Simple Mesh Configuration

In a typical Mesh configuration, the APs are connected to the distribution system via an Ethernet network, which provides connectivity to the ExtremeWireless Appliance.

However, when an AP is installed in a remote location and can‘t be wired to the distribution system, an intermediate AP is connected to the distribution system via the Ethernet link. This intermediate AP forwards and receives the user traffic from the remote AP over a radio link.

The intermediate AP that is connected to the distribution system via the Ethernet network is called Mesh portal, and the AP that is remotely located is called the Mesh AP.

The following figure illustrates the Simple Mesh configuration: