Play the Video for a short introduction on how MD4000 nodes are quickly and easily configured. (full screen mode enabled) 
 
Comprehensive Network Management System (NMS). The MD4000 Network Management System (NMS) provides the ability to configure, monitor and analyze the MD4000 mesh network. Based on Java technology, the NMS runs on any PC with the Java runtime environment. MD4000 nodes appear as graphical widgets with multiple LED status indicators, allowing point-and-click management of the units. The status window on the bottom window reports the current state of all nodes based on their recently received heartbeat. Heartbeat data includes transmit rate, signal strength, board temperature, packets moved etc. The left hand side properties window provides detailed information for a selected node including AP client activity. 
  

Intuitive Interface: Step by Step instructions (in both video and document format) cover all aspects of node configuration including setting the parameters for Security, VLANs, 802.11e based QoS. Extensive security and VLAN features such as 802.11p and 802.11q allow multiple classes of users to be served by one network and provide timely delivery of voice and video. 802.11e ensures timely delivery of video and VOIP over wireless. A command line interface is also available for advanced users and script developers.
  
RF Interference Maps: The NMS also provides a comprehensive view of the Radio Frequency (RF) space. The RF instrumentation built into each MD4000 unit shows how saturated or busy the medium is. The NMS displays details of the number of networks, the saturation level for each frequency. Network-wise medium usage is also displayed for each frequency. [Image Of RF saturation]

Remote Technical Support, Remote Software upgrades. With your permission our trained technical support staff can access your mesh network and configure/upgrade nodes remotely. Our staff can also "tune" network parameters remotely. 
  
GPS Position Location Support MD4000 mesh nodes may be equipped with a GPS receiver. The GPS information is integrated into the NMS. The location of Mobile Mesh Nodes equipped with GPS will be automatically updated with each heart beat. The NMS uses maps imported from www.openstreetmap.org and dynamically manages the background image movement to ensure that current locations are correctly depicted)  [The GPS radio does not use a radio slot -  up to four radio cards are still supported in each node]. 
   
OEM Application Development. The NMS at its core is a headless Java Engine  and the API supports both JavaScript and Java for automation scripts, packet analysis and third party application integration. For example, custom application software on mesh nodes polls sensors via the serial line interface on the node. The sensor data is processed in the node and then routed across the mesh. The processed data is recorded in a remote database. See: NMS Headless Java Engine, NMS API Overview Video, NMS API Documents  

NMS Related Links

1. MeshDynamics NMS Video Step by step Instructions on configuring nodes' basic parameters. 
2. MD4000 Product Brochure Includes technical specifications and standard product configurations
3. MD4000 Deployment Guide Guidelines on antenna selection, model configuration, trouble shooting
4. MD4000 Network Configuration Guide Detailed instructions on setting SSID, Encryption, QoS, VLANs etc
 
5. MD4000 NMS Branding Guidelines For OEM Customer branding/customization of NMS. 
6. MD4000 NMS API Documentation and Scripting Interface For OEM developers. Requires access to the NMS SDK/Source code. .