Configuration Via Command Line (Cli) - GE MDS Master Station Setup Manual

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Redundant radios share a common configuration and are
managed simultaneously through the Basic Config, Ad-
vanced Config, or Actions tabs.
6. If your MDS master station was ordered with LN interfaces, LN
configuration can be located under the LN Master Station inter-
face named 'lnms', which by default, is a member of the
interface:

Redundant radios share a common configuration and are
managed simultaneously through the Basic Config, Ad-
vanced Config, or Actions tabs.

Configuration via Command Line (CLI)

A scriptable command-line interface is accessible through the Ethernet
port using Secure Shell (SSH) terminal, COM2 Serial Port, or through
the unit's USB interface. For enhanced security, the unit does not sup-
port Telnet configuration. The steps below describe a cabled USB con-
nection and assume the proper drivers have been installed. Drivers for
Microsoft Windows are located free of charge at
the 'Support Items' folder under the Software/Firmware Download sec-
tion of the MDS Master Station product page. Drivers are not needed
for Mac OSX or Linux.
1. Connect a PC to the unit's USB port and establish a console
terminal session using a serial communications program.
2. Press the ENTER key to receive the login prompt; the USB inter-
face will auto-baud. The COM LED flashes to indicate data com-
munications.
3. Enter the Username (admin is the default username) and press
ENTER.
4. At the Password prompt, enter the password (admin is the default
password). Press ENTER. Upon successful login, the connection
message appears.
5. Enter the configuration mode by typing
ENTER key.
6. Review and configure all key settings for the required application.
Built-in help is available by pressing the Tab key. A summary of all
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configure followed by the
MDS Master Station Setup Guide
unit settings may be viewed by entering the
mand.
Tab-completion is a powerful feature that provides assistance when
typing commands in the CLI. Depending on the text that was already
entered, tab-completion displays different possible completions. When
the Tab key is pressed and no text has been entered, the CLI shows
all possible commands that can be typed.
Key items that should be reviewed or set for the unit are as follows:
•
Create one-time programmable passwords for unit recovery
•
Change login passwords (to maintain security)
•
Evaluate default factory configuration and lock the unit down to
the required security level
•
Radio configuration, including TX/RX frequency plan, modem
selection, keying mode, encryption, and serial data interface
configuration.
Refer to the Technical Manual for details on the above items.
7.
When finished, log out of the console session and disconnect the
PC from the Master Station.
IN-SERVICE OPERATION
In-service operation of the MDS Master Station is completely auto-
matic. The only operator actions required are to apply power and
check the module LEDs for proper indications as shown in Table 4.
Table 4: Module LED Descriptions
Module LED Name
Platform Manager PWR
PWR &
Platform Manager
ALARM ON
Platform Manager ALARM
SD Radio PWR/ALARM
SD Radio ACTIVE
SD Radio TX
SD Radio RX
LN Radio PWR/ALARM
LN Radio ACTIVE
LN Radio TX
LN Radio RX
Alarm/Relay ALARM MAJ
Alarm/Relay ALARM MIN
Alarm/Relay ACT A
Alarm/Relay ACT B
COM1/COM2 REFERENCE
The COM port is commonly used to connect an external DTE telemetry
device to the unit, supporting either the RS-232 or RS-485 (balanced)
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Function
On — Power applied
Flash — System bootup
System Initialization (pre-bootup)
Flashing — Alarmed (SD Master)
On — Power applied
Flashing — Alarmed radio
On — Active
Off — Standby
On — Transmitting
Off — No Data
On — Receiving
Off — No Data
On (Green) — Power applied
Flashing (Red) — Alarmed radio
On (Green) — Active – link
On (Red) — Active – no link
Off — Standby
On — Transmitting
Off — No Data
On — Receiving
Off — No Data
On — Major Alarm
On — Minor Alarm
On — Radio A Active
Off — Radio A Standby
On — Radio B Active
Off — Radio B Standby
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