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MEA
3.1
WMC6300
Wireless Modem Card
Windows 2000 and XP
Users Guide
Documentation Revision 3.1.8

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  • Page 1 WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card Windows 2000 and XP Users Guide Documentation Revision 3.1.8...
  • Page 3 Copyrights © 2007 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...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLING MEA SOFTWARE WITH A WINDOWS XP OPERATING SYSTEM ..... 4 INSTALLING MEA SOFTWARE WITH A WINDOWS 2000 OPERATING SYSTEM....12 INSTALLING THE WMC6300 WIRELESS MODEM CARD ............19 Connect the Antenna Assembly..................19 Disconnecting a Pigtail Antenna Assembly ..............20 Connect the Magnetic Antenna Assembly (Optional) ............
  • Page 5 Service Differentiation Mechanisms ..................39 Intelligent Access Point Support for Quality of Service ............39 Priority Levels for Local Nodes ..................40 Setting the Priority Level for the WMC6300 ................40 Addressing Schemes ...................... 42 Network DHCP Addressing Scheme ..................42 Statically Provisioned Addressing Scheme ................
  • Page 6 Radio Products and Services Division ........Error! Bookmark not defined. Radio Products and Services Division Telephone NumbersError! Bookmark not defined. Returning System Components to Motorola......Error! Bookmark not defined. Returning FREs................ Error! Bookmark not defined. PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION .................. 58 REGULATORY INFORMATION ....................
  • Page 7 WMC6300 Windows Users Guide List of Figures Figure 1. WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card ..............1 Figure 2. WMC6300 Antenna Port and LED Indicators ..........3 Figure 3. MEA Setup - Welcome Dialog...............4 Figure 4. MEA Setup - License Agreement Dialog .............5 Figure 5.
  • Page 8 Hardware Installation Dialog Box ..............24 Figure 34. Found New Hardware Wizard - Complete ..........24 Figure 35. Found New Hardware Wizard – WMC6300 PC Card .........25 Figure 36. Found New Hardware Wizard Loading Files..........25 Figure 37. Hardware Installation Dialog Box - WMC6300 PC Card ......26 Figure 38.
  • Page 9 Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Figure 56. Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box .........45 Figure 57. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box ........46 Figure 58. MeshTray Security Tab ................47 Figure 59. Peer Authentication – Add................48 Figure 60. MeshTray Authentication Activity Tab ............49 Figure 61.
  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Modem Card. If you wish to skip this introduction and begin the installation, go directly to the Installing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card section of this document. Mesh Enabled Architecture (MEA®) is a wireless communication system capable of supporting high data rate mobile communication at vehicular speeds of up to 250 miles per hour.
  • Page 12: Windows 2000 Minimum Requirements

    • MEA WMC6300 Software and Documentation CD ROM The MEA CD ROM contains an online version of the MEA WMC6300 User’s Guide in Adobe PDF format. The CD also contains an installation executable to load Adobe Acrobat Reader software if it is not already resident on your computer.
  • Page 13: 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. As shown in...
  • Page 14: Installing Mea Software With A Windows Xp Operating System

    ATTENTION: If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows Firewall is turned on by default. It is recommended that you disable the firewall when using your WMC6300. The following procedure outlines the installation of the MEA software on a typical Windows XP platform.
  • Page 15: Figure 4. Mea Setup - License Agreement Dialog

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 7. The License Agreement dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 4. Please review the End User License Agreement. Use the scroll bar located at the right side of the dialog box to display the complete text message.
  • Page 16: Figure 5. Mea Setup - Startup Options Dialog

    Figure 5. MEA Setup – Startup Options Dialog 10. The Ready to Install dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 6. This dialog box displays the Install Folder location and the Shortcut Folder name that will be used to install the MEA software.
  • Page 17: Figure 7 Mea Setup - Drivers Previously Installed Dialog

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide MEA drivers and continue the installation process. If you do not want to continue, click the Cancel button. Figure 7 MEA Setup - Drivers Previously Installed Dialog 12. The Confirm Action dialog will be displayed. Click on the Yes button to remove all of the previously installed components.
  • Page 18: Figure 9. Removing Programs From Your Computer Window

    13. 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 is complete, click on the Close button to dismiss the dialog. Figure 9.
  • Page 19: Figure 11. Software Installation Dialog Box

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 15. The Performing Setup Actions dialog box displays a status bar to indicate the progress of the installation. 16. If the Software Installation dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 11, it indicates that the software is not Windows Logo tested.
  • Page 20: Figure 13. Software Installation Dialog Box

