smart mesh

Badger
Badger Posts: 2  Freshman Member

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.

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  • Zyxel_Kay
    Zyxel_Kay Posts: 1,279  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 2 - Nebula Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 2 - WLAN Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 2 - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 2 - Security
    edited December 2024

    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:
    2. Set up Smart Mesh in Nebula:

    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!

    Kay