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MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem 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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Table of Contents Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1: Introduction........................................................................................... 1-1 The Vehicle Mounted Modem (VMM) Defined................................................................................................... 1-1 VMMs Role within a MOTOMESH Wireless Network ............................................................................
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Chapter 4: Device Maintenance.............................................................................. 4-1 Changing the Web Interface Password ................................................................................................................. 4-1 Updating the Device Firmware.............................................................................................................................
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List of Tables List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 1-1 Table 2-2 Table 2-3 Table 3-1 Table 3-2 Table 3-3 Table 3-4 Table 3-5 Table 3-6 VMM Product Specification Table ......................................................................................1-3 VMM6300 (2.4) MAC Address Table .................................................................................2-3 VMM7300 (4.9) MAC Address Table ....................
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List of Procedures List of Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure 2-1 Procedure 2-2 Procedure 2-3 Procedure 3-1 Procedure 3-2 Procedure 4-1 Procedure 4-2 Procedure 4-3 Procedure 4-4 VMM Hardware Installation Procedure ......................................................................2-4 Testing the VMM Hardware Installation.....................................................................
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This guide will assist you with the use, installation, and configuration of the VMM6300 (2.4 GHz) and the VMM7300 (4.9 GHz), Vehicle Mounted Modem (VMM). Because of the physical and functional similarities of these two VMMs, the same instructions will apply to both devices except where specifically noted. The Vehicle Mounted Modem (VMM) Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Introduction VMMs Role within a MOTOMESH Wireless Network The VMM is considered a subscriber device (SD) within the MOTOMESH wireless network. Subscriber devices can communicate with other subscriber devices or with infrastructure devices (MWRs and IAPs) for wireless network authentication and access. In turn, IAPs act as the principal network management interface for associated MWRs and SDs.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Product Contents Each mesh-enabled VMM is a full-featured wireless networking device. The following is a list of the items provided with each VMM: • MOTOMESH Vehicle Mounted Modem (flange mount) • 15 foot cable assembly • 1 Mag Mount 0 dBi antenna for the 2.4 VMM or the 7dBi antenna for the 4.9 VMM • 1 N-type to SMA adapter Product Specifications The following specifications apply to the VMM6300 (2.4 GHz) and VMM7300 (4.
Chapter 1: Introduction ENVIRONMENTAL Temp range -35 to 60C Humidity 0 to 100% Certification FCC Part 15, UL, CE Mark, CSA Vibration – MIL Std vibration - MIL Standard 810F, Method 514.5 Procedure 1, Category 24 Vibration - TIA vibration - TIA/EIA-603, paragraph 3.3.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Device Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . There are two ways to install and setup the VMM6300 and the VMM7300 devices: MeshManager or the MOTOMESH Device Administration web interface.
Chapter 2: Device Installation • 15 foot power cable assembly The Network Operator must supply the following: • Mounting Location • Power Source (12V DC) (from vehicle or other DC power supply) • A Hub or Switch (if more then 1 Ethernet device will be used) • Hand tools for bracket installation MAC Address Label Location The transceiver and SBC (Ethernet) MAC addresses for the VMM6300 and for the VMM7300 are listed on the label located either on the front side or on the back of the VMM unit.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide MAC Address Tables Two MAC Address tables have been included for recording the device names and the transceiver and host MAC addresses for a set of VMM (6300 and 7300 series) devices as a quick reference. These addresses will be required later in the configuration and management process. Write the MAC numbers into the MAC Address Tables provided below. Table 2-2 VMM6300 (2.4) MAC Address Table VMM Device Name Table 2-3 2. 4 QDMA XCVR 2.
Chapter 2: Device Installation VMM6300 and VMM7300 Assembly Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The VMM external connection points are shown and labeled in the figure below. Figure 2-2 VMM External Connection Points Power Connector Power Reset N-Type Antenna Connector Ethernet (Crossover MDI-X) Installing the VMM Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 3 Insert the Power Plug into Power Connector. Figure 2-3 VMM6300 or VMM7300 Trunk Mounting 4 Verify that both MAC addresses have been recorded in either Table 2-2 or Table 2-3 of this manual, as this information will be required to configure and test the device(s). 5 If installing more than one IP device to the VMM6300 or VMM7300, a separate hub device can be connected to the VMM Ethernet port.
