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Unleashed Configuration
– Quick Setup Guide
Firmware Version: 200.10.5.229

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  • Page 1 Unleashed Configuration – Quick Setup Guide Firmware Version: 200.10.5.229...
  • Page 2 Configuring your Unleashed WLAN Quickly The Unleashed WLAN solution uses access points with an embedded software-based controller. This solution was designed for smaller installations requiring a low number of access points but desiring greater stability and visibility into the WLAN environment than other low-cost solutions. This presentation will describe the recommended steps to quickly setup an Unleashed network using a template, developed by Access Networks, to ensure all best practice settings are applied during initial configuration.
  • Page 3 Initial Unleashed Setup • Chapter 1 - Getting Started • Chapter 2 - Using the Setup Wizard • Chapter 3 – Loading the Base Configuration Template • Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in GUI • Chapter 5 - Performing a System Backup ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    Chapter 1 - Getting Started • Base Configuration Template • 200.10 Supported Access Points – Access Networks Brand • 200.10 Supported Access Points – Ruckus Brand • Unpack and Install the Unleashed Master AP • Connect to the Unleashed “Configure.me” SSID ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...
  • Page 5 Chapter 1 – Getting Started Base Configuration Template The Base Configuration template from Access Networks was developed to provide a base configuration for an Unleashed network deployment that support best practice settings. The template will create 2 initial wireless LANs (Primary and Guest) and load configuration settings related to –...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 - Getting started 200.10 Supported Access Points – Access Networks Brand Indoor Access Points Outdoor Access Points Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 5 • A750 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point AN A750 • B310 Wi-Fi 5 Access Point • A650 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point AN B310 AN A650 •...
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 - Getting started 200.10 Supported Access Points – Ruckus Brand Indoor Access Points Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 5 • M510 Wi-Fi 5 Access Point • • R850 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point R720 Wi-Fi 5 Access Point • R320 Wi-Fi 5 Access Point •...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 - Getting started Unpack and Install the Unleashed Master AP Choose which Unleashed AP will become the Unleashed Master AP (the AP that performs all of the control functions of your Unleashed network). Any hard-wired Unleashed AP can be the Master.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 - Getting started Connect to the Unleashed “Configure.me” SSID Using the Wi-Fi configuration settings on your client device (such as a laptop or mobile device), select and associate to the Configure.Me- [xxxxxx] WLAN, and launch a web browser In your browser's URL bar, enter the following address and press unleashed.ruckuswireless.com Enter:...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 - Using The Setup Wizard

    Chapter 2 - Using the Setup Wizard • Security Warning • Quick Install Steps • Reconnecting after Quick Install ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...

  • Page 11: Security Warning

    Chapter 2 - Using the Setup Wizard Security Warning Depending on your browser, you may be presented with a security warning stating "This connection is not trusted" (Firefox) or "Your Connection is Not Private" (Chrome) or "There is a problem with this website's security certificate" (Internet Explorer).

  • Page 12: Quick Install Steps

    Chapter 2 - Using the Setup Wizard Quick Install Steps Once you have accepted the security exception, you will be redirected to the “Unleashed Installation” wizard. “Quick Install” will provide a rapid Unleashed Network setup. “Passphrase:” for the WLAN and the “Password:” for the “Administrator”...
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 - Using the Setup Wizard Quick Install Steps Enter a simple “Passphrase,” it will need to be at least 8 characters long. The temporary Administrator “Password” should also be easy to remember. The minimum requirement is 4 characters long. Select “Finish”...
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 - Using the Setup Wizard Quick Install Steps A new pop-up window will display verifying that you are aware that the Unleashed AP will reboot once you continue and that the process will take a few minutes. Click on “Yes” to complete the setup. ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 - Using the Setup Wizard Quick Install Steps After clicking the “Yes” button, the Unleashed Master AP will apply all the quick settings you have configured and then reboot. A "Configuring system settings & rebooting" page is displayed during this process Wait for the progress screen to complete before proceeding.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 - Using the Setup Wizard Reconnecting after Quick Install After setup is complete, the "Congratulations!" screen appears. When the access point has rebooted you will need to connect to the WLAN, “Ruckus- Wireless 1”. ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 - Using the Setup Wizard Reconnecting after Quick Install Enter a simple 8-character passcode for the temporary WLAN, “Ruckus-Wireless 1”. Click on “Next” to connect to the WLAN. Click on “unleashed.ruckuswireless.com”. The link will redirect the internet browser to the login page. ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 - Loading The Base Configuration Template

    Chapter 3 – Loading the Base Configuration Template • Login into the Unleashed Master Access Point • Loading a Base Configuration Template • Reconnecting to Unleashed Management Interface ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...
  • Page 19 Chapter 3 – Loading the Base Configuration Template Login into the Unleashed Master Access Point This is the login page for the new Unleashed Network created from the Quick Install wizard. Use the temporary Administration credentials to log in – Enter “admin”...
  • Page 20 Chapter 3 – Loading the Base Configuration Template Loading the Template The “Restore Configuration” process will be used to load the Base Configuration template. Select the “Administration” tab to reveal ”Backup and Restore”. Click on the “Browse” button under “Restore Configuration”. ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 – Loading the Base Configuration Template Loading the Template Navigate to the location, that the Access Networks’ Base Configuration template is saved on your computer. Select the Base Configuration template file. Example - ”UNL_RES_US_200105229.bak”. Click on the “Open” button to load the file. ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 – Loading the Base Configuration Template Loading the Template After the ”UNL_RES_US_200105229.bak” Base Configuration template has been selected, the type of restoration must be chosen. Choose “Restore everything” from the list. Click on the ”Restore” button to start the restoration process.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 – Loading the Base Configuration Template Loading the Template A new dialog box will appear to confirm the restoration process. Click on the ”OK” button to continue. ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 – Loading the Base Configuration Template Loading the Template The restoration process will now apply all configuration settings saved in the Base Configuration template file. Once complete, the access point will reboot. ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 – Loading the Base Configuration Template Reconnecting to Unleashed Management Interface Now that the Base Configuration template has been loaded, the access point will begin transmitting “Primary” and “Guest” WLANs. The “Guest” WLAN isolates all clients so it cannot be used for configuration purposes.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI • Login into the Unleashed Master Access Point • Finalizing Site Information • Deleting the Factory Reference Access Point • Finalizing WLANS • Adding Access Points • Naming Access Points •...
  • Page 27 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Login into the Unleashed Master Access Point The login for the Base Configuration template is different from the login you created using the “Quick Install” wizard. Follow these steps below to login for the Base Configuration template.
  • Page 28 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing Site Information – System Name In the first step of finalizing the new Unleashed network, the system name will need to be retitled. Click anywhere on ”Admin & Services” to reveal the sub menus.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing Site Information – Site Password The next step is changing the login credentials from the default passcode of “MustBeChanged1!” to a passcode that matches the project. Select “Administration” and click on “Preferences”.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing Site Information – Site Password Enter the new passcode for the “New Password” field. Validate the new passcode by entering it in the “Confirm New Password” field. Now click on “Apply” to confirm the changes.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing Site Information – Password Recovery It is also recommended to configure the password recovery option. The password recovery option will allow your company to reset the password in the event of your original username or password are lost or forgotten.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing Site Information – Management Interface Go to “Admin & Services”. Select “System” on the left menu bar to reveal “IP Settings” and choose it. Now click the “Management Interface” tab. Select the check box next to “Enable IPv4”...
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Deleting the Factory Reference Access Point The final step to complete for completing the site information, is removing the Base Configuration template’s factory reference access point. The reference access point will be shown as a “Disconnected”...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Deleting the Factory Reference Access Point Click anywhere in the “Access Points” section to display the list of currently registered access points. The “Master” access point is the access point that was just configured. The “Disconnected”...
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Deleting the Factory Reference Access Point Highlight the “Disconnected” factory reference access point. Now click on the “Remove” button to start the process of removing the factory reference access point. ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...
  • Page 36 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Deleting the Factory Reference Access Point An info box will now appear to verify the removal of the access point. Now click on the “OK” button to complete the process. ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing WLANS The Base Configuration template includes two preconfigured WLANs – “PRIMARY” and “GUEST”. It is expected that the “PRIMARY” WLAN will be the main WLAN for the deployment and that the broadcasted name and security passphrase will be customized to meet each site’s specific requirements.
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing WLANS – “PRIMARY” WLAN Click anywhere in the “Wi-Fi Networks” section to expand the display of your deployed WLANs. With the use of the Base Configuration Template, we have already created the first two WLANs.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing WLANS – “PRIMARY” WLAN The “Edit WLAN” window will now open. Enter a new name for the “PRIMARY” WLAN. Next, change the “Passphrase” to a new password. Click on “OK” to save the new name of the WLAN.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing WLANS – “GUEST” WLAN The “GUEST” WLAN settings will also need to be modified to meet the needs of the project. Highlight the “GUEST” WLAN and click on the “Edit” button to open the “Edit WLAN”...
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing WLANS – “GUEST” WLAN The “Edit WLAN window will now open. Enter a new name for the Guest WLAN. Next, change the “Passphrase” to a new password. Click on “Show Advanced Options” to continue.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing WLANS – “GUEST” WLAN Select the check box for “Isolate wireless client traffic from all hosts on the same VLAN/subnet.” Now select the “+” symbol. This will allow you to create a ”Whitelist” rule. *Note - A “Whitelist”...
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing WLANS – “GUEST” WLAN First select a “Name” for your “WhiteList”. Ensure it follows your company’s guidelines. Add a “Description” of your ”WhiteList”. This description will allow anyone that services the Unleashed Network to understand the purpose of the Whitelist.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing WLANS – “GUEST” WLAN Add a “Description” of the rule itself. Enter the “MAC Address” of your router’s LAN interface. *Note – Each LAN interface on your routing appliance has a different MAC address.
  • Page 45 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing WLANS – “GUEST” WLAN Add a “Description” of the rule itself. Enter the “MAC Address” of your router’s LAN interface. Enter the “IPv4 Address” of your router. Now let’s save the Whitelist rule by clicking on “Save”...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Finalizing WLANS – “GUEST” WLAN Your Whitelist policy is now active and all traffic from guest network client devices will be isolated, from all other client devices on the network, but will still have internet connectivity.

