User's Manual

XD Series High Density Access Points
4
Zero-Touch Provisioning and Ongoing Management
Most customers employ the Xirrus Management System (XMS) for the initial setup and continuing management of
Xirrus devices. XMS users can readily set up their new devices for zero-touch provisioning and ongoing
maintenance via the following platforms. Wait five minutes after powering up the AP to automatically discover it,
then use XMS to view and manage it. Newly discovered APs are automatically assigned to the XMS “default”
profile, and will receive the configuration defined for that profile.
 XMS-Cloud—performs zero-touch provisioning as shown in this quick video guide: http://www.xirrus.com/
TV/Training/XMS-cloud-Next-Generation. Your new APs appear in XMS even before you receive your
equipment. When the email arrives with your login information, use XMS cloud to specify the initial settings
for your APs. A Guided Tour will walk you through the basic steps of creating a profile containing
configuration settings, including creating SSIDs and firewall/application control rules. Once the installed AP
has Internet connectivity, it will automatically contact Xirrus for cloud-based zero-touch provisioning per your
settings, install the latest applicable license, and upgrade the AP to the latest software version as appropriate.
 XMS-Enterprise—automatically detects and provisions new Xirrus devices deployed in your network via a
similar zero-touch provisioning approach. Create and configure a default profile for newly added APs—these
new devices will automatically receive the configuration defined in your default profile.
If you are not using XMS, new devices can be licensed via the Xirrus Mobilize platform (pre-order required) as
shown in this video: http://www.xirrus.com/TV/Training/Mobilize-Training. Your welcome email will contain
login/account information.
If you are not using XMS or Mobilize, please see the Xirrus Wireless AP User's Guide to configure your AP
manually via the Express Setup menu option. The User Guide is available from http://support.xirrus.com (login
required). Select the Libraries tab and click the ArrayOS - XR Platform Latest Release link.
Using the Reset Button
The reset button returns the AP to factory default settings while rebooting. It is
located on the bottom of the unit next to the slot for the locking slug, opposite the
side with the Gigabit ports as shown. Use the reset button as follows:
 Unplug the cable from the GIGABIT1/PoE+ port.
 Depress the reset button all the way (there should be a faint click????) and
hold it.
 Plug the cable back in and continue to keep the button pressed for 10 seconds.
This triggers the factory default reset during the boot process.
9. To secure the AP to the mounting plate, feed a customer-provided zip tie or
other locking hardware through the hole in the top of the locking slug and
the matching hole in the locking plate.
4
5