Firmware Image Server In Cloud Network; Upgrade Using Dell Powerconnect W-Airwave And Image Server; Image Management Using Cloud Server; Image Management Using Dell Powerconnect W-Airwave - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP3WN User Manual

6. The Reboot Successful message appears once the process is complete. If the system fails to
boot, then the Unable to contact Access Points after reboot was initiated message appears.
- Reboot Successful
Figure 62
7. Click OK to close the window and re-login to the system.

Firmware Image Server in Cloud Network

The image check feature allows the W-IAP to discover new software image versions on a cloud-
based image server hosted by Dell Networks. The location of the image server is fixed and cannot
be changed by the user. Dell takes care of managing the image server, and ensures that the image
server is loaded with latest versions of W-Instant software for its products.

Upgrade Using Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave and Image Server

Dell W-Instant supports mixed AP-class instant deployment with all APs as part of the same
Virtual Controller cluster.

Image Management Using Cloud Server

If the multi-class W-IAP network is not managed by Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave, image
upgrades can be done through the cloud-based image check feature. When new W-IAPs joining
the network need to synchronize its software with that of the Virtual Controller, and the new W-
IAP is of a different class, the image file for the new W-IAP is provided by the cloud server.

Image Management Using Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave

If the multi-class W-IAP network is managed by Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave, image upgrades
can only be done through the Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave UI. Users must upload W-IAP
images for both classes on the AMP server. When new W-IAPs joining the network need to
synchronize its software with that of the Virtual Controller, and the new W-IAP is of a different
class, the image file for the new W-IAP is provided by Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave. If the
AMP does not have the proper image file, the new AP is not be able to join the network.
NOTE: The Virtual Controller in W-Instant AP communicates with the Dell PowerConnect W-
AirWave server or Image server, depending on the user's configuration. If Dell
PowerConnect W-AirWave is not configured on the W-IAP, then the image is requested from
the Image server. See
on how to configure Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave.
86 | Managing W-IAPs
"Configuring Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave" on page 207
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point
for steps
6.2.0.0-3.2.0.0 | User Guide