BRD21 Quick Start Guide OpenThread Border Router/OpenThread Mesh Extender DRAFT Jul 19, 2022 MMB Networks 25 Adelaide St.
Getting Started Guide | MMBNetworks.com/BRD21 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Getting Started Guide | MMBNetworks.com/BRD21 Box Contents 1. BRD21 Device 2. USB-C Power Adapter Getting Started BR21 Device Overview Rev 0.
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Getting Started Guide | MMBNetworks.com/BRD21 Setup BRD21 OpenThread Border Router 1. Download and set up a Mobile Commissioning App on your device. 2. Using the mobile commissioning App, scan the WIFI QR Code on the underside of the BRD21 3. On the rear of the BRD21, connect the Ethernet Cable from your LAN Router and then connect the USB-C- Power Adapter. Wait for the Status LED to turn Solid Green.. Rev 0.
Getting Started Guide | MMBNetworks.com/BRD21 4. Press and Hold the ‘WIFI ON/OFF’ button for 5-20 seconds to start the BRD21 access point. The WIFI Status LED will turn solid green once the access point is available. 5. Using your mobile device WIFI, search for the BRD21 SSID and connect. 6. Use the passphrase scanned earlier to connect and access the BRD21 using your mobile device browser by going to 192.168.4.1 7. Go to MMBNetworks.
Getting Started Guide | MMBNetworks.com/BRD21 Thread joiner credentials into the target Thread network’s on or off mesh commissioner. 4. On the rear of the BRD21, connect the USB-C- Power Adapter. Wait for the Status LED to turn Solid Green. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press the ‘Thread ON/OFF’ button. The ‘Thread Network’ LED will flash. The TME’s ‘Thread Network’ LED will light solid when joining is complete. Verify TME device has been commissioned onto the network via the Edge device. Go to https://mmbnetworks.
Getting Started Guide | MMBNetworks.com/BRD21 Mounting Instructions Note: The BRD21 should be commissioned onto the Thread network before mounting if access to the BRD21 buttons will be restricted once installed. What you’ll need 1. 2. 3. 4. Drill or Screwdriver #4 Flat Head Screws Wall Plugs (optional, depending on material mount is affixed to) Safety and Protective Equipment Installation The BRD21 can be mounted easily and securely.
Getting Started Guide | MMBNetworks.com/BRD21 The BRD21 should: 1. Not be installed in a cabinet or metal container. 2. Not be installed behind walls or other obstructions which would interfere with line of sight to other Thread devices on your network. 3. Not be installed low to the ground 4. Be installed in a central location which offers best coverage for devices in the premise. a. BRD21 Repeater devices can be added to your Thread network to improve network coverage. 5.
Getting Started Guide | MMBNetworks.com/BRD21 Caution: Do not overtighten screws. Screws must be flush with the mounting bracket. # 4 Flat Head screws only. The mounting bracket should be level and installed flush to the wall or ceiling surface material. Rev 0.
Getting Started Guide | MMBNetworks.com/BRD21 Attaching BRD21 Once the mounting bracket is correctly installed, and with Ethernet and Power cables connected to the BRD21, slide the BRD21 onto the bracket from left to right to mount.. Rev 0.
