Configuring Location-Based Services

To configure a controller for use with an AeroScout/Ekahau/Centrak solution:

  1. From the top menu, click Controller.
  2. In the left pane, click Services > Location-based Service.
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  3. Select the desired location-based service for the controller.
    • Enter the IP address of the location based service server.
    • Centrak and Ekahau configuration offer a default port number and multicast address, but you can modify the default values if necessary.

  4. Click Save.

    Now assign APs to participate in the location-based service.

  5. From the top menu, click AP. In the left pane, click APs.
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    Note

    You can enable location-based service on APs using the Location-based service field on the AP Multi-edit screen and the Advanced window of the AP Default Settings screen. The following procedure shows you how to enable location-based services on one AP at a time.
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  6. Click on an AP row.
    The AP Status dashboard displays.
  7. Click Configure to display the Configuration dialog.
  8. Click Advanced. The Advanced dialog displays.
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  9. Select Enable location-based service and close the dialog.
  10. Enable Location-based services on each additional AP that you want to participate.
  11. Click Save.