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Reference Manual05-4055A01, Rev. DFEBRUARY 2008900 MHz and 2400 MHzExtended Range IP Networking TransceiversFirmware Code 3.0MDS entraNET™900MDS entra

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90 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DPING Utility MenuThe PING Utility Menu (Figure 3-54) is used to verify IP connectivity with LAN

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 913.11.4 Authorization Codes MenuFigure 3-55. Authorization Codes Menu• Authorization Key—Accept a

92 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D3.11.5 Transmitter Test MenuThis screen (Figure 3-56) allows testing of the radio transceiver RF

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 933.12 REDUNDANCY MENURedundancy is available only at the AP. The Redundancy Menu (Figure 3-57) is

94 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 3-58. Network Event Triggers Menu• Hardware Event Triggers—This sel

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 95Figure 3-60. Redundancy Configuration Options Menu• Force Switchover—This selection invokes an i

96 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 3-61. Lack of Associated Remotes Exceeded Threshold Menu• Packet Re

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 97Invisible place holderFigure 3-62. Packet Rx Errors Exceeded Threshold MenuThese configuration s

98 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DFigure 3-63. DNP3 Routing Menu• DNP Routing Enable—Enables or disables the DNP3 routing function

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 994REMOTE RADIOMANAGEMENT4 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph4.1 INTRODUCTION 1014.2 Programming

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 11INTRODUCING THE GE MDS entraNET SYSTEM1 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 3

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1014.1 INTRODUCTIONLocal configuration of Remote transceivers is performed through a PC terminal c

102 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D2. At the username prompt, enter your username (admin is the default).3. At the Password prompt

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1034.5.1 Detailed Command DescriptionsALARM Displays the current alarm conditions by severity leve

104 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DAPx=<integer> —Configures a list of approved APs. x is a number from 1–50, and integer is

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 105CONSOLE: COM1 defaults to command-line modeDATA: COM1 defaults to transparent data modeBSP: COM

106 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DTXDELAY= —Sets the inter-packet delay in milliseconds (1-65535). The minimum TXDELAY setting sh

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 107NOTE: You can use the CTS output from an entraNET radio for DataCarrier Detect (DCD) sense. It

108 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DMODE=<mode>—Sets the console port interface mode. MODE cannot be set to DATA unless the d

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 109LOCATION—Sets or displays the radio location (1-40 ASCII characters).UPTIME—(read only) Display

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110 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DNETADDR=<netaddr>—Sets or displays the network (system) address (0-30000) when in direct

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 111CMD—Displays all settable optional arguments and their current values. You can copy this list t

112 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DCMD—Displays all settable optional arguments and their current values. You can copy this list t

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 113NOTE: The entraNET remote does not have a real-time clock, but theAP does. When a remote synchr

114 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DBOOT—Bootloader ImageAPP1—Firmware application image 1APP2—Firmware application image 2TOR1—Tor

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 115Optional arguments:SAME—Restarts the radio with the active firmware imageOTHER—Restarts the rad

116 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DSHUTDOWN: Shutdown mode is enabled. In this mode, the radio draws less than 1 mA at a supply vo

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 117Optional arguments:ON: Turns the Stattracker function onOFF: Turns the Stattracker function off

118 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 4-1. Remote Firmware Upgrade Utility—Initial ScreenA brief descrip

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1195SAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS5 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph5.1 INTRODUCTION 1215.2 IP-to-Local

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 31.1 ABOUT THIS MANUALThis guide provides installation and operating instructions for the GE MDS e

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1215.1 INTRODUCTIONThis chapter provides details of how radios should be configured and connected

122 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D5.3 IP-to-Remote Serial Application ExampleThis configuration makes any data sent or received w

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1235.3.1 Endpoint Device Connected to the APIn this arrangement, information received via an AP Et

124 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 5-4. Point-to-Point Serial-to-Serial Application DiagramUse the Se

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1254. From the Main Menu, press D to select Local Serial Configuration..Figure 5-5. Main Menu5. Th

126 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D6. Press A to start the Serial Configuration Wizard.Figure 5-7. Begin the Serial Configuration

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1278. The Wizard displays a prompt to select a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint connection. P

128 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D10.The next screen prompts for the input serial data port. Press A and then press to toggle t

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 12912.The next screen prompts for the data buffer size and inter-packet frame delay.Press A to sel

4 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 1-1. GE MDS entraNET Transceiver ModelsRobust Radio OperationGE MDS

