User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Vehicle Mounted Modem
- Installation Requirements
- Installing the MEA Vehicle Mounted Modem
- Device Administration: Configuring the VMM Devices
- External Device Provisioning
- Infrastructure Requirements
- License and Warranty Information
- FCC Regulatory Information
MeshNetworks
2 Installation Requirements
NOTE: All Intelligent Access Points (IAPs) on the MEA network require a software upgrade to
support VMM Devices.
The MEA Vehicle Mounted Modem External will require the following in a typical installation:
• 12 VDC Power from vehicle or other direct current power supply
• A Hub or Switch (if more then 1 Ethernet device will be used)
• Antenna and RF cabling appropriate for use in the 2.4 Ghz band.
2.1 Equipment
A VMM6300 is used similarly to a subscriber device within a MEA network. A VMM6300 will be
used with MeshNetwork’s infrastructure devices: IAP6300 and MWR6300. MeshManager
software is used to manage a VMM in the MEA network.
The following list defines the standard MEA hardware components to install a VMM:
• VMM Box with N-type Antenna Connector
• 15 feet 18 AWG wire, 12 VDC with 2 amp in line fuse
• Trunk Mounting Bracket
The Network Operator must supply the following:
• Mounting Location
• Power Source (12V DC)
• Hand tools for bracket installation
Optional Equipment:
• An Antenna Cable and connector must be ordered separately.
• Antenna is N-Type connector
• MeshNetworks SKU: MEA-MM0-VMM
• Antenna Options are the following:
Manufacturer Part Number Gain Usage
Maxrad BMMG2400ML195MSMA 0 dBi Mobile
Antenex TRA24003 3 dBi Mobile
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