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MAC Address Label Location ......................................................................................................................... 2-2
MAC Address Tables....................................................................................................................................... 2-3
VMM6300 and VMM7300 Assembly Information..............................................................................................2-4
Installing the VMM Device.................................................................................................................................. 2-4
IP Addressing Considerations...............................................................................................................................3-1
External Device Provisioning from MeshManager...............................................................................................3-1
Enabling the DHCP Server and Assigning Addresses ..................................................................................... 3-2
Accessing the Device Administration Web Pages................................................................................................ 3-4
Administrator and User Account Information..................................................................................................3-5
Viewing the Device Administration Home Page as an Administrator.................................................................. 3-6
Viewing the Device Administration Home Page as a Normal User................................................................. 3-7
Viewing the VMM Device Administration C on fig urat i o n Page.......................................................................... 3-8
Changing the Web Interface Password................................................................................................................. 4-1
Updating the Device Firmware............................................................................................................................. 4-3
Resetting the VMM via the Device Web Page..................................................................................................... 4-7
Chapter 5: Customer Information ..........................................................................5-1
Customer Service Information.............................................................................................................................. 5-1
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
Procedure 2-2Testing the VMM Hardware Installation.....................................................................2-6
Procedure 2-3Additional Testing of the VMM Hardware Installation..............................................2-6
Procedure 3-1Enabling the VMM resident DHCP Server.................................................................3-2
Procedure 3-2Accessing the VMM Device Administration Web Interface.......................................3-4
Procedure 4-1Changing the Administration Password......................................................................4-1
Procedure 4-2Updating the Device Firmware....................................................................................4-3
Procedure 4-3Resetting the Device Firmware via the Device Web Interface....................................4-7
Procedure 4-4Restoring the Factory Settings.....................................................................................4-9
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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). Because of the physical an d functional
similarities of these two VMMs, the same instructions will apply to both devices except where
specifically noted.
The Vehicle Mounted Modem (VMM) Defined
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Thank you for purchasing the VMM6300 and/or the VMM7300 Vehicle Mounted Modem. Both
devices are designed to integrate with Motorola’s mesh enabled architecture wireless communication
system capable of supporting high data rate mobile communication at variable rates of vehicular
speeds.
The VMM6300 and the VMM7300 are wireless modems that have been designed for permanent in vehicle mounting. Each device provides access to the wireless network via an Ethernet connection to
mobile data terminals, laptop computers, or any other device that has an Ethernet port. The VMM
operates on 12VDC and is rugged enough for installation in commercial and public safety vehicles.
The VMM6300 and the VMM7300 provide the same functionality as the WMC6300 or the WMC7300
(respectively) to the connected device, including geo-location.
The VMM efficiently combines the functionality of a Motorola subscriber device and client modem
into a single cost-effective wireless network component. This makes it easy for any Ethernet-ready
device to access a wireless mobile broadband network. Computers, IP video cameras, sensors, signs,
signals, etc. can all be mesh network enabled to send and receive data at burst rates of up to 6 Mbps.
All standard subscriber device functionality including Multi-Hopping™, non-line-of-sight
communications and geo-location services are fully supported.
The Vehicle Mounted Modem allows connection of multiple IP addressable devices using standard
Ethernet connectivity. This allows devices that cannot accept the PCMCIA based WMC6300 or
WMC7300 product to function transparently on a wireless mesh network without additional drivers.
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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. In turn, IAPs act as the principal
(MWRs and IAPs) for wireless network authentication and access. In turn, IAPs act as the principal
network management interface for associated MWRs and SDs.
network management interface for associated MWRs and SDs.
Figure 1-1 The VMM Device in Context of the Wireless MOTOMESH Network Figure 1-1 The VMM Device in Context of the Wireless MOTOMESH Network
The VMM device in context of
the MOTOMESH wireless
network.
