AP-51xx Access Point Product Reference Guide
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9.1.5 Normal Operation
Once the mesh network is defined, all normal access point operations are still allowed. MUs are still
allowed to associate with the access point as usual. The user can create WLANs, security polices and
VLANs as with any other access point. DHCP services function normally and all layer 3
communications are allowed.
WNMP is used to send information about each mesh network so information can be displayed to the
user from any access point on the system. WNMP messages are AP-AP info messages used to send
system status.
9.1.6 Impact of Importing/Exporting Configurations to a Mesh Network
When using the access point’s Configuration Import/Export screen to migrate an access point’s
configuration to other access points, mesh network configuration parameters will get sent or saved
to other access points. However, if using the Known AP Statistics screen’s Send Cfg to APs
functionality, “auto-select” and preferred list” settings do not get imported.
9.2 Configuring Mesh Networking Support
Configuring the access point for Mesh Bridging support entails:
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Setting the LAN Configuration for Mesh Networking Support
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Configuring a WLAN for Mesh Networking Support
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Configuring the Access Point Radio for Mesh Support
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9.2.1 Setting the LAN Configuration for Mesh Networking Support
At least one of the two access point LANs needs to be enabled and have a mesh configuration defined
to correctly function as a base or client bridge within a mesh network. This section describes the
configuration activities required to define a mesh network’s LAN configuration.
CAUTION
When using the Import/Export screen to import a mesh supported
configuration, do not import a base bridge configuration into an
existing client bridge, as this could cause the mesh configuration
to break.
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