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Motorola VMM6300 User Manual

Motomesh 1.0.1, vehicle mounted modem
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MOTOMESH 1.0.1
Vehicle Mounted
Modem
Users Guide
September 2005
6881011Y54-A

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  • Page 1 MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide September 2005 6881011Y54-A...
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  • Page 3 Copyrights © 2005 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

    Software Requirements............................2-1 Equipment Requirements............................2-1 MAC Address Label Location ......................... 2-2 MAC Address Tables............................2-3 VMM6300 and VMM7300 Assembly Information....................2-4 Installing the VMM Device ..........................2-4 Deployment Considerations ..........................2-5 Testing the Device Installation ..........................2-6 Testing Individual Device Components ......................2-6 Chapter 3: Device Configuration................
  • Page 6 System Information................................5-1 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 RF Radiation Exposure Statement......................
  • Page 7 The VMM Device in Context of the Wireless MOTOMESH Network.......1-2 Figure 2-1 VMM Sample Device Label....................2-2 Figure 2-2 VMM External Connection Points ..................2-4 Figure 2-3 VMM6300 or VMM7300 Trunk Mounting .................2-5 Figure 2-4 VMM Device Information within MeshManager ..............2-6 Figure 3-1 VMM Status .........................3-2 Figure 3-2 Selecting QDMS Host Configuration...................3-2...
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  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    ..........Table 1-1 VMM Product Specification Table ..................1-3 Table 2-2 VMM6300 (2.4) MAC Address Table .................2-3 Table 2-3 VMM7300 (4.9) MAC Address Table .................2-3 Table 3-1 Login Screen Default User Names and Passwords ..............3-5...
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  • Page 11: List Of Procedures

    List Procedures List of Procedures ..........Procedure 2-1 VMM Hardware Installation Procedure ..............2-4 Procedure 2-2...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Introduction

    ..........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).

  • Page 14: Vmms Role Within A Motomesh Wireless Network

    Chapter 1: Introduction VMMs Role within a MOTOMESH Wireless Network VMMs Role within a MOTOMESH Wireless Network The VMM is considered a subscriber device (SD) within the MOTOMESH wireless network. The VMM is considered a subscriber device (SD) within the MOTOMESH wireless network. Subscriber devices can communicate with other subscriber devices or with infrastructure devices Subscriber devices can communicate with other subscriber devices or with infrastructure devices (MWRs and IAPs) for wireless network authentication and access.

  • Page 15: Product Contents

    1 Mag Mount 0 dBi antenna for the 2.4 VMM or the 7dBi antenna for the 4.9 VMM • 1 N-type to SMA adapter Product Specifications The following specifications apply to the VMM6300 (2.4 GHz) and VMM7300 (4.9 GHz) as described in the table below: Table 1-1 VMM Product Specification Table...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1: Introduction ENVIRONMENTAL Temp range -35 to 60C Humidity 0 to 100% Certification FCC Part 15, UL, CE Mark, CSA Vibration – MIL Std vibration - MIL Standard 810F, Method 514.5 Procedure 1, Category 24 Vibration - TIA vibration - TIA/EIA-603, paragraph 3.3.4 IP ## IP54 NETWORK...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Device Installation

    ..........There are two ways to install and setup the VMM6300 and the VMM7300 devices: MeshManager or the MOTOMESH Device Administration web interface.

  • Page 18: Mac Address Label Location

    Hand tools for bracket installation MAC Address Label Location The transceiver and SBC (Ethernet) MAC addresses for the VMM6300 and for the VMM7300 are listed on the label located either on the front side or on the back of the VMM unit. Record these numbers in the MAC Address Tables provided in the next section.

  • Page 19: Mac Address Tables

    Write the MAC numbers into the MAC Address Tables provided below. Table 2-2 VMM6300 (2.4) MAC Address Table VMM Device Name 2. 4 QDMA XCVR 2. 4 QDMA Host...

  • Page 20: Vmm6300 And Vmm7300 Assembly Information

    ..........The following instructions describe the VMM6300 and VMM7300 hardware installation procedure: Procedure 2-1 VMM Hardware Installation Procedure Mount the VMM device in a suitable location in a vehicle to allow for ventilation.

