tantra 2400 User Guide
Private and Confidential
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tantra Mesh Configuration
tantra Mesh software is a robust and an intuitive solution that allows multiple access points to
easily form a wireless mesh network with minimal configuration.
tantra Mesh Features
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Platform agnostic
: Mesh functions effectively and efficiently on any platform
such as Windows, Linux, Mac, and Unix. It integrates and interoperates on any
platform.
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Robust and highly secure
: Mesh is robust and secure. It prevents rogue users
from accessing your mesh network.
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Co-existence of wired and Wi-Fi access points
: Mesh allows the co-existence of
wired and Wi-Fi access points. The root node (access point) is connected to the
internet service provider (ISP) through wide area network (WAN). Other access
points are connected to each other through Wi-Fi.
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Seamless connection of Wi-Fi clients
: Home users access the internet
seamlessly after the mesh is set up. Wi-Fi connectivity is ensured to all users at
home without any hassle.
Components of tantra Mesh
tantra Mesh has three main components and are as follows:
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Mesh Node
: A mesh node is an access point that is configured to connect to the
root or exit node.
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Root/Exit Node
: Root node or exit node are access point devices that are
connected to the Home gateway through Ethernet WAN. Root node is the
primary access point which establishes a connection with other access point
devices to form a mesh network. Exit node is the fundamental access point
device to which other access points get connected to form a mesh network.
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Home Gateway
: The ISP provides this device to enable access to internet at
home or office. In certain deployments, mesh exit node will be your home
gateway.
Access Point Modes
tantra Mesh offers two modes for an access point and are as follows:
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Gateway Mode
: Root node is set up as a gateway and all mesh nodes are in
bridge mode. Gateway root provides IP addresses to the mesh nodes. Only when
the home gateway does not provide DHCP support, this mode can be used on
the root node.
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Bridge Mode
: All nodes including the root node is set up in bridge mode. The
home gateway supplies the IP address to all nodes.