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Zebra Technologies WMC6300704 Users Guide

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WMC6300
Wireless Modem Card
User’s Guide
Version 3.0.78
Copyright 2003-2004, MeshNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Foreword
This document describes in detail the confidential and proprietary technology of MeshNetworks’ MEA™ Architecture. MeshNetworks products and technology are protected by US and international patent and patent pending technology. This document represents the current MEA design; the contents are subject to change at any time at the discretion of MeshNetworks, Inc.
MEA, MeshTray, and MeshNetworks’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MeshNetworks, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, and PocketPC are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names and services identified throughout this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. No such uses or the use of any trade name is intended to convey endorsement or other affiliation with this publication.
Copyright © 2003-2004, MeshNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................1
General System Requirements.............................................................................................2
Windows XP Minimum Requirements.................................................................................2
Windows 2000 Minimum Requirements..............................................................................3
What’s in the Box ...................................................................................................................3
FCC Approved Antennas for WMC6300 ..............................................................................3
WMC6300 External Connections and Lights .......................................................................4
Installing MEA Software with a Windows XP Operating System.....................................5
Installing MEA Software with a Windows 2000 Operating System................................11
INSTALLING THE WMC6300 WIRELESS MODEM CARD........................................................16
Connect the Antenna Assembly (Laptop Computer).......................................................16
Connect the Magnetic Antenna Assembly (Optional)......................................................19
Insert the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card......................................................................20
Configuring the DNS Address ............................................................................................26
Removing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card..............................................................28
Uninstalling Application Software......................................................................................29
OVERVIEW OF MESHTRAY ........................................................................................................30
MeshTray™ ...........................................................................................................................30
Starting MeshTray................................................................................................................32
MeshTray Status Tab...........................................................................................................32
MeshTray Configuration Tab..............................................................................................33
Geo Position ......................................................................................................................33
Enhanced Geo Mode .........................................................................................................33
Reporting Interval ............................................................................................................ 33
Server IP Address............................................................................................................ 34
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User Priority Settings and Quality of Service Overview....................................................34
Classification of Data Packets........................................................................................... 34
Differentiated Services Code Point.................................................................................... 34
User Priority .................................................................................................................... 34
Service Differentiation Mechanisms .................................................................................. 35
IAP Support for Quality of Service ..................................................................................... 35
Priority Levels for Local Nodes..........................................................................................36
Setting the Priority Level for the WMC6300 ....................................................................... 37
Addressing Scheme for Unified Modes of Operation........................................................37
Network DHCP Scheme................................................................................................... 38
Statically Provisioned Scheme.......................................................................................... 39
User Supplied Scheme ..................................................................................................... 39
Setting the User Supplied IP Address................................................................................ 39
MeshTray Geo -Position Tab (Optional).............................................................................43
MeshTray Routing Tab (Optional)......................................................................................45
Routing Icons.....................................................................................................................46
Terminating MeshTray.........................................................................................................47
TROUBLESHOOTING USING MESHAPI....................................................................................48
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION......................................................................................49
LICENSE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.............................................................................50
REGULATORY INFORMATI ON...................................................................................................54
FCC Information ...................................................................................................................54
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement............................................................................54
Safety Information for the MEA WMC6300........................................................................55
SAFETY CERTIFICATION............................................................................................................56
CE Mark Certification...........................................................................................................56
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List of Figures
Figure 1. WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card ...............................................................................2
Figure 2. WMC6300 Antenna Port and LED Indicators........................................................4
Figure 3. MEA Setup - Welcome Dialog Box.........................................................................5
Figure 4. MEA Setup - License Agreement Dialog Box.......................................................6
Figure 5. MEA Setup – Startup Options Dialog Box .............................................................6
Figure 6. MEA Setup - Ready to Install Dialog Box..............................................................7
Figure 7 MEA Setup - Drivers Previously Installed Dialog Box.........................................8
Figure 8. Software Installation Dialog Box............................................................................8
Figure 9. Software Installation Dialog Box............................................................................9
Figure 10. Software Installation Dialog Box..........................................................................10
Figure 11. MEA Setup - mea Installed Successfully Dialog Box ........................................10
Figure 12. MEA Setup - Installer Setup Dialog Box..............................................................11
Figure 13. MEA Setup - License Agreement Dialog Box....................................................12
Figure 14. MEA Setup – Startup Options Dialog Box ...........................................................12
Figure 15. MEA Setup - Ready to Install Dialog Box............................................................13
Figure 16 MEA Setup - Drivers Previously Installed Dialog Box.......................................13
Figure 17. Digital Signature Not Found Dialog Box.............................................................14
Figure 18. MEA Setup - Select Options Dialog Box.............................................................14
Figure 19. Finished Popup Dialog Box..................................................................................15
Figure 20. Attach Antenna to the WMC6300 .........................................................................16
Figure 21. Antenna Clip...........................................................................................................17
Figure 22. Mounting the Antenna Clip...................................................................................18
Figure 23. Insert the Antenna into the Clip...........................................................................18
Figure 24. Attach Magnetic Mount Antenna to the WMC6300 ............................................19
Figure 25. Installing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card ..................................................20
Figure 26. Found New Hardware Popup Dialog box............................................................20
Figure 27. Found New Hardware Wizard – Serial PC Card..................................................21
Figure 28. Found New Hardware Wizard - Loading Files....................................................21
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Figure 29. Hardware Installation Dialog Box .........................................................................22
Figure 30. Found New Hardware Wizard - Complete ...........................................................22
Figure 31. Found New Hardware Wizard – WMC6300 PC Card..........................................23
Figure 32. Found New Hardware Wizard Loading Files.......................................................23
Figure 33. Hardware Installation Dialog Box - WMC6300 PC Card .....................................24
Figure 34. Found New Hardware Wizard Complete..............................................................24
Figure 35. Found New Hardware - Wizard Complete ...........................................................25
Figure 36 Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box ...................................................26
Figure 37. Unplug or Eject Hardware Icon ............................................................................28
Figure 38. Safe to Remove Hardware - WMC6300 Ca rd.......................................................28
Figure 39. Removing the WMC6300 from the PCMCIA slot.................................................28
Figure 40. Confirm Action - Uninstall.....................................................................................29
Figure 41. Removing Programs from Your Computer Dialog Box.....................................29
Figure 42. Inactive MeshTray Icon..........................................................................................30
Figure 43. MeshTray Link Quality Indicator ..........................................................................30
Figure 44. MeshTray No IP Address Acquired Icon.............................................................31
Figure 45. MeshTray Status Tab.............................................................................................32
Figure 46. MeshTray Configuration Tab................................................................................33
Figure 47. MeshTray Configuration Tab Priority Settings...................................................37
Figure 48. MeshTray Configuration Tab Addressing Scheme............................................38
Figure 49. Control Panel – Network and Dial-up Connections Icon...................................40
Figure 50. Network and Dial-up Connections Window........................................................40
Figure 51. Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box..................................................41
Figure 52. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box..............................................42
Figure 53. MeshTray Geo Position Tab ..................................................................................43
Figure 54. MeshTray Geo Position Spherical Coordinates.................................................44
Figure 55. MeshTray Routing Tab..........................................................................................45
Figure 56. Exit MeshTray.........................................................................................................47
Figure 57. Using EventViewer To Troubleshoot MeshAPI ..................................................48
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Modem Card. If you wish to skip this introduction and begin the installation, go directly to the
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Installing the WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card section of this document.
MEA is a wireless communication system capable of supporting high data rate mobile communication at vehicular speeds. The MEA system is designed to allow standard client hosts with a PCMCIA interface to have a mobile broadband Ethernet connection. The MEA system works transparently to the client host in a manner similar to an Ethernet connection. MEA provides Internet Protocol based data and location services. Its geo-location accuracy and availability is better than ±10 meters within 1 second. It is capable of supporting subscribers traveling up to 100 miles per hour.
Figure 1. WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card
The ME A system provides a secure and reliable transport for the client host. The client host may still require configuration and authentication before it will be allowed to access services on the core network. Access to the core network is controlled by the network administrator according to current operating practices. This document provides detailed installation and configuration instructions for installing the MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card and supporting software.
General System Requirements
For best resu lts, ensure the computers meet the following minimum requirements.
Windows XP Minimum Requirements
• Laptop or Notebook PC running the Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1) operating system
• 500 MHz Processor
• 10 MB of available hard disk storage
• Keyboard, Mouse, CD-ROM drive or DVD drive
• Available Type II PCMCIA card slot in the Host device
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Windows 2000 Minimum Requirements
• Laptop or Notebook PC running the Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3) operating system
• 500 MHz Processor
• 10 MB of available hard disk storage
• Keyboard, Mouse, CD-ROM drive or DVD drive
• Available Type II PCMCIA card slot in the Host device
What’s in the Box
Each MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card is a full-featured wireless networking interface. The following is a list of the items provided with each WMC6300 card:
• MEA WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card
• Antenna with a MMCX connector
• MEA WMC6300 Software and Documentation CD ROM
The MEA CD ROM contains an online version of the MEA WMC6300 User’s Guide in Adobe PDF format. The CD also contains an installation executable to load Adobe Acrobat Reader software if it is not already resident on your computer.
