Deploying The Access Points On The Wireless Network - Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network

Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks:
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To deploy your access points, follow these steps:
Obtain the access point location map created during your building site survey.
Step 1
Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for each access
Step 2
point location.
For each access point perform these steps:
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Ensure that a site survey has been preformed.
Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are operational and properly configured.
For lightweight access points, perform these tasks:
Ensure that your controllers are connected to switch trunk ports.
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Ensure that your switch is configured with untagged access ports for connecting your access
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points.
– Ensure that a DHCP server with Option 43 configured is reachable by your access points.
For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on the access point location
map. When you have completed the access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses
and the access point locations on the access point location maps or floor plans to your network
planner or manager. The network operators can use the MAC address and location information to
create maps for precise wireless system management.
Attach your access point to the mounting plate (see the
Plate" section on page 2-16).
Mount the access point at the indicated destination using the specified mounting method. For
specific mounting instructions, see these sections:
– Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a ceiling or wall (see the
Vertical Surface" section on page
– Below a suspended ceiling (see the
page 2-10).
– Above a suspended ceiling (see the
page 2-11).
– On a desktop or shelf (see the
page 2-14.
Optionally secure the access point using a padlock or security cable (see the
Point" section on page 2-17).
Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). For instructions see
the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page
On power up, verify that the access point is associated to a controller and operating normally. For
additional information, refer to the
page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page
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"Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on
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