Cli Support In Autonomous And Controlled Modes; Controlled Mode; Autonomous Mode - Alvarion Wi² AP CLI Reference Manual

Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.2 CLI support in autonomous and
controlled modes
An AP operates in either controlled mode or autonomous mode.
1.2.1

Controlled mode

Controlled mode is the factory default mode for all APs.
When in controlled mode, an AP establishes a control channel with a Wi2
Controller series 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 a 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. Also, the config context is not
available.
1.2.2

Autonomous mode

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