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KBC MESH Operation Manual

Manual is about: Mesh Wireless System

Summary of MESH

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    Headquarters kbc networks, ltd. 25691 atlantic ocean drive, suite b3 lake forest, ca 92630 u.S.A. Main: 1-949-297-4930 fax: 1-949-297-4933 kbc networks ltd., emea carlton suite, barham court teston, maidstone kent me18 5bz united kingdom office: +44(0)1622 418782 fax: +44(0)20 7100 8147 email: info@...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual preface part number configurator mesh - - x mesh product series primary radio indicator (a= 400 mw; b= 900 mhz) secondary radio indicator (a= 400 mw; blank= single radio option) chassis style (o= outdoor; i= indoor) x power supply plug type (a= us; b= uk; c...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual important safety instruction for your protection, please read and observe all safety instructions before operating this system and keep this sheet and any additional instructions for future reference. Installation & use observe warnings: all warnings in the...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual fcc power output restrictions the fcc does not require licensing to implement this device. License-free operation in the industrial, scientific, and medical band is documented in fcc rules part 15.247. It is the responsibility of the individuals designing a...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual index preface p1-p2 kbc mesh part numbers & included products p-1 kbc technical support availability p-2 important safety instruction i fcc required information and radio frequency statement ii fcc and ic restrictions iii environmental restrictions iv index...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual kbc wes mesh qualified integrator program toll free technical assistance is available to kbc mesh qualified integrators. Such integrators have completed the necessary requirements: 1. Completion of kbc wes mesh webinar 2. Knowledgebase of wireless transmiss...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual wireless ethernet mesh node details (continued) outdoor single radio node (mesh-a-ox & mesh-b-ox) power injection module (pim) note: the power injector modules are not weatherproof units and must be protected from moisture. Pim description a. Front view poe...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual mesh topology design a true mesh topology is set up when a node can associate and communicate with at least two other mesh nodes. However, for ideal mesh operability, keep design in the topology to the extent that no more than two nodes come into any one ra...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual node installation & operation (continued) a. Mount mesh node attach the pole mount to the mesh node case using the hardware kit. B. Configure cable determine the length of cat5 cable that will be needed and where the pim will be located. The total cable len...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual advanced operation (continued) web browser log in the default id and password for the mesh node is admin and admin. Warning: if you change the user name and/or password, you will need to keep a record of your changes in a safe place. If the password is forg...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual advanced operation (continued) mesh routes the following mesh route was taken from a point-to-point example. Typical mesh routes will show at least three mac addresses. The first line is the connected mesh node and the second line is the remote node. Site s...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual advanced operation (continued) c. Wifi-0 interface media type: ieee 802.11 wireless ethernet mac address: each radio has an individual mac address. Note this number for tracking purpose when looking at rssi figures. See rssi notes on mesh stations page. Sta...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual advanced operation (continued) b. Network 1. Set up a. System configuration host name: the mesh node can be named any host name for identification purpose. Node id: each mesh node must be set to a separate node id (01 – 99) to avoid conflict. This id is one...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual advanced operation (continued) ii. Wifi-1 configuration – secondary radio the channel settings for wifi-1 cannot be the same as wifi-0. However, the mode, power and mac filtering can be the same. Between two different nodes, it is possible to have one wifi-...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual mesh configuration table kbc recommends that a spreadsheet of the mesh system be kept on hand for reference. A worksheet providing all of the default settings is included in the shipment. These settings along with any changes should be kept and tracked in a...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual mesh product specifications for product improvement, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Rf modules (continued) receive sensitivity 802.11a: -88db@6mbps, -87db@9mbps, -85@12mbps, -83db@18mbps, -80db@24mbps,-75db@36mbps, -73db@48m...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual trouble-shooting problem suggestion ip address of the directly connected node will not reply to ping response - verify correct static subnet setting on connected laptop/pc - verify correct type of cable needed between laptop/pc and “data in” of the pim. Cro...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual appendix the appendix section is a two page additional segment of the manual that provides information on antenna and mesh installation. Kbc recommends further education and research than the wes mesh operations manual can provide. Antenna propagation anten...

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    Wes mesh wireless system operations manual appendix (continued) mesh ip scheme the mesh nodes are default configured to 192.168.1.10, 1.11, 1.12, etc. In streaming cctv applications, there are cameras attached to each of the nodes. It may be a simpler set up to reconfigure the nodes so that each nod...