Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Installation and Configuration Manual Edition 1.11 (Firmware V7.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Table of Contents 1. HAZARDOUS CONDITION WARNINGS ........................................................... 6 1.1. Radio-Frequency Transmission Hazard .................................................... 7 1.2. Hot Surfaces Hazard ............................................................................... 8 2. Reporting Mistakes And Recommending Improvements ..................................... 9 3. Getting Started .................................................................
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 5.1.4. Supplying Power To The Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO ............................ Connecting Power To The Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO ............................. Connecting Power Through A LAN RJ45 Port ............................. 5.1.5. Rebooting The Firmware And Resetting The Unit To Factory Defaults ............................................................................................... Device Firmware Reboot .................................................................
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Using The Bandwidth Test Tool ........................................................ 83 Using The Path MTU Discovery Tool ................................................ 84 7.6. Advanced Settings ................................................................................ 85 7.6.1. Advanced Radio Settings ............................................................. 85 Using The FluidMAX Management Setting ........................................
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 9.7. I Applied Configuration Settings To The Device Using RACER, But I Have Lost Connection To The Device In RACER. ................................................. 9.8. How Do I Connect An Existing Pre-RACER Device To RACER? ............. 10. Device Specifications ................................................................................. 11. PoE Injector Specifications ......................................................................... 12. Electrical Power Requirements ..
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 1. HAZARDOUS CONDITION WARNINGS Like all other global technology vendors, Fluidmesh is required to comply with all local health and government regulations in the locations in which we operate. This includes meeting radio frequency (RF) exposure limits for our products. Our equipment is tested in accordance with regulatory requirements as a condition to our ability to market and sell in any given jurisdiction.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 1.1. Radio-frequency transmission hazard WARNING The system shown in this manual is designed to be installed and operated in a way that avoids contact with the antennas by human beings. The legislation quoted in this section is designed to reduce overall exposure of human beings to RF radiation. This section gives minimum separation distances between antennas and humans.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 1.2. Hot surfaces hazard WARNING The outer surfaces of transceiver and gateway unit enclosures may become hot during normal operation. During normal operation, do not touch or handle the unit enclosure without personal protective equipment. © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 2. REPORTING MISTAKES AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes, or if you know of a way to improve the procedures that are given, please let us know by E-mailing your suggestions to documentation@fluidmesh.com. © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 3. GETTING STARTED 3.1. Introduction 3.1.1. Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO The Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO radio transceiver Introduction The Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO is designed to operate in the sub-6 GHz range as a wireless data backhaul link. In non-technical terms, this means it is designed to function as an intermediate radio link between a core wired data network and a sub-network.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IMPORTANT Note that the PONTE 50 and 1200 VOLO transceivers utilize different communication protocols, and cannot communicate with each other. Unit function and throughput speed The unit is designed to handle mission-critical video, voice, and data with extremely high reliability. It can be used to create point-to-point, point-tomultipoint or mesh network links, with real throughput of up to 150 Mbps (under optimal wireless link conditions).
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Environmental rating The unit is certified for outdoor usage, equipped with vibration-proof connectors, and designed for fast installation and enhanced reliability in harsh environments. Staging hardware A staging kit that allows easy installation of the unit on walls and utility poles is supplied as part of the complete package. Product specifications For detailed product specifications, refer to the product data sheet for the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Unit series Minimum power consumption Nominal power consumption (typical conditions) Maximum power consumption (realistic systemdesign assumption) FM 3500 ENDO 8 Watts 10 to 12 Watts 15 Watts FM 4500series 8 Watts 10 to 12 Watts 15 Watts FM 4800 13 Watts 15 to 17 Watts 20 Watts Table 2. Power consumption figures (gateway units) Unit FM 1000 Maximum power consumption (realistic system-design assumption) 60 Watts 3.2. Fluidmesh Architecture 3.2.1.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO FluidMAX™ enables high-performance deployments of outstanding flexibility. The following section shows how to build point-to-point, point-tomultipoint and mesh networks using Fluidmesh products. 3.2.2. Fluidmesh technologies Prodigy Prodigy is Fluidmesh's proprietary implementation of the Multi-ProtocolLabel-Switching (MPLS) standard. IMPORTANT A Fluidmesh device only features Prodigy selection if the installed Prodigy engine includes the selection feature.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IMPORTANT Prodigy 1.0 and Prodigy 2.0 are not compatible with each other. Do not implement the two protocol versions within the same network. If you are expanding an existing network using new Fluidmesh hardware components, make sure that all components are compatible with each other by: 1. Upgrading all network components within the same network to firmware version 6.5 or higher, and: 2. Configuring all network components within the same network to operate using either Prodigy 1.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IMPORTANT VGbe is only supported when the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO is configured as a Mesh End or Mesh Point unit. If the unit is switched to Bridge mode, VGbe will be disabled. A representation of the scenarios in which VGbe is active are shown in Figure 1 (page 16) below: Figure 1. Virtual Gigabit implementation scenarios In the figure above, all data traffic is sent to and from the primary Ethernet port by default.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 2. Point-to-point network architecture All network activity that takes place on wireless bridges is 'transparent' to the network hosts. In other words, a wireless bridge forwards packets from one network segment to another according to a 'Forwarding table'. The forwarding table is built by learning the network topology from analysis of incoming traffic. In this configuration, no explicit interaction takes place between the wireless bridge and the network hosts.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO greatly increases reliability when compared to any other wireless or wired data-transmission technology. Figure 3. Fluidmesh Mesh Networking Architecture 3.3. Fluidmesh network addressing 3.3.1. Bridge IP addressing If needed, the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO can be operated in Bridge mode. This creates a single point-to-point connection between two network segments. A simplified example of a Bridge mode connection is shown in Figure 4 (page 19).
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 4. Wireless network architecture (bridge configuration) 3.3.2. Unit identification and addressing Mesh- and bridge-capable radio transceiver identification CAUTION This section contains theoretical explanations of the underlying concepts behind mesh network addressing, and is intended for use by qualified network engineers only. • For specific instructions on Fluidmesh hardware installation, see “Hardware installation” (page 26).
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 5. Fluidmesh Network Addressing Operating the unit in Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode If the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO radio transceiver unit is installed as part of a mesh network architecture, it can be set to operate in either of two operating modes: • Mesh Point Mode: This is the default operating mode. Each radio transceiver unit that is part of the network, but is not connected to the wired LAN backbone, must be set in Mesh Point mode.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Network addressing Fluidmesh radio transceivers Fluidmesh data link layer (layer 2) addressing allows you to configure each Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO transceiver unit, and each IP device connected to the unit, according to the IP address class used in the private LAN to which the Mesh End unit is connected. Each Fluidmesh radio transceiver unit has a factory-set IP address of 192.168.0.10, and a Netmask of 255.255.255.0.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO The default IP address for all Fluidmesh devices is 192.168.0.10 / 255.255.255.0. You can configure any Ethernet device manually or automatically, using a DHCP server that resides on the LAN network. The Fluidmesh network is totally transparent to DHCP, therefore, DHCP requests and responses can be forwarded transparently across the network.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 4. INSTALLING THE RADIO 4.1. Installing the radio using the multi-axis mounting bracket IMPORTANT The PONTE 50 transceiver kit includes two multi-axis mounting brackets (Fluidmesh part number FM-BRKT). The 1200 VOLO transceiver kit includes a single multi-axis mounting bracket. The FM-BRKT mounting kits do not need to be purchased separately. The diagram below shows the components and assembly sequence for installing the radio using the Fluidmesh multi-axis mounting bracket.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 3. Place the Pole mount (01) over the two ends of the U-bolt, with the curved end of the mount aligned with the outer curve of the pole. 4. Place the 8.4mm flat washers (05) over the two ends of the Ubolt. 5. Screw the M8 nuts (06) onto the two ends of the U-bolt. Do not fully tighten the nuts at this time. 6. Insert the circular end of the Swivel rod (02) into the hollow part of the Pole mount (01). 7. Place a 6.4mm flat washer (08) over the shaft of the M6x25mm screw (07).
