IP Mobilenet M64800G-25 Mobile Data Radio User Manual MDCMR Guide
IP Mobilenet, LLC Mobile Data Radio MDCMR Guide
Contents
- 1. Users Manual 1
- 2. Users Manual 2
- 3. Users Manual 3
Users Manual 1
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Mobile Data Computer
for Communication with the IPSeries Mobile Radio
INSTALLATION GUIDE CONTENTS:
Section Title Page
MDC-to-Mobile Radio Illustration ............................................. 2
Installation Requirements......................................................... 2
SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Installation ................................................ 3
Modem Settings ....................................................................... 6
SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Settings for Win 98/Me............................. 7
Creating a SLIP2IPMN Shortcut for Win 98/Me ....................... 9
SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Settings for Win 2000............................. 10
SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Settings for Win NT................................ 13
Creating a SLIP2IPMN Shortcut for Win NT .......................... 15
SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Settings for Win XP................................ 16
MDC-To-Radio Connection and Settings............................... 17
DHCP Setting for IPMN Mobile Radio without Ethernet Port. 17
Mobile Radio-to-VIU-to-MDC Illustration................................ 19
Mobile Radio-to-VIU-to-MDC Connection .............................. 19
VIU Address Programming..................................................... 20
IPMN p/n: 516.80310.IG
Version: A
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92606
Voice: (949) 417-4590 Fax: (949) 417-4591
Copyright 2001-2003 IPMobileNet, Inc.
Notice:
While reasonable efforts were made to ensure that the information in this document was complete and
accurate at the time of printing, IPMobileNet, Inc. can assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies.
Changes and corrections to the information within this document may be incorporated into future releases.
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Mobile Data Computer-to-Mobile Radio Illustration
Installation Requirements
Mobile Radio-to-MDC
• MDC (Mobile Data Computer) with an available serial communication port and Windows 98tm or greater installed
• IPMobileNet (IPMN) IPSeries Mobile Radio
• 20-foot serial cable DB9F – DB9M (BlackBox p/n: EDN12J-0020-MF) to connect MDC to the mobile radio
• IPMobileNet Radio SLIP Port Driver Installation diskette (SLIP2IPMN.exe)
• IPNC (Internet Protocol Network Controller) VoiceServer Address
Mobile Radio-to-VIU-to-MDC
(Refer to illustration and instructions on pages 18-19)
In addition to the above, the following components will be required for adding a Voice Interface Unit (VIU) to the configuration:
• VIU (Voice Interface Unit)
• 10-foot serial cable DB9F – DB9M (BlackBox p/n: EDN12J-0010-MF) to connect VIU to the mobile radio (included)
NOTE:
IP Addressing is site-dependent.
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SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Network Connection Installation
This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to install the IPMN Radio SLIP Port Driver onto the MDC for connection
to an IPMN IPSeries Mobile Radio. This setup will also facilitate adding a VIU to the configuration. It will also provide
instructions on configuration and settings for the SLIP port to function properly.
NOTE: The screens shown were captured using Windows 98tm. Differences between Windows versions will be noted.
Step 1 At the computer desktop, double click
on the MyComputer icon.
Step 2 Insert the IPMN Radio SLIP Port Driver
Installation diskette labeled SLIP2IPMN.exe in the
floppy drive.
Step 3 Double click on the A:\ drive.
Step 4 Double click on the SLIP2IPMN file.
Step 5 At the WinZip Self-Extractor window, click on the Unzip
button to begin the unzip process.
NOTE: The zipped file will self-extract and install the radio
port driver files on the MDC.
Step 6 Click on the OK button after self-extraction is
complete.
Step 7 Click on the Close button to continue.
Step 8 Close the A:\ drive folder by clicking on the ⌧ at the top
right-hand corner of the window.
6 file(s) unzipped successfully
SLIP2IPMN
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Step 9 At the desktop click on the Start button, select Settings,
and Control Panel.
Step 10 Double click on the Modems icon.
For Windows 2000 & XP, click on the Phone and Modem Options
icon.
