ZyXEL Communications NWA3160 User Manual

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ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide
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AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160
Only)
When the ZyXEL Device is an AP controller, it can manage other access points. You configure 
settings for the AP controller and the managed access points in the AP controller, which then 
sends the configuration details to the managed APs.
The ZyXEL Device can manage compatible access points only (see 
 for 
a list of compatible access points). AP controller mode is part of the ZyXEL CAPWAP 
implementation.
Use the Management Mode screen to set your ZyXEL Device to AP controller mode (see 
).
6.1  Status Screen
When the ZyXEL Device is in AP controller mode, the Status screen acquires some new fields 
in the System InformationAP StatusWLAN Association and System Status sections. The 
System Status links take you to screens that provide information on the access points 
managed by the ZyXEL Device.
Click Status. The following screen displays.
Figure 47   AP Controller: the Status Screen