4.1.1. Installing The Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER ..........24 Environmental Rating And Unit Roles ..........24 Installation Hardware ............... 24 4.1.2. Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Status And Link LEDs ....... 24 Unit And Link Quality Status ............24 Boot Sequence ................25 4.1.3.
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Device Firmware Reboot ..............27 Resetting The Unit To Factory Settings ..........28 4.1.5. Suitability For Outdoor Installation ..........28 4.2. Connecting The Fluidmesh Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER To A Network And Antennas ....................29 4.2.1. Terminal Assignments For Power And Data Connectors ....29 M12 A-Coded .................
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Interpreting Device Warnings And Wireless Link Warnings ... 86 Using The Address Summary Table ..........86 Adding An Aerial Map To The FMQuadro View ......87 6.5.3. Fluidity Quadro™ ................. 89 Fluidity Quadro For Mesh-End Devices ..........89 Plotting And Interpreting Static And Mobile Device Information ..
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10. Heat Radiation Data .................. 167 11. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Interference Statement ... 168 12. Notices And Copyright ................171 13. Fluidmesh End-User License Agreement ............. 173 13.1. Preamble ..................173 13.2. Notice ....................173 13.3. Definitions ..................173 13.4.
Fluidmesh products only if you are properly qualified to do so. If any Fluidmesh hardware unit breaks down or malfunctions, emits smoke or an unusual smell, if water or other foreign matter enters the unit...
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER 1.2. Radio-frequency transmission hazard WARNING Non-ionizing radio frequency (RF) transmissions can be hazardous to human and animal health. In sufficient quantity, RF radiation is capable of causing radiation burns, tissue damage and other injuries. Keep a safe distance from all RF-radiating devices such as antennas, when such devices are powered ON.
(Safe Use of Optical Fiber Communication Systems Utilizing Laser Diode and LED Sources). IMPORTANT The Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is not shipped from the factory with fiber-optic transceivers installed unless the fiber-optic transceivers were specified as part of the purchase order.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER 2. REPORTING MISTAKES AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes, or if you know of a way to improve the procedures that are given, please let us know by E-mailing your suggestions to documentation@fluidmesh.com.
The Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER radio transceiver Introduction The Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is designed to operate in the sub-6 GHz range as a static-mount wireless data link. In non-technical terms, this means it is designed to function as an intermediate radio link between a core wired and/or fiber-optic data network, and a sub-network.
Fluidmesh components is being upgraded, the Prodigy 1.0 protocol with limited functionality can be selected to guarantee compatibility. Prodigy uses a traffic optimization algorithm that allows every Fluidmesh radio to assign a specific priority level to every forwarded data packet. Unit configuration The unit is compatible with Fluidmesh RACER™.
For detailed product specifications, refer to the product data sheet for the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER. Transceiver and gateway unit power consumption In service, Fluidmesh transceiver units and gateway units consume electrical power at the rates given in the table below. IMPORTANT...
3.2. Fluidmesh architecture 3.2.1. Overview Wireless network architectures Depending on the network design and the type of components used, the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER can be used to create wireless network architectures, including: • Point-to-point (P2P) links. • Point-to-multipoint (PTMP) sectors.
Prodigy is Fluidmesh's proprietary implementation of the Multi-Protocol- Label-Switching (MPLS) standard. IMPORTANT A Fluidmesh device only features Prodigy selection if the installed Prodigy engine includes the selection feature. Fluidmesh devices that are designed to operate exclusively in Bridge Mode (in other words, in point-to-point configuration) do not feature Prodigy.
Prodigy 1.0 and Prodigy 2.0 are not compatible with each other. Do not implement the two protocol versions within the same network. If you are expanding an existing network using new Fluidmesh hardware components, make sure that all components are compatible with each other by: 1.
In a reliable mesh network with an acceptable amount of redundancy, every stream of data packets may reach the base station through any of a variety of paths. The Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is designed to act as an 'intelligent router' that is able to forward packets coming from other Fluidmesh components in real time, based on an optimal, software- determined path.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Figure 2. Fluidmesh Mesh Networking Architecture 3.2.5. Point-to-multipoint architecture with FluidMAX FluidMAX™ is Fluidmesh's proprietary and patented communications co- ordination protocol for wireless mesh networks. The FluidMAX protocol is based on the concept of point-to-multipoint network architecture...
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Fluidmesh radio transceiver units that are part of the same network. Using FluidMAX technology, a Fluidmesh unit can be used as the center point of a star topology in a point-to-multipoint network arrangement using sector antennas, or using antenna splitters connected to more than one directional antenna.
3.3. Fluidmesh Network Addressing 3.3.1. Bridge IP addressing If needed, the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER can be operated in Bridge mode. This creates a single point-to-point connection between two network segments. A simplified example of a Bridge mode connection is shown Figure 4 (page 20).
