Cisco Systems AIRCAP2602IAK9 Configuring the Access Point, Controller Discovery Process

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7Configuring the Access Point

This section describes how to connect the access point to a wireless LAN controller. Because the configuration process takes place on the controller, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for additional information. This guide is available on Cisco.com.

The Controller Discovery Process

The access point uses standard Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points Protocol (CAPWAP) to communicate between the controller and other wireless access points on the network. CAPWAP is a standard, interoperable protocol which enables an access controller to manage a collection of wireless termination points. The discovery process using CAPWAP is identical to the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) used with previous Cisco Aironet access points. LWAPP-enabled access points are compatible with CAPWAP, and conversion to a CAPWAP controller is seamless. Deployments can combine CAPWAP and LWAPP software on the controllers.

The functionality provided by the controller does not change except for customers who have Layer 2 deployments, which CAPWAP does not support.

In a CAPWAP environment, a wireless access point discovers a controller by using CAPWAP discovery mechanisms and then sends it a CAPWAP join request. The controller sends the access point a CAPWAP join response allowing the access point to join the controller. When the access point joins the controller, the controller manages its configuration, firmware, control transactions, and data transactions.

Note For additional information about the discovery process and CAPWAP, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Configuration Guide. This document is available on Cisco.com.

Note CAPWAP support is provided in controller software release 5.2 or later. However, your controller must be running release 7.2.110.0 or later to support 2600 series access points.

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Contents Cisco Aironet 2600 Series Access Points About this Guide Introduction to the Access PointImportant Safety Instructions Safety Instructions20A. Statement Configurations UnpackingExternal Antennas Internal Antennas Regulatory DomainsCountries Supported Access Point Ports and Connections top Access Point Ports and ConnectorsAccess Point LED Indicator top Controller Discovery Process Configuring the Access PointPage Installation Summary Preparing the Access PointPre-Installation Configuration Setup Performing a Pre-Installation ConfigurationPage Page Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network Mounting the Access PointTroubleshooting Using Dhcp OptionChecking the Access Point LED LED Troubleshooting the Access Point Join Process Page Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Models Vcci Statement for Japan 03-6434-6500 Industry Canada Statement 371-Power Cable and AC AdapterModels Page Page Generic Discussion on RF Exposure Declaration of Conformity for RF ExposureThis Device Meets FCC Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves Additional Information on RF Exposure Chinese Translation English Translation Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil Portuguese Translation Declaration of Conformity StatementsConfiguring Dhcp Option 43 and Dhcp Option Add the option 60 line using the following syntax Access Point SpecificationsObtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request 78-20842-01
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