User's Manual Part 1

Configuration MeshMAX 5054 Series User Guide
Advanced Configuration of Mesh and Access Point Module
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Basic Mesh Parameters
Figure 6-18 Basic Mesh Parameters
Configure the following basic parameters for Mesh functionality, and click OK.
NOTE: Changes to these parameters require a reboot in order to take effect.
• Mesh Mode: Use this drop down menu to enable/disable Mesh functionality on a wireless interface. When Mesh
Mode is set to Disable, all other parameters on this tab will be grayed out. To enable Mesh functionality, choose one of
the following:
– Mesh Portal: Choose this option if the AP will be connected directly to the wired backbone.
– Mesh AP: Choose this option if the AP will connect to the portal and backbone wirelessly.
NOTE: Proxim recommends enabling Auto Channel Select when configuring an AP as a Mesh AP. Auto Channel
Select is configured on the Wireless A or Wireless B page. See Wireless-A (802.11a or 4.9 GHz Radio)
and Wireless-B (802.11b/g Radio) for more information.
• Mesh Radio: Select the wireless interface on which to enable Mesh functionality. Select Wireless Interlace A (802.11a
radio or 4.9 GHz radio) or Wireless Interface B (802.11b/g radio).
• Mesh SSID: Enter a unique Mesh Network Name (SSID) between 1 and 16 characters.
NOTE: Do not use quotation marks (single or double) in the Network Name; this will cause the AP to misinterpret the
name.
• Security Mode: Select None to use Mesh networking without security, or AES to enable AES encryption between
Mesh links.
• Shared Secret: Enter a password between 6 and 32 characters. This is the password shared between a Mesh AP
and the Portal to which it is connected when AES is selected as the security mode.