Mesh 2 Standalone NWA130BE

Fischje

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!

Zyxel_Tina

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.)
   3. Go to Configuration > Wireless > AP Management to enable WDS on the radio interface and bind it to the profile.
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.
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.
   2. (On Repeater AP) Go to Monitor > Wireless > WDS Link Info, and you will see the Root AP MAC address.

Zyxel_Tina

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.)
   3. Go to Configuration > Wireless > AP Management to enable WDS on the radio interface and bind it to the profile.
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.
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.
   2. (On Repeater AP) Go to Monitor > Wireless > WDS Link Info, and you will see the Root AP MAC address.