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 3. Route the two Tie-wraps through the clamp holes of the radio’s mounting lug (below). 4. Join the ends of the Tie-wraps. Tighten the Tie-wraps just enough that the radio can be easily moved in the horizontal plane. 5. Aim and adjust the radio correctly. You can aim the unit in the horizontal plane only. 6. Pull the ends of the Tie-wraps until the radio assembly is secure. © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5.1. Fluidmesh hardware installation 5.1.1. Installing the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Environmental rating and unit roles The Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO (part number FM1200V-HW) is a wireless radio transceiver unit. The hardware is contained in an outdoor-rated metal enclosure that can be easily mounted on poles or walls.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO CAUTION To prevent leaks and cable damage, tighten the cable gland by hand only. Do not use a wrench. No additional tape or sealing hardware is required. If you are running only one Ethernet cable through the rubber seal, block the second cable hole with a one-inch cable stub only. 5.1.2.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 5.1.3. Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Status and link LEDs Unit and link quality status The front panel of the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO (as seen below) contains seven LEDs. The panel is used to check the unit status and wireless link quality status. Figure 7. Status and link/boot LEDs During normal operation, the seven LEDs indicate the following conditions: • Power: The Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO is receiving power. • LAN1: Network activity on Ethernet port 1. • LAN2: Network activity on Ethernet port 2.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 5.1.4. Supplying power to the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO CAUTION When connecting the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO to a power supply, the instructions in this section must be strictly followed at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may result in irreparable damage to the unit and/or other connected hardware, and will also invalidate the product warranty.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • If you are connecting the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO directly to a power source, only use the included 24 Vdc mode B passive PoE injector(s) (Fluidmesh part number FM-POE-STD). If the included PoE injector(s) are non-functional, replacement injectors can be ordered from Fluidmesh.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO the RJ45 port of the Ethernet switch or router that is connected to the PoE injector (below). • If connecting the PoE injector to a non-PoE switch or router (above), no special precautions need to be taken. Connecting power to the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO NOTE For detailed comparative hardware devices are through IEEE 802.3at or through a DC IN power requirements” (page 154). information on which Fluidmesh capable of accepting power IEEE 802.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 8. Device connector ports CAUTION The unit is designed to take power through 24 Vdc Powerover-Ethernet only, and does not have a dedicated power port. A 24 Vdc PoE injector is included with the unit. Do not connect any 48 Vdc PoE injector, and do not attempt to connect any other source of electrical power to the unit. Connect the included 24 Vdc PoE injector to the unit by doing the following steps: 1. Only use a patch Ethernet cable to connect the PoE injector and the unit.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO To do a 'hard' (device firmware) reboot under emergency conditions (for example, if the unit malfunctions), do the steps in the following subsection. Device firmware reboot 1. Remove the bottom cover from the main unit enclosure as shown in “Connecting LAN cables to the unit” (page 37). 2. Insert a long tool with a thin shaft, such as a paper clip or a thin screwdriver, into the RESET button port until the tool touches the bottom (Figure 9 (page 33)). Figure 9.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO To reset the radio to its factory default settings, do the steps that follow: 1. Power ON the unit. 2. Wait approximately 40 seconds for the unit to boot up. 3. When the unit has completed its boot sequence, access the RESET button as shown above, and press the button for 7 seconds. • The LEDs will blink. • The unit will be restored to factory default settings (including its default IP address of 192.168.0.10 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0). • The unit will reboot.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 5.2. Connecting the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO to networking and communications hardware 5.2.1. Terminal assignments for power and data connectors IMPORTANT Always use outdoor-rated, RF-shielded Ethernet cables when connecting the Power and LAN ports of a Fluidmesh hardware device to external hardware. RJ45 Ethernet IMPORTANT Always use outdoor-rated, RF-shielded Ethernet cables, and RF-shielded RJ45 male connectors (a typical shielded connector can be seen in the image below).
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO CAUTION RJ45 connectors can be wired according to network cable wiring standards EIA/TIA T568A or EIA/TIA T568B. To prevent device and/or network malfunctions: • It is strongly recommended that wiring standard T568A or T568B be chosen at the network design stage, and applied to all relevant devices throughout the life of the project.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 5.2.2. Connecting LAN cables to the unit Bottom housing and RJ45 LAN cabling CAUTION When loosening the screws that secure the bottom housing to the main body of the unit, do not remove the screws. Removing the screws will damage the main body. When the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO is mounted in its final location, connect the unit to LAN connection(s) and a PoE power supply by doing the following steps: 1.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 5. Remove the hexagon nut and rubber seal from the cable gland. 7. Route the LAN cables through the hexagon nut, the rubber seal, and the cable gland on the bottom housing. IMPORTANT The use of pre-made Ethernet cables is recommended. The rubber seal is pre-cut, allowing pre-made Ethernet cables to be used. 6. Make sure that the cable gland is securely screwed into the bottom housing. 9. Correctly align the bottom housing with the main body of the unit.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 6. USING THE FLUIDMESH PARTNER PORTAL The Fluidmesh Partner Portal is the main web-based portal through which the following activities are done: 1. Participating in Fluidmesh E-learning 2. Using and sharing plug-in license codes for Fluidmesh devices 3. Using the RACER™ radio configuration interface 4. Viewing the technical documentation for your Fluidmesh devices 6.1.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Version Computer operating systems Compatibility Reason Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 onward Windows 7, 8 and 10 Full - Microsoft Edge 13 onward Windows 7, 8 and 10 Full - Apple Safari 8 onward OS X Yosemite or later Full - 6.2. Enabling Two-Factor Authentication for security To enhance cyber-security on the Partner Portal, Fluidmesh uses twofactor authentication (2FA).
