Draytek Vigor2136 Series User Manual page 244

Tips for VigorMesh Network Setup
VigorMesh supports auto uplink. If a device could not access its gateway, it becomes a
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Wireless Node automatically.
A Mesh Root or a Wired Mesh Node should be able to ping its gateway through Ethernet.
VigorMesh can add new Mesh Nodes into a Mesh Group through Wireless or Wired
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connection.
However, we recommend to connect new Nodes to the Root by Ethernet cables and add them
into Mesh Group first.
Wait until the configuration sync finishes. And then move the Nodes to their destinations.
VigorMesh supports up to 3 hops. However, it is suggested to connect the Mesh network with
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less than or equal to 2 hops.
It is suggested to make the Uplink Signal Strengths of all Wireless Mesh Nodes be larger than
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-65 dBm.
A Wireless Mesh Node with an Ethernet cable should not loop to another Node.
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If the Mesh Root disappears and there are online Wired Mesh Nodes with Device Role Auto,
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one of the Wired Mesh Nodes will become a Mesh Root automatically.
A VigorMesh Group can be reset by the "Reset" button on Virtual Controller >> Wireless >>
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Device >> Device List.
If resetting a Mesh Root,
All online Mesh Nodes will be informed to reset.
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For those Mesh Nodes unable to reset, reset them manually.
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If resetting a Mesh Node,
The device will become a New Node again.
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The Wireless SSID settings of the device will be reset, too.
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Troubleshooting:
Check the country code and Wireless channels.
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Check the firmware version. Please make sure all Mesh members are in the newest firmware
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version.
Check the Current Device Role and Current Uplink of the device.
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Please make sure that the device is not in DFS CAC detection.
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Check the channel load. Make sure it is not over 70%.
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Tips for EasyMesh Network Setup
Set up multiple mesh devices with uplink RSSI larger than -65dBm.
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Setup is recommended to use wired connection and device list to add devices.
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EasyMesh network supports up to 3 hops of devices. However, it is suggested to connect with
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less than or equal to 2 hops.
MAC - Displays the MAC address of the device.
Model - Displays the model of the device.
Signal Strength - Displays the signal strength of the device if it was
found through the Wireless.
Device Name - Insert the name of the device for identification.
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