Mesh 2 Standalone NWA130BE

Fischje
Fischje Posts: 3  Freshman Member
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Hello,

what are the ToDos to mesh two NWA130BE both in the same LAN but in standalone mode? I can't figure it out.

Kind regards!

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  • Zyxel_Tina
    Zyxel_Tina Posts: 27  Zyxel Employee
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    Hi @Fischje,

    Thanks for your question!

    Before we go into the configuration details, could you please confirm if the expected topology looks like this?

    Internet —(wired)— Gateway —(wired)— Root AP_NWA130BE —(wireless)— Repeater AP_another NWA130BE

    If this is correct, and both APs are operating in standalone mode, then you can use WDS to establish a wireless uplink between the two NWA130BE units.

    Here is the To-Do list for setting this up:

    1. Connect all APs to the AP's uplink device through Ethernet cable.
    2. Configure the Root AP:
      1. Go to Configuration > Object > WDS Profile.
      2. Configure the WDS SSID. (Note that the WDS SSID and Pre-Shared Key on all APs are the same.) image.png
      3. Go to Configuration > Wireless > AP Management to enable WDS on the radio interface and bind it to the profile. image.png
    3. Configure the Repeater AP:
      1. Similarly, configure the WDS profile.
      2. Go to Configuration > Wireless > AP Management to bind it to the corresponding radio interface. image.png
    4. Disconnect the LAN cable from the Repeater AP and reboot it at the intended location.
    5. Verification:
      1. (On Root AP) Go to Monitor > Wireless > WDS Link Info, and you will see the Repeater AP MAC address. image.png
      2. (On Repeater AP) Go to Monitor > Wireless > WDS Link Info, and you will see the Root AP MAC address. image.png

    Zyxel Tina

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  • Zyxel_Tina
    Zyxel_Tina Posts: 27  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Security Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Switch 5 Answers First Comment
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    Hi @Fischje,

    Thanks for your question!

    Before we go into the configuration details, could you please confirm if the expected topology looks like this?

    Internet —(wired)— Gateway —(wired)— Root AP_NWA130BE —(wireless)— Repeater AP_another NWA130BE

    If this is correct, and both APs are operating in standalone mode, then you can use WDS to establish a wireless uplink between the two NWA130BE units.

    Here is the To-Do list for setting this up:

    1. Connect all APs to the AP's uplink device through Ethernet cable.
    2. Configure the Root AP:
      1. Go to Configuration > Object > WDS Profile.
      2. Configure the WDS SSID. (Note that the WDS SSID and Pre-Shared Key on all APs are the same.) image.png
      3. Go to Configuration > Wireless > AP Management to enable WDS on the radio interface and bind it to the profile. image.png
    3. Configure the Repeater AP:
      1. Similarly, configure the WDS profile.
      2. Go to Configuration > Wireless > AP Management to bind it to the corresponding radio interface. image.png
    4. Disconnect the LAN cable from the Repeater AP and reboot it at the intended location.
    5. Verification:
      1. (On Root AP) Go to Monitor > Wireless > WDS Link Info, and you will see the Repeater AP MAC address. image.png
      2. (On Repeater AP) Go to Monitor > Wireless > WDS Link Info, and you will see the Root AP MAC address. image.png

    Zyxel Tina