¥ This specifies which version of SNMP is used to encode the outgoing traps. The choices are v1_traps, v2_traps, and v3_traps. When v3_traps is selected, v2-style traps are sent, but with a v3 header. [v1_traps, v2_traps, v3_traps] ¥ Auth Traps Status Indicates whether or not traps are generated for failed authentication of an SNMP PDU. [Disabled/Enabled; Disabled] ¥ SNMP V3 Passwords Determines whether v3 passwords are managed locally or via an SNMP Manager.
¥ AP Locations Filename Name of the AP Locations server. [any valid filename string; ap_locations.txt] ¥ Auto AP Location Download file on the A setting to force connected remotes to download immediately the AP Locations file on the AP. Remotes that associate to an AP with this feature will also download the file. ¥ Retrieve Text File Download AP Locations text file from the server. ¥ Send Text File Upload the local AP Locations file to the server.
¥ Name of a grouping of Access Points. A Remote configured with Eth Follows Association enabled does not disable its wired port when moving between APs of the same group.This is useful when two or more APs are on the same subnet. ¥ MODE Single or Hopping. Specifies the Frequency Mode of the AP. ¥ SINGLE_CHAN Specifies the AP s Single Frequency mode channel. GROUP The MAC label may appear twice if a P23 redundant Access Point is installed at that location.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-25. SNTP Server Entry (on Network Configuration Menu) When SNTP Server is selected (item H), the area to the right of the parameter becomes active, allowing you to enter a valid SNTP server address. Press the Return key to make the address entry active. 3.5 RADIO CONFIGURATION There are two primary layers in the transceiver network radio and data. Since the data layer is dependent on the radio layer working properly, configure and set the radio items before proceeding.
Figure 3-27. Radio Configuration Menu (From Remote Unit) ¥ Network Name The user-defined name for the wireless network. [Any 40 character string; MDS-Mercury] ¥ Transmit Power (AP Only) ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 05-4446A01, Rev. C Sets/displays RF power output level in dBm. This setting should reflect local regulatory limitations and losses in antenna transmission line. (See How Much Output Power Can be Used? on Page 155 for information on how to calculate this value.
Frequency Control Menu The items shown on this menu vary depending on the Frequency Mode Selection (Single Channel, Static Hopping, Hopping w/Hand-offs). Examples of all three screens are provided below, followed by a description of the menu items. Invisible place holder Figure 3-28. Frequency Control Menu (Single Channel Freq. Mode) Invisible place holder Figure 3-29. Frequency Control Menu (Static Hopping Freq. Mode) 60 Mercury Reference Manual 05-4446A01, Rev.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-30. Frequency Control Menu (Hopping w/Hand-offs Freq. Mode [Remote only]) ¥ The unit can operate on one selected frequency or frequency hop. Remotes have the option of using a static hopping configuration or using the AP locations file to select an AP and perform hand-offs. For more information on hand-offs, see Table 3-2 on Page 64. Changing this parameter requires a radio reboot.
Table 3-1. Channel/Frequency Allocations ¥ Channel 1.75 MHz B/W 10 921.400000 11 923.400000 12 925.200000 13 927.000000 3.5 MHz B/W View/set the radio s RF operating bandwidth. Radios are factory-configured for either 1.75 MHz or 3.5 MHz maximum bandwidth. Determine the factory configuration of a radio by viewing the CONFIG number on the label at the bottom of the radio. 1.75 MHz units will have a Configuration string starting with HGA/R9N1, and 3.
using Offset 0. The hand-off configured Remote, using its AP Locations file, may connect to AP1, AP2, or AP3. The Remote does this by determining the Offset for each AP, then configuring its radio. AP 1 Pattern A Offset 0 AP 2 Pattern A Offset 1 RM Static Hopping Offset 0 ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Hand-Off Mode Parameters 05-4446A01, Rev. C AP 3 Pattern A Offset 2 RM Hopping w/ Hand-offs Shows the name of the AP that the Remote is trying to associate with.
hand-off. Table 3-2 lists the hand-off parameters for Remote transceivers and explains how they operate under different signal conditions. Table 3-2. Remote Hand-Off Parameters Strict Distance Strict Connection Strict Signal Signal and Distance Signal, Distance, and Bearing Description The Remote always chooses the closest AP regardless of connection status, RSSI, etc. The Remote will only choose a new AP when the modem link is lost.