IP address, but with a unique unit identification number. When a Fluidmesh wireless network is connected to a wired LAN, the LAN is usually the private control room LAN. Therefore, Fluidmesh radio transceivers, and all other edge devices that connect the wireless network to the wired LAN, must be assigned individual LAN IP addresses that are part of the same subnet.
Connecting and configuring an Ethernet edge device Ethernet edge devices such as IP cameras and Wi-Fi access points can be connected to the Ethernet ports of the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER. Such edge devices must be configured using the IP subnet scheme defined for the broadcast domain.
Installation hardware Metal clamps are supplied as part of the installation package, to allow mounting of the unit on utility poles. Refer to the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER installation instructions for details. 4.1.2. Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Status and link LEDs...
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER • Power: The Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is receiving power. • LAN1: Network activity on Ethernet port 1. • LAN2: Network activity on Ethernet port 2. • SIGNAL STRENGTH (red): Signal strength very poor. • SIGNAL STRENGTH (yellow): Signal strength inadequate.
For technical data on which power sources are compatible with the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER, refer to “Electrical power requirements” (page 165). The Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER can be provided with power using the following methods: • A standard IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) connection (for example, from a compatible network switch).
IMPORTANT The Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is shipped from the factory with no fiber-optic transceiver installed. For the unit to have fiber-optic capability, the SFP port must be equipped with a separate fiber-optic transceiver.
1. To do the reset using the configurator interface, refer to “Resetting the unit to factory defaults” (page 147). 2. To do the reset using RACER, refer to the Fluidmesh Networks RACER User Manual. 3. To do the reset by physically accessing the unit, follow the procedure below.
-40°C and 80°C, for four hours. 4.2. Connecting the Fluidmesh Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER to a network and antennas 4.2.1. Terminal assignments for power and data connectors...
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER When splicing a female M12 A-coded eight-pin connector to one end of an Ethernet cable, and a male RJ45 Ethernet connector to the other end of the Ethernet cable, the terminal assignments are as follows: • Terminal 1 of M12A (Blue wire with white tracer) to terminal 5 of RJ45.
• Terminal 8 of M12A (Green wire) to terminal 4 of M12X. M12 X-coded M12 X-coded connectors are used on all Fluidmesh 4200-series and 4500-series units manufactured after September 2016. When splicing a male M12 X-coded connector to one end of an Ethernet...
• Terminal 8 of M12X (Blue wire) to terminal 4 of RJ45. XCO / SFP WARNING If a Fluidmesh device is fitted with an XCO-type fiber-optic module, it is a Class 1 laser product. It makes use of fiber-optic technology, including laser-emitting components.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Connecting fiber-optic connectors to SFP modules Fiber-optic components are extremely sensitive to water, dirt and dust. In particular, the optical interfaces of these components must not be contaminated by foreign matter under any circumstances. Ensure optimal performance of a fiber-optic network by connecting fiber-...
“Connecting LAN cables to the unit” (page 36). When the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is mounted in its final location, connect the unit to a 48V DC IN power supply by doing the following steps: Only use a power cable that terminates in an M12A connector to connect the power source to the unit.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Make sure that the terminal pin assignments for the M12A plug comply with the accepted standard for M12A connectors. Next, proceed to the steps in the following table: 3. Remove the protective plastic cover 4. Wrap PTFE thread-sealing tape around the from the port labelled DC IN.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER When the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is mounted in its final location, connect the unit to LAN connection(s) and/or a PoE power supply by doing the following steps: Only use a shielded CAT5/6 cable that terminates in an M12X connector to connect any LAN cable to the unit.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER 4.2.4. Connecting an XCO-standard duplex fiber-optic cable to the unit WARNING If a Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER transceiver is fitted with an XCO / SFP fiber-optic module, it is a Class 1 laser product. It makes fiber-optic technology,...
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SFP modules are static-sensitive devices. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual grounding device when handling an SFP module. To install an XCO-type SFP module in the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER, do the following steps: Wear an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap, and follow its instructions for use.
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Push gently but firmly on the outer face of the module. If the module is correctly aligned, you will hear a click as the slide pin at the bottom of the module snaps into place. To remove an XCO-type SFP module from the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER, do the following steps: CAUTION Do not remove or insert SFP modules any more often than absolutely necessary.
SFP module. 4.2.5. Connecting the antennas to the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER QMA antenna connections Radio antennas are connected to the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER using quick- disconnect sub-miniature version A (QMA) connectors. WARNING Before activating the unit, make sure that all RF feeds are securely connected to an appropriate antenna.
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In the opinion of Fluidmesh engineers, certain brands of QMA plug have shown outstanding performance. We can confidently recommend the following brands: •...
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER 3. Check the round, knurled nuts of the QMA 4. Slide a section of Nylon heat-shrinkable tubing connectors for tightness (above). If any round over each unconnected antenna cable (above). nuts are loose, tighten them by hand.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER 5. USING THE FLUIDMESH PARTNER PORTAL The Fluidmesh Partner Portal is the main web-based portal through which the following activities are done: 1. Participating in Fluidmesh E-learning 2. Using and sharing plug-in license codes for Fluidmesh devices 3.
