NET-001 · SOP

Adding a New Switch or Access Point

A checklist for bringing a new switch or wireless access point online with consistent settings and records.

What it does

A checklist for bringing a new switch or wireless access point online with consistent settings and records. Written in plain language so any technician, or a trained staff member, can follow it.

Requirements

Access to the systems the procedure mentions and permission to make changes. No special tools.

How to run it

Not a script. Follow the steps in order, or adapt them for your team.

Testing steps

1. Read it through once and adjust names, schedules and contacts for your organization.
2. Walk through it with one colleague on a single site or device before adopting it.

Rollback steps

Each change step in the procedure lists how to undo it.

What is inside

• Purpose
• Before you start
• Steps
• Check it worked
• Update your records
• If something goes wrong

The full step-by-step procedure is included with every paid plan: Runbookia Pro, Team and School district.

Version and change log