Mesh Deployment Overview

The following is the high-level overview of the Mesh deployment process:

1. Connecting the Mesh APs to the enterprise network via the Ethernet network to enable them to discover and register themselves with the wireless controller. For more information, see Discovery and Registration.
2. Disconnecting the Mesh APs from the enterprise network after they have discovered and registered with the wireless controller.
3. Creating a Mesh VNS.
4. Assigning roles, parents and backup parents to the Mesh wireless APs.
5. Assigning the Mesh APs‘ radios to the network VNSs.
6. Connecting the Mesh APs to the enterprise network via the Ethernet link for provisioning. For more information, see Provisioning the Mesh Wireless AP.
7. Disconnecting the Mesh APs from the enterprise network and moving them to the target location.
   

   Note

   During the Mesh deployment process, the Mesh APs are connected to the enterprise network on two occasions — first to enable them to discover and register with the wireless controller, and then the second time to enable them to obtain the provisioning from the wireless controller.