Configure a Client Mode AP Profile using a Wired Connection and a Device Template

There must be at least one client mode profile configured before you can define a LAN-side AP radio for client mode. See Configure a Client Mode Profile.

You can set a radio on some AP models to client mode, which allows the AP to connect to existing open and PSK wireless networks, including third-party networks as a generic BYOD client. The method described here is recommended because it is often the fastest way to perform this task.

This task is part of the network policy configuration workflow. Use this task to configure a Client Mode Profile as part of an SSID for a network policy.

  1. Go to Configure > Network Policies.
  2. Select an existing network policy, and then select Edit, or select Add.
  3. After you save the Policy Details, select NEXT or 2 Wireless.
  4. Configure a client mode AP device template.
    1. From the Wireless > Configuration Settings menu, select AP Template.
    2. Select Add, and then select an AP model to use as the client mode AP.
    3. Type a Template Name.
    4. Configure the WAN-side backhaul (WiFi0 or WiFi1) radio for Backhaul Mesh Link.
    5. Select Client Mode for the LAN-side client mode radio (WiFi0 or WiFi1).
    6. Select an existing client mode Radio Profile for the LAN-side client mode radio.
    7. Select SAVE TEMPLATE.
  5. Add an Open, or PSK SSID, without a captive web portal.

    For more information, see About SSID Usage in Standard Wireless Networks.

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