Chapter 1: Introduction; The Vehicle Mounted Modem (Vmm) Defined - Motorola VMM6300 User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

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This guide will assist you with the use, installation, and configuration of the VMM6300 (2.4 GHz) and
the VMM7300 (4.9 GHz), Vehicle Mounted Modem (VMM). Because of the physical and functional
similarities of these two VMMs, the same instructions will apply to both devices except where
specifically noted.

The Vehicle Mounted Modem (VMM) Defined

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Thank you for purchasing the VMM6300 and/or the VMM7300 Vehicle Mounted Modem. Both
devices are designed to integrate with Motorola's mesh enabled architecture wireless communication
system capable of supporting high data rate mobile communication at variable rates of vehicular
speeds.
The VMM6300 and the VMM7300 are wireless modems that have been designed for permanent in-
vehicle mounting. Each device provides access to the wireless network via an Ethernet connection to
mobile data terminals, laptop computers, or any other device that has an Ethernet port. The VMM
operates on 12VDC and is rugged enough for installation in commercial and public safety vehicles.
The VMM6300 and the VMM7300 provide the same functionality as the WMC6300 or the WMC7300
(respectively) to the connected device, including geo-location.
The VMM efficiently combines the functionality of a Motorola subscriber device and client modem
into a single cost-effective wireless network component. This makes it easy for any Ethernet-ready
device to access a wireless mobile broadband network. Computers, IP video cameras, sensors, signs,
signals, etc. can all be mesh network enabled to send and receive data at burst rates of up to 6 Mbps.
All standard subscriber device functionality including Multi-Hopping™, non-line-of-sight
communications and geo-location services are fully supported.
The Vehicle Mounted Modem allows connection of multiple IP addressable devices using standard
Ethernet connectivity. This allows devices that cannot accept the PCMCIA based WMC6300 or
WMC7300 product to function transparently on a wireless mesh network without additional drivers.
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