MEA 3.1 WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card Windows 2000 and XP Users Guide Documentation Revision 3.1.
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1 General System Requirements........................................................................................... 1 Windows XP Minimum Requirements ............................................................................... 1 Windows 2000 Minimum Requirements............................................................................
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Server IP Address..................................................................................................................... 36 Control Channel Configuration ........................................................................................ 37 Changing Control Channel ....................................................................................................... 37 User Priority Settings and Quality of Service Overview .......
Routing Icons .................................................................................................................. 52 Terminating MeshTray....................................................................................................... 53 TROUBLESHOOTING USING MESHAPI.................................................................................. 54 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION .................................................................................... 55 Obtaining Support ...
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide List of Figures Figure 1. WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card .................................................................1 Figure 2. WMC6300 Antenna Port and LED Indicators ..............................................3 Figure 3. MEA Setup - Welcome Dialog.......................................................................4 Figure 4. MEA Setup - License Agreement Dialog .....................................................5 Figure 5.
Figure 27. Attach Magnetic Mount Antenna to the WMC6300 ...................................21 Figure 28. Installing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card ........................................21 Figure 29. Proper Orientation of Antenna ...................................................................22 Figure 30. Found New Hardware Popup Dialog box ..................................................22 Figure 31. Found New Hardware Wizard – Serial PC Card ........................................
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Figure 56. Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box .........................................45 Figure 57. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box ....................................46 Figure 58. MeshTray Security Tab ...............................................................................47 Figure 59. Peer Authentication – Add..........................................................................48 Figure 60.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Modem Card. If you wish to skip this introduction and begin the installation, go directly to the Installing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card section of this document. Mesh Enabled Architecture (MEA®) is a wireless communication system capable of supporting high data rate mobile communication at vehicular speeds of up to 250 miles per hour.
• Keyboard, Mouse, CD-ROM drive or DVD drive • Available Type II PCMCIA card slot in the Host device 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.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 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.
Installing MEA Software with a Windows XP Operating System ATTENTION: If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows Firewall is turned on by default. It is recommended that you disable the firewall when using your WMC6300. 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. Complete the following procedure to install the MEA software: 1.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 7. The License Agreement dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 4. Please review the End User License Agreement. Use the scroll bar located at the right side of the dialog box to display the complete text message. NOTE: If you do not agree with the terms of the license agreement, click on Cancel and the installation will be terminated. 8.
Figure 5. MEA Setup – Startup Options Dialog 10. 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 11. If MEA was previously installed on your computer, the Information dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 7.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide MEA drivers and continue the installation process. If you do not want to continue, click the Cancel button. Figure 7 MEA Setup - Drivers Previously Installed Dialog 12. The Confirm Action dialog will be displayed. Click on the Yes button to remove all of the previously installed components. If you do not want to continue, click on the No button. Figure 8.
13. 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 is complete, click on the Close button to dismiss the dialog. Figure 9. Removing Programs From Your Computer Window 14. The Installing Files window will be displayed. It will be dismissed as soon as the installation of the files is complete. Figure 10.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 15. The Performing Setup Actions dialog box displays a status bar to indicate the progress of the installation. 16. If the Software Installation dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 11, it indicates that the software is not Windows Logo tested. Click on the Continue Anyway button to complete the installation process. Figure 11. Software Installation Dialog Box 17. A second Software Installation dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 12.
18. The Select Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 13. 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. Figure 13. Software Installation Dialog Box 19. If selected, the ReadMe file will be displayed.
Mesh Enabled Architecture Figure 14. WMC6300 Windows Users Guide MEA Setup - mea Installed Successfully Dialog Box ATTENTION After installing the MEA software, MeshTray must be active when installing the WMC6300 card.
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. Complete the following procedure to install the MEA software: 1. Close and exit any existing MEA applications running on the computer prior to installation. 2. Insert the MEA Software and Documentation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide NOTE: If you do not agree with the terms of the license agreement, click on Cancel and the installation will be terminated. 7. To continue with the installation process, click on the YES button as shown in Figure 16 and then click on the Next button to continue the installation. Figure 16. MEA Setup - License Agreement Dialog Box 8. The Startup Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 17.
9. The Ready to Install dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 18. 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 18. MEA Setup - Ready to Install Dialog Box 10. If MEA was previously installed on your computer, the Information dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 19.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 11. The Confirm Action dialog will be displayed. Click on the Yes button to remove all of the previously installed components. If you do not want to continue, click on the No button. Figure 20. Confirm Action – Remove Existing Components 12. 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.
