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Summit
Controller Installation Guide
Extreme Networks, Inc.
3585 Monroe Street
Santa Clara, California 95051
(888) 257-3000
(408) 579-2800
http://www.extremenetworks.com
Published: December 2009
Part Number: 100355-00 Rev 01
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WM3700 Wireless LAN

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  • Page 1 ® Summit WM3700 Wireless LAN Controller Installation Guide Extreme Networks, Inc. 3585 Monroe Street Santa Clara, California 95051 (888) 257-3000 (408) 579-2800 http://www.extremenetworks.com Published: December 2009 Part Number: 100355-00 Rev 01...
  • Page 2 Manager, UniStack, the Extreme Networks logo, the Alpine logo, the BlackDiamond logo, the Extreme Turbodrive logo, the Summit logos, and the Powered by ExtremeXOS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction.....................5 Package Contents ....................5 Document Conventions ..................5 Warnings......................6 Site Preparation ....................7 Chapter 2: Specifications ..................9 Physical Specifications..................9 Power Cord Specifications..................9 Power Protection ................... 9 Chapter 3: LED Codes .....................11 System Status LEDs ..................
  • Page 4 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada .......... 34 Statement of Compliance................... 34 Chapter 7: Part Numbers and Support..............37 Customer Service ....................37 Registration...................... 38 Documentation ....................38 Chapter 8: Extreme Networks, Inc. End-User License Agreement....... 39 Summit WM3700 Wireless LAN Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    The Extreme Networks Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller is a high- performance member of the Extreme Networks wireless controller family. The Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller provides centralized wireless LAN (WLAN) configuration and management by coalescing a network “intelligence” previously spread across physically distributed access points.
  • Page 6: Warnings

    ● Attach only approved power cords to the device. ● Extreme Networks strongly recommends the use of an Uninterruptible Power ● Supply (UPS) that supports the Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller power rating. Not using a UPS can result in data loss or equipment damage due to a power surge or power failure.
  • Page 7: Site Preparation

    Site Preparation Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific ● equipment placement, port capacity, power drops, and so on. Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel. ● Identify where all installed components are located. ● Verify appropriate rack mounting requirements. ●...
  • Page 8 Introduction Summit WM3700 Wireless LAN Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Specifications

    Specifications Physical Specifications 440mm (17.32 in) Width 44.45mm (1.75 in) Height 390.8mm (15.38 in) Depth 6.12 Kg (13.5 lbs) Weight ° ° C - 40 Operating Temperature 5% - 85% RH, non-condensing Operating Humidity 3 km (10000 ft) Operating Altitude Power Cord Specifications A power cord is not supplied with the controller.
  • Page 10 Specifications Summit WM3700 Wireless LAN Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 11: Chapter 3: Led Codes

    LED Codes The Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller has four vertically-stacked LEDs on its front panel. Each of the controller’s Gigabit Ethernet ports have two status LEDs. These LEDs display two colors (green & amber), and three lit states (solid, blinking, and off). The following tables decode the combinations of LED colors and states for the System Status LEDs and the Gigabit Ethernet LEDs.
  • Page 12: Controller Status (Primary System)

    LED Codes NOTE During controller start up, the Temperature status LED will be lit Solid Amber. This is normal behavior and does not indicate an error. At the completion of start up the Temperature Status LED will switch to Solid Green. Controller Status (Primary System) System Status 1 LED System Status 2 LED...
  • Page 13: Fan Led

    Fan LED Fan LED Event System Off / POST Start Green Blinking POST in Process Green Solid All System Fans Normal Operation Amber Solid Redundant Cooling Failure System Operational Amber Blinking System Cooling Failure System will be held in reset until the issue is resolved Temperature Status LED Temperature LED...
  • Page 14: Rj-45 Gigabit Ethernet Leds

    LED Codes RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet LEDs RJ-45 Port Speed LED Port Speed LED Event 10 Mbps Green Solid 100 Mbps Green Blinking 1000 Mbps Amber Blinking Port Fault RJ-45 Port Status LED Port Status LED Event No Link or Administratively shut down Green Solid Link present Green Blinking...
  • Page 15: Sfp Gigabit Ethernet Leds

