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The first AyrMesh Hub you install in your network is called the "Gateway" - this is the Hub that is connected to your router. See the installation instructions (which are included with the Hub), slideshow or our YouTube video to see how it all gets set up. All you need to get started is an AyrMesh Hub and, usually, a long Ethernet (Cat 5 or Cat 6) cable to run from your router to the Hub.
Frequently-Asked Questions: The Ayrstone AyrMesh System
The AyrMesh Portal allows you to control your AyrMesh network and retrieve data from it - learn how here.
An Ayrstone AyrMesh Remote Hub extends the range of the network, without a direct connection to the Internet. Since the data connection comes from the nearest AyrMesh Hub, connecting and installing the unit is simple.
The Ayrstone AyrMesh network creates a separate, firewalled, secure network for your use, and it is separate from your router's network. If you already have a home network centered around your router, you should understand a few things about how the AyrMesh system works, its IP subnets and addresses.
The AyrMesh system creates a separate, secure network for your wireless devices,and most people will not need to change their router configuration. However, additional configuration of your router can be helpful to (1) turn off the wireless feature (so it does not interfere with your AyrMesh system) and (2) enable wired devices connected to your router to access devices on the AyrMesh network. Here are some directions to help you do that - we have also supplied specific instructions for a few popular brands of consumer routers: Linksys, NetGear, and D-Link.
Looking for quick run-down on what all this Wi-Fi network stuff means and does? Learn a little more about networking in general and the AyrMesh network in particular here.
The Ayrstone AyrMesh system can be used for providing safe, reliable public Wi-Fi access for inns, campgrounds, lodges, marinas, and other facilities. Although most homeowners, farmers, and ranchers will not want to do this, AyrMesh users in the hospitality business will find this a very convenient and affordable way to provide internet access to their customers.
Putting any antenna into the air, especially if it is mounted on a metallic pole, can invite lightning in areas prone to thunderstorms. Grounding and protecting your AyrMesh hubs can help them perform better and protect your property from lightning damage.