Legacy Open Mesh: What is Orphan Mode on Open Mesh Access Points?

Question

What is Orphan Mode on Open Mesh Access Points?

Environment

• Open Mesh Access Points

Answer

Open Mesh Access Points enter Orphan Mode when they lose connection to their configured LAN, and there are no other network-connected access points in range with which they can mesh.

Orphan Mode indication

When an access point is in Orphan Mode, its LED will blink yellow, then green.

Additional Resources

• Datto Networking: What do the LEDs mean on my AP-Series Access Point?