KBC MeshII User Manual

Introduction

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Quick Start

Guide

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MESHII Dual Radio Wireless
Ethernet System

Welcome to KBC Networks’ Quick Start Guide for
the MESHII dual radio, Host & Client unit with
5dBi antennas. This document provides some
quick tips on how to get up and running. For
more detailed information see the Downloads
section below.

Features:

• 5GHz operation

• MIMO technology

• Supports IEEE 802.3af

• Dynamic Frequency Selection

• Transmission Power Control

• Antenna alignment & signal survey tools

• Weatherproof casing

Downloads

Installation manual
Other features and functions are described in the
unabridged manual:

http://www.kbcnetworks.com/meshii/wireless­products/meshii

Specification Sheets:

http://www.kbcnetworks.com/meshii/wireless­products/meshii

Release Notes:

http://www.kbcnetworks.com/specification-

Qty Description

1 MESHII RF Module

4 5dBi omni-directional dipole antennas

1 PoE compliant power injector module

1 24VDC 500mA PSU

1 Weather/cable strain relief kit assembly

1 Wall or pole mount bracket and assembly

kit each including:

1 Pole/wall mount bracket

1 Left/right swivel bracket

1 Up/down swivel bracket & MESHII

mounting plate

1 U bolt

1 Mast clamp

1 2” Phillips hex head bolt

1 1.5” hex head bolt

4 Flat washers

4 Hex nuts

5 Lock washers

Note: Please purchase directional antennas

separately.

Deployment

You will need 2 straight-through Ethernet cables:

KBC recommends shielded outdoor rated
Ethernet cables when connecting near power
outlets and when exposed to the elements.

Client - Radio 1 (R1) (default)

Host/AP - Radio 2 (R2) (default)

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Configuring the

MESH

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MESHII Status Indicators

Quick Start Guide

MESHII-AA-O*

Refer to provided documentation for pre-set
configuration settings. The following procedures may
be necessary if purchased from distribution stock or in
order to set custom configurations.

1. Connect the first Ethernet straight-through cable
from the ‘IN’ on the PIM to either a laptop or a PC
LAN port.

2. Connect the second Ethernet straight-through cable
from the ‘OUT’ on the same PIM to the MESHII node
LAN port.

3. Verify that the static IP address on the laptop is set
to 192.168.1.x subnet.

4. Open a web browser to access the Host on its

192.168.1.10 IP address; this is the default address
for the unit.

5. Enter the following to access the GUI:

ID: admin Password: admin

Note: Ensure that all other network interface

connections including your laptop Wifi are disabled.

6. Select: ‘Basic Wireless’ and choose your country.

If purchased and deployed in North America skip to
step 7.

Select: <Apply Settings>
Select: <Save>

Note: It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the

correct country is chosen. KBC accepts no liability for
incorrectly set up equipment.

7. Each MESHII node contains 2 radios. R1 is the
Client & R2 the Host/AP. Frequency selection is
performed on R2.

Select: R2 (Access Point) tab
Configure: a unique SSID to match the SSID code

on the MESHII node’s R1 Client you are connecting
to.

MESHII Dual Radio Wireless
Ethernet System

8. Select: <Interference Analyzer> to determine which
frequencies are available in your location. A static
frequency selection is recommended.

Select: one of the available channels.
Select: <Apply Settings>
Select: <Save>

The MESHII R2 Host/AP will now connect to a Client

radio R1 of a second MESHII node or a WESII-AC Client
with a matching SSID and pre-shared key

9. Repeat 1 to 8 for each MESHII node in the system.
Refer to included documentation for LAN IP addresses.

Note: The SSID, pre-shared key, Country Code & HT

bandwidth must be the same for a MESHII Host/AP to
connect to a MESHII Client or WESII-AC Client and for a
MESHII Client to a MESHII Host, WESI-AA or WESII-AB
Host.

10. Note down all the MAC addresses and SSIDs used in
the application for future reference.

Note: If connecting a MESHII Client (R1) to a WESII-AA

ptp Host/AP the MAC lock functions must be enabled for
each other’s wireless MAC addresses.

MESHII topology design is critical to ensure network loops
are not created, multiple units do not communicate on the
same frequency or too many units communicate with each
other. A bench test is highly recommended. For any
questions regarding connection topology contact KBC
technical assistance.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1. Signal Strength Indicator – 40 RSSI

2. Signal Strength Indicator – 30 RSSI

3. Signal Strength Indicator – 20 RSSI

4. Signal Strength Indicator – 10 RSSI

5. Not used

6. Ethernet Link Activity

7. Power

Note: The RSSI LEDs refer only to the Client R1 radio

and will illuminate when connected to a MESHII
Host/AP R2, or WESII-AA/WESII-AB Host. If LEDs are
not illuminated the MESHII Host/AP R2 may be
connected to a Client R1 of another MESHII node.

Need Help?

Visit our website http://www.kbcnetworks.com or
contact your nearest KBC office or dealer:

USA:

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Toll Free: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

EMEA:

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APAC:

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