CalAmp Viper 100 User Manual

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CalAmp Viper 100 User Manual Manual pdf 5 page image

Table of Contents1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................... 11.1 General Description .............................................................................................................................................. 11.2 Operational Characteristics .................................................................................................................................. 11.3 Physical Description ............................................................................................................................................. 21.3.1 Chassis Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................. 21.3.2 LED Panel ............................................................................................................................................................. 21.3.3 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................... 31.4 Product Warranty ................................................................................................................................................. 51.5 Models and Availability ........................................................................................................................................ 52 NETWORK ARCHITECTURE AND SYSTEM PLANNING .................................................................................................... 92.1 Network Architecture ........................................................................................................................................... 92.1.1 Point-to-Point .................................................................................................................................................... 102.1.2 Point-to-Multipoint ............................................................................................................................................ 102.1.3 Report by Exception ........................................................................................................................................... 112.1.4 Extending the Coverage Area with a Relay Point ............................................................................................... 112.2 IP Forwarding Modes ......................................................................................................................................... 112.2.1 Bridge Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 122.2.2 Router Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 142.2.3 Multispeed Networking ..................................................................................................................................... 162.3 System Planning ................................................................................................................................................. 172.3.1 Understanding RF Path Requirements ............................................................................................................... 172.3.2 Terrain and Signal Strength ................................................................................................................................ 182.3.3 Radio Interference ............................................................................................................................................. 182.3.4 Selecting Antenna and Feedline ........................................................................................................................ 183 QUICKSTART .............................................................................................................................................................. 203.1 PC LAN Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 203.2 Install the Antenna ............................................................................................................................................. 203.3 Measure and Connect Primary Power ................................................................................................................ 203.4 Connect Viper SC to Programming PC ................................................................................................................. 213.5 Configure Your Viper .......................................................................................................................................... 213.5.1 Initial Installation Login ...................................................................................................................................... 213.5.2 Setup Wizard ...................................................................................................................................................... 22