Doc No. FM0855 issue 2 Page 23
18. MESH NODE DEPLOYMENT
The Draytek mesh solution supports a maximum of
8 Vigor AP 903’s in a me
sh group, a mesh group
includes 1 Mesh Root and up to 7 Mesh Nodes.
IMPORTANT:
Mesh Nodes can be a maximum of 3 hops away from the Mesh Root.
A free Draytek Wireless App is available to simplify the setup of the mesh network;
https://www.draytek.com/support/knowledge-base/5683
DEPLOYING MESH NODES
1.
With your Laptop connected to the Mesh Root in Dashboard view, or your mobile device running
the Draytek Wireless App in Dashboard view, power-up the first Mesh Node in the desired location.
2.
Check the dB level (signal strength) displayed for the newly deployed Mesh Node, it must be no less
than -73dB. For example -74dB or greater will be out of range and you need to move the Mesh
Node closer to the Mesh Root. If the dB level displayed is -66dB for example, then its possible it can
be moved further away from the Mesh Root.
3.
Repeat this process for all Mesh Roots whilst checking the signal strength in Discovery Mode.
EXAMPLE DEPLOYMENT
MESH NODE FAILURE
If a Mesh Node fails, the surrounding nodes automatically re-connect and resume service
.
assuming
there’s
sufficient WiFi overlap between nodes to re-establish a network link.
Mesh
Root
Mesh Node
(hop 1)
Mesh Node
(hop 2)
Mesh Node
(hop 1)
Mesh Node
(hop 1)
Mesh Node
(hop 1)
Mesh Node
(hop 2)
Mesh Node
(hop 3)
The mesh group self-organises
links between each node to
ensure the best possible speeds.
Mesh Nodes further away will
connect wirelessly to the
nearest Mesh Node, up to 3
wireless hops away.