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5.2 Antennas ........................................................................................ 21
5.3 Network Name ............................................................................... 21
5.4 Interface Wiring .............................................................................. 21
6.0 PROGRAMMING ....................................................................... 21
6.1 Programming Via an HTTP/Web Browser ...................................... 22
Making the Connection ................................................................. 22
Start-up Screen ............................................................................ 22
System Configuration Screen ....................................................... 23
Radio/Modem Screen
6.2 Programming Via COM1 Port & a Terminal Program ..................... 24
Making the Connection ................................................................. 24
Communicating with the iNet transceiver ..................................... 24
Using the Menu-Based Management Toolbox .............................. 24
Review and Changing Essential Parameters................................ 26
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 26
7.1 LED Indicators ................................................................................ 27
7.2 Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................... 27
8.0 REPEATER ASSITED LANS ..................................................... 28
Repeater Systems ........................................................................ 28
Option 1-Traditional with two-radio repeater .............................. 28
Option 2-With Store-and-Forward Station .................................. 29
9.0 TECHNICAL REFERENCE ....................................................... 30
9.1 Technical Specifications ................................................................. 30
9.2 Data Interface Connectors-
LAN, COM1 & DATA Ports ..................................................................... 32
LAN (Local Area Network) Port-RJ-45 Ethernet Interface.......... 32
COM1 Port ................................................................................... 33
COM2 Port.................................................................................... 34
9.3 Table-Top Test Setup ...................................................................... 34
9.4 Using a Personal Computer to Configure the iNet Radio ............... 35
Connecting a PC to iNet's LAN (Ethernet) Port ............................ 35
Connecting a PC to iNet's COM1 Port.......................................... 35
10.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS.......................................................... 36
10.1 dBm-Watts-Volts Conversion Chart .............................................. 39
Copyright Notice
This Installation and Operation Guide and all software described herein
are protected by copyright. Copyright 2001, Microwave Data Systems,
Inc. All rights reserved.
MDS i Net 900 Installation Guide
DRAFT 6-8/29/01
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MDS 05-2873A01, Rev. A