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PES1900NR Operations Manual
Chapter 9. Configuring the Repeater — 129
Chapter 9. Configuring the Repeater
RepeaterNet Craft Software
The RepeaterNet Craft software (Craft) provides configuration management and alarm monitoring
capabilities for individual repeaters. It also dynamically manages repeater maintenance sessions in
real time, through one of these connections:
•
A laptop computer with a direct connection to the repeaters—a technician can visit repeater
sites and connect to the repeaters directly, using the serial port on the laptop.
•
A laptop or desktop computer with a modem connection to the repeater— a technician can
use the modem to connect to the repeaters, without visiting the physical repeater sites.
The Craft software can operate under Windows 95 or later or Windows NT. The Craft user interface
varies, depending on the model of repeater that the software is configuring or monitoring.
Minimum Computer System Requirements
RepeaterNet Craft computer minimum system requirements include:
•
Pentium 120 MHz, running Windows 95 or later, with 32 MB of memory.
•
If you are using the RepeaterNet Craft system with Windows 95, you must use the Microsoft
Service Pack 1 Update (Version 4.00.950 A) or later releases.
•
If you are using the Craft system with Windows NT, you must use the Microsoft Service
Pack 3 Update.
•
Approximately 10 MB of free disk space.
•
Modem (if a modem connects the laptop to the repeater).
NOTE:
Use “Hayes-compatible” modems only. PESi repeaters are “Connect with Rockwell” certified, for
modems of 56K and above. US Robotics modems are not supported.
If the PC or laptop uses a fax program, such as Microsoft Fax, make sure that the Auto Answer
feature is disabled. See Appendix B, Troubleshooting (Problem 7) for how to disable Auto Answer for
Microsoft Fax.
Installation Procedure
The RepeaterNet Craft software is distributed on a CD or High Density (HD) floppy disks. To install
this software, use the following procedure.
1. Insert the CD into D: drive or Floppy Disk 1 into the A: drive.
2. From the Windows
Start
menu, select
Run
.
3. Type
d:\setup
(CD) or
a:\setup
(Floppy) and click on the
OK
button.
4. Follow the online instructions, to install the RepeaterNet Craft software.
The RepeaterNet Craft software includes default configuration files, which you can download to the
repeater. You can download the appropriate file for the repeater type, and for the number of
channels, instead of manually configuring the repeater’s properties.
Note: For single passband primary cabinet GSM repeaters, choose 1-Channel files. For two
passband, p growth cabinet GSM repeaters, choose 2-Channel files.