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Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide

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Page 1: ...Part No 200148 00 Rev A0 May 2005 Tropos Networks MetroMesh Router Installation Guide Model 4210 Tropos Networks Inc 555 Del Rey Ave Sunnyvale CA 94085 USA www troposnetworks com 408 331 6800 ...

Page 2: ...n Guide ii Copyright Notice 2005 Tropos Networks Inc All rights reserved Tropos Networks is a registered trademark of Tropos Networks Inc in the United States and certain other jurisdictions Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 3: ...ing Locations 3 Antenna Options 3 RF Planning Guidelines 4 Cable Connections and Power 5 Installing the Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router 6 Remote Indicator 9 Service Instructions 10 Resetting the Router 10 Fuse Replacement 11 Clock Battery 11 Compliance 12 FCC Notice to Users and Operators 12 Warnings and Cautions 13 Product Specifications 14 Ordering Information 17 Antenna Accessories 18 ...

Page 4: ...10 MetroMesh Router This guide explains how to install the Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router This chapter covers the following topics Preparing for Installation on page 2 Installing the Tropos 4210 MetroMesh Router on page 6 Remote Indicator on page 9 Service Instructions on page 10 ...

Page 5: ...outer Screws lock washers nuts Installation Accessories You must supply the following accessories 1 4 20 panhead machine screws with split lock washers Ethernet cable to connect the router to the laptop computer you plan to use for network access crossover cable if no switch or hub is used 18 AWG wiring to connect the router to vehicle power Antennas and antenna cables The following items are opti...

Page 6: ...smission and private fixed point transmitters The router is not weather proofed so install only in protected interior locations Choose a splash resistant mounting surface that is at least 13 inches by 8 inches to provide sufficient space to screw the router into the surface See FIGURE It is not necessary to level the unit The Tropos 4210 router contains integral ESD protection and vehicle power co...

Page 7: ...rk in almost any environment and with a wide range of network topologies To maximize coverage range locate the router in wireless friendly areas Try not to place them in areas that can block or interfere with transmission 802 11g devices transmit in the 2 4 GHz frequency spectrum This spectrum is shared by devices such as microwave ovens portable phones intercom systems and wireless alarm systems ...

Page 8: ...re are two RS 232 serial ports one of which can be used to connect to a client PC One RS 232 port is reserved for factory use The fuse is user replaceable see Fuse Replacement on page 11 The power plug accepts 18AWG wire The Tropos 4210 router is designed to be used with negative ground systems such as motor vehicle power There is no internal battery back up so the vehicle must be powered for the ...

Page 9: ... 2 Drill four holes with a 7 8 or 9 drill bit to create 0 203 inch holes in the mounting surface Refer to Figure 4 for the mounting dimensions Figure 4 Preparing the Mounting Surface trp 127 13 1 inches 33 3 cm Drill holes for mounting bolts or screws 12 12 inches 14 66 cm on center 7 91 inches 20 1 cm The recommended fastener is a 1 4 20 panhead machine screw Drill holes for mounting bolts or scr...

Page 10: ...10 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide 7 3 Screw the router to the mounting surface using 1 4 20 panhead screws and lock washers Figure 5 Figure 5 Attaching the Router to a Mounting Surface trp_126 4 bolts or sheet metal screws Preferred orientation OK OK ...

Page 11: ...e Ethernet port on the client computer Figure 6 Figure 6 Ethernet Cable Connection 6 If you plan to use a GPS receiver mount the receiver according to the instructions shipped with the receiver Connect the receiver cable to one of the USB ports on the router 7 Use a small flat head screw driver if necessary to remove the screws that attach the 2 pin power plug to the router 8 For vibration securit...

Page 12: ...r The Mesh Link Remote Indicator functions as follows If the 4210 is not connected to the network the router is booting or off or there is no RF signal pin 9 is electrically disconnected from pin 5 ground This state corresponds to the status light being off or red If the 4210 is connected to the network pin 9 is electrically connected to pin 5 ground This state corresponds to the status LED being ...

Page 13: ...icator Service Instructions This section contains service information for the Tropos 4210 router Resetting the Router To perform a hardware reset of the router unplug the router pull the fuse out or turn off the vehicle power Wait 10 seconds and then reconnect the plug fuse or vehicle power trp_135 For Larger Loads 50mA 4210 4210 side 0 5A inline fast acting fuse LED Remote indicator switch 1 5 4 ...

