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MDS iNET 900 Installation Manual

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MDS
NET 900
™
i
Wireless IP/Ethernet Transceiver
Review Draft 3—12/17/01
MDS 05-2873A01, REV. D3
DECEMBER 2001

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  • Page 1 NET 900 ™ Wireless IP/Ethernet Transceiver Review Draft 3—12/17/01 MDS 05-2873A01, REV. D3 DECEMBER 2001...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Customer Service Team using the information at the back of this guide. Microwave Data Systems Incorporated reserves its right to correct any errors and omissions. Updated information may also be available on our Web site at www.microwavedata.com. MDS 05-2873A01, Rev. D3 Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 FM/UL/CSA Notice MDS i Net 900 When Approved This product is available for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D Hazardous Locations. Such locations are defined in Article 500 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication NFPA 70, otherwise known as the National Elec- trical Code.
  • Page 4 FCC Notice, U.S.A. MDS i Net 900 When Approved The MDS iNet 900 transceivers comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Installation Reference Chart found at the center of this manual. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The MDS iNET 900 transceiver (shown on the cover) is a data radio transceiver designed for to support wireless data networks. The MDS iNET 900 transceiver is designed to provide network man- agers with a easy-to-install wireless local area network (LAN) services with plug-and-play hardware.

  • Page 6: Installation Planning

    Default: Remote Serial/LAN Gateway. Able to be converted to Access Point without firmware key The MDS iNET 900 transceivers serve as either an “Access Point” or “Remote Gateway”. An Access Point is a wireless hub that provides connectivity into a wired Ethernet LAN/WAN. From a radio perspec- tive, an Access Point also serves as the radio network’s “master sta-...

  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION A typical transceiver product shipment consists of an iNET 900 trans- ceiver and a manual. Check the contents against the packing list attached to the outside of the shipping box.

  • Page 8: Step 2-Install The Antenna

    General information on the selection and installation of antenna sys- tems is provided in the MDS iNET 900 Network Manager’s Manual . Step 3—Measure & Install Primary Power The primary power at the transceiver’s power connector must be within 10.5–30 Vdc and be capable of continuously furnishing up to...

  • Page 9: Step 4-Review The Radio's Configuration

    Step 4—Review the Radio’s Configuration There are two essential settings for iNET 900 transceivers that should be known before placing the radio into service. They are: Radio Operating Mode—Access Point or Remote Gateway Network Name—Unique name of the radio network that is...

  • Page 10: Step 5-Connect The Data Equipment

    Access Point unit. Access Point—Connect the WAN/LAN to the LAN port of the radio. LED Indicators A table of LED functions can be found on the center Installation Ref- erence Chart. MDS 05-2873A01, Rev. D3 Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Step 6-Check For Normal Operation

    The effectiveness of these techniques will vary with the design of your system and the format of the data being sent. Complete instructions on using the unit’s configuration options refer- enced within this section are can be found in the MDS iNET 900 Net- work Manager’s Manual. Installation Guide...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Table 2 on page 12 provides suggestions for resolving system difficul- ties that may be experienced in the radio system. If problems persist, contact the factory for further assistance. Refer to the inside back cover of this guide for contact information. MDS 05-2873A01, Rev. D3 Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 If successful with local PING, attempt to PING an IP unit attached to an iNET radio. c. If successful with the LAN PINGs, try connecting to a known unit in the WAN. Installation Guide MDS 05-2873A01, Rev. D3...

  • Page 14: Inet Specifications

    Type: Double conversion superheterodyne –92 dBm @ 512 kbps < 1x10 - Sensitivity: –100 dBm @ 256 kbps < 1x10 - Time Required to Synchronize with Access Point Radio: Less than 13 seconds (typical) MDS 05-2873A01, Rev. D3 Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: In Case Of Difficulty

    Microwave Data Systems’ Web site at www.MicrowaveData.com. FACTORY SERVICE If return of the equipment is necessary, please contact the MDS Cus- tomer Support Team. You will be issued a Returned Material Autho- rization (RMA) number. The RMA number will help expedite the repair so that the equipment can be repaired and returned to you as quickly as possible.
  • Page 16 When repairs have been completed, the equipment will be returned to you by the same shipping method used to send it to the factory. Please specify if you wish to make different shipping arrangements. MDS 05-2873A01, Rev. D3 Installation Guide...
  • Page 17 175 Science Parkway, Rochester, New York 14620 General Business: +1 (716) 242-9600 FAX: +1 (716) 242-9620 Web: www.microwavedata.com...

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