Reference Manual

05-4446A01, Rev. E Mercury Reference Manual 1
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
AND APPLICATIONS
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Contents
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ......................................................... 3
1.1.1 Start-Up Guide ....................................................................... 3
1.1.2 Online Access to Manuals ...................................................... 3
1.1.3 Conventions Used in This Manual ......................................... 3
1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................... 4
1.2.1 Model Offerings ...................................................................... 6
1.2.2 Remote Radio with Option Set 1 ............................................ 7
1.2.3 GE MDS P23 Protected Network (Redundant) Config. ......... 8
1.2.4 External GPS PPS Option ..................................................... 9
1.3 APPLICATIONS ..................................................................... 9
1.3.1 Mobile/Fixed Data System ..................................................... 9
1.3.2 Wireless LAN ......................................................................... 10
1.3.3 Point-to-Point LAN Extension ................................................ 11
1.3.4 Serial Radio Network Connectivity ......................................... 11
1.3.5 Multiple Protocols and/or Services ......................................... 11
1.3.6 Wireless LAN with Mixed Services ......................................... 12
1.3.7 Upgrading Older Wireless Network with Serial Interfaces ..... 13
1.4 NETWORK DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ............................ 14
1.4.1 Extending Network Coverage with Repeaters ....................... 14
1.4.2 Protected Network Operation using Multiple APs .................. 16
1.4.3 Collocating Multiple Radio Networks ..................................... 16
1.5 GE MDS CYBER SECURITY SUITE .................................... 17
1.6 ACCESSORIES ..................................................................... 19