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Each mesh-enabled VMM is a full-featured wireless networking device. The following is a list of the
items provided with each VMM:
• MOTOMESH Vehicle Mounted Modem (flange mount)
• 15 foot cable assembly
• 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
VMM6300 and VMM7300 Physical Specifications
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Dimensions 8”x 5.5” x 2”
Weight 1.8 lbs
Packaging IP54
Std Mounting Sheet metal screws , not provided
POWER
Power Requirement 5 -15 VDC
Current Drain 1.5 amps
Power Consumption 10W Maximum
12 VDC Power with in-line fuse, Switchcraft EN3C2F connector, Molex 19121009 Spade Lug
Tot. Spectrum Used 60MHz 20MHz
Antenna Type (std): Omni, 0 or 4dBi Omni, 8dBi
Antenna Connector: N-Type Female N-Type
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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, paragrap h 3. 3.4
IP ## IP54
NETWORK
Management MeshManager via SNMP
Net Interface
10/100 Mbps Ethernet, RJ45, Sealed Ethernet boot, 3 assignable IP Addresses, no
cord included
Web Interface Web (HTTP) based management interface
WARRANTY
Standard 1 yr standard
AVALIABLE OPTIONS
Antenna Options 0 Bi omni directional
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There are two ways to install and setup the VMM6300 and the VMM7300 devices: MeshManager or
the MOTOMESH Device Administration web interface.
Between the two available setup methods, MeshManager is the preferred and comprehensive device
setup, configuration, and management application. Prior to using the MeshManager for device
installation and configuration, ensure that it is installed and running on a network computer.
MeshManager will be used during the VMM setup process to validate the installation of the device and
to manage it, (as well as other devices) within the wireless network. It is important to note that a fully
functional mesh network is REQUIRED when using this method.
The MOTOMESH Device Administration web interface can be used to setup and configure the device
by connecting a PC to the wired interface. Please note that the web interface does not offer all the
features that are provided within the MeshManager application. Additional web interface information
is provided later in the manual.
Detailed information about the MeshManager application is found in the MOTOMESH MeshManager Users Guide.
Equipment Requirements
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A VMM6300 and a VMM7300 device is utilized similarly to a subs criber device within a Motoro la
wireless mesh network and will be used with an IAP (Intelligent Access Point) and a MWR (Mesh
Wireless Modem) Motorola infrastructure devices.
The following list defines the standard hardware components to install a VMM:
• N-type Antenna Connector
• Antenna (supplied): 2.4 STD 4dBi, 4.9 STD 8dBi
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•15 foot power cable assembly
The Network Operator must supply the following:
• Mounting Location
• Power Source (12V DC) (from vehicle or other DC power sup ply )
• A Hub or Switch (if more then 1 Ethernet device will be used)
• Hand tools for bracket installation
MAC Address Label Location
The transceiver and SBC (Ethe rnet) 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.
The figure below is only a sample VMM label, an actual device label for either of the VMM devices
will be designated accordingly.
Figure 2-1 VMM Sample Device Label
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MAC Address Tables
Two MAC Address tables have been included for recording the device names and the transceiver and
host MAC addresses for a set of VMM (6300 and 7300 series) devices as a quick reference. These
addresses will be required later in the configuration and management process.
Write the MAC numbers into the MAC Address Tables provided below.
Table 2-2 VMM6300 (2.4) MAC Address Table
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VMM Device Name 2. 4 QDMA XCVR
MAC Address (02-05-12-0A-xx-yy)
MAC Address (00-05-12-0A-xx-yy)
2. 4 QDMA Host
Table 2-3 VMM7300 (4.9) MAC Address Table
VMM Device Name 4. 9 XCVR
MAC Address (02-05-12-0A-xx-yy)
MAC Address (00-05-12-0A-xx-yy)
4.9 Host
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VMM6300 and VMM7300 Assembly Information VMM6300 and VMM7300 Assembly Information
The VMM external connection points are shown and labeled in the figure below. The VMM external connection points are shown and labeled in the figure below.
The following instructions describe the VMM6300 and VMM7300 hardware installation procedure:
Procedure 2-1 VMM Hardware Installation Procedure
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Mount the VMM device in a suitable location in a vehicle to allow for ventilation.
The device is not waterproof and should be reasonably protected from
moisture and other exposed outdoor environments.
Power
Reset
N-Type
Antenna
Connector
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Insert the Power Plug into Power Connector.
Figure 2-3 VMM6300 or VMM7300 Trunk Mounting
Verify that both MAC addresses have been recorded in either Table 2-2 or Table 2-3 of this manual, as
this information will be required to configure and test the device(s).
