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Microwave Data Systems Inc.
MDS iNET Series
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MDS iNET-II 900
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MDS iNET 900
Wireless IP/Ethernet Transceiver
iNET-II 900 Firmware Release 1
iNET 900 Firmware Release 6
MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F
MARCH 2006

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  • Page 1 Microwave Data Systems Inc. MDS iNET Series MDS iNET-II 900 MDS iNET 900 Wireless IP/Ethernet Transceiver iNET-II 900 Firmware Release 1 iNET 900 Firmware Release 6 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F MARCH 2006...
  • Page 2 QUICK-ST ART INSTRUCTIONS QUICK-ST ART INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION SUMMARY Step 1 – Mount the Transceiver Step 2 – Install the Antenna ANTENNA SYSTEM Step 3 – Measure & Connect Primary Power (10.5–30 Vdc) Step 4 – Review the transceiver’s Configuration DATA TERMINAL Device Mode—Access Point, or Remote (Default) EQUIPMENT OR LAN/WAN...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3.1 Extending Network Coverage with Repeaters ................11 1.3.2 Protected Network Operation using Multiple Access Points .............13 1.3.3 Collocating Multiple Radio Networks ..................13 1.4 MDS CYBER SECURITY SUITE..................14 1.5 ACCESSORIES ........................16 2 TABLETOP EVALUATION AND TEST SETUP ..19 2.1 OVERVIEW.........................
  • Page 4 3.6.5 Configuring for PPP Mode ......................70 3.6.6 IP-to-Serial Application Example ....................71 3.6.7 Point-to-Point Serial-to-Serial Application Example ..............72 3.6.8 Point-to-Multipoint Serial-to-Serial Application Example ............73 3.6.9 Mixed Modes ..........................75 3.7 CYBER SECURITY CONFIGURATION ................77 3.7.1 Device Security ........................77 iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 5: Radio Measurements

    5.1.4 Antenna & Feedline Selection ....................140 5.1.5 How Much Output Power Can be Used? ................143 5.1.6 Conducting a Site Survey .......................143 5.1.7 A Word About Radio Interference ...................144 5.2 dBm-WATTS-VOLTS CONVERSION CHART ..............147 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 What Products are Covered in this Manual? This manual covers two members of the MDS iNET Transceiver Series, both of which are designed to be operated under the FCC s Part 15 license-free rules. The iNET radio is a Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) transceiver that operates at data speeds of 256 and 512 kbps.
  • Page 7 We also became experts in wireless communication standards and system applications worldwide. The result of our efforts is that today, thousands of utilities around the world rely on MDS-based wire- less networks to manage their most critical assets.
  • Page 8 Part 15 rules also require that the Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) from an MDS iNET Series installation not exceed 36 dBm. Refer to Antenna &...
  • Page 9 These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials found in this equipment in a sound way. Please contact MDS or your supplier for more information on the proper disposal of this equipment.
  • Page 10 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F viii...

  • Page 11: Product Overview And Applications

    1.3.1 Extending Network Coverage with Repeaters ......11 1.3.2 Protected Network Operation using Multiple Access Points ..13 1.3.3 Collocating Multiple Radio Networks ........13 1.4 MDS CYBER SECURITY SUITE..........14 1.5 ACCESSORIES ............... 16 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 13: Product Description

    NOTE: For information on the MDS i NET 900 ENI, which provides expanded gateway and protocol conversion capabilities not found in the MDS i NET 900 (DF1 to EIP, and MODBUS to MODBUS TCP conversions), refer to the MDS iNET/ENI Supplement (05-4131A01).
  • Page 14 Remember, security is not a one-step process that can simply be turned on and forgotten. It must be practiced and enforced at multiple levels, 24 hours-a-day and 7 days-a-week. See “MDS CYBER SECURITY SUITE” on Page 14 for more information about the transceiver’s secu- rity tools.

  • Page 15: Model Offerings

    1. Provides access to the embedded Management System on all units. 2. Can be upgraded to Dual Gateway with an Authorization Key. 3. Can be configured as an Access Point or Dual Gateway through the embedded Management System. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Differences Between Inet And Inet-Ii

    Channels Firmware Specific for iNET Specific for iNET-II NOTE: The MDS iNET and MDS iNET-II transceivers are not over-the-air compatible. 1.2 APPLICATIONS The following sections provide illustrations of typical transceiver instal- lations. This is meant as an overview only. It is recommended that a net- work manager be involved in all installation planning activities.

  • Page 17: Point-To-Point Lan Extension

    MDS serial-based radios, such as MDS x790/x710, MDS TransNET and others. In the case of radios using a single port for data and diagnostics, the capabilities are doubled. The data streams are delivered to an IP socket in an application, or in serial format using the Access Point.

  • Page 18: Multiple Protocols And/Or Services

    Total Flow Figure 1-5. Multiple Protocol Network By using a single radio, the cost of deployment is cut in half. Beyond requiring only one radio instead of two, the biggest cost reduction comes iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 19: Wireless Lan With Mixed Services

    IP network. Invisible place holder Remote Bridge IP Camera IP/Ethernet Device Access Point Remote Bridge IP/Ethernet Device NMS Control SCADA Host Point Modbus/IP IP/Ethernet Device Printer Figure 1-6. Extended-Range LAN with Mixed Applications MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Upgrading Older Wireless Network With Serial Interfaces

    COM2 supports all standard EIA-232 signaling and acts as a data-terminal equipment device (DTE). NOTE: Several previous MDS-brand products had non-standard signal lines on their interface connectors (for example, to control sleep functions and alarm lines). These special func- tions are not provided nor supported by the iNET transceiver.

