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Enhanced Wireless 

Router 

User’s Guide 

Version 3.0 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright 

 2003-2004, MeshNetworks, Inc.  All Rights Reserved 

 

Summary of Contents for MEA EWR6300

Page 1: ...Enhanced Wireless Router User s Guide Version 3 0 Copyright 2003 2004 MeshNetworks Inc All Rights Reserved...

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Page 3: ...he 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 All other product nam...

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Page 5: ...inistration Configuring the EWR Devices 7 3 1 1 Accessing the MEA Device Administration Web Pages 7 3 1 2 Configuring the Device 11 3 1 2 1 Device Addressing 12 3 1 2 2 Network DHCP Scheme 12 3 1 2 3...

Page 6: ...al Device Provisioning 25 3 2 1 Connecting to the Ethernet Port 26 3 3 Infrastructure Requirements 26 3 4 EWR6300 Mounting Bracket 27 3 4 1 EWR MAC Addresses 29 4 LICENSE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 30 4...

Page 7: ...re 3 7 Device Reset Prompt Web Page 16 Figure 3 8 Device Reset in Progress Web Page 17 Figure 3 9 Restore Factory Settings Web Page 19 Figure 3 10 Confirm Changes Window for Restore Factory Settings 2...

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Page 9: ...ter functionality including Multi Hopping near line of sight communications and geo location services are fully supported The MEA Enhanced Wireless Router is configured for the connection of multiple...

Page 10: ...s For a MEA deployment a power source for each EWR must be provided 2 1 1 Equipment The following list defines the standard MEA hardware components needed to set up a EWR EWR Box with N type Antenna C...

Page 11: ...enna end of the EWR6300 and the Ethernet MAC address is recorded on the label located on the antenna end of the EWR6300 as show in Figure 2 1 Record the MAC Address and ETH MAC Address in the tables i...

Page 12: ...ed with antenna installation and transmitter Typically enh k to extend the range e device ny The Test Port is unused during deployment Deployment The EWR6300 can be mo NOTE When deploying the EWR6300...

Page 13: ...na to minimize Minimize inte Maximize chance of a direct line of sight co devices The ante T bottom The antenna is specified around deployment heights of 3 30 meters Remotely locating the antenna will...

Page 14: ...to the ping command verifies A respo that the transceiver is communicating NOTE If you are running an EWR as a standalone device the configuration web page can be reached by connecting a PC to the wi...

Page 15: ...the EWR from the network Because is gateway address is limited to the local wired interface the same address could be used for the gateway service in several EWR devices The local gateway should be a...

Page 16: ...nistrative account username admin default password admin and an access account username monitor default password monitor The administrative account must be used for provisioning the device and the acc...

Page 17: ...uthentication has been completed the web browser will display a redirecting page and your browser will automatically transition to the home web page for MEA Device Administration Figure 3 2 MEA Device...

Page 18: ...on about the device including the IP addresses assigned to the device the MAC addresses of the device the firmware revision number and the reported link quality for the link to the IAP In addition lin...

Page 19: ...s configuration Figure 3 4 EWR Device Administration Configuration Page Super User Login The EWR Device Administration Super User Login page will allow you to change the configuration of the EWR The f...

Page 20: ...ongitude in degrees and the Altitude in feet The External Device Provisioning frame of this web page is described in Section 3 2 A similar screen will be displayed for the access account the web page...

Page 21: ...oned or User Supplied Schemes The IP addresses and options used are configurable per device using MeshManager The provisioned address may be freely used to communicate while associated or unassociated...

Page 22: ...g frame of this web page in Section 3 2 A similar screen will be displayed for the access account the web page will indicate Normal User Login Normal users can change only those settings for which the...

Page 23: ...Update Save Completed Web Page After the settings have been saved click the Finished button Your web browser should return to the MEA Device Administration home page A reboot of the device is not requ...

Page 24: ...to the MEA Device Administration home page and click on the Reset the Device link in the Device Management panel The web page displayed will allow you to reset the device Figure 3 7 Device Reset Promp...

Page 25: ...MEA EWR User s Guide Figure 3 8 Device Reset in Progress Web Page NOTE After the completion of the reset you may experience a significant delay when bringing up another web page Please be patient 17...

Page 26: ...nge the selected device addressing mode via DeviceManager to either Remote DHCP or Statically Provisioned 3 1 4 3 Reset the Device Addressing Mode via the Configuration Web Page Because the factory de...

Page 27: ...ctory Settings Web Page The Restore Factory Defaults function allows the operator to return the device to factory defaults This change will include the web password for the administrator and access ac...

Page 28: ...3 10 Confirm Changes Window for Restore Factory Settings The Factory Settings Restored page will be displayed Figure 3 11 Factory Settings Restored Web Page Click on the Finished button to complete th...

Page 29: ...administrator or the Change User Password function is selected the device will present the following web page Figure 3 12 Enter New Password Web Page The operator is expected to enter a new password...

Page 30: ...ow for Enter New Password When the operator confirms the change the new password will be stored in flash and the device will present a status screen indicating that the change was successful Figure 3...

Page 31: ...upgrade file from a released upgrade package When the Upgrade Device Firmware function is selected from the EWR Device Administration Home Page the device will present the following web page Figure 3...

Page 32: ...ransmit the file to the device and the device will present an upgrade progress screen This page will indicate the current stage in the upgrade process Figure 3 17 Firmware Upload Progress Web Page Onc...

Page 33: ...checkbox The pull down menu options indicate whether this address will be offered via the local DHCP service Local DHCP or not Statically Provisioned The Statically Provisioned setting is used to supp...

Page 34: ...er may select a more restrictive subnet on the local ethernet segment than what is normally provided to the wireless subscribers The MAC derived default values are a means to ensure that these devices...

Page 35: ...is made of aluminum The following procedure outlines the required steps for installing a MEA EWR6300 the bracket shown in Figure 3 19 Figure 3 19 EWR6300 Mounting Bracket Using the deployment guidelin...

Page 36: ...in the desired location and securely tighten the two bracket bolts If required loosen the Pivot Bolt and the Angle Locking Bolt Figure 3 18 so that the antenna connector is positioned vertically 5 6 T...

Page 37: ...center of the back of the box To maintain the integrity of the box DO NOT REMOVE THIS PLUG 3 4 1 EWR MAC Addresses This table has been included for recording the Ethernet MAC address and transceiver M...

Page 38: ...gineer disassemble translate or reduce the Product to a human perceivable form modify adapt pledge lease rent share lend distribute disclose or create derivative works based upon the Product in whole...

Page 39: ...NTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE WE NEITHER ASSUME NOR AUTHORIZE ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT WE WILL NOT B...

Page 40: ...a commercial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio...

Page 41: ...ded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use Intrinsically Safe Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is con...

Page 42: ...vered under the CE Mark Austria Belgium Demark Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden UK CE Marking on the product will gain you access to the European Econom...

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