Baseline Systems FreeWave Ethernet Radio - Manual (Page 75)

User Manual and Reference Guide
LUM0024AB Rev A
Operation Mode Description
Point-to-Point Endpoint Designates the transceiver as an Endpoint in Point-to-Point mode. The
Endpoint communicates with any Gateway in its Call Book—either
directly or through up to four Repeaters. When functioning as an Endpoint,
the Entry to Call feature in the transceiver’s Call Book is not operational.
MultiPoint Gateway Designates the transceiver as a Gateway in MultiPoint mode. This mode
allows one Gateway transceiver to simultaneously be in communication
with numerous Endpoints and Repeaters. A MultiPoint Gateway
communicates only with other transceivers designated as MultiPoint
Endpoints or MultiPoint Repeaters.
MultiPoint Endpoint Designates the transceiver as an Endpoint in MultiPoint mode. This mode
allows the Endpoint to communicate with a MultiPoint Gateway. The
Endpoint may communicate with its Gateway through one or more
Repeaters.
Point-to-Point Repeater
(Single Radio Repeater) FreeWave allows the use of up to four Repeaters in a Point-to-Point
communications link, significantly extending the operating range. When
designated as a Point-to-Point Repeater, a transceiver behaves as a
pass-through link. All settings for the Call Book, baud rates, and radio
transmission characteristics are disabled. A Repeater connects with any
Gateway that calls it. The Repeater must be set up properly in the
Gateway's Call Book.
Note: This operation mode should be used when operating the radio as a
terminal server only (no RF connectivity).
Adding a Repeater to the network results in over 50% less throughput in
your network.
In Point-to-Point mode, the Repeater is not an Endpoint/Repeater. You
must also set the Call Book in Point-to-Point mode. For more information,
see "About the Call Book" on page 66
MultiPoint Repeater
(Single Radio Repeater) Allows the transceiver to operate as an Endpoint/Repeater in a MultiPoint
network. Some advanced features of the transceiver do not operate in
networks containing Repeaters. FreeWave does not recommend the use
of single-radio Repeaters.
Adding a Repeater to the radio network results in over 50% less
throughput in your network.
Any Repeater in a Point-to-MultiPoint network is an Endpoint/Repeater.
Set either the Call Book, as described in "Network ID" on page 54.
Network Type
Web Page: Network Type in the Operation Mode section of the Radio Setup page.
Network Type: Both
Default Setting: Point-to-Point
Options: MultiPoint, Point-to-Point
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