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MOTOMESH 1.2
Wireless Modem Card
Users Guide
January 2007
6881011Y52-D

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  • Page 1 MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide January 2007 6881011Y52-D...
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  • Page 3 Copyrights © 2007, 2008 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Motorola, Inc.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table Contents Contents ......... . Chapter 1: Introduction ...................1-1 General System Requirements ..........................
  • Page 6 Return Material Request..............................5-2 Radio Products and Services Division........................... 5-2 Radio Products and Services Division Telephone Numbers ..................5-2 Returning System Components to Motorola ......................... 5-2 Returning FREs ................................5-2 Chapter 6: Certification and Safety Information ...........6-1 FCC Regulatory Information ..........................6-1 FCC Information ..............................
  • Page 7 List Figures List of Figures ......... . Figure 1-1 WMC showing Antenna Port and LED Indicators ..............
  • Page 8 List of Figures Figure 3-16 Found New Hardware - Wizard Complete..............3-11 Figure 3-17 Unplug or Eject Hardware Icon ..................3-11 Figure 3-18 Safe to Remove Hardware - WMC6300 Card............... 3-11 Figure 3-19 Removing the WMC6300 from the PCMCIA slot............3-12 Figure 4-1 MeshTray Status Tab......................
  • Page 9 List Tables List of Tables ......... . Table 4-1 MeshTray Icon States ......................
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  • Page 11 List Procedures List of Procedures ......... . Procedure 2-1 MOTOMESH Client Software Installation on Windows XP ........
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter Chapter 1: Introduction ......... . This guide will assist you with the use, installation, and configuration of the WMC6300 and the WMC7300 Wireless Modem Card (WMC).

  • Page 14: What's In The Box

    Chapter 1: Introduction Keyboard, Mouse, CD-ROM drive or DVD drive • Available Type II PCMCIA card slot in the Host device • What’s in the Box Each MEA WMC6300 and WMC7300 (Wireless Modem Card) is a full-featured wireless networking interface. The following is a list of the items provided with each Wireless Modem Card: WMC6300 or a WMC7300 Wireless Modem Card •...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Software Installation

    Chapter Chapter 2: Software Installation ......... . This chapter will assist you with the software installation portion of the process and is further separated into two main sections: Installing MOTOMESH Client Software on Windows XP and Installing MOTOMESH Client Software on Windows 2000.

  • Page 16: Figure 2-1 Motomesh Setup - Welcome Dialog (Xp)

    Chapter 2: Software Installation Click the Next button to continue the installation process. Figure 2-1 MOTOMESH Setup - Welcome Dialog (XP) In the Startup Options dialog make your selection by checking or un-checking the available options. Click on the Next button to continue the installation process. It is recommended that the “Automatically Launch MeshTray at Startup”...

  • Page 17: Figure 2-3 Motomesh Setup - Ready To Install (Xp)

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Figure 2-3 MOTOMESH Setup - Ready to Install (XP) If MOTOMESH has been previously installed on your computer, the Information dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 2-4. Select the Uninstall button to remove the existing MOTOMESH drivers and continue the installation process.

  • Page 18: Figure 2-5 Motomesh Setup - Uninstalling Software (Xp)

    Chapter 2: Software Installation If you choose to continue with the installation, the Removing Programs From Your Computer dialog will be displayed to indicate the progress of the uninstall operation. When the operation has completed, click on the Close button to dismiss the dialog. Figure 2-5 MOTOMESH Setup - Uninstalling Software (XP) The Installing Files window will be automatically dismissed as soon as file installation has completed.
  • Page 19 MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide A Software Installation dialog indicates that the software is not Windows Logo tested, select the Continue Anyway button to complete the installation process. Figure 2-7 Software Installation Dialog Box If a second Software Installation dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 2-8.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2: Software Installation The Select Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 2-9. This installation screen allows the user to view the ReadMe file during the installation and to run MeshTray immediately following installation. Click on the Next button to proceed with the installation process. Figure 2-9 Software Installation Dialog Box –...

