Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 2925 - Installing the Access Point

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Installing the Access Point
Before You Begin
Before starting with the installation, make sure that you have the required items for
the installation ready. In addition, verify that the wireless stations on the network have
the required components for wireless communication with the Access Point.
This section describes the pre-installation tasks that you need to perform.
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
You must supply the following tools and equipment:
■ A notebook computer running on Windows XP/2000 and installed with one
wireless 802.11a/b/g/n network card and one Ethernet card
■ A modem (DSL or cable), E1/T1 router, or other device provided by your Internet
Service Provider, that brings Internet access to your site
■ (Optional) A network switch or a DSL/Internet gateway device.
NOTE: If the AP is deployed with ZoneDirector, follow the instructions in the Zone-
Director Quick Setup Guide, and connect the AP to your Ethernet network.
In This Chapter
Before You Begin
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Step 1: Preconfigure the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Step 2: Verify Access Point Operation
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Step 3: Deploy the Access Point
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Troubleshooting Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35