you can refer to this technote for IAPs even though it is for 8.9, it should give you a good starting point.
Wireless Mesh with Instant 8.9
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Original Message:
Sent: Feb 16, 2026 04:02 PM
From: pubjohndoe
Subject: Documentation for mesh setup with 8.13.1.1
Where can I find a proper mesh setup instructions for 8.13? In the user guide it just vaguely says the steps you need to do but doesn't explain those any better than that. I have AP-303H, AP-505H and AP-515RW for testing, production would probably be different devices but anyways these all have the same 8.13.1.1 version and connected to the same switch.
However after booting, I don't see the other APs in the management of the first one. It just lists one AP. If I try to connect to another APs management IP with browser it redirects me to the first ones management. So somehow they must be connected, even though I only see one in the management.
In the user guide there's a short mention that I need to disable extended SSID, delete SetMeUp SSID etc but there's really not that good documentation on how to actually create and verify mesh setup. Does anyone have any better information whe I could find this documentation?
Thanks
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