05-6709A01, Rev. B
GE MDS MCR Setup Guide
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NOTE:
As an alternative, the unit may be configured via a
Secure
Shell (SSH) terminal
. For enhanced security, the unit
does
not
support Telnet configuration. Refer to the
Tech-
nical Manual
for further information.
2. Press the
key to receive the
login
prompt. The COM
LED flashes to indicate data communications.
3. Enter the username (
admin
is the default) and press
.
4. At the
Password
prompt, enter the password (
admin
is the
default). Press
.
Upon successful login, the connec-
tion message appears.
5. Enter the configuration mode by typing
configure
followed by
the
key.
6. Review and configure all key settings for the required applica-
tion. Built-in help is available by pressing the Tab key. A sum-
mary of all unit settings may be viewed by entering the
%
show | details
command.
Tab-completion
is a useful feature that presents CLI users
with assistance while typing commands. Depending on the
text that was already entered, tab-completion will display dif-
ferent possible completions. When the
Tab
key is pressed and
no text has been entered, the CLI shows all possible com-
mands that can be typed.
Key items that should be set/reviewed for the unit are:
•
Create one-time programmable passwords for device
recovery.
•
Change login passwords (to maintain security).
•
Evaluate default factory configuration and lock it down to
required security level.
Refer to the
Technical Manual
for detailed information on the
above items.
7. When finished, log out of the console session and disconnect
from the PC.
2.3.4
Cellular Setup and Connection
The MDS Orbit MCR is available with the following Cell options:
•
4G LTE/CDMA (Verizon Only)
•
4G LTE, HSPA+,GSM/GPRS (EMEA/APAC)
•
3G GSM/UMTS/HSPA+ (Global)
Insert the SIM card with the power OFF and then information
regarding the cell—including IMEI and ICCID—can be found in the
Cell Status section. Navigate to:
Home / Interfaces State / Interface = Cell
or type the following at the CLI prompt:
show interfaces-state interface Cell cell-status
NOTE:
Dual SIM functionality is a selective order-entry feature.
Default units are shipped with only SIM-A enabled; SIM-B
is not supported.
For most setups all that is needed is to set the Access Point Name
(APN). On the Web UI navigate to:
Home / Interfaces / Interface = Cell / Cell Config / Connection
Profile = ORBIT1
In the
Bearer Config
- enter the APN and press the
Create
button
then the green
Save
button
at the top of the window. (If Verizon 4G,
this field is pre-configured to
vzwinternet
.)
Figure 6. Cell Basic Setup Info
Or, use the following commands at CLI prompt:
4G LTE (Verizon Only):
%configure
%set interfaces interface Cell cell-config connec-
tion-profile VZW bearer-config apn <apn>
%commit and-quit
3G GSM (Global) and 4G LTE (EMEA/APAC):
%configure
%set interfaces interface Cell enable true
%set interfaces interface Cell cell-config connec-
tion-profile ORBIT-1 bearer-config apn <apn>
%commit and-quit
2.3.5
900 MHz Unlicensed Operation
An Orbit device configured as an MCR-900 provides next-genera-
tion LAN extension operating in the FCC 900 MHz ISM band. Sim-
ilar to the older MDS iNET-II 900 transceivers, it supports
connection of Ethernet and/or Serial devices in the field in a
Point-to-Multipoint or Point-to-Point wireless network topology.
In its simplest configuration, the
Network Name
(3rd item down)
must be changed in all units. For the AP, you must change
Device
Mode
to
AP
and change
Network Name
to a valid entry. All other
parameters can remain at their default settings.
Figure 7. Orbit MCR-900 -Remote Setup
Configure the remote to match the AP:
1. Set
Device Mode
to
Remote
.
2. Set
Modem Mode
- choices:
125kbps
,
250kbps
,
500kbps
,
1000kbps
,
1000Wkbps - 1250kbps
, or
auto
.
3. Set
Network Name
- The name of the network.
4. Set
Radio Mode
to
Mac 1
.
5. Set
Power
- Valid values: 20 to 30 dBm.
6. Set
Data Compression
-
LZO
or
none
.
Review settings for the required application. Press the green
Save
button at the top of the window.
NOTE:
For MCR-900 MHz configurations, DHCP is typically
disabled to allow for configuration of a specific IP
address. On the Web UI, navigate to
Home /Services
/Dhcp,
click on the
Enabled
box and press the green
Save
button at the top of the window.
2.4
Initial Checkout
In-service operation of the unit is completely automatic. The only
operator actions required are to apply power and observe the
LEDS for proper indications.
Table 1
summarizes the unit’s LED
functions.
LED Functions
Figure 8. LED Status Indicators
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ENTER
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