Specifications

Configuring Mesh Networking
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2 Add the 802.11a Radio MAC Address.
In scenario #2, the mesh WLAN is mapped to BSS1 on the 802.11a radio of each AP. The Radio MAC
Address (the BSSID#1 MAC Address) is used for the AP#2 Preferred Base Bridge List. Ensure both
the AP#1 and AP#2 Radio MAC Addresses are in the Available Base Bridge List. Add the AP#2
MAC Address into the Preferred Base Bridge List.
3 Determine the Radio MAC Address and BSSID MAC Addresses.
Verifying Mesh Network Functionality for Scenario #2
You now have a three AP demo multi-hop mesh network ready to demonstrate. Associate an MU on
the WLANs configured on the 802.11bg radio for each AP and pass traffic among the members of the
mesh network.
Mesh Networking Frequently Asked Questions
The following scenarios represent issues that could be encountered and resolved when defining an
Altitude 3510 or Altitude 3550 mesh configuration:
Mesh Deployment Issue 1—Client Bridge can only connect to one of two Base Bridges. You
have two access points configured as base bridges (AP1, AP2) and one access point defined as a client
bridge (AP3). However, the client bridge is able to connect to only one of the base bridges.
Resolution. Check the mesh backhaul radio channel configuration on both base bridges (AP1, AP2).
They need to use the same channel so the client bridge can connect to both simultaneously.
Mesh Deployment Issue 2—Faulty Client Bridge Connectivity. You have configured three access
points in mesh mode; one base bridge (AP1), one client bridge/base bridge (AP2) and one client bridge