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WMC6300
Wireless Modem Card
User's Guide
(Windows 2000)
Copyright 2003, MeshNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved
DMM000001-02

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  • Page 1 Draft WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card User’s Guide (Windows 2000) Copyright 2003, MeshNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved DMM000001-02...
  • Page 3 WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Foreword This document describes in detail the confidential and proprietary technology of MeshNetworks’ ™ Architecture. MeshNetworks products and technology are protected by US and international patent and patent pending technology. This document represents the current design;...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Software (Windows 2000 Clients Only)..........4 Configuring the DNS Address...................8 Connect the Antenna Assembly (Laptop Computer)............9 Connect the Magnetic Antenna Assembly (Optional) ...........10 Insert the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card ..............11 Uninstalling Application Software ..................14 OVERVIEW OF MESHNETWORKS’ MESHTRAY ..............15 MeshTray™ ........................15 MeshTray Status ......................16...
  • Page 6 WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide FCC Information.......................20 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement .................20 Safety Information for the WMC6300..............21 Safety Certification ......................22...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card. Please install the Application Software and Drivers before inserting the Wireless Modem Card in your system. To get started proceed to the Installing the Software section of this document.

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide What’s in the Box Each WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card is a full-featured wireless networking interface. The following is a list of the items provided with each WMC6300 card: • WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card • Antenna with a MMCX connector •...

  • Page 9: Wmc6300 External Connections And Lights

    The WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card is designed for insertion into an industry-standard Type II PCMCIA card slot located in a Host device. The WMC6300 has an antenna port to connect the external antenna and two LED Indicators. The Red LED is the transmit indicator and the Green LED is the receive indicator as shown in Figure 3.

  • Page 10: Installing The Software

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Installing the Software Installing Software (Windows 2000 Clients Only) Note: Install the Software before inserting the WMC6300 card. Complete the following procedure to install the Software: 1. Insert the Software Installation CD into the computers’ CDROM drive.
  • Page 11 WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide 4. The “License Agreement” window will be displayed. Please review the End User License Agreement. Use the scroll bar located at the right side of the window to display the complete text message. Note: If you do not agree with the terms of the license agreement, click on “Cancel”...
  • Page 12 WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide 7. The “Ready to Install Window” will be displayed as shown in Figure 6. This window displays the Install Folder location and the Shortcut Folder name that will be used to install the software. Click on “Next”...
  • Page 13 WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide 9. If selected, the “ReadMe” file will be displayed. Review the contents of the file and then close the dialog window by clicking on the “X” located in the upper-right corner of the window. 10. The “...

  • Page 14: Configuring The Dns Address

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Configuring the DNS Address The Network Operator must supply the DNS IP address for an Internet connection. This address must manually configured order URLs such www.meshnetworks.com to be resolved. Complete the following procedure to configure the address: 1.

  • Page 15: Connect The Antenna Assembly (Laptop Computer)

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Connect the Antenna Assembly (Laptop Computer) Complete the following procedure to connect the Antenna Assembly to the WMC6300, for use in a standard laptop computer. Warning Always eject card when not in use. 1. Locate the Antenna and insert the connector into the WMC6300 antenna port as shown in Figure 9.

  • Page 16: Connect The Magnetic Antenna Assembly (Optional)

    Never use the WMC6300 with the Antenna removed from the rooftop. Never use the WMC6300 with the Antenna disconnected from the Card. 3. Insert the Antenna Cable Connector into the WMC6300 antenna port as shown in Figure 10. Note: The connector will “snap” into place when fully inserted.

  • Page 17: Insert The Wmc6300 Wireless Modem Card

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Insert the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card Complete the following procedure to install the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card in the computer. 1. Locate an available Type II PCMCIA card slot in the computer. If necessary, remove the slot dust cover from the slot.
  • Page 18 WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Figure 12. Proper Orientation of Antenna...
  • Page 19 WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Removing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card The WMC6300 should be ejected using the following procedure to ensure that power to the card is disabled prior to removal. Warning Always eject card when not in use.

  • Page 20: Uninstalling Application Software

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Uninstalling Application Software Complete the following procedure to “Uninstall” the Ad Hoc Routing Software: → → 1. From the Start menu, select Program Files Uninstall Note: The software can also be uninstalled using “Add/Remove Programs” located in the Control Panel.

  • Page 21: Overview Of Meshnetworks' Meshtray

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Overview of MeshNetworks’ MeshTray MeshTray™ MeshTray is a status application that reports vital and statistical information about the card. Because MeshTray is a “tray” application, it stays in the desktop system status tray when it is minimized as shown in Figure 18 and Figure 19. The MeshTray icon changes to indication of the state of the wireless interface.

  • Page 22: Meshtray Status

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide MeshTray Status When the utility is launched, MeshTray displays useful system information such as a description of the device, the MAC address of the node, the IP address of the currently associated IAP, and the type of device (i.e., Subscriber Device, Wireless Router or IAP).

  • Page 23: Customer Service Information

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Customer Service Information For information about solving difficulties in setting up your mea WMC6300, please see http://www.meshnetworks.com/ the Frequently Asked Questions in the support page at If you have read this document, reviewed the FAQ, and made every effort to resolve installation or operation issues and require assistance, please contact your WMC6300 supplier.

  • Page 24: License And Warranty Information

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide License and Warranty Information Important Information PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS HARDWARE, CONSISTING OF A CD ROM AND PCMCIA CARD, AND THE SOFTWARE (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PRODUCT”). IF YOU AGREE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT & LIMITED WARRANTY, PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE PRODUCT FOLLOWING THE ONSCREEN INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 25 WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide You assume responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications program and associated reference materials. MeshNetworks makes no warranty or representation that the Software will meet your requirements or work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the Software will be corrected.

  • Page 26: Regulatory Information

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the supplier of the WMC6300 or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1. CAUTION: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

  • Page 27: Wmc6300

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Safety Information for the WMC6300 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment.

  • Page 28: Safety Certification

    WMC6300 Windows 2000 User’s Guide Safety Certification 3041788 Conforms to UL STD ANSI/UL 60950 3 Edition Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-00 Equipment shall be suitable for use in Air pressure: 86kPa to106kPa.

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