Hi to everybody,
I configured a Balance 20 mesh network with 3 Access Point AP One AX.
I would like to know if it is possible to configure a mesh network without using the Balance 20.
By configuring the “Wireless Mesh” directly on the access points (1 access point used like a router).
I tried to configure “Wireless mesh” in 3 access point with the same shared key and frequency. I enable it into setting of all devices.
I check the “Mesh / WDS” section but nothing change.
I also tried with WDS mac address but nothing change.
These devices will only try to establish a mesh connection when their wired interface is not able to reach the gateway. Try unplugging the ethernet cable and then check the WDS/Mesh info page.
Thanks jnjones,
If I did mesh settings into the balance 20 with 3 AP it works.
I can disconnect the network wire of 2 AP (plug power) and its works.
But I would like to don’t use Balance 20.
I want a solution stand alone with only AP One AX (obviously one connected with wire to network).
I tried into AP One Ax setting but is doesn’t works.
I think I saw in a thread that the mesh required an AP Controller (standard or pro - local or InControl) to function. I really don’t have a good explanation as to why. I have been sitting here for the past 10 minutes trying to think of a reason.
I am curious if you could set up the mesh completely through InControl without including the Balance 20 in the mix. I would think that a local controller would be required to handle all the layer2 manipulation/juggling.
I think the same.
It seems so strange to me that no one has encountered this.
I would like to have confirmation that the mesh network cannot work independently of a device with AP controller (Balance20, etc.)