Step 11 In the Modem Properties window, under the General tab,
click on the Add... button to add a modem.
For Windows 2000 & XP, on the Phone and Modem Options
window, under the Modems tab, click on the Add... button.
For Windows Me, 2000, XP & NT, skip to Step 13 on this page.
Step 12 On the Install New Modem window, select Other, then
click on the Next > button.
Step 13 On the next Install New Modem window, select Don't
detect my modem, then click on the Next> button.
Step 14 On the next Install New Modem window, click on the
Have Disk... button.
Dial-Up Networking Parallel Cable between 2 PCs
Dial-Up Networking Serial Cable between 2 PCs
Standard 300 bps Modem
Standard 1200 bps Modem
Standard 2400 bps Modem
Standard 9600 bps Modem
Standard 14400 bps Modem
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Step 15 On the Install From Disk window, click on the Browse...
button.
Step 16 In the Open window, select the following path:
C:\Program Files\IPMobileNet
Click on the NullModemFast.inf file, then click on the
OK button (or in some cases the Open button).
Step 17 On the Install From Disk window, click on the OK button.
Step 18 On the Install New Modem window (or in some cases
Add New Hardware Wizard window), click on the Next>
button to continue.
Step 19 On the next Install New Modem window, under Select
the port to use with this modem: select Communication
Port (COM1) or the next available COM port, then click
on the Next> button.
For Windows 2000 & XP, a Digital Signature message may
display. Click on the Yes button to continue.
Step 20 On the next Install New Modem window, once install is
complete, click on the Finish button.
Step 21 On the Modems Properties window, under the General
tab, under The following modems are set up on the
computer: select IPMobileNet Diversity Radio
Network, Fast and click on the Properties button.
For Windows 2000 & XP, under the Modems tab, highlight
IPMobileNet Diversity Radio, Fast and click on the Properties
button.
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Modem Settings
Step 1 On the IPMobileNet Diversity Radio Network, Fast
Properties window, under the General tab, make sure
that the Maximum speed is set to 115200.
Click on the Connection tab.
For Windows 2000 & XP, click on the Advanced tab. Click on the
Change Default Preferences... button and then on the Advanced
button and continue to Step 2.
Step 2 Under the Connection tab, ensure that the following
settings are selected:
• Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bit: 1
Click on the Port Settings... button.
For Windows 2000 & XP, after verifying the Connection
preferences, click on the OK button three (3) times and close the
windows by clicking on the ⌧ in the upper right-hand corner of the
windows. Go to the ‘SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Network Settings’ for
Windows 2000 section on page 10 of this document.
For Windows NT, skip to Step 4 on this page.
For Windows XP, skip to Page 16.
Step 3 On the Advanced Port Settings window, select Use FIFO
buffers (requires 16550 compatible UART).
The Receive Buffer should be set to High
approximately on the third notch, as shown
above.
The Transmit Buffer needs to be set higher
than the Receive Buffer on the last notch as
shown above or to Maximum.
Click on the OK button.
Step 4 Under the Connection tab, click on the Advanced...
button.
Select the Use flow control and Hardware (RTS/CTS),
then click on the OK button, click on OK again, then click
on the Close button.
The Control Panel Window will display.
Close the Control Panel window.
For Windows NT, at the Modem Properties window, click on the
Close button and go to ‘SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Network Settings’ for
Windows NT on page 13.
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SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Network Settings for Windows 98/Me
Step 1 At the desktop, click on the Start button, select
Programs, Accessories, Communications, and Dial-
Up Networking.
Step 2 On the Dial-Up Networking window, double click on the
Make New Connection icon.
Step 3 On the Make New Connection window, under Type a
name for the computer you are dialing: type
SLIP2IPMN
Under Select a device: select IPMobileNet Diversity
Radio Network, Fast and click on the Configure...
button.
Step 4 On the IPMobileNet Diversity Radio Network, Fast
Properties window, click on the Options tab.
Under the Options tab, under Status control, make sure
that Bring up terminal window before dialing and Bring
up terminal window after dialing are not selected.
Select Display modem status and click on the OK
button.
Step 5 On the Make New Connection window, click on the
Next> button to continue.
Step 6 On the next Make New Connection window, leave the
Area code field blank. In the Telephone number field
type in a 5 and leave the Country set to USA. Click on
the Next> button.
Step 7 On the next Make New Connection window, click on the
Finish... button and the new connection is created.
SLIP2IPMN
SLIP2IPMN
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Step 8 Right click on the SLIP2IPMN connection and select
Properties.
Step 9 On the SLIP2IPMN window, under the General tab,
deselect Use area code and Dialing Properties.
Step 10 Under the Server Types tab, under Type of Dial-Up
Server: select on SLIP: Unix Connection.
For Windows Me, use the Networking tab.
Step 11 Under Advanced options: deselect Log on to network.
Under Allowed network protocols: select TCP/IP, then
click on the TCP/IP Settings... button.
Step 12 On the TCP/IP Settings window, select Specify an IP
address. In the IP address field, enter the MDC IP
address. This IP address should conform to the
address table established by the system administrator.
NOTE: The MDC, VIU, and Radio IP addresses must
be unique.
Then select Server assigned name server addresses
and deselect Use IP header compression. Select Use
default gateway on remote network. Click on the OK
button to continue.
Step 13 On the SLIP2IPMN window, click on the Scripting tab
and click on the Browse... button.
SLIP2IPMN
192.168.1.5
SLIP2IPMN
SLIP2IPMN
SLIP2IPMN
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Creating a SLIP2IPMN Session
Shortcut for Win 98/Me
Step 14 Change the path to C:\Program Files\IPMobileNet,
select file nodial.scp, and click on the Open button.
Step 15 On the SLIP2IPMN properties window, deselect Start
terminal screen minimized and click on the OK button.
For Windows Me, click on the Dialing tab and select This is the
default Internet connection and skip Steps 16 and 17.
Step 16 Click once on the SLIP2IPMN icon. Click on
Connections and Settings... from the menu.
Step 17 On the Dial-Up Networking window, deselect Prompt for
information before dialing, select the Don’t prompt to
use Dial-Up Networking and click on OK.
NOTE: Follow Step 1 on Page 7.
Step 1 At the Dial-Up Networking folder, right click on the
SLIP2IPMN connection and click on Create Shortcut.
Step 2 When prompted to place the shortcut on the desktop,
click on the Yes button.
Step 3 Add a copy of the SLIP2IPMN connection in the
following path:
C:\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
This completes your Dial-up Networking installation.
To test, check the serial cable connection to the radio. Double
click on the SLIP2IPMN connection icon. A network connection
will display at the bottom right hand of the desktop screen
indicating the connection is successful.
Proceed to ‘MDC-to-Radio Connection & Settings’ on page 16.
IPMobileNet
SLIP2IPMN
C:\WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
Shortcut to
SLIP2IPMN
C:\Program Files\IPMobileNet\nodial.scp
SLIP2IPMN
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SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Network Settings for Windows 2000
Step 1 The Administrator must sign onto the system and
perform the installation.
NOTE: When creating shortcuts, make sure to place
in ‘All Users’ and permission granted to ‘All
Users’ for use.
Step 2 At the desktop, click on the Start button. Select
Programs, Accessories, Communications, and
Network and Dial-up Connections.
Step 3 Double click on the Make New Connection icon.
Step 4 At the Network Connection Wizard window, click on the
Next> button.
Step 5 Under Network Connection Type, select Dial-up to
private network then click on the Next> button.
Step 6 Under Phone Number to Dial, in the Phone number field,
enter a 5 and deselect Use dialing rules and click on
the Next> button.
Step 7 Under Connection Availability, ensure that the For all
users is selected and click on the Next> button.
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Step 8 Under Completing the Network Connection Wizard,
under Type the name you want to use for this
connection: type SLIP2IPMN. Select Add a shortcut to
my desktop and then click on the Finish button.