Safari later 5.2. Enabling Two-Factor Authentication for security To enhance cyber-security on the Partner Portal, Fluidmesh uses two- factor authentication (2FA). 2FA works by providing an extra security layer that works independently of your Partner Portal login password. With 2FA activated, you will be asked to provide a secure one-time password (OTP) for each login.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Figure 11. Partner Portal (Two Factor Auth. icon) • The Two Factor Authentication page will be shown. • The current two-factor authentication status of your portal account will be shown near the top of the page. Click the Set Up Two Factor Authentication button.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER 6. DEVICE CONFIGURATION USING THE CONFIGURATOR INTERFACE Fluidmesh radio devices that are capable of operating as part of a mesh network, including each Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER, are shipped from the factory in Mesh Point mode. All Fluidmesh radio transceiver devices are shipped with IP address 192.168.0.10, and Netmask 255.255.255.0.
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• Ethernet speed (Selects the correct data exchange speed for each Ethernet port.) • FLUIDMESH WI-FI tab (Allows you to set up a second, segregated Wi-Fi interface that allows technicians access to the unit for configuration and maintenance purposes.)
Manual. 6.1. Software and hardware prerequisites To access the Configurator graphical user interface (GUI) and use the Configurator to program the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER, you need the following: • A desktop, laptop or tablet computer equipped with: • Any current web browser. For a list of compatible web browsers, refer to the Supported web browsers table in “Using the Fluidmesh Partner Portal”...
• By connecting a control device directly to the Fluidmesh device using an Ethernet cable (Local access) • By connecting a control device to the Fluidmesh device through an internet connection (Internet access) 6.2.1. Local access and login for initial configuration...
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Because the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is connected to the computer using an unsecured connection (in this case, a CAT5/6 cable), the web browser may show you security warnings like the one above.
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Enter the correct username and password. Press 'Enter'. If your browser shows a time-out or similar message, the computer may be trying to access the Fluidmesh device through a proxy server. To resolve the issue, do the following steps: 1. Go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections >...
136). 6.2.2. Initial configuration with the unit in Provisioning Mode The Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER cannot be operated without entering some basic configuration settings. These settings allow the unit to connect to a local network and communicate with the network hardware.
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• If you want to change the connection settings, but keep the current configuration, change the settings as shown in “General settings” (page 65). If the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is in Provisioning Mode: • The RACER™ dialog will be shown (Figure 17 (page 58)).
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NOTE DHCP is disabled when the unit leaves Provisioning Mode. Make sure that the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is connected to a local network that supports DHCP. If the unit connects successfully to the internet and to the Partners Portal, the RACER™ Cloud connection info Status will be...
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Check the network firewall settings. Port 443 must be enabled. Click this link. • The Fluidmesh Partners Portal page should open in your browser. If the Partners Portal cannot be accessed, contact the Fluidmesh support desk by sending an E-mail to support@fluidmesh.com.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER If the unit cannot connect to the internet in Provisioning Mode, try to connect to the internet by doing the following steps: Enter alternative Local IP, Local Netmask, Default Gateway, Local Dns 1 and Local Dns 2 values as needed, using the RACER™...
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For a quick overview of the initial configuration process, refer to the flowchart below. NOTE Each individual Fluidmesh radio transceiver unit has a factory- set mesh identification number that takes the form 5.w.x.y. If the unit's IP address is set to 169.254.x.y/24 as in Case 2 below, the values x and y represent parts x and y of the unit's mesh identification number.
To switch between Offline and Online modes, do the steps that follow: Log in to the Configurator interface as shown in “Accessing the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER for device configuration” (page 52). • The Configurator landing page will be shown...
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• Alternatively, you can create a new, custom configuration template. For instructions on how to copy, modify or create a configuration template using the RACER interface, refer to the Fluidmesh Networks RACER User Manual. A configuration file that has been created using the RACER interface must be uploaded to the unit.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER 6.4. General settings 6.4.1. The General Mode window The General Mode window contains controls to monitor and/or change the following settings: • The unit's operational mode. • The version of Prodigy currently being used by the unit.
Changing the operational mode on a mesh network-capable unit The General Mode box (below) contains the operational mode controls. Fluidmesh radio transceiver units that are capable of operating within a mesh radio network are shipped from the factory in Mesh End mode.
Changing the Prodigy version IMPORTANT Prodigy version selection is only available if the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the Prodigy Version selector will not be available.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Remember that all Fluidmesh devices within a network must use the same Prodigy version. IMPORTANT Prodigy 2.0 is not compatible with Prodigy 1.0. Do not implement the two protocol versions within the same network. If you are expanding an existing network using new Fluidmesh...
