Installing the Access Point
Step 2: Verify Access Point Operation
ZoneFlex Indoor Access Point 9.8.1 User Guide, 800-70601-001 Rev C 93
Step 2: Verify Access Point Operation
Before deploying the Access Point in your environment, Ruckus Wireless strongly
recommends that you verify that the Access Point is operating correctly. To do this,
connect the Access Point to your live network temporarily and make sure that the
network connection works and that wireless clients are able to associate with the
Access Point and connect to your network and the Internet.
NOTE The network and power connections that you make in this step are
temporary.
Continue with the following:
• Connect the Access Point to the Network
• Associate a Wireless Client with the Access Point
• Check the LEDs
• Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only)
• Disconnect the Access Point from the Network
Connect the Access Point to the Network
1 Connect the Ethernet cable from a LAN (RJ-45) port on the Access Point to your
network’s router or switch.
2 Reconnect the Access Point to a power source.
You have completed connecting the Access Point to your live network. Perform the
tasks described in the following sections to verify that the Access Point is operating
normally.
Associate a Wireless Client with the Access Point
1 On the administrative computer, verify that the wireless interface is enabled. On
Windows XP, click All Programs > Connect To > Wireless Network
Connection to enable the wireless interface. (Other operating systems are
similar).
2 Connect your admin computer to the wireless network:
• Windows XP: In the system tray, right-click the (Wireless Network Connec-
tion) icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks.
• Windows 7: Left click the icon.
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