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MeshNetworks MEA VMM User Manual

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Vehicle Mounted
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User's Guide
Version 3.0
Copyright  2003-2004, MeshNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Vehicle Mounted Modem User’s Guide Version 3.0 Copyright  2003-2004, MeshNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 3 MeshNetworks’ products and technology are protected by US and international patent and patent pending technology. This document represents the current MEA design; the contents are subject to change at any time at the discretion of MeshNetworks, Inc. MEA, MeshTray, and MeshNetworks’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MeshNetworks, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    VMM User’s Guide Table of Contents VEHICLE MOUNTED MODEM ..................... 1 Introduction......................... 1 What’s in the Box ....................... 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS..................2 Equipment ........................2 Record MAC Address of the VMM6300 ..............3 VMM6300 Assembly ....................3 2.3.1 Deployment ....................... 4 2.3.2 Deployment Tips....................
  • Page 6 MeshNetworks 3.1.6 Changing the Web Password ................20 3.1.7 Upgrading the Device Firmware ..............22 External Device Provisioning .................. 24 3.2.1 Connecting to the Ethernet Port ..............25 Infrastructure Requirements ................... 25 3.3.1 VMM MAC Addresses ..................26 LICENSE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ..............27 Important Information ....................
  • Page 7 VMM User’s Guide List of Figures Figure 2-1 VMM6300 Identification Label ................3 Figure 2-2. VMM External Connection Point ...............3 Figure 3-1 Enter Network Password Initial Web Page Authentication Dialog ....7 Figure 3-2. MEA Device Administration Redirecting Web Page.........8 Figure 3-3. MEA Device Administration Home Page (Super User Login)......9 Figure 3-4.

  • Page 9: Vehicle Mounted Modem

    This document provides detailed installation and configuration instructions for use when installing the MEA VMM. What’s in the Box Each MEA VMM is a full-featured wireless networking device. The following is a list of the items provided with each VMM: •...

  • Page 10: Installation Requirements

    • Hand tools for bracket installation Optional Equipment: • An Antenna Cable and connector must be ordered separately. • Antenna is N-Type connector • MeshNetworks SKU: MEA-MM0-VMM • Antenna Options are the following: Manufacturer Part Number Gain Usage Maxrad BMMG2400ML195MSMA...

  • Page 11: Record Mac Address Of The Vmm6300

    VMM User’s Guide Record MAC Address of the VMM6300 The transceiver and SBC (Ethernet) MAC addresses are recorded on the label located on front side of the VMM unit. Record these numbers in the MAC Address Table in Section 3.3.1, because they will be required later to configure and provision the device.

  • Page 12: Deployment

    MeshNetworks Install the VMM using the following procedure: Mount the VMM box in a suitable location in a vehicle. The device is not water proof. The device should be reasonable protected from moisture and other exposed outdoor environments. Refer to the mounting procedure in the assembly section of this document.
  • Page 13 VMM User’s Guide 2. Obtain the transceiver MAC address and the ETH address that was recorded in Section 3.3.1. The address will be in the format 00-05-12-0A-xx-yy for the transceiver and 00-05-12-30-xx-yy for ETH. 3. From MeshManager, display devices using the MAC address. 4.

  • Page 14: Installing The Mea Vehicle Mounted Modem

    MeshNetworks 3 Installing the MEA Vehicle Mounted Modem Device Administration: Configuring the VMM Devices The VMM provides network access to one or more IP devices connected to the Ethernet port of the VMM. In order for the VMM to provide service to the IP devices, some configuration must be done prior to connecting the IP devices.

  • Page 15: Figure 3-1 Enter Network Password Initial Web Page Authentication Dialog

    VMM User’s Guide Figure 3-1 Enter Network Password Initial Web Page Authentication Dialog The username is admin, and the default (initial) password is admin. The password for the admin account should be changed during installation. The device has two accounts for the web pages - an administrative account (username:admin, default password:admin), and an access account (username: monitor, default password: monitor).

  • Page 16: Figure 3-2. Mea Device Administration Redirecting Web Page

    MeshNetworks 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 MEA Device Administration. Figure 3-2. MEA Device Administration Redirecting Web Page...

  • Page 17: Figure 3-3. Mea Device Administration Home Page (Super User Login)

    VMM User’s Guide Figure 3-3. MEA Device Administration Home Page (Super User Login) The MEA Device Administration home page provides you with some basic information about the device, including the IP addresses assigned to the device, the MAC addresses of the device, the firmware revision number, and the reported link quality for the link to the IAP.

  • Page 18: Configuring The Device

    MeshNetworks 3.1.2 Configuring the Device Once you have accessed the MEA Device Administration home page, click on the Configuration tab to display the IP address configuration. Figure 3-4. VMM Device Administration Configuration Page (Super User Login) The VMM Device Administration (Super User Login) Configuration page will allow you to change the configuration of the VMM.

  • Page 19: Device Addressing

    VMM User’s Guide Field Name Field Description Field Default Value RDATE Server IP The IP address of the RDATE server. This is 172.31.0.20 Address usually MiSC when operating infrastructure mode. RDATE server provides the current date to the VMM. The VMM can operate without an RDATE server.

