As mentioned a few weeks back, we have been working on a new version of AyrMesh.com, with a new interface and new capabilities to support upcoming products. For existing customers with our current products, the interface is a little different, but the features are largely the same. Shown above is the “Network” portion of the interface, where you can use the “pencil” tool to the right to change your network settings: SSID, encryption passkey, channel, and encryption type. The “four arrows” icon to the far right allows you to set or rescind permission for another user to manage your network.

The “permissions” part of AyrMesh.com has been there for years, but is not well-understood. There are a few reasons you might want to give someone permission to manage your network:

• You may have someone helping with your networking, and giving them permission to manage your network will help them see problems.
• Similarly, you may be helping neighbors with their networks, and having them give you access to their networks will help you keep things working
• Many people have multiple AyrMesh networks, either at multiple locations or, in some cases, multiple networks at a single location (e.g. one network for use with phones, tablets, and laptops, and a separate network for security equipment like cameras). By assigning control to a single AyrMesh.com account, they save time managing the multiple accounts.

Next down is the Device section – for simplicity, we’re just showing a single Hub2 device. If you click anywhere on the line for the device, you’ll see the details for that device:

Clicking on the pencil icon to the right of the device allows you to change the name of the device. This name is just for convenience – it does not affect the SSID or any functional part of the Hub, it just provides a name that’s more convenient than referring to the Hub by its MAC address:

To the far right is a “trash can” icon, which is used to delete a device from your account. DO NOT delete a device from your account unless you no longer possess that device – deleting a device that’s still in your network can make troubleshooting that device much more difficult. The most common reasons for deleting a device are:

• Deleting a device that was incorrectly added
• Deleting a device that has been sold, given away, or exchanged

Finally, of course, you may need to add a device manually if it does not appear automatically in your account. Click on the “Add Device” button and fill in the device’s MAC address (from the label on the device):

You can also add a device name if you choose.

AyrMesh.com will change over time, with new features being added to support new products and new capabilities. Of course, we always welcome your comments!