04-27-2019 11:43 AM - edited 07-05-2021 10:17 AM
Hello, My recent wireless deployments have been using 1832i WAPs so I understand those pretty well. However, I have a situation where I need to deploy multiple APs that don't have wired connections back to the infrastructure. I will need 2, maybe 3 APs, 3 SSIDs and maybe 20 clients total.
Switch >>> AP1 >>>> AP2 >>>> AP3
Which AP model can do this. From what I'm reading, is the 1852i the lowest end AP that can mesh? And is that what I want?
They used to call this combined mode (bridge and client) back in the day but I guess it's all just mesh now, which makes sense.
I should also mention that it would be OK if they were stand alone APs, while a controller would be nice, I don't think this size deployment warrants the extra $2k
04-28-2019 02:35 PM
04-28-2019 03:43 PM
04-28-2019 08:55 PM
Effectively all 802.11ac wave 2 other than the outdoor APs do not support Mesh (i believe its road mapped but nothing yet).
Two options:
Use older APs like 2700/3700
Use outdoor APs
If you do not have a WLC then you would either need to purchase one, or look at using autonomous APs
04-29-2019 08:08 AM
See that's why I'm confused. This document
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/technology/mesh/8-0/design/guide/mesh80/Mesh_Network_Components.html?bookSearch=true
indicates there are several indoor mesh APs.
Additionally many other documents speak of the 1852 supporting mesh
04-29-2019 06:19 PM
If you look at all the AirOS release notes that support the wave 2 APs up to 8.9 you will see key features not supported are Mesh Mode.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn88mr2.html#ap-wave2
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn89.html#ap-wave2
I believe it is a road mapped feature but currently not supported
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