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Configuring the Access Point
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
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Configuring the Access Point
The procedure for completing the Access Point’s essential configuration depends on
whether you want it to be managed by either ZoneDirector or FlexMaster or to operate
as a standalone access point. Refer to the section that is relevant to your deployment:
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Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
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Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
If ZoneDirector is installed on the network, you can configure the Access Point for
management by ZoneDirector. Simply connect the Access Point to same Layer 2 subnet
as ZoneDirector. When the Access Point starts up, it will discover and register with
ZoneDirector automatically.
NOTE:
In addition to using Layer 2 auto discovery to enable the Access Point to register
with ZoneDirector, you can also use DHCP Option 43 or DNS. For more information, refer
to the
ZoneDirector User Guide
.
Before starting this procedure, check the back panel of the Access Point, and then write
down the MAC address of the Access Point. You will need the MAC address to identify
the Access Point on the ZoneDirector Web interface.
What You Will Need
Before starting with the configuration task, make sure that you have the following
requirements ready:
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A computer from which you can access the ZoneDirector Web interface
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Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (or later) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) installed on the
administrative computer
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One 5.6mm-6.0mm (outside diameter) Cat5e foil screened twisted pair (FTP) solid
cable
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Two Ethernet cables
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PoE injector (if not supplied with the Access Point, you can purchase a third party
802.3at-compliant PoE injector or switch)
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6mm Phillips screwdriver
If you are planning to power the Access Point using a 12V DC connection, you will also
need the following:
