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5.0 STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 26
5.1 Initial Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 27
Web-Based Management .............................................................................................................. 27
Alternative Management Methods .................................................................................................28
Web Browser Connection .............................................................................................................. 28
5.2 Initial Startup & Checkout ............................................................................................................ 30
Ethernet Connector LEDs .............................................................................................................. 31
5.3 Optimizing the Radio Network ..................................................................................................... 31
Modem Type Setting ...................................................................................................................... 31
Inter-Packet Gap Settings.............................................................................................................. 32
Baud Rate Setting.......................................................................................................................... 32
Ethernet Settings ........................................................................................................................... 32
Antenna SWR Check ..................................................................................................................... 33
6.0 USING THE DEVICE MANAGER....................................................................................... 34
6.1 Navigating the Screens ............................................................................................................... 34
Overview Screen............................................................................................................................ 35
6.2 Management Tasks ..................................................................................................................... 36
6.3 Configuration Screens ................................................................................................................. 41
Radio.............................................................................................................................................. 41
Store and Forward Operation......................................................................................................... 45
Features......................................................................................................................................... 50
Understanding the Use of Virtual Radio Channels (VRCs)............................................................ 55
Using the Terminal Server-Typical Example................................................................................ 59
Communications Ports ................................................................................................................... 63
Security .......................................................................................................................................... 66
6.4 Maintenance & Status Screen ..................................................................................................... 68
Event Log....................................................................................................................................... 69
Alarm Summary ............................................................................................................................. 69
Performance .................................................................................................................................. 71
Radio Test ...................................................................................................................................... 73
Firmware Utilities ........................................................................................................................... 76
Configuration Files ......................................................................................................................... 81
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................... 83
7.1 LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 84
7.2 Checking for Alarms/Events ........................................................................................................ 85
Major Alarms vs. Minor Alarms ...................................................................................................... 85
Status and Informational Events .................................................................................................... 85
Event Code Definitions .................................................................................................................. 86
7.3 Operating Constraints .................................................................................................................. 87
8.0 TECHNICAL REFERENCE ................................................................................................ 88
8.1 Performing Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics .......................................................................... 88
Setting Up Diagnostics................................................................................................................... 89
8.2 Over-the-Air Firmware Upgrades ................................................................................................ 89
Intrusive vs. Passive (Non-Intrusive) Mode ................................................................................... 90
OTA Reprogramming Overview .....................................................................................................91
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