Network; What Are A Root And A Node - NETGEAR WAX618-111NAS User Manual

Insight Managed WiFi 6 AX3000 Access Point Model WAX618

What are a root and a node?

The access point can function in an Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network as a root or node:
• Root: A mesh-capable access point that you set up with a wired connection to your
network to create a gateway to one or more mesh-capable access points that function
as nodes. On the root, use the Ethernet port for the connection to your network. A
root can service multiple nodes simultaneously.
• Node: A mesh-capable access point with a WiFi backhaul connection to a root that
provides Internet connectivity. The node is not connected to your network over a
wired connection but over a WiFi connection.
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Figure 6. Mesh network with a node and a wired root
Number or Icon and Description
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A root that is connected over Ethernet to a network switch.
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A node that is connected over a 5 GHz backhaul WiFi connection to the root.
3
A mobile phone with the Insight app or either a computer or a tablet with access to the Insight Cloud Portal.
The Insight Cloud Portal or Insight app lets you configure and manage the node in the Insight Instant Mesh WiFi

network.

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A network switch.
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A network router that is connected to the Internet.
Install the Access Point in an
Insight Instant Mesh WiFi
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