09-15-2012 05:52 AM - edited 07-03-2021 10:40 PM
Hi guys!
I'm trying to become famillar with Cisco Mesh AP's deployment. As I know RAP's (Roof-top AP's are AP's with Ethernet/Fiber connection to the network). I connected these AP's via L2 switch , they can reach WLC and everything looks fine.
No I want to connect few MAP's to my RAP's. But of course firstly we will need to set-up IP addresses for these MAP's? But how? There is no "configure terminal" option at all ( on mesh AP console) .
MeshAP#?
Exec commands:
access-profile Apply user-profile to interface
capwap capwap exec commands
cd Change current directory
clear Reset functions
clock Manage the system clock
crypto Encryption related commands.
debug Debugging functions (see also 'undebug')
delete Delete a file
dir List files on a filesystem
disable Turn off privileged commands
dot1x IEEE 802.1X Exec Commands
eap EAP Exec Commands
enable Turn on privileged commands
exit Exit from the EXEC
fsck Fsck a filesystem
help Description of the interactive help system
led LED functions
lock Lock the terminal
logging Handles logging operations
login Log in as a particular user
logout Exit from the EXEC
lwapconfig OfficeExtend AP configurations
lwapp lwapp exec commands
mkdir Create new directory
monitor Monitoring different system events
more Display the contents of a file
name-connection Name an existing network connection
no Disable debugging functions
partition Partition disk
ping Send echo messages
pwd Display current working directory
radius radius exec commands
release Release a resource
reload Halt and perform a cold restart
rename Rename a file
renew Renew a resource
rmdir Remove existing directory
rsh Execute a remote command
save Start to save raise_interrupt_level stack
send Send a message to other tty lines
set Set system parameter (not config)
show Show running system information
ssh Open a secure shell client connection
systat Display information about terminal lines
terminal Set terminal line parameters
test Test subsystems, memory, and interfaces
traceroute Trace route to destination
undebug Disable debugging functions (see also 'debug')
upgrade Upgrade commands
verify Verify a file
where List active connections
Should I use DHCP server and connect these AP's via Ethernet/Fiber connection somewhere also?
Thank you for your time and for your answers.
09-15-2012 06:19 AM
When I have a mesh deployment, I always try to stage them just like any other access point. I would power them up with a power injector or an ac adapter and connect them to a switch and let them join the WLC. Then I would configure my RAPs and them my MAPs and if you want, set the ip address. Make sure you set the bridge group name, put the mac address in the mac address filter while you are staging them. Again, this is how I do all my mesh deployments. Now if they add mesh ap's later, I would still connect them to the network like a regular LAP and have them join the WLC and configure them for either a rap or map.
From the CLI, the command to assign a static is :
capwap ap ip address
Thanks,
Scott
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09-15-2012 06:27 AM
Thanks Scott.
I did everything exactly as you mentioned in your post.
Looks like there is a problem with CAPWAP tunnel for mesh AP's. Maybe the problem is because the time is different on mesh AP's and controller. I'm not using NTP server also.
09-15-2012 06:35 AM
That is a requirement.... the mesh ap's are just like any other lightweight access points. Make sure the time is set and make sure the country code is correct.
Thanks,
Scott
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09-15-2012 06:46 AM
Okay, AP's are reloading now.
Maybe you also know, is there any difference if we add our AP's MAC addresses to the :
Security -> AAA -> AP Policies or Security -> AAA -> MAC Filtering , lists?
09-15-2012 06:52 AM
It's the Mac filter list you need to ad the Mac address
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/7.0/configuration/guide/c70mesh.html#wp1472458
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09-15-2012 06:55 AM
Yes, I know. But I think there is no difference in which list will you add the mac address of the AP.
You can add it in AP Policies, or MAC filtering list.
09-15-2012 07:05 AM
Everything is okay, when I connect AP's to the WLC via Ethernet. When I save all the configuration on MAP's and reload these, they won't connect to the RAP's and to the WLC via Wireless. Time settings also are gone from MAP's. Time settings never be equal without NTP server, if I have a problem because of this, how it would be possible to solve in big mesh AP's deployment?
09-15-2012 07:09 AM
Well the wlc is the one that need to have the time set. As long as the mac address is in the mac filter list and your bridge group names are fine, the maps should join the rap with no issue. Now how are you powering up the rap and map. A PoE switch will not have enough power to enable the radios. You need to use the power injector for the rap and the AC plug for the maps.
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09-15-2012 07:13 AM
Thanks Scott for your time!
Yes, the mac address is in the mac filter list, and bridge group has the same name. Everyting is powered up via AC plug.
I have just one WLAN with WPA2-psk authentication. Does MAP's try to connect to the RAP's via that WLAN?
09-15-2012 07:24 AM
No it doesn't use your wlan's to connect. What errors do you see in the wlc?
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09-15-2012 07:12 AM
The mac address is the base mac not the radio. Look at the logs on the wlc and see how it's failing.
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09-15-2012 07:15 AM
Yes , I'm using base mac addresses also.
09-15-2012 07:31 AM
If you followed the guide it's pretty simple. Here is a troubleshooting guide that might help determine the issue you are having.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/1500/troubleshooting/guide/TrbleshtMesh.html
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09-15-2012 07:35 AM
Thanks Scott. I don't know maybe the problem is that I'm not using any antennas. RSSI is about -70 for me anyway. Also looks like there is not possible to turn of the AP instantly, because it's using backup battery.
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