# 4G Mesh Node 3.0.0 Release Notes

## Release Information

This release note provides release information for the Mesh Node 3.0.0 release.

Mesh Node 3.0.0 is available for both Mesh Node GM01 and Mesh Node GM02.

In this release, Mesh Nodes are supported exclusively in 4G networks.

### Component Compatibility Information

This release has been verified to be compatible with the following component releases.

<p align="center"><strong>Component Compatibility Information for 4G Networks</strong></p>

<table><thead><tr><th valign="top">Component</th><th valign="top">Release</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top">Onyx Portal</td><td valign="top">3.0.0</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Onyx Edge</td><td valign="top">3.0.0</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Mesh Node</td><td valign="top">3.0.0</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">G100 Indoor Access Point</td><td valign="top">BaiBLQ_3.1.14</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">G101 Outdoor Access Point</td><td valign="top">BaiBLQ_3.1.14</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">G501 Outdoor Access Point</td><td valign="top">BaiBLQ_3.1.14</td></tr></tbody></table>

## New Features, Enhancements, and Behavior Changes

This section describes the new features, enhancements, and behavior changes introduced in the Mesh Nodes in this release.

### Mesh Node-AP Affinity Feature

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**NOTE:** This change is applicable only to 4G networks.
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The Mesh Node-AP Affinity feature manages the association between a Mesh Node and a specific cell. By restricting a Mesh Node to attach to a designated cell, this feature optimizes network resource utilization and enhances the Mesh Node's performance.

In the Onyx Portal subscriber configuration, administrators can designate a specific cell ID as the "Allowed Cell" for a Mesh Node subscriber. The cell IDs are in the format "*\<AP name>*-cell-*\<cell id>*". For APs with dual cells, two separate entries, one for each cell, are available for association.

For more information, see *4G Onyx Portal Operations Guide > Manage Subscriber Accounts*.

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**NOTE:** For this feature to operate effectively, the desired cell should have a signal strength of around -90 RSRP dBm, while undesired cells should have signal strengths of -110 RSRP dBm or lower.
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**NOTE:** You cannot delete an AP or change its carrier mode while its cell ID is configured as a Mesh Node subscriber's "Allowed Cell". The subscriber configuration must first be cleared of the cell ID, after which the AP can be deleted, or its carrier mode can be changed.
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**NOTE:** Users are responsible for associating valid AP cells. Configuring a non-associated AP cell as an "Allowed Cell" for a Mesh Node, or removing the association of an AP whose cell is configured as an "Allowed Cell", will result in loss of connectivity for that subscriber.
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**NOTE:** The Mesh Node-AP Affinity feature will not work during handovers between two Gateway APs.
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### Mesh Node GM02 General Availability for 4G Networks

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**NOTE:** This change is applicable only to 4G networks.
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In the previous release, the Mesh Node GM02 equipment was available only for early adopter trials. In this release, it is generally available for deployment in 4G networks. For more information, see *4G GM02 Mesh Node – Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide*, or contact GXC Technical Support.

## Resolved Issues

No known open issues were resolved in this release.

## Open Issues

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**NOTE:** Open issues reported in previous releases, unless subsequently reported as resolved, may exist in this release.
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No new open issues were reported in this release.

## Revision History

<p align="center"><strong>Revision History</strong></p>

<table><thead><tr><th width="250.166748046875" valign="top">Date</th><th valign="top">Updates</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top">2024-11-26</td><td valign="top"><em>Table Component Compatibility Information for 4G Networks</em>: Updated the compatible software version for G100, G101, and G501 APs to BaiBLQ_3.1.14.</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">2024-09-26</td><td valign="top">Initial release.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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