Tool for viewing all access points simultaneously

anthony.smith · ‎01-24-2008

We have 12 Cisco Aironet access points that we're working with. Is there a utility that can be used to view/manage those access points at the same time without having to login to each one from a separate browser?

floweam · ‎01-24-2008

Try the Cisco Network Assistant ( Free ).

I think there is a max of 25 or 30 devices per map. This will also show switches involved in the network.

anthony.smith · ‎01-25-2008

The Cisco Network Assistant is a nice tool but I was looking for something that would allow me to see the menus of the different access points but just from within one application.

Rob Huffman · ‎01-25-2008

Hi Anthony,

When you hit this number of AP's you probably want to look into the WLC (Wireless Lan Controller) This appliance is perfect for managing AP's pushing new configs etc.

Guidelines and Tools for Migrating to the Cisco Unified Wireless Network

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns340/ns394/ns348/ns337/networking_solutions_white_paper0900aecd804f1a23.shtml

Understanding the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns340/ns394/ns348/ns337/networking_solutions_white_paper0900aecd802c18ee.shtml

Deploying Cisco 440X Series Wireless LAN Controllers

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/prod_technical_reference09186a00806cfa96.html

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 4.0

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/products_configuration_guide_book09186a00806b0077.html

WLC Video

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/index.html

Hope this helps!

Rob