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 11. Partner Portal (Two Factor Auth. icon) • The Two Factor Authentication page will be shown. • The current two-factor authentication status of your portal account will be shown near the top of the page. 5. Click the Set Up Two Factor Authentication button. • A two-factor authentication dialog will ask to confirm your identity. If the name and E-mail address shown in the dialog are yours, enter your current portal password and click the Validate identity button. 6.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO the Download button, or print a hard copy of the codes by clicking the Print button. 6.3.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 1. Log in to the Fluidmesh Partners Portal using your login credentials. 2. Click this link. 3. All documents are arranged by category. Browse the folders for the documentation you need. © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 7. DEVICE CONFIGURATION USING THE CONFIGURATOR INTERFACE Fluidmesh radio devices that are capable of operating as part of a mesh network, including the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO, are shipped from the factory in Mesh Point mode. All Fluidmesh radio transceiver devices are shipped with IP address 192.168.0.10, and Netmask 255.255.255.0. The Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO can be configured by using: • The RACER™ Radio Configuration interface, or • The on-board Configurator interface.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IMPORTANT The RACER Radio Configuration interface and command-line interface (CLI) contain device configuration parameters that are not available in the on-board Configurator interface. Note that some configuration features may not be applicable to your specific Fluidmesh device. Configuration parameters and control tabs that are exclusive to RACER and the CLI include: • Project name (The device has been assigned to the Project listed in this field.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • FAST FAILOVER (TITAN) tab (Contains controls to enable fast fail-over capability on networks where backup units are installed.) • ARP tab (Contains controls for Address Resolution Protocol settings used for discovering MAC addresses that are associated with IP addresses.) • INTRA-CAR tab (Contains controls to create and maintain a wireless backbone network throughout physically large, compartmentalized vehicles.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO To use the Configurator interface to access the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO directly, do the steps that follow: 1. Power ON the unit. 2. Wait approximately one minute for the boot sequence to complete. 3. Connect one end of a CAT5/6 Ethernet cable to the computer that will be used to configure the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO. 4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Console LAN port on the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO. 5.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IMPORTANT Due to rising levels of cyber crime, most modern web browsers are built to alert you to possible threats, such as hacking, spoofing and identity theft. Because the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO is connected to the computer using an unsecured connection (in this case, a CAT5/6 cable), the web browser may show you security warnings like the one above. This is normal and expected. During the configuration process, it is safe to ignore these warnings. 1. Click the ADVANCED link.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • Username: admin • Password: admin 9. Enter the correct username and password. Press 'Enter'. If your browser shows a time-out or similar message, the computer may be trying to access the Fluidmesh device through a proxy server. To resolve the issue, do the following steps: 1. Go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings. 2.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO If a new unit is being configured for use for the first time, or has been reset to factory default configuration for any reason, the unit will enter Provisioning Mode. This mode allows you to program the unit's initial configuration settings.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • If you want to change the connection settings, but keep the current configuration, change the settings as shown in “General settings” (page 58). If the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO is in Provisioning Mode: • The RACER™ dialog will be shown (Figure 17 (page 51)). Figure 17. RACER dialog • The unit’s Local IP address will be set to 169.254.a.b, where a and b are the last two parts of the unit's unique unit identification (ID) number. For example, if the unit ID number is 5.12.34.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO NOTE DHCP is disabled when the unit leaves Provisioning Mode. Make sure that the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO is connected to a local network that supports DHCP. If the unit connects successfully to the internet and to the Partners Portal, the RACER™ Cloud connection info Status will be shown as Connected (Figure 18 (page 52)). Figure 18.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 4. Check the network firewall settings. Port 443 must be enabled. 5. Click this link. • The Fluidmesh Partners Portal page should open in your browser. 6. If the Partners Portal cannot be accessed, contact the Fluidmesh support desk by sending an E-mail to support@fluidmesh.com. 7. If the Partners Portal does not come back online, do a local (offline) configuration using the Configurator interface.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 20. RACER™ Cloud connection info status (Disconnected) Configure the unit by doing the following steps: 1. Click the Reset to Provisioning button at the bottom of the DHCP fall-back configuration section. 2. Do a local (offline) configuration using the Configurator interface. For further information, refer to “Device configuration using the configurator interface” (page 44). For a quick overview of the initial configuration process, refer to the flowchart below.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 7.3. Switching between offline and online modes The Configurator interface may not be in the needed mode when you log in. To switch between Offline and Online modes, do the steps that follow: 1. Log in to the Configurator interface as shown in “Accessing the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO for device configuration” (page 46). • The Configurator landing page will be shown (Figure 21 (page 56)). © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 21. Fluidmesh Configurator (landing page) 2. The lower section of the RACER™ Configuration Mode box has two radio buttons that show whether the unit is in Online (CloudManaged) mode, or Offline mode. 3. If the unit is not in the correct mode, click the Online (CloudManaged) or Offline radio button as needed. • A confirmation dialog will be shown, asking if you want to switch the unit to the chosen mode. 4. To switch the radio to the chosen mode, click the Confirm button.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO RACER configuration files use the *.FMCONF file extension. If the unit is not connected to the Internet, you can still use the RACER configuration interface to define a configuration file, then upload it to the unit. This can be done in either of two different ways: • A range of ready-made configuration templates are available from the RACER interface. Each template caters to a particular configuration scenario, and can be copied and modified to your needs.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 7.4. General settings 7.4.1. The General Mode window The General Mode window contains controls to monitor and/or change the following settings: • The unit's operational mode. • The version of Prodigy currently being used by the unit. • The unit's LAN parameters. • If the local unit is in Bridge Mode, the Bridge ID of the remote unit to which the local unit must be linked.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Changing the operational mode Changing the operational mode on a mesh network-capable unit The General Mode box (below) contains the operational mode controls. Fluidmesh radio transceiver units that are capable of operating within a mesh radio network are shipped from the factory in Mesh End mode. IMPORTANT When designing the required network layout, remember that the wireless network must always connect to the wired LAN through a unit configured to be a Mesh End unit.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 24. Configurator window heading block If the unit has been set to Bridge Mode, you must set the Bridge ID of the remote unit to which the local unit must be linked. Set the Bridge ID by doing the following steps: 1. Click the Remote [Unit model] Bridge ID: drop-down (Figure 25 (page 60)). Figure 25. General Mode window (Remote Bridge Unit section) 2.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Remember that all Fluidmesh devices within a network must use the same Prodigy version. IMPORTANT Prodigy 2.0 is not compatible with Prodigy 1.0. Do not implement the two protocol versions within the same network. If you are expanding an existing network using new Fluidmesh hardware components, make sure that all components are compatible with each other by: 1. Upgrading all network components within the same network to firmware version 6.5 or higher. 2.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO NOTE When the General Mode window is opened for the first time, the Local IP and Local Netmask LAN parameters will be factory-set default values. The information needed is self-explanatory. To enter a parameter, click the field and type the parameter. If needed, enter the local primary DNS address in the Dns 1 field, and enter the local secondary DNS address in the Dns 2 field. Save the LAN settings by clicking the Save button.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 26. Configurator GUI (Wireless Radio dialog) 2. Enter a defined network passphrase in the Shared Passphrase field. IMPORTANT If a shared passphrase is defined, the same passphrase must be used for all Fluidmesh units in the same network. The shared passphrase can be composed of any ASCII characters except the following: '`"\$= 3. Specify the country in which the unit is installed by selecting the correct option from the Country drop-down menu.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO operating in the same area. The frequencies shown on the Frequency (MHz) selector are the carrier frequencies. • Operation in the 4.9 GHz band must be enabled using a Fluidmesh software plug-in. Refer to “Plug-In management” (page 123) for details. Note that the 4.9 GHz band is not available in Brazil and Canada. 5. If Advanced configuration mode was selected, choose the required channel bandwidth from the Channel Width (MHz) drop-down.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO NOTE If a unit is configured as a Subordinate, you can still enable manual frequency selection by disabling the Autoscan setting on the ADVANCED RADIO SETTINGS page. Refer to “Advanced radio settings” (page 85) for more information. Co-location considerations To avoid radio interference caused by unit co-location, set the frequencies of co-located transceivers as far apart as practically possible.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Table 4. Available Radio Channel Widths Channel width Max.modulation speed Max. throughput 5 MHz 37 Mb/s 8 Mb/s 10 MHz 75 Mb/s 16 Mb/s 20 MHz 150 Mb/s 90 Mb/s 40 MHz 300 Mb/s 150 Mb/s To ensure that commercial and military flight operations proceed without interference to terminal doppler weather radar (TDWR), operation of the unit in the 5.250 GHz-to-5.350 GHz band (known as U-NII Mid or UNII-2A) and the 5.470 GHz-to-5.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Every Fluidmesh unit uses a proprietary distributed-channel switching algorithm. If the UNII2 plug-in is installed, and a TDWR radar transmission is detected: • The algorithm will attempt to switch communicating Fluidmesh units to the next radar-free channel, allowing uninterrupted communications with no radar interference. • The number of detected radars is reported in the command-line interface (CLI).
