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6.3  Understanding Clustering

A key feature of the 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway is the ability to form a dynamic, 
configuration-aware group (called a cluster) with other 9160 G2 Wireless Gateways 
in a network in the same subnet. Access points can participate in a self-organizing 
cluster which makes it easier for you to deploy, administer, and secure your wireless 
network. The cluster provides a single point of administration and lets you view the 
deployment of access points as a single wireless network rather than a series of sep-
arate wireless devices.

6.3.1  What Is A Cluster?

A cluster is a group of access points which are coordinated as a single group via 
9160 G2 Wireless Gateway administration. You can have multiple clusters on the 
same subnet if they have different cluster “names”.

6.3.2  How Many APs Can A Cluster Support?

Currently, there is no hard limit on the number of access points in a cluster. Valida-
tion testing has verified a dozen or more supported on the same subnet. You can 
include as many APs as needed in a cluster at any one time.

6.3.3  What Kinds Of APs Can Cluster Together?

A single 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway can form a cluster with itself (a “cluster of 
one”) and with other 9160 G2 Wireless Gateways. In order to be members of the 
same cluster, access points must be:

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Compatible devices as designated by the manufacturer (access points must 
have compatible design features).

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Of the same radio configuration (all one-radio APs or all two-radio APs).

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Of the same band configuration (all single-band APs or all dual-band APs).

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On the same LAN

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Having a mix of APs on the network does not adversely affect 9160 G2 Wireless 
Gateway clustering in any way. However, it is helpful to understand the clustering 
behaviour for administration purposes: