H3C Technologies H3C WX3000E Series Wireless Switches - Manual (Page 181)

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Concept Description
Authenticator MP An MP that acts as an authenticator in forming the link between two MPs
Candidate peer MP
A neighbor MP to which a mesh link has not been established, but it meets
eligibility requirements to become a peer MP.
Link metric
A criterion used to characterize the performance/quality/eligibility of a
mesh link for use in a mesh path
Mesh
A network consisting of two or more mesh points which communicate with
each other via mesh services
Mesh access point (MAP) A mesh point that is collocated with one or more access points
Mesh action frame 802.11 management frame which has mesh specific action category
Mesh link A link between two MPs
Mesh portal point (MPP) A mesh point that is collocated with one or more portals
Peer MP Peer MP to which the local MP has established a mesh link
Selector MP
The MP that is responsible for selecting the security parameters between
two MPs
Station (STA) A wireless terminal (a PC or laptop) with a wireless network card
Advantages of WLAN mesh
In the current WLAN solution, APs must be interconnected by using cables, switches, routers, and power
supplies, making the wireless network complex, costly, and time consuming to deploy.
The WLAN mesh technology offers a totally new approach for deploying wireless networks by allowing
operators to deploy wireless networks anywhere and anytime.
WLAN mesh has the following advantages:
• Low cost and high performance
• Expandable without the need of new wiring or access points
• Easy deployment
• Applicable to areas such as metros, companies, offices, large warehouses, manufacturing plants,
ports, and waterfronts
• Avoidance of single point failures because of multi-path availability
Deployment scenarios
This section covers deployment scenarios of WLAN mesh, available in two categories: one for subway
networking and the other for typical networking.
Typical WLAN mesh deployment
• AC + fit MP scenario