User's Guide

MeshNetworks
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Installing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card section of this document.
MEA is a wireless communication system capable of supporting high data rate mobile
communication at vehicular speeds. The MEA system is designed to allow standard client hosts
with a PCMCIA interface to have a mobile broadband Ethernet connection. The MEA system
works transparently to the client host in a manner similar to an Ethernet connection. MEA
provides Internet Protocol based data and location services. Its geo-location accuracy and
availability is better than ±10 meters within 1 second. It is capable of supporting subscribers
traveling up to 100 miles per hour.
Figure 1. WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card
The MEA system provides a secure and reliable transport for the client host. The client host
may still require configuration and authentication before it will be allowed to access services on
the core network. Access to the core network is controlled by the network administrator
according to current operating practices. This document provides detailed installation and
configuration instructions for installing the MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card and
supporting software.
General System Requirements
For best results, ensure the computers meet the following minimum requirements.
Windows XP Minimum Requirements
Laptop or Notebook PC running the Microsoft Windows XP
(Service Pack 1) 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