Legacy Open Mesh: Can Open Mesh APs Work Without an Internet Connection?

Question

Can Open Mesh access points work without an internet connection?

Environment

• Datto Access Points

Answer

Our access points are designed and tested with a working and reliable internet connection in mind. They are not recommended for use with networks that have no internet connection. If you still plan on deploying the access points to a network with no internet connection, the following steps must be taken first:

• All access points must be connected to the internet so they can be configured. There is no local interface to configure the access points.
• You must also disable the the Internet Check feature so that the SSIDs will remain visible while not connecting to the internet. In CloudTrax go to: Configure→ Radio→ Disable Internet Check.

The Internet Check option is only functional on devices running firmware version 6xx and below. It has no effect on devices running version 7xx and newer.

Keep in mind that CloudTrax Support is not able to troubleshoot access points installed on an offline networks