For 1500 series outdoor mesh access points, specify the BVI MAC address of the mesh access point into the
controller as a MAC filter. For indoor mesh access points, enter the Ethernet MAC. If the required MAC address
does not appear on the exterior of the mesh access point, enter the following command at the access point console
to display the BVI and Ethernet MAC addresses:
sh int
|
i hardware
.
Note
Step 4
From the Profile Name drop-down list, select
Any WLAN
.
Step 5
In the Description field, specify a description of the mesh access point. The text that you enter identifies the mesh access
point on the controller.
You might want to include an abbreviation of its name and the last few digits of the MAC address, such as
ap1522:62:39:10. You can also note details on its location such as
roof top
,
pole top
, or its cross streets.
Note
Step 6
From the Interface Name drop-down list, choose the controller interface to which the mesh access point is to connect.
Step 7
Click
Apply
to commit your changes. The mesh access point now appears in the list of MAC filters on the MAC Filtering
page.
Step 8
Click
Save Configuration
to save your changes.
Step 9
Repeat this procedure to add the MAC addresses of additional mesh access points to the list.
Adding the MAC Address of the Mesh Access Point to the Controller Filter List (CLI)
To add a MAC filter entry for the mesh access point on the controller using the controller CLI, follow these
steps:
Step 1
To add the MAC address of the mesh access point to the controller filter list, enter this command:
config macfilter add ap_mac wlan_id interface
[
description
]
A value of zero (0) for the
wlan_id
parameter specifies any WLAN, and a value of zero (0) for the
interface
parameter
specifies none. You can enter up to 32 characters for the optional
description
parameter.
Step 2
To save your changes, enter this command:
save config
Defining Mesh Access Point Role
By default, AP1500s are shipped with a radio role set to MAP. You must reconfigure a mesh access point to
act as a RAP.
General Notes about MAP and RAP Association With The Controller
The general notes are as follows:
• A MAP always sets the Ethernet port as the
primary backhaul
if it is UP, and secondarily the 802.11a/n
radio. This gives the network administrator time to reconfigure the mesh access point as a RAP, initially.
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