MMT9000 Installation Guide APCD-WM001-1.
: Copyright © 2005 by WaveRider Communications Inc. You may copy and/or print as many copies of this manual as you wish, as long as the software license agreement and this copyright statement are included. Vers. 1.0, July 2005 The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations: Windows XP/Microsoft Windows 2000/Microsoft APCD-WM001-1.
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: Warranty In the following warranty text, “WaveRider®” shall mean WaveRider Communications Inc. This WaveRider product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. During this warranty period WaveRider will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, the product must be returned to a service facility designated by WaveRider.
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Figures Figure 1 MMT9000 MobileWAN Mobile Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Figure 2 MMT9000 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Figure 3 MMT9000 Modem - External Indicators and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Figure 4 MMT9000 Suite of Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Figure 5 Possible Locations for MMT9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables Table 1 Ethernet Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Table 2 Signal Level LED Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Table 3 MMT9000 Mobile Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Table 4 MT9000 Mobile Antenna Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Table 5 Pre-Installation Stage Checklist . . . . . . .
: Preface Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this document: WARNING! Whenever you see this icon and heading, the associated text addresses or discusses a critical safety or regulatory issue. CAUTION: Whenever you see this icon and heading, the associated text discusses an issue, which, if not followed, could result in damage to, or improper use of, the equipment or software.
: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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 communications.
: It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the public is not exposed to excessive Radio Frequency (RF) levels. The applicable regulations can be obtained from local authorities. WARNING! To comply with FCC RF exposure limits, the MMT9000 mobile antennas must be mounted to provide a separation distance of 20cm (8 inches) or more from all persons. The MMT9000 panel antenna must be mounted to provide a separation distance of 30cm (12 inches) or more from all persons.
: 8. Operate the MMT9000 only from a 13.8 VDC (+-/25%) power supply, such as a standard vehicle power system. Using other voltages, such as 24 VDC or AC power, can result in damage to the MMT9000. 9. Use the fuse assembly provided to protect the MMT9000 from power surges in the vehicle power system as well as protecting the power system from short circuits in the MMT9000 or its power cable. 10.
: 20. Install the MMT9000 in compliance with local and national electrical codes where applicable. The following are the national codes. The installer is responsible for knowing the appropriate local codes. • In the United States, use the National Electrical Code (NEC); • In Canada, use the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1; • In other countries, use International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 364, part 1 through 7. Revision History Date Revision July 2005 1.
1 Introduction The WaveRider MobileWAN family of wireless systems enables mobile, field deployable wireless access networking and operates in the 900 MHz ISM band. The MobileWAN consists of a base station and a mix of multiple fixed subscriber terminals and mobile subscriber terminals. The MobileWAN system comes fully configured as a basic system to provide highspeed data services.
1: Introduction The MMT9000 is the first component of the MobileWAN family to be released. The MMT9000 is a rugged vehicle data-radio that provides Ethernet access to the IP-based internet. The MMT9000 has been designed to be easily installed into a vehicle and be powered from a vehicle's 12 VDC1 power system. 1.
1: Introduction Features of the MMT9000 include: • Nomadic Base Station Discovery (factory default) - The MMT9000 searches all available channels or channels from a user-defined list. The MMT9000 selects which Base Station or access point to establish a connection based on airlink quality and authorization acceptance. With this and DCHP Client enabled (factory defaults), the installer does not need to enter ANY configuration parameters into the MMT9000 in order to install it.
1: Introduction • LMS4000 SNMP Reference Manual (APCD-LM049) • Acronyms and Glossary (APCD-LM056) These manuals provide information not included in this Installation Guide, including information on: • Planning, installing and managing the network. • Diagnostic tools for the network and modems. • Details on the Command Line Interface and methods of accessing the modems. • Manual configuration of the modem via the CLI. • Glossary of network terms.
1: Introduction MMT9000 Modem 12 VDC Power Cable Figure 2 Fuse Assembly MMT9000 Components 1.3.1 MMT9000 Modem - External Indicators and Connectors All interfaces on the MMT9000 are on one side of the radio for ease of installation. The following interfaces are: • Ethernet port - 10BaseT RJ45 receptacle to connect the modem to the end-user’s computer. Details on the Ethernet port are found in Appendix B on page 29.
1: Introduction Figure 3 MMT9000 Modem - External Indicators and Connectors Ethernet Traffic Ethernet Link Signal Level Ground Lug Table 1 Power Connector Ethernet Socket Antenna Connector Ethernet Status LEDs LED State Ethernet Status Ethernet Link If the Link LED is ON, the Ethernet physical connection is configured and working properly.
1: Introduction 1.3.2 MMT9000 Suite of Antennas Only the following antennas are approved by FCC to be used with the MMT9000. All of these antennas and their mounting assemblies can be purchased from WaveRider. The end user must position the antenna correctly to receive an adequate signal level.This is especially true of the panel antenna which is a directional antenna. The Radio LED on the MMT9000, described in section 1.3.
