Trango Broadband TrangoLink-10 user manual Basic Configuration Concepts and Tools, Opmode Concept

Getting Started Basic Configuration - Concepts and Tools

Basic Configuration - Concepts and Tools

The TrangoLINK-10 can be configured using either the Command Line Interface (CLI), or the Web Browser (HTTP) interface. Although both methods are comprehensive and powerful, the CLI method provides slightly more functionality.

Both methods of radio configuration require an understanding of the concept of Operation Mode (Opmode).

Opmode Concept

Before logging into a radio, it is important to understand the “Opmode” concept of the TrangoLINK-10 system. MUs and RUs can be in one of two operational modes: Opmode “On” or Opmode “Off.” When in Opmode “Off” the radio is not transmitting, and it is not attempting to make a wireless connection. Alternatively, when in Opmode “On,” the radio is transmitting, and is attempting to make a wireless connection.

Why is Opmode Important?

Certain functions, such as the site survey function and the RU RSSI function, can only be performed while the radio is in Opmode “Off.” See Appendix A – Command Set Reference for a complete listing of commands, and the appropriate Opmode(s) for each command.

Note: Factory Default Opmode for both MUs and RUs is “Off.” Default Opmode should be changed before radios are deployed.

Note: Serial management (via the RJ-11 port) is possible on both MUs and RUs regardless of Opmode.

Note: Beginning with firmware version v1.1, TLINK-10 radios allow TCP/IP management access to both MU and RU regardless of Opmode. V1.1 firmware also allows TCP/IP management access to the MU from the RU side of the link (if wireless link is established).

Browser Interface

The Web browser interface is an easy-to-use, configuration and management tool. Its functionality is a subset of the commands available in the CLI. To use the browser interface, you must have the following:

•An Ethernet connection between a PC and the radio (see figure 4)

•Setup your Ethernet PC connection to the subnet that is routable to the radio (default IP address=192.168.100.100)

•A web browser (i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer)

In order to use the browser interface, simply connect the radio to a PC, and type the radio’s IP address into the web browser (i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer). This will bring up a login page.

Type the password (default trango) and continue. This will bring up the radio’s System Information page.

Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 page 4