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Table of Contents Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1: . . . . . Introduction ...........................................................................................1-1 General System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1-1 Windows XP Minimum System Requirements .....................................................................
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Geo Position Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 4-12 MeshTray Routing Tab................................................................................................................................... 4-12 Routing Table.....................................................................................................................................
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List of Figures Figure 3-16 Figure 3-17 Figure 3-18 Figure 3-19 Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6 Figure 4-7 Figure 4-8 Figure 4-9 Figure 4-10 Figure 4-11 Figure 4-12 Figure 4-13 Found New Hardware - Wizard Complete.................................................................... 3-11 Unplug or Eject Hardware Icon .................................................................................... 3-11 Safe to Remove Hardware - WMC6300 Card...............................
List of Tables List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 4-1 Table 4-2 Table 4-3 Table 4-4 Table 4-5 Table 4-6 . . . . . MeshTray Icon States .......................................................................................................... 4-1 Status Tab - Adapter Information Section ........................................................................... 4-3 Geographic Reporting section ..........................................
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List of Procedures List of Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure 2-1 Procedure 2-2 Procedure 3-1 Procedure 3-2 Procedure 3-3 Procedure 3-4 Procedure 3-5 Procedure 4-1 Procedure 4-2 Procedure 4-3 Procedure 4-4 . . . . . MOTOMESH Client Software Installation on Windows XP ..................................... 2-1 MOTOMESH Client Software Installation on Windows 2000 .................................. 2-7 Connecting the Antenna Assembly....
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This guide will assist you with the use, installation, and configuration of the WMC6300 and the WMC7300 Wireless Modem Card (WMC). Due to the physical similarities of the two WMC cards, many of the explanations and procedures described in this manual apply to both cards except where expressly noted.
Chapter 1: Introduction • 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 and WMC7300 (Wireless Modem Card) is a full-featured wireless networking interface.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This chapter will assist you with the software installation portion of the process and is further separated into two main sections: Installing MOTOMESH Client Software on Windows XP and Installing MOTOMESH Client Software on Windows 2000. Installing MOTOMESH Client Software on Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2: Software Installation 6 Click the Next button to continue the installation process. Figure 2-1 7 MOTOMESH Setup - Welcome Dialog (XP) In the Startup Options dialog make your selection by checking or un-checking the available options. Click on the Next button to continue the installation process.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Figure 2-3 9 MOTOMESH Setup - Ready to Install (XP) If MOTOMESH has been previously installed on your computer, the Information dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 2-4. Select the Uninstall button to remove the existing MOTOMESH drivers and continue the installation process. If you choose not to continue, click the Cancel button.
Chapter 2: Software Installation 10 If you choose to continue with the installation, the Removing Programs From Your Computer dialog will be displayed to indicate the progress of the uninstall operation. When the operation has completed, click on the Close button to dismiss the dialog. Figure 2-5 11 The Installing Files window will be automatically dismissed as soon as file installation has completed.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide 13 A Software Installation dialog indicates that the software is not Windows Logo tested, select the Continue Anyway button to complete the installation process. Figure 2-7 14 If a second Software Installation dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 2-8. Click on the Continue Anyway button to complete the installation process.
Chapter 2: Software Installation 16 The Select Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 2-9. This installation screen allows the user to view the ReadMe file during the installation and to run MeshTray immediately following installation. Click on the Next button to proceed with the installation process. Figure 2-9 17 Software Installation Dialog Box – Select Options If selected, the ReadMe file will be displayed.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Installing MOTOMESH Client Software on Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The following procedure outlines the installation of MOTOMESH client software on a typical Windows 2000 platform. Some of the steps may vary slightly based on the configuration of an individual computer.
