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MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation 2-1
Chapter 2: Initial System Setup
General
After the system is installed and tested, and antenna alignment is performed, the next step is initial IDU setup and
configuration.
Initial setup procedures are performed on a craft terminal via a serial port connection.
Note:
Configuration procedures are generally performed using the NMS software supplied with MDS Intrepid-HC HP.
A description of the NMS and how to use it is provided in the NMS User Guide .
The craft terminal should be used only to perform the initial setup procedures described in this chapter. Once the
system is up and running, use NMS to maintain and operate the system on a regular basis.
Initial Setup Steps
The initial MDS Intrepid-HC HP setup procedure includes the following steps:
Procedures Performed using a Craft Terminal:
- Connecting to the IDU via the terminal port
- Defining IP addresses
- Setup Options
Procedures Performed using the NMS:
- Connecting to the Ethernet port
- Installing the software
- Setting the local TX frequency channel
- Specifying system information
- Configuring the local/remote transport
- Configuring trap forwarding