Specifications

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3.2.2 PC Connection and Log-In Procedures
The following steps describe how to access the radio menu. These steps
require a PC to be connected to the COM 1 or LAN port on the radio, as
shown in Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5. PC Configuration Setup
Starting a Local
Console Session
(recommended for
first-time users)
1. Connect a serial communications cable between the PC and the
COM 1 port on the radio. If necessary, a cable may be constructed for
this purpose, as shown in Figure 3-6.
Invisible place holder
Figure 3-6. Serial Communications Cable (RJ-11 to DB-9)
(maximum recommended cable length is 50 ft./15m)
2. Launch a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal.
TIP: The HyperTerminal program can be accessed on most PCs by
selecting
Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications
> HyperTerminal
.
3. Configure the connection with the following settings:
• 19200 bps
• 8 bits
• no parity
• one stop bit (8N1)
• hardware flow control disabled
• VT100 emulation
The exact parameters given above must be used for console ter-
minal communication. Improper settings are a common cause
of difficulty.
Configuration PC
LAN
USB
COM1
COM2
COM3
PWR
To COM1 or LAN Port
(See Text)
Serial or Ethernet
Crossover Cable
(See Text)
RXD
TXD
GND
2
3
5
DB-9 FEMALE
(TO COMPUTER
)
TXD
RXD
GND
4
5
6
RJ-11 PLUG
(TO MDS PRODUCT)
RJ-11 PIN LAYOUT
1
6