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Xirrus Wi-Fi Array XS8 User Manual (251 pages)
Brand:
Xirrus
| Category:
Wireless Access Point
| Size: 4.49 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
List of Figures
17
Introduction
23
The Xirrus Family of Products
24
Figure 1. Xirrus Arrays
24
Figure 2. the Xirrus Management System
25
Nomenclature
26
About this User's Guide
26
Organization
26
Notes and Cautions
28
Screen Images
28
Your User's Guide as a PDF Document
28
Hyperlinks
29
Window or Page
29
Why Choose the Xirrus Wi-Fi Array
29
Wi-Fi Array Product Overview
31
Enterprise Class Security
31
Figure 3. Wi-Fi Array (XN16)
31
Wi-Fi Array Product Family
32
XN Family of Arrays
32
XS Family of Arrays
33
Deployment Flexibility
34
Figure 4. Wireless Coverage Patterns
34
Figure 5. XP8 - Power over Ethernet Usage
35
Power over Gigabit Ethernet (Poge) (Optional)
35
Enterprise Class Management
36
Figure 6. WMI: Array Status
36
Key Features and Benefits
38
Figure 7. Layout of Iaps (XN16)
38
High Capacity and High Performance
38
Extended Coverage
39
Figure 8. Naming of Iaps (XS16)
39
Figure 9. Coverage Schemes
40
Flexible Coverage Schemes
40
Non-Overlapping Channels
40
Secure Wireless Access
40
Applications Enablement
41
Easy Deployment
41
Fast Roaming
41
SDMA Optimization
41
Product Specifications-XN16, XN12, and XN8
42
Product Specifications-XN4
49
Product Specifications-XS16/XS-3900, XS12, and XS8/XS-3700
56
Product Specifications-XS4/XS-3500
62
Installing the Wi-Fi Array
67
Installation Prerequisites
67
Figure 35. Installation Workflow
67
Client Requirements
69
Optional Network Components
69
Planning Your Installation
70
General Deployment Considerations
70
Figure 10. Wall Thickness Considerations
71
Coverage and Capacity Planning
72
Figure 11. Unit Placement
72
Placement
72
Figure 12. Full (Normal) Coverage
73
Figure 13. Adjusting RF Patterns
73
RF Patterns
73
Capacity and Cell Sizes
74
Figure 14. Custom Coverage
74
Figure 15. Connection Rate Vs. Distance
74
Figure 16. Transmit Power
75
Fine Tuning Cell Sizes
75
Allocating Channels
76
Figure 17. Overlapping Cells
76
Roaming Considerations
76
Figure 18. Allocating Channels Manually
78
Deployment Examples
79
Figure 19. Deployment Scenario (54 Mbps)-Per Sector
79
Figure 20. Deployment Scenario (36 Mbps)-Per Sector
79
Figure 21. Deployment Scenario (18 Mbps)-Per Sector
80
Figure 25. Channel Bonding
81
IEEE 802.11N Deployment Considerations
81
Figure 22. Classic 802.11 Signal Transmission
82
MIMO (Multiple-In Multiple-Out)
82
Figure 23. MIMO Signal Processing
83
Figure 24. Spatial Multiplexing
84
Multiple Data Streams-Spatial Multiplexing
84
Channel Bonding
85
Figure 26. MAC Throughput Improvements
86
Improved MAC Throughput
86
Short Guard Interval
86
Figure 27. Computing 802.11N Data Rates
87
Obtaining Higher Data Rates
87
Capacity
88
Figure 28. 802.11N Increases Capacity
88
Failover Planning
89
Figure 29. Port Failover Protection
89
Port Failover Protection
89
Figure 30. Switch Failover Protection
90
Switch Failover Protection
90
AC Power
91
Power over Gigabit Ethernet
91
Power Planning
91
Authentication
92
Security Planning
92
Wireless Encryption
92
Wi-Fi Array
92
Meeting FIPS Standards
93
Meeting PCI DSS Standards
93
Figure 31. Port Requirements for XMS
94
Port Requirements
94
Network Management Planning
97
Figure 32. WDS Link
98
WDS Planning
98
Figure 33. a Multiple Hop WDS Connection
99
Figure 34. WDS Failover Protection
