Zebra Technologies WMC6300704 PCMCIA Card User Manual MEA Setup and Deployment User s Guide

Zebra Technologies Corporation PCMCIA Card MEA Setup and Deployment User s Guide

MEA Setup and Installation Guide

Setup and Installation Guide Version 3.0 Copyright  2003-2004, MeshNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved

MEA Setup and Installation Table of Contents SECTION 1 - OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 Documentation Overview.................................................................................................... 1 Acronyms ............................................................................................................................. 2 Related Documentation..................................................................................................... 2 SECTION 2 - DESCRIPTION OF THE MEA SYSTEM ................................................................ 3 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3 Subscriber Devices (SDs) ...................................................................................................4 Wireless Routers (WRs) ...................................................................................................... 4 Intelligent Access Points (IAPs) ......................................................................................... 5 VMM6300 - Vehicle Mounted Modem ................................................................................. 5 EWR6300 - Enhanced Wireless Router.............................................................................. 6 PWR6300 Portable Wireless Router................................................................................... 6 Mobile Internet Switching Controller (MiSC)..................................................................... 7 Operational View of the MEA System ................................................................................ 8 Network Architecture...........................................................................................................9 Unified Modes of Operation ................................................................................................ 9 Network DHCP Scheme..................................................................................................10 Statically Provisioned Scheme........................................................................................10 User Supplied Scheme ...................................................................................................10 Quality of Service (QoS) and User Priority Features...................................................... 13 Quality of Service............................................................................................................14 User Priority ....................................................................................................................14 SECTION 3 - SETUP AND INSTALLATION................................................................................ 1 iii

MeshNetworks Subscriber Device (SD) .......................................................................................................1 Equipment.........................................................................................................................1 Record MAC Address of the WMC6300 ...........................................................................1 Loading and Verifying WMC6300 Software ......................................................................1 Testing ..............................................................................................................................4 Intelligent Access Point (IAP) ............................................................................................. 4 Equipment.........................................................................................................................4 Record MAC Address of the IAP.......................................................................................6 IAP Assembly....................................................................................................................6 Deployment.......................................................................................................................8 Initial IAP Configuration.....................................................................................................9 Testing ..............................................................................................................................9 Wireless Router (WR) ........................................................................................................ 10 Equipment.......................................................................................................................10 Record MAC Address of the MWR6300 .........................................................................11 MWR6300 Assembly.......................................................................................................11 Deployment.....................................................................................................................12 Initial Configuration .........................................................................................................12 Testing ............................................................................................................................12 Mobile Internet Switching Controller (MiSC)................................................................... 12 Equipment.......................................................................................................................12 Network Setup Description..............................................................................................14 MiSC Assembly...............................................................................................................15 Upgrade MiSC/DHCP Configuration (optional) ............................................................... 15 Changing the Wireless Subnet........................................................................................16 Onsite Configuration of Routers......................................................................................17 iv

MEA Setup and Installation Network Configuration – Device Manager ......................................................................18 Network Configuration – IAP Configuration Via Web Interface.......................................18 Testing ............................................................................................................................34 Default Addresses and Logins ........................................................................................35 SECTION 4 - MAC ADDRESS TABLES.................................................................................... 37 IAP MAC Addresses .......................................................................................................... 37 WR MAC Addresses .......................................................................................................... 37 WMC MAC Addresses ....................................................................................................... 38 SECTION 5 - SITE SELECTION/DEPLOYMENT GUIDELINES ............................................... 39 General Site Selection Guidelines.................................................................................... 39 Antenna Guidelines ........................................................................................................... 39 Lab Checkout ..................................................................................................................... 40 General Deployment Guidelines....................................................................................... 40 SECTION 6 - CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION .............................................................. 42 SECTION 7 - LICENSE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................................................... 43 SECTION 8 - FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION .................................................................. 48 FCC Information.................................................................................................................48 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement........................................................................... 48 SECTION 9 - SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE MEA PRODUCTS ...................................... 49 SECTION 10 - SAFETY CERTIFICATION................................................................................. 49 CE Mark Certification......................................................................................................... 49 v

