How can you tell when the Convexa-B (GL-B1300) is in mesh mode?

Fa1ty · 2022-05-10T20:37:26.737Z

My second Convexa-B (GL-B1300) AP is listed as a “client” but only the main router is listed in the “Mesh” menu. Also, I’d like to assign a static IP address and be able to login to the banner page of all the APs to make firmware updates, etc. after they are provisioned. Should I do some things to them before I pair them with the main router?

limbot · 2022-05-11T11:04:46.218Z

Haven’t use my Convexa for a while but what I would do is setup the slave node before meshing by:

Setup static IP address on master node
Setup remote access

Then setup the mesh. If your having issues with mesh see my (very old) meshing instructions found here that may assist.

B1300 Mesh setup Technical Support for Routers

Ok, when I first got a couple of B1300s I had a lot of problems getting the mesh setup. I recently ended up getting a third node for a bit more coverage and maybe took a bit more time to set it up. In the end, I think all the initial issues I had with the mesh was basically just being too impatient. Instead of waiting for things to setup I’d go “it’s not working” and reset everything. The third node connected first time. Keep in mind too this post here Here’s my Amazon review that’s waiting…

Fa1ty · 2022-05-11T19:28:30.979Z

@limibot. OK. Yes, I do recall reading your earlier post and I’ve done pretty much what you have advised. I can see ip addresses for all three routers when I scan my network but I can only access the banner page of the master router and it doesn’t appear the sub-routers are using backhauling. Must the master
router be connected to the LAN switch by both the WAN and LAN ports, or only the LAN as I currently have? .I guess I’ll keep tinkering.

limbot · 2022-05-12T12:06:27.016Z

If I remember correctly you have to have an active\live port connection in the WAN port of the master mode before starting the mesh.