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You can launch the setup wizard using any PC or workstation that can run a supported Web browser.
The PC or workstation must either be configured to obtain its IP address using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to an IP-enabled device from a defined range of numbers configured for a given network. , or configured to have a static IP address on the 172.16.0.254/24 sub-network. The default IP address of the managed device is 172.16.0.254/24. Connect a PC or workstation to 0/0/1 port on the managed device, then enter this IP address into a supported Web browser to launch the Setup Wizard.
To run the Setup Wizard:
1. Connect your PC or workstation to 0/0/1 port on the managed device.
2. Make sure that the managed device is not connected to any device on your network.
3. Boot up the managed device.
4. On your PC or workstation, open a Web browser and connect to https://172.16.0.254/24.
5. The initial window of the Wizard asks you to select one of the following deployment modes. Select or then click .
: This is the only controller on the network.
: This managed device will be managed by a Mobility Conductor.
Initial Setup on a Serial Port Connection
The serial port is located on the front panel (back panel in case of 7024 and 7008 controllers) of the managed device. You can start the Initial Setup dialog when you connect a terminal, PC or workstation running a terminal emulation program to the serial port on the managed device.
The serial port connection only allows you to configure the basic configuration required to connect the managed device to the network. The recommended browser-based configuration Wizard allows you to also install software licenses and configure internal and guest WLANs Wireless Local Area Network. WLAN is a 802.11 standards-based LAN that the users access through a wireless connection.. If you use the Initial Setup dialog to configure the managed device, the browser-based Setup Wizard will not be available unless you reset the managed device to its factory default configuration.
To run the Initial full setup dialog from a serial connection:
1. Configure your terminal or terminal emulation program to use the following communication settings:
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Baud Rate |
Data Bits |
Parity |
Stop Bits |
Flow Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9600 |
8 |
None |
1 |
None |
2. Connect your terminal or PC/workstation to the serial port on the managed devices using an RS-232 serial cable. RJ-45 cable and DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter is required. You may need a USB Universal Serial Bus. USB is a connection standard that offers a common interface for communication between the external devices and a computer. USB is the most common port used in the client devices. adapter to connect the serial cable to your PC.
3. Boot up the managed device. After the managed device has booted up, you should see a screen similar to the following setup dialog for managed devices:
Auto-provisioning is in progress. Choose one of the following options to override or debug...
'enable-debug' : Enable auto-provisioning debug logs
'disable-debug': Disable auto-provisioning debug logs
'mini-setup' : Stop auto-provisioning and start mini setup dialog for smart-branch role
'full-setup' : Stop auto-provisioning and start full setup dialog for any role
Enter Option (partial string is acceptable):f
Are you sure that you want to stop auto-provisioning and start full setup dialog? (yes/no): y
Reading configuration from factory-default.cfg
4. (Applicable to managed devices using ZTP Zero Touch Provisioning. ZTP is a device provisioning mechanism that allows automatic and quick provisioning of devices with a minimal or at times no manual intervention.) enter to invoke full-setup.
5. The Serial Port Configuration Dialog displays the configuration prompts. The prompts may vary, depending upon the switch role you choose. Enter the required information at each prompt, then press to continue to the next question.
6. At the end of the Initial Setup, you are asked to review and confirm your configuration changes. Enter to accept the changes. The managed device reboots.
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If you want to complete optional configuration options (e.g. disabling spanning tree or installing software licenses) before connecting the managed device to the network, refer to the AOS-8 8.12.0.0 User Guide for additional information on configuration. |