Configuring Mesh Networking 9-13
1. Select Network Configuration -> Wireless -> Radio Configuration from the AP-5131
menu tree.
2. Enable the radio(s) using the Enable checkbox(es) for both Radio 1 and Radio 2.
Refer to RF Band of Operation parameter to ensure you are enabling the correct 802.11a
or 802.11b/g radio. After the settings are applied within this Radio Configuration screen, the
Radio Status and MUs connected values update. If this is an existing radio within a mesh
network, these values update in real-time.
3. Select the Base Bridge checkbox to allow the AP-5131 radio to accept client bridge
connections from other AP-5131s in client bridge mode. The base bridge is the acceptor of
CAUTION If a radio is disabled, be careful not to accidentally configure a new
WLAN, expecting the radio to be operating when you have forgotten it
was disabled.
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