Understanding Mesh-related AP Statuses
Step 4: Verify That the Wireless Mesh Network Is Up
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Understanding Mesh-related AP Statuses
In addition to using the Map View to monitor the status of the mesh network, you
can also check the Access Points page on the Monitor tab for mesh-related AP
statuses. The table below lists all possible AP statuses that are related to mesh
networking, including any actions that you may need to perform to resolve mesh-
related issues.
An AP with an X icon is disconnected.
Status Description Recommended Action
Connected AP is connected to
ZoneDirector, but mesh is
disabled
If mesh is enabled on the AP,
you may need to reboot it to
activate the mesh.
Connected (Root AP) AP is connected to
ZoneDirector via its Ethernet
port
Connected (Mesh AP, n
hops)
AP is connected to
ZoneDirector via its wireless
interface and is n hops away
from the Root AP.
Connected (eMesh AP, n
hops)
AP is connected to
ZoneDirector via its Ethernet
port, but acts as a Mesh AP
using another Mesh AP as its
uplink.
Isolated Mesh AP AP is disconnected from the
ZoneDirector mesh
• The AP may be configured
incorrectly. Verify that the
mesh SSID and
passphrase configured on
the AP are correct.
• If Uplink Selection is set to
Manual, the uplink AP
specified for this AP may
be off or unavailable.