RDL-2000
User Manual
70-00143-01-01a
Proprietary Redline Communications © 2010
Page 15 of 50 September 24, 2010
Chapter
3
3
Link Manager
This section describes the system configuration and monitoring options available when
using the Redline Link Manager application. This application provides all settings
necessary to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot operation of the RDL-2000 wireless
link. The operator can access and control the RDL-2000 locally or remotely using IP
connectivity over the network connection.
Note: The CLI interface is a general monitoring tool and does not include all commands
necessary to setup and monitor the RDL-2000.
3.1 Link Manager Overview
The Redline Link Manager application is included on the CD-ROM shipped with each
RDL-2000 system. The Link Manager can be run on most Windows-based PCs,
providing the portability to perform setup, monitoring, and diagnostics in the field.
The Redline Link Manager provides a comprehensive user-friendly interface to configure
and monitor the RDL-2000 Master and Slave units. This application can configure all
required parameters and provide monitoring and statistics for antenna alignment and
troubleshooting. Configuration of the Master and Slave units is similar, and requires that
most parameter settings match on both units.
The Link Manager application can be used to monitor both ends of the wireless link by
being connected to either the Master or Slave unit. An operator at the Master can adjust
settings for both units, but system security prevents an operator connected at the Slave
location (logged in over-the-air) from changing the configuration on the Master.
3.1.1 Installing the Link Manager Application
The Link Manager application must be installed using the installer provided on CD-ROM.
1.
Insert the CD-ROM into the PC, browse to the CD and double-click on the program:
Link_Manager_V1_000x.exe
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Link Manager and the WinPcap
application.
Note: Windows™ 7 users must download and install WinPcap v4.1.1.
3.1.2 Connecting Locally
The operator may access and control the RDL-2000 by connecting an Ethernet cable
directly to the PoE, or through a switch on the network segment connected to the RDL-
2000.
1.
Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the PC directly to the PoE Data In port. It
is not required to know the IP address of the RDL-2000.
2.
Click
S
on the command bar to start a session. Select the RDL-2000, select user
type
Admin,
enter the (default) password
admin
, and click
Login
to begin a session.
The Link Manager should login to the RDL-2000. It the login is not successful, refer
to the Link Manager event log for status messages.
3.
Click
E
on the command bar to end the session.
