If you meet the DHCP and DNS prerequisites, the system adds the AP automatically. You can also save time by configuring the AP in pre-provision mode before you install it.
You can revert the AP to production mode when you are ready for deployment.
Important
Before you install your AP, read the deployment and onboarding information in ExtremeCloud IQ Controller Deployment Guide for on-premises deployments or the Extreme Platform ONE Networking User Guide for a Cloud deployment.
Extreme Networks devices, including access points, require firmware updates to ensure optimal performance and security. During deployment, upgrade your APs to the latest firmware.
Caution
Do not stack APs on top of each other during onboarding or configuration. This can cause heat to build up between the APs, damage the radomes, and void the warranty.
Note
Confirm that Domain Name System (DNS), Network Time Protocol (NTP), and the firewall ports are configured and available before deployment. Create a firewall rule to allow outbound traffic from Extreme Networks devices. For more information about firewalls, see Firewall Configuration Guides.Configure the DHCP options on your DHCP server to assign an allowed NTP server to Extreme Networks devices. Both DNS and NTP are critical for country and region detection and certificate validation. For more information about DNS and NTP, see ExtremeCloud IQ Controller Deployment Guide for Cloud deployment and Extreme Campus Controller Deployment Guide for Campus or on-premises deployment.
Use the information in the following table to help you install your access point.
| Steps | Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confirm that your AP and accessories arrived complete and undamaged. | |
| 2 | Install the access point to a wall, a pole, or a Unistrut. | Install the AP on a ceiling or wall, and connect the network cable. If you use Power over Ethernet (PoE), then the AP turns on. The AP begins a discovery process to determine its own IP address and the IP address of the controller. When the discovery process is successful, the AP registers with the controller. For more information, see the following articles:
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| 3 | (Optional) Lock the access point. | Secure the AP and prevent someone from removing it. |
| 4 | (Optional) Onboard the AP with the ExtremeCloud IQ Mobile Onboarding application. | Scan the QR code or bar code on the back of the device and begin the onboarding process. |
| 5 | Confirm that the LED is white. | A white LED indicates that your AP has turned on and registered with the Cloud. An amber light indicates a technical issue that requires a resolution. See the LED Descriptions section in the "Overview" chapter for an explanation of the LED states. |