  • Page 20: Statically Provisioned Scheme

    MeshNetworks DHCP server and the inclusion of a DHCP server in the core network configuration to answer these requests. With Network DHCP selected, the VMM will send DHCP requests for its own address to the core network once it becomes associated and establishes communications with the infrastructure.

  • Page 21: Setting The User Supplied Ip Address

    VMM User’s Guide All of these schemes may be assigned per device, either by the user or by the network manager. The network manager can also limit the user-selectable schemes or force a specific scheme. Devices in each of these schemes can interoperate and communicate with each other, so long as the assigned addresses do not conflict and are mutually routable.

  • Page 22: Figure 3-6. System Update Save Completed Web Page

    MeshNetworks Figure 3-6. System Update Save Completed Web Page After the settings have been saved, click the Finished button. Your web browser should return to the MEA Device Administration home page. A reboot of the device is not required for the...

  • Page 23: Resetting The Vmm

    VMM User’s Guide 3.1.3 Resetting the VMM Although you should not have to reset the VMM device, the device can be commanded to reset via the web pages. In order to reset the device, return to the MEA Device Administration home page, and click on the Reset the Device link in the Device Management panel.

  • Page 24: Figure 3-8. Device Reset In Progress Page

    MeshNetworks Figure 3-8. Device Reset in Progress Page NOTE: After the completion of the reset, you may experience a significant delay when bringing up another web page. Please be patient.

  • Page 25: Restoring Factory Settings - User Supplied Mode Limitations

    VMM User’s Guide 3.1.4 Restoring Factory Settings – User Supplied Mode Limitations In Release 3.0, there is a known issue that arises if the selected device addressing NOTE: mode is User-Supplied when the user restores the factory default settings for the VMM.

  • Page 26: Restoring Factory Settings - Normal Operations

    MeshNetworks 3.1.5 Restoring Factory Settings – Normal Operations When the Restore Factory Defaults function is selected from the VMM Device Administration Home Page, the device will present the following web page. Figure 3-9. Restore Factory Settings Web Page The Restore Factory Defaults function allows the operator to return the device to factory defaults.

  • Page 27: Figure 3-10. Confirm Changes Window For Restore Factory Settings

    VMM User’s Guide Figure 3-10. Confirm Changes Window for Restore Factory Settings The Factory Settings Restored page will be displayed. Figure 3-11. Factory Settings Restored Web Page Click on the Finished button to complete the reset procedure.

  • Page 28: Changing The Web Password

    MeshNetworks 3.1.6 Changing the Web Password When the Change Admin Password function is selected from the VMM Device Administration Home Page by the administrator, or the Change User Password function is selected, the device will present the following web page: Figure 3-12.

  • Page 29: Figure 3-13. Confirm Changes Window For Enter New Password

    VMM User’s Guide Figure 3-13. Confirm Changes Window for Enter New Password When the operator confirms the change, the new password will be stored in flash, and the device will present a status screen indicating that the change was successful. Figure 3-14.

  • Page 30: Upgrading The Device Firmware

    MeshNetworks 3.1.7 Upgrading the Device Firmware The web interface for the device also provides the ability to upgrade the firmware on-site. To use this feature, you must have an upgrade file from a released upgrade package. When the Upgrade Device Firmware function is selected from the MEA Device Administration Home Page, the device will present the following web page: Figure 3-15.

  • Page 31: Figure 3-16. Confirm Upload Window For Firmware Update

    VMM User’s Guide Figure 3-16. Confirm Upload Window for Firmware Update Once the filename has been confirmed, the web browser will transmit the file to the device, and the device will present an upgrade progress screen. This page will indicate the current stage in the upgrade process.

  • Page 32: External Device Provisioning

    MeshNetworks External Device Provisioning Figure 3-18. External Device Provisioning Table The External Device Provisioning table is used to configure addresses for the attached nodes on the local ethernet segment. Up to three addresses are provisioned. The Enable checkbox indicates this row contains a valid address.

  • Page 33: Connecting To The Ethernet Port

    VMM User’s Guide The IP addresses default to values based on the transceiver MAC address of the device. The derivation is described below. By default, only the first IP address is enabled (for local-DHCP), and no addresses are reserved for specific MAC addresses. Please make sure to check the checkbox for the client IP addresses you have entered.

  • Page 34: Vmm Mac Addresses

    MeshNetworks 3.3.1 VMM MAC Addresses This table has been included for recording the Ethernet MAC address and transceiver MAC address for a set of EWR devices as a quick reference. These addresses will be required for configuration and management of these devices.

  • Page 35: License And Warranty Information

    You must reproduce on the backup copy the MeshNetworks’ copyright notice and any other proprietary legends that were on the original copy of the Software.
  • Page 36 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 37: Fcc Regulatory Information

    VMM User’s Guide 5 FCC Regulatory Information FCC Information This VMM is an experimental Unit. This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the FCC. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

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