MEA 3.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Documentation Revision 3.1.
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Mesh Enabled Access VMM Users Guide Table of Contents 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1 1.1 2 Product Contents ......................................................................................................1 DEVICE INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 2 2.1 Software Requirements .............................................................................
3.3 Device Addressing Schemes .................................................................................15 3.3.1 Network DHCP Scheme ............................................................................................. 16 3.3.2 Statically Provisioned Scheme ................................................................................... 16 3.3.3 User Supplied Scheme............................................................................................... 16 3.
Mesh Enabled Access 5.2 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Return Material Request .........................................................................................35 5.2.1 Radio Products and Services Division ....................................................................... 35 5.2.1.1 Radio Products and Services Division Telephone Numbers......................... 36 5.2.2 Returning System Components to Motorola .............................................................. 36 5.2.
List of Figures Figure 2-1. VMM External Connection Point ..................................................................4 Figure 2-2. VMM6300 Trunk Mounting ............................................................................5 Figure 3-1. Enter Network Password Initial Web Page Authentication Dialog............8 Figure 3-2. MEA Device Administration Redirecting Web Page...................................9 Figure 3-3. MEA Device Administration Home Page (Super User Login)................
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 1 Product Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VMM6300 Vehicle Mounted Modem (VMM). The device is designed to integrate with the Mesh Enabled Access (MEA) wireless communication system capable of supporting high data rate mobile communication at variable rates of vehicular speeds. This document provides detailed installation and configuration instructions for the MEA VMM6300 device.
2 Device Installation 2.1 Software Requirements Two types of software interfaces will be required during the installation and setup process of the VMM3600 device: MeshManager and the VMM Device Administration web interface. MeshManager software needs to be installed and running on a network computer prior to VMM installation and configuration. MeshManager will be used in the VMM setup process to validate the installation of the device.
Mesh Enabled Access 2.3 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide MAC Address Label Location The transceiver and SBC (Ethernet) MAC addresses are listed on the label located on the back side of the VMM unit. Record these numbers in the MAC Address Table provided in the next section. 2.3.1 MAC Address Table The MAC Address table has been included for recording the Ethernet MAC address and transceiver MAC address for a set of VMM devices as a quick reference.
2.4 VMM6300 Assembly Information The VMM6300 Assembly shows the external connection points on a VMM6300 box. Power Connector Power Reset N-Type Antenna Connector Ethernet (Crossover MDI-X) Figure 2-1. 2.5 VMM External Connection Point Installing the VMM6300 Device The following instructions describe the VMM6300 hardware installation procedure: 1. Mount the VMM box in a suitable location in a vehicle to allow for ventilation.
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Figure 2-2. VMM6300 Trunk Mounting 2.5.1 Deployment Considerations When deploying the VMM6300 consider the following: • The antenna should be a minimum of 30 inches from any nearby metal poles to avoid distortion of the RF pattern. • The antenna must have a separation distance of at least 2 meters from the body of all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. Obtain the transceiver MAC address and the ETH address that was recorded earlier in section 2.3.1. The address will be in the format 00-05-12-0A-xx-yy for the transceiver and 00-05-12-30-xx-yy for ETH. 3. From the MeshManager software screen, display the devices using the MAC address. Note: This step assumes that the MeshManager software has been installed and running on a networked computer. 4. Within the MeshManager software screen, select the appropriate VMM in the device tree. 5.
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 3 Device Configuration 3.1 IP Addressing Considerations The VMM provides network access to one or more IP devices connected to the Ethernet port of the VMM. In order for the VMM to provide service to the IP devices, some configuration must be done prior to connecting the IP devices. The local default gateway address is used only on the wired interface, and is only visible to the attached IP devices.
web page may be provisioned via MeshManager instead. 3.2.1.1 Password Information Administrator Password The username is admin and the default (initial) password is admin. The password for the admin account should be changed during installation. Access (User) Password The username is monitor and the default password is monitor. The password for the Access account can be changed by the administrator. Figure 3-1.
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 3.2.2 Viewing MEA Device Administration Redirect Page After the login authentication has been completed, the web browser will display a redirecting page, and your browser will automatically transition to the home web page for MEA Device Administration. Figure 3-2.
3.2.3 Viewing MEA Device Administration Home Page as an Administrator The MEA Device Administration home page provides you with some basic information about the device, including the IP addresses assigned to the device, the MAC addresses of the device, the firmware revision number, and the reported link quality for the link to the IAP. Additional web page links are available when logging-in as an Administrator (same as Super User).
