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NovaRoam™EH900
Mobile Router
User Manual
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................ 3
NTRODUCT ON ................................................................................................... 7
About Nova Engineering ................................................................................7
About this Manual........................................................................................... 7
Kit Contents.....................................................................................................8
NTRODUC NG NOVAROAM EH900 ................................................................... 9
About NovaRoam ............................................................................................ 9
System Requirements .................................................................................... 9
NovaRoam Connections and LEDs............................................................. 10
Security.......................................................................................................... 12
NSTALL NG THE NOVAROAM ......................................................................... 13
nstallation Checklist ....................................................................................13
PRE NSTALLAT ON PLANN NG........................................................................14
Choosing a Location .................................................................................... 14
General Planning ..........................................................................................14
Network Planning..........................................................................................15
Planning NovaRoam Configuration ............................................................ 15
CONF GUR NG THE NOVAROAM ..................................................................... 16
Connecting to the NovaRoam ..................................................................... 16
Logging into the NovaRoam ........................................................................ 17
USER NTERFACE CONF GURAT ON ..............................................................18
Router Mode .............................................................................................. 18
Bridge Mode ..............................................................................................18
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OPERAT ON MODE: ROUTER .......................................................................... 20
Main Configuration Page ............................................................................. 20
Using the Setup Wizard................................................................................ 22
nterfaces Configuration Page..................................................................... 29
Ethernet Tab .............................................................................................. 31
Wireless Tab.............................................................................................. 33
Serial Tab ..................................................................................................35
P Routing Configuration Page.................................................................... 37
d Hoc Routing Tab .................................................................................. 39
Routes Tab ................................................................................................ 41
ODV Tab .................................................................................................45
RP Tab .................................................................................................... 48
QoS Configuration Page .............................................................................. 50
Queue Disc. Tab........................................................................................ 51
Security Page ................................................................................................ 53
Encryption Tab........................................................................................... 55
Admin Page ................................................................................................... 57
System Tab................................................................................................59
Password Tab............................................................................................61
Firmware Tab.............................................................................................63
Firmware Upgrade Process ............................................................... 65
Statistics Page ..............................................................................................67
OPERAT ON MODE: BR DGE............................................................................69
Main Configuration Page ............................................................................. 69
Using the Setup Wizard............................................................................. 70
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nterfaces Configuration Page..................................................................... 77
Bridge Tab ................................................................................................. 79
Serial Tab ..................................................................................................81
QoS Configuration Page .............................................................................. 83
Queue Disc. Tab........................................................................................ 85
Security Page ................................................................................................ 87
Encryption Tab........................................................................................... 89
Admin Page ................................................................................................... 91
System Tab................................................................................................93
Password Tab............................................................................................95
Firmware Tab.............................................................................................97
Firmware Upgrade Process ............................................................... 99
Statistics Page ............................................................................................101
REGULATORY NFORMAT ON........................................................................ 103
FCC Warning........................................................................................... 103
Copyright.................................................................................................. 104
Trademarks ............................................................................................. 105
APPEND X A: EXAMPLE NETWORK PLAN....................................................106
APPEND X B: ROUT NG OPT ONS .................................................................108
Choosing Routing Mode .......................................................................... 108
Using Static Routes ................................................................................. 109
ODV....................................................................................................... 110
APPEND X C: US NG NOVAF ND ................................................................... 113
APPEND X D: ANTENNA/CABLE REQU REMENTS ..................................... 115
APPEND X E: NTERFACE P NOUTS.............................................................. 118
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WARRANTY NFORMAT ON............................................................................120
Limited Warranty, Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability ..............................120
Warranty Return Policy .............................................................................. 121
NDEX ................................................................................................................ 122
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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
pioneered a variety of leading edge projects in both the commercial and
government sectors.
Designs include miniature, low power RF communications equipment, waveform
development software, high performance modems, ultra-low phase noise
synthesizers, embedded real-time signal processing systems, and
communication products development tools.
Nova supports the total development cycle from systems engineering, analysis,
and computer simulation to printed circuit board design, prototyping, production,
and automated testing.
Visit Nova Engineering’s website [http://www.nova-eng.com] or contact us at 513-
642-3000.
About this Manual
This manual introduces you to the capabilities, features, and operation of the
NovaRoam. The manual describes how to install and configure the NovaRoam
and how to facilitate efficient integration into a fully functional wireless network.
This document also explains how to troubleshoot problems that may arise during
installation or operation.
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This manual is designed for system managers, device installers, and network
managers, and assumes a working knowledge of local area networking and
routing functions.
dditional technical support is available either directly from Nova Engineering or
partners.
Kit Contents
Each NovaRoam EH900 Kit includes the following items:
Table 1: NovaRoam EH900 Stationary Kit Contents
tem Description Part Number
NovaRoam EH900 Wireless router NR-EH900-E2
Wall Plug Power Supply
(1)
Power input cable NR- PW-W15DH
Ethernet Cable Ethernet crossover cable NR- CB-E007R
(1)
The EH900 mobile kit contains the identical items with the exception of the power supply. The
mobile kit contains a DC Car Power Cable (Part Number NR- PW-M12DH) in place of the wall
power supply.
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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. Configuration of the
NovaRoam is made simple through use of its embedded browser-based
configuration software.
Figure 1: NovaRoam EH900
System Requirements
To begin configuring your NovaRoam, the following is required:
• n Ethernet connection point (10/100BaseT)
• Power connection
• Computer for configuration
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NovaRoam Connections and LEDs
The rear panel of the NovaRoam has four connectors, one each for the antenna,
power, RS-232 serial port, and Ethernet. The NovaRoam Ethernet interface
features “auto crossover,” which allows you make Ethernet connections using
either straight or crossover Ethernet cables. The NovaRoam rear panel is shown
in Figure 2.
Figure 2: NovaRoam EH900 Rear View
Name Device Description
ntenna Connector ntenna, TNC Connector
12 VDC Connector Power Connection, 12 VDC
RS-232 Connector RS-232 Serial Port
Ethernet Connector 10BaseT Connection
The front panel of the NovaRoam has five LEDs as shown in Figure 3. The Power
LED denotes that power has been applied and the firmware is loaded. The Tx
LED indicates that a packet is being sent over the wireless interface. The Link
LED indicates the quality of the wireless link. This LED glows at four levels of
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