GE MDS iNET Series, Reference Manual

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Starting Information Screen
—Select this item to return to the start-up screen. (See “Starting Informa-
tion Screen” on Page 22)
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Network Configuration
—Tools to configure the data network layer of the transceiver. (See “Network
Configuration Menu” on Page 27)
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Radio Configuration
—Tools to configure the wireless (radio) layer of the transceiver. (See “Radio
Configuration Menu” on Page 40)
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Serial Gateway Configuration
—Tools to configure the two serial ports. (See “Serial Data Port Con-
figuration Menu” on Page 51)
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Security Configuration
—Tools to configure the security services available with the transceiver’s
environment. (See “Cyber Security” on Page 11 and see “Cyber Security Configuration” on Page
64)
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Device Information
—Top level user-specific and definable parameters, such as the device name. (See
“Device Information” on Page 25)
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Performance Information
—Tools to measure the radio and data layer’s performance of the radio net-
work. (See “Performance Verification” on Page 69)
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Maintenance/Tools
—Tools to use configuration files, change firmware and use Authorization Keys
to change major unit capabilities. (See “Maintenance” on Page 82 and see “Authorization Key
Menu” on Page 89)
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Redundancy Configuration
—For operation in protected (redundant) mode. The radio must be in a
P21 enclosure for this operation. See publication 05-4161A01 for details, available under the Down-
loads tab at www.gemds.com.
NOTE:
Standard MDS iNET (non-iNET-II) transceivers require special firmware to operate in redundant
mode. See “Upgrading the Firmware” on Page 84 for details.
2.3.3 Configuring Basic Device Parameters
Device Information
Below is the menu/screen that displays basic administrative data on the unit to which you are connected. It
also provides access to some user- specific parameters such as device names.
Figure 2-13. Device Information Menu
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Model Number
(Display only)
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Serial Number (Display only)
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Hardware Version
(Display only)
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Firmware Version (Display only)
—Current firmware installed and being used by the transceiver.
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Uptime
(Display only)
—Elapsed time since powering up.
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Console Baud Rate
—Used to set/display data communications rate (in bits-per-second) between a
connected console terminal and the radio. [
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200; 19200
]