Basic - Concepts; Opmode Concept - Trango Systems TrangoLINK APEX 18 User Manual

• Out of Band Management Connection - If connecting to a COMPUTER to the out
of band management port, use a Cross-Over Ethernet cable from the
management port of the IDU to the computer's Ethernet port.
• When connecting a HUB, SWITCH, or ROUTER, to the GigE ports use a
Straight-Thru cable.
• The Apex unit requires power from a -48Volt power supply either directly or
through the POE power injector. Trango Broadband recommends the use of a
PSUPPLY-1U-48 or PSUPPLY-DT-48 and use of a ferrite suppressors supplied
with the power connector to reduce noise that may couple into the IDU on the
power line. Wrap both the + and – wires one time around the ferrite. See
appendix C for a complete listing of accessories.
You are now ready to configure the radio via the management Ethernet port.
If you cannot access the radio management functions via the management Ethernet port, it
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is possible that your PC is not set up with a properly routable subnet. If cannot access the
radio via the management Ethernet port, use the Console Programming Cable and attach it
to the Console Port. The proprietary console cable needed for this can be purchased from
your sales manager. Settings and connection steps are found later in this chapter.

Basic - Concepts

The TrangoLINK APEX 18 can be configured using either the Command Line Interface
(CLI), or the Web Browser (HTTP) interface. Although both methods are comprehensive
and powerful, the CLI method provides more functionality. Both methods of radio
configuration require an understanding of the concept of Operation Mode (Opmode).

Opmode Concept

Before logging into a radio, it is important to understand the "Opmode" concept of the
TrangoLINK APEX 18. TrangoLINK APEX™18 can be in one of two operational modes:
Opmode "On" or Opmode "Off." When in Opmode "Off" the radio is not transmitting,
and it is not attempting to make a wireless connection. Alternatively, when in Opmode
"On," the radio is transmitting, and is attempting to make a wireless connection. The
radio can still be managed when Opmode is "Off". The radio default is Opmode "Off" to
ensure that nothing is transmitted until the installation is complete and there is no risk of
unintentional RF radiation.
Default Opmode
Default Opmode setting controls whether opmode will be turned on after the boot
process has completed. If Default Opmode is "Off" and Opmode is "On" the radio will
not transmit upon rebooting. The default setting is Opmode "Off" to ensure that nothing
is transmitted until the installation is complete and there is no risk of unintentional RF
radiation.
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