130 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D13.The next screen prompts for the Port Status. Press A to select Port Status. Press to toggl

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 131Figure 5-15. Final Configuration Settings DisplayIf the settings shown on screen match the ones

132 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D5.5 Point-to-Multipoint, Serial-to-Serial Application ExampleThe operation and data flow for th

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1335.5.1 Step-by-Step Instructions for Configuring a Point-to-Multipoint Serial Connection1. Conne

134 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DThen press D to continue.Figure 5-19. Port Configuration Setting6. Press A to start the Serial

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1357. The first screen of the Serial Configuration Wizard prompts for the connection type. Press A

136 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D9. The next screen prompts for the input serial data port. Press A and then press to toggle t

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 13710.The next screen prompts for the baud rate and byte format.Press A to set the Data Baud Rate.

138 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DFigure 5-25. Set Buffer Size and Inter Frame Delay12.The next screen prompts for the Port Statu

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 139• COM2 Remote Unit ID: broadcast• COM2 Remote COM Port: COM2• COM2 Baud Rate: 19200• COM2 Byte

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 5firmware, including data encryption, enabling or disabling remote access channels, and password p

140 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DIn the future, if you need to set up another radio or make changes, you can go directly to this

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 141• All communication paths can be used simultaneously.Figure 5-29. Mixed Modes Application Diagr

142 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D5.7 Configuring a Group Broadcast SessionThe following procedure demonstrates how to configure

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1433. Select B to choose Continue Wizard.Figure 5-32. TCP Data Connection Settings4. Select B to c

144 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D5. Select C to choose Multicast to Some Remotes.Figure 5-34. Multicast to Some Remotes6. Select

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1457. Select X to Commit Changes and Exit Wizard.Figure 5-36. Commit Changes and Exit Wizard8. Ent

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1476INSTALLATION6 chapter Counter reset Paragraph6.1 INSTALLATION 1496.1.1 General Requirement

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1496.1 INSTALLATIONThis section provides tips for selecting an appropriate site, choosing an anten

6 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D1.2.1 Model OfferingsThe GE MDS entraNET system includes two primary radio types— APs and Remotes

150 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D6.1.3 Conducting a Site SurveyIf you are in doubt about the suitability of the radio sites in y

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 151some level of interference should be expected. However, flexible design and hopping techniques

152 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DMounting Dimensions for RadiosFigure 6-2 shows the dimensions of the AP transceiver with mounti

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 153Invisible place holderFigure 6-4. DIN Rail Mounting Details for GE MDS Equipment6.1.4 Antenna a

154 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 6-5. Typical Omnidirectional AntennasAt remote sites, and for radi

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 155For 900 MHz systems with cable runs of less than 20 ft./6m, an inexpen-sive cable type such as

156 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D6.2 HOW MUCH OUTPUT POWER CAN BE USED?(U.S.A. and Canada, 900 MHz systems)900 MHz transceivers

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 157gain of 6 dB or less entitles you to operate the radio at full power output 30 dBm (1 Watt).* M

158 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D1. Determine the antenna system gain by subtracting the feedline loss (in dB) from the antenna

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 159NOTE: Some EU countries mandate lower power outputs andfrequency limitations from those referen

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 7Invisible place holderFigure 1-2. Typical Wireless LAN System1.3.2 Combining Serial and Ethernet

160 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D6.5 OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCEAfter the basic operation of the radio has been established, you may

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 161• The number of bytes they can fit into a hop, depending on hop time, is:Included in the byte c

162 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D6.5.2 Aiming Directive Antennas for Maximum RSSIThe wireless network integrity depends, in a la

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1636. View the Radio Retries and No Ack counts at the point of maximum RSSI level. They should be

164 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DNOTE: Reprogramming does not work over the air when the settingsHop Time=7, FEC=On and Encrypti

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1657TROUBLESHOOTINGAND RADIO TESTS7 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph7.1 TROUBLESHOOTING 1677.1.1

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1677.1 TROUBLESHOOTINGSuccessful troubleshooting of a wireless system is not difficult, but requir

168 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DTable 7-2 shows the proper type of Ethernet cable to use with the radio when connecting to exte

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 169may be used remotely to provide preliminary diagnostic information, or may even provide a path

8 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DMDS NETview Management System (MS) software. In addition, entraNET offers nearly unlimited potent

