Connecting Power; Obtaining An Ip Address - Cisco Aironet 521 Quick Start Manual

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Connecting Power

Connect the 521 series access point to a power source. The access point can
be powered locally by using an AC power module or over the Ethernet using
power sourcing equipment (PSE).
When power is supplied to the access point, a routine power-up sequence
begins which you can monitor by observing the access point status LED.
During the power up sequence the LED displays a series of colors. When the
power up sequence is complete, the LED displays a light green color to
indicate that it is ready for operation. When a client associates to the access
point, the status LED changes to blue. The LED displays amber to indicate a
problem, such as when the access point is unable to verify that the PSE is
supplying sufficient power. See the "Configuring Power" section on page 17.

Obtaining an IP Address

Your access point needs an IP address to operate. The access point is no
longer shipped with a default IP address. It obtains an IP address from your
network's DHCP server when you connect the access point to your network.
If your network does not have a DHCP server, the access point continues to
request an IP address until you assign it one.
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