Mesh Network Deployment - Quick Setup; Scenario 1 - Two Base Bridges And One Client Bridge - Motorola AP-7131 Product Reference Manual

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9.3 Mesh Network Deployment - Quick Setup

This section provides instructions on how to quickly setup and demonstrate mesh functionality using
three access points. Two following two deployment scenarios will be addressed:
• Scenario 1 - Two base bridges (redundant) and one client bridge
• Scenario 2 - A two hop mesh network with a base bridge, repeater (combined base bridge
and client bridge mode) and a client bridge.

9.3.1 Scenario 1 - Two Base Bridges and One Client Bridge

In scenario 1, the following three access point configurations will be deployed within the mesh
network:
• AP#1 - An active base bridge
• AP#2 - A redundant base bridge
• AP#3 - A client bridge connecting to both AP#1 and AP#2 simultaneously.
AP#1 and AP#2 will be configured somewhat the same. However there are some important (yet
subtle) differences. Therefore, the configuration of each access point will be described separately.
9.3.1.1 Configuring AP#1:
1. Provide a known IP address for the LAN1 interface.