Plasma Cloud Access Points prioritize wired uplink connections whenever available, as they deliver optimal network performance. However, in scenarios where wired connectivity is impractical for certain locations, wireless mesh technology provides a reliable solution. It bridges the gap by connecting non-wired Access Points to the nearest wired Access Point. The wireless mesh feature enables wired Access Points to act as gateways, sharing their Internet uplink with non-wired Access Points to ensure consistent network coverage and performance.
The Plasma Cloud Console offer both manual and automatic control options for wireless mesh.
Automatic configuration
Generally, the use of WiFi AI is recommended for automated wireless mesh management. It will perform regular networks scans (based on your maintenance window) and dynamically optimize your settings to better suit your topology. For instance, wireless mesh may be disabled to reduce the WiFi overhead and increase performance when not needed. On the other hand, it will be activated on those devices that can't successfully connect to the Internet via cable.
Manual configuration
Should you wish to manually configure wireless mesh, you can do so on an per-network or per-Access Point basis. First, you need to:
Network Settings
- Log into the Plasma Cloud console;
- Select the relevant Organisation and Network from the top right menu;
- Navigate to Settings > Network in the main menu on the left;
- Deactivate the WiFi AI toggle in the Wireless section;
- Enable or disable the Mesh toggle as needed.
Access Point Settings
To change the Settings of a particular Access Point settings, you need to:
- Navigate to Access Points in the main menu on the left;
- Click on the Access Point you wish to configure in the table to open its Details page;
- Select the Settings tab;
- Locate the Wireless mesh section and select an option from the drop-down menu;
- Press save to apply your changes.
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Only wired Access Points can share their Internet uplink via mesh.
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