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INTRODUCTION

The MeshMAX 5054 Series is a ruggedized tri-mode Mesh AP with additional 5

GHz subscriber station functionality. It is optimized for outdoor deployments. It

is equipped with the following embedded modules:

Mesh Module: ▪ One embedded 5 GHz (802.11a) module and one

embedded 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) module, enabling simultaneous support

of 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g clients. Both radios also support Mesh

operation.

Subscriber Module: ▪ One embedded module operating in the unlicensed 5

GHz band to enable high-speed backhaul

The MeshMAX 5054 Series can operate either using PoE with the combination

DC power supply/injector provided or directly from a 100 - 240 VAC power

source (AC cable ordered separately).

Each unit is equipped with:

Power/Ethernet port: ▪ used for Ethernet connection and Power over

Ethernet (PoE) using the supplied power injector.

Serial connection: ▪ used for entering commands in the Command Line

Interface (CLI).

LED indicator(s): ▪ dual LEDs used to indicate the power and operational

states of the unit.

AC power input: ▪ enables direct power from external AC power source.

External antenna connectors (three): ▪ one for 2.4 GHz client access,

one for 5 GHz Mesh operation, and one 5 GHz Subscriber operation.

Grounding screws (two) ▪

Note:

This product does not contain internal antennas. At least one external

antenna must be used to make the product operational. For information

on antennas authorized for use with this product, refer to the Safety and

Regulatory Compliance Guide on the installation CD.

Enter the Read/Write Password (the default value is public) and click OK to

conﬁ rm your changes. The respective module reboots to make the effective.

Accessing the Web Browser

To access the module with a Web Browser:

Start a Web browser (such as Internet Explorer) and enter the IP address of the

module in the Address box (for example, http://10.0.0.1).

A login window is displayed. Do not ﬁ ll in the User name; enter only the

default password public.

Upon successful login, the System Status window is displayed.

Accessing the Command Line Interface

The CLI is accessible through the Serial RS-232 cable connected through the

network, or with a cross-over Ethernet cable between the computer and the

module’s serial port.

Ethernet Port

To use the CLI through the Ethernet port, you must have a telnet program, and

the module’s IP address.

To access the unit through Ethernet on a Windows PC:

Open a DOS command window: from the Windows Start menu, Select Run;

enter cmd.

In the DOS window displayed, enter telnet and IP address (for example, telnet

10.0.0.1) and type <enter>. You will be prompted for your password. Enter the

password (the default is public).

Y-Cable

The Y-cable has two DB9 connectors which connect to the RJ11. The long one

connects to the Mesh console and the short one to the Subscriber console.