Cisco Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point Setup Folleto
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Q. How do I configure Single Point Setup?
A. Single Point Setup is easy to enable. It can be accessed through the web-based, Configuration Wizard or by
going to the
“Clustering” menu option in the access point device GUI. Simply check the “Enable” box and add
the
“cluster” name. The cluster name prevents random access points from joining the cluster.
Q. Once Single Point Setup is enabled, and the first access point is configured, how does the
configuration get enabled in the other access points?
A. Additional access points can easily join an existing cluster. Simply utilize the web-based wizard on the
individual access points to join an existing cluster.
Q. How does channel management and bandwidth optimization work with Single Point Setup?
A. When enabled, channel management allows for optimization of the channel plan among the access points
within a cluster. The access points can automatically change channels if a there is an opportunity to improve
signal quality. This can be done automatically or at a defined schedule to minimize any impact to business.
Q. Can you mix different access point models within the same cluster or group?
A. While it is not possible to mix and match WAP121 and WAP321 access points in the same group, separate
clusters can be created and interconnected for a single mixed WLAN. It is just not possible to use Single Point
Setup to manage the different models from one access point.
Q. Can Single Point Setup work with any other Cisco access points?
A. No, this technology will only work with Cisco Small Business 100 Series and 300 Series Wireless Access Points.
Q. Is Single Point Setup similar to the clustering technology in the Cisco AP541N Wireless Access Point?
A. Yes, however, the AP541N will never be able to cluster with the WAP100 and WAP300 Series or other access
points in the future.
Q. How many access points can be in a cluster?
A. Up to four WAP121s can be in a cluster, and up to eight WAP321s can be in a cluster. No restrictions on the
number of clusters exist, so long as the participating access points are within the same LAN.
Q. How does Single Point Setup differ from using a Cisco WLAN Controller?
A. Single Point Setup is controller-less technology and does not require additional hardware. The functionality of
Single Point Setup and clustering has fewer features and cannot scale to support very large WLAN networks.
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