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2. At the root radio, use the
DLINK ON
and
DLINK [baud rate]
commands
to configure the diagnostic link protocol on the RJ-11 port.
3. Program all other radios in the network as nodes by entering the
DTYPE NODE
command at each radio.
4. Use the
DLINK ON
and
DLINK [baud rate]
commands to configure the
diagnostic link protocol on the RJ-11 port of each node radio.
5. Connect same-site radios using a null-modem cable at the radios’
diagnostic ports.
6. Connect a PC on which MDS InSite software is installed to the root
radio, or to one of the nodes, at the radio’s diagnostic port. (This PC
may be the PC being used to collect payload data, as shown in
Figure 14.)
To connect a PC to the radio’s
DIAG.
port, an RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter
(MDS P/N 03-3246A01) is required. If desired, an adapter cable
may be constructed from scratch using the information shown in
Figure 15.
Invisible place holder
Figure 15. RJ-11 to DB-9 Adapter Cable
7. Launch the MDS InSite application at the PC. (See the MDS InSite
User’s Guide for instructions.)
7.4 Upgrading the Radio’s Software
Windows-based Radio Configuration software is available (MDS P/N
03-3156A01) for upgrading the internal radio software when new fea-
tures become available from Microwave Data Systems. Contact MDS
for ordering information.
To connect a PC to the radio’s
DIAG.
port, an RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter
(MDS P/N 03-3246A01) is required. If desired, an adapter cable may be
constructed from scratch using the information shown in Figure 15.
Using the Radio Configuration software, select
RADIO SOFTWARE
UPGRADE
under the
SYSTEM
menu. Follow the prompts and online
instructions to determine how to proceed.
RXD
TXD
GND
2
3
5
DB-9 FEMALE
(TO COMPUTER)
TXD
RXD
GND
4
5
6
RJ-11 PLUG
(TO RADIO)
RJ-11 PIN LAYOUT
1
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