Installing the AP
Step 1: Preconfiguring the AP
Ruckus Wireless Indoor AP 100.2.0 User Guide, 800-70892-001 Rev A 81
Step 1: Preconfiguring the AP
NOTE The 100.0.0 and later APs are shipped from the factory with an AP base
image, which supports standalone AP and FM-managed operation, and which does
not support SCG, SZ, vSZ, ZD (or SAMs) controller operation.
After you have configured the AP with the base image as described in the following
sections, the AP automatically goes out and finds any operator-defined SCG, SZ,
vSZ, ZD (or SAMs) controllers. If the AP finds a controller that is configured to
automatically recognize the AP, then the controller downloads the controller-specific
AP firmware. If the AP does not find an SCG, SZ, vSZ, ZD (or SAMs) controller, then
it retains its base image AP firmware.
NOTE If the AP has been configured with SCG or ZD controller-specific AP
firmware, then it retains that image after a factory reset. To replace a controller-
specific AP image with the standalone AP firmware, please select the AP and
download the specific AP image at
https://support.ruckuswireless.com/#products_grid
The procedure for completing the AP’s basic configuration depends on whether you
want it to be managed by SCG or ZD, or FM or to operate as a standalone AP. Refer
to the section that is relevant to your deployment:
• Configuring the AP for Management by an SCG, SZ or vSZ Controller
• Configuring the AP for Management by ZD
• Configuring the AP for Standalone Operation or for Management by FM
Configuring the AP for Management by an SCG, SZ or
vSZ Controller
When your Ruckus Wireless network is managed by an SCG, SZ or vSZ controller,
you can manage APs using the controller rather than individually logging into each
AP’s Web interface. If SCG, SZ or vSZ controllers are installed on the network, then
follow the SCG, SZ or vSZ instructions to configure the controller, and then connect
the AP to your network. The AP finds the SCG, SZ or vSZ and then downloads the
SCG-, SZ- or vSZ-compatible AP image from the controller.
NOTE The AP must have some way of obtaining an IP address (IPv4 DHCP or IPv6
Auto Configuration).
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