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO The window shows a list of wireless links to other Fluidmesh units that have been detected by the local unit, and the relative strength of each wireless link in decibel-milliwatts (dBm). To do an accurate alignment of a local antenna for a specific wireless link, do the following steps: 1. Click the -antenna alignment and stats link under GENERAL SETTINGS in the left-hand settings menu. • The ANTENNA ALIGNMENT AND STATS window will be shown (Figure 27 (page 68)). Figure 27.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 28. Antenna alignment and stats tool 4. The tool consists of: • A graph that reports average signal strength over the last 30 strength-sampling periods. • A bar that reports the quality of the signal currently being detected at the local unit receiver. 5. Do the physical antenna alignment by manually adjusting the location and direction of the relevant antenna. During the alignment, use the graph and bar readings to monitor variations in signal strength. 6.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 7.4.4. Spectral analysis The Spectrum Graph window contains a static graph readout and controls to detect radio-frequency interference that exists between local Fluidmesh units transmitting and receiving in a specified frequency band. The window can be used make the most efficient choice of center frequency and channel width for radio links between units. To use the Spectrum Graph window, do the following steps: 1.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO signal quality. Yellow indicates falling quality. If the signal display is red, there is excessive signal noise. IMPORTANT If you are scanning a network with overlapping communication channels, the number of detected Fluidmesh units may be larger than the actual number of deployed units. 4. To view a specific part of the graph, roll the mouse wheel forward to zoom into the window, then click-and-drag the window left or right. 5.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO TIP As well as being a fail-safe mechanism to monitor network connectivity, the constant ping can also be used as a 'keepalive' message to devices that need uninterrupted connectivity, such as VoIP telephones. To use the constant ping and automatic reboot functions, do the following steps: 1. Click the -ping softdog link under NETWORK CONTROL in the left-hand settings menu. • The PING SOFTDOG dialog will be shown (Figure 30 (page 72)). Figure 30.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 7.5.2. FMQuadro FMQuadro™ for mesh network-capable devices IMPORTANT The FMQuadro tool is only available if the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO is set to Mesh End mode or Bridge mode. If the unit is set to Mesh Point mode, the -FMQuadro menu option will not be available. The FMQuadro window contains controls to do the following functions: • Plot all wireless links within a network. • Show important information about each device and link. • Diagnose problems with wireless links.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 31. FMQuadro graphical view (Mesh End only) • Fluidmesh radio transceiver devices are shown as dots. Mesh End devices are shown as blue dots, while Mesh Point devices are shown as red dots. If an abnormal condition is detected on any unit, its device icon changes to a yellow dot. • Wireless links are shown as lines. Primary wireless links are shown as double-pointed solid red lines. If the network includes mesh radio links, these are shown as doublepointed dashed lines.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 32. FMQuadro (unit information) 3. When an information panel is shown for a Fluidmesh device: • The list of plug-ins currently installed on the device is shown. • You can activate any Fluidmesh software plug-in on the device by entering the correct activation code in the Plugin Activation Code field and clicking the Add button. • The device's maximum Ethernet capacity and current data throughput are shown.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • To show all possible routes of transmission between wireless devices in a mesh network, check the Links check-box. • To show the current operating frequency of every wireless link, check the Frequencies check-box. • To show the current data error rate of every wireless link, check the Error Rate check-box. 5. All Fluidmesh devices represented by dots can be placed in any position on the map view. To move any dot, click-and-drag the dot to the needed position. 6.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 33. FMQuadro (Basic wireless link information display) 3. Relevant statistical information will be shown as follows: • Current TX Rate: The current link transmission rate, in Mb/s. • Packet Error Rate: The percentage of packets dropped due to excessive transmission errors. • Link Error Rate: The percentage of packet retransmissions due to transmission errors. • Signal Strength: The current signal level being received, in dBm.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 34. FMQuadro wireless link information display (History Stats window) 5. To view time-based information using the History Stats window, do the steps that follow: 1. Set the time period for which statistics must be viewed by entering the number of days in the Data record: (last days) field. NOTE By default, statistics are recorded for the previous two days, at a sampling interval of five minutes. The statistical recording time can be set at a maximum of 24 days.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 4. Check any or all of the information category check-boxes in the View: section of the window. Depending on the check-box selections, relevant statistical information will be shown as follows: • TX Rate: Current link transmission rate, in Mb/s. • Throughput: Rate of successful message delivery over the wireless link. • Signal Strength: Current received signal level, in dBm. • Packet Error Rate: Percentage of packets dropped due to excessive transmission errors.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 35. FMQuadro (Address summary table) To use the address summary table, do the following steps: 1. Extend the table by clicking the + button at the upper right-hand corner of the table. • The Unit ID and IP Address details for all Fluidmesh units in the network will be shown. 2. Enter a unique reference name for each Fluidmesh unit by clicking the Name field for the unit and entering the text of the name. 3. Collapse the table by clicking the + button again.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 36. FMQuadro (Aerial map added) To add an aerial terrain map to the FMQuadro view, do the following steps: 1. Get an aerial image of the area in which the wireless network and LAN are installed. The image must conform to the following requirements: • Image format: *.JPG or *.JPEG only. • File size: Less than or equal to 100 Kilobytes. TIP Suitable aerial images can be created and downloaded using Google Earth. Basic instructions on how to use Google Earth are available here.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 4. Click-and-drag the aerial image to the needed position on the map view. Release the mouse button to drop the map. 5. Use the on-screen dialog to confirm the image placement, or to continue dragging. 6. Adjust the scale and transparency of the aerial image by using the Scale: and Transparency: sliders. 7. Click the Save Layout button to save the aerial image as part of the FMQuadro window. 8.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 38. Advanced Tools window (Ping test tool) 3. Click the Run button to the right of the IP address field. • The ping test result will be shown below the test controls. Using the Bandwidth Test tool The Bandwidth test can be run with the network under load (to test operational performance), or with the network unloaded (to test installed capacity). The test tool generates a stream of packets at a rate of 4 Mbits/sec to test available network path throughput.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 39. Advanced Tools window (Bandwidth test tool) 3. Click the Run button to the right of the IP address field. • The bandwidth test result will be shown below the test controls. Using the Path MTU discovery tool The Path MTU discovery tool tests the size of the maximum transmission unit (in other words, the largest protocol data unit that can be communicated in a single network layer transaction). To use the Path MTU discovery tool, do the following steps: 1.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 40. Advanced Tools window (Path MTU test tool) 3. Click the Run button to the right of the IP address field. • The Path MTU test result will be shown below the test controls. 7.6. Advanced settings 7.6.1.