ZyXEL Communications WX3401-BO, User Manual

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Chapter 4 Tutorials
WX3401-B0 User’s Guide
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Zyxel MPro Mesh router
4.3.2 Scenario 2-Connect to a Non-MPro Mesh Router with an Ethernet
Cable
This scenario describes the process to create a Mesh network through a wired connection using two
WX3401-B0s and a non-MPro Mesh Router.
Make sure the non-MPro Mesh Router is connected to the Internet. The first WX3401-B0 (WX3401-1) must
be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable. Then, connect the second WX3401-B0 (WX3401-2)
wirelessly to the first WX3401-B0 (WX3401-1).
Follow the steps below to set up the WX3401-1 with a non-MPro Mesh Router.
Connect the WX3401-1 to the Non-MPro Mesh Router
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Use an Ethernet cable to connect the WX3401-1to your non-MPro Mesh Router.
Table 5 LED Table (for the WX3401-B0)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
POWER Green On Power is on or the MPro Mesh configuration process is done.
Blinking The WX3401 is starting up or under the MPro Mesh configuration
process.
Red On The WX3401 detects an error.
Blinking The WX3401 is upgrading firmware.
Link (With a
wireless
connection) Green On The 2.4G/5G WiFi is ready.
Amber On The signal is too strong. We suggest moving the WX3401 away
from the MPro Mesh Router.
Red On The signal is too weak. Move the WX3401-B0 closer to the MPro
Mesh Router.
Link (With a
wired
connection) Green On The Ethernet cable is connected to the LAN port on the WX3401.
WiFi Green On The WiFi connection to the MPro Mesh router is good.
Slow Blinking If you press the WPS button, slow blinking within 120 seconds
means the WPS is in process.
Fast Blinking If you did not press the WPS button or the WPS process is done,
fast blinking means the WX3401 is transmitting/receiving WiFi
data.
Off The 2.4G/5G WiFi is disabled.