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- Page 1 Fluidmesh 2200 Series User’s manual Firmware Version 3.1 Fluidmesh 2200 Series Copyright © 2005-2007 Fluidmesh Networks, Inc.
- Page 2 OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Fluidmesh Networks, Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLES OF CONTENTS Manual Overview Precautions Getting Started Mesh Networking Basics Addressing in a Fluidmesh Network Software and Hardware Prerequisites Hardware Set-up and Configuration Proper Installation Procedures Powering a Fluidmesh unit Connecting and Configuring IP cameras Installing a Video-server in the enclosure... -
Page 4: Manual Overview
1 MANUAL OVERVIEW This manual explains how to install and operate a Fluidmesh 2200 unit. Note that the displays shown in this manual are explanatory examples. Some displays may be different from the ones, which appear as you operate the configuration software. -
Page 5: Getting Started
A Fluidmesh unit acts not only as a transmitter of video streams coming from the cameras attached to it, but also as “intelligent” relay, forwarding data packets coming from other Fluidmesh units. -
Page 6: Addressing In A Fluidmesh Network
5.a.b.c The value of a, b and c are unique for every Fluidmesh unit manufactured and they form the Fluidmesh primary serial number. This wireless IP cannot be changed by the user and it is independent from the mode of operation: it does not change if the unit is in camera/relay or gateway mode. -
Page 7: Software And Hardware Prerequisites
Fluidmesh unit that the camera is attached to. 3.3 Software and Hardware Requirements Every Fluidmesh unit can be configured through a web-based interface. To perform the web-based configuration you need a PC with a web-browser, an Ethernet LAN interface and a crossover Ethernet cable. -
Page 8: Hardware Set-Up And Configuration
In order to prevent excessive heating of the unit beyond the operational temperature, Fluidmesh Networks manufactures and provides a Fluidmesh Sunshield with every unit. In case any Fluidmesh unit must stay under direct solar radiation for long periods of time, you are strongly encouraged to install the provided Sunshield to avoid overheating. -
Page 9: Powering A Fluidmesh Unit
A Fluidmesh unit has a power consumption of 10 W maximum. Any electrical equipment that you connect to the internal power supply needs to draw less than 40W (aggregate in case you install more than one piece of equipment). -
Page 10: Installing A Video-Server In The Enclosure
Make sure that every Fluidmesh unit with video-servers/encoders directly attached is configured in camera/relay mode. In order to work properly within a Fluidmesh network, the video-servers attached to the Ethernet interfaces must be configured with the following network settings. Video-server attached to the first Ethernet interface: IP Address: 1.a.b.c... -
Page 11: Factory Default Hardware Reset
In case you want to reset the factory default settings, power the Fluidmesh and keep the red button pressed for at least 6 seconds. The Fluidmesh unit will go back to its factory default settings and it will automatically reboot. The unit LEDs will blink when the units receives the reset to factory default signal. -
Page 12: Graphical User Interface And Configuration
Attach an Ethernet crossover cable with RJ45 connectors between a computer and the Fluidmesh unit that you want to configure using the Ethernet port 1. If your computer is configured to receive the IP address from a DHCP server, it should receive immediately an IP address. -
Page 13: End-User License Agreement And Region Of Operation
After the login, the web-based user interface allows you to change the settings of the Fluidmesh unit. The first time you log-in, you will be asked to accept the terms of the end-user license agreement and to select the country where you plan to operate the unit. - Page 14 Gateway mode The factory default mode is the camera/relay. To change the mode, click on the “General Mode” page link on the left-hand menu. No other option is given in terms of LAN settings if the unit is in camera mode. The settings of the two Ethernet interfaces are pre-determined and can be changed by the user only accessing the Advanced Settings of the device, in particular the “Ethernet Ports”...
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Page 15: Wireless Settings
Shared Passphrase. The shared passphrase is a secret that must be shared only among units forming a single network. Every Fluidmesh unit that does not have the right passphrase will not be able to communicate with the other Fluidmesh units of your network. - Page 16 Frequency Selectors. Every Fluidmesh 2200 Series is equipped with two radios, one operating in the 2.4 GHz range and one operating in the 5 GHz range. Every radio operates using a 20 MHz band. You can change the frequency band in order to minimize the interference with other wireless networks operating in the same area.