  • Page 47: Adding Access Points

    Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Adding Access Points Deploying additional Unleashed member APs is simply a matter of connecting them via Ethernet to the same Layer 2 network switch and providing power. They will discover the Unleashed Master and join automatically.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Adding Access Points Note: When a member AP joins the Master for the first time, if the member AP is running a different firmware version than the Master, it will automatically download and upgrade (or downgrade) itself to the correct firmware version to match that of the Master, reboot, and then...
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Naming Access Points As a part of your installation procedures, it is highly recommended that you label each access point with a description of where it was installed. To make these changes proceed by clicking anywhere in the “Access Points”...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Naming Access Points Click on the AP you want to configure. Then click “Edit”. ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps In The Gui

    Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Naming Access Points Enter the access point’s “Device Name”. Enter the “Description” of the access point. It should be the same as the “Device Name”. Now add a good detailed location of the access point in the “Location”...
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Defining the Preferred Master Access Point By default, there is no preference as to which AP should become the Master AP; the first AP that is deployed automatically becomes the Master AP. Using the Preferred Master setting, users can configure one AP to have priority.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 - Final Initial Configuration Steps in the GUI Defining the Preferred Master Access Point Click anywhere on ”Admin & Services” to reveal the sub menus. Now select “System Info”. Under “Preferred Master”, click on the drop-down arrow to reveal which AP you would like to make the ”Primary Preferred Master”.

  • Page 54: Chapter 5 - Performing A System Backup

    Chapter 5 – Performing a System Backup • Backup Configuration ACCESS NETWORKS | Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E...

  • Page 55: Backup Configuration

    Chapter 5 - Performing a System Backup Backup Configuration After setting up the WLANs, adding APs, ensuring the best possible performance settings, claiming the Preferred Master, and configuring the Management Interface. Its now time to save your work by creating a backup. Click on the “Administration”...
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 - Performing a System Backup Backup Configuration Select the ”Backup” button. This will create a back up file in your computer’s “Downloads” folder with the following naming convention - ”Project_Name_db_date_time.bak”. I’ve included a screenshot of the back up file for this configuration.
  • Page 57 Quick Setup Guide Firmware Version 200.10 • Access Networks Technical Services engineers are available to assist you in the troubleshooting process. • If you have any questions about the steps to follow on setting up your Unleashed Network or have need information on a topic not detailed in the Unleashed Configuration Guides, please contact the Access Networks Technical Services department for assistance.
  • Page 58 T H A N K Y O U C O N T A C T I N F O A D M I N I S T R A T I O N P H O N E E M A I L clientservices@accessnetworks.com 661.383.9100 28482 Constellation Rd.

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