  • Page 21: Installing Motomesh Client Software On Windows 2000

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Installing MOTOMESH Client Software on Windows 2000 ......... . . The following procedure outlines the installation of MOTOMESH client software on a typical Windows 2000 platform.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Software Installation In the Startup Options dialog make your selection by checking or un-checking the available options. Click on the Next button to continue the installation process. It is recommended that the “Automatically Launch MeshTray at Startup” checkbox is selected; allowing MeshTray to be available each time the computer is restarted.

  • Page 23: Figure 2-14 Motomesh Setup - Software Previously Installed (W2K)

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Select the Uninstall button to continue with the removal process or select the Cancel button. Figure 2-14 MOTOMESH Setup - Software Previously Installed (W2K) From the Confirm Action dialog select the Yes button to remove all of the previously installed components.

  • Page 24: Figure 2-17 Confirm File Deletion (W2K)

    Chapter 2: Software Installation If the Confirm File Delete dialog displays on the screen, select the Yes to All button. Figure 2-17 Confirm File Deletion (W2K) The Uninstalling Software dialog will display the deleting file status, select Close when done. Figure 2-18 Uninstalling Software –...

  • Page 25: Figure 2-19 Installing Files Window (W2K)

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide The Installing Files window will be dismissed as soon as the installation of the files is complete. Figure 2-19 Installing Files Window (W2K) During the Setup process, the Performing Setup Actions dialog box displays a status bar that indicates the progress of the installation.

  • Page 26: Figure 2-21 Motomesh Setup - Select Options Dialog Box

    Chapter 2: Software Installation The Select Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 2-21. This installation screen allows the user to view the ReadMe file during the installation and to run MeshTray immediately following installation. Click on the Next button to proceed with the installation process. Figure 2-21 MOTOMESH Setup - Select Options Dialog Box If selected, the ReadMe file will be displayed.

  • Page 27: Figure 2-22 Motomesh Installed Successfully (W2K)

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide The MOTOMESH Installed Successfully dialog will appear as shown in Figure 2-22. Click on the Finish button to exit. Figure 2-22 MOTOMESH Installed Successfully (W2K) 6881011Y52-D January 2007 2-13...
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  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation

    Chapter Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation ......... . This chapter will assist you with the physical installation and configuration of the Wireless Modem Card.

  • Page 30: Disconnecting A Pigtail Antenna Assembly

    Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation Locate the Antenna and insert the connector into the WMC6300 or the WMC7300 antenna port, as shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Attach the Antenna to the WMC6300 or the WMC7300 The connector will snap into place when correctly inserted. Use only FCC approved antennas.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Magnetic Antenna Assembly (Optional)

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide result in excess pressure being applied to the connection between the WMC connector and the board, which could crack or otherwise damage a solder joint. Pull straight out at the connector to avoid damaging the card, connector or cable. Connecting the Magnetic Antenna Assembly (Optional) Complete the following procedure to install the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the rooftop of a vehicle.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation Never use the WMC6300 or the WMC7300 with the Antenna removed from the rooftop, or with the Antenna disconnected from the Card. Connect the Antenna Cable end to the MMCX adapter cable (from detail of Circle A in Figure 3-2). Figure 3-3 Antenna Cable end connecting to MMCX adapter Connect the MMCX adapter cable to the WMC6300 (or the WMC7300) by pressing it firmly into the...

  • Page 33: Installing The Wmc6300 And The Wmc7300

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Installing the WMC6300 and the WMC7300 ......... . . The following sections will describe the proper installation and removal of the WMC6300 and the WMC7300 wireless modem cards.

  • Page 34: Figure 3-6 Proper Orientation Of Antenna

    Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation The antenna must be attached using the clip and vertically oriented when the laptop is in use as shown in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6 Proper Orientation of Antenna The first time that the card is inserted, a message will be displayed indicating that the PC card has been found as shown in Figure 3-7 Figure 3-7 Found New Hardware Popup Dialog box...

  • Page 35: Figure 3-8 Found New Hardware Wizard - Serial Pc Card

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard for the Serial PC Card will start as shown in Figure 3-8. Verify that the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” radio button is selected, and then click on the Next button. Figure 3-8 Found New Hardware Wizard –...