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. The VMM device itself has a recommended
limit of 50 devices.
For more information about how to configure additional devices to the
VMM refer to the
Deployment Considerations
When deploying the VMM consider the following:
•The antenna should be a minimum of 30 inches from any nearby metal poles to avoid
distortion of the RF pattern.
•The antenna must have a separation distance of at least 2 meters from the body of all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
•Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation and transmitter operating
conditions to satisfy RF exposure compliance.
•Typically, Vehicle Mounted Modems are distributed within a network and are used as
subscriber devices. A rule of thumb is to deploy 2-3 hop networks to optimize range,
latency, and throughput to subscriber devices.
• The VMM installation location must provide applicable DC power for the device.
• It is required that the VMM chassis be grounded to minimize the possibility of ESD
(electrostatic discharge) induced damage.
DHCP Server Section of this manual.
•Locate the antenna to minimize multipath:
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- Minimize interference from nearby transmitters
- Maximize chance of a direct line of sight connection to other devices.
- Mount the supplied antenna vertically
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Verify the operation of the VMM using the following procedure (within the network coverage area):
Procedure 2-2 Testing the VMM Hardware Installation
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Apply power to the VMM. The device will be operational between 60 and 120 seconds.
Obtain the Transceiver MAC address and the Host address that was recorded earlier in section
Address Table. The address will be similar to the format 02-05-12-0A-xx-yy for the Transceiver
(XCVR) and 00-05-12-0A-xx-yy for the Host. Please note that the actual MAC addresses will vary from
the samples addresses provided in this guide.
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Within MeshManager’s DeviceManager screen, right-click on the appropriate VMM in the device tree
and select the Ping Device option.
4
Check for a successful response to the Ping command in the named device results dialog box. A
successful response verifies that the VMM is communicating to the infrastructure devices.
Testing Individual Device Components
You can also choose to ping each of the two individual components located within a VMM: the
Transceiver (XCVR) and the Host.
Procedure 2-3 Additional Testing of the VMM Hardware Installation
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2
Apply power to the VMM – the device will be operational in 60 to 120 seconds.
Within the MeshManager software screen, double-click on the specific VMM in the device tree.
If MeshManager is able to communicate with the device, the top of the right pane (in MeshManager) will
be updated to show three smaller panes: one general information pane and two component panes (XCVR
and Host, respectively). See the figure shown below.
Mac
Figure 2-4 VMM Device Information within MeshManager
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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.
Repeat the above step for the Host device component.
Check for a successful response to the Ping Component option in the named device results dialog box.
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This chapter contains information which will assist you with accessing a VMMs local web interface
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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.
The local default gateway address is used only on the wired interface, and is only visible to the
attached IP devices. It is not advertised to the wireless network, and the network cannot access the
VMM using this gateway address. The VMM has another IP address for the wireless interface that can
be used to access the VMM from the network. Because the gateway address is limited to the local
wired interface, the same address could be used for the gateway service in several VMM devices. The
local gateway should be a part of the overall subnet chosen for your wireless network.
Care must be taken to ensure that the selected IP address is on the same subnet and does not conflict
with any other devices or the chosen Local Gateway service address on the wireless network.
External Device Provisioning from MeshManager
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In order for the VMM to provide service to other devices attached to its Ethernet port, some
configuration must be done from MeshManager or the device’s internal web interface.
For additional information about device provisioning options available in the device’s web interface
see the
DHCP Server Section (External Device Provisioni n g) in this manual.
This section will concentrate on performing external device provisioning for the VMM from within
MeshManager’s Device Manager application.
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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
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device tree.
If MeshManager is able to communicate with the device, the top of the right pane (in MeshManager) will
be updated to show two smaller panes, (one for each of the two main components of the device).
Figure 3-1 VMM Status
Within the MeshManager software screen, in the Config 2.4 QDMA Host... section, select the Action
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drop-down and choose the Configuration item from the list.
Figure 3-2 Selecting QDMS Host Configuration
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Figure 3-3 QDMA Host Default Tab
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On the Services tab, enter the IP address of the network RDATE server into the RDATE Server field.
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Figure 3-4 QDMA Host Services Tab
Set the Local DHCP Server Enabled field to True.
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This will enable the Local DHCP server (resident on the VMM) to allocate IP addresses to devices
attached to the VMM, via hub or other similar device.
When the Local DHCP server is enabled the VMM device will not check for a DHCP server on the wired
network.
Provide a DHCP Start IP address.
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This is the first IP address in a range of IP addresses that the local DHCP server will allocate to any new
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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. This is the last IP address to end the range of addresses begun with the
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IP address specified in the DHCP Start IP field.
Enter a CIDR value (in bits), reflecting the desired network type.
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Enter a DHCP Lease Time appropriate for your network.
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Enter a DHCP Default Suffix.
10
Depending on the way that your network is setup, this field is optional. The value entered here will be
handed out by the DHCP server and used by client devices for name resolution.
Enter a Default Gateway address.
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Enter a Domain Name Server address, if one exists.
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Select the Save button to finalize your settings.
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The procedure below describes how to access the VMM device web page.
Procedure 3-2 Accessing the VMM Device Administration Web Interface
Find the IP address assigned to the VMM SBC prior to accessing the device administration web interface.
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You can use MeshManager’s Device Manager to access the VMM SBC IP address. To do this, doubleclick on the VMM in MeshManager’s Device Tree, and then view the resulting SBC IP address
information shown in the right pane.
Note that by default, the device’s addressing mode will be set to Network DHCP.
If a fixed address was provided by the Network Operator in MeshManager, then that
IP address will be used by the VMM instead of the derived address when the
Statically Provisioned option is in effect.
Alternatively, the web page can be accessed by attaching to the device’s Ethernet
port, configured for DHCP.
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When the IP address is known, open your web browser and enter the IP addr ess of the VMM SBC.
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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/.
If you are running a VMM as a standalone device, the configuration web
page can be reached by connecting a PC to the wired interface. The
installation procedure described here requires administrator access.
Alternatively, all of the parameters that are provisioned via the web page
may also be provisioned via MeshManager.
Administrator and User Account Information
The device has two accounts for the web interface - an Administrative account (Super User), and a
User account (Normal User). The Administrative account must be used for provisioning the device,
and the User account may be used for monitoring the status of the device.
The password for the admin account should be changed during installation. The password for the User
account can be changed by an administrator or the user.
Table 3-1 Login Screen Default User Names and Passwords
Type of User Username Password (Default)
Administrator (Super User)
User (Normal User)
admin admin
monitor monitor
Figure 3-5 MOTOMESH Sample Web Interface Login Screen
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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.
The MOTOMESH 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 and the
firmware revision number.
Additional web page links are available when logging-in as an Administrator (same as Super User). In
the Device Management section of the Home tab, the Administrator can:
• Change Admin password
• Change User password (Normal User Account)
• Update Device Firmware
• Restore Factory Defaults
• Reset the Device
Figure 3-6 MOTOMESH Device Administration Home Page (Super User Login)
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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.
In the Device Management section of the Home tab, the User Account (non-administrative account)
can:
• Change User password
•
Reset the Device
Figure 3-7 MOTOMESH Device Administration Home Page (Normal User Login)
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Once you have accessed the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page, click on the
Configuration tab to display the IP address configuration.
The MOTOMESH Device Administration Configuration page when viewed as an Administrator (same
as Super User Login) allows for changes to the device configuration.
This is the name of the device as shown by
MeshManager
The IP address of the RDATE server. This is usually the
MiSC when operating in infrastructure mode. The
RDATE server provides the current date to the VMM.
The VMM can operate without an RDATE server.
Use this setting to decide whether the device will get its
IP address automatically from a Network DHCP server
or use a fixed address provided manually by a Network
Operator (Statically provisioned).
The IP address will be automatically provided by a
DHCP server if one exists and the above field has been
set to Network DHCP. If the setting has been set as
Statically Provisioned, and not provided by the Network
Operator, then it will be automatically hashed from the
device’s MAC Address.
Network DHCP
Varies depending on the
selection made in the
field above.
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DNS Server Address
DNS Search Suffix
This is the subnet mask for the local Ethernet segment. blank
The VMM will tell the attached Ethernet devices to use
this address for the default gateway, and the VMM will
use the address when accessing the local Ethernet
segment.
