Hardware Installation Workflow

Access points are automatically added to your network when the DHCP and DNS prerequisites have been met. But you can save time and configure the AP before you install it with the pre-provision mode. You can revert the AP to production mode when you are ready for deployment.

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 enable outbound traffic from Extreme Networks devices. For more information about firewalls, see Firewall Configuration Guides.

You should 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.

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. For more information, see ExtremeCloud IQ Controller Deployment Guide for on-premises deployments or the Extreme Platform ONE Networking User Guide for a Cloud deployment.

Before you install your AP, read the Accessories section and confirm that you have the needed accessories. AP4060X should read the external antenna specification documentation for their antenna.

Warning

Do not stack APs on top of each other during onboarding or configuration. This may cause heat to build up between the APs, damaging the radomes and voiding the warranty.

Use the information in the following table to help you install your access point.

Table 1. Installation Work Flow
Steps	Action	Purpose
1	Verify the box contents.	Confirm that your AP and accessories arrived complete and undamaged.
2	Install the access point based on one of the following scenarios. Install the AP on wall: Install the Access Point on a Wall or Flat Surface with the AH-ACC-BKT-ASM Bracket Install the Access Point on a Wall or Flat Surface with the KT-147407-02 Bracket Install the Access Point Using KT-147407-02 Bracket Parts and KT-150173-01 Extension Arm Install the Access Point on a Wall with the MBO-ART03 Bracket Install the AP on pole; may need the AH-ACC-STRP-MRN: Install the Access Point on a Pole with the MBO-ART03 and KT-147407-02 Brackets Install the Access Point on a Pole Using KT-147407-02 Bracket Parts Install the Access Point on a Pole Using KT-147407-02 Bracket Parts and KT-150173-01 Extension Arm Install the Access Point on a Pole Using AH-ACC-STRP-MRN Other: Install the Access Point on a Unistrut Structure Using the MBO-ART03 Bracket	Install the AP on a ceiling or wall, and connect the network cable. If you use Power over Ethernet (PoE), then the AP powers up. 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.
3	AP4060X users: Install the detachable antenna. See Antenna Connectors. Read the technical specifications for your antenna here.	Attach the external antenna, if you are using them.
4	Onboard the AP. Important: Extreme Cloud IQ Controller and Extreme Cloud IQ users, read Antenna Configuration for the Horizon Rule.	Onboard the AP to either ExtremeCloud IQ or ExtremeCloud IQ Controller.
5	Ground the AP. (Highly recommended).	Group the AP and protect the AP from lightning.
6	Confirm that the LED is white.	A white LED indicates that your AP has powered up and registered with the Cloud. An amber light indicates a technical issue that requires a resolution.