Advanced Configuration

AP-4000 Series User Guide

Interfaces

Mesh (AP-4000M/AP-4900M Only)

Mesh functionality can be enabled on only one of the AP’s wireless interfaces. When configured for Mesh, the AP’s wireless interface simultaneously functions as a mesh link and as a radio to service clients.

Mesh is available only the AP-4000M and AP-4900M models. To convert an AP-4000 to an AP-4000M and enable Mesh capabilities, see Mesh Software Kit.

Figure 4-17 Mesh Sub-tab (AP-4000M/AP-4900M)

The following parameters are used to configure Mesh functionality on the access point.

CAUTION: Mesh mis-configuration may cause problems in your wireless network. Before configuring an interface for Mesh functionality, see Mesh Network Configuration.

NOTE: Changes to these parameters require a reboot in order to take effect.

Mesh Mode: Use this drop down menu to enable/disable Mesh functionality on a wireless interface. When Mesh Mode is set to Disable, all other parameters on this tab will be grayed out. To enable Mesh functionality, choose one of the following:

Mesh Portal: Choose this option if the AP will be connected directly to the wired backbone.

Mesh AP: Choose this option if the AP will connect to the portal and backbone wirelessly.

Mesh Wireless Interface Number: Select the wireless interface on which to enable Mesh functionality. Select 3 for Wireless Interlace A (802.11a radio) or 4 for Wireless Interface B (802.11b/g radio).

Mesh SSID: Enter a unique Mesh Network Name (SSID) between 1 and 16 characters.

NOTE: Do not use quotation marks (single or double) in the Network Name; this will cause the AP to misinterpret the name.

Security Mode: Select None to use Mesh networking without security, or AES to enable AES encryption between Mesh links.

Shared Secret: Enter a password between 6 and 32 characters. This is the password shared between Mesh APs and Portals when AES is selected as the security mode.

Maximum Mesh Links: Select a number between 1 and 6 to configure the number of mesh links that can be connected to a single Mesh portal or Mesh AP, as follows:

For a Mesh Portal, up to six downlink connections are supported. Proxim recommends a maximum of 20-30 APs per portal. See Mesh Network Configuration.

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Proxim manual Mesh AP-4000M/AP-4900M Only, Mesh Sub-tab AP-4000M/AP-4900M