Appendix A Setting Up Dell Powerconnect W-Instant In Airwave; Overview Of Dell Powerconnect W-Instant; Using Dell Powerconnect W-Instant With Amp - Dell PowerConnect W-Airwave User Manual

This appendix describes the Dell PowerConnect W-Instant access point and Virtual Controller system and how
to integrate this system with AMP 7.2.2 and later. The appendix contains the following topics:
"Overview of Dell PowerConnect W-Instant" on page 295
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"Using Dell PowerConnect W-Instant with AMP" on page 295
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"Workflow of the Dell PowerConnect W-Instant and AMP Integration Process" on page 296
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"AMP Pages with Instant-Specific Features" on page 299
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"Other Available Features" on page 300
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"Known Issues of Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Integration with AirWave" on page 300
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Overview of Dell PowerConnect W-Instant

Dell PowerConnect W-Instant is a system of up to 16 access points (IAP-92, IAP-93, or IAP-105) per Layer 2
subnet. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant IAPs are controlled by a single IAP that serves a dual role as a primary
Virtual Controller, eliminating the need for dedicated controller hardware. This system can be deployed through
a simplified setup process appropriate for smaller organizations, or for multiple geographically-dispersed locations
without an on-site administrator.
Only the first IAP/Virtual Controller you add to the network must be configured; the subsequent IAPs will all
inherit the necessary configuration information from the Virtual Controller. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant
continually monitors the network to determine which IAP should function as the Virtual Controller at any time,
and the Virtual Controller will move from IAP to IAP as necessary without impacting network performance.
The Virtual Controller technology in Dell PowerConnect W-Instant is capable of IAP auto discovery, 802.1X
authentication, role- and device-based policy enforcement, rogue detection, and Adaptive Radio Management
(ARM).

Using Dell PowerConnect W-Instant with AMP

AMP has added centralized network management support for Dell PowerConnect W-Instant in version 7.2.2.
With a distributed deployment where multiple locations each have an Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Virtual
Controller and IAPs, AMP serves as a centralized management console. AMP provides all functionality for normal
WLAN deployments including long-term trend reporting, PCI compliance, configuration auditing, role-based
administration, location services, RF visualization, and many other features.
Integrating Dell PowerConnect W-Instant systems into AMP is unique from the setup of any other device class
due to the following considerations:
Discovery: AMP does not discover Dell PowerConnect W-Instant devices via scanning (SNMP or HTTP) the
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network. Each Dell PowerConnect W-Instant deployment will automatically check-in to the AMP configured
within the IAP's user interface. The first Virtual Controller for an organization will automatically appear as a
new device in AMP. Subsequent IAPs are discovered via the Virtual Controller, just like standard controller/
thin AP deployments.
Auto-provisioning: The first authorized Virtual Controller requires manual authorization into AMP via
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shared secret to ensure security. Along with the shared secret, the Virtual Controller sends an Organization
String which automatically initializes and organizes the IAPs in AMP. Unlike the traditional infrastructure of
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Appendix A
Setting Up Dell PowerConnect W-
Instant in AirWave
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