Draft WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card User’s Guide (Windows 2000) DMM000001-02 Copyright 2003, MeshNetworks, Inc.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Foreword This document describes in detail the confidential and proprietary technology of ™ Architecture. MeshNetworks products and technology are MeshNetworks’ protected by US and international patent and patent pending technology. This document represents the current design; the contents are subject to change at any time at the discretion of MeshNetworks, Inc. , MeshTray, and MeshNetworks’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MeshNetworks, Inc.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Table of Contents 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................1 System Requirements .......................................................................................................1 General System Requirements........................................................................................1 What’s in the Box.................................................................
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide FCC Information...............................................................................................................20 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement .........................................................................20 Safety Information for the WMC6300...................................................................21 Safety Certification ..........................................................................................................
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card. Please install the Application Software and Drivers before inserting the Wireless Modem Card in your system. To get started proceed to the Installing the Software section of this document. is a wireless communication system capable of supporting high data rate mobile system is designed to allow standard communication at vehicular speeds.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide What’s in the Box Each WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card is a full-featured wireless networking interface. The following is a list of the items provided with each WMC6300 card: • • • WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card Antenna with a MMCX connector WMC6300 Software and Documentation CD CD contains an on-line version of the WMC6300 User’s Guide in Adobe The PDF format. If required, the CD also contains an installation executable to load the Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s 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. The Red LED is the transmit indicator and the Green LED is the receive indicator as shown in Figure 3. Figure 2.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Installing the Software Installing Note: Install the Software (Windows 2000 Clients Only) Software before inserting the WMC6300 card. Complete the following procedure to install the 1. Insert the drive. 2. The Software: Software Installation CD into the computers’ CDROM Setup program will be displayed as shown in Figure 3. Note: If the installation program does not start automatically, open the Windows Start menu, click on Run, and then type d:setup.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide 4. The “License Agreement” window will be displayed. Please review the End User License Agreement. Use the scroll bar located at the right side of the window 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. 5. To continue with the installation process, click on the “YES” button as shown in Figure 4 and then click on “Next” to continue the installation.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide 7. The “Ready to Install Window” will be displayed as shown in Figure 6. This window displays the Install Folder location and the Shortcut Folder name that will be used to install the software. Click on “Next” to proceed with the installation process. Figure 6. Ready to Install Window 8. During the installation process, the “Performing Setup Actions” window displays a status bar that indicates the progress of the installation.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide 9. If selected, the “ReadMe” file will be displayed. Review the contents of the file and then close the dialog window by clicking on the “X” located in the upper-right corner of the window. 10. The “ Installed Successfully” dialog window will appear as shown in Figure 8. Click on “Finish” to complete the installation process. Figure 8.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Configuring the DNS Address The Network Operator must supply the DNS IP address for an Internet connection. This address must be manually configured in order for web URLs such as www.meshnetworks.com to be resolved. Complete the following procedure to configure the address: 1. Click on Start/Settings/Network and Dial-up Connections/Local Area Connection 2.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Connect the Antenna Assembly (Laptop Computer) Complete the following procedure to connect the Antenna Assembly to the WMC6300, for use in a standard laptop computer. Warning Always eject card when not in use. 1. Locate the Antenna and insert the connector into the WMC6300 antenna port as shown in Figure 9. Note: The connector will “snap” into place when fully inserted. Figure 9.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Warning Use only the MeshNetworks supplied antenna. Use of another antenna is prohibited and violates FCC regulations. Never use the WMC6300 with the Antenna disconnected from the Card. Connect the Magnetic Antenna Assembly (Optional) Complete the following procedure to install the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the rooftop of a vehicle. (The cable length of the Antenna is approximately 12-feet.) 1.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide 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. To ensure the correct orientation of the card, insert the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card into the computer’s PCMCIA card slot with the label side up as shown in Figure 11. CAUTION - Never force the card into the slot.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Figure 12.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide 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. Warning Always eject card when not in use. 1. Click on the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the system task bar. 2. Select “Stop mea PC Card” from the popup menu as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13. Eject the Hardware 3.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Uninstalling Application Software Complete the following procedure to “Uninstall” the Ad Hoc Routing Software: →Uninstall . 1. From the Start menu, select Program Files→ software can also be uninstalled using “Add/Remove Note: The Programs” located in the Control Panel. 2. The Uninstall program will ask, “Are you sure you want to remove MeshNetworks Software…” as shown in Figure 16. Click on “Yes” to continue. Figure 16. Confirm Uninstall 3.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Overview of MeshNetworks’ MeshTray MeshTray™ MeshTray is a status application that reports vital and statistical information about the card. Because MeshTray is a “tray” application, it stays in the desktop system status tray when it is minimized as shown in Figure 18 and Figure 19. The MeshTray icon changes to indication of the state of the wireless interface. In Figure 18 the MeshTray icon is in an inactive or disconnected state. Inactive MeshTray Icon Figure 18.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide MeshTray Status When the utility is launched, MeshTray displays useful system information such as a description of the device, the MAC address of the node, the IP address of the currently associated IAP, and the type of device (i.e., Subscriber Device, Wireless Router or IAP). The Driver and Firmware version and the IAP Address are also displayed. Figure 20.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Customer Service Information For information about solving difficulties in setting up your mea WMC6300, please see the Frequently Asked Questions in the support page at http://www.meshnetworks.com/. If you have read this document, reviewed the FAQ, and made every effort to resolve installation or operation issues and require assistance, please contact your WMC6300 supplier.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide License and Warranty Information Important Information PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS HARDWARE, CONSISTING OF A CD ROM AND PCMCIA CARD, AND THE SOFTWARE (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PRODUCT”). IF YOU AGREE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT & LIMITED WARRANTY, PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE PRODUCT FOLLOWING THE ONSCREEN INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE PRODUCT.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide You assume responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications program and associated reference materials. MeshNetworks makes no warranty or representation that the Software will meet your requirements or work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the Software will be corrected.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s 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.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Safety Information for the WMC6300 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 products meet the energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. MeshNetworks’ uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991.
WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Safety Certification 3041788 Conforms to UL STD ANSI/UL 60950 3rd Edition Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-00 Equipment shall be suitable for use in Air pressure: 86kPa to106kPa.