Chapter 2: Device Installation - Minimize interference from nearby transmitters - Maximize chance of a direct line of sight connection to other devices. - Mount the supplied antenna vertically Testing the Device Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verify the operation of the VMM using the following procedure (within the network coverage area): Procedure 2-2 Testing the VMM Hardware Installation 1 Apply power to the VMM.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 3 From the Select an Action drop-down within the XCVR component pane, select the Ping Component option. 4 Check for a successful response to the Ping Component option in the named device results dialog box. A successful response verifies that the VMM is communicating to the infrastructure devices. 5 Repeat the above step for the Host device component.
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This chapter contains information which will assist you with accessing a VMMs local web interface and using the available configuration options. IP Addressing Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The VMM provides network access to one or more IP devices connected to the Ethernet port of the VMM.
Chapter 3: Device Configuration Enabling the DHCP Server and Assigning Addresses The following procedure describes how to enable the local DHCP server residing on the VMM and assign an address range from within MeshManager’s DeviceManager screen. Procedure 3-1 Enabling the VMM resident DHCP Server 1 Within the MeshManager software screen, double-click on a specific VMM (6300 or 7300 series) in the device tree.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 3 From the Config 2.4 QDMA Host… window, select the Services tab. Figure 3-3 4 On the Services tab, enter the IP address of the network RDATE server into the RDATE Server field. Figure 3-4 5 QDMA Host Default Tab QDMA Host Services Tab Set the Local DHCP Server Enabled field to True. This will enable the Local DHCP server (resident on the VMM) to allocate IP addresses to devices attached to the VMM, via hub or other similar device.
Chapter 3: Device Configuration clients connected to the VMM (with the enabled DHCP server). The IP address range should reflect the number of clients plus one, attached to the VMM via hub or other connection. The first IP address will be used by the DHCP server itself. 7 Provide a DHCP End IP address. This is the last IP address to end the range of addresses begun with the IP address specified in the DHCP Start IP field. 8 Enter a CIDR value (in bits), reflecting the desired network type.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 2 When the IP address is known, open your web browser and enter the IP address of the VMM SBC. For example, if the VMM SBC address is 10.128.32.1, then the web page would be found at http://10.128.32.1/. If you are running a VMM as a standalone device, the configuration web page can be reached by connecting a PC to the wired interface. The installation procedure described here requires administrator access.
Chapter 3: Device Configuration Viewing the Device Administration Home Page as an Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 MOTOMESH Device Administration.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Viewing the Device Administration Home Page as a Normal User The Device Administration home page provides the Normal User (User 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.
Chapter 3: Device Configuration Viewing the VMM Device Administration Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Once you have accessed the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page, click on the Configuration tab to display the IP address configuration. The MOTOMESH Device Administration Configuration page when viewed as an Administrator (same as Super User Login) allows for changes to the device configuration.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Device Settings Section Table 3-2 Device Settings Section (Configuration Tab) Field Name System Name RDATE Server IP Address Field Description Field Default Value This is the name of the device as shown by MeshManager Assigned by The IP address of the RDATE server. This is usually the MiSC when operating in infrastructure mode. The RDATE server provides the current date to the VMM. The VMM can operate without an RDATE server. 172.31.0.
Chapter 3: Device Configuration Operation under the Network DHCP selection allows users to temporarily wander outside of the network infrastructure without losing connectivity. The server may be configured by the operator to hand out temporary or static leases. The VMM must associate and acquire an address from the network before establishing communications.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Field Name Field Description Field Default Value The IP address range must reflect the number of clients plus one, attached to the VMM via hub or other connection. The first IP address will be used by the DHCP server itself; this is why one extra address should be allocated in the designated IP address range. DHCP Range End This is the last IP address to end the range of addresses begun with the IP address specified in the DHCP Start IP address field.
