User's Manual

7.6 General Mode
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 which the FM unit unit 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 wire-
less 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 avail-
able:
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 Flu-
idmesh networks in the same area and sharing the same frequencies.
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 reg-
ulations. The available frequencies and other settings related to the RF op-
eration will vary based on the selected country. Choosing the wrong coun-
try/regulatory domain may lead to an illegal operation of the unit. Please
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