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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
iNET Series Start-Up Guide
is also avail-
able (Part No. 05-2873A01). This smaller guide contains the essential
information for installing the radio and placing it into operation. 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 MDS iNET 900 ENI, which provides
expanded gateway and protocol conversion capabilities not
found in the iNET 900 (DF1 to EIP, and MODBUS to
MODBUS TCP conversions), refer to the
iNET/ENI Supple-
ment
(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
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