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Once the configuration
of the M2 is complete, it will automatically connect to your
MiFi device as well as provide an IP to the TRBO repeater
via DHCP
- The key is in the set-up.
You will be using a connection to your MiFi, likely with
authentication. Then you will set up your M2 as a
client bridge and also as a router, DHCP enabled for the
repeater. Only the repeater will be connected to the
RJ-45 from the M2.
You must use a POE
injector on the
M2, so you will need a standard injector or you can hack
a short Ethernet jumper cable so that 12DC+ on pins 4&5 (normally the
blue pair)
and ground to pin 7&8 (normally the brown pair) onto the
Pins at the M2 end of the cable. The M2's will power
up fine from 8 to 20 VDC with no issues. See:
POE Injector Jumper Cable Hack
We have a configuration
file for an M-2 with the correct set-up...all you will need
to do is change the MiFi settings (SSID and PW) to match
your own. You might wish to read through your
quick start guide to get more familiar with the M2
operation.
Our M2 Config file
Our step by
step to configuring your Loco M2
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First save your own
settings so that you can put your M2 back to normal
without a factory reset being required.
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Load in our sample
file and modify it to fit connect to your MiFi and have
your correct admin credentials. (log in: 192.168.0.1 /
admin / admin)
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Or step through this
set-up, log in and follow along, skipping those setting
not specifically mentioned below as the default are fine
or do not matter:
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WIRELESS Tab;
In "Wireless Mode", select "Station"
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In WDS (Transparent
Bridge Mode), check the box to enable
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Set your SSID to
match your MiFi or other device and optional lock if
desired as well as make any other changes to suit your
installation
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NETWORK Tab;
For Network Mode, select "Router"
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For "WAN IP Address",
select Static
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NAT, check box to
enable
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For DMZ, check box to
enable
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For DMZ IP, enter:
192.168.0.2
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In "LAN Network
Settings"; for IP Address, enter 192.168.0.1
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For Netmask, default;
enter: 255.255.255.0
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For DHCP Server,
check Enabled to enable DHCP
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For Range State,
enter: 192.168.0.2
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For Range End, enter:
192.168.0.2
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For Netmask, default,
enter: 255.255.255.0
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For Firewall,
default, DO NOT ENABLE
These settings will
provide an IP to a single device, the TRBO repeater.
You could add an Ethernet switch and serve up additional
IP's if you need to support additional Ethernet devices.
That's it...everything
else can be left at default. Once this it set-up, a
power-up on the repeater, M2 and the MiFi all at the same
time (master switch in the car) will get you on the IPSC
network in less than a minute. In fairness, the MiFi
must be powered on by pressing and holding the power button
to power it on or off, but still, it is reasonably plug n
play. If you are planning a more permanent
installation, you could place the MiFi up front with the
driver so that can be monitored and powered up/down as
needed.
Nanostation Loco M2 DCI Sample Configuration File
(right click; save)
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