In a mesh network the signal originates from the central hub just like the star network.
Zigbee and z wave repeater.
However devices don t need to communicate directly with the central hub.
It is a little tricky to get the outlet into z wave pairing mode.
The second time you pair it will be for z wave repeater functionality only.
Both will repeat messages for the other.
A mesh network allows each device in the network to operate as a repeater and pass the signal on to another device.
Z wave avoids this problem entirely as it only has to contend with itself even if you add more and more z wave devices.
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Yes once for zigbee which is the default pairing mode the outlet wants to use.
Both z wave and zigbee are considered to be mesh networks.
A z wave repeater is a z wave repeater.