13. The Installing Files window will be displayed. It will be dismissed as soon as the installation of the files is complete. Figure 22. Installing Files Window 14. During the installation process, the Performing Setup Actions dialog box displays a status bar that indicates the progress of the installation. 15. If the computer has been configured to check digital signatures, a Digital Signature Not Found dialog box will be displayed as in Figure 23.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 16. When the file transfer is complete, a dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 24 that 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 Next to proceed with the installation process. Figure 24. MEA Setup - Select Options Dialog Box 17. If selected, the ReadMe file will be displayed.
Figure 25. Finished Popup Dialog Box ATTENTION After installing the MEA software, MeshTray must be active when installing the WMC6300 card.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Installing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card ATTENTION After installing the MEA software, MeshTray must be active when installing the WMC6300 card. Connect the Antenna Assembly Complete the following procedure to connect the Antenna Assembly (Knuckle or Pigtail type) to the WMC6300 for use in a standard laptop computer. ATTENTION Always eject card when not in use.
Disconnecting a Pigtail Antenna Assembly Care should be taken when disconnecting an antenna from the WMC6300 card. Applying force in any direction other than parallel to the card may result in excess pressure being applied to the connection between the WMC6300 connector and the board, which could crack or otherwise damage a solder joint. When disconnecting a pigtail antenna from the WMC6300, additional attention must be taken not to damage the card, connector, or cable.
Mesh Enabled Architecture Figure 27. WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Attach Magnetic Mount Antenna to the WMC6300 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. If necessary, remove the slot dust cover from the slot. 2.
Figure 29. Proper Orientation of Antenna 4. The first time that the card is inserted, a message will be displayed indicating that the PC card has been found as shown in Figure 30. Figure 30. Found New Hardware Popup Dialog box 5. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard for the Serial PC Card will start as shown in Figure 31. Verify that the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” radio button is selected, and then click on the Next button.
Mesh Enabled Architecture Figure 31. WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Found New Hardware Wizard – Serial PC Card 6. The Found New Hardware dialog will display the progress information for establishing the restore point and backing up old files as shown in Figure 32. As soon as these steps are complete, the Hardware Installation dialog box shown in Figure 33 will be displayed. Click on the Continue Anyway button in the Hardware Installation dialog box. Figure 32.
Figure 33. Hardware Installation Dialog Box 7. The Found New Hardware Wizard Complete dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 34. Click on the Finish button. Figure 34. Found New Hardware Wizard - Complete 8. An additional Found New Hardware Wizard for the WMC6300 PC Card will be displayed as shown in Figure 35. Verify that the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button is selected, and then click on the Next button.
Mesh Enabled Architecture Figure 35. WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Found New Hardware Wizard – WMC6300 PC Card 9. A Loading Files dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 36, followed by a Hardware Installation dialog box as shown in Figure 37. Click on the Continue Anyway button in the Hardware Installation dialog box. Figure 36.
Figure 37. Hardware Installation Dialog Box - WMC6300 PC Card 10. The Found New Hardware Wizard Complete dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 38. Click on the Finish button. Figure 38. Found New Hardware Wizard Complete 11. The Found New Hardware pop-up window will appear confirming that the driver installation is complete and the hardware is ready to use.
Mesh Enabled Architecture Figure 39.
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 Administrator must supply the DNS IP address for an Internet connection. This address must be manually configured in order for Internet URLs to be resolved. Complete the following procedure to configure the address: 1. From the windows Start menu, Control Panel 2.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 7. Click on the DNS tab. 8. Click on the DNS Add button. 9. Enter the DNS Server IP Address provided by the Network Administrator and then click the Add button. 10. Click on the OK button to close the Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog box. 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.
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. ATTENTION Always eject card when not in use. 1. Click on the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the system task bar. Select “Safely remove Generic Multifunction PC-Card” from the popup menu as shown in Figure 41. Figure 41. Unplug or Eject Hardware Icon 2.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 3. Eject the WMC6300 from the PCMCIA slot as shown in Figure 43. Figure 43.
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 will display the query “Are you sure you want to remove ‘mea’ and all of its components?” as shown in Figure 44. Click on Yes to continue. Figure 44. Confirm Action - Uninstall 3.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 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. The MeshTray icon changes to indicate both the current mode of operation and the state of the wireless interface.
The MeshTray icon shown in Figure 48 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 49). MeshTray No IP Address Acquired Figure 48.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 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 Æ mea Æ MeshTray.exe. Clicking on the MeshTray icon in the system tray restores the application to a property sheet interface as shown in Figure 44.
MeshTray Configuration Tab The Configuration Tab is used to set the parameters for Geo Mode, Channel Mapping, Priority Level, and Addressing Scheme settings. Figure 50. MeshTray Configuration Tab Geo Position If Geo-Position has been enabled on the WMC6300 (check the licensing options for your network devices), the Geo-Position option will be selectable and the user may configure the reporting interval as shown in Figure 50. Otherwise, the Geo-Position box will be grayed out.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Control Channel Configuration There are four channels available for MEA network communications. The Network Administrator can map the four available Physical channels to three Data channels and one Control channel. The Data channels will be used for data transmission between subscriber devices, infrastructure devices, and the network. The Control channel is designated for internal MEA communication. By default, it is set to the physical channel 3 (2.
