Cisco Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point Setup Folleto

 

 

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Cisco WAP121 and WAP321 Introduction to 
Single Point Setup 

Overview 

Single Point Setup provides a unique centralized method to administer and manage the Cisco

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 WAP121 

Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point Setup and Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point 

with Single Point Setup. Using one access point on a network of multiple WAP121 or WAP321 access points, 

Single Point Setup provides a single view of the whole WLAN to replicate configuration, security, and management 

across all access points. Once a wireless cluster is created, Single Point Setup facilitates channel planning across 

the wireless network, reducing radio interference and increasing bandwidth and performance. 

Single Point Setup Benefits 

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Configure, manage, and better secure the wireless network from a single point rather than configuring each 

access point individually; this can save time and money for both network setup and maintenance 

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With a web-based GUI and setup wizard, configuring a single access point and propagating the configuration 

to all the networked access points is further simplified and can even be done remotely. This means setup and 

administration of the WLAN can be performed from home, a remote office, or while on the road 

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Expand the WLAN quickly and easily as your capacity requirements change and evolve, reducing 

operational costs 

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No additional hardware or software is required to manage your wireless network, reducing capital investment 

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Channel planning is also managed within a cluster, reducing radio interference and increasing bandwidth 

and coverage for optimal network performance 

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Group up to four access points with the WAP121 and up to eight access points on the WAP321. Mixing a 

cluster of WAP121 and WAP321 access points is not possible today, but separate clusters easily integrate 

and interoperate on the wireless LAN. This can enable the implementation of advanced features such as 

secure guest access in one area with WAP321, while using the more basic WAP121 elsewhere for more 

simple functionality and lower cost. 

Common Questions and Answers 

A.  Cisco Single Point Setup is a simple, multi-device management technology that allows you to deploy and 

manage a group of WAP121 or WAP321 Access Points as if it was a single access point. This can save staff 

time and can ensure the wireless configuration is consistent across all access points in the group. 

A.  Single Point Setup software is integrated into the WAP121 and WAP321. Firmware version 1.02.0 or higher is 

required. You can easily update the firmware to the latest version at the Cisco Software Download site: 

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