1: Introduction Figure 4 Pacific Wireless RFLMA9 MMT9000 Suite of Antennas MAXRAD MUF9035NGPS MAXRAD Z1836 The following are the mounting options for these mobile antennas: Table 4 MT9000 Mobile Antenna Mounts Maker Model Type Cable Length / Type Provided Pacific Wireless RFLMM-110 RFLinx Magnetic Mount 10-ft. RG-58/U (*1) MAXRAD BGMML Magnetic Mount 12-ft. LMR195 MAXRAD BMAML Permanent Mount 12-ft.
1: Introduction 1.3.3 MMT9000 Nomadic Operation A key feature of the MMT9000 is its Nomadic Operations. This feature allows the MMT9000 to quickly search for the best Base Station. Should the signal from theBase Station become too poor, the MMT9000 re-searches for the next Base Station. In this way, the MMT9000 is never out of touch with a Base Station for more than a few seconds, provided that it is moving around within the coverage areas of several base stations.
2 Installation The MMT9000 must be installed by a professional installer who is familiar with the FCC regulations that apply to the MMT9000. Familiarity with installing vehicle-mounted 2-way radio equipment is highly desirable. Best practices applicable to vehicle mounted radio systems should be followed for providing power and grounding to the modem as well as antenna placement on a vehicle. 2.
2: Installation Table 6 Installation Stage Checklist Step Discussion section 2.3.1, Locating the MMT9000 For vehicle installation, the MMT9000 should be mounted in an appropriate location. The MMT9000 is rugged enough to be mounted in any partly protected location. section 2.3.2, Connecting to Vehicle Power System section 2.3.3, Connecting the End-User’s PC section 2.3.4, Locating the MMT9000 Antenna section 2.3.5, Testing the Data Link The MMT9000 is powered from the vehicle’s 12 VDC power system.
2: Installation This is the recommended approach. If for some reason this is not acceptable, then the MMT9000 must be configured with its radio frequency. The easiest installation uses the MMT9000 factory defaults, so that the modem will gets all its IP address information from DHCP and its RF Frequency from the Nomadic Base Station Discovery feature.
2: Installation 2.3 Installation Steps 2.3.1 Locating the MMT9000 The MMT9000 has been designed and tested for a rugged mobile environment. It is designed to meet IP53 rating (dust protected, light rain), so an additional enclosure to house the modem is not required. The MMT9000 can be installed in the trunk area or in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Do not install in the engine compartment.
2: Installation 2.3.2 Connecting to Vehicle Power System The MMT9000 is designed to work directly from the vehicle +12VDC electrical system or from a +12VDC power distribution panel. Included in the MMT9000 kit is an 18-ft., 4-wire, 18-gauge cable with an 2-amp inline fuse kit (see Figure 2 on page 5). The connector to the modem is a twist-lock assembly.
2: Installation 4. When attempting to send data to, or receive data from, the Internet, check the Ethernet Traffic LED to ensure data transmission is taking place. This LED flashes as data traffic passes between the end-user’s PC and the MMT9000 2.3.4 Locating the MMT9000 Antenna Mobile Antenna The mobile antennas for the MMT9000 should be mounted on the top of the vehicle or in the middle of the trunk lid. These locations provide good unobstructed locations that are at least 20 cm away from people.
2: Installation 2.3.5 Testing the Data Link Omni-directional Mobile Antennas are designed to capture radio signals from any direction. Repositioning the antenna (or vehicle) may be needed if the signal levels are not adequate in a given location. Generally, it is better to have the antenna as high as possible. Also the further away from surfaces that can reflect the radio waves the better, so parking away from buildings is usually better.
2: Installation be reached. See Ping the Gateway on page 18 if more details are required. This step assume your gateway will respond to pings. 5. Ping Internet by IP address: If everything is good so far, try pinging a known Internet address. If successful, then you know that the end-user PC can access the general Internet. See Ping Internet by IP address on page 19 if more details are required. 6. Ping Internet by Name: Ping a known named Internet address (e.g. “ping www.google.com” or some equivalent).
2: Installation Reply Reply Reply Reply from from from from 169.254.10.250: 169.254.10.250: 169.254.10.250: 169.254.10.250: bytes=32 bytes=32 bytes=32 bytes=32 time<10ms time<10ms time<10ms time<10ms TTL=64 TTL=64 TTL=64 TTL=64 Ping statistics for 169.254.10.250: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms This is what an unsuccessful ping from the end-user’s PC to the MMT9000 looks like: C:\>ping 169
2: Installation Ping using short packets first (default size) to confirm the connection. Then use long packets (1472 byte packets) to confirm the RF performance. Errors observed on pings with long packets indicate a high error rate on the channel, caused by low signal levels or interference. The following describes how to ping the gateway: 1. Open a DOS window. 2. At the command prompt, type ping -t -l 1472, where is the Gateway radio IP address and press Enter. 3.
2: Installation Ping statistics for 216.239.39.104: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 70ms, Maximum = 90ms, Average = 80ms Ping Internet by Name Use the following test to verify that the DNS server IP address is correctly configured in the end-user’s PC and is operating properly: C:\> ping www.google.com Pinging www.google.akadns.net [216.239.39.104] with 32 bytes of data: Reply Reply Reply Reply from from from from 216.239.39.
