Adapt4 XG1, Installation Manual

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2. Set the Encryption Key
All stations in the network must have the same encryption key. The Network Operator
provides this key. The key may be entered in one of three ways:
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Default Key: a default encryption key is used
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Hex: a 32-character hexadecimal key must be entered. For ease of entry, four 8-
character fields are provided. The valid characters for a hexadecimal key are: 0-9
and A-E (or a-e). Note that a “0x” prefix should not be included in the fields.
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Phrase: a sixteen-character “pass phrase” may be used instead of a hexadecimal key.
NOTE: This key type is provided for convenience, but it produces less-secure keys.
3. Set the Installation Status
When the Field Installer has completed all steps and the field installation is complete, return
to this tab and set the installation status of the radio via the
Installation Status field. The
Field Installer indicates that the radio is installed and ready for further configuration from the
EMS (which might not happen until after the Field Installer has left the site) by setting the
Installation Status field to the Installed value.
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Deselect the
Network ID and Radio Function checkboxes by clicking them.
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Click the
Installed radio button in the Installation Status area.
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Click the Send Config to Radio button to send the Encryption Key and Install Status to
the radio
Note: The EMS operator will set the Installation Status field to Commissioned (over-the-
air) after the EMS has further configured the radio - possibly after the Installer has left the
location.
The present values stored in the radio can be retrieved by selecting all the checkboxes (or
clicking the
Check/Uncheck All checkbox) and clicking the Get Values from Radio button.
However, for security, encryption keys will not be displayed.
4. Set the Install Time/Date
The Install Time/Date is stored in the radio’s internal database for record-keeping. This time
will also set the initial time/date included in log entries made by the radio. (The EMS will
update the logging time/date periodically.
5. Save To Flash and Reboot Radio
After completing the above steps, the radio is ready to join the network. Save the
configuration changes in the radio by pressing the
Save Changes (to flash) button. Then
reboot the radio by pressing the Reboot Radio button.
1.3.2 Network Status Panel
At remote stations, use this panel to determine if the radio has joined the network. (This can
happen before being configured by the EMS; however, user traffic will not pass over the network