MOTOMESH 1.0.1 Vehicle Mounted Modem Users Guide

3Insert the Power Plug into Power Connector.

Figure 2-3 VMM6300 or VMM7300 Trunk Mounting

4Verify that both MAC addresses have been recorded in either Table 2-2 or Table 2-3 of this manual, as this information will be required to configure and test the device(s).

5If installing more than one IP device to the VMM6300 or VMM7300, a separate hub device can be connected to the VMM Ethernet port. The number of devices that can be provisioned to interface with the VMM depends on the limit of the hub device selected. The VMM device itself has a recommended limit of 50 devices.

For more information about how to configure additional devices to the

VMM refer to the DHCP Server Section of this manual.

Deployment Considerations

When deploying the VMM consider the following:

•The antenna should be a minimum of 30 inches from any nearby metal poles to avoid distortion of the RF pattern.

•The antenna must have a separation distance of at least 2 meters from the body of all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

•Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation and transmitter operating conditions to satisfy RF exposure compliance.

•Typically, Vehicle Mounted Modems are distributed within a network and are used as subscriber devices. A rule of thumb is to deploy 2-3 hop networks to optimize range, latency, and throughput to subscriber devices.

•The VMM installation location must provide applicable DC power for the device.

•It is required that the VMM chassis be grounded to minimize the possibility of ESD (electrostatic discharge) induced damage.

•Locate the antenna to minimize multipath:

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