6.4.2. Wireless settings Modifying the wireless settings IMPORTANT If the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER was purchased in the USA or Canada, the Country selection is set to the country of purchase, and the Country: drop-down will be disabled. The WIRELESS RADIO window contains controls to change the following settings: •...
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Enter a defined network passphrase in the Shared Passphrase field. IMPORTANT If a shared passphrase is defined, the same passphrase must be used for all Fluidmesh units in the same network. The shared passphrase can be composed of any ASCII characters except the following: '`"\$= Specify the country in which the unit is installed by selecting the correct option from the Country drop-down menu.
(page 73). Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint considerations If a Fluidmesh radio transceiver unit's FluidMAX Autoscan setting is enabled, and the unit is assigned a Slave role within a point-to-multipoint network topology: • The Slave unit will mimic the frequency setting of the Master unit that shares its cluster ID.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER NOTE If a unit is configured as a Slave, you can still enable manual frequency selection by disabling the Autoscan setting on the ADVANCED RADIO SETTINGS page. Refer to “Advanced radio settings” (page 97) for more information.
Make a note of the exact physical locations of the unit antennas. Consult your local Fluidmesh Networks representative. He or she will be able to determine whether the unit can be safely used in its current location.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Every Fluidmesh unit uses a proprietary distributed-channel switching algorithm. If the UNII2 plug-in is installed, and a TDWR radar transmission is detected: • The algorithm will attempt to switch communicating Fluidmesh units next radar-free channel, allowing uninterrupted communications with no radar interference.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER The window shows a list of wireless links to other Fluidmesh units that have been detected by the local unit, and the relative strength of each wireless link in decibel-milliwatts (dBm). To do an accurate alignment of a local antenna for a specific wireless link,...
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Figure 28. Antenna alignment and stats tool The tool consists of: • A graph that reports average signal strength over the last 30 strength-sampling periods. • A bar that reports the quality of the signal currently being detected at the local unit receiver.
The Spectrum Graph window contains a static graph readout and controls to detect radio-frequency interference that exists between local Fluidmesh units transmitting and receiving in a specified frequency band. The window can be used make the most efficient choice of center frequency and channel width for radio links between units.
To reset the window to default size, click the Reset Zoom button on the upper right-hand corner of the Spectrum Graph window. To show all Fluidmesh wireless access points (APs) in the displayed radio spectrum, do the following steps: Click the Show AP button on the upper right-hand corner of the Spectrum Graph window.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER As well as being a fail-safe mechanism to monitor network connectivity, the constant ping can also be used as a 'keep- alive' message to devices that need uninterrupted connectivity, such as VoIP telephones. To use the constant ping and automatic reboot functions, do the following...
• Plot all wireless links within a network. • Show important information about each device and link. • Diagnose problems with wireless links. • Show the actual physical positions of all Fluidmesh components in a wireless network against the background of an aerial map. CAUTION Do not change the settings in the VLAN Manager table.
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Wired LAN links are shown as solid black lines. Each element shown in FMQuadro is interactive. To get additional real-time information on any Fluidmesh device or wireless link, click it. A typical device information panel is shown in Figure 32 (page 82).
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Ethernet port is over- utilized (particularly if the Fluid Throttle plug-in is installed). • If a Fluidmesh device is not performing as expected, the dot representing the unit turns yellow. If the dot is clicked, the warning details will be shown.
• To show the current data error rate of every wireless link, check the Error Rate check-box. All Fluidmesh devices represented by dots can be placed in any position on the map view. To move any dot, click-and-drag the dot to the needed position.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Figure 33. FMQuadro (Basic wireless link information display) Relevant statistical information will be shown as follows: • Current TX Rate: The current link transmission rate, in Mb/s. • Packet Error Rate: The percentage of packets dropped due to excessive transmission errors.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Figure 34. FMQuadro wireless link information display (History Stats window) To view time-based information using the History Stats window, do the steps that follow: 1. Set the time period for which statistics must be viewed by entering the number of days in the Data record: (last days) field.
Extend the table by clicking the + button at the upper right-hand corner of the table. • The Unit ID and IP Address details for all Fluidmesh units in the network will be shown. Enter a unique reference name for each Fluidmesh unit by clicking the Name field for the unit and entering the text of the name.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Figure 36. FMQuadro (Aerial map added) To add an aerial terrain map to the FMQuadro view, do the following steps: Get an aerial image of the area in which the wireless network and LAN are installed. The image must conform to the following requirements: •...
Fluidity, the proprietary track-side and vehicle-to- ground data transfer protocol developed by Fluidmesh. For detailed information on the operational concepts behind Fluidity, and instructions on how to configure the protocol, refer to the Fluidmesh Networks Fluidity Configuration Manual. IMPORTANT Software plug-ins that allow Fluidity-specific bandwidth upgrades for static and mobile devices are also available.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER • Show the exact physical positions of all static Fluidmesh components and approximate physical positions of all mobile Fluidmesh components, against the background of an aerial map. Plotting and interpreting static and mobile device information To plot and interpret information on all static and mobile wireless devices...
