Help me out with clustering!

[jasons6930]

Hi all,

Just got a Cisco WAP571 up and running and is working well.

However, i am new to clustering and don't have a clue about how it is supposed to work.


I will be adding another 571 at some point to extend range.

So, is clustering a way of AP's performing better together or is it just for easier integration into an existing set up?

Im sure i read somewhere that clustering AP's use associated clients to distribute range to clients to improve signal?

Thanks!

 

[ColinTaylor]

Probably best if you consult the official documentation for your product. i.e. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/suppo...on-a-wireless-access-point-wap-through-s.html

 

[jasons6930]

Thanks Colin.

Must admit I have been searching for info but wasn’t coming up with anything as detailed as that!

 

[coxhaus]

I cluster Cisco WAP571 in my house. They are real easy to setup. Logon to the second unit and tell it to cluster. It will inherit all the settings. You can even transfer the latest firmware from the master wireless unit to the other units. They work well for me. The only problem I had at first is I tried to run them with POE. You need POE+ for them to run right. I have been running for a year without any problems or reboots. I only use 5 GHz as I turn off 2.4 GHz.