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Adding and Registering a Wireless AP Manually
Summit WM20 User Guide, Software Release 4.2
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Connecting the Wireless AP to a Power Source and Initiating the
Discovery and Registration Process
When a Wireless AP is powered on, it automatically begins the discovery and registration process with
the Summit WM Controller. A Wireless AP can be connected and powered in the following ways:
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Power over Ethernet (802.3af):
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PoE enabled switch port
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PoE Injector
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Power by AC adaptor
For more information, see the AP Install Guide.
Adding and Registering a Wireless AP Manually
An alternative to the automatic discovery and registration process of the Wireless AP is to manually
add and register a Wireless AP to the Summit WM Controller. The Wireless AP is added with default
settings. For more information, see
“Modifying Wireless AP Settings” on page 64 .
To add and register a Wireless AP manually:
1 From the main menu, click Altitude APs . The Altitude AP screen is displayed.
2 Click Add Altitude AP . The Add Altitude AP screen is displayed.
3 In the Serial # box, type the unique identifier.
4 From the Hardware Type drop-down list, select the hardware type of the Wireless AP.
5 In the Name box, type a unique name for the Wireless AP.
6 In the Description box, type descriptive comments for the Wireless AP.
7 In the Port # drop-down list, select the Ethernet port through which the Wireless AP can be reached.