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Labeling cables
After cable connection, attach labels to each cable as a best practice for future maintenance.
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Attach a label to both ends of a cable and every certain distance.
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Use cable flags or cable sleeves to label antenna and Ethernet cables. Use cable flags to label
fiber cables.
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Use waterproof labels with clear content. Attach labels to proper places where they can be
seen directly.
Verifying the installation
After the installation is complete, check the following items before powering on the AP:
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The power source meets the power specification of the AP.
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The AP is reliably grounded.
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The Ethernet cables are correctly connected.
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The cables are correctly labeled.
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The unused ports on the AP are sealed with waterproof plugs.
Powering on the AP
IMPORTANT:
Make sure all cables are correctly connected and the AP is connected to the power source correctly
before powering on the AP.
Switch on the external power source and verify that the AP is operating correctly by examining the
LED on the AP. For more information about the LED, see "
Connecting the AP to the network
All AP settings are configured on the AC. To verify network connectivity of the AP, execute the
display wlan ap all
command on the AC. If the AP status is
R/M
, the AP has been connected
to the network.
<AC> display wlan ap all
Total number of APs: 1
Total number of connected APs: 1
Total number of connected manual APs: 1
Total number of connected auto APs: 0
Total number of connected common APs: 1
Total number of connected WTUs: 0
Total number of inside APs: 0
Maximum supported APs: 3072
Remaining APs: 3071
Total AP licenses: 128
Remaining AP licenses: 127
AP information
State : I = Idle, J = Join, JA = JoinAck, IL = ImageLoad
