1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Conventions Used in This Manual ........................................................................................................ 1

1.2 New Features in this Release ............................................................................................................... 2

2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators ................................................................................................. 3

2.2 Key Product Features ............................................................................................................................ 3

Media Access Control (MAC) ........................................................................................................... 4

VLAN Capability ............................................................................................................................... 5

Terminal Server Capability ............................................................................................................... 5

Store and Forward Capability .......................................................................................................... 5

Peer-to-Peer Capability .................................................................................................................... 5

Tail End Network Capability ............................................................................................................. 5

Frequency Re-use (System ID) ....................................................................................................... 5

2.3 SD Model Offerings ............................................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Operating Modes and Applicable Manuals ........................................................................................... 6

2.5 Accessories and Spares........................................................................................................................ 7

Protected Network Station ............................................................................................................... 8

2.6 MDS™ Master Station Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 8

3.0 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 9

3.1 Operating Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Example Systems ................................................................................................................................ 10

Multiple Address Systems (MAS) .................................................................................................. 10

Point-to-Point System .................................................................................................................... 11

IP Payload/Ethernet Polling and Terminal Server Operation ........................................................ 11

Port Sharing with Multiple Hosts .................................................................................................... 12

Push Communication (Report-by Exception) ................................................................................. 13

IP Polling of Serial Remotes .......................................................................................................... 14

IP Polling of Two Serial Ports on One Remote .............................................................................. 14

4.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING .............................................................................................................. 16

4.1 Chassis Dimensions ............................................................................................................................ 16

4.2 Mounting Bracket Options ................................................................................................................... 17

Optional DIN Rail Mounting ........................................................................................................... 17

4.3 Antennas and Feedlines...................................................................................................................... 18

Antennas ........................................................................................................................................ 18

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4.4 DC Power Connection ......................................................................................................................... 19

4.5 Grounding Considerations................................................................................................................... 20

4.6 Ethernet Data Interface (RJ-45) .......................................................................................................... 20

4.7 Serial Data Interfaces .......................................................................................................................... 21

COM1 (Serial) Connection ............................................................................................................. 21

COM2 (Data) Connections ............................................................................................................. 22

5.0 STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 25

5.1 Initial Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 25

Web-Based Management .............................................................................................................. 26

Web Browser Connection .............................................................................................................. 26

Alternative Management Methods ................................................................................................. 29

5.2 Initial Startup & Checkout .................................................................................................................... 29

Ethernet Connector LEDs .............................................................................................................. 30

5.3 Optimizing the Radio Network ............................................................................................................. 30

Modem Type Setting ...................................................................................................................... 30

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SD Series Technical Manual