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Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 2
Mobility Management System®. Dell™, the DELL™ logo, and PowerConnect™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications in this manual are subject to on behalf of those vendors. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide 0511035-01 | January 2012 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 3
Contents About this Guide ...15 Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point Overview 15 Supported Devices...15 Objective ...15 Intended Audience...15 Conventions...16 Website Contact ...16 Chapter 1 Initial Configuration...17 Initial Setup...17 Pre-Installation Checklist...17 Connecting the - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 4
Manual Firmware Dell Instant 77 802.1X Authentication ...77 Internal RADIUS Server...77 External RADIUS Server...78 Authentication Terminated on IAP 78 Configuring an External RADIUS Server 79 Enabling Instant RADIUS 80 Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 5
Types Supported in Dell Instant service to a particular network 105 Allow PoP3 service to a particular server 106 Deny FTP service except to a particular server 107 Deny bootp service except to a particular network 108 Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 6
System (WIDS) Event Reporting to Airwave 132 RF Visualization support for Dell Instant 132 Configuring AirWave...133 Creating your Organization String 133 About Info ...136 RF Dashboard...136 Usage Trends ...136 Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 7
...149 User Database ...151 Adding a User...151 Editing User Settings...152 Deleting a User ...152 Regulatory Domain...153 Country Codes List...154 Abbreviations ...157 Abbreviations ...157 Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Contents | 7 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 8
8 | Contents Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 9
Box ...25 Settings Link-Default View ...26 Maintenance Link-Default View 27 Support Window...27 Support commands ...30 Help Link...30 Monitoring on Instant UI ...31 Info Section Address for the New IAP 63 Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Figures | 9 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 10
Box ...70 Manual Image Check Service to a Particular Network 106 Defining Rule-Allow POP3 Service to a Particular Server 107 Defining Rule-Deny FTP Service Except to a Particular Server 108 Defining Rule-Deny bootp Service Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 11
Frames Graph...141 Client View ...144 Signal Graph...145 Frames Graph...145 Speed Graph...145 Throughput Graph ...146 Adding a User ...151 Specifying a Country Code ...153 Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Figures | 11 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 12
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Table 25 Table 26 Table 27 Table 28 Conventions...16 Website Support...16 RF Dashboard icons ...32 IEEE 802.11 Standards...39 and Encryption Combinations 98 Network Service Options ...103 Destination Options... Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Tables | 13 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 14
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various features supported by Dell Instant and provides detailed instructions for setting up and configuring an Dell Instant network. Intended Audience This guide is intended for Dell Instant customers who will be configuring and using Dell Instant to set up the Dell PowerConnect W-Instant wireless - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 16
Indicates a risk of personal injury or death. Website Contact Table 2 Website Support Web Site Support Main Website Support Website Documentation Website dell.com support.dell.com support.dell.com/manuals 16 | About this Guide Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 17
IAP is connected to. Typically if a switch is in place and does not support PoE, midspan power injectors are used. NOTE: A DNS server functions as a to a Provisioning Wi-Fi Network" on page 18 Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Initial Configuration | 17 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 18
on the IAP. The DHCP client will be still running so that when the DHCP service recovers the IAP will get a valid IP address and then reboots. Connecting to a Provisioning wired network. 18 | Initial Configuration Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 19
User Interface Launch a web browser and navigate to instant.dell-pcw.com (or any URL or web address). In the login screen, enter the following credentials: Username-admin Password-admin Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Initial Configuration | 19 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 20
for the IAP-ROW APs installed. For the complete list of the countries that are supported in the IAP-ROW variant type, see "Regulatory Domain" on page 153. Figure 4 Specifying the Country Code 20 | Initial Configuration Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 21
JavaScript must be enabled on the web browser to view the Instant UI. Supported browsers are: Internet Explorer 7 or higher Safari Google Chrome sections. Figure 5 Instant UI Interface Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Instant User Interface | 21 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 22
Tab This tab displays a list of Wi-Fi networks that are configured in the Dell Instant network. The network names appear as links. The expanded view displays the following and Expanded View 22 | Instant User Interface Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 23
