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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 transmission 

a.

 

Line-of-sight 

b.

 

Possible interference sources and symptoms 

c.

 

Antenna propagation, alignment, signal strength indication 

3.

 

Understanding of IP, subnets, gateways, mesh topology 

4.

 

Capability of installation of technical IT/Ethernet-based products 

5.

 

KBC has a signed integrator recognition of possible site-specific adverse 
elements that are beyond the control of the manufacturer 

6.

 

Toll-free technical assistance is available Monday through Friday (8-5pm 
Pacific Time) at 888-366-4276 or via e-mail at 

[email protected]

  

KBC RETURN POLICY 

 
KBC wireless products come with a 2-year limited warranty, (see the last page for 
warranty information) unless otherwise specified.  In addition to the 2-year warranty, 
products may be returned within thirty (30) days of shipment provided the products are 
in like new condition and in the original packaging. Contact your KBC dealer or 
distributor to obtain an authorization to return the merchandise for credit. 
 
Return authorizations for repair can be sent directly to KBC with a valid RA number. 
RA’s are issued to KBC distributors, dealers or integrators with a valid resale license. 
End-users should return products through their KBC dealer who can call or e-mail KBC 
to obtain an RA number for repair. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual 

 

WIRELESS ETHERNET MESH NODE DETAILS 

 
OUTDOOR DUAL RADIO NODE (MESH-AA-Ox, MESH-BA-Ox) 

 
 

A.

 

FRONT VIEW 

 

1.

 

Primary Antenna Port 

2.

 

Secondary Antenna Port 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

1.

 

Ethernet Port (RJ-45) 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. BOTTOM VIEW 

Note 1: supplied omni-directional 
antennas shown. Higher gain directional 
antennas are available as upgrade 
options. Patch, yagi and parabolic 
antennas connect using an N(m)-to-N(m) 
1 meter connecting cable which is 
included in antenna upgrade part 

numbers. 

Note 2: Outdoor 
weatherproof tape 
recommended over 
antenna port and 
antenna connection 

at N-connector 

Note 3: Seal using LAN port weatherproof strain relief 
assembly provided in the node kit. If cabling exposed 

to the elements, use only outdoor rated cables. 

Summary of Contents for MESH-AA-Ox

Page 1: ...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 kbcnetwo...

Page 2: ...perations manual P 1 WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual PREFACE CONTINUED TECHNICAL SUPPORT AVAILABILITY This manual is comprehensive to the extent that it will answer many of your technical q...

Page 3: ...Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envir...

Page 4: ...pliance with the applicable sections of the Industry Canada RSS 210 Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Radio Standard Specification that governs Low Power License Exempt Radio communication De...

Page 5: ...right is the secondary antenna port Some nodes may have other antenna options 3 Connect a standard Cat5 straight through patch cable from the open RJ 45 Ethernet port on the Node to the P Data RJ 45...

Page 6: ...thirty 30 days of shipment provided the products are in like new condition and in the original packaging Contact your KBC dealer or distributor to obtain an authorization to return the merchandise for...

Page 7: ...O A KBC ENCODER OR DECODER CONNECTING TO AN ETHERNET 10 100 1000 SWITCH Type of Ethernet cable is determined by the Ethernet device LAN port If the LAN port is a 10 100 port then the cable will be a c...

Page 8: ...selected using the RSSI and rate figures as described on page 12 of this manual In some environments additional nodes may be necessary to reduce the number of hops while enabling redundant paths 7 WE...

Page 9: ...cases depending on the physical and RF environment a useable throughput rate may not be possible Contact KBC for more information 888 366 4276 or info kbcnetworks com 9 WES Mesh Wireless System Operat...

Page 10: ...11 WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual ADVANCED OPERATION CONTINUED NETWORK TOOLS In addition to using the Microsoft Command Prompt the user can also use the Mesh web browser to ping the other...

Page 11: ...lightly to see the change on the color coded bar on the tool The low weak signals are red and orange etc while the strong connections are green and blue colors 13 WES Mesh Wireless System Operations M...

Page 12: ...for the WiFi 0 radio See Set Up page Power Shows the selected power output for the WiFi 0 radio See Set Up page Rate RSSI Snapshot of the connection rate and signal strength Noise Floor Inbound Packe...

Page 13: ...x subnet Since this interface belongs to the 192 168 1 10 node the 1 11 node must be accessible through a switch Other routes can be added and the gateway route can also be listed under the Default R...

Page 14: ...efaults prior to firmware updates however the previous settings will remain if not restored Select the Country Region Regulatory Domain to use the nodes under the allowable parameters in each country...

Page 15: ...AP should also be included in the spreadsheet 21 WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual MESH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS For product improvement design and specifications are subject to change without...

Page 16: ...Hardware Pole Bracket and U bolts POWER Power Requirements 7VDC 20VDC Power Method Power over Ethernet PoE via power injector module mid span compliant pins 4 5 positive pins 7 8 ground Connector RJ45...

Page 17: ...h Wireless System Operations Manual WARRANTY INFORMATION KBC extends the following LIMITED WARRANTY to the original owner purchaser of this product as follows Two years from the date of initial sale f...

Page 18: ...radiation pattern in horizontal polarity for 2 4 5 GHz The circles on the left indicate the radiation pattern for 2400 MHz whereas the right side circles show the various 5 GHz band frequencies Each...

Page 19: ...to 54 Mbps 802 11a Turbo 5 GHz frequencies that combine throughput from adjacent frequencies in order to provide additional throughput Fresnel Zone The three dimensional conceptualization of the anten...

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