User`s guide

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................1-1
About this Manual..............................................................................................................1-1
The RMX232 Radio Modem ..............................................................................................1-1
Features.............................................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2 Installation and Operation ................................................................................2-1
Serial Interface...................................................................................................................2-1
Connecting for the First Time.............................................................................................2-1
Front Panel Indicator Lights...............................................................................................2-3
Mounting the Radio Modem...............................................................................................2-3
Positioning the Radio Modem............................................................................................2-4
Potential RF Interference...................................................................................................2-4
Operating Problems...........................................................................................................2-4
Chapter 3 Configuration Commands ................................................................................3-1
Entering Configuration Mode .............................................................................................3-1
Command Format..............................................................................................................3-1
Configuration Commands in Detail ....................................................................................3-2
Chapter 4 Modem Operation Explained............................................................................4-1
Flow Control.......................................................................................................................4-1
Serial Port Flow Control..................................................................................................4-1
XON/XOFF Flow Control (Software)...............................................................................4-2
RTS/CTS Flow Control (Hardware).................................................................................4-2
No Flow Control ..............................................................................................................4-2
Radio Modem Port Flow Control.....................................................................................4-2
Radio Modem Addressing Scheme ...................................................................................4-3
On-Air Data Speed ............................................................................................................4-4
DTR Power Control............................................................................................................4-5
Operating Modes ...............................................................................................................4-5
Acknowledged Point-to-Point..........................................................................................4-5
Acknowledged Point to Multipoint ...................................................................................4-7
Broadcast Multidrop........................................................................................................4-8
MultiMaster Mode ...........................................................................................................4-8
Repeater Mode ...............................................................................................................4-9
Diagnosing Network Problems Using Ping Test ..............................................................4-10
Performing Site Reliability Tests Using Radar Test .........................................................4-10
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