    18. The Select Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 13. This dialog box allows the user to view the ReadMe file for the most current release information. It also allows the user to immediately run MeshTray. Click on the Next button to proceed with the installation process.
  • Page 21: Figure 14. Mea Setup - Mea Installed Successfully Dialog Box

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Figure 14. MEA Setup - mea Installed Successfully Dialog Box ATTENTION After installing the MEA software, MeshTray must be active when installing the WMC6300 card.
  • Page 22: Installing Mea Software With A Windows 2000 Operating System

    Installing MEA Software with a Windows 2000 Operating System The following procedure outlines the installation of the MEA software on a typical Windows 2000 platform. Some of the steps may vary slightly based on the configuration of the individual computers. Complete the following procedure to install the MEA software: 1.
  • Page 23: Figure 16. Mea Setup - License Agreement Dialog Box

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide NOTE: If you do not agree with the terms of the license agreement, click on Cancel and the installation will be terminated. 7. To continue with the installation process, click on the YES button as shown in Figure 16 and then click on the Next button to continue the installation.
  • Page 24: Figure 18. Mea Setup - Ready To Install Dialog Box

    9. The Ready to Install dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 18. This dialog box displays the Install Folder location and the Shortcut Folder name that will be used to install the MEA software. Click on Next to proceed with the installation process. Figure 18.
  • Page 25: Figure 20. Confirm Action - Remove Existing Components

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 11. The Confirm Action dialog will be displayed. Click on the Yes button to remove all of the previously installed components. If you do not want to continue, click on the No button.
  • Page 26: Figure 22. Installing Files Window

    13. The Installing Files window will be displayed. It will be dismissed as soon as the installation of the files is complete. Figure 22. Installing Files Window 14. During the installation process, the Performing Setup Actions dialog box displays a status bar that indicates the progress of the installation.
  • Page 27: Figure 24. Mea Setup - Select Options Dialog Box

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 16. When the file transfer is complete, a dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 24 that allows the user to view the ReadMe file for the most current release information. It also allows the user to immediately run MeshTray.
  • Page 28: Figure 25. Finished Popup Dialog Box

    Figure 25. Finished Popup Dialog Box ATTENTION After installing the MEA software, MeshTray must be active when installing the WMC6300 card.
  • Page 29: Installing The Wmc6300 Wireless Modem Card

    WMC6300 for use in a standard laptop computer. ATTENTION Always eject card when not in use. Locate the Antenna and insert the connector into the WMC6300 antenna port as shown in Figure NOTE: The connector will snap into place when fully inserted.
  • Page 30: Disconnecting A Pigtail Antenna Assembly

    Disconnecting a Pigtail Antenna Assembly Care should be taken when disconnecting an antenna from the WMC6300 card. Applying force in any direction other than parallel to the card may result in excess pressure being applied to the connection between the WMC6300 connector and the board, which could crack or otherwise damage a solder joint.
  • Page 31: Insert The Wmc6300 Wireless Modem Card

    1. Locate an available Type II PCMCIA card slot in the computer. If necessary, remove the slot dust cover from the slot. 2. To insure the correct orientation, insert the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card into the computer’s PCMCIA card slot with the label side up as shown in Figure ATTENTION: Never force the card into the slot.
  • Page 32: Figure 29. Proper Orientation Of Antenna

    Figure 29. Proper Orientation of Antenna 4. 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 Figure 30. Found New Hardware Popup Dialog box 5.
  • Page 33: Figure 31. Found New Hardware Wizard - Serial Pc Card

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Figure 31. Found New Hardware Wizard – Serial PC Card 6. The Found New Hardware dialog will display the progress information for establishing the restore point and backing up old files as shown in Figure 32.
  • Page 34: Figure 33. Hardware Installation Dialog Box

    34. Click on the Finish button. Figure 34. Found New Hardware Wizard - Complete 8. An additional Found New Hardware Wizard for the WMC6300 PC Card will be displayed as shown in Figure 35. Verify that the Install the software automatically (Recommended)
  • Page 35: Figure 35. Found New Hardware Wizard - Wmc6300 Pc Card

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Figure 35. Found New Hardware Wizard – WMC6300 PC Card 9. A Loading Files dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 36, followed by a Hardware 37. Click on the Continue Anyway button in...
  • Page 36: Figure 37. Hardware Installation Dialog Box - Wmc6300 Pc Card

