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Mesh networking frequently asked questions
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Resolution
This is valid behavior, you see this when your mesh APs are close enough (in proximity) so the client
bridge can see both the base bridges (AP1, AP2), in which case it forms two links, one each to AP1
and AP2. Since the link to AP1 is the shortest path in terms of number of hops, AP3 uses that link
to forward traffic.
Mesh Deployment Issue 3 - Cannot select a WLAN name for a Client Bridge
You created a WLAN for mesh backhaul on an AP needed as a client bridge, but you don't get to
select the WLAN name in the Mesh Network Name drop down menu. Why?
Resolution
Check the WLAN configuration to ensure you have enabled the Enable Client Bridge Backhaul
option.
Mesh Deployment Issue 4 - Do I need to map a WLAN to a radio when configuring mesh backhaul
on a Client Bridge?
When creating a mesh backhaul WLAN on a client bridge only AP, do you need to map the WLAN on
a radio?
Resolution
No, a client bridge only AP behaves just like an Client! It scans for base bridges and forms
connections to them. It doesn't need to beacon on that WLAN. Therefore, while creating a mesh
backhaul WLAN on a client bridge only AP, just enable the Enable Client Bridge Backhaul option.
Mesh Deployment Issue 5 - Do I need to use secure beacons on a mesh backhaul supported
WLAN?
Can I use secure beacons on the mesh backhaul supported WLAN?
Resolution
Yes, you can enable a secure beacon on a mesh backhaul supported WLAN. In fact, it is a Brocade
recommended practice.
Mesh Deployment Issue 6 - Is my mesh topology complete?
How can I determine if all my mesh APs are connected and the mesh topology is complete?
Resolution
Each mesh AP has a Known AP Table (available in the applet, CLI and SNMP). All APs (whether they
are supporting mesh or not) periodically exchange ID messages notifying their presence to one
another. Review the Known AP Table on any mesh supported AP to determine if you have all
required APs connected to the mesh topology.
Mesh Deployment Issue 7 - Can Clients roam within a mesh topology?
Can Clients connected to a mesh AP roam seemlessly among other Clients and wired access
points?
Resolution
Yes, Clients on a mesh APs can roam seemlessly throughout the mesh network as well as with
non-mesh access points on the wired network.