2106 1131AP and mesh mode

Hi guys,
i have a 2106 WLC with three 1131AP LWAPP.
I should cover a zone where there is no network cabling and i was thinking about another 1131 in mesh mode.
Do I need particular software release?
Can anyone provide documentation from which i can start to configure the system(WLC)?
thx....

Unfortunately, the only access point that can handle Mesh is the 1500-series. Mesh isn't meant for indoor applications like the 1131AG is meant for. Mesh is meant for city-wide deployments and wireless coverage.
Your only option using 1131AGs is to get a cable out there somewhere. If you purchase a couple of 1242AGs in autonomous mode, you can set up a mesh-like link using link-role flexibility. You can configure your A-radio to be a bridge link, and configure the G-radio to service clients. This can only be done 1-to-1, though, so you'll need two APs for every one you need in an area without cabling. Hopefully that makes sense.

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    *http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php - Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    *http://www.superantispyware.com/ - SuperAntispyware
    *http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx - Microsoft Safety Scanner
    *http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx - Windows Defender: Home Page
    *http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html - Spybot Search & Destroy
    *http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php - Ad-Aware Free
    See also:
    *"Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked

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