    SFP Gigabit Ethernet LEDs SFP Port Speed LED Port Speed LED Event Green Blinking 1000 Mbps Amber Blinking Module or Tx/Rx Fault Loss SFP Port Status LED Port Status LED Event No Link or Administratively shut down Green Solid Link present / Operational Amber Blinking Module or Tx/Rx Fault Loss Summit WM3700 Wireless LAN Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 16: Out Of Band Management Port Leds

    LED Codes Out of Band Management Port LEDs Out of Band Management Port Speed LED Port Speed LED Event 10 Mbps Green Solid 100 Mbps Amber Blinking Port Fault Out of Band Management Port Status LED Port Status LED Event No Link Green Solid Link present...
  • Page 17: Chapter 4: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Cabling Information Summit WM3700 Wireless LAN Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 18: Gigabit Ethernet On The Summit Wm3700 Wireless Lan Controller

    Console connector. The above diagram shows each of those ports and the cables or devices attached to them. The sections that follow describe detailed connection and cabling information for each port. For software configuration, please see the Summit WM3000 Series Controller System Reference Guide available from the Extreme Networks http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation website at:...
  • Page 19: Installing Gigabit Ethernet Sfps

    Category-6 Ethernet cable to the port. To use the Gigabit SFP ports, first install the SFP Modules. Installing Gigabit Ethernet SFPs 1 Open the bail on the transceiver. 2 Insert each of the SFP transceivers into the corresponding ports on the controller. 3 Once the SFP transceivers are properly seated in their ports, close the bails to lock the transceivers in place.
  • Page 20 Hardware Setup 4 Insert the fiber optic cables into the installed transceivers Summit WM3700 Wireless LAN Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 21: Connecting Usb Devices

    Connecting USB Devices The Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller contains two USB ports for connecting USB flash storage devices to the controller. The controller can use the USB flash storage devices for file transfers and firmware updates. Follow the setup instructions below to connect the devices to the controller and then access those devices through the Web UI or Command Line Interface.
  • Page 22: Installing A Compact Flash Card

    Installing a Compact Flash Card The Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller contains a Compact Flash slot for file transfers, firmware updates and use by Extreme Networks service technicians. Follow the setup instructions below to connect a Compact Flash Card to the controller and then access that card through the Web UI.
  • Page 23: Rack Mount Instructions

    Rack Mount Instructions To install the Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller in a rack: 1 The rack mounting brackets are installed at the factory. No additional steps are needed. 2 Attach the brackets to the rack using screws appropriate for your rack’s mounting holes.
  • Page 24: Summit Wm3700 Wireless Lan Controller Console Port Setup

    Hardware Setup Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller Console Port Setup To add the Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller to the network and prepare it for initial configuration: 1 Using the supplied console cable (pictured below), connect the Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller serial port to an RS-232 (DB-9) serial port on a separate computer (the “configuration computer”).
  • Page 25: Supplying Power To The Summit Wm3700 Wireless Lan Controller

    An improper shutdown can render the Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller inoperable such that it could require service by Extreme Networks Support. Do not remove AC power without first following the shutdown procedure. An abrupt loss of power can corrupt the information stored on the device.
  • Page 26: Verifying The Installation

    Hardware Setup Verifying the Installation View the LEDs on the front panel of the Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller to ensure the device is functioning properly. The normal LED pattern follows this path: During the Power On Self Test (POST), the System 1 and System 2 LEDs both blink ●...
  • Page 27: Chapter 5: Basic Configuration

    Basic Configuration This section describes how to set a minimal set of controller configuration parameters in order to launch the controller’s Web UI, login, set the required controller country code and other basic settings to ensure the controller is optimally deployed. Web UI Requirements The controller Web UI is accessed using Internet Explorer version 5.5 (or later) and SUN JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.5 (or later).
  • Page 28: Accessing The Summit Wm Controller For The First Time

