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Performing a Preinstallation Configuration (Optional)
Perform the following steps:
Before you begin
Ensure that the Cisco Controller Distribution System (DS) port is connected to the network. Use the procedure
for CLI or GUI as described in the release appropriate
Configuration
• Enable Layer 3 connectivity between APs, Cisco Controller Management, and AP-Manager interface.
• Configure the switch to which your AP has to attach. See the
• Configure the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller as the primary so that new APs always
• Ensure that the DHCP is enabled on the network. The AP must receive its IP address through DHCP.
Note
• CAPWAP UDP ports must not be blocked in the network.
• The AP must be able to find the IP address of the controller. This can be accomplished using DHCP,
Note
Step 1
Power the AP using supported power source.
• As the AP attempts to connect to the controller, the LED cycles through a green, red, and off sequence, which can
take up to five minutes.
Note
• If the AP shuts down, check the power source.
• After the AP finds the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller, it attempts to download the new operating
system code if the AP code version differs from the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller code version.
While this is happening, the Status LED blinks blue.
If the operating system download is successful, the AP reboots.
Step 2
(Optional) Configure the AP. Use the controller CLI, GUI, or Cisco DNA Center to customize the access point-specific
802.11ax network settings.
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Guide.
Guide
for the release you are using, for additional information.
join it.
An 802.11ax AP is assigned an IP address from the DHCP server only if a default
router (gateway) is configured on the DHCP server (enabling the AP to receive
its gateway IP address) and the gateway ARP is resolved.
DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. This guide describes the DHCP method to convey the controller IP address.
For other methods, see the product documentation.
The AP requires a multi-gigabit Ethernet (5 Gbps) link to prevent the Ethernet
port from becoming a bottleneck for traffic.
If the AP remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the AP cannot find the primary Cisco Catalyst
9800 Series Wireless Controller. Check the connection between the AP and the Cisco Catalyst 9800
Series Wireless Controller and be sure that they are on the same subnet.
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software
Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration
Installation Overview
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