Working Modes - Alcatel-Lucent Stellar AP Series Deployment & Configuration & Troubleshooting Manual

2.3 Working Modes

Three working modes are supported by all Stellar APs:
• Express mode - Plug and Play: Secure Web managed (HTTPS) cluster
deployment
Stellar Series APs by default operates in a cluster architecture to provide
simplified plug-and-play deployment. The access point cluster is an
autonomous system that consists of a group of OmniAccess Stellar APs and a
virtual controller, which is a selected access point, for cluster management.
One AP cluster supports up to 64 APs. The access point cluster architecture
ensures simplified and quick deployment. Once the first AP is configured using
the configuration wizard, the remaining APs in the network will come up
automatically with an updated configuration. This ensures the whole network
is up and functional within a few minutes. Stellar Series APs also supports
secure zero-touch provisioning with Alcatel- Lucent OXO Connect R2, a
mechanism by which all access points in a cluster will obtain bootstrap data
securely from an on premise OXO Connect.
• OVC mode - Cloud enabled with OmniVista Cirrus
Stellar Series APs can be managed by Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista® Cirrus cloud
platform. OmniVista® Cirrus powers a secure, resilient and scalable cloud-
based network management platform. It offers hassle free network
deployment and easy service rollout with advanced analytics for smarter
decision making. Offers IT friendly Unified Access with secure authentication
and policy enforcement for users and devices.
• OVE mode - OmniVista 2500 managed deployment
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