Can Cisco AP1852i-E-K9 access points be used for making a small mesh n

[ric99]

Hi I have a couple of 1852i APs and Im looking to create a small mesh network. When running Mobility Express the APs have the mesh settings in the interface, but I can' t find anywhere online saying that they are capable of this functionality.

I would like to be sure before splurging on a power supply.

So... does anybody know whether the 1852i will do mesh?

[liviu.gheorghe]

Hello @ric99 ,

According to Cisco documentation, the 1852 supports wireless mesh configuration starting with release 8.10.105.0:

Release 8.10.105.0, 8.10.112.0, 8.10.113.0

• Support for WPA3

• Support Trap Notification via SNMPv3

• Support for RADIUS accounting messages for AP events

• Support for per AP group NTP Server

• Support for Mesh mode in Cisco Mobility Express

  • ME + RAP Support: 1542, 1562, 1815i, 1832, 1852, 2800, 3800, 4800, and 6300

  • Indoor Mesh Support: 1815i, 1832, 1840, 1852, 2800, 3800, and 4800

• Configuration Management enhancements

• Day 0 Flex+Bridge mode configuration

Here is the link for your reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/mob_exp/810/release_notes/b_ME_RN_810.html

HTH