Section 9 - Clustering Multiple Aps; Managing Cluster Access Points In The Cluster; Clustering Aps; Viewing And Configuring Cluster Members - D-Link DWL-2600AP Administrator's Manual

Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide

Section 9 - Clustering Multiple APs

The UAP supports AP clusters. A cluster provides a single point of administration and lets you view, deploy, configure,
and secure the wireless network as a single entity rather than a series of separate wireless devices.

Managing Cluster Access Points in the Cluster

The AP cluster is a dynamic, configuration-aware group of APs in the same subnet of a network. Each cluster
can have up to 8 members. Only one cluster per wireless network is supported; however, a network subnet can
have multiple clusters. Clusters can share various configuration information, such as VAP settings and QoS queue
parameters.
A cluster can be formed between two APs if the following conditions are met:
•) The APs are identical models.
•) The APs are connected on the same bridged segment.
•) The APs joining the cluster have the same Cluster Name.
•) Clustering mode is enabled on both APs.
Note: For two APs to be in the same cluster, they do not need to have the same number of radios;
however, the supported capabilities of the radios should be same.

Clustering APs

Only identical models may be clustered together. For example, the DWL-2600AP can only form a cluster with other
DWL-2600APs.

Viewing and Configuring Cluster Members

The Access Points page allows you to start or stop clustering on an AP, view the cluster members, and configure the
location and cluster name for a cluster member. From the Access Points page, you can also click the IP address of
each cluster member to navigate to configuration settings and data on an access point in the cluster.
To view information about cluster members and to configure the location and cluster of an individual member, click the
Access Points tab.
The following figure shows the Cluster > Access Points page when clustering is not enabled.
The following figure shows the Cluster > Access Points page when clustering is enabled and two access points are
in the cluster.
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Figure 63 - Manage Access Points In The Cluster (Passive)

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