Step 9 On the Connect SLIP2IPMN window, click on the
Properties button.
Step 10 On the SLIP2IPMN Properties window, under the
General tab, deselect Use dialing rules. Under Connect
using: click on the Configure... button.
Step 11 Select Enable hardware flow control and click on
the OK button.
Step 12 Click on the Networking tab and under Type of dial-
up server I am calling: select SLIP: Unix Connection.
Step 13 Under Components checked are used by this
connection: highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and
click on the Properties button.
SLIP2IPMN
Connect SLIP2IPMN
SLIP2IPMN
SLIP2IPMN
SLIP2IPMN
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Step 14 Under the General tab, under Use the following IP
address: enter the MDC IP address. This IP address
should conform to the address table established by the
system administrator.
NOTE: The MDC, VIU, and Radio IP addresses must
be unique.
Click on the Advanced... button.
Step 15 Under the General tab, select Use default gateway on
remote network and deselect Use IP header
compression. Click on the OK button. On the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) window, click on the OK button.
Step 16 On the SLIP2IPMN Properties window, click on the
Options tab and deselect Prompt for name and
password, certificate, etc. Deselect Prompt for phone
number.
Step 17 Click on the Security tab and under Interactive login
and scripting, select Run script: and click on the
Browse... button.
Step 18 Select the following path and file name:
C:\Program Files\IPMobileNet\\nodial.scp
Click on the Open button. On the SLIP2IPMN
Properties window, click on the OK button and the
properties window will close.
Proceed to ‘MDC-to-Radio Connection & Settings’ on page 16.
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SLIP2IPMN Properties
SLIP2IPMN Properties
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SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Network Settings for Windows NT
Step 1 The Administrator must sign onto the system and
perform the installation.
NOTE: When creating shortcuts, make sure to place
in ‘All Users’ and permission granted to ‘All
Users’ for use.
Step 2 At the desktop, click on the Start button. Select
Settings and Control Panel.
Step 3 Double click on the Internet Options icon.
Step 4 On the Internet Properties window, under the
Connections tab and under Dial-up Settings, click on
the Add... button.
Step 5 On the New Phonebook Entry Wizard window, under
Name the new phonebook entry: enter SLIP2IPMN.
Deselect I know all about phonebook entries and
would rather edit the properties directly. Click on the
Next> button.
Step 6 On the Server window, select The non-Windows NT
server I am calling expects me to type login
information after connecting, or to know TCP/IP
addresses before dialing and click on the Next>
button.
Step 7 On the Phone Number window, deselect Use Telephony
dialing properties. In the Phone number: field, enter a
5 and click on the Next> button.
SLIP2IPMN
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Step 8 On the Serial Line Protocol window, select Serial Line
Internet Protocol (SLIP) and click on the Next>
button.
Step 9 On the Login Script window, select None and click on
the Next> button.
Step 10 On the IP Address window, under My IP address: enter
the MDC IP address for this connection. This IP
address should conform to the address table
established by the system administrator.
NOTE: The MDC, VIU, and Radio IP addresses must
be unique.
Click on the Next> button.
Step 11 On the Name Server Addresses window, click on the
Next> button.
Step 12 On the next New Phonebook Entry Wizard window,
click on the Finish button to complete creation of the
new connection.
Step 13 On the SLIP2IPMN Settings window, click on the
Properties button.
192 . 168 . 1 . 5
SLIP2IPMN Properties
Press Finish to save ‘SLIP2IPMN’
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Step 17 On the SLIP TCP/IP Settings window, deselect Force
IP header compression, select Use default gateway
on remote network and click on the OK button.
Step 18 At the Edit Phonebook Entry window, click on the OK
button.
Step 19 At the SLIP2IPMN Settings window, click on the OK
button.
Creating a SLIP2IPMN Session
Shortcut for Windows NT
Step 14 Under the Edit Phonebook Entry window, under the
Basic tab, click on the Configure... button.
Step 15 Ensure that Initial speed (bps): is set to 115200.
