Before you begin, configure a network policy. See Add a Network Policy.
Use this procedure to configure an AP5010/AP5010U to function as a Backbone Border Router in a Thread network.
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| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Enter a Name for the profile. |
| Function | The default is Thread. |
| Application | The default is Thread Gateway. |
| Network Name | Enter a Network Name for the AP's Thread network. Each AP participates in a Thread network identified with the PAN ID and EXT PAN ID configured for the Thread Profile. |
| Network Key | Enter the Network Key used to encrypt communication between devices in a Thread network. |
| PAN ID | The PAN ID (Personal Area Network Identifier) identifies the AP's Thread network. Enter a 16-bit value for use in RF data transmissions between devices in a Thread network. |
| EXT PAN ID | Enter a 64-bit value for use in RF data transmissions between devices in a Thread network. The EXT PAN ID must be unique. It is used for a more specific network identification. |
| Channel |
Choose an IEEE 802.15.4 AP Channel number from the drop-down list (11-26). The default is channel 15. Note:
Thread channel 25 is only supported if the country supports IEEE 802.11 channels 12, 13, or 14. Thread channel 26 is only supported if the country supports IEEE 802.11 channels 13 or 14. |
| Enable NAT64 | Enable NAT64 is selected by default, allowing an AP to perform IPv6 to IPv4 translations between the Thread and backbone networks. |
Proceed to Configure Wireless Interfaces for an AP Template to enable the AP's Thread IoT0 radio interface.
You can override the AP Template IoT0 radio interface settings by configuring the settings under Manage > Devices > Configure > Interface Settings > Wireless Interfaces > IoT0.