Managing Virtual Controllers - Motorola WiNG 5 System Reference Manual

5.4 Managing Virtual Controllers

Access points set to function as Standalone APs can be re-defined as Virtual Controllers as required, and Virtual
Controllers can reverted back to Standalone APs. Consider setting the access point to a Virtual Controller when more than
one access points (of the same model) are deployed are require management from a centralized access point. Up to 24
Dependent mode access points can be connected to, and managed by, a single Virtual Controller AP of the same model.
NOTE: If designating the access point as a Standalone AP, Motorola Solutions
recommends 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, while the UI
only provides one per access point model. Consequently, the two interfaces cannot be
used collectively to manage profiles without an administrator encountering problems.
NOTE: The Motorola Solutions recommended way to administer a network populated by
numerous access points is to configure them directly from the designated Virtual
Controller AP. If an access point's configuration requires an exception from the Virtual
Controller AP's assigned profile configuration the administrator should apply a Device
Override to change just that access point's configuration. For more information on
applying an override to an access point's Virtual Controller AP assigned configuration
profile, see
To define a Standalone AP as a Virtual Controller AP:
1. Select the Configuration
2. Select Devices.
3. Select Virtual Controller AP.
4. The Virtual Controller AP screen lists those peer access points within this Virtual Controller's radio coverage area. Each
listed access point is listed by its assigned System Name, MAC Address and Virtual Controller designation. Only
Standalone APs of the same model can have their Virtual Controller AP designation changed.
Profile Overrides on page 5-184.
tab from the Web UI.
Figure 5-88 Virtual Controller AP screen
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