Chapter 13: Local mesh
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Local mesh
Contents
Key concepts...............................................................................................................13-2
Simultaneous AP and local mesh support........................................................13-2
Using 802.11a/n for local mesh ..........................................................................13-3
Quality of service.................................................................................................13-3
Maximum range (ack timeout) ..........................................................................13-4
Local mesh terminology ............................................................................................13-5
Local mesh operational modes.................................................................................13-6
Node discovery...........................................................................................................13-6
Operating channel ......................................................................................................13-6
Local mesh profiles....................................................................................................13-7
Configuration guidelines ....................................................................................13-8
Configuring a local mesh profile .......................................................................13-9
Provisioning local mesh links.................................................................................13-12
Sample local mesh deployments ............................................................................13-15
RF extension ......................................................................................................13-15
Building-to-building connection ......................................................................13-15
Dynamic network ..............................................................................................13-16