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Channel Width: The width of the operating radio channel can be set through this selector.
The available options are described in Table 7.1 where the theoretic data rate and the achievable
throughput are also indicated for each channel width.
Whenever possible, setting the radio to operate on a narrower channel can be useful to reduce the
interference in the network and to increase the number of available channels. Please remember to
set the same channel width on both sides of the wireless link. A channel width mismatch will
prevent the FM units from communicating properly. Please note that changing the channel width
may violate the local telecommunication authority’s guide-lines and lead to illegal wireless
operations.
IN NO EVENT SHALL FLUIDMESH NETWORKS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON
TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
IMPROPER USE OR OPERATION OF THE CHANNEL WIDTH FUNCTIONALITIES.
DFS Management: Each device implements a proprietary distributed channel switching algorithm
which is used when radar is detected to comply with the Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
international regulations. Upon radar detection, two communicating Fluidmesh units agree to
switch to the next radar-free channel so that they can continue to communicate on that channel.
The DFS is automatically enabled in the following frequency ranges: 5.250 GHz – 5.350 GHz
and 5.470 GHz – 5.725 GHz. The DFS management can be manually disabled. The number of
detected radars is reported as well. Outside these mandatory frequency bands, the DFS is not
required and it is disabled by default. Please note the DFS is required by law in many
countries and by disabling it you might incur fines and criminal charges by the local
telecommunication authorities.
IN NO EVENT SHALL FLUIDMESH NETWORKS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON
TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
IMPROPER USE OR OPERATION OF THE DFS FUNCTIONALITIES.
Option!
Specification!
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;=?R>Z!
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6+*8! $#! 9#)(*! $S*! 506%8;=Y! )#0*! #9! $S*!506%8-*+S!6&%$!2$!$S*!(*&$*)!#9!$S*!+$2)!
$#@#0#',!$#!3*!2!;=?R>ZU!
?A=:>!
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6+*8!!$#!!9#)(*!!$S*!!506%8;=Y!!)#0*!!#9!!$S* !!6&%$!4S%(S!%+!BXR!$S*! (* &$*)!#9!$S*!
+$2)!$#@# 0#', !$#! 3*!2!?A=:>U!
X55!
RS*!506%8;=Y!*&'%&*!%+!8%+230*8U!
Table 7.2: FluidMAX Management Options
7.8 Advanced Wireless Settings
The advanced wireless settings menu (Figure 7.7) can be used to configure the following advanced
wireless parameters:
FluidMAX Management: Although the FluidMAX engine automatically selects the most