Motorola AP-51 Series Product Reference Manual page 636

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Mesh Deployment Issue 4 - Do I need to map a WLAN to a radio when configuring
mesh backhaul on a Client Bridge?
When creating a mesh backhaul WLAN on a client bridge only AP, do you need to map the WLAN on
a radio?
Resolution
No, a client bridge only AP behaves just like an MU! It scans for base bridges and forms connections
to them. It doesn't need to beacon on that WLAN. Therefore, while creating a mesh backhaul WLAN
on a client bridge only AP, just enable the Enable Client Bridge Backhaul option.
Mesh Deployment Issue 5 - Do I need to use secure beacons on a mesh backhaul
supported WLAN?
Can I use secure beacons on the mesh backhaul supported WLAN?
Resolution
Yes, you can enable a secure beacon on a mesh backhaul supported WLAN. In fact, it is a Motorola
recommended practice.
Mesh Deployment Issue 6 - Is my mesh topology complete?
How can I determine if all my mesh APs are connected and the mesh topology is complete?
Resolution
Each mesh AP has a Known AP Table (available in the applet, CLI and SNMP). All APs (whether they
are supporting mesh or not) periodically exchange ID messages notifying their presence to one
another. Review the Known AP Table on any mesh supported AP to determine if you have all required
APs connected to the mesh topology.
Mesh Deployment Issue 7 - Can MUs roam within a mesh topology?
Can MUs connected to a mesh AP roam seemlessly among other MUs and wired access points?
Resolution
Yes, MUs on a mesh APs can roam seemlessly throughout the mesh network as well as with
non-mesh access points on the wired network.
Mesh Deployment Issue 8 - Can I mesh between an AP-5131 and an AP-5181?
Can you mesh between an AP-5131 and an AP-5181?