Brocade Mobility 5181 Access Point Product Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.4.0.0) - Manual (Page 390)

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Mesh networking frequently asked questions
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Mesh Deployment Issue 9 - Can I mesh between and an access point and a Mobility 300?
Can you mesh between a Product Name and a Mobility 300 model access point?
Resolution
No, a Mobility 300 does not support mesh networking. so you won't be able to mesh between two
Mobility 300s or between a Mobility 300 and a Product Name.
Mesh Deployment Issue 11 - Can I update firmware/configuration files across a mesh backhaul?
Can I update device firmware over the mesh backhaul on a client bridge or repeater AP with no
wired connectivity?
Resolution
Yes, the
Mobility 5181 Access Point supports wireless firmware updates.
Mesh Deployment Issue 12 - Can I perform firmware/configuration file updates with DHCP
options?
Can I use the AP’s Automatic Firmware/Configuration update functionalities with DHCP Options on
the AP for mesh nodes as well?
Resolution
Yes, mesh nodes also support Automatic Firmware/Configuration updates using DHCP Options.
Make sure you create DHCP reservations for each mesh node and add an appropriate
configuration file to each one of them. If you don’t, the base bridge configuration file could get
applied on a client bridge or repeater and you will loose connectivity to that AP.
Mesh Deployment Issue 13 - Why do I lose connectivity when updating configurations?
When I make a configuration change and apply the changes on a client bridge or repeater, I
momentarily loose connectivity to that AP, why?
Resolution
That is expected behavior, when you make a configuration change on a mesh supported AP, it
brings the radio driver down and then back up again. Consequently, the AP needs to re-establish its
mesh connection after saving the configuration.
Mesh Deployment Issue 14 - Will an existing client bridge see a new base bridge or repeater?
If I add a new base bridge or repeater to an existing mesh topology, will my current client bridges
see it and connect to it?
Resolution
Yes, all client bridges perform periodic background scanning - both passively (by sniffing the air for
beacons) and actively (by sending Probe Requests). Therefore, a client bridge automatically detects
the presence of a new base bridge or repeater added to the mesh network topology and forms a
seam less connection without affecting current operation.
Mesh Deployment Issue 15 - Can a mesh supported AP react to changing RF conditions?
If RF conditions change, will a mesh supported AP automatically detect and re-route traffic on its
backup link or look for new links if all current links are exhausted?