Creating a New Group by Importing Configuration from a Device

You can create a new group by importing configuration from a device. The import configuration is supported only for Instant APs with AOS-8 architecture. You can create a new group for Instant APs with AOS-8 architecture by importing configuration from an Instant AP. You can add more devices later by editing the group.

In a swarm setup, the member Instant AP(s) download the configuration from the conductor Instant AP. When creating a new group in Classic Central by importing the configurations from a conductor Instant AP (IAP) or Virtual Controller (VC), all associated member Instant AP(s) within the same cluster are automatically moved to the new group along with the conductor Instant AP or VC. This behavior ensures that the entire cluster remains intact and continues to function as a single unit within the new group.

To import configuration from an existing IAP or VC to a new group, complete the following steps:

1. In the Classic Central app, set the filter to Global.
2. Under Maintain, click Organization.

   By default, the Network Structure tab is displayed.

3. Click the Groups tile.

   The Groups page is displayed.

4. Expand a group which has IAP devices.
5. Select the Instant AP with AOS 8 architecture.
6. Click the Import Group icon.

   The Add Group pop-up window is displayed.

7. Enter a name for the group.

   Import configuration from an existing conductor Instant AP (IAP) or VC also moves its member Instant AP(s) to the new group.

8. Click Add.

   A group is created with the configuration imported from a device.

The following animation shows you how to create a group by importing configuration from a device.