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Configuring the AP for M anagement by
ZoneDirector
1. Collect required equipment and information:
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One Cat5e or better Ethernet cable.
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MAC address (12 alphanumeric digits) from the outside of the AP case.
2. Verify that the AP is powered on as described in
Connecting the AP to ZoneDirector
NOTE: In addition to using Layer 2 auto discovery to enable the Access Point to register
with ZoneDirector, you can also use DHCP Option 43 or DNS. For more information, refer
to the ZoneDirector User Guide.
3. If you are powering the AP with PoE, then continue with
the AP with AC, then continue with
4. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Data In port on the PoE injector.
5. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the same Layer 2 subnet as
ZoneDirector. The same Layer 2 subnet means that there should not be any router
between the AP and ZoneDirector.
The AP automatically discovers and registers with ZoneDirector.
6. You have completed connecting the AP to ZoneDirector. Continue with
7. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the PoE IN port on the AP .
8. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the same Layer 2 subnet as
ZoneDirector. The same Layer 2 subnet means that there should not be any router
between the AP and ZoneDirector.
The AP automatically discovers and registers with ZoneDirector.
9. You have completed connecting the AP to ZoneDirector. Continue with
Verifying the AP Registration
10. Log in to ZoneDirector, and then go to the M onitor > Access Points page.
11. Look for the MAC address of the AP , and then in the Action column click the Allow
icon. This allows the AP to register with ZoneDirector.
When the Status column shows Connected , this indicates that the AP has successfully
registered with ZoneDirector.
Preparing the SC8800-S AP at the Depot and Shipping to the Field
Configuring the AP for Management by ZoneDirector
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