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Module Summary

Cisco provides both standalone and controller-based wireless solutions.

Controller configuration can be done both from the CLI and a web interface. Each type of access has its distinct advantages.

The controller-based solution uses LWAPP, through which access points discover and exchange information with controllers.

Once associated to a controller, an access point can be set to different modes to optimize the network efficiency.

When a client roams, the infrastructure will make the roaming seamless, with different possible behaviors for the infrastructure (symmetric, asymmetric roaming).

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Module Summary (Cont.)

Controllers can control access point configuration and parameters and offer network services to wireless clients.

Standalone access points can be configured through the CLI and web interface. Most of them can be migrated to LWAPP using software, the CLI, or Cisco WCS.

For small and medium-sized businesses, the Mobility Express solution provides many of the features of the Cisco Unified Wireless Solution, and a tool, the Cisco Configuration Assistant, to configure all the devices of the solution.

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