Chapter 2: Software Installation 5 In the Startup Options dialog make your selection by checking or un-checking the available options. Click on the Next button to continue the installation process. It is recommended that the “Automatically Launch MeshTray at Startup” checkbox is selected; allowing MeshTray to be available each time the computer is restarted. Figure 2-12 6 The Ready to Install dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 2-13.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Select the Uninstall button to continue with the removal process or select the Cancel button. Figure 2-14 8 From the Confirm Action dialog select the Yes button to remove all of the previously installed components. If you do not want to continue, click on the No button. Figure 2-15 9 MOTOMESH Setup - Software Previously Installed (W2K) Confirm Action – Remove Existing Components The Uninstalling Software dialog will display the un-installation status.
Chapter 2: Software Installation 10 If the Confirm File Delete dialog displays on the screen, select the Yes to All button. Figure 2-17 11 Confirm File Deletion (W2K) The Uninstalling Software dialog will display the deleting file status, select Close when done.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide 12 The Installing Files window will be dismissed as soon as the installation of the files is complete. Figure 2-19 13 Installing Files Window (W2K) During the Setup process, the Performing Setup Actions dialog box displays a status bar that indicates the progress of the installation.
Chapter 2: Software Installation 14 The Select Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 2-21. This installation screen allows the user to view the ReadMe file during the installation and to run MeshTray immediately following installation. Click on the Next button to proceed with the installation process. Figure 2-21 15 MOTOMESH Setup - Select Options Dialog Box If selected, the ReadMe file will be displayed.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide 16 The MOTOMESH Installed Successfully dialog will appear as shown in Figure 2-22. Click on the Finish button to exit.
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This chapter will assist you with the physical installation and configuration of the Wireless Modem Card. Prerequisite Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The previous chapter’s installation instructions must be completed before following the procedures outlined in this chapter.
Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation 1 Locate the Antenna and insert the connector into the WMC6300 or the WMC7300 antenna port, as shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Attach the Antenna to the WMC6300 or the WMC7300 The connector will snap into place when correctly inserted. 2 Use only FCC approved antennas. Never use the WMC6300 or the WMC7300 with the Antenna disconnected from the Card.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide result in excess pressure being applied to the connection between the WMC connector and the board, which could crack or otherwise damage a solder joint. 2 Pull straight out at the connector to avoid damaging the card, connector or cable. Connecting the Magnetic Antenna Assembly (Optional) Complete the following procedure to install the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the rooftop of a vehicle. The length of the Antenna cable is approximately 12 feet.
Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation Never use the WMC6300 or the WMC7300 with the Antenna removed from the rooftop, or with the Antenna disconnected from the Card. 4 Connect the Antenna Cable end to the MMCX adapter cable (from detail of Circle A in Figure 3-2). Figure 3-3 5 Antenna Cable end connecting to MMCX adapter Connect the MMCX adapter cable to the WMC6300 (or the WMC7300) by pressing it firmly into the card’s antenna port (shown in Circle B, Figure 3-2).
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Installing the WMC6300 and the WMC7300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The following sections will describe the proper installation and removal of the WMC6300 and the WMC7300 wireless modem cards. Installing the Wireless Modem Card Complete the following procedure to install the WMC6300 and the WMC7300 wireless modem cards.
Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation 3 The antenna must be attached using the clip and vertically oriented when the laptop is in use as shown in Figure 3-6.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide 5 The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard for the Serial PC Card will start as shown in Figure 3-8. Verify that the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” radio button is selected, and then click on the Next button. Figure 3-8 6 Found New Hardware Wizard – Serial PC Card The Found New Hardware dialog will display the progress information for establishing the restore point and backing up old files as shown in Figure 3-7.
Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation 7 As soon as the above step is complete, the Hardware Installation dialog box shown in Figure 3-10 will be displayed. Click on the Continue Anyway button in the Hardware Installation dialog box. Figure 3-10 8 Hardware Installation Dialog Box The Found New Hardware Wizard Complete dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. Click on the Finish button.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide 9 An additional Found New Hardware Wizard will be displayed as shown in Figure 3-12. Verify that the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button is selected, and then click on the Next button. Figure 3-12 10 Found New Hardware Wizard A Loading Files dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 3-13. Go on to the next step.
Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation 11 From the Hardware Installation dialog box, Figure 3-14, click on the Continue Anyway button. Figure 3-14 12 Hardware Installation Dialog Box - WMC6300 PC Card The Found New Hardware Wizard Complete dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 3-15. Click on the Finish button.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide 13 The Found New Hardware pop-up window will appear confirming that the driver installation is complete and the hardware is ready to use. Figure 3-16 Found New Hardware - Wizard Complete Removing the Wireless Modem Card This section details specific Wireless Modem Card removal instruction to ensure that power to the card is disabled prior to removal. Complete the following procedure prior to ejecting the Wireless Modem Card from the computer.
Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation 3 Eject the WMC6300 from the PCMCIA slot as shown in Figure 3-19.
Chapter 4 Chapter 4: MeshTray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MeshTray™ is a status and configuration application that reports vital and statistical information about the Wireless Modem Card (WMC). Because MeshTray is a “tray” application, it stays in the desktop system status tray when it is minimized.
Chapter 4: MeshTray Excellent IAP Association (Infrastructure mode) When the WMC is associated with an IAP (not peer-to-peer), the MeshTray icon displays the Link Quality to the associated IAP as color-coded bars. The greater the number of bars, the better the Link Quality. Same explanation as listed for the Excellent IAP icon, except that the IAP link quality is measured to be Very Good.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide MeshTray Tab Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The following sections will describe the contents of all the available tabs within the MeshTray application, and their respective functionality. Status Tab Figure 4-1 Table 4-2 MeshTray Status Tab Status Tab - Adapter Information Section Status Tab Item Explanation Description Indicates the device type.
Chapter 4: MeshTray running on the device. IAP Address The IAP Address of the Access Point linked to by the device. If the device is operating in Peer-to-Peer mode, the IP address will be shown as all zeros. IAP Link Quality The Access Point link quality is represented as a percentage bar. A link quality of 100% is considered Excellent. It is also an indication that the device is running in Infrastructure mode as opposed to Peer-to-Peer.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Configuration Tab The contents of the MeshTray Configuration tab are described in the following sections and tables. Figure 4-2 MeshTray Configuration Tab Geographic Position The Display Geographic Position option is selectable and the user may configure the reporting interval as shown in Figure 4-2, if the license for this licensed feature has been purchased and enabled on the network.
Chapter 4: MeshTray Antenna Cable Length numbers can be used in these entry fields. Do not enter decimal point values as they will be dropped after, the “Apply” button is selected.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide 3 Click on the newly enabled Control Channel dropdown arrow and then select the Control Channel specified by your Network Administrator. 4 Select the Apply button located on the Configuration tab to finalize your selection. Any unauthorized change can cause the WMC6300 to stop communication with the network and other subscriber devices.
Chapter 4: MeshTray Figure 4-4 MeshTray and Windows TCPIP, DHCP, and DNS Setting Options Typical Infrastructure Config Start Typical Peer-to-Peer Config Is Windows using static IP Config? No Yes Is MeshTray Configured for Internal Adapter DHCP? User Assigns IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway No Does a DHCP server exist on the network? Yes Has Network Manager configured a static host address on the WMC6300? Yes No Yes IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default GW come from MAC Address Has
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Setting a User Supplied IP Address To setup a User Supplied IP address, first obtain a valid IP address from your Network Administrator. This is the IP address to be entered in the IP Address box on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog’s General tab. Procedure 4-3 1 Setting a User Supplied Address From the Start menu, select Settings Control Panel. Double click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
Chapter 4: MeshTray Configuring the DNS Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual DNC configuration is only necessary when a DHCP server does not exist on the Network. Procedure 4-4 Configuring the DNS Address 1 Select Start | Control Panel to display the Windows Control Panel. 2 On the Control Panel, double-click on the Network and Internet Connections icon, and then double-click on the Network Connections icon.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection corresponding to the Wireless Modem Card and select the Properties button. Figure 4-8 Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box 4 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Components dialog box as shown in Figure 4-8. 5 Click on the Properties button. 6 Click on the Advanced button. 7 Click on the DNS tab 8 Click on the DNS Add button.
