Autonomous access points operate independently. You configure each AP individually, which becomes unmanageable beyond a few units. Controller-based architectures centralize management. Lightweight APs tunnel traffic to the controller, which handles authentication, policy enforcement, and roaming. Cloud-managed APs offer controller benefits without on-premises hardware. The controller maintains a unified view of all clients and can make intelligent roaming decisions. For enterprise deployments, controller-based management is standard.
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