Red
MAX
™
Base Station
user manual
Doc. #70-00058-01-01-DRAFT
Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006
November
29,
2006
Page 26 of 106
IF Port (Radio Control)
The terminal has a female N-type port for connection to the transceiver using a coaxial
cable. Through this port and cable, the terminal:
- Sends/receives IF modulated data to/from the transceiver.
- Receives status information from the transceiver.
- Transmits control information to the transceiver.
- Supplies power to the transceiver.
Time Synchronization Port
The synchronization interface has two SMA female connectors located on the front panel.
Refer to section 6.2.4: Time Synchronization on page 83 for additional information.
Wireless LEDs
Link LED
The wireless Link LED flashes once every 8 frames to provide a 'heartbeat' indicator.
This indicates proper communication with the outdoor unit (ODU), and that the framer is
operating correctly. If this LED is not flashing, there is no possibility of establishing a
wireless link.
Table 4
:
System - Wireless Link LED Indications
LED State
Description
FLASH
Wireless interface enabled and functioning correctly.
OFF
Wireless interface unavailable.
Signal LED
The Signal LED flashes each time a message is received from any subscriber. Message
types include: periodic ranging messages, bandwidth requests, and user data traffic.
Table 5
:
System - Wireless Signal LED Indications
LED State
Description
ON
Messages being received from subscribers.
OFF
No wireless link activity.
3.1.4 Ethernet
Section
This section describes the Ethernet LEDs and port connections.
Figure 8: System - Front Panel Ethernet LEDs and RJ-45 Ports
Data Port
The Data port is always enabled. The port can be programmed to operate in full duplex or
half duplex mode and at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.