MSM7xx Controllers Configuration Guide v6.4.0

NOTE: On an HP 517 or MSM317, VSCs can also be bound to a switch port. See the HP 517
802.11ac Unified Walljack Configuration Guide and the MSM317 Access Device Installation
and Configuration Guide.
Synchronizing APs
After making configuration changes to an AP or a group, you must update all affected controlled
APs with the new settings by synchronizing them. See “Synchronizing APs” (page 169).
Configuration strategy
There are two ways to approach AP configuration:
Discover APs and then configure groups
This strategy works as follows:
1. Deploy the APs in their default configuration on the network.
2. Allow the discovery process to find the APs and place them in the default group.
3. Create group definitions and then move the APs to the appropriate group.
TIP: Configure the default group to disable all radios. In this way, the default
group becomes a staging area to hold newly added APs. Once discovered, the
new AP can be moved to its appropriate group where its radio is activated.
Configure groups and then discover APs
This strategy works as follows:
1. Create group definitions.
2. Manually define each AP in the appropriate group.
3. Deploy the APs in their default configuration on the network.
4. Allow the discovery process to find the APs and place them in the pre-configured
groups.
Working with groups
Adding a new group
To create a new group, do the following:
1. Select Controlled APs >> Group management.
2. Select Add New Group.
3. Specify the name of the new group and select Save.
Deleting a group
NOTE: You must remove all APs from a group before you delete it.
164 Working with controlled APs