Advanced Configuration Menu Invisible place holder Figure 3-31. Advanced Configuration Menu ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Enables automatic selection of modulation and FEC rate based on SNR. [enabled, disabled; enabled] Protection Margin A number of decibels of SNR added to the minimum SNR required for a given modulation and FEC rate. See Modulation Protection and Hysteresis Margins on Page 66 for more information.
¥ ARQ Enables the Automatic [enable, disable; enabled] ¥ The maximum number of blocks to send before receiving an acknowledgement. [1—1024; 512] ARQ Block Size ARQ is applied to payload data in blocks of this size. [4—2040; 256] ARQ Block Lifetime ARQ blocks are valid for this length of time. [0—655; 655] ARQ Transmitter Delay The length of time the transmitter waits before repeating an unacknowledged packet.
For example, the third SNR value in Column D is 11.4 dB (8.4 + 3 = 11.4 dB), and the third SNR value in Column E is 17.1 (11.1 + 3 + 3 = 17.1 dB). Note that with a Hysteresis Margin of 3 dB, there is an overlap of 3 between the Max SNR of one modulation and the Min SNR of the next higher modulation. In this case, if a link is operating with an SNR of 15 dB, then QPSK-3/4 modulation is used. The SNR must go above 17.1 dB before the link shifts up to 16QAM-1/2 modulation.
NOTE: To restore the COM1 port to support Management System services, connect a terminal to the port, select the proper baud rate (115,200 is default), and enter an escape sequence (+++) to reset it to the console mode. There is a configuration parameter for the console baud rate and another parameter for the serial data baud rate. These items can be different, so when switching out of data mode to console mode, the port might also change its baud rate. TCP vs.
UDP Multicast IP provides a mechanism to perform a limited broadcast to a specific group of devices. This is known as multicast addressing. Multicast addressing requires the use of a specific branch of IP addresses set apart by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) for this purpose. UDP multicast is generally used to transport polling protocols typically used in SCADA applications where multiple remote devices will receive and process the same poll message.
Figure 3-33. Serial Configuration Wizard ¥ Tool for configuring serial ports using a step-by-step process. ¥ View Current Settings Displays all setable options. Varies depending on the selected IP protocol. Begin Wizard Configuring for UDP Point-to-Multipoint Invisible place holder Figure 3-34. UDP Point-to-Multipoint Menu Use UDP point-to-multipoint to send a copy of the same packet to multiple destinations, such as in a polling protocol. ¥ ¥ 70 Enable/Disable the serial data port.
¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Receive IP data from this source and pass it through to the connected serial device. The port number must be used by the application connecting to local TCP or UDP socket. [Any valid IP port; 30010] TX IP Address (used instead of Local IP Address when using UDP Point-to-Multipoint) Configure with a valid Multicast address (224.0.0.0—239.255.255.255). IP packets received with a matching destination address are processed by this unit. [Any legal IP address; 0.0.0.
¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 72 UDP Point-to-Point. This is the type of IP port offered by the transceiver s serial device server. [TCP, UDP; TCP] RX IP Port Port number where data is received and passed through to the serial port. The application connecting to this transceiver must use this port number. [1—64,000; 30010] TX IP Address Data received through the serial port is sent to this IP address. To reach multiple Remotes in the network, use UDP Point-to-Multipoint. [Any legal IP address; 0.0.0.
Configuring for TCP Mode Invisible place holder Figure 3-36. TCP Client Menu (Remote) ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 05-4446A01, Rev. C Enable/Disable the serial data port. Mode TCP Client. This is the type of IP port offered by the transceiver s serial device server. TCP, [ UDP; TCP] TX IP Address The IP address to be used as a destination for data received through the serial port. [Any legal IP address; 0.0.0.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-37. TCP Server Menu (AP) ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Enable/Disable the serial data port. Mode TCP Server. This is the type of IP port offered by the transceiver s serial device server. [TCP, UDP; TCP] RX IP Port Receive IP data from this source and pass it through to the connected serial device. The application connecting to the local TCP or UDP socket must use this port number. [Any valid IP port; 30010] Baud Rate Data rate (payload) for the COM port, in bits-per-second.
In TCP mode, the transceiver remains in a passive mode, offering a socket for connection. Once a request is received, data received at the serial port is sent through the IP socket and vice versa, until the connection is closed or the link is interrupted. In this mode, the transceiver behaves the same, whether it is an Access Point or a Remote. (See Figure 3-38 and Table 3-4) NOTE: The TCP session has a timeout of 10 minutes (600 seconds). If inactive for that time, the session is closed.
