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network use the same protocol version. No mixed operation of Prodigy 1.0 and Prodigy 2.0 are
allowed. In case of expansion of current network deployments two options are available:
1.
Setting the newly added units with Firmware 6.5 or above to operate in Prodigy 1.0.
2.
Upgrading the previously deployed units with a Firmware 6.5 or above and set them to operate
in Prodigy 2.0.
We recommend option 1.if there is no specific issue in the network.
Every FM unit has three possible modes of operations:
Bridge Mode
Mesh Point Mode
Mesh End Mode
The FM unit factory default mode is Bridge. The Mesh Point mode must be used for any unit deployed
in the field. On the other hand, the FM unit must be set in Mesh End whenever it is connected to
the main cabled network where the control room (usually) resides. You will need to input the settings
of the wired network (LAN) to the FM unit that will be connected. The default IP address of the
FM unit is 192.168.0.10 and the default Netmask is 255.255.255.0. If you do not know the LAN
settings, contact the local network administrator before changing the settings of the gateway.
Please remember that a Mesh End unit is always necessary for the correct mesh network operations,
even for small networks (e.g., 2 FM units).
7.7 Wireless Settings
The wireless settings menu is used to configure the radio present in the FM unit and can be
accessed by clicking on wireless radio. The wireless settings menu is available in either Basic (Fig.
7.5) or Advanced mode (Fig. 7.6). The former provides the basic radio configuration options whereas
the latter can be enabled by expert users for tuning the radio channel width or using non-standard
carriers. The following wireless parameters are available:
Shared Passphrase: The shared passphrase is a shared secret that must be set in every FM unit
forming a wireless network. Any Fluidmesh device that does not have the correct passphrase will
not be able to be part of the network. Different passphrases can also be used to create separate
Fluidmesh networks in the same area and sharing the same frequencies. Passphrase secret is also used
for setting the Fluidmesh proprietary encryption secret.
Country: You need to specify the country where you will operate the unit. Different countries
have different telecommunications regulations. Setting the country properly allows you to operate
in compliance with national regulations. The available frequencies and other settings related to the
RF operation will vary based on the selected country. Choosing the wrong country/ regulatory
domain may lead to an illegal operation of the unit.