WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card Windows 2000 and XP User’s Guide Version 3.0.78 i Copyright 2003-2004, MeshNetworks, Inc.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Foreword This document describes in detail the confidential and proprietary technology of MeshNetworks’ MEA™ Architecture. MeshNetworks products and technology are protected by US and international patent and patent pending technology. This document represents the current MEA design; the contents are subject to change at any time at the discretion of MeshNetworks, Inc. MEA, MeshTray, and MeshNetworks’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MeshNetworks, Inc.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................1 General System Requirements.............................................................................................2 Windows XP Minimum Requirements.................................................................................2 Windows 2000 Minimum Requirements..................................................
MeshNetworks User Priority Settings and Quality of Service Overview ....................................................34 Classification of Data Packets........................................................................................... 34 Differentiated Services Code Point .................................................................................... 34 User Priority ....................................................................................................................
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide List of Figures Figure 1. WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card ...............................................................................2 Figure 2. WMC6300 Antenna Port and LED Indicators........................................................4 Figure 3. MEA Setup - Welcome Dialog Box.........................................................................5 Figure 4. MEA Setup - License Agreement Dialog Box .......................................................
MeshNetworks Figure 29. Hardware Installation Dialog Box.........................................................................22 Figure 30. Found New Hardware Wizard - Complete ...........................................................22 Figure 31. Found New Hardware Wizard – WMC6300 PC Card ..........................................23 Figure 32. Found New Hardware Wizard Loading Files.......................................................23 Figure 33.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Modem Card.
MeshNetworks Installing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card section of this document. MEA is a wireless communication system capable of supporting high data rate mobile communication at vehicular speeds. The MEA system is designed to allow standard client hosts with a PCMCIA interface to have a mobile broadband Ethernet connection. The MEA system works transparently to the client host in a manner similar to an Ethernet connection. MEA provides Internet Protocol based data and location services.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Windows 2000 Minimum Requirements • Laptop or Notebook PC running the Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3) operating system • 500 MHz Processor • 10 MB of available hard disk storage • Keyboard, Mouse, CD-ROM drive or DVD drive • Available Type II PCMCIA card slot in the Host device What’s in the Box Each MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card is a full-featured wireless networking interface.
MeshNetworks WMC6300 External Connections and Lights The WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card is designed for insertion into an industry-standard Type II PCMCIA card slot located in a Host device. The WMC6300 has an antenna port to connect the external antenna and two LED Indicators. As shown in Figure 2 the red LED is the transmit indicator and the green LED is the receive indicator. Figure 2.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Installing MEA Software with a Windows XP Operating System The following procedure outlines the installation of the MEA software on a typical Windows XP platform. Some of the steps may vary slightly based on the configuration of the individual computers. NOTE: card. Windows XP clients should install the MEA Software before inserting the WMC6300 Complete the following procedure to install the MEA software: 1.
MeshNetworks To continue with the installation process, select the YES radio button as shown in Figure 4 and then click on the Next button to continue the installation. Figure 4. MEA Setup - License Agreement Dialog Box 7. The Startup Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 5. The user can modify the default installation configuration by checking or un-checking the boxes on this installation dialog box. Click on the Next button to continue the installation process. Figure 5.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide 8. The Ready to Install dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 6. This dialog box displays the Install Folder location and the Shortcut Folder name that will be used to install the MEA software. Click on the Next button to proceed with the installation process. Figure 6. MEA Setup - Ready to Install Dialog Box 9. If MEA was previously installed on your computer, the Information dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 7.
MeshNetworks Figure 7 MEA Setup - Drivers Previously Installed Dialog Box 10. The Performing Setup Actions dialog box displays a status bar to indicate the progress of the installation. 11. If he Software Installation dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 8, it indicates that the software is not Windows Logo tested. Click on the Continue Anyway button to complete the installation process. Figure 8. Software Installation Dialog Box 12.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Click on the Continue Anyway button to complete the installation process. Figure 9. Software Installation Dialog Box 13. The Select Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 10. This dialog box allows the user to view the ReadMe file for the most current release information. It also allows the user to immediately run MeshTray. Click on the Next button to proceed with the installation process.