  • Page 21: Deployment Considerations

    If installing more than one IP device to the VMM6300 or VMM7300, a separate hub device can be connected to the VMM Ethernet port. The number of devices that can be provisioned to interface with the VMM depends on the limit of the hub device selected.

  • Page 22: Testing The Device Installation

    Chapter 2: Device Installation - Minimize interference from nearby transmitters - Maximize chance of a direct line of sight connection to other devices. - Mount the supplied antenna vertically Testing the Device Installation ..........Verify the operation of the VMM using the following procedure (within the network coverage area): Procedure 2-2 Testing the VMM Hardware Installation Apply power to the VMM.
  • Page 23 MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide From the Select an Action drop-down within the XCVR component pane, select the Ping Component option. Check for a successful response to the Ping Component option in the named device results dialog box. A successful response verifies that the VMM is communicating to the infrastructure devices.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Device Configuration

    Chapter Chapter 3: Device Configuration ..........This chapter contains information which will assist you with accessing a VMMs local web interface and using the available configuration options.

  • Page 26: Enabling The Dhcp Server And Assigning Addresses

    Chapter 3: Device Configuration Enabling the DHCP Server and Assigning Addresses The following procedure describes how to enable the local DHCP server residing on the VMM and assign an address range from within MeshManager’s DeviceManager screen. Procedure 3-1 Enabling the VMM resident DHCP Server Within the MeshManager software screen, double-click on a specific VMM (6300 or 7300 series) in the device tree.

  • Page 27: Figure 3-3 Qdma Host Default Tab

    MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide From the Config 2.4 QDMA Host… window, select the Services tab. Figure 3-3 QDMA Host Default Tab On the Services tab, enter the IP address of the network RDATE server into the RDATE Server field. Figure 3-4 QDMA Host Services Tab Set the Local DHCP Server Enabled field to True.

  • Page 28: Accessing The Device Administration Web Pages

    Chapter 3: Device Configuration clients connected to the VMM (with the enabled DHCP server). The IP address range should reflect the number of clients plus one, attached to the VMM via hub or other connection. The first IP address will be used by the DHCP server itself. Provide a DHCP End IP address.

  • Page 29: Administrator And User Account Information

    MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide When the IP address is known, open your web browser and enter the IP address of the VMM SBC. For example, if the VMM SBC address is 10.128.32.1, then the web page would be found at http://10.128.32.1/.

  • Page 30: Viewing The Device Administration Home Page As An Administrator

    Chapter 3: Device Configuration Viewing the Device Administration Home Page as an Administrator ..........After the login authentication has been completed, the web browser will display a redirecting page, and your browser will automatically transition to the home web page for MOTOMESH Device Administration.

  • Page 31: Viewing The Device Administration Home Page As A Normal User

    MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Viewing the Device Administration Home Page as a Normal User The Device Administration home page provides the Normal User (User Account) with some basic information about the device, including the IP addresses assigned to the device, the MAC addresses of the device, the firmware revision, and the reported link quality for the link to the IAP.

  • Page 32: Viewing The Vmm Device Administration Configuration Page

    Chapter 3: Device Configuration Viewing the VMM Device Administration Configuration Page ..........Once you have accessed the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page, click on the Configuration tab to display the IP address configuration.

  • Page 33: Device Settings Section

    MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Device Settings Section Table 3-2 Device Settings Section (Configuration Tab) Field Name Field Description Field Default Value System Name This is the name of the device as shown by Assigned by MeshManager Network Administrator RDATE Server IP The IP address of the RDATE server.

  • Page 34: Additional Information About The Statically Provisioned Setting

    Chapter 3: Device Configuration Operation under the Network DHCP selection allows users to temporarily wander outside of the network infrastructure without losing connectivity. The server may be configured by the operator to hand out temporary or static leases. The VMM must associate and acquire an address from the network before establishing communications.

  • Page 35: Security Settings Section (Authentication)

    MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Field Name Field Description Field Default Value The IP address range must reflect the number of clients plus one, attached to the VMM via hub or other connection. The first IP address will be used by the DHCP server itself;...