MeshNetworks List of Figures Figure 1. Elements of the MEA System.................................................................................3 Figure 2. Operational View of the MEA System....................................................................8 Figure 3. MEA Network Architecture .................................................................................9 Figure 4. Control Panel – Network and Dial-up Connections Icon ...................................11 Figure 5. Network and Dial-up Connections Window ........................................................12 Figure 6. Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box..................................................12 Figure 7. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box ..............................................13 Figure 8. WMC6300 Antenna Port and LED Indicators ........................................................1 Figure 9 IAP6300 Identification Label...................................................................................6 Figure 10. IAP6300 Connection Points................................................................................6 Figure 11. IAP6300 Bracket ..................................................................................................7 Figure 12. Bracket Adjustment Bolts...................................................................................8 Figure 13. MWR6300 Identification Label..........................................................................11 Figure 14. MWR6300 External Connection Points............................................................11 Figure 15. Basic MiSC Configuration ................................................................................14 Figure 16 MEA Subnet Data...............................................................................................16 Figure 17. MEA Device Administration Connection.........................................................18 Figure 18. MEA Device Administration Logon Window..................................................18 Figure 19. MEA Device Administration Authentication Window.....................................19 Figure 20. MEA Device Administration Home Tab ...........................................................20 Figure 21. MEA Device Administration Enter New Password Window ..........................21 Figure 22. MEA Device Administration Confirmation Window .......................................22 Figure 23. MEA Device Administration Password Changed Window ............................22 Figure 24. MEA Device Administration Logon Window...................................................23 Figure 25. MEA Device Administration Update Device Firmware Window ....................23 Figure 26. MEA Device Administration Choose File Window .........................................24 Figure 27. MEA Device Administration Update Device Firmware Window (2)...............25 vi

MEA Setup and Installation Figure 28. MEA Device Administration Update Confirmation Window ..........................25 Figure 29. MEA Device Administration Update Device Status Window .........................26 Figure 30. MEA Device Administration Restore Factory Defaults Window ...................27 Figure 31. Restore Factory Defaults Confirmation Message ..........................................27 Figure 32. MEA Device Administration Factory Settings Restored Window .................28 Figure 33 MEA Device Administration Device Reset Window .......................................29 Figure 34. MEA Device Administration Device Reset Window .......................................30 Figure 35. MEA Device Administration Device Reset Window (2) ..................................31 Figure 36. MEA Device Administration System Settings Tab .........................................32 Figure 37. System Settings Confirmation Message.........................................................33 Figure 38. System Settings Saved Message.....................................................................33 Figure 39. MEA Device Administration Associations Tab...............................................34 Figure 40. Antenna Mounting.............................................................................................40 vii

MEA Setup and Installation Section 1 - Overview Introduction The MEA wireless broadband system allows a network operator to deploy a wireless, multi-hopping ad hoc network. This document describes how to setup, configure, and deploy a MEA system to operate in infrastructure mode. The MEA system is designed for easy installation. The infrastructure components of a MEA system are preinstalled with a default configuration for connection to a wired network. Any configuration items described in this document are for site-specific information. MeshNetworks recommends that the Network Operator receive setup and deployment training at MeshNetworks’ facility prior to deploying the MEA network. MeshNetworks may optionally provide the Network Operator assistance with site surveys and deployment. Note: The MEA MWR6300 Wireless Routers and IAP6300 Intelligent Access Points require professional installation to ensure the installation is performed in accordance with FCC licensing regulations. Documentation Overview The MEA Setup and Deployment User’s Guide is arranged in the following sections: Section 1 - Overview provides an overview of the MEA Starter Kit and the organization of the User’s Guide. Section 2 – Description of the MEA System provides a general overview of a complete MEA Network. Section 3 - Starter Kit Setup and Deployment provides installation and configuration information for the Subscriber Device, Wireless Router, Intelligent Access Point, and the MiSC. Section 4 - MAC Address Tables provides three convenient tables to record network configuration data. Section 5 – Site Selection Guidelines provides deployment and installation suggestions. Section 6 - The Customer Service Information section provides contact information if you need assistance with your MEA Starter Kit. Section 7 - License and Warranty Information contains MeshNetworks’ License Agreement and Warranty for the MEA products. Section 8 - FCC Regulatory Information provides important warnings and safety information. 1

MeshNetworks Acronyms HAS Hardware Authentication Server IAP Intelligent Access Point MEA Mesh Enabled Architecture MiSC Mobile Internet Switching Controller SD Subscriber Device (a host device with a WMC6300 installed and operational) WMC Wireless Modem Card WR Wireless Router PWR Portable Wireless Router VMM Vehicle Wireless Router EWR Enhanced Wireless Router Related Documentation MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card User’s Guide for Windows 2000 MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card User’s Guide for Windows XP MeshView Administration Tool User’s Guide MeshManager User’s Guide MeshFlash User’s Guide Location Analyzer Deployment Tool User’s Guide 2

