Computer Networking · Advanced level

Advanced level · Module 2: Wireless Networks at Scale · Lesson 3 of 4

Managing Many Access Points

Deploy and manage access points centrally and support roaming.

In this lesson you will

  • Compare controller, cloud and standalone management
  • Support seamless roaming

Key concepts

wireless controllerscloud managementmeshroaming

The lesson

Standalone access points are configured one by one; controllers or cloud dashboards manage many consistently.

Mesh access points connect wirelessly to each other where cabling is hard, at some cost in performance.

Use the same SSID and security across access points so devices roam smoothly as users move.

Step by step

  1. Compare management options.
  2. Choose for the school.
  3. Plan cabling or mesh.
  4. Plan SSIDs for roaming.

Practice activity

Choose and justify the management approach for the school.

Expected result: A justified management and roaming design.

Check your understanding

  1. Why manage access points centrally?

    Show answer

    For consistent configuration and easier operations.

  2. What helps devices roam smoothly?

    Show answer

    The same SSID and security on all access points.

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