Chapter 3: Device Configuration Field Name Field Description Field Default Value the node set to Force Unauthorized. Local: In Local mode, the User ID and password for all devices requesting peerto-peer access must be validated against the Group security information configured in the VMM. If the password is not valid, access will be denied.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Viewing the VMM Configuration Page as a Normal User When a Normal User logs into the Device Administration web interface, the Configuration page contents will be the same as when viewed by an administrator account. The only difference is that Normal users can ONLY change the User Password and Reset the device.
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Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Device Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This chapter describes the available device maintenance functions through the use of the device’s local web interface. Changing the Web Interface Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For security reasons it is important to change the Administration password at your earliest convenience.
Chapter 4: Device Maintenance Figure 4-2 3 Enter the newly changed password on the MOTOMESH Web Interface Login screen. Figure 4-3 4 Change Password Page Select Change Admin Password Select the Finished button to return to the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Updating the Device Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The web interface for the device also provides the ability to update the firmware on-site. To use this feature, you must have a SBC (Host) firmware update file from a released upgrade package. Please note that ONLY the SBC device component can be upgraded via the web interface at this time.
Chapter 4: Device Maintenance 2 Select the Browse button on the Firmware Update page. Figure 4-6 3 Selecting the Browse button on the Firmware Update page Browse to the firmware file location on your network and then select the appropriate device name. For the VMM device the SBC firmware file name will be in the format of m-kru-mea_memmem_sbc_x.x.x.x.tar. Please note that ONLY the SBC device component can be upgraded via the web interface at this time.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 4 Select the Upload button after selecting the correct device firmware filename. Figure 4-8 5 Select the OK button to confirm your firmware filename selection. Figure 4-9 6 Selecting Upload Button Confirming the Firmware Filename Selection After the firmware filename selection has been confirmed, the web browser will transmit the file to the device, and the device will present a Please stand by while the device is uploading… screen.
Chapter 4: Device Maintenance 7 Re-open the web interface for the device updated in the previous step, and select Reset the Device option from the Home page. The device must be reset before the updated firmware version name will be reflected on the Home page. Figure 4-11 8 Select the Reset button to initiate the reset process. Figure 4-12 9 Resetting the Updated Device Ready to Reset the Device screen Standby for up to 120 seconds for the device to reset.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide 10 When the device has completed the reset process, the web interface will automatically return to the MOTOMESH Device Administration Home page. Check that the Home page reflects the updated firmware name and version. NOTE: After the completion of the reset, you may experience a slight delay when bringing up another web page - be patient. 11 End of Procedure. Resetting the VMM via the Device Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4: Device Maintenance 2 Select the Reset button to initiate the reset process. Figure 4-15 3 Standby for up to 120 seconds for the device to reset. Figure 4-16 4 Selecting the Update Device Firmware Option Device Reset Page – Please stand by… When the device has completed the reset process, it will automatically display the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page. NOTE: After the completion of the reset, you may experience a slight delay when bringing up another web page. Be patient.
MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide The device’s addressing scheme will be set to use Network DHCP addressing after the Factory Defaults are restored. Procedure 4-4 Restoring the Factory Settings 1 Select the Restore Factory Defaults option from the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page. Figure 4-17 2 Select the Apply button to initiate restoring the factory settings process.
Chapter 4: Device Maintenance 4 Select the Finished button to be automatically redirected to the Device Reset screen. 5 Select the Reset button from the Device Reset page to initiate the reset process. Figure 4-20 6 Standby for up to 120 seconds for the device to reset. Figure 4-21 7 Selecting the Update Device Firmware Option Device Reset Page – Please stand by… When the device has completed the reset process, it will automatically display the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page.
Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This chapter provides information about how to obtain customer service support from Motorola and describes the type of information you should have available prior to making the support call. 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 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide • 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. • Pack the assembly tightly and securely, preferably in its original shipping container.
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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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Chapter 6: Certification and Safety Information Safety Information for the MOTOMESH Products 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. Motorola MOTOMESH products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991.
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