MEA Setup and Installation Section 2 - Description of the MEA System Introduction MeshNetworks develops Mobile Broadband communications systems with ad hoc architectures. That is, each node can connect directly, or indirectly (by hopping through other nodes), with any other node in the network. The peer-to-peer nature of the ad hoc architecture combined with data rate control in each subscriber and infrastructure node in the network insures reliable delivery while providing increased network capacity through geographic reuse of the frequency spectrum. The network is comprised of following distinct elements: • Subscriber Devices (SDs) and Vehicle Mounted Modems (VMMs) • Wireless Routers (WRs), Enhanced Wireless Routers (EWRs) and Portable Wireless Routers (PWRs) • Intelligent Access Points (IAPs) • Mobile Internet Switching Controllers (MiSCs) Additional SD and infrastructure components are described separately. The overwhelming portion of the value that MeshNetworks provides is in the Wireless Modem Card (WMC). The WMC functionality is used in Subscriber Devices as well as in the Wireless Router and Intelligent Access Point (IAP), both of which are types of infrastructure equipment. MeshNetworks provides a Mobile Internet Switching Controller (MiSC) which is assembled from industry standard equipment and conforms to industry standards. MeshNetworks also provides the network applications, which are required for proper operation and value extraction from the MEA mobile Internet system. Figure 1. Elements of the MEA System 3

MeshNetworks All network elements are designed to support mobile applications. Subscriber Devices can be either mobile or fixed, while the remaining components are typically fixed. Wireless Routers and IAPs can be mounted on utility poles, light poles, traffic apparatus, billboards, and buildings. Their fixed positions allow the Subscriber Device to pinpoint its location within one second. WRs and IAPs can also be mobile, attached to emergency vehicles, utility vehicles, or fleet vehicles. It is important to note that the WMC technology within a Subscriber Device is identical to the WMC technology in Wireless Routers and IAPs. The MEA system was designed to minimize the cost associated with deploying a broadband mobile network with end user data access rates on the order of DSL or Cable Modem. The chosen metric of network efficiency for a data centric network is bits per second per Hertz per square kilometer per dollar (bps/hz/km2/$). This metric balances the user data rates, allocated bandwidth, coverage area, and cost. Subscriber Devices (SDs) The MeshNetworks’ Wireless Modem Card (WMC) is provided as a PCMCIA form factor device. The WMC is used with an off-the-shelf IP-enabled laptop computer or PDA. These two devices together make up a Subscriber Device (SD). The WMC provides access to the fixed infrastructure network and other networks, such as the Internet, and it can also function as a Wireless Router and repeater for other SDs. rt of thSDs can therefore be a key pa e network infrastructure. Adding subscribers can Wireless Routers (WRs)effectively increase the number of Wireless Routers in the network, which increases the number of alternative paths that subscribers may utilize. This can reduce both the time and cost to deploy network infrastructure, while also increasing the spectral efficiency and therefore the capacity of the network. In addition, because SDs can also operate in an ad hoc peer-to-peer mode, two or more SDs can form a network without the need for any fixed infrastructure. -cost small-sized wireless device that is primarily deployed to criber Devices and IAPs optimization through small ion The Wireless Router's small size and light weight allow it to be mo te ed. WR The Wireless Router (WR) is a lowseed a geographical area, extending the range between IAPs and subscribers, and to simultaneously increase the network’s spectral efficiency. Wireless Routers provide a number of functions in the network, such as: • Range Extension for Subs• Automatic Load Balancing • Route Selection • Network capacitypacket consolidat• Fixed reference for geo-location services un d almost anywhere. No towers are requirsoftware can be updated via over-the-air downloads. 4

