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10.5. Map
Configure maps; go to: Access Points >> Enter Wide Area AP Management >> Map.
The Map tab page is implemented with Google Map API version2 which allows administrators to view at a glance the
whereabouts of all of the AP’s under Wide Area AP Management. This feature is helpful when it comes to network
planning and management.
Once the administrator has added APs to the managed list, then these APs can be tagged or marked on the Google
Map API to show its’ geographical location, as shown below:
Procedure to create a Map:
Step 1: Get a Public IP Address from your ISP and configure this address to WAN interface.
Step 2: Apply for a Google Maps Registration key.
Step 3: Click Add a New Map button on the Map page. Configure Map Name and registration key.
Step 4: Discover APs and Add these AP to managed List.
Step 5: From the List page, add some APs to the created Map.
The necessary steps required to configure your map with AP information are described in the subsequent sections.