Cisco Mesh Access Points User Manual

Configuring Universal Client Access (GUI)
This figure shows how to enable Universal Client Access using the GUI. You will be prompted that the AP
will reboot if you enable Universal Client Access.
Figure 48: Configuring Universal Client Access using the GUI
Configuring Universal Client Access (CLI)
Use the following command to enable Universal Client Access:
(Cisco Controller)> config mesh client-access enable
The following message is displayed:
All Mesh APs will be rebooted
Are you sure you want to start? (y/N)
Universal Client Access on Serial Backhaul Access Points
With universal client access, you can have client access on the backhaul 802.11a radios in addition to the
backhaul functionality. This feature is applicable to mesh access points with two or more radios (1552, 1524SB,
1522, Indoor APs in mesh mode) excluding the 1524PS.
The dual 5-GHz Universal Client Access feature is intended for the serial backhaul access point platform,
which has three radio slots. The radio in slot 0 operates in the 2.4-GHz band and is used for client access. The
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Cisco Mesh Access Points Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Mesh Access Points
Category	Wireless Access Point
Language	English