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2-10 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Range IP Networking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489
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Set or Verify Network Address
The only setting normally required for initial checkout of a Remote radio is the network
address. All radios in a given network must be programmed with the same network address
as the AP, or communication is impossible. Follow the steps below to check the address, and
program a new one if necessary.
1. Enter the RADIO NETADDR= command. This displays the currently programmed network
address.
2. If changes are required, enter the RADIO NETADDR=<netaddr> command, where
<netaddr> is 1-15 alphanumeric characters. (The network address of the Remote radio
must match that of the AP.)
3. Verify that the LINK LED lights to indicate successful connection with the AP. (It may take
several seconds for the LED to light.)
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 for each Remote radio to be installed in the network.
This concludes the basic setup of a Remote radio. A full listing of Remote programming
commands is given in Chapter 4, Remote Radio Management.
With all radios connected, you are ready to connect data devices to the transceivers so that
their operation can be tested over the wireless network. This is discussed in the next step.
Step 5—Connect Terminal Equipment
This step describes connection of external data equipment to the Remote radio. Verify that
your transceiver is capable of supporting your devices.
Be sure not to overload the radio network with high-bandwidth LAN traffic during this test.
Refer to the Bridge Configuration Menu (see chapter 3) for more information.
Ethernet Device Connection to Remote
Verify that the Remote ETH port is enabled (on) using the ETH command. If it is not, use the
ETH=ON command to enable the port.
Connect an Ethernet endpoint to the Remote ETH port. The ETH port supports any Ethernet-
compatible device. This includes a device that uses the Internet Protocol (IP).
Serial Device Connection to Remote
Connect a serial device to the Remote COM2 port and verify that the port settings are
compatible with the connected device (baud rate, data format, etc.).
Step 6—Check for Normal Operation
With data equipment connected, you are ready to check the transceivers for normal operation.