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If the Summit WM Controller does not recognize the registering serial number, a new registration
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record is automatically created for the AP (if within MDL license limit). The AP receives a default
configuration. The default configuration can be the default template assignment.
If the Summit WM Controller recognizes the serial number, it indicates that the registering device
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is pre-registered with the controller. The controller uses the existing registration record to
authenticate the AP and the existing configuration record to configure the AP.
Allow only approved Altitude APs to connect (this is also known as secure mode)
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If Summit WM Controller does not recognize the AP, the AP's registration record is created in
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pending state (if within MDL limits). The administrator is required to manually approve a
pending AP for it to provide active service. The pending AP receives minimum configuration,
which only allows it to maintain an active link with the controller for future state change. The
AP's radios are not configured or enabled. Pending APs are not eligible for configuration
operations (WM-AD Assignment, default template, Radio parameters) until approved.
If the Summit WM Controller recognizes the serial number, the controller uses the existing
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registration record to authenticate the AP. Following successful authentication, the AP is
configured according to its stored configuration record.
NOTE
During the initial setup of the network, it is recommended to select the Allow all Altitude APs to connect option.
This option is the most efficient way to get a large number of Wireless APs registered with the Summit WM
Controller.
Once the initial setup is complete, it is recommended that the security mode is reset to the Allow only approved
Altitude APs to connect option. This option ensures that no unapproved Wireless APs are allowed to connect. For
more information, see "Modifying Wireless AP Settings" on page
Discovery Timers
The discovery timer parameters dictate the number of retry attempts and the time delay between each
attempt.
Summit WM20 User Guide, Software Release 4.2
Configuring the Wireless APs for the First Time
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