Create a mesh network
Create a mesh network to form a WPA2-Personal network with a random passphrase.
A mesh network passphrase is shared among all access points that are configured to broadcast the mesh SSID. The mesh ID is not visible to the administrator. A mesh network can implement a wireless bridge or a wireless repeater.
- Connect all access points you want to have in the mesh network to the required LAN network.
- Register them under Wireless > Access Points > Register.
- Ensure that the access points are connected to an SSID.
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Set the same channel on all access points to the 5 GHz band. You can set Autochannel but we recommend that you statically set a non-DFS channel to avoid connectivity issues or latency in forming a mesh network.
Note
Do not use Dynamic Background Channel Selection, as then the channel could change after a reboot.
See Access Point Details.
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Create a new SSID (Wireless > SSIDs > Create).
- Enter a name for the SSID.
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Select a frequency band.
Note
We recommend you to use the 5 GHz band when the access points are close as the throughput is higher. For longer distances between the access points you should use the 2.4 GHz band.
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Click Next and assign the access points by selecting them in the list.
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Go to SSID > Basic Settings and select Enable mesh mode.
See Settings.
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Save your settings.
- Navigate to the access points list and wait until the status of the access points is up to date.
- Disconnect the mesh access point from the LAN network and place it at the intended location.
- Reboot the access points (power off and on).
The mesh network is available after a few minutes. It is not visible to end users.
To disable the mesh network, delete the SSID.
For more help with mesh networks see Troubleshooting mesh networks.