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Page 17: Physical Statistics
5.6 Physical Statistics The Physical Statistics page allows you to check important statistics related to the link level performances and to the strength of the signals. Signal Strength (percentage). Provides the value of the signal strength detected on the reception of the last packet received. Please notice: 40% signal strength is excellent, 30% is good, 20% is OK, and 10% is weak. -
Page 18: Routing Table
The “Hops” value shows the number of Fluidmesh units that the packets go though before reaching the destination unit. One hop means that there is a direct connection between the two units. Two hops means that there is one Fluidmesh unit that acts as a relay in the middle. -
Page 19: Remote Subnets
Download on you PC the firmware upgrade file from the Fluidmesh Networks website. Select the file on your hard disk and upload it on the Fluidmesh unit. This operation might take several minutes. The unit will automatically reboot at the end of the upgrade process. -
Page 20: Ethernet Ports (Camera Mode Only)
The Ethernet ports configuration page allows you to manually configure the Ethernet ports of every Fluidmesh unit. This page allows to change the default settings that involve only the 1.0.0.0 and 2.0.0.0 classes of IP addresses. Please notice that this is an advanced settings page, for expert users only. - Page 21 The custom mode allows to configure the class and netmask of every wired Ethernet port. In this way is possible to create a custom VLAN behind every Fluidmesh unit. In custom settings it is possible to activate a DHCP Server on every Ethernet port and dynamically assign IP addresses to cameras and video-server.
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Page 22: Upnp (Gateway Mode Only)
5.11 UPnP (Gateway Mode Only) The UPnP page allows to use a Fluidmesh network using UPnP edge devices such as IP cameras and video-servers. The user needs to add the IP addresses of every Fluidmesh unit with UPnP enabled devices attached. In this way, the gateway unit will forward UPnP multicast packets toward those units. -
Page 23: Add Remote Subnet (Gateway Mode Only)
5.12 Add Remote Subnet (Gateway Mode Only) Gateway units are able to automatically detect remote subnets. However, this page allow to add remote subnet manually in order to decrease the warm-up period of the automatic detection mechanism. -
Page 24: Wired Lan Configuration
However, the wired LAN connected to Fluidmesh gateways need to be properly configured. In order to address the Fluidmesh units and the cameras attached to them, you need to configure the LAN in such a way that every packet for the following classes of addresses is routed to one of the available Fluidmesh Gateways. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Fluidmesh unit you should check the following. Is the Ethernet cable used a crossover cable? A standard Ethernet cable does not work to connect a computer to a Fluidmesh for configuration purposes. Make sure that you are using an appropriate crossover Ethernet cable rather than a standard Ethernet cable. -
Page 26: I Am Unable To Login Into The Web-Based Interface
4. Set the IP address to 1.a.b.c (where a, b and c is the serial number of the Fluidmesh unit), Netmask to 255.0.0.0 and Default Gateway to 1.0.0.1. 5. Click OK, then OK again. Have you disables the “Access the Internet using a proxy server” function? To disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function, go to Control Panel >... -
Page 27: I Am Unable To Get Any Video From All The Cameras
Is the Fluidmesh IP address where the cameras are attached present in the routing table of the gateway? In case the Fluidmesh IP address is not present in the routing table of the gateway, the Fluidmesh unit might be powered-off or out of range. - Page 28 APPENDIX A Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been assembled with components that comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 29 EC Declaration of Conformity Fluidmesh Networks, Inc declares under its sole responsibility that Fluidmesh 2200 series with the following Directives: 73/23/EEC The Low Voltage Directive and its amending directives 89/336/EEC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and its amending directives 99/5/EC Radio...
- Page 30 APPENDIX B Contact Information Fluidmesh Networks, Inc. 165 Tremont Street - Suite 1502 Boston, MA 02111 U.S.A. Tel. +1(617) 381-4219 Fax. +1(866) 458-1522 E-mail support@fluidmesh.com...