    Figure 37. Hardware Installation Dialog Box - WMC6300 PC Card 10. The Found New Hardware Wizard Complete dialog box will be displayed as shown in 38. Click on the Finish button. Figure Figure 38. Found New Hardware Wizard Complete 11. The Found New Hardware pop-up window will appear confirming that the driver...
  • Page 37: Figure 39. Found New Hardware - Wizard Complete

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Figure 39. Found New Hardware - Wizard Complete...
  • Page 38: Configuring The Dns Address

    Configuring the DNS Address Typically, the DNS address will be supplied as part of the WMC6300’s communication with the network. Occasionally however, the Network Administrator must supply the DNS IP address for an Internet connection. This address must be manually configured in order for Internet URLs to be resolved.
  • Page 39 Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 7. Click on the DNS tab. 8. Click on the DNS Add button. 9. Enter the DNS Server IP Address provided by the Network Administrator and then click the Add button. 10. Click on the OK button to close the Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog box.
  • Page 40: Removing The Wmc6300 Wireless Modem Card

    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. ATTENTION Always eject card when not in use. 1. Click on the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the system task bar. Select “Safely remove Generic Multifunction PC-Card”...
  • Page 41: Figure 43. Removing The Wmc6300 From The Pcmcia Slot

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide 3. Eject the WMC6300 from the PCMCIA slot as shown in Figure Figure 43. Removing the WMC6300 from the PCMCIA slot...
  • Page 42: Uninstalling Application Software

    Uninstalling Application Software Complete the following procedure to “Uninstall” the MEA Software: → → 1. From the Start menu, select Programs Uninstall mea. NOTE: The MEA software can also be uninstalled using Add/Remove Programs located in the Control Panel. 2. The Confirm Action dialog box will display the query “Are you sure you want to remove 44.
  • Page 43: Overview Of Meshtray

    Figure 46 the MeshTray icon is depicting an inactive or disconnected state. The inactive state applies when a WMC6300 card is not inserted. The disconnected state applies if a card is inserted but is not yet associated with an IAP6300.
  • Page 44: Figure 48. Meshtray No Ip Address Acquired Icon

    The MeshTray icon shown in Figure 48 indicates that the IP address has not yet been acquired from the DHCP server. When this happens, the IP field in the Status Tab displays a flashing or 0 IP (see Figure 49). MeshTray No IP Address Acquired Figure 48.
  • Page 45: Starting Meshtray

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Starting MeshTray During the software installation process, you can choose to place a MeshTray shortcut icon on the desktop. To start the MeshTray application, double-click on the MeshTray icon or from the Start menu select Programs MeshTray.exe.
  • Page 46: Meshtray Configuration Tab

    50. Otherwise, the Geo-Position box will be grayed out. Reporting Interval If Enhanced Geo has been enabled on the WMC6300, the user will be able to set the reporting interval in seconds for updating the Geo Position data for longitude and latitude or X, Y, Z positions for the Spherical Coordinate option to be displayed on the Geo Position tab.
  • Page 47: Control Channel Configuration

    Network Administrator. Enter the password and click on the OK button. Figure 51. Password Protection Panel ATTENTION: Any unauthorized change can cause the WMC6300 to stop communication with the network and other subscriber devices.
  • Page 48: User Priority Settings And Quality Of Service Overview

    The User Priority at each node is a managed variable with tight control granted to the Network Administrator through the Device Manager utilities available in MeshManager. The user on the WMC6300 node is free to select a priority level through applications using the MeshAPI software interface. However, the Network Administrator through the Device Manager can put bounds on each node, limiting the node’s user priority to a specific range or setting it to a...
  • Page 49: Service Differentiation Mechanisms

    A WMC6300 host user’s current priority and maximum allowed priority may be configured within a range of Low (priority level 0) to High (priority level 7).
  • Page 50: Priority Levels For Local Nodes

    Figure 52. MeshTray Configuration Tab Priority Settings Setting the Priority Level for the WMC6300 Use the Priority drop-down box to select the desired Priority Level. The range is Level_0 to Level_7. The Network Administrator can limit the number of priority levels available for the...
  • Page 51 Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide address that will be assigned to the WMC6300. Check with the Network Administrator to determine the overall priority scheme that is currently being observed for your network application and the proper settings to be assigned to your device.
  • Page 52: Addressing Schemes

