Access/One ® Edge MWS100 Configuration Guide MWS100 Mobile Wireless System Revision A3 April 14, 2008 Copyright © 2003 – 2008 Strix Systems, Inc.
MWS100 Configuration Guide FCC Notice This wireless network 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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This wireless network device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
MWS100 Configuration Guide Table of Contents 1. Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1 2. Front Panel Indicators ............................................................................................. 2 3. Rear Panel Connectors ........................................................................................... 3 4. Installation ..........................................................................
MWS100 Configuration Guide 1. Introduction 1 Introduction The MWS100 is intended for mobile wireless broadband applications and is designed for vehicular deployment. The MWS100 is a member of the Strix Access/One® Edge product family, and interoperates with Strix Access/One® Mesh Nodes. Within a region where Strix Access/One® Mesh Nodes are deployed, the MWS100 provides broadband data access and seamless roaming between nodes, even at high vehicle speeds. The MWS100 contains two 802.11-type radios.
MWS100 Configuration Guide 2. Front Panel Indicators 2 Front Panel Indicators PWR LED – This indicator displays the status of the MWS100 power source. It will illuminate when power is applied top the unit. SIG LED – This indicator displays the operational status of the MWS100 radios. Rapid blinking (4 blinks per second) indicates that the radios are beginning operation (rebooting). Slow blinking (once per second) indicates that the OWS100 Station radio is seeking a signal from a Strix OWS Access Point.
MWS100 Configuration Guide 3. Rear Panel Connectors 3 Rear Panel Connectors PWR – Attach the supplied fused power cable. RST – Performs a restart. LAN – 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet with 802.3af PoE input. AUX – R-SMA secondary antenna connector. MAIN – R-SMA primary antenna connector.
MWS100 Configuration Guide 4. Installation 4 Installation Note: The MWS100 is designed for professional installation. Failure to comply fully with these instructions may void the MWS100 warranty and/or violate local safety or radio regulations. 1. Select a mounting location for the MWS100. The MWS100 is designed for mounting in an interior compartment or trunk of an automobile. It is not intended for outdoor deployment. The MWS100 must not be exposed to liquids.
MWS100 Configuration Guide 4. Using the supplied fused power cable, connect the BLACK wire to the vehicle ground and then attach the RED wire to the vehicle positive DC supply. The MWS100 is designed to operate from a minimum of 11 VDC* to a maximum of 52 VDC and a maximum current draw of 2 A. * A low-voltage cut-off circuit prevents the MWS100 from draining the vehicle battery. The unit will automatically power down when the DC voltage falls below 10.5 VDC.
MWS100 Configuration Guide 5. Wireless Station Configuration 5 Wireless Station Configuration MWS100 configuration screens may be accessed by connecting its LAN port to a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 7. The default address of http://169.254.1.250 may be used. The username for configuration is “Admin” (without the quotes). The default password is “Admin” (also without quotes).
MWS100 Configuration Guide The next step is to configure the selected Station radio to connect to the network. This is performed on the “Configure Wi-Fi Station Configuration” screen. The default AP Selection Method is “SSID” and is correct for most applications. Enter the SSID used by the network for MWS100 applications, and then select the Security Mode and Security Keys associated with that SSID. This information should be available from the operator of the Strix Access/One® Mesh network.
MWS100 Configuration Guide 6. Wireless Access Point Configuration Wireless Access Point 6 Configuration The Access Point radio may now be configured on the “Configure Wi-Fi AP Configuration” screen. Set the SSID which client radios will use to connect to the MWS100. The default behavior is for this SSID to be broadcast. This may be overridden with the “Suppress SSID” checkbox. Enter Security Mode and Keys.
MWS100 Configuration Guide 7. Configuration and Status Monitoring Configuration and Status 7 Monitoring Configuration settings may now be verified on the “Home” screen. This screen shows the connection status of the MWS100 Station radio as well as that of the MWS100 Access Point. Check to ensure that the MWS100 Station radio has associated to a Strix Access/One® Mesh node with the correct SSID.
MWS100 Configuration Guide A wide range of verification, status monitoring, and trouble-shooting tools are available on the “Monitors” screen. The “Troubleshooting” window provides end-to-end network diagnostics, verifying the Wireless Station link and connectivity back to the Default Gateway, DHCP Server, and DNS server. Other useful monitors are: Client Monitor – Displays information about the clients currently connected to the MWS100 Wireless Access Point.