MEA Setup and Installation Intelligent Access Points (IAPs) The Intelligent Access Point (IAP) is a low-cost, small device that acts as the transition point from the wireless network to the wired core network and from there, through media gateways, out to the Internet. Each IAP offers up to 6 Mbps burst data rate to subscribers. IAPs support the 10/100 base-T Ethernet interface. Other interfaces are supported through commercially available media translation devices. If additional network capacity is required, more IAPs can be easily deployed - without the need for extensive RF or site planning. IAPs provide functions such as: • Local mobility management of SDs • Fixed reference for geo-location services • Hopping points for subscriber peer-to-peer networking • Transition point from the wireless to the wired portions of the network • Route Selection The IAP’s small size and lightweight allow it to be mounted anywhere power and network connectivity is available. No towers are required. The IAP software can be updated via over-the-wire downloads. VMM6300 - Vehicle Mounted Modem Compact and ruggedly designed, the MeshNetworks Vehicle Mounted Modem (VMM) turns a vehicle into a mobile office. Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), IP video cameras, and other IP ready devices can access a high-speed, mobile broadband network via a standard RJ45 Ethernet Port. This low cost, high performance, wireless modem supports up to 6 Mbps burst data rates at speeds of over 100 mph. The VMM provides high bandwidth access to mission-critical information on the move. Remote database inquiries, on-scene report submission, multi-megabyte file transfers and live video streams will make field personnel more efficient. The VMM also supports real-time position location without relying on GPS. Like all MEA products, the VMM acts as a wireless router/repeater – automatically extending the range, robustness and performance of the wireless network. 5

MeshNetworks EWR6300 - Enhanced Wireless Router The Enhanced Wireless Router (EWR) is deployed to guarantee wireless coverage in large geographic areas while providing wireless network access to one or more IP devices via its built-in RJ45 Ethernet port. The EWR efficiently combines the functionality of a MeshNetworks Wireless Router and client modem in a single, cost-effective, wireless network component. This makes it easy for any Ethernet ready device to access a Mesh-Enabled Architecture (MEA) mobile broadband network. Computers, IP video cameras (as pictured at right), sensors, signs, signals, etc. can all be Mesh-Enabled to send and receive data at burst rates of up to 6 Mbps. All of the standard Wireless Router functionality, including Multi-Hopping, non-line-of-sight communications and position location services, is fully supported. EWRs also provide: • Range extension between clients an IAPs • Fixed reference points between clients and IAPs • Up to three assignable IP addresses PWR6300 Portable Wireless Router The PWR6300 Portable Wireless Router (PWR) has the same functionality as the EWR, but in a smaller form factor like the VMM. It combines the functionality of a Wireless Router and the Wireless Modem Card into a single device. By adding an Ethernet port to a Wireless Router, MeshNetworks enables video cameras, computers or any other Ethernet-capable device to get high-speed access to the MEA wireless broadband network, without the need to purchase a separate Wireless Modem Card. The PWR also provides the same functionality as the MWR, including network routing, Multi-Hopping™ and geo-location services. • Range extension between clients an IAPs • Fixed reference points between clients and IAPs • Up to three assignable IP addresses 6

MEA Setup and Installation Mobile Internet Switching Controller (MiSC) The Mobile Internet Switching Controller (MiSC) provides connectivity between the IAPs and the wired world, and hosts the network’s management and provisioning functions. The MiSC is composed of off-the-shelf hardware components, such as LAN routers and application servers. MiSC software consists of both off-the-shelf and MeshNetworks’ proprietary software, MeshManager. The MeshManager software provides functions for the network such as: • Subscriber Provisioning, Management, and Authentication • Configuration and Fault Management • Network Monitoring and Reporting 7

MeshNetworks Operational View of the MEA System Figure 2 shows the different ways a subscriber can reach an IAP. It can connect directly, or hop through any number or combination of WRs and SDs. Additionally, if the subscriber wishes to execute a peer-to-peer application such as a file transfer, the subscriber can communicate directly, or through any combination of SDs, WRs, and IAPs. The ability to use ad hoc routing to forward traffic improves the scalability of the mobile wireless network. In particular, the ability for the user to accomplish a peer-to-peer application without the use of infrastructure has tremendous advantages. A significant problem in every mobile wireless network is backhaul. The MEA architecture provides the ability to route traffic from applications through SDs and WRs without ever reaching an IAP or the wired network. This reduces the amount of backhaul required by enabling the SDs to accomplish the backhaul whenever the opportunity arises. In turn, this results in lower deployment costs, reduced backhaul, and lower operating expenditures. The service provider can provide the same level of service with less equipment by empowering the SDs with ad hoc networking capability. WR 1WR 2WR k2WR k1WR 1. . .. . .T1T1. . .T1. . .SD 2SD 1SD 1. . .SD 2SD 1SD 2. . .SD 2SD 1SD 3. . .. . .SD 2SD 1SD 4. . .MiSCIAPWRSDHandoffHandoffRouter MeshMobile Internet Switching ControllerIntelligent Access PointW ire l e ss RouterSubscriber DeviceMiSCGlobalInternetIA P 1IA P 2IA P NWR 2 Figure 2. Operational View of the MEA System 8

