What does a WLAN controller do?

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What does a WLAN controller do?

A WLAN controller manages wireless network access points that allow wireless devices to connect to the network. It takes the bandwidth coming from a router and stretches it so that many devices can go on the network from farther distances away.

How do I reset my wireless LAN controller?

WLC: Schedule Reboot Of The WLC From The CLI

  1. Did you know you can schedule a reboot of the WLC in the CLI? This comes in handy if you don’t have a WCS.
  2. Reset System In -> The (rest system in) command allows you to enter a specific time to have the controller reboot.
  3. Rest System At ->
  4. Reset System Cancel ->
  5. Show Reset ->

What is a wireless mobility controller?

• Mobility Controller (MC)—The MC (for example, Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller) is. responsible for one or more MAs or switch peer groups, handling roaming within its span of control, and transiting traffic between MAs and/or MCs when co-located with MTE.

What is the difference between Flexconnect and local?

Locally switched means the traffic is terminated at the local switch adjacent to the access point. Flex Connect also known as HREAP by the old timers, allows data traffic to be switched locally and not go back to the controller. It basically causes the AP to behave like an autonomous AP, but be managed by the WLC.

What is controller based access point?

Controller-based Access points are also known as thin clients and require a controller for centralized management (updates, configuration, etc.) and do not need to be manually configured. Generally, Controller based Access points are generally used in large environments.

How do I reset my Cisco 5500 wireless controller?

Choose COMMANDS > Reboot and then click Reboot to navigate to this page. This page prompts you to restart the controller after saving your configuration changes or restart without saving.

How do you restart AP?

To restart an AP, expand the Access Points section, click the AP’s box on the left side, then click Restart.

How do I configure a WLAN?

WLAN Configuration Example

  1. On the Navigation pane, click Configuration > Network > Network to visit the Network page.
  2. Select the ethernet0/1 interface and then click Edit.
  3. Click OK to save the settings.
  4. Select the wlan1 interface and then click Edit.
  5. Select the Enable DNS checkbox.
  6. Click DHCP.
  7. Click Add.

What is mobility WIFI?

In a Wi-Fi context, mobility means the ability of a client device to roam, or switch, from one access point (AP) to another while still maintaining an active network connection. A Wi-Fi client device will roam from one AP to another when its current connection becomes suboptimal.

What is ArubaOS?

ArubaOS is the network operating system behind our industry-leading wireless solutions. Whether you are deploying wireless across a large campus solution, a mid-sized branch, or supporting remote workers, ArubaOS delivers the seamless connectivity, security, and reliability that your organization requires.