MDS NETio Series, Installation & Operation Manual

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40 MDS NETio Installation & Operation Guide MDS 05-4457A01, Rev. A
Quick Start
Step #19:
Select
A
and enter the Net Address. MDS recommends using the last
4 digits of the AP’s serial number as the Net Address.
Next, proceed to Section 2.7.7 if IP/Ethernet will be used. Other-
wise, proceed to Section 2.8 .
Invisible place holder
Figure 2-23. Wireless Mac Configuration Menu
•
Net(work) Address
—ID of the network to which this Unit
belongs. An address is essential for connection of Remotes to
the Access Point in the entraNET network. The Radio’s Net-
work Address is not programmed at the factory.
•
X Address
—”Extended Address” used for installations with mul-
tiple APs supporting mobility. This address must be a unique
value, different from the Net Address. For single AP networks,
this parameter is not used.
•
FEC
—Forward Error Correction status (enabled/disabled). The
FEC setting has a signi fi cant effect on the throughput/speed of
the radio network. For a discussion on this, and other issues
affecting throughput speed, refer to the MDS entraNET manual,
Part no. 05-4055A01.
2.7.7 IP Configuration Menu
The IP Configuration Menu is reached from the Network Configuration
Menu (
Figure 2-23 ).
Quick Start
Step #20:
Configure the IP settings, then proceed to Section 2.8 .