MEA Setup and Installation Network Architecture The basic MEA network utilizes two subnets, one for the MEA wireless elements and one for the server elements. For seamless IAP mobility, all of the MEA wireless elements must be in the same subnet. The subnets are connected together by the core router, and the edge router provides Internet connectivity. Figure 3 shows the logical network layout of a MEA network. core routeredge routerInternetserverswitchwirelessswitchMeshManagerserver`other serversmēawirelessdomainIAP1IAPn. . .WRSDSDserver subnetwirelesssubnet Figure 3. MEA Network Architecture Unified Modes of Operation With MEA Release 3.0, the concept of modes has been replaced by unified modes of operation addressing scheme. The concept of unified modes of operation centers on the current state of network communication: Associated State and Unassociated State. There are three addressing schemes that allow the IT manager increased flexibility in deployment. 9

MeshNetworks Network DHCP Scheme Operation under the Network DHCP scheme is similar to that of MEARelease 2 in Infrastructure Mode. The primary difference is that users are now allowed to temporarily wander outside the network infrastructure without losing connectivity. 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. With Network DHCP selected, the network device will forward any DHCP requests to the core network once it becomes associated and establishes communications with the infrastructure. The server may be configured by the operator to hand out temporary or static leases. The user must associate and acquire an address from the network before establishing communications. Once a lease has been granted, the address may be dragged out of network coverage for the remainder of the lease or, if a static lease was granted, until the next power cycle. If the lease expires or the user cycles power while outside of network coverage, the user will again lose the ability to communicate. This scheme is best for a larger, closely managed network of subscribers who don't need to communicate, or communicate only briefly, outside of network coverage. Statically Provisioned Scheme Operation under the Statically Provisioned scheme is similar to that of MEA Release 2 in Peer-to-Peer Mode. The primary difference is that addresses are configured by the network operator rather than hashed from the MAC address. This serves to eliminate the 10.x.x.x limitation on the network range. When operating under the Statically Provisioned scheme, the network device will accept DHCP requests from the user's host and internally generate responses to grant the host an IP address and assign any other provisioned options. This scheme requires that the host be configured to request an address from a DHCP server but does not require a DHCP server on the core network. It should be noted that a DHCP server can still exist on the network to hand out addresses to other nodes using the Network DHCP Scheme as long as the server's address range does not conflict with addresses assigned to devices using the Statically Provisioned or User Supplied Schemes. The granted IP addresses granted by the server and options are configurable per-device using MeshManager. The internally generated DHCP messages will assign the host a static lease to the provisioned address, which may be freely used to communicate while associated or unassociated. The operator must ensure that the provisioned addresses are routable and do not conflict with any other addresses in use. The operator is free to provision any option ordinarily provisioned by a DHCP server (subnet mask, DNS, etc.) through programming of the appropriate fields in each device using MeshManager. This scheme is ideal for a managed network of users who regularly need to communicate inside and outside of network coverage or for a network lacking a DHCP server. User Supplied Scheme Operating under the User Supplied scheme, the user's host device is configured to use a fixed 10

MEA Setup and Installation IP address and subnet mask. The user is responsible for configuring options that would otherwise be configured by a DHCP server. It is also up to the user to ensure that the assigned address is routable on the core network (if core network access is needed) and that it does not conflict with other addresses in use. This is analogous to and carries the same caveats as plugging an Ethernet card into a LAN and manually assigning an address to the card. The user is free to communicate while associated or unassociated. This scheme is ideal for small, unmanaged networks lacking a DHCP server. 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. Setting the User Supplied IP Address To setup the addressing for the User Supplied Scheme, 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 General tab. From the Start menu, select Settings Æ Control Panel. Double click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. Figure 4. Control Panel – Network and Dial-up Connections Icon The Network and Dial-up Connections window will be displayed. Double click on the Local Area Connection icon. 11

MeshNetworks Figure 5. Network and Dial-up Connections Window On the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click on the Properties button. Figure 6. Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box will be displayed. 12

