User Manual

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About this Manual
This manual provides a complete description of the TRACER 4205 system and system software.
The purpose of this manual is to provide the technician, system administrator, and manager with
general and specific information related to the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of the
TRACER 4205. This manual is arranged so that needed information can be quickly and easily found. The
following is an overview of the contents.
Section 1 4205 System Description
Provides managers with an overview of the TRACER 4205 system.
Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics
Explains the basics of analyzing a wireless microwave link, or path. The significant
parameters are defined, and several recommendations are offered.
Section 3 Engineering Guidelines
Provides information to assist network designers with incorporating the
TRACER 4205 system into their networks.
Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to install the TRACER 4205 unit, determine the
parameters for the system, install the network and option modules, and power up the
system.
Section 5 User Interface Guide
Explains the terminal interface and provides a description for each of the menus available
for the TRACER 4205 system.
Section 6 Troubleshooting Guide
Provides helpful information for troubleshooting common configuration problems for the
TRACER 4205 system.
Revision History
This is the first issue of this manual.