    Addressing Schemes There are three Host device addressing schemes that allow the Network Administrator increased flexibility in deployment. Figure 53. MeshTray Configuration Tab Addressing Scheme Network DHCP Addressing Scheme Network DCHP requires that the user's host device be configured to request an address from a DHCP server and the inclusion of a DHCP server in the core network configuration to answer these requests.
  • Page 53: Statically Provisioned Addressing Scheme

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Statically Provisioned Addressing Scheme Under the Statically Provisioned scheme addresses are configured by the Network Administrator rather than hashed from the MAC address. Host addresses are based on the address programmed into the Transceiver. This scheme does not require a DHCP server on the core network.
  • Page 54: Figure 54. Control Panel - Network And Internet Connections Icon

    Figure 54. Control Panel – Network and Internet Connections Icon 2. The Network and Internet Connections window will be displayed. Double click on Network and Internet Connections then right click on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. Figure 55. Network and Dial-up Connections Window 3.
  • Page 55: Figure 56. Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Figure 56. Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box will be displayed.
  • Page 56: Figure 57. Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Dialog Box

    Figure 57. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box 4. With the Use the following IP address: radio button selected, enter the IP address supplied by the Network Administrator in the IP Address: box. Double click in the Subnet Mask: box to set the default subnet mask. The Default gateway: and the DNS server addresses should have already been set by the Network Administrator.
  • Page 57: Meshtray Security Tab

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide MeshTray Security Tab The Security tab is used to set the security password to gain access to the network. Figure 58. MeshTray Security Tab Allow Open Authentication Open Authentication allows authentication of any device currently being monitored and authentication of devices added to the network configuration as they are discovered.
  • Page 58: Iap Authentication

    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. UserId and Password Enter the appropriate UserId: and Password: to be used for authentication and authorization for network access.
  • Page 59: Meshtray Authentication Activity Tab

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows 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...
  • Page 60: Meshtray Geo-Position Tab (Optional)

    MeshTray Geo-Position Tab (Optional) If your WMC6300 has been licensed for Geo-Location, an optional tab will be displayed in MeshTray as shown in Figure 61. This tab will display the user’s location in longitude and latitude. Figure 61. MeshTray Geo Position Tab...
  • Page 61: Meshtray Routing Tab (Optional)

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide MeshTray Routing Tab (Optional) If your WMC6300 has been licensed to display routing information, an optional tab will be displayed in MeshTray as shown in Figure Figure 63. MeshTray Routing Tab Routing Table...
  • Page 62: Routing Icons

    Unknown The Computer icon represents a Subscriber Device using a MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card in the network. Subscriber Device (SD) The Arrow icon represents a MWR6300 Wireless Router in the MEA network. The MWR6300 is an infrastructure device dedicated to routing data.
  • Page 63: Terminating Meshtray

    Mesh Enabled Architecture WMC6300 Windows Users Guide Terminating MeshTray To terminate the MeshTray application, follow the steps below: 1. Position the curser over the MeshTray icon that is located in the system status bar. 2. Right-click on the MeshTray icon and select Exit as shown in...
  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Using Meshapi

    Troubleshooting Using MeshAPI When MeshTray is running, MeshAPI reports its status to the system application Event Log. To view your system Event Log: 1. Right-click on the Windows My Computer icon and select Manage. 2. Choose EventViewer→Application. Look for the MeshAPI entries under the Source column.
  • Page 65: Customer Service Information

    Customer Service Information If you have read this document and made every effort to resolve installation or operation issues yourself and still require help, please contact your regional Motorola support representatives Motorola System Support Center (SSC) using the following contact information:...
  • Page 66: Obtaining Support

    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 67: Returning System Components To Motorola

    Motorola to be returned to Motorola for repair. Returning FREs Return faulty FREs to Motorola for repair. When you return an assembly for service, follow these best practices: Place any assembly containing CMOS devices in a static-proof bag or container for shipment.
  • Page 68: Product Warranty Information

    One (1) Year from the date of shipment. Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it with the same or equivalent Product (using new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided purchaser notifies Motorola according to the terms of this warranty.
  • Page 69 A) that Motorola will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim; B) that Motorola will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement compromise;...
  • Page 70 The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or its parts as established by Motorola. Motorola will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or its parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or...
  • Page 71: Regulatory Information

    RF Exposure. Regulatory and RF Safety Exposure Your Motorola WMC6300 PCMCIA card is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to...
  • Page 72 20cm from all persons when used in a personal or laptop computer. ATTENTION To ensure compliance with FCC requirements, use only Motorola approved, supplied antennas. Use of non-Motorola approved antennas may result in non-compliance with FCC regulations.

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