  • Page 21: Network Design Considerations

    Access Point and the outlying Remote site. This is often on top of a hill, building, or other elevated terrain from which both sites can be “seen” MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 22 Access Point and the outlying Remote site. This can be on the top of a hill, building, or other elevated terrain from which all sites can be “seen” by the repeater iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 23: Protected Network Operation Using Multiple Access Points

    1.3.2 Protected Network Operation using Multiple Access Points Although MDS transceivers have a very robust design and have under- gone intensive testing before being shipped, it is possible for isolated failures to occur. In mission-critical applications, down time can be vir-...

  • Page 24: Mds Cyber Security Suite

    (See “A Word About Radio Interference” on Page 144 for more details.) 1.4 MDS CYBER SECURITY SUITE Today the operation and management of an enterprise is becoming increasing dependent on electronic information flow. An accompanying concern becomes the cyber security of the communication infrastructure and the security of the data itself.
  • Page 25 Table 1-3. Security Risk Management Security Vulnerability MDS Cyber Security Solution Unauthorized access to the backbone • 802.1x RADIUS authentication network through a foreign remote radio •...

  • Page 26: Accessories

    Table 1-3. Security Risk Management Security Vulnerability MDS Cyber Security Solution Unprotected access to configuration via • Implement SNMPv3 secure SNMPv1 operation Intrusion detection • Provides early warning via SNMP through critical event reports (unauthorized, logging attempts, etc.) • Unauthorized AP MAC address detected at Remote •...
  • Page 27 “legacy” units. (Consult factory for other lengths and variations.) MDS NETview PC-based network management system for 03-3938A01 MS Software new-generation MDS transceivers. Allows radio control and diagnostics in a hierarchal map perspective. Bandpass Filter Antenna system filter that helps eliminate 20-2822A02 interference from nearby paging transmitters.
  • Page 28 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 29: Tabletop Evaluation And Test Setup

    2.5.1 Getting Started ................. 23 2.5.2 Procedure ................. 23 2.5.3 Basic Configuration Defaults ............ 23 2.6 STEP 5 CONNECT LAN AND/OR SERIAL EQUIPMENT ..24 2.7 STEP 6 CHECK FOR NORMAL OPERATION ..... 25 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 30 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 31: Overview

    • 1W Minimum Rating Remote Access Point NON-RADIATING ATTENUATORS • Install on unused divider ports (if any) POWER DIVIDER COMPUTER • 1W Minimum Rating Figure 2-1. Typical setup for tabletop-testing of radios MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Step 2 Measure & Connect The Primary Power

    Connect a PC’s Ethernet port to the port using an Ethernet cross- over cable. The LED should light. Alternately, you can use a serial cable to connect to the port. (Figure 2-3 on Page COM1 iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 33: Step 4 Review Transceiver Configuration

    Figure 5-1 on Page 137 for hookup.) NOTE: Access to the transceiver’s Management System and changes to some parameters, are controlled by password when accessing by means of a Web browser or Telnet. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Step 5 Connect Lan And/Or Serial Equipment

    Telnet or the web browser through the Ethernet port; use Telnet or the web browser through the antenna port (remote management). Figure 2-3 on Page 25 shows the default functions and services for the interface connectors. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 35: Step 6 Check For Normal Operation

    LAN not detected, or excessive traffic present COM1 Blinking Data TX/RX (MGT System) No data activity COM2 Blinking Data TX/RX No data activity Primary power (DC) present Blinking Unit in “Alarmed” state Primary power (DC) absent MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 LEDs, you can use the command to verify the link PING integrity with the Access Point or pointing your browser to another Remote unit’s IP address in the same network. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 37: Embedded Management System

    3.6.6 IP-to-Serial Application Example ..........71 3.6.7 Point-to-Point Serial-to-Serial Application Example ....72 3.6.8 Point-to-Multipoint Serial-to-Serial Application Example ..73 3.6.9 Mixed Modes ................75 3.7 CYBER SECURITY CONFIGURATION ........77 3.7.1 Device Security ................ 77 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 38 3.9.2 Configuration Scripts Menu ............105 3.9.3 Authorization Keys Menu ............114 3.9.4 Auto-Upgrade/Remote-Reboot Menu ........114 3.9.5 Radio Test Menu ..............115 3.9.6 Ping Utility Menu ..............117 3.9.7 Reset to Factory Defaults ............117 iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 39: Ms Introduction

    NETview MS™ software. Refer to MDS publication 05-2973A01 for more information on this tool. For support of other SNMP software, a set of MIB files is available for download from the MDS Web site at www.microwavedata.com. A brief summary of SNMP commands can be found at SNMP Agent Configuration section on Page 48...
  • Page 40 Figure 3-1. Embedded Management System—Top-level Flowchart iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 41: Accessing The Menu System

    The radio has no external controls. All configuration, diagnostics and control is performed electronically using a connected PC. This section explains how to connect a PC, log into the unit, and gain access to the built-in menu screens. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Methods Of Control

    3.2.2 PC Connection & Log In Procedures The following steps describe how to access the radio’s menu system. These steps require a PC to be connected to the unit’s port COM 1 as shown in Figure 3-4. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 43 However, the latest development snapshot does work properly. Both the latest released and the latest development snapshot can be downloaded from: www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 44 If connecting directly, use an Ethernet crossover cable; if connecting via a network, use a straight-through cable. The LED lights to indicate an active connection. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 45 If connecting directly, use an Ethernet crossover cable; if connecting via a network, use a straight-through cable. The LED lights to indicate an active connection. 2. Launch a Web-browser session on your computer (i.e., Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, etc.). MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 46 3-8. From here, you can review basic informa- tion about the unit or click on one of the menu items at the left side of the screen. Invisible place holder Figure 3-8. Starting Information Screen—Web Browser Example iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 47: Navigating The Menus

    Logging Out Via Click on in the left-hand frame of the browser window. The Logout Web Browser right-hand frame will change to a logout page. Follow the remaining instructions on this screen. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Basic Device Information

    IP Address 192.168.1.1 • —Condition of the unit’s association with an Device Status Access Point. At the Access Point: • Alarmed—A alarm event has been logged and not cleared. • Operational—Unit operating normally. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 49: Main Menu

    The next screen, the Main Menu, is the entryway to all user-controllable features. The transceiver’s appears at the top of this and all Device Name other screens as a reminder of the unit that is currently being controlled Figure 3-10. Main Menu MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 50: Configuring Basic Device Parameters

    It also provides access to some user- specific parameters such as device names. Figure 3-11. Device Information Menu • Model Number (Display only) • (Display only) Serial Number iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 51 —User defined; appears on this screen only. Owner • —User defined; appears on this screen only. Contact • —User defined; appears on this screen only. Description • —User defined; appears on this screen only. Location MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Configuring Network Parameters

    Mode, IP Address and Network Name. Screens for both the Access Point and Remote units are shown below. Figure 3-13. Network Configuration Menu From Access Point Figure 3-14. Network Configuration Menu From Remote Unit iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 53 Ethernet Port Configuration Menu on Page 45 • —Menu for configuration of DHCP DHCP Server Config(uration) services by the Access Point unit. DHCP provides “on-the-fly” IP address assignments to other LAN devices, including MDS iNET 900 units. [ Disabled • —SNMP configuration parameters.

  • Page 54: Ip Address Configuration Menu

    When dynamic addressing is used, the radio uses a DHCP Client process to obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server, along with other parame- ters such as a net mask and a default gateway. Figure 3-15. IP Address Configuration Menu iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 55: Ethernet Port Configuration Menu

    10BaseT and 100BaseT connections. Confirm that your hub/switch is capable of auto-switching data rates. To prevent Ethernet traffic from degrading performance, place the transceiver in a segment, or behind routers. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 56: Dhcp Server Configuration

    A transceiver can provide automatic IP address assignments to other IP devices in the network by providing DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Protocol) services. This service eliminates setting individual device IP address on Remotes in the network, but it still requires thoughtful iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 57 Figure 3-17. DHCP Server Configuration Menu NOTE: There should be only one DHCP server active in a network (MDS iNET 900 or other DHCP server). If more than one DHCP server exists, network devices may randomly get their IP address from different servers every time they request one.

  • Page 58: Snmp Agent Configuration

    This allows the flexibility to change areas of the MIB and not affect other existing installations or customers. • —MDS sub-tree registrations msdreg.mib • —MDS Common MIB definitions for objects mds_comm.mib and events which are common to the entire product family • —MDS sub-tree registrations inet_reg.mib •...
  • Page 59 Agent responds only to that version of SNMP traffic. If the mode is v1-v2, or v1-v2-v3, the Agent responds to the specified version of SNMP traffic. v1-v2-v3 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Radio Configuration

    Remote). The Configuration Menu is followed a secondary menu, the Skip Zone Options. 3.5.1 Radio Configuration Menu Figure 3-19. Radio Configuration Menu From iNET Access Point (iNET-II data rate selection is 512/1024 kbps) iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 61 Text files are typically the most compressible, whereas binary files are the least compressible. On average, a 30% increase in throughput can be achieved with compression enabled. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 62 • —Number of bytes for the over-the-air RTS/CTS RTS Threshold handshake boundary. (See “Network Performance Notes” on Page 95.) [ 0 to 1600 bytes; 500 iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 63 If this is not done, the radios will not connect. NOTE: iNET-II operates only in the mode, with selectable CHANNELS hopping from 1 to 75 channels. • —Brings up a submenu (Figure 3-21) that dis- Channel Config plays. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 64 —This selection brings up a submenu Auto Data Rate Configuration as shown in Figure 3-22. For the settings in this submenu to have any effect, the Data Rate menu item(Page 51) must be set AUTO iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 65 RSSI or SNR figures alone mean little when determining signal quality. Both parameters must be considered to get a true understanding of signal quality. For example, a strong, but noisy signal would likely be less MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 “continuous” or “persis- tent” interference to your system. To alleviate this form of inter- ference, the transceiver may be programmed to “block out” affected portions of the spectrum using the Skip Zones Menu. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 67: Mobile Data Configuration

    • Use middleware—The use of middleware in the mobile laptops is highly recommended for better operation of a mobile data system. MDS provides middleware from one of the vendors available in the market. Contact your MDS representative for details. • Plan your network coverage—Deploy Access Points so that they provide overlapping coverage to each other.
  • Page 68 AP. If no alternate AP is found, a link is even- tually made to the same AP as before. This is why it is important to design a system with sufficient overlapping coverage by multiple APs. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 69 In a mobile environment with rapidly changing conditions, setting this value to a minimum value improves the probability of packets being sent complete on the first try. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Configuring The Serial Interfaces

    Both types of IP services are used by the transceiver embedded serial device server—TCP and UDP. TCP provides a connection-oriented link with end-to-end acknowledgment of data, but with some added over- head. UDP provides a connectionless best-effort delivery service with no acknowledgment. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 71 This is known as “multicast addressing.” Many IP routers, hubs and switches support this functionality. Multicast addressing requires the use of a specific branch of IP addresses set apart by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) for this purpose. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 72 If you are connecting EIA-232 serial devices to the transceiver, review these parameters carefully. Serial Configuration Wizard The Serial Configuration Wizard available through the Serial Gateway is recommended for configuration of serial ports. The Configuration Menu iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 73: Serial Data Port Configuration Menu

    Figure 3-26. Serial Configuration Wizard • —Tool for configuration of serial ports using a Begin Wizard step-by-step process. • —Displays all settable options. Depend- View Current Settings ing on the selected IP protocol. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Configuring For Udp Mode

    Any valid IP port; COM1: 30010, COM2: 30011 • —An IP parameter defining the number of Time to Live (TTL) hops that the packet is allowed to traverse. Every router in the path will decrement this counter by one. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 75 16, 32, 64, 128, 256; 32 • —Save and execute changes Commit Changes and Exit Wizard made on this screen (Shown only after changes have been entered.) MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 76 Data Baud Rate bits-per-second. [ 1,200–115,200; 19200 • —Formatting of data bytes. Data bits, parity and Configuration stop bits [ 7N1, 7E1, 7O1, 8N1, 8E1, 8O1, 8N1, 7N2, 7E2, 7O2, 8N2, 8E2, 8O2; 8N1 iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 77: Configuring For Tcp Mode

    [ TCP, UDP, PPP; TCP • —The IP address to be used as a destina- Primary Host Address tion for data received through the serial port. Any legal IP address; 0.0.0.0 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 78 16, 32, 64, 128, 256; 32 • —Save and execute changes Commit Changes and Exit Wizard made on this screen (Shown only after changes have been entered.) iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 79 22 to 44 ms, but the radio will not create any gaps in the output data stream. This mode of operation is required for protocols such as MODBUS™ and some variants which do not allow gaps in their data transmission. Seamless, Custom; Seamless MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 80: Configuring For Ppp Mode

    The delay introduced by data buffer- iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 81: Ip-To-Serial Application Example

    Remote transceiver and to the IP port as configured above (30010— COM1, 30011—COM2). A Telnet client application can be used to establish this connection. Data can now be sent between the PC and the RTU or other connected device. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 82: Point-To-Point Serial-To-Serial Application Example

    Figure 3-33. Point-to-Point Serial-to-Serial Application Diagram Table 3-2. Serial Port Application Configuration Transceiver Location Menu Item Setting Status Enabled Access Point (COM2) Data Baud Rate 9,600 (Example) Flow Control Hardware (Example) Serial Mode Seamless iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 83: Point-To-Multipoint Serial-To-Serial Application Example

    Remotes’ ports is packetized, sent to the Access Point, stripped, and sent out the Access Point’s port (see Figure 3-34, Table 3-3, Figure 3-35, and Figure 3-36 on Page MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 84 Both COM ports can be used simultaneously for two independent data channels. 2. This address is an example only. Any Class D IP address (224.0.0.0–239.255.255.255) will work. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 85: Mixed Modes

    RTUs. This may be helpful when a mixed collection of RTUs is present where some RTUs can operate in a broadcast form while others cannot (see Figure 3-37 on Page 76 Table 3-4 on Page 76). MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Operation And Data Flow

    Remote Units 1 & 2 Status Enabled (COM2) Baud Rate 2,400 Flow Control Disabled IP Protocol Receive on Port 30011 Remote Units 3 & 4 Status Enabled (COM2) Baud Rate 9,600 Flow Control Disabled iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 87: Cyber Security Configuration

    Figure 3-37. Security Configuration Menu (Access Point Version Shown) 3.7.1 Device Security This group of features controls how the radios can be accessed either locally or remotely for configuration and management. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 88 HTTP Mode Ports 80 and 443. Selecting forces secure connections to HTTPS Port 443. When is disabled, access through HTTP or HTTP Mode HTTPS is not allowed. [ Disabled, HTTP, HTTPS; HTTP iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 89: Wireless Security

    [ Enabled, Disabled; Disabled • —Displays a menu to man- Approved Access Points/Remotes List age the list of other radios with which this unit will be permitted to communicate. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 90 —Add all currently associated remotes to Add Associated Remotes the approved remote list. Alternatively, you can enter each Remote MAC manually. • —Remove (complete purge) of all Remotes Delete All Remotes from current list. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 91: Radius Authentication

    3.7.3 RADIUS Authentication This section covers the configuration needed for the iNET radios to access the RADIUS server, which is used for Device Level Security and for Wireless Access Security. MDS does not provide the RADIUS server software. Operation of Device Authentication Device authentication forces the radio to authenticate before allowing user traffic to traverse the wireless network.

