Calix GM1020 User Manual

GM1020 gigaMESH Quick Start Guide

This document provides general installation practices for the
Calix GM1020 gigaMESH.

This document also provides guidance for site preparation,
installation, and basic troubleshooting.

Scan the QR code at left to access the
installation instructions for this product. All
product documentation is available online
from the Calix Resource Center (support.
calix.com).

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gigaMESH Satellite - Model GM1020

GM1020 gigaMESH Quick Start Guide (this guide)

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Brief Overview

The GM1020 gigaMESH off ers the following key features:

Mesh Enhanced Carrier Class Wi-Fi - In conjunction with
the gigaSPIRE and Calix Support Cloud (CSC), the GM1020
gigaMESH provides an end-to-end wireless network over the
dual 802.11b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios. In addition
to the wireless functionality, the GM1020 can be connected
via Ethernet Cable to the gigaSPIRE’s WAN port creating a
wired Access Point deeper into the home.

Easy Installation - The subscriber pairs the gigaMESH
to the gigaSPIRE by initiating the WPS feature on both
devices at the same time. Both devices begin the pairing
process and once complete, discovery, confi guration, and
synchronization steps are completed automatically. If a
wired connection is preferred, connect an Ethernet cable to
the gigaSPIRE WAN port which automatically discovers the
GM1020 via a TR-069 interface to CSC.

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LED
Light Bar

WPS Button

LAN/WAN
Port

Mounting the gigaMESH

The GM1020 gigaMESH must be plugged into an AC power
outlet. Orientation can be either up or down relative to the
power outlet.

To power the equipment:

1. Unbox the gigaMESH and remove the outer plastic

2. Set the SSID/barcode label aside temporarily.

3. Plug the gigaMESH into an available wall socket.

Powering the 804Mesh

bag.

Note: The gigaMESH can be oriented in an up or

down position (relative to the power plug)
however for maximum Wi-Fi coverage, Calix
recommends installing in an “up” position.

4.85”

12.3 cm

2.76”
7 cm

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4.8 cm

WAN / LAN

1.89”

Managing the gigaMESH

The initial set-up and ongoing maintenance including soft­ware upgrades of the gigaMESH is managed remotely by
your service provider.

Connecting the gigaMESH to your Network

To complete the network connection, ensure the gigaMESH
has completed boot-up and connect in either of two options:

1. Connect the GM1020 gigaMESH to the upstream
gigaSPIRE using a CAT5 or better Ethernet cable.
The gigaMESH will automatically synchronize with the
upstream gigaSPIRE.

2. For wireless connections, press the WPS button on
both the gigaMESH and gigaSPIRE and hold for three
seconds. Once pairing is completed, LED will illuminate
blue.

About the Received Signal Strength Indicator of t

The LED array on the front of the gigaMESH is a dual-seg­ment indicator. This array off ers two primary functions:

1. Displays diff erent colors based on its relative location
to the upstream gigaSPIRE with respect to its signal
strength.

2. Displays current connectivity status of the GM1020
gigaMESH.

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