Before You Begin: Preconfiguring The Ap - Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7055 User Manual

Before You Begin: Preconfiguring the AP

NOTE APs are shipped from the factory with AP 100.x base image firmware, which
supports standalone and FlexMaster (FM) manager operation. The AP 100.x base
image does not support SmartCell Gateway (SCG), SmartZone (SZ), virtual
SmartZone (vSZ) or ZoneDirector (ZD) controller operation.
After you have configured the AP with the AP 100.2.0 base image as described in
the following sections, the AP can automatically search for an operator-defined
SCG, SZ, vSZ or ZD controller. When the AP finds the SCG, SZ, vSZ, or ZD controller
that is configured to automatically recognize the AP, the controller downloads the
required controller-compatible AP firmware, and the AP is now managed by that
controller. If the AP does not find an SCG, SZ, vSZ or ZD controller, then it retains
its AP 100.2.0 base image.
NOTE In the SCG, SZ, vSZ and ZD cases, after the AP base image is overwritten
with the controller-specific image and the AP no longer operates in standalone
mode, the AP retains its SCG-, SZ-, vSZ- or ZD-compatible image after reboot and
factory reset.
To replace a controller-compatible AP image with the AP 100.2.0 base image, please
select the AP and download the required AP image at
https://support.ruckuswireless.com/#products_grid
The procedure for completing the AP's basic configuration depends on whether you
want it to be managed by an SCG, SZ, vSZ or ZD controller, or if you want it to
operate as a standalone AP with or without an FM manager. Refer to the section
that is relevant to your deployment:
• Configuring the AP for Management by an SCG, SZ or vSZ Controller
• Configuring the AP for Management by ZD
• Configuring the AP for Standalone Operation or for Management by FM
Ruckus Wireless Indoor AP 100.2.0 User Guide, 800-70892-001 Rev A
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