Configure a Client Mode AP using a Wireless Connection and a Device Template

About this task

Use the following steps to configure a client mode AP using a wireless connection and a device template. For more information, see About Client Mode Profiles.

Procedure

  1. Select Wireless Auto-Provisioning Global Setting.
    Configure this setting to enable auto-provisioning of the client mode AP over a wireless mesh connection, regardless of the AP model that is configured for client mode. Navigate to  admin_name > Global Settings > Administration > VHM Management. In the VHM Management window, enable AP Out-of-the-Box Wireless Onboarding.
  2. Configure a network policy (see Add a Network Policy).
  3. Configure a wireless network (SSID).

    Add an Open or PSK wireless network (SSID) without a captive web portal (CWP) to your network policy.

    Use the Add > Quick Add Devices option to add the client mode AP serial numbers.

  4. Configure a Portal AP Device Template.
    You must configure at least one portal AP (an AP that uses a wired backhaul) to enable auto-provisioning of the client mode AP over a wireless mesh connection, regardless of which AP model is used in client mode.
    Note

    Note

    A portal AP must have a wired backhaul or it cannot be configured as a portal. One or more APs must be configured as portal APs to support mesh operation.
    When you are configuring the portal AP, consider using a static-channel link for the mesh AP backhaul link, which, although not required, can improve connectivity.
    Note

    Note

    Some APs can have the WIFI 0 radio configured to use the 5 GHz band. For the mesh backhaul link, make sure to use the same band, not the same radio, on the portal APs and the mesh client mode APs.
  5. Select the Device Templates tab.
  6. Select Add.
  7. Select an AP model to use as a portal AP.
  8. Enter a name for the template.
  9. Select the radio to be used for the client mode AP mesh backhaul.
    Select the WiFi1 icon if the 5 GHz radio will be used for backhaul. Select the WiFi0 icon if the 2.4 GHz radio will be used for backhaul.
  10. Select Assign.
  11. Select Radio Usage > Backhaul Mesh Link.
  12. Select Save.
  13. Configure a device template for the client mode AP.
    For some APs, you can configure the WIFI0 radio to use the 5 GHz band. For the mesh backhaul link, make sure to use the same band, not the same radio, on portal APs and mesh client mode APs.
  14. Select Add and an AP model to use as a client mode AP.
  15. Enter a name for the template.
  16. Select the WIFI1 icon if the 5 GHz radio will be used for backhaul.
  17. Select the WIFI0 icon if the 2.4 GHz radio will be used for backhaul.
  18. Select Assign.
  19. Select Radio Usage > Backhaul Mesh Link.
  20. Select Save.
  21. On the Additional Settings tab, configure other necessary settings such as DNS Server and Device Time Zone.
  22. Select Save.
  23. Select Next to deploy the policy.
  24. Use the Add > Advanced Onboarding option to add the portal and client mode AP serial numbers.
    Make sure you also assign the location and the network policy created earlier.
  25. Select Finish.