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NFN Gateway Installation & Operation Manual - P/N: 52307:Rev: D 06/01/07
Section 3 NFN Config Tool Reference Information
3.1 NFN Config Tool Description
The NFN Config Tool interface is used to display configuration information about NFN network
and the NFN Gateway. With the appropriate access level a user can view and/or change the
gateways settings and security.
The NFN Config Tool uses an Windows Explorer-style collapsible/expandable Nodes list. The
PROPERTY/VALUE columns display information about the selection made in the Nodes list
Property fields that are preceded with an asterisk mean the Value adjacent to it can be modified in
some way.
3.2 Property/Value Field Descriptions
The NFN Config Tool window displays configuration information about the gateway and the NFN
network the gateway is monitoring. When logged into the gateway using a password you can
change settings for any field that has asterik (*) preceding the field’s name.
Figure 3.1 NFN Gateway PC Property and Values
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Version - Displays the gateway’s version.
3.2.1 GATEWAY SETTINGS Fields
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Gateway Label - The name entered will only display on the NFN Network.
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Mode - Displays the NFN Gateway mode which is configured through the Configuration Tool.
This field can not be configured through the NFN Config Tool for this gateway type.
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NCM Address - Is used to set the node address of the NFN Gateway.
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Trouble Reminder - If set to True a trouble reminder message is issued across the network
every 24 hours at 11:00 AM; if there is an active trouble on that network.
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Audio - Is used to enable the audio option if installed.
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Channel A and Channel B Threshold - Are set according to the determined amount of network
noise that is present in the network", the threshold is determined by the distance of the network
segment. Refer to NFN manual for details. High is used when the most noise is present and
filter that noise accordingly.
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Style 7 - If set to True Style 7 is used, if set to False Style 4 is used.
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COMM Port - Is used to specify which port the NFN Gateway uses to communicate with
NCM.
