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Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode
NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User’s Guide
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In the figure below, an administrator is able to manage the security settings of 5
APs (1 controller AP and 4 managed APs). He changes the security mode to WPA-
PSK just by accessing the Web Configurator of the controller AP (
C ).
Figure 59 CAPWAP Controller
Note: Be careful when configuring the controller AP as its managed APs automatically
inherit some its settings. Moreover, some of these changes will automatically
disconnect the wireless clients of the managed APs.
6.1.3 Before You Begin
The Controller AP options are only available when the NWA is set to function in
this mode. Therefore, ensure that you have switched modes first as described in
Section 5.3 on page 90 before continuing.
6.2 Controller AP Navigation Menu
When you choose Controller AP mode in the MGNT MODE screen and click
Apply , you are automatically logged off from the Web Configurator. The NWA
reboots and shows the following message.
Figure 60 System Restart
Note: The NWA reboots every time you change mode in the MGMT MODE screen.
You can switch from Standalone AP to Controller AP (and vice versa) using
the Web Configurator.
C
Managed APs