Model Offerings; Differences Between Inet And Inet-Ii Models - GE MDS iNET Series Reference Manual

• Serial Ports—Gateway for serial-based equipment to IP/Ethernet networks with embedded terminal
server. Site-to-site configurations are also possible.
• Single hardware package provides configuration as Access Point or Remote

1.2.2 Model Offerings

The transceiver comes in two primary models—Access Point and Remote. Additionally, three types of
Remote Gateways are available—the Ethernet Bridge, the Serial Gateway, and the Dual Gateway sup-
porting both IP/Ethernet and serial services. Table 1-1 summarizes the different interface abilities for each
type.
A unit can be configured by the owner to operate as an Access Point or as a Remote with some restrictions.
Only the Dual Gateway Remote units can be reconfigured as an Access Point. Ethernet Bridge and Serial
Gateway Remotes cannot be reconfigured as an Access Point unless they are first upgraded to Dual Gateway
type. This is accomplished with an "Authorization Key" purchased from the factory. Each one of these indi-
vidual software keys is associated with the serial number of the corresponding unit.
Table 1-1. Transceiver Models and Data Interface Services
Model
2
Access Point
Remote...
NOTES
1. Provides access to the embedded Management System on all units.
2. Can be configured as an Access Point or Dual Gateway through the embedded Management System.
3. Can be upgraded to Dual Gateway with an Authorization Key.

1.2.3 Differences Between iNET and iNET-II Models

The iNET and iNET-II Transceivers, while similar in many respects, do have some important differences.
The main differences are summarized in Table 1-2:
Table 1-2. Transceiver Differences (iNET vs. iNET-II)
Characteristic
Data Rate
FCC Certification Type
Encryption
Channel size
Channel operation
Firmware
NOTE:
The MDS iNET and MDS iNET-II transceivers are not over-the-air compatible.
NOTE:
The radio does not support the simultaneous use of Fragmentation and Encryption. If encryption
is enabled (other than RADIUS), the fragmentation option will not be available.
05-2806A01, Rev. L
Type
N/A
Ethernet
3
Bridge
Serial
3
Gateway
Dual Gateway
iNET iNET-II
256/512 kbps 512 kbps/1 Mbps
FHSS DTS
RC4-128 AES-128
316.5 kHz 600 kHz
Zones Channels
Specific for iNET Specific for iNET-II
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1 1
LAN COM1
Yes Yes
Yes No
No Yes
2 Yes Yes
COM2
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
3