99
Common Deployment Options
101
Installation Workflow
102
Unpacking the Wi-Fi Array
103
Choosing a Location
105
Figure 36. Array Placement
105
Installing Your Wi-Fi Array
105
Wiring Considerations
106
Attaching the T-Bar Clips to the Template
108
Figure 37. Attaching the T-Bar Clips to the Template
108
Mounting the Array on a Ceiling
108
Figure 38. Attaching the T-Bar Clips to the Ceiling Grid
109
Secure the T-Bar Clips to the Ceiling Support Grid
109
Figure 39. Installing the Mounting Plate
110
Installing the Mounting Plate
110
Connecting the Cables-AC Option
111
Figure 40. Connecting the Cables
111
Connecting the Cables-Poge Option
112
Figure 41. Connecting the Cables (Poge-XS8/XS12/XS16)
112
Figure 42. Connecting the Cable (Poge-XS4)
113
Attaching the Array to the Mounting Plate
114
Figure 43. Attaching the Unit (XS4 Shown)
114
Figure 44. Attaching the Unit (XS-3900)
115
Figure 45. Securing the Array
116
Securing the Array
116
Dismounting the Array
117
Figure 46. IAP Positions (XS16 Shown)
117
Kit Contents (Wall Mount Assembly)
118
Mounting Array on a Wall (All Models Except 4-Port Arrays)
118
Tools Required
118
Figure 47. Wall Mount-Marking the Holes
119
Mark the Wall Position
119
Figure 48. Installing the Toggle Bolts
120
Install the SNAPTOGGLE™ Toggle Bolts
120
Attach the Mounting Plate to the Wall Mounting Bracket
121
Attach the Wall Mounting Bracket/Plate Assembly to the Wall
121
Figure 49. Attaching the Wall Mounting Plate
121
Figure 50. Mounting the Array on a Wall
122
Mount the Array
122
Kit Contents (Wall Mount Assembly)
123
Mounting the Wi-Fi Array on a Wall (XS4 and XS-3500)
123
Tools Required
123
Figure 51. Wall Mount-Marking the Holes
124
Install the SNAPTOGGLE™ Toggle Bolts
124
Mark the Wall Position
124
Figure 52. Installing the Toggle Bolts
125
Attach the Mounting Plate to the Wall Mounting Bracket
126
Figure 53. Attaching the Array Mounting Plate
126
Attach the Wall Mounting Bracket/Plate Assembly to the Wall
127
Figure 54. Attaching the Wall Mounting Bracket to the Wall
127
Figure 55. Mounting the Array on a Wall
128
Mount the Array
128
Figure 56. LED Locations (XS-3900)
129
Powering up the Wi-Fi Array
129
Removing the Array
129
Array LED Operating Sequences
130
LED Boot Sequence
130
LED Operation When Array Is Running
131
Establishing Communication with the Array
132
Figure 57. Network Interface Ports
132
Using the Ethernet Ports
132
Using the Serial Port
132
Logging in
133
Performing the Express Setup Procedure
134
Procedure for Performing an Express Setup
135
Figure 59. Leds Are Switched on
139
The Web Management Interface
141
An Overview
142
Figure 60. Web Management Interface
142
Structure of the WMI
143
User Interface
145
Figure 61. WMI: Frames
145
Figure 62. WMI: Utility Buttons
146
Utility Buttons
146
Figure 63. Feedback Form
147
Logging in
148
Applying Configuration Changes
148
Figure 64. Logging in to the Wi-Fi Array
148
Viewing Status on the Wi-Fi Array
149
Array Status Windows
149
Array Summary
150
Content of the Array Summary Window
150
Figure 65. Array Summary
150
Figure 66. Disabled IAP (Partial View)
151
Figure 67. IAP Cells
152
Array Information
153
Figure 68. Array Information
153
Array Configuration
154
Figure 69. Show Configuration
154
Admin History
155
Network Status Windows
155
Figure 70. Admin Login History
155
Content of the Network Map Window
156
Figure 71. Network Map
156
Network Map
156
Spanning Tree Status
158
Figure 72. Spanning Tree Status