Under Hardware Features, select Enable hardware
flow control and click on the OK button.
Step 16 At the Edit Phonebook Entry window, click on the
Server tab. Under Dial-up server type: ensure that
SLIP: Internet is selected. Ensure that under Network
protocols, TCIP/IP is selected and click on the TCP/IP
Settings... button.
Step 1 At the desktop, click on the Start button. Select
Programs, Accessories, and Dial-Up Networking.
Step 2 In the Phonebook entry to dial: make sure to select
SLIP2IPMN. Click on the Moreu button.
Step 3 Select Create shortcut to entry...
Step 4 The Create Dial-Up Shortcut screen
displays defaulting to the desktop.
Click on the OK button. A shortcut icon
is created and is placed on the desktop.
NOTE: Add a copy of the SLIP2IPMN connection to the
following path:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu\Programs\Startup
Proceed with ‘MDC-to-Radio Connection & Settings’ on page 16.
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SLIP2IPMN
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SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Network Settings for Windows XP
Step 1 At the desktop, right click on the My Network Places
icon, and select Properties.
Step 2 Click on ‘Create New Connection’ and the New
Connection Wizard window displays.
Step 3 Under Network Connection Type, select Connect to the
Internet and click on the Next > button.
Step 4 Under Getting Ready, select Setup my Connection
Manually and click on Next >.
Step 5 Under Internet Connection, select Connect using a
dial-up modem and click on the Next > button.
Step 6 Under Select a Device, select the IPMN Diversity Radio
Network, Fast (COM1) modem and click on the Next >
button.
Step 7 Under Connection Name, enter SLIP2IPMN and click on
the Next > button.
Step 8 In the Phone Number to Dial box, enter 5 and click on
the Next > button.
Step 9 Under Internet Account Information, click on the Next >
button.
Step 10 At the Complete the New Connection Wizard window,
click on ‘Add a short cut to my desktop’ and click on
the Finish button and the connection is created as well
as a shortcut icon to the computer’s desktop.
Step 11 Right click on the newly created SLIP2IPMN network
connection and select Properties.
Step 12 Click on the Advanced tab.
Step 13 Under Internet Connection Sharing, make sure to
deselect the option ‘Allow other network users to
connect through this computer’s Internet
connection’ and click on the OK button.
NOTE: If Step 13 is not performed for Windows XP,
the connection will not work.
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MDC-TO-RADIO CONNECTION AND SETTINGS
Step 1 Connect the serial cable (DB9F – DB9M) from the MDC to
the radio.
Step 2 Power up the MDC and the radio.
Step 3 Run the dial-up connection on the MDC
by double clicking on the SLIP2IPMN
shortcut.
Step 4 Create a shortcut for the IPMessage Utility by double
click on the My Computer icon.
Step 5 Double click on the C:\ drive, Program Files,
IPMobileNet, and on the IPMsg folder.
Step 6 Right click on the IPMsg icon and click on Create
Shortcut. Once created, move the shortcut to the
MDC’s desktop for future use.
Step 7 Run the IPMessage Utility by double
clicking on the ‘Shortcut to IPMsg’ icon.
The IPMessage window displays.
Step 8 In the IPMessage window in the left field, enter the
radio’s IP address.
Step 9 In the right field type a ?.
Step 10 Press [ENTER] and the radio configuration displays.
To change the radio’s IP address, perform the following steps:
Step 1 In the right field type UNLOCK=password (enter the
appropriate password) and press [ENTER]. This
unlocks the radio Firmware to enable the IP address
change.
Step 2 In the right field type IPADDRESS=
NNN.NNN.NNN.NNN (replacing the N’s with the new IP
address) and press [ENTER].
Step 3 In the right field type a ? or IPADDRESS and press
[ENTER].
Step 4 Verify that the radio’s IP Addresses is correct.
Step 5 Close the IPMessage window.
DHCP setting for IPMN Mobile Radio without
Ethernet port
For Windows 2000 / XP:
Step 1: Copy file autoipl.txt to PC desktop.
