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3 C H A P T E R 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: • Community Overview, page 3-1 • Creating a Community of Devices Using the Connect Window, page 3-2 • Connecting To a Community, page 3-6 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: • 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 - Three AP521 autonomous wireless access points - Two wireless controllers (which can control up to an additional 12 AP521 access points - As many Cisco IP phones as there are available switch ports in the network • 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 OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-1