Netgear WAX620 User Manual - Page 45
What are a root and a node
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Insight Cloud Managed WiFi 6 AX3600 Access Point Model WAX620 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. 1 2 3 4 3 5 Figure 5. Mesh network with a node and a wired root Number or Icon and Description 1 A root that is connected over Ethernet to a network switch. 2 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. 4 A network switch. Install the Access Point in an 45 Insight Instant Mesh WiFi Network User Manual