Cisco AP541N-A-K9 Administration Guide - Page 139

7 Clustering Multiple Access Points The Cisco AP 541N supports access point clusters. A cluster provides a single point of administration and lets you view, deploy, configure, and secure the wireless network as a single entity rather than a series of separate wireless devices. Managing Access Points in the Cluster The access point cluster is a dynamic, configuration-aware group of access points in the same subnet of a network. Each cluster can have up to 10 members. The cluster provides a single point of administration and enables you to view the deployment of access points as a single wireless network rather than a series of separate wireless devices. A network subnet can have multiple clusters. Clusters can share various configuration information, such as VAP settings and QoS queue parameters. A cluster can be formed between two access points if the following conditions are met: • The access points use the same radio mode. (For example, both radios use 802.11g.) • The access points are connected on the same bridged segment. • The access points joining the cluster have the same Cluster Name. • Clustering mode is enabled on both access points. NOTE For two access points to be in the same cluster, they do not need to have the same number of radios; however, the supported capabilities of the radios should be same. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 136