Installation Manual

RDL-2000 User Manual

Chapter

3 Link Manager

This section describes the system configuration and monitoring options available when

using the Redline Link Manager application. This application provides all settings

necessary to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot operation of the RDL-2000 wireless

link. The operator can access and control the RDL-2000 locally or remotely using IP

connectivity over the network connection.

Note: The CLI interface is a general monitoring tool and does not include all commands

necessary to setup and monitor the RDL-2000.

3.1 Link Manager Overview

The Redline Link Manager application is included on the CD-ROM shipped with each

RDL-2000 system. The Link Manager can be run on most Windows-based PCs,

providing the portability to perform setup, monitoring, and diagnostics in the field.

The Redline Link Manager provides a comprehensive user-friendly interface to configure

and monitor the RDL-2000 Master and Slave units. This application can configure all

required parameters and provide monitoring and statistics for antenna alignment and

troubleshooting. Configuration of the Master and Slave units is similar, and requires that

most parameter settings match on both units.

The Link Manager application can be used to monitor both ends of the wireless link by

being connected to either the Master or Slave unit. An operator at the Master can adjust

settings for both units, but system security prevents an operator connected at the Slave

location (logged in over-the-air) from changing the configuration on the Master.

3.1.1 Installing the Link Manager Application

The Link Manager application must be installed using the installer provided on CD-ROM.

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the PC, browse to the CD and double-click on the program:

Link_Manager_V1_000x.exe

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Link Manager and the WinPcap

application.

Note: Windows™ 7 users must download and install WinPcap v4.1.1.

3.1.2 Connecting Locally

The operator may access and control the RDL-2000 by connecting an Ethernet cable

directly to the PoE, or through a switch on the network segment connected to the RDL-

2000.

1. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the PC directly to the PoE Data In port. It

is not required to know the IP address of the RDL-2000.

2. Click S on the command bar to start a session. Select the RDL-2000, select user

type Admin, enter the (default) password admin, and click Login to begin a session.

The Link Manager should login to the RDL-2000. It the login is not successful, refer

to the Link Manager event log for status messages.

3. Click E on the command bar to end the session.