GE MDS 05-4558A01 - Manual (Page 7)

6 MDS Mercury Series Startup Guide 05-4558A01, Rev. C
Log-in and Configuration Procedure
The following is an overview of the local log-in and configuration pro-
cedure using the
COM1 serial port. For detailed instructions on this,
and other methods of control, refer to the Mercury Reference Manual .
a. Connect a computer’s serial port to the COM1 Port of the radio.
b. Launch a terminal communication program, such as Hyper-
Terminal, on the computer. (Configure terminal to: 115,200
bps/8N1/no handshaking/VT100.)
c. Press the ENTER key. A login prompt will be displayed that
requires a username and password.
d. Enter the username and password (default entries are admin ).
e. Change the radio’s network name from the default entry of
MDS-Mercury . This can be changed under the Radio Configura-
tion Menu for both AP and Remote.
f. Review other settings and make changes as necessary, such as
the unit password, IP address, and security.
g. Under the Radio Configuration Menu at the Access Point,
set/verify the following:
Transmit Power —Settable from: -30 dBm to +30 dBm (AP);
0 dBm to +30 dBm (Remote); +20 dBm for 3650 models.
Receive Power —Target receive signal of the AP which
Remotes will have to adjust based on distance.
h. Under the Frequency Control Menu of the Radio Configuration
Menu set/verify the following:
Frequency Mode —Single Channel
Single Frequency —Channel (0 to 13)
Frame Duration —for a 1.75 Mhz channel, use either 10 or 20
milliseconds.
i. Ensure that the Remote's radio parameters are consistent with
the AP's network name and the Frequency Control Parameters.
Repeat above steps for each unit in the network.