MeshNetworks Figure 10. Software Installation Dialog Box 14. If selected, the ReadMe file will be displayed. Review the contents of the file and then dismiss the dialog box by clicking on the X located in the upper right corner of the dialog box. 15. The mea Installed Successfully dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 11. Click on the Finish button to exit. Figure 11.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Installing MEA Software with a Windows 2000 Operating System The following procedure outlines the installation of the MEA software on a typical Windows 2000 platform. Some of the steps may vary slightly based on the configuration of the individual computers. NOTE: Windows 2000 clients should install the MEA Software before inserting the WMC6300 card. Complete the following procedure to install the MEA software: 1.
MeshNetworks 6. To continue with the installation process, click on the YES button as shown in Figure 13 and then click on the Next button to continue the installation. Figure 13. MEA Setup - License Agreement Dialog Box 7. The Startup Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 14. The user can modify the default installation configuration by checking or un-checking the boxes on this installation dialog box. Click on Next to continue the installation process. Figure 14.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide 8. The Ready to Install dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 15. This dialog box displays the Install Folder location and the Shortcut Folder name that will be used to install the MEA software. Click on Next to proceed with the installation process. Figure 15. MEA Setup - Ready to Install Dialog Box 9. If MEA was previously installed on your computer, the Information dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 16.
MeshNetworks 10. During the installation process, the Performing Setup Actions dialog box displays a status bar that indicates the progress of the installation. 11. If the computer has been configured to check digital signatures, a Digital Signature Not Found dialog box will be displayed as in Figure 17. In response to the query “Do you want to continue the installation?” press the Yes button. Figure 17. Digital Signature Not Found Dialog Box 12.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide 13. If selected, the ReadMe file will be displayed. Review the contents of the file and then dismiss the dialog box by clicking on the X located in the upper-right corner of the dialog box. 14. The mea Installed Successfully dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 19. Click on the Finish button to exit. Figure 19.
MeshNetworks Installing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card WARNING After installing the MEA software, MeshTray must be active when installing the WMC6300 card. Connect the Antenna Assembly (Laptop Computer) Complete the following procedure to connect the Antenna Assembly to the WMC6300, for use in a standard laptop computer. Warning Always eject card when not in use. 1. Locate the Antenna and insert the connector into the WMC6300 antenna port as shown in Figure 20.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide 2. Locate the Antenna Clip shown in Figure 21 and remove the paper that protects the adhesive backing. Figure 21. Antenna Clip 3. Attach the Antenna Clip to the back of the laptop computer display approximately 1 inch from the top corner of the display as shown in Figure 21. Ensure that the location selected for the Antenna Clip will reach the WMC6300 with the provided cable length.
MeshNetworks Warning Use only the MeshNetworks supplied antenna. Use of another antenna is prohibited and violates FCC regulations. Figure 22. Mounting the Antenna Clip 4. Insert the Antenna into the Antenna Clip as shown in Figure 22. Warning Never use the WMC6300 with the Antenna removed from the Clip. Never use the WMC6300 with the Antenna disconnected from the Card. Never use the WMC6300 with the display in the closed position. Figure 23.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Connect the Magnetic Antenna Assembly (Optional) Complete the following procedure to install the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the rooftop of a vehicle. (The cable length of the Antenna is approximately 12-feet.) 1. Attach the Magnetic Antenna to the metal rooftop of the vehicle so that the antenna is in a vertical orientation. Caution: The base of the antenna contains a powerful magnet that secures the antenna to the rooftop. Use care when attaching the antenna 2.
MeshNetworks Insert the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card Complete the following procedure to install the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card in the computer. 1. Locate an available Type II PCMCIA card slot in the computer. necessary, remove the slot dust cover from the slot. If 2. To ensure the correct orientation of the card, insert the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card into the computer’s PCMCIA card slot with the label side up as shown in Figure 25. CAUTION - Never force the card into the slot. Figure 25.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide 4. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard for the Serial PC Card will start as shown in Figure 25. Verify that the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” radio button is selected, and then click on the Next button. Figure 27. Found New Hardware Wizard – Serial PC Card 5. The Found New Hardware dialog will display the progress information for establishing the restore point and backing up old files as shown in Figure 28.
MeshNetworks Figure 29. Hardware Installation Dialog Box 6. The Found New Hardware Wizard Complete dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 30. Click on the Finish button. Figure 30.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide 7. An additional Found New Hardware Wizard for the WMC6300 PC Card will be displayed as shown in Figure 31. Verify that the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button is selected, and then click on the Next button. Figure 31. Found New Hardware Wizard – WMC6300 PC Card 8. A Loading Files dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 32, followed by a Hardware Installation dialog box as shown in Figure 33.
