Frequently Asked Questions - Calix 804Mesh Quick Start Manual

About Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
Backhaul signal strength can be monitored via the bank of LED's located on the top
of the 804Mesh. This four LED array provides information as to the relative signal
strength of each 804Mesh in the network. The following table displays possible LED
states as it pertains to RSSI.
LED Display

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset the device without having to unplug the unit?
Q:
A: If the RESET button is depressed for less than 5 seconds, it resets the unit using
the current confi guration settings.
Q: How do I reset the device back to factory settings?
A: Pressing the RESET button on the back of the unit for at least 5 seconds, or
access the "Restore Defaults" reset button located in the "Utilities" section of the
Embedded Web Interface.
Description
RSSI>= -50 dBm
-50 dBm > RSSI >= -60
dBm
-60 dBm > RSSI >= -70
dBm
-70 dBm > RSSI >= -80
dBm
RSSI < -80 dBm
The 804Mesh is too close to the
host device (GigaCenter/GigaHub).
Distance between the 804Mesh
and the GigaCenter/GigaHub is not
optimal. Consider moving the two
devices farther apart.
Calix recommended RSSI indica-
tion.
The distance between the
804Mesh and the host device
(GigaCenter/GigaHub) provides
adequate results.
The distance between the
804Mesh and the GigaCenter/
GigaHub exceeds the preferred
distance.
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