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If needed, change the unit's operational mode by clicking one of the
following Mode: radio buttons:
• bridge (This mode creates a layer 2 connection between the local
unit and another Bridge unit.)
• mesh point (This mode allows you to use the unit as a relay point
in the mesh network and/or attach an IP edge device, such as a
CCTV camera or video encoder, to the unit.)
• mesh end (This mode allows you to install the unit as the junction
point between the wireless network and a wired LAN.)
Figure 24. Configurator window heading block
If the unit has been set to Bridge Mode, you must set the Bridge ID of the
remote unit to which the local unit must be linked. Set the Bridge ID by doing
the following steps:
1.
Click the Remote [Unit model] Bridge ID: drop-down
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Device configuration using the configurator interface
IMPORTANT
When designing the required network layout, remember that the
wireless network must always connect to the wired LAN through
a unit configured to be a Mesh End unit.
This is necessary for correct wireless mesh network operation,
even if the network consists only of two wireless units.
NOTE
If the bridge option is chosen, the Fluidmesh device ID
number of the unit that forms the opposite side of the
wireless bridge will be shown in the Configurator window
heading block
(Figure 24 (page
65)).
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