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A Configuration File (data file) will make it easy to apply your unique

settings to any transceiver(s) you wish. Configuration files will also pro-

vide you with a tool to restore parameters to a “known good” set, in the

event that a parameter is improperly set and performance is affected.

(See “Using Conﬁguration Scripts” on Page 64 for detailed instructions

and a sample configuration file.)

Using Configuration Scripts

Configuration Scripts can be created and downloaded from the trans-

ceiver that contain a wealth of information on the unit. This file can

serve many purposes, not the least of which is to keep a permanent

“snapshot” of the unit’s configuration at a point in time. These files can

also be used to view the setup of a unit without needing to connect to it.

Examining archival files can be a useful source of information during

troubleshooting.

In the next few sections you will learn about the contents of the file and,

how to use it as a template for configuring multiple transceivers with the

same profile. Ultimately, standardized files can be uploaded into the

transceiver to speed up the installation process.

Configuration Files can also be uploaded into a transceiver to restore the

settings of a unit using a previously saved configuration of the unit. This

is particularly convenient after finishing a test using some experimental

settings.

Sample of an Exported Configuration File

The following is a sample of a typical configuration file as produced by

a transceiver that contains over 150 parameters; many of which are user

editable. The presentation has been slightly altered to allow notes to

appear below associated parameter lines. Some of the values used in the

calibration of the unit’s built-in test equipment have been deleted to

reduce space. This presentation is offered as a guide to the type of infor-

mation contained in the file. See “Editing Conﬁguration Files” on

Page 70 for further information.

NOTE: The parameter names and the data values from the Exported

Configuration File are shown in bolded text. Any description

will be found below in an indented paragraph. Descriptions for

parameters that are functionally identical to both COM1 &

COM2 are not repeated.

Beginning of Conﬁguration File

; MDS entraNET

; Created 00-03-2002 6:59:41

IP Address: 192.168.1.1

The IPv4 address of this unit. This ﬁeld is unnecessary if DHCP is

enabled.