Standalone access points(FAT) as mesh APs -1602

[ramesh rajendran]

Hi,

We have a group of fat access-points in the network. Do you know whether 1602 series access-points can act as mesh access-points without a controller?

thanks,

Ramesh

[Stephen Rodriguez]

Technically it won't do MESH, as that is a controller feature.

But it will allow you to use root/non-root or repeater mode. Repeater will be closest in functionality to MESH. But keep in mind that you lose half your bandwidth with each hop.

Steve

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[ramesh rajendran]

Thanks Stephen,

If i deploy a controller , can 700 series access-points act as mesh APs?

I dont see any reference related to that in cisco website.

thanks,

[Scott Fella]

I don't know if they can or not since its not shown in this v7.6 guide:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/technology/mesh/7-6/design/guide/mesh76/mesh76_preface_00.html

Here is a guide regarding indoor mesh, so you get a good understanding of what it can and can't do.

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless-mobility/wireless-mesh/111451-indoor-mesh-deploy-guide-00.html

Thanks,

Scott

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