WiFi mesh and Ethernet connection inquiries
WiFi mesh and Ethernet connection inquiries
I'm preparing for a relocation and need some clarification: is mesh just a marketing term for wireless backhaul? If I already have Ethernet, can I simply add more Access Points with identical SSID/Password so they function like a mesh network? I think client handoff between APs is part of the WiFi standard, not just wireless backhaul. My current setup uses Gen1 Google Wi-Fi in mesh mode. Now my new location will be fully wired, and I want an Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro as a router. Can I connect my existing Wi-Fi APs to it using their AP mode? My goal is eventually switching to Wifi 7 APs, but they aren't available yet and the upfront cost is high. To be clear, I'm mixing some terms—details are below.
In essence, yes. It involves broadening the connectivity zone for clients to return to the central hub or controller. For SSID/Password handoff to function properly, APs must adhere to the 802.11r standard, enabling smooth transitions between access points. This setup would require management through a controller. Without support for this standard across multiple APs, devices would disconnect and reconnect repeatedly, causing significant connectivity issues.