The address of the local DNS Server. Assigned by
The DNS search suffix provided by the Network
Administrator.
Assigned by
Network Administrator
Network Administrator
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Additional Information about the Network DHCP Setting
Network DHCP means that the VMM device can be configured to request an address from a DHCP
server and requires 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.
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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. Once a lease
has been granted, the address will be valid 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 with the
wireless network.
Additional Information about the Statically Provisioned Setting
When selecting the Statically ProvisionedBridge Addressing option from the Configuration web
page, the VMM device will use provisioned DHCP-like information to establish an IP address for use
in the wireless network. A DHCP server is not required on the core network because the addresses are
derived from the MAC address by default. 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 option as long as the server's
address range does not conflict with addresses assigned to other devices using the Statically
Provisioned option.
The IP addresses and options used are also configurable per-device using the MOTOMESH
MeshManager application.
The Network Operator can choose to keep the provided (derived IP address) or assign a fixed IP
address and subnet mask. It is up to the Network Operator 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.
DHCP Server Section (External Device Provisioning)
Prior to attaching external devices to the VMM device, the resident DHCP server needs to be enabled.
The current VMM factory defaults automatically enable the DHCP server feature.
Table 3-4 Device Web Interface - DHCP Server Section (Configuration Tab)
Field Name Field Description Field Default
Enabled
DHCP Range Start
The VMMs resident DHCP ser ver is enabled when this
checkbox is selected. Use this feature when you need to
attach several devices to the VMMs Ethernet port via a hub or
similar device. The recommended limit is 50 attached
devices.
This is the first IP address in a range of IP addresses that the
local DHCP server will allocate to any new clients connected
to the VMM (with the enabled DHCP server).
Check box checked,
feature enabled
192.168.0.1
Value
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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; this is
why one extra address should be
allocated in the designated IP
address range.
DHCP Range End
CIDR
DHCP Lease
Duration(s)
This is the last IP address to end the range of addresses begun
with the IP address specified in the DHCP Start IP address
field.
Enter a CIDR value (in bits), reflecting the desired network
type.
This is the duration (in seconds) of the DHCP leases that the
VMM offers to the attached Ethernet devices.
192.168.0.50
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300
Security Settings Section (Authentication)
There are three security authentication settings available to the MOTOMESH VMM device: Force
Authorized, Force Unauthorized, and Local. Security authentication modes are selected from within
the Security Settings section of the MOTOMESH Device Administration Configuration page in the
Authorization Control field
The table below describes each field within the Security Settings section.
To allow for various levels of security and authentication control, there are
three security authentication settings available to the MOTOMESH VMM
device: Force Authorized, Force Unauthorized, and Local.
Force Authorized: In Force Authorized mode, there are effectively no
security and authentication controls, resulting in open authenticatio n for all
network devices. There will be no security measures applied to links
between devices that are currently set to Force Authorized. Hardware
authentication via the HAS is still performed but password authentication
is not carried out at the user level and there is no integrity check carried out
for all packets transferred between any source and destination node
Force Unauthorized:
In Force Unauthorized mode, all devices seeking authorization for network
access will be denied, effectively locking down the network. The Force
Unauthorized setting will not allow any network device to establish
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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 peerto-peer access must be validated against the Group security information
configured in the VMM. If the password is not valid, access will be denied.
If the password is valid, the device will be authorized for peer-to-peer
access and a secure connection will be maintained for the duration of the
association with the Peer communication. Integrity checking will be carried
out on all the packets flowing between the source and destination node.
Local ID
Local
Password
Group ID
Group
Password
The specified Local ID is used for communication authentication with an
Intelligent Access Point device (IAP).
The password used for authentication control between a local subscriber
device and an IAP device.
The specified Group ID is used for authenticati on c ontrol between local
subscriber devices when communicating in peer-to-peer mode.
The password used between local subscriber devices that belong to the
same assigned group and share the same password.
Selecting this checkbox enables the reporting of the
device’s physical location in Geo coordinates.
This value represents how often the devices position is
relayed to the Primary and secondary (if IP address
provided) MAP server.
The IP address of the Primary (main) MAP Server where
the Geo location coordinates are to be sent. The address
may be provided by a Network Administrator or use r
running the MOTOMESH MeshView application.