3 Setup Menu The MMT9000 is equipped with a simple setup menu through which you can align the antenna, monitor the RF link quality and view the key parameters of the modem. 3.1 Accessing the Setup Menu The setup menu is accessed by connecting a Telnet session to the ‘local link’ IP address of the MMT9000, 169.254.10.250, with password = ‘setup’. The connection must be through the Ethernet port, not over the air via the RF link. The computer needs to have an IP address of 169.254.x.
3: Setup Menu 3.2 Setup Menu The Setup Menu structure consists of a menu with four selections. Setup Menu MMT9000 Setup Menu Modem Serial Number Station Identifier Software Version Search State : : : : 610138 61:01:38 10.4 Searching for best signal Menu ==== (R)adio Link Status - Use this for pointing the antenna (T)roubleshooting information - for network operator (H)elp e(X)it type option and press enter > The Setup menu identifies the modem, the software version and search state.
3: Setup Menu • searching for a Base Station - A complete sweep of all frequencies takes about 30 seconds. The display shows which frequencies may be Base Stations. A search is started when any of the following occurs: • • • • attempting to register with a Base Station - When a frequency sweep has been completed, the modem attempts to register with the Base Stations in the order of best signal down to poorest.
3: Setup Menu Table 8 Signal Strength Figure of Merit FOM Meaning 1 Extremely poor 2 Very Poor -92 dBm -89 dBm 3 Poor -89 dBm -86 dBm 4 Marginal -86 dBm -83 dBm 5 Okay -83 dBm -80 dBm 6 Good -80 dBm -77 dBm 7 Very Good -77 dBm -74 dBm 8 Excellent -74 dBm Table 9 Received Signal is at least Received Signal is less than -92 dBm Signal Quality Figure of Merit FOM Meaning 0 Extremely Poor 1 Very poor 2 Poor 3 Adequate 4 Good 5 Very Good Getting any Signal Stren
3: Setup Menu The troubleshooting information display is shown below. Troubleshooting information Display MMT9000 Diagnostic Information ----------------- MAC Summary --------------------------------Transmitted Payloads 1Ok 2Ok 3Ok 4Ok Fail Retry Fail Timeout : : : : : : Received Packets HCRC Error Directed Broadcast No Match : : : : 35 100.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 23993 6948 11178 753093 3.0% 0.8% 1.4% 94.7% Received Packets with Payloads FCS Error : 0 0.0% Duplicate : 0 0.
3: Setup Menu The MAC Summary shows the breakdown for transmitted and received packets and payloads. All values are expressed as a count and percentage of total packets or payloads. A payload is a packet with real data. • Transmitted Payloads: shows how many payloads were successfully transmitted the 1st time or needed to be sent a 2nd, 3rd or 4th time to get through, as well as how many packets failed to get through at all.
Appendix A Factory Configuration This appendix identifies the factory configuration settings for the MMT9000 Parameter Default Configuration Modem IP Address From DHCP Modem IP Netmask From DHCP Gateway IP Address From DHCP Local Link IP Address (Available on Ethernet Port only) 169.254.10.250 Local Link IP Netmask 16 255.255.0.0 ffff0000 Maximum Number of Customers* 5 Password* By default, the MMT9000 has no password. Press Enter at the password prompt to enter a null password.
Appendix A: Factory Configuration Parameter Default Configuration Radio Power* +26 dBm (High) - To be consistent with previous modems, +26 is used in the CLI to indicate maximum output power. The MMT9000 actually outputs about 27.3 dBm Peak power = 26.0.dBm average power. (NOTE: For configuring the modem, the power values entered are rounded to the nearest dB) SNMP Name* (= Console Prompt) Station ID SNMP Contact* WaveRider Communications Ltd. SNMP Location* www.waverider.
Appendix B Ethernet Cables and Connectors The MMT9000 may use cross-over or straight through Ethernet cables, depending on the type of installation: • Cross-over Cable: If a cable is connected directly between the MMT9000 and a PC, use a crossover Ethernet cable. A cross-over cable has one end wired according to T568A and the other end according to T568B. Both ends have RJ45 connectors.
Appendix B: Ethernet Cables and Connectors Table 10 Ethernet Interface Specifications MMT9000 Physical Interface RJ45 (Ethernet) socket Wiring standard TIA - T568A Pin - Pair/Wire - Color Pin 1 - 3/a - Green/White TX Data + (Output from MMT9000) Pin 2 - 3/b - Solid Green TX Data - (Output from MMT9000) Pin 3 - 2/a - Orange/White RX Data + (Input to MMT9000) Pin 4 - 1/b - Solid Blue Not Used. Pin 5 - 1/a - Blue/White Not Used.
Appendix B: Ethernet Cables and Connectors T 5 6 8 A W irin g S c h e m e P a ir 2 P a ir 3 P a ir 1 Figure 7 P a ir 4 T568A Wiring T 5 6 8 B W irin g S c h e m e P a ir 3 P a ir 2 P a ir 1 Figure 8 APCD-WM001-1.