Step 2: Click on Start, Setting, Network and Dial-up
Connections.
Step 3: Right click on SLIP2IPMN.
Step 4: Select Create a copy… to create a copy of
SLIP2IPMN.
Step 5: Select Security, Browse, and Desktop.
Step 6: Select autoipl.txt and click on the OK button to
close.
[From: 172.16.22.2] Host serial = 115200,N,8,1, timeout=200
[From: 172.16.22.2] Host framing = SLIP no status messages
[From: 172.16.22.2] embedded format flag = multiple
[From: 172.16.22.2] Injection = HIGH SIDE, 45MHz
[From: 172.16.22.2] channel spacing = 25000
[From: 172.16.22.2] Channel = 0
[From: 172.16.22.2] TX Power = 0
[From: 172.16.22.2] Car to car TX power = 0
[From: 172.16.22.2] Channel Tx freq Rx freq Inj freq
[From: 172.16.22.2] Frequency=0 , 485.000000, 480.000000, 525.000000
[From: 172.16.22.2] Serial number: undefined
[From: 172.16.22.2] TX quiet time = 5
[From: 172.16.22.2] TX sync time = 12 milliseconds, 0 extra inter-split-frame count
[From: 172.16.22.2] TX tail time = 5
[From: 172.16.22.2] Radio data rate = 19200
[From: 172.16.22.2] Max data tx time = 60 seconds
[From: 172.16.22.2] PLL load to txkey delay = 2 milliseconds
[From: 172.16.22.2] Carrier detect delay time = 3 milliseconds
[From: 172.16.22.2] Polarity = TX-, RX-
[From: 172.16.22.2] allow crc errors = 0
[From: 172.16.22.2] Duplicate time = 10 milliseconds
[From: 172.16.22.2] RSSI step = 12 (=234mV)
[From: 172.16.22.2] noise = -65dBm, -86dBm
[From: 172.16.22.2] Fixed TX Delay = 0 milliseconds
[From: 172.16.22.2] Scale TX Delay = 0 microseconds
[From: 172.16.22.2] IP Address = 172.16.22.2 (VIU = 172.16.21.81, PC = 173.16.23.1)
[From: 172.16.22.2] netmask = 255.255.255.0
[From: 172.16.22.2] num timeslots = 16
[From: 172.16.22.2] timeslot period = 992ms
[From: 172.16.22.2] timeslots per voice packet = 4
[From: 172.16.22.2] 06Feb2036 22:42:41 (PST), calibration=563
[From: 172.16.22.2] diversity speed = 5
[From: 172.16.22.2] receiver = auto
[
From: 172.16.22.2
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To access Advanced Dial-Up options, the Do not allow Internet
programs to use this connection selection must be deselected. To
deselect, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Click on the Start button, select Settings, Control
Panel.
Step 2 Double click on the Internet Option icon.
Step 3 On the Internet Properties window, click on the
Connections tab. Select Always dial my default
connection. Highlight SLIP2IPMN, and click on the
Settings... button.
Step 4 Deselect the Do not allow Internet programs to use this
connection. Click on the Advanced... button.
Step 5 Ensure the Disconnect features are not selected.
Step 6 Click on the OK button. On the Setting window, ensure
that the Do not allow Internet programs to use this
connection is selected.
Click on OK twice and close the window by clicking on the ⌧ in
the upper right-hand corner of the window
As previously stated, the Use default gateway on remote network
selection must be removed. Perform the following steps to
deselect (refer to Page 15, Step 17 to see the appropriate
screens).
Step 1 At MDC desktop, click on the Start button, select
Programs, Accessories, Communication, and Dial-
up Networking.
For Windows 2000, select Network and Dial-up
Connections.
For Windows XP, select Start, All Programs,
Communication, and Network Connections.
Step 2 Right click on the SLIP2IPMN Dial-up Network
connection and select Properties.
Step 3 Click on the Server Types tab. For Windows 2000 &
XP, select the Networking tab.
Step 4 Click on the TCP/IP Settings... button. For Windows
2000 & XP, click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
Properties, and on the Advanced button.
