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The following is an overview of the local
a.Connect a computer’s serial port to the COM1 Port of the radio.
b.Launch a terminal communication program, such as Hyper- Terminal, on the computer. (Configure terminal to: 115,200 bps/8N1/no handshaking/VT100.)
c.Press the ENTER key. A login prompt will be displayed that requires a username and password.
d.Enter the username and password (default entries are admin).
e.Change the radio’s network name from the default entry of
f.Review other settings and make changes as necessary, such as the unit password, IP address, and security.
g.Under the Radio Configuration Menu at the Access Point, set/verify the following:
Transmit
Receive
h.Under the Frequency Control Menu of the Radio Configuration
Menu set/verify the following:
Frequency
Frame
i.Ensure that the Remote's radio parameters are consistent with the AP's network name and the Frequency Control Parameters.
Repeat above steps for each unit in the network.
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