GDI SS900FH series User manual

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SS900FH
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SS900FH User Guide
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9 14 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking the SS900FH........................................................................................................................................2
Configuration Switches..........................................................................................................................................2
Host/Controller Connections:.................................................................................................................................2
How to Hook it up:.................................................................................................................................................3
How to configure the SS900FH .................................................................................................................................5
Terminal Settings:..................................................................................................................................................5
Switching the SS900FH to Command mode..........................................................................................................5
Configuration Tag..................................................................................................................................................6
Changing the Communications Settings ................................................................................................................7
Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................................................7
RS232 Communication:.....................................................................................................................................7
RF Communication:...........................................................................................................................................7
Adjusting Performance: .........................................................................................................................................8
Transmit Packet Thresholds: .............................................................................................................................8
Transmit Packet Handling .................................................................................................................................8
APPLICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................9
Point to Point........................................................................................................................................................11
Point to Multi-Point .............................................................................................................................................12
Setting up a Repeater ...........................................................................................................................................13
Repeater topology overview ............................................................................................................................13
Basic Broadcast Repeater Network .................................................................................................................14
Basic Addressed Repeater Network ................................................................................................................15
Indicators..............................................................................................................................................................16
Agency Certifications...............................................................................................................................................17
FCC Certification.................................................................................................................................................17
FCC Notices.........................................................................................................................................................17
Part 15 certification..............................................................................................................................................17
FCC Approved Antennas .....................................................................................................................................17
IC (Industry Canada) Certification.......................................................................................................................17
Appendix A - Command List............................................................................................................................18
Appendix B - Specifications .................................................................................................................................20
Appendix C - Hardwire Reset Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................22
Appendix D - Hyperterminal Program..............................................................................................................23
Appendix E - How to install the GDI SS900FH Configuration Program.............................................................25
GDI SS900FH Config Overview .........................................................................................................................25
“PC Settings” Tab............................................................................................................................................25
“Terminal” Tab................................................................................................................................................26
“Range Test” Tab ...........................................................................................................................................26
“Modem Configuration” Tab..........................................................................................................................27
Displaying the received signal strength ...............................................................................................................29

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