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Verifying Access Point Operation
Connect the Access Point to the Network
5 Verifying Access Point Operation
Before mounting the unit, Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you verify that the
Access Point is operating correctly. To do this, you will need to 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 will be making in this step are
temporary. You can perform these verification tasks indoor.
Connect the Access Point to the Network
If the AP is using PoE
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the NETWORK port on the PoE injector to your
network’s router or switch.
2. Connect the PoE injector to an AC power source.
If the AP is using DC power
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the PoE IN port on the Access Point to your network’s
router or switch.
2. Connect the DC cable to a DC 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.
Check the LEDs
Perform a spot-check using the LEDs to verify that the Access Point is operating normally.
If the Access Point is operating normally and no wireless clients are associated with it:
■ The Power LED is green.
■ The Status LED shows slow blinking amber. This indicates that there are no wireless
clients connected to the Access Point’s WLAN service.
Associate a Wireless Client with the Access Point
1. In the system tray, right-click the (Wireless Network Connection) icon, and then
click View Available Wireless Networks.
2. In the list of available wireless network, click the network with the same SSID as you
configured in “Configure Wireless # Settings”
on page 29. For example, if you set the
SSID to Ruckus Wireless AP, click the wireless network named Ruckus Wireless AP.