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Post-Deployment Considerations
l Do not connect mesh point Ethernet ports in such a way that causes a network loop.
l Have a trained professional install the AP. After installation, check to ensure the AP receives power and
boots up, enabling RSSI outputs.
Although the APis up and operational, it is not connected to the network.
l Align the AP antenna for optimal RSSI.
l Do not delete or modify mesh cluster profiles once you use them to provision mesh nodes. You can recover
the mesh point if the original cluster profile is still available. It is recommended to create a new mesh cluster
profile if needed.
l If you create a new mesh cluster profile for an existing deployment, you must re-provision the AP for the
new profile to take effect. If you re-provision mesh nodes that are already operating, re-provision the most
distant (highest hop count) mesh points first, followed by the mesh portals. If you re-provision the mesh
portal first, the mesh points may be unable to form a mesh link. Note that re-provisioning the AP causes it
to automatically reboot, which may cause a disruption of service to the network.
Dual-Port AP Considerations
A dual-port AP has two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports (enet0 and enet1, respectively). When using these APs in a
mesh environment, note the following Ethernet port requirements:
l If configured as a mesh portal:
n Connect enet0 to the controller to obtain an IP address. The wired AP profile controls enet1.
n Only enet1 supports secure jack operation.
l If configured as a mesh point, enet0 and enet1 can be configured using separate wired-port-profiles
Configuring Mesh Cluster Profiles
The mesh cluster configuration gets pushed from the controller to the mesh portal and the other mesh points,
which allows them to inherit the characteristics of the mesh cluster of which they are a member. Mesh nodes
are grouped according to a mesh cluster profile that contains the MSSID, authentication methods, security
credentials, and cluster priority. Cluster profiles (including the default cluster profile) are not applied until you
provision your APs for mesh. For more information on mesh cluster profiles, see Mesh Cluster Profiles on page
582
Managing Mesh Cluster Profiles in the WebUI
Use the following procedures to define and manage mesh cluster profiles using the WebUI.
Creating a Profile
1. Navigate to the Configuration > Wireless > AP Configuration window. Select the AP Group or AP
Specific tab.
l If you selected AP Group, click the AP group name for which you want to create the new mesh cluster
profile.
l If you selected AP Specific, click the AP for which you want to create the new mesh cluster profile.
2. In the Profiles list, expand the Mesh menu, then select Mesh Cluster.
3. In the Profile Details window pane, click the Add a profile drop-down list and select NEW.
4. Enter a name for the new profile.
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