@Bob49685 you will need an AP at the other end.  The bridge kit does function as an AP, but only has 5g.

  @Vincent-TP 

Vincent-TP wrote

Hi  @Bob49685 

 

Thanks for posting here.

 

Please see the answers below:

does the EAP215 broadcast it's own wifi signal on the client side

>>>Yes, but 5G-only

 

would it be viable to add the EAP225, to enable the 2.4Ghx band which i need for cameras and a thermostat?

>>>Yes, if you need 2.4G, adding an EAP225 is a good option. Just plug the EAP225 into the ETH port of the EAP215 bridge, and configure the EAP225 via the Omada APP;

 

 will it broadcast the same SSID as the Deco system emanating from the client side EAP215 or it's own SSID? 

>>>It will broadcast its own SSID. You can change the SSID to what you want via the Omada APP.

Below is a guide:

How to set up the Omada EAP Bridge Kit

Thanks Vincent for the response. I have it up and running now. You were correct in it broadcasting its own SSID, which i updated to what i want.

Ideally, I would like to have building B Mesh with Building A. I have a three node Deco Mesh system in building A. Is it possible for the mesh to extend from Building A, over the bridge, to Building B thereby extending the Mesh system to similar mesh units in Building B? This would enable the use of a single SSID and continuous coverage between the buildings and within.

Thanks for your time and expertise!

Bob

  @Bob49685 

As a continuation of this project I've run into a potential problem, either hardware or configuration. 

As explained earlier, structure A has a modem connected to a Deco mesh system, the first connected to the modem is acting as the router, linked via mesh to two additional satellites. I have CAT6 running from the 3rd Deco to the Bridge which is then beaming to to the bridge client in building B. This is working fine at this point. 

I need to add additional wifi coverage in building B. The plan was to use a TP-Link AX3000 wifi 6 Air Router, along with Mesh Satellites in Building B to extend coverage. The Air is configured and the satellites are linked. The problem is the Air Router seems to only be able to use EasyMesh when in Router mode, NOT AP mode. 

I'm thinking this isn't going to work since the Deco router on the other side of the Bridge is providing IPs, which undoubtedly wil cause conflicts. What I'm not sure about is if the Deco router is indeed providing router services (IP addresses) across the bridge or if the client side of the bridge is open to adding an independent Router? I'm thinking the Deco is providing services across bridge since the small AP attached to the bridge is working. I probably just answered my own question here. 

If everyone agrees this won't work, any suggestion on a TP-Link Router/AP or just an AP that will function as a host for a Mesh system in building B? 

Thanks!

  @Bob49685 You are using the bridge as simply an alternative to running an ethernet cable. That being said, you should be able to plug another compatible Deco unit into the other side and it should adopt into your Deco mesh, at which point you would be able to add more Deco units to that side of the bridge.  I would test it by temporarily moving the Deco unit that's not acting as your router or the one your bridge is connected to, plug it into the other side of the bridge and see if that works.