Invisible place holder 192.168.0.10 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.2 LA N COM 1 EIA-232 Terminal or Computer EIA-232 COM 2 PW R LIN K Access Point Remote RTU Figure 3-39. Point-to-Point Serial-to-Serial Application Diagram Table 3-5. Serial Port Application Configuration Transceiver Location Menu Item Setting Access Point (COM1) Status Enabled Data Baud Rate 9,600 (Example) SIFD 4 IP Protocol UDP Remote IP Address 192.168.0.
Invisible place holder 192.168.0.2 192.168.0.10 LA N 192.168.0.1 COM 1 EIA-232 COM 2 PW R LIN K Remote RTU 192.168.0.3 EIA-232 LA N COM 1 EIA-232 COM 2 PW R Terminal or Computer LIN K Access Point RTU Remote LA N COM 1 EIA-232 COM 2 PW R LIN K 192.168.0.4 Remote RTU Figure 3-40. Point-to-Multipoint Serial-to-Serial Application Diagram Invisible place holder Table 3-6.
Figure 3-41. Serial Port Configuration Access Point Figure 3-42. Radio Serial Port Configuration Remote Mixed Modes In this example, the TCP mode does not involve the Access Point. Thus, the transceiver in a single network can run in both modes at the same time. In other words, you can configure some Remotes for TCP mode and others (along with the Access Point) for UDP mode. In this configuration, the Host PC can use both data paths to reach the RTUs.
Operation and Data Flow ¥ Communicate with RTU A by Telneting to Remote 1, port 30010. ¥ Communicate with RTU B by Telneting to Remote 2, port 30010. ¥ Communicate with RTUs C and D by sending and receiving data from the Access Point sCOM port. ¥ All communication paths can be used simultaneously.
Table 3-7. Serial Port Application Configuration (Continued) Transceiver Location Menu Item Setting Receive on Port 30010 Receive on Address 224.254.1.1 (The multicast IP address used for the AP s Send To Address above) 3.6 MODBUS / TCP SERVER CONFIGURATION Modbus is a serial communications protocol developed by Schneider Electric (Modicon) for communication between programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs) and other industrial electronic devices.
management system. Follow the steps below to proceed with Modbus/TCP configuration. 1. From the Serial Configuration Wizard opening screen (Figure 3-44 on Page 81), select A to begin the wizard. Invisible place holder Figure 3-44. Configuration Wizard Opening Screen 2. Choose the IP protocol you wish to use (TCP, UDP, or Modbus/TCP) by selecting the appropriate letter from the menu. Figure 3-45. IP Protocol Selection Screen 3.
Figure 3-46. Modbus/TCP Server Listening Port 4. On the next screen (Figure 3-47), press A to change the Modbus serial format, then press the space bar to toggle between the available formats (MODBUS/RTU or MODBUS/ASCII). Press B to enter the Modbus serial timeout value in milliseconds. Press N to continue the wizard. NOTE: The only difference between Modbus/RTU and Modbus/ASCII is the form of the framing sequence, error check pattern, and address interpretation. Figure 3-47.
5. When the next screen appears (Figure 3-48), press A to select the desired data baud rate and B to select the data byte format. Press N to continue. Figure 3-48. Select Data Baud Rate and Byte Format 6. The screen shown in Figure 3-49 appears next. Press A to select the Buffer Size of message packets, and B to select the Inter-Frame Delay. Press N to continue with the wizard. Invisible place holder Figure 3-49. Buffer Size and Inter-Frame Delay Values 7.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-50. Serial Port Status Screen 8. Review all settings on the summary screen shown in Figure 3-51. If all settings are correct, press X to confirm and exit the wizard. If not, select the letter of the item(s) you wish to change. Invisible place holder Figure 3-51. Serial Configuration Summary Screen This completes the menu selections for Modbus/TCP operation. 84 Mercury Reference Manual 05-4446A01, Rev.
3.7 SECURITY CONFIGURATION MENU The transceiver s security features are grouped into four major categories and are accessible from the Security Configuration Menu (see Figure 3-52). These categories are: Contains settings for controlling access to the radio itself for configuration and management. Device Security Controls how and when radios communicate with each other, as well as how data traffic is handled. Wireless Security Deals with IEEE 802.
