Using This Guide - Solectek skyway series User Manual

Using this Guide

Using this Guide

This guide contains the following chapters and appendixes:
• Chapter 1 (this chapter)
• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the SkyWay Bridge/Router
This chapter provides an overview of the features and physical elements of the
SkyWay Wireless Bridge/Router, including how to use the Administrative Con-
sole.
• Chapter 3: Preparing for Installation
This chapter explains how to plan a successful SkyWay installation, including a
brief discussion of site design and detailed bench testing instructions.
• Chapter 4: Installing Skyway
This chapter discusses how to mount and connect SkyWay.
• Chapter 5: Configuring and Managing SkyWay
This chapter discusses how to configure SkyWay as a bridge, a router, or both,
including instructions for setting up base and substations.
• Chapter 6: Monitoring SkyWay
This chapter describes the SkyWay utilities you can use to monitor transmis-
sion and routing performance.
• Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Skyway
This chapter presents a method for diagnosing problems you may have with
the unit. It also includes instructions for contacting Solectek Technical Support.
• Appendix A: Run-time Menu Tree
This appendix provides a summary of the SkyWay menu structure, including
cross-reference to more detailed information.
• Appendix B: BIOS Menu Tree Summary Table
This appendix provides a list of the BIOS menu tree, including cross-reference
to more detailed information.
• Appendix C: Interface Specifications and Pinouts
This appendix explains the pins and wire color for each of the SkyWay connec-
tors, in case you ever need to repair a cable.
• Appendix D: Detailed Product Specifications
This appendix lists the specifications for SkyWay components and connectors.
• Appendix E: Supported Protocols
This appendix details the routing and bridging protocols SkyWay supports.
• Appendix F: Error Codes
This appendix describes the error codes the SkyWay administration console
may provide.
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