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Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode In the figure below, an administrator is able to manage the security settings of 5 APs (1 controller AP and 4 managed APs). He changes the security mode to WPAPSK just by accessing the Web Configurator of the controller AP (C). Figure 59 CAPWAP Controller Managed APs C Note: Be careful when configuring the controller AP as its managed APs automatically inherit some its settings. Moreover, some of these changes will automatically disconnect the wireless clients of the managed APs. Note: If you are using several NWA models in your network including an NWA-3166, you should use the NWA-3166 as the Controller AP. 6.1.3 Before You Begin The Controller AP options are only available when the NWA is set to function in this mode. Therefore, ensure that you have switched modes first as described in Section 5.3 on page 89 before continuing. 6.2 Controller AP Navigation Menu When you choose Controller AP mode in the MGNT MODE screen and click Apply, you are automatically logged off from the Web Configurator. The NWA reboots and shows the following message. Figure 60 System Restart 94 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide