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
MeshNetworks
Verify the MAC address has been recorded in Section 4 - MAC Address Tables, as it
will be required to configure and test the device.
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5. The Test Port is unused during deployment.
Deployment
The MWR6300 can be mounted on a pole by using the provided bracket.
When deploying the MWR6300, the antenna should be a minimum of 30 inches from any
nearby metal poles to avoid distortion of the RF pattern. The antenna must have a separation
distance of at least 2 meters from the body of all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be
provided with antenna installation and transmitter operating conditions to satisfy RF exposure
compliance.
Typically, wireless routers are distributed within a network to extend range and guarantee
coverage. A rule of thumb is to deploy 3-4 hop networks to optimize range, latency, and
throughput.
The MWR6300 installation location must provide applicable AC or DC power for the device.
It is the responsibility of the Network Operator to ensure that the installation complies with any
local building codes and permits.
Initial Configuration
The configuration process for Geo-Location is the same as the IAP.
Testing
Verify the operation of the MWR6300 using the following procedure:
1. Apply power to the MWR6300.
2. Obtain the transceiver MAC address that was recorded in Section 4 - MAC Address
Tables. The address will be in the format 00-05-12-0A-xx-yy.
3. From MeshManager, display devices using the MAC address.
4. Select the appropriate WR in the device tree, and then ping the device (right click and
select ping).
A response to the ping command verifies that the transceiver is communicating.
Mobile Internet Switching Controller (MiSC)
The MiSC provides routing, switching, and management functions for the wireless network, and
the connection to the wired world.
Equipment
The following list defines the standard MEA components needed for the MiSC:
• SMC 24 Port Switch
• Cisco 1721 – Edge Router
• Cisco 1721 – Core Router
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