[HamWAN PSDR] Replacing Metal5SHPn modem?

[Kenny Richards]

Rod,

>Can I just plug in the replacement unit, or is there some programming that
will need to be done, for it to be recognized.

There is probably some programming that should be done, at the very least
you should upgrade the firmware in the modem to the current version if it
has been offline for several years. I would recommend going through the
client setup guide on the HamWAN site. It is straightforward and takes you
through all the current recommended processes.

Thanks
Kenny

http://www.hamwan.org/Standards/Network%20Engineering/Client%20Node%20Configuration.html



On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 3:51 PM Rod Johnson via PSDR <psdr at hamwan.org> wrote:

> I have a spare 'Metal 5SHPn' modem, and I am considering replacing the
> suspect one on my tower. This spare is the original modem that was on my
> roof, to relay from Baldi to the tower which is part way up the west side
> of Tiger Mountain.  The HamWan on that tower was deactivated as a result of
> the group moving to a site on top of the mountain.  The ham who was using
> that dish and modem pair was also removed from using HamWan , as a result
> of the move and deactivation of that tower sector.
> I took a lightening hit several years ago, and immediately discovered I
> was not able to connect to Baldi ( the only possible connection route from
> my location).  I found the wall wart POE power supply was fried, and I
> replaced it, but to no avail, and I have always suspected the modem was
> damaged in the strike.
>   I have been off-line for several years. Although I have been told the
> system sees my dish, I have not been able to connect, and I think it might
> be an issue with the modem.
>  Can I just plug in the replacement unit, or is there some programming
> that will need to be done, for it to be recognized.
>
>  Thanks,
> Rod Johnson
>  Mirrormont
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