  • Page 92: Radius Configuration

    NOTE: CHAP is the more secure mode when compared to PAP. PAP may display the login password in log files at the RADIUS Server. CHAP will encrypt the login password. NOTE: The security password may not exceed 40 characters in length. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 93: Certificate Management (Remote Transceivers Only)

    NOTE: It is imperative that the three certificate files are installed correctly into the Remote radio, in their respective file types. If they are not, it will render the Remote un-authenticated for data traffic. Consult your RADIUS network administrator if issues arise. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 94: Performance Verification

    The fastest data rates can generally be achieved with stronger signal levels. • —Received Signal Strength Indicator by Zone. RSSI by Zone (See “RSSI by Zone Menu (Remotes Only)” on Page iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 95 Zone to “Active.” RSSI measurements and Wireless Packet Statistics are based on mul- tiple samples over a period of several seconds. The average of these measurements will be displayed by the Management System. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 96 Time Server. This server can generally be provided by a standard Windows PC server SNTP application. In the absence of the SNTP services, the user must manually enter it at the iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 97 TFTP server resides. This same IP address is used in other screens/functions (reprogramming, logging, etc.). Changing it here also changes it for other screens/functions. Any valid IP address; 127.0.0.1 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 98 That is, an alarm condition remains as an alarm until it has been cleared by correcting the cause (see Table 4-6 on Page 128 for corrective action). Figure 3-46. Current Alarms Screen iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 99 —To-be-transmitted packets dropped as a result Packets dropped of a lack of buffers in the RF outbound queue. • —Packets that do not pass CRC. This may be due Receive errors to transmissions corrupted by RF interference. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 100 An improve- ment can be realized by blocking this zone (see Main Menu>>Radio Config- uration>>Skip Zone Option Invisible place holder Figure 3-49. Packets Received By Zone Menu iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 101 Remote loses the AP’s beacon for more than 20 seconds, the association process starts again. The Wireless Network Status Screen (Remote only) Figure 3-50. Wireless Network Status Screen • —Current state of the wireless network com- Connection Status munication. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 102 (Access Points Only) Figure 3-51. Remote Listing Menu (List of transceivers associated with this AP) • —Hardware address of the Remote transceiver. MAC Address • —IP Address of the Remote transceiver. IP Address iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 103 fic is exchanged with that remote, it then “ages out” of the table. When traffic is detected it is included again in the table. This opti- mizes memory space utilization. • —Hardware address of the radio connected to this device. via Remote MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 104 • —Packets received by the transceiver through the Ether- RxViaEP net port. • —Packets sent by the transceiver through the Ethernet TxViaEP port. • —Packets discarded after exceeding five retries RetryEr over-the-air. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 105: Network Performance Notes

    3.8.2 Network Performance Notes Principles of Network Operation The following is a list of points that are useful for dealing with the net- working aspects of the transceiver. 1. The transceiver acts as a bridge. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 106 • UDP header: 8 bytes • IP header: 20 bytes • Ethernet header: 14 bytes • 802.11 header 24 bytes • LLC and SNAP header: 8 bytes • MDS PHY header and FCS: 16 bytes iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 107 If the frame is directed (for example: not multicast/broadcast), the 802.11 ACK frame must be accounted for: • 14 bytes—802.11 ACK • 30 bytes—Over-the-air ACK frame (including 16 MDS PHY bytes) If the 802.11 encapsulated Ethernet frame (NOT the UDP or Ethernet frame) exceeds the RTS threshold, then the overhead for RTS/CTS frames must also be accounted for.
  • Page 108 Performance Information Menu dropped packets. Do the same with Ethernet traffic. With weak signals, interference, or hidden nodes, the optimal per- formance may be lower due to collisions and retries. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 109: Maintenance

    Menu. This section provides detail information on how to take advan- tage of these services. The maintenance tasks are: • — Managing and selecting the unit’s operating Reprogramming system firmware resources. (See “Reprogramming Menu” Page 100 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 110: Reprogramming Menu

    One copy is “active” and the second one is standing by, ready to be used. You can load new firm- ware into the inactive position and place it in service whenever you desire. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 111 See “Upgrading the Firmware” on Page 101 for details on setting up the TFTP server. Upgrading the Firmware From time-to-time MDS offers upgrades to the transceiver firmware. One version of the firmware provides core software resources for all MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 112 Web Browser on a local PC connected directly to the radio’s LAN port or associated network. Firmware images are provided free-of-charge on the MDS Web site at: www.microwavedata.com/service/technical/support NOTE: MDS iNET firmware may not be installed in MDS iNET-II radios, or vice-versa.
  • Page 113 PC hard drive or RAM. To load a new firmware file ( ) into the transceiver, use the Upgrade Procedure filename.ipk following procedure: MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 114 It is recom- mended that you wait until this 5-10 minute process is complete before verifying operation of HTTP, HTTPS, or SSH. 7. Test the transceiver for normal operation. End of Procedure iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 115: Configuration Scripts Menu

