E500 Mesh Bases 5Ghz Channel Auto or Manual Channel recommended

Hi Esalced,

You can leave it at Auto and hereis the Knowledge base article on best practice on Mesh configuration 

http://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t5/cnPilot-E-Series-Hotspot-E500/Best-practices-when-deploying-WiFi-Mesh/m-p/61413#M48 

In adition here is the FAQ's  hope this answers your query. 

http://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t5/cnPilot-E-Series-Hotspot-E500/Mesh-feature-FAQs/m-p/56242#M37 

Regards,

G Krishnan