User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- GO Wireless LAN Pico Base Station (WLP)
- Installation
- Configuring the WLP
- Connect and Access the WLP
- Configuring the Management Connectivity
- Configuring the Device Prompt
- Configuring the Radio Settings
- Configuring Multiple SSIDs
- Deleting an SSID
- Configuring the Mesh Network
- Configuring WDS CPE connection
- Configuring Authentication Types
- Configuring the Radius Client in the WLP
- Configuring Privacy Methods
- Saving the Configuration
- WLP Configuration Example
- Upgrading the WLP Software
- Appendix A: List of Acronyms
- Appendix B: Wiring Specifications
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The mesh topology is based on a tree structure as illustrated in Figure 15.
At the top of each tree is a WLP unit that is functioning as a Mesh-
Gateway, which is connected to the backbone network through its wired
port. All other WLP units in the tree are functioning as Mesh-Nodes. Each
Mesh-Node is wirelessly connected to a WLP unit creating a backhaul mesh
that leads to a Mesh-Gateway. The WMG and third party CPEs connect at
the bottom of the tree. The clients communicate with the WLP units on the
access radio.
Mesh-
Node
Mesh-
Node
Domain
Domain
Mesh-
Node
Mesh-
Gateway
Client
Client
Client
Client
Client
Mesh-
Gateway
WMG
Client
Figure 15: WDS Mesh Network
Mesh network routing is automatic, therefore when more then one route
exists, the WLP will route the traffic using the best route. In a similar way,
the mesh will recover from a fault by selecting an alternate route when
required.