    —Name of file containing this unit’s configuration pro- Filename file that will be transferred to the TFTP server. The configura- tion information will be in a plain-text ASCII format. ] May require sub-directory, Any 40-character alphanumeric string MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 116 In the next few sections you will learn about the contents of the file and, how to use it as a template for configuring multiple transceivers with the same profile. Ultimately, standardized files can be uploaded into the transceiver to speed up the installation process. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 117 This value is set by the factory and cannot be changed. Wireless Address: 00:06:3D:00:00:5C The physical wireless MAC (Media Access Controller) address of the device. This value is set by the factory and cannot be changed. Model Number: 900 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 118 RSSH Calibration: 235 RSSL Calibration: 190 Freq Calibration: 8402 Network Name: West Campus Net The name of the network this unit belongs to. The unit will only communicate with devices having identical Network Names. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 119 Skipped Hop Zone7: Active Skipped Hop Zone8: Active Skipped Hop Zone9: Active Skipped Hop Zone10: Active Firmware TFTP Host IP: 63.249.227.105 Address of the TFTP Host from which firmware images are down- loaded MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 120 Selects which SNMP trap format Package 1 Version: 1.1.0 Indicates the version of firmware in Image 1 Package 2 Version: 1.1.0 TFTP Timeout: 20 Com1 Serial Data Enable: disabled Setting to enable COM1 data mode iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 121 Number of output characters which will be buffered in seamless mode for COM1 Com2 Serial Data Buffer Size: 20 RF Frequency Hopping Format: USA/CANADA (Read Only) The frequency-hopping rules the radio is configured to operate under SNMP Enable: disabled MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 122 Scripts Menu on Page 105 to save a copy of the configuration in a PC. Once the file is saved in the PC it can be used as a source to generate iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 123 Comments after parameters in files exported from a trans- ceiver do not need to be present in your customized files. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 124: Authorization Keys Menu

    MDS iNET-II radios will show an additional selection called under Authorized Features. Encryption 3.9.4 Auto-Upgrade/Remote-Reboot Menu NOTE: This menu is only available when MDS NETview MS key is enabled. Invisible place holder Figure 3-61. Auto-Upgrade / Remote Reboot Menu iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: Radio Test Menu

    3.9.5 Radio Test Menu This area provides several useful tools for installers and maintainers. You can manually key the radio transmitter to make measurements of antenna performance. (See “Antenna Aiming” on Page 133 for details.) MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 126 —Incoming received signal strength on frequency RSSI entered in the frequency parameter on this screen (–dBm). This RSSI measurement is updated more frequently than the RSSI by Zone display of the Performance Information menu. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 127: Ping Utility Menu

    . As a security measure, this event causes all radio admin parameters to return to the factory default settings, including zone skip- ping (as applicable), baud rate settings, network name, security phrase, etc. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 128 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting And Radio Measurements

    4.1.4 Alarm Conditions ..............126 4.1.5 Correcting Alarm Conditions ............ 128 4.1.6 Logged Events ................. 129 4.2 RADIO (RF) MEASUREMENTS..........131 4.2.1 Antenna System SWR and Transmitter Power Output .... 132 4.2.2 Antenna Aiming ................ 133 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 130 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    If problems cannot be resolved using the guidance provided here, Factory Assistance review the MDS web site’s technical support area for recent soft- ware/firmware updates, general troubleshooting help, and service infor- mation. Additional help is available through our Technical Support Department.

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting Using The Embedded Management System

    The embedded Management System is a good source of information that may be used remotely to provide pre- liminary diagnostic information, or may even provide a path to cor- recting the problem. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 133 Verify that all radios in the network have their Packet Mode troubles Redundancy Mode set to the same selection (Single Packet (extra characters in vs. Packet Repeat Mode). data, data not delivered) MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 134 Access Point unit, then there may be problem 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 131 for infor- mation on antenna system checks. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 135 Ethernet (data) layers. These include: • Bytes In On Port xxx • Bytes In On Socket xxx • Bytes Out On Port xxx • Bytes Out On Socket xxx MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 136: Using Logged Operation Events

    View Current Alarms on Page Most events, classified as “critical” will make the LED blink, and will inhibit normal operation of the transceiver. The LED blinks until the corrective action is completed. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 137 MAC Address Invalid noMacAddress(6) Netname Invalid invalidNetname(12) EVENT_NETNAME EVENT_PLL_LOCK PLL Not locked pllLock(10) EVENT_POWER_CAL Power Calibrated/Not powerCal(8) Calibrated EVENT_POWER_HIGH RF Power Control rfPowerHigh(13) Saturated High EVENT_POWER_LOW RF Power Control rfPowerLow(14) Saturated Low MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 138: Correcting Alarm Conditions

    Services for assistance Flash Test Failed Internal check indicates Contact factory Technical corruption of Flash memory Services for assistance FPGA Failure Communication lost to the Contact factory Technical FPGA Services for assistance iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 139: Logged Events

    4.1.6 Logged Events (See View Event Log on Page The following events allow the transceiver to continue operation and do not make the LED blink. Each is reported through an SNMP trap. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 140: Event Log

    Ethernet port (LAN). This is expected behavior, resulting from the network configuration. Ethernet Port INFORM Self explanatory Enabled/Disabled Expected Sync INFORM Self explanatory Lost/Established Hop Sync Lost/Established INFORM Self explanatory iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 141: Radio (Rf) Measurements

    These measurements are: • Transmitter Power Output • Antenna System SWR (Standing-Wave Ratio) • Antenna Direction Optimization MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 142: Antenna System Swr And Transmitter Power Output

    NOTE: The Test Mode has a 10-minute timer, after which it will return the radio to normal operation. The Radio Test Mode can be terminated manually by selecting on the menu or tempo- rarily disconnecting the radio’s DC power. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 143: Antenna Aiming

    The measurement and antenna alignment process will usually take 10 or more minutes at each radio unit. The path to the Management System menu item is shown in bold text below each step of the procedure. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 144 If the RSSI peak results in an increase in the Wireless Packets Dropped and Received Error, the antenna may be aimed at an undes- ired signal source. Try a different antenna orientation. End of procedure iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 145: Planning A Radio Network

