Controlled Mode And Autonomous Mode; Controlled Mode; Autonomous Mode; Important Terms - HP msm4 series Installation And Getting Started Manual

Model
MSM325 (E-MSM325)
MSM335 (E-MSM335)
The product models in the table immediately above include alternative product names in
parenthesis. For example, the MSM422 is also known as the E-MSM422. Both names refer to
the same product. Except for E-MSM430, E-MSM460, and E-MSM466, the original MSM
product names (without "E-") are used throughout this document.

Controlled mode and autonomous mode

MSM APs can operate in one of two modes: controlled mode (default) or autonomous mode.

Controlled mode

When operating in controlled mode, APs are managed by a MSM7xx controller. Discovery of
the controller is automatic if default settings are used on the AP and the controller, and both
devices are on the same subnet.
The controller manages the AP and provides all configuration settings, making it easy to
enforce consistent security and QoS policies, and automate AP configuration to minimize
deployment and operation costs.

Autonomous mode

When operating in autonomous mode, APs are managed individually using their integrated
web-based management tool. This mode is suited to small scale deployments that can benefit
from easy integration of wireless services into an existing network infrastructure.
Autonomous APs do not provide the benefits of centralized management and monitoring.
An autonomous AP can be used to create a wireless extension to an existing network and
provide intelligent data-forwarding that maintains the security of the network.

Important terms

The following terms are used in this guide.
Term Description
AP or MSM AP Refers to any HP MSM3xx or MSM4xx Access Point. Specific model
references are used where appropriate.
Controller Refers to any HP MSM7xx Controller, including both Access Controller
and Mobility Controller variants.
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J9373A/B J9369A/B
J9357A/B J9356A/B
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