Tab This tab displays a list of clients that are connected to the Dell Instant network. The client names appear as links. The expanded view strength. Speed (mbps)-Data transfer speed. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Instant User Interface | 23 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 24
available Users Settings Servers Roles Support Help Logout Monitoring Alerts IDS Dell Instant network. For more information about users, see Chapter 20, "User Database" . 24 | Instant User Interface Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 25
settings. For information about dynamic RADIUS Proxy and Auto join mode, see "External RADIUS Server" on page 78 and "Auto Join Mode" on page 59. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Instant User Interface | 25 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 26
see"Manual Firmware Dell Mobility Controller managed network. For more information, see "Migrating from a Virtual Controller Managed Network to Mobility Controller Managed Network" on page 66. 26 | Instant User Interface Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 27
clear the text box Save Results-Click to open the results in another window and save it as an HTML or text file. Figure 12 Support Window Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Instant User Interface | 27 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 28
perform the following steps: 1. At the top right corner of Instant UI, click Support. The Support window appears. 2. Select the required option from the Command drop-down list. For selected IAP. 28 | Instant User Interface Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 29
selected IAP. VC Application Services-Displays the details of application services of the selected IAP, which includes the selected IAP. Tech Support Dump-Displays the technical support dump logs of the selected Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Instant User - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 30
the selected IAP. BSSID Table-Displays the Basic Service Set (BSS) table of the selected IAP. Displays AM channel scan times for the selected IAP. Figure 13 Support commands Help The Help link at the top right corner of Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 31
Figure 16 Info Section in the Monitoring Pane RF Dashboard Allows you to view trouble spots in the network. It displays the following information: Figure 17 RF Dashboard in the Monitoring Pane Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Instant User Interface | 31 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 32
than 50 percent of the maximum speed supported by the client. Orange-Data transfer speed is between 25 - 50 percent of the maximum speed supported by the client. Red-Data transfer 80 dBm. 32 | Instant User Interface Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 33
when a user faces problems while accessing or connecting to the Wi-Fi network. The Alerts link appears in red only if there are any Client Alerts, Active Faults, and Fault History. NOTE: New alerts will be generated for an incomplete DHCP transaction of a client. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 34
occurs. Number-Indicates the number of sequence. Cleared by-Displays the module which cleared this fault. Description-Displays the event details. 34 | Instant User Interface Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 35
the name of the network to which the foreign AP is connected. Classification-Displays the classification of the foreign AP - Interfering IAP or Rogue IAP. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Instant User Interface | 35 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 36
selected based on the language preferences in the client desktop operating system or browser. If Dell Instant cannot detect the language, then English (En) is used as the default on page 133. 36 | Instant User Interface Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 37
client that you want to monitor. Client view for that client appears. For more information on the graphs and the views, see Chapter 18, "Monitoring" . Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Instant User Interface | 37 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 38
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based or 802.1X based authentication methods are supported on this network type. Employees can access the protected data of an enterprise through the employee network after successful authentication. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 39 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 40
. The client gets the IP address from the specified VLAN. Enter the ID of the VLAN in the VLAN ID text box. 40 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 41
saving. b. Transmit Rates: Indicates the ability to configure the basic and supported rates per SSID for Dell Instant. Select to set the minimum and maximum legacy (non-802.11n) , Personal, and Open. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 41 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 42
also provides interface to upload new certificates and to set passphrase for the certificates. For more information, see "Certificates" on page 94. 42 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 43
: Enabled and Disabled When Enabled, user must configure at least one RADIUS server for authentication server. See "Mac Authentication" on page 91 for further details. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 43 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 44
Figure 26 Security Tab-Enterprise 44 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 45
Figure 27 Security Tab-Personal Figure 28 Security Tab-Open Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 45 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 46