159
ARP Table
160
Figure 73. Routing Table
160
Figure 74. ARP Table
160
Routing Table
160
DHCP Leases
161
Figure 75. DHCP Leases
161
Connection Tracking/Nat
162
Figure 76. Connection Tracking
162
CDP Neighbors
163
Figure 77. CDP Neighbors
163
RF Monitor Windows
164
Figure 78. RF Monitor-Iaps
165
Iaps
165
Spectrum Analyzer
166
Figure 79. RF Spectrum Analyzer
167
Intrusion Detection
170
Wi-Fi Array
170
Figure 80. Intrusion Detection/Rogue AP List
170
Station Status Windows
172
Figure 81. Stations
173
Stations
173
Location Map
174
Figure 82. Location Map
175
Figure 83. Controls for Location Map
176
Figure 84. Minimizing Stations
177
Figure 85. Setting Array Location on a Custom Image
179
Figure 86. Station RSSI Values
180
Rssi
180
Figure 87. Station RSSI Values-Colorized Graphical View
181
Figure 88. Station Signal-To-Noise Ratio Values
182
Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR)
182
Figure 89. Station SNR Values-Colorized Graphical View
183
Figure 90. Station Noise Floor Values
184
Noise Floor
184
Figure 91. Station Noise Floor Values-Colorized Graphical View
185
Figure 92. Max by IAP
186
Max by IAP
186
IAP Statistics Summary
187
Statistics Windows
187
Figure 93. IAP Statistics Summary Page
188
Per-IAP Statistics
188
Figure 94. Individual IAP Statistics Page (for IAP Abg(N)1)
189
Figure 95. Network Statistics
190
Network Statistics
190
Figure 96. VLAN Statistics
191
VLAN Statistics
191
Figure 97. WDS Statistics
192
WDS Statistics
192
Figure 98. Filter Statistics
193
Figure 99. Station Statistics
193
Filter Statistics
193
Station Statistics
193
Figure 100. Individual Station Statistics Page
194
Per-Station Statistics
194
Figure 101. System Log
195
System Log Window
195
Configuring the Wi-Fi Array
197
Figure 58. Express Setup
197
Figure 112. Services
197
Figure 119. Vlans
197
Figure 121. Security
197
Figure 137. Iaps
197
Figure 145. WDS
197
Express Setup
198
Figure 102. WMI: Express Setup
198
Figure 103. Leds Are Switched on
203
Figure 104. Network Interfaces
204
Network
204
Figure 105. Network Settings
205
Network Interfaces
205
Figure 106. Network Interface Ports
206
Network Interface Ports
206
Figure 107. Port Modes (A-B)
208
Figure 108. Port Modes (C-D)
209
Figure 109. Port Modes (E-F)
210
DNS Settings
212
Figure 110. DNS Settings
212
CDP Settings
213
Figure 111. CDP Settings
213
Services
215
Figure 113. Time Settings (Manual Time)
216
Time Settings (NTP)
216
Figure 114. Time Settings (NTP Time Enabled)
217
Figure 116. System Log
217
Figure 115. Netflow
218
Netflow
218
System Log
219
Figure 117. SNMP
222
Snmp
222
DHCP Server
225
Figure 118. DHCP Management
225
Understanding Virtual Tunnels
227
Vlans
227
Figure 120. VLAN Management
229
VLAN Management
229
Security
231
Figure 124. Admin RADIUS
232
Understanding Security
232
Certificates and Connecting Securely to the WMI
235
Figure 122. Import Xirrus Certificate Authority
236
Using an External Certificate Authority
236
Figure 123. Admin Management
237
Admin RADIUS
238
About Creating Admin Accounts on the RADIUS Server
239
Figure 125. Management Control
241
Figure 126. Access Control List
245
Figure 127. Global Settings (Security)
247
Figure 128. External RADIUS Server
250
Figure 133. SSID Management
250
Filters
251
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Xirrus Wi-Fi Array XS8 User Manual (190 pages)
Brand:
Xirrus
| Category:
Speaker System
| Size: 4.41 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
