TS4000 Radio Modem User’s Manual AirNet Packet Protocol 47
A three repeater system is similar to a two repeater topology but with an
additional repeater extending range to outlying remotes. It is important that
remotes that hear the base directly must also be able to hear one of the
repeaters.
Three Repeater
System
Remote
Polling Host
Base
Remote
Repeater B
Remote
Remote
Repeater A
Remote
Remote
Repeater C
Configuration Parameter Setting
All Units
Enable Packet Operation Checked
Medium Access Control (MAC) CSMA
Store and Forward Repeater Operation: Repeater Filtering Address
Default Transfer Network Broadcast
CSMA MAC Setup: Data Packets: Tx Index 1
CSMA MAC Setup: Relay Packets: Tx Index 1
Modem Address: Group 1
Base Site
Modem Address: Individual 1
CSMA MAC Setup: Data Pkts: Min Idle Slots 4
Repeater A Site
Modem Address: Individual 2
CSMA MAC Setup: Data Pkts: Min Idle Slots 3
CSMA MAC Setup: Relay Pkts: Min Idle Slots 0
Store and Forward Repeater Operation: All Packets Relay All
Repeater B Site
Modem Address: Individual 3