User's Manual

EnRoute500 User’s Guide
TR0149 Rev. C5
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mesh0> set key=”s:abcdefghijklmnop”
or using a hexadecimal key with
> use mesh0
mesh0> set key=”0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef”
Encryption can be disabled by specifying a blank value as shown below.
> use mesh0
mesh0> set key=
The mesh radio encryption key can be set via the web interface using the “Mesh” tab on the
“Wireless Interfaces” page (see Figure 27). The same encryption key must be entered in both
the “Mesh Key” and “Verify Mesh Key” text boxes for the new key to be accepted.
Only ASCII keys can be entered using the web interface. Unlike the CLI, an ASCII
key should not be preceded by “s:”
7.4 Transmit Power
The transmit power of the mesh radio is configurable. Increased output power will improve
communication range, but will also extend the interference range of the radios. It is suggested
that the transmit power is initially set to the maximum for an installation and is then reduced if it
is determined that the transmit power far exceeds the level required to maintain links. It is also
recommended that a common transmit power value is used for all nodes in a mesh to reduce
the likelihood of asymmetric links. The default transmit power is 24dBm.
The mesh radio’s transmit power value must be in the range from 1 to 60 to be
in compliance with FCC regulations.
The example below shows how to set the mesh radio’s transmit power.
> use mesh0
mesh0> set txpower=60
The mesh radio transmit power can be set via the web interface using the “Mesh” tab on the
“Wireless Interfaces” page (see Figure 27).