WDS Deployment Overview

The following is the high-level overview of the WDS deployment process:

1. Connecting the WDS wireless APs to the enterprise network via the Ethernet network to enable them to discover and register themselves with the wireless controller. For more information, see Discovery and Registration.
2. Disconnecting the WDS APs from the enterprise network after they have discovered and registered with the wireless controller.
3. Creating a WDS VNS.
4. Assigning roles, parents and backup parents to the WDS APs.
5. Assigning the Satellite APs‘ radios to the network VNSs.
6. Connecting the WDS APs to the enterprise network via the Ethernet link for provisioning. For more information, see Provisioning the WDS APs.
7. Disconnecting the WDS APs from the enterprise network and moving them to the target location.
   

   Note

   During the WDS deployment process, the WDS APs are connected to the enterprise network on two occasions — first to enable them to discover and register with the wireless controller, and then the second time to enable them to obtain the provisioning from the wireless controller.