User Guide
- EZMesh Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point
Table of Contents
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Features................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Reliable, Intelligent, High Performance Mesh Network..................................................................................... 2
Fully Compatible with Existing Access Servers, Routers, and Gateways ......................................................... 3
Management and Security..................................................................................................................................... 3
Power....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
External Antennas.................................................................................................................................................. 4
Ethernet Port .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Metal Enclosure ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Outdoor Wireless Benefits..................................................................................................................................... 4
Outdoor Wireless Challenges................................................................................................................................ 4
Solution Features and Benefits ............................................................................................................................. 5
Auto-recovery Auto-configuring mesh ................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Installation Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Site Survey .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Package Contents ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Optional Equipment .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Installation Components........................................................................................................................................ 8
Default Setting ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Installation Options.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Installing the MeshAP Access Point on a Pole................................................................................................... 10
Installing the MeshAP Access Point on a Wall.................................................................................................. 12
MeshAP Infrastructure ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Mesh Manager Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Station Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Accessing the MeshAP Access Point (Login) ..................................................................................................... 14
Direct Ethernet Connection ................................................................................................................................ 14
Страница 1: ...User Guide EZMesh Multi Radio Wireless Mesh Network Access Point Teletronics Inc 2 Choke Cherry Road Suite 100 Rockville MD 20850 USA...
Страница 2: ...utdoor Wireless Benefits 4 Outdoor Wireless Challenges 4 Solution Features and Benefits 5 Auto recovery Auto configuring mesh 5 Safety Warnings 6 Installation Guidelines 6 Site Survey 7 Package Conten...
Страница 3: ...ssing the Topology Page 26 Topology Tree Expanded 26 Managing the MeshAP on the Topology Tree 27 Go back to the Mesh Manager unit 27 Setup Mesh Wireless Backhaul 29 Mesh Wireless Channel Backhaul 30 M...
Страница 4: ...of Contents VLAN Tag 41 Access Mode 41 Trunk and Native VLAN Mode 41 Pure Mode 42 Firmware Upgrade 44 Direct Upgrade Mesh Station 44 Smart Firmware Upgrade 47 Specification 49 Power Consumption and Po...
Страница 5: ...User Guide EZMesh Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point IMPORTANT Information presented are based on information available and they are subject to change without notice TELETRONICS INTERNATIONAL INC 1...
Страница 6: ...al Radio Backhaul Single Radio Client AP access Backhaul Encryption WEP WPA WPA2 Client AP Encryption WEP WPA2 Full VPN compatibility MAC address access control lists Secure local and remote configura...
Страница 7: ...agement and Security GPS Receiver optional Antenna provides physical location information of each MeshAP simplifies maintenance task and adds a new potential of location related services outdoor versi...
Страница 8: ...is able to link to your 100BASE T Ethernet LAN through the optional power injector The Ethernet cables are used to supply inline 48 VDC power from the power injector Metal Enclosure Teletronics s EZMe...
Страница 9: ...etronics s intelligent wireless routing is based on the Predictable Optimum Path POP The POP mesh routing algorithm examines the network and makes appropriate connections among MeshAP access points in...
Страница 10: ...do not work on the unit s during a lightning storm Warning Disposal of any unit s should be handled according to national laws and regulations Installation Guidelines Follow the guidelines below to en...
Страница 11: ...boring nodes 10 When installing the unit s allow at least 20 feet of separation between each unit 11 All the antennas need to be properly connected The unit may experience permanent hardware failure i...
Страница 12: ...Outdoor Wireless Mesh Access Point Quick Installation Guide CD User Guide Quick Installation Guide Optional Equipment Pole mounting kit Street light adapter PoE Injector 8dbi 5GHz Antenna 8dbi 2 4GHz...
Страница 13: ...User Guide EZMesh Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point TELETRONICS INTERNATIONAL INC 9...
Страница 14: ...ss point on a wall Installing the EZMesh Access Point on a Pole When removing the access point from its box make sure not to remove the foam blocks attached to the antenna connectors until after your...
Страница 15: ...t adapter to the pole You may fall or electrocute yourself 4 Disconnect the lightning control from its fixture 5 Make sure that the voltage available is between 100 and 240 VAC 50 60Hz 6 Turn off powe...