    5.1.4 Antenna & Feedline Selection ..........140 5.1.5 How Much Output Power Can be Used? .........143 5.1.6 Conducting a Site Survey ............143 5.1.7 A Word About Radio Interference ..........144 5.2 dBm-WATTS-VOLTS CONVERSION CHART......147 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 146 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 147: Installation Planning

    Unit Dimensions Figure 5-2 shows the dimensions of the transceiver case and its mounting holes, and Figure 5-3 on Page 139, the dimensions for mounting with factory-supplied brackets. If possible, choose a mounting MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 148 FRONT BOTTOM THREADED 4.85˝ (12.32 cm) HOLES FOR MOUNTING SCREWS (4) #6-32 X 1/4˝ LONG SIDE Not to scale 1.4˝ (3.56 cm) 4.25˝ (10.8 cm) 4.75˝ (12.0 cm) Figure 5-2. Transceiver Dimensions iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 149: Site Selection

    While the equipment will work at lower-strength signals, signals stronger than – 77 dBm provide a “fade margin” of 15 dB to MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 150: Antenna & Feedline Selection

    (elements oriented perpendicular to the horizon). When required, horizontally polarized omnidirectional antennas are also available. Contact your factory representa- tive for details. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 151 Otherwise, we recommend using a low-loss cable type suited for 900 MHz, such as Heliax ® Table 5-1 lists several types of popular feedlines and indicates the signal losses (in dB) that result when using various lengths of cable at MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 152 4.00 dB The tables below outline the minimum lengths of RG-214 coaxial cable that must be used with common MDS omnidirectional antennas in order to maintain compliance with FCC maximum limit of +36 dBi. If other coaxial cable is used, the appropriate changes in loss figures must be made.

  • Page 153: How Much Output Power Can Be Used

    RF output power may only be adjusted by the manufacturer or its sub-contracted Professional Installer. The MDS iNET-II Transceiver is factory set to +29 dBm power output to maintain compliance with the FCC’s Digital Transmission System (DTS) Part 15 rules. These rules limit power to a maximum of 8 dBm/3 kHz, thus the iNET-II Trans- ceiver is factory set to +29 dBm.

  • Page 154: A Word About Radio Interference

    • If constant interference is present in a particular frequency zone (collection of 8 RF channels), it may be necessary to “skip” that iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 155 Note that a gain of 6 dB or less entitles you to operate the radio at full power output –30 dBm (28.7 dBm for iNET-II). MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 156 † Feedline loss varies by cable type and length. To determine the loss for common lengths of feedline, see Table 5-1 on Page 142. For assistance in the conversion of dBm to Watts, please see dBm-WATTS-VOLTS CONVERSION CHART on Page 147. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 157: Dbm-Watts-Volts Conversion Chart

    12.5mW 2.85 10.0 -136 10mW -137 2.25 .1µW -138 6.4mW .001nW -139 .500 -140 .01ƒW .445 5.75 .400 3.2mW .355 2.5mW 1.25 .320 2.0mW 1.18 .280 1.6mW 1.00 3.51 .252 1.25mW 0.90 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 158 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 159: Technical Reference

    6.1.2 COM1 Port ................152 6.1.3 COM2 Port ................152 6.2 FUSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ........153 6.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........154 6.4 CHANNEL HOP TABLE............157 6.5 SNMP USAGE NOTES ............159 6.5.1 Overview .................. 159 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 160 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 161: Data Interface Connectors

    (Viewed from the outside of the unit) Table 6-1. LAN Port (IP/Ethernet) Functions Ref. Transmit Data (TX) High Transmit Data (TX) Receive Data (RX) High Unused Unused Receive Data (RX) Unused Unused MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 162: Com1 Port

    Table 6-3. COM2 Port, DB-9M/EIA-232 Interface Functions Data Carrier Detect (DCD) In ]<— Receive Data (RXD) In ]<— Transmit Data (TXD) Out ]—> Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Out ]—> Signal Ground (GND) iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 163: Fuse Replacement Procedure

    6. Using an Ohmmeter, or other continuity tester, verify the fuse is blown. 7. Install a new fuse by reversing the process. Littelfuse P/N: 0454002; 452 Series, 2 Amp SMF Slo-Blo MDS P/N: 29-1784A03 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 164: Technical Specifications

    Access Point: ≈ 20 sec APPROVALS/HOMOLOGATION • FCC Part 15.247 iNET FCC identifier: E5MDS-NH900 iNET-II FCC identifier: E5MDS-INETII • Industry Canada RSS-210 iNET certification no.: 3738A 12098 iNET-II certification no.: 3738A-INETII iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 165 Modbus, DNP.3, DF1, BSAP • Special: Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP* - Modbus/TCP (optional) CYBER SECURITY • MDS Cyber Security Suite, Level 1 (iNET-II only): • AES-128 encryption (optional) • MDS Cyber Security Suite, Level 2: • RC4-128 encryption (iNET only) •Automatic rotating key algorithm...
  • Page 166 MDS iNET-II: 600 kHz RECEIVER: Type: Double conversion superheterodyne MDS iNET: –92 dBm @ 512 kbps < 1x10 - Sensitivity: MDS iNET: –99 dBm @ 256 kbps < 1x10 - MDS iNET-II: –92 dBm @ 1 Mbps < 1x10 - MDS iNET-II: –97 dBm @ 512 kbps <...