Page 14: ... fuse puller to pull the fuse out Push the new fuse firmly into the fuse socket To confirm that the new fuse is working check the status light on the left side of the panel see Figure 9 Figure 9 Fuse Replacement Clock Battery Note The router has no internal user serviceable parts The following information is intended for trained service personnel only The Tropos 5210 MetroMesh Routers have a real ...

Page 15: ...erference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference by ...

Page 16: ...pecifically disallowed by the Telecommunications Act Warning This device is for indoor use with conditions that no harmful interference to authorized radio stations results from the operation of this device This device shall not influence aircraft security and or interfere with legal communications as defined in the Telecommunications Act If this device is found to cause interference the operator ...

Page 17: ...mption on page 16 Certifications on page 16 Table 1 Physical Specifications Physical Dimensions Height Width Depth Inches 3 85 13 1 7 91 Centimeters 9 8 33 3 20 1 Weight lbs maximum 9 0 Includes all brackets Kg maximum 6 35 Temperature Min Max AC Powered Operating Range 40C 70C Storage Range 45C 85C Color Unpainted metal Shock and Vibration Operational MIL STD 810g Transportation ISTA 2A Random Bo...

Page 18: ...ft Connector IEEE 802 3 10 100Base T 1300 10BaseT Full Duplex Setting 300 100BaseT Full Duplex Setting RJ45 Wireless Interface Standard IEEE 802 11b g Wi Fi Frequency Range 2400 to 2485 MHz ISM Band Modulation DSSS DBPSK 1 Mbps DQPSK 2 Mbps CCK 5 5 and 11 Mbps OFDM 54 48 36 24 18 12 6 Rx Sensitivity 100dBm 1 Mbps 95dBm 2 Mbps 93dBm 5 5 Mbps 91dBm 11 Mbps 94dBm 6 Mbps 93dBm 9 Mbps 92dBm 12 Mbps 89d...

Page 19: ...mit Receive Impedance 50 ohms VSWR 1 5 1 Connectors two N female Indicator Status Lamp Red Green Blue Table 3 Power Options Consumption DC 10 0 32 0 VDC 20W 30S typical max Polarity protected Negative return common chassis ground 23W 60W typical max Antenna Protection 0 5µJ for 3kA 8 20µS Waveform EN61000 4 2 Level 4 ESD Immunity EN61000 4 5 Level 4 Surge Immunity Fuse Automotive mini blade 32 VDC...

Page 20: ...male female AN074090 One vehicle mounted 7 4dBi omni antenna and cable kit AN074091 One vehicle magnetic mounted 7 4dBi omni antenna and cable kit AN074095 One vehicle mounted 7 4dBi omni antenna cable kit not included AN050090 One vehicle mounted 5 0dBi omni antenna and cable kit AN050091 One vehicle magnetic mounted 5 0dBi omni antenna and cable kit AN050095 One vehicle mounted 5 0dBi omni anten...

Page 21: ...g information for mobile antennas Table 6 Mobile Antenna Accessories Part Number Description Supplier SF 245SPR 7 4dBi mobile antenna N connector black www cometantenna com MG 4N Magnetic mount N for 7 4dBi mobile antenna www cometantenna com 5D4N Bulkhead mount for 7 4dBi mobile antenna www cometantenna com ...

Page 22: ...ementary Code Keying CE Conformite Europeene CFR Code of Federal Regulations CISPR International Special Committee on Radio Interference CSA Canadian Standard Association dB Decibels dBi Decibels Relative to an Isotropic Radiator dBm Decibels Referred to 1 Milliwatt DBPSK Differential Binary Phase Shift Keying DC Direct Current DGT Directorate General of Telecommunications Taiwan DQPSK Differentia...

Page 23: ...ndard ISM Instrumentation Scientific and Medical band ISTA International Safe Transit Association LAN Local Area Network Mbps Megabits Per Second MHz Megahertz MIL STD Military Standard MPHPT Ministry of Public Management Home Affairs Posts and Telecommunications Japan N Neutral NEC National Electrical Code NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NMEA National Marine Electronics Associa...

Page 24: ...t TXD Transmit Data UL Underwriters Laboratories UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply VAC Voltage Alternating Current VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference Japan VDC Voltage Direct Current VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio W Watts Table 7 Acronyms continued ...

Page 25: ...gurations 12 distances from people 3 options 3 B building materials 11 D data rate considerations 11 diversity 11 I installation Tropos router 1 installation considerations antenna options 3 site surveys 11 O obstructions 11 P physical environment 11 product specifications 14 S site surveys 11 specifications 14 ...

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