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CHAPTER 21
ZyMesh Profile
21.1 Overview
This chapter shows you how to configure ZyMesh profiles for the NXC to apply to the managed APs.
ZyMesh is a Zyxel proprietary protocol that creates wireless mesh links between managed APs to expand
the wireless network. Managed APs can provide services or forward traffic between the NXC and
wireless clients. ZyMesh also allows the NXC to use CAPWAP to automatically update the configuration
settings on the managed APs (in repeater mode) through wireless connections. The managed APs (in
repeater mode) are provisioned hop by hop.
The managed APs in a ZyMesh must use the same SSID, channel number and pre-shared key. A manged
AP can be either a root AP or repeater in a ZyMesh.
Note: All managed APs should be connected to the NXC directly to get the configuration file
before being deployed to build a ZyMesh. Ensure you restart the managed AP after you
change its operating mode using the Configuration > Wireless > AP Management
screen (see Section 8.3 on page 120).
• Root AP: a managed AP that can transmit and receive data from the NXC via a wired Ethernet
connection.
• Repeater: a managed AP that transmits and/or receives data from the NXC via a wireless connection
through a root AP.
Note: When managed APs are deployed to form a ZyMesh for the first time, the root AP must
be connected to an AP controller (the NXC).
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