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 41. Configurator (Advanced Radio Settings) Using the FluidMAX Management Setting The FluidMAX™ Management controls are used to set the unit's FluidMAX™ operating mode. Note that the FluidMAX™ Management controls are only available under the following conditions: • If the unit's firmware is equipped with the FluidMAX engine. • If the unit is currently being operated as part of a point-to-multipoint network topology. To use the FluidMAX Management menu, do the following steps: 1.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • principal: The unit will be set as the center unit within a mesh cluster featuring a 'star' topology. If the unit is set as a principal, it will dictate the operating frequency of the mesh cluster of which it is a principal unit. • SUBORDINATE: The unit will be set as a subordinate unit within a mesh cluster featuring a 'star' topology.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO In Fluidmesh devices, AES is applied using a proprietary encoding algorithm, enabling industry-grade network security. IMPORTANT The AES feature must be enabled using a software plug-in (Fluidmesh part number FM-AES). Contact your Fluidmesh Networks representative for details. To use the Data Packet Encryption setting, do the following steps: 1. Click the Data Packet Encryption drop-down menu. 2. Choose the correct encryption activation setting from the list of drop-down options.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 7.6.2. 7.6.3. Static routes The Static routes window is used to set static routing rules (in other words, manually-configured routing entries, as opposed to routing instructions from a dynamic routing table) for a Fluidmesh unit.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 7.6.4. Pass lists and Block lists IMPORTANT The Pass list or Block list feature is only available if the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the –pass list / block list menu option will not be available. The Pass list or Block list function is a security feature that prevents fake IP addresses from intercepting or intruding on the network.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IMPORTANT Source and destination values are always unit ID numbers. Do not enter a unit's IP address as a source or destination value. The unit ID number is printed on the identification label of each unit. This number always takes the following form: 5.a.b.c • The smaller the routing priority value, the greater the routing priority. • Block list syntax is the same as shown above, except for one additional rule: Block lists do not include routing priority numbers.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • Cell A2 of the *.CSV file would contain the parameter 5.29.252.213, 5.2.22.136,0 • Cell A3 of the *.CSV file would contain the parameter 5.29.252.213,5.155.105.128,1 • Cell A4 of the *.CSV file would contain the parameter 5.155.105.128,5.29.252.213,1 Figure 44. Sample Pass list (Example 2) 5. Example 3: If you want to create a simple Block list that includes the links between unit ID numbers 5.2.22.136 and 5.29.252.213 (Figure 45 (page 92)): • Cell A1 of the *.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 46. Configurator (Pass list / Block list dialog) • The Pass list / Block list dialog will be shown (Figure 46 (page 93)). 2. Choose the type of list to be uploaded by clicking the correct List Type: radio button. 3. Click the Choose File button. Upload the saved *.CSV file using the upload dialog. • The contents of the uploaded *.CSV file will be shown in the Pass list / Block list Status section. To apply the list settings contained in the *.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO However, depending on network configuration, it may be convenient to forward multicast traffic from one Mesh Point unit to another Mesh Point unit, to allow such tasks as remote recording of the video data flow. By default, units operating in Mesh End mode do not forward multicast traffic to a wireless network. The only exceptions to this rule are universal plug and play (UPnP) and Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) traffic.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 47. Multicast dialog (Mesh End mode) 4. Compile the needed multicast rule. Use the following syntax rules to create the rule: • A multicast rule consists of two parts: a multicast group designator and a destination address. • Define the multicast group designator. For example, the designator 224.1.1.0/24 indicates all multicast groups in the range 224.1.1.1 through 224.1.1.254. • The destination address consists of one or more Fluidmesh unit ID numbers, in the form 5.a.b.c.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 48. Multicast dialog (Bridge mode) • The unit ID number of the local unit is shown as the LOCAL BRIDGE ID (Figure 49 (page 96)). • The unit ID number of the Bridge unit to which the local unit is linked is shown to the right of 'ASSOCIATED WITH REMOTE BRIDGE ID'. Figure 49. Configurator interface (Unit ID information) 3. Choose the Enabled or Disabled option from the Multicast Forwarding: drop-down menu. 4. Save the multicast settings by clicking the Save button.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IMPORTANT If TITAN is enabled at core network level and dualredundant global gateway units are installed, do not enter the global gateway's actual Mesh ID number as the Destination Address. Instead, use Destination Address 5.0.0.0 3. Enable downstream (infrastructure to vehicle) Multicast traffic by adding multicast route 224.5.5.6 / 5.255.255.255 to the global gateway unit, and to the Mesh End unit in each subnet cluster. NOTE 5.255.255.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 50. SNMP dialog (SNMP disabled) NOTE By default, Fluidmesh units are shipped from the factory with SNMP disabled. Using SNMP v2c To change the unit's SNMP mode to v2c and configure the unit accordingly, do the following steps: 1. Click the SNMP mode drop-down, and click the v2c option. • The SNMP v2c settings dialog will be shown (Figure 51 (page 98)). Figure 51. SNMP dialog (v2c selected) 2. Enter a community identity value in the Community ID: field.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 3. SNMP traps can be enabled for significant system-related events. If needed, enable SNMP event traps by checking the Enable SNMP event trap: check-box, and enter the name of the network management station (NMS) host in the NMS hostname: field. IMPORTANT The NMS host to which traps are sent must have an SNMP agent that is configured to collect SNMP v2c traps. 4. You can also configure the unit to send SNMP traps at defined periodic intervals.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 52. SNMP dialog (v3 selected) 2. Enter an SNMP v3 user name in the SNMP v3 username: field. IMPORTANT The same SNMP v3 user name must be set for all Fluidmesh units in the wireless network. 3. To change the current SNMP v3 password, enter a new password in the SNMP v3 password: field. The default password is fluidmesh. To show the password as it is being typed, check the Show SNMP v3 password: check-box. 4.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Encryption, DES (Data Encryption Standard) and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). IMPORTANT The same encryption protocol must be set for all Fluidmesh units in the wireless network. 6. To change the current encryption passphrase, enter a new passphrase in the SNMP v3 encryption passphrase: field. The default encryption passphrase is fluidmesh. To show the passphrase as it is being typed, check the Show SNMP v3 encryption passphrase: check-box. 7.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO To enable the wireless AP feature on the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO, do the following steps: 1. Make sure that the FM-AP software plug-in is installed on the radio unit. For instructions on how to install the FM-AP plug-in, refer to “Plug-in management procedures” (page 139). IMPORTANT If the FM-AP plug-in is not installed on the radio unit, the –Fluidmesh WiFi link will not appear in the lefthand settings menu. 2. Open the FLUIDMESH 802.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO the box is not checked, the radio unit will broadcast the SSID shown in the WLAN SSID field. 3. Choose the network mode in which the radio unit will function as a wireless AP by clicking the Network Mode drop-down menu, and selecting the correct option: • If the wireless AP is set to bridged configuration, the AP will reside on the same subnet as the network of which the radio unit is a part.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IMPORTANT A different DHCP IP address class must be assigned to every 1200 VOLO, 3200-series and 4200-series radio in the network. This will help avoid IP conflicts between different access points. To configure the radio unit as a DHCP or static-protocol wireless station (STA), do the following steps: 1. Configure the radio unit as a wireless station by clicking the WLAN MODE drop-down menu and selecting the STA option. • The FLUIDMESH 802.