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Creating a Community of Devices Using the Connect Window Chapter 3 Creating and Connecting to a Community - Upgrading software - Saving a running configuration - Backing up and restoring a configuration - Managing the system time - Getting system message notifications - Changing the HTTP port number - Getting an inventory report Creating a Community You can create a community in either of these ways: • When you launch CCA, you can use the Connect window that appears. • Choose Application > Communities from the menu bar and use the Communities window that appears. • Choose Application > Connect and use the Connect window that appears. • Click the Connect icon on the tool bar and use the Connect window that appears. Community Limits Table 3-1 lists the limits on the number of specific device types that can be supported in a community. Table 3-1 Limits on the Number of Specific Device Types in a Community Device Type Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches Cisco UC500 series appliance Wireless Express 500 series controllers Autonomous AP521 access points Limit 15 5 2 3 IP phones do not count toward the 25-device community limit. You can connect as many IP phones as there are switch ports in the community's UC500 appliances and CE500 switches. If you exceed the device limits, you cannot manage the community until you remove enough devices to comply with the limits. There is no limit to the number of communities that CCA can manage. Creating a Community of Devices Using the Connect Window When you launch CCA, two windows open: the CCA window, which contains the user interface, and the Connect window. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-2 OL-15283-01