Quick Installation Checklist

The following checklist provides a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to the point where the device comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the suggested order ensures successful installation. It is recommended that you print this checklist and take it to the installation site.

Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation. Careful planning and site preparation ensures seamless installation, especially when installing multiple devices.

Tasks

Task Number Task Where to Find More Information Completed
1 Ensure that the physical environment that will host the device has the proper cabling and ventilation. Refer to Facility Requirements.  
2 Unpack the device. Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your shipment. Refer to Shipping Carton Contents.  
3 Mount the device Review the time and items required information at the beginning of each chapter to ensure you have gathered all necessary components required for the following installation tasks:
  • Mounting the Device
  • Installing Transceivers and Cables
  
4 Plug the device into a nearby power source that adheres to the regulatory requirements outlined in this manual.

Refer to:

  • Power Supply Specifications (per PSU)
  • Power Precautions
  • Powering up the Device
  
5 Attach a terminal or laptop to the device. This will enable you to configure the device through the command line interface (CLI). Establishing a First-Time Connection to the Console Port  
6 Assign a password for additional access security. No default password is assigned to the CLI. RUCKUS FastIron Command Reference Guide  
7 Before attaching equipment to the device, you must configure an interface IP address to the subnet on which the device will be located. Initial IP address configuration is performed using the CLI with a direct serial connection. Configuring an IP Address for the Device  
8 Connect network equipment to the system. Installing the Ethernet RJ-45 Cables  
9

Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and tracing routes.

 RUCKUS FastIron Command Reference Guide  
10 Continue configuring the device using the CLI. RUCKUS FastIron Command Reference Guide  
11 Secure access to the device. RUCKUS FastIron Management Configuration Guide  
Parent topic: Preparing for the Installation