Страница 16: ...Point on a Wall Figure 3 3 EZMesh with wall mounting kit installed 1 Use the mounting plate as a template to mark four screw hole locations on your mounting surface 2 Mount the mounting plate on the...
Страница 17: ...s set as Station Mode Mesh Manager Mode The MeshAP unit configures as the Mesh Manager and has a direct wired link to the Internet Gateway Router Access Server It is used as the management unit and In...
Страница 18: ...fore the MeshAP is powered on Step 1 Make sure the MeshAP unit is Powered On and Ready Once it is powered on it takes about 35 seconds for the MeshAP unit to completely get booted and be ready for ser...
Страница 19: ...allation Guide for more information Step 4 Open a Web Browser and type 192 168 1 8 to access the MeshAP Access Point Step 5 User Name admin Password admin Click OK Wireless LAN Access Step 1 Make sure...
Страница 20: ...ntally connecting to APs that are not part of a mesh network They will not get internet access when they connect to APs that are not part of a mesh network Step 2 Change the PC IP address to 192 168 1...
Страница 21: ...ser Guide EZMesh Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point Access MeshAP unit via Mesh Manager s Topology Page See Chapter 8 Managing the Topology on the Mesh Manager unit TELETRONICS INTERNATIONAL INC 17...
Страница 22: ...r unit also manages all the Station units associated with the MeshAP Note ANY MeshAP unit could be setup as the Mesh Manager unit Step 1 Login to the MeshAP Access Point Step 2 Go to the Setup page St...
Страница 23: ...gn IP address manually to Mesh Manager unit Step 4 o Replace the default IP address to an IP address of your choice that could be reached from the existing network You can also select an IP address pr...
Страница 24: ...And Click Save Setting and Apply Weight Weight number 1 10 help identify the level of connection desire for the nodes Stations to connect to particular Mesh Manager unit on the Mesh Setting a Mesh Man...
Страница 25: ...the same Mesh ID to be able to associate with each other and to be managed by the Mesh Manager unit Step 7 Update Station Name Station Name is NOT required it is recommended for easy identification o...
Страница 26: ...rmination Manual Mode The upstream link or uplink is selected from the Site Survey page on the MeshAP Station From the Site Survey page it possible to select one or more MeshAP devices to be the uplin...
Страница 27: ...for This MeshAP Working Mode Step 3 Step 4 Select Auto for a Mesh Link Connection Step 4 Note The system will reboot when changed from Manual mode to Auto mode It takes about 40 seconds and requires...
Страница 28: ...entification for a mesh network Only MeshAP Access Points with the same Mesh ID will be able to associate with each other on the mesh network Step 5 Replace the default Mesh ID with a preferred name t...
Страница 29: ...of the adjacent unit Each MeshAP Access Point will only accept up to five 5 child Stations Step 1 Power ON the MeshAP Station with Auto Mode Step2 Login to the Mesh Manager unit Step 3 Review the Top...
Страница 30: ...gy Page Step 1 Login to the Mesh Manager unit Step 2 Go to the Topology page under Mesh Topology Tree Expanded Step 3 Click the to expand the topology tree The color Red represents the MeshAP under Ch...
Страница 31: ...ick the Station Name on the Topology tree the GUI will automatically enter into the station for management Once the user enters the Station unit the screen will change to the Mesh Station Administrati...
Страница 32: ...User Guide EZMesh Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point Back to the Mesh Manager unit TELETRONICS INTERNATIONAL INC 28...
Страница 33: ...the Mesh Manager unit and access the Topology page to locate the MeshAP Access Point unit needing configuration Step 2 Go to the Wireless page under the MESH section Step 3 Select the Auto Assign or U...
Страница 34: ...s Backhaul Security could only be configured at Mesh Manager unit The default setting of the wireless security mode for the MeshAP unit is WPA2 WPA2 Key Step 1 To automatically program the data encryp...
Страница 35: ...ality Local Link Quality provides link quality for both the uplink and downlink data rate signal to noise ratio SNR and noise floor are displayed Tx Link Speed in Mbps SNR in dB Noise Floor Level in d...
Страница 36: ...th An Uplink is a link in the direction toward a mesh manager A Downlink is a link in the direction away from a mesh manager Downlinks are displayed in italics text Uplinks are displayed in normal tex...
