SecureMesh
TM
Extender
Installation Guide
Trilliant Incorporated
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shared secret. The VPN shared secret is any ACSII string up to 64 bytes in length, using any
combination of letters, numbers, or symbols.
As an option, Trilliant recommends that the following Extender parameters be configured in order to speed up
the time required for an Extender to discover other SecureMesh WAN nodes and become part of the network:
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primary frequency
– the primary frequency should be configured to be the same center frequency
value as configured for the Gateway to which the Extender is expected to connect. Specify the primary
frequency in MHz as a four digit number (e.g. 5745).
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allowed frequencies
– the allowed frequencies defines the various frequencies which the Extender will
“hunt” for other SecureMesh WAN nodes and Gateways. The range of frequencies should be
configured to the range that will be used by other SecureMesh WAN nodes in this specific deployment.
The range may be specified as “all” or a group of specific frequencies. When specifying a group, enter
each value separately as a 4 digit number (MHz), evenly divisible by 5.
I
NSTALLING THE
E
XTENDER
Physically installing the SecureMesh Extender involves:
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Mounting the device
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Grounding and protecting the device
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Connecting to a source of power
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Completing the installation
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Optionally: Attaching the Wi-Fi antennas
Installation of the Extender on either a utility pole or streetlight is discussed in the following subsections.