Symbol Technologies AP-5131 Network Router User Manual


 
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide
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mesh network data from those client bridges within the mesh network and never the
initiator.
4. If the Base Bridge checkbox has been selected, use the Max# Client Bridges parameter
to define the client bridge load on a particular base bridge.
The maximum number of client bridge connections per AP-5131 radio is 12, with 24
representing the maximum for dual-radio models.
Once the settings within the Radio Configuration screen are applied (for an initial
deployment), the current number of client bridge connections for this specific radio displays
within the CBs Connected field. If this is an existing radio within a mesh network, this
value updates in real-time.
5. Select the Client Bridge checkbox to enable the AP-5131 radio to initiate client bridge
connections with other mesh network supported AP-5131s radios on the same WLAN.
CAUTION A problem could arise if a Base Bridge’s Indoor channel is not
available on an Outdoor Client Bridge's list of available channels. As
long as an Outdoor Client Bridge has the Indoor Base Bridge channel
in its available list of channels, it can associate to the Base Bridge.
CAUTION An AP-5131 is Base Bridge mode logs out whenever a Client Bridge
associates to the Base Bridge over the LAN connection. This problem
is not experienced over the AP-5131’s WAN connection. If this
situation is experienced, log-in to the AP-5131 again.
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