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MEA
Enhanced Wireless
and
Portable Wireless
Routers
Users Guide
Documentation Revision 3.1.3
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Mesh Enabled Access EWR/PWR Users Guide Copyrights The Motorola products described in this document may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs. Laws in the United States and other countries reserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this document may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Motoro
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Table of Contents 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION................................................................................... 1 1.1 Product Contents ......................................................................................................1 2 DEVICE INSTALLATION......................................................................................... 2 2.1 Installation Requirements ........................................................................................2 2.1.1 E
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Mesh Enabled Access EWR/PWR Users Guide 3.3.2 Statically Provisioned Scheme ...................................................................................20 3.3.3 User Supplied Scheme...............................................................................................21 3.3.3.1 Setting User Supplied IP Addresses..........................................................21 3.4 External Device Provisioning.........................................................................
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List of Figures Figure 2-1 EWR6300 Identification Label Example.............................................................4 Figure 2-2 PWR6300 Identification Label Example.............................................................4 Figure 2-3 EWR6300 External Connection Points ..............................................................6 Figure 2-4. EWR6300 Mounting Bracket...............................................................................7 Figure 2-5. C-Clamp Bracket As
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Mesh Enabled Access EWR/PWR Users Guide Figure 4-11. Confirm Upload Window for Firmware Update...............................................34 Figure 4-12. Firmware Upload Progress Web Page.............................................................34 vii
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Mesh Enabled Access EWR/PWR Users Guide 1 Product Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MEA Enhanced Wireless Router (EWR) or the MEA Portable Wireless Router (PWR). Both of these devices are designed to integrate with the Mesh Enabled Access (MEA®) wireless communication system capable of supporting high data rate mobile communication at variable rates of vehicular speeds. This document provides detailed installation and configuration instructions for installing the MEA EWR and P
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2 Device Installation 2.1 Installation Requirements 2.1.1 Enhanced Wireless Router (EWR) The MEA Enhanced Wireless Router 6300 (EWR6300) is an infrastructure device positioned in a fixed location, such as on a pole, wall, or rooftop. The device requires professional installation to ensure the installation is performed in accordance with FCC licensing regulations. The EWR provides range extension, a means to route around obstructions, a fixed location reference for use in Geo-Location,
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Mesh Enabled Access EWR/PWR Users Guide 2.3 Equipment Requirements An EWR6300 and a PWR6300 are utilized similarly to a subscriber device within a MEA network. Both will be used with the following Motorola’ infrastructure devices: IAP6300 and MWR6300. 2.3.1 EWR6300 The following list defines the standard MEA hardware components needed to set up a EWR: • EWR Box with N-type Antenna Connector • 120V A/C Power Cable with a NEMA 5-15 plug • Antenna with N-type Male Antenna Connector
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2.4 MAC Address Label Location 2.4.1 EWR The transceiver Media Access Control (MAC) address and the Ethernet MAC address is typically listed on a label located on the antenna end of the EWR6300. A sample label is shown in Figure 2-1. Record the transceiver MAC Address and Ethernet MAC Address in the MAC Address Table below, as they will be required later to configure and test the device. Ethernet MAC Address Transceiver MAC Figure 2-1 EWR6300 Identification Label Example
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Mesh Enabled Access EWR/PWR Users Guide addresses will be required later in the configuration and management process. Write the MAC numbers into the MAC Address Table provided below. MAC Address Table MAC Address (00-05-12-0A-xx-yy) ETH MAC Address (00-05-12-30-xx-yy) 5
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2.5 EWR6300 Assembly Information The EWR6300 Assembly information will be described in the following subsections. 2.5.1 EWR6300 Assembly Antenna Connector Power In (4-pin) Power Out (3-pin) (optional) Test Port RJ45 (Data) Port (Not Shown) Figure 2-3 EWR6300 External Connection Points 2.5.2 EWR Installation procedure: The following instructions describe the EWR6300 hardware installation procedure: 1. If desired, mount the EWR box using the enclosed bracket. Refer to the EWR6300 M
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Mesh Enabled Access EWR/PWR Users Guide Figure 2-4. EWR6300 Mounting Bracket 1 Using the deployment guidelines described in the MEA Setup and Deployment User’s Guide, locate an appropriate mounting pole such at a streetlight cobra arm or a metal post. The mounting pole can be vertical, horizontal, or project at almost any angle. 2 Remove one of the C-Clamp Bracket bolts so that the bracket can be positioned around the mounting pole. If necessary, remove the second bolt. When the two
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3 1/2 x 1/4 inch bolt 1/4 Flat Washer 1/4 Flat Washer 1/4 Lock Washer 1/4 Hex Nut Note: All Hardware is Stainless Steel Figure 2-5. C-Clamp Bracket Assembly 3. Position the bracket in the desired location and securely tighten the two bracket bolts. 4. If required, loosen the Pivot Bolt and the Angle Locking Bolt (Figure 2-6) so that the antenna connector is positioned vertically. 5. Ensure that the antenna connector is still vertical and tighten the Pivot Bolt using a 7/16- inch open-e
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Mesh Enabled Access EWR/PWR Users Guide 6 x 32 x 3/4 Angle Locking Bolt 1/4 x 1 inch Pivot Bolt (Requres 7/16 Wrench) Figure 2-6. EWR Pivot and Angle Locking Bolts NOTE: Some IAP6300 and MWR6300 enclosures may have a bolt or plug in the center of the back of the box. To maintain the integrity of the box, DO NOT REMOVE THIS PLUG. 2.6 PWR6300 Assembly Information The VMM6300 Assembly shows the external connection points on a VMM6300 box. N-Type Antenna Connector Power Power Connec
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2.6.1 PWR Installation Procedure The following instructions describe the PWR6300 hardware installation procedure: 1. Mount the PWR in a traffic cabinet or kiosk. The device is not waterproof and should be reasonably protected from moisture and other exposed outdoor environments. 2. Connect the antenna to the N-type connector. 3. Insert the Power Plug into Power Connector. 4. Verify the transceiver and Ethernet MAC address have been recorded in Section 2.4.3, as it will be required to
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Mesh Enabled Access EWR/PWR Users Guide 2.7.1 Antenna Deployment Tips Locate the antenna to minimize multipath: - Minimize interference from nearby transmitters - Maximize chance of a direct line of sight connection to other devices. - Mount the supplied antenna vertically 2.8 Testing the Device Installation Verify the operation of each installed EWR6300 and PWR device using the following procedure: 1. Apply power to the EWR6300 or the PWR6300, as applicable. (On the PWR device, t
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3 Device Configuration The Device Configuration information provided in this section applies to both the EWR and the PWR devices due to their functional similarities. It is important to note that within the MeshManager Software and the Device Administration Web interface, any reference made to a EWR device is also applicable to a PWR. 3.1 IP Addressing Considerations The EWR and PWR provide network access to one or more IP devices connected to the on- board Ethernet port. In order for t
