Cisco OL-8335-02 Configuration Manual page 26

Cisco Wireless LAN Solution Overview
Figure 1-2
Multiple-Controller Deployments
Each controller can support lightweight access points across multiple floors and buildings
simultaneously. However, full functionality of the Cisco Wireless LAN Solution is realized when it
includes multiple controllers. A multiple-controller system has the following additional features:
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The following figure shows a typical multiple-controller deployment. The figure also shows an optional
dedicated Management Network and the three physical connection types between the network and the
controllers.
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Single-Controller Deployment
Autodetecting and autoconfiguring RF parameters as the controllers are added to the network.
Same-Subnet (Layer 2) Roaming
Automatic access point failover to any redundant controller with a reduced access point load (refer
to the "Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Failover Protection" section on page
and Inter-Subnet (Layer 3)
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide
Chapter 1
Roaming.
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Overview
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