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 7. Click the Network Protocol drop-down menu. • If the wireless station must dynamically assign itself a wireless LAN IP address and netmask, select the DHCP option. • If a wireless LAN IP address and netmask must be manually assigned to the wireless station, select the STATIC option. If the STATIC option is chosen, additional options will become available. Refer to the steps below for more information.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IMPORTANT The RADIUS feature is only available if the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the -radius menu option will not be available. The RADIUS functionality will fail to operate if the network time protocol (NTP) feature is not enabled and configured. IMPORTANT Use of this window requires extensive familiarity with the RADIUS networking protocol. Do not change these settings unless there is a specific need to do so.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 53. Configurator GUI (RADIUS dialog) 3. Choose the RADIUS mode for the device by clicking the RADIUS Mode drop-down and selecting one of the following options: • Disabled: RADIUS functionality will be disabled. • Enabled: RADIUS functionality will be enabled, and the configuration options will be shown.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 7. By default, the RADIUS inactivity Expiration (s) period is 28 800 seconds (8 hours). Do not change the expiration period unless there is a specific need to do so. 8. Choose the data authentication method by clicking the Authentication Method drop-down and clicking the correct option.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 7.6.9. NTP Configuration All Fluidmesh radio transceiver units have a built-in clock. No manual time-setting controls are provided. Instead, the unit has network time protocol (NTP) functionality that allows it to synchronize its time settings with a chosen internet time server. If the unit cannot synchronize with its primary time server, and the host name of a backup time server is entered, the unit defaults to synchronizing with the backup server.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 4. If needed, enter the host name of a chosen secondary NTP server in the Secondary NTP server (optional): field. 5. Select the time zone in which the unit is installed by clicking the Select Timezone: drop-down menu and clicking the correct time zone option. 6. Save the NTP settings by clicking the Save button. Alternatively, clear the settings by clicking the Reset button. 7.6.10.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • The L2TP configuration settings window will be shown. 3. When the L2TP configuration has been set, save the settings by clicking the Save button. Alternatively, clear the settings by clicking the Reset button. IMPORTANT A detailed description of L2TP configuration methods is beyond the scope of this manual. For detailed instructions on how to set the L2TP configuration, refer to the Fluidmesh Networks L2TPv3 Configuration Manual. 7.6.11.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 56. Configurator GUI (VLAN SETTINGS dialog) 2. Connect the unit to a VLAN that is part of the local wireless network by checking the Enable VLANs check-box. 3. Check the Enable VLANs check-box. 4. Enter the management identification number of the VLAN (used to communicate with the device's operating system) in the Management VLAN ID: field. NOTE The same Management VLAN ID must be used on all Fluidmesh devices that are part of the same mesh network. 5.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Parameter Default value User All other traffic Packet tagged with MVID Packet passed Access port rules for incoming packets (Case and Action) Untagged packet from Fluidmesh device Packet passed Untagged packet, VID not configured Packet passed Untagged packet, VID configured Packet tagged with specified VID Tagged packet with valid VID Packet dropped Tagged packet with null (0) VID Packet dropped Access port rules for outgoing packets (Case and Action) Tagged packet with
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Parameter Tagged packet (any VID), to local unit kernel Default value If native VLAN = ON: Packet not passed to kernel If native VLAN = OFF: Packet passed to kernel if VID = NVID Access port rules for outgoing packets with unit in Bridge Mode (Case and Action) Tagged packet with valid VID from remote peer Packet passed (tagged) Tagged packet with null (0) VID from remote peer Packet passed (untagged) Packet from local unit kernel If native VLAN not equal to MVID: Packet passed, t
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • The unit's process field net (PROFINET) support settings (if applicable). • The unit's Neutrino Qnet (QNET) support settings (if applicable). To change any of the miscellaneous settings, do the following steps: 1. Click the -misc settings link under ADVANCED SETTINGS in the left-hand settings menu. • The MISC SETTINGS dialog will be shown (Figure 57 (page 115)). Figure 57. Configurator GUI (MISC SETTINGS dialog) 2. Set the device name by typing it in the Name: field.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO NOTE If the Disabled option is chosen, you can still reboot or do a hard reset of the unit using the Configurator GUI. See “Resetting the unit to factory defaults” (page 131) for more information. • Enabled: The hardware Reset button will be enabled. • Factory: The hardware Reset button functionality will be set to its factory default configuration (enabled). 4.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IMPORTANT Changing the default password to a strong password is an extremely important step in preventing security breaches. If you have logged into the configurator interface using default login credentials, you will see a notification banner at the bottom of the screen (Figure 58 (page 117)). Figure 58. Default credentials notification banner Click the banner to change the view mode credentials. You will be taken to the VIEW MODE SETTINGS section.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 4. To show the password as it is being typed, check the Show Password check-box. 5. Save the Viewmode Credentials settings by clicking the Change button. Alternatively, clear the settings by clicking the Reset button. To change the View Mode settings, do the following steps: 1. Log in to the unit's Configurator GUI with Administrator credentials. See “Accessing the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO for device configuration” (page 46) for more information. 2.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • If the Enabled option is selected for a device-configuration setting, the setting can be modified by ordinary users. IMPORTANT If you are logged in to the Configurator interface with Administrator credentials, you can enable or disable any device-configuration setting. If you are logged in to the Configurator interface as an ordinary user, you will be able to view the deviceconfiguration settings, but cannot change the settings. 4.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 62. Management Settings dialog (Change Username and Password) 2. Enter the new administrator user name in the Username: field. 3. Enter the current password in the Old password: field. 4. Enter the new password in the New password: field. 5. Confirm that the new password is correctly spelled by checking the Show Password: check-box to show the text of the password, then re-entering the password in the Confirm New password: field. 6.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IMPORTANT The Telnet protocol suffers from serious security weaknesses that limit its usefulness in environments where the network cannot be fully trusted. Telnet is used at your own risk. To enable Telnet access to the unit, do the following steps: 1. Click the -remote access link under MANAGEMENT SETTINGS in the left-hand settings menu. • The TELNET ACCESS dialog will be shown (see Figure 62 (page 120) in the previous section). 2.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 3. Download the firmware image (*.BIN) file to your computer. CAUTION Make sure that you download the specific *.BIN file for your device type. Uploading incorrect firmware for the device type will cause the firmware overwrite to fail, and may damage the unit. The following procedure describes how to overwrite the existing firmware on a Fluidmesh device. This procedure assumes that the wireless network is currently active.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 63. Configurator GUI (typical FIRMWARE UPGRADE dialog) 7. Upload the firmware image file to the unit by clicking the Choose File button and following the software prompts. • The Upgrade button will become available. 8. Click the Upgrade button. Follow the software prompts until the firmware overwrite is complete. • When the overwrite is complete, the unit will automatically reboot.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • Deactivate uploaded software plug-ins so they can be used on other Fluidmesh units. • Activate a non-repeatable Demo mode that allows full 4.9 GHz, AES and unlimited plug-in functionality for an 8-hour trial period. IMPORTANT The 4.9 GHz band is not available in Brazil or Canada. • Show and erase the log files for plug-in installation.