Mesh Point Network Settings

To configure a mesh point network, do the following:
  1. Go to Configure > Networks > Mesh Points > Add.
  2. Configure the following parameters:
    Mesh Point Name
    Name that identifies the mesh point.
    Mesh ID
    Identifies the mesh network. APs must have the same Mesh ID in order to form mesh links. APs with configured mesh points exchange beacons and the Mesh ID is checked. If a Mesh ID does not match that of the network, the beacon is dropped. If the Mesh ID does match that of the network, the AP adds an entry in the Mesh Point Neighbor Table.

    The SSID is used as the Mesh ID for networks that support AP39xx access points.

    Auth Type

    A pre-shared key (PSK) is used to AES encrypt traffic traveling between Mesh Point APs. Modifying the key after a non-root AP is deployed may cause it to become stranded. Connect the non-root AP through the Ethernet port before changing the PSK.

    Select Edit Privacy to enter the WPA2 key.