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MeshConnex Policy
MeshConnex is a mesh networking technology that is comparable to the 802.11s mesh networking
specification. MeshConnex meshing uses a hybrid proactive/on-demand path selection protocol,
similar to Ad hoc On Demand Distance Vector (AODV) routing protocols. This allows it to form
efficient paths using multiple attachment points to a distribution WAN, or form purely ad-hoc
peer-to-peer mesh networks in the absence of a WAN. Each device in the MeshConnex mesh
proactively manages its own path to the distribution WAN, but can also form peer-to-peer paths on
demand to improve forwarding efficiency. MeshConnex is not compatible with MiNT Based
meshing, though the two technologies can be enabled simultaneously in certain circumstances.
MeshConnex is designed for large-scale, high-mobility outdoor mesh deployments. MeshConnex
continually gathers data from beacons and transmission attempts to estimate the efficiency and
throughput of each MP-to-MP link. MeshConnex uses this data to dynamically form and continually
maintain paths for forwarding network frames.
In MeshConnex systems, a mesh point (MP) is a virtual mesh networking instance on a device,
similar to a WLAN AP. On each device, up to 4 MPs can be created and 2 can be created per radio.
MPs can be configured to use one or both radios in the device. If the MP is configured to use both
radios, the path selection protocols will continually select the best radio to reach each destination.
Each MP participates in a single Mesh Network, defined by the MeshID. The MeshID is typically a
descriptive network name, similar to the SSID of a WLAN. All MPs configured to use the same
MeshID attempt to form a mesh and interoperate. The MeshID allows overlapping mesh networks
to discriminate and disregard MPs belonging to different networks.
To define a MeshConnex policy:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless > MeshConnex Policy to display existing MeshConnex policies.
FIGURE 45 MeshConnex Policy screen
2. Refer to the following configuration data for existing MeshConnex policies:
Mesh Point Name Displays the administrator assigned name of each listed mesh point.
Mesh ID Displays the IDs (mesh identifiers) assigned to mesh points.
Mesh Point Status Specified the status of each configured mesh point (either Enabled or Disabled).
Descriptions Displays any descriptive text provided by the administrator for each configured mesh point.