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What happens if run DCS with DCS client aware disabled?
When you run Dynamic Channel Selection (DCS) with DCS Client Aware disabled, the APs perform channel selection without considering the current state and activity of connected clients. Here's what you can expect: · Immediate Channel Switching: APs may switch channels more abruptly, without waiting for an optimal time based…
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What happens if run DCS with DCS client aware enabled?
When you run Dynamic Channel Selection (DCS) with DCS Client Aware enabled, the APs can make smarter decisions about channel selection, taking into account the presence and performance of connected clients. Here’s a breakdown of what happens: Minimized Client Disruption: DCS Client Aware ensures that the channel switching…
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What factor affect a repeater AP select its uplink for build up smart mesh?
The repeater AP considers multiple factors to select its uplink automatically. It does not solely depend on signal strength (RSSI), though RSSI plays a significant role. Here are the main factors influencing the choice: RSSI Threshold: The repeater AP will select an uplink AP that meets a certain RSSI threshold to ensure a…
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Understanding Wi-Fi Performance Influencers and Benefits of Wireless Health
Several factors can affect your wireless network performance. Understanding these factors can help you optimize your Wi-Fi for better connectivity and performance. This article will explore the key factors affecting Wi-Fi performance and introduce how the Nebula solutions can help optimize your wireless network, ensuring…
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Analyzing WiFi Network Stability and Effectiveness with Zyxel Nebula
If you are deploying new access points and want to analyze the speed, stability, and effectiveness of your WiFi network, Zyxel offers tools through the Nebula platform that can assist you. Here are some features and FAQs that can help you in assessing your network: * Client Real-Time Stability: View detailed client…
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Understanding Usage and % Usage in Nebula APs
The "Usage" and "% Usage" columns in Devices > Access points provide crucial information about the data consumption and the relative usage of your access points. Here is what each term means: Usage: This column shows the amount of data consumed by the clients connected to the Nebula APs. % Usage: This column shows the…
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How to limit the speed for specific VLAN traffic on Nebula AP?
Scenario: To avoid particular traffic from guest users hogging too much bandwidth. To fix this, limit the speed of guest traffic. Set up a separate network for guests and then used the access points to cap the speed for this network, ensuring guests couldn't use too much bandwidth and others could enjoy a smoother internet…
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What are the requirement of APs to deploy Wireless Bridge Connection?
Access points that support wireless bridge functions can provide Ethernet connectivity to downstream network devices. Wireless bridge technology allows network nodes in different locations to transmit data without physical connections. This method bridges networks over distances through wireless signals, effectively…
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What are the use cases of Smart Mesh Network in various scenarios?
Smart mesh network topology offers flexible, scalable, and reliable connectivity solutions, catering to a wide range of scenarios. Its ability to forward data between nodes makes it exceptionally adaptable to various environments and challenges. Here are specific use cases illustrating the versatility of smart mesh…
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What is the 2.4GHz and 5Ghz radio best setup for APs?
Configuring your Access Points correctly is crucial for enhancing wireless network performance. Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages of 2.4GHz and 5GHz: 2.4GHz Advantages: Greater Range: Better at penetrating walls and obstacles, providing wider coverage. Compatibility: Works with a wider range of devices,…
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The AP Best Practices: Easy Guide to Set Up Wi-Fi in Hotels
This proposal outlines the deployment of a robust and efficient wireless network to meet the diverse connectivity needs of hotel scenario. The network will cater to Nebula Cloud Managed Zyxel devices, normal wired client usage, wireless client usage, IPTV, and VoIP phone services. The proposed solution ensures high…
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How to optimize AP settings for improving VR experience?
When using high-bandwidth applications like VR headsets, there are several strategies you can employ to enhance your experience. 1. Create a dedicated SSID with isolated vlan subnet for VR devices: it can further isolate traffic by placing SSID on a different subnet to prevent broadcast or multicast storm effect the…
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How to Troubleshoot Connection Issues in a High-Density Environment?
In environments like School, where many devices connect to the network, the AP connection issues. This problem can arise when the AP handles a high number of connections. For example, over 60 devices in the case – and experiences a high utilization rate (over 40%) on the 5GHz channel. Configurations: 1. Consider add an…
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WiFi Aid - Simplified approach for wireless troubleshooting
Despite a correctly configured network, there are instances where clients may encounter less-than-optimal experiences. Often, the root cause of these issues is not immediately apparent. Problems may arise during any phase of the wireless client onboarding process, including access, authentication, IP assignment (via DHCP),…
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How can Wireless Health enhance your network?
Understanding your wireless network quality Enables every Access Point to track surrounding wireless activity, forwarding a summarized report to the Nebula Control Center (NCC). Offers analysis of wireless performance through easy-to-understand graphs and visual cues. Providing a self-repairing wireless network Introduces…
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What happen when setting auto wireless optimization by DCS?
Wireless health enables you monitor the health of Wi-Fi networks for your Nebula devices and connected Wi-Fi clients. DCS is an effective method to help you improve Wi-Fi network performance if wireless health has reached the threshold. When you select Auto optimization action by DCS option, the Nebula Device will scan and…
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What happen when setting auto wireless optimization by Adaptive Channel width?
Wireless health enables you monitor the health of Wi-Fi networks for your Nebula devices and connected Wi-Fi clients. Adaptive Channel width is one of the methods to enhance Wi-Fi network efficiency if wireless health has reached the threshold. Path： Site-wide > Monitor > Access points > Wireless health With 6G radio: When…
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What happen when auto wireless optimization by client?
Wireless health enables you monitor the health of Wi-Fi networks for your Nebula devices and connected Wi-Fi clients. Auto wireless optimization by client is one of the effective methods available for use. Path: Site-wide > Monitor > Access points > Wireless health When enabling Auto optimization action by Client option,…
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How to handle the connectivity issues for certain wireless clients with some APs?
You can fine-tune the wireless environment to improve connection by implementing the below configuration. Navigate to Access point > Configure > Radio settings Deployment selection and Maximum output power Select the Deployment selection according to your number of APs or adjust your 2.4GHz radio power to 5dBm lower than…
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[Nebula] How to resolve the wireless packets drop?
When your AP is encountering some packet transmission issues, it could be due to factors such as interference, weak signal or configuration settings. We recommend: Check for any physical obstructions or interference sources (microwaves, Bluetooth devices, or other Wi-Fi networks, etc.) near your device. You also can refer…