    Basic Configuration Accessing the Summit WM Controller for the first time You can access the Summit WM Controller using a laptop computer with a Web browser. To access the controller using a web-enabled laptop: 1 Connect the controller’s management port to a web-enabled laptop computer using a cross-over RJ 45 Ethernet cable.
  • Page 29: Defining Basic Controller Settings

    Defining Basic Controller Settings When initially logging into the system, the controller requests that you enter the correct country code for your region. If a country code is not configured, a warning message displays stating that an incorrect country setting will lead to the illegal use of the controller.
  • Page 30 Uptime Displays the current firmware version running on the controller. This version should be periodically compared to the most recent version available on the Extreme Networks Web site, as versions with increased functionality are periodically released. Firmware Displays the number of Access Point licenses currently available for the controller.
  • Page 31 Login: cli Username: admin Password: admin123 Once you have logged in and accessed the controller’s CLI, you can set a more sophisticated controller configuration in respect to your unique deployment http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation requirements. Go to to access the Summit WM3000 Series Controller CLI Reference Guide. Summit WM3700 Wireless LAN Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 Basic Configuration Summit WM3700 Wireless LAN Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 33: Chapter 6: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information This regulatory section applies only to the Summit WM3700 wireless LAN controller. All Extreme Networks devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to Extreme Networks equipment, not expressly approved by Extreme Networks, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 34: Country Selection

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) Statement of Compliance Extreme Networks, Inc., hereby declares that this device is in compliance with all the applicable Directives, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC. A Declaration of Conformity may be http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm...
  • Page 35 Networks for recycling. For information on how to return product, please go to: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee. http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee Dansk: Til kunder i EU: Alle produkter skal returneres til Extreme Networks til recirkulering, når de er udtjent. Læs oplysningerne om returnering af produkter på: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee.
  • Page 36 Português: Para clientes da UE: todos os produtos no fim de vida devem ser devolvidos à Extreme Networks para reciclagem. Para obter informações sobre como devolver o produto, visite: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee. Slovenski: Za kupce v EU: vsi izdelki se morajo po poteku življenjske dobe vrniti podjetju Extreme Networks za reciklažo.
  • Page 37: Chapter 7: Part Numbers And Support

    15737 Customer Service NOTE Services can be purchased from Extreme Networks or through one of its channel partners. If you are an end-user who has purchased service through an Extreme Networks channel partner, please contact your partner first for support.
  • Page 38: Registration

    Directions for contacting the Extreme Networks Technical Assistance Centers are also available from the eSupport website at: https://esupport.extremenetworks.com Registration If you have not already registered with Extreme Networks using a registration card supplied with your product, you can register on the Extreme Networks website at: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/productregistration Documentation...
  • Page 39: Chapter 8: Extreme Networks, Inc. End-User License Agreement

    Agreement is provided, or such contents as are hosted by Extreme Networks or its business partners (collectively “Authorized Partner(s)”), including but not limited to (i) Extreme Networks or third party computer information or software; (ii) related explanatory materials in printed, electronic, or online form (“Documentation”);...
  • Page 40 Extreme Networks and its suppliers own and retain all right, title and interest in and to the Software, including all copyrights, patents, trade secret rights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights therein.
  • Page 41 Beta Software received from Extreme Networks and to abide by the terms of the End User License Agreement for any such later versions of the Beta Software.
  • Page 42 BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This limitation shall not apply to liability for death or personal injury to the extent that applicable law prohibits such limitation. Extreme Networks is acting on behalf of its suppliers for the purpose of disclaiming, excluding and/or limiting obligations, warranties and liability as provided in this Agreement, but in no other respects and for no other purpose.
  • Page 43 Software could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or property damage (collectively, “High Risk Activities”). EXTREME NETWORKS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES.
  • Page 44 Extreme Networks, unless such audit discloses an underpayment or amount due to Extreme Networks in excess of five percent (5%) of the initial license fee for the Software or you are using the Software in an unauthorized manner, in which case you shall pay the cost of the audit, in addition to any other amounts owed.

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