FCC Approved Antennas for WMC6300
Manufacturer Part Number Gain Usage
Centurion MAF94058 2 dBi Laptop Maxrad BMMG2400ML195MSMA 0 dBi Mobile
Antenex TRA24003 3 dBi Mobile
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WMC6300 External Connections and Lights
The WMC6300 Wireless Modem Card is designed for insertion into an industry -standard Type II PCMCIA card slot located in a Host device. The WMC6300 has an antenna port to connect the external antenna and two LED Indicators. As shown in Figure 2 the red LED is the transmit indicator and the green LED is the receive indicator.
Figure 2. WMC6300 Antenna Port and LED Indicators
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Installing MEA Software with a Windows XP Operating System
The following procedure outlines the installation of the MEA software on a typical Windows XP platform. Some of the steps may vary slightly based on the configuration of the individual computers.
NOTE: Windows XP clients should install the MEA Software before inserting the WMC6300 card.
Complete the following procedure to install the MEA software:
1. Insert the MEA Software and Documentation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. If the installation program does not start automatically, open the Windows
Startmenu. Click on Run then type the following into the dialog box:
d:setupmeaclient.exe
where d: specifies the CD-ROM drive and click the “OK” button.
3. Click the “Next” button to continue the installation process.
4. The MEA Setup dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 3.
5. Click the Next button to continue the installation process.
Figure 3. MEA Setup - Welcome Dialog Box
6. The License Agreement dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure
4. Please review the End User License Agreement. Use the scroll bar
located at the right side of the dialog box to display the complete text message.
NOTE: If you do not agree with the terms of the license agreement, click on Cancel and the installation will be terminated.
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To continue with the installation process, select the YES radio button as shown in Figure 4 and then click on the Next button to continue the installation.
Figure 4. MEA Setup - License Agreement Dialog Box
7. The Startup Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 5. The user can modify the default installation configuration by checking or un-checking the boxes on this installation dialog box. Click on the Next button to continue the installation process.
Figure 5. MEA Setup – Startup Options Dialog Box
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8. The Ready to Install dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 6. This dialog box displays the Install Folder location and the Shortcut Folder name that will be used to install the MEA software. Click on the
Next button to proceed with the installation process.
Figure 6. MEA Setup - Ready to Install Dialog Box
9. If MEA was previously installed on your com puter, the Information dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 7. Click on the Next button to
uninstall the existing MEA drivers and continue the installation process. If you do not want to continue, press the Cancel button.
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Figure 7 MEA Setup - Drivers Previously Installed Dialog Box
10. The Performing Setup Actions dialog box displays a status bar to indicate the progress of the installation.
11. If he Software Installation dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 8, it indicates that the software is not Windows Logo tested. Click on the
Continue Anyway button to complete the installation process.
Figure 8. Software Installation Dialog Box
12. A second Software Installation dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure
9. It indicates the software you are installing is not Windows Logo tested.
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Click on the Continue Anyway button to complete the installation process.
Figure 9. Software Installation Dialog Box
13. The Select Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 10. This dialog box allows the user to view the ReadMe file for the most current release information. It also allows the user to immediately run
MeshTray. Click on the Next button to proceed with the installation process.
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14. If selected, the ReadMe file will be displayed. Review the contents of the
Figure 10. Software Installation Dialog Box
file and then dismiss the dialog box by clicking on the X located in the upper right corner of the dialog box.
15. The mea Installed Successfully dialog box will appear as shown in Figure
11. Click on the Finish button to exit.
Figure 11. MEA Setup - mea Installed Successfully Dialog Box
WARNING
After installing the MEA software, MeshTray must be active when installing the WMC6300 card.
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Installing MEA Software with a Windows 2000 Operating System
The following procedure outlines the installation of the MEA software on a typical Windows 2000 platform. Some of the steps may vary slightly based on the configuration of the individual computers.
NOTE: Windows 2000 clients should install the MEA Software before inserting the WMC6300 card.
Complete the following procedure to install the MEA software:
1. Insert the MEA Software and Documentation CD into the CD-
ROM drive.
2. If the installation program does not start automatically, open the
Windows Start. Click on Run then type the following into the dialog box:
d:setupmeaclient.exe
where d: specifies the CD-ROM drive and click the “OK” button.
3. The MEA Setup program will be displayed as shown in Figure 12.
4. Click the Next button to continue the installation process.
Figure 12. MEA Setup - Installer Setup Dialog Box
5. The License Agreement dialog box will be displayed. Please review the End User License Agreement. Use the scroll bar located at the right side of the dialog box to display the complete text message.
NOTE: If you do not agree with the terms of the license agreement, click on Cancel and the installation will be terminated.
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6. To continue with the installation process, click on the YES button as
Figure 13. MEA Setup - License Agreement Dialog Box
shown in Figure 13 and then click on the Next button to continue the installation.
7. The Startup Options dialog box will be displayed as shown in Figure 14. The user can modify the default installation configuration by checking or un-checking the boxes on this installation dialog box. Click on Next to continue the installation process.
Figure 14. MEA Setup – Startup Options Dialog Box
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