tab. Voice Network Use the Voice network type when you want devices that provide only voice services like handsets or only applications that require voice-like prioritization need connectivity. 46 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 47
all traffic that passes out of this interface. This setup eliminates the need for complex VLAN and IP address management for a multi-site wireless network. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 47 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 48
power saving. b. Transmit Rates-Indicates the ability to configure the basic and supported rates per SSID for Dell Instant. Select to set the minimum and maximum legacy (non-802.11n) " on page 151. 48 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 49
steps: a. Click New. b. Select appropriate options in the New Rule box. c. Click OK. 5. Click Finish. The network is added and listed in the Networks tab. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 49 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 50
frames except for DHCP and ARP. When set to ARP, in addition to the above, the IAP will convert ARP requests to 50 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 51
saving. b. Transmit Rates: Indicates the ability to configure the basic and supported rates per SSID for Dell Instant. Select to set the minimum and maximum legacy (non-802.11n Page" on page 87. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 51 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 52
the required key management option from the Key management drop-down list. Available options are: WPA-2 Personal WPA Personal Both (WPA-2 & WPA) 52 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 53
box appears. 3. Make the required changes in any of the tabs. Click Next or the tab name to move to the next tab. 4. Click Finish. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 53 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 54
network which you want to delete. An x appears against the network to be deleted. 2. Click x. A delete confirmation box appears. 3. Click Delete Now. 54 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 55
mesh node will not deliver WLAN services to its clients. By default mesh network, you manually configure IAPs to operate can deploy multiple mesh portals to support redundant mesh paths (mesh links between Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Mesh Network | 55 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 56
, user role association, and Quality of Service (QoS) for LAN-to-mesh communication) link is a mesh point. Instant Mesh Setup This section provides instructions on how to create a simple mesh network on Instant. To setup Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 57
: The IAP mesh point will get an IP address from the same DHCP pool as the portal, and this DHCP request goes through the portal. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Mesh Network | 57 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 58
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The Dell Instant network supports up to 16 IAPs. This chapter describes the auto join mode, Terminal Access, LED display, and Syslog server features in Dell Instant Disabling Auto Join Mode 3. Click OK. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Managing IAPs | 59 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 60
LEDs can be a distraction. Figure 39 LED Display NOTE: The LED display will be always in Enabled mode while rebooting the IAP. 60 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 61
access. Figure 40 Terminal Access TFTP Dump Server Enter the IP address of a TFTP server to store core dump files. Figure 41 TFTP Dump Server Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Managing IAPs | 61 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 62
. The default value is Notice. Figure 42 Syslog Server Syslog Levels Dell Instant supports facility-based logging levels. Syslog Facility is an information field associated with error. Error conditions. 62 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 63
an IAP from the Network An IAP can be manually removed from the network only if the Auto Join Mode feature is disabled. To manually remove an IAP from the network, perform the the IAPs are rebooted. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Managing IAPs | 63 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 64
to change the IP address. The edit link appears. 2. Click the edit link. The Edit AP box appears. 3. Click the Connectivity tab. 64 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 65
. 5. Enter the domain name in the Domain name text box. Figure 48 Configuring IAP Connectivity Settings-Specifying Static Settings 5. Click OK, and reboot the IAP. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Managing IAPs | 65 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 66
pressing the reset button converts it back to an IAP. The IAP will then boot with the factory default image. Refer to the Dell PowerConnect W-IAP92/93/105 Instant Access Point Installation Guide for details. 66 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 67
2. Click the Convert tab. Figure 51 Maintenance-Convert Tab 3. Enter the IP address of mobility controller in the IP Address of Mobility Controller text box. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Managing IAPs | 67 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 68
only if the controller is running ArubaOS 6.1 or later. Rebooting the IAP If you encounter any problem with the IAPs, you can reboot all IAPs or selected IAPs in a network using the click Reboot All. 68 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 69