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 3.2.4 Viewing MEA Device Administration Home Page as a Normal User The MEA Device Administration home page provides the Normal User (same as Access Account) with some basic information about the device, including the IP addresses assigned to the device, the MAC addresses of the device, the firmware revision, and the reported link quality for the link to the IAP.
3.2.5 VMM Device Administration Configuration Tab Once you have accessed the MEA Device Administration home page, click on the Configuration tab to display the IP address configuration. 3.2.5.1 Viewing the VMM Configuration Tab as an Administrator The VMM Device Administration Configuration page when viewed as an Administrator (same as Super User Login) allows for changes to the configuration of the VMM6300. Figure 3-5.
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide VMM Device Administration Page Fields (Administrator / Super User Login) Field Name Field Description Field Default Value System Name This is the name of the device as shown by Assigned by MeshManager Network Administrator RDATE Server IP Address The IP address of the RDATE server. This is 172.31.0.20 usually the MiSC when operating in infrastructure mode. The RDATE server provides the current date to the VMM.
Figure 3-6. VMM Configuration Page (Normal User Account) 3.2.6 VMM Device Administration Geo Position Tab The geo position feature has to be provisioned on the destination or map server by the Network Administrator. Before any data can be viewed on the Geo Position tab: 1. The Enable Geo Position check box has to be checked on the Configuration tab, in the Geo Settings section of the screen. 2. The map server’s IP address needs to be provided in the Primary Map Address field in the Geo Settings section.
Mesh Enabled Access Figure 3-7. Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Geo Position Tab (Same view for Super User and Normal accounts) The Geo Position tab displays readings of the VMM device when the feature is enabled. The information contained on this screen will look the same to the Administrator and to the Access User role. 3.3 Device Addressing Schemes The concept of unified modes of operation centers on the current state of network communication: Associated State and Unassociated State.
3.3.1 Network DHCP Scheme Network DHCP means that the VMM device can be configured to request an address from a DHCP server and requires the inclusion of a DHCP server in the core network configuration to answer these requests. With Network DHCP selected, the VMM will send DHCP requests for its own address to the core network once it becomes associated and establishes communications with the infrastructure.
Mesh Enabled Access 3.4 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Setting User Supplied IP Addresses In order to set the user-supplied IP address for the VMM, the User-Supplied radio button must be selected. At that point, the user may enter an IP address and subnet mask consistent with the existing network. The user should also enter the IP address of the default gateway and DNS server, as well as enter the domain name. Note that this configures the user-supplied address for the VMM device.
Figure 3-9. System Update Save Completed Web Page After the settings have been saved, click the Finished button. Your web browser should return to the MEA Device Administration home page. A reboot of the device is not required for the changes to take effect.
Mesh Enabled Access 3.5 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide External Device Provisioning The External Device Provisioning section of the VMM Device Administration page is used to configure addresses for the attached nodes on the local Ethernet segment. Up to three addresses are provisioned. Figure 3-10. External Device Provisioning Table The Enable checkbox indicates this row contains a valid address. Any address can be disabled by clearing the checkbox.
detected (via a ping) when the web page was brought up. The IP addresses default to values based on the transceiver MAC address of the device. The derivation is described below. By default, only the first IP address is enabled (for local-DHCP), and no addresses are reserved for specific MAC addresses. Make sure to check the checkbox for the client IP addresses you have entered. Client 2and Client 3 are not enabled by default. The VMM has two interfaces and must use two IP addresses.
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 3.6.1 MeshTray Status Information When the utility is launched, the MeshTray Status tab displays useful system information such as a Description of the device, the MAC and IP address of the device, and the Type of device (i.e., Vehicle Mounted Modem, Subscriber Device, etc.).
3.6.2 MeshTray Security Tab The MeshTray Security tab allows for setting Open Authentication with Authentication Control and provides IAP Authentication information, as well as Peer Authentication configuration. The Peer Authentication section allows for adding and removing Group Names and each of their passwords. There is a maximum of eight group names. Figure 3-12. MeshTray Security Tab (VMM) 3.6.
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Figure 3-13.
4 Device Maintenance 4.1 Changing the Web Interface Password When the Change Admin Password function is selected from the VMM Device Administration Home Page by the administrator, or the Change User Password function is selected, the device will present the following web page: Figure 4-1. Enter New Password Web Page The operator is expected to enter a new password for the web account and click on the “submit” button.