170 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DThe following is a summary of how several screens in the entraNET MS can be used as diagnostic

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 171The most significant fields are Retries, Retry Errors, Receive Errors, and Lost Carrier Detecte

172 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D7.1.3 Using Logged Operation Events(See Event Log Menu on Page 82)The transceiver microprocesso

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 17310 EVENT_RAD_RX_TIMEOUT RX Timeout Cleared Set11 EVENT_RAD_NVMEM_FAULT NV Memory FaultCleared S

174 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D44 EVENT_DHCP_ADDRESS Obtained DHCP Address-- --45 EVENT_TIME_NOT_SET Date or time Not Set-- --

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 17569 EVENT_REDUND_RECV_ERR Redundant Packet ReceiveSwitchover Switchover70 EVENT_REDUND_FORCED Fo

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1778TECHNICAL REFERENCE8 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph8.1 UPGRADING AP FIRMWARE 1798.2 USING

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1798.1 UPGRADING AP FIRMWAREGE MDS occasionally offers upgrades to the transceiver firmware. One v

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 91.3.4 Upgrading an Older Wireless Network with Serial InterfacesMillions of wireless data product

180 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 8-1. Upgrade Configuration—Option 1(TFTP Server and Firmware File

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 181Upgrade Procedure To upgrade the transceiver firmware file (filename.gpk), use the proce-dure b

182 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. Dsame profile. Ultimately, standardized files can be uploaded into the transceiver to speed up t

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 183The radio model number. This value is set at the factory and cannot be changed.Serial Number: 1

184 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DCompany Name: MDSVersion Name: 06-1234567Product Name: entraNETRF Output Power Setpoint: 30The

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 185Setting to enable SNMP authentication traps.Trap Version: v1 TrapsThe SNMP trap format.Package

186 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DNumber of output characters buffered in inter-packet delay for COM1.Com2 Serial Data Buffer Siz

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 187Each resulting file should be saved with a different name. We recom-mend using directories and

188 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DThe connector uses standard Ethernet RJ-45 cables and wiring. The pinout graphic and table belo

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1898.3.3 COM2 PortA terminal device may be connected to the transceiver COM2 port (RJ-45) for payl

Quick Start InstructionsListed below are the basic steps for installing GE MDS entraNET transceivers. Refer to the appropriate sections in the manual

10 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 1-4. GE MDS P22 Protected Network Station(incorporates two GE MDS e

190 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DTime Required for Remote to Connect with AP: typically less than 1 second RADIO CHARACTERISTICS

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 191TRANSCEIVER MANAGEMENTMethods Supported (AP): • HTTP (embedded Web server)—pending• Telnet• Loc

192 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DShutdown (all remotes): 0.37 mA at 6 Vdc0.55 mA at 12 Vdc0.78 mA at 30 VdcMECHANICALCase: Cast

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1938.5 dBm-WATTS-VOLTS CONVERSION CHARTTable 8-4 is provided as a convenience for determining the

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 1959TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS9 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph10 Chapter Counter Reset ParagraphIf y

196 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DDCE—Data Communications Equipment. In data communications ter-minology, this is the “modem” sid

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 197FHSS—Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum. A common transmission technique used by license-free tr

198 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. Dkbps—kilobits per second. See bps.LAN—Local Area NetworkLatency—The delay (usually expressed in

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 199Point-Multipoint System—A radio communications network or system designed with a central contro

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 111.4.1 Intrusion Detection via SNMP TrapsIn addition to the operative tools and techniques, the e

200 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DSTP—Spanning Tree ProtocolStanding-Wave Ratio—See SWR.SWR—Standing-Wave Ratio. A parameter rela

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual I-1INDEXAAC Power Adapter Kit 12Access Point 3Database 69Database Menu 76local console 36menu stru

I-2 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DStatistics 80, 81CMD 104, 106, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117COM 79Data Statistics 78Da

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual I-3error correction 56ETH 111, 116Ethernet 5Bridging 51crossover cable 22device connection to remo

I-4 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DCOM1 25, 26COM1/ETH 24COM2 25, 26ETH 25functions 26LAN 38, 40LAN/ETH 26LINK 24, 26, 150, 162PWR

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual I-5Oomni-directional antenna 4, 12OperatingCommands 101–117parameters (Access Point) 22OTHER 115Ov

I-6 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DStatistics Menu 79Serial Wizard 63stationtypical arrangement, illustrated 149to Manage 70, 72tr