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 (DSCP). The second is a proprietary system based on the assigned priority of the node’s user. Differentiated Services Code Point The DSCP is defined in RFC 2474 as a part of the Differentiated Services (DS, or “DiffServ”) field.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide The User Priority feature also underpins a secondary feature known as Emergency Mode. The Emergency Mode feature is also accessed by applications using the MeshAPI and can be used to temporarily grant the user elevated priority for use in emergency situations. However, this ability can also be tightly managed and granted by the Network Administrator through the Device Manager as needed.
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. Nodes outside of the MEA Core LAN cannot request a particular priority for transmitted or received traffic.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide address that will be assigned to the WMC6300. Check with the Network Administrator to determine the overall priority scheme that is currently being observed for your network application and the proper settings to be assigned to your device. There is also an optional Emergency mode for use by special applications. The priority for use in emergency mode is separately provisioned and must be explicitly enabled per node by the Network Administrator.
Addressing Schemes There are three Host device addressing schemes that allow the Network Administrator increased flexibility in deployment. Figure 53. MeshTray Configuration Tab Addressing Scheme Network DHCP Addressing Scheme Network DCHP requires that the user's host device be configured to request an address from a DHCP server and the inclusion of a DHCP server in the core network configuration to answer these requests.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Statically Provisioned Addressing Scheme Under the Statically Provisioned scheme addresses are configured by the Network Administrator rather than hashed from the MAC address. Host addresses are based on the address programmed into the Transceiver. This scheme does not require a DHCP server on the core network.
Figure 54. Control Panel – Network and Internet Connections Icon 2. The Network and Internet Connections window will be displayed. Double click on Network and Internet Connections then right click on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. Figure 55. Network and Dial-up Connections Window 3. On the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click on the Properties button.
Mesh Enabled Architecture Figure 56. WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box will be displayed.
Figure 57. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box 4. 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.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide MeshTray Security Tab The Security tab is used to set the security password to gain access to the network. Figure 58. MeshTray Security Tab Allow Open Authentication Open Authentication allows authentication of any device currently being monitored and authentication of devices added to the network configuration as they are discovered. When in peer-to-peer mode, click on one of the radio buttons to select the desired authentication option.
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. UserId and Password Enter the appropriate UserId: and Password: to be used for authentication and authorization for network access. Selecting the Remember UserId & Password checkbox allows the encrypted form of the UserId and Password to be written to the registry for future reference.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows 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 failed ( ). Figure 60.
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 61. This tab will display the user’s location in longitude and latitude. Figure 61. MeshTray Geo Position Tab You can also select the Spherical Coordinates checkbox to have the location reported in X, Y, Z coordinates as shown in Figure 62. Figure 62.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users 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 63. Figure 63. 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 and the current State of the link quality to the Destination node.
Routing Icons Icon Unknown Description 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. The Computer icon represents a Subscriber Device using a MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card in the network. Subscriber Device (SD) Wireless Router IAP The Arrow icon represents a MWR6300 Wireless Router in the MEA network. The MWR6300 is an infrastructure device dedicated to routing data.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Terminating MeshTray To terminate the MeshTray application, follow the steps below: 1. Position the curser over the MeshTray icon that is located in the system status bar. 2. Right-click on the MeshTray icon and select Exit as shown in Figure 64. The task is terminated and the icon is removed until the application is started again from the Start menu. Figure 64.
Troubleshooting Using MeshAPI When MeshTray is running, MeshAPI reports its status to the system application Event Log. To view your system Event Log: 1. Right-click on the Windows My Computer icon and select Manage. 2. Choose EventViewer→Application. Look for the MeshAPI entries under the Source column. Figure 65.
Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users 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 your regional Motorola support representatives USA Motorola System Support Center (SSC) using the following contact information: Phone: 800-221-7144 Hours of Operation: 7 days a week, 24 hours Europe Phone: +44 (0)1793 564680 Email: essc@motorola.
Obtaining Support Motorola provides technical support services for your system and recommends that you coordinate warranty and repair activities through the Motorola System Support Center (SSC). When you consult the Motorola SSC, you increase the likelihood that problems are rectified in a timely fashion and that warranty requirements are satisfied. Check your contract for specific warranty and service information.
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Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide III. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Purchaser must notify Motorola's representative or call Motorola's Customer Response Center at 1-800-247-2346 within the applicable warranty period for information regarding warranty service. IV. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner. B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.
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Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 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.
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to • Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation – Human Exposure) Standard, 2003 • ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No.
