Questions about Convexa-B in Mesh mode

maxfu · 2020-07-18T09:41:03.201Z

Hello Guys

I just successfully deployed three Convexa-B as Mesh modes. Just came up couple of questions.

Can I manage the sub-nodes via IP addresses?
It seems I can only manage the main node via IP address. If I did a manual upgrade on the main node, will the sub-nodes upgrade as well?
Do the USB and LAN ports work on the sub-nodes?

Thank you

simonli · 2020-07-20T16:51:26.814Z

You can use ssh to login sub-nodes, but not WebUI
You can upgrade the main node, then sub-node will be upgraded via main node automatically.
LAN/WAN ports all work as LANs on sub-nodes, but USB ports only support external usb hard drive/stick but not other functions.
btw, if you use sub-node USB for hard drive sharing, you need use the sub-node lan ip address to connect the samba net-drive.

maxfu · 2020-08-04T07:47:39.855Z

Thank you very much.

klaberte · 2020-08-18T00:19:29.756Z

I also am trying to set up a mesh with the four B1300 I have. Is it necessary to start the configuration with the main node with 192.168.8.* subnet, i.e. the main node has to be 192.168.8.1?

Is there a way for me to create log files for the master and the client? My two b13000, one set as a master and its client is 5 feet away. It has been 10 minutes, and while the master shows a solid mesh light, the client mesh light remains slowly flashing…

alzhao · 2020-08-18T06:32:24.566Z

You do not need to start using 192.168.8.* subnet.

Maybe you can retry the process. the main node has to have a WAN cable connected.

klaberte · 2020-08-18T16:05:50.052Z

Thanks, but I can tell you that the Master, which I have been using for a while (in non-mesh mode) did not form a Mesh, in fact did not even appear as the Master in the Mesh tab, until I factory reset the Master. I don’t know which of my settings that got cleared in the reset was the cause of the initial failure.

alzhao · 2020-08-21T07:27:39.953Z

Do you mean after reset it works now?

klaberte · 2020-08-21T22:32:24.809Z

Partially. Please see my own thread,
“B1300 Mesh” (B1300 Mesh - #3 by limbot)