Cisco CW91641-A Hardware Installation Manual page 24

Performing a Preinstallation Configuration (Optional)
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
Guide
• Ensure that the DHCP is enabled on the network. The AP must receive its IP address through DHCP.
Note
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.
• 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,
DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. This guide describes the DHCP method to convey the controller IP address.
For other methods, see the product documentation. See also
for more information.
Note
Procedure
Step 1 Power the AP using a supported power source.
See Powering the Access Point, on page
• As the AP attempts to connect to the controller, the LED goes through cycles of green, red, and off
sequence, which can take up to five minutes.
Note
• If the AP shuts down, check the power source.
Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series Wi-Fi 6E Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
16
Guide.
for the release you are using, for additional information.
• The AP requires a multigigabit Ethernet (5 Gbps) link to prevent the
Ethernet port from becoming a bottleneck for traffic.
•
Note
If the AP remains in this mode for more than five minutes, it means the AP cannot find the
primary Cisco 9800 controller. Check the connection between the AP and the Cisco 9800
controller and ensure that they are on the same subnet.
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software
Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration
Configuring DHCP Option 43, on page 27
The Cisco CW9164I-MR AP does not join the Cisco 9800 Wireless
Controller. For the AP to join the controller, contact the Meraki support
team to migrate the AP.
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Installation Overview