Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Overview
- Description of the MEA System
- Introduction
- Subscriber Devices (SDs)
- Wireless Routers (WRs)
- Intelligent Access Points (IAPs)
- VMM6300 - Vehicle Mounted Modem
- EWR6300 - Enhanced Wireless Router
- PWR6300 Portable Wireless Router
- Mobile Internet Switching Controller (MiSC)
- Operational View of the MEA System
- Network Architecture
- Unified Modes of Operation
- Quality of Service (QoS) and User Priority Features
- Setup and Installation
- Subscriber Device (SD)
- Intelligent Access Point (IAP)
- Wireless Router (WR)
- Mobile Internet Switching Controller (MiSC)
- Upgrade MiSC/DHCP Configuration (optional)
- MAC Address Tables
- Site Selection/Deployment Guidelines
- Customer Service Information
- License and Warranty Information
- FCC Regulatory Information
- Safety Information for the MEA Products
- Safety Certification
MEA Setup and Installation
Section 1 - Overview
Introduction
The MEA wireless broadband system allows a network operator to deploy a wireless, multi-
hopping ad hoc network. This document describes how to setup, configure, and deploy a MEA
system to operate in infrastructure mode.
The MEA system is designed for easy installation. The infrastructure components of a MEA
system are preinstalled with a default configuration for connection to a wired network. Any
configuration items described in this document are for site-specific information.
MeshNetworks recommends that the Network Operator receive setup and deployment training
at MeshNetworks’ facility prior to deploying the MEA network. MeshNetworks may optionally
provide the Network Operator assistance with site surveys and deployment.
Note: The MEA MWR6300 Wireless Routers and IAP6300 Intelligent Access Points require
professional installation to ensure the installation is performed in accordance with FCC licensing
regulations.
Documentation Overview
The MEA Setup and Deployment User’s Guide is arranged in the following sections:
Section 1 - Overview
provides an overview of the MEA Starter Kit and the organization of the
User’s Guide.
Section 2 – Description of the MEA System
provides a general overview of a complete MEA
Network.
Section 3 - Starter Kit Setup and Deployment
provides installation and configuration
information for the Subscriber Device, Wireless Router, Intelligent Access Point, and the MiSC.
Section 4 - MAC Address Tables
provides three convenient tables to record network
configuration data.
Section 5 – Site Selection Guidelines
provides deployment and installation suggestions.
Section 6 - The Customer Service Information
section provides contact information if you
need assistance with your MEA Starter Kit.
Section 7 - License and Warranty Information
contains MeshNetworks’ License Agreement
and Warranty for the MEA products.
Section 8 - FCC Regulatory Information
provides important warnings and safety information.
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