Adding a Switch

From the RUCKUS One web interface, you can add supported ICX switches to your RUCKUS One account. Alternatively, use the RUCKUS One Mobile App to scan the QR code of the ICX switches and add them to your RUKCUS One account.

Complete the following steps to add an ICX switch to RUCKUS One.
  1. Connect the switch that you want to add to RUCKUS One to a network that is connected to the Internet, and plug it into a power source to power it ON.
  2. On the navigation bar, click Wired > Switches > Switch List. Alternatively, from the RUCKUS One Dashboard, click Add > Device > Switch and skip to Step 4.
    Navigating to the Switch Page

    The Switch page is displayed.

    Switch Page
  3. In the upper-right corner, click Add and click Switch.
    The Add Switch page is displayed.
    Adding a Switch

    For more information about the switch upgrade procedure, refer to the following figure.

    Hardware & Configuration Requirements
  4. In the Add Switch page, complete the following fields:
    • Venue: Select the venue to which you want to deploy this switch.
    • Serial Number: Enter the 11-digit valid serial number of the switch.
    • Add as: Select the switch as a Standalone switch or Member in stack. Select a stack from the menu.
    • Switch Name: (Optional) Assign a name to the switch.
    • Description: (Optional) Add a brief description of the switch.
  5. Choose a software image type either as a Switch or Router from the Firmware Type drop-down. By default, Factory default is loaded.
    Note: Firmware type will only be applied to factory defaults switches. Switches with the pre-existing configurations will not be affected by this settings as to prevent loss of connectivity.
  6. In the DHCP Client field, select a VLAN from the Select VLAN drop-down.
    Note: DHCP Client interface will only be applied to factory defaults switches. Switches with the pre-existing configurations will not get the change as to prevent loss of connectivity.
  7. Click Add to add a switch.
When RUCKUS One completes adding the switch, the switch that you added is displayed in the Switch page. Its Status displays Never contacted cloud and then Initializing, which indicates that the switch has been successfully added and is currently being updated with the latest software from RUCKUS One. When this update is completed, its Status column displays Operational.
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Demonstration of Adding an ICX Switch. This video walks you through the process of adding an ICX Switch to the Venue.

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