View Security Statistics (Cli); Configuring Global Mesh Parameters; Configuring Global Mesh Parameters (Gui) - Cisco Mesh Access Points Deployment Manual

Connecting the Cisco 1500 Series Mesh Access Points to the Network

View Security Statistics (CLI)

To view security statistics for mesh access points using the CLI, enter the following command:
show mesh security-stats Cisco_AP
Use this command to display packet error statistics and a count of failures, timeouts, and association and
authentication successes as well as reassociations and reauthentications for the specified access point and its
child.

Configuring Global Mesh Parameters

This section provides instructions to configure the mesh access point to establish a connection with the
controller including:
• Setting the maximum range between RAP and MAP (not applicable to indoor MAPs).
• Enabling a backhaul to carry client traffic.
• Defining if VLAN tags are forwarded or not.
• Defining the authentication mode (EAP or PSK) and method (local or external) for mesh access points
You can configure the necessary mesh parameters using either the GUI or the CLI. All parameters are applied
globally.

Configuring Global Mesh Parameters (GUI)

To configure global mesh parameters using the controller GUI, follow these steps:
Step 1
Choose Wireless > Mesh.
Step 2 Modify the mesh parameters as appropriate.
Table 30: Global Mesh Parameters
Parameter
Range (RootAP to
MeshAP)
OL-27593-01
including security settings (local and external authentication).
Description
The optimum distance (in feet) that should exist between the root access point (RAP) and
the mesh access point (MAP). This global parameter applies to all mesh access points when
they join the controller and all existing mesh access points in the network.
Range: 150 to 132,000 feet
Default: 12,000 feet
Note After this feature is enabled, all mesh access points
reboot.
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