Before you begin
Ensure that the Cisco Controller Distribution System (DS) port is connected to the network. Use the procedure
for CLI or GUI, as described in the release-appropriate
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software
• Enable Layer 3 connectivity between APs, Cisco Controller Management, and AP-Manager interface.
• Configure the switch to which your AP has to attach. See the
Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration
for the release you are using, for additional information.
• Ensure that the DHCP is enabled on the network. The AP must receive its IP address through DHCP.
An 802.11ax AP is assigned an IP address from the DHCP server only if a
default router (gateway) is configured on the DHCP server (enabling the
AP to receive its gateway IP address) and the gateway ARP is resolved.
Note
• CAPWAP UDP ports must not be blocked in the network.
• The AP must be able to find the IP address of the controller. This can be accomplished using DHCP,
DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. This guide describes the DHCP method to convey the controller IP address.
For other methods, see the product documentation. See also
Configuring DHCP Option 43, on page 29
for more information.
• The AP requires a multigigabit Ethernet (5 Gbps) link to prevent the
Ethernet port from becoming a bottleneck for traffic.
•
The Cisco CW9166I-MR AP does not join the Cisco 9800 Wireless
Controller. For the AP to join the controller, contact the Meraki support
team to migrate the AP.
Note
Note
Procedure
Step 1
Power the AP using a supported power source.
See
Powering the Access Point, on page 21
.
• As the AP attempts to connect to the controller, the LED goes through cycles of green, red, and off
sequence, which can take up to five minutes.
If the AP remains in this mode for more than five minutes, it means the AP cannot find the
primary Cisco 9800 controller. Check the connection between the AP and the Cisco 9800
controller and ensure that they are on the same subnet.
Note
• If the AP shuts down, check the power source.
Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series Wi-Fi 6E Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Installation Overview
Performing a Preinstallation Configuration (Optional)