User's Manual

NETNode
Phase 1 and 2 Units
NETNode
User Manual
NETNode-V2.3
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network administrator to avoid a clash of IP addresses on any network. The unit is expecting
an IPv4 address.
Enter an IP address for this NETNode in the IP address text box. It can be any class of
network you choose.
4.4.9. Network Mask
The network mask allows a network administrator to break a network into smaller more
efficient subnets to prevent excessive numbers of IP packets being routed through the
network. This is normally defined by the network administrator
Enter a subnet mask in the Network mask text box.
4.4.10. Gateway
A default gateway is used by a host when an IP packet's destination address belongs to
someplace outside the local subnet. The default gateway address is usually an interface
belonging to the LAN‟s border router.
We recommend you leave the gateway at 0.0.0.0
4.4.11. 12 Node System
This box should be ticked for support for up to 12 nodes. It should be unticked if backwards
compatibily with V2.x (8 Node) software.
4.4.12. Update All Nodes
When you make changes to any setting they are normally applied only to the NETNode you
are currently attached to. Sometimes it‟s really convenient to update all the NETNodes in the
mesh, for example when you want to change the frequency of all units at the same time.
Check the Update All Nodes checkbox to enable these global updates on all nodes. Not all
parameters are updated globally on the Mesh:- just Frequency, Bandwidth, Encryption, RTSP
streaming, 12 Node system mode parameters.
CAUTION: All nodes in a Mesh must be in range and connected for a „Update all Nodes‟
command to work across the whole Mesh. If the command is issued and while a node has
dropped out of the Mesh as it is out of range then it will not receive the command and may
not reconnect to the Mesh when it returns into coverage. If this happens changing the
parameters back to the original values may restore operation.
Note: All nodes on the Mesh must have the same mode set. To change all the nodes
from an 8 Node (compatible) to the new 12 Node system use the update all nodes
tickbox.