Mesh Enabled Access Figure 4-2. Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Confirm Changes Window for Enter New Password When the operator confirms the change, the new password will be stored in flash, and the device will present a status screen indicating that the change was successful. Figure 4-3.
4.2 Upgrading the Device Firmware The web interface for the device also provides the ability to upgrade the firmware on-site. To use this feature, you must have an upgrade file from a released upgrade package. When upgrading to version 7.5.0.0 from any prior SBC release via the web page, the web page will show upgrade failure while the upgrade is still in progress in the background. In such cases, there is no clear indication of when the upgrade is finished.
Mesh Enabled Access Figure 4-5. Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Confirm Upload Window for Firmware Update Once the filename has been confirmed, the web browser will transmit the file to the device, and the device will present an upgrade progress screen. This page will indicate the current stage in the upgrade process. Figure 4-6. Firmware Upload Progress Web Page Once the upgrade is completed, the device must be reset. The Finished button will transition the web browser to the reset screen.
4.3 Security Provisioning Web Page When the Security Provisioning option is selected from the VMM Device Administration Home Page by the administrator, the device will present the following web page: Figure 4-7. Security Provisioning Web Page The Security Provisioning web page contains two main sections: Provision Username and Provision Groupname. Each item in both sections can be changed as needed. 4.3.
Mesh Enabled Access 4.4 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Resetting the VMM via the Device Administration Web Page Although you should not have to reset the VMM device, the device can be commanded to reset via the web pages. In order to reset the device, return to the MEA Device Administration home page, and click on the Reset the Device link in the Device Management panel. The web page displayed will allow you to reset the device. Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-9. Device Reset in Progress Page NOTE: After the completion of the reset, you may experience a significant delay when bringing up another web page. Be patient.
Mesh Enabled Access 4.5 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Restoring Factory Settings – User Supplied Mode Limitations NOTE: In Release 3 and 3.1, there is a known issue that arises if the selected device addressing mode is User-Supplied when the user restores the factory default settings for the VMM. 4.5.1 Recovering from VMM Reset-to-Default in User-Supplied Mode After restoring factory defaults, the VMM’s addressing scheme is automatically set to Network DHCP.
4.6 Restoring Factory Settings – Normal Operations When the Restore Factory Defaults function is selected from the VMM Device Administration Home Page, the device will present the following web page. Figure 4-10. Restore Factory Settings Web Page The Restore Factory Defaults function allows the operator to return the device to factory defaults. This change will include the web password for the administrator and access accounts.
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Figure 4-11. Confirm Changes Window for Restore Factory Settings The Factory Settings Restored page will be displayed. Figure 4-12. Factory Settings Restored Web Page Click on the Finished button to complete the reset procedure.
5 Customer Service Information If you have read this document and made every effort to resolve installation or operation issues yourself and still require help, please contact your regional Motorola support representatives USA Motorola System Support Center (SSC) using the following contact information: Phone: 800-221-7144 Hours of Operation: 7 days a week, 24 hours Europe Phone: +44 (0)1793 564680 Email: essc@motorola.
Mesh Enabled Access 5.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Obtaining Support Motorola provides technical support services for your system and recommends that you coordinate warranty and repair activities through the Motorola System Support Center (SSC). When you consult the Motorola SSC, you increase the likelihood that problems are rectified in a timely fashion and that warranty requirements are satisfied. Check your contract for specific warranty and service information. 5.1.
5.2.1.1 Radio Products and Services Division Telephone Numbers The telephone numbers for ordering are: (800)-422-4210 (US and Canada orders) The Fax numbers are: (800)-622–6210 (US and Canada orders) The number for help identifying an item or part number is (800)-422-4210; select choice “3” from the menu 5.2.2 Returning System Components to Motorola Motorola's service philosophy is based on field replaceable entities (FREs).
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 6 Warranty Information This warranty applies within the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia and Canada. LIMITED WARRANTY MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS If the affected product is being purchased pursuant to a written Communications System Agreement signed by Motorola, the warranty contained in that written agreement will apply. Otherwise, the following warranty applies. I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: Motorola Inc.
A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner. B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect. C) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment. D) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship.
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide equipment or software not furnished by Motorola which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of Motorola with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any its parts thereof.
7 Regulatory Information 7.1 FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement: This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to • Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation – Human Exposure) Standard, 2003 • ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No.
