Standalone access points(FAT) as mesh APs -1602

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

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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the laptops will require static addresses.
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Hi Phil,
Have you tried using H-REAP?
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_configuration_example09186a00807cc3b8.shtml
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I want to only allow users that are near access point with high RSSI power and force other users with low RSSI power to connect to other nearest AP to them
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You can changed the data rates but that's global. You can disable the lower data rates on a given access point that only allows devices that can associate at 48mbps or 54mbps. If you want.
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A centralized controller should make your life easier:
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Hello Experts,
Need your suggestion, though I have gone through some documents the solution does not work as per my requirement as below. Still to confirm.
I wants to use LAP in flex connect mode & standalone access Point to act as WGB. However, as my standalone AP is dual band I want to use 5GHZ for backbone & 2.4 GHZ for my wireless users can it be possible?
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Lenka...

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Extremes (Access Point Mode, Bridged) Constantly Going Offline

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1365
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I’ve the 1140 AP (LAP) flavor; can I convert it to Standalone access points?
If yes can you please explain how and if you have documentation that will be great.
Thank you all for reading and helping.

You can convert the AP from autonomous AP (aAP) to light-weight AP (LWAP) and vice versa. It all boils down to the IOS you run.
If you have a WLC, ollow the proceedure below:
Using a Wireless LAN Controller to Return to a Previous Release
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/conversion/lwapp/upgrade/guide/lwapnote.html#wp157689
If you don't have a WLC, follow the proceedure below:
Using a Wireless LAN Controller to Return to a Previous Release
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/conversion/lwapp/upgrade/guide/lwapnote.html#wp157689
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Cisco 1142 Wireless access point intermittently will not authenticate

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line vty 0 4
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When the issue occurs does that affect both 2.4GHz & 5GHz devices ? I would see which band operating devices affected.
I noticed you have set CH11 under Radio 0 statically. I would prefer to configure it as below so AP can change the channel depend on the environment.
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HTH
Rasika
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Access-point 1131G registration issues on Wireless controller over Layer3 transport mode.

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Here is the bug ID..
http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/search/getBugDetails.do?method=fetchBugDetails&bugId=CSCti54658
Please create a seperate Dynamic interafce and then see what happens as per the bug work around..
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Access points at -5 temp

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1) i need info about which access points supports operating temperatures as low as - 5 C (minus 5) .
2) i guess all access points supports atleast 0 deg celcius operating temperature.
3) for managing 30 access points do i " really " need a wcs . ( i mean will mangement becomes difficult without WCS. )
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plz reply soon

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5678/ps6521/product_data_sheet0900aecd8031c844.html
The 1242 datasheet says it operates until -20 C
It should be the same for most other access points. Check the datasheet of the ones that you find interesting.
Your 3rd question is a bit strange. WCS is useful to manage multiple CONTROLLERS.
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30 access points would be a pain to manage if you chose standalone access points without controller.
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Dear Team,
Could you please advise, if Cisco 2602 Access Point supports IPS and CleanAir along with Access Point feature or does it need to work as standalone to have these functions enabled ?
Regards,
SID

Might as well add my 2¢
In order to have CleanAir, you need a WLC. In order to do IPS, wireless its called wIPS, you need an MSE and NCS or Prime Infrastructure.
A standalone access point (autonomous) is just a dumb AP and can't perform any of those functions:)
Thanks,
Scott
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