Netgear WC7500-Wireless User Manual - Page 286

ProSAFE Wireless Controller The Stacking table shows the following fields: Setting Role Controller IP Local IP Master IP Description The role or function that the wireless controller provides in the stack: either Master or Slave. The IP address of the wireless controller. In a stacking configuration, the controller IP address is identical to the local IP address. The local IP address of the wireless controller in the stacking group. This IP address remains constant. The role of the wireless controller (that is, master or slave) does not affect the local IP address. The IP address of the master in the stack. 9. To add another wireless controller, repeat Step 5 through Step 8. 10. To synchronize the profiles, captive portals, and user management settings of the master controller to a slave controller in the stack, do the following: a. In the Stacking table, select the radio button for the slave controller that you want to synchronize. b. Click the Sync button. c. Confirm that you want to allow the slave controller to reboot. After synchronization, the slave controller reboots. 11. Select Monitor > Network > Summary. The Summary page displays for the network. Note: The web management interface displays an additional Network menu tab with the network Summary page in view. The network Summary page displays information about the stacking configuration. 12. Click the REFRESH button. The Summary page displays the new stacking information. Note: On a slave controller in the stack, if you add the master controller as a stack member, the slave controller becomes the new master controller, and the original master controller becomes the new slave controller. For information about selecting which controller to configure, see Select Which Wireless Controller in a Stack to Configure on page 288. Manage Stacking and Redundancy 286