(particularly if the Fluid Throttle plug-in is installed). • If a Fluidmesh device is not performing as expected, the dot representing the unit turns yellow. If a yellow dot is clicked, the warning details for the unit will be shown.
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“FMQuadro” (page 80). Choose a unique color to represent each mobile Fluidmesh device by clicking the colored tile to the right of the device’s mesh ID number (5.a.b.c), and clicking the chosen color from the color palette.
10.12.101.2 is represented on each graph as a purple line. • Choose a unique color to represent each static Fluidmesh device by clicking the colored tile to the right of the device name, and clicking the chosen color from the color palette.
To use the Ping test tool, do the following steps: Determine which wireless link is to be tested between the Fluidmesh unit and another unit in the wireless network. Get the IP address of the other unit. Enter the IP address of the other unit in the Ping (10 packets...
To use the Bandwidth test tool, do the following steps: Determine what wireless link is to be tested between the Fluidmesh unit and another unit in the wireless network. Get the IP address of the other unit. Enter the IP address of the other unit in the Bandwith test...
To use the Path MTU discovery tool, do the following steps: Determine what wireless link is to be tested between the Fluidmesh unit and another unit in the wireless network. Get the IP address of the other unit. Enter the IP address of the second unit in the Path MTU...
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER • The device's FluidMAX operating mode • The FluidMAX cluster identification code • The maximum radio transmission power level • The AES data encryption setting • The maximum distance over which the unit is capable of transmitting...
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Transmission Power Control (TPC) algorithm. The algorithm tries to obtain an optimal link signal strength of approximately -55 dBm on both sides of the radio link while not exceeding the user-defined maximum transmission power threshold. NOTE if Max TX Power is set to AUTO, the maximum transmission...
IMPORTANT The Data Packet Encryption setting must be the same on all Fluidmesh units that are part of the same network. In Fluidmesh devices, AES is applied using a proprietary encoding algorithm, enabling industry-grade network security. IMPORTANT The AES feature must be enabled using a software plug-in (Fluidmesh part number FM-AES).
MAC layer timeouts automatically, check the Automatic check-box. 6.6.2. SFP settings IMPORTANT The Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is shipped from the factory with no fiber-optic transceiver installed. For the unit to have fiber-optic capability, the SFP port must be equipped with a separately-available XCO-type fiber-optic transceiver.
Static routes are typically used if there is a need to do any of the following in context of the network: • Access a remote subnet that does not belong to a local network • Access other Fluidmesh radio units or client devices across the local network • Reach gateways (such as Internet gateways) •...
IMPORTANT The Whitelist/Blacklist feature is only available if the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the –whitelist / blacklist menu option will not be available.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER IMPORTANT Source and destination values are always unit ID numbers. Do not enter a unit's IP address as a source or destination value. The unit ID number is printed on the identification label of each unit. This number always takes the following form: 5.a.b.c...
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER • Cell A2 of the *.CSV file would contain the parameter 5.29.252.213, 5.2.22.136,0 • Cell A3 of the *.CSV file would contain the parameter 5.29.252.213,5.155.105.128,1 • Cell A4 of the *.CSV file would contain the parameter 5.155.105.128,5.29.252.213,1 Figure 51.
By default, if CCTV cameras and devices that operate in a similar fashion are linked to a Fluidmesh transceiver unit operating in Mesh Point mode, the unit forwards all multicast traffic generated by the cameras to the closest Mesh End unit in the wireless network.
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Multicast flow redirection information can only be specified from a Mesh End unit. The Mesh End unit will distribute the multicast data to all other Fluidmesh devices in the wireless network. Connect to the Mesh End unit as shown in “Accessing...
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224.1.1.0/24 indicates all multicast groups in the range 224.1.1.1 through 224.1.1.254. • The destination address consists of one or more Fluidmesh unit ID numbers, in the form 5.a.b.c. These ID numbers belong to the physical Fluidmesh device or devices to which the multicast traffic must be forwarded.
If SNMP traps are enabled, you can specify the server address to which monitoring information must be sent. IMPORTANT The same SNMP configuration must be set for all Fluidmesh units in the wireless network. detailed information...
(Figure 57 (page 111)). Figure 57. SNMP dialog (SNMP disabled) NOTE By default, Fluidmesh units are shipped from the factory with SNMP disabled. Using SNMP v2c To change the unit's SNMP mode to v2c and configure the unit accordingly, do the following steps: Click the SNMP mode drop-down, and click the v2c option.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER IMPORTANT The same community identity value must be set for all Fluidmesh units in the wireless network. SNMP traps can be enabled for significant system-related events. If needed, enable SNMP event traps by checking the Enable SNMP event trap: check-box, and enter the name of the network management station (NMS) host in the NMS hostname: field.
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To change the current SNMP v3 password, enter a new password in the SNMP v3 password: field. The default password is fluidmesh. To show the password as it is being typed, check the Show SNMP v3 password: check-box. Choose the correct authentication protocol from the SNMP v3 authentication proto: drop-down.
