Adding modems to an existing network. Satel NMS PC

SATEL NMS PC Version 2.0.18

User Manual Version 2.5 i. Do not Synchronize yet i. Click Name the System j. Click Save the system k. Click Synchronize Master Station i. Wait while master station modem is synchronized l. Click Synchronize Modem 2 i. Since the modem connected is the master station, the program will display the Unknown modem address dialog. ii. Connect your second modem to the serial port (observing the proper

connection procedure in 4.3.2.1) and click OK.

iii. The program will display the Serial number of the modem and asks if you wish to associate the modem. Click Yes iv. Wait while the modem is synchronized. m. Click Save the system

5) Now you have a two modem network properly configured.

6) Re-connect your master modem and click the Detect button in the toolbar to ensure it is connected.

7) Go to the Network info view by clicking the network’s name in the System tree view

8) Using another cable, ensure your other modem has power. Attach antennas to both modems.

9) Test the network by clicking NMS Radio connections under the Tests groupbox. a. Both modems should respond.

10) Now your two modem system is configured and tested! Next steps are a. Add more modems b. Configure Monitoring settings c. Run extensive desktop tests d. Deploy the network

5.3.2 Adding modems to an existing network

Modems may be added by clicking “Add Modem using defaults” in Network design view

(6.7.4). The settings of the new modem are copied from the Default Modem settings (see

below). In addition, SATEL NMS PC Setup will manage the settings so that network-wide settings such as Frequencies and FEC are the same in all modems.

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