Cisco AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Administration ...

7Clustering Multiple Access PointsThe Cisco AP 541N supports access point clusters. A cluster provides a singlepoint of administration and lets you view, deploy, configure, and secure thewireless network as a single entity rather than a series of separate wirelessdevices.Managing Access Points in the ClusterThe access point cluster is a dynamic, configuration-aware group of access pointsin the same subnet of a network. Each cluster can have up to 10 members. Thecluster provides a single point of administration and enables you to view thedeployment of access points as a single wireless network rather than a series ofseparate wireless devices. A network subnet can have multiple clusters. Clusterscan share various configuration information, such as VAP settings and QoS queueparameters.A cluster can be formed between two access points if the following conditions aremet:• The access points use the same radio mode. (For example, both radios use802.11g.)• 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.NOTEFor two access points to be in the same cluster, they do not need to have the samenumber of radios; however, the supported capabilities of the radios should besame.Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 136