Using an SCR 50AXE as standalone AP (only)?

neukrisz
neukrisz Posts: 5
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edited August 2023 in Nebula

Dear Community,

Is there any trick in order to use my "unnecessary" SCR 50AXE unit as an AP (only) in my system?

Currently I have a GS1920-24HPV2 switch and 4 Zyxel APs already. I'd like to extend the WiFi further…

Thanks in advance!

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  • Zyxel_Jerry
    Zyxel_Jerry Posts: 1,271  Zyxel Employee
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    Hi @neukrisz

    Thanks for the feedback.
    There is no AP only feature on SCR 50AXE.

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  • Zyxel_Jerry
    Zyxel_Jerry Posts: 1,271  Zyxel Employee
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    Hi @neukrisz

    The SCR 50AXE model will not include the MESH feature. For extending WiFi service, an Ethernet connection will still be required.

    However, we have a plan to add mesh system in future products.
    If you have any further inquiries or suggestions, please feel free to let us know.

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  • neukrisz
    neukrisz Posts: 5
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    Thanks for your reply!

    Without MESH can we use that as standalone AP only? (so has it AP mode only?)

    Thanks in advance!

  • Zyxel_Jerry
    Zyxel_Jerry Posts: 1,271  Zyxel Employee
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    Hi @neukrisz

    Thanks for the feedback.
    There is no AP only feature on SCR 50AXE.

    Engage in the Community, become an MVP, and win exclusive prizes!

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  • neukrisz
    neukrisz Posts: 5
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    Thanks!

    Is there any plan for implement this feature in the future?

  • Pook
    Pook Posts: 143  Ally Member
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    You could use as an AP, make sure DHCP is off and give the LAN interface a suitable free static IP, and Bingo you have an AP. Devices that join the Wi-Fi will get an IP address from your LANS DHCP server.

  • PVDPeer
    PVDPeer Posts: 2  Freshman Member
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    https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/comment/56652#Comment_56652

    I bought this router in the assumption that an enterprise grade AP wouldn't miss such a function but it does. Now I hope your suggestion can help me. But so far I haven't been able to get this to work. I disabled the DHCP server on the Zyxel. I configured an IP address in the same window where you configure the DHCP server that is within the subnet configured on my OpnSense server.

    But it doesn't even matter if I connect the Zyxel to any of the 4 LAN interfaces or the WAN interface, no result. I can connect with my devices but no internet, no LAN access.

    Also, if I connect the WAN interface to the network, the nebula led lights up yellow. If I connect it through one of the LAN interfaces, the nebula led doesn't even light up. All my devices have internet over the same switch.

    Wether I connect over the old or new access point, I can't connect to the IP address of the Zyxel either.

    Have you got any idea?

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