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Chapter 6 Cluster Mode Cluster feature provides centralized management and monitoring of the EAPs, thus significantly simplifying the wireless network configuration and maintenance. By default, the EAPs with a same cluster name and in a same subnet will form a cluster automatically. One EAP will be elected as the Master EAP, through which you can manage all the EAPs in this cluster centrally, while the other EAPs work as Members. Master election determines the role of the cluster members. Master election is held each time the cluster is newly formed or the former Master works abnormally. The Master is elected based on the following rules in the order listed: 1. System Uptime: The EAP with the longest system uptime becomes the Master. Uptime is the time that has elapsed since the last reboot. 2. MAC Address: The EAP with the highest MAC address becomes the Master. In a cluster, the access to any EAP's IP address in the web browser will be redirected to the Master EAP's management web page. Each EAP's private parameters such as Name, Radio, IP Settings, Load Balance and SSID Override can be customized in the AP list in Cluster page, while the global configurations including Wireless, Monitoring, Management and System on the Master EAP will be automatically synchronized across the cluster to all Member EAPs. NOTE: You can remove the EAP from the cluster and switch it to Standalone mode if it is no longer planned to be managed by the cluster. To form a cluster, make sure the following prerequisites or conditions are satisfied: 1. Be sure the EAPs forming a cluster are of the same model. 2. Be sure all EAP devices prepared for a cluster are in the same network segment. 3. Be sure the number of EAPs in a cluster is no more than 24. 4. Be sure all EAP devices prepared for a cluster have the same cluster name. It is recommended to specify a new cluster name to prevent malicious EAPs from joining and even becoming Master of the cluster. 6.1 Quick Setup Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the Quick Setup. Any configurations you make on the Master EAP will automatically synchronize to all the other EAPs. 12