KBC Networks Mesh2HT - Manual (Page 12)

Mesh2HT User Manual
Manual-MESH2HT-Rev1311
Copyright © KBC Networks 2012
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1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
This manual covers all the functions of the products that form KBC Networks’ Mesh2HT
series. Wireless mesh technology is primarily used in applications where redundant
wireless paths are created for critical connection uptime. The KBC Mesh2HT mesh nodes
are also designed for use in a wide range of other applications enabling wireless
connectivity where it is not practical or cost-effective or where it is beyond distance
limitations. They are designed for operating temperatures in non-environmentally
conditioned, outdoor applications. Mesh2HT has been specifically designed to transmit
constant streaming video but can also be used to send and receive standard Ethernet
data packets or to operate as a WiFi access point.
This manual will cover how to configure and manage the radios in order to create
numerous connectivity topologies. They can be configured into a ring for redundancy, a
line or star for repeating the signal along line-of-sight paths between nodes, or even
basic wireless structure such as a long range point to point wireless bridge. Other
topologies include multipoint receiving antennas, communicating to numerous
transmitting client devices including the WES2HT client or host/AP to a Mesh2HT client
radio. It is important to familiarize the installer with this manual to reduce configuration
error as Mesh systems can easily escalate to complex systems.
1.1.1 Mesh2HT
The KBC Networks’ Mesh2HT series is a wireless transmission system that operates in
the license-free 2.4GHz & 5GHZ bands and also in the 4.9GHz Public Safety band
(available in the USA & Canada). The units are provided with a range of antennas to suit
applications and will support a throughput of 230Mbps
2 thanks to MIMO technology.
Mesh2HT requires CAT6 or above Gigabit Ethernet cable.