Online Documentation; Cli Support In Autonomous And Controlled Modes; Controlled Mode; Autonomous Mode - HP MSM3xx Reference Manual

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CLI support in autonomous and controlled
modes
An AP operates in either controlled mode or autonomous mode.

Controlled mode

Controlled mode is the factory default mode for all APs.
When in controlled mode, an AP establishes a control channel with a service controller. The
service controller manages the AP and provides all configuration settings. Discovery of the
service controller is automatic if default settings are used on all devices.
Note
In controlled mode, access to the CLI is possible only before any control channel is
established, which can occur in the following scenarios:
„ Network failures prevent a control channel from being created.
„ After an AP is restarted, prior to establishment of the control channel (during the brief
service controller discovery process).
When the AP is in controlled mode, a reduced number of CLI commands are available. The
most notable command is switch operational mode, which enables you to switch the AP to
autonomous mode. The config context is not available.

Autonomous mode

When in autonomous mode, the AP operates as a stand-alone unit. You can configure and
manage the AP using the AP management tool, SNMP, CLI, or SOAP. Autonomous mode
supports all CLI commands.
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