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5.2.12 Mesh Point Configuration

System Profile Configuration
The access point can be configured to be a part of a meshed network. A mesh network is one where each node in the network
is be able to communicate with other nodes in the network and where the node can maintain more than one path to its peers.
Mesh network provides robust, reliable and redundant connectivity to all the members of the network. When one of the
participant node in a Mesh Network becomes unavailable, the other nodes in the network are still able to communicate with
each other either directly or through intermediate nodes.
Mesh Point is the name given to a device that is a part of a meshed network.
Use the Mesh Point screen to configure the parameters that set how this device behaves as a part of the mesh network.
1. Select the Configuration
2. Select Devices.
3. Select System Profile
4. Select Mesh Point.
The Mesh Point screen displays a list of configured MeshConnex policies on this device.
5. Refer to the following for more information on the Mesh Point screen:
Mesh Connex Policy
Is Root
Preferred Root
Preferred Neighbor
Preferred Interface
Monitor Critical
Resource
tab from the Web UI.
from the options on left-hand side of the UI.
The Mesh Point screen displays.
Figure 5-96 Mesh Point Configuration - Mesh Point screen
Displays the name of the selected Mesh Connex™ policy.
Displays the root status of the mesh point. If the device is a mesh root, then this field displays
"True".
Displays the MAC address of the preferred root. A Preferred Root is a root node that this mesh
point prefers to join over other root nodes in the mesh network.
Displays the MAC address of the preferred neighbor. A Preferred Neighbor is a node that this
mesh point prefers to have a mesh connection with over other nodes in the mesh network.
Displays the name of the preferred interface. A Preferred Interface is an interface on this mesh
point that is preferred over other interfaces on the device when forming a mesh network.
Displays if this mesh point monitors critical resources for maintaining a mesh connection.