MEA Setup and Installation Figure 7. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box 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 subnt mask. The Default gateway: and the DNS server addresses should have already been set by the Network Administrator. Click on the OK button to accept the changes and dismiss the dialog box. Quality of Service (QoS) and User Priority Features The MeshNetworks MEA system offers lower throughput than typical wired network systems. As a result, it may be necessary to regulate traffic flows over the wireless portion of the network so that interactive data flows and bulk data flows can be provided the proper levels of latency and reliability. The required level of regulation is provided by the Quality of Service (QoS) feature of the MEA system. It may also be necessary to provide certain nodes higher priority access to the wireless network for all of their traffic, such as in emergency or tiered service systems. This functionality is provided by the User Priority feature. Both QoS and User Priority deal with prioritization and shaping of packet traffic, are incorporated into the MEA system design as a single design feature. QoS allows a traffic generator to request special handling for enhanced throughput or reliability versus the standard 13

MeshNetworks best effort traffic. User Priority allows a user to request that traffic to/from a node be given preferential treatment. The resulting priority order is reflective of queuing order. Quality of Service The primary objective for QoS is to provide the capability of differentiating traffic classes. The QoS provision will be implemented on a per-hop basis without explicit end-to-end QoS management. Three main QoS functionalities have been implemented: 1) Packet classification 2) Prioritized channel access 3) Priority queue management with rate limiting User Priority The User Priority service can be provisioned per-node for use with tiered service and emergency access systems. This priority feature is unique to the MEA network and only exists between endpoints within the MEA network or between a MEA network node and the ingress/egress node on the MEA network. Nodes outside of the MEA Core LAN cannot request a particular priority for transmitted or received traffic. Any traffic into the MEA network needing prioritization must be prioritized at the ingress access point or router. Any traffic out of the MEA network will lose its priority assignment at the egress. MEA wireless traffic will carry priorities attached to each packet. The MeshAPI can be used to tune the default priority of the local node There is also an optional Emergency mode for use by special applications. The priority for use in emergency mode is separately provisioned and must be explicitly enabled per node by the network operator. 14

MEA Setup and Installation Section 3 - Setup and Installation Subscriber Device (SD) A Subscriber Device consists of both a Wireless Modem Card (WMC6300) and an End User provided host device such as a notebook computer. The WMC6300 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 8. Equipment The following list defines the MEA hardware components required to setup the WMC6300: • WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card • Antenna with a MMCX connector • WMC6300 Software and Documentation CD for Windows 2000™ and Windows XP™ Equipment that must be supplied by the End User includes the following: • Notebook PCs running the Microsoft Windows 2000 (service pack 3) or Windows XP (service pack 1) Operating System Record MAC Address of the WMC6300 The transceiver MAC address is recorded on the back of the WMC6300 cards. Record this number in Section 4 - MAC Address Tables, as it will be required later to configure and test the device. Figure 8. WMC6300 Antenna Port and LED Indicators Loading and Verifying WMC6300 Software The MEA WMC6300 Software and Documentation CD contains the MEA drivers and MeshTray software for use on the End User’s equipment. Please review the instructions for each 1

$MeshNetworks operating system as there is a different sequence of events depending on the operating system. Detailed instructions can be found in the WMC6300 User’s Guide for each operating system. In addition, the MEA Administration Software and Documentation CD includes installation software to load the MeshView Administration Tool. MeshView may be installed as an option on a subscriber device to assist the Network Operator with network deployment. Refer to the MEA MeshView Administration Tool User’s Guide for additional information on this application. Installing the WMC6300 Software for Windows XP The MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card User’s Guide for Windows XP provides complete step-by-step instructions for use during the installation and configuration of the WMC6300. The following is an abbreviated version of the installation process. Note: Please install the MEA Software after you insert the WMC6300 card. . Complete the following procedure to install the WMC6300 software and drivers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2. 3. Insert the antenna into the WMC6300 card. Insert the WMC6300 card into the computer. Click the Cancel button for the 2 Found New Hardware windows. Insert the WMC6300 Software and Documentation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Start driver install by clicking on d:\software\meaclientinstall.exe (where “d” is the CD-ROM drive) The MEA Setup program will be displayed. Click the OK button. Click the Next button to continue the software installation process. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the software installation process. Installing the MeshView Administration Tool Complete the following procedure to install MeshView: Insert the MEA Administration Software and Documentation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Windows Start menu. Click on Run and enter d:setupmv.exe in the textbox (Note: d is the letter of the CD-ROM drive). Click the OK button to continue the installation process. Follow onscreen prompts to complete the installation process. DNS Server Configuration The DNS server IP address is automatically supplied to the Subscriber Device upon successfully connecting to the Network. If there are problems with resolving web URLs, the DNS address can also be manually configured. The Network Operator must supply the DNS IP address for the Internet connection. Instructions to setup a Windows 2000 Host: 1. Start/Settings/Network and Dial-up Connections/Local Area Connection (choose the Local Area Connection Corresponding to the Wireless Modem Card) 2. Click on the Properties button. 2$

