Technical Tip: How to set up the MESH-LEAF configuration

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Description	This article describes how to set up the MESH-LEAF configuration with the Leaf AP connected to the FWF internal radio or local Wi-Fi radio using the newly built 'wLmesh' interface on the FortiGate.
Scope	FortiAP 6.4 and above, FortiWifi, FortiOS 6.4 and above, FortiGate.
Solution	A new interface known as 'wLmesh" is formed on the FortiGate and the Leaf AP becomes online as a Wi-Fi client when it is linked to the internal radio of FWF. The FortiGate's 'wLmesh' interface is where the Leaf APs obtain their IP address. Before to begin the configuration, read the following documents: Configuring a meshed WiFi network Technical Tip: How to configure MESH with FortiAP on FortiGate Demonstration: The internal radio settings with MESH SSID.    The AP profile that will be mapped to the internal radio will have the Mesh SSID defined.   The Mesh SSID config on the LEAF AP CLI: The Leaf AP will connect to the FortiGate as the local radio's Wi-Fi client: On the FortiGate, a new 'wLmesh' interface was created:    The new 'wLmesh' interface will lease out IP to the LEAF AP.