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Summarization of Contents
Product Overview
General Description
Provides a general overview of the Viper SC unit's purpose and connectivity.
Operational Characteristics
Details the key operational features, frequency ranges, and capabilities of the Viper SC.
Physical Description
Describes the physical aspects of the Viper SC unit, including dimensions and components.
Chassis Dimensions
Shows the physical dimensions of the Viper SC chassis and mounting plate.
LED Panel Functionality
Explains the functionality and color indications of the Viper SC's LED indicators.
Front Panel Connectors
Details the connectors and interfaces available on the front panel of the Viper SC unit.
Product Warranty Information
Outlines the warranty terms and conditions for the Viper SC product.
Models and Availability
Lists the available Viper SC models, their frequency ranges, and ordering information.
Network Architecture and System Planning
Network Architecture Types
Discusses network types, RF collision avoidance, and polling master responsibilities.
Point-to-Point Network
Describes the simple network configuration connecting two points.
Point-to-Multipoint Network
Explains SCADA networks where a master station communicates with multiple remotes.
Report by Exception Configuration
Details configurations where remotes send data only when an event or exception occurs.
Extending Coverage with Relay Points
Covers configuring Viper SC units as relay points to extend network coverage.
IP Forwarding Modes
Explains how devices handle IP packets, including Bridge and Router modes.
Bridge Mode Configuration
Describes the simplest network configuration where all devices are on the same LAN.
Router Mode Configuration
Covers advanced network flexibility using IP addresses and routing protocols.
Multispeed Networking
Discusses configuring networks for variable data rates based on signal strength.
System Planning and Site Surveys
Provides guidance on selecting sites and planning RF paths for reliable communication.
Understanding RF Path Requirements
Explains how radio waves propagate and the factors affecting signal strength.
Terrain and Signal Strength Considerations
Discusses how terrain and obstructions affect signal paths and the importance of line-of-sight.
Radio Interference Mitigation
Addresses potential sources of interference and methods to reduce its impact.
Antenna and Feedline Selection
Guides on choosing appropriate antennas and feedlines for optimal system performance.
Quickstart Guide
PC LAN Setup Procedure
Provides step-by-step instructions for configuring a PC's LAN settings for the Viper SC.
Antenna Installation
Basic guidance on connecting an antenna for initial operation.
Primary Power Connection
Details how to measure and connect the primary DC power supply to the Viper SC.
Connecting Viper SC to Programming PC
Explains how to establish a physical connection between the Viper SC and a PC for configuration.
Viper SC Initial Configuration
Guides the user through the initial configuration process for the Viper SC.
Initial Installation Login Steps
Covers the initial login procedure to access the Viper SC's web interface.
Using the Setup Wizard
Details the step-by-step process using the Setup Wizard for Viper SC configuration.
Web Interface Configuration
Unit Status Monitoring
Displays general and diagnostic information about the Viper SC unit's operational status.
General Unit Identification
Shows identification and status information, including software revision and local time.
Diagnostic Information
Provides detailed diagnostic data for the Viper SC, including modem and RF information.
Setup Wizard Guide
Guides users through initial Viper SC configuration using a step-by-step wizard.
Basic Setup Options
Covers essential configuration settings like General, IP, Channel Table, and Serial Ports.
General Settings Configuration
Configures general parameters such as Station Name, IP Forwarding Mode, and Relay Point.
IP Settings Configuration
Configures Ethernet and RF interface IP addresses, Netmasks, and DHCP settings.
Channel Table Management
Manages radio channels, frequencies, power levels, and bandwidth settings.
Serial Port Configuration
Configures the serial ports (Setup/COM) for various services like CLI, bridging, and diagnostics.
Advanced Setup Options
Provides access to advanced configuration options for RF, IP, and system settings.
RF Optimizations and MAC Settings
Optimizes RF performance through settings like retries, RTS threshold, and carrier sense.
IP Services Configuration
Configures IP services like RIPv2, IPSD, NAT, and SNMP for network management.
IP Addressing Modes
Manages IP addressing modes, including broadcast and multicast configurations.
IP Optimization and Tuning
Enhances network throughput with features like RF ACK and TCP Proxy.
IP Routing Configuration
Configures static and proprietary IP routes for network traffic management.
