Grandstream Networks GWN76 Series User Manual page 93

Confirm New User Password
Note: User passwords registered for authentication through the web portal are stored in an encrypted form.
Mesh
In Mesh Network, wireless connection is established between multiple Aps, which is used to pass-through data traffic rather
than client association. Each AP will evaluate the performance of wireless channel based on several factors and choose one or
multiple appropriate APs to setup connection.
In a mesh network, access points are categorized to two types:
CAP (Central Access Point): this is an access point that has an uplink connection to the wired network.
RE (Range Extender): This is an access point that participate on the mesh network topology and has a wireless uplink
connection to the central network.
In order to deploy mesh access points (RE), users/installers can follow below steps:
1. Make sure to have the master and CAP access points already deployed (sometimes the CAP access points can be the
master controller of the network).
2. Next, we need to pair the RE access points to the master. This can be done in two ways:
3. Connect all REs to the same wired LAN as the master then perform the normal process of discovery/pairing process, and
after successfully pairing the APs they can be deployed on the field.
4. REs can also be discovered wirelessly when powered via PSU or PoE Injector, and admin can configure them after
discovery. This requires that the REs must be within the range of the Master or CAP Slave's signals coverage.
Note: If there are other GWN APs broadcasting in the same field with different subnet, RE may be wirelessly connected to
those networks and cannot be discovered and paired by your Master. Therefore, it is recommended to use the first method of
wired pairing and then deploy those REs.
1. After that all slave access points have been deployed and paired to the master, you can directly manage them to operate
the mesh network. Mesh service configuration is the same as transitional GWN WLAN.
2. Log into the master page, and under Access Points page you can see the information, for example the AP in the "Online
Wireless" state is the RE (Range Extender) with a wireless uplink to the CAP. The APs showing "Online" state are either a
wired master or CAP.
For Global mesh network settings, on GWN76XX, navigate to the menu
for setting up the following parameters described below:
Enter the new User password again to confirm.
Account
Access Points Status
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"System�� Settings Mesh"