MEA Setup and Installation 3. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Components window. 4. Click on the Properties button. 5. Click on the Advanced button. 6. Click on the DNS tab 7. Click on the DNS Add button. 8. Enter the DNS Server IP Address provided by the network administrator and then click the Add button. 9. Click the OK button to close the Advanced TCP/IP Settings windows. 10. Click the OK button to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties windows. 11. Click the OK button to close the Local Area Connection Properties windows. 12. Click the Close button to close the Local Area Connection Status window. This configuration should remain in the Windows 2000 host. Instructions to setup a Windows XP host: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.11.12.13. 1. Click on Start/Control Panel/Network and Dial-up Connections/Local Area Connection Right click on the Local Area Connection Corresponding to the Wireless Modem Card and select Properties from the pop up menu. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Components window. Click on the Properties button. Click on the Advanced button. Click on the DNS tab Click on the DNS Add button. Enter the DNS Server IP Address provided by the network administrator and then click the Add button. Click the OK button to close the Advanced TCP/IP Settings windows. Click the OK button to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties windows. Click the OK button to close the Local Area Connection Properties windows. Click the Close button to close the Local Area Connection Status window. This configuration should remain in the Windows XP host. Installing the WMC6300 Software for Windows 2000 The MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card User’s Guide for Windows 2000 provides complete step-by-step instructions for use during the installation and configuration of the WMC6300. The following is an abbreviated version of the installation process. Note: Please install the MEA Software before you insert the WMC6300 card. Complete the following procedure to install the WMC6300 software and drivers: Insert the WMC6300 Software and Documentation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3

$MeshNetworks 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Start driver install by clicking on d:\software\meaclientinstall.exe (where “d” is the CD-ROM drive) The MEA Setup program will be displayed. Click the OK button. Click the Next button to continue the software installation process. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation process. Insert the antenna into the WMC6300 card. Insert theWMC6300 card into the PCMCIA slot of the host computer. If MeshView is desired, insert the MEA Administration Software and Documentation CD, open the Windows Start menu, click on Run, and then type d:\software\meamvsetup.exe (where d is the letter of the CD-ROM drive) and click the OK button. Follow onscreen prompts to complete the installation process. Testing When the WMC6300 is inserted, you should receive an audible indicator that the device has been recognized. (If there was a problem with the driver installation, Windows will prompt you for a new device installation.) Using MeshTray, select the Configuration tab, and then configure the WMC6300 address scheme to be “User Supplied”. Click on the Windows Start button and select Run from the popup menu. Enter the command ipconfig in the textbox and click on the OK button to check your IP address. If an IP address in the range of 10.x.y.2 is displayed, the transceiver is working properly. Using MeshTray, reset the WMC6300 back to addressing scheme used to deploy the network. Intelligent Access Point (IAP) The IAP is an infrastructure device that is positioned at a fixed location such as a building rooftop. The IAP6300 requires professional installation to ensure that the installation is performed in accordance with FCC licensing regulations. The principle function of the IAP is to provide the Subscriber Devices in the coverage area of the IAP access to wired services. The IAP also provides a fixed location reference for Geo-Location, provides wireless routing for units in the IAPs coverage area, and is the principal network management interface to associated Wireless Routers and Subscriber Devices. The MEA IAP provides a mounting bracket designed to be attached to a pole. For a MEA deployment, a permanent power source for each IAP must be provided. The standard IAP requires AC power, however there is an optional configuration for DC power. The RJ-45 weatherproof plug can be terminated in the field, allowing custom lengths to be assembled quickly on site. Equipment The following list defines the standard MEA hardware components for the IAP: • IAP Box with N-type Female Antenna Connector • 120V A/C Power Cable with a NEMA 5-15 plug • Antenna with N-type Male Antenna Connector 4$