MEA
VMM
User’s
Guide
1 Vehicle Mounted Modem
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the
MEA Vehicle Mounted Modem (VMM). MEA is a wireless
communication system capable of supporting high data rate mobile communication at variable
rates of vehicular speeds.
The VMM (VMM6300) is a wireless modem that has been designed for permanent in-vehicle
mounting. It provides access to the MEA 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
VMM provides the same functionality as the WMC6300 to the connected device, including geo-
location. (Mobile antenna and cabling not included.)
The VMM efficiently combines the functionality of a Meshnetworks subscriber device and client
modem in to a single cost-effective wireless network component. This makes it easy for any
Ethernet ready device to access a MeshNetworks Enabled Architecture (MEA™) mobile
broadband network. Computers, IP 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 subscriber
device functionality including Multi-Hopping™, non-line of-sight communications and geo-
location services are fully supported.
The MEA Vehicle Mounted Modem allows connection of multiple IP addressable devices using
standard Ethernet connectivity. This allows devices that cannot accept the PCMCIA based
WMC3600 product to function on a MEA network without drivers in a transparent manner.
This document provides detailed installation and configuration instructions for use when
installing the MEA VMM.
1.2 What’s in the Box
Each MEA VMM is a full-featured wireless networking device. The following is a list of the items
provided with each VMM:
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MEA Vehicle Mounted Modem
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15 feet 18 AWG wire, rated for 12 VDC with 2 amp in line fuse
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VMM cable connector (end 1): Switchcraft EN3C2F
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VMM cable connector (end 2): Molex 19121-009 spade lugs
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