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MEA
3.1
Vehicle Mounted
Modem
Users Guide
Documentation Revision 3.1.7
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Mesh Enabled Access VMM Users Guide Copyrights The Motorola products described in this document may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs. Laws in the United States and other countries reserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this document may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola.
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Mesh Enabled Access VMM Users Guide Table of Contents 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1 1.1 Product Contents ......................................................................................................1 2 DEVICE INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 2 2.1 Software Requirements ...............................................................
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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 3.4 Setting U
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Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 5.2 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
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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)......
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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. The VMM6300 is a wireless modem that has bee
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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. In addition, MeshManager will be used to manage a V
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Mesh Enabled Access Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 2.3 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. These addresses will be required
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2.4 VMM6300 Assembly Information The VMM6300 Assembly shows the external connection points on a VMM6300 box. N-Type Antenna Connector Power Power Connector Reset Ethernet (Crossover MDI-X) Figure 2-1. VMM External Connection Point 2.5 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. Note that the device is not waterproof and shoul
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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. • Users
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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.
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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. It is not advertised to the wirel
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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. Enter Network Password Initial Web Page Authentication Dialog
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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. MEA Device Administration Redirecting Web Page 9
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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). In the Device Management section of the Home tab, the
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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. In the Device Management section of the Home tab, the Access Account
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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. VMM Device Administration Configuration Page (Super User Login
