Configuring the Subscriber Unit
In rare instances, you may need to use the configuration software on the Subscriber unit to attempt link recovery. If the configuration software detects a problem with the Subscriber unit while you are connected to the Provider unit, it will prompt you to use the software on the Subscriber unit by displaying a
After you have selected the correct port and clicked the OK button, the
Figure 25.
Figure 25 Select Mode
There are two options on the Select Mode screen: Normal and Install.
These options are described below:
Normal
The Normal mode sets the units to operate under normal parameters. The units will attempt to establish a link using the parameters you set on the Configuration screen while connected to the Provider unit. See ”Configuration” on page 38 for a description of the Configuration screen. Using the Normal mode will only allow the units to establish links that meet the criteria you have set. The disadvantage to using the Normal mode is that if either of the upstream or downstream speeds you have set are unattainable, the link attempt will fail because the units are not set to use the default parameters as
Install
The Install mode enables a watchdog timer to monitor the link attempt process. If the network extenders are not able to establish a link using the parameters you set on the Provider unit within a reasonable amount
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