Страница 37: ...and the Date the log was generated The Topology column shows the structure of Topology when the log was generated Example Node 1 Node 2 Node1 The Left side of the Topology shows the Root node and Chi...
Страница 38: ...P device The test runs in two cycles One radio transmits while the other listens during the first cycle During the second cycle the other radio transmits while the first one listens The results of the...
Страница 39: ...is set under Auto Mode MeshAP Access Point will accept both only 802 11g and 802 11g clients Wireless Channel Channel Frequency This field identifies which operating frequency will be used The selecti...
Страница 40: ...ep 1 Login to the MeshAP Manager unit Step 2 Go to the Wireless page under the SSID Security VLAN tab at the 802 11b gAP section Step 3 click on the SSID mymesh to change to the appropriate SSID The S...
Страница 41: ...e updates are received Wireless Security Disable Wireless Security Default The default setting of the wireless security mode for the MeshAP unit is Disable Configure WEP Wireless Security To configure...
Страница 42: ...nd Click Generate to generate the WEP key There will be four sets of WEP Keys generated from the Passphrase You could choose any set of the WEP Keys from the Index by selecting the radio button of the...
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Страница 44: ...to SSID Security VLAN tab Step 3 Check the Enable box for the next available VLAN ID Enter the appropriate SSID and Security to finish the configuration Step 4 Click Save Setting and Apply Understand...
Страница 45: ...ill be removed from frames leaving egress the Ethernet port Setup Access Mode Step 1 Login to the Ethernet VLAN Step 2 Check Access radio button under the VLAN Ethernet Mode Step 3 Click Save Setting...
Страница 46: ...cepted Egress frames will exit the Ethernet port unaltered If the frame leaving the Ethernet port contains a VLAN tag it will be transmitted with that same tag If the frame leaving the Ethernet port d...
Страница 47: ...User Guide EZMesh Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point Step 3 Click Save Setting and Apply TELETRONICS INTERNATIONAL INC 43...
Страница 48: ...nd check the current firmware version build date Step 3 Go to Administration Firmware Update link Enter a Temporary IP for firmware update The IP must be reachable from the network Click on Enable to...
Страница 49: ...Access Point Step 4 Click Browse to select the firmware bin file on the local hard drive for update Step 4 Click Upgrade to start the firmware upgrade process The firmware upgrade process takes about...
Страница 50: ...5 When the firmware upgrade is ready the following page will be displayed on the screen Click Continue If after 30 seconds the same image still appears on the screen please click on the Continue butt...
Страница 51: ...rt Firmware update propagate flash update to all Mesh Stations via Mesh Manager Step 1 Login to the Mesh Manager unit Step 2 Go to Firmware Batch Update tab under the Administration page Step 3 Check...
Страница 52: ...mware update file and Enter a temporally IP Address in the IP Address file The IP Address must be reachable in the mesh network Step 5 Click Start to begin the update Once the batch update is complete...
Страница 53: ...ps Tx Power 802 11a typical 22 5dBm 802 11g typical 23dBm 802 11b typical 24dBm Wireless Channels 802 11a USA Canada 12 non overlapping channels 5 15 5 35GHz 5 725 5 825GHz Europe 19 non overlapping c...
Страница 54: ...ction RESET button to factory default Inside Enclosure Network Ports 1 10 100Mbps auto crossover Ethernet WAN Port For connecting to 3rd party network device IEEE 802 3 802 3u compliant Power Power In...
Страница 55: ...User Guide EZMesh Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point Dimension 23 4cm x 17cm x6 3cm Weight 3 4lb 1 5kg Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 UL 60950 1 TELETRONICS INTERNATIONAL INC 51...
Страница 56: ...tion 18W PoE Injector Pin assignments of RJ45 connector EZMesh has a RJ45 modular jack for data connection and PoE power input The pin assignments of RJ45 connector are Data Line Pair 1 Pin 1 and pin...
Страница 57: ...nts repair alteration or maintenance by any person or party other than a Teletronics International Inc employee or authorized service facility or any use in violation of instructions furnished by Tele...
Страница 58: ...standard warranty applies 30 Day full refund or credit policy 1 Product was purchased from Teletronics no more than 30 day prior to the return request 2 All shipping charges associated with returned i...
