Figure 5.19: Ethernet ports configuration with Layer 3.
Custom
Custom settings can be provided by manually configuring the IP and net-
mask of every wired Ethernet port.
By doing so, it is possible to cre-
ate a custom VLAN behind every Fluidmesh unit. Additionally, a DHCP
Server can be activated on every Ethernet port to dynamically assign IP
addresses to Ethernet devices with a DHCP client enabled. Whenever pos-
sible, Fluidmesh recommends using only static IP addresses for IP cameras
or video-servers/encoders.
5.18
Universal Plug & Play (Mesh End in Layer 3
only)
Universal Plug & Play (UPnP) is a set of protocols designed to allow de-
vices to connect seamlessly and to simplify the implementation of networks
at home (data sharing, communications, and entertainment) and in cor-
porate environments. Therefore, UPnP-enabled edge devices such as IP
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