The wireless AP can be controlled by connecting to the switch s AC
The AC manages and controls APs in a centralized manner through Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) tunnels. CAPWAP tunnels provide the following functions: Maintain the running status of APs and the AC. Access points and wireless LAN cards connect devices in a network using radio signals. Network Switch: A switch is a physical device used to connect multiple devices on a local area network (LAN), facilitating communication by forwarding data packets to each MAC address of connected devices in an efficient manner. In centralized architecture, Fit APs need to go online before being managed and controlled by an AC.
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