User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Copyright Notice
- Serviceability of this Manual
- Operational Safety Notices
- FM/UL/CSA Notice MDS iNet 900 When Approved
- FM/UL/CSA Conditions of Approval MDS iNet 900 When Approved
- FCC Notice, U.S.A. MDS iNet 900 When Approved
- FCC Information
- 1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
- 2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- 3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING
- 4.0 INSTALLATION
- 4.1 Step 1— Mounting the Transceiver
- 4.2 Step 2—Install the Antenna and Feedline
- 4.3 Step 3—Connect the Data Equipment
- 4.4 Step 4—Measure & Install Primary Power
- 4.5 Step 5—Review the Radio’s Configuration
- 4.6 Step 6—Connect the User Data Equipment
- 4.7 Step 7—Check for Normal Operation
- 4.8 Performance Optimization
- 5.0 TRADITIONAL REPEATER CONFIGURATION WITH TWO RADIOS
- 6.0 PROGRAMMING
- 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
- 8.0 REPEATER ASSITED LANS
- 9.0 TECHNICAL REFERENCE
- 10.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
- IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY...
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9.4 Using a Personal Computer to Configure the
iNet Radio
Any personal computer with either a serial port and terminal emulator
program if an Ethernet port can be used to access the iNet’s test and con-
figuration tool set. Once connected, the user will be provided with
on-line user instructions for each resource.
Connecting a PC to iNet’s LAN (Ethernet) Port
To connect a PC to the radio’s
LAN port, an RJ-45 to RJ-45 cross-over
cable (MDS P/N 05-______A___) is required. If desired, this cable may
be purchased from a computer retail store or mail-order company.
Connecting a PC to iNet’s COM1 Port
To connect a PC to the radio’s
COM1 port use a DB-9M to DB-9F
cross-over cable (MDS P/N 05-______A___). This cable may also be
purchased from a computer retail store or mail-order company.