Intermittent or unusual network behaviour when using a Wi-Fi Mesh System

There are two important points that may need attention when using a Mesh System with a Genexis or Zyxel router. The first is that the mesh replaces the B4RN router Wi-Fi which should be turned off on the router.

Secondly, many mesh systems set themselves up in router mode. Only one device on your network should typically be acting as a router and that would normally be the B4RN router.

The instructions below detail how to set your mesh system to Access Point mode.

TP Link Deco models

• Launch the Deco app on your phone or tablet. You'll have used this to set up the mesh system
• Tap More in the bottom right corner then tap Advanced
• Tap Operating Mode and choose Access Point mode.
• The app will say it's going to reboot the mesh units, tap OK

Tenda Nova models

• Launch the Tenda app on your phone or tablet. You'll have used this to set up the mesh system
• Choose Settings then Internet Settings to enter the configuration page
• Tap Connection Type
• Select Bridge or Access Point (different models use differing terminology)
• Tap Save
• The mesh units will reboot

Linksys Velop models

• Launch the Linksys app on your phone or tablet. You'll have used this to set up the mesh system
• Tap the Menu icon
• Tap on Advanced Settings and then select Internet Settings
• Tap on Connection Type and select Bridge Mode
• Tap Save
• Tap Enable Bridge Mode when you are ready
• While saving your settings, your devices may disconnect temporarily until the changes have been applied
• Once done, the dashboard should display that your mesh system is now in bridge mode.

Mercusys models

• Launch the Mercusys app on your phone or tablet. You'll have used this to set up the mesh system
• Tap More in the bottom right corner then tap Advanced
• Tap Operating Mode and choose Access Point mode.
• The app will say it's going to reboot the mesh units, tap OK