type AP serial number The VC expects the available upgrade VC software version and the URL in return. This query normally happens once in a week. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Managing IAPs | 69 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 70
image check is automatically disabled, use the manual image check option to check for the latest image. For more information, see "Manual Firmware Image Check and Upgrade" on -When the upgrading fails. 70 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 71
will be displayed: Upgrading-While image upgrading is in progress. Upgrade successful-When the upgrading is successful. Upgrade fail-When the upgrading fails. Figure 59 Manual Image Check Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Managing IAPs | 71 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 72
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usage, and troubleshoot network issues. Map event on one network element to a corresponding event on another. Maintain accurate time for billing services and similar. Figure 60 Configuring NTP Server Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide NTP Server | 73 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 74
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when they roam between different IAPs. Master Election Protocol The Dell Instant network supports 16 IAPs without any external controller. However, there is Virtual Controller in the Name text box. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Virtual Controller | 75 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 76
time from the drop-down list next to Lease time. Figure 62 Configuring the DHCP Server 7. Click Ok to apply the changes. 76 | Virtual Controller Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 77
Layer Security method supports the termination of EAP-TLS security using the internal RADIUS server. The EAP-TLS requires both server and certification authority (CA) certificates installed onto the IAP.The client certificate is verified on the Virtual Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 78
RADIUS packet. The following authentication methods are supported in Dell Instant network: Authentication Terminated on IAP Dell Instant allows EAP termination for EAP-GTC and the Virtual Controller. 78 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 79
(objectclass=*). Key Attribute: Indicates the attribute that should be used as a key in search for the LDAP server. For Active Directory, the value is sAMAccountName. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 79 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 80
RADIUS servers. You must set the Virtual Controller IP address as a NAS client in the RADIUS server if Dynamic RADIUS Proxy is enabled. 80 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 81
user is placed into the management role specified by the VSA. List of supported VSA's Instant supports the following types of VSA's: AP-Group AP-Name ARAP- Acct-Session-Time Acct-Status-Type Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 81 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 82
Framed-AppleTalk-Network Framed-AppleTalk-Zone Framed-Compression Framed-IP-Address Framed-IP-Netmask Framed-IPX-Network Framed-MTU Framed-Protocol Framed-Route 82 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 83
Service-Type Session-Timeout Simultaneous-Use State Strip-User-Name Suffix Termination-Action Termination-Menu Tunnel-Assignment-Id Tunnel-Client-Auth-Id Tunnel-Client-Endpoint Tunnel-Connection-Id Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 84
is no response from the RADIUS server (RADIUS server timeout), the authentication will switch to "Internal". Figure 65 Management Authentication Settings 4. Click OK. 84 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 85
in the web page. Two types of captive portal authentication are supported on Dell Instant: Internal Captive Portal External Captive Portal Internal Captive "Customizing a Splash Page" on page 87. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 85 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 86
the Name (SSID) text box. 2. Select Guest and then click Next. 3. In the Security tab, select Internal-Authenticated under the splash page type. 86 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 87
a splash page, perform the following steps: NOTE: The current release does not support per SSID splash page. When multiple SSIDs are configured to use customized splash page not exceed 255 characters. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 87 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 88
Next and clear the Splash page check box in the Security tab. Figure 70 Disabling Captive Portal Authentication 4. Click Next and click Finish. 88 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 89
External Captive Portal Dell Instant supports external captive portal authentication. The external portal can be in a cloud or and authenticated clients. 6. Click Next to continue and then click Finish. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 89 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 90
staff can quickly and securely manage visitor network access. With Dell PowerConnect W-ClearPass GuestConnect, your non-technical staff have controlled access to their visit. By defining a web 90 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 91
. Refer to the RADIUS Services chapter in the Dell PowerConnect W-ClearPass GuestConnect Deployment Guide for information on setting up Mac authentication requires that the Mac address of a machine must match a manually defined list of addresses. This form of authentication does not scale past - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 92
be sent with RADIUS requests to the RADIUS server. 5. Click OK to continue. Figure 73 Configuring Mac Authentication 6. Click Next and click Finish. 92 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 93
