Managing Access Points and Clusters
What Kinds of APs Can Cluster Together?
A single D-Link DWL-2210AP can form a cluster with itself (a "cluster of one") and
with other D-Link DWL-2210APs. In order to be members of the same cluster, access
points must be:
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Of the same radio and band configuration (all one-radio, single-band APs;
the D-Link DWL-2210AP is a one-radio, single-band AP)
•
On the same
Having a mix of APs on the network does not adversely affect D-Link DWL-2210AP
clustering in any way. However, it is helpful to understand the clustering behavior for
administration purposes:
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Access points of the same model will form a cluster.
•
Access points of other brands will not join the cluster. These APs should be
administered with their own associated Administration tools.
Which Settings are Shared as Part of the Cluster Configuration and
Which Are Not?
Most configuration settings defined via the D-Link DWL-2210AP Administration Web
Settings Shared in the Cluster Configuration
The cluster configuration includes:
• Network name (SSID)
• Administrator password
• Configuration policy
• User accounts and authentication
• Wireless interface settings
• Guest Welcome screen settings
• Network Time Protocol (NTP) settings
• Radio settings
• Security settings
•
QoS
queue parameters
• MAC address filtering
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