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====== MESHdesk Node Config Utility ====== | ====== MESHdesk Node Config Utility ====== | ||
- | * As of October 2016 we've released a fresh version of the **MESHdesk Node Config Utility** to include new features not supported yet in the industry. | + | * As of October 2016 we have released a fresh version of the **MESHdesk Node Config Utility** to include new features not supported yet in the industry. |
* This page will discuss the new **MESHdesk Node Config Utility**. We will divide the discussion into segments similar to the tabs of the **MESHdesk Node Config Utility**. | * This page will discuss the new **MESHdesk Node Config Utility**. We will divide the discussion into segments similar to the tabs of the **MESHdesk Node Config Utility**. | ||
* Before we go into the various tabs let us first discover how to use the **MESHdesk Node Config Utility** (here after simply called the utility) in the correct manner. | * Before we go into the various tabs let us first discover how to use the **MESHdesk Node Config Utility** (here after simply called the utility) in the correct manner. | ||
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* This is where we use the utility. | * This is where we use the utility. | ||
* Another purpose for the utility is to 'prime' the hardware for an Internet connection. | * Another purpose for the utility is to 'prime' the hardware for an Internet connection. | ||
- | * We took the lead and added extra functionality to our firmware which does not enforce an Ethernel (LAN) connection for Internet connectivity. | + | * We took the lead and added extra functionality to our firmware so that you are not limited to Ethernet (LAN) connection for Internet connectivity anymore. |
* We now support the following types of Internet connections. | * We now support the following types of Internet connections. | ||
- | * Ethernet (LAN) which require a DHCP server and Internet connection on the LAN the hardware connects to. This is the same as other cloud based controlled hardware like OpenMesh, Meraki, or IgniteNet. | + | * Ethernet (LAN) which require a DHCP server and Internet connection on the LAN the hardware connects to. Most cloud based controlled hardware like OpenMesh, Meraki, or IgniteNet use only Ethernet. |
- | * **3G/4G dongle** support. For this you simply need hardware with a USB port. You then use the utility to preset the hardware with settings to obtain an Internet connection through the dongle. This is a first when compared to what is available today and will probably be first for a while since not many commercial cloud controlled hardware includes a USB port. | + | * **3G/4G dongle** support. For this you simply need a router with a USB port. With the Node Config Utility you preset the hardware with settings to obtain an Internet connection through the dongle. Not many commercial cloud controlled hardware includes a USB port. |
- | * **WiFi Client** support. No need for extra hardware, we can simply use one of the existing radios to connect as a client to a WiFi network and distribute the connection from there. Again a first especially on meshes, since this is done in the firmware the commercial guys might have more success also implementing this. | + | * **WiFi Client** support. No need for extra hardware, we can simply use your current WiFi router to connect as a client to a WiFi network and distribute the connection from there. In other words, we can build a mesh network onto your existing WiFi network. Again a first, especially on meshes. |
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- | * With **3G/4G dongle ** and **WiFi Client** support we can really say goodbye LAN cables on our meshes and access points! | + | * With **3G/4G dongle ** and **WiFi Client** support we can really say goodbye to LAN cables on our meshes and access points! |
* [[user_guide:mobile_support|3G / Mobile support for APdesk and MESHdesk]] | * [[user_guide:mobile_support|3G / Mobile support for APdesk and MESHdesk]] | ||
* [[user_guide:wifi_client_support|Support for WiFi Client as an Internet connection]] | * [[user_guide:wifi_client_support|Support for WiFi Client as an Internet connection]] |