To get started, a WLC requires the following two pieces of information to carry out the mainly automated configuration of the APs:
- Current time information (data and time) for checking the validity of the necessary certificates.
- A WLAN profile that the WLC can assign to the APs.
Further optional examples for configuration include setting up redundant WLC, the manual disconnection and connection of APs, and backing up any necessary certificates.
Note: By default the WLC listens for connections on port 1027 (configurable). The certificates are distributed by SCEP, which uses port 80 (HTTP).