Specifications

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Scenario 2—Two Hop Mesh Network with a Base Bridge
Repeater and a Client Bridge
By default, the mesh algorithm runs an automatic link selection algorithm to determine the best possible
active and redundant links. If member APs are not far apart (in physical distance), the algorithm
intelligently chooses a single hop link to forward data. To force APs to use multiple hops for
demonstrations, use manual links.
In scenario 2, the following three AP configurations comprise the mesh network:
● AP#1 is a base bridge
● AP#2 is a repeater (client bridge/base bridge combination)
● AP#3 is a client bridge
Configuring AP#1
The setup of AP#1 within this usage scenario is exactly the same as the AP#1 configuration within
“Scenario 1—Two Base Bridges and One Client Bridge” for step by step instructions for configuring
AP#1, see “Configuring AP#1:” on page 531. Once completed, return to “Configuring AP#2” on
page 541 within this section.
Configuring AP#2
AP#2 requires the following modifications from AP#2 in the previous scenario to function in base
bridge/client bridge repeater mode.