User Manual Part 3

AP-51xx Access Point Product Reference Guide
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41. The Trion IT Team clicks Apply within both the AP1 and AP2 Radio Configuration screens to
complete the mesh network configuration of each AP1 and AP2 radio. The team does not
worry about network disruption by applying the settings at this point, as AP1 and AP2 have
not yet been deployed. However, in the future they are aware saving their mesh
configuration will temporarily disrupt service within their mesh network.
9.3.2 Adding 2 Client Bridges to Expand the Coverage Area
After a prosperous six months with their existing 2 access point mesh network, Trion Enterprises
needs and approves the addition of two additional access points (AP3 and AP4) to be configured as
repeaters (both client and base bridges). Configuring AP3 and AP4 as repeaters entails configuring an
AP3 and an AP4 radio as both a client bridge and a base bridge.
To configure AP3 and AP4 as repeaters, the IT Team does the following:
1. The Trion IT department verifies connectivity with AP3 and AP4 following the instructions in
Testing Connectivity on page 3-11.
2. The Trion IT Department installs AP3 and AP4 on light poles (in the middle of the shipping
yard) where power is available and a secure mesh network (AP1 and AP2) is already within
NOTE With the mesh network configuration completed for AP1 and AP2, the
Trion Enterprises IT team completes the configuration of the APs following
the instructions in this access point Product Reference Guide. Later in the
year Trion expects to grow their business to the point where 2 new client
bridges are required to provide mesh networking to new areas of their
shipping year. See,
Adding 2 Client Bridges to Expand the Coverage Area on page 9-30.