Adaptive Ap Pre-Requisites - Brocade Communications Systems RFS6000 System Reference Manual

Only WLAN, VLAN extension and radio configuration items are defined for the AAP by its connected
controller. None of the other Access Point configuration items (RADIUS, DHCP, NAT, Firewall etc.)
are configurable from the connected controller.
After the AP downloads a configuration file from the controller, it obtains the version number of the
image it should be running. The controller does not have the capacity to hold the Access Point's
firmware image and configuration. The Access Point image must be downloaded using a means
outside the controller. If there is still an image version mismatch between what the controller
expects and what the AAP is running, the controller will deny adoption.
NOTE
When configuring wireless settings for Adaptive APs all configuration must be done through the
controller and not from the AP management console. Making changes directly in the AP
management console can lead to unstable operation of the Adaptive AP.

Adaptive AP Pre-requisites

Converting a Mobility 7131 model Access Point into an AAP requires:
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Configuring the Adaptive AP for Adoption by the Controller
To configure an AAP for controller adoption:
1. An AAP needs to find and connect to the controller. To ensure this connection:
2. Use the controller's secret password on the AAP for the controller to authenticate it.
Configuring the Controller for Adaptive AP Adoption
The tasks described below are configured on a Brocade RF controller.
To adopt an AAP on a controller:
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Version 2.0 or higher firmware running on the Access Point.
A Brocade RF Swtich running firmware version 3.1 or later.
The appropriate controller licenses providing AAP functionality on the controller.
The correct password to authenticate and connect the adaptive to the controller.
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Configure the controller's IP address on the AAP
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Provide the controller IP address using DHCP option 189 on a DHCP server. The IP address
is a comma delimited string of IP addresses. For example "157.235.94.91, 10.10.10.19".
There can be a maximum of 12 IP addresses.
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Configure the controller's FQDN on the AAP. The AAP can use this to resolve the IP address
of the controller.
To avoid a lengthy broken connection with the controller, Brocade recommends generating an
SNMP trap when the AAP loses adoption with the controller.
NOTE
For additional information (in greater detail) on the AP configuration activities
described above, see "Adaptive AP Configuration"
How the AP Receives its Adaptive Configuration
on page 534.
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