Microwave Data Systems MDS entraNET 900, System Manual

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58 MDS entraNET 900 System Guide (Preliminary) MDS 05-4055A01, Rev. A
2.8 MAINTENANCE
In the normal course of operating an transceiver network, you will want
to take advantage of product improvements, and to read and archive the
configuration of your individual transceivers. The Maintenance Menu
provides several tools to make this possible. This section provides detail
information on how to take advantage of these services.
The three maintenance tasks are:
• Reprogramming— Managing and selecting the unit’s operating
system firmware resources.
( See “Reprogramming Menu”
on
Page 58
)
• Configuration Scripts—Saving and importing data files con-
taining unit operating parameters/settings.
( See “Configuration
Scripts Menu”
on Page 63
)
• Authorization Key —Alter the unit’s overall capabilities by
enabling the built-in resources. (
See “Authorization Keys Menu”
on Page 71
)
• Radio Test—A diagnostic tool for testing RF operation.
( See “Radio Test Menu” on Page 71 )
• Ping Utility—Diagnostic tool to test network connectivity.
( See “Ping Utility Menu” on Page 73 )
Figure 2-32. Maintenance Menu
2.8.1 Reprogramming Menu
The transceiver has two copies of the firmware (microprocessor code)
used for the operating system and applications. One copy is “active” and
the second one is standing by, ready to be used. You can upload a new
Library Admin Office
Maintenance / Tools Menu
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A) Reprogramming
B) Configuration Scripts
C) Authorization Key
D) Radio Test
E) Ping Utility
Select a letter to configure an item, <ESC> for the prev menu