3.7.1 Device Security Menu The Device Security Menu (Figure 3-53) controls how the radios can be accessed either locally or remotely for configuration and management. Invisible place holder Figure 3-53. Device Security Menu ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 86 Controls Telnet access to the transceiver s management system. [enabled, disabled; enabled] SSH Access Controls access to the Secure Shell (SSH) server. [enabled, disabled; enabled] HTTP Mode Controls access to the transceiver s management system via the web server.
User Passwords Menu Invisible place holder Figure 3-54. User Passwords Menu To change the Administrator or Guest password, select the appropriate menu item (A or B). A flashing cursor appears to the right. From here, type the new password, which can be any alpha-numeric string up to 13 characters long. The change is asserted when you press the Return key. ¥ Change Admin Password Allows you to set a new [any alpha-numeric string up to 13 characters; admin] password.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-55. Wireless Security Menu ¥ Device Auth Mode View/set the device [None, Local, IEEE 802.1X; None] ¥ Data Encryption s authentication method. Controls the over-the-air payload data s AES-128 bit encryption. [enable, disable; disabled] ¥ Encryption Phrase View/set the phrase used to generate encryption keys when encrypting over-the-air payload.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-56. Approved Remotes Submenu ¥ Add Remote Enter the MAC address of Remote. [Any valid 6-digit hexadecimal MAC address; 00:00:00:00:00:00] ¥ Delete Remote Enter the MAC address of Remote. For security purposes, you should delete a stolen or deprovisioned radio from this list. ¥ Add Associated Remotes Add all currently associated remotes to the approved remote list. Alternatively, you can enter each Remote MAC manually.
Each Access Point and Remote radio must be identified/recognized by the device authentication server through the Common Name (Serial number) and IP address entries. NOTE: Consult your network administrator for assistance in configuration, or for help with other issues that may arise. To activate device authentication, select Device Auth Method and set as the active mode. The behavior of this setting differs depending on whether it is implemented on an Access Point or a Remote transceiver.
RADIUS Configuration Menu Invisible place holder Figure 3-57. Radius Configuration Menu ¥ Auth Server Address The IP address server. [any valid IP address; 0.0.0.0] ¥ Auth Server Port The [1812, 1645, 1812] ¥ Auth Server Shared Secret of the authentication UDP Port of the authentication server. User authentication and Device authentication require a common shared secret to complete an authentication transaction.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-58. Manage Certificates Menu ¥ (Telnet/Terminal only) IP address of the computer on which the TFTP server resides. This same IP address is used in other screens/functions (reprogramming, logging, etc.). Changing it here also changes it for other screens/functions. [Any valid IP address; 127.0.0.1]. ¥ Transfer Options A menu for configuring the TFTP transfer. (See Figure 3-59 on Page 93.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-59. Transfer Options Menu ¥ The time the client radio will wait for a response from the server before ending the transfer. ¥ TFTP Block Size The amount of data sent in each TFTP packet. TFTP Timeout 3.8 REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION (AP ONLY) For operation in protected (redundant) mode, an AP must be in a Packaged P23 enclosure with a backup radio. See MDS publication 05-4161A01 for details. This manual is available under the Downloads tab at www.GEmds.com.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-60. Redundancy Configuration Menu (AP Only) ¥ Redundancy Configuration Enable/disable ver for AP. [enabled, disabled; disabled] ¥ This selection opens a submenu (Figure 3-61 on Page 95) where you can set/view the trigger status for Network Events. Radio Event Triggers This selection opens a submenu (Figure 3-62 on Page 95) where you can set/view the trigger status for Radio Events, such as a loss of associated Remotes or excessive packet errors.
Network Event Triggers Menu Invisible place holder Figure 3-61. Network Events Triggers Menu ¥ This setting determines whether or not a network interface error will cause redundancy switchover. [enabled, disabled; disabled] Network Interface Error Radio Event Triggers Invisible place holder Figure 3-62. Radio Event Triggers ¥ This setting determines whether or not a switchover occurs when a lack of associated Remote units exceeds the time period set in Figure 3-65 on Page 97.
Hardware Event Triggers Invisible place holder Figure 3-63. Hardware Event Triggers ¥ This setting determines whether or not an initialization or hardware error results in a redundancy switchover. [enabled, disabled; disabled] Init/Hardware Error Redundancy Configuration Options Menu Use this menu (Figure 3-64) to set the thresholds for the Lack of Associated Remotes and Packet Receive Errors. Selecting either item opens a submenu where you can view or change settings.
