Reinstalling and Realigning a Link Chapter 9
RADWIN 2000 User Manual Release 2.6.40 9-9
Reinstalling and Realigning a Link
It may be necessary to reinstall the link if the ODUs need to be realigned.
To reinstall the link:
1. Choose a site.
The Configuration dialog box opens.
2. In the Configuration dialog box, click the Install Mode button.
A message box asking if you want to enter install mode appears.
3. Click Yes to continue.
The system enters Install mode and the alignment tone becomes audible.
4. Realign the ODUs and start the Installation wizard (see Chapter 5).
The Link Budget Calculator
The Link Budget Calculator is part of the RADWIN Manager software and is found in the Help
menu. This useful utility enables you to calculate the expected performance of the wireless
link and the possible configurations for a specific link range including antenna size, cable loss
and climate conditions. For full details, see Chapter 20.
Throughput Checking
In this mode, RADWIN 2000 estimates Ethernet throughput by filling frames over the air to
maximum for 30 seconds. This mode should not influence service.
To use Throughput Checking:
1. At the main menu, click Maintenance | Estimated Eth. Throughput. A confirma-
tion message appears:
2. Click Yes to continue. The Ethernet services area changes appearance and the esti-
mated throughput is displayed:
Note
Activating Install Mode causes both sites to go into install mode, causing
disruption in service for approximately fifteen seconds.
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