Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO
7.1. Software and hardware prerequisites
To access the Configurator graphical user interface (GUI) and use the
Configurator to program the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO, 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" (page
• Any Microsoft Windows, Mac OS or Linux operating system.
• An integrated Ethernet port.
• A CAT5/6 Ethernet cable with an RJ45 connector at each end.
7.2. Accessing the Fluidmesh 1200 VOLO for device
configuration
Before the unit can be made part of a wireless network, it must be
configured.
The on-board Configurator can be used to configure a Fluidmesh device
in either of two ways:
• By connecting a control device directly to the Fluidmesh device
using an Ethernet cable (Local access)
• By connecting a control device to the Fluidmesh device through an
internet connection (Internet access)
7.2.1. Local access and login for initial configuration
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• 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.)
For a detailed description of the configuration options featured
in the RACER interface, refer to the Available configuration
parameters section of the Fluidmesh Networks RACER User
Manual.
NOTE
If your computer has a wireless WiFi card, you may have to
disable the card to avoid routing issues between the
computer's wired and wireless network interfaces.
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