for Internet service can view "allowed" websites (typically hotel property websites). The website names must be DNS-based (not IP address based) and support the option to /favicon.ico from all domains. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 93 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 94
PEM support for EAP-PEAP and TLS termination DER i.e. CA Certs for TLS termination Loading Certificates To load a certificate, perform the following steps: 1. Navigate to the Maintenance > Certificates page. Figure 75 Loading Certificates 94 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 95
you have selected Server certificate type, then enter a passphrase in Passphrase and reconfirm. 6. Click Browse and select the appropriate certificate file, and click Upload Certificate. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 95 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 96
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encryption is supported. Encryption Recommendations Recommendations for encryption on Wi-Fi networks are as follows: WEP -- Not recommended TKIP -- Not recommended AES -- Recommended for all deployments Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Encryption - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 98
Handheld devices 802.1X Captive Portal 802.1X or PSK as supported by the device AES None AES if possible, TKIP or WEP if necessary (combine with restricted policy enforcement firewall (PEF) user role). 98 | Encryption Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 99
Chapter 10 Role Derivation Every client in an Dell Instant network is associated with a user role, which determines the client's tab appears. 5. Select Role-based from the scroll bar in the left. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Role Derivation | 99 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 100
the attribute from the Attribute drop-down list. To view the list of supported attributes, see "List of supported VSA's" on page 81. 3. Select the operator from the Operator drop- list. 6. Click OK. 100 | Role Derivation Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 101
Figure 79 Creating Role Assignment Rules Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Role Derivation | 101 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 102
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or denied to all services. Available options are TCP, UDP, and Other. If you select the TCP or UDP options, enter appropriate port numbers. If you select the other option, enter the appropriate ID. Application Distribution Protocol Bootstrap Protocol Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 104
Basic Input/Output System-Datagram Service Network Basic Input/Output System-Name Service Network Basic Input/Output System-Session Service Network Time Protocol Point Simple mail transfer protocol 104 | Instant Firewall Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 105
destinations. To define allow TCP service access rule to a particular network, perform the following steps: a. Click New, the New Rule box appears. b. Select Allow from the Action drop-down list. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Instant Firewall | 105 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 106
drop-down list. 3. Select pop3 from the Service drop-down list. 4. Select to a particular server from the Destination drop-down list and enter appropriate IP address in the IP text box. 5. Click OK. 106 | Instant Firewall Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 107
ftp from the Service drop-down list. 4. Select except to a particular server from the Destination drop-down list and enter appropriate IP address in the IP text box. 5. Click OK 5. Click Finish Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Instant Firewall | 107 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 108
bootp from the Service drop-down list. 4. Select except to a network from the Destination drop-down list. Enter appropriate IP address in the IP text box. Enter appropriate netmask in the Netmask text box. 5. Click OK. 5. Click Finish. 108 | Instant Firewall Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 109
Figure 84 Defining Rule-Deny bootp Service Except to a Particular Network Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Instant Firewall | 109 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 110
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Dell Instant uses OpenDNS to implement the Content Filtering feature. OpenDNS is a Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service four domain names can be configured manually. When enabled, all DNS Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Content Filtering | 111 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 112
manually add or delete a domain, perform the following steps. 1. Navigate to Settings > Enterprise Domains in the UI. 2. Click New and enter a New Domain Name or select the domain and click Delete to remove from the list. 3. Click OK to apply the changes. 112 | Content Filtering Dell PowerConnect - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 113
XP Windows ME OS-X iPhone iPAD Android Blackberry Linux In the following image, the OS of the client is Windows XP. Figure 87 OS Fingerprinting Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide OS Fingerprinting | 113 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 114
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more channels on the 5 GHz band than on the 2.4 GHz band. Band steering supports the following three different band steering modes: Prefer 5Ghz-If you configure the IAP the 5Ghz band has Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Adaptive Radio Management | 115 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 116
