MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. H
SD Series Technical Manual
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Ethernet Settings
The local Ethernet connection must be configured to conform to the
needs of the local Ethernet network. The
Configuration>>Communication
Ports>>IP/IP2 Configuration
screen is used to set/view these settings. Here
are some general points that apply to Ethernet settings:
• The radio's Ethernet settings must be configured in order to com-
municate over the LAN to which it is connected.
• It must be known whether or not a DHCP server is active in a net-
work to make use of the radio’s DHCP client setting.
• If a DHCP server is available, DHCP client can be enabled on the
radio. Once enabled, it can take a few minutes before the radio
obtains an IP address, which will be displayed in the
Current IP
Address
field.
• If DHCP operation is unavailable (or is not desired), then a static
IP address may be manually set. IP network setup is beyond the
scope of this manual. Consult your network administrator.
• As a quick reference, a typical LAN setup might appear as fol-
lows:
Static IP Address
192.168.1.101
Static IP Netmask
255.255.255.0
Static Default Gateway 192.168.1.1
DHCP Disabled
See Page 69 for more information on Ethernet settings.
Antenna SWR Check
Before placing the radio into final service, a check should be made of
the antenna system’s standing wave ratio (SWR). Use a directional watt-
meter suited to the frequency of operation for this check. High SWR
(above 2:1) may indicate an antenna, connector, or feedline problem,
and should be corrected.
