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AND45 - JamesJones - 12-31-2025

Please review this drag and drop for accuracy.

This is wrong. Here’s why:
  • Autonomous Access Point
    ✅ Should have:
    • Supports different operational modes
    • Accessible for management via Telnet, SSH, or a Web GUI
      ❌ Your version incorrectly says “Requires a management IP address” (that applies to Lightweight APs).
  • Lightweight Access Point
    ✅ Should have:
    • Configured and managed by a WLC
    • Requires a management IP address
      ❌ Your version incorrectly says “Supports different operational modes” (that applies to Autonomous APs).
Should be:

Autonomous Access Point
  • Supports different operational modes
  • Accessible for management via Telnet, SSH, or a Web GUI
Lightweight Access Point
  • Configured and managed by a WLC
  • Requires a management IP address

Thanks,
James

RE: AND45 - help_desk - 01-02-2026

Autonomous APs are standalone devices with their own management interfaces. That is why they require a management IP Address.
Lightweight APs depend on a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) for configuration and can operate in multiple modes (local, monitor, sniffer, etc.).
The current given answer is correct. Thank you!

RE: AND45 - JamesJones - 01-03-2026

(01-02-2026, 02:45 AM)help_desk Wrote: Autonomous APs are standalone devices with their own management interfaces. That is why they require a management IP Address.
Lightweight APs depend on a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) for configuration and can operate in multiple modes (local, monitor, sniffer, etc.).
The current given answer is correct. Thank you!

One can't configure, manage, or reach an AP without an IP to remote into it, so the point could also be made with a Lightweight AP needing an IP.

RE: AND45 - help_desk - 01-04-2026

Yes, but the Autonomous APs require a separate management IP like a WLC. Lightweight APs are managed by the WLC; they don't need a separate IP for management. They do need an IP to connect to the WLC, not just for management.