Comtech EF Data MIDAS Version 4.X Basic Configuration User Manual
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MIDAS 4.2 Basic Configuration, Rev. 1
Setup and Operation 2–61
ID
This is the Group identifier.
D
D
e
e
s
s
c
c
r
r
i
i
p
p
t
t
i
i
o
o
n
n
This is a free text description of the group.
E
E
n
n
a
a
b
b
l
l
e
e
d
d
This indicates the Enabled/Disabled status of the group.
B
B
r
r
o
o
a
a
d
d
c
c
a
a
s
s
t
t
This is the directory number of the current broadcaster.
Notes:
1. An internal node such as an SNM-1010 cannot be the broadcaster
in a point to multipoint call.
2. In a point to multipoint call, a broadcaster can be set up with no
receivers.
S
S
t
t
a
a
t
t
u
u
s
s
This shows the activation status of the circuit.
The following configuration buttons are available:
E
E
d
d
i
i
t
t
Selecting Edit displays the Point to Multipoint Data Details window, where the
highlighted group and its associated channels may be edited.
A
A
d
d
d
d
Select Add to display the Enter Group ID window. Enter the desired number
for the new group. After a valid group ID number has been entered and
accepted (by clicking OK), the Point to Multipoint Data Details window
appears.
When adding the first channel to the group, the Point to Multipoint
Communications Settings window is automatically displayed. Because the
first channel assigned is automatically designated as the broadcaster, this
display sequence helps ensure that the settings for the broadcaster are
correct.
C
C
o
o
p
p
y
y
Select Copy to copy an existing group and save it as a new group.
E
E
n
n
a
a
b
b
l
l
e
e
Select Enable to enable the selected Point to Multipoint circuit.