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About This Installation Guide
This
Installation Guide
provides information on how to set up the Cable Modem Access
Point (CMAP) on your network. Topics covered in this guide include installation, basic
configuration, operation, and device mounting.
This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network
equipment. Consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of local area networking,
cable modem setup and configuration, wireless networking, and wireless devices.
NOTE:
The cable modem and access point each have its own independent firmware load
that are updated independently.
Related Documentation
In addition to this guide, each Cable Modem Access Point documentation set includes
the following:
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User Guide
: Provides detailed information on how to configure the functions of the
unit. The User Guide is available for download on the Ruckus Wireless Support Web
site at:
http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents
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Release Notes
: Provides late-breaking information about the current software release,
including new features, enhancements, and known issues. If the information in the
Release Notes differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the
Release Notes.
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Online Help:
Accessible from the CMAP’s Web interface, the Online Help provides
information that helps you configure the device from the Web interface.
Using ZoneDirector to Manage the CMAP
If you are planning to use a Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector to manage the CMAP, this guide
describes the required steps that will enable the access point to report to and
communicate with ZoneDirector successfully. Refer to
“Configure Option 43 on the DHCP
Server (ZoneDirector Management Only)”
Terms Used in This Guide
Before continuing, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you become familiar with the
following terms:
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Access Point (AP)
: The Wi-Fi component of the Cable Modem Access Point (CMAP).
