GE MDS iNET 900, Reference Manual

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Editing Configuration Files
Once a Remote unit’s operation is fine-tuned, use the Configuration
Scripts Menu on Page 104 to save a copy of the configuration on a PC.
Once the file is saved on the PC it can be used as a source to generate
modified copies adjusted to match other devices. The configuration files
can be modified using a text editor or an automated process. (These
applications are not provided by GE MDS).
We recommend that you review and update the following parameters for
each individual unit. Other parameters may also be changed as neces-
sary. Each resulting file should be saved with a different name. We rec-
ommend using directories and file names that reflect the location of the
unit to facilitate later identification.
Editing Rules
• You may include only parameters you want to change from the
default value.
• Change only the parameter values.
• Capitalization counts in some field parameters.
(Example: System Mode)
• Comment Fields
a. Edit, or delete anything on each line to the right of the
comment delineator, the semicolon (;).
b. Comments can be of any length, but must be on the same
line as the parameter, or on a new line that begins with a
semicolon character.
c. Comments after parameters in files exported from a trans-
ceiver do not need to be present in your customized files.
• Some fields are read-only. These are designated by “(RO)” in
the configuration sample file.
Table 2-7. Common User-Alterable Parameters
Field Comment Range
IP Address Unique for each individual radio Any legal IP address
IP Gateway May change for different groups or
locations Any legal IP address
Unit Name Should reflect a specific device.
This information will appear in
Management System headings
Any 20-character
alphanumeric string
Location Used only as reference for network
administration Any 40-character
alphanumeric string