What is the usage of the Radio profile "Backhaul Mesh Link" and "Sensor"?

[rickywong]

Hi all,

Fall in love with Aerohive these days.

And would like to know the usage of the "Backhaul Mesh Link" and "Sensor" in the Radio profile.

Appreciate if there is any KB/demo / video for more details also.

Thank you.

[ashley_finch]

Mesh configuration: https://thehivecommunity.aerohive.com/s/article/Mesh-in-NG

General Mesh information: http://docs.aerohive.com/330000/docs/guides/AerohiveMeshDeploymentGuide.pdf

[rickywong]

IS there any setup guidance for it?

[ashley_finch · Accepted solution]

Backhaul mesh - creates a wireless backhaul from AP to AP (when AP is on the same channel and this is enabled on the same interface). Useful for ATOMs particularly as they can mesh to another AP to give them access to the internet.

Sensor - AP listens but doesn't broadcast/have clients connecting to the AP. Use cases: when enabling WIPS to detect rogue APs etc and for presence analytics also I believe.