MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. E.1
MDS iNET 900 Series User’s Guide
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The MDS iNET 900 transceiver provides an easy-to-install wireless
solution for local area network (LAN) service with plug-and-play hard-
ware and long range operation. It supports both Ethernet and serial data
interface options at over-the-air data speeds of up to 512 kbps for iNET
and 1024 kbps for iNET II).
NOTE:
For information on the MDS iNET 900 ENI, which provides
expanded gateway and protocol conversion capabilities not
found in the MDS iNET 900 (DF1 to EIP, and MODBUS to
MODBUS TCP conversions), refer to the MDS iNET/ENI
Supplement (05-4131A01).
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Figure 1-1. The MDS iNET 900 Transceiver
Rugged Packaging
The transceiver is housed in a compact and rugged cast-aluminum case
that need only be protected from direct exposure to the weather. It con-
tains a single printed circuit board with all necessary components for
radio operation and data communications. The only user-serviceable
component inside the case is a fuse on the DC power input line.
Simple Installation
Most installations employ an omni-directional antenna at the Access
Point (AP) location and a directional antenna at each Remote unit. The
antenna is a vital link in the system and must be chosen and installed
correctly. Consult
INSTALLATION PLANNING on Page 129
for guid-
ance on choosing suitable installation sites and antennas.
For basic services, simply connect an antenna, connect your Ethernet
LAN to the transceiver’s
LAN
port, apply primary power, set a few oper-
ating parameters, and you are done. No license is required for operation
in the U.S.A., Canada, and many other countries. Check requirements
for your region before placing the transceiver in service.
Secure Operation
Data network security is a vital issue in today's wireless world. The
MDS iNET 900 Series design provides multiple tools to help you build
a network that minimizes the risk of eavesdropping and unauthorized
access. Some are inherent in the radio's operation, such as the use of
spread-spectrum transmissions; others include data encryption, en-
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