Time Source Configuration
Sets up SNTP for time synchronization and configures time zone settings.
Alarm Reporting Settings
Configures SNMP traps for alarm reporting and diagnostic notifications.
User Settings and Preferences
Manages user-specific settings, including temperature display preferences.
Security Settings Overview
Covers password management, data encryption, and access control settings.
Password and Encryption Settings
Configures user passwords and enables AES-128 bit encryption for data security.
RADIUS Authentication Configuration
Configures RADIUS for user and device authentication and authorization.
VPN Setup and Configuration
Sets up Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections for secure communication.
VPN Access to Settings
Configures VPN password, key strength, and master key for secure access.
VPN Status and Statistics
Displays statistics for VPN tunnels, including number of tunnels and packets sent/received.
VPN Service Control
Manages VPN service enabling, disabling, and client control.
VPN General Settings
Configures general VPN settings like operating mode and automatic start.
VPN Server Settings
Configures server-side VPN settings, including blocking non-VPN traffic.
VPN Client Settings
Configures client-side VPN settings, including server IP addresses and idle timeouts.
VPN Traffic Filters
Defines criteria to select and control traffic passing through VPN tunnels.
Network Statistics Overview
Provides statistics on network traffic sent and received across all interfaces.
Ethernet Interface Statistics
Shows statistics for the LAN port, including received and transmitted packets.
Serial Interface Statistics
Displays statistics for the serial ports, including bytes and packets transferred.
RF Interface Statistics
Reports RF statistics from OIP and Airlink sublayers, including link quality.
OIP Sublayer Statistics
Shows packet statistics for the RF-OIP interface.
Airlink Sublayer Statistics
Details RF link quality information from the Airlink sublayer.
Statistics for Remote Units
Displays statistics for remote units, including packet error rate and RSSI.
Maintenance Procedures
Provides tools for testing, configuration control, and package validation.
Ping Test for Network Reachability
Tests network host reachability and round-trip time using ICMP packets.
Configuration Control Options
Manages user configuration, firmware upgrades, and factory settings.
Package Control and Validation
Verifies the success of field firmware upgrades.
Net Tests for RF Link Reliability
Tests RF link reliability by sending and receiving test packets.
RF Tests and SINAD Meter
Performs RF tests, including SINAD meter readings and test tone transmission.
Wing Commander Firmware Upgrades
Manages firmware upgrades using the Wing Commander Protocol over the air.
Feature Options Management
Lists available features and their installation status on the Viper SC.
Network Management and Neighbor Table
Manages network discovery, neighbor tables, and control operations.
Neighbor Discovery Process
Configures and manages the process of discovering and mapping network neighbors.
Local Status of Neighbor Discovery
Displays the current state of the neighbor discovery module on the local unit.
Discovered Viper Neighbors
Shows discovered neighbors and information about routes to them.
Information on Neighboring Vipers
Provides details on neighboring Viper units, including MAC and IP addresses.
Route to Neighboring Vipers
Details how to define routes to neighboring Viper units, including hop count.
Neighbor Table Control Operations
Manages neighbor table entries, including clearing, forcing scans, and adding static entries.
Network Management Status
Displays the network status, including RF-MAC address and station status.
Network Maintenance Operations
Allows changes to Viper devices or the entire network, such as deleting or replacing stations.
Network Optimization Techniques
Maximizing TCP/IP Throughput
Strategies to optimize TCP/IP performance, considering RF link and application design.
Maximizing Throughput on Weak RF Links
Techniques to improve performance on weak RF links, using router mode and acknowledgements.
Router Mode with RF Acknowledgements
Recommends Router mode with RF ACKs for weak links to enhance retry mechanisms.
Reducing RF Network Bit Rate
Adjusts over-the-air speed for better sensitivity and performance in low signal conditions.
Increasing OIP and MAC Retries Limit
Adjusts retry limits in Router mode for more reliable links on weak RF paths.
Upgrading Viper Firmware
Modem Firmware Upgrade Procedure
Step-by-step guide for upgrading the Viper SC's modem firmware via FTP.
Radio Firmware Upgrade Procedure
Instructions for upgrading the Viper SC's radio firmware using the command line interface.
Verifying Firmware File Integrity
Procedures to verify the integrity of firmware files after an upgrade process.
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