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NovaRoam EH900 User Manual

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Summary of EH900

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    Novaroam ™ eh900 mobile router user manual revision 1.1.

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 2.

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 3 table of contents table of contents ........................................................................................ 3 introduction ................................................................................................... 6 about nova engine...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 4 interfaces configuration page..................................................................... 25 ethernet tab .............................................................................................. 27 wireless tab.....................................

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 5 using static routes ................................................................................... 64 aodv......................................................................................................... 65 appendix c: using novafind ...............

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 6 introduction about nova engineering nova engineering, a 100% employee owned digital and wireless communication systems company, designs, develops, and manufactures high speed data processing and transmission equipment. Since 1989, nova engineering, inc. Has p...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 7 this document also explains how to troubleshoot problems that may arise during installation or operation. This manual is designed for system managers, device installers, and network managers, and assumes a working knowledge of local area networking and routin...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 8 introducing novaroam eh900 about novaroam novaroam is a wireless ip router featuring unique ad hoc (mesh) networking capabilities for mobile and stationary applications. In a typical wireless network, the novaroam is as transparent as a hardwired router. Conf...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 9 novaroam connections and leds the rear panel of the novaroam has four connectors, one each for the antenna, dc power, rs-232 serial port, and ethernet. The novaroam ethernet interface features “auto crossover”, which allows you make ethernet connections using...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 10 successfully over the wireless link. The ethernet link/act led indicates if an ethernet connection is established and if there is any traffic on the link. Figure 3: novaroam eh900 front view name device description power led (red) power applied and firmware ...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 11 security novaroam uses frequency hopping spread spectrum (fhss) technology. While fhss makes it difficult for a casual interceptor or eavesdropper to gain access to the network data flows, a determined adversary can passively intercept or even actively disru...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 12 table 2: novaroam eh900 radio frequency modes mode data rate (kbps) modulation type transmitter power (dbm) receiver sensitivity with fec (dbm) 1 100 gfsk +30 -108 2 400 gfsk +30 -103 the novaroam eh900 operates in the 902-928 mhz frequency band, with 16 use...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 13 installing the novaroam installation checklist this device must be professionally installed. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that proper antenna and cable combinations are used in order to remain within fcc part 15 limits. Unpack and insp...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 14 preinstallation planning choosing a location if operating in a mobile platform, the novaroam should be mounted firmly. Also, avoid locating the novaroam near a heat source or in a damp or dusty location. Caution for fixed installations, nova engineering reco...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 15 netw ork planning novaroams can be used in a wide variety of network configurations. Therefore, it would be impossible to explain how to plan for each configuration in this manual. Planning your network in advance is recommended. Doing so provides an opportu...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 16 configuring the novaroam connecting to the novaroam the novaroam provides web browser-based configuration. The novaroam can be configured using internet explorer 5.5 or later. To configure the novaroam: • open a web browser. • in the browser’s address field,...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 17 logging into the novaroam once connected to the novaroam, the logon page displays. Figure 4: novaroam configuration software logon page • enter the password. The default password is novaroam. It is strongly recommended that you change the default password. •...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 18 using the setup wizard the setup wizard simplifies novaroam configuration by presenting common setup parameters in an easily understandable format. The setup wizard can be started by pressing the setup wizard button on the main configuration page. Figure 5: ...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 19 figure 6: setup wizard date rate selection page the novaroam eh900 can be configured to one of two data rates: 100 kbps or 400 kbps. After specifying the data rate, press the next button. Note: all novaroams that are required to communicate with each other m...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 20 figure 7: setup wizard network id selection page specify the network id for the novaroam. In order for novaroams to communicate with each other, they must use the same network id. Networks can be collocated by using a separate network id for each individual ...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 21 figure 8: setup wizard ethernet ip address configuration page specify the ip address and corresponding subnet mask for the ethernet interface. After specifying the address, press the next button..

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 22 figure 9: setup wizard wireless interface ip address configuration page specify the ip address and corresponding subnet mask for the wireless interface. After specifying the address, press the next button..

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 23 figure 10: setup wizard finish page press the finish button to complete the setup wizard and return to the main configuration page. If more detailed configuration is required, additional setup options are available from the main configuration page..

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 24 user interface configuration main configuration page the main configuration page allows you to start the setup wizard. Selecting one of the navigation buttons on the left side of the configuration page allows you to configure the various elements of the nova...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 25 option name description main opens the main configuration page interfaces opens the interfaces configuration page ip routing opens the ip routing configuration page qos opens the qos (quality of service) configuration page security opens the security configu...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 26 figure 12: novaroam configuration interfaces page option name description main opens the main configuration page interfaces opens the interfaces configuration page ip routing opens the ip routing configuration page qos opens the qos (quality of service) conf...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 27 option name description ethernet opens the ethernet interface configuration tab wireless opens the wireless interfaces configuration tab serial opens the serial interface configuration tab novaroam name displays the novaroam name. The novaroam name can be as...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 28 figure 13: novaroam configuration ethernet tab option name description ip address specifies the ip address of the ethernet interface. The default ip address is 192.168.200.1. Subnet mask specifies the subnet mask of the ethernet interface mtu maximum transmi...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 29 wireless tab the wireless tab lets you specify the ip address and subnet mask for the wireless network interface. This is also where the network id, data rate, and various wireless options are configured. Figure 14: novaroam configuration wireless tab option...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 30 option name description data rate specifies the over-the-air (burst) data rate of the novaroam. Data rates can be specified as 100 kbps or 400 kbps. The default data rate is 100 kbps. Network id specifies the network id for the novaroam. In order to communic...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 31 figure 15: novaroam configuration serial tab option name description baud rate specifies the baud rate of the serial interface. Available baud rates are 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200. The default setting is 4800. Flow control determines wheth...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 32 option name description port specifies the port that serial data is sent to and received from. The default port number is 6000. In order for multiple novaroams to communicate serial data, the same port must be specified on each novaroam destination ip addres...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 33 figure 16: novaroam configuration ip routing page option name description main opens the main configuration page interfaces opens the interfaces configuration page ip routing opens the ip routing configuration page qos opens the qos (quality of service) conf...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 34 option name description statistics opens the statistics page ad hoc routing opens the ad hoc routing configuration page routes opens the routes configuration page aodv opens the aodv configuration page arp opens the arp (address resolution protocol) configur...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 35 figure 17: novaroam configuration ad hoc routing tab routes tab the routes tab lets you view current routes in the novaroam routing table. It also allows you to add and remove static routes. Option name description off specifies manual routing mode. In this ...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 36 figure 18: novaroam configuration routes tab option name description add route opens the add route window. Used to manually enter static. Add default opens the add default window. Used to manually enter default gateways. Delete route used to manually delete ...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 37 figure 19: novaroam configuration add route window option name description network specifies the destination network for the route being created subnet mask specifies the subnet mask of the destination network for which the route is being created gateway spe...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 38 figure 20: novaroam configuration add default window aodv tab the aodv tab lets you configure parameters associated with the operation of the aodv (ad hoc on-demand distance vector) ad hoc routing algorithm. The default settings have been set for a typical m...

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    Novaroam eh900 user manual v. 1.1 page 39 supported in the event that your wireless network requires tweaking of the internal algorithm values to best match your network architecture. Figure 21: novaroam configuration aodv tab option name description active route timeout determines the time period t...