. In the event that an AP is configured for a Min Tx EIRP setting it cannot support, this value will be reduced to the highest supported power setting. The default value is18 dBm. 116 | Adaptive Radio Management Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 117
it cannot support, this value will be reduced to the highest supported power setting. Dell Instant by default. It automatically assigns appropriate channel and power for the IAPs. To manually Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Adaptive Radio Management | 117 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 118
band sections. 7. Enter appropriate transmit power value in the Transmit power text box in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band sections. 8. Click OK. 118 | Adaptive Radio Management Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 119
Configuring Radio Profiles in Instant Dell Instant supports radio profile configuration. The radio settings are available for both the by the access point. The default value is 100 msec. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Adaptive Radio Management | 119 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 120
the value specified in Channel reuse threshold. When set to Static, this value specifies the tolerable interference that must be maintained. 120 | Adaptive Radio Management Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 121
Detection and Classification The most important IDS functionality offered in the Dell Instant network is the ability to detect rogue APs, interfering APs ) these options accordingly. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Intrusion Detection System | 121 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 122
Adhoc networks using VALID SSID: Valid SSID list will be autoconfigured based on Instant AP configuration Detect Malformed Frame: Large Duration 122 | Intrusion Detection System Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 123
Save DOS Attack Detect EAP Rate Anomaly Detect Rate Anomaly Detect Chop Chop Attack Detect TKIP Replay Attack IDS Signature:Air Jack IDS Signature: ASLEAP Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Intrusion Detection System | 123 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 124
Client Protection Policies Detection Level Detection Policy Off All detection policies are disabled Low Protect Valid Station High Protect Windows Bridge 124 | Intrusion Detection System Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 125
Instant network. Instant supports the following types of containment mechanisms: Wired containment-When enabled, Dell Access Points will generate contained. Figure 94 Containment Methods Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Intrusion Detection System | 125 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 126
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Dell Instant supports versions 1, 2c, and 3 of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for reporting purposes only. In other words, SNMP cannot be used for setting values in an Dell string and click Delete. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide SNMP | 127 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 128
edit the details for a particular user, select the user and click Edit. 10. To delete a particular user, select the user and click Delete. 128 | SNMP Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 129
Figure 96 Creating Users for SNMPV3 SNMP Traps Dell Instant supports the configuration of external trap receivers in the Instant UI. Only the the agent in the device and is unique to that internal network. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide SNMP | 129 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 130
) describe the objects that can be managed using SNMP. See the Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point MIB Reference Guide for information about the Dell PowerConnect W-Series and Aruba MIBs and SNMP traps. 130 | SNMP Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 131
users and IAPs, and diagnose problems from any Internet connection. Dell IAPs communicate with AirWave using updating is completed without the necessity to manually monitor the devices. The following models Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Airwave Integration and - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 132
for Dell Instant Airwave supports RF visualization for Dell Instant. The VisualRF module is an add-on to the AirWave Wireless Management Suite that provides a real-time picture of the actual radio environment of your wireless network and 132 | Airwave Integration and Management Dell PowerConnect - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 133
address of the AirWave server. Shared key for service authorization-This is assigned by the AirWave administrator. Creating manually authorize the first Virtual Controller for an organization. Any string is acceptable. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 134
box and reconfirm. This shared key is used for configuring the first AP in the Dell Instant network. 5. Click OK. Airwave Discovery through DHCP Option The AirWave configuration can 134 | Airwave Integration and Management Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 135
links and how they can be used to monitor the network, see Monitoring Link , IDS Link , Client Alerts Link sections. Figure 101 Virtual Controller View Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Monitoring | 135 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 136
. Instant Access Points, Utilization, Noise, and Errors information about the IAPs in the Dell Instant network. If utilization, noise or errors of an IAP are not within the specified 102 Clients Graph 136 | Monitoring Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 137
