Chapter 12: Single Point Setup; Single Point Setup Overview - Cisco WAP571 Administration Manual

Single Point Setup

Single Point Setup Overview

Cisco WAP571/E Administration Guide
This section describes how to configure Single Point Setup over multiple WAP
devices.
It includes these topics:
• Single Point Setup Overview
• Access Points
• Sessions
• Channel Management
• Wireless Neighborhood
• Cluster Firmware Upgrade
Single Point Setup provides a centralized method to administer and control
wireless services across multiple devices. You use Single Point Setup to create a
single group, or cluster, of wireless devices. After the WAP devices are clustered,
you can view, deploy, configure, and secure the wireless network as a single entity.
After a wireless cluster is created, Single Point Setup also facilitates channel
planning across your wireless services to reduce radio interference and maximize
bandwidth on the wireless network.
When you first set up your WAP device, you can use the Setup Wizard to configure
Single Point Setup or join an existing Single Point Setup. If you prefer not to use the
Setup Wizard, you can use the web-based configuration utility.
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