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Understanding AP Operation Modes and Virtual Controller Configuration in WiNG 5.2

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This module provides a comprehensive overview of Access Point (AP) operation modes and the Virtual Controller functionality in WiNG 5.2. It explains the differences between RF Domains and Virtual Controllers, identifies suitable site locations for deployment, and discusses key features and configuration steps using the Quick Start Wizard. Users will gain insights into managing multiple access points, understanding site survivability, and utilizing the web GUI effectively. This guide is essential for ensuring optimal performance in single-site deployments with up to 24 access points.

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Understanding AP Operation Modes and Virtual Controller Configuration in WiNG 5.2

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  1. Module 16 AP MODES and Virtual controller

  2. Objectives • Explain the three AP operation modes • Explain the differences between an RF Domain and a Virtual Controller • Identify the site locations to deploy a Virtual Controller • Discuss the key features of a Virtual Controller • Identify the steps to configure a Virtual Controller

  3. AP Modes

  4. Quick Start Wizard • WiNG 5.2 brought Web GUI to Independent Access Points • The Quick Start Wizard is automatically launched when you first log into the WiNG5 GUI on an access point running a default configuration • The Quick Start Wizard may also be manually launched from the Configuration tab but only if the default configuration has not been modified • The Wizard can be cancelled at any time, leaving the configuration in its default state.

  5. Quick Start Wizard – Introduction

  6. Select AP Mode • Standalone • MLCP is stopped, no adoption possible • Just a standalone fat AP, no adoption, no collaboration, no distributed architecture • Controller Managed • Adopted and managed by controller (Real or Virtual) • APs have local services • Independent APs have site survivability • Virtual Controller • AP can adopt up to 24 other APs of the same type and act as a controller • Good for small single-site deployments • Supported only on AP6511, AP7131 and AP6532 • Supports most of WiNG5 feature set with some minor limitations

  7. Virtual Controller

  8. Managing other APs Virtual Controller Internet Single Location

  9. Virtual Controller - Overview RF Domain • Site survivable AP’s can now function as a controller for a site (single rf-domain). • Scales to 24 access points of same model • No cross-platform support • Functions similar to “real” WiNG5 Controller • Once Virtual Controller mode is selected: • AP client applets will stop and the AP will not attempt to discover a controller • AP server applets start and the AP takes on role of a controller for other clients, responding to discovery requests • Virtual Controller is responsible for • firmware updates • configuration management • statistics collection • troubleshooting • Virtual Controller and RF-Domain manager are not the same thing Profile Configuration Parameters Policies WLANs Device Access Point

  10. Difference Between RF-Domain Manager and Virtual Controller

  11. Common UI Screens • The Dashboard is similar to that of the RFS WiNG 5 interface

  12. Configuration • Cannot support multiple RF-Domains - there can be only one!

  13. When do you position a Virtual Controller? 1 Company may only have a single location 2 Businesses may be owned by one parent company, but managed individually 3 Sites with up to 24 Independent Access Points

  14. Quick Start Wizard – AP Mode

  15. Quick Start Wizard – LAN Configuration

  16. Quick Start Wizard – WAN Configuration

  17. Quick Start Wizard – Radio Configuration

  18. Quick Start Wizard – WLAN Configuration

  19. Quick Start Wizard – Country Code, Time

  20. Quick Start Wizard – Configuration Summary

  21. Explain the three AP operation modes • Explain the differences between an RF Domain and a Virtual Controller • Identify the site locations to deploy a Virtual Controller • Discuss the key features of a Virtual Controller • Identify the steps to configure a Virtual Controller • Module Summary

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