GE MDS iNET Series Wireless Radio Manuals

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GE MDS iNET Series Reference Manual (173 pages)

Wireless IP/Ethernet Transceiver

Brand: GE | Category: Transceiver | Size: 5.82 MB

Table of Contents
3
Product Overview and Applications
13
About this Manual
13
Related Publication
13
Product Description
13
Rugged Packaging
13
Simple Installation
13
Secure Operation
14
Robust Radio Operation
14
Flexible Services
14
Flexible Management
14
Transceiver Features
14
Model Offerings
15
Differences between Inet and Inet-II Models
15
MDS P21 Protected Network (Redundant) Configuration
16
Applications
16
Wireless LAN
16
Point-To-Point LAN Extension
17
Backhaul for Serial Radio Networks
17
Multiple Protocols And/Or Services
18
Wireless LAN with Mixed Services
19
Upgrading Older Wireless Networks with Serial Interfaces
19
Replacing Legacy Wireless Products
19
Supplement Legacy Wireless Networks with IP Services
20
High-Speed Mobile Data
20
Network Design Considerations
20
Extending Network Coverage with Repeaters
20
What Is a Repeater System
20
Option 1-Using Two Transceivers to Form a Repeater Station (Back-To-Back Repeater)
20
Option 2-Using the AP as a Store-And-Forward Packet Repeater
21
Protected Network Operation Using Multiple Access Points
21
Collocating Multiple Radio Networks
22
The Network Name and the Association Process
22
Can Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Disrupt My Wireless Network
22
Cyber Security
23
Accessories
24
Embedded Management System
26
Introduction
26
Differences in the User Interfaces
28
Accessing the Menu System
29
Methods of Control
29
PC Connection & Log in Procedures
29
Starting a Local Console Session (Recommended for First-Time Log-In)
29
Starting a Telnet Session
31
Starting a Web Browser Session
32
Navigating the Menus
33
Via Terminal Telnet or SSH Sessions
33
Recommended for First-Time Log-In
33
Logging out Via Terminal Emulator or Telnet
33
Navigating Via Web Browser
34
Logging out Via Web Browser
34
Basic Device Information
34
Starting Information Screen
34
Main Menu
36
Configuring Basic Device Parameters
37
Device Information
37
Device Names Menu
38
Login Status Menu
39
Configuring Network Parameters
39
Network Configuration Menu
39
Network Interface Configuration Menu
41
Virtual LAN in Inet Series
42
Configuring for Operation with VLAN
42
Configuring the IP Address When VLAN Status Is Enabled
43
Configuring the IP Address When VLAN Status Is Disabled
44
Ethernet Port Configuration Menu
45
DHCP Server Configuration
47
SNMP Agent Configuration
48
Trap Manager Submenu
49
SNMP V3 Accounts Submenu
50
Prioritized AP Configuration Submenu
50
Bridge Configuration Submenu
51
Radio Configuration
52
Radio Configuration Menu
52
Channel Config Menu
54
Advanced Configuration Menu
56
Skip Zones Menu
56
Auto Data Rate Configuration Menu
57
Mobility Configuration Menu
59
Additional Considerations for Mobile Operation
60
At Every Mobile (Remote) Radio
60
At Every AP Radio
60
Configuring the Serial Ports
61
Overview
61
Com1 Port-Dual Purpose Capability
61
TCP Vs. UDP
61
Serial Encapsulation
61
TCP Client Vs. TCP Server
61
UDP Multicast
62
Ppp
62
Df1/Eip
62
Modbus/Tcp
62
Data Buffering
63
Implementing Configuration Changes
63
Serial Configuration Wizard
63
Serial Data Port Configuration Menu
63
Configuring for UDP Mode
64
Configuring for TCP Mode
66
Configuring for PPP Mode
68
Configuring for DF1/EIP
69
Configuring for MODBUS/TCP Server
70
IP-To-Serial Application Example
70
Point-To-Multipoint IP-To-Serial Application Example
71
Point-To-Point Serial-To-Serial Application Example
73
Combined Serial and IP Application Example
74
Operation and Data Flow
74
Virtual LAN in Inet-II and Inet
76
Cyber Security Configuration
76
Device Security
76
Wireless Security
77
Local Authentication-Approved Remotes/Access Points List Submenu
78
RADIUS Configuration
79
Operation of Device Authentication
79
Operation of User Authentication
79
RADIUS Configuration
80
Certificate Management (Remote Transceivers Only)
80
Performance Verification
81
RSSI by Zone Menu (Remotes Only)
83
Event Log Menu
83
Time and Date
84
View Current Alarms
85
View Event Log
85
Packet Statistics Menu
86
Wireless Packet Statistics
86
Ethernet Packet Statistics
86
Packets Received by Zone
87
Wireless Network Status (Remotes Only)
88
The Transceiver's Association Process
88
Remote Listing Menu (Access Points Only)
90
Endpoint Listing Menu (Access Points Only)
91
Remote Performance Listing Menu (Access Points Only)
92
Bridge Status Menu
93
Serial Data Statistics Menu
93
Maintenance
94
Reprogramming Menu
95
Upgrading the Firmware
96
Error Messages During File Transfers
98
Configuration Scripts Menu
99
How Configuration Files Work
99
Editing Configuration Files
100
Authorization Key Menu
101
Change the Type of Remote
101
Auto-Upgrade/Remote-Reboot Menu
102
Firmware Upgrade (with AP Acting as a TFTP Server)
102
Radio Test Menu
102
Ping Utility Menu
104
Reset to Factory Defaults
104
Password Reset to Factory Default
104
Support Bundle
104
Troubleshooting
106
Introduction
106
Multiple Communication Layers
106
Unit Configuration
106
Factory Assistance
106
Troubleshooting with Leds
107
Troubleshooting with the Menu System
107
Starting Information Screen
109
Packet Statistics Menu
110
Serial Port Statistics Menu
110
Diagnostic Tools
110
Using Logged Operation Events
111
Alarm/Event Conditions
111
Correcting Alarm Conditions
112
Logged Events
114
Planning a Radio Network
118
Installation Planning
118
General Requirements
118
Unit Dimensions
119
DIN Rail Mounting Option
120
Site Selection
120
Equipment Grounding-Important
121
Terrain and Signal Strength
121
Antenna & Feedline Selection
121
Antennas
121
Feedlines
122
How Much Output Power Can be Used
124
Conducting a Site Survey
124
A Word about Radio Interference
124
Calculating System Gain
125
Notes on Using 28 VDC Power Supplies
125
Radio (RF) Measurements
126
Antenna System SWR and Transmitter Power Output
126
Introduction
126
Procedure
127
Antenna Aiming
127
Introduction
127
Dbm-Watts-Volts Conversion Chart
129
Performance Notes
129
Wireless Bridge
129
Distance-Throughput Relationship
130
Data Latency-TCP Versus UDP Mode
130
Data Compression
130
Packets-Per-Second (PPS)
130
Station-To-Station Traffic
131
Interference Has a Direct Correlation to Throughput
131
Maximizing Throughput
131
Placing an Inet Radio Behind a Firewall
132
Snmpv3 Notes
132
Overview
132
Snmpv3 Accounts
132
Context Names
133
Password-Mode Management Changes
133
Technical Reference
136
Data Interface Connectors
136
LAN Port
136
COM1 Port
137
COM2 Port
137
Fuse Replacement
138
Technical Specifications
138
Channel Hop Table
141
APPENDIX A-Mds Inet/Eni Protocols
144
APPENDIX B-Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations
160

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