MEA
PWR User’s Guide
1 Portable Wireless Router
1.1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the
MEA Portable Wireless Router (PWR). MEA is a wireless
communication system capable of supporting high data rate mobile communication at variable
rates of vehicular speeds.
The Portable Wireless Router (PWR™) is designed to be deployed in traffic cabinets or inside
outdoor kiosks for wireless coverage in large geographic areas to provide wireless network
access to one or more IP devices via its built-in RJ45 Ethernet port. The PWR 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 MeshNetworks 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 Portable 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 PWR:
MEA Portable Wireless Modem
15 feet 18 AWG wire, rated for 12 VDC with 2 amp in line fuse
PWR cable connector (end 1): Switchcraft EN3C2F
PWR cable connector (end 2): Molex 19121-009 spade lugs
Mag Mount Antenna
2 Installation Requirements
NOTE:
All Intelligent Access Points (IAPs) on the MEA network require a software upgrade to
support PWR Devices.
The MEA Portable Wireless Router will require the following in a typical installation:
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12 VDC Power from vehicle or other direct current power supply
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A Hub or Switch (if more then 1 Ethernet device will be used)
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Antenna and RF cabling appropriate for use in the 2.4 Ghz band.
2.1 Portable Wireless Router (PWR)
The PWR6300 Portable Wireless Router (PWR) has the same functionality as the EWR, but in a
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