The Acksys EmbedAir is an Wi-Fi embedded module, access point, client, repeater & mesh point and has Meshmerize support for two versions - EmbedAir100 and EmbedAir1000 - with a single or dual radio.
¶ Specifications
| Interface | 1 Ethernet port EmbedAir100: 2 Hirose UFL antenna ports EmbedAir1000: 2+3 Hirose UFL antenna ports Reset button |
| CPU | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558 SoC |
| Memory / Storage | 128MB DDR2 / 128MB NAND Flash |
| Wi-Fi | EmedbAir100: 802.11a/b/g/n EmbedAir1000: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| LEDs | Power / Diag / 2 Radio (activity | status) / 2 Ethernet (link | activity) |
| Power Input | +5V DC on an HE10 connector or a jack connector (EmbedAir100) micro USB (EmbedAir1000) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Dimensions / Weight | 89 x 51 x 28 mm |
| Certifications | CE and FCC |
| Downloads | Data Sheet EmbedAir100 | EmbedAir 1000 MeshmerizeOS Factory Image EmbedAir100 | EmbedAir 1000 MeshmerizeOS Upgrade Image EmbedAir100 | EmbedAir 1000 |
¶ Installation
MeshmerizeOS can be directly installed through the Acksys WaveOS web UI or with WaveManager.
- Download the MeshmerizeOS Factory Image from the link above.
- Follow the instructions in the Acksys user guide for initially connecting to the device.
- In the web UI, go to Tools > Firmware Upgrade.
- Select the MeshmerizeOS Factory Image and continue with “Upload”
- On the next page, confirm the upgrade with the button “Upgrade now”
During the upgrade, the Power/Diag LED will flash red. Do not remove power from the device during the upgrade. The upgrade is complete when the LED changes to green.
¶ Reset
The device can be rebooted with the reset button in the corner of the PCB. A short press of the reset button will trigger a reboot.
Holding the button for at least 5 seconds will trigger a firmware reset. This will revert all configuration changes and bring the device back to the fresh state after installing MeshmerizeOS. The firmware reset can only be triggered while the device is properly booted, indicated by the green Power/Diag LED.