About this Guide ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide
Supported Devices................................................................................................................... 15
Objective ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Intended Audience........................................................................................................................... 15
Conventions....................................................................................................................................... 16
Website Contact ............................................................................................................................... 16
Initial Configuration........................................................................................................... 17
Initial Setup........................................................................................................................................ 17
Pre-Installation Checklist........................................................................................................ 17
Specifying the Country Code ......................................................................................................... 20
Instant User Interface....................................................................................................... 21
Banner........................................................................................................................................ 22
Search ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Tabs ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Networks Tab.................................................................................................................... 22
Access Points Tab ........................................................................................................... 23
Clients Tab ......................................................................................................................... 23
Links............................................................................................................................................ 24
New version available ..................................................................................................... 24
Users .................................................................................................................................. 24
Settings .............................................................................................................................. 25
Servers ............................................................................................................................... 26
Roles ................................................................................................................................... 26
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 26
Support............................................................................................................................... 27
Help..................................................................................................................................... 30
Logout................................................................................................................................. 31
Monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 31
Alerts .................................................................................................................................. 33
IDS ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Language ........................................................................................................................... 36
AirWave Setup.................................................................................................................. 36
Pause/Resume .................................................................................................................. 37
Views .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Wireless Network.............................................................................................................. 39
Network Types.................................................................................................................................. 39
Employee Network ................................................................................................................... 39
Contents
Contents | 3