5. Hardware Installation ..................27 5.1. Fluidmesh Hardware Installation ............27 5.1.1. Best Practice For Shielded CAT5/6 Connectors ......27 5.1.2. Cisco FM3200 Endo Status And Link LEDs ........27 Unit And Link Quality Status ............27 Boot Sequence ................28 5.1.3.
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5.2.2. Connecting LAN Cables To The Unit ..........35 Bottom Housing And RJ45 LAN Cables ..........35 5.2.3. Connecting The Antennas To The Cisco FM3200 Endo ....37 RPSMA Antenna Connections ............37 6. Using The Fluidmesh Partner Portal ............... 40 6.1.
Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul FM3200 Endo 1.1. Water ingress hazard CAUTION In all circumstances where the Cisco FM3200 Endo will be installed in an outdoor location, it is compulsory to mount the Cisco FM3200 Endo inside an FM-SHIELD auxiliary mounting kit.
The Cisco FM3200 Endo radio transceiver Introduction The Cisco FM3200 Endo 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.
3.2. Fluidmesh Architecture 3.2.1. Overview Wireless network architectures Depending on the network design and the type of components used, the Cisco FM3200 Endo can be used to create wireless network architectures, including: • Point-to-point (P2P) links. • Point-to-multipoint (PTMP) sectors.
In a reliable mesh network with an acceptable amount of redundancy, every stream of data packets may reach the base station through any of a variety of paths. The Cisco FM3200 Endo is designed to act as an 'intelligent router' that is able to forward packets coming from other Fluidmesh components in real time, based on an optimal, software- determined path.
Figure 4. Fluidmesh Network Addressing Operating the unit in Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode If the Cisco FM3200 Endo radio transceiver unit is installed as part of a mesh network architecture, it can be set to operate in either of two operating modes: •...
Connecting and configuring an Ethernet edge device Ethernet edge devices such as IP cameras and Wi-Fi access points can be connected to the Ethernet ports of the Cisco FM3200 Endo. Such edge devices must be configured using the IP subnet scheme defined for the broadcast domain.
Fluidmesh radio transceivers A wide variety of Ethernet edge devices, such as IP cameras and Wi-Fi access points, can be connected to the Ethernet ports of the Cisco FM3200 Endo. You can configure any Ethernet device manually or automatically by using a DHCP server that resides on the LAN network.
Ethernet port. • When each RJ45 connector is plugged into the correct Ethernet port of the Cisco FM3200 Endo, lock the bottom of the RJ45 connector using the side retaining screws. • When all RJ45 connectors are connected to the unit, make sure that the bottom cover of the unit is correctly secured to the unit enclosure.
5.1.3. Supplying power to the Cisco FM3200 Endo CAUTION When connecting the Cisco FM3200 Endo to a power supply, be sure to follow the instructions in this section 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.
Endo, refer “Electrical power requirements” (page 160). The Cisco FM3200 Endo can be provided with power using the following methods: • A standard IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) connection (for example, from a compatible network switch). • A compatible 48 Vdc passive PoE injector conforming to either IEEE 802.3af...
Ethernet port labelled LAN1/POE. 5.1.4. Rebooting the firmware and resetting the unit to factory defaults The Cisco FM3200 Endo hardware can be rebooted and reset to factory default condition using the procedures in this section. IMPORTANT The following procedure shows how to do a 'hard' (device firmware) reboot.
RESET button port until the tool touches the bottom (Figure 8 (page 31)). Figure 8. Cisco FM3200 Endo (Hardware RESET button port) Press the RESET button for one second, then release the button immediately. • The unit will reboot.
• The administrator user name and password will both be reset to admin. 5.1.5. Suitability for outdoor installation The Cisco FM3200 Endo was specifically designed for installation in harsh outdoor environments. Under operating conditions, the unit is completely sealed, and is capable of high-performance operation in outdoor environments, and under severe conditions such as water spray, salt, and extreme fluctuations in cold and heat.
Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul FM3200 Endo 5.2. Connecting the Cisco FM3200 Endo 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.
Following the instructions in this section will also ensure that the FM3200 Endo is well prepared for any ingress-protection testing. Radio antennas are connected to the Cisco FM3200 Endo using reverse- polarity sub-miniature version A (RPSMA) connectors. WARNING Before activating the unit, make sure that all RF feeds are securely connected to an appropriate antenna.
CONFIGURATOR INTERFACE Fluidmesh radio devices that are capable of operating as part of a mesh network, including the Cisco FM3200 Endo, 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.
7.1. Software and hardware prerequisites To access the Configurator graphical user interface (GUI) and use the Configurator to program the Cisco FM3200 Endo, you need the following: • A desktop, laptop or tablet computer equipped with: • Any current web browser. For a list of compatible web browsers, refer to the Supported web browsers table in “Using the Fluidmesh Partner Portal”...
(Internet access) 7.2.1. Initial configuration with the unit in Provisioning Mode The Cisco FM3200 Endo cannot be operated without entering some basic configuration settings. These settings allow the unit to connect to a local network and communicate with the network hardware.
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• If you want to change the connection settings, but keep the current configuration, change the settings as shown in “General settings” (page 56). If the Cisco FM3200 Endo is in Provisioning Mode: • The RACER™ dialog will be shown (Figure 14 (page 49)).
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NOTE DHCP is disabled when the unit leaves Provisioning Mode. Make sure that the Cisco FM3200 Endo 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...