¥ This selection opens a submenu (Figure 3-66 on Page 97) where you can view or change the maximum allowable number of receive errors. Packet Receive Errors Exceeded Threshold Lack of Associated Remotes Exceeded Threshold Menu Invisible place holder Figure 3-65. Lack of Associated Remotes Exceeded Threshold Menu ¥ Packet Receive Errors Exceeded Threshold Menu Select this item to change the time setting (in seconds) for a lack of associated Remotes.
¥ Select this item to change the maximum allowable number of receive errors. When the number of errors exceeds this number, a redundancy switchover occurs. [0-1000; 500] Maximum Receive Errors 3.9 GPS CONFIGURATION (REMOTE ONLY) This menu allows you to view or set important parameters for the built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver in the Mercury Remote. Invisible place holder Figure 3-67.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-68. GPS Streaming Configuration Menu ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 05-4446A01, Rev. C Seconds between GGA string outputs, the satellite fix information. GLL Polling Seconds between GLL string outputs, the latitude and longitude information. GSA Polling Seconds between GSA string outputs, the overall satellite data. GSV Polling Seconds between GSV string outputs, the detailed satellite data. RMC Polling Seconds between RMC string outputs, the recommended minimum data.
3.10 DEVICE INFORMATION MENU Figure 3-69 shows the menu that displays basic administrative data on the unit to which you are connected. It also provides access to user-specific parameters such as date/time settings and device names. Figure 3-69. Device Information Menu ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 100 Model (Display only) Serial Number (Display only) Elapsed time since boot-up. Date Current date being used for the transceiver logs. User-setable.
¥ Fields used at user s discretion for general administrative purposes. The Device Name field is shown on all menu screen headings. (See Figure 3-70 on Page 101) Device Names NOTE: The transceivers do not save time and date information when power is removed. Device Names Menu Figure 3-70. Device Names Menu ¥ Used by the transceiver as the Realm name for network login (web browser only) and menu headings. ¥ Contact User defined; appears on this screen only.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-71. Performance Information Menu ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 102 Access this menu for managing the unit s operational activities log. (See Figure 3-74 on Page 104 for details.) Packet Statistics Multiple radio and network operating statistics. (See Figure 3-76 on Page 106 for details.) GPS Status Shows satellite fix status, number of satellites being received, and unit location data. (See Figure 3-77 on Page 107 for details.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-72. Performance Trend Screen Invisible place holder Figure 3-73. Bridge Status Menu 05-4446A01, Rev.
Event Log Menu Invisible place holder Figure 3-74. Event Log Menu ¥ Current Alarms Shows active alarms (if any) reported by the ¥ Displays a log of radio events arranged by event number, date, and time. (Example shown in Figure 3-75 on Page 105). Clear Event Log Erases all previously logged events. Send Event Log Sends the event log to the server. You must answer the challenge question Send File? y/n before the request proceeds. Event Log Host Address Set/display the IP address of the TFTP server.
View Event Log Menu Invisible place holder Figure 3-75. View Event Log Menu The transceiver s microprocessor monitors many operational parameters and logs them. Events are classified into four levels of importance, which are described in Table 3-8. Some of these events result from a condition that prevents normal operation of the unit. These are critical events that cause the unit to enter an alarmed state and thePWR LED to blink until the condition is corrected. All events are stored in the Event Log..
Invisible place holder Figure 3-76. Packet Statistics Menu ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 106 Data packets received by this unit. Packets Sent Data packets sent by this unit. Bytes Received Data bytes received by this unit. Bytes Sent Data bytes sent by this unit. Packets Dropped To-be-transmitted packets dropped because of a lack of buffers in the outbound queue. Receive Errors Packets that do not pass CRC. This may be due to transmissions corrupted by RF interference, Ethernet collisions, or degradation.
GPS Status Menu Invisible place holder Figure 3-77. GPS Status Menu ¥ GPS Serial Number The serial number of the GPS unit in the ¥ GPS Firmware Version ¥ Satellite Fix Status radio. The firmware version running on the GPS chip. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 05-4446A01, Rev. C Indicates whether or not the unit has achieved signal lock with the minimum required number of GPS satellites. The transceiver requires a fix on five satellites to achieve Precise Positioning Service (PPS) and four to maintain PPS.
GPS Information Menu Invisible place holder Figure 3-78. GPS Information Menu Wireless Network Status Menu The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on a key operating process of the transceiver the association of the Remote with the Access Point. The following is a description of how this process takes place and is monitored by the menu system.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-79. Wireless Network Status Menu (AP) Invisible place holder Figure 3-80. Wireless Network Status Menu (Remote) ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 05-4446A01, Rev. C Displays the overall operating condition of the transceiver. [Operational, Alarmed] Associated Remotes (AP Only) Shows the number of Remote transceivers currently associated with the AP. PA Temperature Shows the power amplifier temperature in degrees Celsius.
¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ (Remote Only) Displays the current state of the wireless network communication as follows: Scanning, Ranging, Connecting, Authenticating, Associated, or Alarmed. A complete explanation of these operating states is provided in Table 4-3 on Page 138. Current AP Eth Address Displays the Ethernet MAC address of the current AP. Current AP IP Address Shows the IP address of the current AP. Current AP Name Displays the device name of the current AP.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-83. Remote Database Details Menu (AP) Internal Radio Status Menu (Remote Only) Invisible place holder Figure 3-84. Internal Radio Status (Remote Only) ¥ Indicates whether or not the Remote station has associated with an AP. [Associated, Scanning, Ranging, Connecting, Authorizing] ¥ Current AP Name Shows the Device Name of the current AP. ¥ Transmit Power Shows the RF power output from the transmitter.
¥ Shows average signal-to-noise-ratio (SNR) of received signals, displayed in dB. This is a measurement of the quality of the incoming signal. It is possible for incoming signals to be strong, yet be affected by interference or other noise, resulting in a low SNR. Use this parameter to help determine the actual quality of signals. ¥ Radio Details This selection presents a screen (Figure 3-85) showing key operating details of the transceiver. Invisible place holder Average SNR Figure 3-85.
3.12 MAINTENANCE/TOOLS MENU In the course of operating your network, you may wish to upgrade transceiver firmware to take advantage of product improvements, work with configuration scripts, conduct ping tests of your system, or reset operating parameters to factory default settings. All of these tasks are performed using the Maintenance/Tools Menu (Figure 3-86). This section explains how to take advantage of these services. Invisible place holder Figure 3-86.
Invisible place holder Figure 3-87. Firmware Versions Menu Figure 3-88. Telnet Utility Menu ¥ ¥ The IP address of the target device. Connect to the target device at the host address. Host Address Connect Reprogramming Menu The factory sometimes offers upgrades to the transceiver firmware.
NOTE: Firmware for AP radios is different than for Remotes, and may not be interchanged. This was only true for earlier (pre-2.1.0) firmware. NOTE: Always read the release notes for downloaded firmware. These notes contain important information on compatibility and any special steps needed for proper installation. All units and versions have two resident images. Version 1.4.4 had two .mpk files, one for the Access Point and one for the Remote. As of version 2.1.0, there is only one .
¥ Initiate the copying of the active firmware into the inactive image. ¥ Reboot Device Initiates rebooting of the transceiver. This will interrupt data traffic through this unit, and the network if performed on an Access Point. Intended to be used for switching between firmware images 1 and 2. ¥ Current Firmware Displays the versions of firmware images installed in the transceiver and shows whether Image 1 or Image 2 is currently active.
Invisible place holder TRANSCEIVER LOCAL WINDOWS PC WITH CONFIG. FILES TP R TFRVE ET SETELN & CROSS-O VE RC ABL E LAN PORT IP ADDRESS: 172.0.0.B IP ADDRESS: 172.0.0.A INITIATE UPLOAD FROM HERE Figure 3-90. Firmware Upgrade Setup Option 1 (TFTP Server and Firmware File on Same CPU) Invisible place holder REMOTE PC W/FIRMWARE FILES TFTP SERVER HUB/LAN/WAN/MAN TCP/IP ETHERNET PORT IP ADDRESS: 172.0.0.A TRANSCEIVER IP ADDRESS: 172.0.0.B LAN PORT LOCAL WINDOWS PC COM1, 2, ETC.
1. Launch a TFTP server on a PC connected either directly or via a LAN to the Ethernet port (LAN) of the radio. Point the server towards the directory containing the firmware image file. 2. Connect to the Management System by whichever means is convenient: browser or Telnet via the LAN, or Terminal emulator via the COM1 port. 3. Go to the MS Reprogramming Menu. (Main Menu>>Maintenance Menu>>Reprogramming Menu) 4.
Table 3-9. Common Errors During TFTP Transfer (Continued) Error Message Likely Cause/Corrective Action Flash Error Flash memory error. Contact factory for assistance. Bad CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check reporting a corrupted file. Attempt to re-load, or use a different file. Version String Mismatch Invalid file detected. Attempt to re-load, or use a different file.
