intelbras WiFiber 121 AC Wi-Force Router User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- intelbras
Table of Contents
WiFiber 121 AC Wi-Force Router
User Manual
Protocol
Questions & Answers
WiFiber 121 AC Wi-Force Router
As of April 25, you will be able to use both a ONT WiFiber and a Wi-Force
router on the main node.
Since inMesh is a new technology from Intelbras, you may have some doubts, so
we prepared this material to help you.
See the questions and answers about inMesh.
How does inMesh work?
inMesh is the Intelbras Mesh technology. With the Mesh network it is possible
to create a Wi-Fi system consisting of two or more devices, also called
modules, which communicate with each other to form a single network. With
inMesh technology, you can have both an ONT and a Wi-Force router on the
primary node and Wi-Force routers on the secondary nodes.
What is the primary node and the secondary node?
The primary node is the product that will receive the Internet link from the
provider. In the case of the inMesh network, you can use both the ONT and the
Wi Force router as primary node. The secondary node, on the other hand, is the
product that receives the link (via Wi-Fi or cable from the primary node) and
transmits it to the rest of the home.
Which products are compatible with inMesh?
Initially, inMesh will only support WiFiber ONTs and Wi-Force routers line.
| ONT | Routers |
|---|---|
| WiFiber 121AC | W5-1200F |
| WiFiber 120AC | GF 1200 |
| WiFiber 1200R | W5-1200G |
What topology can be built on the inMesh network?
With inMesh it is possible to build two types of scenarios:
a) One (1) ONT WiFiber (primary node) and up to six (6) Wi-Force routers
(secondary nodes).
b) One (1) Wi-Force router (primary node) and up to five (5) Wi-Force routers
(secondary nodes).
That is, in both scenarios we can have up to six (6) Wi-Force routers on the
network.
Can operating products, supported by inMesh, receive the firmware
updates?
Yes, all you have to do is download the firmware file available in the
supported products page and follow the instructions. You will find the
installation instructions along with the file mentioned above.
Is it possible to build scenarios with more than one ONT?
No, the ONT will only function as the primary node of inMesh network,
therefore, it will not be possible to build scenarios with more than one ONT.
Is the inMesh solution compatible with Twibi line Mesh routers?
No, although Twibi has the Mesh function, it is not compatible with ONTs
WiFiber and Wi-Force routers, since the protocols they use are different and
are not able to communicate.
Will there be any change in the speed of traffic through the routers?
Yes, with the inMesh solution, the Wi-Force GF 1200 and W5-1200F routers will
have access to higher speeds. The W5-1200F will be able to travel at speeds
greater than 100 Mbps if your device is connected to Wi-Fi as a secondary node
in the frequency of 5 GHz; that is, in Wi-Fi it does not have the limitation
of WAN ports of up to 100 Mbps.
In the case of the GF 1200, when used as a secondary node, the giga WAN port
is enabled to become a giga LAN port, that is, it is possible to connect
devices such as video games via the GF 1200’s WAN port and have access to
speeds greater than 100 Mbps.
How far away should the secondary node be located from the primary node?
The distance may vary from one scenario to another. We recommend that you
follow point 3.1 of the manual to determine the best place to install your
secondary node.
By using the ONT and InMesh compatible routers, is it possible to create a
single network, letting the devices connect to the best option, as in Twibi?
Yes, it is possible and it is recommended to create a single network. When
using a single network, it is advisable to activate the Band Steering option
with preference to the 5Ghz available on the ONT.
How can I perform remote management when using the ONT WiFiber as the
primary node in the inMesh solution?
In this scenario, remote management can be performed using the TR-069
protocol, since the ONT WiFiber is compatible with this technology. In other
words, SSID, channel, and password changes via the ONT protocol are replicated
to the secondary nodes.
How can I perform remote management when using the Wi-Force router as the
primary node in the inMesh solution?
At this early stage, we recommend that the Internet provider performs the
management via WAN port. We do not recommend associating routers to the
Remotize platform. This platform is still under development to bring remote
management functionalities to routers using inMesh.
Note: If the Internet provider associates the router to Remotize, there is a
risk that the platform will out-of-date the product (pass the router to a
previous firmware version) and thereby disrupt the inMesh connection between
the routers. Another difficulty that the Internet provider might face is the
default profile, which does not yet have settings for inMesh network.