As of firmware version LCOS 7.20 there is a difference between LANCOM access points (e.g. the LANCOM L-54ag) and LANCOM wireless routers (e.g. the LANCOM 1811 Wireless) with regard to the ex-factory default settings in the WLAN modules.
- When shipped, the WLAN modules in APs are set to the 'Managed' operating mode. In this mode, APs search for a central WLC that can provide them with a configuration, and they remain in "search mode" until they discover a suitable WLC or until the operating mode of the WLAN module is changed manually.
- Ex-factory, the WLAN modules in wireless routers are set to the 'access point' operating mode. In this mode, wireless routers function as standalone APs with a configuration that is stored locally in the device. For integration into a WLAN infrastructure that is centrally managed by WLCs, the operating mode of the WLAN modules in wireless routers has to be switched into the 'managed' mode.
Note: The operating mode can be set separately for every WLAN module. For models with two WLAN modules, one module can work with a local configuration and the second module can be centrally managed with a WLC.
For individual devices, the operating mode of the WLAN modules can be found in LANconfig under :
If you need to change the operating mode for multiple devices, you can use a simple script on the devices with the following lines:
# Script lang English flash 0 cd Setup/Interfaces/WLAN/Operational set WLAN-1 0 managed-AP 0 # done exit