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Chapter 3: Device Configuration
November 2007
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Demoting an IAP Device to a MWR
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The following is a step by step procedure that describes how to demote an existing IAP device to an
MWR, and then promote it back to an IAP.
1. Once a device is demoted to an MWR, you will no longer be able
to communicate with the device through its Ethernet connection.
It will need to route to an active IAP.
2. Careful considerations should be made prior to demoting an IAP
with respect to VLAN configurations. Precautions must be taken
to prevent a loop condition from occurring in the network.
3. When a device is demoted, it will no longer use backhaul
detection routines even if the Backhaul Detection feature is
enabled.
4. The demoted device will be restarted as part of the change.
Procedure 3-2 Demoting an IAP to a MWR
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Within MeshManager, right-click on the IAP device to be demoted and select Demote to MWR.
Figure 3-18 Selecting an IAP Device to be Demoted
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