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Chapter2 Installing the Ac cess Point
Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network
•DHCP server discovery—Uses DHCP Option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to the access
points. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. For additional information, refer to the
“Configuring DHCP Option 43” section on page F-1.
•DNS server discovery—The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.<local
domain> to discover the controller IP addresses from a DNS server. Where <local domain> is the
access point domain name.
Cisco recommends that you configure a DHCP server with Option 43 to provide the controller IP
addresses to your access points. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that is typically used for
this purpose.
Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network
Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform th es e tasks :
•Ensure a site survey has been preformed.
•Ensure your network infrastructure devices are operational and properly configured.
•Ensure your controllers are connected to switch trunk port s.
•Ensure your switch is configured with untagged access ports fo r co nne cting y our acc ess p oi nts.
•Ensure a DHCP server with Option 43 configured is reachable by your access points.
•Review the “Mounting Overview” section on page 2-8.
To deploy your access points, follow these steps:
Step1 Obtain the access point location map created during your building site survey.
Step2 Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for each access
point location.
Step3 For each access point perform these steps:
a. Record the access point MAC address on the access point location map (see the “Returning MAC
Information” section on page2-20).
b. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using the sp eci fied mount ing me tho d. For
specific mounting instructions, see these sections:
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Horizontal surface, such as a ceiling (see the Mounting Access Points Using a Ceiling-Mount
Base, page2-10).
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Below a suspended ceiling (see the “Mounting Access Points Using the Ceiling-Mount Clips”
section on page 2-11).
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Perpendicular to a vertical surface, such as a wall (see the “Mounting the Access Point Using a
Projection Wall Mount Bracket” section on page 2-13).
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Parallel to a vertical surface, such as a wall ( see the “Mounting the Access Point Using the
Flush-Mount Bracket” section on page 2-15).
c. Optionally secure the access point using a security cable (see th e “ Secu r ing the Acc ess Poin t Usin g
a Security Cable” section on page2-17).
d. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). For instructions see
the “Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables” section on page 2-17.