  • Page 36: Figure 3-10 Hardware Installation Dialog Box

    Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation As soon as the above step is complete, the Hardware Installation dialog box shown in Figure 3-10 will be displayed. Click on the Continue Anyway button in the Hardware Installation dialog box. Figure 3-10 Hardware Installation Dialog Box The Found New Hardware Wizard Complete dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 3-11.

  • Page 37: Figure 3-12 Found New Hardware Wizard

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide An additional Found New Hardware Wizard will be displayed as shown in Figure 3-12. Verify that the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button is selected, and then click on the Next button. Figure 3-12 Found New Hardware Wizard A Loading Files dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 3-13.

  • Page 38: Figure 3-14 Hardware Installation Dialog Box - Wmc6300 Pc Card

    Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation From the Hardware Installation dialog box, Figure 3-14, click on the Continue Anyway button. Figure 3-14 Hardware Installation Dialog Box - WMC6300 PC Card The Found New Hardware Wizard Complete dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 3-15. Click on the Finish button.

  • Page 39: Removing The Wireless Modem Card

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide The Found New Hardware pop-up window will appear confirming that the driver installation is complete and the hardware is ready to use. Figure 3-16 Found New Hardware - Wizard Complete Removing the Wireless Modem Card This section details specific Wireless Modem Card removal instruction to ensure that power to the card is disabled prior to removal.

  • Page 40: Figure 3-19 Removing The Wmc6300 From The Pcmcia Slot

    Chapter 3: Wireless Modem Card Installation Eject the WMC6300 from the PCMCIA slot as shown in Figure 3-19. Figure 3-19 Removing the WMC6300 from the PCMCIA slot 6881011Y52-D January 2007 3-12...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Meshtray

    Chapter Chapter 4: MeshTray ......... . MeshTray™...

  • Page 42: Starting Meshtray

    MeshTray installation. As an alternative to the above step, you can also: Click on Start | Programs | Motorola | MotoMesh | MeshTray.exe. As an alternative to the previous steps, you can also: Click on the MeshTray icon in the Windows System Tray to restore the application to a property sheet...

  • Page 43: Meshtray Tab Contents

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide MeshTray Tab Contents ......... . . The following sections will describe the contents of all the available tabs within the MeshTray application, and their respective functionality.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4: MeshTray running on the device. IAP Address The IAP Address of the Access Point linked to by the device. If the device is operating in Peer-to-Peer mode, the IP address will be shown as all zeros. IAP Link Quality The Access Point link quality is represented as a percentage bar.

  • Page 45: Configuration Tab

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Configuration Tab The contents of the MeshTray Configuration tab are described in the following sections and tables. Figure 4-2 MeshTray Configuration Tab Geographic Position The Display Geographic Position option is selectable and the user may configure the reporting interval as shown in Figure 4-2, if the license for this licensed feature has been purchased and enabled on the network.

  • Page 46: Control Channel Configuration

    Chapter 4: MeshTray Antenna Cable Length numbers can be used in these entry fields. Do not enter decimal point values as they will be dropped after, the “Apply” button is selected. The reporting interval must be entered in seconds (up to a maximum of 180 seconds) and is used for updating the Geo Reporting Interval in seconds Position tab data contents for longitude and latitude or X, Y, Z...

  • Page 47: Enabling The Wmcs Internal Dhcp Server Feature

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Click on the newly enabled Control Channel dropdown arrow and then select the Control Channel specified by your Network Administrator. Select the Apply button located on the Configuration tab to finalize your selection. Any unauthorized change can cause the WMC6300 to stop communication with the network and other subscriber devices.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4: MeshTray Figure 4-4 MeshTray and Windows TCPIP, DHCP, and DNS Setting Options Typical Infrastructure Config Start Typical Peer-to-Peer Config Windows using static IP Config? Is MeshTray Configured for User Assigns Internal Adapter IP Address, DHCP? Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Does a DHCP server exist on the...

  • Page 49: Setting A User Supplied Ip Address

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Setting a User Supplied IP Address To setup a User Supplied IP address, first obtain a valid IP address from your Network Administrator. This is the IP address to be entered in the IP Address box on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog’s General tab.