Chapter 4: MeshTray Geo Position Tab If your Wireless Modem Card has been licensed for Geo-Location, an optional Geo Position tab will be displayed as shown in the figure below. For the parameters to be enabled (not grayed-out), the Display Geographic Position checkbox needs to be selected in the Configuration tab.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Figure 4-10 MeshTray Routing Tab Routing Table The Routing Table displays the MAC address for the Destination node and the node to be utilized for the Next Hop, the number of Hops to the Destination node. The minimum hop count from an SD to an IAP is 2. This is due to the inherent design of the IAP which contains MWR device components internally.
Chapter 4: MeshTray Icon Description Indicates a device type not known to MeshTray. Unknown The Computer icon represents a Subscriber Device using a MEA Wireless Modem Card in the network. Subscriber Device (SD) Wireless Router The Arrow icon represents a Wireless Router (WR), or Mesh Wireless Router (MWR) in the MEA network. The WR is an infrastructure device dedicated to routing data. The Globe icon represents an Intelligent Access Point (IAP) in the MEA network.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide network configuration as they are discovered. Alternately, when the checkbox is selected, authentication to the IAP becomes a requirement. Authentication Control for Incoming Connections When in peer-to-peer mode, select one of the radio buttons to select the desired authentication option. Table 4-5 Authentication Control Icons Icon Description Local – Authenticate all wireless access Authentication is based on Peer information.
Chapter 4: MeshTray IAP Authentication To gain access to the IAP, the user must enter a UserId and Password recognized by that IAP. Note: This is only true when IAP is not set to Force Authorized. Table 4-6 IAP Authentication Dialog Parameter Description User ID Will be used for authentication and authorization for network access. Password Will be used for authentication and authorization for network access.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide MeshTray Authentication Activity Tab The Authentication Activity tab displays Infrastructure (IAP) Activity and Peer-to-Peer (Group) Activity with an associated Time stamp and Count for the number of attempted authentications. The icons displayed in the Time column identify whether attempted authentications were successful ( ) or if they failed.
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Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This chapter lists the relevant FCC Certification and Product Safety Information for the MOTOMESH devices described in this manual. Customer Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5: Customer Information • Serial number(s) of the device(s) or component(s) requiring support • A written description of the symptom or observation of the problem: - When did it first appear? - Can it be reproduced? - What is the step-by-step procedure to cause it? • Do other circumstances contribute to the problem? For example, changes in weather or other conditions? • Maintenance action preceding problem: - Upgrade of software or equipment - Change in the hardware or software configuration
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide • Obtain a return authorization (RA) number from the Motorola System Support Center. • Include the warranty, model, kit numbers, and serial numbers on the job ticket, as necessary. • If the warranty is out of date, you must have a purchase order. • Print the return address clearly, in block letters. • Provide a phone number where your repair technician can be reached. • Include the contact person's name for return.
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Chapter 6 Chapter 6: Certification and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This chapter lists the relevant FCC Certification and Product Safety Information for the MOTOMESH devices described in this manual. FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Chapter 6: Certification and Safety Information FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
Chapter 6: Certification and Safety Information WMC7300 Product Label Example \ 6881011Y52-D January 2007 6-4
Index Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magnetic Mount Antenna, 3-3, 3-4 MeshTray.
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Glossary Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IAP – Intelligent Access Point MEA – Mesh Enabled Architecture MiSC – Mobile Internet Switching Controller MWR – Mesh Wireless Router SBC – Single Board Computer SD – Subscriber Device, a general description to a device type that is usually a WMC or a VMM.
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