Mesh network with FWA510 router with 2 x NWA50AX?

CrixD

Hi guys, I hope you can help me, as I am stuck on this matter.

I have a FWA510 Nebula router (5G is my only option…), but have moved to a new place, where I need to use repeaters or set-up a mesh.

For this purpose I have bought 2 x NWA50AX APs as they are also Nebula compatible, so I work within the same environment - It is important to note that the APs will not have a wired connection to the FWA510!

I have tried activating Smart mesh on both APs, with the same SSID and Password as configures on the FWA510, but with no succes.

I have tried checking some of the guides on the topic and the manual, but maybe I have missed something crucial?

Thank you.

Zyxel_Melen

Hi @CrixD,

The FWA510 does not support mesh feature. This is why you cannot connect them with SmartMesh.

FWA510 User's guide:
https://download.zyxel.com/Nebula_FWA510/user_guide/Nebula%20FWA510_V1.15_Ed1.pdf

FWA510 Datasheet:
https://download.zyxel.com/Nebula_FWA510/datasheet/Nebula%20FWA510_3.pdf

Zyxel_Melen

Hi @CrixD,

The FWA510 does not support mesh feature. This is why you cannot connect them with SmartMesh.

FWA510 User's guide:
https://download.zyxel.com/Nebula_FWA510/user_guide/Nebula%20FWA510_V1.15_Ed1.pdf

FWA510 Datasheet:
https://download.zyxel.com/Nebula_FWA510/datasheet/Nebula%20FWA510_3.pdf

CrixD

https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/comment/63844#Comment_63844

Hi Melen,

appreciate the answer.

Wouldn't it still be possible for them to function as wireless repeaters?

Thank you

Zyxel_Melen

Hi @CrixD,

Do you mean NWA50AX? If yes, NWA50AX has the mesh function. So, it can act as wireless repeaters with Zyxel access points. However, FWA510 does not support the mesh function. Therefore, you cannot build the mesh system because there is no root AP.

Patrik63

Can I use the 50 AX as an AP if it is wired to the FWA510?

Zyxel_Melen

https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/comment/65653#Comment_65653

Hi @Patrik63,

Yes, you can connect the 50 AX as an AP with the FWA510 via a wired connection.