Configuring Wireless LAN Devices
Autonomous APs must be configured individually, while the WLC provides
configuration to lightweight APs. WLAN clients must also be configured;
this process varies depending on the client software used.
Configuring Autonomous Access Points
Autonomous APs can be configured in one of three ways:
■ IOS Command Line—Either via Telnet or the console port.
■ Web browser—This is the Cisco preferred way.
■ CiscoWorks WLSE—For centralized configuration control.
The AP must already have an IP address to use any of these except the console
port. It attempts to obtain one via DHCP by default. This link has directions
and screen shots for both the command line and web browser configuration:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6087/products_installation_and_con
figuration_guides_list.html.
Aironet 1100, 1200, and 1300 series APs perform various functions:
■ Wireless AP
■ Root bridge
■ Nonroot bridge
■ Repeater
■ Scanner
■ Workgroup bridge