Specifications

Chapter8 Special Configurations
Using Hot Standby Mode
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Using Hot Standby Mode
Hot Standby mode designates an access point as a backup for another access
point. The standby access point is placed near the access point it monitors,
configured exactly the same as the monitored access point. The standby access
point associates with the monitored access point as a client and queries the
monitored access point regularly through both the Ethernet and the radio. If the
monitored access point fails to respond, the standby access point comes online
and takes the monitored access point’s place in the network.
Except for the IP address, the standby access point’s settings should be identical
to the settings on the monitored access point. You use the Hot Standby page to set
up the standby access point. Figure 8-2 shows the Hot Standby page.
Figure 8-2 Hot Standby Page
Follow this link path to reach the Hot Standby page:
• On the Summary Status page, click Setup.
• On the Setup page, click Cisco Services under Services.
• On the Cisco Services Setup page, click Hot Standby Management.
Note Wireless client devices associated to the standby access point lose their
connections during the hot standby setup process.