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual I-7straight-through cable 38, 40SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)defined 200SYNC 114Syslog Server Address

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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY...GE MDS products are designed for long life and trouble-free operation. However, this equipment, as with all electronic equipme

12 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D1.5 ACCESSORIESGE MDS entraNET transceivers may be used with one or more of the accessories list

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 13Flat-Surface Mounting Brackets and ScrewsBrackets: 2″x 3″ plates designed to be screwed onto the

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 152 TABLETOP SETUP AND EVALUATION2 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph2.1 INTRODUCTION 172.2 CONNE

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 172.1 INTRODUCTIONPrior to installation in the field, it is recommended that you set up the radio

18 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 2-1. AP Interface ConnectorsFigure 2-2 shows the interface connecto

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 19STEP 1—CONNECT THE ANTENNA PORTSFigure 2-3 is a drawing of a tabletop arrangement. Connect the a

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual iTABLE OF CONTENTS1 INTRODUCING THE GE MDS entraNET SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 2-4. Power Connector(polarity: left +, right –)The transceiver must

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 21• Minimize the length of the power cabling, within reason.• When power is applied from a power s

22 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DNOTE: The exact parameters given above must be used for consoleterminal communication. Improper

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 23STEP 4—CONFIGURE THE REMOTE RADIOThe instructions below summarize essential Remote settings for

24 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D• hardware flow control disabled• VT100 emulationNOTE: The exact parameters given above must be

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 254. Repeat Steps 1–3 for each Remote radio to be installed in the network.This concludes the basi

26 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DTable 2-2 provides details on the LED functions for Remotes and AP radios.Table 2-2. Transceiver

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 27Serial ConnectionsTo check a serial connection, refer to Local Serial Configuration Menu on Page

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05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 293AP MANAGEMENT3 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph3.1 INTRODUCTION 313.1.1 PC-Based Configurati

ii GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DSet Key AP Parameters...

30 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D3.7 SECURITY CONFIGURATION 643.7.1 Security Configuration Menu ...

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 313.1 INTRODUCTION The GE MDS entraNET AP embedded Management System (MS) is accessible through va

32 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DThe commands for Remote radios are presented separately in CHAPTER 4 REMOTE RADIO MANAGEMENT, b

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 33Invisible place holderFigure 3-1. entraNET MS Menu Flowchart(diagram 1 of 2)• Spacebar used to m

34 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 3-2. entraNET MS Menu Flowchart(diagram 2 of 2)• Spacebar used to m

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 353.1.3 Differences in the User InterfacesThere are slight differences in navigation between Telne

36 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D3.2 ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEMThe radio has no external controls. All configuration, diagnostics

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 373.2.2 PC Connection and Log-In ProceduresThe following steps describe how to access the radio me

38 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DNOTE: If the radio is powered up or restarted while connected to aterminal, a series of pages of

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 39NOTE: When using a Local Area Network (LAN) to access the radio,it may be necessary to change th

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual iiiIP-to-Serial Services...

40 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 3-8. Starting Information Screen—Telnet ExampleStarting a Web Brows

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 41Invisible place holderFigure 3-9. Log-in Page when using a Web BrowserNOTE: Passwords are case s

42 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D3.2.3 Navigating the MenusNavigating via Terminal or Telnet SessionsRecommended for first-time u

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 43Log Out via Web BrowserClick on Logout in the left-hand frame of the browser window. The right-h

44 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D• Associated Remotes— Shows current number of Remote radios associated with the AP.• Location—Us

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 45• Remote Serial Gateway—Tools to configure the data connections to the Remote transceiver serial

46 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 3-13. Network Configuration Menu(From Access Point)This menu is sub

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 47Figure 3-14. IP Configuration MenuWhen static IP addressing is used, the user must manually conf

48 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D• Current IP Gateway—Displays the IPv4 address of the default gateway device; typically a router

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 493.4.4 Mobility Configuration MenuInvisible place holderFigure 3-16. Mobility Configuration MenuI

iv GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D4 REMOTE RADIO MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 994.1 INTRODUCTION ...

