Activating the Lightweight Access Point
Activating the Lightweight Access Point
Prior to activating the lightweight access points, ensure the following:
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Your network infrastructure devices are operational and properly configured.
Your controllers are connected to switch trunk ports.
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Your switch is configured with untagged access ports for connecting your access points.
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A DHCP server with Option 43 configured is reachable by your access points or that the access
points are configured with controller information. For additonal information, refer to the Cisco
Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide and the Cisco
Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide.
To activate an access point, follow these steps:
Step 1
Ensure that the dual coax cables are connected to the access point connectors.
Ensure that proper grounding is connected to the access point.
Step 2
Ensure that lightning arrestors are connected for externally mounted access points.
Step 3
Step 4
Ensure that the dual coax cables are connected to the power injector.
Connect the power plug from the power module to the power injector.
Step 5
Step 6
Connect an Ethernet LAN cable to the power injector.
Plug the power module AC cable into an AC power outlet.
Step 7
Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the
Lightweight Access Point CLI
In a new installation, when your lightweight access point is unable to reach a DHCP server, you can
manually configure needed controller information using the access point CLI.
Note
The CLI commands in this section can be used only on a lightweight access point that is not associated
to a controller.
The static information configured with the CLI commands are used by the access point to connect with
a controller. After connecting with the controller, the controller reconfigures the access point with new
controller settings, however, the static access point IP address and Gateway IP address continue to be
used.
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