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).
MDS Orbit Certification (2 days)
This is a “basic” session covering how to log in and the necessary commands for configuration. 50% hands on learning. View the a full agenda.
MDS Orbit MCR & ECR Advanced Certification (5 days)
The “basics” plus advanced training on firewall, routing and other Orbit features, as well as troubleshooting. The course ends with a written exam (80% score required to pass). View the full agenda.
Radio Frequency Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Industrial Wireless Communications (2 days)
The two-day RF Fundamentals is an ideal introductory and refresher course. Introduction to RF terms, basic theory of operation, test equipment, installation and troubleshooting are among the topics covered. View the full agenda.
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.
- MDS Master Station (MPRS) & SD Basics (2 days)
- MDS Master Station (MPRS) & SD - Optional days for upgrades and migration planning
- Legacy Wireless Radio Communications Courses (on request)
MDS Orbit Platform Basics (2 days)
- 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
- 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
MDS Orbit Platform Certification (5 days)
- 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
- 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
- Static NAT (1:1 NAT)
- GRE
- P/GRE
- Ethernet/GRE
- 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
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
- 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
MDS Master Station (MPRS) & SD Basics (2 days)
- 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
- 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
MDS Master Station (MPRS) & SD - Optional days for upgrades and migration planning
- 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
Legacy Wireless Radio Communications Courses (on request)
- Introduction
- Key Features
- Network Topologies
- Interfacing
- Integration with iNET Systems
- Network Management
- Store-and-Forward Operation
- Configuration Software
- Setup
- Maintenance
- Introduction
- Features
- Interfacing
- System Configurations
- Unit Configuration
- Menus and Management
- Serial Configuration
- Security Configuration
- Device Information
- Performance Information
- Maintenance
- Firmware Upgrades and Configuration Files
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).
MDS Orbit Certification (2 days)
This is a “basic” session covering how to log in and the necessary commands for configuration. 50% hands on learning. View the a full agenda.
MDS Orbit MCR & ECR Advanced Certification (5 days)
The “basics” plus advanced training on firewall, routing and other Orbit features, as well as troubleshooting. The course ends with a written exam (80% score required to pass). View the full agenda.
Radio Frequency Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Industrial Wireless Communications (2 days)
The two-day RF Fundamentals is an ideal introductory and refresher course. Introduction to RF terms, basic theory of operation, test equipment, installation and troubleshooting are among the topics covered. View the full agenda.
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.
- MDS Master Station (MPRS) & SD Basics (2 days)
- MDS Master Station (MPRS) & SD - Optional days for upgrades and migration planning
- Legacy Wireless Radio Communications Courses (on request)
MDS Orbit Platform Basics (2 days)
- 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
- 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
MDS Orbit Platform Certification (5 days)
- 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
- 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
- Static NAT (1:1 NAT)
- GRE
- P/GRE
- Ethernet/GRE
- 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
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
- 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
MDS Master Station (MPRS) & SD Basics (2 days)
- 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
- 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
MDS Master Station (MPRS) & SD - Optional days for upgrades and migration planning
- 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
Legacy Wireless Radio Communications Courses (on request)
- Introduction
- Key Features
- Network Topologies
- Interfacing
- Integration with iNET Systems
- Network Management
- Store-and-Forward Operation
- Configuration Software
- Setup
- Maintenance
- Introduction
- Features
- Interfacing
- System Configurations
- Unit Configuration
- Menus and Management
- Serial Configuration
- Security Configuration
- Device Information
- Performance Information
- Maintenance
- Firmware Upgrades and Configuration Files
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