50 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D3.4.5 SNMP Agent Configuration MenuInvisible place holderFigure 3-17. SNMP Agent Configuration M

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 51• Auth Trap Enable—Current state of the authentication traps. [Dis-abled/Enabled; Disabled]• SNM

52 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D3.5 CONFIGURING RADIO PARAMETERSThere are two primary data layers in the GE MDS entraNET network

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 53• Unicast Retry Count—Sets the maximum number of attempts made to deliver point-to-point message

54 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DTable 3-1 shows the frequency range covered by each zone for 900 MHz radios. Table 3-2 shows the

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 55Invisible place holderFigure 3-21. Conceptual Views of Radio System UsageThe AP includes an embe

56 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DMost polled protocols are best served by UDP services, as the protocol itself has built-in recov

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 573.6.2 Local Serial Configuration MenuFigure 3-22. COM1/2—Local Serial Configuration Menu• Port S

58 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DFigure 3-23. Serial Configuration Wizard (Initial Screen)To start the Serial Configuration Wizar

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 59View Current Settings Screen—Serial-to-Serial ExampleIf you choose View Current Settings from th

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual v6 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1476.1 INSTALLATION...

60 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D• Mode—Set the method the host uses to connect to the radio. [Serial, Network; Network]• Remote

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 61View Current Settings Screen—Unicast UDP Mode ExampleFigure 3-26 shows a sample View Current Set

62 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. Daddress and port number of the host to send data to (at the remote end).• TX IP Port—A dynamical

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 63Invisible place holderFigure 3-27. Remote Serial Gateway Menu—Initial Screen• RSG Talkback Enabl

64 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 3-28. Remote Serial Gateway (RSG) Entries Menu(TCP configuration; U

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 65access to the network via Telnet, Web browser, and SNMP. Other areas include multiple levels of

66 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D• Approve Remotes—Enables authentication of Remote radios before granting access to the network.

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 67• Force Key Rotation—This selection invokes an immediate change in the encryption key. For this

68 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DApproved Remotes List Menu Figure 3-31. Approved Remotes List MenuThe AP restricts communication

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 693.8 WIRELESS NETWORK MENUThe Wireless Network Menu (Figure 3-32) monitors the operation of Remot

vi GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D8 TECHNICAL REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1778.1 UPGRADING AP FIRMWARE...

70 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D• EndPoint Logging—This selection is used to specify whether end-point logging is enabled or dis

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 71Manage Selected Remote MenuFigure 3-34. Manage Selected Remote Menu• Device Information—Selectin

72 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DFigure 3-35. Remote Reprogramming Menu (Single Remote)Invisible place holder• Remote to Manage—T

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 73Broadcast reprogramming with different firmware versions on a networkBroadcast reprogramming is

74 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DRemote Database MenuThe Remote Database Menu (Figure 3-37) shows several parameters related to t

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 75Group Database MenuThe Group Database Menu (Figure 3-38) shows the remotes associated with this

76 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. DInvisible place holderFigure 3-39. Endpoint Database Menu(Lists all equipment attached to Remote

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 77Invisible place holderFigure 3-40. Access Point Database• Serial Number—Factory-assigned serial

78 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D• COM1/COM2 Data Statistics—These screens show in and out bytes for the COM1 and COM2 ports.• Re

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 793.9.2 Remote Serial Gateway Statistics MenuThe Remote Serial Gateway Statistics menu (Figure 3-4

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual viiOPERATIONAL & SAFETY NOTICESCSA/US NoticeThe transceiver has been recognized for use in haz

80 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D3.9.3 Ethernet and Wireless Packet Statistics MenuThe Ethernet/Wireless Packet Statistics menu (

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 81• Receive errors—Packets that do not pass a Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC). This may be due to tr

82 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D3.9.5 Event Log MenuThe microprocessor within the transceiver monitors many operational paramete

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 83Invisible place holderFigure 3-47. View Event Log ScreenInvisible place holder• Clear Event Log—

84 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D3.10 DEVICE INFORMATION MENUThe Device Information menu (Figure 3-48) displays basic administra-

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 85Device Names MenuFigure 3-49. Device Names Menu• Device Name—Device Name, used by the transceive

86 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D• Authorization Codes (Keys)—Alter the radio capabilities by enabling the built-in resources via

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 87Figure 3-51. Reprogramming Menu• TFTP Host Address—IP address of the host computer from which to

88 GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 05-4055A01, Rev. D(data file). However, only a few essential parameters need to be reviewed and altered to use the

05-4055A01, Rev. D GE MDS entraNET Reference Manual 893.11.3 RSG Configuration Scripts MenuThe RSG Configuration Scripts Menu (Figure 3-53) is used to