A mesh wireless access point (WAP) includes a housing, a first radio assembly, a second radio assembly, and an internal communication link between the first and second radio assemblies. The housing is configured to be affixed to, or integrated with, a feature of a building. The first radio assembly is incorporated with the housing and configured to support a first wireless communication link, and the second radio assembly is incorporated with the housing and configured to support a second wireless communication link. The internal communication link is configured to transfer data packets between the first and second radio assemblies.