User Guide

Mesh nodes expand your network coverage and make it more reliable by adding extra paths for data to travel. This provides backups to data flow, creating a stronger, more dependable network that can cover larger areas.

Your FX4200 is compatible with the Inseego Wavemaker X700 Mesh Wi-Fi. See Mesh Wi-Fi X700 documentation for more information.

Key things to know before connecting a mesh node with a router:

• Both the router and mesh node must be powered on and ready to pair.
• The router and mesh node should be within 10 to 50 feet of each other when connecting via Wi-Fi. You'll position the mesh node after connecting.
• Pairing actions on the router and mesh node must occur within 30 seconds of one another when pairing via Wi-Fi.
• The multicolor LED on the X700, and the device display and Wi-Fi status LED on the FX4200 help guide the pairing process.

To pair an X700 mesh node to your FX4200 cellular router:

1. Power on the FX4200. When the FX4200 Wi-Fi status LED is solid green or blue, it is ready to pair.
2. On a device connected to the router, open any web browser, and log in to the admin web UI at http://192.168.1.1 or http://Inseego.local*.
3. Navigate to Network > Wi-Fi and ensure that Enable Mesh Network slider is on.
4. Power on the X700. You can use the provided AC adapter, a USB-powered hub, or USB power delivery (PD) host equipment.
5. When the X700 LED is blinking green, it is ready to pair.
6. Pair the X700. You can pair your X700 with an Inseego FX4200 using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Pairing with Wi-Fi

To initiate Wi-Fi pairing, use the admin web UI or the interactive device display on the FX4200.

Using the FX4200 device display

1. Ensure the router and mesh node are within 10 to 50 feet of one another. You can position the mesh node after pairing.
2. Press the device display button repeatedly until you see Wi-Fi Mesh: Hold button to add.
3. Press and hold the device display button.
4. When prompted by the display, press the Mesh button on the back of the X700 within 30 seconds.
5. Wait – pairing takes 2 – 3 minutes. The LED on the X700 and the Wi-Fi status LED on the router blink blue while pairing.
6. When the display shows Wi-Fi Mesh: Paired! and the LED on the mesh node is a solid color, pairing is complete.

Using the admin web UI:

1. Ensure the router and mesh node are within 10 to 50 feet of one another. You can position the mesh node after pairing.
2. Go to http://192.168.1.1 to access the admin web UI for the FX4100. Navigate to Wi-Fi > Mesh.
3. Click Add Node on the bottom of the UI Network > Wi-Fi tab.
4. Within 30 seconds, press the Mesh button on the back of the X700.
5. Wait – pairing takes 2 – 3 minutes. The LED on the X700 and the Wi-Fi status LED on the router blink blue while pairing.
6. When Wi-Fi status LED on the router is solid blue and the LED on the mesh node is a solid color, pairing is complete.

Pairing with Ethernet

1. Ensure the router and mesh node are within 300 feet of each other.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the X700 to a LAN port on the FX4200.
3. Pairing is automatic. The LED on the X700 blinks blue while pairing. When pairing is complete, the LED is solid.
4. When you disconnect the Ethernet cable, the X700 remains paired via Wi-Fi.