GE MDS MDS iNET-II 900, Reference Manual

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05-2806A01, Rev. H iNET Series Reference Manual 3
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This Reference Manual is designed for use by professional installers and
technicians. It contains an in-depth description of the product, including
installation, configuration, and troubleshooting details.
1.1.1 Related Publication
A companion publication, the GE MDS iNET Series Start-Up Guide is
also available (Part No. 05-2873A01). This smaller guide contains the
essential information for installing the radio and placing it into opera-
tion. This guide is recommended for those primarily involved in the
installation and setup of the product.
1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The GE MDS iNET 900 transceiver (Figure 1-1) provides an
easy-to-install wireless local area network (WLAN) service with long
range and secure operation. It supports both Ethernet
and serial data
interface options at over-the-air data speeds of up to 1 Mbps (iNET-II)
and 512 kbps (iNET).
NOTE:
For information on the GE MDS iNET 900 ENI, which
provides expanded gateway and protocol conversion capabili-
ties not found in the GE MDS iNET 900 (DF1 to EIP, and
MODBUS to MODBUS TCP conversions), refer to the
GE
MDS iNET/ENI Supplement (05-4131A01).
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Figure 1-1. The GE MDS iNET 900 Transceiver
Rugged Packaging
The transceiver is housed in a compact and rugged cast-metal case that
need only be protected from direct exposure to the weather. It contains
a single printed circuit board with all necessary components for radio
operation and data communications. The only user-serviceable compo-
nent in the case is a fuse on the DC power input line.
Simple Installation
Most installations employ an omni-directional antenna at the Access
Point (AP) location and a directional antenna at each Remote unit. The
antenna is a vital link in the system and must be chosen and installed