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WES Mesh Wireless System
Operations Manual
Version 20100211
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- Page 1 25691 Atlantic Ocean Drive, Suite B3 Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A. Main: 1-949-297-4930 Fax: 1-949-297-4933 KBC Networks Ltd., EMEA Carlton Suite, Barham Court Teston, Maidstone Kent ME18 5BZ United Kingdom Office: +44(0)1622 418782 Fax: +44(0)20 7100 8147 Email: info@kbcnetworks.com Web: www.kbcnetworks.com...
- Page 2 Our toll free technical assistance is available should you require additional MESH - assistance. KBC offers technical support over the phone or by way of e-mail to all KBC qualified integrators on the WES Mesh products. Our technical support hotline is...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instruction
Do not make any modifications to the Mesh node, Power Injector Module radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the (PIM), or any other KBC electronic device, as the unit(s) will no longer comply with instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio frequencies. Operation FCC regulations and therefore cancel its warranty. -
Page 4: Environmental Restrictions Of Wireless Devices
KBC may provide. Should a quote, drawing, etc. be made available, it is based on the performance of the Mesh product in an ideal environment with clear line-of-sight, The WES Mesh is designed to operate on the 900 MHz, 2.4 &... - Page 5 WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual INDEX MESH SET UP PROCEDURES KBC recommends that all equipment be bench tested before being installed onsite. Preface P1-P2 & E ECESSARY OOLS QUIPMENT FOR ROCESS KBC Mesh Part Numbers & Included Products KBC Technical Support Availability Laptop or PC running Microsoft Windows®...
- Page 6 Return authorizations for repair can be sent directly to KBC with a valid RA number. RA’s are issued to KBC distributors, dealers or integrators with a valid resale license.
- Page 7 OUTDOOR SINGLE RADIO NODE (MESH-A-Ox & MESH-B-Ox) The following wiring schemes represent the configuration that has been tested and verified by KBC based on typical Ethernet wiring solutions. Other wiring configurations could be possible based on the application. A bench test is recommended to verify the A.
- Page 8 WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual MESH TOPOLOGY DESIGN NODE INSTALLATION & OPERATION A true mesh topology is set up when a node can associate and communicate with at PERFORM COMMAND PROMPT TEST least two other mesh nodes. However, for ideal mesh operability, keep design in the Connect the Mesh nodes to a laptop as shown in the following topology to the extent that no more than two nodes come into any one radio.
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Page 9: Advanced Operation
1.13; 1.14, etc upon connection. Refer to the provided Configuration Table for valid IP Addresses. NOTE: In some cases, depending on the physical and RF environment, a useable throughput rate may not be possible. Contact KBC for more information – 888-366-4276 or info@kbcnetworks.com. - Page 10 IF YOU CHANGE THE USER NAME AND/OR PASSWORD, YOU WILL NEED TO KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR CHANGES IN A SAFE PLACE. IF THE PASSWORD IS FORGOTTEN MISPLACED, UNIT MUST RETURNED TO KBC TO BE RESET. User name: admin Password: admin INTERFACE CONFIGURATOR WEB PAGES DIAGNOSTICS...
- Page 11 WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) MESH ROUTES SITE SURVEY (SCAN) The following mesh route was taken from a point-to-point example. Typical mesh To scan for available access points in the environment, one radio must be routes will show at least three MAC addresses.
- Page 12 WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) c. WiFi-0 Interface WiFi-1 Interface The same configurations as described under the WiFi-0 Interface are shown for the secondary radio on the WiFi-1 Interface. If the product is a single-radio node, the WiFi-1 Interface will not appear.
- Page 13 WPA2 compliant to access the AP. AP access grants access to the entire mesh network. SSID & Password: The default “kbc-mesh” and “pskpskpsk” can be Routing: Normal is default. Gateway is used when a node is changed, however, each mesh node must be set to the same SSID connected to a router to provide access to an exterior network, such and password.
- Page 14 ANY CHANGES TO THE USERNAME AND/OR PASSWORD MUST BE SAVED AND KEPT AVAILABLE. IN THE EVENT AN ID OR PASSWORD IS FORGOTTEN, THE NODE MUST BE RETURNED TO KBC FOR A HARD RESET. ALL CONFIGURATIONS WILL BE LOST AND RETURNED TO DEFAULT SETTINGS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
- Page 15 MESH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS For product improvement, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. KBC recommends that a spreadsheet of the mesh system be kept on hand for RF MODULES reference. A worksheet providing all of the default settings is included in the shipment.
- Page 16 WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual WES Mesh Wireless System Operations Manual MESH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MESH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS For product improvement, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. For product improvement, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. RF MODULES (CONTINUED) Receive Sensitivity POWER INJECTION MODULE (PIM)
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
If, within the specified warranty period, this product, or any part or portion thereof, straight-through should be used. shall prove upon examination by KBC, to be defective in material or workmanship, - Verify power to the PIM KBC will repair or replace such part or portion at KBC’s option. - Page 18 Antennae can be polarized in a linear format or circular format. Since circular polarity can pick up interference from both types of linear polarities, KBC uses linear polarized antennae. Linear polarized antennae can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal polarity.
- Page 19 802.11 Set of standards for wireless local area network (WLAN) ACCESSIBILITY communication on the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands (as pertaining to KBC The node should be mounted high enough to achieve clear line-of-sight to the next wireless products) node. It is recommended to place the PIM or switch at a location that is accessible Frequency Band Range of frequencies typically identified by FCC/IC or other without the need of a lift truck or large ladder.
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