  • Page 50: Configuring The Dns Address

    Chapter 4: MeshTray Configuring the DNS Address ......... . Manual DNC configuration is only necessary when a DHCP server does not exist on the Network.

  • Page 51: Figure 4-8 Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Right-click on the Local Area Connection corresponding to the Wireless Modem Card and select the Properties button. Figure 4-8 Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Components dialog box as shown in Figure 4-8. Click on the Properties button.

  • Page 52: Geo Position Tab

    Chapter 4: MeshTray Geo Position Tab If your Wireless Modem Card has been licensed for Geo-Location, an optional Geo Position tab will be displayed as shown in the figure below. For the parameters to be enabled (not grayed-out), the Display Geographic Position checkbox needs to be selected in the Configuration tab. Figure 4-9 MeshTray Geo Position Tab MeshTray Routing Tab...

  • Page 53: Routing Table

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Figure 4-10 MeshTray Routing Tab Routing Table The Routing Table displays the MAC address for the Destination node and the node to be utilized for the Next Hop, the number of Hops to the Destination node. The minimum hop count from an SD to an IAP is 2.

  • Page 54: Meshtray Security Tab

    Chapter 4: MeshTray Icon Description Indicates a device type not known to MeshTray. Unknown The Computer icon represents a Subscriber Device using a MEA Wireless Modem Card in the network. Subscriber Device (SD) The Arrow icon represents a Wireless Router (WR), or Mesh Wireless Router (MWR) in the MEA network.

  • Page 55: Authentication Control For Incoming Connections

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide network configuration as they are discovered. Alternately, when the checkbox is selected, authentication to the IAP becomes a requirement. Authentication Control for Incoming Connections When in peer-to-peer mode, select one of the radio buttons to select the desired authentication option. Table 4-5 Authentication Control Icons Icon...

  • Page 56: Iap Authentication

    Chapter 4: MeshTray IAP Authentication To gain access to the IAP, the user must enter a UserId and Password recognized by that IAP. Note: This is only true when IAP is not set to Force Authorized. Table 4-6 IAP Authentication Dialog Parameter Description User ID...

  • Page 57: Meshtray Authentication Activity Tab

    MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide MeshTray Authentication Activity Tab The Authentication Activity tab displays Infrastructure (IAP) Activity and Peer-to-Peer (Group) Activity with an associated Time stamp and Count for the number of attempted authentications. The icons displayed in the Time column identify whether attempted authentications were successful ( ) or if they failed.
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  • Page 59: Chapter 5: Customer Information

    Motorola System Support Center (SSC). When you consult the Motorola SSC, you increase the likelihood that problems are rectified in a timely fashion and that warranty requirements are satisfied. Check your contract for specific warranty and service information.

  • Page 60: Return Material Request

    Motorola's service philosophy is based on field replaceable entities (FREs). FREs are system components identified by Motorola to be returned to Motorola for repair. In turn, Motorola sends you a replacement FRE component to help you maintain maximum operating performance for your system.
  • Page 61 MOTOMESH 1.2 Wireless Modem Card Users Guide Obtain a return authorization (RA) number from the Motorola System Support Center. • Include the warranty, model, kit numbers, and serial numbers on the job ticket, as • necessary. If the warranty is out of date, you must have a purchase order.
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  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Certification And Safety Information

    Chapter Chapter 6: Certification and Safety Information ......... . This chapter lists the relevant FCC Certification and Product Safety Information for the MOTOMESH devices described in this manual.

  • Page 64: Fcc Rf Radiation Exposure Statement

    (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. MOTOROLA products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual and the hardware and software guides on the MOTOMESH CD will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

  • Page 65: Fcc Rf Radiation Exposure Statement

    (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. Motorola MOTOMESH products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual and the hardware and software guides on the MOTOMESH CD will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

  • Page 66: Wmc7300 Product Label Example

    Chapter 6: Certification and Safety Information WMC7300 Product Label Example 6881011Y52-D January 2007...
  • Page 67 Index Index ......... . Magnetic Mount Antenna, 3-3, 3-4 MeshTray.exe, 4-2 Add New Group, 4-16...
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  • Page 69 Glossary Glossary ......... . IAP –...
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