Checkbox Disabled
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Secondary MAP
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The IP address of the Secondary (additional) MAP Server
or workstation where the Geo location coordinat es are to
be sent. The address may be provided by a Network
Administrator or user running the MOTOMESH
MeshView application.
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Viewing the VMM Configuration Page as a Normal User
When a Normal User logs into the Device Administration web interface, th e 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.
Figure 3-9 VMM Configuration Page (Normal User Account)
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Chapter 4: Device Maintenance
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This chapter describes the available device maintenance functions through the use of the device’s local
web interface.
Changing the Web Interface Password
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For security reasons it is important to change the Administration password at your earliest
convenience. The Change Admin Password and the Change User Password options are available on
the MOTOMESH Device Administration Home Page.
Procedure 4-1 Changing the Administration Password
Select the Change Admin Password option from the MOTOMESH Device Administration Home Page.
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Figure 4-1 MOTOMESH Device Administration Home Page
Enter your new administrator password twice (on the Change Password page) and select Submit.
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Figure 4-2 Change Password Page
Enter the newly changed password on the MOTOMESH Web Interface Login scree n.
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Figure 4-3 Select Change Admin Password
Select the Finished button to return to the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page.
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Figure 4-4 Password Change Completed
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Updating the Device Firmware
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The web interface for the device also provides the ability to update the firmware on-site. To use this
feature, you must have a SBC (Host) firmware update file from a released upgrade package.
Please note that ONLY the SBC device component can be upgraded via the web
interface at this time. Use MeshManager’s Upgrade Tool to upgrade the
Transceiver, the 802.11 AP, as well as the SBC device components. See the
MOTOMESH Field Upgrade Procedure Guide for detail information about
updating device components via MeshManager’s Upgrade Tool.
Procedure 4-2 Updating the Device Firmware
Select the Update Device Firmware option from the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page.
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Figure 4-5 Selecting the Update Device Firmware Option
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Select the Browse button on the Firmware Update page.
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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
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the VMM device the SBC firmware file name will be in the format of m-kru-mea_memmem_sbc_x.x.x.x.tar.
Please note that ONLY the SBC device component can be upgraded via
the web interface at this time. Use MeshManager’s Upgrade Tool to
upgrade the Transceiver, the 802.11 AP, as well as the SBC device
components. See the MOTOMESH Field Upgrade Procedure Guide
for information about updating devices via the Upgrade Tool.
Figure 4-7 Selecting the Device Firmware Filename
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Select the Upload button after selecting the correct device firmware filename.
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Figure 4-8 Selecting Upload Button
Select the OK button to confirm your firmware filename selection.
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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
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device, and the device will present a Please stand by while the device is uploading… screen.
Select the Close button from the bottom of this page.
Figure 4-10 Firmware Filename Upload in Progress
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Re-open the web interface for the device updated in the previous step, and select Reset the Device option
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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.
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Figure 4-12 Ready to Reset the Device screen
Standby for up to 120 seconds for the device to reset.
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Figure 4-13 Device Reset Page – Please stand by…
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When the device has completed the reset process, the web interface will automatically return to the
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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.
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Resetting the VMM via the Device Web Page
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The device can be reset via the device administration web interface as well as MeshManager’s Device
Manager.
In order to reset the device via the web page, follow the procedure outlined below.
Procedure 4-3 Resetting the Device Firmware via the Device Web Interface
Select the Reset the Device option from the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page.
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Figure 4-14 Resetting the Device
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Select the Reset button to initiate the reset process.
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Figure 4-15 Selecting the Update Device Firmware Option
Standby for up to 120 seconds for the device to reset.
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Figure 4-16 Device Reset Page – Please stand by…
When the device has completed the reset process, it will automatically display the MOTOMESH Device
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Administration home page.
NOTE: After the completion of the reset, you may experience a slight delay when bringing up another
web page. Be patient.
Restoring Factory Settings
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To restore the factory settings in your VMM device, the Restore Factory Defaults option is available
from the MOTOMESH Device Administration home page.
The Restore Factory Settings operation will restore the default web password for the administrator and
monitor accounts. This will also return the local IP addresses to use the Network DHCP addressing
scheme.
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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.
