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Network Setup

If you configure your DHCP server to assign the same IP address to the Access Controller every time,

then even after a factory reset (which clears all configuration changes and returns the system to its default

settings) the Access Controller will obtain the correct IP address upon a reboot. If you elect to use a static

IP address, you will need to reconfigure the address after a factory reset.

To install an Access Controller onto a network, you need the information shown in Table 3-2.

Table 3-2. Installation parameters

Parameter Description

Access Controller IP address This can be assigned as a static IP address or can be

obtained via DHCP.

Subnet mask (Netmask) Defines the Access Control Server‘s subnet range. Can

be obtained via DHCP. Example: 255.255.255.0.

Gateway (default router) IP address Defines the default router. Can be obtained via DHCP.

Primary and secondary DNS server IP

addresses

Defines the location of the primary and backup DNS

servers. Can be obtained via DHCP.

Access Control Server IP Address The IP address of the Access Control Server that will

manage this Access Controller. In an environment with

redundant Access Control Servers, this must be the IP

address of the Primary Access Control Server.

Access Control Server shared secret Secret key used to establish trust relationship between

the Access Control Server and an Access Controller.

Alphanumeric string. This must match exactly the shared

secret configured on the Access Control Server.

Configuration Using the Command Line Interface

Because an Access Controller does not provide its own browser-based Administrative Console, the initial

system configuration must be done using the CLI via the serial console.

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