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airHaul 2 Nexus PRO™ User Guide
2.6 Dual Radio Configuration
In the Repeater mode, the two radios in the airHaul
2
Nexus PRO are configured as Root and Remote.
The configuration allows the user to configure the airHaul
2
Nexus PRO unit as Root Bridge, Remote
Bridge or Remote Router/NAT mode.
By default, airHaul
2
Nexus PRO unit is set to Repeater Mode and one radio acts as Root Bridge and
the other radio as Remote Bridge.
2.6.1 Root Bridge to Remote Bridge
Follow the steps below to change from Root Bridge mode to Remote Bridge mode:
1. Go to Tools | System Configuration drop down menu. The System Configuration will be
displayed as shown below.
2. Alternatively, click on the current device mode link on the top right hand corner to go to the
System Configuration page.
3. Click on the Current Operational Mode, select the radio that has to be configured as
Remote Bridge and click on Apply Changes. A confirmation pop-up window will be
displayed.
4. Enter IP Address, IP Mask and Gateway for Ethernet Configuration. DHCP is disabled by
default and can be enabled if required.
5. Click on the Apply Changes button to change the settings. The device will reboot and be set
to the chosen operational mode.