Chapter 3 Creating And Connecting To A Community; Community Overview; Characteristics Of A Community - Cisco 521G - Unified IP Phone VoIP Configuration Manual

Creating and Connecting to a Community
This chapter describes how to create a community of devices and describes how to connect to a
community using the CCA. This chapter contains these sections:
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Community Overview

This section provides only a brief overview of communities. For additional information on CCA and
communities refer to the Getting Started with Cisco Configuration Assistant document available on
Cisco.com at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7287/prod_installation_guides_list.html
CCA manages device groups called communities. In a community, every device must have an IP address.
CCA communicates directly with all members of the community, so an HTTPS link is possible with
every member.

Characteristics of a Community

In addition to offering the security of HTTPS links, a community has these characteristics:
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Community Overview, page 3-1
Creating a Community of Devices Using the Connect Window, page 3-2
Connecting To a Community, page 3-6
It can contain up to 25 SBCS devices, including the UC500, CE520, WLC526 controllers, and
stand-alone AP521 access points. Specific limitations include:
Five routers
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Three AP521 autonomous wireless access points
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Two wireless controllers (which can control up to an additional 12 AP521 access points
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As many Cisco IP phones as there are available switch ports in the network
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Because every member has an IP address, if you lose communication with a member, you can still
communicate with other members.
A basic set of networking tasks is supported for community members, including routers and access
points. The tasks are
Managing user access
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Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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