To change the current encryption passphrase, enter a new passphrase in the SNMP v3 encryption passphrase: field. The default encryption passphrase is fluidmesh. To show the passphrase as it is being typed, check the Show SNMP v3 encryption passphrase: check-box.
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AP bandwidth is limited to 5 Mb/s. This is sufficient for maintenance purposes, but is not sufficient to support normal wireless carrier operations. To enable the wireless AP feature on the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER, do the following steps: 1. Make sure that the FM-AP software plug-in is installed on the radio unit.
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4. If the wireless AP has been set to routed configuration and access to other Fluidmesh radio units that are part of the same network is needed, facilitate access by adding routes to the relevant radio units as described in “Static routes”...
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER 2. To enable network address translation, check the Network Address Translation check-box. 3. Choose the encryption protocol that will be used to encrypt communication to and from connected clients by clicking the WLAN Security drop-down, and choosing a suitable security option.
• Wi-Fi capability. • A current version of Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. To connect wirelessly to the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER for configuration and maintenance, do the following steps: 1. On your computer or other wireless interface device, use the Wi- Fi connection dialog to connect to the radio unit using the radio unit's WLAN SSID and WLAN passphrase.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Enable and configure network time protocol (NTP) as shown in “NTP Configuration” (page 122). Click the -radius link under ADVANCED SETTINGS in the left- hand settings menu. • The RADIUS dialog will be shown (Figure 60 (page 120)).
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER By default, the RADIUS port number is 1812. Do not change the port number unless there is a specific need to do so. Enter the RADIUS access password in the Secret field. To read the password as it is typed, check the show check-box.
CAUTION The same NTP configuration must be set for all Fluidmesh units in the wireless network. If the same NTP settings are not applied to all units, the network may encounter timestamp conflicts and/or equipment malfunctions.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the -l2tp configuration menu option will not be available. The L2TP feature must be enabled using a software plug-in (Fluidmesh part number FM-L2TP).
6.6.11. VLAN settings VLAN configuration The VLAN SETTINGS window contains controls to connect the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER to one or more virtual local area networks (VLANs) that are part of the local wireless network. IMPORTANT The VLAN feature must be enabled using a software plug-in (Fluidmesh part number FM-VLAN).
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Management VLAN ID: field. NOTE The same Management VLAN ID must be used on all Fluidmesh devices that are part of the same mesh network. Enter the native identification number (the VLAN ID implicitly assigned to untagged packets received on trunk ports) in the Native VLAN ID: field.
User All other traffic Packet tagged with MVID Packet passed Access port rules for incoming packets (Case and Action) Untagged packet from Fluidmesh device Packet passed Untagged packet, VID not configured Packet passed Untagged packet, VID configured Packet tagged with specified VID...
6.6.12. Fluidity settings IMPORTANT The Fluidity tool is only available if the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the -Fluidity™ menu option will not be available.
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128)). Figure 64. Configurator GUI (FLUIDITY dialog for transceiver devices) Fluidmesh radio transceivers are shipped from the factory with Fluidity functionality disabled. Enable Fluidity functionality by checking the Fluidity check-box. Select the correct role for the unit by clicking the Unit Role: drop- down and clicking the correct option from the list below: •...
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Vehicle ID string must be unique for every individual Fluidmesh unit operating on the same network, even if more than one Fluidmesh unit is installed on the same vehicle. The network type must be set in accordance with the general network architecture.
• Standard: This option applies a standard reactive rate selection as used by WiFi access points. • Advanced: This option applies Fluidmesh's proprietary predictive rate selection algorithm. Save the Fluidity settings by clicking the Save button. Alternatively, clear the settings by clicking the Reset button.
The MISC SETTINGS window contains controls to change the following settings: • The device name, as used to identify the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER within the FMQuadro network map and to other Fluidmesh utilities. • The operation of the physical Reset button on the unit.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Figure 65. Configurator GUI (MISC SETTINGS dialog) Set the device name by typing it in the Name: field. NOTE It is not essential to specify the device name, but it is strongly recommended. Failure to specify the device...
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER • Factory: The hardware Reset button functionality will be set to its factory default configuration (enabled). To enforce FIPS 140-2 compliance for data transmitted by the unit, make sure the FM-FIPS plug-in is installed, then check the Enable FIPS: check-box.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER IMPORTANT Changing the default password to a strong password is an extremely important step in preventing security breaches. If you have logged into the configurator interface using default login credentials, you will see a notification banner at the...
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To change the View Mode settings, do the following steps: Log in to the unit's Configurator GUI with Administrator credentials. See “Accessing the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER for device configuration” (page 52) for more information. Click the -view mode settings link under MANAGEMENT...