List of Figures
15
Introduction
21
The Xirrus Family of Products
22
Figure 1. Xirrus Arrays
22
Figure 2. the Xirrus Management System
23
Nomenclature
24
About this User's Guide
25
Organization
25
Notes and Cautions
27
Screen Images
27
Your User's Guide as a PDF Document
27
Hyperlinks
27
Window or Page
27
Why Choose the Xirrus Wi-Fi Array
28
Wi-Fi Array Product Overview
29
Enterprise Class Security
29
Figure 3. Wi-Fi Array (XN16)
29
Wi-Fi Array Product Family
30
XR4000 Family of Arrays
30
XN Family of Arrays
31
XS Family of Arrays
32
Deployment Flexibility
33
Figure 4. Wireless Coverage Patterns
33
Power over Gigabit Ethernet (Poge)
34
Enterprise Class Management
34
Figure 5. XP8 - Power over Ethernet Usage
34
Figure 6. WMI: Array Status
35
Key Features and Benefits
37
High Capacity and High Performance
37
Figure 7. Layout of Iaps (XN16)
37
Extended Coverage
38
Figure 8. Naming of Iaps (XS16)
38
Flexible Coverage Schemes
39
Non-Overlapping Channels
39
Figure 9. Coverage Schemes (XS16 Shown)
39
SDMA Optimization
40
Fast Roaming
40
Easy Deployment
40
Secure Wireless Access
40
Applications Enablement
40
Advanced Feature Sets
40
Xirrus Advanced RF Performance Manager (RPM)
41
Xirrus Advanced RF Security Manager (RSM)
42
Xirrus Advanced RF Analysis Manager (RAM)
42
Product Specifications - XR4400 and XR4800 Series
43
Product Specifications - XN16, XN12, and XN8
51
Product Specifications - XN4
58
Product Specifications - XS16 and XS8
65
Product Specifications - XS4
71
Installing the Wi-Fi Array
77
Installation Prerequisites
77
Optional Network Components
79
Client Requirements
79
Planning Your Installation
80
General Deployment Considerations
80
Figure 10. Wall Thickness Considerations
81
Coverage and Capacity Planning
82
Figure 11. Unit Placement
82
Placement
82
Figure 12. Full (Normal) Coverage
83
RF Patterns
83
Figure 13. Adjusting RF Patterns
84
Figure 14. Custom Coverage
84
Capacity and Cell Sizes
85
Figure 15. Connection Rate Vs. Distance
85
Figure 16. Transmit Power
86
Fine Tuning Cell Sizes
86
Allocating Channels
87
Figure 17. Overlapping Cells
87
Roaming Considerations
87
Figure 18. Allocating Channels Manually
89
Deployment Examples
90
Figure 19. Deployment Scenario (54 Mbps) - Per Sector
90
Figure 20. Deployment Scenario (36 Mbps) - Per Sector
90
Figure 21. Deployment Scenario (18 Mbps) - Per Sector
91
IEEE 802.11N Deployment Considerations
92
Figure 22. Classic 802.11 Signal Transmission
93
MIMO (Multiple-In Multiple-Out)
93
Figure 23. MIMO Signal Processing
94
Figure 24. Spatial Multiplexing
95
Multiple Data Streams - Spatial Multiplexing
95
Channel Bonding
96
Figure 25. Channel Bonding
96
Figure 26. MAC Throughput Improvements
97
Improved MAC Throughput
97
Short Guard Interval
97
Figure 27. Computing 802.11N Data Rates
98
Obtaining Higher Data Rates
98
802.11A Capacity
99
Figure 28. 802.11N Increases Capacity
99
Failover Planning
100
Figure 29. Port Failover Protection
100
Port Failover Protection
100
Figure 30. Switch Failover Protection
101
Switch Failover Protection
101
Power Planning
102
AC Power
102
Power over Gigabit Ethernet
102
Wi-Fi Array
102
Security Planning
103
Authentication
103
Wireless Encryption
103
Meeting FIPS Standards
104
Meeting PCI DSS Standards
104
Figure 31. Port Requirements for XMS
106
Port Requirements
106
Network Management Planning
109
Figure 32. WDS Link
110
WDS Planning
110
Figure 33. a Multiple Hop WDS Connection
111