Changing the Prodigy version IMPORTANT Prodigy version selection is only available if the Cisco FM3200 Endo is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the Prodigy Version selector will not be available.
7.4.2. Wireless settings Modifying the wireless settings IMPORTANT If the Cisco FM3200 Endo was purchased in the USA or Canada, the Country selection is set to the country of purchase, and the Country: drop-down will be disabled. The WIRELESS RADIO window contains controls to change the following settings: •...
IP addresses. If connectivity is lost between the unit and any of the saved IP addresses, an option can also be set to automatically reboot the Cisco FM3200 Endo. As well as being a fail-safe mechanism to monitor network...
FM-QUADRO for mesh network-capable devices IMPORTANT The FM-QUADRO tool is only available if the Cisco FM3200 Endo 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.
7.6.5. Pass lists and Block lists IMPORTANT The Pass list or Block list feature is only available if the Cisco FM3200 Endo 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.
Save the SNMP settings by clicking the Save button. Alternatively, clear the settings by clicking the Reset button. 7.6.8. Wireless access point configuration All FM1200 Volo, Cisco 3200-series and Cisco 4200-series radio transceivers equipped with firmware version 6.5 and above have a built-in wireless access point (AP).
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Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul FM3200 Endo To enable the wireless AP feature on the Cisco FM3200 Endo, do the steps that follow: 1. Make sure 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”...
• Wi-Fi capability. • A current version of Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. To connect wirelessly to the Cisco FM3200 Endo for configuration and maintenance, do the following steps: 1. On your computer or other wireless interface device, use the Wi- Fi connection dialog to connect to the radio unit using the radio unit's WLAN SSID and WLAN passphrase.
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Backhaul FM3200 Endo IMPORTANT The RADIUS feature is only available if the Cisco FM3200 Endo 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.
Reset button. 7.6.11. L2TP configuration IMPORTANT The L2TP configuration option is only available if the Cisco FM3200 Endo is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the -l2tp configuration menu option will not be available.
L2TP configuration, refer to the Fluidmesh Networks L2TPv3 Configuration Manual. 7.6.12. VLAN settings VLAN configuration The VLAN SETTINGS window contains controls to connect the Cisco FM3200 Endo to one or more virtual local area networks (VLANs) that are part of the local wireless network. IMPORTANT The VLAN feature must be enabled using a software plug-in (Fluidmesh part number FM-VLAN).
7.6.13. Fluidity settings IMPORTANT The Fluidity tool is only available if the Cisco FM3200 Endo is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the -Fluidity™ menu option will not be available.
The MISC SETTINGS window contains controls to change the following settings: • The device name, as used to identify the Cisco FM3200 Endo within the FMQuadro network map and to other Fluidmesh utilities. • The operation of the physical Reset button on the unit.
Reset button. 7.7.3. Overwriting and upgrading the unit firmware The FIRMWARE UPGRADE window contains controls to overwrite the device firmware of the Cisco FM3200 Endo, or upgrade the firmware to the latest available version. CAUTION Overwriting the firmware of any electronic device must be done with great care, and always contains an element of risk.
• 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 Cisco FM3200 Endo to its default factory settings (in other words, to do a 'hard reset'). IMPORTANT...
Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul FM3200 Endo Rebooting the unit The reboot window contains controls that allow you to reboot the Cisco FM3200 Endo (in other words, to re-start the unit's operating system). To reboot the unit, do the following steps: Click the -reboot link under MANAGEMENT SETTINGS in the left-hand settings menu.
Backhaul FM3200 Endo 7.7.9. Viewing the end-user license agreement The License Agreement window contains the Fluidmesh end-user license agreement for the Cisco FM3200 Endo, 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 left- hand settings menu.
Backhaul FM3200 Endo 8. SOFTWARE PLUG-INS 8.1. Available plug-ins Like other Fluidmesh radio transceivers, the Cisco FM3200 Endo 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.
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Not available TITAN Available Not available Available Not available UNII2 Not available Not available Available Not available Table 8. Device plug-in compatibility (FM Cisco 3200-series to FM 4800) Plugin FM Cisco FM 4800 FM3200 FM3500 FM4200 FM4500 Base Endo Fiber...
The Fluidmesh device you have purchased may not yet be added to your Fluidmesh Partners account. Try manually adding the device using the unit serial number and mesh identity (ID) number, as shown in the Cisco FM Racer user's manual (section: Adding Fluidmesh devices to your FM Racer portfolio).
9.8. How do I connect an existing pre-FM Racer device to FM Racer? IMPORTANT Please note that Cisco FM Ponte kit and FM1300 Otto transceivers are not compatible with FM Racer. To configure and maintain these transceivers, refer to the Fluidmesh Installation and Configuration manual for the specific device.
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EC Declaration of Conformity Fluidmesh Networks, Inc. declares under its sole responsibility that the Cisco FM3200 Endo is compliant with the following directives, and has been designed and manufactured to the following specifications: EN 61000-6-1; EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-6-3; EN 61000-6-4;...
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Agreement, will be prosecuted to the maximum extent allowable under law. 14.2. Notice This is an agreement between you and Fluidmesh, a division of Cisco (hereafter known as 'Fluidmesh'). You must read and agree to the terms of this firmware license agreement (hereafter known as the 'agreement') before any Fluidmesh firmware can be downloaded, installed or used.
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