Mesh Network

Use this section to pair with a mesh node and monitor the mesh nodes in your Wi-Fi network.

Mesh Router

This table provides information on your FX4100(s).

Name: The name of the router and an icon for the type of connection. You can edit the name using the pencil icon . (This only changes the name in this UI. To change the name as it appears to connecting client devices, use the Administration > Preferences tab.)

Device: The model of the router.

IMEI: The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) for the router. This is a 15-digit code used to uniquely identify an individual mobile station. The IMEI does not change when the SIM is changed.

Connection Type: The type of connection the router is using to connect with the admin web UI.

IP Address: The internet IP address assigned to the router.

Connection Status: The connection status of the router.

Clients: The number of client devices connected to the router. Click on the number to view detailed information on connected client devices.

Mesh Nodes

This table provides information on the mesh nodes in your network.

Name: The name of the mesh node and an icon for the type of connection. You can edit the name using the pencil icon . (This only changes the name in this UI.)

Device: The model of the mesh node.

Serial No: The serial number of the mesh node.

Connection Type: The type of connection the mesh node is using to connect with the router.

IP Address: The internet IP address assigned to the mesh node.

Connection Status: The connection status of the mesh node.

Signal Strength: The strength of the network signal.

NOTE: Ethernet and USB connections display a line instead of a value.

Clients: The number of client devices connected through the mesh node. Click on the number to view detailed information on connected client devices.

Actions: Click remove to remove the mesh node from your network. Click reboot to restart the mesh node.

Adding a mesh node

You can add a mesh node using the Add Node button in this section:

  1. Power on the X700. You can use the provided AC adapter, a USB-powered hub, or USB powered delivery (PD) host equipment.
  2. When the X700 LED is blinking green, it is ready to pair. Make sure the router and mesh node are within 10 to 50 feet of each other and click the Add Node button on this web UI page.
  3. Within 30 seconds, press the Mesh button on the back of the X700.
  4. The LED on the X700 and the Wi-Fi status LED on the router blink blue while pairing. Pairing typically takes 2-3 minutes.
  5. When the Wi-Fi status LED  on the router is solid blue and the LED on the mesh node is a solid color, pairing is complete.

NOTE: You can also add a mesh node using the device display button on the FX4100, or by connecting to the mesh node via Ethernet. See Pairing your X700 mesh node for more information.

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