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 64. Configurator GUI (typical MANAGE PLUGINS dialog) © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO To activate Plug-in Demo mode, do the following steps: 1. Click the Demo Mode button at the bottom of the MANAGE PLUG-INS dialog. • The Demo Mode activation dialog will be shown (Figure 65 (page 126)). A countdown timer shows how much Demo time remains. Figure 65. MANAGE PLUG-INS dialog (Demo Mode activated) 2. To leave Demo mode before expiry of the 8-hour trial period, click the Exit Demo Mode button. • Demo mode will be deactivated, and the unit will reboot. 3.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 2. If needed, erase the log files for plug-in installation by clicking the Clear Logs button in the Plug-in Installation Logs: section. 7.7.5. The device status view The device status window The device status window contains information on basic Fluidmesh device settings (including the unit's MAC address), and controls that allow you to download diagnostic data files and view device-event logs.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Figure 67. Typical Status dialog (second-generation FM10000 gateway) • Status information on the unit's basic characteristics, device settings and wireless settings is shown in the upper part of the window. To download and forward the current diagnostic file for the unit, do the following steps: 1. Click the Download Diagnostics button. 2. Follow the software prompts to download the *.FM diagnostic file to your computer. © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 3. Log a support call with the Fluidmesh Help desk. Ask for a reference number. 4. Attach the *.FM diagnostic file to an E-mail, and enter the support call reference number in the subject line of the E-mail. Send the mail to support@fluidmesh.com. IMPORTANT Do not forward diagnostic files unless the Fluidmesh Help desk requests them. If diagnostic files arrive when they have not been requested, they cannot be traced to specific problems.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • Save the unit's existing software configuration as a configuration (*.CONF) file. • Upload and apply a saved configuration file to the current unit. TIP Saved configuration files can be copied and distributed for use on more than one Fluidmesh unit of the same type, simplifying the configuration of other deployed units. Saved configuration files can also be used for configuration backup.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • The configuration will be applied, and the unit will reboot. 7.7.7. Resetting the unit to factory defaults The reset factory default window contains controls that allow you to restore the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO to its default factory settings (in other words, to do a 'hard reset'). IMPORTANT Doing a hard reset will revert all unit configuration settings, including the unit's IP address and administrator password, to factory defaults.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Rebooting the unit The reboot window contains controls that allow you to reboot the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO (in other words, to re-start the unit's operating system). To reboot the unit, do the following steps: 1. Click the -reboot link under MANAGEMENT SETTINGS in the left-hand settings menu. • The unit reboot dialog will be shown (Figure 70 (page 132)). Figure 70. Configurator GUI (unit reboot dialog) 2. Reboot the unit by clicking the YES link.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 7.7.9. Viewing the end-user license agreement The License Agreement window contains the Fluidmesh end-user license agreement for the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO, its firmware and control software. To view the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click the License Agreement link under MANAGEMENT SETTINGS in the lefthand settings menu. • The license agreement dialog will be shown (Figure 72 (page 133)). Figure 72.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 1. Right-click the Download the License Agreement link. 2. Click the Save Link as... option and follow the software prompts to download the agreement as a text file. © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 8. SOFTWARE PLUG-INS 8.1. Available plug-ins Like other Fluidmesh radio transceivers, the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO is able to take advantage of plug-in software upgrades that add features and enhance the performance of the unit. The following table lists all available software plug-ins for all Fluidmesh hardware devices, their specific functions, and their plug-in part numbers. The tables that follow this table describe which plug-ins are compatible with specified Fluidmesh devices. Table 6.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Plug-in FluidityBandwidth (Mobile) FluidityBandwidth (Trackside) Is the plugin package removable and reinstallable? Yes Function Enables Fluidity capability for mobile Fluidmesh devices. Allows traffic forwarding up to and including the amount of bandwidth specified in the part number. Yes Enables Fluidity capability for static-mount Fluidmesh devices. Allows traffic forwarding up to and including the amount of bandwidth specified in the part number. 4.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Plug-in Is the plugin package removable and reinstallable? Function Part number PROFINET Yes Enables process field net capability. FM-PROFINET QNET Yes Enables Neutrino Qnet capability. FM-QNET FIPS Yes Enables Federal Information Processing Standards capability. FM-FIPS TITAN Yes Enables fast fail-over capability on networks where redundant (backup) units are installed.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Plugin FM 1000 Gateway FM PONTE 50 FM 1200 VOLO FM 1300 OTTO FM 10000 Gateway World frequencies Not available Not available Available Not available AES Not available Not available Available Available Fluidmesh Access Points Not available Not available Available Not available VLAN Firmware embedded Available Available Not available Virtual Gigabit Not available Not available Available Not available L2TP Firmware embedded Not available Available Not avail
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Plugin FM 3200 BASE FM 3500 ENDO FM 3200 ENDO FM 4200 FIBER FM 4500 FIBER FM 4200 MOBI FM 4500 MOBI FM 4800 Fluidmesh Access Points Available Not available Available Not available Not available VLAN Available Available Available Available Available Virtual Gigabit Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available L2TP Available Available Available Available Available PROFINET Available Available Available Available Available QNE
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • When you purchase a generic 16-digit License code, the License code and corresponding plug-in will be listed on the Plug-ins page (Figure 73 (page 140)). Figure 73. Partner Portal Plug-ins page (License code plug-in) • When the generic License code was purchased, you will have received an E-mail from plugins@fluidmesh.com containing the License code.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • The Plug-in Activation dialog will be shown. Check that the given E-mail address is correct, and click the Activate button. • You will receive an E-mail from plugins@fluidmesh.com containing the Activation code. • The Activation Code and Activation Date will be shown in the relevant fields on the Plug-ins web page. • The plug-in Status will change from available to active. 6. Use the Activation code to activate the plug-in. Refer to “Plug-In management” (page 123) for details.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 2. Click the red REMOVE link to the right of the correct plug-in listing. • The web browser will inform you that deactivating the plugin will reboot the unit, and ask for confirmation that you want to deactivate. 3. Confirm the deactivation. • The unit will reboot. • The Deactivation code for the plug-in will be shown to the right of the plug-in listing, in the Plug-in Deactivation Codes section (see below). Figure 75. MANAGE PLUG-INS DIALOG (Plug-in Deactivation Codes section) 4.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO • The plug-in control buttons will be shown at the bottom of the web page. 8. Enter the Deactivation code for the plug-in in the Deactivation Code field (Figure 77 (page 143)). Figure 77. Partner Portal Plug-ins page (deactivation code entry) 9. Click the Deactivate button at the bottom of the web page. • The PLUG-IN DEACTIVATION dialog will be shown. 10. To do a normal deactivation, click the Deactivate button.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 1. Log on to the Fluidmesh Partner Portal. 