User's Manual Part 1

Configuration MeshMAX 5054 Series User Guide

Configuring the Subscriber Module

Notes:

• One of the most important details to pay attention to in Routing mode are the unit’s and the PC’s default gateways. It

is a common mistake to set up the PC’s gateway to point to the SU when the SU is in Bridge mode and the BSU is in

Routing mode. Always check to make sure the PCs on your network are configured to send their IP traffic to the

correct default gateway.

• Be sure to reboot the unit to permanently save static routes. New routes take effect immediately without a reboot, but

are not permanently saved with your configuration until you do reboot the device. An unexpected power outage could

cause static routes you entered to “disappear” when the unit reboots if they have not been saved. You also should

save a copy of your unit’s configuration file in case the unit must be reloaded. This saves you from being required to

re-enter numerous static routes in a large network.

• The routing table supports up to 500 static routes.

Network Parameters

The Network tab contains the following sub-tabs. Note that the availability of some sub-tabs depends on whether the unit

is in Bridge or Routing Mode:

IP Configuration

Click Configure > Network > IP Configuration to view and configure local IP address information. Configurable settings

differ between Bridge mode and Routing mode.

Bridge Mode

If the device is configured in Bridge mode, the following screen is displayed: