Dell W-IAP114 Quick Start Manual

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Dell Networking W-SeriesInstant Access PointQuick Start GuideThis Quick Start Guide assists you to connect and configure Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point (W-IAP). To learn more about W-IAP and for detailedconfiguration information, see Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point UserGuide.Getting StartedUnpack and Power on W-IAPAfter unpacking the W-IAP, check the power requirements and connect theW-IAP.ConnectTo connect the W-IAP to your network, plug in a LAN cable to Ethernet port (onthe back side of the device). The Ethernet port LED turns green.ProvisionW-IAPs can be provisioned automatically, through Dell W-AirWave or bymanually connecting to a provisioning network. Use the following methods basedon your W-IAP provisioning requirements.Functional W-IAP in the NetworkIf a W-IAP is already configured and is in operational state, connect the W-IAPinto the same VLAN or subnet, to automatically configure the new W-IAP.Note: Based on the W-IAP model, you can power on the W-IAP by using an ACadapter or Power over Ethernet (PoE). Use the option that suits your W-IAPdeployment environment.Dell W-Instant UIDell W-Instant user interface (UI) is a standard web-based interface that allowsyou to configure and monitor a W-IAP network.To start using the Dell W-Instant UI, perform the following steps:1. Using a wireless client, scan the wireless networks and connect to the instantSSID.2. Using a web browser, go to instant.dell-pcw.com.3. Log in to the Dell W-Instant UI with admin and admin as username andpassword respectively.4. If the Country Code window is displayed after a successful login, select acountry from the list.5. If the Dell W-Instant UI is used for managing W-IAPs, proceed to Creating aWireless Network. If W-AirWave is deployed for managing the network,perform the following steps.a. Navigate to System>Admin in the Dell W-Instant UI to configure W-AirWave. The window with W-AirWave configuration options is displayed.b. In the AirWave section, enter the Shared Key and AirWave IP details.Contact your local network administrator to obtain these details.Creating a Wireless NetworkTo create a wireless network using the Dell W-Instant UI, perform the followingsteps:1. From the Dell W-Instant UI main window, click New under the Networkssection. The New WLAN window is displayed.2. In the WLAN Settings tab, enter a name (SSID) for the network. This name isused 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 VLANassignment 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 canuse 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 Networkswindow.For more information on configuring different types of wireless network such asEmployee, Guest, or Voice, see Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point UserGuide.Verifying the Operating StatusAfter setting up a W-IAP and creating a wireless network, use the Dell W-InstantUI or the LEDs to verify the operating status.Verifying Status Using LEDsYou can use the LEDs to verify that both radios are active after the APinitialization and configuration.The following table lists the Ethernet ports available on a W-IAP and thecorresponding status indication:For information on the LED status indicators, see the Installation Guide providedwith the W-IAP package.Verifying Status Using Dell W-Instant UITo 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 Network WindowNote: It is recommended that you change the administrator credentials after theinitial configuration. For more information, see the Management AuthenticationSettings section in Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point User Guide.Note: The Country Code window is displayed only when the W-IAP-ROW (Rest ofWorld) variants are installed. The country code setting is not applicable to theW-IAPs designed for US and Japan.W-IAP Model Ethernet PortsW-IAP134/135 ENET0: Indicates uplink connection.ENET1: Indicates wired downlink connection.W-IAP3WN/3WNP E0: Indicates uplink connection.E1 and E2: Indicate wired downlink connection.NOTE: The E2 port on W-IAP3WNP supports Power SourcingEquipment (PSE) to supply power to any compliant 802.3af powered(class 0-4) device.W-IAP108/109 ENET0: Indicates uplink connection.ENET1: Indicates wired downlink connection.W-IAP155/155P E0: Indicates uplink connection.E1, E2, E3, and E4: Indicate wired downlink connection.NOTE: 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 (PowerSocket) on two ports (E1 and E2).W-IAP224/225 ENET0: Indicates uplink connection.ENET1: Indicates wired downlink connection.NOTE: When operating on 802.3af, only the port connected to poweris usable. For example, if the source of power is connected to ENET0, then ENET 1 will not work.W-IAP114/115 ENET: Indicates uplink connection.W-IAP Model Ethernet Ports

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