Dell W-Series Quick Start Manual

Dell Networking W-Series
Instant Access Point

Quick Start Guide

This Quick Start Guide assists you to connect and configure Dell Networking W-
Series Instant Access Point. To learn more about Dell W-Instant and for detailed
configuration information, see Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point User
Guide.
Getting Started
Unpack and Power on W-IAP
After unpacking the Dell W-Instant Access Point (W-IAP), check the power
requirements and connect the W-IAP.
Note: Based on the W-IAP model, you can power on the W-IAP by using an AC
adapter or Power over Ethernet (PoE). Use the option that suits your W-IAP
deployment environment.
Connect
To connect the W-IAP to your network, plug in a LAN cable to Enet0 (on the back
side of the device) port. The E0 LED turns green.
Provision
W-IAPs can be provisioned automatically, through Dell Networking W-AirWave,
or by manually connecting to a provisioning network. Use the following methods
based on your IAP provisioning requirements.
Functional W-IAP in the Network
If a W-IAP is already configured and is in operational state, connect the W-IAP
into the same VLAN or subnet, to automatically configure the new W-IAP.
Dell W-Series Instant UI
Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point user interface is a standard web-
based interface that allows you to configure and monitor a W-IAP network.
To start using the Dell W-Series Instant UI, perform the following steps:
1. Using a wireless client, scan the wireless networks and connect to the instant
SSID.
2. Using a web browser, go to instant.dell-pcw.com.
3. Log in to the Dell W-Series Instant UI with admin and admin as username and
password respectively.
Note: It is recommended that you change the administrator credentials after the
initial configuration. For more information, see the Management Authentication
Settings section in Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point User Guide.
4. After a successful login, if the Country Code window is displayed, select a
country from the list.
Note: The Country Code window is displayed only when the W-IAP ROW (Rest of
World) variants are installed. The country code setting is not applicable to the
W-IAPs designed for US or Japan.
5. If the Dell W-Series Instant UI is used for managing W-IAPs, proceed to
Creating a Wireless Network. If W-AirWave is deployed for managing the
netwok, perform the following steps.
a. Click Set Up Now at the bottom of the Dell W-Series Instant UI to
configure W-AirWave. The System window is displayed.
b. Click the Admin tab. In the AirWave section, enter the Shared Key and
AirWave IP details. Contact your local network administrator to obtain
these details.
Creating a Wireless Network
To create a wireless network using the Dell W-Series Instant UI, perform the
following steps:
1. From the Dell W-Series Instant UI main window, click New under the
Networks section. The New WLAN window is displayed.
2. In the WLAN Settings tab, enter a name (SSID) for the network. This name is
used for identifying the Network.
3. Click Next. The VLAN tab details are displayed.
4. In the VLAN tab, select the required Client IP assignment and Client VLAN
assignment options.
5. Click Next. The Security tab details are displayed.
6. In the Security tab, enter a unique passphrase and retype it to confirm. You can
use the default values or customize the security settings.
7. Click Next. The Access tab details are displayed.
8. In the Access tab, ensure that the Unrestricted access control is specified.
9. Click Finish. The new network is added and displayed in the Networks tab.
For more information on configuring different types of wireless network such as
Employee, Guest, or Voice, see Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point User
Guide.
Verifying the Operating Status
After setting up a W-IAP and creating a wireless networks, use the Dell W-Series
Instant UI or the LEDs to verify the operating status.
Verifying Status Using LEDs
You can use the LEDs to verify that both radios are active after configuration. For
information on the LED status indicators, see the Install Guide provided with the
W-IAP package.
Note: The E0 port on W-AP134/135, W-IAP3WN/3WNP, W-IAP108/109, and
W-IAP155/155P supports uplink connection.
The E1 port on W-AP134/135 and W-IAP108/109, E1 and E2 ports on W-IAP3WN/
3WNP, and E1, E2, E3, and E4 ports on W-IAP155/155P support wired downlink
connection.
Note: The E2 port on W-IAP3WNP supports Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) to
supply power to any compliant 802.3af powered (class 0-4) device.
The W-IAP155P supports PSE for 802.3at powered device (class 0-4) on one port
(E1 or E2), or 802.3af powered DC IN (Power Socket) on two ports (E1 and E2).
Verifying Status Using the Dell W-Series Instant UI
To verify that the wireless network is available and the SSID is broadcasted,
perform the following steps:
1. Verify that the newly created network is displayed in the Networks window:
for example, employee_network as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Networks Window
2. Disconnect the client from instant, the default provisioning network to
which your client system is connected.
3. Connect your client to the newly created network.
4. Log in to the Dell W-Series Instant UI with the administrator credentials.
The instant provisioning network is automatically deleted and will no
longer be available.
Converting a W-IAP
A W-IAP can be converted to operate as a Campus AP or Remote AP managed by
a Dell Networking W-Series Mobility Controller.
To convert a W-IAP through the Dell W-Series Instant UI, perform the following
steps:
1. Log in to the Dell W-Series Instant UI with the administrator credentials.