Description:

This article describes how to initiate the pairing of a LANCOM device with the LANCOM Management Cloud.


Requirements:


Procedure:

Pairing by cloud PIN and serial number:

1) Connect to the LMC and navigate to the menu Devices. Then click on Add device and choose the option Serial number and PIN

Image of a technical dashboard interface displaying various management and configuration options including network settings, activation codes, serial numbers, project specifications, and rollout assistance tools.

2) Enter the serial number of the device together with the associated PIN code and click Add device.

You can optionally assign the device to an existing location.

Image displaying a configuration interface for a LANCOM device where the user is prompted to enter the serial number and PIN, with reference to their locations on the device and an attached sheet.



Pairing with an activation code:

1) Generate an activation code in the LANCOM Management Cloud:

1.1) Connect to the LMC, navigate to the menu Devices and click Activation codes.

Image of a technical dashboard interface displaying device status, names, and models, with options to manage add-ins.

1.2) Click Create activation code.

Screenshot showing a user interface with no available activation codes and a section on activation code validity.

1.3) Set a suitable Validity and click Generate now. In most cases, a validity of 1 day is sufficient. 

Screenshot of a configuration menu displaying the process to enter an activation code for integrating LANCOM devices into a cloud project, highlighting the direct control access requirement and validity period.

1.4) Copy the Activation code and save it in a text file.

Image showing a LANCOM device interface with an activation code entry field, instructions for transferring the code to non-cloud connected devices using Cloud Pairing functionality, and an expiration notice.


2) Initiate the pairing procedure:

2.1) Pairing with LANconfig:

The following device types can be paired with LANconfig:

  • All LANCOM routers
  • All LANCOM access points
  • All LANCOM WLAN controllers
  • All LANCOM managed switches

2.1.1) Select the device in LANconfig, right-click on it and, from the context menu, choose Linking device to LANCOM Management Cloud.

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2.1.2) Click Continue.

A screenshot of LANCOM Management Cloud's pairing interface where users can connect devices using a cloud PIN or activation code, with options to continue in the web interface or generate a new code.

2.1.3) Enter the activation code copied in step 1.4 and click Continue.

Screenshot of the LANCOM Management Cloud Pairing interface showing the option to enter an activation code to securely integrate devices into the cloud, with fields for direct control access and current device configuration settings.

2.1.4) Then click Start pairing to start pairing with the LMC.

Image of a computer screen displaying the LANCOM Management Cloud pairing interface with a notification that all necessary data has been entered and a prompt to start the pairing process.


2.2) Pairing with WEBconfig / web interface:

2.2.1) All routers and access points with LCOS:

2.2.1.1) Use WEBconfig to connect to the device and navigate to the menu Setup Wizards → LANCOM Management Cloud.

Screenshot of a technical dashboard displaying the setup wizards for Basic Settings, LANCOM Management Cloud, and Internet access configuration.

2.2.1.2) Enter the activation code copied in step 1.4 and click Apply.

Screenshot of the LANCOM Management Cloud authentication screen, showing the status 'Not authenticated with LMC' and domains, with fields for an activation code and options to apply or reset changes.


2.2.2) All LANCOM R&S®Unified Firewalls (LCOS FX):

For a HA-Cluster only the primary Firewall must be paired with the LMC.

2.2.2.1) Connect to the web interface of the Unified Firewall and navigate to the menu Firewall → LMC Settings.

Image of a computer security interface showing options for 'Firewall' and 'Firewall Access'.

2.2.2.2) Confirm the slider, enter the activation code copied in step 1.4 and click Save.

Screenshot of a firewall settings interface indicating that modifications will be retained until reset or logout, with a reset option visible.


2.2.3) All access points with LCOS LX:

2.2.3.1) Use WEBconfig to connect to the access point and navigate to the menu Setup configuration → LMC configuration.

Image of a technical dashboard displaying various system configuration settings including WiFi configuration, diagnosis tools, and management status indicators, with notifications of non-authentication with cloud management.

2.2.3.2) Enter the activation code copied in step 1.4 and click Confirm.

Screenshot of the LANCOM Management Cloud Pairing interface requesting an activation code to securely integrate a device with options for Public Cloud, Private Cloud, and current device configuration settings.


2.2.4) All LANCOM managed switches:

2.2.4.1) All GS-23xx switches (LCOS SX 3.3x):

Connect to the switch via the web interface and switch to the menu Configuration → LMC → Configuration, enter the activation code copied in step 1.4 into the box Pairing Token and click Connect to LMC.

Screenshot of a network configuration interface showing settings for port configuration, spanning tree, IGMP snooping, VLANs, and other network services.


2.2.4.2) All GS-24xx / GS-3xxx / XS-3xxx switches (LCOS SX 4.00 / 4.20 / 4.30):

Connect to the switch via the web interface, go to the menu LMC → Configuration, enter the activation code copied in step 1.4 into Activation Code and click Connect to LMC.

Screenshot of a technical configuration interface displaying various network settings options such as PoE Management, VLAN Management, QoS Configuration, and more, alongside fields for Activation Code and other network setup parameters.


2.2.4.3) All switches with LCOS SX 5.xx (XS-51xx / XS-6128QF, GS-45xx / XS-45xx, CS-8132F, YS-7154CF):

Connect to the switch via the web interface and switch to the menu System → LMC → Configuration, enter the activation code copied in step 1.4 into the box LMC Activation Code and click Submit.

Screenshot of a technical configuration interface displaying settings for system switching, routing, security, QoS, and stacking, along with options for LMC configuration, domain setup, DHCP settings, and activation code input.


2.3) Pairing with the CLI:

2.3.1) All routers and access points with LCOS and LCOS LX:

From the command line, enter the pairing command in the format startlmc <activation code> (in this example startlmc QA24-ZXDN-ZAHS-ZABS-U6WI-BASF).

Screenshot showing a technical user interface with the beginning of a pairing process, displaying complex alphanumeric codes starting with StartLMCINFO.


2.3.2) All LANCOM managed switches:

2.3.2.1) All GS-23xx switches (LCOS SX 3.3x):

  • From the command line, enter the command lmc to go to the configuration menu for the LMC.
  • Then enter the pairing command in the format startlmc <activation code> (in this example startlmc QA24-ZXDN-ZAHS-ZABS-U6WI-BASF).

Screenshot of a technical configuration interface displaying commands and the process of pairing initiation.


2.3.2.2) All GS-24xx / GS-3xxx / XS-3xxx switches (LCOS SX 4.00 / 4.20 /4.30):

From the command line, enter the pairing command in the format startlmc <activation code> (in this example startlmc QA24-ZXDN-ZAHS-ZABS-U6WI-BASF).

Image shows a technical configuration interface with text indicating the start of a pairing process in the system.


2.3.2.3) All XS-51xx / XS-61xx and GS-45xx switches (LCOS SX 5.xx):

  • From the command line, enter the command enable to gain extended privileges.
  • Then enter the pairing command in the format startlmc <activation code> (in this example startlmc QA24-ZXDN-ZAHS-ZABS-U6WI-BASF ).

Screenshot of a technical configuration interface indicating the start of a command execution process with updated parameters.