mode (Remote Units Only)
    71
  - Sleep Mode Example
    72
  - Low-Power Mode (LPM)-Master Enabled
    72
  - Setup Commands
    72
  - Reading RSSI & Other Parameters W/Lpm Enabled
    73
  - Power Consumption by HOPTIME and SAF Settings
    73
  - Low-Power Mode Versus Remote's Sleep Mode
    74
  - Mobile Operation Support
    74
  - Introduction
    74
  - Operational Influences-Hoptime & SAF
    75
  - MIRRORED BITS™ Protocol Support
    75
  - Seamless Mode Emulation
    75
  - Full-Duplex Emulation
    75
  - Co-Located and Close-Proximity Masters
    75
  - Master Station Configuration
    76
  - Antenna System for Co-Located Master Stations
    76
  - Security
    77
  - Technical Reference
    78
  - Product Specifications-900 Mhz
    78
  - Product Specifications-2.4 Ghz
    79
  - Diagnostic Interface Connections (RJ-11)
    81
  - Data Interface Connections (DB-9F)
    81
  - Pin Descriptions-RS/EIA-232 Mode
    82
  - Pin Descriptions-RS/EIA-422/485 Mode
    83
  - Board-Only Supplemental Data
    84
  - Product Differences-Board-Only Vs. Standard
    84
  - Unit Dimensions
    84
  - Mounting Requirements
    85
  - User Configurable I/O Connections
    85
  - Using the I/O Points with Insite™ NMS Software
    87
  - Application Example-Digital I/O at a Remote
    87
  - Dbm-Watts-Volts Conversion Chart
    88

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