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Chapter
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Device Configuration
Access points can either be assigned unique configurations to support a particular deployment
objective or have an existing RF Domain or profile configuration modified (overridden) to support a
requirement that deviates its configuration from the configuration shared by its peer access points.
Refer to the following to set an access point’s sensor functionality, Virtual Controller AP
designation, and license and certificate usage configuration:
• RF Domain Configuration
• System Profile Configuration
• Managing Virtual Controllers
• Overriding a Device Configuration
• Managing an Event Policy
An RF Domain allows an administrator to assign comparable configuration data to multiple access
points deployed in a common coverage area (floor, building or site). In such instances, there are
many configuration attributes these devices share, as their general client support roles are quite
similar. However, access point configurations may need periodic refinement and overrides from
their original RF Domain administered design. For more information, see RF Domain Overrides on
page 5-242.
Profiles enable administrators to assign a common set of configuration parameters and policies to
access points of the same model. Profiles can be used to assign shared network, wireless and
security parameters to access points across a large, multi segment, site. The configuration
parameters within a profile are based on the hardware model the profile was created to support. To
define a configuration profile for a specific access point model, refer to
System Profile
Configuration on page 5-67 .
However, device Profile configurations may need periodic refinement from their original
administered design. Consequently, a device profile could be applied an override from a
configuration shared amongst numerous peer devices deployed within a particular site. For more
information, see Device Overrides on page 5-244.
RF Domain Configuration
Device Configuration
An access point’s configuration composes of numerous elements including a RF Domain, WLAN
and device specific settings. RF Domains are used to assign regulatory, location and relevant
policies to access points of the same model.
An access point RF Domain allows an administrator to assign configuration data to multiple access
points deployed in a common coverage area (floor, building or site). In such instances, there are
many configuration attributes these access points share, as their general client support roles are
quite similar.