Is there a limit to how many AP's that can be linked using the mesh bridge method? Is there a distance limitation?

[wallace_chu]

We are currently using a one to one mesh bridge between two AP 250's in two separate small single offices that is separated by another person office (not our employee). We plan on adding another office about 45 feet away. Not sure if this is possible, because of distance, interference and several walls the divide each office?

[wallace_chu]

Thanks Sam!

[samantha_lynn]

We can support up to 4 links in a mesh chain, including the portal AP with the hardwire connection. However, each link reduces the speed by half, and that's without considering interference. There would need to be a clear line of sight between the APs (no walls), in which case 45ft is doable. Interference will make the biggest difference here, I would recommend checking for and mitigating interference as much as possible before relying on Mesh. These guides walk through how to look for Radio Frequency Interference, depending on which HiveManager platform you are using.

HiveManager Classic-https://thehivecommunity.aerohive.com/s/article/Radio-Frequency-Interference-Troubleshooting

HiveManager- https://thehivecommunity.aerohive.com/s/article/Radio-Frequency-Interference-NG

This guide will walk you through how to determine which HiveManager you are using, for reference: https://thehivecommunity.aerohive.com/s/article/Which-HiveManager-Platform-am-I-using