Tropos Networks MetroMesh Router Installation Guide Model 4210 Tropos Networks, Inc. 555 Del Rey Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA www.troposnetworks.com 408-331-6800 Part No.
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Contents Installing the Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Selecting Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Installing the Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router This guide explains how to install the Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router.
Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation The next figure shows the router unit and dimensions. Figure 1 Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router Height 3.54 inches 9.0 cm Depth 7.91 inches 20.1 cm Height 3.85 inches 9.8 cm Width 13.1 inches 33.
Preparing for Installation Selecting Locations Tropos 4210 routers are radio devices, and as such, they are susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range. To ensure the best possible performance, follow these basic guidelines: Install antennas on the highest area of the vehicle (roof). If the vehicle has a light bar, install antennas at least three feet away from the bar. It is desirable to have the antenna cables as short as possible.
Preparing for Installation Note The device and the antennas must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Figure 2 Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Routerwith Cable-Attached Antennas Cables from antennas to unit Aux Tx/Rx antenna Main Tx/Rx antenna trp_128 RF Planning Guidelines Tropos wireless routing technology is embedded in each Tropos 4210 MobileMesh router, allowing each router to work in almost any environment and with a wide range of network topologies.
Preparing for Installation Cable Connections and Power Figure 3 shows the power and connector ports on the side panel of the Tropos 4210 router: The status indicator is red when the router is plugged in and has power. It is green when the router has a working IP address and network connectivity. The Ethernet Management (MGT) port is used to connect the router to the laptop computer that is used for network access. The LAN port is not currently used for the Tropos 4210 router.
Installing the Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router Installing the Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router Follow these steps to install the Tropos 4210 router: 1. Remove the router from the shipping box. 2. Drill four holes with a 7, 8, or 9 drill bit to create 0.203-inch holes in the mounting surface. Refer to Figure 4 for the mounting dimensions. Figure 4 Preparing the Mounting Surface Drill holes for mounting bolts or screws 12.12 inches, 14.66 cm on center The recommended fastener is a 1/4"-20 panhead machine screw.
Installing the Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router 3. Screw the router to the mounting surface using 1/4”-20 panhead screws and lock washers (Figure 5).
Installing the Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router 4. Attach antennas according to the instructions shipped with the antennas (see Figure 2 on page 4). 5. Connect a standard Ethernet crossover cable with RJ45 connectors from the Management port on the route to the Ethernet port on the client computer (Figure 6). Figure 6 Ethernet Cable Connection Ziptie holder Connection to client (RJ-45) trp_130 6. If you plan to use a GPS receiver, mount the receiver according to the instructions shipped with the receiver.
Remote Indicator 9. Trim 1/4-inch from the end of the #18AWG wire. Attach the red wire to the + side of the power plug and the black wire to the - side. Figure 7 Power Plug Connection Power connection 10 Terminal block Power wiring trp_133 10. Return the power plug to its location on the router and screw down tightly. Note that the unit is powered as soon as the plug is connected and the other ends of the power wires are attached to vehicle power.
Service Instructions Figure 8 Remote Indicator Schematic Basic LED Operation LED For Larger Loads (> 50mA) 0.5A inline fast-acting fuse R1 1.5K typical 9 12345 6789 Vehicle + (32V max) User DB-9 hood 4210 side 0.5A fast-acting 4210 4.7K R 2 typical Load fuse (depends on load, protects PFET) Power PFET (> 32V rating) (> fuse current rating) 7.
Service Instructions To reset the router configuration to factory defaults, use the Tropos Configuration Utility, as described in the Tropos Networks User Guide. Fuse Replacement The fuse is located to the right of the power plug. The transparent red color enables you to detect when the fuse has blown. Use needle-nose pliers or a fuse puller to pull the fuse out. Push the new fuse firmly into the fuse socket.
