Connect Access Point to the Network

The device can be connected to the network by connecting through a LAN cable or a POE+ injector. If you are using a PoE+ injector, make sure the data connection is plugged into a suitable switch port with proper network connectivity.

To connect C-130E to the network, you should meet the following prerequisites:

  • Ensure that a DHCP server is already available on the network to enable network configuration of the C-130E.
  • DNS should be able to resolve the server discovery primary: redirector.online.spectraguard.net, secondary: wifi-security-server).
  • AP with valid IP address from DHCP server or a valid static IP address1 to communicate with Wireless Manager.
  • Check the LEDs Status on the device to ensure that it is operational and connected to the server.

If the conditions above are true, the device should be connected and ready to go operational.

Note:If zero configuration fails, the AP must be configured manually.
Important:If DHCP is not enabled on a subnet, the AP cannot connect to that subnet with zero-configuration. If the DNS entry is not present on the DNS servers, or if you do not have the DHCP server running on the subnet, you must manually configure the AP. For details on configuring an AP manually, see the Access Point Configuration guide on our website at https://www.arista.com/en/support/product-documentation .