the last 15 minutes. To see the exact number of clients in the Dell Instant network at a particular time, hover the cursor over the graph line. To IDS link, see Chapter 2, "Instant User Interface" . Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Monitoring | 137 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 138
Network View All Wi-Fi networks in the Dell Instant network are listed in the Networks tab. Click the network that you for hiding the network: Enabled or Disabled. Access Rules-Access rules settings. 138 | Monitoring Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 139
Controller for the last 15 minutes. To see the exact number of clients in the Dell Instant network at a particular time, hover the cursor over the graph line. To check selected network at 12:00 hours Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Monitoring | 139 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 140
the selected network at 12:03 hours. Instant Access Point View All IAPs in the Dell Instant network are listed in the Access Points tab. Click the IAP that you want Figure 107 Instant Access Point View 140 | Monitoring Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 141
that band: Utilization 2.4 GHz Frames Figure 108 2.4 GHz Frames Graph Noise Floor Errors To see the graphs for the 5 GHz band, click the 5 GHz link. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Monitoring | 141 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 142
also click the rectangle icon under the Noise column in the RF Dashboard pane to see the Noise graph for the selected IAP. 142 | Monitoring Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 143
. 3. Study the Throughput graph in the Usage Trends pane. For example, the graph on the left shows 4.0 kbps incoming traffic throughput at 12:08 hours. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Monitoring | 143 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 144
Client View In the Virtual Controller view, all clients in the Dell Instant network are listed in the Clients tab. Click the IP address of the information for the IAP to which the client is connected to. 144 | Monitoring Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 145
RF Trends The RF Trends section displays the following graphs for the selected client: Signal Figure 110 Signal Graph Frames Figure 111 Frames Graph Speed Figure 112 Speed Graph Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Monitoring | 145 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 146
in the RF Trends pane. For example, the graph on the left shows 4.0 frames per second for the client at 12:27 hours. 146 | Monitoring Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 147
-IAP name with which the client was associated. NOTE: Mobility information about the client is reset each time it roams from one IAP to another. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Monitoring | 147 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 148
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alerts enable you to troubleshoot the problems. The alerts that are generated on Dell Instant can be to associate because it does not support the 802.11 rate requested by this client. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Alert Types and Management | 149 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 150
did not receive a response to Check the status of the DHCP server in its DHCP request in time. the network. 150 | Alert Types and Management Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 151
password for the user. The login credentials for these users are provided outside the Dell Instant system. A guest user can be a visitor who will be temporarily using users are listed in the Users list. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide User Database | 151 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 152
All. NOTE: Deleting a user only removes the user record from the user database, and won't disconnect the online user under this username. 152 | User Database Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 153
requires you to specify the country code for the country in which the Dell Instant will operate. This configuration sets the regulatory domain for the radio frequencies Specifying a Country Code Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Regulatory Domain | 153 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 154
Arabia LB Lebanon AE United Arab Emirates ZA South Africa AR Argentina AU Australia AT Austria BO Bolivia CL Chile GR Greece 154 | Regulatory Domain Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 155
Poland PR Puerto Rico SK Slovak Republic SI Slovenia TH Thailand UY Uruguay PA Panama RU Russia EG Egypt TT Trinidad and Tobago TR Turkey Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Regulatory Domain | 155 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 156
Republic GT Guatemala PH Philippines LK Sri Lanka SV El Salvador TN Tunisia PK Islamic Republic of Pakistan QA Qatar DZ Algeria 156 | Regulatory Domain Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 157
Server Network Address Translation Name Server Network Time Protocol Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol Privacy Enhanced Mail Power over Ethernet Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Abbreviations | 157 - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P | Dell Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide - Page 158
Table 28 List of abbreviations (Continued) Abbreviation Expansion VC VSA WLAN Virtual Controller Vendor-Specific Attributes Wireless Local Area Network 158 | Abbreviations Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide
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