MeshNetworks Figure 33. Hardware Installation Dialog Box - WMC6300 PC Card 9. The Found New Hardware Wizard Complete dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 34. Click on the Finish button. Figure 34. Found New Hardware Wizard Complete 10. The Found New Hardware pop-up window will appear confirming that the driver installation is complete and the hardware is ready to use.
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MeshNetworks Configuring the DNS Address Typically, the DNS address will be supplied as part of the WMC6300’s communication with the network. Occasionally however, the Network Operator must supply the DNS IP address for an internet connection. This address must be manually configured in order for web URLs such as www.meshnetworks.com to be resolved. Complete the following procedure to configure the address: 1. From the windows Start menu, select Settings à Control Panel 2.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide 11. Click on the OK button to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. 12. Click on the OK button to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. This configuration should remain in the Windows XP host.
MeshNetworks Removing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card The WMC6300 should be ejected using the following procedure to ensure that power to the card is disabled prior to removal. WARNING Always eject card when not in use. 1. Click on the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the system task bar. 2. Select “Safely remove Generic Multifunction PC-Card” from the popup menu as shown in Figure 37. Figure 37. Unplug or Eject Hardware Icon 3.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Uninstalling Application Software Complete the following procedure to “Uninstall” the MEA Software: 1. From the Start menu, select Programs ? mea? Uninstall mea. NOTE: The MEA software can also be uninstalled using “Add/Remove Programs” located in the Control Panel. 2. The Confirm Action dialog box in will display the query “Are you sure you want to remove ‘mea’ and all of its components ? as shown in Figure 40. Click on Yes to continue. Figure 40.
MeshNetworks Overview of MeshTray MeshTray™ MeshTray is a status and configuration application that reports vital and statistical information about the MEA card. Because MeshTray is a “tray” application, it stays in the desktop system status tray when it is minimized as shown in the following figures. CAUTION: Before starting MeshTray, you must have the MeshView application running to support many of the MeshTray features.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide The MeshTray icon shown in Figure 44 indicates that the IP address has not yet been acquired from the DHCP server. When this happens, the IP field in the Status Tab displays a flashing or 0 IP (see Figure 45). Figure 44.
MeshNetworks Starting MeshTray During the software installation process, you can choose to place a MeshTray shortcut icon on the desktop. To start the MeshTray application, double-click on the MeshTray icon or from the Start menu select Programs à mea à MeshTray.exe . Clicking on the MeshTray icon in the system tray restores the application to a property sheet interface as shown in Figure 44.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide MeshTray Configuration Tab The Configuration Tab is used to set the parameters for Geo Mode and select the desired Priority Level and Addressing Scheme settings. Figure 46. MeshTray Configuration Tab Geo Position If Geo-Position has been enabled on the WMC6300, the Geo-Position option will be selectable and the user may configure the reporting interval as shown in Figure 46. Otherwise, the GeoPosition box will be grayed out.
MeshNetworks Server IP Address The Server IP Address is the address where the geo position is forwarded or reported to. Typically, this is a centralized server that displays the position of all devices on the network. User Priority Settings and Quality of Service Overview Classification of Data Packets The MEA system uses two methods to classify data packets in order to provide them the requested levels of service. The first is the use of the industry-standard Differentiated Services Code Point.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide WMC6300 node is free to select a priority level through applications using the MeshAPI software interface. However, the network operator through the Device Manager can put bounds on each node, limiting the node’s user priority to a specific range or setting it to a specific value. The User Priority feature also underpins a secondary feature known as Emergency Mode.
MeshNetworks IP Precedence % Bandwidth 14 25 % 12 18 % 10 8 14 % 14 % 6 9% 4 8% 2 7% 0 5% Priority Levels for Local Nodes The User Priority service can be provisioned on a per node basis for use with tiered service and emergency access systems. This priority feature is unique to the MEA network and only exists between endpoints within the MEA network or between a MEA network node and the entry/exit node on the MEA network.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Figure 47. MeshTray Configuration Tab Priority Settings Setting the Priority Level for the WMC6300 Use the Priority drop-down box to select the desired priority level (Level_0 to Level_7) for the address that will be assigned to the WMC6300. You should consult with your network administrator to determine the overall priority scheme that is currently being observed for your network application and the proper setting to be assigned to your device.