2. Click the Plug-ins link. • The Plug-ins web page will be shown (Figure 78 (page 144)). Figure 78. Partner Portal (Plug-ins web page) 3. Check the selection check-box to the left of the relevant plug-in listing. • The plug-in control buttons will be shown at the bottom of the web page. 4. Enter the unit identification number (5.a.b.c) or the unit serial number of the Fluidmesh unit in the Mesh ID - Serial Number field. 5.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO the *.CSV file, then click the Export selected button. Alternatively, export all Activation codes by clicking the Export All button (Figure 79 (page 145)). IMPORTANT If all Activation codes are exported, only the Activation codes that are linked to the unit identification number (5.a.b.c), or the unit serial number of the target unit, will be assigned to the unit. All codes that are not relevant to the unit will remain unused. Figure 79. Plug-ins web page (code export controls) 5.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 8.2.5. Sharing License codes and accepting shared License codes If needed, you can share license codes with other Fluidmesh device users, and also have other Fluidmesh device users share their license codes with you. To share one or more license codes with another Fluidmesh device user, do the steps that follow: 1. Log on to the Fluidmesh Partner Portal. 2. Click the Plug-ins link. • The Plug-ins web page will be shown. 3.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 9. TROUBLESHOOTING This section contains information that will allow you to solve common problems associated with configuration and installation of Fluidmesh products. 9.1.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 1. Physically access the unit. 2. Use the hardware Reset button to reset the unit to its factory default settings. Refer to “Resetting the unit to factory defaults” (page 131) for more information. 9.4.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO DHCP server? If it was, repeat the connection, making sure the cable remains connected to the computer and the device. • Is the local DNS server able to resolve the address partners.fluidmesh.com, and the address of the RACER™ Cloud Server? If not, check for possible DNS server misconfiguration. • Is port 443 open in the network firewall? If not, make sure the port is open. 9.7.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO NOTE As of October 2018, the most current firmware versions are as follows: • 1.2.1 (FM 1000 and FM 10000 gateways) • 7.5.1 (FM 1200 VOLO) • 8.2.1 (All FM x200 variants) • 9.0.1 (All FM x500 variants) 2. Connect a computer to the Fluidmesh device. 3. Launch the offline Configurator interface. 4. Switch to Online Cloud-Managed mode as shown in the Switching between offline and online modes section of your device's Installation and Configuration manual. 5.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 10. DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 11. POE INJECTOR SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION The PoE injector described in this section must always be installed in such a way that it is sheltered from outdoor weather conditions such as dust, rain and snow. Due to the differential in normal operating temperature between the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO and its included PoE injector, do not confine the two devices within the same enclosure.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Parameter Test conditions Ripple At typical input voltage, typical load current, and ambient temperature of 25°C Hold-up time At typical input voltage and full electrical load Turn-on delay At typical input voltage and typical load current Over-current protection Automatic recovery Short-circuit protection The device cannot be damaged if DC output is accidentally shorted to Ground Minimum Typical Maximum 240mV 10mS 3 sec Over-voltage protection 26.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 12. ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS The following table describes: • The electrical power requirements for each Fluidmesh hardware device type. • Which Fluidmesh hardware devices are capable of receiving power through an IEEE 802.3 Ethernet port (whether from a powersupplying device like a compatible network switch, or from a powerover-Ethernet (PoE) injector), or through a DC IN power supply port, or both.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO IEEE 802.3af PoE X X X X X X X X X X X X (voltage range at PD: 37V to 57V) IEEE 802.3at PoE (voltage range at PD: 42.5V to 57V) DC IN Permanent DC power, min. 24V max. 60V X EN 50155 compliance X at 48V Table 14. Individual power requirements (FM FM 4200 MOBI+GPS to FM 4800 FIBER) PoE FM 4200 MOBI +GPS FM 4200 FIBER FM 3500 ENDO FM 4500 MOBI FM 4500 FIBER FM 4800 FIBER 48V passive PoE X X X X X X IEEE 802.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO DC IN Permanent DC FM 4200 MOBI +GPS FM 4200 FIBER X X FM 3500 ENDO FM 4500 MOBI FM 4500 FIBER FM 4800 FIBER X X X X X X X X power, min. 24V max. 60V EN 50155 compliance at 48V © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 13. HEAT RADIATION DATA When in use, all Fluidmesh gateway units and radio transceivers generate heat as a by-product of electrical activity.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO Device Fiberoptic module installed Idle @ 115 Vac / 60 Hz Idle @ 230 Vac / 60 Hz Yes 27.280 26.939 © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Full load @ 115 Vac / 60 Hz 51.832 Full load @ 230 Vac / 60 Hz 50.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 14. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et, and (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. IC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO publque a l’exterieur de batiments, une licence de l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT. France Vous pouvez contacter l’Autorite de Regulation des Telecommunications (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour de plus amples renseignements. © 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 15. FLUIDMESH END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 15.1. Preamble This License Agreement strictly prohibits you from using the Fluidmesh Firmware on any device other than a Fluidmesh Device. You are also prohibited from removing or modifying any Cisco or Fluidmesh copyright notice, trademark or user interface of the Fluidmesh Firmware or any Fluidmesh Device. The Fluidmesh Firmware is copyright-protected material under United States and international copyright and other applicable laws.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 'Fluidmesh Firmware' means the firmware in object code form made available by Fluidmesh for Fluidmesh Devices; and 'You' and 'Your' mean the company, entity or individual who owns or otherwise rightfully acquires the Fluidmesh Device into which the Fluidmesh Firmware will be incorporated. 15.4.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO (f) remove any Cisco or Fluidmesh copyright notice, or Cisco or Fluidmesh branding from the Fluidmesh Firmware or modify any user interface of the Fluidmesh Firmware or Fluidmesh Device. Fluidmesh Devices must be properly installed and they are sold for installation by a professional installer only. Fluidmesh Devices must be installed by a professional installer of wireless networking products certified by Fluidmesh, and they are not designed for installation by the general public.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 15.7. Termination This license will continue until terminated. Unauthorized copying of the Fluidmesh Firmware or failure to comply with the above restrictions will result in automatic termination of this Agreement and will make other legal remedies available to Fluidmesh.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO in accordance with Fluidmesh’s Privacy Policy.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO exceed five hundred United States dollars (US$ 500). You acknowledge that this provision reflects a reasonable allocation of risk. 15.12. Exclusion of liability for emergency services Fluidmesh does not support, nor are the services intended to support or carry, emergency calls to any emergency services, including but not limited to 911 dialing.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO undertakings (including obtaining any necessary export license or other governmental approval), prior to operating the Fluidmesh Devices and Fluidmesh Firmware, or exporting, re-exporting, releasing or otherwise making the Fluidmesh Devices and Fluidmesh Firmware available outside the U.S.
Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO 16. CONTACT US Worldwide Headquarters: Fluidmesh Networks LLC 81 Prospect Street Brooklyn, New York 11201 United States of America Tel. +1 (617) 209 -6080 Fax. +1 (866) 458-1522 info@fluidmesh.com Technical Support desk: support@fluidmesh.com www.fluidmesh.com Regional headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa: Tel. +39 02 0061 6189 Regional headquarters for the United Kingdom: Tel. +44 2078 553 132 Regional headquarters for France: Tel.
