Starting Information Screen - GE MDS iNET Series Reference Manual

The following is a summary of how several screens in the Management System can be used as diagnostic
tools.

3.3.1 Starting Information Screen

(See "Starting Information Screen" on Page 22)
The Management System's "homepage" provides some valuable bits of data. One of the most important is
the "Device Status" field. This item will tell you if the unit is showing signs of life.
If the Device Status field says Associated, then look in the network areas beginning with network data sta-
tistics. If it displays some other message, such as Scanning, Hop Sync or Alarmed, you will need to deter-
mine why it is in this state.
The Scanning state indicates a Remote unit is looking for an Access Point beacon signal to lock onto. It
should move to the Hop Sync and finally to the Associated state within less than a minute. If this Remote
unit is not providing reliable service, look at the Event Log for signs of lost association with the Access Point
or low signal alarms. Table 3-3 provides a description of the Device Status messages.
Scanning
Hop Sync
Connected
Associated
Alarmed
1. Available in the Starting Information Screen or the Wireless Network Status
at the Remotes.
If the Remote is in an "Alarmed" state, the unit may still be operational and associated. Look for the asso-
ciation state printed on the Starting Information Screen next to "Alarmed" . If it is, then look at the Event
Log for possible clues.
If the unit is in an "Alarmed" state and not able to associate with an Access Point unit, then there may be
problems with the wireless network layer. Call in a radio technician to deal with wireless issues. Refer the
technician to the "Radio (RF) Measurements" on Page 114 for information on antenna system checks.
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Table 3-3. Device Status
The unit is looking for an Access Point beacon signal.
The unit has found a valid beacon signal for its network
and has changed its frequency hopping pattern to match
that of the AP.
The unit has established a radio (RF) connection with the
Access Point, but has not obtained cyber-security
clearance to pass data.
This unit has successfully synchronized and is
"associated" with an Access Point. This is the normal
operating state.
The unit is has detected one or more alarms that have not
been cleared.
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