Figure 34. WDS Failover Protection
111
Common Deployment Options
113
Installation Workflow
114
Figure 35. Installation Workflow
114
Installing Your Wi-Fi Array
116
Choosing a Location
116
Figure 36. Array Placement
116
Wiring Considerations
117
Dismounting the Array
119
Mounting the Array
119
Powering up the Wi-Fi Array
120
Figure 37. LED Locations (XN16)
120
Array LED Operating Sequences
121
LED Boot Sequence
121
LED Operation When Array Is Running
122
Establishing Communication with the Array
123
Figure 38. Network Interface Ports
123
Using the Ethernet Ports
123
Using the Serial Port
123
Logging in
124
Entering the License
124
Performing the Express Setup Procedure
126
Figure 39. Express Setup
126
Procedure for Performing an Express Setup
127
Figure 40. Leds Are Switched on
131
The Web Management Interface
133
An Overview
134
Figure 41. Web Management Interface
134
Structure of the WMI
135
User Interface
137
Figure 42. WMI: Frames
137
Figure 43. WMI: Utility Buttons
139
Utility Buttons
139
Figure 44. Feedback Form
140
Logging in
141
Applying Configuration Changes
141
Character Restrictions
141
Figure 45. Logging in to the Wi-Fi Array
141
Viewing Status on the Wi-Fi Array
143
Array Status Windows
143
Array Summary
144
Content of the Array Summary Window
144
Figure 46. Array Summary
144
Figure 47. Disabled IAP (Partial View)
145
Figure 48. IAP Cells
146
Array Information
147
Figure 49. Array Information
147
Array Configuration
148
Figure 50. Show Configuration
148
Admin History
149
Network Status Windows
149
Figure 51. Admin Login History
149
Figure 52. Network Settings
150
Network
150
Network Map
151
Content of the Network Map Window
151
Figure 53. Network Map
151
Spanning Tree Status
153
Figure 54. Spanning Tree Status
154
ARP Table
155
Figure 55. Routing Table
155
Figure 56. ARP Table
155
Routing Table
155
Connection Tracking/Nat
156
DHCP Leases
156
Figure 57. DHCP Leases
156
Figure 58. Connection Tracking
156
CDP Neighbors
157
Figure 59. CDP Neighbors
157
Figure 60. Network Assurance
158
Network Assurance
158
RF Monitor Windows
159
Iaps
160
Figure 61. RF Monitor - Iaps
160
Spectrum Analyzer
161
Figure 62. RF Spectrum Analyzer
162
Intrusion Detection
165
Figure 63. Intrusion Detection/Rogue AP List
165
Station Status Windows
167
Stations
168
Figure 64. Stations
168
Location Map
169
Figure 65. Location Map
169
Figure 66. Controls for Location Map
170
Figure 67. Minimizing Stations
171
Rssi
173
Figure 68. Station RSSI Values
173
Figure 69. Station RSSI Values - Colorized Graphical View
174
Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR)
175
Figure 70. Station Signal-To-Noise Ratio Values
175
Figure 71. Station SNR Values - Colorized Graphical View
176
Noise Floor
177
Figure 72. Station Noise Floor Values
177
Figure 73. Station Noise Floor Values - Colorized Graphical View
178
Max by IAP
179
Figure 74. Max by IAP
179
Statistics Windows
180
IAP Statistics Summary
180
Per-IAP Statistics
181
Figure 75. IAP Statistics Summary Page
181
Figure 76. Individual IAP Statistics Page (for IAP Abg(N)1)
182
Network Statistics
183
Figure 77. Network Statistics
183
VLAN Statistics
184
Figure 78. VLAN Statistics
184
WDS Statistics
185
Figure 79. WDS Statistics
185
Filter Statistics
186
Station Statistics
186
Figure 80. Filter Statistics
186
Figure 81. Station Statistics
186
Figure 82. Individual Station Statistics Page
187
Figure 83. System Log
188
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