Strix Systems MWS100NA 802.11 a/g Wireless Networking Device User Manual mws100 quick start guide D3

Strix Systems, Inc. 802.11 a/g Wireless Networking Device mws100 quick start guide D3

Quick Starter Guide

MWS100 Installation Guide Page 1 of 5 Revision D3 4/14/2008 Mobile Wireless System MWS100 Installation Guide 1 Package Contents 1. MWS100 Mobile Wireless System 2. Fused Power Cable (3A Slo-Blo fuse included) 3. MWS100 Installation Guide (this document) Other accessories may be provided by your supplier or system integrator. To complete the installation of the MWS100, the following items will be required: 1. Antenna(s). The MWS100 contains two 802.11 (Wi-Fi) radios. The first radio operates in the 2.4 GHz band. The second radio operates in the 5 GHz band. Specific frequencies used are country / model dependent. One antenna is required for each band you will be operating on. 2. Antenna Cable(s). A suitable length of antenna cable is required for each antenna. Type LMR-200 cable is recommended with R-SMA connectors for attachment to the MWS100. 3. Mounting Hardware. Suitable mounting hardware must be provided depending upon specific installation requirements.
MWS100 Installation Guide Page 2 of 5 Revision D3 4/14/2008 2 Front Panel Indicators PWR LED – This indicator displays the status of the MWS100 power source. It will illuminate when power is applied top the unit. SIG LED – This indicator displays the operational status of the MWS100 radios. Rapid blinking (4 blinks per second) indicates that the radios are beginning operation (rebooting). Slow blinking (once per second) indicates that the OWS100 Station radio is seeking a signal from a Strix OWS Access Point. A sequence of two or more slow blinks indicates that a connection with a Strix OWS access point has been achieved, then the relative signal strength (2 blinks indicates low signal strength, 5 blinks indicates high signal strength).
MWS100 Installation Guide Page 3 of 5 Revision D3 4/14/2008 3 Rear Panel Connectors PWR – Attach the supplied fused power cable. RST – Performs a restart. LAN – 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet with 802.3af PoE input. AUX – R-SMA secondary antenna connector. MAIN – R-SMA primary antenna connector.
MWS100 Installation Guide Page 4 of 5 Revision D3 4/14/2008 4 Installation Note: The MWS100 must be installed by a trained professional installer only. Failure to comply fully with these instructions may void the MWS100 warranty and/or violate local safety or radio regulations. 1. Select a mounting location for the MWS100. The MWS100 is designed for mounting in an interior compartment or trunk of an automobile. It is not intended for outdoor deployment. The MWS100 must not be exposed to liquids. Mount the MWS100 using the chassis mounting holes and hardware suitable for the particular installation. 2. Select antennas with gain specifications according to the table below. Note: The maximum allowable power for each antenna type is noted in the last column. The installer must set the power correctly for the chosen antennas. Frequency Antenna Type Connection Method Maximum Gain Maximum Power Setting 2412-2462MHz 5150-5250MHz 5745-5850MHz Linear Polarized Dome LMR200 Cable (> 3 ft. length) 4 dBi Full 2412-2462MHz 5150-5250MHz 5745-5850MHz Omni-directional Direct connection to MWS100 3 dBi 5 dBi 5 dBi Full 2412-2462MHz Omni-directional LMR200 Cable (> 3 ft. length) 8 dBi Full 5745-5850MHz Omni-directional LMR200 Cable (> 3 ft. length) 12 dBi -3dB (23dBm) 4940-4990MHz Omni-directional LMR200 Cable (> 3 ft. length) 11 dBi Full 3. Mount the selected antennas securely onto the vehicle following all antenna manufacturer instructions and recommendations. Provide a suitable length of LMR-200 type antenna cable between each antenna and the MWS100. If using only one antenna, connect it to the port labeled “MAIN”. Connect a second antenna to the port labeled “AUX”. RF Exposure Requirements To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used for this wireless network device must be installed to provide a separation distance of a minimum of 40cm or more from all persons, and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. Installers and end-users must follow these installation instructions.
MWS100 Installation Guide Page 5 of 5 Revision D3 4/14/2008 4. Using the supplied fused power cable, connect the BLACK wire to the vehicle ground and then attach the RED wire to the vehicle positive DC supply. The MWS100 is designed to operate from a minimum of 11 VDC* to a maximum of 52 VDC and a maximum current draw of 2 A. * A low-voltage cut-off circuit prevents the MWS100 from draining the vehicle battery. The unit will automatically power down when the DC voltage falls below 10.5 VDC. Operation will be restored once the DC voltage rises above 11.5 VDC. The MWS100 may also be powered over its Ethernet port (LAN) by a PoE power injector capable of sourcing 20 W. 5. Provide an Ethernet cable for connecting the MWS100 to a computer or router. 6. Attach the supplied fused power cable to the PWR connector on the EWS100 rear panel. Observe the LED indicator activity as described on page 2. 5 Configuration and Troubleshooting If the MWS100 was provided by the Systems Integrator or WISP responsible for operation of the Strix OWS network, then it will have been pre-configured for correct operation on the wireless network (SSID, security, and other configuration settings). Otherwise, contact the WISP for these settings and configuration assistance. If access to the troubleshooting feature has been made available, then a convenient means to verify settings and network connection exists. On the Web interface, click on the Monitor tab then click on Troubleshooting to display the Troubleshooting window. Click on the Start Troubleshooting button to begin the process.

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