User's Manual

Boomer-III User Manual & Integrator’s Guide____________________________________________ Integrator’s Task
BM310012WT04 23 Copyright Wavenet Technology © October 2003
The modem communicates over radio frequency channels using the
RD-LAP 9.6, RD-LAP 19.2, or MDC 4800 protocols over 12.5 or
25kHz RF channels. The network-specific configuration is constant for
all like devices on the network and includes the channel list and the
system ID.
The modem has dual protocol capability on DataTAC 4000 systems in
the United States and Canada. The modem’s RF protocol is based on
the attributes specified by the configured channel list, and dynamic
channel information from the network.
On DataTAC 5000 systems, only the RD-LAP protocol is supported.
The modem performs auto-roaming (that is, auto-scanning, channel
selection, and registration on a new channel). Battery-save operation
(Power Save protocol) is supported within most DataTAC networks.
RD-LAP Network Operation
The RD-LAP 9600 and 19200 protocols are used by DataTAC 4000
and 5000 networks. The modem supports both continuously keyed,
multiple channel (MFR) and intermittently keyed, SFR (single
frequency reuse) network configurations, depending on the network
type. The RD-LAP protocol specifications provide the reference RF
protocol link-access procedures supported by the wireless modem.
While on the network, the modem performs auto-roaming and battery-
save (Power Save protocol) functions.
MDC 4800 Network Operation
The MDC 4800 protocol is available exclusively on Motient (United
States) and Bell Mobility (Canada) networks. The modem supports
intermittently keyed, SFR network operation.
Note: On Motient and Bell Mobility networks the modem operates in
either MDC 4800 mode or RD-LAP 19200 mode, as provided by local
coverage, however, it is recommended contact be made with the
relevant network operators to confirm specific details.