MMB RESEARCH BRD21 OpenThread Border Router or OpenThread Mesh Extender

FCC Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: (1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC-US): This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

To comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements, users of this device must ensure that the device is installed and/or configured to operate with a separation distance of 20cm or more from all persons. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

ISED

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device

The radiated output power of this device meets the limits of FCC/ISED Canada radio frequency exposure limits. This device should be operated with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (8 inches) between the equipment and a person’s body.

European Health and Safety Compliance (CE)

The BRD21 device has been tested against the relevant harmonized/designated standards and is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the EMC-Directive (2014/30/EU) and the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) (2014/53/EU).

The products are entitled to carry the CE Mark and a formal Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is available on the product web page which is reachable starting from https://[www.mmbnetworks.com/BRD21.](http://www.mmbnetworks.com/BRD21)

UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA)

The BRD21 device has been tested against the relevant harmonized/designated standards and is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of SI 2016 No. 1091 (“The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016”) and SI 2017 No. 1206 (“The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017”).

The products are entitled to carry the UKCA Mark and a formal Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is available on the product web page which is reachable starting from https://[www.mmbnetworks.com/BRD21.](http://www.mmbnetworks.com/BRD21)

Box Contents

1. BRD21 Device
2. USB-C Power Adapter

Getting Started

BR21 Device Overview

LED Patterns

Startup

(Fast Flashing Green)

| Switched ON (Solid Green)| Not Commissioned (Solid Yellow)
Normal Operation (Solid Green)| Switched OFF (Solid Yellow )| Joining (Flashing)
| Traffic

(Fast Flashing Green)

| Commissioning Mode (Fast Flashing Green)
| | Network Lost (Solid Red)

Button Patterns

Factory Reset

(Press > 20 seconds)

| Start Thread Join

(Toggle: Press < 2 seconds)

WIFI ON/OFF

(Press 5-20 seconds)

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Full LED and Button pattern specifications can be found at MMBNetworks.com/BRD21

Setup BRD21 OpenThread Border Router

1. Download and set up a Mobile Commissioning App on your
2. Using the mobile commissioning App, scan the WIFI QR Code on the underside of the BRD21
3. On the rear of the BRD21, connect the Ethernet Cable from your LAN Router and then connect the USB-C- Power Wait for the Status LED to turn Solid Green.
4. Press and Hold the ‘WIFI ON/OFF button for 5-20 seconds to start the BRD21 access point. The WIFI Status LED will turn solid green once the access point is
5. Using your mobile device WIFI, search for the BRD21 SSID and
6. Use the passphrase scanned earlier to connect and access the BRD21 using your mobile device browser by going to 168.4.1
7. Go to com/BRD21 to learn more about the BRD21 and how to connect to your Thread network.

Setup BRD21 OpenThread Mesh Extender

1. Download and set up a QR-Code Reader on your mobile
2. Using the reader, scan the QR Code on the front of
3. Upload the TME’s device’s Thread joiner credentials to the BRD21 Thread Border Router If not using a BRD21 Thread Border Router enter the BRD21 TME’s Thread joiner credentials into the target Thread network’s on or off mesh commissioner.
4. On the rear of the BRD21, connect the USB-C- Power Adapter. Wait for the Status LED to turn Solid Green.
5. Press the ‘Thread ON/OFF’ The ‘Thread Network’ LED will flash.
6. The TME’s ‘Thread Network’ LED will light solid when joining is
7. Verify TME device has been commissioned onto the network via the Edge
8. Go to https://mmbnetworks.com/ to learn more about the BRD21 and how to connect to the Siemens Edge Device.

Mounting Instructions

Note: The BRD21 should be commissioned onto the Thread network before mounting if access to the BRD21 buttons will be restricted once installed.

What you’ll need

1. Drill or Screwdriver

2. 4 Flat Head Screws

3. Wall Plugs (optional, depending on the material mount is affixed to)
4. Safety and Protective Equipment

Installation

The BRD21 can be mounted easily and securely.

As a wireless networking device, some considerations for placement should be taken to give the best possible range and performance of your Thread networking devices.

Placement and orientation
The BRD21 can be mounted on walls or ceilings. The ideal orientation is vertically on a flat wall, with Power and Ethernet cables facing down. A clearance of 2cm on all sides should be maintained.

The BRD21 should:

1. Not be installed in a cabinet or metal
2. Not be installed behind walls or other obstructions which would interfere with line of sight to other Thread devices on your network.
3. Not be installed low to the ground
4. Be installed in a central location that offers the best coverage for devices in the
   • BRD21 Repeater devices can be added to your Thread network to improve network coverage.
5. Not be installed on rough or uneven surfaces

Installing The Mounting Bracket

• The Mounting Bracket is installed using 2 x #4 Flat Head Screws.
• All safety precautions should be taken by you before installing the mounting bracket.
• When choosing a location for the mounting bracket, ensure final placement of the device is not obstructed.
• Please ensure the mounting bracket is installed with enough clearance for the BRD21 to slide onto the mounting bracket. Final placement of the BRD21 with respect to the
• The mounting bracket can be seen below.

Caution: Do not overtighten screws. Screws must be flush with the mounting bracket. # 4 Flat Head screws only. The mounting bracket should be level and installed flush to the wall or ceiling surface material.

Attaching  BRD21
Once the mounting bracket is correctly installed, and with Ethernet and Power cables connected to the BRD21, slide the BRD21 onto the bracket from left to right to mount.

References

• MMB Networks - Zigbee, Bluetooth, WiFi, Thread Modules & Gateways

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