Specifications

Access Point Setup 431
Chapter 21
Connect the Alcatel APs that require configuration to one of the
specified AP programming ports on the switch.
NOTE—Although a direct Ethernet connection between the AP and Wireless
LAN switch is preferred, a Layer 2 hub can be used to connect more than
one Alcatel AP to any specific AP programming port.
Power up the connected APs.
Verify that the APs connected to the AP programming ports are
detected by the switch.
Use the following command to list the APs detected on the AP programming
ports:
Depending on each AP’s status, the following is displayed:
z Unprovisioned APs–For APs which have never been configured or have
been reset to factory default settings, the APs MAC address is shown, the
hostname is shown as Alcatel-master, and the state is shown as unprovi-
sioned.
z Previously Configured APs–For APs witch have been previously configured
prior to being connected to an AP provisioning port, the AP’s current set-
tings are shown and the state is shown as unprovisioned.
z In Progress–For APs which are in the process of uploading configuration
settings (after the AP programming mode config command is issued), the
state is in progress.
z Provisioned APs–For APs which have been successfully configured though
the AP provisioning port, the AP’s provisioned settings are shown and the
state is provisioned.
N
OTE—It may take a couple of minutes for all APs to be detected. Repeat the
command until all expected APs appear on the list.
If expected APs do not appear on the list, check the following troubleshooting
points:
z Make sure there is no Layer 3 routing device between the AP and Wireless
LAN switch.
z Make sure that the correct Wireless LAN switch ports are set for AP pro-
gramming mode and that the enable command has been executed (see
Step 2).
z Make sure that the AP is powered on and connected to the correct Wire-
less LAN switch port.
(Alcatel) (program-ap) # show provisioning-ap-list
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