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Installing and Connecting an Access Point
Connecting a WLA to a WLC
You can connect a WLA directly to an WLC or indirectly to the WLC through an
intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. If you are connecting the WLA directly to an
WLC, use the following procedure to insert the cable into the WLC and verify the link.
You can use the CLI or RingMaster to configure a WLA connection. If you are installing
the WLA622 as a Mesh WLA in a WLAN Mesh or wireless bridge configuration, you
must configure the WLA connection before deploying the WLA622 in its final location.
(See the
Mobility System Software Configuration Guide.)
The figure below shows how to insert a Cat 5 cable into 10/100 Ethernet port on an
WLC. Refer to this figure as you perform the procedure.
Figure 3–16. 10/100 Cat 5 Cable Installation
1.
Insert a Cat 5 cable with a standard RJ45 connector as shown in Figure 3–7. For
connection to an WLA, use a straight-through cable.
11g
(Three LEDs)
Amber and Flashing
The 802.11g 2.4 GHz radio is enabled.
RSSI Mode:
One fully lit LED indicates a low RSSI output level, two LEDs.a
medium level, and three LEDs the maximum level.
A flashing LED indicates an intermediate RSSI output level WLA
Mode:
One fully lit LED indicates a low traffic rate, two LEDs.a medium
rate, and three LEDs the maximum rate.
A flashing LED indicates an intermediate traffic rate level
Off
No link is present or the 802.11g radio is disabled.
Table 2: 11a and 11b/g LED Behavior on the WLA622
LED
Appearance
Meaning
Informational Note:
For lightning protection at the power injector end of the cable,
consider using a lightning arrestor immediately before the cable enters the building.
Ethernet Cable
(Cat 5 cable)
WLA, server or
other device
Ethernet port