Motorola WiNG 5, System Reference Manual

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Access points can either be assigned unique configurations to support a particular deployment objective or have an
existing RF Domain or Profile configuration modified (overridden) to support a requirement that deviates its configuration
from the configuration shared by its peer access points.
Refer to the following to set an access point’s sensor functionality, Virtual Controller AP designation, and license and
certificate usage configuration:
• RF Domain Sensor Configuration
• Managing Virtual Controllers
• Assigning Certificates
An RF Domain allows an administrator to assign comparable configuration data to multiple access points deployed in a
common coverage area (floor, building or site). In such instances, there’s many configuration attributes these devices
share, as their general client support roles are quite similar. However, access point configurations may need periodic
refinement and overrides from their original RF Domain administered design. For more information, see
RF Domain
Overrides on page 5-181 .
Profiles enable administrators to assign a common set of configuration parameters and policies to access points of the
same model. Profiles can be used to assign shared network, wireless and security parameters to access points across a
large, multi segment, site. The configuration parameters within a profile are based on the hardware model the profile was
created to support. To define a configuration profile for a specific access point model, refer to
System Profile Configuration
on page 5-7 .
However, device Profile configurations may need periodic refinement from their original administered design.
Consequently, a device profile could be applied an override from a configuration shared amongst numerous peer devices
deployed within a particular site. For more information, see
Profile Overrides on page 5-184 .
CHAPTER 5 DEVICE CONFIGURATION