Step 5 Deselect Use default gateway on remote network.
Step 6 Click on the OK button. Click on OK again. For
Windows 2000 & XP, click on OK one more time.
Step 7 Close the Dial-up Network window.
SLIP2IPMN Settin
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SLIP2IPMN Settings
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Mobile Radio-to-VIU-to-Mobile Data Computer
Illustration
MOBILE RADIO-TO-VIU-TO-MDC CONNECTION
To connect the serial cable (see Fig. 1 below), perform the
following steps:
Step 1 Attach the 20-foot serial cable male connector (DB9M) to
the radio.
Step 2 Route the female connector (DB9F) to the operator’s
compartment of the vehicle and connect to the serial
communication port located on the rear of the VIU near
the microphone hang up clip.
Step 3 Attach the 10-foot serial cable male connector (DB9M) to
the other serial communication port located on the rear
of the VIU.
Step 4 Route the female connector (DB9F) of the 10-foot serial
cable to the serial communication port located on the
rear of the MDC.
Figure 1
To connect the VIU power supply (see Fig. 2 below), perform the
following steps:
Step 1 Route the VIU’s power supply cable from the operator’s
compartment to the trunk compartment.
Step 2 Connect the black wire to the negative (-) terminal of
the EMI Noise Filter.
Step 3 Attach the red wire of the VIU’s power supply cable in-
line fuse to the radio connection on the EMI Noise
Filter.
Figure 2
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VIU IP ADDRESS PROGRAMMING
There are two (2) methods of programming the IP Address on the VIU. The first is through the program mode on the VIU and the second is
through IPMessage Utility. NOTE: The factory default VIU IP Address is 172.16.21.80. The factory default voice server is 172.16.23.200.
VIU IP Address Programming via the VIU VIU IP Address Programming via IPMsg
To change the VIU IP Address via the VIU program mode, perform
the following steps:
Step 1 Enter the program mode by disconnecting the power for
a minimum of ten seconds then reconnecting (if facing
the rear of the VIU the power connector is on the back
lower right-hand side of the VIU).
The indicator lights on the front of the VIU will blink and
the speaker will beep to confirm a successful power up.
Wait until the VIU display goes blank to continue.
Step 2 Quickly press MENU, DOWN to Profile and press
Enter. Press DOWN to IP Address and press Enter
and the current IP Address displays.
Step 3 Immediately enter the new address:
NNN*NNN*NNN*NNN (replacing the N’s with the
appropriate address).
NOTE: NNN is between 0 and 255. Delete leading
zeros. Use the star (*) key to represent
periods in the address.
Press the #INDIV key to store the information.
Press Esc/Clr until you have exited the menu.
Step 4 To validate that the IP address was entered correctly,
repeat Steps 1 and 2 above.
To change via the IPMessage Utility, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Disconnect VIU power for ten seconds, then reconnect.
Step 2 To view the IP Address, follow Steps 1 and 2 from the
‘VIU IP Address Programming via the VIU’.
Step 3 Double click the SLIP2IPMN icon to start
the SLIP2IPMN dial-up network connection.
Step 4 Double click on the Shortcut to IPMsg to
start the IPMessage Utility (If a shortcut is not
available, locate via C:\Program Files\
IPMobilenet\IPMsg.)
The IPMessage window displays.
Step 5 In the left field, enter the IP address of the VIU and
press [ENTER].
Step 6 In the right field type a ? and press [ENTER]. This
displays the VIU Configuration.
Step 7 Type UNLOCK=password (entering the appropriate
password) and press [ENTER]
Step 8 Type IPADDRESS=NNN.NNN.NNN.NNN (replacing
the N’s with the appropriate IP Address) and press
[ENTER]
Step 9 In the left field, enter the VIU’s new IP Address.
Step 10 In the right type a ? or IPADDRESS and press
[ENTER].
Step 11 Verify that the IP Address is correct.
Step 12 Close the IPMessage window.
Rear view of VIU
power
connector