214 Configuring APs
NN47250-500 (320657-F Version 02.01)
Example AP boot over layer 2 network
Figure 7 shows an example of the boot process for an AP connected through a Layer 2 network. MX1, MX2,
and MX3 each have a Distributed AP configuration for the AP.
Figure 7. AP booting over layer 2 network
1 The AP sends a DHCP Discover message from the AP’s port 1.
2 DHCP server receives the Discover message (through a relay agent) and replies with a DHCP
Offer message containing IP address for the AP, the router IP address for the AP’s IP subnet,
Router
Router
System IP address
10.10.10.4
WSS1
Layer 2
System IP address
10.10.40.4
WSS2
Layer 2
System IP address
10.10.50.4
WSS3
DHCP Server
DAP 1
serial_id 0322199999
model 2330
bias = hi
g
h
DAP 1
serial_id 0322199999
model 2330bias = low
serial_id 0322199999
model 2330
2
4
1
DAP 1
serial_id 0322199999
model 2330
bias = high
3
5
Layer 2
active APs = 49
active APs = 34
active APs = 62