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.

  1. In a network policy, configure a wireless network (SSID).
  2. Add an Open, or PSK SSID without a captive web portal.
  3. Configure a client mode AP device template.
  4. Select Add and an AP model to use as the client mode AP.
  5. In the template panel, name the template.
  6. Configure the WAN-side backhaul (WiFi0 or WiFi1) radio for Backhaul Mesh Link.
  7. Select Client Mode Profile for the LAN-side client mode radio (WiFi0 or WiFi1).
  8. Select the LAN-side client mode radio icon for WiFi0 or WiFi1.
  9. From the drop-down list, select an existing client mode profile.
  10. Select Save.
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