Reset button. 6.7.2. Changing the Administrator username and password The CHANGE USERNAME AND PASSWORD section contains controls to change the Administrator's user name and password for the Fluidmesh unit. IMPORTANT Changing the default password to a strong password is an extremely important step in preventing security breaches.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Click the -remote access link under MANAGEMENT SETTINGS in the left-hand settings menu. • The CHANGE USERNAME AND PASSWORD dialog will be shown (Figure 70 (page 137)). Figure 70. Management Settings dialog (Change Username and Password) Enter the new administrator user name in the Username: field.
Reset button. 6.7.3. Overwriting and upgrading the unit firmware The FIRMWARE UPGRADE window contains controls to overwrite the device firmware of the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER, or upgrade the firmware to the latest available version. CAUTION Overwriting the firmware of any electronic device must be done with great care, and always contains an element of risk.
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The following procedure describes how to overwrite the existing firmware on a Fluidmesh device. This procedure assumes that the wireless network is currently active. To overwrite the existing firmware on the Fluidmesh device, do the...
Step 1 above. 6.7.4. Plug-In management IMPORTANT For a complete list of software plug-ins that are currently available for the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER, refer to “Available plug-ins” (page 151). The MANAGE PLUG-INS page shows which software plug-ins are currently active on the unit, and contains controls that allow you to do the following functions: •...
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER • Deactivate uploaded software plug-ins so they can be used on other Fluidmesh units. • Activate a non-repeatable Demo mode that allows full 4.9 GHz, AES and unlimited plug-in functionality for an 8-hour trial period. IMPORTANT The 4.9 GHz band is not available in Brazil or Canada.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER To activate Plug-in Demo mode, do the following steps: Click the Demo Mode button at the bottom of the MANAGE PLUG-INS dialog. • The Demo Mode activation dialog will be shown (Figure 73 (page 143)). A countdown timer shows how much Demo time remains.
Clear Logs button in the Plug-in Installation Logs: section. 6.7.5. The device status view The device status window The device status window contains information on basic Fluidmesh device settings (including the unit's MAC address), and controls that allow you to download diagnostic data files and view device-event logs.
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Click the Download Diagnostics button. Follow the software prompts to download the *.FM diagnostic file to your computer. Log a support call with the Fluidmesh Help desk. Ask for a reference number. Attach the *.FM diagnostic file to an E-mail, and enter the support call reference number in the subject line of the E-mail.
(*.CONF) file. • Upload and apply a saved configuration file to the current unit. Saved configuration files can be copied and distributed for use on more than one Fluidmesh unit of the same type, simplifying the configuration of other deployed units.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER To upload a saved configuration file to the Fluidmesh unit, do the following steps: Find the configuration (*.CONF) file that must be uploaded to the unit by clicking the Browse... button and following the software prompts. • The name of the configuration file to be uploaded will be shown to the right of the Browse...
146). Rebooting the unit The reboot window contains controls that allow you to reboot the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER (in other words, to re-start the unit's operating system). To reboot the unit, do the following steps: Click the -reboot link under MANAGEMENT SETTINGS in the left-hand settings menu.
6.7.9. Viewing the end-user license agreement The License Agreement window contains the Fluidmesh end-user license agreement for the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER, its firmware and control software. To view the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click the License Agreement link under MANAGEMENT SETTINGS in the left- hand settings menu.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Figure 79. Configurator GUI (End-user license agreement) To read the end-user license agreement as an *.HTML web page in your browser, left-click the Download the License Agreement link. • The end-user license agreement will be shown under a new tab in your web browser.
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER 7. SOFTWARE PLUG-INS 7.1. Available plug-ins Like other Fluidmesh radio transceivers, the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is able to take advantage of plug-in software upgrades that add features and enhance the performance of the unit. The following table lists all available software plug-ins for all Fluidmesh hardware devices, their specific functions, and their plug-in part numbers.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Plug-in Is the plug- Function Part number in package removable and re- installable? Fluidity- Enables Fluidity capability for FM[model Bandwidth mobile Fluidmesh devices. number]-MOB- (Mobile) MOB-[bandwidth Allows traffic forwarding up to limit] (FMx200 and including the amount of...
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Plug-in Is the plug- Function Part number in package removable and re- installable? PROFINET Enables process field net FM-PROFINET capability. QNET Enables Neutrino Qnet FM-QNET capability. FIPS Enables Federal Information FM-FIPS Processing Standards capability. TITAN Enables fast fail-over...
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Plugin FM 1000 FM PONTE FM 1200 FM 1300 Gateway VOLO OTTO FM 10000 Gateway World Not available Not available Available Not available frequencies Not available Not available Available Available Fluidmesh Not available Not available Available Not available...
4. Enter the Activation code on the MANAGE PLUG-INS window for the unit. You can also deactivate a plug-in Activation code that is currently in use so it can be used with a different Fluidmesh unit. To deactivate an active plug-in, refer to The PLUGINS sub-tab.
