Step 3-Configure The Ap; Log-In And Configuration - GE MDS entraNET 900 Technical Manual

Console Terminal
Connection
(recommended for
first-time log-in)
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• Minimize the length of the power cabling, within reason.
• When power is applied from a power source having a relatively

high (1 or 2
without a large amount of output capacitance, no overshoot
occurs. Therefore, use a power supply that is rated appropriately
for the radio if possible—avoid using power supplies that far
exceed the radio's current requirements.
Direct any questions you may have about interfacing to GE MDS radios
to GE MDS Technical Services at gemds.techsupport@ge.com, or
telephone +1-585-241-5510.
STEP 3—CONFIGURE THE AP
The instructions below summarize essential AP settings for tabletop
testing. For detailed AP log-in and menu navigation instructions, see
ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEM

Log-in and Configuration

The AP must be configured first, as Remote transceivers depend on the
AP beacon signal to achieve a connected (linked) state.
shows the basic setup for configuring an AP with a personal computer.
Figure 2-5. AP Configuration Setup
To configure the AP using a console terminal:
1. Connect a PC to the
2. Establish a terminal session (using HyperTerminal, for example)
using the following data parameters:
• 19200 bps
• 8 bits
• no parity
• one stop bit (8N1)
• hardware flow control disabled
• VT100 emulation
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) source impedance, or from a power source
on Page 36.
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port on the radio.
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