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Multiple Management Accessibility Options
The Access Point can be accessed and configured using one of the following:
Java-Based Web UI
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Human readable config file (imported via FTP or TFTP)
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MIB (Management Information Base)
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Command Line Interface (CLI) accessed via RS-232 or Telnet. Use the Access Point's DB-9 serial port
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for direct access to the command-line interface from a PC. Use a Null-Modem cable (Part No. 25-
632878-0) for the best fitting connection.
Updatable Firmware
Extreme Networks periodically releases updated versions of device firmware to the Extreme Networks
Web site. If the firmware version displayed on the System Settings screen (see
Settings" on page
78) is older than the version on the Web site, Extreme Networks recommends
updating the Access Point to the latest firmware version for full feature functionality.
For detailed information on updating the firmware using FTP or TFTP, see
Firmware" on page
118.
Programmable SNMP v1/v2/v3 Trap Support
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) facilitates the exchange of management information
between network devices. SNMP uses Management Information Bases (MIBs) to manage the device
configuration and monitor Internet devices in remote locations. MIB information accessed via SNMP is
defined by a set of managed objects called Object Identifiers (OIDs). An OID is used to uniquely identify
each object variable of a MIB.
SNMP allows a network administrator to configure the Access Point, manage network performance,
find and solve network problems, and plan network growth. The Access Point supports SNMP
management functions for gathering information from its network components. The Access Point's
download site contains the following MIB files supporting the Access Point:
EXTR-CC-AP4700-MIB-2.0 (standard MIB file)
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EXTR-AP4700-MIB-02a02
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The Access Point's SNMP agent functions as a command responder and is a multilingual agent
responding to SNMPv1, v2c and v3 managers (command generators). The factory default configuration
maintains SNMPv1/2c support of community names, thus providing backward compatibility.
For detailed information on configuring SNMP traps, see
Power-over-Ethernet Support
When users purchase an Extreme Networks WLAN solution, they often need to place Access Points in
obscure locations. In the past, a dedicated power source was required for each Access Point in addition
to the Ethernet infrastructure. This often required an electrical contractor to install power drops at each
Access Point location.
An approved Power Injector solution merges power and Ethernet into one cable, reducing the burden of
installation and allows optimal access point placement in respect to the intended radio coverage area.
Altitude 4700 Series Access Point Product Reference Guide
"Configuring System
"Updating Device
"Configuring SNMP Settings" on page
97.
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