Cisco Systems AIRCAP3702IAK9 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 7.6.0.0 or later to support 3700 series access points.

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Contents Cisco Aironet 3700 Series Access Points Created November, 2013 Introduction to the Access Point About this GuideSafety Instructions Important Safety Instructions20A. Statement Unpacking ConfigurationsExternal Antennas Regulatory Domains Internal AntennasCountries Supported Access Point Ports and Connectors Access Point Ports and Connections top-3702E ModelAccess Point LED Indicator top-3702I Model Configuring the Access Point Controller Discovery ProcessPreparing the Access Point Installation Summary Performing a Pre-Installation ConfigurationPre-Installation Configuration Setup Controller Layer 3 devices Cisco Aironet access pointsPage Mounting the Access Point Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless NetworkInstalling Modules Installing a Module345379 345380 Using Dhcp Option TroubleshootingChecking the Access Point LED LED LED Troubleshooting the Access Point Join Process Show ap join stats detailed ap base radio MAC addressPage Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Page Vcci Statement for Japan 03-6434-6500 Statement 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter Industry Canada Canadian Compliance StatementFrench Translation Access Point Models Page Page Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Generic Discussion on 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 TranslationConfiguring Dhcp Option 43 and Dhcp Option Declaration of Conformity StatementsType + Length + Value Access Point Specifications Category SpecificationPage Page Cisco Systems, Inc
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