Table 1. Troubleshooting Using LEDs (Continued)

Symptom

Problem/Recommended Checks

 

 

LINK LED

a. Network Names of APs and Remotes do not match.

not lit.

They must be identical for association to occur—Also,

 

verify that the system has a unique Network Name.

 

b. Remote not yet associated with an Access Point with

 

the same Network Name.

 

Check the “Status” of the unit’s process of associating

 

with the Access Point. Use the Menu System.

 

c. Poor Antenna System—Check the antenna, feedline

 

and connectors. Reflected power should be less than

 

10% of the forward power reading (SWR 2:1 or lower).

 

d. Wrong Frequency Mode parameters where units need

 

to be time synchronized. Frequency Mode parameters

 

are channel, bandwidth and pattern offset.

 

e. Wrong encryption settings—The Encryption Enable

 

and Encryption Phrase must match on the AP and

 

Remote.

 

f. Wrong device authentication settings—Verify settings

 

match on AP and Remote.

 

 

LAN LED not

a. Verify the Ethernet cable is connected at both ends.

lit.

b. Verify that the appropriate type of Ethernet cable is

 

 

used: straight-through, or crossover as required.

 

c. Verify setting of parameter Eth Port Follows

 

Association if selected or enabled. If enabled, LED

 

does not light when Remote is not associated.

 

 

GPS LED

Indicates no GPS fix has been obtained. This only applies

not lit

when GPS operation is desired.

 

a. Check connection of GPS antenna cable and the

 

antenna itself. Is there a clear “view” to satellites?

 

Note: Blinking LED indicates establishing TDD Sync.

 

 

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MDS Mercury Series Startup Guide

05-4558A01, Rev. C

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