Basic Access Point Configuration
AP-8432 Installation Guide
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9 Select an
Access Point Type
from the following options:
•
Virtual Controller AP
- When more than one Access Point is deployed, a single Access
Point can function as a Virtual Controller AP. Up to 24 Access Points can be
connected to, and managed by, a single Virtual Controller AP of the same Access
Point type. These connected Access Points must be the same type as the Virtual
Controller AP.
•
Standalone AP -
Select this option to deploy this Access Point as an autonomous fat
Access Point. A Standalone AP isn't managed by a Virtual Controller AP, or adopted
by a controller
.
10 Select the
Country Code
of the country where the Access Point is deployed. Selecting a
proper country is a critical task while configuring the Access Point, as it defines the
NOTE
The professional installer should refer to the WiNG Access Point System
Reference Guide available at
www.extremenetworks.com/support/
for detailed
information on how to set the Access Point’s transmit power, antenna gain and
channel in respect to the deployment country’s unique regulatory requirements.
NOTE
If wanting to adopt the Access Point to a controller or service platform, use the
controller or service platform’s resident UI to connect to the Access Point,
provision its configuration and administrate the Access Point’s configuration.
NOTE
If designating the Access Point as a Standalone AP, its recommended the
Access Point’s UI be used exclusively to define its device configuration, and not
the CLI. The CLI provides the ability to define more than one profile and the UI
does not. Consequently, the two interfaces cannot be used collectively to
manage profiles without encountering problems.