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CHAPTER 20
ZyMesh Profile
20.1 Overview
This chapter shows you how to configure ZyMesh profiles for the NXC to apply to the managed APs.
ZyMesh is a ZyXEL-proprietary feature. In a ZyMesh, multiple managed APs form a WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) to expand the wireless network and 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 WDS or 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/WDS. Ensure you restart the managed
AP after you change its operating mode using the Configuration > Wireless >
AP Management screen (see Section 7.3 on page 94).
• Root AP: a managed AP that can transmit and receive data from the NXC via a wired Ethernet
connection.
• Repeater: a managed AP that transmit and/or receive data from the NXC via a wireless
connection through a root AP.
Note: When managed APs are deployed to form a ZyMesh/WDS for the first time, the root
AP must be connected to an AP controller (the NXC).
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