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7. After conversion, the IAP will be managed by the Mobility Controller which has been specified in the Instant UI. NOTE: In order for the RAP conversion to work, ensure that you configure the Instant AP in the controller white-list and enable the FTP service on the controller. Converting an IAP to CAP To convert an IAP to Campus AP, do the following: 1. Navigate to the Maintenance tab in the top right corner of the Instant UI. 2. Click the Convert tab. Figure 63 Converting an IAP to CAP 3. Select Campus APs managed by a Mobility Controller from the drop-down list. 4. Enter the IP address of the controller in the IP Address of Mobility Controller text box. This is provided by your network administrator. NOTE: Ensure the Mobility Controller IP Address is reachable by the IAPs. 5. Click Convert Now to complete the conversion. Converting an IAP to Standalone Mode This feature allows you to deploy an Instant AP as an autonomous AP which is a separate entity from the existing Virtual Controller cluster in the same Layer 2 domain. 1. Navigate to the Maintenance tab in the top right corner of the Instant UI. 2. Click the Convert tab 82 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.3.1-3.0.0.0 | User Guide

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Managing IAPs
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.3.1-3.0.0.0
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7.
After conversion, the IAP will be managed by the Mobility Controller which has been specified in the Instant
UI.
Converting an IAP to CAP
To convert an IAP to Campus AP, do the following:
1.
Navigate to the
Maintenance
tab in the top right corner of the Instant UI.
2.
Click the
Convert
tab.
Figure 63
Converting an IAP to CAP
3.
Select
Campus APs managed by a Mobility Controller
from the drop-down list.
4.
Enter the IP address of the controller in the
IP Address of Mobility Controller
text box. This is provided by
your network administrator.
5.
Click
Convert Now
to complete the conversion.
Converting an IAP to Standalone Mode
This feature allows you to deploy an Instant AP as an autonomous AP which is a separate entity from the existing
Virtual Controller cluster in the same Layer 2 domain.
1.
Navigate to the
Maintenance
tab in the top right corner of the Instant UI.
2.
Click the
Convert
tab
NOTE:
In order for the RAP conversion to work, ensure that you configure the Instant AP in the controller white-list and enable the
FTP service on the controller.
NOTE:
Ensure the Mobility Controller IP Address is reachable by the IAPs.