What is the difference between FlexConnect and local?
Locally switched means the traffic is terminated at the local switch adjacent to the access point. Flex Connect also known as HREAP by the old timers, allows data traffic to be switched locally and not go back to the controller. It basically causes the AP to behave like an autonomous AP, but be managed by the WLC.
What is the AP-Manager interface used for?
AP-manager interface: This interface is used to control and manage all Layer 3 communications between the WLC and lightweight APs. For the best AP association results, the AP-manager interface should be assigned to the same IP subnet as the management interface.
How do Cisco APs find the controller?
In a CAPWAP environment, a lightweight access point discovers a controller by using CAPWAP discovery mechanisms and then sends a CAPWAP join request to the controller. The controller sends a CAPWAP join response to the access point that allows the access point to join the controller.
What is AP mode Flex?
FlexConnect is an AP mode for situations like the one above. The AP can locally switch traffic between a VLAN and SSID when the CAPWAP tunnel to the WLC is down.
What is CAPWAP and Lwapp?
LWAPP is abbreviation for Lightweight Access Point Protocol. CAPWAP is abbreviation for Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points and interoperable protocol that enables a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) to manage access points (AP) or wireless termination points (WTP).
What is WLC and AP?
Access point connects multiple wireless devices together in a single wireless network. Access point supports both type of standards; Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Access point uses radio signals to provide the connectivity. An access point which works under the WLC is known as the LWAP (Lightweight Access Point).
What does a WLC do?
A wireless LAN controller (WLC) is a network component that manages wireless network access points and allows wireless devices to connect to the network. WLCs (Cisco WLC) are commonly used to gain control over your routers, switches, firewalls, gateways and other devices.
What is CAPWAP and LWAPP?
How to configure an access point on a Cisco controller?
Step 1 Choose Configure > Controllers or Configure > Access Points. Step 2 Choose an IP address of a controller with software release 5.0 or later or choose an access point associated with software release 5.0 or later.
Why are cloud managed WiFi 5 outdoor access points perfect?
Perfect for outdoor deployments, every cloud access point comes with free cloud management so you can have access to an enterprise-class cloud-native management solution without the recurring fees. Zero Touch Provisioning reduces the need for on-site installation and configuration, saving you time and travel costs.
Which is the best budget outdoor access point?
The TP-LINK N300 is another budget outdoor access point. This one is specifically designed for outdoor areas like swimming pools and gardens. Arguably, it could be used for small businesses like restaurants and cafes, but we’d recommend buying an outdoor access point that has been designed for that purpose.
What does software managed wireless access points do?
D-Link Software-Managed Wireless Access Points give network administrators better control over their wireless access points with with the fast and painless AP Array Manager or the robust Central WiFi Manager.