2 Compliance This chapter lists notices, cautions, and warning messages required for compliance purposes. It contains the following sections: “FCC Notice to Users and Operators” on page 12 “Warnings and Cautions” on page 13 FCC Notice to Users and Operators This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Warnings and Cautions Warnings and Cautions Warning It is illegal to modify the construction of this product. Modifying the operating frequency or enhancing the transmit output power through the use of external amplifiers or other equipment is specifically disallowed by the “Telecommunications Act.” Warning This device is for indoor use with conditions that no harmful interference to authorized radio stations results from the operation of this device.
3 Product Specifications This chapter contains the product specifications for the Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router: “Physical Specifications” on page 14 “Interfaces” on page 15 “Power Options / Consumption” on page 16 “Certifications” on page 16 Table 1 Physical Specifications Physical Dimensions Height Width Depth Inches 3.85 13.1 7.91 Centimeters 9.8 33.3 20.1 lbs - maximum 9.0 Kg - maximum 6.
Table 2 Interfaces Data Interface IEEE 802.3 10/100BaseT Management Interface IEEE 802.3 10/100Base T Maximum Distance (ft) Connector 1300 (10BaseT Half and Full Duplex Setting) 300 (100BaseT Half and Full Duplex Setting) RJ45 Maximum Distance (ft) Connector 1300 (10BaseT Full Duplex Setting) 300 (100BaseT Full Duplex Setting) RJ45 Wireless Interface Standard IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Frequency Range Modulation 2400 to 2485 MHz ISM Band DSSS; DBPSK @ 1 Mbps, DQPSK @ 2 Mbps, CCK @ 5.
Table 2 Interfaces (continued) Rx Saturation Maximum Power at Antenna Port -5dBm (1 Mbps) -5dBm (2 Mbps) -5dBm (5.5 Mbps) -5dBm (11 Mbps) -5dBm (6 Mbps) -5dBm (9 Mbps) -5dBm (12 Mbps) -10dBm (18 Mbps) -30dBm (24 Mbps) -35dBm (36 Mbps) -35dBm (48 Mbps) -35dBm (54 Mbps) Antennas Antennas External Antenna Diversity Transmit/Receive Impedance 50 ohms VSWR 1.5 : 1 Connectors (two) N (female) Indicator - Status Lamp Red/Green/Blue Table 3 Power Options / Consumption DC: 10.0-32.
4 Ordering Information Table 5 contains ordering information for the Tropos 4210 Mobile MetroMesh router and related equipment. These items can be ordered from Tropos Networks, Inc. Table 5 Tropos Ordering Information Part No. Description 42102100 Tropos 4210 Mobile MetroMesh Router, variable power, N connectors RC009100 Right angle N-connector adapter: male/female AN074090 One vehicle mounted 7.4dBi omni antenna and cable kit AN074091 One vehicle magnetic mounted 7.
5 Antenna Accessories Table 6 contains accessory ordering information for mobile antennas: Table 6 Mobile Antenna Accessories Part Number Description Supplier SF-245SPR 7.4dBi mobile antenna, N connector, black www.cometantenna.com MG-4N Magnetic mount - N for 7.4dBi mobile antenna www.cometantenna.com 5D4N Bulkhead mount for 7.4dBi mobile antenna www.cometantenna.
Acronyms The following acronyms are used in this document.
Table 7 Acronyms (continued) EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN IEC standard ESD Electrostatic Discharge ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute FCC Federal Communications Commission FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Hz Hertz IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IP67 Ingress Protection Standard ISM Instrumentation, Scientific, and Medical band ISTA International Safe Transit Association LAN Local Are
Table 7 Acronyms (continued) Tx Transmit TXD Transmit Data UL Underwriters’ Laboratories UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply VAC Voltage (Alternating Current) VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference (Japan) VDC Voltage (Direct Current) VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio W Watts Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide 21
Index A antenna type and placement 11 antennas approved configurations 12 distances from people 3 options 3 B building materials 11 D data rate considerations 11 diversity 11 I installation Tropos router 1 installation considerations antenna options 3 site surveys 11 O obstructions 11 P physical environment 11 product specifications 14 S site surveys 11 specifications 14 Tropos 5210 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide 1
