KBC Networks Mesh2HT - Manual (Page 52)

Mesh2HT User Manual
Manual-MESH2HT-Rev1311
Copyright © KBC Networks 2012
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Transmit Power: the Transmit Power option allows the output power to be adjusted.
There is no default setting since different regions require different levels. It is often
advisable to reduce this for short distance links. The picture below shows the power
output options:
The maximum transmit power available is 23dBm in North American and 19dBm in other
countries. Please check legal requirements according to the local regulatory domain for
use with high gain parabolic, patch sector or other antenna types.
If higher gain antennas are required, please consult KBC Networks.
Note: It is the responsibility of the user to operate the system under the local regulatory
domain requirements. KBC Networks recommends researching the regulations prior to
deploying a license-free wireless system.
3.2.6.2 Basic Wireless: Local AP
The Local AP section is used to configure the host/AP radio as an access point in order to
connect using a laptop/PC via WiFi connection. This section is also used for the pre-
shared key connection data for an AP radio and client radio to connect. If the pre-shared
key and other encryption details do not match, the two radios will not connect. For any
device (including a laptop/tablet/phone) to obtain access via WiFi AP, it must be
configured to the security (WPA2) and cipher type (AES is default configuration)
selected. The SSID will appear in the computer’s available APs list unless ‘Hide SSID’ is
selected. Once the Mesh2HT host/AP is selected the WPA Pre-shared Key must be
entered as the AP password. The default configuration is 11111111 but it can be set to
any desired pre-shared key.
3.2.7 ADVANCED WIRELESS: Radio 1 & Radio 2
This section can be used to alter the long range parameters of the link, this is necessary