MMB Thread Mesh Extender User manual
MMB Networks
25 Adelaide St. E, Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5C 3A1
(416) 636-3145
MMB Thread Mesh Extender
Quick Start Guide
March 8, 2023
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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 o 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 dierent 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 be installed and/
or congured to operate with a separation distance of
20cm or more from all persons. Changes or modications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
ISED
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/
receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference.
2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le
présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :
1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
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.
La puissance de sortie rayonné de cet appareil est conforme
aux limites de la FCC/ISDE Canada limites d’exposition aux
fréquences radio. Cet appareil doit être utilisé avec une distance
minimale de séparation de 20 cm entre l’appareil et le corps
d’une personne.
European Health and Safety Compliance (CE)
The MMB TME device has been tested against the relevant
harmonized/designated standards and are 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 at the product
web page which is reachable starting from https://www.
mmbnetworks.com/mmb-tbr
UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA)
The MMB TME device has been tested against the relevant
harmonized/designated standards and are 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 at the product
web page which is reachable starting from https://www.
mmbnetworks.com/mmb-tbr
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Box Contents
1. MMB TME Device
2. USB-C Power Adapter
3. Screws and wall plugs
4. Mounting guide
Getting Started
MMB TME Device Overview
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On LED on constantly
LED o constantly
LED ashing every 2
seconds
LED ashing every 200
miliseconds
O
Flashing
Fast Flashing
LED Patterns
LED Pattern Illustration Comment
Startup
Normal Operation
Switched On
Switched O
Trac
Not Commissioned
Network Lost
Joined to a Thread
Network
Commissioning Mode
Joining
LED Patterns
Factory Reset
(Press > 20 seconds)
(on MMB TME only) Start Thread
on Mesh Joiner with PSKD
(Toggle: Press < 2 seconds)
Device Control Using Front Panel Buttons
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Setup MMB Thread Mesh Extender
1. Download and set up a DM-Code
Reader on your mobile device (most
free QR code readers can also scan
datamatrix codes).
2. Using the reader, scan the DM-Code
on the front of the MMB TME. Details
of the format of the DM-Code are
available at MMBNetworks.com/
mmb-tbr.
3. Upload the TME’s device’s Thread
joiner credentials to the MMB Thread
Border Router’s WebUI or through the
addThreadDeviceTask REST-API.
If not using a Thread Border Router
enter the MMB TME TME’s Thread
joiner credentials into the target
Thread network’s on or o mesh
commissioner.
4. On the rear of the MMB TME, connect
the USB-C- Power Adapter. Wait for
the Status LED to turn Solid Green.
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5. When rst booted, the MMB TME
will boot into Thread On-Mesh
Joiner mode, during which the
‘Thread Network’ LED will ash.
(Note that this mode will timeout
after power-up - if so, you can press
the ‘Thread ON/OFF’ button to re-
enter the joiner mode.
6. The TME’s ‘Thread Network’ LED will
light solid when joining is complete.
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Mounting Instructions
Note: The MMB TME should be commissioned onto the Thread network
before mounting if access to the MMB TME 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 material mount is axed to)
4. Safety and Protective Equipment
Installation
The MMB TME can be mounted easily and securely.
As a wireless networking device, a more central and unobstructed location
will provide the best possible range and performance to your Thread
network.
Placement and Orientation
The MMB TME can be mounted on walls or ceilings. The ideal orientation
is vertically on a at wall, with Power and Ethernet cables facing down. A
clearance of 2cm on all sides should be maintained.
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The MMB TME should:
1. Not be installed in a cabinet or
metal container.
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.
The Mounting Bracket is installed
using two #4 Flat Head Screws,
provided with the unit. All personal
safety precautions should be
taken by you before installing the
mounting bracket.
When choosing a location for the
mounting bracket, ensure nal
placement of the device is not
obstructed.
Please ensure the mounting
bracket is installed with enough
clearance for the MMB TME to slide
onto the mounting bracket. Final
placement of the MMB TME in
respect to the Mounting bracket
can be seen below.
Installing the Mounting Bracket
4. Be installed in a central location
which oers best coverage for
devices in the premise.
a. MMB TME Repeater devices
can be added to your Thread
network to improve network
coverage.
5. Not be installed on rough or
uneven surfaces.
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Caution: Do not overtighten screws. Screws must be ush with
the mounting bracket. Use # 4 Flat Head screws only. The mounting
bracket should be level and installed ush to the wall or ceiling
surface material.
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Attaching MMB TME
Once the mounting bracket is correctly
installed, and with Ethernet and Power
cables connected to the MMB TME, slide
the MMB TME onto the bracket from left
to right to mount.
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