How To Configure Management Modes; Scenario - ZyXEL Communications NWA-3160 - V3.70 Manual

3.6 How to Configure Management Modes

This example shows you how to configure the NWA's controller AP and managed
AP modes.
Note: If you are using several NWA models in your network including an NWA-3166,
you should use the NWA-3166 as the Controller AP.

3.6.1 Scenario

In this example, you are the administrator of a company network wherein a group
of users need stable wireless connection. These users are employees who move
around the company building a lot, yet need to connect to network resources at
various times of the day.
Currently you have 4 NWA standalone APs (A, B, C and D) in each floor of the 4-
storey company building. Though the current setup works, it takes a lot of your
time to edit profiles in the APs because of their location. You want to convert one
of your NWA to a controller AP (A) which will allow you to manage all 4 NWA APs
using the Web Configurator of this newly transformed NWA controller AP.
Additionally, you want a backup for this controller AP. You add another NWA (E) in
the first floor of the building, which you will then set as a secondary controller AP.
Figure 44 Tutorial: Controller AP with Backup and Managed APs Example
You
Secondary and Primary
Controller APs
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E A
1st floor
Router
with DHCP Server
B
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D
C
Managed APs
2nd, 3rd and 4th floors
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