Converting Indoor Access Points To Mesh Access Points (1130Ag, 1240Ag) - Cisco 2100 Series Configuration Manual

Converting Indoor Access Points to Mesh Access Points (1130AG, 1240AG)

Converting Indoor Access Points to Mesh Access Points
(1130AG, 1240AG)
Before you can install an 1130AG or 1240AG indoor access point into an indoor mesh deployment, you
must do the following.
1.
2.
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Neighbor MAC Address 00:17:94:FE:C3:5F
Total Packets transmitted: 0
Total Packets transmitted successfully: 0
Total Packets retried for transmission: 0
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total packets transmitted).
Convert the autonomous access point (k9w7 image) to a lightweight access point.
A detailed explanation of this process is located at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/prod_technical_reference09186a00804f
c3dc.html
Convert the lightweight access point to either a mesh access point (MAP) or root access point
(RAP).
Indoor mesh access points (1130 and 1240) can function as either a RAP or a MAP. By default, all
are configured as MAPs.
At least one access point within a mesh network must be configured to function as a RAP.
To convert the access point to a mesh access point using the CLI, perform one of the following:
•
– To convert from a lightweight access point to a mesh access point, enter the following CLI
commands:
config ap mode bridge Cisco_AP
The mesh access point reloads.
– To convert from a lightweight access point to a RAP, enter the following CLI commands:
config ap mode bridge Cisco_AP
config ap role rootAP Cisco_AP
The mesh access point reloads and is configured to operate as a RAP.
To convert the access point to a mesh access point using the GUI, follow these steps:
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Choose Wireless and click on the AP Name link for the 1130 or 1240 indoor access point
a.
you want to convert.
At the General Properties panel, choose Bridge from the AP Mode drop-down menu.
b.
The access point reboots.
At the Mesh panel, select either RootAP or MeshAP from the AP Role drop- down menu.
c.
Click Apply and Save Configuration.
d.
Chapter 8 Controlling Mesh Access Points
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