topic Re: Automated Network Discovery of APs in Access Points - Indoor and Outdoor

Automated Network Discovery of APs

matthew_ausmus — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:51:25 GMT

I'm in the process of deploying Ruckus Wireless in a school district. 300-400 APs controlled by a ZD 3000 controller.

To automate my documentation, I'm considering purchasing a network device discovery and mapping tool to automate my Visio diagrams. Namely, NetBrain.

What I'm wondering is what is available for APs controlled by a ZD for scanning purposes?

I know that APs can be logged into via SSH but is SNMP available on the AP so it can be snmp-walked?

Any additional information would be helpful.

Thanks!

Re: Automated Network Discovery of APs

keith_redfield — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:12:00 GMT

Yes, APs do support SNMP. I believe you'll be able to query the ZD for connected AP's and use that for discovery.

Re: Automated Network Discovery of APs

matthew_ausmus — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 23:34:16 GMT

Thanks for the help.

Does the ZD push the SNMP community values to the AP?

Basically, the software walks the network based on a subnet you give it to determine the devices out there. It can then use SSH and/or SNMP for discovery purposes. I can import MIBs into the software if necessary. The software also uses LLDP/CDP but I found that these are not supported.

So querying the ZD wouldn't really help in the case unless I'm misunderstanding.

Re: Automated Network Discovery of APs

mitchell_axtell — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 01:51:27 GMT

The ZD does push the community string out to the APs, so they will respond to SNMP.