  • Page 167: Channel Hop Table

    Actual performance is dependent on many factors including antenna height, blocked paths, and terrain. 6.4 CHANNEL HOP TABLE The MDS iNET transceiver’s hop table consists of 80 channels, num- bered 0 to 79 as listed in Table 6-4. Center frequencies are calculated as follows (where Fn is the center frequency of channel n): Fn = 902.5 MHz + n*316.5 kHz...
  • Page 168 909.7795 910.0960 910.4125 910.7290 911.0455 911.3620 911.6785 911.9950 912.3115 912.6280 912.9445 913.2610 913.5775 913.8940 914.2105 914.5270 914.8435 915.1600 915.4765 915.7930 916.1095 916.4260 916.7425 917.0590 917.3755 917.6920 918.0085 918.3250 918.6415 918.9580 919.2745 919.5910 iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 169: Snmp Usage Notes

    Agent to take advantage of these new fea- tures. SNMPv3 Support The updated SNMP Agent now supports SNMP version 3 (SNMPv3). The SNMPv3 protocol introduces Authentication (MD5/SHA-1), Encryption (DES), the USM User Table, and View-Based Access MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 170 SNMP Manager, depending on how the Agent is configured. If pass- words are configured and managed locally, they are non-volatile and will survive a power-cycle. If passwords are configured from an SNMP iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 171 (Auth) and (Priv). The Agent will Brighton Perinton immediately generate new keys based on these passwords and start using them. The Manager will have to be re-configured to use these new passwords. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 172 Association Lost - Local Network Name Changed ipAddrChanged(59) MAJOR Association Lost - Local IP Address Changed assocTryFail(60) MAJOR Association Attempt Success/Failed remEthLinkLost(61) INFORM Received Beacon - Valid/Errored consoleLogin(62) MAJOR Console User Logged Out/Logged In iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 173 MAC has received a packet that it could not decrypt lanPortStatus(78) INFORM Ethernet port has changed (enabled, disabled) tftpConnFailed(79) INFORM TFTP server on AP failed to transfer sdbError(80) INFORM AP encountered an internal database error MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 174 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...

  • Page 175: Glossary Of Terms & Abbreviations

    CSMA/CA—Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance CSMA/CD—Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)—A technique used to verify data integrity. It is based on an algorithm which generates a value derived MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 176 IP addresses based on security policies. An Access Point may be configured by the system administrator to act as a DHCP server if one is not available on the wired network. Digital Signal Processing—See DSP. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 177 When the buffer approaches overflow, the radio drops the clear-to-send (CTS) line, that instructs the connected device to delay further transmission until CTS again returns to the high state. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 178 IP network to a foreign network while still sending and receiving data using it's original IP address. Other hosts on the network will not need to know that the station is no longer in its home network and can iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 179 Access Point and all Remotes within a given system should have the same network address. Network-Wide Diagnostics—An advanced method of controlling and interrogating MDS radios in a radio network. NTP—Network Time Protocol Packet—The basic unit of data carried on a link layer. On an IP net- work, this refers to an entire IP datagram or a fragment thereof.
  • Page 180 IP subnet. RSSI—Received Signal Strength Indicator RTU—Remote Terminal Unit. A data collection device installed at a remote radio site. iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 181 NT and 2000 servers that manages the association of workstation names and locations with Internet Protocol addresses. It works without the user or an administrator having to be involved in each configuration change. Similar to DNS. Zone—See Frequency Zone. MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 182 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 183 77 RSSI Threshold/Delta 55 serial interfaces 60 SNR Threshold/Delta 55 SNMP Agent 48 Auto Key Rotation 79 TCP Mode 67 Auto-Upgrade/Remote-Reboot 114 UDP mode 64 Connection Status 91 connectors 151 Contact 41 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 184 CSMA defined 167 CA, defined 165 Listing 85 CD, defined 165 Listing Menu 93 Current ENI, MDS iNET 900 3 Alarms 87 Equalization, defined 167 AP IP Address 92 Ethernet AP Mac Address 92 Address 44 Custom Data Buffer Size 65, 67, 68, 70, 71...
  • Page 185 29 Maximum Remotes 43 IANA 61 MD5, defined 168 IAPP, defined 168 MDS iNET 900 ENI 3 ICMP, defined 168 MDS Security Suite 14 IEEE, defined 168 measurements IETF standard RFC1213 48 radio 131 IGMP, defined 168 Media Access Controller, defined 168...
  • Page 186 Seamless Inter-Frame Delay 65, 67, 68, 70, 71 Secondary UDP 60, 61, 71, 72, 75, 99 Host Address 68 defined IP Port 68 PuTTY usage 33 security defined 170 Approved Access Points/Remotes List 79 iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 187 Status 38, 64, 66, 67, 69, 70 volts-dBm-watts conversion 147 STP, defined 171 subnet 45 SWR 132, 171 watts-dBm-volts conversion 147 defined 171 WINS performance optimization 132 Address 47 Syslog Server 88 defined 171 system gain, antenna 165 MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F iNET Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 188 Wireless Address 44 Network Status 85, 91 Packet Statistics 89 wizard serial configuration 62 Write community String 49 Yagi antenna 141 Zone, defined 171 iNET Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. F...
  • Page 189 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY... MDS products are designed for long life and trouble-free operation. However, this equipment, as with all electronic equipment, may have an occasional component failure. The following informa- tion will assist you in the event that servicing becomes necessary.
  • Page 190 Microwave Data Systems Inc. 175 Science Parkway Rochester, NY 14620 General Business: +1 585 242-9600 FAX: +1 585 242-9620 Web: www.microwavedata.com A product of Microwave Data Systems Inc.

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