Chapter 4: Gtr 8000 Base Radio Configuration; Configuration Software; Discovering A Device In The Unc - Motorola ASTRO 25 GTR 8000 Manual

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Chapter 4: GTR 8000 Base Radio Configuration

Chapter 4
GTR 8000 Base Radio Configuration
Proper software/hardware configuration for the GTR 8000 Base Radios and subsystems require the
following activities:
• Updating factory-installed base radio application software
• Setting parameters in a configuration file stored on the GTR 8000 Base Radio that impacts both
base radio and RF Distribution System (RFDS) functionality.
This chapter details configuration procedures relating to the base radio.
4.1

Configuration Software

Configuration of a device can be done on two software applications: Configuration/Service Software
(CSS) and Unified Network Configurator (UNC).
CSS
is used to configure the parameters on the device. CSS can access devices remotely over the
network, or locally through an Ethernet/serial connection to the service port on the device or
through a LAN switch. CSS also can be used to view status information, equalize batteries, and
check internal logs of the equipment at the site. See the CSS Online Help for configuration details.
UNC Wizard
is a component of UNC used to configure the parameters of a site, subsite, and channel. See the
UNC Wizard Online Help for configuration details.
VoyenceControl
is a component of UNC used to pull and push configurations and configure the parameters of the
device. See the Unified Network Configurator manual for general information about using
VoyenceControl functions.
NOTICE: While it is possible to configure a conventional device using the UNC, it is preferable
to use CSS because configuration dependencies are enforced.
The UNC is not applicable for K core or non-networked sites.
All parameters are programmed locally when the site is installed but not linked to a network. Test all
parameters before making the site available. The ability to locally program provides the means to test
the site before making it available for system operation.
4.2

Discovering a Device in the UNC

When and where to use: Use these high-level steps to discover the devices in the Unified Network
Configurator (UNC). See the Unified Network Configurator manual for details on discovering devices.
Process:
1 Use the UNC Discovery Wizard to:
• Discover the devices.
• Upload configurations for the devices.
• Generate changes for non-compliant devices.
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