Symbol Technologies AP-5131 - Manual (Page 512)

AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 9-16
the user from selecting the order base bridges are added to the mesh network when one of
the three associated base bridges becomes unavailable.
8. Refer to the Available Base Bridge List to view devices located by the AP-5131 using the
WLAN selected from the Radio Configuration screen. Refer the following for information on
located base bridges:
9. Click Refresh at any time to update the list of available Base Bridge devices available to the
AP-5131.
10. Use the >> button to move a selected base bridge MAC address from Available Base Bridge
List
11. Refer to the Preferred Base Bridge List for a prioritized list of base bridges the mesh
network’s client bridge uses to extend the mesh network’s coverage area and potentially
provide redundant links. If a device does not appear on the Available Base Bridge List, there
is no" way it can be moved to Preferred Base Bridge List as the device has not yet been
"seen." However, if you know the MAC Address corresponding to that Base Bridge, you can
add that to the Preferred List using the add button.
12. Highlight a MAC address from the Preferred Base Bridge List and click the Up button to
assign that device’s MAC address a higher priority and a greater likelihood of joining the
mesh network if an association with another device is lost.
NOTE Auto link selection is based on the RSSI and load. The client bridge will
select the best available link when the
Automatic Link Selection
checkbox is selected. Symbol recommends you do not disable this option,
as (when enabled) the AP-5131 will select the best base bridge for
connection.
MAC The MAC field displays the factory set hard-coded MAC address
that serves as a device identifier.
RSSI The Relative Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) displays the located
device’s signal strength with the associated AP-5131 in client
bridge mode. Use this information as criteria on whether to move a
particular device from the available list to the preferred list.
CHANN The CHANN displays the name of the channel that both the
AP-5131 and base bridge use. A client bridge can only connect to
AP-5131s (Base Bridges) on the same channel. If the user selects
multiple base bridges on different channels, the AP-5131 will only
be able to connect to those bridges on the same channel and the
others will not be able to join this particular mesh network.