  • Page 36: Geo Settings Section

    Chapter 3: Device Configuration Field Name Field Description Field Default Value the node set to Force Unauthorized. Local: In Local mode, the User ID and password for all devices requesting peer- to-peer access must be validated against the Group security information configured in the VMM.

  • Page 37: Viewing The Vmm Configuration Page As A Normal User

    MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Viewing the VMM Configuration Page as a Normal User When a Normal User logs into the Device Administration web interface, the Configuration page contents will be the same as when viewed by an administrator account. The only difference is that Normal users can ONLY change the User Password and Reset the device.
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  • Page 39: Chapter 4: Device Maintenance

    Chapter Chapter 4: Device Maintenance ..........This chapter describes the available device maintenance functions through the use of the device’s local web interface.

  • Page 40: Figure 4-2 Change Password Page

    Chapter 4: Device Maintenance Figure 4-2 Change Password Page Enter the newly changed password on the MOTOMESH Web Interface Login screen. Figure 4-3 Select Change Admin Password Select the Finished button to return to the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page. Figure 4-4 Password Change Completed 6881011Y54-A...

  • Page 41: Updating The Device Firmware

    MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Updating the Device Firmware ..........The web interface for the device also provides the ability to update the firmware on-site.

  • Page 42: Figure 4-6 Selecting The Browse Button On The Firmware Update Page

    Chapter 4: Device Maintenance Select the Browse button on the Firmware Update page. Figure 4-6 Selecting the Browse button on the Firmware Update page Browse to the firmware file location on your network and then select the appropriate device name. For the VMM device the SBC firmware file name will be in the format of m-kru-mea_mem- mem_sbc_x.x.x.x.tar.

  • Page 43: Figure 4-8 Selecting Upload Button

    MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide Select the Upload button after selecting the correct device firmware filename. Figure 4-8 Selecting Upload Button Select the OK button to confirm your firmware filename selection. Figure 4-9 Confirming the Firmware Filename Selection After the firmware filename selection has been confirmed, the web browser will transmit the file to the device, and the device will present a Please stand by while the device is uploading…...

  • Page 44: Figure 4-11 Resetting The Updated Device

    Chapter 4: Device Maintenance Re-open the web interface for the device updated in the previous step, and select Reset the Device option from the Home page. The device must be reset before the updated firmware version name will be reflected on the Home page. Figure 4-11 Resetting the Updated Device Select the Reset button to initiate the reset process.

  • Page 45: Resetting The Vmm Via The Device Web Page

    MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide When the device has completed the reset process, the web interface will automatically return to the MOTOMESH Device Administration Home page. Check that the Home page reflects the updated firmware name and version. NOTE: After the completion of the reset, you may experience a slight delay when bringing up another web page - be patient.

  • Page 46: Restoring Factory Settings

    Chapter 4: Device Maintenance Select the Reset button to initiate the reset process. Figure 4-15 Selecting the Update Device Firmware Option Standby for up to 120 seconds for the device to reset. Figure 4-16 Device Reset Page – Please stand by… When the device has completed the reset process, it will automatically display the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page.

  • Page 47: Figure 4-17 Selecting The Restore Factory Defaults Option

    MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide The device’s addressing scheme will be set to use Network DHCP addressing after the Factory Defaults are restored. Procedure 4-4 Restoring the Factory Settings Select the Restore Factory Defaults option from the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page. Figure 4-17 Selecting the Restore Factory Defaults Option Select the Apply button to initiate restoring the factory settings process.

  • Page 48: Figure 4-20 Selecting The Update Device Firmware Option

    Chapter 4: Device Maintenance Select the Finished button to be automatically redirected to the Device Reset screen. Select the Reset button from the Device Reset page to initiate the reset process. Figure 4-20 Selecting the Update Device Firmware Option Standby for up to 120 seconds for the device to reset. Figure 4-21 Device Reset Page –...

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51 MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide • 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. • Print the return address clearly, in block letters. •...
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  • Page 53: Chapter 6: Certification And Safety Information

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 54: Safety Information For The Motomesh Products

    (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 55 Index Index ..........Local Gateway service address, 3-1 antenna, 1-3, 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, 6-2 Antenna, 1-3, 1-4, 2-1...
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  • Page 57 Glossary Glossary ..........CIDR –...
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