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Plug-ins web page, and enter the License code using the dialog. Enter the unit identification number (5.a.b.c) or the unit serial number of the Fluidmesh unit in the Mesh ID - Serial Number field. If needed, enter the name of the relevant technical project in the Project Name field.
7.2.2. Deactivating an active plug-in A plug-in Activation code that is currently in use can be deactivated. This allows the corresponding License code to be used in a different Fluidmesh unit, or transferred to another Fluidmesh user. To deactivate an activated License code for use with another Fluidmesh...
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Codes section (see below). Figure 82. MANAGE PLUG-INS DIALOG (Plug-in Deactivation Codes section) Make a note of the Deactivation code. Log on to the Fluidmesh Partner Portal. Click the Plug-ins link. • The Plug-ins web page will be shown (Figure 83 (page 158)).
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER • The plug-in control buttons will be shown at the bottom of the web page. Enter the Deactivation code for the plug-in in the Deactivation Code field (Figure 84 (page 159)). Figure 84. Partner Portal Plug-ins page (deactivation code entry) Click the Deactivate button at the bottom of the web page.
155). 7.2.4. Exporting and uploading multiple Activation codes If more than one plug-in Activation code must be uploaded to a Fluidmesh radio transceiver unit at the same time, the need to upload codes one by one can be avoided by exporting multiple codes, or all codes, from the Partner Portal as a *.CSV file.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER the *.CSV file, then click the Export selected button. Alternatively, export all Activation codes by clicking the Export All button (Figure 86 (page 161)). IMPORTANT If all Activation codes are exported, only the Activation codes that are linked to the unit identification number (5.a.b.c), or the unit serial...
If needed, you can share license codes with other Fluidmesh device users, and also have other Fluidmesh device users share their license codes with you. To share one or more license codes with another Fluidmesh device user, do the steps that follow: Log on to the Fluidmesh Partner Portal.
Have you disabled the 'Access the Internet using a proxy server' function? If your browser shows a time-out or similar message, the computer may be trying to access the Fluidmesh device through a proxy server. To stop the computer from trying to access the unit through a proxy connection, refer to “Accessing the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER for device configuration”...
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER Physically access the unit. Use the hardware Reset button to reset the unit to its factory default settings. Refer to “Resetting the unit to factory defaults” (page 147) for more information. 8.4. The wireless link is poor or non-existent in Bridge...
• The electrical power requirements for each Fluidmesh hardware device type. • Which Fluidmesh hardware devices are capable of receiving power through an IEEE 802.3 Ethernet port (whether from a power- supplying device like a compatible network switch, or from a power- over-Ethernet (PoE) injector), or through a DC IN power supply port, or both.
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER IEEE 802.3at (voltage range at PD: 42.5V to 57V) Permanent DC power, min. 24V max. 60V EN 50155 compliance at 48V Table 11. Individual power requirements (FM FM 4200 MOBI+GPS to FM 4800) 4200 4200 3500 4500...
When in use, all Fluidmesh gateway units and radio transceivers generate heat as a by-product of electrical activity. Heat radiated by a Fluidmesh device may be of concern in confined locations such as server rooms (where the cumulative heat generated by...
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER 11. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits designed...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Fluidmesh Networks, Inc. declares under its sole responsibility that the Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER is compliant with the following directives, and has been designed and manufactured to the following specifications: EN 61000-6-1; EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-6-3; EN 61000-6-4;...
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Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER information. In no event shall Fluidmesh Networks LLC be held liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages, whether based on tort, contract or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software or other information contained herein, or use thereof.
13.1. Preamble This License Agreement strictly prohibits you from using the Fluidmesh Firmware on any device other than a Fluidmesh Device. You are also prohibited from removing or modifying any Fluidmesh copyright notice, trademark or user interface of the Fluidmesh Firmware or any Fluidmesh Device.
You are granted a limited and non-exclusive license (without the right to sub- license) to use the software solely for the Fluidmesh Devices that you own and control, and solely for use in conjunction with the Fluidmesh Firmware.
(ii) you breach any Fluidmesh intellectual property right. Upon termination of this license for any reason, you agree to destroy all copies of the Fluidmesh Firmware. Any use of the Fluidmesh Firmware after termination is unlawful.
Except to the extent that liability may not by law be limited or excluded, in no event will Fluidmesh or its suppliers be liable for loss of, or corruption to data, lost profits or loss of contracts, cost of procurement of substitute...
Document in the English language and any translation of it into another language, the English-language Document shall prevail. If you are acquiring the Fluidmesh Firmware on behalf of any part of the U.S. Government, the following provisions apply: The Fluidmesh Firmware and...
Fluidmesh 4200 FIBER 14. CONTACT US Worldwide Headquarters: Fluidmesh Networks LLC 81 Prospect Street Brooklyn, New York 11201 United States of America Tel. +1 (617) 209 -6080 Fax. +1 (866) 458-1522 info@fluidmesh.com Technical Support desk: support@fluidmesh.com www.fluidmesh.com Regional headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa: Tel.