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Configuration as an "workgroup bridge"

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  • 1.  Configuration as an "workgroup bridge"

    Posted Dec 23, 2011 06:45 AM

    Hello:

    Is it possible to configure any AP from Aruba that makes it possible to connect an Ethernet but  non-Wifi equipment?

    Which AP should it be necessary?

     

    TX.

     



  • 2.  RE: Configuration as an "workgroup bridge"

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Dec 23, 2011 07:01 AM

    All APs have mesh capability to do what you mention, and forward wired traffic.  What would be the application?



  • 3.  RE: Configuration as an "workgroup bridge"

    Posted Dec 23, 2011 07:04 AM

    Thank you.

    It would be very simple: A PLC with Ethernet port should be connected to the wifi Network.



  • 4.  RE: Configuration as an "workgroup bridge"

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Dec 23, 2011 07:07 AM

    An access point can be configured as a mesh "Point" and forward all wired traffic connected to its ethernet ports, wirelessly to another Aruba access point configured as a mesh "Portal".  Yes, this is possible with all Campus and outdoor access points.



  • 5.  RE: Configuration as an "workgroup bridge"

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Dec 24, 2011 05:15 AM

    What about Instant APs? Can they be used as "workgroup bridges"?



  • 6.  RE: Configuration as an "workgroup bridge"

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Dec 25, 2011 12:38 PM
    Not sure about this one. I may get a chance to test it out later today. Whether or not it is supported, is a question Aruba will have to answer for you.


  • 7.  RE: Configuration as an "workgroup bridge"

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Dec 25, 2011 12:47 PM

    Instant does not bridge ethernet traffic at this time.  Maybe the product management team can speak on what is planned for the near future.



  • 8.  RE: Configuration as an "workgroup bridge"

    Posted Dec 25, 2011 01:15 PM

    Hi 

     

    IAP will only do MESH when there is no link on the ETH. port so that is not supported.

     

     

    /Thomas



  • 9.  RE: Configuration as an "workgroup bridge"

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Dec 25, 2011 01:32 PM
    @tfrederiksen wrote:

    Hi 

     

    IAP will only do MESH when there is no link on the ETH. port so that is not supported.

     

     

    /Thomas

    Well, there's your answer. Also, plugging an active ethernet cable into an Instant Mesh Point causes the IAP to reboot, losing it's Mesh Point status (It becomes a mesh point after 30 attempts at looking for an ethernet connection. If it finds an ethernet connection, it will not become a mesh point.). See the Aruba Instant user guide for more information on Aruba Instant mesh points.



  • 10.  RE: Configuration as an "workgroup bridge"

    Posted Jun 01, 2015 01:28 PM

    You can indeed connect a wired device behind an IAP acting as a mesh point.  Just put the eth0 port into 'eth0-bridging' mode, in the UI it is accessible in the 'Edit AP' dialog by clicking on the AP name and selecting 'Edit'.  An AP in this mode will always come up as a mesh point.