Related Manuals for CalAmp Viper SC 400
Summarization of Contents
Product Overview
General Description
Provides a high-level overview of the Viper SC's purpose and capabilities, including its application in industrial and SCADA markets.
Operational Characteristics
Details the key features, frequency ranges, data rates, power input, and operational modes of the Viper SC unit.
Physical Description
Describes the unit's construction, chassis dimensions, LED panel indicators, and front panel connections.
Models and Availability
Lists available Viper SC model numbers, their corresponding frequency ranges, and ordering information.
Network Architecture and System Planning
Network Architecture Types
Explains different network topologies like Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, and Report by Exception configurations.
IP Forwarding Modes
Covers Bridge and Router modes for IP data transmission, explaining their functionalities and configurations.
System Planning and RF Path Requirements
Guides users on site surveys, terrain, radio interference, and antenna selection for optimal RF link performance.
Quickstart Guide
PC LAN Setup
Provides step-by-step instructions for configuring a PC's LAN connection for Viper SC setup and initial access.
Initial Viper SC Configuration
Guides users through the initial setup wizard, including login, antenna installation, and basic parameter configuration.
Web Interface Configuration
Unit Status and Diagnostics
Explains how to view unit status, system identification, and detailed diagnostic information for the Viper SC.
Setup Wizard
Details the step-by-step process for configuring the Viper SC using the intuitive web-based Setup Wizard.
Basic Setup Configuration
Covers general settings, IP configuration, channel tables, and serial port settings for fundamental operation.
Advanced Setup Options
Outlines advanced configurations for RF optimizations, IP services, NAT, IP routing, and time source settings.
Security Settings
Explains how to configure passwords, encryption, RADIUS, and VPN settings for network security and access control.
Statistics and Monitoring
Describes how to view statistics for Ethernet, Serial, and RF interfaces to monitor network traffic and link quality.
Maintenance Procedures
Details essential maintenance tasks like ping tests, configuration control, package validation, and net tests.
Network Management and Neighbor Table
Explains how to manage the network, discover neighbors, and configure routing for optimal device communication.
Network Optimization
Maximizing TCP/IP Throughput
Offers methods to improve TCP/IP performance by optimizing the radio link and application configurations.
Optimizing for Weak RF Links
Provides strategies for enhancing throughput on unreliable or low-signal RF connections using router mode and retries.
Upgrading Your Firmware
Modem Firmware Upgrade
Step-by-step guide for upgrading the Viper SC's modem firmware via FTP, including file transfer and verification.
Radio Firmware Upgrade
Procedure for upgrading the Viper SC's radio firmware using the Command Line Interface (CLI) after modem upgrade.
Verify Firmware Integrity
Instructions on how to check if firmware files were transferred successfully and are not corrupt after upgrade.
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