AMX NXA-WAPZD1000 Operation/Reference Manual page 10

Table of Contents
Blocking Client Devices ..................................................................................125
Monitoring Client Devices ........................................................................................... 125
Temporarily Disconnecting Specific Client Devices ..................................................... 125
Permanently Blocking Specific Client Devices ............................................................. 125
Reviewing a List of Previously Blocked Clients............................................................ 125
Deploying a Smart Mesh Network ..................................................................127
Overview of Smart Mesh Networking................................................................... 127
Smart Mesh Networking Terms ............................................................................ 127
Supported Mesh Topologies................................................................................. 128
Standard Topology...................................................................................................... 128
Wireless Bridge Topology ........................................................................................... 128
Hybrid Mesh Topology ................................................................................................ 129
Deploying a Wireless Mesh via the NXA-WAPZD1000 ......................................... 130
Step 1: Prepare for Wireless Mesh Deployment ......................................................... 130
Step 2: Enable Mesh Capability on the NXA-WAPZD1000 ......................................... 130
Step 3: Provision and Deploy Mesh Nodes ................................................................. 130
Step 4: Verify That the Wireless Mesh Network Is Up................................................. 131
Using the ZoneFlex LEDs to Determine the Mesh Status ..................................... 133
WLAN LED................................................................................................................... 133
Signal/Air Quality LED................................................................................................. 133
5G LED ........................................................................................................................ 133
Understanding Mesh-related AP Statuses............................................................. 134
Using Action Icons to Configure and Troubleshoot APs in a Mesh ....................... 134
Setting Mesh Uplinks Manually ............................................................................. 135
Troubleshooting Isolated Mesh APs ..................................................................... 135
Understanding Isolated Mesh AP Statuses ........................................................... 136
Recovering an Isolated Mesh AP........................................................................... 137
Step 1: Obtain the AP's Last Known Mesh Configuration ........................................... 137
Step 2: Set Up Your Computer for Wireless Connection to the AP............................. 137
Step 3: Connect to the AP and Update its ESSID and Passphrase .............................. 137
Smart Mesh Networking Best Practices ..........................................................138
Choosing the Right AP Model for Your Mesh Network ........................................ 138
Calculating the Number of APs Required ............................................................. 138
Step 1.......................................................................................................................... 138
Step 2.......................................................................................................................... 139
Placement and Layout Considerations .................................................................. 139
Signal Quality Verification .................................................................................... 140
Mounting and Orientation of APs ......................................................................... 140
Indoor APs - Typical Case: Horizontal Orientation ...................................................... 140
Indoor APs - Vertical Orientation ................................................................................ 140
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