MDS Product Training Agendas
We offer a variety of training courses in our state-of-the-art facilities that cover the MDS product lines. Related topics and courses are offered together as a longer 4- or 5-day course for ordering and traveling convenience. Specific 1- or 2-day product courses can be ordered as needed for your individual training needs. If you are interested in training on a product not shown here, please contact us to discuss options.
MDS Orbit MCR & ECR Product Training These training courses for MDS Orbit cover the larger form factor Managed Connected Router (MCR), smaller form factor Edge Connected Router (ECR), Outdoor Connected Router (OCR) and Master Station (MPRL – Licensed Narrowband, MPRU – Unlicensed 900 MHz).
Radio Frequency Fundamentals Legacy Product Training Below are training courses on our legacy products. Click the course titles to view the full agenda. These courses are customizable to your needs, please contact us to discuss options.
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Classroom Schedule
Day 1
Networking Basics:
IP Addressing and Subnetting
TCP/IP and UDP/IP
OSI Layers (L2-4 are the focus)
Wireless Basics:
RF Basics/Refresher
Industrial Wireless vs Consumer Wireless
Introduction to MDS Orbit Platform:
Changing Passwords (Admin and One Time Passwords)
Firmware Upgrade
Resetting to Factory Defaults
Configuring Time via Local/SNTP/NTP
Generating Support Bundle
Introduction to the CLI
Day 2
Introduction to MDS Orbit Platform:
Config file export/import
XML
“display set”
Orbit Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Orbit Bridging
MCR/ECR Basics
Cell Interface
SIM Options
Domain Name Service (DNS)
Firewall Basics
Basic Routing
Day 3 (continued from 2-day basic session
Terminal Server/serial service
Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS)
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
Creating VLANs
Configuring Interfaces
Configuring Firewall
Port forwarding
Quality of Service (QoS)
Fairness
Traffic Shaping
Dynamic routing
Day 4
Security:
Firewall
Tamper Detection Configuration
Radius User Authentication
OTP and Admin/Tech/Operator Password
802.1x Certificate Management
Securing Nx-900 and LN:
PSK: AES-128/256
EAP: RADIUS w/ 802.1x Certificates
Securing Cell:
IPSec VPN Tunnel
Dynamic VPN
Day 5
Point to Multipoint Serial Over Cell
Interface Failover/Failback
Summary of Topics Covered throughout the Week
Written Exam
Lab Practical Exam
80% Pass required for Certification
Day 1 - Radio Frequency Fundamentals
Overview
Units of measurement and RF terminology
Wave and signal mechanics
Antenna basics
RF interconnections
Link mechanics
Applications and characteristics
Evaluation radio paths
Multipath
Feed lines
System design
Understanding and mitigating interference
Day 2 - Radio interfacing
Serial interfacing overview
Serial interfacing basics
Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Communications Equipment (DCE) concepts
Electrical standards
Short-haul modems
Fiber interfaces and fiber modems
Multi-drop interfacing
Interface conversions
Special purpose interface devices
RF Test Equipment
Data Test Equipment
Grounding and Installation
Troubleshooting
Day 1
Installation and Maintenance
Configurator and Offerings
Feature/ Application Outline
Communications to SDx and MPRS via console and web
Basic Configuration (Local and Broadcast) via console and web
Diagnostic LINK (DLINK) Facts
Reprogramming (Local and Broadcast) via the console and web
Day 2
Network Topologies (How and why to choose)
Pinouts and Types of Serial polling capability
Setup basic Point to Point network
Basic serial polling (B and A Modems)
IP Payload and polling (Transparent Mode)
IP Payload polling in Packet w/ MAC mode
Ethernet Bridging
Day 1
Repeater mode in Transparent mode
Packet w/MAC mode Training (operating modes, required settings, Repeater mode in Packet w/MAC)
Ethernet Bridging Training (Bridge Filter, Advanced Bridge Filter & Lan Filter)
Configuration and use of Terminal Server in SDx and MPRS (via Console and Web)
Hands on demo of Bridged IP data w/terminal server vs. IP payload data
Store and Forward Feature Training
System ID Feature
Peer to Peer Feature
Data Encryption in Packet w/MAC mode vs Transparent mode
Security Feature Comparison between SDx and SDMS
Virtual Radios Channels (VRCs)
Multiple data streams configuration
VLANS (configuration and use)
Orbit side enhancements that MPRS has Vs SDx (Routing, Firewalls, USB console, etc.)
Compression
Progression of 2100 to MPRS
Progression of 1000U to SDx
Accessories required for Backwards Compatibility (MPRS)
B modem Network FAQs
B Modem features. Detailed description on when and how to use
DLINK for B modem network switchover demonstration
Mixed Legacy and SDx remote network polling via serial and IP Payload
MDS TransNET Series
Introduction
Key Features
Network Topologies
Interfacing
Integration with iNET Systems
Network Management
Store-and-Forward Operation
Configuration Software
Setup
Maintenance
MDS iNET Series
Introduction
Features
Interfacing
System Configurations
Unit Configuration
Menus and Management
Serial Configuration
Security Configuration
Device Information
Performance Information
Maintenance
Firmware Upgrades and Configuration Files
