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Interfaces

Mesh functionality can be enabled on only one of the AP’s wireless interfaces. When configured for Mesh, the AP’s 
wireless interface simultaneously functions as a mesh link and as a radio to service clients. 

Mesh is available only the AP-4000M and AP-4900M models. To convert an AP-4000 to an AP-4000M and enable Mesh 
capabilities, see 

The following parameters are used to configure Mesh functionality on the access point. 

• Mesh Mode: Use this drop down menu to enable/disable Mesh functionality on a wireless interface. When Mesh 

Mode is set to Disable, all other parameters on this tab will be grayed out. To enable Mesh functionality, choose one of 
the following:
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Mesh Portal: Choose this option if the AP will be connected directly to the wired backbone. 

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Mesh AP: Choose this option if the AP will connect to the portal and backbone wirelessly. 

• Mesh Wireless Interface Number: Select the wireless interface on which to enable Mesh functionality. Select 3 for 

Wireless Interlace A (802.11a radio) or 4 for Wireless Interface B (802.11b/g radio). 

• Mesh SSID: Enter a unique Mesh Network Name (SSID) between 1 and 16 characters. 

• Security Mode: Select None to use Mesh networking without security, or AES to enable AES encryption between 

Mesh links. 

• Shared Secret: Enter a password between 6 and 32 characters. This is the password shared between Mesh APs and 

Portals when AES is selected as the security mode.

• Maximum Mesh Links: Select a number between 1 and 6 to configure the number of mesh links that can be 

connected to a single Mesh portal or Mesh AP, as follows:
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For a Mesh Portal, up to six downlink connections are supported. Proxim recommends a maximum of 20-30 APs 
per portal. See 

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