Network Controller - ZyXEL Communications WX Series User Manual

Figure 5 Band Steering Application

1.2.2 Network Controller

To set up a Mesh network, you need a router or an AP that can function as a controller. A controller
manages and coordinates WiFi activity in a network.
A controller also manages the SSIDs and passwords on all APs in a network (auto-configuration). For
example, if you change the SSID on the controller, the SSID of each AP in the network will also change.
Note: For AP steering and band steering to work, the controller and all the APs in the network
need to have the same SSID and password. Therefore, we recommend using the
controller to change the SSID and password.
Figure 6 Mesh Application
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