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Installing the Access Point
Figure 5: Preinstallation Configuration Setup
To perform preinstallation configuration, follow these steps:
Procedure
Step 1 Ensure that the Cisco Controller Distribution System port is connected to the network. Use the procedure for
the CLI or the GUI interface, as described in the release-appropriate
Controller Software Configuration
a) Ensure that the AP has Layer 3 connectivity to the Cisco Controller Management and AP-Manager
interfaces.
b) Configure the switch to which the AP should be attached. See the release-specific Cisco Catalyst 9800
Series Wireless Controller Software Configuration Guide for the release your controller is running on.
c) Set the controller as the primary controller so that the new AP always joins it.
d) Ensure that you have enabled DHCP on the network.
The AP must receive its IP address through DHCP.
Note
e) Ensure that the network is configured not to block the CAPWAP UDP ports.
f) The AP must be able to find the IP address of the controller. This can be accomplished using DHCP,
DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. This guide describes the DHCP method to convey the controller IP address.
Guide.
The DHCP server assigns an IP address to an 802.11AX Cisco AP 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.
Cisco Catalyst Wireless 9163E Access Point Hardware Installation and Deployment Guide
Performing a Preinstallation Configuration (Optional)
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