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Chapter 8 Cisco Wireless Mesh Networking
Connecting the Cisco 1500 Mesh AP to your Network
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Mesh Network Traffic Termination
The connection to an Outdoor AP, unlike an indoor AP, may need to be firewalled from the wired
network because the MAP that may be used for a bridging application and have limited security on the
wired MAP ports.
network because the MAP that may be used for a bridging application and have limited security on the
wired MAP ports.
Physical Placement of Mesh APs
When choosing a location for your MAPs, keep in mind issues like building height obstructions, light
pole locations, and power options. In most environments there are light poles, but not all of them are
equipped with an electric eye, which is a common feature used on light poles to automatically turn them
on at night and off during the day. Street light power taps can be inserted between the light pole circuit
and the electric eye to tap power from the street light. If a light pole does not have an electric eye, another
method for powering the AP is required. Make note of what types of light poles you have and options
for tapping power. When placing the roof top MAP, a directional antenna may be of use to direct
coverage to a specific MAP or group of MAPs designated as the first hops into the mesh. If you plan to
use omni directional antennas for the RAP, make sure to mount it towards the edge of the building so the
radio coverage is not blocked.
pole locations, and power options. In most environments there are light poles, but not all of them are
equipped with an electric eye, which is a common feature used on light poles to automatically turn them
on at night and off during the day. Street light power taps can be inserted between the light pole circuit
and the electric eye to tap power from the street light. If a light pole does not have an electric eye, another
method for powering the AP is required. Make note of what types of light poles you have and options
for tapping power. When placing the roof top MAP, a directional antenna may be of use to direct
coverage to a specific MAP or group of MAPs designated as the first hops into the mesh. If you plan to
use omni directional antennas for the RAP, make sure to mount it towards the edge of the building so the
radio coverage is not blocked.
mesh.
Figure 8-26
AP Placement
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RAP
MAP
WLC
Network
Bridge Traffic
WLAN Client Traffic
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RF 'Shadow" close
to building; Poor SNR
18Mbps Coverage Area;
SNR>20 dB
Beyond RF Coverage
Area; Poor SNR