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Figure 4-17 Selecting the Restore Factory Defaults Option
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Select the Apply button to initiate restoring the factory settings process.
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Figure 4-18 Restore Factory Settings Page
Select the OK button in the confirmation dialog to proceed restoring the device, or press Cancel to stop.
3
Figure 4-19 Confirm Changes Window for Restore Factory Settings
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Select the Finished button to be automatically redirected to the Device Reset screen.
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Select the Reset button from the Device Reset page to initiate the reset process.
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Figure 4-20 Selecting the Update Device Firmware Option
Standby for up to 120 seconds for the device to reset.
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Figure 4-21 Device Reset Page – Please stand by…
When the device has completed the reset process, it will automatically display the MOTOMESH Device
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Administration home page.
NOTE: After the completion of the reset, you may experience a slight delay when bringing up another
web page. Be patient.
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Chapter 5: Customer Information
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This chapter provides information about how to obtain customer service support from Motorola and
describes the type of information you should have available prior to making the support call.
Customer Service Information
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If you have read this document and made every effort to resolve installation or operation issues
yourself and still require help, please contact Motorola System Support Center (SSC) using the
following contact information:
Hours of Operation
7 days a week, 24 hours
Technical Support:800-221-7144 (USA)
Obtaining Support
Motorola provides technical support services for your system and recommends that you coordinate
warranty and repair activities through the 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.
System Information
To be provided with the best possible opportunity for support, collect the following system information
and have it available when obtaining support.
• Location of the system
• Date the system was put into service
• Software or firmware version information for components of your system
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• Serial number(s) of the device(s) or component(s) requiring support
• A written description of the symptom or observation of the problem:
- When did it first appear?
- Can it be reproduced?
- What is the step-by-step procedure to cause it?
•Do other circumstances contribute to the problem? For example, changes in weather or
other conditions?
•Maintenance action precedin g pr o bl e m :
- Upgrade of software or equipment
- Change in the hardware or software configuration
- Software reload - from backup or from CD-ROM (note the version and date)
Return Material Request
After collecting system information, contact the Motorola System Support Center for assistance or to
obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number for faulty Field Replaceable Entities (FREs):
North America: 800-221-7144
Radio Products and Services Division
The Radio Products and Services Division is your source for manuals and replacement parts.
Radio Products and Services Division Telephone Numbers
The telephone numbers for ordering are: (800)-422-4210 (US and Canada orders)
The fax numbers are: (800)-622–6210 (US and Canada orders)
The number for help identifying an item or part number is (800)-422-4210; select choice “3” from the
menu
Returning System Components to Motorola
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.
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.
•Obtain a return authorization (RA) number from the Motorola System Support Center.
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•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.
• Provide a phone number where your repair technician can be reached.
• Include the contact person's name for return.
• Pack the assembly tightly and securely, preferably in its original shipping container.
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Chapter 6: Certification and Safety
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This chapter lists the relevant FCC Certification and Product Saf e ty Information for the MOTOMESH
devices described in this manual.
FCC Regulatory Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The VMM6300 and the VMM7300 requires professional installation to ensure the installation is
performed in accordance with FCC licensing regulations.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 2 meters
between the radiator and your body.
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Safety Information for the MOTOMESH Products
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wi th its act i on in ET Docket 9 6-8 has ado pted a
safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (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.
• Do not touch or move the antenna(s) while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
• Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or
touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
•Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive
environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use.
•Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected;
otherwise, the radio may be damaged.
Conforms to UL STD ANSI/UL 60950 3rd Edition
Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-00
Equipment shall be suitable for use in Air pressure: 86kPa to106kPa.
local DHCP server, 3-2
Local DHCP Server Enabled field, 3-3
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Glossary
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CIDR – Classless Inter-Domain Routing (A new Internet addressing scheme replacing
the old A, B, C addressing scheme)
IAP – Intelligent Access Point
MEA – Mesh Enabled Architecture
MiSC – Mobile Internet Switching Controller
MWR – Mesh Wireless Router sometimes referred to as a Wireless Router (WR)
Glossary
SBC – Single Board Computer
SD – Subscriber Device, a general description to a device type that is usually a WMC or
a VMM.
VMM– Vehicle Mounted Modem
WMC – Wireless Modem Card, can apply to any model number
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