what model and code is the Access point?Also, if you don't have a static IP, the first step that happens is DHCP, so option 43 would be the first step.    

setup dhcp option 43 in your DHCP server.  Or better yet, but the AP on the same vlan as the WLC and it will find it through a broadcast packet. Once it has discovered and join, move it to another network if needed.but to directly answer your questio...

open a command line and (make sure telnet is enabled) and type: telnet 182.adress.x.x 443 and does it open or say it cant connect  

You could use a load balancer to point to differnet nodes. If you have an extra $50k