Place Devices on the Floor Plan

Manually place and configure your access points (APs) and switches.

To place the devices:

  1. To access the floor plan feature, select Configure > Sites > Add > Floor Plans. Alternatively, you can select a site from the list to edit and select Configure Site > Floor Plans > Manage Floor Plans.
  2. From the Drawing Tools menu, in the Place Devices section, select a device from the drop-down list, or enter the serial number in the text box to filter the list. Select the serial number in the list and then select anywhere on the floor plan to drop the device. Devices must be placed one at a time. Repeat this step as needed until all of your devices are placed.
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    To change the placement of a device, select GUID-DB12B469-0901-49AA-A15E-639A12D2BCC4-low.png and then place your cursor on the device and move it on the floor plan. To delete a device from the floor plan, right-click on the device icon and select Delete.
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  3. (Optional) To configure the orientation of an AP, right-click on the AP in the floor plan and select Set AP Orientation.
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    AP Options
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  4. In the dialog that opens, select the mounting position, which can be either Ceiling or Wall. Select Save.
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    Configuring the AP Orientation
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    If you select Wall, a dialog opens that lets you specify the direction that the AP is facing.
  5. To specify the direction of an AP, select the directional arrow that the AP is facing. The selected arrow is marked with a Wi-Fi icon. Select Save.
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    AP Direction Configured to the South
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  6. To save the entire floor plan, select Save in the upper right corner of the Manage Floor Plans page.