Objective

The objective of this document is to show you how to configure the day zero setup of the Cisco Business Mobile app.

Applicable Software | Version

- Cisco Business Mobile App | 1.0.24 (link to Apple App Store)

Introduction

The Cisco Business Mobile app enables customers to deploy and manage supported Cisco Business devices. The mobile app is intended to help customers set up their switches and wireless networks and to manage their infrastructure from a single point of setup.

The day zero configuration will guide you through the initial configuration of the device using the mobile app.

Some terms to be familiar with regarding the Cisco Business Mobile app:

- Greenfield Network - A new network which is yet to be configured

- Brownfield Network - An existing network which is already configured

- Day 0 - initial configuration

- Day 2 - changing or updating existing configuration

Currently, the Mobile app will only support Greenfield network deployments. Devices with existing configurations will not be discovered or managed.

If you are ready to configure using the Mobile app, let’s get you setup!

System Requirements for Cisco Business Mobile app

The Cisco Business Mobile app is supported on Apple iOS-based devices running iOS version 13.0 and above.

The following Cisco Business devices can be managed by the Cisco Business Mobile app:

- Cisco Business 220 Series Smart Switches

- Cisco Business 250 Series Smart Switches

- Cisco Business 350 Series Managed Switches

- Cisco Business 100 Series Access Points

- Cisco Business 100 Series Mesh Extenders

- Cisco Business 200 Series Access Points

Table of Contents

- Configuration of Cisco Business Mobile app

- Add A Site

- Site Configuration

- Add Devices

Configuration of Cisco Business Mobile app

Add A Site

The Cisco Business Mobile App is currently supported only on Apple iOS-based devices running iOS version 13.0 and above.

Step 1

Download the Cisco Business Mobile app from the App Store on your Apple device (iPhone or iPad).

The app is optimized for display on an iPhone. If you use an iPad, you will see black bars on the side of the app as the aspect ratio of an iPad is different.

Step 2

Click on the Cisco Business Mobile app.

Step 3

To create a location of your network, click on + Add Site.

Step 4

Click on Get Started.

Step 5

Configure the name of your site, address, Country, and click Next.

Step 6

Enter a Username and Password for the site and click Next.

The credentials will be used to access the devices at this site.

Step 7

You will see the Summary screen. To make any changes, click Edit. If you are all set, click Add Site.

Step 8

Click Done.

Site Configuration

To configure the site, follow the steps:

Step 1

Click on Get Started.

Step 2

Choose an option to configure the wireless settings in your network. In this example, Yes I would like to is selected.

Step 3

If you have multiple networks, you have the option to configure them. In this example, Just 1 is fine is selected.

Step 4

You can either configure the Advanced Settings manually or automatically. In this example, Do it automatically is selected. Click Continue.

Step 5

Enter a Network Name and click Next.

If you want to add more networks, click + Add a network.

Step 6

Enter a Password for your network and click Next.

Step 7

Click Next to proceed.

Step 8

Check the details in the Summary screen. Click on Confirm Site Configurations button to complete the set up.

Step 9

Click Done.

Add Devices

To add devices, follow these steps:

Step 1

Click on Add Devices.

Step 2

Click on Get Started.

Step 3

Click Join to join the default CiscoBusiness-Setup SSID.

Make sure that the wireless access point is fully booted up and is in factory default settings.

Step 4

Click Done after the connection is detected.

Step 5

Click OK to allow Cisco Business network to find and connect to Cisco Business devices.

Step 6

The access point will be detected. In this example, it is a Cisco Business Wireless 145AC access point. Click Add Cisco Business Wireless 145AC.

Step 7

A Summary of the device and settings will be displayed. Click Confirm Add Device.

A screen will appear displaying the progress of adding the device.

Step 8

Click Join to allow the access point to join the network you created.

Step 9

You will see a screen that the device was successfully deployed. You can choose to Add more devices or click Done. In this example, Done is selected.

Step 10

Click Done to proceed.

Step 11

You will be navigated to the main page. If you have more devices to be added, click on + Add Devices.

Step 12

Select Get Started option.

Step 13

The devices that are detected will be displayed. In this example, three devices were detected. Click Add 3 devices button.

Step 14

A Summary of the devices to be added will appear. Click on Add and Deploy devices.

The devices will be configured and added.

Day zero initial configuration will be performed on the devices. Do not close the app during this process.

Step 15

Click Done.

Conclusion

There you have it! You have now successfully configured the day zero setup of your Cisco Business Mobile app. Now you can manage your network with ease.

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