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- Page 1 User Guide CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite - CFS40 Doc No. UG01451 CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite – User Guide UG01451 v. 1.00 26 May 2023...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright© 2023 Casa Systems. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary to Casa Systems. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of Casa Systems.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3 of 28 Contents Overview ........................................4 Introduction ............................................4 Product introduction ....................................5 Interfaces ......................................... 6 Rear view ..............................................6 Top view ..............................................7 Physical dimensions and weight ......................................8 CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite location ..............................9 Common location considerations ..................................... 9 Pairing the CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite with your CloudMesh Gateway ..................10 Pre-configured (already paired) ....................................... -
Page 4: Overview
4 of 28 Overview Introduction This document provides you all the information you need to set up, configure and use the NetComm Wireless CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite - CFS40. Important – The CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite – CFS40 is only compatible with the NetComm Wi-Fi 6 CloudMesh Gateway CF40MESH. Notation The following symbols may be used in this document: Note –... -
Page 5: Product Introduction
5 of 28 Product introduction Equipped with Wi-Fi 6 for high-speed performance and efficiency. ⚫ Automated Wi-Fi issue resolution with Wi-Fi Autopilot. ⚫ Seamless connection with a Wi-Fi 6 CloudMesh Gateway. ⚫ CloudMesh App for Wi-Fi Analytics and Troubleshooting. ⚫ Signal LEDs for indicating the optimal placement of each Satellite. -
Page 6: Interfaces
6 of 28 Interfaces Rear view I n t e r f a c e D e s c r i p t i o n LAN 1–4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. Can be used to connect wired clients such as printers to the mesh network. -
Page 7: Top View
7 of 28 Top view LED indicators The following table contains an explanation of each of the indicator lights on the top of the CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite. I n d i c a t o r A c t i v i t y Power Solid green Satellite powered on... -
Page 8: Physical Dimensions And Weight
8 of 28 Physical dimensions and weight The table below lists the physical dimensions and weight of the CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite. D i m e n s i o n s Width 160 mm Height 57 mm Depth 116 mm Weight 276 grams CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite –... -
Page 9: Cloudmesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite Location
9 of 28 CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite location Your CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite works best when it is placed in a central location to the area you want to cover. Ideally, it should be located no more than two rooms away from the CloudMesh Gateway. To increase the size of your mesh network, you can add multiple Satellites. -
Page 10: Pairing The Cloudmesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite With Your Cloudmesh Gateway
10 of 28 Pairing the CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite with your CloudMesh Gateway Pre-configured (already paired) If the CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite and the Wi-Fi 6 CloudMesh Gateway have been pre-configured by your Internet Service Provider, the devices will already have been paired together and you can turn on both devices and begin using them. -
Page 11: Pairing Via Ethernet Cable
11 of 28 Press and release the WPS button on the CloudMesh Satellite while the CloudMesh Gateway WPS LED is still flashing. The Signal Strength LEDs blink in sequence from left to right. The pairing process can take up to ten minutes, and the Signal LEDs may turn off during this time. When the pairing process is complete, the CloudMesh Satellite’s LED light will indicate signal strength. -
Page 12: Using The Cloudmesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite With Ethernet Backhaul
12 of 28 Using the CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite with Ethernet Backhaul If your home is fitted with a wired Ethernet network, this can be used to connect the CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite permanently to the CloudMesh Gateway. This is known as Ethernet Backhaul and is more stable and faster than using Wi-Fi to create a mesh network. -
Page 13: Connecting Client Devices
13 of 28 Connecting client devices You can connect any number of Wi-Fi enabled client devices to the internet via the CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) functionality of each device. In addition, you can connect two peripheral client devices using the Ethernet ports on the back of the CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite. -
Page 14: Web Interface
14 of 28 Web interface The CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite features a web interface for advanced configuration, though it is not required for everyday operation of the device. Accessing the web interface There are two ways of accessing the web interface of the satellite. The method to use depends on whether the Satellite is paired with the Gateway. -
Page 15: Status
15 of 28 At the Login screen: Figure 2 – Satellite Login Screen Type admin into the first field. Enter the serial number (SN) printed on the label on the bottom of the Satellite into the password field. Select the Login button. The Status page is displayed. Status The Status page is the main page displayed when you first log in to the Satellite web interface. - Page 16 16 of 28 Device Info The Device Info section provides details about the individual gateway unit and information about the current time, date and uptime. Figure 4 – Status section - Device Info Internet Info The Internet Info section provides information on the Satellite’s current IP address, as well as the IP address of the Gateway.
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Page 17: Devices
17 of 28 Wi-Fi Info The Wi-Fi Info section provides details of the Wi-Fi, such as SSID (network name), security, bandwidth configuration and channel. Figure 6 – Status section - Wi-Fi Info Devices To access this page, from the menu on the left, select Devices. Figure 7 –... -
Page 18: System
18 of 28 System To access this page, select Management from the menu on the left, then choose System from the submenu. There are three separate sections on the System page: Reboot and Reset Backup and Restore Timeout ... -
Page 19: Firmware Update
19 of 28 Restore If required to return the system’s configuration to what it was prior to Resetting the device, first select the Select File button to select the backup file from the browser’s default download folder (or another location if you have moved it). -
Page 20: Time
20 of 28 Select the Clear current configuration checkbox if you wish to permanently delete the previous firmware files. Select the Update button to proceed. Figure 12 – Firmware update section – Start update button A progress dialog appears. Once the upgrade process reaches 100%, the Satellite reboots. Wait 10 minutes and then refresh the page. -
Page 21: Led Control
21 of 28 LED Control In some environments, for example a bedroom, the continuous display of LED lights may be undesirable. The LED Control setting allows you to turn on or off LED indicator display on the top panel of the router. To access this page, select Management from the menu on the left, then choose LED Control from the submenu. -
Page 22: System Log
22 of 28 The following progress indicator appears while the test is in progress. Figure 16 – Diagnostics section – Diagnostics progress System Log The CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite System Log records a range of logs about the device's operation and equipment exceptions. -
Page 23: Resetting The Cloudmesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite
23 of 28 This page allows you to Enable or disable the log and to specify what Log Level (type of information) you want to display in the table (Debug, Info, Notice, Warning, Error, Critical, Alert or Emergency). Three buttons at the bottom of the page control logging operations: Figure 18 –... -
Page 24: Appendix A - Safety Information
24 of 28 Appendix A – Safety Information Please read before use: LOCATION This device is designed for indoor use only. AIRFLOW Do not restrict airflow around the device. The device is air cooled and may overheat where airflow has been restricted. - Page 25 25 of 28 SERVICE There are no user-serviceable components in the device. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. SMALL CHILDREN Do not leave your device and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. Your device contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could become detached and create a choking hazard.
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Page 26: Appendix B - Set Cloudmesh Satellite Ip To Access Web Interface
26 of 28 Appendix B – Set CloudMesh Satellite IP to access web interface If your CloudMesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellite is not paired to a CloudMesh Gateway you can access the Satellite directly by setting a static IP address for your PC that is in the same subnet as the Satellite. As the CloudMesh Satellite does not have its own DHCP server, you must manually set the IP address of your PC to be in the 192.168.1.x subnet. - Page 27 27 of 28 Figure 22 – List of Network Connections Select Properties from the popup menu: Figure 23 – Select Properties for current connection In the Networking tab of the Ethernet Properties dialog box, go to the list of This connection uses the following items: Figure 24 –...
- Page 28 28 of 28 Figure 25 – Set the static IP address Select Use the following IP address to enter the details of a static IP for your PC. In the IP address text box enter any IP address in the range: 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 In the Subnet mask text box enter: 255.255.255.0 In the Default gateway text box enter the IP address of the Satellite: 192.168.1.1 Click the OK button to close the Internet the Ethernet Properties dialog box.
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