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deployed in the field. On the other hand, the FM unit must be set in Mesh End whenever it is

connected to the main cabled network where the control room (usually) resides. You will need to

input the settings of the wired network (LAN) to the FM unit that will be connected. The

default IP address of the FM unit is 192.168.0.10 and the default Netmask is 255.255.255.0. If

you do not know the LAN settings, contact the local network administrator before changing the

settings of the gateway.

Please remember that a Mesh End unit is always necessary for the correct mesh network operations,

even for small networks (e.g., 2 FM units).

7.7 Wireless Settings

The wireless settings menu is used to configure the radio present in the FM unit and can be

accessed by clicking on wireless radio. The wireless settings menu is available in either Basic

(Figure 7.5) or Advanced mode (Figure 7.6). The former provides the basic radio configuration

options whereas the latter can be enabled by expert users for tuning the radio channel width or using

non-standard carriers. The following wireless parameters are available:

Shared Passphrase: The shared passphrase is a shared secret that must be set in every FM unit

forming a wireless network. Any Fluidmesh device that does not have the correct passphrase will

not be able to be part of the network. Different passphrases can also be used to create separate

Fluidmesh networks in the same area and sharing the same frequencies. Passphrase secret is also

used for setting the Fluidmesh proprietary encryption secret.

Country: You need to specify the country where you will operate the unit. Different countries

have different telecommunications regulations. Setting the country properly allows you to operate

in compliance with national regulations. The available frequencies and other settings related to

the RF operation will vary based on the selected country. Choosing the wrong country/ regulatory

domain may lead to an illegal operation of the unit.

Figure 7.5: Wireless Parameters Configuration-Basic Mode