smart mesh

Badger

Hi,
please bear with me as I newbie to all this, but willing to learn new things .
I have an NWA50AX and set it up basic , was wanting needing wifi downstairs at far side of the house .

therefore got another NWA50AX unit and was hoping to just plug in once it was all configured. on the the site it was saying

The smart mesh is a wireless coverage extend solution for all Nebula AP models that is FREE and easily setup by just one click on Nebula.

Just not sure where about, Do I need to download a app, of can this be done on a web page, as when I login to the NWA50AX itself and click stand alone mode cannot see anyplace regarding how to setup smart mesh.

Zyxel_Kay

Hi @Badger

Thank you for reaching out, and welcome to the Zyxel Community!

To extend WiFi coverage in your home with Smart Mesh, we recommend using Nebula cloud mode to manage your NWA50AX access points. Here’s how to get started:

1. Register your devices in Nebula:
   • Download the Nebula Mobile App.
   • Scan the QR code on your device to add it to your Nebula Control Center account.
   • This article provides a detailed overview of what you can do with the app:
     [NEBULA] What can you do with the Nebula Mobile App? — Zyxel Community
2. Set up Smart Mesh in Nebula:
   • Once your devices are registered, follow the steps in this guide to configure Smart Mesh:
     [Nebula] How to extend wireless coverage by configure smart mesh? — Zyxel Community

Understanding Mesh Technologies

Zyxel offers three mesh technologies for different management modes:

• Smart Mesh: Available in Nebula cloud mode for seamless wireless coverage.
• WDS (Wireless Distribution System): Used in Standalone mode for basic wireless bridging.
• ZyMesh: Designed for Controller mode deployments.

You can learn more about these technologies and their use cases in this article:
Understanding Mesh Technologies: WDS, Smart Mesh, and ZyMesh — Zyxel Community

We hope this clarifies the setup process for you. If you have further questions, feel free to ask. We're here to help!