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5 Preparing the Wireless LAN Controller for Operation
Follow these major steps to prepare the integrated wireless LAN controller for operation.
• Using the Configuration Wizard to Configure the Controller
• Logging into the Controller
• Verifying Interface Settings and Port Operation
• Connecting Access Points
Using the Configuration Wizard to Configure the Controller
Follow these steps to use the Configuration Wizard to configure the controller for basic operation:
Step 1
Get the initial configuration parameter settings for the controller from your wireless LAN
planner.
Step 2
Launch a web browser on your PC.
Step 3
If you have not already done so, assign a static IP address to your PC from the same subnet
as the switch; otherwise, the web browser cannot establish a connection with the switch.