MeshNetworks Figure 48. MeshTray Configuration Tab Addressing Scheme Network DHCP Scheme Operation under the Network DHCP scheme is similar to that of Release 2 in Infrastructure Mode. The primary difference is users are now allowed to temporarily wander outside of the network infrastructure without losing connectivity.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Statically Provisioned Scheme Operation under the Statically Provisioned scheme is similar to that of Release 2 in Peer-toPeer Mode. The primary difference is that addresses are configured by the network operator rather than hashed from the MAC address. This serves to eliminate the 10.x.x.x limitation on the network range.
MeshNetworks From the Start menu, select Settings à Control Panel. Double click on the Network and Dialup Connections icon. Figure 49. Control Panel – Network and Dial-up Connections Icon The Network and Dial-up Connections window will be displayed. Double click on the Local Area Connection icon. Figure 50. Network and Dial-up Connections Window On the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click on the Properties button.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Figure 51. Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box will be displayed.
MeshNetworks Figure 52. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box With the Use the following IP address: radio button selected, enter the IP address supplied by the Network Administrator in the IP Address: box. Double click in the Subnet Mask: box to set the default subnet mask. The Default gateway: and the DNS server addresses should have already been set by the Network Administrator. Click on the OK button to accept the changes and dismiss the dialog box.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide MeshTray Geo-Position Tab (Optional) If your WMC6300 has been licensed for Geo-Location, an optional tab will be displayed in MeshTray as shown in Figure 53. This tab will display the user’s location via longitude, latitude, and altitude. Figure 53. MeshTray Geo Position Tab Optionally, the user may select to have the location reported in spherical coordinates, which will be displayed as shown in Figure 54.
MeshNetworks Figure 54.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide MeshTray Routing Tab (Optional) If your WMC6300 has been licensed to display routing information, an optional tab will be displayed in MeshTray as shown in Figure 54. The Routing Table displays the end nodes that the WMC6300 is currently in communication with. The Neighbor Table displays the adjacent nodes that the WMC6300 may route through, depending on the desired end node. Figure 55.
MeshNetworks Routing Icons Description Icon The Root icon represents the device being monitored. The graphical representation of the network topology is drawn from this device’s perspective. All links radiate out from the Root. Root The Unknown icon is a MEA device in the network that is being used to provide a route to another wireless device in the network. Unknown The Computer icon represents a Subscriber Device using a MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card in the network.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Terminating MeshTray If desired, the MeshTray application may be terminated by positioning the curser over the MeshTray icon that is located in the system status bar. Then, right-click on the MeshTray icon and select “Exit” as shown in Figure 56. The task is terminated and the icon is removed until the application is started again from the Start menu. Figure 56.
MeshNetworks Troubleshooting Using MeshAPI When MeshTray is running, MeshAPI reports its status to the system application Event Log. To view your system Event Log: right-click on the Windows My Computer icon and select Manage. Choose EventViewer→Application. Look for the MeshAPI entries under the Source column. Figure 57.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide 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 MeshNetworks Customer Support using the following information: MeshNetworks, Inc. Attention: Customer Support PO Box 948133 Maitland, Florida 32794-8133 Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Technical Support: (407) 659 – 5300 Toll Free in U.S.
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MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide 5.2 Decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, translate or reduce the Licensed Software to a humanperceivable form; 5.3 Modify, adapt, or translate or create derivative works based upon the Licensed Software in whole or in part; 5.4 Lease, rent, sublicense, share, lend, distribute, disclose, network, or pledge the Licensed Software to or for the benefit of any third party; 5.
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MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide of the Licensed Software in the practice of a process not specified by MeshNetworks. Section 8 and 9 state the sole, exclusive and entire liability of MeshNetworks, and the sole, exclusive and entire remedy with respect to any claim of intellectual property infringement by the Licensed Software. 10 TERMINATION.
MeshNetworks Regulatory Information 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.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Safety Information for the MEA WMC6300 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. MeshNetworks’ MEA products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991.
MeshNetworks Safety Certification 3041788 • Conforms to UL STD ANSI/UL 60950 3 rd Edition • Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-00 • Equipment shall be suitable for use in Air pressure: 86kPa to106kPa CE Mark Certification The CE mark is the official marking required by the European Community for all Electric and Electronic equipment that will be sold, or put into service for the first time, anywhere in the European community.
MEA WMC6300 Windows User’s Guide Alert CE Mark Symbol The alert symbol indicates that MeshNetwork’s products are not certified to operate in France. Outdoor use in France is restricted to 10mW EIRP for band 2454 - 2483.5 MHz.
