MEA
EWR
User’s
Guide
1 Enhanced Wireless Router
1.1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the
MEA Enhanced Wireless Router (EWR). MEA is a wireless
communication system capable of supporting high data rate mobile communication at variable
rates of vehicular speeds.
The Enhanced Wireless Router (EWR™) is designed to be deployed outdoors for wireless
coverage in large geographic areas to wireless network access to one or more IP devices via its
built-in RJ45 Ethernet port. The EWR efficiently combines the functionality of a Meshnetworks
Wireless Router and client modem in to a single cost-effective wireless network component.
This makes it easy for any Ethernet ready device to access a Mesh Enabled Architecture
(MEA™) mobile broadband network. IP-enabled computers, video cameras, sensors, signs,
signals, etc. can all be Mesh-Enabled to send and receive data at burst rates of up to 6 Mbps.
All standard Wireless Router 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 IP addressable
devices using standard Ethernet connectivity. This allows devices that cannot accept the
PCMCIA based WMC3600 product to function transparently on a MEA network without drivers.
This document provides detailed installation and configuration instructions for installing the MEA
EWR.
1.2 What’s in the Box
Each MEA EWR is a full-featured wireless networking device. The following is a list of the items
provided with each EWR:
•
MEA Enhanced Wireless Router
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High Gain Antenna
•
Power Cord
2 Installation Requirements
NOTE:
All Intelligent Access Points (IAPs) on the MEA network require a software upgrade to
support EWR Devices.
The EWR will require the following in a typical installation:
•
Power Cord
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110/220 volts AC Power along with appropriate power connection cable
•
A Hub or Switch (Use of a X-Over cable is not recommended at this time)
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Antenna and RF cabling appropriate for use in the 2.4 GHz band
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